Invita Cafe

Cool and urban, clean and minimalistic coffee shop in the RSF plaza. its definitely off the bitten path, probably known only by locals because of its location. The coffee shop is located at Cielo Village plaza. The whole plaza is perched on the hill overlooking Del Dios road and Santa Fe valley preserve. Invita offers light breakfast options like chia pudding, baked goods and a few breakfast sandwiches. I believe they also serve lunch to go options. Staff was nice and polite, prices are average for the neighborhood. Large latte is $5.50 similar pricing to Starbucks but with better quality coffee :)If you are in the area, stop by and check this place out.

Super cool coffee shop with a very unique rosé colored coffee machine. Other than coffee drinks you can get great pastries, sandwiches, chia pudding and many more goodies. The service is always impeccable and friendly. I also like that they have a little bit of a gift shop and there are always cute postcards and interesting jewelry. Invita means more or less 'invitation' in Spanish and Italian. My main reason to stop when in El Cielo shopping center.

Great espresso's and latte's with excellent customer service. They have a nice little siting area with board games and books you can borrow! Overall fantastic experience.

They'd benefit greatly but investing in a simple neon "Open" sign---even from Costco. As it is they show they'd open but leaving the front door wide open. This is the middle of winter. It's 57 degrees outside right now, about 57 degrees inside too. Not to mention the likelihood of flies during warmer months.This id one of those places that present you with tipping choices upfront----before you've received any service whatsoever. They actually watch as you make your tipping decision. I opted "no tip" so I could see what sort of service presented and tip correspondingly in cash at my table. No one even bothered to carry my sandwich over to my table. They simply left it boxed up on the counter.Extremely limited menu. My tomato soup came out barely lukewarm. They have no way to warm it up.

A very cute, clean, authentic Italian coffee experience! Staff are friendly, and the coffee is amazing. You can't beat $1 espresso shots! I highly recommend the Tiramisu latte and egg croissant.

Invita cafe offers a delightful experience with its great sandwiches, rich coffee, and an Italian dolce vita ambiance. The flavors and quality make it a must-visit for those seeking a tasty and cozy cafe experience. The menu is updated often but some favorites stay!

Absolutely awful espresso. Hard to find good coffee anywhere, this place is one of those that's cool looking but produces bad coffee. Very acidic, not smooth at all, no flavor. Terrible. I always try a shot when I go to a new coffee house, you can tell right away from a shot of espresso. I threw it out after 1 sip. It was disgusting. Add this place to yet another crappy coffee hipster joint.

Loving this place! Cute abs clean, still open during all of this. They are nestled in across the street from the fruit stand off Del Dios Hwy. They have tasty fresh coffee abs a few odds abs ends if you need some pasta or cinnamon. If you're peckish you can grab a pastry or parfait.Thanks INVITA!P.S. they have have oat milk!

Great staff, always very friendly. The ambiance is cute and small. They always have the best pastries.

Clean design, relaxed, food is top notch. Coffee is on point. I recommend the Prosciutto Sandwich.Very welcoming attentive service. Great alternative to offerings in Rancho Santa Fe. Unassuming location is the only tricky part. Wish I knew it was there sooner.