Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Encinitas

"Venture north to La Jolla and check out Trilogy Sanctuary & Cafe. Beyond its culinary offerings, this wellness center features an indoor and outdoor yoga studio, spiritual counseling, a boho boutique, and more. In fact, there’s even an option to buy the Trilogy cookbook and re-create some of the hits in your kitchen back home."

"In a similar vein, this next eatery was founded as an ode to conscientious wellness. Although there is no food scientist to be championed here, you could order your meal with a side of nirvana. We’re talking yoga here."

"Serving the community of La Jolla since 2003, Brick & Bell Cafe bakes their Famous Scones and Pastries every morning in the cafe along with their Crazy Good Granola. They source their green coffee from all corners of the world, and they take great care in roasting their Colombian Coffee and European Espresso. With over 15 years of success in La Jolla, they look forward to serving you whether you are a local or visiting."

"Stroll up to this spot and feel the bustle before you even see it. This small cafe is always packed with loyal customers, reassuring you it’s going to be amazing. With the feel of a classic European cafe, you’ll hear regulars rattle off an order of a latte and a pastry."

"Founded in 2011, this coffee shop and bakery has several locations in San Diego county. Each location is different from the rest, giving coffee lovers a unique and wonderful experience. Some of the popular locations include the Little Italy bakery where all their baked goods are created and the Coast Highway location where coffee lovers can enjoy artistic roasts."

"Lofty Coffee designed this cafe to take full advantage of the temperate San Diego weather with a wide-open and fluid, indoor to outdoor patio vibe. Nestled on a sun-kissed corner of Little Italy, there’s no better way to enjoy the elements with your cup of joe. Tagged with:Coffee, Coffee Shops, San Diego, Top 10"

"Lofty Coffee is also a great place to go to in San Diego if you want to have good coffee!. This coffee shop focus on two things in sourcing their coffee. They try to find the coffee that is most delicious and that allows you to try out flavors from all around the world."

"Herb & Eatery is the chilled-out café version of its popular, upscale sister restaurant, Herb & Wood. The menu features scrumptious pastries, savory breakfasts, fresh salads, and gourmet sandwiches. The carrot cake is gorgeous and the café is flooded with bright, natural sunlight - perfect for photographing your breakfast flat-lay!"

"You might come to Cafe Elysa for the people watching first — not only does the patio outside give you a great look at the vehicles cruising by on the 101, but there are few places better to see the unique mix of tourists, surfers, and seniors that call Carlsbad home. The folks behind the counter are the second pleasure you’ll notice — they’re kind and hard working, and buzzing like bees taking care of anyone that shows up for breakfast or brunch. But of course, the food is the best reason to go — whether it’s exquisite pastries, breakfast fare, or one of four different types of stuffed French toast (including peanut butter chocolate chip!), you won’t regret starting your day at the cafe."

"If enjoying yummy lattes on an upscale, palm-tree surrounded terrace that overlooks shimmering Pacific waves crashing against miles of pristine sandy beaches sounds like the preferred breakfast method to you, then Caroline’s Seaside Cafe is the place to be. Located a stone’s throw north of La Jolla cove, on the UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus, they serve healthy and creative California-style cuisine made from organic and sustainably sourced ingredients. A hot summer’s day may even lead you to throw a bathing suit on, your shoes off, and caution to the wind as you go for a dip into some irresistibly cool blue water."

"Caroline’s Seaside Cafe, located at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography campus, is the perfect spot. Brunch is offered from 8am to 2pm. What to get: Beef short ribs “hash” & eggs served with peppers, onions, potatoes and toast ($12)."

"Yet another Westfield shopping mall, North County (Fair) serves the North County bedroom communities of Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, etc. This large, two-level indoor mall is of mid-1980s vintage with your usual allotment of department stores and shops (JC Penney, Sears, Nordstrom). Before Westfield took it over, it was known as North County Fair, and people still refer to it as that."

"Another excellent mall from the Westfield company, the Westfield North County is located in the San Diego suburb of Escondido. It is located directly off Interstate 15 on Via Rancho Parkway. The mall is approximately a half-hour north of downtown San Diego."

"Westfield North County Fair in San Diego features 127 stores and services in the indoor shopping mall, which is one of the only malls in San Diego that isn't outdoors."