Atmosphere: 4…read more Although in a very unassuming spot with some weird parking, the interior was very well done. It has a lot of personality with cute murals, their message/purpose on a big board, and coffee beans ground for your education and to be able to smell the grounds before purchase. I only knocked it down from 5 because of the parking more than anything. Menu variation: 5 They have some classics and some fun options. They also have a variety of flavored creams for topping putting them in the 5 ranking for me. Customer Service: 5 I asked a lot of questions upon ordering and the staff was friendly, laughing, having a good time, and helpful. Love to see that in a workplace! Drink quality: 5 I got the iced Dalgona with Cream top with an add shot (it already came as an oat milk base) and my husband got the iced Spanish latte with oat milk and an add shot. Both drinks were DELICIOUS! The cream top was an absolute delight, the little pieces of honeycomb made for a fun little sip and crunchy surprise once and a while, and both coffees were smooth and balanced. Food quality: N/A Price worth it: 5 It's becoming more and more commonplace with our coffee orders that we're paying about $9 a drink with our modifications. This was no different, but since I didn't have to modify the oatmilk it was just a little cheaper than other spots. We will be back if/when in the area! Enjoy your own culinary adventure!

Unfortunately, our first experience at Seesaw Beans & Coffee was extremely disappointing. My…read morehusband and I walked in and stood there waiting to be helped, but no one greeted us or acknowledged us. We felt uncomfortable with the staring and the overall lack of warmth, and after standing there for a while, we decided to leave. What made it especially disappointing is that we are both minorities and genuinely wanted to support a new minority-owned business in the neighborhood. Instead, we walked away feeling completely unwelcome. Before leaving, I brought the experience up to someone who worked there, and the only response I received was, "I'm so sorry." There was no attempt to understand what happened or make us feel differently about the experience. It's really unfortunate that in 2026, people can still walk into a business and feel unwelcome because of the way they are treated. Customer service and simply acknowledging people who walk through your door should be the bare minimum. I really wanted to support this new neighborhood business, but unfortunately, I'll stick with places like Smoking Tiger where we have always felt welcomed and treated with kindness.

Due to friends' recommendation, I visited this store in late night and bought a bag of coffee bean…read more The experience barista assist me to choose the coffee bean based on my desreviptikn and answered the question about brewing the coffee patiently. If you bought a bag of the coffee bean, you will have one complimentary drink. I visited in the next day and had the pullover. Although they have the machine but the barista still hand craft the coffee( they have the pull over machine). Although I did not see it in person, but I tasted the fruity taste and the aroma she did great job! If you have time and would like to have a quality coffee this is the place!

The coffee was great, the pastries were on point, the vibe was relaxed, and the staff was genuinely…read morefriendly. I'd absolutely come back for all of that. This is really just a friendly note to management. The only thing that turned a great experience into an uncomfortable one was the tipping screen. The suggested options started at 22% and climbed from there. I'm all for tipping, and I appreciate when businesses make it easy with reasonable options. But when the lowest suggested tip starts above and beyond a "normal" amount, it feels less like a suggestion and more like pressure. At 35%, I half expected someone to be outside washing my car while my espresso was pulling. I'd definitely recommend this place for the coffee and pastries. I just hope they reconsider the default tip suggestions. I think that small change would make the experience as enjoyable at the register as it is everywhere else.

Hygge Coffee is exactly the kind of hidden gem that makes me love trying local coffee shops…read more Last Friday, my wife and I went hiking early in the morning, and afterward we wanted to grab some breakfast. Normally, we end up at one of our usual big name breakfast spots or make a quick Starbucks run, but this time we decided to switch things up. I have driven past Hygge Coffee countless times on my weekly drive to my daughter's practice and have always been curious about it. We finally decided it was time to stop in, and I am so glad we did. From the moment we walked inside, this place immediately felt different. It is definitely a hole in the wall type of spot, but in the absolute best way possible. The atmosphere is incredibly warm and welcoming. The soft colors, lighting, plants, wood furniture, decorations, music, and little details throughout the shop all come together perfectly. There is even a record player tucked into the seating area, which adds even more character. It feels comfortable and relaxing without trying too hard to be trendy. We ordered a vanilla latte, a yuzu tea, and a bulgogi panini. Everything was a 10/10. The vanilla latte was smooth, creamy, and had a nice balance of coffee and vanilla without being overly sweet. The yuzu tea was light, refreshing, and exactly what I wanted after an early morning hike. Then there was the bulgogi panini. This was easily the surprise of the visit. The bread was nicely toasted and crisp on the outside, while the inside was packed with flavorful bulgogi and vegetables. It was warm, savory, filling, and paired perfectly with our drinks. I honestly wasn't expecting a coffee shop sandwich to stand out this much, but I would absolutely order it again. What made the experience even better was the owner. He was extremely welcoming, down to earth, and genuinely seemed excited to have new customers discovering his shop. That kind of interaction makes such a difference, especially at a locally owned business. You can tell there is pride behind the space and the experience they are creating. The shop itself is much larger inside than I expected. There are plenty of tables, including larger tables if you are visiting with a group. Everything was extremely clean, organized, and well maintained. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing enough to sit with a coffee and read, catch up with someone, get some work done, or just enjoy breakfast without feeling rushed. Parking is also easy, with plenty of spaces available, so you don't have to deal with the parking headaches that sometimes come with smaller coffee shops. Hygge Coffee completely changed up our usual post hike breakfast routine, and I think we may have found a new favorite. Great coffee, refreshing drinks, delicious food, a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere, easy parking, and an owner who genuinely makes you feel welcome. If you've driven past this place like I had and kept telling yourself that you'll eventually stop in, do it. This is exactly the type of small, local spot that deserves to be discovered and supported. We will definitely be back.

I recently revisited Hygge Coffee and I'm so glad I did... it truly feels like a hidden gem. The…read morespace is peaceful, cozy, and perfect if you're looking for somewhere to work or just unwind for a bit. I spent a couple of hours here and loved how calm and uncrowded it was. One of my favorite details was the instrumental/classical music playing on what looked like an old-school record player. It added such a unique and relaxing touch to the whole experience. I ordered a chai latte and it was really good... warm, comforting and perfect while getting some work done. I honestly hope more people discover this place because it deserves so much more love. If you're looking for a quiet café with a cozy, intentional vibe, this is definitely worth checking out.

This location does get pretty packed especially at night on the weekends (got here at 10pm) so…read moremight be hard to find a table to sit at but they do offer take out! We got lucky and scored a table. However tables aren't wiped down is what I noticed while we ate there. Ambiance is pretty loud and a bit tight inside but they have outside seating as well. We got the strawberry matcha bingsu and it was yummy! Good balance of matcha and strawberries. It took about 10 minutes to get our food. I'll be coming back to try out their other flavors!

Very Disappointing Experience -- Poor Customer Service…read more A friend of mine came to visit from out of state, and since she had been looking forward to having Korean patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet red beans) while visiting the U.S., we decided to go to Sulbing. We ordered patbingsu, bungeoppang (Korean fish-shaped pastry), and an iced café latte. All three items were placed together on one tray. Before eating, I took a picture to post on Instagram. Then, when I picked up the iced latte to take a sip, the lid came off because it had not been properly secured, and the entire drink spilled all over my clothes. I immediately told the staff that the lid had not been properly closed. Instead of apologizing or offering any help, the employees insisted that they had definitely closed it properly and that they had heard the lid "click." They basically said it was not their fault. What was even more upsetting was that they then walked into the kitchen and left us without offering any assistance at all. We asked for something to clean up the mess, but they told us that the tissues were outside and that it was self-service. They simply handed me a mop and expected me to clean everything myself. I was honestly shocked by the lack of basic courtesy and customer service. I went to the restroom and tried to clean my clothes with water as best I could. When I came back out, I saw the two employees inside the kitchen laughing and chatting together. At that point, I was extremely upset. Despite everything, I stayed because my friend had traveled a long way and had really wanted to try the patbingsu and bungeoppang. We tried to enjoy our food, but the whole experience left a very unpleasant impression. Later, when I looked again at the latte photo I had taken for Instagram before the spill, I could clearly see that the lid was not properly sealed. I don't usually write negative reviews, but this experience was so disappointing that I felt I needed to share it. Mistakes can happen, and I would have understood if the staff had simply apologized and tried to help. What was most upsetting was the attitude afterward -- no apology, no assistance, and no basic courtesy. I will not be returning to this location.

Orange County's cafe scene just keeps getting better and better. Cafe Haru quietly opened in Buena…read morePark. Trust me and get the black sesame oat latte. It's nutty, creamy, and quite strong honestly. I'm not usually a mango person, but I really enjoyed their mango matcha latte. I love that all their drinks that have fruit in them use real fruit puree that they make in-house! And don't leave without grabbing one of their pastries! If you love a good soft cookie, definitely get the smores bar or chewy Biscoff mallow cookie. Thanks for reading! ^-^

This is such a cute aesthetic coffee shop that offers a mix of coffee, matcha, and pastry/sweets…read more Located in a shopping center there is a lot of parking. There isn't much seating in the shop so can get crowded during peak times. Ordered the following: Biscoff Latte Matcha Einspanner Strawberry Matcha Latte Lemon Bar Mallow Cookies I personally really liked both the matcha einspanner and the biscoff latte. You can taste the coffee plus that slightly sweetness from the biscoff. Also loved their pastries, really liked the lemon bar and mallow cookies! Overall, Haru Cafe is such a cute spot when you are in a mood for a variety of drinks plus something sweet. Definitely would love to come by again.

My family and I have been coming to this Cocohodo location ever since they first opened since my…read moremom's favorite Korean supermarket to this very day is Hannam Chain. I can't vouch for anything else that they serve but their walnut pastries are out of the world amazing. I've had walnut pastries elsewhere but they are nowhere is good as the ones from Cocohodo.

For their signature walnut pastries, aka hodo gwaja, it's a 5/5. They are just such a delicious…read moretreat. Filled with red bean and walnut, they come out warmed and sold in varying sized packs. The shaved ice on the other hand was pretty basic. Wouldn't come back for that. Mango was canned and not great. It's a small shop with limited space.

Coffee & has been on my list for a while, so I finally decided to give it a try! I got the Double…read moreMatcha, and I actually really enjoyed it. The matcha flavor came through really well, and it had a good balance of sweetness without overpowering the matcha itself. I also tried the Dubai Chewy Cookie because I was curious about the flavor. It was good and definitely fun to try, but personally, I don't think I would pay $8 for it again. For the price, I was expecting a little more from it. Overall, I enjoyed the matcha and would definitely come back for the drinks! The cookie was nice to try once, but the Double Matcha was definitely the highlight for me.

As a barista, I can honestly say Coffee & is one of my favorite matcha spots of all time!…read more My personal favorite is their Banana Pudding Matcha. I know banana isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea because it has such a distinct flavor, but I really love how they construct this drink. You can genuinely taste the banana, and I love that it seems like they use real banana rather than that artificial banana flavor you get at some other cafés. It makes such a difference! I've also tried their coffee, and it's really good! Their coffee has a nice, strong flavor and doesn't taste watered down at all. I feel like they're probably more known for their matcha, but their coffee definitely deserves some love too. I've tried matcha from a lot of different places, including spots in LA, and while everyone has their own preferences, if you're in the Orange County area, I would definitely recommend giving Coffee & a try. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but personally, this is one of my favorite cafés. It has that cute little hole-in-the-wall feeling where you find a place that you just want to keep coming back to. The service is also amazing! Everyone I've interacted with has been super nice and welcoming, which honestly makes the experience even better. As for the pastries, they're really good too! They'll warm them up for you, and they have the cutest cookies that look like little cartoon characters. They sometimes have seasonal cookies as well, which I think is such a cute touch. Overall, I really love how much personality this café has. If you're a matcha lover in OC, I definitely recommend stopping by and trying it for yourself!

This visit was on a Thurs morning around 9:30 for a birthday treat. Although they confirmed that…read morethey no longer have a bday promo, I got their in-app purchase of a Tiger Latte as well (my friend enjoyed it made less sweet, and I like that the default is made with oat milk). When you get the app, you can also get $5 automatically applied to your first app purchase. If you ever signed up for their rewards program before downloading the app, they import your points from your phone number account :). My only mild complaint is that the timed order- for-later request did not seem to make too big a difference, as my drink was probably ready 25 minutes early. Better early than late, though! Staff were friendly and informative as always. Shop had a few customers seated inside and outside, so there was plenty of room to study or sit a while. It was a bit cold for me, so probably a good place if you want some strong AC. Music seemed like a millenial-pleasing alternative-y mix: good for nondistracting background sound. Honey Bori Latte is one of my favorite seasonals anywhere! Loved it as intended at full sweetness (not too sweet) and still loved it at less sweet (recommend if enjoying with a bread or pastry imo). I like most specialty barley drinks. Default is dairy, so I assume there would still be some even if made with oat milk ($1 extra). I love the crunchy wheat snack topping, and it kind of reminds me of the cocoa puff topping in that black caf latte in Dland/Galaxy's edge. Will be back!

It absolutely pains me to leave a 3 star review for this place. I've been coming here for YEARS and…read moreI remember when they first opened and I would try all their new items and "test" drinks and pastries. Yet recently I've been coming and truly haven't been enjoying it the same. I used to come and study or work as I enjoyed their drinks and baked goods. The environment is usually buzzing with more people working or studying or groups of people talking. Their pastries are always good and yummy which is a BIG hit. Yet I am a big coffee person, the quality of the coffees and drinks have gone down hill a lot. I would always order the Campfire latte or the Smoking Spaniard latte (when it still had cardamom in it) and would LOVE it. But now when I order drinks, most of them aren't very good or are missing flavors. The Smoking Spaniard is still yummy yet it used to be sooo much better back in the day, now it taste more like a regular spanish latte. I always see the new seasonal drinks and menu and get so excited to try them just incase I find a new favorite. Most of them have been a miss sadly :( The fruit lattes and drinks from their seasonal menu usually has actual chunks of fruit in it which makes it hard to drink and you have to chew while drinking a latte ;( not my fave. I went in yesterday to try their summer '26 seasonal drinks which is Yakult! I was sooo excited. A blueberry Yakult matcha latte! yummy! I got there, got a new earl grey lemon loaf from the bakery, got my blueberry Yakult matcha latte and sat down to try. Sadly, it didn't hit... the blueberries are still super chunky so I had to use 2 different straws because my first one got stuck with blueberries in it. The Yakult foam was really good but the blueberries weren't :( I HIGHLY recommend when making fruit syrups for coffee, boil down the fruit and blend it or strain out the big pieces. I sadly have stopped really coming to Smoking Tiger so often because I haven't been impressed and other coffee shops have been popping up that has better quality now :( Smoking Tiger has been focusing more on quantity of stores rather than quality of their food and drinks.