The best cafes in Escondido
11 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Tea Amo
CafesFriendly coffee shop serving boba tea, matcha drinks and fries.
Tea Amo
CafesLow-key neighborhood gathering place with pastries, sandwiches, coffee, board games & local art.
Panera Bread
CafesCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
CafesRoosevelt Coffee
CafesComfy, family-owned coffeehouse with lattes and pastries on the menu.
Roosevelt Coffee
CafesCasual standby for locally roasted beans, inventive coffee & tea drinks & all-day bites.
Casual cafe and coffee roastery serving speciality espresso drinks, single-origin beans plus pastries and other delights.
Midnight Animal Coffee is all clean lines and quality-focused cups, a neighborhood spot built for lingering without the scene. Slide in for…
Mystic Mocha
CafesCozy coffeehouse with a funky vibe serving espresso drinks & Mexican breakfast fare.
Mystic Mocha
CafesBarnes & Noble
CafesBookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.
Barnes & Noble
CafesHello Kitty Café
CafesCafe serving pastries featuring Hello Kitty cakes, as well as high tea and cocktails.
Hello Kitty Café
CafesThe Cat Cafe
CafesCoffee & pastry shop serves drinks & light fare amid a host of adoptable cats.
The Cat Cafe
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