Ascend Coffee Roasters

For starters social distancing was not a thing. The food is less than average, especially for the price they are charging., ordered bacon on our sandwiches and got one piece. The wait for the food was long. Their coffee was bitter and when asked if we could have more flavor syrup added vbecauas it was bitter was told it will cost extra. Would not recommend and will be telling friends not to go.

Favorite Coffee House HANDS DOWN!!!!! We love this place. Have celebrated birthdays, good report cards, had play dates, and girls' nights, enjoyed the firepit, and yes their food, coffee and service is stupendous! Thank you Erin for your dedication to Old Cal Coffee, and staying open during COVID. Thank you for adapting and the wonderful drive through service!!! (We heart you)

I love the location and feel of this coffee house. Unfortunately that is all. I feel they were going for too much with the gelato and foods and could have focused more on coffee and fresh baked items to enjoy with your coffee. The ambience outside cannot be beat but a small count upon entry was an immediate turn off and I went elsewhere for coffee and a fresh baked good. Too bad. I was looking forward to something closer. I am also willing to revisit should I see changes occur!

I have had nothing but positive experiences with Old California Coffee House. Their coffee is really good and I love their acai bowls. Additionally, their prices are really reasonable. They also offer a great environment to study in. It's really cute inside too, with comfy couches to lounge on. And if there's nice weather outside, the staff will light up the fire pit outside for guests. They are also super LGBTQ+ friendly and host LGBTQ Coffee groups (monthly).

I'd give it five stars is they still had the great live music, and if the prices weren't on the high side. That said, the staff is always friendly, the owners nice, the place funky neat, and the outside fire rings a very good part of the ambience at night.

Found my new coffee spot near campus! Chill vibe. Great menu. Amazing staff. I had the breakfast sandwich and an iced tea, delicious! Mostly thank you to the staff for being so welcoming and inviting. I felt right at home when I walked in.

Probably the hippest coffee spot in the San Marcos area. A good getaway from your everyday Starbucks atmosphere. Food can be a bit pricey though. The inside is comfortable and cozy and outside there's fire pits! The staff is friendly and oh yeah, there's a piano.

Fun coffee house. Live music, nice fire pits and relaxing atmosphere. Really enjoyable place to have a cup of coffee or a snack. Tasty gelato or shakes too! Great location by restaurant row. Lots of parking too!

This is a walk up to the counter to order kind of place. Friendly smiles! Fresh lemonade! Limited, light menu. My croissant egg sandwich was too salty.

The coffees and teas are really good. The food and pastries are tasty. It's usually pretty busy. The fire pits and live music are a nice touch that keeps them in mind for social meet-ups with friends or family.