50 Best Coffee Shops near Solana Beach

“Shout out to Mac Williamson for his help in updating my logo and hooking me up with a company that provided a table runner quickly and inexpensively. Now I'm ready to exhibit at the SD Festival of Books!“

“An amazing roaster with a great selection of baked goods. Highly recommend the Cortado, chocolatey, smooth and made by an excellent staff! We always look forward to our visit! Excellent coffee“

“We arrived at 9:30 and were seated in the patio right away. It was a beautiful morning perfect for eating outside. Plenty of shade so it was very comfortable. My quinoa Benedict was delicious, my wife enjoyed her avocado toast (superb). We love coming to Claire’s.“

“Love this place the staff is beyond nice and always happy to see you and they always getvmy order right 💕💕💋“

“Me encanta el café , el mejor!😍“

“Good food, with great vegetarian options. I tried the the translucence wrap, and really enjoyed the quinoa and salad sides. Service was good, with food coming out quickly. Do wish they had calories in all their food options but only a few have it.“

“Lofty in Solana Beach completely blew me away. The staff goes above and beyond to make the experience great, which is so refreshing. I tried the iced Salted Caramel Latte, and it actually tastes like real caramel—not overly sweet or artificial like most places. As for the food: the Sausage, Egg, and Cheddar Croissant is a must-order, and getting a warm chocolate chip cookie topped with sea salt was the ultimate treat. Can't recommend this spot enough!“

“$10 for a sandwich in this economy is an absolute steal. I got the fig, bacon, and brie panini, which was a perfect combination after a hike. There was a slight taste of ginger, which I was confused about. I wish it was a little bit warmer, but it would’ve been cold if I had taken it to the beach anyway (which was my original plan). There are some really cute picnic benches outside and free water inside.“

“Our barista was so nice and made our coffee so good, perfect temperature and flavor. Love the vibe, always a great place to get great coffee. My husband got the cedros scramble and he loved it! I would recommend it also if you want to use your computer to work or study.“

“Employees are always friendly and coffee is delicious. Love the empanadas too.“

“I love the coffee here!! 🤤“

“Delicious fresh and hot handmade donuts! They even have Gluten free!“

“Best Coffe shop in San Diego Is really good quality Coffe and their baristas are very good“

“Always great coffee and the empanadas are great 🔥🔥“

“They didn’t have much to eat besides sweets. Coffee was good. Some seating inside. It was a busy place. Okay seating outside but there were some loud people. I had to be on a meeting and I had to move tables because there were so many people and a single Loud Talker. If the outdoor seating had been better I would have stayed longer“

“I met Marcela and Amina at an industry event recently and they were AWESOME! They have the cutest cart, the most delicious drinks, and best of all - they are just incredibly fun to hang out with! Highly highly recommend for a holiday party, wedding, industry event... seriously anything. Love them!“

“Not only does Drew knowledge of coffee exceed your expectations, but the service is always friendly and the product is on point! Not to mention the merchandise is well priced and the t-shirts are super soft. He even delivers so there’s no need to worry about when you’re going to get it! A little joy is exactly what you feel when you’re doing business here!“

“Sasha and the entire crew at Dot Cafe are absolutely amazing, and I am so incredibly grateful for everything they did! I’d driven by Dot Cafe countless times on my way to work, always admiring that adorable outside patio, but I’d never actually been inside until I reached out to host a baby shower for our team’s new practice owner — and wow, am I glad I did!

From the very first conversation, Sasha went above and beyond. She patiently walked me through everything, sending photos of the indoor and outdoor spaces along with a menu, all while being so mindful of our budget. She even offered to decorate with fresh flowers, which was such a sweet and generous touch! The entire planning process was seamless from start to finish.“

“I’ve gone twice, and tried the matcha einspanner and the coconut pandan matcha. I prefer the einspanner, as the foam on top was slightly salty which compliments the matcha. The coconut pandan matcha was decent, and their other drinks (non matcha) are decent as well. Nice place to study, as they have outlets“

“philtered soul is my favorite, hot or iced!“

“I love the service I get from Lullabar. I had been trying to ween myself off of a toxic relationship with acrylic. This resulted in going on an over 18 month “get your nails healthy” journey. I have had my nails done with Sherlyn now four times. She is patient, professional and really good at what she does. The atmosphere is excellent. My second favorite thing to coming out with lovely hands is the cafe! If you prebook, you are awarded with a drink…the lavender latte is to die for.“

“Good breakfast and coffee“

“I work in the area and love walking over during breaks to get coffee, snacks, or their AMAZING paninis! The owner is incredibly sweet and is always happy to customize your drinks to your liking. She’s also always tinkering with new menu items, and I was lucky enough to stop by at the right time and try some experiments :) yum!“

“The best coffee I’ve had in a long time!! I had an oat milk cinnamon latte and we tried some Mexican pastries! So delicious!!“

“I've been on the hunt for a local roaster all up and down San Diego county, and this little place just a couple miles away from me managed to slip under my radar until today, well, two weeks ago, but I went again today to stock up on beans, so I'm writing a review now. The gentleman running the establishment has conducted some serious scholarship about coffee, and that I knew I found the right roaster within moments of the initial greeting. This place rocks, I'll be getting my beans here from now on. The Koi pond is cool too“

“I loved the cozy design of the cafe, very unique. The food is great I tried both Avocado Toast and the lentil soup both exceeded expectations. The latte was super tasty - just ask for extra-hot beverage because for some reason (liability, etc?) they don’t make the beverages too hot. Love the food, place, and the service (polite employees).“

“love ❤love.... only get out this way once a year but we have fallen in love w Encinitas and we come back here every time“

“We have been looking for a place that served tasty Acai Bowls…Our favorite Acai bowl places either, closed down, burned down or changed the way they made their Acai bowls…We found Liquid Bean Café on the internet and decided to give it a try…Well, we both had the Acai bowls but I added an Egg Salad Sandwich pressed in a Panini press to our order…The Acai Bowls were fresh and totally delicious!!!…I really liked the Egg Salad Sandwich and loved the way it was pressed and toasted in the Panini press…We highly recommend Liquid Bean Café if you are ever in the Del Mar area…We will definitely be back again!!!…Five Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Nice location great workers nice drinks“

“I have had several treats from this cafe and, without exception, they have all been superb! Obviously made from the finest ingredients and always fresh. The team leader, Stephanie, is such a delight and is so thoughtful and kind. Thanks for the delicious goodies!“

“Love eating here! Great customer service, delicious food, and a perfect ambiance. Immediately a new favorite and looking forward to our next visit!“

“great coffee nice girl behind counter. and we had our own personal ghost moment !! 😉 things falling for no reason“

“The food is so delicious and everything is so beautiful. You feel so fancy sipping her delicious mango tea. I hosted a birthday party for my mom and my family loved it. Great customer service! This was my second time there and we plan on going back again! Thank you!“

“Locally owned, by Lisa. She's wonderful, we've been stopping by pre-covid and post-covid for years, from Surprise, AZ. Great spot to chill at during your vacation. We will always come back by! ✌🏽❤✊🏽“

“It is a fun place to be! variety of foods available.“

“I want to say yes and recommend them. But I can't because I have a subscription to their coffee but they sent me the wrong coffee. it's been about a week, I've call a few times, left two voice mail messages, I've emailed as well and I have not gotten any response at all. The coffee I bought and subscribed to is good, but I can't continue to do business with a company that won't respond to their customers to fix their mistakes.“

“Always great coffee and the empanadas are great 🔥🔥“

“I want to say yes and recommend them. But I can't because I have a subscription to their coffee but they sent me the wrong coffee. it's been about a week, I've call a few times, left two voice mail messages, I've emailed as well and I have not gotten any response at all. The coffee I bought and subscribed to is good, but I can't continue to do business with a company that won't respond to their customers to fix their mistakes.“

“I wish I took pictures. And next trip soon I will update this with pics. I am a big foodie and have been to wonderful places around the world. The baguette here is world class. Light, fluffy and insanely flavorful. I got around $100 worth of items but this with the french butter is transcendental“

“We’re visiting from Austin Tx and decided to try Philz, it was one of the best coffees we’ve had in a long time. The pastries were so delicious as well. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. I hope you all come to Austin someday🩷“

“This place serves the best iced caramel macchiato I’ve ever had! The staff are always kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. All their beverages and pastries are absolutely delicious — highly recommend!“

“I love this place! You can stop by and get everything always with all the attention of the employees and taste the best things 😋♥️“

“Came in later in the evening and had the best service ever. Such great recommendations from John, Jae and Lily!!! We aren't from the area and they were so kind! Also first time having Better Buzz, will definitely stop by again before we leave the area“

“Something just very special its a vibe and you can feel.it as soon as you get in line .Best Macha by far and the most fresh pastry you can find .Cheers to the owner its a truly great find and we go often. I hear they have another location in lj village on girard. We cant wait to visit them.“

“Check this place out, lots of great bubble tea options. I personally enjoy the jungle coffee and sea salt coffee flavors with boba or coffee jellies. Wife swears by the avocado smoothie with crystal boba. This is a hidden gem for sure! Support this exceptional business when you get the chance, you will be happy you did!“

“They’ve been my go-to cafe for years, especially the Mira Mesa location. The staff is usually friendly, especially Cristina! Just make sure you have full battery and headphones if you’re coming to study because they don’t have outlets and sometimes there are lots of people socializing. Otherwise, this place is great and they play a good mix of music.“

“Pinpoint Café is the perfect little stop in the heart of La Jolla Village!

It’s perfectly placed for grabbing a coffee or sweet treat on the go — or settling in at one of their café tables to relax and do some prime people-watching.

The baristas are always friendly and welcoming, and everything feels thoughtfully made and served with a smile. Whether you’re in a rush or lingering in the sunshine, Pinpoint Café is a lovely neighborhood favorite you’ll want to visit again and again.“

“Tom and Lily are always so kind🙏🏽❤️LEUCADIA DONUTS have the VERY BEST APPLE FRITTERS on the planet 🌎 😋. Tom almost always asks how our triplet sons are since they were born 22 years ago. Our family has been committed customers since 1993!!“

“awesome mexican mocha! love ya’lls coffee and gluten free options.“

“This spot is definitely gorgeous for a coffee break. Awesome view and clearly a local student/staff favorite. They grilled our egg salad sandwich in the panini maker and the iced matcha latte was delicious. The crew here helpful And warm. Also very quick. I only wish there was more “bar style” seating for those who tend to linger for hours on their own instead of taking up a whole table. It’s been super crowded with no seating the last few months bc people tend to stay for hours working. Which I totally understand. But for a UCSD alum like me, I may just wanna sit for half an hour maybe an hour at most and often there is no seating. That’s my only suggestion. Add single person searing. But I’ll definitely be back and hope to come before a “rush”. The line can get very long. (I get it. I used to work in a cafe at the Price Center and it was crazy there). Also would Love if they stayed open later. One can only hope.“