Since ownership change I wanted to give them some time to settle in before writing a review. We were frequent customers of Hearth prior. Sad to say I'm a bit disappointed.... I can see the vision: new exterior paint, interior decor and renovation of the counter and back room making it a bit more inviting and usable has freshened the look.... however, we came in this morning not too long after they opened and here is what i noticed: it is dirty everywhere (floors with crumbs and sticky spots, walls with stains from drinks and marks/dents/scratches, baseboards are filthy), we ordered coffee and there is no creamer out so the barista gave us the carton of half & half and told us they are out of stir sticks so she gave us a spoon and said she'll wash it after, the bathroom looked like it hadn't been cleaned in days (almost out of toilet paper, dirty floor and toilet, and there was random trash left on the oddly placed desk/shelf in the middle of the bathroom). I think the intention is there however, some new wallpaper and decor does not distract from the lack of cleanliness. In a food/beverage establishment this should be the highest priority behind service, then aesthetics. I do hope the best for them and will go back again to see if there have been improvements but at the moment I would not choose to return if this was my first time here.
Brianna Castellana
I had high hopes for Kettle on Main, but unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. Starting with the drink — it was poorly made, lacking both balance and flavor. It tasted rushed, as if no real care was put into crafting it, and for the price, I expected far better quality. As for the food, it was equally underwhelming. The presentation was beautiful, but the taste just didn’t live up to it — and it arrived at the table cold. Overall, I left disappointed and unsatisfied. Kettle on Main may have a good location and atmosphere, but unfortunately, that doesn’t make up for the subpar food and drinks.
Hunter Gracey
It's a cool little café they overprice a lot of their items. Yes it's only a dollar or 2. But that adds up, when you go there almost daily.
pasty morant
LOVE Fallbrook Café
Enri Jacobo
Great coffee shop to hit after a camping trip!
Christina
4/14/25 10:08 AM. The ube latte was so good it made the earth shake! No, but actually, there was an earthquake while we were there. Really cute place. 10/10 structurally sound.
We got a bad bagel sandwich, but we didn't tell them or give them a chance to fix it so I didn't want to knock down the rating or their service too much. I'd go back and try again if I was in Fallbrook again.
David Nilson
Cold Atmosphere, excellent pastries and coffee. I know nothing about veggies!
A “Clubber Lang” P
Charming Little establishment, with kind staff. Great food choices for all pallettes and good cafe style coffee. Truly a hidden Fallbrook Gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heldai Sijohn
The coffee here is great and so is the atmosphere but the avocado toast was a huge let down. I ordered the bruschetta avocado toast but The kitchen was out of sourdough so i was given a small bagel instead. But the problem was in the fact I was given maybe 5 pieces of hard unripe avocados and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella. Very underwhelming avocado toast from the “avocado capital”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Joy
The tables were dirty... the food was good. But the chai and hot chocolate tasted like warm milk. It's usually on-point. Hoping it was just a bad day.
I wanted to make this my regular Monday full-day work/hang-out spot. Parking is easy, the atmosphere is great, and the customers are kind.
I came here for over 7 weeks, but unfortunately, there have been too many times when they have been out of the tea I wanted, out of ingredients and/or bread of meals I wanted to order, and not added names to the cups, making it not very clear which drink is mine.
My last straw was when I ordered a Pumpkin Spice Chai, and it tasted strongly of espresso. I prefer to stay away from espresso, as it can make me overly shakey on an empty stomach. Caffeine with tea is fine, but espresso is too much.
When I asked if they accidentally put coffee in it and showed the drink color was a dark espresso color, they first asked me if I took someone else's drink (because they are not names on the cups), and I told them I specifically made sure to wait and listen for my name. They denied that it had espresso in it and said they would make me another one.
Unfortunately, at this point, it was my last straw, and I was done. I said no and said it was fine. I was in the middle of a meeting, and I didn't want to discuss it longer or wait longer. I threw it away and ended up in tears, losing my money and leaving empty handed.
I will not be returning to this establishment again. On Mondays, I will visit another coffee shop with my business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Imojen
VERY AMAZING!!! Such friendly people. Great place to hang out with family or friends. Definitely would recommend giving this a try if you’ve never been here. I can’t wait for The next time that I go here!!!
The restaurant was practically empty when we arrived and we ordered 2 bunny bowls and a slice of monkey toast, after a few minutes the toast came which was delicious, just a little pricey of 6 dollars for a small piece. After 30 minutes our bowls were still not done and when we got up to ask about it they weren't even prepared or in the process of! Im not sure if it's because we were the only POCs in the room or what but the baristas could definitely use an attitude change, they gave unpleasant stares :/ I was trying to give this place the benefit of the doubt but they suck! Will not be coming back. But I would like to note there was one worker who was very sweet and was helpful over the situation! Ty!
Since ownership change I wanted to give them some time to settle in before writing a review. We were frequent customers of Hearth prior. Sad to say I'm a bit disappointed.... I can see the vision: new exterior paint, interior decor and renovation of the counter and back room making it a bit more inviting and usable has freshened the look.... however, we came in this morning not too long after they opened and here is what i noticed: it is dirty everywhere (floors with crumbs and sticky spots, walls with stains from drinks and marks/dents/scratches, baseboards are filthy), we ordered coffee and there is no creamer out so the barista gave us the carton of half & half and told us they are out of stir sticks so she gave us a spoon and said she'll wash it after, the bathroom looked like it hadn't been cleaned in days (almost out of toilet paper, dirty floor and toilet, and there was random trash left on the oddly placed desk/shelf in the middle of the bathroom). I think the intention is there however, some new wallpaper and decor does not distract from the lack of cleanliness. In a food/beverage establishment this should be the highest priority behind service, then aesthetics. I do hope the best for them and will go back again to see if there have been improvements but at the moment I would not choose to return if this was my first time here.
I had high hopes for Kettle on Main, but unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. Starting with the drink — it was poorly made, lacking both balance and flavor. It tasted rushed, as if no real care was put into crafting it, and for the price, I expected far better quality.
As for the food, it was equally underwhelming. The presentation was beautiful, but the taste just didn’t live up to it — and it arrived at the table cold.
Overall, I left disappointed and unsatisfied. Kettle on Main may have a good location and atmosphere, but unfortunately, that doesn’t make up for the subpar food and drinks.
It's a cool little café they overprice a lot of their items. Yes it's only a dollar or 2. But that adds up, when you go there almost daily.
LOVE Fallbrook Café
Great coffee shop to hit after a camping trip!
4/14/25 10:08 AM. The ube latte was so good it made the earth shake! No, but actually, there was an earthquake while we were there. Really cute place. 10/10 structurally sound.
We got a bad bagel sandwich, but we didn't tell them or give them a chance to fix it so I didn't want to knock down the rating or their service too much. I'd go back and try again if I was in Fallbrook again.
Cold Atmosphere, excellent pastries and coffee. I know nothing about veggies!
Charming Little establishment, with kind staff. Great food choices for all pallettes and good cafe style coffee. Truly a hidden Fallbrook Gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The coffee here is great and so is the atmosphere but the avocado toast was a huge let down. I ordered the bruschetta avocado toast but The kitchen was out of sourdough so i was given a small bagel instead. But the problem was in the fact I was given maybe 5 pieces of hard unripe avocados and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella. Very underwhelming avocado toast from the “avocado capital”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
The tables were dirty... the food was good. But the chai and hot chocolate tasted like warm milk. It's usually on-point. Hoping it was just a bad day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Great pastries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wanted to make this my regular Monday full-day work/hang-out spot. Parking is easy, the atmosphere is great, and the customers are kind.
I came here for over 7 weeks, but unfortunately, there have been too many times when they have been out of the tea I wanted, out of ingredients and/or bread of meals I wanted to order, and not added names to the cups, making it not very clear which drink is mine.
My last straw was when I ordered a Pumpkin Spice Chai, and it tasted strongly of espresso. I prefer to stay away from espresso, as it can make me overly shakey on an empty stomach. Caffeine with tea is fine, but espresso is too much.
When I asked if they accidentally put coffee in it and showed the drink color was a dark espresso color, they first asked me if I took someone else's drink (because they are not names on the cups), and I told them I specifically made sure to wait and listen for my name. They denied that it had espresso in it and said they would make me another one.
Unfortunately, at this point, it was my last straw, and I was done. I said no and said it was fine. I was in the middle of a meeting, and I didn't want to discuss it longer or wait longer. I threw it away and ended up in tears, losing my money and leaving empty handed.
I will not be returning to this establishment again. On Mondays, I will visit another coffee shop with my business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
VERY AMAZING!!! Such friendly people. Great place to hang out with family or friends. Definitely would recommend giving this a try if you’ve never been here. I can’t wait for The next time that I go here!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich, Avocado Bruschetta Toast, Croissant Breakfast Taco
Food is tasty, desserts are flaked and delicious! Coffee and tea are served, and the atmosphere is homey and quaint.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cranberry Orange Scone, Breakfast Sandwich, Avo Bruschetta 7 50, Avocado Bruschetta Toast, Cookie Butter Almond Bun, California Club, Croissant Breakfast Taco
The restaurant was practically empty when we arrived and we ordered 2 bunny bowls and a slice of monkey toast, after a few minutes the toast came which was delicious, just a little pricey of 6 dollars for a small piece. After 30 minutes our bowls were still not done and when we got up to ask about it they weren't even prepared or in the process of! Im not sure if it's because we were the only POCs in the room or what but the baristas could definitely use an attitude change, they gave unpleasant stares :/ I was trying to give this place the benefit of the doubt but they suck! Will not be coming back. But I would like to note there was one worker who was very sweet and was helpful over the situation! Ty!
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