Such a cute little spot!! Definitely busy, but a lot of people coming and going so you could get a great street parking spot on 31st street. I was lucky enough to find street parking right outside the shop when I pulled up. Casual, cute spot with outdoor seating. Selection of breakfast and lunch and lots of sandwich and salad options. I had the chicken pesto and tried their viral vanilla chai and it was really good! Service was fast. Great spot for a laid back meal and good vibes:) read more

Cute Charming girl at the front stand where you order. She was very helpful at going through the menu and recommending like what I was in the mood for. Very homey place. And a relaxed chill vibe which is what I needed during this stressful morning. The tuna sandwich was absolutely the part of this visit. The bread was just unreal with the perfect texture and softness. The flavor profile was just spot on. Wish I had gotten a full instead of a half. Highly recommend this cute little joint. read more

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I had such a great experience at Alta Coffee! The vibe was cozy and welcoming, but what really made my visit stand out was the service--Kevin was fantastic. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right without being overbearing. I ordered the toffee latte, and wow--it was absolutely delicious. Perfectly balanced sweetness with a rich, smooth flavor that made it hard to put down. I also tried the cheddar and jalapeño egg white bagel, which was just as impressive. It had the perfect kick from the jalapeño, and the cheddar added a nice savory depth without overpowering the freshness of the egg whites. Between the great food, amazing coffee, and Kevin's top-notch service, I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend! Also very yummy iced dirty chia lattes here! read more

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! read more

Alta Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

Alta Coffee - Carrot cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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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. read more

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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! read more

Alta Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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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! read more

Alta Coffee - Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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. read more

Alta Coffee - Store front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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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 read more

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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. read more

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Loved the outdoor seating area. It's order at the counter which is nice, and it didn't take too long to get food once we ordered. I had the breakfast burrito with bacon. I wish it came with some sort of sauce to add more flavor. It was good, but pretty average for a breakfast burrito. read more

Stopped in on our way to universal when we were in Newport for spring break. Met the sweetest owner and barista. So friendly and a really lovely person! We ordered the cinnamon twist (so good!), breakfast sandwich, granola and yogurt, ham and cheese croissant, chai, and a few bagels. Everything was great! The location is tucked away off Newport blvd but it's well worth the diversion. read more

First time here, it was referred by a local, it was a nice walk over . Coffee with steamed milk was great! I also had the breakfast eggs with beans, delicious . Service was friendly with a smile read more

Alta Coffee - Huevos con frijol - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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! read more

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Alta is one of the best places to grab a coffee/pastry to-go and take it for a peninsula walk. Go to order is a regular latte, I have tried the "famous chai" and just can't quite get on board as it's too sweet and grainy tasting for my liking. Be prepared to wait, as it's always busy with a line. Atmosphere is cool, outdoor seating and not on a super busy road read more

Alta Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This place has great drinks, the food I feel I need to give another chance and mane try something different. I'm not saying it was good just want to see wha else they have. The arrive was above average, we've been here a handful of times and everyone is helpful read more

Alta Coffee - Eggs and toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We decided to stop by after being at the beach all morning. Hidden on a small street so finding parking is a little difficult. There's outdoor seating which is perfect to enjoy the sun and sea breeze. I decided to finally try the viral vanilla chai, I added one shot of espresso. It was delicious! The drink came out fast and the person giving me my drink was very friendly. Cashier was a little rude? Not really sure how to even explain it. It was just a very weird vibe. I asked for extra ice in my drink and you would've thought he had to go make the ice himself with the reaction he gave me. My husband even made a comment on it once we left. Overall the drink was amazing but the service was ehh... read more

We got flat white & cortoda it was really bad but great service and daughter loved her matcha. We agreed couldn't taste any coffee in our drinks,just milk lol read more

Alta Coffee - Flat white tasted like milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

NO! I went today to get coffee after a workout. The man at the register cut me off while I was ordering and was very rude. He also threw our drinks on the counter and rolled his eyes! I understand everyone wants the same drink when coming but I was very polite and didn't deserve to be treated like that! It was also early and there was no line! I'm very disappointed with the service and how the worker was acting and doesn't give Alta coffee a good look!!! read more

Alta Coffee - Iced vanilla dirty chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Very good customer service, workers are very kind and welcoming. Food is a good 6/10, nothing special or anything you should go out of your way for. Got the viral Vanilla Chai Latte with a shot and the Seasonal Pumpkin Chai Latte and too be honest it gets a good 7.5/10. Something to try but nothing I think you should go out of your way for. Overall pretty mid but I had a good experience! read more

Alta Coffee - Vanilla Chai with 2 shots, Pumpkin Chai with 2 shots - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Giving this place 5 stars solely for the service! I went here for coffee with a friend and had no idea it was a to go coffee shop during busy hours since it's mainly a cafe. However the server was extremely kind by allowing us to sit and chat with our coffees. The honey cappuccino was good and my friendly really enjoyed their lemon slushie. There was both indoor and outdoor seating with heaters outside when it's cold. Only downfalls were the parking, which is expected, and the coffee having to be to go during rush hours. Other than that I would absolutely return to try more of the menu! read more

I was looking for a brunch place for my visiting aunt and decided why not down near lido marina and found this nice hole in the wall place. I must say parking is free on Sundays? But I paid just in case since I did see the cops come here as well for the coffee. I must say the Alta coffee blend is delicious and brings a warming aroma when smelling the first sniff off coffee. Have to order prior to sitting so definitely waiting outside is a bit nippy cold so definitely bring layers early morning. The host and server were very welcoming and made sure we get seated and have what we wanted to eat. The eggs Benedict and breakfast Burrito were a definite hit! My mom and aunt praised how the eggs Benedict were so delicious they were asking me if they wanted to get more! Overall great experience and will definitely be back again! read more

Alta Coffee - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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This is such a cute and tiny coffee shop with really good service. The workers were friendly and patient , since it was my first time here. I ordered the chicken pesto sandwich and it was so yummy, served with chips. I had a macadamia cookie for dessert which I will come back for ! read more

Alta Coffee - BLTA sandwich and chicken pesto sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I had heard of this place on tiktok as so many people were saying how amazing their chai is. I love chais, so I wanted to go try it. It was good, it tasted a lot like some of my other favorite places for chais that are on the sweeter, more vanilla side. I didn't realize before going that there was a very cute outdoor patio and made note that I need to go back for food next time! The line was quite long when I arrived, but service didn't take too long. They seem to move through it quickly. I really find this spot to be so cute and if I lived closer, I'd probably be there at least once a week! read more

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The ambiance is cozy, and they have a fair amount of outdoor seating, which is perfect for enjoying a sunny morning. It's a great place to relax with a cup of coffee and soak up the atmosphere. The breakfast menu is fantastic, featuring a variety of options from hearty breakfast burritos to delicious avocado toast. I tried their breakfast sandwich, and it was amazing--fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked. The coffee is top-notch, too! They offer a great selection of brews, and the baristas are knowledgeable and friendly. Overall, this place is a gem for anyone looking for a delicious breakfast and a great coffee experience. I'll definitely be making this my new go-to spot when in Newport! read more

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I'm easy going I kept it simple. Ordered 6 eggs scrambled and a blueberry muffin to eat. Eggs were as they should always be, muffin looked homemade and wasn't too bad. Friendly workers Small enjoyable place and kind of away from the chaos and hidden down a small street. Makes it nice and feel more at home for when it comes time to get your breakfast. You can sit or take er ta go. Easy start to a morning read more

Alta Coffee - Outside dinning area. Taken from SW corner. Cashier is underneath the lean-to - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I got a cold brew with sugar-free vanilla syrup. It felt like a lighter roast of a cold brew than typical . It was good, but I wouldn't say it's the best cold brew I've ever had . I am glad that they offered sugar free syrup . My friend got an iced chai latte with oat milk. She said that it was very good. the baristas provided good service. you order at a pop-up window outside there were other customers as well so we did have to wait, but it wasn't unbearable. It isn't a place that you sit inside , you just go to the window and then take your drink with you . The area is fun to walk around and there are some shops to browse . we had to park on the street, but we didn't have too much issue. they accepted contactless payment. The price was pretty typical and so is the portion. Overall, I did enjoy what I ordered and my friend really enjoyed her order . I just can't say that this place blew my socks off or anything. I would love to come back and review some different items if they were to invite me back. read more

Alta Coffee - Cold brew with sugar-free vanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Alta is the best coffee around! Been going there for over 30years! And the employees are super kind and patient, especially Kevin:)

- - ~ * WORTH 1 HR DRIVE * ~ - - Ngl I entered this place w/ the intention that it was going to be mid because it was SO overhyped on TikTok. BUT I was WRONG!! The chai latte was soo yummy!! The carrot cake was also pretty good. We got the - chai latte w/ oat milk & 1/2 vanilla, 1/2 spiced - chai latte w/ oat milk & spiced - carrot cake We added cinnamon at the condiments station and it made it taste EVEN better. There wasn't a line when we went and there's only paid street parking. The worker was so nice and sweet. GO TRY THIS PLACE! read more

Alta Coffee - chai latte w/ oat milk & spiced, carrot cake, chai latter w/ oat milk & 1/2 vanilla, 1/2 spiced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The iced vanilla chai tea latte with oat milk and 2 shots of espresso was so incredible as always! The service from at Alta with Kevin taking my order was also amazing! I will for sure be back :) read more

Alta Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Came here one morning for breakfast, saw they had lots of great reviews, stood in a long line, excited for the food and coffee. Not knowing I was about to eat the worst burrito of my life. I do not like writing bad reviews, but the Surfer burrito needs a trigger warning next to it on the menu. I didn't know burritos that bad existed in the Southern California area, and it was pricey! I came back to my house, and my friends even laughed at how bad it was. I was so hungry, I wanted to cry. The fact that their name is in Spanish is wild, too. The coffee was okay, though. read more

I love it here! Great coffee, great smoothies! I used to just go grab a drink on my way to a walk on the boardwalk, but recently tried their breakfast and that was great too! We all got the breakfast burrito and were very happy with it, would love to try the rest of the menu too! love that there's a small little "hole in the wall" place with good coffee by the water. read more

Quality has gone absolutely downhill. Ordered a toffee latte and it tasted like HOT water . Didn't even want it remade. Also couldn't eat the food. It looked and tasted unappetizing. You have been warned. What's going on did they get new owners? The workers taking the orders act like they couldn't be more bored out of their mind. This place should be replaced with a higher quality business. read more

My job asked me come into our Orange County office so I thought to myself.... what a great opportunity to go & stop by Atla Coffee before my work day and get a nice chai :D Initially I was going to order online but I had some technical difficulties on the road so I ended up ordering in person at the shop... and thankfully there was no line! I arrived at roughly 8:30am and there was only one person ahead of me in line. Parking was also very easy to find... which I was not expecting at all. After seeing the hype on tiktok I expected long lines and no parking. As a chai tea connoisseur, this really lived up to its expectation. I ordered the dirty chai (20oz iced vanilla chai with 2 added shots of expresso). This is hands down one of the best chai tea lattes I've had. The 2 shots of expresso were not overpowering & the chai tea tasted creamy and sweet, just the way I like it. If you like snickerdoodle flavors this drink is for ya! This place is so cute and cozy, I'm so glad I finally got to try it out! :) read more

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I loveee the dirty vanilla chai late but the price up charge has been insane compared to how much a small cup of coffee used to cost! It's now $8.50 and i don't think i can justify spending that much on a drink. :( read more

Alta Coffee - Vanilla dirty chai late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I'm giving this review a 4 star instead of reflecting the 3 stars I'm actually feeling because if I were to have gone to Alta and just ordered my drink I would've said it was a super cute place with a super delicious Iced Spice Chai Latte. Service was nice. Ambiance was cozy. But the meals my friend and I got were extremely 6/10. I was excited to try their soup on a winter day but it was incredibly tasteless. It tastes like vegetables and water even with salt added. Their BLTA+Turkey sandwich was honestly tasty. But my friend shared that the burrito she had lacked flavor and was loaded with too much rice. read more

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Kevin was amazing! Great service. Enjoyed my time here! My chai has never tasted so good!

I love Alta though today was the worst service I have ever gotten. I placed an online an order for 2 drinks at 0724 and didn't receive my drinks u Tim 0748. I had to ask for it and they still had to make. I saw so many other guests receive their order before me when they have been waiting in line. Waiting more than 25 minutes is uncalled for. I'm just also trying to make it to work, which made it an inconvenience when that is what placing an order ahead of time is for. read more

Alta Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California