4.5, rounded up. Coffee was great - extra hot flat white with oat milk. No pastries left at noon on a weekday. Fast and pleasant service.

Stopped by with my friends to get some well needed caffeine. The three of us got iced americanos with extra shots and that drink had me going throughout the day. At the time we got there, it seemed everyone outside was either running or biking, definitely a place to visit again.

I was visiting Encinitas from Michigan. I chose this coffee shop because of the convenient location during my morning walk. I loved the atmosphere here and the staff was amazing! I will definitely visit again. My coffee was amazing! I chose their signature coffee with some cream and a little vanilla. Yum!

Great quality coffee and the interior is really nice. The only downside, the girl who served me and my elderly mom was incredibly rude. I asked a simple question about parking and she was really curt with me. When my mom tried to ask about a drink on their menu, she was super short and not helpful at all, she even got the order wrong. When i went back to tell her, she looked at me like I made a mistake and told me to take it to the guy in the back. The guy who actually made my drink was very apologetic and nice and immediately re-made my drink.

Grabbed a cup of flat white. The coffee does not taste as strong as I expected, it’s more like latte. Wasn’t bad if it’s latte though.

Got the Ginger Tumeric latte and it was so unique and tasty! Perfect refreshment after a good surf. Really enjoyed the creativity of the beverages here only wished they did blended drinks.

Great coffee but I graded down due to accessibility. There is no parking and it’s in a high traffic intersection. I parked 2 blocks away and walked over so beware it’s tough to just stop in and park out front. Other than that it was a good experience.

The barista special is great. Not milky or too sweet.

The owner Mat is awesome! An amazing coffee shop with out-of-the-box options. They also sell Zataar and Palestinian Olive oil! So delicious!!

Great coffee in a great location.

Always see all my favorite people here and the chai lattes are on point!!

Neat spot right on the coastal highway.

Fantastic! Super chill vibe and really great espresso. I went with the oat milk mocca and loved it. Highly recommended!

Cute and beautifully decorated, delicious coffee, extremely friendly service

The staff was very friendly and the coffee is fantastic! Additionally, they are early bird friendly opening at 6 am.

Ironsmith is that local small beach town vibe. Everyone seems to know everyone and the peeps are very nice. Always a solid mocha and their tea is delightful too. 10/10 taste and presentation. It’s also a super nice place to get a little work done and is way less hustle and bustle compared to Better Buzz. 💕 By far my favorite cup of Joe

Best coffee in the area! From their flat white to their iced chai. Make sure you get some pastries while you’re there as well

Best coffee shop in town. Good quality.The cappuccino and Chai are bomb. Staff and and owner always provide great service.I stop by this 2-4x per week. With so many coffee shop options, this is my go-to.

Good coffee 😄☕! Nice and polite customer service 😄 quick stop for a hot cup of coffee and a small treat for my friendly puppy 🦮!

Love that they use eco friendly straws made out of hay!!!

Cute and quaint. Unfortunately I go to coffee shops to get great coffee. Coffee is not good at all. Americano was hardly coffee flavored water. Do yourself a favor and pay the extra who knows how much money for an extra shot of espresso if you actually want to taste some coffee flavor 👌🏼 Do not recommend.

Best macchiato on the trip so far! Trendy but not “in-your-face trendy” Sidewalk tables in the sun are where it’s at.

The best coffee shop in the world! Excellent beans, in house roasting, the friendliest service, and an attention to micro-foam in the steamed milk.

Epic baristas, always make my start to the day great! Great tea and you have to try the Turmeric Ginger latte, iced or hot, its a win!

Good iced coffee and pastries. Little bit on the pricey side.

What would life be without Ironsmith coffee? One of my favorite spots to see happy faces. Especially shop manager, Daniel! He always is a delight and on Wednesdays has some fun virtual games to keep everyone engaged.

Cute little spot, but staff was really unfriendly and the coffee just wasn’t good! VERY limited seating so probably wouldn’t be good to plan on bringing a laptop here. Partner got an iced Americano, I got an iced latte and we were just really not fans. After reading so many positive reviews, maybe I was just there on an off day? Might give it another try!

Love this place to no end! If youre a coffee geek, you will love this place! These guys take great pride in the coffee process from seed to cup. Space is limited so perhaps its not the ideal to cozy up with your laptop, but it can be done. Always a great aesthetic inside with rotating artists work on display. Great location close to the beach.

Best coffee in Encinitas. Great little shop with a cool vibe.

Great coffee and atmosphere.

Ironsmith is awesome, and as often as we are in Encinitas we try to make it in for coffee.

Mushroom latte is the best!

Coffee head from London. This place has legit beans and espresso. They adjust the roast for the method of brewing which is rare to find. They didn’t have pour over but the espresso was as smooth as some of the best and the filter is fresh. I bought some of their Ethiopian blend which they use for drip and they let me try it under espresso. The Colombian was complex which is rare as well. Legit coffee.

Very good coffee and the staff is the best!!!!

Really good coffee. I ordered one of their black coffee options and they split it between a mug and a container. That way it stayed hot and I could poor it into my mug when I was ready. Flavor was fantastic, no need to add anything. In an ideal world seating would be better but they utilize the small space they have well.

Great coffee! Worth the stop if you can make it.

Pleasantly surprised by the superb quality of this little coffee shop.Its professionally crafted coffee and pastries made by people wearing rad leather and denim aprons.The spicy chai is out of this world and the scones look amazing!Ambiance is chill. Lots of succulents and geodes around which are, oddly enough, two of my favorite things.I will be back.

You dont have to worry about the chain gang here. Its made for you, in front of you, after remembering your name and treating you like a friend.and the coffee is great, btw. But the craft takes a little time and you wont find blender. It really is a joyful coffee meditation. Big Love.

Yummy espresso

Top notch fresh roasted coffee.

Great coffee and service. A good place to hang out if you dont mind a bit of noise. Just wish they had their shirts back in stock, I definitely would buy one. Its great to support local shops, might as well since the coffee is far superior to Starbucks anyway.

Been here a couple times, the staff is very friendly and you can tell they are definitely looking for your best interest. One guy recommended a ginger tumeric (I think thats what its called), and it was really good! It had a different, sightly zesty taste to it. Not to mention they have amazing coffee cake:)

I ordered a Mayan mocha that has cayenne pepper. I was not warned of how hot this coffee is and am used to spicy foods; however, when I got it, it was extremely spicy and not drinkable at all! I asked them to change it for something else or for the same coffee with less cayenne pepper but I was told they could not do that. I am very disappointing about the service on this place and I would not recommend it at all. Having so many more awesome coffee shops in Encinitas, why do we have to put up with this service!

Excellent espresso. Medium bodied, acidity shines through with no pucker at all, even as it cools. Milk chocolate. Seems like it would do great as a ristretto.Tried a Latte Mule as well, which was great! Lightly sweet ginger, cream and coffee, gives way to a refreshing mint finish, lingering on your palate while holding hands with the coffee, preparing you for the next sip. The espresso does great in this drink.Nice, crisp, clean shop, just like their espresso. Would come here all the time if I lived here. Great job guys! Thank you. :)

I travel the world sharing my passion for Slacklining and Acrobatics. I am always on the look out for Epic coffee. Over the past 3 years I have discovered only a handful of epic coffee stops and Ironsmith makes the list. If your surfing the west coast dont miss this spot!

Ironsmith is a favorite spot for our family. We love the feeling and appreciate being greeted by a kind and courteous crew. Matt clearly creates a great experience with his in-house roasted beans, delicious pastries and welcoming staff!

Incredible third wave espresso roaster and brewer in Encinitas. Best coffee in the area, if not the county - hands down. Small batch in-house roaster using beans that they source directly. The baristas are all super friendly and very talented at their craft. Espresso is consistently pulled well, never get a burnt cup (and I come here multiple times a week). Cold brew is amazing too. The consistency in their high level of quality is unmatched. Come support this local business, these guys are awesome !

Legitimately the best coffee ever! Which is also complimented by the their service. Its a must for coffee lovers. Be careful though you will be addicted after the first try. Youve been warned.

CUTE COFFEE SPOT(3.4)If this tiny coffee shop could be on the same street as Better Buzz and Philz and maintain presence, THEY must be doing something right!- Espresso, ok.- Price, meh.- Service, great.- Ambiance, nice.VANILLA LATTE - the beans used was The Don which has peach, citrus, and herbal notes. The presentation was clean but the taste was ok. Im beginning to truly understand the type of roast/bean that I have preferences for. I like a more balances and smooth and creamy profile not the fruity/citrusy tones.Until the next review...

The coffee was terrible. We also ordered a chocolate milk which was bitter. I dont know how you make chocolate milk taste bad. The croissants and muffin were tasty. And theyre dog friendly so thats a plus too.

Matt and Raul are two of the raddest humans on the planet. Not only does Ironsmith roast some of the best coffee in North County, but they make some incredible specialty drinks, my favorite being the turmeric ginger latte. Support your local roaster and drink Ironsmith.

The staff here is rad... so are most of the regulars in this delicious coffee spot. The only place in town I grab coffee and post up to get some work done!

The coffee and tea were good, but the cinnamon roll was hard and not that great. The interior could be better too.

Delicious! Found this place while cruising up the coast on vacation and was not disappointed. Got a bag to bring home with me to Cincinnati and had a cup this morning! Very nice crew working there as well!

Awesome! Some of the best coffee in Encinitas.

Hip and wonderful place to hangout, friendly barista! I had a chocolate chip scone with an Americano w/Coconut syrup...hmmm delicious!

A darn tasty cup of coffee!! Pleasant staff. Fun to watch them roasting da beans :)

Visiting Encinitas we stopped in to wake up. The two employees were welcoming and recommended we check out the local surf competition (which was outstanding) . The espresso is on point just like the atmosphere. Thanks yall. Well be back...

Our bicycle group meets here every Wednesday morning and this is the nicest coffee shop ever!!

This little shop has friendly folks who are serious about making great coffee.I also bought some of their coffee beans to make pourovers at home, and it was awesome.

Great coffee! Fun spot, and its just off the Encinitas block so it doesnt feel like it gets too much traffic

Best coffee shop in Encinitas! They roast the beans perfectly!. Authentic experience and coffee. wifi,bike racks and super friendly staff. Great place to bring the computer and do some work. Best coffee along the Pacific coast highway. Its also about a 10 minute walk from the beach.

These guys are totally passionate about coffee and it shows up in every espresso they make. Its consistently excellent every time I come in. And everyone who works there is totally cool and the space is chill.

Good flat white, a bit overpriced. Decent location. Clean. Day traffic amusing in that no one seems to have a job. Laptops mostly gaming.

I almost dont want to write a review, because I dont want to share my little spot, but it is too good to keep to myself! There is no sign, so you will have to look for the blue building next to SunBum, across the street from the iconic La Paloma Theatre. They do not need a sign and they do not need reviews. This little gem is cranking the business and it is no wonder. If you are like me and you want some kindness served up with your morning coffee, then this is your place. No attitude. So refreshing! The owners travel to the farms where the coffee is grown, they bond with the workers and bring back the beans themselves. Columbia, Ethiopia, and Guatemala. If I cant get my coffee at Ironsmith, Im skipping coffee.I have my daily Americano in a mug for here with a tall glass of water. It is so powerful I can only have one. The staff is incredibly considerate. They have learned my habits, and they spoil me. Its the little things, right? They see me coming and when I get to the counter inevitably one of them has put out the honey, the warmed, liquid coconut oil, the cayenne and the cinnamon for me to dose my coffee and make it into my Roz Special Superfood Americano. My dog is welcome, I can sit for hours on my computer and crank out my work in the midst of other productive people. Ive made a ton of friends and contacts here. Its the only business I go to every single day.

Very high quality coffee with superlative baked goods. A local gem.

A buddy who is a coffee conouiser clued me on to this spot. Went there for the first time and the vibe was very cool. Hip scene with live Ukele player and really amazing coffee.

Great coffee, great staff, great vibe! My favorite shop in north county. For sure worth checking out!

Easily the only coffee house in North County worth returning too. Legit coffee, true to their craft and amazing staff.

Excellent coffee drinks. We had the white flat and the cortado... So much flavor!

Love the Cafe Americano and the almond croissants are stellar. Such a welcoming place - best coffee in Encinitas!

Macchiato was excellent.

Small, quaint shop with coffee roaster in view. Good tea and pastries

Coffee is great, service is too. Its now my go to coffee shop when I ride the coast

Good service, great artwork on the walls and good coffee. A little pricey which was the only reason I gave it 4 stars.

Yeah man, espresso excellent and they will give you seltzer water with it))

My wife and I saw the new shop being fitted out when we rode our bikes past a while back.We thought it would be a good thing to have a competitor near Loftys.We needed some freshly roasted coffee beans for home so I popped in here a few days ago and tried a house blend cappuccino.The guy behind the counter said it was a Brazil / Kenya blend and wanted to put a double shot in a 6oz cup but I opted for the larger 12 oz latte size.I had to stand while I drank it as there were no available seats...this place is tiny and it was happy hour for the laptop gang.My cappuccino was okay...nothing to get excited about.I bought a 1 lb bag of Guatamala beans for around 17 bucks and left.This coffee joint is definitely catering to a different clientele than Loftys and Caffe Calabria which are our favorites.I would have liked the Guatamala beans I bought here to have more flavor.I noticed the roast date written on the bag was 03/05 which meant they had already been sitting on the front shelf for nearly a week when I bought them.I dont enjoy putting the boot into a new business but the bar will have to go up a few notches before we come back again.

Wonderful coffee, baristas, and environment. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff.

One of the best coffee shops in San Diego!

Excellent coffee, friendly baristas, and good rotating art!

I really enjoyed my Saturday morning expresso at Ironsmith in Encinitas. Coffee is really nice, staff very kind, and a nice San Pelegrino glass goes with the expresso.Will definitely by my new spot in Encinitas.

Great location and fresh local coffee.

So much not Better Buzz. Makes me happy.

Im curious as to wether I was just unlucky considering the other reviews on here, but the drip coffee was medicore at best and the cashier was rather unfriendly.

Outstanding flavor profile 👌

Best coffee shop there is. Friendliest staff and highest quality coffee.

Turmeric drink is well balanced and creamy.

Amazing spot with amazing coffee.

Simply the best coffee and service. They know their craft.

Best local coffee spot on Encinitas stretch of the 101.

Hands down best coffee shop in north county.

Local roasters, genuine and friendly staff, seriously great coffee

Great drip coffee, Guatamala is smooth with fruity notes

Solid product and great people

Was just in there absolutely horrible customer service! Guess you have be fellow snobs to get service.

Good coffee and SVC!

Always amazing coffee.

Wonderful coffee and very friendly staff!

Great staff, single source coffee, chill atmosphere, uncomfortable seating

10/10 flat white !!! Baristas know what they are doing.