Ryan Bros Coffee of San Marcos

Sadly, I don't see the hype. I saw the great reviews and was hoping for another great shop to add to our list during our trip to CA. It has a kind of old school 90s coffee shop vibe - nothing updated at all. The cold brew was just ok. Nothing to write home about. And it's definitely not nitro cold brew. I'm not sure why they call it that... nothing nitrogen infused about it at all. It's just mediocre cold brew coming from a tap.

While I did not get an espresso-based drink, I was very disappointed to see they have abandoned standard espresso. So be warned, they don't actually serve any espresso here, despite what the menu says.

Unfortunately I just can't recommend a stop here. It has none of the things I look for in a coffee shop. Based off of pictures it looks like it may have been better in the past, but as it stands, it's a big meh from me.

Coffee is good, espresso is good (better than Starbucks but not as good as Cafe Bravo)... Never had the food but people seem to like it... To raise their price by 50% is unexpected. There are many other small, local coffee shops with good (better?) Coffee.

After lunch at Spaghetti Factory, we enjoyed lattes in the cute patio. I love their earl grey latte and took home loose leaf green tea.

Very good coffee but short on seating and sometimes over-air conditioned. Their motto "Life is too short to be bitter" suits the good coffee served. Delicious homemade muffins and sandwiches served. Very good coffee!

Best coffee place in San Marcos, CA! Great staff are friendly and helpful! Try the PERU drip coffee! It's to die for! Many choices on TAP (Nitro) and also Teas are available! Great food choices too! You won't be disappointed!!

Good coffee and pleasant atmosphere. WiFi with a couple of tables indoors and far more seating outside. There are a couple of outlets and the staff are engaging if you start conversation.

Super friendly service and one of the best mochas I ever had.

Tastes better than the coffee i i had at home. They were out of dark roast drip, but were in the process of making it. The staff is extremely friendly.

Was ok. Girls were friendly but took a bit to get my drink done as she started chatting with a friend who came in.

I love this location! Great coffee and friendly staff :)