Captain's Grounds Coffee

10/10 all around! The morning crew here is cheerful, friendly, and fun, the coffee is great, and it’s a vibey little spot. I loved the Mexican Mocha - great flavor, not too sweet. The “Paradise Bar” is all I need in life - it’s perfectly sweet (not too), perfectly nutty, and the shortbread at the bottom is, well, perfect! There’s even an adorable photo booth for impromptu fun! Great recommendation from our Airbnb hosts on where the locals grab their morning Joe.
*Edit to add: We decided to come here a second time to try the açaí bowl and funky monkey shake and omg, so glad we did - delish!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good Coffee, Trendy Atmosphere. Attached to a Vintage Clothing store.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Came looking for a good breakfast sandwich and I found one!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

By far my favorite local coffee spot there ever was. The vanilla lattes slap, the avo toast is fire, the açaí bowls are perfect. The all around vibes are high and the people who work here are the loveliest.
I cannot recommend this place enough and I’m down to fight anyone who disagrees.
11/10!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The coffee wasn’t strong. My drink had three espresso shots, but it didn’t taste like it had any coffee — it just tasted like milk and Mexican chocolate.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

The best of both worlds. Coffee and a thrift store. Nothing else to say. Period.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Best Breakfast Sandwich in Oceanside. Perfect, no notes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SUPER NEGATIVE ENERGY, AS JUDGE-MENTAL AS THEY COME. DO NOT GO.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Have tried coffee from here a few times to give it a chance. Their cold brew is not drinkable, twice had to throw it away; it tastes like they made it with old used stale espresso grounds. In general the coffee/espresso quality for lattes etc isn’t as high quality as other shops around (like revolution next door or steady state or bound) and tastes kinda burnt. Still better than Starbucks if that’s your standard lol. But it’s part of a fun vintage resale store and there’s indoor and outdoor seating.

From Theo “PUP cups, are absolutely to die for, would definitely run away from home, just to grab one of these things! Makes a ruff day that much better”

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Drinks for price was okay but coffee is not strong enough

My fav local coffee spot. Atmosphere and energy are great, love to see locals from my neighborhood. Excellent food and my fav coconut latte 🤙🏼

I had the most amazing experience at Captain Grounds Coffee in Oceanside! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the warmest and most welcoming staff. Carson, who was at the cashier, was so friendly and gave me the best vibes with her sweet smile. We had a fun conversation about piercing shops, and she really made my day! Rocco was equally kind and engaging, creating such a positive, friendly atmosphere. The energy in this place is incredible—it’s so inviting and laid-back, and you can feel the love in every corner. Jen and Ted, the managers, really have something special here, and I wish I had been able to tell them in person. The girls at the café were wonderful and made the whole experience even better. My girlfriend and I had such a great time, and I will absolutely be coming back. I can’t recommend this place highly enough—thank you for making our visit so memorable!

The matcha was good, but the dirty chai was completely undrinkable, I ended up tossing it. Maybe it was just an off day.

Captain's Grounds Coffee serves a bold cup of coffee, and the service was prompt, which is expected. What makes Captain's Grounds Coffee a five star ⭐ experience is the layout of the coffee shop. The coffee shop offers both interior and exterior seating. Inside the coffee shop music was playing. Outside people were gathered enjoying the warm sunny weather and good conversation (and some street noises). What is exciting about this coffee shop is the cool vintage store, which opens at 10:00. I suspect the vintage store covers about 600+ square feet. If you are in Oceanside looking for a unique coffee experience, then come to Captain's Grounds Coffee for bold coffee and classy vintage store.