50 Best Cafes near Del Mar

“This was our first time eating Peruvian The food was tasty, fresh and great portions.“

“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!“

“delicious food, lovely atmosphere, great service“

“The breakfast burrito is the best!! The bagel with lox also delicious and fish and fries as well. The atmosphere is cozy and the service kind and helpful. I didn’t give a 5 because my chicken sandwich had a very tasteless piece of chicken breast. This was so in contrast to the bun, the fresh avocado and tomato I added. I suggest they use a better type of chicken. This looked like a frozen flat mass produced product with bad texture and no flavor. Hope this is helpful as otherwise the cafe is super nice with many tasty drinks and food.“

“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 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Delicious small coffee and pastry shop.
The coffee drinks are excellent, latte with good flavor and appropriate (not over-hot) temperature.
Yummy pastries. I particularly liked the pull apart bun.
Service staff were very friendly.
I recommend popping into this coffee shop while you walk Del Mar.“

“This bustling place has been growing. I’d love to see one or two up North in Oregon. Good skate parks and beers. Or maybe I just have enjoy the SOCal that much.“

“Consistently gorgeous and delicious options for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Friendly and well trained service, kind family-run restaurant. You can tell this team puts a lot of heart and soul into what they are sharing with our community. One of the best parts, the elixirs! Don't skip the drinks. I like to go with 1 other person to make sharing easy and intentional. Get one of everything, but especially the Turkish eggs, anything with steak, the panna cotta bowl, and Shrimp and grits“

“Love what they have brought to our San Diego farmers markets!!!! A must for exceptional American artisanal cheeses!!!“

“I love the coffee here!! 🤤“

“Locally owned, by Lisa. She's wonderful, we've been stopping by pre-covid and post-covid for years, from Surprise, AZ. Great spot to chill at during your vacation. We will always come back by! ✌🏽❤✊🏽“

“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!“

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

“Order at the counter and food is brought to your table. There's a separate counter for ordering coffee.

The #1 burrito was fantastic and huge. No cheap fillers. Delicious eggs, sausage, avocado. I took half home for the next day. Kids loved the French toast and pancake combos. They also enjoyed the fruit smoothies.

Overall it felt like good value for the money. There was no line and it was easy to get a table at 8:45 on a Saturday, but when we left at 9:30, there was a line out the door. Free street parking was easy to find at that time.“

“Izzy was awesome. Walked in after a range sesh and craving a smoothie. Found his spot from a google search. We got the chunky monkey and the tropical thunder. They were both amazing. My boyfriend wanted something a little lighter and Izzy was able to cater his drink to his needs. Definitely check this place out.“

“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.“

“I love this place and the sweet people who work here! My favorite meal is the trifecta of a basil chicken wrap, naked salad, and the best carrot ginger soup ever! It’s not on the regular menu anymore, but can be requested as it’s still in their computer listing. The new back grass patio dining area beneath giant old pines is a hidden treasure that opened during CoVid.“

“April Cardenas is the skill behind the scenes/in the kitchen. 100% respect to her commitment to this long standing little gem of Leucadia. The personal touch she infuses in everything she does cannot be quantified in dollars nor words. And the beautiful women at the counter are professional and nice.“

“Grilled Shrimp bowl….delicious“

“This is a family favorite. We come here every time we visit Cali“

“We were looking for breakfast at 1pm and this place delivered! Breakfast, lunch and dinner food. Everything we ordered was amazing and had a slightly different take on what I normally expect. The homemade biscuits were great with their gravy. I'm from the Fresno area but will make an effort to stop in again when I come back this way.“

“Authentic and genuine staff. Friendly and welcoming. Guided us to new drinks that were the 💣!!“

“I come here almost daily because I am obsessed with their match Tres leches with matcha boba and egg pudding. It's a combination that lives in my taste buds memory. like the marriage between a matcha frappe with flan. At the family table came boba and a snow cap that easily translates to tantalizing flavors jumping for joy! Then the Bahn mi is packed with the perfect ratio of meat, picked carrots, cucumber, and JALAPEÑOS!!! I love a jalapeño that delivers and these always hit the mark. The fact that the ingredients are fresh and natural are major brownie points.“

“the coffe and the pastries. i need to go back and try more delights from the menu.“

“So good! I tried the cinnamon roll and was absolutely blown away! In my option it’s the best gf cinnamon roll I’ve ever had. Even my gluten eating fiancé was impressed and said he couldn’t tell it was gf. The honey nut bread is tasty and so was the cookie that I sampled. I’m excited to try all the things!“

“Really love this sweet place. Great staff & service. Wonderful selection of finely crafted chocolate. AND Healthy food.🙏🏻“

“tl;dr Go here! Get the Coconut CinLatte!

I have been missing out!

After reading the reviews I did not know it was a small spot before they got this location.

So glad I found this place! Rem and Nick were super friendly and hospitable! Will be stopping here whenever I pass by on my commutes!“

“Amazing coffee! Wonderful Baristas! Will absolutely be back whenever I'm in San Diego!“

“We go to Donutopolis a couple times a month and they are always so friendly and the donuts are delicious! ❤❤“

“Tried this place for the first time and I am so glad to have found it!
Coffee - Overall pretty good coffee. We ordered a drip, pistachio latte, and hazelnut latte. Pistachio was definitely the way to go! I disagree with the $1 charge for alt milk.
Service - Excellent. They had just ran out of drip and offered to make a fresh batch. Very kind workers.
Atmosphere - Clean, good wifi, comfy seating. Access to outlets, easy parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but nice interior decor.“

“What a wonderful find! Walking up from the beach this morning, we discovered Naked Cafe tucked away—you actually can't see it from the street, only from the beach side.

Solana Beach is small, but this is the perfect spot to grab a great brunch and catch some shade for a bit. The zucchini carrot bread was excellent, and the massive pile of potatoes sizzling on the grill looked so tempting.

I’ll definitely be back to sit down and enjoy a full meal next time!“

“This place is so lovely! The vibes are definitely the best part. I'm so happy to have found a beautiful, quiet cafe where I can actually read and think! I would come here again and again even if the food was terrible, but luckily the food and service are also outstanding!“

“Great tasting food. I like the poached egg plates with artisan bread, the acai bowl, their in house made jam, and of course the coffees. The staff are friendly and professional with a wealth of knowledge on the coffee. I love the house drip and their pour over coffees. Great outdoor seating with always a nice breeze.“

“Simply the absolute best. Everything is ridiculously amazing and the owner ROCKS!“

“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 and service is magnificent. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“Wow heaven was so sweet, when I told her the wrong sweetness level she made sure to change it and it was so delicious. She’s such an amazing worker and Kai was also so amazing and made the atmosphere so fun!!! Love the drink’s definitely recommend!!!!“

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

“Nice location great workers nice drinks“

“excelente atención por parte de las propietarias.“

“Very delicious and fresh! Its hard to find a place that offers both gluten free, dairy-free and tastes so fresh. Had the fish tacos (cod) and they were amazing! Absolutely will come here again!“

“Great venue and Great service“

“Delicious, hot, Chai latte. Love to stop in while visiting LaJolla.“

“The staff is super friendly and everyone is really nice. The place is clean, cozy, and spacious at the same time.
My cappuccino was great, I really like the coffee here! The hummus sandwich was a little dry for my taste, but the chicken caprese sandwich was really delicious. I’d definitely come back again. I really like this place!“

“Our barista was so nice and made our coffee so good, perfect temperature and flavor. Love the vibe, always a great place to get great coffee. My husband got the cedros scramble and he loved it! I would recommend it also if you want to use your computer to work or study.“

“I was on business last week in the area with my son. He was attending a program at Scripps and I frequented this coffee shop all week. It is now my favorite coffee shop ever. 😋 I wanted to thank the wonderful staff who made my visits so pleasurable and all of the food and drinks were absolutely 💯 amazing. Thank you for being one of the best places in San Diego. You made my day every day. I'll see you next summer. I wish it was sooner. :-)“

“Warm and Welcoming community center for all.“

“Already loved La Colombe in general, but the guy behind the counter at this one really just took it to another level. I believe his name was Otto(?) but he said people just call him “the extremely Italian guy” lol

Polite but punchy, delivering jokes and jabs alike, and on the ball with quick responses for anything we tried to throw back at him, while still totally professional when it came time to make the drinks. Excellent experience. I live in NY and the next time I’m in the San Diego area, I’m coming here specifically because of this dude. He may as well be a spokesman for the company.“

“A nice little Cafe overlooking the view. I feel like the Cafe is more for people who work here rather than open to public but you can still definitely get something. No coffee though, you can get coffee from thecoffee stand in front of the institute instead.“