Jennifer Anderson
10/10 all around! The morning crew here is cheerful, friendly, and fun, the coffee is great, and it’s a vibey little spot. I loved the Mexican Mocha – great flavor, not too sweet. The “Paradise Bar” is all I need in life – it’s perfectly sweet (not too), perfectly nutty, and the shortbread at the bottom is, well, perfect! There’s even an adorable photo booth for impromptu fun! Great recommendation from our Airbnb hosts on where the locals grab their morning Joe.
*Edit to add: We decided to come here a second time to try the açaí bowl and funky monkey shake and omg, so glad we did – delish!!
… moreIvan T
Tried out this coffee place for the first time, they were pretty busy so took quite a bit to actually order and get my coffee. I tried the Mexican mocha and it was really good. I recommend this place if you want some good coffee right on the 101
… moreAdrianna Williams
By far my favorite local coffee spot there ever was. The vanilla lattes slap, the avo toast is fire, the açaí bowls are perfect. The all around vibes are high and the people who work here are the loveliest.
I cannot recommend this place enough and I’m down to fight anyone who disagrees.
11/10!
… moreKelly
This was a happy little find today! Dirty iced chai was top tier. And the croissant? She was perfectly gorgeous and flaky. The outside seating was a whole vibe, and the tables inside were perfect for getting a little work done, even attached to a vintage store with a bit of traffic (which was cool as heck). No notes. Love love!
… moreMichael Roberts
Captain’s Grounds Coffee serves a bold cup of coffee, and the service was prompt, which is expected. What makes Captain’s Grounds Coffee a five star ⭐ experience is the layout of the coffee shop. The coffee shop offers both interior and exterior seating. Inside the coffee shop music was playing. Outside people were gathered enjoying the warm sunny weather and good conversation (and some street noises). What is exciting about this coffee shop is the cool vintage store, which opens at 10:00. I suspect the vintage store covers about 600+ square feet. If you are in Oceanside looking for a unique coffee experience, then come to Captain’s Grounds Coffee for bold coffee and classy vintage store.
… moreBryce Hendrickson
Good Coffee, Trendy Atmosphere. Attached to a Vintage Clothing store.
… moreApril Nabuko
Local Favorite Coffee Joint.
We come here often to get coffee it is very delicious.
Favorites:
Mexican Mocha 24 oz extra sweet w/light ice.
Nice and bold flavor enhanced with the authentic taste of Mexican chocolate. The residual pieces at the bottom and chocolate border coated makes it all perfect.
Bagels with butter toasted delish and soft.
Great place to get your coffee. I’d say the coffee is like Medium/Medium light roast.
During the weekend expect a line, and waiting for the coffee can take a little, but we don’t mind the wait. Plenty of outdoor seating and some indoor seating within the vintage secondhand store. Nice to look at things while you wait. Not to be confused with the other coffee shop next to it.
Yes, they do have pup cups 😀 and Loyalty cards for the frequent customers.
Parking can be a drag on weekends as well, with availability in the street and a small parking section next to the building if your lucky.
Always had good service and to the point. They know us by now and know our order.
… moreMeredith Milton
Have tried coffee from here a few times to give it a chance. Their cold brew is not drinkable, twice had to throw it away; it tastes like they made it with old used stale espresso grounds. In general the coffee/espresso quality for lattes etc isn’t as high quality as other shops around (like revolution next door or steady state or bound) and tastes kinda burnt. Still better than Starbucks if that’s your standard lol. But it’s part of a fun vintage resale store and there’s indoor and outdoor seating.
… moreAudrea Turgeman
I had the most amazing experience at Captain Grounds Coffee in Oceanside! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the warmest and most welcoming staff. Carson, who was at the cashier, was so friendly and gave me the best vibes with her sweet smile. We had a fun conversation about piercing shops, and she really made my day! Rocco was equally kind and engaging, creating such a positive, friendly atmosphere. The energy in this place is incredible—it’s so inviting and laid-back, and you can feel the love in every corner. Jen and Ted, the managers, really have something special here, and I wish I had been able to tell them in person. The girls at the café were wonderful and made the whole experience even better. My girlfriend and I had such a great time, and I will absolutely be coming back. I can’t recommend this place highly enough—thank you for making our visit so memorable!
… moreSarah D
I sometimes work in the area on Saturdays and this is my go to spot for a coffee and lunch! The pesto, egg, cheese and avocado breakfast sandwich is really good and would definitely recommend!
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