I had the best looking sandwich at the picnic…read more I visited Kona Loa Coffee last weekend while on the way to my monthly book club picnic. Nothing screams picnic quite like an iced latte and panini pairing. I ordered the chicken pesto panini, apple chai kombucha, and a mushroom iced latte. This latte did loads for my social meter. Giving me the extra pep to talk all things books. The sandwich was stacked with thick pieces of avocado, jalapeños, and sliced chicken. A very filling meal that definitely caught everyone's eye. Would love to return and explore more of their food menu.

Stayed in Irvine overnight and was looking for a breakfast spot before hitting the road. Decided…read moreto check out Kona Loa due to their coffee choices. So glad we did. Inside is very cozy. There's also some seating outside as well. We love Portuguese sausage and was glad they had that as a protein option. Staff was very helpful when we asked for suggestions. We ordered the Kim chee burrito with Portuguese sausage and a breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage. We also got the Island coffee (coconut flavored) and Spanish coffee (condensed milk and cinnamon). Both drinks were amazing. We also really liked the Kim chee burrito. One bite and my husband and I wish we ordered 2. It went so well with the sour cream. The service was very fast as well. This is a must try if you are in the area! Wish I had pictures but we enjoyed it so much it was gone.

We really enjoyed our experience here. Some of the best baked goods I have ever had. We…read moreparticularly enjoyed the pain au chocolat.

Being a fan of croissants, how have I not learned about this place before?!…read more While I haven't gotten thru everything I bought just yet, there already is a good vibe with what I've sampled - chocolate babka, kouign amann, and butter croissant. It's nice that this bakery is close to home - I'll definitely become a regular here!

Such a yummy place to get matcha from! All of their cold foams are amazinggg. Amazing service from…read moreDestiny!! 10/10 recommendations!

Great cafe! Found the matcha flight to be very creative and was able to choose some amazing flavors…read moreand combinations. Ube cookie was delicious, along with the Brando Sandwich and Tamago Sandwich

Vibe was chill and clean spot. Amazing drinks! Quality…read morecortado and orange juice espresso tonic are made with perfection. There is enough parking and seating.

I've visited Redshift on the weekend and also during the week, and I would say it's much livelier…read moreon the weekends. This is clearly a well-loved spot for studying or catching up with friends. RAF coffee was definitely a treat, super smooth and creamy, and I can see why it's popular. I think the banana mocha is a great drink for folks who aren't huge coffee drinkers. Bumble coffee was a bit too acidic for me with the OJ. Prices are reasonable and their seasonal drinks are novel enough that I plan to return on a semi-regular basis.

Best coffee ever! Their matcha is unbeatable perfect mix of sweet and strong. Kind people work here…read moreand they have unmatchable customer service , my go to spot while charging my car downstairs 10/10

Concrete Coffee *May 23rd, 2026…read more*9am- Saturday *4 Stars Environment: *Large Parking Structure *Upper Floor of Mall Area *Small Indoor Seating Food/Drink: *Double Matcha Latte (Oat Milk and 50% Sweetness) *Raspberry Matcha Latte (Oat Milk and 50% Sweetness) Came back while I was in the area because I wanted to finally try the matcha drinks. My sister and I really enjoyed the coffee during our last visit, so we were hoping the matcha would live up to the same standard. I ordered the Double Matcha Latte with oat milk and 50% sweetness, and it had a really nice strong matcha flavor. My sister got the Raspberry Matcha Latte, since raspberry is usually her go-to flavor pairing, and she liked it overall but realized raspberry may not be her favorite fruit to combine with matcha. The server also mentioned that the drinks are sweetened with agave, which was nice to know. I also appreciated that they don't charge extra for milk alternatives, especially as someone who is lactose intolerant. Even at 50% sweetness, I probably could have gone a little less sweet, but overall it was still a great experience. Definitely a place I'd come back to again.

As a diabetic, finding good, sugar free coffee is so hard! Enter The Human Bean! They have a bunch…read moreof SF flavors, 11+ according to their website. I'm so happy I found this place - also on top of every coffee they give you a coffee bean, I thought it was a nice touch. Can't wait to come back here.

I am a fan of the Human Bean and this has become a regular stop for me and my wife when in the…read morearea. The location itself is very small, located right off El Toro but can easily be missed if you don't know where to turn off. The line is almost always quite lengthy when we are there but the staff is great and the drinks typically come out quite quickly. My go to drink is the iced Snowy Mocha and it has great flavor and is always made to perfection. The pricing here is also quite good and they offer a substantial rewards program as well that adds up quickly. Although they have since opened a newer location closer to home in Garden Grove for me, I still prefer this location so far overall for consistency and overall pleasantness. I am a satisfied customer of theirs and hope to return again many times to come.

Stopped into Brio Brio since I was in the area and craving something sweet, so decided to check out…read moretheir baked good selection. I grabbed one of each: - Milk cream crunch - Lemon brioche - Kinako butter anpan I was so hungry, I had to try them as soon as I got in the car and WOW they were all so delicious! I came in at a rather odd time around 3:30 pm, so was very surprised they were still soft and fresh. The lemon brioche was a big surprise for me as I don't typically gravitate towards lemony pastries, but knew I had to try it when I saw it was one of their most popular items -- and I'm glad I did! The lemon is nice and subtle, and I love the addition of the white chocolate! The milk cream bun was also a favorite. The cream in the center had the perfect amount of sweetness (not too sweet!), and the crunchy white chocolate balls really brought evening together. I can't wait to come back for more pastries and to try the sandwiches!

Genuinely wanted to like this place. Review for the owner to please read:…read more I ordered the chicken pesto, I should've known having kids make it that it wasn't going to be good but hey you never know. I understand not everything can be made immediately fresh but when I tell you COLD. The chicken pesto was sooo cold. It was disgusting.. who wants to eat almost frozen chicken?! The toast was warm and that's about it! It 100% looks way better than it tastes and the side salad... what even is that? All I taste is the dressing from like a chinese salad. Why would I want Chinese dressing with chicken pesto. The combo doesn't mix well with one another. 0/10 and the inside isn't aired out at all I had to open and leave the door open myself. Smelled like bacon all around the cafe. Won't be coming back

My friend and I were doing a San Diego roundtrip and knew we needed to caffeinate. She had heard…read moreabout Sabr, so we decided to do a pitstop on the way. We came in on a Saturday morning around 10AM, and the whole cafeteria area was essentially empty - other than 3 tables. This would be a GREAT place to study or do some productive work! I ordered the CTM - Cinnamon Toast Matcha. It was DELICIOUS! Who knew how complimentary cinnamon toast crunch would be matcha. I also decided to try the zatar cheese danish which was a different flavor from what I've had, but was so tasty! It's a little pricy, but not more than the cost of other cafes. If I lived in the area or was back in the area again, I would definitely stop in and try other drinks and pastries! What a hidden local gem!

My friend and I were dropping off my partner at a local pickleball spot and were craving matcha, so…read morewe came across Sabr Cafe! We honestly didn't realize it was tucked inside a religious/community center. There were a lot of people studying there, and the space itself was really open and spacious. We were afraid that we were being too loud so I don't recommend this place to hang out unless you're studying or doing work. We also liked that there was a restaurant next to Sabr, so we ended up getting a quesadilla that was HUGE and was yummy treat to go with our drinks. For matcha, I got the einspanner and my friend got the Cinnamon Toast Matcha. I really enjoyed the einspanner matcha! It was smooth and definitely hit the spot. My only mistake was drinking it around 2 PM because I literally could not sleep the rest of the night haha. Overall, good drinks and a chill place to study. Will definitely come back again and try their other drinks next time!

Cooks Coffee is hands down one of the best mobile coffee experiences I've had in SoCal. Their…read moredrinks are thoughtfully curated with unique flavors, house made syrups and creams that I haven't tried anywhere else. I recently had the chance to indulge in their offerings again just a few weeks ago and they kept me powered for my shift all night. I highly recommend them for events and if you have the chance to see them, give their Knafeh latte a try. You won't be disappointed! I also love that they offer bottled lattes to take home so you can enjoy them during the work week! Some of my favorites are their Churro latte and vanilla cardamom. The owners are always super sweet and professional, and their aesthetic really elevates the experience at the events I've been too! Solid 10/10!

The specialty drinks are amazing!! Had their churro latte & the nifty at their launch party and…read moreI've been craving them ever since. The barista knows his coffee and is so detailed. It's refreshing to see a coffee biz care about making sure all their drinks is made to par Definitely going to hire them at my next big event!!

Blue Hummingbird Roastery is off the beaten path. I don't think this is somewhere I would stumble…read moreupon if I wasn't intentionally driving to it. It seems like the share a parking lot with an office complex. There is some seatings inside their quaint coffee shop, and a few more in the patio area. Service was quick and friendly. I ordered the BHB Einspanner ($7.50) and I really enjoyed my drink. It was perfectly balanced between the coffee and the cream layer on top. As someone who opted to stay and enjoy my coffee in the shop I find the space really tight. A little mixed feelings because I like the coffee enough to come back for a take out situation, but they're so out of the way they would never be on my way anywhere. Mixed feelings. I am definitely rounding up this review because I really admire the owner's passion during my time there. He was experimenting on flavors with staff and passionate to perfect the ratio. They were taste testing and I can tell he puts pride into his product. I know he's limited with the space, and I really wish them all the best with the locals in this area.

Such a cute store! Ordered the Blue Hummingbird latte. It wasn't bad, but I was hoping for more…read morepandan flavor. I didn't taste it at all. The owner and all the employees were really nice and they had some pretty mugs and other things on sale. There is also plenty of seating outside.