Bird Rock Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Carlsbad

UPDATE: We are still frequent visitors, and Bird Rock Bressi Ranch is still one of our favorites, both because of the coffees and the wonderful team who work there. Adding a video today of their super fun new cup art. I can’t even express how perfect it is, love it so much! 💙💙

Honestly, I can't decide if I love this Bird Rock location so much because of the delicious coffee, or because of the incredible staff working here! Coffee (drinks) are always perfect and beautiful. Bird Rock lattes are my absolute favorite. Smooth, creamy, rich nutty flavor, perfect amount of foam, AND beautiful! Seriously. My husband loves their coffees (brewed varieties change daily). The pastries and food are great too.

Ok, but in truth, it's the coffee team working here that makes it so special... wow! Genuine, warm, caring, calm ... real. I don't care how busy or frantic, they always smile and greet us warmly. They look us in the eye and never rush us to get on to the next customer. I love that you can see them brewing your coffee, and even the person cooking in back. You can tell the team gets along well and enjoys their jobs. In addition, questions I've had about the different beans have always been answered intelligently and thoughtfully. Whoever does their hiring is spot-on and to be congratulated. They have found some real gems.

Long story short? Come visit and stay awhile. Have an amazing cup of coffee along with a wonderful smile; both of which will brighten your day. That's what makes this our favorite north county coffeehouse and keeps us coming back! :) :) Sorry I don't have a picture of this morning's latte to attach to this...

Bird Rock (original SD business) was easily one of the best coffee shops in San Diego. The location in Bird Rock served some of the richest and smoothest dark roast premium coffees you could find. Sadly, in 2017 the business was sold to a Kansas based corporation called PT's Coffee Roasting Co. Since then, they have opened eight new locations and completely abandoned everything that made Bird Rock Coffee good. I used to drive 30 minutes to get a Bird Rock coffee because it was rich, buttery, and flavorful. Now Bird Rock coffee looks like sickly urine. It is a dark yellow, transparent cup of sour bean tea. You will not find a more acidic and sour cup of “coffee” in California. The menu might say they have a “dark roast”; they do not. Do not be fooled. I have ordered this coffee and poured it out after one sip. I have a giftcard for $50 which, I will not use. I am baffled as to why anyone that appreciates coffee would go here. This is corporate slop masquerading as the reanimated corpse of a once proud San Diego brand. They took the branding and image of Bird Rock, chewed it up, regurgitated it, doubled the price, and handed it back to you. Sadly, many people can't tell the difference. Please do not be fooled. You can get an infinitely better cup of coffee and Phil’s. If that's not close, Lofty and Better Buzz are also...

Try the Avocado toast... A 3/4 inch thick piece of sour dough with a couple thin slices of avo, a couple thin slices of radish and a few bean sprouts, salt and pepper and a drizzle of lite house dressing reminiscent of a nondescript balsamic taste... I thought, DANG!... Where's the avo...it didn't look like MY avo toast with HALF an avo on just one slice of toast!!! BUT... I took a bite of the Bird Rock version and it was delicious-a-mundo... and with a great cup of Joe as well... I'll be going back. BRCR has a mellow atmosphere, seating outside and comfortable chairs... I didn't get the hours so you might want to call... I'll venture a guess BRCR is open for the morning rush... BRCR is about a mile east of the McClellan/Palomar Airport just off Palomar...