INVITA

I hopped off the Coaster and enjoyed a fresh baked egg croissant sandwich with added avocado. The taste was fresh and the portion was filling. I most enjoyed the flakiness of the croissant. The only thing that would sent this over the edge would be a handmade dipping sauce, but they do offer hot sauce packets. My experience was wonderful. The staff was friendly, and the outdoor seating was perfect today. There is a good mix of shaded and full sun seating at 11:30am. I would highly recommend this coffee shop for small groups.

$27 (+tip) for two espresso based drinks (beans are not single origin, and did not undergo any kind of special or unique processing) and two pastries... you guys cannot be serious!It's a great location because it backs up to the Carlsbad train station, but the reason it's been years since I've been back is solely because of the exorbitant pricing. I can get the same thing at my favorite locally owned shop for $8 less!That being said the person who helped us was very nice and also offered to warm up our pastries for us, remember to tip your baristas!

Always want coffee and found this spot hidden within other shops and what seemed to be apartments, well it turned out to be great! Little hard to find but once you do it makes sense. The staff was good, helpful and nice. It's tiny little shop with little room so definitely not a sit and enjoy your coffee type spot. The lattes were good but not great, the foam decor/art isn't their thing for sure. While not a must it's always a nice touch.Not sure I would come back for sure but in a crunch I wouldn't stay away.

Sweet stop nice service where Italian culture is embraced in spite of workers all not being Italian. The Latte was amazing and lighting set the mood better

Needed a quick latte before heading to some wedding festivities and stumbled upon this place. Very cute and small but still plenty of space outside for outdoor seating. I got an iced hazelnut latte and it was pretty delicious. The start of the show was their banana chocolate walnut bread.

The Lox Toast was more than filling. It was a great size. I am usually not a fan of capers but yet I devoured my toast capers and all with this one. They were very friendly to all the customers that came by. I loved watching some of their interactions with the "regulars". Next time, I will get the chocolate chip bread. I overheard it is popular and amazing. Cute and chill coffee spot amongst the residence and businesses. Loved the area. Next time I take the train from LA I am going to stop at Carlsbad / Poinsettia just to stop by this shop.

This place is more like a on-the-go coffee type of cafe. It's a part of a bigger business building or apartment residence. Parking is plenty and not hard to find. I got the iced americano which was not too bad but nothing to write home about. In the time that I spent there I didn't really have much engagement with the cashier or the staff. It was early in the morning maybe that's why. But there were staff taking over one of the main tables inside the shop with their laptop open and just chatting and laughing amongst themselves. Wasn't sure if they were the owners of the shop but I would assume they do their inventories and business org in the back of the shop instead of where everyone can see. But that might be just me-- their open concept and transparency of how their staff works is maybe what draws people to this shop. But it didn't look too professional.

This was a good little shop in a mixed use community. Can't beat the view, right by the ocean. The place had an upscale vibe but the staff was pretty young and wasn't too sure how to answer questions. I was asking for some info about the brand of coffee they brew and the staff wasn't sure. They just took orders and put out drinks. It's all good they were pretty young. The coffee itself was actually very good. It was bold and strong and really a nice latte overall. I'd go back if I was in the area. Worth a visit.

"Super cute." Several family members of the female persuasion have been schooling me on the nuances of this phrase and my educational journey has led me to conclude that it applies to "Invita."Worthy of becoming another arrow in our quiver of unique San Diego coffee destinations, the White Mocha and Chai Tea were both excellent. While ordering I realized that I need to develop a look that conveys the only appropriate answer to the query, "Would you like whipped cream on that?" Either that or perhaps find a t-shirt with the inscription, "Uh, yeah!"Although their storefront isn't expansive, they have managed to deliver on their mission statement (see our pics) and the vibe they have created makes you just want to linger there.Conveniently located mere steps from the Poinsettia Train Station in Carlsbad, this coffee purveyor has inspired a new series that we hope to launch by the end of '23, so stay tuned!And that's...Henry's Take. #carlsbadcoffee#coffeeconvos

First time here, the coffee is amazing my family love this place, just a bummer when we came it was but would recommend this place. Will visit again once we are around.