50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants San Marcos

“Update: we visited again today, mid day. Super busy inside and out. Same lovely service and great coffees and pastry. I tried a flat white today, excellent! And a blueberry scone. I am serious when I say this was the best scone I have ever eaten. Moist, rich flavors, plump blueberries! And served warm with whipped cream and jam on the side. Amazing. (See photos!).

Our first visit to this cute comfy coffee house was absolutely perfect in every way! We were warmly greeted when we arrived (with eye contact), service was friendly fast and efficient, interesting and diverse pastry and food selections. Comfy couches and chairs with pillows, or lots of table options too. Funny coffee house sayings on the walls to get you smiling, and some cool art hanging too! (Thank you for supporting our local artists!😁), plus small touches like plants and flowers add to relaxation and peaceful vibe. You feel welcome, relaxed, attended to and not rushed. The music selection is perfect too. Contemporary, but not annoying, right volume and feel for the place - you could definitely get work done or carry on a normal conversation. There were quite a few customers, yet voices were low and respectful of others.
We had pastries today (creme brûlée croissant and banana nut muffin). Both were delicious, moist, flavorful and not overly sweet.
And now the coffee! We had a latte and Americano. Both were excellent! Strong, complex flavors on the dark roast of the espresso balanced perfectly with the milk in the latte. Beautiful latte art to top it off. I seriously was reluctant to stir the design away.🤎 Hubby said the Americano was “very good” (which is his highest praise). Food and drinks were brought to our table with care, we were check on to see if anything else was needed. And then finally, we were warmly thanked for coming in. Exceptional experience! Thank you. We will be back.“

“This place is absolutely one of the best if not the best place for a sandwich in North County San Diego. The food is amazing, I just drove there from Temecula for it. The service is always warm and welcoming. Delicious beer on tap or to go. Good music, good vibes. Fair prices. They do close a little early in the afternoon. 10/10 would highly recommend if you're looking for an affordable lunch spot that's going to blow your mind. Tina's Deli is THE BEST.“

“Jessica G is absolutely one of the reasons I keep coming back to this exact location.
Jessica makes me feel comfortable, I can crack jokes, she’s sharp, understands what I am asking for and does it with style and grace.
Cava, this is the talent you need to keep and nurture“

“starting from the service 🙌 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ el jugo de tamarindo hecho fresco por ellos on point 👌 👏 😍 👍 y las quesa birrias OMG fuera de este mundo 20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯🎯my new favorite spot .I am Puertorican and this Mexican food restaurant is a must must must visit....“

“I am Mexican , I usually go to TJ for tacos , but here these tacos are the best in this side of the border , the adobada has their piece of pineapple 😱“

“very food“

“I have been coming here for 45 years and it the best Italian good place around. The three sisters that run it are amazing women that take pride in their work always so uplifting and with a smile on there faces. If you haven’t tried this place what are you waiting for. Get in there and taste everything they have to offer you can’t go wrong with anything you order. And with plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day😀“

“Absolutely outstanding patisserie and chocolate products!
It’s always a treat visiting their store. They make you feel special and the quality of their products is out of this world. My husband and I have tried their quiches, croissants (almond croissants and chocolate croissant are our favorites), chocolates, baguettes, even the imported butter. We’re so lucky to have them in our town, thank you for bringing a small part of France 🇫🇷 to San Marcos!“

“The staff was friendly and attentive. So many good things to eat or try. Highly recommend.“

“Absolutely amazing food. Next time I come back to California I’ll be coming back to Copper Kings Burgers.“

“We have been there twice and everything we have tried has been excellent, their prices are low for the quality you get (hope the owner doesn't read this and raises them 😬) and the service is always amazing.“

“Blue Fire has excellent beer! I've been frequenting this place for years and I always had good beer. I have been brewing my own beer for over 15 years and I can tell you this place does it well! From IPAs to lagers, they are always on style and delicious. They usually have good food vendors and keep the schedule up-to-date on Instagram. Check it out!“

“My boyfriend and I came here just a few days ago and we’re already here again today this place is so good. The food is so fresh. I found them on Google randomly just looking for some good street tacos and they came through and this food was bomb. I definitely recommend 100% And it’s got really good prices. They don’t rip You off.. They’re definitely good quality. Great place to take the family for a quick lunch or just run and grab some food while you’re on lunch at work either one no matter what it is this place is the best. I got the Cameron & Carnitas
My man got the Cameron, carnitas,
& Al pastor 10/10 OK, so thank you“

“Great food, reasonable prices 🤗“

“Great Cider and Mead place right In san marcos“

“Wide selections of wine. If you have a question ask Jim. Cheers!🍷“

“Priceless outdoor mountain top vibes! Easy listening and danciable live music sets the perfect backdrop for any get together around the fire pits. The wines are different every time we come. Never disappoints. We keep coming here for a different scene from a regular bar or restaurant.“

“It was about noon as I left my Doctors office and feeling a little hungry. I say Pegah’s Kitchen next door and gave it a try. The staff were all very professional. I had their Italian omelette and if I had to rate it on a one to 10 scale with 10 being the best, I would give it a 12. This is the Vista location. Highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, as they are not open for dinner.“

“Great spot good food and the employees are the best“

“Shout out to Cashier Raul! Super helpful and friendly, he went over my order slowly (I had a large order with special requests as well), he was so enthusiastic and made it his goal to ensure our order was correct. As a manager (myself) in the customer service industry, it’s refreshing to see employees at places we frequent who stand out in such positive ways. All the staff at In N Out are great, but Raul definitely stands out. Thank you, Raul!“

“Delicious handmade empanadas!“

“So glad to have a Handel’s in the neighborhood! Nice little courtyard to sit and enjoy the ice cream, and I appreciated the code to scan to see the current menu because the screens inside the window were a little hard to see. We will be back frequently!“

“delicious ice cream, great location! Perfect local spot …“

“We love our neighborhood go to spot for excellent wine and beer choices and perfect bistro food: salads, small plates, flat breads and out of this world cheese boards. Lucky to have so close and with such friendly staff!“

“Try Lunch specials...lunch pizza really good. Salads are good. Service is friendly and usually fast. Servers have to dish out salads and drinks slowing them down. Good access and parking.“

“🙂👍 Tony is awesome!“

“Family friendly. Dog friendly. Nice patio. Mimosas. Biscuits and gravy. Corn beef hash. Chocolate chip pancakes. Rueben sandwich.“

“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.“

“ALOH inside Walmart is the only place that understands The true art of a Hawaiian barbecue!! Their Homemade macaroni salad my go to and it seems like other places I went over to the new Hawaiian barbecue place next to Starbucks off of East Valley Parkway they can’t get the salad right honey. I’m so sorry I tried and I tried. I’d rather drive a little bit further and go over here and get it some real Hawaiian macaronisalad and not something that comes in a jar or too much juice OK God bless y’all.“

“I was apprehensive about trying this place, I thought it was just all Mexican beer. However you do not need to put any kind of citrus in this beer to make it taste good. It's actually good beer. The interior vibe is very nice and I thoroughly enjoy the most wanted IPA. I'm a fan. I'll be here a couple times a week at least.“

“yellowtail roll is amazing!“

“GREAT experience at the Golden Spoon the other night, came with my cousin. Marcus was serving up top-notch frozen yogurt AND service. Great flavors to choose from, packed with a wide selection of toppings, culminating in a creamy tower of deliciousness (seriously, he built that thing up like a skyscraper). Will definitely be going back, and thanks again for making our night, Marcus!“

“A Wonderful place for ice COLD BEER and yummy food...🔥😋🔥“

“The marcos and baked crawfish rolls were bomb👍👍👍“

“The girls of Girl Scouts troop 2999 want to thank Debbie’s Pie shoppe for the wonderful pie!! It was tasty and wonderful. Thank you #girlscoutstrong“

“We love Shores. With football now starting, it is not so great. It is known as a Packers bar. Today there were 6 Packers fan and the rest of the other team fans had to listen to the loud Packers game. Also, one bartender saved seats for over 2 hours for people who didn't show up. That is not right for everyone who shiftwd seats to accommodate the regular guests. Not "shore" if we'll be back during football. I hope Pete figures it out.“

“This place so super clean and the the food was amazing. Plenty of tables to eat and close by other options if you have a family like mine that can't agree on one type of food. I ate the Thai dunking noodle Veggie protein level 10 spicy with a strawberry Lemonade...And im was sooo satisfied with this dish. The Lemonade was freshly squeezed and perfect 👌. I got it as take out but the portion size was large and everything was truly perfect. The young lady who took my order was super kind and very informative of the food in question and very welcoming. I will come again next time im in this area. Great food.“

“My wife and I have been here a couple of times and the food is tasty and authentic! My wife is from Honduras... the food reminds her of home cooked meals with family. We ate their pupasas, sopa de caracol, tacos hondureños, and baleadas... allnwere delicious and fresh! The food tasted like it was home made. We will definitely be back again!“

“The foods great , staff is super friendly, my favorite item is the Torta Cubana (Cuban Style Sandwich) , my family always gets the Molcajete, parking can get full but there’s parking in the rear, just avoid parking in the hotels reserved parking. Definitely recommend“

“The food is always good here and the employees are always helpful and nice. This particular Frida's is located in a small food court so atmosphere is just a long room with tables and chairs serving multiple vendors.
Note: this food court is located in the same parking lot as the movie theaters which is a plus to get food when going to a movie.“

“Dukes Coffee is smooth, robust and so very tasty. So much so I find I drink more than my usual and throughout the entire day. I recommend to everyone let the Island come to you...get yourself some Dukes coffee and feel its peacefulness and calm.“

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

“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 place to eat and drink a beer!!.. 💕👍😉“

“Met some friends at Amalfi Dockside about a week ago. The food was superb!!! We also enjoyed the wonderful entertainment provided by Relic Ruckus....“

“Absolutely the best Thai I have ever had!!! I recommend this wonderful restaurant!!“

“EXCELLENT SERVICE THE FRIENDLY COORDIAL GIRLS AND GOOD ATTENTION DELICIOUS FOOD, A NICE PLACE TO SPEND WITH FRIENDS FAMILY OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC I WAS SATISFIED, EXCELLENT, I WOULD GO AGAIN Again AND I’LL TAKE FRIENDS FRIENDS I RECOMMEND THE PLACE I GIVE THEM 5 STARS ⭐️ Thank you for the attention, the service“

“everything was delicious and excellent service“

“Was relaxing. Couple of issues. Either water pressure was low or it’s a water saving measure. Outlets at night stands were inoperative. Toilet seat hinge broken. No lighting at bathroom mirror was dim from overhead light. But still nice would return. Nitpicking only. I’m easy. Oh yeah I got a great price.“