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 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We stopped by Darshan Bakery hoping to grab a cinnamon roll, but they were out at the time. We ended up getting the pull-apart cinnamon roll instead. The flavor was good, but I do wish it had been served warm or at least offered the option to warm it up. The bakery itself has a cozy vibe, we went at 9:20am, we’d definitely give it another try earlier in the day next time.“

“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.“

“Atelier Manna had been on my list for a while, and it absolutely lived up to my expectations. The service was warm, attentive, and welcoming, making for such a relaxed and enjoyable brunch experience.

Our favorites were the Turkish eggs, steak and tortilla, torrija (Spanish French toast), and the Greek yogurt panna cotta. We also loved trying the different vitality tonics, which were a fun and refreshing addition to the meal.

Everything was beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, and made with obvious care.“

“I love the coffee here!! 🤤“

“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!“

“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 came by with my family and we absolutely loved it! The owner is amazing and not to mention the food and drinks were so good! We are on our way back to try more things on the menu! We got the bagel, smoothies and ginger shots and everything was 10/10. Can’t wait to make this a regular visit!“

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

“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.“

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

“This is a cute little restaurant to eat breakfast or brunch! I like their options and they’re all super yummy! You order at the cashier and then sit and they bring the food to you. They also have a cute coffee bar for their coffees! I got a veggie burger which was interesting because they used hatch chile as the “veggie patty” vs an actual veggie patty, but it got the job done and was yummy!! 😋 portions are good bang for your buck as well“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Grilled Shrimp bowl….delicious“

“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.“

“Great venue and Great service“

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

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

“I come here once a week from El Cajon Ca. to buy the keto vietnamese iced coffee. It's so delicious and made perfect every time. Staff is very friendly and polite.
I just wish they would sell keto chocolate chip cookies☺“

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

“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.“

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

“The food and service is magnificent. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“Great experience at The Kitchen @ MCASD in San Diego. I had the albacore tuna Niçoise and it was fresh and delicious.
The ocean-facing location made it even better and the service was very friendly.
A relaxing spot that I’d definitely come back.“

“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!“

“excelente atención por parte de las propietarias.“

“I appreciate having a local cafe where I can eat almost everything! They use no seed oils; it's 100% GF and have many dairy free options. They use homemade almond milk without the additives. I can enjoy a latte, a baked good like their pumpkin cupcake which is delicious, and they have amazing vegan bacon on their Sammy sandwich.“

“Nice location great workers nice drinks“

“Love this spot inside the UTC Westfield mall. Great coffee :)
Outdoor seating with counter space for working and chilling. Love the courtyard vibes with lot of hustle bustle. The barista ladies were all amazing and so friendly and helpful when I needed to charge my phone too.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Solid breakfast/brunch options! They have pancakes and French toast with vegan batter as an option. I got these burritos that originally come with chicken but I substituted with tofu instead without cheese and it was superb. Coconut French toast is to die for. *Addendum* I came the next day because it was so good and didn't realize they had a vegan breakfast burrito with soyrizo, vegan egg and vegan cheese. Winning Updated from previous review on 2026-07-03“

“Truly fantastic coffee. I’m a New Yorker and truthfully Californians just don’t seem to do coffee well. Drip coffee seems to have America in a chokehold and getting a great espresso or any derivative of such (cortado, flat white, etc.) is worthless. We happend upon Lofty coffee and my boyfriend ordered the cortado. It came out perfect. To describe it in words would do it an injustice but I will still attempt: the espresso itself was so smooth and mixed with the milk perfectly - there was no separation at all. The milk was delicate - steamed but not airy nor watered down. The whole drink experience was so velvety - almost like sipping straight warmed cream. Truly I’ve never experienced anything like it.
I’m a daily coffee drinker and am deeply heartbroken I can’t have a Lofty’s cortado daily at home. Thank you for the wonderful experience.“

“The owner, Isabelle, is friendly, helpful, and works very hard. I obviously love this bakery as I have been going for years. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is like being in a small town. I highly recommend going to Isabelle's often ❤“

“Edit: OMG! They have OUTDOOR power outlets too! I put a quick video to show. This place is epic!

This hidden gem of a coffee shop and cafe is in the Torrey Pines science park. The vibe is like a high end dinner restaurant but for coffee and light meals!

Quiet, spacious, and beautiful space for working, relaxing, focusing, and meeting others in or around UTC/UCSD/Torrey Pines/Sorrento Valley.

Airy and wide open with a nicely decorated main indoor area and a very large & beautifully landscaped patio. Abundant tables and outlets when I went. Many tables for groups of all sizes.

Had the brekkie sandwich and it is high quality and great value.

Only downsides are the limited weekday hours (till 3pm) and its off-the-beaten-path location.

Grateful to find this! Hopefully, this helps you too! 🙏🏼🫶🏼“

“Delicious..try the milk boba teas!“

“So happy I gave this place a try! I was staying at the Hilton right across the street and was desperate for a good coffee and meal and this place absolutely exceeded all expectations! The service and food were amazing. I would highly recommend.“

“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 love coming to this café! The lattes are always perfectly made, and the atmosphere is so cozy. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit a pleasure. It's my go-to spot for a great cup of coffee. Highly recommend!“

“My first time I California and this was the best place! I tried a couple places and this pace had the best food and drinks! And the crew was amazing!“

“I would recommend the Belgian waffle, grilled veggie salad with grilled chicken and the salmon with roasted potatoes. Yummm“