Vigilante Coffee
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Vigilante Coffee

1575 S Coast Hwy, Carlsbad, CA

★★★★★4.6(402 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Vigilante Coffee occupies a sprawling warehouse-style space in South Oceanside that feels more like a creative brewery than a typical café, complete with onsite roasting and plenty of outlets for folks settling in to work or linger. The bright, airy layout and friendly vibe make it an easy escape from the busier downtown crowds, though reviewers note the coffee itself is somewhat inconsistent—some love their cappuccinos and macchiatos while others find them bland. It's the kind of place where you're just as likely to come for the spacious, welcoming atmosphere and acai bowls as you are for the coffee itself.

What to expect

WifiEspresso focusedLight foodLaptop friendlyOutdoor seatingPour overTraditional drinksSlow sitMeetings

Google Reviews

josh Brown
★★★★2 months ago

Location is great away from the busy downtown Oceanside. Paired with the plenty of easy parking spots I will surely go back. The macchiato was great looking but bland. The fruit and iced coffee were amazing.

mark vinton
★★★★★2 months ago

Large bright airy space with friendly people, decent coffee and acai bowl. Very cool to see them roasting onsite. I have a real dislike for plastic cups and sure wish they had actual glasses for the iced americano I ordered. I just can't do the plastic cups.

Burrito
★★★★★3 months ago

Great place to chill and have coffee. The place is warehouse size so you get the ambiance of a brewery-even on a quiet day. Still, plenty of space, wide open layout it's nice to stop by here. First time I went they took 15minutes to get me one cup of coffee. It didn't make sense even with 4 people behind the counter but they made it up with a free coffee. It's a $5 cup by the way. The second time they took about a minute to make the same thing. The coffee was nice and strong and to the rim of the cup. Without looking at the prior experience this place is good.

Juan Antonio Cornejo
★★★★★3 months ago

Very cool spot to get some work done. It is spacious and they have many outlets where you can charge your laptop. Their cappuccino and avo toast are delicious!

Kartik Puri
★★★★★3 months ago

Vigilante is quickly becoming one of my favorite coffee shops in San Diego. The location is great (South Oceanside, about 10 mins from the pier). It's large & airy with tons of seating, and some outdoor seating as well. Great spot to hangout or even get some work done. Most importantly, I love their coffee! My go to orders are: Iced Latte with Oat Milk and/or a Cappuccino. Took some of friends here this past weekend & they loved it as well.

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