Rancho Roasters
1258 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
Crema's Take
“Nestled in La Jolla with stunning views perfect for lingering, Rancho Roasters shines with creative signature drinks like their celebrated Mermaid matcha and cinnamon roll latte that earn genuine praise from regulars. The espresso-focused menu pairs thoughtfully with quality pastries, though the experience here is really about settling into a scenic spot to watch the sunset—just aim for an afternoon visit before they close at 4pm.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The coffee and service were fine, but the real plus point of getting a coffee here is the beautiful views, there are some great spots nearby to sit and enjoy your drink.
We went this morning for a coffee. The location is great, they have a lot of awesome drink options, and a nice seating area. However, the service was surprisingly unfriendly...no smiles, no pleasantries, and definitely no 'thank you' when we ordered. I asked about what was in a couple of the drinks and the barista seemed annoyed as she answered. We stayed and sat at the little table while drinking our coffee. The same barista who took our order walked in front of us several times while gathering trash and completing other tasks. She never once looked at us or even asked us about our drinks. I wondered if, perhaps, she was just having a bad day. However, as we were sitting there, another barista helped two customers after us. She wasn't friendly with them either. So, maybe this is just the vibe at this place? I'm not sure. I prefer friendlier coffee places, so this place was a one-and-done for me!
Amazing costumer service and even better drinks! I had the Mermaid (raspberry matcha) and it was the best matcha I’ve ever had. It was made so perfectly. My partner had the cinnamon roll latte which was recommended by the employee/barista, and it was so so good! 10/10!
The coffee and hot chocolate were both really tasty and good value. Nice friendly service. Would have been nice if there was more seating around the store too sit and enjoy the drinks.
So happy to have this coffee spot in La Jolla and it's open later than most ships in SD these days. They close at 4pm, so grab your drink and enjoy the sunset :) they serve Dark Horse so you know the coffee is going to be great! 👍🏼 They have pastries as well and some food items .
Crema Reviews
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