50 Best Coffee Shops near Cardiff

“Always great coffee and the empanadas are great 🔥🔥“

“Rose Hill Café in Cardiff is fantastic. The coffee is excellent every time. Rich, smooth, and clearly made by people who care about the craft. You can tell they use quality beans and know how to brew them right — no bitterness, no shortcuts.

The food is just as great. Everything we’ve ordered has been fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. You can taste that it’s made with good ingredients and real attention to detail, not just thrown together. Portions are generous and it always hits the spot.

The café itself has a cozy, welcoming feel. Service is friendly without being overbearing, and you’re made to feel at home whether you’re grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for brunch.

If you’re in Cardiff and want a place that does both coffee and food really well, Rose Hill Café is it. Already planning our next visit.“

“Visiting from out of town & Dog 🐶 Friendly.“

“I love the coffee here!! 🤤“

“This coffee is the best! Hands down! Forget Starbucks! And support local!“

“Delicious fresh and hot handmade donuts! They even have Gluten free!“

“Shout out to Mac Williamson for his help in updating my logo and hooking me up with a company that provided a table runner quickly and inexpensively. Now I'm ready to exhibit at the SD Festival of Books!“

“La Costa Coffee Roasting is an absolute gem. Our family has been going here forever! From the moment you walk in, you can tell they care deeply about quality and craft. The coffee is consistently excellent—rich, smooth, and thoughtfully roasted, easily our favorite local cafe. Highly recommend their espresso blend!

The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about coffee, always happy to recommend a roast or explain their very cool, vintage coffee roasting machine right in the middle of the cafe. Whether you’re grabbing a quick cup or picking up beans to brew at home, the experience feels personal and welcoming.

La Costa Coffee Roasting is a must-visit. Easily the best coffee spot around.“

“We visited Carlsbad in 2023 and of course fell in love but one of my favorite memories was waking up early in the morning, sun still hadn’t popped out, it was foggy but the temperature was already perfect. My daughter and I walked to Interim Coffee while listening to the waves crashing in. We absolutely loved the coffee shop and the vibe and yes of course the coffee was great too. Got back to our Airbnb just in time to watch dolphins swimming. Might seem like no big deal but it was such a great memory and one we still talk about.“

“Sometimes I choose not to make coffee at home just so I can get coffee here. This is home barista quality espresso served at commercial scale. The beans are so dialed in it’s like you’re tasting the coffee cherry they came from. The matcha has amazing umami, they source the tastiest chai, and you won’t find another place that does the same speciality drinks as this place. If you want a drink you can be happy to wake up to each morning, try this place out.“

“I met Marcela and Amina at an industry event recently and they were AWESOME! They have the cutest cart, the most delicious drinks, and best of all - they are just incredibly fun to hang out with! Highly highly recommend for a holiday party, wedding, industry event... seriously anything. Love them!“

“Best Coffe shop in San Diego Is really good quality Coffe and their baristas are very good“

“Not only does Drew knowledge of coffee exceed your expectations, but the service is always friendly and the product is on point! Not to mention the merchandise is well priced and the t-shirts are super soft. He even delivers so there’s no need to worry about when you’re going to get it! A little joy is exactly what you feel when you’re doing business here!“

“An amazing roaster with a great selection of baked goods. Highly recommend the Cortado, chocolatey, smooth and made by an excellent staff! We always look forward to our visit! Excellent coffee“

“It's so hard to find healthy breakfast options at restaurants, but they have a great selection! Got the cauliflower bowl and added eggs, and it was fantastic. Service was friendly and the seating was nice. I wasn't with any kids, but they have a lot of kid-friendly seating as well if you do have kids.“

“We tried the Breakfast Boi sandwich, Indian Summer (ginger spiced chai with almond milk), and PSL (pumpkin syrup latte). The sandwich was SO good. The bread was soft, hashbrown crispy, and the fillings were all tasty. Both drinks were good, but I really liked the Indian Summer. I'm always looking for a good chai latte and most coffee shops do an average chai latte. Steady State makes a great chai latte - it's creamy and well spiced. I will be coming back for the Indian Summer. They have indoor and outdoor seating - we sat outside with our dog. They also have a dedicated parking lot, which was very full when we arrived on a Saturday around 2 pm.“

“I love the service I get from Lullabar. I had been trying to ween myself off of a toxic relationship with acrylic. This resulted in going on an over 18 month “get your nails healthy” journey. I have had my nails done with Sherlyn now four times. She is patient, professional and really good at what she does. The atmosphere is excellent. My second favorite thing to coming out with lovely hands is the cafe! If you prebook, you are awarded with a drink…the lavender latte is to die for.“

“Good breakfast and coffee“

“The best coffee I’ve had in a long time!! I had an oat milk cinnamon latte and we tried some Mexican pastries! So delicious!!“

“Loved their lattes! Quick service and great food“

“I work in the area and love walking over during breaks to get coffee, snacks, or their AMAZING paninis! The owner is incredibly sweet and is always happy to customize your drinks to your liking. She’s also always tinkering with new menu items, and I was lucky enough to stop by at the right time and try some experiments :) yum!“

“This is my favorite coffee spot in CA. Ruben is an incredible barista and is extremely knowledgeable about Coffee. His assortment of single origin coffee varietals is like going to a wine bar and having a tasting. He has an entire chart based on the origins of the coffee you are tasting and has direct connections to the Coffee and where it comes from. This is my go to coffee spot if I want to drink pure coffee. He will take you on a journey and give you more information than you could ever learn on your own. This is by far my favorite coffee spot in the world. Oh, and take your kids since there’s a Koi pond that you can feed next to it. If you have a home espresso machine, I highly recommend his espresso blend as you’ll pull the best shots you’ll ever make. Definitely worth a visit.“

“I have had several treats from this cafe and, without exception, they have all been superb! Obviously made from the finest ingredients and always fresh. The team leader, Stephanie, is such a delight and is so thoughtful and kind. Thanks for the delicious goodies!“

“We arrived at 9:30 and were seated in the patio right away. It was a beautiful morning perfect for eating outside. Plenty of shade so it was very comfortable. My quinoa Benedict was delicious, my wife enjoyed her avocado toast (superb). We love coming to Claire’s.“

“Nice location great workers nice drinks“

“great coffee nice girl behind counter. and we had our own personal ghost moment !! 😉 things falling for no reason“

“We have been looking for a place that served tasty Acai Bowls…Our favorite Acai bowl places either, closed down, burned down or changed the way they made their Acai bowls…We found Liquid Bean Café on the internet and decided to give it a try…Well, we both had the Acai bowls but I added an Egg Salad Sandwich pressed in a Panini press to our order…The Acai Bowls were fresh and totally delicious!!!…I really liked the Egg Salad Sandwich and loved the way it was pressed and toasted in the Panini press…We highly recommend Liquid Bean Café if you are ever in the Del Mar area…We will definitely be back again!!!…Five Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“love ❤love.... only get out this way once a year but we have fallen in love w Encinitas and we come back here every time“

“The food is so delicious and everything is so beautiful. You feel so fancy sipping her delicious mango tea. I hosted a birthday party for my mom and my family loved it. Great customer service! This was my second time there and we plan on going back again! Thank you!“

“philtered soul is my favorite, hot or iced!“

“The gelato was just like what we had in Florence,Italy!“

“It is a fun place to be! variety of foods available.“

“I want to say yes and recommend them. But I can't because I have a subscription to their coffee but they sent me the wrong coffee. it's been about a week, I've call a few times, left two voice mail messages, I've emailed as well and I have not gotten any response at all. The coffee I bought and subscribed to is good, but I can't continue to do business with a company that won't respond to their customers to fix their mistakes.“

“Coffee and food were delicious! My wife's chai latte wasn't quite up to her standards but they happily made her a different drink. Great vibes and amazing customer service. And the salmon toast was honestly one of the best dishes we had on our trip. Highly recommend.“

“Always great coffee and the empanadas are great 🔥🔥“

“I love this place! You can stop by and get everything always with all the attention of the employees and taste the best things 😋♥️“

“Something just very special its a vibe and you can feel.it as soon as you get in line .Best Macha by far and the most fresh pastry you can find .Cheers to the owner its a truly great find and we go often. I hear they have another location in lj village on girard. We cant wait to visit them.“

“This place serves the best iced caramel macchiato I’ve ever had! The staff are always kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. All their beverages and pastries are absolutely delicious — highly recommend!“

“Got to meet Christophe, such an amazing down to earth person. He was relaxing the 4th July holiday and watching soccer. We chatted and discussed everything other than patisserie 🤣.
He offered to make special coffee for me and my wife. I loved it.“

“I want to say yes and recommend them. But I can't because I have a subscription to their coffee but they sent me the wrong coffee. it's been about a week, I've call a few times, left two voice mail messages, I've emailed as well and I have not gotten any response at all. The coffee I bought and subscribed to is good, but I can't continue to do business with a company that won't respond to their customers to fix their mistakes.“

“I always make a stop here whenever I'm in Carlsbad! The coffee is excellent, and the sandwiches are always fresh and delicious.

The girls working there are amazing—so sweet, welcoming, and helpful every time I visit. They truly make you feel welcome.

The cafe is very clean, beautifully decorated, and has such a cute, relaxing atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee and unwind.

Highly recommend if you're in the area! ☕💕“

“Tom and Lily are always so kind🙏🏽❤️LEUCADIA DONUTS have the VERY BEST APPLE FRITTERS on the planet 🌎 😋. Tom almost always asks how our triplet sons are since they were born 22 years ago. Our family has been committed customers since 1993!!“

“Great food, great feel, friendly help“

“First time coming here. My sisters recommendation! I love their selection. I try the Thai tea everywhere I go and this place is phenomenal! I like how you can adjust the sweetness and add other modifications and toppings. It’s quite the busy and popular little place! They’re very fast for the line we were in, but fast doesn’t mean lower quality by any means- they kept that up. Thank you for the delicious boba! I’ll be back for sure.“

“Check this place out, lots of great bubble tea options. I personally enjoy the jungle coffee and sea salt coffee flavors with boba or coffee jellies. Wife swears by the avocado smoothie with crystal boba. This is a hidden gem for sure! Support this exceptional business when you get the chance, you will be happy you did!“

“Absolutely the Best and most welcoming Coffee shop Ive enjoyed! To know that it's Mission oriented is so pleasing to the Lord♡! Great salads and of course coffee too!“

“I love getting my coffee from here at the staff is extremely kind and the coffee is amazing. They also have a very variety of food for breakfast even some desserts as well“

“Great coffee and convenient. Always pleasant staff. ☕️🌈“

“My husband, daughter and I stumbled upon this coffee shop one morning while taking a stroll. The barista working was as sweet as pie. She made my toddlers day! She created a strawberry sprinkle drink for my three year old, helped me curate a low caffeine drink for myself and made my husband a delicious iced americano! Coffee was great! Drinks were great! Almond croissant was amazing! Service was impeccable. Must stop by when you’re at the Del Mar Plaza!“

“Great store and super friendly!“