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    3rd Place Coffee

    4.3 (252 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Jevonah K.

    Cute little brunch spot right next to a hiking trail. Plenty of parking spaces. Blueberry muffin is great. Lots of drink options. My matcha latte was great!

    Ruud N.

    Met with my local friend at this place some 8-9 years ago but never wrote a review. Now is a good time to do that! Starting with the parking, everything in front of the stores is 15 minutes max and surveilled, so be mindful and park in the large lot. Very easy. The place itself looks very inviting, an arrangement of different furniture pieces which makes it rather eclectic. I like it. My cortado(s, there was a mistake in the order and they were kind enough to give the additional one away for free) was creamy, had full aroma and definitely not bitter. Yes! The coffee cake was recommended and for a very good reason, it's delicious. Lastly, service was prompt, nice enough and again, owning up to the error is a big deal and appreciated. Plenty of coffee places around but 3rd Place has earned its place as being very consistent.... as I already liked it in 2017.

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    Mandro E.

    Great vibes here. All young super friendly staff. Coffee was great and so was the coffee cake. Great place to relax, work, people watch. Will try their sandwiches next time.

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    Frankie H.

    3rd Place Coffee was on the list of next Coffee places for me and my girls to try. This was my second time trying 3rd Place Coffee. I don't remember it being so decorated the first time I came in. The atmosphere is pretty cozy but still enough space to house plenty of people. There's even outdoor seating available. The guy who took my order was very friendly and quick. I ordered a Hot Mocha Coffee with whole milk. It was pretty okay. I found myself adding extra extra sugar to it. (I like my coffee sweet!) Overall, I give my entire experience a 5/5. From the service to the coffee to the time hanging out with the girls. Thanks, 3rd Place Coffee!!

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    Tejal K.

    Such a cute small town vibe coffee shop! Loved the decor and service. My bf & I were in the area and got the brown sugar latte and Vietnamese coffee - I really enjoyed my coffee. We also got the brochacho burrito and California burrito with green salsa - I felt like the brochacho had a bit too much avocado & not enough eggs. However, my bf enjoyed his California burrito. Side note: the green salsa was extremely thick as if it was frozen or something? If they changed it out to be a homemade verde style salsa it would be perfect!

    Leeza D.

    I will need to ask them why they are called "3rd Place" next time I'm in, but they taste pretty "1st place" to me. The pumpkin spice syrup is house made and the baristas pride and joy recipe, so I had to try it. It was delicious and very fall. Some of the cakes are house made and they have breakfast burritos, which I will absolutely have to come back and try. The plants are for sale. Shopping center parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Casual. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure.

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    Carol S.

    Atopped by today and tried the vanilla coffee. The area is large and nicely decorated. Excellent place to meet friends for coffee or do some work. The servers are nice and efficient. My vanilla latte was ok, not much vanilla taste but the coffee itself was good. I will come back and try different drinks. Definitely give this local shop a try.

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    Danny L.

    I have mixed feelings. My first time visiting here was during a weekday morning for breakfast. While the food and drinks are solid (taste-wise), the customer experience was not. Placed the order online and when I went up to the counter, the guy just looked at me. I had to initiate the conversation and say I'm here to pickup an online order. Then he just pointed to the end of the counter. Wow, great customer service guy. Other criticism is the price especially when the customer service is lacking. Ordered a couple breakfast burritos and while they were good, there are better places if you want value. Not that the sizes of the burritos are small but more so how much they cost. Now for the coffee, $4.50 for an espresso drink is fine. Want to substitute for oat milk? Extra charge. Want a flavored syrup? Extra charge. So now that drink costs $6.50. Now that's really NBD but when you see how small the drink is (see picture), you get the idea. Overall if you're going to advertise that you "welcome guests with open arms" and "leave with a satisfied heart... and a smile" I recommend improving the customer service. Then the prices you're asking for won't be such an issue.

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    Erika N.

    Great coffee shop that definitely fits its name. It's so welcoming and great seating for indoor or outdoor. We love the cortados and breakfast sandwich. They have a breakfast sandwich that you can customize the bread & meat. Our favorite is with sausage and croissant. It's so tasty and eggs are always cooked perfectly. Their pastries always look amazing and a wide variety.

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    Nick J.

    The guy at the register was standoffish, the burrito was kid-sized, and the avocado tasted horrible. They used old avocado and overcooked the eggs. The only thing they got right was the coffee.

    It's 5 min to my house tucked in foothill shopping center right next to Ralph super market and bunch of other shopping stores. All I can say once you there and have their cappuccino no other coffee makes sense anymore. They told My husband the coffee brand they use we also started the using same brand at home for 2 years now. Deliciousness overload!

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    Jonna G.

    My cousin and I had breakfast here right after our hike. The place is very cozy but we opted to sit outside since we wanted fresh air. Food/Drink: - Vanilla Matcha Latte: I had high hopes for this drink but I hated how the matcha powder was not fully mixed. There were still chunks in the drink and I could not taste the vanilla. Would not get again. - Smoked Salmon Bagel: Loved this! It's super easy to make but it was very filling. They do not skimp out on the ingredients. Service was quick and I also loved that their plates are never the same. It adds to the quirkiness of the place. Will be stopping by again if I'm ever in the area.

    Ed L.

    3rd Place Cafe is a cozy, independent, neighborhood coffee shop, which is why I get my coffee here instead of Starbucks. I suspect many people who visit this shop shares my desire to support local businesses. Unfortunately I learned they no longer has open mic night on Wednesdays. One fewer place for people who love to play for others to perform and people like me who like music. I used the shop and dine Lake Forest gift card to buy my coffee today. It feels great to enjoy a nice cup of Joe at half price.

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    4 years ago

    Great new spot! Delicious food and a fun vibe. Support small businesses and give them a try. I'll definitely be back.

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    Great Place for coffee and cakes!!! I'm Impressed. Thank you. Highly recommend 3rd place

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