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

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

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

I wasn't typically a fan of dirty chais, but I had to try it because of all the buzz on social media. It was absolutely amazing! Not too sweet and with a delightful churro taste. I will definitely be ordering it again. I was pleasantly surprised that there was no line, and the manager was so kind, taking the time to chat with us. Highly recommend! read more

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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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Came here for the Chai Latte! Haven't had a lot of Chai Lattes but this one was pretty good! I got my Chai Latte Mixed and thought it had a great balance of cinnamon and vanilla. Berry scone was decent but a bit dry. Good small bite for the morning tho! Tip: Order online to avoid the long line! read more

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

Alta used to be a midnight hangout joint now it's a breakfast/lunch cafe with satisfying ingredients! Unaware of their recent 'tik tok trend', we were introduced to the chai latte with oatmilk and some other modern flavors I can't 'member. It was very delicious and incredibly sweet. I had to alternate between sips of black coffee and swigs of latte shots but everyone has a different palette. The huevos con frijoles is exactly what you'd expect when placing the order. Nothing disappoints, even the portion. Eggs were scrambled fluffy with rich avocado, pico de gallo, black beans.. perfect breakfast plate. The bueno bowl, from looking at it one might think it's not enough but by the time you get to the tortilla chips, past the sausage patty, you're just about to regret that carrot cake you got waiting for you. Or veggie patty in my case. So satisfied with protein all you wanna do is go home and take an energetic nap. I'll definitely be back! Whoever created the menu knows exactly what their audience wants. Not to mention, great solid coffee. read more

Alta Coffee - Huevos Con Frijoles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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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

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

It is dissapointing that a "coffee" shop doesn't know how to make espresso drinks. They have no idea how to make a proper Flat White. Only offered in 8oz. size, looked like an 8oz. latte. No microfoam, too much milk, boring! I just tossed it into the sink. Wasted 5 bucks. I did not see Cortados/Gibralters on the menu either. They should check out a how-to video by searching... whole latte love how to make a flat white video. read more

This is a cute spot, perfect for a quick bite and a coffee break. I tried the honey latte and it was decent, though not particularly memorable. The standout here was the friendly staff and fast service, which made the experience enjoyable overall. read more

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Really good breakfast burrito! We got the Surfer Burrito. It's pretty classic, nothing too special, but hits the spot if you're looking for a nice breakfast burrito & you're close by. The potatoes are pretty average, but the flavors of everything else are solid. Salsa is top tier - probably the highlight! Their salsa definitely stands out compared to others out there. We mobile ordered, which was a good call. Super easy, and ready to go in about 10 mins. We were already on our way, and it was ready when we got there, sooner than the estimated pickup time even. It's a pretty small place, & just has street parking. We didn't have any issues on a Friday morning in February but I'm sure it gets crowded sometimes. read more

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

i've been here a couple times now, neither occasion being super memorable on being super good or bad. the pesto toast was pretty good, but the fruit didn't seem too fresh. the lavender latte tasted a little bit weird, but i still finished it. the next time i tried the iced vanilla chai with a shot of espresso that they are known for and it was good but superrr sweet. i would still go back and try other food and drinks from there, just not sure if the quality is worth the price. i do want to mention though that both times i went there, the service was great and everyone was very helpful. vibe felt like a cute little hidden cafe just tucked away from the main streets of newport beach. read more

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Wonderful service and great selection by the beaches here in Newport - superlative ownership

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

Located in newport on a less busy street. Parking wasnt too difficult on a Tuesday afternoon. They took your orders at a little stand outside. Prices are fair, although theres only outdoor seating. Service was okay and the matcha was decent. Pastry case looked dirty. read more

Alta Coffee - outside seating only - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

One of my favorites! I love the location and the homey/cozy feel. I always get the iced dirty vanilla chai (thank you tiktok) - if you like sweet lattes highly recommend! Their burrito and scones were also yummy read more

Service is pleasant and food was good. Toffee coffee latte less sweet is good they make their bread inhouse for breakfast. Cozy cottage vibe read more

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

Cool coffee shop just outside of the traffic & tourism, with nice outdoor seating on the patio. Friendly service. The food looked good & the prices were reasonable. I saw a lot of big sandwiches with thick fluffy bread. They give a proper discount for bringing your own reusable coffee mug! Plenty of paid street parking. read more

Alta Coffee - Nice outdoor patio. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Got food to go, but once we saw how unique this place was, we couldn't resist but to eat there. Has a rustic feel of an old boat yard. This is definitely a hidden gem to check out in Newport read more

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

I love this spot, but it's become rather inconsistent... I've been going to Alta fairly consistently over the past 10 years at least. It's always been an easy go-to spot for me. I now work super close to Alta & it's become a super easy option for a coffee or snack during the work week. I really enjoy the place, the workers are all kind, & the environment of the cafe is super quaint & peaceful. Their food & drinks are good, simple, nothing over the top. My only issue as of recently has been the inconsistency of their food & drinks. I order online & pick up at the counter pretty often & don't order anything crazy. I've noticed just small mistakes in my orders within maybe the last month or so. For example, a latte should have espresso in it, not cold brew. Sometimes when ordering iced lattes, I've received them made with cold brew instead of espresso, which makes the latte taste drastically different than if it were made with espresso. As well as small mistakes like ordering scrambled eggs & adding bacon for an additional $1.75, but then opening my order to only eggs. Or ordering a bagel with a side of butter, but receiving a side of cream cheese instead. The workers always fix it & they are very apologetic about it, which I appreciate, but it's gotten frustrating when I am in a rush on my 10 minute break & need to address it, when online pick up is intended for convenience. I will of course still be going to Alta, but hopefully the cooks or workers can take a little bit more time when looking at the online orders, because it just seems like the same mistakes keep happening. I really love Alta though & think it's a great spot aside from these small issues. :) read more

after seeing so many tiktoks, how can i not try? being around the newport area makes me nostalgic for my undergrad years, but i definitely do not miss the one-way streets or tight parking xD i ordered online since there was traffic on the way so i wanted to save some time -- chai latte and breakfast burrito for the win! i was pleasantly surprised... both of them were actually pretty good and satisfied my cravings. the latte isn't strong with caffeine, so mayhaps that's why i like it LOL reminds me of horchata a bit. and you can't go wrong with a burrito that consists of eggs and avocados.. lovely staff! very beachy vibe ~ read more

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I've known about Alta for years and have visited a few times, but last Saturday morning was the first time in a while. We got in a little after 7am after a walk around Lido. I ordered an iced cold brew and the pesto avocado toast. I haven't had pesto with avocado toast but it ended up being a delicious pairing. The sriracha they added on top added a perfect balance of spice to the fattiness of the avocado and pesto. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly and were light and fluffy. Since we arrived a little after they opened, it was open in the patio with one or two other parties. The guy in the front was very nice. It started to get busier as it got closer to 8am but everyone was courteous and in a good mood. It seemed to be mostly regulars that walked in from the surrounding neighborhood. I would definitely stop by again. Especially to try their chai latte because I didn't know they were popular for that until reading the recent reviews on here. read more

Alta Coffee - Pesto avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I had such high hopes for this spot since seeing it on social media. Unfortunately, it fell short. We were in the area on a Saturday morning so I put in an online order (which is a lifesaver, the line was sooo long!). Our order was ready on time! I also had to use the restroom and it was easy to find even when we weren't dining in (it's at the back of the patio). We got a vanilla latte, the viral dirty chai, a lox bagel, and the breakfast sandwich. Vanilla latte was sour? and the dirty chai was just... alright. I thought it would be amazing but there are so many better coffee shops in OC worth your money and time. The lox bagel was average, and the breakfast sandwich was really nothing special... could've easily made the same scrambled eggs and toast at home. All that for more than $40 is definitely NOT worth it. Hardly any parking, super long lines, and a bit pricey all for some average food. It is right down the street from the beach which is a nice ambiance, but I wouldn't visit again. read more

Really friendly staff here! They take orders at the kiosk/counter outside and they will bring the food to you. To go orders have a separate pick up counter. Food here was really good! We got the pesto avocado toast and the egg they put on top was perfectly cooked and a blueberry muffin, the muffin itself had a very moist inside and the top part had a mildly sweet crust. Coffee here was also good, the coffee of the day was the Nicaraguan, flavor profile was more mild, and smooth. read more

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This was such a cute spot, service was quick despite it being a little busy. Their vanilla iced chais were delicious- they tasted like cinnamon toast crunch in a cup with a splash of coffee! read more

Alta Coffee - Vanilla iced chais w/ oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Dirty Vanilla Chai and Iced Vanilla lattes are delicious and my go to. Everyone's always kind and welcoming when ordering I recommend ordering online there's always a little line. There's plenty of indoor outdoor seating cute little spot to grab a coffee and breakfast read more

My husband and I came here because of the hype on Tik Tok. We tried a hot chai with 2 added shots and an iced vanilla chai with 1 shot. Both were delicious! The only thing that is keeping us from returning is the price point. We go to a lot of craft coffee shops and at $10 a drink we've gotten equally as delicious and more aesthetically pleasing drinks at other shops read more

I am unfortunately a hater at heart and was really skeptical about the viral dirty chai. Happy to be disproven! It actually is pretty delicious Tried some of friends' plates and didn't necessarily think it was anything to write home about though tbh. But cute area to walk around afterwards and catch up with friends read more

This spot was incredibly cute! Indoor, outdoor and pick up a coffee options. Great location! Enjoyed a pick up coffee with friends - not best coffee ever but good and would come again. Ordered the toffee coffee and it was delicious- but very sweet. Forgot to get a pic of my coffee it was so good! read more

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

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Saw this coffee place on my Tiktok most known for their dirty chai and that is exactly what i got. As a non coffee drinker and matcha lover, i wasn't too sure if I would like this drink. I got a 16oz Iced Dirty Chai Spiced with regular milk for $7.50 Upon first sip, this drink was creamy and sweet. Loved that I couldn't taste too much of the espresso and since i got it spiced i got more of the chai notes in the drink! Most get vanilla with the drink and it just makes it a little sweeter if you like. The server was super nice and helpful in helping me decide to get spiced or vanilla for my drink! read more

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Unfortunately for my car, the iced vanilla chai latte with a shot of espresso is as good as the hype goes and I have already come several times to have it on work-from-home days (it has personally been worth the drive for me). I also personally find the sweetness to be perfecttt. Staff have always been friendly and patient! Which is truly appreciated as I know they've got plenty of customers. read more

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

The iced dirty chai is definitely worth the hype. I came around 7:45am on a Monday morning and it was easy to get our drinks! They have a little outdoor coffee station set up for grab and go, and the inside of the restaurant looked cute. read more

Alta Coffee - Iced dirty chai with an extra shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I had to finally checkout the hype around Alta Coffee, and they did not disappoint. Their iced vanilla dirty chai latte was really good. The taste was unlike anything I've had before. If you're in town; definitely stop by. They were pretty quick and efficient, despite their never ending line! read more

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

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Tried out the dirty chai latte w vanilla & oat milk & it was good. It was my first time trying a dirty chai so I had nothing to compare it to but I would definitely get again. We also tried the sunrise sandwich & we were waiting for a while for it but one of the workers noticed and asked what else we were waiting on which was nice that they notice their customers! The sandwich was really good & I love that it comes with a side of fruit! read more

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

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Bagel was really good. Odd that there's only 1 shot in the drinks but it's chill. Toffee drink fire. 10/10. read more

Alta Coffee - Bagel but I ate it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We all know Alta Coffee has been circling TikTok, so of course, taking advantage of the fact that I live nearby, I wanted to see what the hype was about their Dirty Chai. To be honest, the drink is good. But not drive 45-1hr for a drink. Some may say it's super creamy and super flavorful, etc but I only get a small hint of each flavor and the creaminess is... well, normal. Not enough for me to crave it to come back but good enough that if I was in the neighborhood and wanted a dirty chai, I wouldn't mind coming back. Just because it didn't meet the crazy-hyped expectations doesn't mean it isn't good. So 5 stars for me still! I came at opening so parking was easy but this area is usually packed! There is a lot of street parking though. Staff was nice and drink came out quickly. read more

Alta Coffee - Indoor seating is limited so make sure you come early! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I got a cappuccino and a breakfast burrito. The cappuccino tasted nothing but milk. Turns out their 12oz espresso drinks only have 1 shot of espresso (never heard that before). I shared the burrito with my husband. Same night we both got food poisoning, which we believe it was most likely the food from here. The only thing good was the service. read more

I came here to try their iced vanilla dirty chai (iced chai with vanilla and a shot of espresso) because I saw it on my tiktok and it looked SO GOOD. I wasn't disappointed! Normally I don't gravitate towards chai but now I can see myself ordering it and trying it at different places :') It tasted crisp and light, yet very fragrant and aromatic. One of my friends got the same drink but with oat milk, and that was also really good! The oat milk def changes the flavor a bit, and my three friends that I came with all really enjoyed it like that. I also ordered their surfer's burrito and it was ehhh,, not special. There wasn't that much meat and I wish I tried their breakfast burrito, but probably for another time. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I found it odd how their utensils and napkins are kept in an outdoor cabinet, because they all got wet from the rain LOLL,, not sure how sanitary/efficient that is but it was a sight to see. Our food took awhile to come out and service was standard. My friends enjoyed their eggs benedict but I didn't think there was anything special about the food here. However, I would come back for their iced vanilla dirty chai and would recommend! read more

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

So cute! Fair prices! Definitely coming back often! Great service! Amazing food! Love the side fruit aswell read more

Alta Coffee - Avocado Toast, and Eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California