Sands Coffee Roaster
2601 Oceanside Blvd Lot A, Carlsbad, CA
Crema's Take
“Sands Coffee Roaster is a hidden gem operating out of a trailer in Carlsbad that's already earned a devoted following for its thoughtfully crafted specialty lattes featuring unexpected flavor combinations like vanilla saffron cardamom and lavender cardamom—each one balanced perfectly without being cloying. The owner clearly cares about getting your drink exactly right, adjusting sweetness to your preference and pulling shots with the precision of someone who genuinely loves the craft. Between the excellent espresso foundation, stellar pastries (those cookies are legendary among regulars), and the warm, attentive service, this spot absolutely deserves the excitement building around its upcoming brick-and-mortar location.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too, good cold brew. Quick-grab spot. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
The coffee was excellent. I had the vanilla saffron cardamom latte and it was perfect. The owner let me know that it wasn't a super sweet drink but that he could adjust the sweetness to my preference, but it was just right from the start. There were a lot of interesting drinks…
As a true coffee connoisseur, I can confidently say that Sands Coffee Roasters serves some of the best coffee I’ve ever had. The flavor is rich, smooth, and beautifully balanced — you can immediately taste the quality and care that goes into every roast. What makes Sands even…
Tried this coffee shop for the first time and definitely didn’t disappoint, currently he’s out of a trailer, but has a physical location coming soon right next to it. The coffee is good will be coming back again, thank you.
My boyfriend and I has been here only twice and we always think about going here for coffee. Their cookies are AMAZING!!! Usually, I like to stick to my matcha latte when I try a new cafe, but my boyfriend got the almond cheese danish latte and it tasted so good, it made me open…
Awesome little local coffee truck (hopefully a full-fledged shop in the near future)! Tried the Turkish and the Lavender Cardamom Latte. Both were great, not bitter (for the Turkish) and not too sweet (latte). Price is a little on the higher side for latte but the quality is…
Crema Reviews
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