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    Alta Coffee

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Lena C.

    I love this spot! I have been coming for years and it never disappoints. I cannot recommend the breakfast burrito enough, it is a staple. I like that you can also order at the window to go or sit in the sun if you have more time. The service is always quick and if you end up having to wait for a table there are plenty of cute shops around to browse through to pass the time.

    Laura R.

    This has become a regular-looking-forward to Sunday breakfast morning kind of spot. I love the food, the hot chai with one espresso shot, and the vegan cookie. Yummy! So far the staff has always been friendly and helpful. The restaurant is cute and very busy, but we've been lucky to find a place to sit. Parking can be challenging too so we always try to be there early.

    Vanessa D.

    I appreciated their honesty about cross contamination for food allergies, and opted to not eat or drink anything just to be safe. The rest of our party of 9 enjoyed their food and drinks (as pictured). We chose to eat here not knowing about the viral chai, but so glad we found out about it because it was really good! The lady taking our order was very kind, but once we were seated, nobody really came by which was okay! I really liked the ambiance of the restaurant because it felt like we were seated in a garden. We will be back!

    Cassandra S.

    Such a cute spot! Had a dirty chai tea and the avocado toast, my boyfriend had a breakfast burrito and it was huge! Definitely be prepared to wait if you go during peak hours. But overall such a great stop.

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    Andrew L.

    I visited Alta Coffee and enjoyed my experience. It is located on Lido Isle in Newport. Food: We ordered the carrot cake and iced Americano coffee. Both the coffee and carrot cake tasted good. Service: The employees that helped us is very friendly and helpful. Ambiance: The decor inside is nice but there isn't a lot of seating inside. Suggestion: The place closes at 4 so be sure to arrive early.

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    Dave L.

    This is a very unique place located in the affluent heart of Newport Beach. It is an old fashioned, quaint, mom and pop style cafe that makes their own coffee. We dropped by just before they close at four in the afternoon to get some coffee and have the most amazing carrot cake. It reminds me of my days in Santa Barbara or parts of San Francisco. The inside is all wood. There is a patio, plants everywhere. This is a very unique location. The coffee that I had was very good. The carrot cake was homemade. We did not order any food this time. I recommend this place for the atmosphere and great coffee.

    Sarah L.

    Cutest little beach cafe tucked away on a small street. Lots of seating outside and a little walk up station where you can order to go. I got an iced honey latte and tuna melt sandwich! I wished the chips were a bit exciting than just plain tortilla chips but they do give an option to sub for cottage cheese and fruit. A pretty diverse menu with traditional breakfast options. Very friendly staff and great customer service!

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    Isabella S.

    Known for their chai and I see why. I got the vanilla chai and it was delishhhh! I've never had a vanilla chai before and I honestly don't know why because now I need to order these all the time. There was plenty of street parking when we went and the restaurant itself seemed really cute so I'd love to go back and sit there but it was Perfect to take to beach nearby and walk the trail during sunset!

    Outdoor ordering area
    Stephanie K.

    First time here tried their chai latte. Service was good they're very quick. Ambiance is nice they have an outdoor and indoor seating area! If the outside ordering area is open you can order there if not you need to go inside to order. And for parking you gotta find street parking. Will def be back to try their breakfast or pastries

    Menu January 2026
    William M.

    My first time here and everything went great. Cold brew coffee was very good and mini quiche was very nice as well. I only wish I had had time to stay for the whole breakfast as they looked very good. People working here are very friendly, helpful, and hard-working, and my items were prepared super quickly. Anybody familiar with parking could be a pain of a super confusing because it can be hard to tell which streets are one way and which are two way. Yes you may have to pay the city for parking if you drive here a small place to pay for a very pleasant visit here.

    Front entrance to Alta
    Lisa B.

    Visited this Coffee Shop today on the recommendation of a friend. I was totally impressed with the warm and relaxing atmosphere as well as the delicious Matcha and Ham & Cheese Croissant. The Staff was welcoming and efficient. Will definitely go back!

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    Roy S.

    I ordered the Surfer's Burrito with the enchilada sauce on the side. Unfortunately, the "enchilada" sauce didn't taste like enchilada sauce at all. It was more like marinara or canned tomato sauce. It really missed the mark and wasn't very flavorful. I also tried the iced chai because of all the hype, but it was so overly sweet that I couldn't taste any actual chai. Definitely disappointing. Service was slow, although I understand I came during the Saturday morning breakfast rush. The atmosphere didn't help either. If you sit inside, it's freezing. If you sit outside, it's also freezing, and there are no heaters. There's barely any natural sunlight, so it feels dark and not very welcoming. The outdoor seating consists of old metal patio chairs that look like they've been around since the 1970s, not exactly comfortable or inviting, and they didn't feel very clean. Overall, the experience was just... blah. The food lacked flavor, the drinks were blan, and the vibe didn't make up for it. I'm honestly not sure what all the hype is about.

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    Katarina O.

    Absolutely adorable place. Been meaning to try Alta for years and luckily the busyness of this place has toned down a bit since I have waited! Obviously tried the famous vanilla/spiced dirty chai with oatmilk, and it was definitely good, very creamy and smooth, but felt it was missing something for me i'm not sure. The location is sooo cute with such a comfy patio. I loved how you can choose to do half-portions so I got to try the tuna melt and the smoked salmon bagel. Honestly wasn't anything crazy for me, but prices were great, location super convenient to take the stuff to the beach and overall great vibes. I can see why it's a hit!

    Eggs and toast

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    I love taking photos like this... so cute in front of the mini snake plant on their counter!
    I love taking photos like this... so cute in front of the mini snake plant on their counter!
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    Such a beautiful place! It's a great place to work or study! They have a lot of seating inside with…read morea lot of natural lighting, and outdoor seating as well if u want to catch up with friends! Drink are good and come in large sizes for those that are looking for something worth the money. I love that they are open early for those that need a pick me up on the way to work. They are also dog friendly! It's also located across South Coast Plaza, so you can grab a great drink and go shopping! The only downside of the place is that there's little parking options. The front parking is supposed to be "20 mins only" and then if those 6 spots are full then you have to park in the parking garage across the street. Make sure to get it validated!!

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    Brunch Avocado Toast
    Vanilla latte with salted cold foam, delicious!

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    Vanilla latte with salted cold foam, delicious!

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