27 Best Cafes in Carlsbad

“Loved their lattes! Quick service and great food“

“Elissa puts so much thought and dedication into her delicious creations. You won't find Costco muffins repackaged in cellophane at this cafe - you WILL find her handmade recreations of traditional French pastries, fun fantasy-themed original creations, alongside custom flavored and hand-painted chocolates. Highly recommend, delicious. I only wish we lived closer and could visit more often (but that's why my wife has a monthly chocolate subscription to Elissa's companion business, 'Chocolates by E')“

“Great food, great feel, friendly help“

“This shop is adorable, and Irene (the owner), is a gem. They discontinued my favorite tea, and when I asked about it she sat down with me and helped me narrow down a new tea that I absolutely love. She made me some tea to try, and I am so excited to have a new favorite drink. Thanks Irene. Your love of tea truly shines!“

“The very best Indian food I have ever eaten in all of San Diego county.“

“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!“

“Always a fun visit. Every location has been great.“

“Simply amazing! My husband and I frequent Naked. The food is awesome, and the service is amazing. We thought we would post a review of a visit we made there a few days ago. When we walked into the restaurant, (early 8:00 am) for breakfast, there was a table that had already been serviced with about 14-16 people. Michael, the manager was already taking their order. When he was finished taking their order, he came over to our table to take ours. He told us that there was a large table before us, so it might be a while before we received our order. Surprisingly enough, within in 10 minutes!, no lie, the large table was being served their orders and at the SAME time, our order came out as well. I don’t know how they do it. We love coming to Naked! Thank you Michael and staff!!! Kim & Tony“

“Everything I’ve tried has been delicious, filling, and healthful. Sometimes I grab a smoothie or coffee after working out so I don’t have to settle for overpriced fast food while I’m on the road. I order ahead and it’s always ready!“

“I ordered the breakfast sandwich served on a pretzel croissant, and it was sublime! Eggs were cooked perfectly. The croissant just added an extra flavor profile I am hooked. This is a little hidden café, literally in front of the library entrance.“

“Mooie plek, goede sfeer, nice people“

“I shared a steak and cheese sandwich with my wife. It was really good. My son had a hot dog and ate most of it. Considering he just wanted to get back out into the park, I was surprised he ate that much.

Overall this was better than most food you get in a theme park. Way better than any of the food I had at a park north of this one.“

“Just stopped in for coffee! Menu looks fantastic-can’t wait to try! Cute decor and staff very friendly!“

“We stayed at the hotel as part of the Legoland vacations package. The hotel is right next to the park and because you stay there, you get early access to the park. Breakfast is included but still best to make reservations. We stayed in a Friends themed room with bunk beds for the girls. The girls had a great time and enjoyed meeting characters on site.“

“Just all around good food, and excellent service.“

“Desayuno muy rico cafecito y ensaladas deliciosas todo fresco ☕️😀“

“Surprisingly good prices and portion sizes. Food quality was good as well.

They were a bit understaffed, which contributed to longer waits but they were still friendly and tried their best.

The paper menu is outdated so they no longer offer some of the items like the power bowls. They've also added more items to the menu that doesn't reflect on the paper ones, which can get confusing when you're ordering for the first time.“

“One of the best sandwiches and great service“

“Parakeet Café is outstanding. The food is fresh, clean, and dialed in—no fluff, just quality ingredients done right. Coffee is top-tier, service is friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere is relaxed but polished. It’s the kind of place you can hit for a quick bite or settle in and enjoy your time. Consistently solid. Highly recommend.“

“Campus Café is a fantastic food stop for breakfast or lunch. Today I did their Korean barbecue that was their special for Thursday. So yummy. Has just the right amount of fight and balanced out nicely with the salad. You won’t be disappointed coming here.“

““The Carlsbad” comes exactly as shown. The eggs were poached perfectly and seasoned with an everything bagel type seasoning, same on the avocado, which was really good. The tater tots were not greasy or overcooked. The multigrain sourdough was great with butter (you can choose jam or hummus as well). The açaí bowl was really good and the fruit was fresh. We left off the cacao nibs, toasted coconut, chia seeds and hemp.“

“The location is excellent and the food is beyond fantastic. I can't get enough of this place. the experience so far is TOP!!!! It really is that good. It's a must try. You will not be disappointed. love it.“

“Adorable coffee shop right across the street from our hotel. Great energy and vibe, and the customer service is fantastic. The music was fun and the place felt lively. Everyone was friendly and helpful.

We ordered the Mexican mocha and it was delicious. I’m very picky about Mexican mochas and this was one of the best I’ve had.

We also tried the ham and cheese croissant, the avocado feta toast (no tomatoes for the picky eaters in our group), and the OG açaí bowl. Everything was fresh and tasty.

Definitely recommend this spot.“

“Love Panera’s chicken salad sandwich with sliced grape and almonds! Broccoli cheddar soup is awesome as well!!!“

“One of the best sandwiches and great service“

“Todo muy rico los sándwich y las ensaladas las recomiendo“