Lofty Coffee
About
Coffee & Tea
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 90 N Coast Hwy 101 Ste 214, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 230-6747
Work Hours
Business info
- turned_in_notHealth ScoreA
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- local_parkingParkingGarage, Street
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- wifiWi-FiFree
- fastfoodCatersNo
- turned_in_notGood for WorkingYes
- turned_in_notGender Neutral RestroomsYes
Reviews
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Yasaman J.
Driving to San Diego can be a long road trip regardless of where the start point is... There is always traffic on 5 South regardless of what time of the day it is.
So finding a coffee shop that is right off the freeway so you can recharge and take a breather from sitting in traffic for half a day is always a plus.
That is where Lofty coffee comes into picture. It is located in a little strip both close to the freeway and close to the ocean. There is an underground parking which is lovely because good luck finding a parking on the street.
The turkish latte was delicious and prepared the way I envisioned it. Super HOT and unsweetened.
Hopefully you can visit this place next time you are heading toward SD!' -
Kelsey G.
Wow I'm a big better buzz fan, and I went here instead one day. Loved the atmosphere and the coffee is wonderful! I found this by searching "best places to work/do homework" and my one complaint is that they don't have outlets. If you are listed as a good place to work, I'd assume you would have outlets. So if you plan on working, bring a fully charged laptop, other than that I will definitely be coming here again.
P.s. parking isn't great, but not a surprise in this area. -
Rich H.
This place is the epitome of craft coffee in San Diego. Starting with the coffee itself that is locally sourced and roasted with a state-of-the art machine that you can see through a glass wall. The beans are slowly roasted at lower temperatures for longer periods of time versus the hot blast roasting other places do that burn the beans. Also, each cup is pressed individually opposed to bitter coffee that occurs from a drip that is over brewed or standing too long (Now Starbucks has caved-in and reverted to drip brewing).
The flavor is bold but smooth, nutty and hints of chocolate and other earthy accents. No bitterness. They have flavored coffee drinks too like the Aztec Mocha and the Salted Caramel Latte that are not overloaded with sugar and syrups. Instead, the flavor in their coffee drinks are naturally derived from spices in them like cardamom or cacao. The baristas are friendly, "hip", very knowledgeable about the coffee and the process and try to get to know everyone one-on-one.
The aesthetics of the space (Roasting House and Encinitas is where I go) is VERY clean, modern and artistic. Its relatively quiet too (unlike Better Buzz that is like a "Zoo in a tin can" with noise -last thing you want at 8am in the morning). Usually some soft jazz or chill playing in the background and plenty of seating inside and out. The Cafe food is all locally sourced and prepared to perfection. Most of it gluten free and artisan quality. It's pricey...but worth it. Great value and a great experience. Keep up the great work Lofty! -
Nari H.
Solid coffee spot just 2 stores away from Handel's Ice Cream! Good coffee, limited seating indoors but also have some patio seating outside. Parking is on the street and busy on weekends. Can't say you get the friendliest service, but they're not mean lol. I would come back, especially because the coffee is good.
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Denise C.
Best salted Carmel Latte. Right by the beach, and everyone is very friendly. They serve a small amount of pastries, and some egg, avocado, and toast dish with arugula.