19 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!“

“Amazing customer service and the WiFi is fast! My coffee was out quick and was made perfect! The barista Sky was very helpful when it came to my questions about sugar free and healthy options. He took the time to care for me and answer all my questions. I will be coming back soon!“

“Great food, reasonable prices 🤗“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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. 👍👍👍👍👍😊“

“I really like this location. It is clean and the staff is very friendly. Quick service. Great location! I did see one thing that concerned me. A dog was allowed up on the counter where customers get their food and drinks. A barista fed the dog whipped cream while his slobber dropped on the counter and down the front of the counter. I did not see her wash her hands or disinfect the counter. The owner of the dog took a napkin and whipped the slobber lightly with a paper towel. After the dog left, a lady came up with a business suit on and got the whipped cream and slobber all over the front of her clothes. I hope this practice can be avoided in the future.“

“Love their coffee and costumer 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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“the remodeling in the restrooms are so awesome“

“The interior was very calm and relaxing, though I will say the tables against the wall were a little tall compared to the height of the chair but better that than too short aye? The baristas very very nice and accommodating when I didn't have a smaller bill. Towards closing they offered a Strawberry Creme cake pop because they were gonna have to throw it away anyway and I was low-key thinking about trying it one day. But low-key the wifi was a little slow, not like snail slow but like walking in water slow.“

“They gave me the wrong drink, when back and they told me “I’m sorry we made the correct drink for you, thank you for letting me make it right for you” that’s what I call customer service and resolving a mistake. Love you Starbucks San Marcos“

“Kung Fu Tea is my favorite boba place. It is just unfortunate that they don't have a place in Oceanside. I have to drive to San Marcos.

I like their classic milk tea, and the balance of sweetness and creaminess was perfect. The boba added just the right amount of texture and sweetness, and I appreciated how it didn't lose its consistency in each sip. You can really taste the quality and freshness of the boba. The staff is friendly and efficient, making the experience even better. If you're a boba lover, Kung Fu Tea is a must-try! I highly recommend it!“