Lofty Coffee Solana Beach Cafe

Best Coffee Experience In San Diego

Vegetarian options: There are healthy options

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Good coffee and food. Fairly quick service for a busy Sunday morning

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

A friend took me here for lunch. We had our dogs with us at the Del Mar dog Beach so we needed a place where they are welcomed. This place was perfect with shaded outdoor seating, free dog treats, and a water bowl.

We ordered at the front counter and food was brought to our table. We found a table in the back.
The drinks were delicious. My friends really like their matcha tea drink. The superfood bowl was quite big too. The croissant turkey sandwich I got was delicious as well. We were all pretty happy with what we ordered.

There is a small parking lot at the restaurant. I was lucky enough to nab the last spot. My friends weren't so lucky and had to seek parking elsewhere on the very busy Cedros Ave.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Cute little place in Solana. Ordered the Turkish cardamom coffee. The cardamom was overpowering and couldn’t really taste the coffee. The salted caramel latte was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Fond memories of coming here for a morning coffee pick up whilst in SD, great selection of drip coffee. In a nice neighbourhood with such a relaxing and calm vibe.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

I had a lovely breakfast on a Saturday morning here, coffee and food was delicious! Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good coffee. Nice venue. Friendly service. One of my main stops with friends when out on bikes on the weekend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice outdoor location. Coffee was great and croissant was edible but less then perfect. But I am a croissant snob. Would definitely go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The lemon cookie and Aztec mocha coffee was delicious here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Let me tell you the story about Lofty Coffee Solana Beach Café and my experience there.

I was actually invited to go on a spontaneous date from a girl I matched with on Hinge ? ?.
She was trying to find a nice spot that would appeal to both of our home locations.
She eventually suggested Lofty Coffee Café in Solana Beach.

The Lofty Coffee is a quick ride down the road once you get off the 5 Hwy. I appreciate that proximity, because it makes it easier to get to from Oceanside.

We both found street parking and made our way over.
At the entrance, there's a menu that also has a QR code for access on our phones.

We then got in line and made our menu selections reading the menu on our phones. Seeing as it was 3:00PM, there were a few people dining-in and it was relatively quick to get serviced.
As an extra convenience, there's also the menus located on 2 tv monitors above the register.
After ordering, we took our number holder and found seating on their patio that overlooks the street.

I ordered an Organic Golden Milk. This was heavy with turmeric (which I love for anti-inflammation) & honey.
The turmeric foam was very dense at the bottom and it provided a gentle warming spice upon sipping.
The heart design was cute too.

I also ordered a Delicious Toast with peanut butter, honey, bananas & seeds to go along with my Golden Milk.

My date ordered an arugula & endive salad and some hibiscus lemongrass tea. Loved the figs on top as well.

We were very pleased with our meals and appreciated that the ambiance was casual and quiet, which allowed us to relax and talk undisturbed.
The edible flowers on top & the company of finches (birds) was also a nice touch.

The service friendly & attentive and their establishment was clean.

Overall, I recommend The Lofty Coffee Solana Beach Café ESPECIALLY if wanting a quiet place to converse.
Our meals & drinks came up to $35 together.
A decent date spot.

Vegetarian options: I definitely recommend this place for vegetarians, because a lot of their menu can be made with no meat and there are even gluten-free options.

Dietary restrictions: This place has a few vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, which makes it good for those seeking healthier diets.

Parking: Depending on when you arrive here, street parking might be a little bit tricky and you'll have to park down the street.

After 3:00PM, there's also the option to park in the Thai Restaurant parking lot that's around the corner. That's because they close for the day and the spot next to them is vacant, which leaves their small lot empty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Organic Acai Bowl, Organic French Toast

There is a reason they have so many great reviews. I have been going here for years. I love all the teas and matcha. The food is great too. Highly recommended for everything including sitting there and getting some work done.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Aztec Mocha Latte, Organic Avocado Toast, Toast, Avocado, Hummus and Avocado on Gluten Free Toast

The Aztec Mocha is the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Love this coffee!! And toast and sandwiches always! Best coffee in San Diego!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast

The coffee and food, croissant sandwich and açaí bowl, we got from here was very tasty. Everything was so fresh. Would definitely recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Organic Acai Bowl

I loved my spicy and sweet coffee and poached egg with turkey sausage and tomato with avocado. The atmosphere is very nice however I was a little cold since it was raining eventho the patio was covered and I was able to stay dry. I will definitely be back since I have a new office spae upstairs across the street . Love the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5