Lofty Coffee Encinitas Roasting Works

My friend brought me here because she loves their mochas. The chocolate is special and they make their own almond milk. It's her favorite coffee shop.

I was invited to get a coffee and work with a friend during the week in the summer. To be honest I had no idea this coffee shop was here! What a welcome surprise! Upon walking up I noticed a great amount of dog friendly seating and everything was very new and clean. I ordered a mocha with a sea salt chocolate chip cookie because who doesn't like a cookie. I realized once I ordered my coffee that it was a mocha with ganache. It was delivered to me at my table which was unexpected and once again was a great surprise. This is by far the fanciest mocha I've ever had and it did not disappoint. I'm by no means a coffee snob but I can tell when there is care taken in the making of anything. I will be going here again. Probably bring my dog next time.

I had a meeting in Carlsbad and on the way back I had to stop here. One to grab their many wonderful coffee beans and also a pumpkin seed muffin and a cappuccino. Their croissants are my mom’s favorite in town. The location is so precious. Kinda hidden but with a beautiful ocean view from the top of the hill. I mean, what else can I ask for? Coffee + View! You can also bring your computer and work from one of their many outdoor tables.

Great coffee with a neat view of the street!

My wife and I stopped by for some caffination on the road from Del Mar to Oceanside. Situated on a hill overlooking hwy 101, this coffee house and roastery offers great views of the cars passing by below from its ample patio seating. The three adorable dogs and the dog bowls we saw tell me this patio is pet friendly.

If you're looking for a spot away from the road noise, there is covered seating behind the main building.

I had the Kyoto cold brew, brewed through a fancy looking "Kyoto Tower," which was a 4 foot tall long-steeping apparatus imported from Japan. The theatre of this in the main ordering area is fabulous. The coffee had notes of chocolate on the finish and was served over ice in a mason jar.

My only regret wat that I did not order the same coffee in their "Cloudy with a chance of Coffee" beverage, which had a delicious, fluffy, whipped milk/vanilla concoction on top that added some much appreciated sweetness to the Tokyo cold brew.

I also had a sea salt chocolate chip cookie, which was fine. I wish I had tried one of their croissants instead.

Great coffee with a good view and a fun, pet friendly atmosphere. I will be back for one of those croissants!