Carlsbad Caffeine Chronicles Continued: Awaken Your Senses with Your Next Cup of Coffee
Sleeping Tiger Coffees
Sleeping Tiger Coffees is where coffee and art come together. As a full-service specialty coffee roastery and winery, they are dedicated to sourcing and roasting their own coffee in-house three times a week, ensuring the freshest and most exquisite brews.
Sleeping Tiger has a diverse variety of single-origin, fair-trade organic coffees and teas and organic espresso blends from around the world. They create in-house-made syrups to add a delightful twist to your favorite coffee creations and use top-of-the-line equipment like the La Marzocco espresso machine and the Wilbur Curtis Seraphim.
When you venture outside, the cafe's vibrant atmosphere is highlighted by the art on the outside of the building. The captivating Sleeping Tiger Mural is a stunning masterpiece by artist Michael Summers featuring a multi-hued showpiece, featuring two tigers beneath rain-like drips of vibrant color, perfectly complementing the artistry that goes into every cup of coffee.
If you’re looking for a soulful cup of single-origin coffee or a masterfully crafted espresso blend, Sleeping Tiger Coffees is definitely the place to go.
Cafe Topes
Cafe Topes is a family-owned and operated coffeehouse that has been delighting locals since 2013. This charming cafe is a great destination for those seeking a satisfying breakfast paired with skillfully crafted coffees.
When it comes to coffee, their seasonal favorites are next to none. The Lavender Mocha features Monin Lavender syrup blended with drawn espresso, and garnished with an edible lavender flower. Or, there is the Hawaiian Express, where Hazelnut Monin and rich Ghirardelli Chocolate dance with espresso, beautifully combined with coconut milk for a creamy delight.
For breakfast, Cafe Topes serves up local classics like "Crack and Eggs," a buttered English muffin piled high with the seaside market's famous "Cardiff crack" Burgundy tri-tip, topped with a hot poached egg, and blanketed in hollandaise sauce.
Tucked away just a block from Carlsbad Village Drive and a couple of blocks from the sandy shores, Cafe Topes is the perfect place to enjoy your breakfast all day long. Satiate your hunger with a T-Scramble or an irresistible cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting, then quench your thirst with any one of their specialty coffees.
Lofty Coffee
Another global purveyor of coffee located in Carlsbad Village is Lofty Coffee. Their mission is simple – to source the most delicious coffee from around the globe. Each coffee on their shelves showcases the unique flavors of its origin and they prioritize sustainability and traceability, working closely with farms and importers to ensure the highest quality and consistency.
Lofty Coffee also has a bakery featuring hand-rolled croissants, muffins, cookies and more – all made from scratch with natural, organic and local ingredients. Every element of their drinks is created from the source - from organic juices to house-made almond milk, they leave no stone unturned.
If you want to bring some of the freshness home, the Lofty Market has a variety of their favorite provisions for sale. They also offer a pay-as-you-go or prepaid coffee subscriptions. These subscriptions allow you to customize your coffee, grind, size, quantity and delivery frequency to fit your preferences perfectly.
With the many coffee options offered in Carlsbad, there is sure to be a cup that will satisfy anyone. During your next visit to Carlsbad be sure to grab a cup of locally-made coffee and enjoy the beauty that the city offers.