17 Best Coffee Shops in San Marcos

“Caffe Caffe is a fantastic spot that truly exceeded my expectations! I had the pleasure of trying their latte macchiato and cortado, both of which were superbly crafted—rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor.

The pastries were the real highlight of my visit. The beef burek was delicious, with a perfect balance of flaky pastry and savory filling. The crème brûlée croissant was hands down the best pastry I’ve ever had—flaky, decadent, and filled with rich custard that was simply divine.

The café itself is beautifully designed, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for enjoying a leisurely coffee or catching up with friends. The service was excellent, with friendly staff who were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I can’t wait to return to indulge in more of their offerings!“

“Wow! I love this place! The staff was so friendly and kind. They gave me recommendations and my coffee was made before I even left the register! I got an iced specialty drink and it was ✨sublime✨. It was the perfect blend of sweet and coffee where a lot of other places it’s either one or the other. I got the HOB sandwich on a croissant, and it was AMAZING! The sandwich was so warm, so tasty, and the perfect amount of food. It even came out on a beautiful wooden tray! The atmosphere is 10/10 and I would definitely come again. Thanks for such a great café experience! 💖

Parking: Close by to the coffee shop.

Kid-friendliness: There are games and cushioned seating! I had a stroller and baby and I didn’t feel in the way! It was awesome!“

“Awesome place to work remotely on a Friday morning. The team is awesome, and coffee is great! They even welcome lazy co-workers 🐶“

“Great place to meet friends, hang out, and chat. I get a boba after dinner before going out sometimes. I'm not a boba snob, but I like what I've had so far.“

“Custard kronut is so GOOD! Nice new place with delicious 🍩. Will definitely come back!“

“Great food, reasonable prices 🤗“

“Love my baristas here!!! For such a tiny store, it has HUGE personality and great customer service.“

“New location that isn't busy in my experience. Order came out quickly and accurately and I was greeted when walking in. They even grouped my 2 orders together (due to an issue with the app) which is what I wanted. Food could be a little warmer though so have to take a star off for that.

Parking: Parking lot is on the smaller side but this location is not busy for some reason.“

“It was the 1st time,for My Wife and I, at this Store, even though, we've been to Costco there, many of times. Very good experience, our drinks were made up, quickly“

“Love their coffee and costumer service.“

“Best breakfast burritos ANYWHERE! great service! Accommodating! Great new bowls! Fantastic, high quality coffee and tea! Clean! Safe! Can order there, online, or through phone! Can eat inside, outside, pick up, or get curbside pick up service! They follow ALL CDC guidelines! I've been going there since they first opened. 👍👍👍👍👍😊“

“The young ladies that are usually working there are quite friendly and always make our orders perfectly. The smoothies and bowls are excellent and if you can’t find something for you on their menu then you probably can’t find anything anywhere! The shop is usually clean and tidy, which, in addition to the food/drink, makes it a nice place to hang, which my son and I will usually do when we get one of their bowls. Our favorite smoothie shop, hands down.“

“Every 2 weeks we stop by to buy some frappuccinos for my children, everything is fine, the only thing I don't like is the smell of drainage at the entrance, I don't know why it is but there are times it is very strong and other times it is slightly, there is something they could do improve you or those of the building? .... It doesn't stop my kids from asking for their cake pops!!“

“The drinks are consistently prepared promptly, and the staff is always very welcoming. The restaurant maintains a high standard of cleanliness, complemented by music that enhances the atmosphere. Additionally, the restroom is kept in immaculate condition“

“Perfect location for the San Elijo crowd, and there really is a crowd at 2:35 every weekday when the middle school gets out. The staff is unfailingly nice and cheery no matter how slammed they get, and somehow they never run out of the additives like oatmilk, chocolate cold foam, etc, which other Starbucks have done.“

“This place is so good. I wouldn't necessarily hang to work or study, but the drinks are the best. My favorite is the monster boba latte. It's an iced latte worth boba, then they drizzle brown sugar molasses down the sides. The windows are a bummer, you can hardly see out of them, but I'm a window cleaner so i notice these things.“