I don’t often write negative reviews, especially now when so many businesses are struggling with staffing. Plus this location has hired a lot of new staff recently, so I gave it some time before writing this review.I come here everyday, sometimes twice! I just cannot deal with the service anymore, and I’m going to have to find a new spot. My drink ticket was lost, then I got placed behind all the other beverages on the bar, and no apology for the wait. This morning my drink was placed 4-5 drinks after people who were in like behind me and ordered after me.The coffee is always fine, but you can be waiting her for 20-30 minutes for one beverage even on a slow day. The food has always been awesome, but it’s not worth the frustration.

Excellent coffee (hot or cold), but don’t sleep on the food. The breakfast sandwich is very good. I’d recommend getting it on the croissant and adding bacon and avocado. Pairs well with an iced “Sandpiper.”Friendly staff, great indoor and outdoor atmosphere. Great table spaces if you need to fire off a few emails.

Best staff! They take their coffee seriously so if you’re in a rush order ahead and be kind! Due to the pandemic everywhere is short staffed and businesses are having a very tough time hiring in every industry.Food is great. I love the breakfast burrito with avocado salsa.Maggie & Kelsey are superstars. But so is everyone else. Thank you for keeping me going everyday!

Social coffee spot. Great atmosphere after yoga and before shopping. Great location. Has food. All of the above.

Friendly, fast service. Call ahead is always faster. Inviting interior with a great outdoor space as well.

Accidentally ordered my drink to another location - like a dummy - but the staff were very kind and even offered to make my drink anyway. Great service, delicious coffee.

Love this coffee shop. Great drinks, good food and awesome staff. Definitely worth a visit.

I just want to say, their coffee is amazing. What’s even more amazing is Maggie the Assistant Manager. Not only did she create a killer flat white (both her skills and the coffee made it great), but she was truly helpful assisting me with my selection of the beans for home brewing that potentially would suit my preferences (I haven’t tried them yet but will post an update when I do). She has excellent customer service skills, an amazing personality and is a true asset to the business. She has an attitude you don’t see much today (it’s kinda like a unicorn). Don’t ever let her go because my experience with her is what will bring me back. Thanks Maggie!

People are passive aggressive if you like that when people put you down while you order. Food isnt that great just go to sprouts and get the same items. Coffee favor is good I can give them that. However the inaccurate wait times, the passive aggressive attitude, is not worth the money.I dont just spend 20 dollars like majority of their customers. Its usually 60-100 each time we visit. Yes party of 4 and or 5. Wait times they will tell you 12-15 in reality is 30 to an hour wait.This will be my last time I will come here.

Ordering online is easy. My chai was ready when I arrived. It wasnt obvious where to pick it up, but a staff member directed me. Im picky about my chai lattes and this one was too mild for me. Ive had other drinks there which have been delicious. I was just underwhelmed with this particular recipe. The atmosphere is nice. There was a large party of young people at the tables outside. Nobody was wearing masks save one person waiting for their drink.

I came here in hopes of getting some great tasting coffee since Starbucks coffee always tastes very burnt to me. First time here and I will not be coming back. I am not sure if this was a one time fluke, but I ordered their espresso shot (3 shots) and the espresso was extremely sour tasting and also tasted like it was old as if it was sitting out for a few hours. Did not taste fresh at all. Sad to say this tasted worse than Starbucks espressos. It was a waste of $7.

Great coffee and tea. Gluten free and vegetarian options. No Splenda though 😕

Good coffee, takes a while, but definitely quality. It is a bit frustrating that they never put pricing on their beans and then the associates have to look up pricing. Have definitely been told the wrong pricing before and spent $30+ dollars on a bag & got home before I noticed...

The coffee itself was good, but the patio needs some sprucing up. The cushions were filthy and the tables needed some cleaning on a not so busy Tuesday morning. Weekends, expect to wait over 1/2 hour to get your beverage.

Coffee was just so so. Very milk-like and just lukewarm. No rich aromatic flavor. Ordered a breakfast burrito which was a sliver of a fried potato and scrambled eggs with bits of bacon. The rest of the burrito was the folded dry flour tortilla...very disappointing to say the least. At least the service had the typical your lucky I got out of bed this morning to serve you attitude.

Bird rock is one of my favorites in San Diego, so I was so excited to see they’d opened one in Carlsbad ! The coffee is amazing and the staff was so sweet ;)

Great whole beans. Lots of new roasts each week and for holidays.

Enjoying the beans... coffee beans!

Friendly & helpful staff. Tart, yet mild and smooth espresso - double shot comes with sparkling water + biscotti bite. So cute!

Never been to Bird Rock before but this new place in Bressi has some pretty tasty coffee. Saturday morning was a bit crowded and loud unfortunately, and the service was slow. Hopefully its not always like this. I do wish the menu had some more vegan options as well. With local distributors like Hazel & Jade showing up in many coffee locations lately, it seems like a missed opportunity not to include those options.Update: second visit had less people, still a long wait. The avocado toast is nice, coffee is great!

Great shop! Awesome staff. Coffee is the best!

Good!

Wonderful experience. Delicious selection of coffee drinks, fresh food, and friendly, helpful, knowledgeable baristas.

Great coffee, friendly atmosphere.

I think I have found the perfect latte. No joke everyone, I am a SNOB when it comes to my lattes and birdrock has NAILED IT!!! We will start with how it looks! The latte is filled right to the top, the foam does nt have any bubbles in it, and the latte art is delightful! I didnt add any sugar, but it had just the right balance of sweet from the milk to the rich espresso. The barista told me their coffee is all very humanly and conciensiously sourced which I like to hear, I bought a bag of their coffee to take home. I cant wait to try it!

FINALLY an awesome and artisanal espresso. This is what I’ve missed most in corona times. Voicemail says closed - it’s open and retrofitted to totally keep folks safe from COVID with outdoor ordering and a plexiglass wall between baristas and orderers. Awesome. Love it. So excited to finally drink a great latte

Excellent coffee, roasted fresh in their own process. The batch brew is excellent, but try the pour over for an even better experience.

Ordered breakfast here this morning. Coffee was very good quality prepared very well. My breakfast sandwhich was pretty good a little on the soggy side of things but tasted fresh. A little pricey for what it was as well.

One of my favorite San Diego roasters. There’s something special about their espresso and cold brew that truly get me LIT, for lack of a better word! The space is awesome and so So Cal! The vibe is inviting and features a nice circle patio with comfortable seating. The coffee is some of the best and strongest you’ll probably ever try and every person I bring here leaves satisfied. Come try one of San Diego’s finest before taking on a rich city!

Love Birdrock coffee, love the food, love the people! But, unfortunately this is the slowest coffee shop in SD. I’m not requesting Starbucks fast, I’m talking local roasting coffee shops and cafes. Multiple times I’ve been in there and the employees are moving at pre-bird rock coffee slowness. Speed it up one notch... happy to change my review if I see improvement.

Great conversation and introduction into the local roasting scene. Jeff is a great barista and host. Colombia and Ethiopia pour overs for the win. Light roast business! Lovely and shaded seating outside. Awesome signage in support of COVID mitigation. Take out only. Keep up the good work staff!

The beans are good beans.

Great atmosphere. Friendly workers and nice outside space to sit and work or chat with friends. Location is very convenient to walk or to bike to as well. They have a unique menu for food, I tried the oats and enjoyed them. We will definitely be back soon. Can’t wait to try something new!

Good coffee and pastries.

Coffee is great. Love the atmosphere. I have had great service from the baristas. Love the single origin coffees

Awesome, friendly, knowledgeable baristas. Had a cup o drip and a double espresso. Very tasty drip. The espresso was so much more tart than I expected, though. I guess thats the fad right now - very lightly roasted coffee. Probably goes better in milk, so Ill try a flat white next time. Cool trendy decor, too!

Good coffee

My new favorite coffee spot! They have a great food menu also. I met a friend early in the morning so we couldnt sit outside as the chairs were still wet. It was a little crowded when We got there around 8:45am but a lot of people were getting orders to go.

Slow in delivery. Nothing special.

Great Coffee. Great food Love The BlackBerry muffin. Very friendly staff.

Very unfriendly almost mean. 10 minutes for expresso.

Always a great cup of coffee and some top notch food. Its not cheap, but thats not my gripe... my only issue is the water dispenser. There is a copper coil that winds down from the ceiling to a complicated spigot that is very industrial and not designed to be intuitive and obvious. It took me at least a full minute to figure it out and literally asked for backup from my table because I was so confused. This is my one and only very small gripe, honestly Id give them a 4.9 star but that wasnt an option.

Great first experience here. Im particular about my coffee and the gal at the counter was happy to accommodate my request. What we ordered was a bit indulgent, and/but really tasty.Will definitely be back next time Im in town.

The attention to detail in grinding, packaging, and shipping makes me want to order my coffee from here every time.

Amazing Coffee! When I read that it was voted best coffee by Forbes I knew I had to try it and I was not disappointed. I now buy their whole beans to take home and brew too.The food is fantastic! Had a bacon croissant and Cali toast with my wife. I couldn’t decide which was better as they were both so delicious.We will be back again and again!

CUTE COFFEE SHOP ! My wife and I checked out this recently opened location this afternoon. We were fascinated to read recently that it had its own bakery which would supply all their coffee shops. I walked in and asked a female employee behind the counter about their sandwiches on the menu board and did the bakery here supply all the other Bird Rock Coffee locations ? Just the pastries baked here are supplied to the other coffee shops was her reply. The grilled sandwiches are only available right here. Its a small space inside but has a huge outdoor patio out the front.

My go to spot for coffee in SD. Too bad they close after 6pm cause Id really enjoy sitting here at night as well and I think theres enough night traffic coming in and out of the area to do that. Also remember to bring your own cup to get a bit discount for coffee.

If big, corporate, sugared-down coffee is your thing, then Bird Rock isnt for you. Bird Rock offers quality coffee and tea, made the way it was meant to taste. I do wish theyd offer a better selection of food for those with dietary restrictions/allergies but thats not why I took off a star. Their service isnt very friendly... and I think its because I dont look like your typical Bressi Ranch housewife. Oh well.

Already been here at least a dozen times since they opened and it’s become my go to coffee shop. About the same level as Lofty Coffee and much better than Starbucks and Peet’s in my opinion. The breakfast burritos are delicious but inconsistent. My first one was honestly one of the best breakfast sausage burritos I’ve ever had...but the last few have been considerably smaller and very little sausage which is disappointing. Also, make sure you ask for the sauce that comes with it on the side because they often times forget to give it to you with your burrito and it’s amazing!

Wow. Very impressed with their coffee. Specifically their Kiri peaberry. Never ever had a coffee that was sweet and not sour or bitter without anything added. It was almost as sweet as lemonade! One Downer, their WiFi didnt work. Hopefully they can fix it and Id stay longer trying another coffee.

I enjoy stopping for coffee and the breakfast burrito in the morning on my way to work. The coffee is fairly strong and simple. The staff has always been very kind. I was disappointed to see a good amount of ants when I was sitting at the counter... hope none of the ants got into the coffee bags or into the kitchen.

1st time, pleasant venue for morning coffee break with a friend. Scrumptious breakfast offerings. Casual corner. What was that guy in a suit doing there?

First time visit: For the price it’s not worth the unfriendly welcome, burnt milk and lukewarm coffee (not busy, big staff on the clock). I’ll be going back to Peet’s where they never disappoint and you can build points.And if this sounds too quick to judge for a first time visit, unfortunately first impressions count when you’re paying for it, and with a strong competitor a minute away in a quieter environment, it’s quite obvious what’s worth the cost.

Really disappointed for my first visit on the opening day. Maybe machines were not totally adjusted, but the espresso I ordered just came at a mild temperature and the shot was very bitter. The good thing was the cuteness of the espresso cups but does not justify the $3.50 paid. I prefer my home made Nespresso pods shots or the espresso shots from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Company.

Larger floor plan indoors and out that allows for a group of friends to gather around comfortably (2-5). Awesome.

The concept and location are great, but having been a few times its never hit the mark for someone who loves good coffee.

Their coffee is so, so delicious! Fresh and mellow, rich and dark, with expert baristas. I will definitely be back!

Really great coffee. Their beans steal the show. I always grab 2 or 3 varietals to take home. Great selection of single origin.

Too much of wait time for coffee.

The cold brew was undrinkable. The worst I’ve ever had. I ended up throwing it away after just a few sips rather than continue to endure the truly awful taste. Plus my group of 4 people waited over 25 minute for our drinks. I definitely won’t be returning.

Great coffee. Seriously exceptional drip coffee.Highly recommend the breakfast burritos

Friendly staff, great environment, and delicious coffee! Would definitely recommend Bird Rock Coffee to all coffee lovers in the Bressi Ranch area. There is also a good amount of indoor and outdoor (dog friendly) space to get some work done or catch up with some friends. I saw in other reviews that the wifi was an issue for some people, but it worked fine for me (indoors).

Delicious coffee and great breakfast too. I always have to pick up Bird Rock beans when I visit San Diego.

The cold brew that came with the whole beans I bought is delicious 👌👌 the coffee I made via french press was also spot on. The beans are pricey but worth it. Will definitely come back.

Try the Avocado toast... A 3/4 inch thick piece of sour dough with a couple thin slices of avo, a couple thin slices of radish and a few bean sprouts, salt and pepper and a drizzle of lite house dressing reminiscent of a nondescript balsamic taste... I thought, DANG!... Wheres the avo...it didnt look like MY avo toast with HALF an avo on just one slice of toast!!! BUT... I took a bite of the Bird Rock version and it was delicious-a-mundo... and with a great cup of Joe as well... Ill be going back. BRCR has a mellow atmosphere, seating outside and comfortable chairs... I didnt get the hours so you might want to call... Ill venture a guess BRCR is open for the morning rush...BRCR is about a mile east of the McClellan/Palomar Airport just off Palomar Airport Road...

Hands down the best coffee.....ever!

Great food. Great coffee. No orange juice.

Lots of people working here but still had to wait for help. Top tier equipment but average espresso. its not bad

Wow. So good. So good. Super friendly. 🔥 Pit outside. Columbia, Ethiopia, Borboya, Ecuador, and Finca Carolina were the responsibly, fair traded coffee offered here today. So good. Cant say enough.

Great coffee and a modern look. Beutiful

Great nitro cold brew

Overpriced. Tea was nothing special. Workers were nice and seemed to want to do their best.

Service is excellent! Pour over coffee is absolutely delicious- just a tad pricy. Nice ambiance, great addition to the Bressi Ranch area.

Good breakfast items, coffee choices & nice outdoor seating

Always love the coffee here. Friendly staff.

Great coffee, amazing staff, and a comfortable place to hang out.

Since I travel all around San Diego county for work, I love to give my coffee/breakfast/lunch business to establishments with free guest WiFi. I was excited that this new spot opened near one of my offices and decided to post up here for lunch. Seating inside was scarecrow as-is and the fact that they hosting a team training taking up four seats at the inside bar was super annoying. My colleague and I squeezed into a tiny round table with two laptops, drinks and two entrees.and it was less than cozy. To make make worse the WiFi was spotty at best. I would’ve hopped a coffee shop would invest in decent guest WiFi. Until they do, I guess I’m headed back to Peet’s.

Great coffee

Great coffee. Super nice people.

Everyone is always happy here and the coffee is always good!

If trendy coffee is your thing then bird rock is for you.

Service could have been better, iced coffee was very watery and weak. Too bad.

Best place for the best cup o coffee!!!! My all the favorite 🤠

Awful coffee. Tastes like Lemon water. Got a iced Americano and it was horrible.

Great atmosphere, great food, great coffee.

WiFi is not worth using, no cell service either but nice place to chill. Single gender neutral restroom and outdoor seating.

Quality continues! Foam was perfect, location is beautiful inside and out.

Great! So happy for a different coffee experience!

Good coffee, wish they offered frappes though.

Nice staff, great service but terrible WIFI. Really bad to stop and do any business. I had to leave and go to another coffee shop.

Nice place to relax on a Saturday morning with family

Very modern, great outdoor seating options, but a bit expensive

Good coffee, terrible WiFi. Not suited for working, better for order pickups.

Great place for a variety of coffees and teas

Good coffee, good food. Do it!

Great coffee, you have to try the pastries too!

Delicious!!

Staff are amazing and the coffee is the best in Carlsbad.

Amazing cold brew!

Best tasting coffee in the area