Luxury Carlsbad Real Estate – Carlsbad Starbucks – A Place to Relax
January 28, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
A cool place to eat in Carlsbad that most people like to keep going back to even on an ordinary weeknight is just around the corner of Carlsbad Boulevard and Lincoln Streeet. It is called Vinaka Cafe. The last time I went there they actually had this very creative Hawaiian theme and the place just looked so pretty, a cool breeze in the air and very tropical that I even had the idea of taking my break in the carribean this summer. They are open until late evenings and keep a casual laid back atmosphere where everyone just keeps their tones low. It is hard to find a place these days where people understand that you are there to relax, not to stress yourself out some more. It is an independent cafe that kind of reminds you of your local neighborhood where you grew up as a kid and where you seem to know almost everyone.
It has pretty much retained its appearance over the years. It is like leaving town to go to college and still come back to see it is still the same coffee shop you once knew. Locals here simply enjoy their coffee over a heated game of chess. I just recently noticed that those who go there are actually a great diversity of people you would not quite find anywhere else. That must be the reason why it is very inviting to people watch. It is just like a local Starbucks, only that it is way much cheaper! Who would ever think you could actually have a cup of coffee for only a dollar and get your cup refilled for free.
They have very friendly service crew and cheap but excellent espresso coffe. Having a good book to read or just the National Geographic or Discovery on their flat screen is quite a relaxing way to chill in a quiet town. The walls of the place is also a host to the works of local artists which are being featured there. I must say the place is not shabby at all for a local coffee house. It would be more interesting though if they would have a poetry night of some sort to shake the place a little bit and so that people would have something crazy to expect once in a while.
It is really one cozy place to be in with a variety of comfy chairs to choose from and especially with that whiteboard that is always scribbled with daily quotes. Its very comfortable environment is fit for solo relaxation or bringing along some friends to study for exams. And hey, they don’t offer just coffee. They also have a wide array of teas, some of which I find so delicious and yummy like the Soy Chai tea lattes which are both sweet and spicy at the same time. Aside from coffee they also have this Niederfrank’s Pumpkin Chiffon which is also a favorite, aside from their delicious bagel sandwiches for lunch.
It offers outdoor seating, good free 3-hour parking and a treat for those who are always looking for free wi-fi zones. I usually stop by along with my Macbook and while away the time surfing the net over a cup of coffee. It’s the coolest place to eat in Carlsbad. I just love it there.
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