Lofty Coffee - Encinitas

One of my favorite coffee shops in North County! They serve excellent coffee, have fantastic views, and offer a wonderful outdoor seating area with a great atmo... read more One of my favorite coffee shops in North County! They serve excellent coffee, have fantastic views, and offer a wonderful outdoor seating area with a great atmosphere. Plus, the wifi is reliable. What more could you want?

I had a meeting in Carlsbad and on the way back I had to stop here. One to grab their many wonderful coffee beans and also a pumpkin seed muffin and a cappuccin... read more I had a meeting in Carlsbad and on the way back I had to stop here. One to grab their many wonderful coffee beans and also a pumpkin seed muffin and a cappuccino. Their croissants are my mom’s favorite in town. The location is so precious. Kinda hidden but with a beautiful ocean view from the top of the hill. I mean, what else can I ask for? Coffee View! You can also bring your computer and work from one of their many outdoor tables.

I was invited to grab a coffee and work with a friend during the week in the summer. To be honest, I had no idea this coffee shop existed! It was a wonderful su... read more I was invited to grab a coffee and work with a friend during the week in the summer. To be honest, I had no idea this coffee shop existed! It was a wonderful surprise! As I approached, I noticed plenty of dog-friendly seating, and everything was so new and clean. I ordered a mocha along with a sea salt chocolate chip cookie—because who doesn’t love a cookie? When my coffee arrived, I realized it was a mocha made with ganache. It was served to me at my table, which was an unexpected delight. This is undoubtedly the fanciest mocha I’ve ever had, and it did not disappoint. I’m not a coffee connoisseur, but I can appreciate when there’s real care involved in making something. I will definitely be coming back, and I’ll probably bring my dog next time!

Girl with glasses and dark hair was rude today. Nice location, but not returning. She asked here or to go? I said I'm eating here, but I'd like my coffee in a t... read more Girl with glasses and dark hair was rude today. Nice location, but not returning. She asked here or to go? I said I'm eating here, but I'd like my coffee in a to-go cup. She snarled and put everything in wasteful garbage instead of just listening. It's weird that it can only be one way.To management: hire people that aren't incompetent can listen to clients. I wanted my coffee in a to go, just because it takes me awhile to drink. I wanted my food for there. Unnecessary waste of more garbage due to lazy staff.

Passing through Escinitas and am I ever happy I stopped here! Besides a friendly barista, this is the best latte I have had, definitely in the top five of all t... read more Passing through Escinitas and am I ever happy I stopped here! Besides a friendly barista, this is the best latte I have had, definitely in the top five of all time. Wonderful flavor! Easy walk to the beach for a bit of solitude.