Safari Coffee Roasters

1012 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido
(760) 740-9575

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Rebecca Castellano

This place is so good and delicious it is worth my time and definitely worth my money, it is real coffee and real coffee beans. Starbucks is good, but it can never catch up with safari coffee!! Go now!!!!! 🤗🤗 I am editing this review because I realize
I need to say more things, the owner is so nice and the cookies are so good, I don't even have a favorite drink because they are all so good, there are lots of very good options and in the inside it is so cozy and gives really good vibes. I love this place.I totally recommended it when you want coffee!

John Profusion Enterprise Inc.

Great place to grab a real coffee and pastry.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cassandra Fach

Delightful shop, delicious espresso, and friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Juan Lopez

By far best coffee I've had. Great little breads too. Will also grind coffee for you when you buy his beans. The owner is a very chill non challant guy. Seems alittle stuck up but trust me he's not he loves what he does. And honestly I want a coffee owner to be a bit of a coffee snob anyway haha will come back again and again when I wish to treat myself.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Roarista. com

Unsanitary machines and shop, slow service, coffee taste is metallic and the manager acted like I was intruding when I walked in as he was sitting down in conversation .

I rarely give 1 star but Safari we have choices on where to purchase coffee and if you don’t step up your overall operation the competition will eat you alive.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tshuaw J Redwycce

The roasted coffee is good. However, the steam wands on the espresso machine were disgusting. They had burnt-on crusted milk on both steam wands. I believe the owner is a good coffee roaster, but he needs lessons or refreshers on espresso machine use and cleanliness.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cookies

Carolyn Ruelas

I visit Safari every weekday morning. I love the coffee, the music, the on-site roasting and variety of choices. This is a top of the line coffee experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Avalos

I normally don't care to leave bad reviews. I have just given this place 3 tries since moving here last year. 1st time I came alone, ordered 2 different blended drinks for my and my husband. When I got home I didn't know which was which because there was nothing written on the cups. My husband and I both tried them and they tasted exactly the same when I know I ordered the funky monkey and a milkey way. We were like oh well. Second time my husband came with me, and we were not given good customer service at all by the owner. My husband even said it seemed like he was annoyed, not friendly in the slightest. (He acted like that my first experience too but I tend to not be bothered by people's attitudes so I didn't mind it)
Last time I went was this past week. I really wanted to shop local so I thought I'd give it 1 last chance. I ordered a small vanilla latte, and the owner says "Are you sure? All drinks are $3 right now!" I say "no it's okay my husband won't finish it anyway, I'll just do a small vanilla latte and a medium coco mocha" well when he charged me out he said $10! Like ok didn't he just say all drinks were $3? I only got 2 drinks...Whatever. I don't like to complain so I left. Tried my drink and it was NOT GOOD, literally tasted like just overly fake coconut syrup and milk. I'm just glad my husband liked his but even he agreed this place is not worth it ever even. Too bad because it's cute inside.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Nin Chattle

Loved my time at Safari Roaster! It’s easy to see why this gem has been around for over 30 years. I had a lovely chat with the owner, Marcello, who clearly puts so much care into his craft. Picked up some freshly roasted beans (bonus: they deliver!) and enjoyed a delicious hot Irish Kiss coffee. Such a cozy spot and a great way to support local businesses. Highly recommend! ☕️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J M

Went for the first time last week. Picked up a pound of Cowboy coffee grinds and a pound of the Chocolate Fudge. Both tasted fantastic…so much so we’re placing a second order soon. Ordered online and picked up…super easy and was ready the next day. Even got a free cup of Joe on the way out.

Highly recommend Safari Coffee Roasters.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Nancy Reyes

Latte AWFUL. At first I thought it was accidentally a coffee with light cream. I asked and it was confirmed it was a latte. That’s too bad. It’s a cozy place. Good service.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Leah

It’s a cute place. The owner kept pointing at his signs instead of just answering my questions. The coffee wasn’t bad and the prices were pretty average. It was my first time there and I won’t be returning due to how uncomfortable the service made me.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

KLM Jr

The owner was one of the biggest <<edited out by google>> I've ever encountered. Coffee was OK but not as good as the Starbucks near door where you get service with a smile and appreciation for being a customer. My guess is he is losing his <<>> and going out of business soon. Doesn't give a rat's <<>>

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Haylee Jameson

I try to always buy from local coffee shops where I can, but the owner was SO RUDE. I walked in and he was deep in conversation with another customer (looked like a regular or a friend based on their familiarity) and didn’t want to interrupt so I went to browse the beans and teas for sale before ordering. I must have not heard that he’d said “welcome in”, as he addressed me as “what can I get for you Welcome In?” Insinuating I’d ignored him. He was also really pushy and I was reading the menu in the large banner above the counter and he said “you’re going to have to come a little closer to read the menu, it’s up here sweetheart” even though there was literally a giant version of the menu above his head. I ordered some coconut mocha drink, and wasn’t even finished ordering and he interrupted and said “you’re going to have to give me more details, so you want that LARGE or SMALL? ICED or HOT?” In a super condescending tone. The coffee itself was very average, and I don’t even think he added chocolate. It was just coconut syrup and he forgot to add whipped cream. I will never ever be going back to this establishment. But I will say the safari theme is cool.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Suzie Roberts

I have been mail ordering my coffee from Safari for over 5 years after trying Black Pearl. We were visting from Colorado and my MIL served me a amazing cup of coffee that got my husband and I hooked. Note.....I am a coffee snob. If you LOVE real coffee, give Black Pearl a try.

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