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New York Style Pizza on Mission Blvd. in Pacific Beach


5.0 of 5 stars.
We just moved to San Marcos a couple of months ago from San Diego. We ran into Old Cal Coffee looking for a place to eat. We were pleasantly surprised at how tasty the food was. We then got a dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just want to thank the yelpers for introducing me to this place!! I never knew I could fall in love with a coffee shop/cafe!! This is my "ideal" coffee cafe that I have always dreamt about!My ideal...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! This a great real coffee shop in a shopping mall of restaurants.Service is a C (they don't always listen to your order as you order and thus make mistakes. A little listening goes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
could it be, a warm inviting place to spend your time in san marcos? right in the middle of restaurant row? surprising, yes? yes.the atmosphere here is very relaxed: comfy couches, a piano, fire...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite coffee house in San Marcos!Friendly service, fire pits, and usually interesting people to small talk with. The best part is that I can take my guitar here and practice.I usually order the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm happy to say that all the reviews were correct, I wasn't let down. Great ambiance, cozy areas and spacious outdoor sitting. Great place to take out the wooden chess board and start a game next to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place! Have only been here 3 times, but it is a nice coffee house that stays up late and has music on Friday. The venue changes, so call for details.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in san marcos and heard many people say how great this place is. Last month a friend and I gave it a try. Great coffee, great service. I will come back.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok... so a friend and I were at one of my fave breakfast joints when they were closing for the day and we were enjoying sitting outside. I suggested we check this place out! I'd only driven by a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My salvation in North County. I love everything about this place.. especially their imaginative espresso drink selection. I'm all about the Dessert Drinks.. they have the biggest and most creative...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so awesome. I'm a vegan and have been so frustrated with the lack of dining options in the area for me to eat. Not only does this place have the best atmosphere, but it has free wifi -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice enough coffee house. Particularly for the area.This place is reminiscent of an old house that was maybe converted over to a coffee house. It's in a sizable strip mall. Believe me...I harbor no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Can't believe I never stopped in earlier! I am so addicted to their dessert drinks! Since I've been coming here...I have not been to Starbucks! The staff is friendly and I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The coffeehouse has a great atmosphere and is good hangout place.They have 4-6 different roasts available at all times. and they can brew a single cup for you from others they have.Can you say Free...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! Great atmosphere and better coffee.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place:*The staff are always pleasant & accommodating; *they offer free Wi-fi; *I've never had a bad item from their menu; *we've never gotten sick from any item they've prepared; *the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is more of an eatery than it was before. before they had some wraps, scrambles, and stuff here at there, and now, they have a whole new menu where they have some things that some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the clouds outside, it's sunny where I am, my coffee getaway. Even if I have to share it with a mix of peeps - the chatter of good conversation among families and friends at the couches and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a couple times to do some homework during the week. It wasn't crowded, which was nice. The service wasn't the friendliest. I mean, I'm not expecting over the top, kiss my hand stuff,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget those other coffee places, this is a real coffeehouse. I'm from LA and this place reminds of a somewhere you'd find in LA where some UCLA students would be writing a term paper or some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My place of employment; this joint is one of the better coffee houses around the San Marcos area, and if you're looking for a place to not only nab a tasty morsel of food, but also to have a seat and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE MOCHA So good, I almost left that as my whole review. I used to work next door at the Sears Repair/Outlet store so we would go to the coffee shop first thing in the mornings to perk...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm....the wraps here are delicious! When i worked in San Marcos i would stop by in the morning pick up a wrap(pesto being my favorite) and eat half for breakfast then save the other half for lunch. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so the bonfire pits are great - if you can get one on a busy night.It's a cute coffee shop... I used to study here on a regular basis because of the ambiance. A positive is that the clientele can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like the atmosphere of this place a lot and have had a lot of nights of great conversation and coffee here. the chai latte is a total disappointment, if that's your thing.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had my awakening! Old California Coffee House is located in Restaurant Row in San Marcos. The little coffee house is hopping with locals from Escondido to Carlsbad. They have a diverse menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really like this place. good coffee. comfy seating for hanging out with friends. i think in the winter on rainy days its a little drafty... but its a great place overall. great ambiance, cozy.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my coffee house of choice whenever I have the option. The best quality selection of coffees and teas, not to mention comfortable couches, Free WiFi, and a place to plug in your laptop make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for informal meeting, playing catch up, or just getting a coffee after dinner. Located in San Marcos' Restaurant Row, this place is just comfortable. Lots of outdoor seating with a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Mocha Marketplace is the fire pits... and Fire Pits are just... Fire Pits. Not That Great. The coffee drinks I've had here have all been so/so... temperature issues (lukewarm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the more unique coffee places in North County. It has been in San Marcos ever since I can remember. Their chais and mochas are excellent, but I like this place because it has an outside...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where all the cool kids hang out (or work).They have pretty decent coffee and snacks. I love the chess pieces, cards, and puzzles they have and this place is a great stop after a movie.MAJOR bonus...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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