The Hearth

Amazing cafe - very nice service after coming in visiting with family for the holiday.

Relaxed atmosphere and delicious pastries. The owner is exceptionally friendly.

Such a cute cafe! The atmosphere was very bright and airy and the baristas were extremely helpful and made great recommendations! Will definitely be coming back for more!

The Hearth is my new favorite spot for organic matcha lattes and the occasional pastry. (Pure matcha is used, not the kind with added sugars and fillers) The barisitas are always so welcoming and friendly, especially the human that gives a compliment to everyone that walks in! The atmosphere is open and airy with plants in almost every corner, chess boards, and plenty of books to read! Bonus Tip: If you bring in your own cup, you'll get a discount! Edit: I ordered the crossiant breakfast taco without the bacon, and it was delcious 😋. My friend ordered the same taco but kept the bacon. She loved hers as well.

The coffee and pastries were delicious, and the overall service was excellent. Jasmine, in particular, was incredibly kind and helpful, making me feel like a valued customer.

I stopped coming here a few months back when I went gluten free. I was pleasantly surprised to find out they carry GF bread for their sandwiches/toast. They also give first responders/military discounts! The food here is amazing! I typically get The Full Belly, but hubby enjoys the veggie wrap add bacon; both are always on point! You will also not find better pastries! Get there early and grab a cruffin, or fresh baked croissant because they sell out fast! The staff is also super friendly and energetic. It really is a nice spot to catch up with a friend over breakfast/brunch, or take the little ones for an after dance treat!

My car had a flat tire right outside of the shop. While I was waiting for AAA, I came in and had one of the best cold brews I've ever had. I mentioned to the owner that my tire was flat and he came outside and fixed it himself so I ended up canceling the AAA visit. Can't recommend this place and the people who work here enough!

I 've been a teacher here in Fallbrook for over twenty-seven years and now retired. Kettle On Main has become part of regular routine. I've been around to see many an owner's business filter through this long established location, and I must say it's the quality coffee with the friendly and personable service that makes Kettle a place I love coming back to again and again. The user friendly environment all the way down to the background music which makes it a completely relaxing and refreshing experience for a morning or afternoon pick-me-up!

Heard about the fantastic almond croissants here and that they sell out early. They are indeed AMAZING! The right amount of everything! Also tried the Lemon Twist …same croissant crispness but the lemon glaze was the winner for me! Freshly baked pastries are the best! Definitely coming back!

Great little gem in Fallbrook. Nicely decorated. Very friendly staff. The food and drinks were excellent. The pesto aïoli on the club sandwich was incredible.

+1

Charming Little establishment, with kind staff. Great food choices for all pallettes and good cafe style coffee. Truly a hidden Fallbrook Gem.

Love the ambiance of this place. They make my mocha oat coffee perfectly. Order it so much they already know what I want when I come in!

Wow! Cute atmosphere perfect for meeting a friend or bringing a laptop and getting some work done. Lots of seating options, a reading room, cozy chairs, plenty of tables. The food was fantastic! We tried a lot, it all looked so good. 😬 Chocolate croissant, almond croissant, cruffin (croissant/muffin), breakfast sandwich, and bunny bowl. Cute name and amazing taste. The aioli is made in house and is amazing. The employees were so sweet and we had an absolutely wonderful time w my mom and daughters. Definitely will be back.

+2

I love this place! It is the quintessential “cozy coffee shop” that you are looking for. The coffee is fantastic, the food is great, and the service is wonderful. The area is huge with plenty of space to find a spot for yourself or for a group of people. There are activities if you are interested as well. This is a great spot to get some work done or just unwind and enjoy a quiet and comforting vibe.

Had a mommy and me date with baby girl. Was nice to have a comfortable corner with room to keep the stroller out of the way. Avocado Bruschetta toast was delicious as was the tropical iced tea. Nice atmosphere to sit and relax. Brought home a couple pastries which were also delicious.

Light and airy cafe with really good pastries and coffee. Went here two mornings in a row while we stayed in Fallbrook for a wedding. Highly recommend.

I got the best strawberry matcha here today a la Brenda today 🍓🍵 Love the sense of community and friendliness they encourage in Fallbrook and hope to see more of their locations pop up!

Love this coffee shop! Great windows/natural light, places to eat/work, but also some chairs to lounge in. I had the croissant breakfast tacos which were AMAZING & also had an almond croissant - so good. They also had a fun seasonal pumpkin spice latte drink which was great.

great menu options, and really classy interior vibe. Food took like 20 minutes so be prepared to wait. The bagel egg sandwich was totally worth it. The coffee and baked goods were absolutely solid as well. Fairly busy but nice open indoor seating.

Just WOW!!! I happened to pop in here walking back to my car from Grove Pilates (also 5 stars!). Let’s start with customer service - fantastic recommendations and friendly folks to kick start my visit. The barista recommended her fave - a vanilla honey oat milk latte. 😋I was famished and with so many options I was torn, but landed on the egg and cheese croissant sammie. And this amazing peanut butter pastry another patron recommend. I settled into one of the cozy chairs with my book and my breakfast. This is what a coffee shop should be - other cafes please take note. They have a large, expansive open dining area with many seating options for all types of parties - bar seating, tables, couches and more. I can’t wait to visit again and try more of the amazing menu.

Chelsea Conklin

I got the best strawberry matcha here today a la Brenda today 🍓🍵 Love the sense of community and friendliness they encourage in Fallbrook and hope to see more of their locations pop up!

Jas Canfield

I love this place! It is the quintessential “cozy coffee shop” that you are looking for. The coffee is fantastic, the food is great, and the service is wonderful. The area is huge with plenty of space to find a spot for yourself or for a group of people. There are activities if you are interested as well. This is a great spot to get some work done or just unwind and enjoy a quiet and comforting vibe.

Kate Schiffelbein

Had a mommy and me date with baby girl. Was nice to have a comfortable corner with room to keep the stroller out of the way. Avocado Bruschetta toast was delicious as was the tropical iced tea. Nice atmosphere to sit and relax. Brought home a couple pastries which were also delicious.

Tyler Schroeder Vanessa Yam

Light and airy cafe with really good pastries and coffee. Went here two mornings in a row while we stayed in Fallbrook for a wedding. Highly recommend.

Allison Davis

Love this coffee shop! Great windows/natural light, places to eat/work, but also some chairs to lounge in. I had the croissant breakfast tacos which were AMAZING & also had an almond croissant - so good. They also had a fun seasonal pumpkin spice latte drink which was great.

Thaddeus Tague

great menu options, and really classy interior vibe. Food took like 20 minutes so be prepared to wait. The bagel egg sandwich was totally worth it. The coffee and baked goods were absolutely solid as well. Fairly busy but nice open indoor seating.

Nicole -

Just WOW!!! I happened to pop in here walking back to my car from Grove Pilates (also 5 stars!). Let’s start with customer service - fantastic recommendations and friendly folks to kick start my visit. The barista recommended her fave - a vanilla honey oat milk latte. 😋I was famished and with so many options I was torn, but landed on the egg and cheese croissant sammie. And this amazing peanut butter pastry another patron recommend. I settled into one of the cozy chairs with my book and my breakfast. This is what a coffee shop should be - other cafes please take note. They have a large, expansive open dining area with many seating options for all types of parties - bar seating, tables, couches and more. I can’t wait to visit again and try more of the amazing menu.

Hands down the best matcha I’ve ever had! Just perfect! Also loved the spaciousness of the coffee shop, nooks and games.

Absolutely one of my favorite places to go in town. They offer great quality coffee and the team is amazing to chat with. I love the fresh baked pastries, but you have to get there early if you want to make sure to snag your favorite! Definitely brings a great vibe to the heart of Fallbrook.

I ordered coffee. Got the coffee. They have WiFi. A bathroom. Baristas seem relaxed and comforting. Familiar faces everyday. Might have to work here one day. Service can get slow but I know it’s not Starbucks. The business seems very home-grown. I will be making this shop my Main go-to 🤭

**update we just got a chance to meet Jasmine. She was very nice to my son Mark and encouraged him to try new things. So much so that we actually got the kid that doesn’t try new food to try new food. So shout out to her and thank you for the support! Like I always say this is the best coffee shop in town so you gotta come do it. Is the super cute coffee shop. It’s cute in the best way. It’s got board games and stuff that you can play but it also has enough space so that you don’t feel crowded. They play really good music all day. I’m gonna strongly suggest you get the pastries they bake them all in house and they’re just delicious.

Today I came in and I was honestly blown away. I have never been to a Cafe that has such a cool vibe, and even the employees were amazing!! Erick and Jasmine served me today and they made the best coffee ever! Please come here, you will not regret!!

They were soo nice made me a heart shaped latte so my date went well. They were kind and my honey latte/ wrap was perfect

I had a wonderful experience at Kettle on Main Street . Their cheese Danish and strawberry pastries are some of the best I've ever had - truly delightful. The coffee is smooth and satisfying, perfect for a relaxing break. The customer service exceeded my expectations; a very nice gentleman assisted me and made my visit even more enjoyable. The environment is charming, with good music and a cozy atmosphere. There are plenty of sitting areas both inside and outside, making it a great place to unwind. Overall, I highly recommend Kettle on Main Street for a lovely pastry and coffee experience!

STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING AND GO TO The Kettle on Main. The sandwiches are INSANE. Like, dream-about-them-later good. Dillon is an absolute sandwich wizard — perfectly stacked, insanely flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with pride. Every bite hits. And then there’s Eric… top-tier service. Friendly, attentive, fun, and makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The kind of service that makes the food taste even better. This place is a whole vibe: incredible food + amazing people = 10/10, no notes. I will 100% be back and bringing everyone I know. 💥🔥🥪

Maverick Marriott

STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING AND GO TO The Kettle on Main. The sandwiches are INSANE. Like, dream-about-them-later good. Dillon is an absolute sandwich wizard — perfectly stacked, insanely flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with pride. Every bite hits. And then there’s Eric… top-tier service. Friendly, attentive, fun, and makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The kind of service that makes the food taste even better. This place is a whole vibe: incredible food + amazing people = 10/10, no notes. I will 100% be back and bringing everyone I know. 💥🔥🥪

Ethan Fotou

The coffee and pastries were delicious, and the overall service was excellent. Jasmine, in particular, was incredibly kind and helpful, making me feel like a valued customer.

Emily McDowell

Such a cute cafe! The atmosphere was very bright and airy and the baristas were extremely helpful and made great recommendations! Will definitely be coming back for more!

Jewel Cotta

Today I came in and I was honestly blown away. I have never been to a Cafe that has such a cool vibe, and even the employees were amazing!! Erick and Jasmine served me today and they made the best coffee ever! Please come here, you will not regret!!

Newton Dizon

I ordered coffee. Got the coffee. They have WiFi. A bathroom. Baristas seem relaxed and comforting. Familiar faces everyday. Might have to work here one day. Service can get slow but I know it’s not Starbucks. The business seems very home-grown. I will be making this shop my Main go-to 🤭

Cinthia Martinez

I had a wonderful experience at Kettle on Main Street . Their cheese Danish and strawberry pastries are some of the best I've ever had - truly delightful. The coffee is smooth and satisfying, perfect for a relaxing break. The customer service exceeded my expectations; a very nice gentleman assisted me and made my visit even more enjoyable. The environment is charming, with good music and a cozy atmosphere. There are plenty of sitting areas both inside and outside, making it a great place to unwind. Overall, I highly recommend Kettle on Main Street for a lovely pastry and coffee experience!

Mr. Doug Pierson

**update we just got a chance to meet Jasmine. She was very nice to my son Mark and encouraged him to try new things. So much so that we actually got the kid that doesn’t try new food to try new food. So shout out to her and thank you for the support! Like I always say this is the best coffee shop in town so you gotta come do it. Is the super cute coffee shop. It’s cute in the best way. It’s got board games and stuff that you can play but it also has enough space so that you don’t feel crowded. They play really good music all day. I’m gonna strongly suggest you get the pastries they bake them all in house and they’re just delicious.

Christiana Dizon

Absolutely one of my favorite places to go in town. They offer great quality coffee and the team is amazing to chat with. I love the fresh baked pastries, but you have to get there early if you want to make sure to snag your favorite! Definitely brings a great vibe to the heart of Fallbrook.

Jacob Staedler

My car had a flat tire right outside of the shop. While I was waiting for AAA, I came in and had one of the best cold brews I've ever had. I mentioned to the owner that my tire was flat and he came outside and fixed it himself so I ended up canceling the AAA visit. Can't recommend this place and the people who work here enough!

Good place for a variety of healthy breakfast options. I had ordered a breakfast bowl without mushrooms but had found them in my order. Otherwise a good place for some fresh food.

Enjoying a tasty ube latte and danish. The open clean layout is relaxing. Nice having the front doors open for the breeze without cigarette smoke from outside benches. Friendly staff too

4/14/25 10:08 AM. The ube latte was so good it made the earth shake! No, but actually, there was an earthquake while we were there. Really cute place. 10/10 structurally sound. We got a bad bagel sandwich, but we didn't tell them or give them a chance to fix it so I didn't want to knock down the rating or their service too much. I'd go back and try again if I was in Fallbrook again.

Christina

4/14/25 10:08 AM. The ube latte was so good it made the earth shake! No, but actually, there was an earthquake while we were there. Really cute place. 10/10 structurally sound. We got a bad bagel sandwich, but we didn't tell them or give them a chance to fix it so I didn't want to knock down the rating or their service too much. I'd go back and try again if I was in Fallbrook again.

Cute, clean, extremely roomy coffee cafe located downtown fallbrook. Good latte, I ordered the caramel and vanilla iced lattes. Modest customer service. I wanted pastries but they were sold out. A little pricey and all drinks regardless of the size only comes with 2 shots of espresso.

We ordered an horchata iced latte and a strawberry matcha that tasted like straight milk with strawberry syrup. I don’t understand how the employees don’t have common sense and perhaps think “oh that doesn’t look like it has enough matcha powder in it”. I looked at other matcha drinks and some looked greener than others. It’s too pricey for the low quality drinks that they serve and I have tried many coffee shops locally and all over the world during my travel. I would just remove the matcha off the menu.

Diana Lopez

We ordered an horchata iced latte and a strawberry matcha that tasted like straight milk with strawberry syrup. I don’t understand how the employees don’t have common sense and perhaps think “oh that doesn’t look like it has enough matcha powder in it”. I looked at other matcha drinks and some looked greener than others. It’s too pricey for the low quality drinks that they serve and I have tried many coffee shops locally and all over the world during my travel. I would just remove the matcha off the menu.

Queen Sam

Cute, clean, extremely roomy coffee cafe located downtown fallbrook. Good latte, I ordered the caramel and vanilla iced lattes. Modest customer service. I wanted pastries but they were sold out. A little pricey and all drinks regardless of the size only comes with 2 shots of espresso.

Wife and I hit this place up after lunch at Cafe de Artiste. First the good - folks that work here are very nice. That was the best part. We didn't like the coffee nor the provided outdoor seating. It was like two dirty picnic tables and that was it. Coffee tasted similar to a Dutch Bros. style where you need to add a crazy number of flavors to drink it. Just wasnt our thing. We love independent coffee shops, and the people are probably the biggest reason. Would also be the biggest reason to go back.

The drinks are pricey for such small amounts. Each time I go in I can order the same things and it taste different every time.

Since ownership change I wanted to give them some time to settle in before writing a review. We were frequent customers of Hearth prior. Sad to say I'm a bit disappointed.... I can see the vision: new exterior paint, interior decor and renovation of the counter and back room making it a bit more inviting and usable has freshened the look.... however, we came in this morning not too long after they opened and here is what i noticed: it is dirty everywhere (floors with crumbs and sticky spots, walls with stains from drinks and marks/dents/scratches, baseboards are filthy), we ordered coffee and there is no creamer out so the barista gave us the carton of half & half and told us they are out of stir sticks so she gave us a spoon and said she'll wash it after, the bathroom looked like it hadn't been cleaned in days (almost out of toilet paper, dirty floor and toilet, and there was random trash left on the oddly placed desk/shelf in the middle of the bathroom). I think the intention is there however, some new wallpaper and decor does not distract from the lack of cleanliness. In a food/beverage establishment this should be the highest priority behind service, then aesthetics. I do hope the best for them and will go back again to see if there have been improvements but at the moment I would not choose to return if this was my first time here.

I had high hopes for Kettle on Main, but unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. Starting with the drink — it was poorly made, lacking both balance and flavor. It tasted rushed, as if no real care was put into crafting it, and for the price, I expected far better quality. As for the food, it was equally underwhelming. The presentation was beautiful, but the taste just didn’t live up to it — and it arrived at the table cold. Overall, I left disappointed and unsatisfied. Kettle on Main may have a good location and atmosphere, but unfortunately, that doesn’t make up for the subpar food and drinks.

Brianna Castellana

I had high hopes for Kettle on Main, but unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. Starting with the drink — it was poorly made, lacking both balance and flavor. It tasted rushed, as if no real care was put into crafting it, and for the price, I expected far better quality. As for the food, it was equally underwhelming. The presentation was beautiful, but the taste just didn’t live up to it — and it arrived at the table cold. Overall, I left disappointed and unsatisfied. Kettle on Main may have a good location and atmosphere, but unfortunately, that doesn’t make up for the subpar food and drinks.

Prices are too high. I’ve been to a lot of high end coffee houses and this one charges much higher prices than ones in Beverly Hills. Not impressed.

I was disappointed with my visit to Kettle on Main Café. The barista working today (12/01) seemed very unwelcoming to customers, and it created an uncomfortable atmosphere. I really wanted to like this place, but the service missed the mark.

Drove half an hour to the store to pick up a too good to go bag that I already paid for. Was told that they sold the bag to someone else. Just bad management. Could have cancelled the order so I wouldn’t have to waste an hour round trip.