Patio Challenge: Belching Beaver Pub 980 vs. Pure Project Vista
Belching Beaver has multiple North County locations, but in this case, does its popularity work against them? In Round 2, the Fightin’ Beavs take on...
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Bean Journal: Sip-N-Sea (Leucadia)
Where: Sip-N-Sea, 1488 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 Open: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily What: Drip Coffee – Talitha Huehuetenango from San...
Bagby Beer, Craft Coast battle for top Oceanside patio
Oceanside’s Bagby Beer Co. and Craft Coast Beer + Tacos are separated by less than three-quarters of a mile, but the vibes outside the door...
Bean Journal: Bump Coffee (Cardiff)
Where: Bump Coffee, 126 Aberdeen Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007 Open: 6 a.m. – 12 p.m. Daily What: Pourover Explorer Blend Medium Roast (Washed, naturally processed...
Local Roots, Tipping Pint face off in Round 2 of patio challenge
Let’s run it back. Local Roots came in hot as an outsider in the first round but immediately flexed its patio muscle. In the second...
Bean Journal: Idego Coffee (Poway)
Where: Idego Coffee, 13303 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064 Open: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily What: Pour over Guatemala Quiche Natural Tasting notes: Red...
Bean Journal: Luckie Coffee (Poway)
Where: Luckie Coffee, 14039 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 Open: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. –...
Local Roots’ Boochyard patio too much for Burgeon’s The Oasis?
THE COMPETITORS: Local Roots’ The Boochyard Taproom is stepping in as an unseeded outsider to the North County Brewery Patio-off, replacing Battlemage Brewing, whose patio...
Black Plague’s inland Purgatory battles Duck Foot’s Leucadia patio
THE COMPETITORS: North County newcomers Duck Foot Brewing’s new secret (not so secret) spot in Leucadia tries to avoid the Black Plague in a showdown...
Bean Journal: Aloha Ice Company (Carlsbad)
Where: Aloha Ice Company, 445 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Open: Most days, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., but hours vary. What: Dawn Patrol...
Patio Challenge: Eppig Brewing vs. Carlsbad Brewing
THE COMPETITORS: Eppig’s Bierhalle led the way in the now popular brewery corner of Vista. The brewery keeps it simple and, like its beer, focuses...
Bean Journal: Sleeping Tiger Coffees
Where: Sleeping Tiger Coffee, 2906 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Open: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday; 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday...
Bean Journal: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (Encinitas)
Where: Bird Rock Coffee, 947 S Coast Hwy 101, Suite D101, Encinitas, CA 92024 Open: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily What: Light roast, Ecuador...
Bean Journal: Pannikin Coffee & Tea
Where: Pannikin Coffee & Tea, 510 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 Open: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily What: Black Drip Costa Rica...
Oceanside Brewing’s ‘good time’ vibes boost patio experience
THE COMPETITORS: It is a battle between CoLab Public House and Oceanside Brewing Co. CoLab is the new name and concept on the block. Oceanside Brewing...
