Fallbrook Coffee Company

"This is a perfect place after a long hike at the margarita River loop! They have a beautiful little outside sitting area with koi in their pond the cold coffee was perfect, locally owned and the Berry bar desert was to die for. A hidden gem."

"It's a pretty nice place with friendly staff. Unfortunately, they don't have proper dishes, only plastic and cardboard, which really ruins the atmosphere. We waited a long time for our order. In the end, they brought us just avocado on bread instead of the strawberry avocado toast. They replaced it with what I ordered, but I had to wait a long time again."

"This was my first time at this coffee shop, and it was very great! I had a few questions about the menu, and the drinks are very unique and high quality. The Cold Brew Twist (I believe that was what it was called) was great, and the barista let me alter it so it was vanilla-lavender instead of just vanilla. It was so creamy, and still light. If you come here and have questions, the service is great! It feels like a little home ◡̈"

"One endearing aspect of Fallbrook is the way people weave avocados into the mix whenever possible, as a nod to the area's groves. So, when I was told the gluten-free, vegan, avocado, chocolate chip muffins were just coming out of the oven, I just had to try one. (I wasn't sure how chocolate chips would go with avocado but, hey, I'm up for experimentation.) The food is hearty and delicious at Fallbrook Coffee Company, and there are lots of options. The place can also warm your heart with its eclectic community vibe. You might see a big table of people playing Dungeons & Dragons, two people engrossed in chess, as well as others on their own, studying a book or busy on a laptop. Visitors, parents with young kids, retirees all come in. Out on the partially shaded patio, you might see someone with their elderly loved one enjoying fresh air, conversation and a relaxed time by the beautiful fountain and pond (designed by a local company, Waterscape Creations.) Inside, there is a board on the wall where you can post a piece of paper saying you are donating $5 for someone in need so they can enjoy a cup of coffee. The coffee brand is Talitha, a San Diego roasting company that provides employment, training and services for people coming out of sex trafficking, according to their website. In the main room, a large artwork reminds us that our small actions affect eternity. A Bansky piece hangs in a quiet corner, challenging us to reflect on social change. It is juxtaposed by a sign over our heads as we exit: "This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it." A great muffin, moments to reflect and a sunny California day can put us in the mindset to do just that."

"Whenever I go to a new place I like to try out local non-chain coffee shops. I drove to see a friend and needed a quick snack and a coffee so I stopped here. The patio is adorable and the little water feature was a bonus. I had a veggie sandwich and an iced latte. The sandwich was hard to eat because the items are all chopped small so they fall out but if I had it with avocado I'm sure it would have worked better. My personal test for an outstanding latte requires me to be able to drink it unaltered - not putting any sugar in. This one was drinkable that way but didn't make me want another on another day. I think the #1 bonus to this shop is the super friendly staff and the patio and fun interior seating. I could see where this would be a ln epic place for a date, or a deep combo about philosophy or politics or religion. Next time I'm in the area it would be awesome to make time to stop and read a book over a hot cappuccino with a treat."