Kettle Coffee and Tea

Good coffee and decent food. Feels very "California" to someone like me who recently moved to the state. If I lived nearby, I'd probably visit regularly.

Walked in at 1:18pm
First acknowledged by barista at 1:23pm
Order taken at 1:27pm
One latte and one tea finally made and received at 1:36pm.

18 minutes to get a damn latte!? There were very few people in the place, no one ahead of us, and no one else ordered until 2 minutes before we got our two drinks.
Also not the fault of the barista, but I was not a fan of the espresso roast or bean that was used. Tasted like halitosis.

Overall, close to the worst cafe experience I've ever had.

First let me say I am a coffee snob! I love good coffee. I realize everyone has different tastes. The worst Americano I've ever tasted. I should explain. The Americano tasted like a very bad watered down coffee. That is the only way I can describe it. My friend ordered a Chi Latte, way to sweet. Like syrup. My other friend ordered a Vanilla Latte. She said wouldn't come back for one. I have been a total of 3 times.

These guys really have stepped it up. Their coffee used to be a bit bitter. They recently added a roaster next door and the latte I had was much richer than before. Really enjoy the atmosphere. Nice gem in Esco.

Probably Escondido’s biggest disappointment. Kettle has so much potential and is a could be gem. Sadly this place is consistently understaffed and often with staff who are poorly trained. If you choose to go, be prepared for high prices and slow service. This is very much an ownership issue. Breaks my heart honestly.

Very nice people and the coffee is better than Starbucks. The mocha was great and the turkey pesto sandwich was really good.

The best specialty coffee shop in North County.

This place has an awesome environment, and friendly employees. Best of all, the coffee is well made. The cold brew is unbeatable.

Kettle has a great, cozy atmosphere, kind and helpful staff, and amazing drink and food selections. Never have had a poor experience in all my time of visits, be it those to just grab a cup of coffee or an extended stay to study.

The kettle has fantastic tasting coffee and loose leaf teas. They have just begun to roast their own beans which provide a relatively low acidic, chocolate taste with hints of fruit; makes for a fantastic espresso if you are into that. Their mixed drinks are also artistically delicious; all around good craftmenship.

The staff is also very friendly and helpful. They are always a pleasure to talk with, and helpfully knowledgable on the local area.

The Kettle is also a great place to hangout with friends, family, have casual business meetings, or catch up on some studying for any classes if you are a student.

The Kettle is definitely worth a visit!

Great coffee with limited vegan milk and sweetener options(no coconut milk and no agave). I love that they offer lavender syrup but hate that they open so late and close so early.. And customer service was NOT their specialty(towards me) .. Very dry interaction with the Barista/cashiers