Lofty Coffee - La Costa

Came to this place for my sister's birthday and her high recommendation! Almond croissant and many choice of breakfast. Had the Americano. Definitely I will order this again or on my return. Nice outdoor patio and modern design and great staff servicing with educating more coffee beans. Be back!

I used to frequent this location and the ones in Solana Beach and Encinitas very often. The coffee was consistently good back then, and I used to rave about it to all my friends. This was my first visit since last year, and the customer service has drastically gone downhill here. I understand that everyone has their bad days, but all three employees working behind the counter??It wasn't busy when I first approached, and I smiled at the staff. All the girls looked away or down, and it took them a bit to finally greet me as if I was inconveniencing them. That was the first red flag... After receiving my mocha, I found it very bitter and not made correctly as requested. When I kindly asked the barista to remake the drink, she gave me a blank stare and didn't say anything before proceeding to do so. The second one wasn't good either, so I just accepted that the quality had gone down. Bummer...I also ordered a pastry and was waiting for it near the area where they used to put their coffee and food take-out orders. None of the staff acknowledged that items were waiting on the opposite side of the counter. They just looked at me a few times until I finally asked if the pastry was ready after the line grew and then died down. My pastry was now not warm at this point... As someone who worked in customer service for a long time, I'm baffled at how poorly trained and/or unmotivated these employees were. Missing the old days of the quality coffee and warm hospitality :(

I met here with a friend and we ate breakfast and got a coffee. The line was long but people working were nice. The dirty chai was okay 6/10 I would probably try something different next time. The disappointment was with the breakfast. The sausage and eggs were cold and the most awful part is I could taste dishwasher on my fork or plate. I couldn't tell which one. I will be back but most likely won't order food again.

This place is cute! It's just really f**king expensive. Tea and a superfood bowl will run you $25.Otherwise the tea and the superfood bowl I had were really good. The woman who took my order was very friendly and I felt welcome.If you have infinite money, then definitely go here because that's literally the only issue I had with it. I already wince a bit spending $20 at sweetgreen for a salad in the same parking lot. Thats La Costa, baybee...

Food: gluten free options are great. With a number of different options. Their donuts are amazing! Coffee: specialty coffees are great except for the actual coffee... very fruity and light. Some might like that, just not our style.Service: great service, nice and helpful.

The atmosphere here is the only thing worth it. Coffee is pretty mid grade at best and all the pasteries/cookies I've had are just okay. Cookies are usually too soft they're almost undercooked. The tea is EXCELLENT and the one thing I'd recommend.

The hours are wrong on Apple Maps. Don't come at 6:30. Done it twice and both times they haven't been open.

When in the north county San Diego area, Lofty Coffee - La Costa is one of my favorite places. The coffee, food, and service are amazing. The staff's service and friendly demeanor contribute to the inviting atmosphere, making customers feel genuinely welcome.Lofty roasts their own coffee and has a variety of crafted coffees. The selection of pastries and food items complement the drinks, adding to the overall experience.The quality of the coffee and food and the overall service and ambiance makes Lofty Coffee what it is. Lofty is an excellent spot for those seeking wonderful coffee and food in a charming setting.

The mint matcha latte from here has never let me down! super tasty. Unfortunately, I tried the hummus avocado toast and was disappointed. I was definitely skeptical about the hummus on avocado toast but I wanted to give it a shot since i've never tried it before. It really does not go well together. The avocado slices were also so thick it was difficult to eat, I would not recommend it. The food options don't seem the best, but the pastries are yummy! I will continue to come for matchas and pastries!

I love Lofty Coffee and my family does as well. The drinks and food are a level above our other local shops. It has beautiful indoor and outdoor seating and great airflow throughout. One of the baristas, Liv, goes out of her way to welcome and serve us the past 2 times I have visited. Don't hesitate to try Lofty if you haven't already.