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    Ape Coffee

    4.3 (151 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
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    Daniella R.

    Amazing and super friendly employee!! Now this is what I expect at a coffee shop. Friendly staff and tastey drinks ! Definitely will become a fav spot of mine.

    Matcha Latte
    Candace M.

    One of my favorite matchas in SoCal... top 10 for sure!!! It's not cheap, but it's worth it. Place is in a random strip mall, and it's a tiny spot with a few outdoor tables, but the employees are always great!! They will bring your drink out to you if you're outside. I love that. Coffee is also solid but I definitely come here for the matcha.

    Monkey Business with cinnamon and banana chip topping
    Michelle S.

    What a hidden gem! The espresso flavor is outstanding. I came for the first time a couple of days ago and had to come back again today. I've had the brown sugar iced latte and the monkey business iced specialty drink with a warmed Almond croissant. Absolutely delicious. The croissant is nice and crisp and flaky on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. While ai was there, a staff member offered a sample taste of a ham and cheese croissant dish they were testing out. That also was delicious! I hope they bring it to the menu. The location itself is a smaller interior with seating outside on a covered portico outside the shop. There is a little refrigerated section for grab and go options as well as some yummy sounding food items on the lunch menu. The staff was very friendly both times I went. Highly recommend checking them out!

    Drinks and burritos
    Margarita W.

    Service was great and we found seating right away. However, there's not a ton of seats available. Just 4 tables I believe. I got a matcha latte and an egg sandwich. The matcha latte was made with ceremonial matcha, whole milk, and had a banana cream top. Very good drink. The sandwich was good but I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again. Overall, I would be back for the drinks and maybe to try a pastry.

    Monkey Business
    Vincent M.

    Ape coffee is something I crave on a regular basis and it's because of their Monkey Business drink. This location is small, with to-go ordering only. Parking is much easier and the wait is shorter compared to their Orange location. The inside is sleek and tiny with really friendly service. Monkey Business 10/10 - perhaps one of the best banana coffees I've tried. The banana foam complements the coffee so well, with real banana flavor and a nice drizzle of caramel. This drink is pretty sweet but you can still taste the espresso. Highly recommend checking out Ape Coffee. Their matcha is also great as well. Overall great beverages all around.

    Incredible Ape Matcha - Oat Milk
    Juan G.

    First time trying Ape Coffee after following them for a long time, and I honestly didn't even know about this Placentia location -- a perfect grab-and-go spot. I ordered the Incredible Ape Matcha with oat milk, and it did not disappoint. Taste-wise: very banana-forward, super fresh, and not overly sweet -- just the right amount. Balanced, smooth, and easy to drink without feeling heavy or sugary. The space itself is very small, so it's definitely more of a to-go location. They do have three tables outside with six chairs total (two per table) if you want to enjoy your drink there. Service was super friendly and accommodating, especially as a first-time customer. I placed my order and had my drink in about 6 minutes, which is perfect if you're on the move. Overall, great vibes, quick service, and a solid stop if you're in the area for quality matcha or coffee. Will definitely be back.

    Monkey Business , Incredible Ape Matcha , Golden Ape
    Regi M.

    I called ahead to see if they served decaf coffee drinks, and they responded with yes they're able to serve all their drinks decaf. But when I go in they weren't able to serve most of the suggested drinks decaf. And then when asked to just have an iced decaf espresso with the same toppings as the cloud ape, they said they couldn't add that because it was a seasonal drink (it was just sweet cream with cacao powder). Overall the space was small and dark and the experience was not very pleasant.

    Greg P.

    Went to ace hardware and I saw ape coffee in the shopping mall, but I'd go in and try it. I ordered a hot latte with half-and-half. Their service girls were very friendly and took my order promptly. It is a very small place with no seating inside only outside the latte was very good. I'll be back.

    Monkey Business - banana foam on top and hint of cinnamon made it beautiful
    Jessica G.

    Christine helped us we both ordered the banana matcha, the matcha is smooth and light. Christine helped us choose since we didn't know what to get today. But my bestie has never tried this place so we finally got to go together yay. Love this cute coffee shop, the vibe is nice the employee's are friendly. They have a lot of items to choose from, pastries, food and delicious coffee and banana matcha. Thank you for helping us choose this delicious matcha we got it with oat milk. We will be back again Christine was so awesome and sweet, thank you for excellent customer service and our delicious banana matcha. Thank you Sanny for the recommendation on that :) Have a beautiful day, be kind to everyone :) Aloha

    Monkey Business & strawberry matcha
    Sanny C.

    Seriously never was interested in banana coffee until I had it at Ape Coffee. I have been here a few times now. Their Monkey Business ALWAYS consistent. There was one time when I returned a 2nd time on the same day for more. My nephew kept praising the strawberry matcha. He really liked it. Recently, he even asked me to return to get it. So of course I took him lol They had cute merch for sale as well. I wanted to get it, but they only had shorts. I wanted sweatpants...boohoo. There was a discount as well. Huge parking lot Some seatings out front

    Monkey Business
    Jenna H.

    Friendly staff and creative drinks! I ordered the Tiramisu Latte and Monkey Business -- both were delicious. The Tiramisu Latte was sweet, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Monkey Business is a latte topped with banana cream foam, which added a fresh and unique twist that I really enjoyed. The shop is very small, so there's no indoor seating, but they do have a couple of tables right outside. We didn't have to wait long for our drinks, which was a plus. I'm excited to come back and try more from their fun and unique menu!

    grab & go sandwiches
    Nancy R.

    This coffee shop is in a relatively large plaza surrounded by other businesses. They have some outdoor seating, no indoor seating as the shop is pretty quaint. The tiramisu latte with almond milk has been by favorite thus far, but you really can't go wrong with the drinks. I've also had the snow monkey, cookie butter latte, chai and a simple vanilla iced latte. Their avocado toast was not the best, likely would not get again. The staff has been polite every visit, but the service does take a bit longer than expected most of the time.

    Rosabell M.

    Very cozy and clean coffee shop with outdoor seating only. Customer service was excellent! Their menu is displayed on a tablet that you have to scroll to see the items, which makes it a bit different than other coffee shops where the menu is up in a wall or next to the register. I ordered the banana latte (can't remember the exact name) but that latte was so delicious!! I would not mind coming back here for this drink and try other drinks! I was left impressed!!

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    Coffee top-tier Food and service meet the high bar for this tea and coffee snob. You'd be a fool not to try js....

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    1 year ago

    I always get my coffee here before or after work and tastes consistently good! next time I have to give their pastries a try

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    2 years ago

    Great service and great tasting coffee. I visit from out of town often and this is going to be one of my go to coffee places.

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    Although store is small, but their service personnel is sweet and there's table outside. Recommend this place.

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    First time in and they have Good coffee. But they don't accept cash! Legal tender, so why not accept it?

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    1 year ago

    I've tried plenty of matchas all over Orange County but Ape!!!!! Ape will always be the best and it is certainly worth the drive!

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    Made Coffee

    4.5
    (207 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Nice little coffee shop with Japanese inspired flavors. They have a huge selection and there is…read moredefinitely something for everyone. I got the Kyoto cold brew and my boys got the ube matcha and strawberry matcha. The drinks were made quickly and tasted perfect, not too sweet! Just the way we like it. Service was friendly and happy. There is a small amount of indoor seating and outside. It's clean, bright and modern. A wonderful addition to Yorba Linda!

    Updating my review:…read more Coffee and Matcha lattes are all average in my experience/opinion. I feel like their milk ratio is higher than most places - which leaves the latte to taste "watered down" and the espresso or matcha gets drowned out by the milk. I have tried this place 4 times now and will be going elsewhere for my coffee & matchas. Inside seating is small BUT there are quite a few tables available with OUTLETS, which is helpful for doing laptop work, etc. They have a LOYALTY (points) system which is nice for working towards a free drink at least. They have quite a few different pastries - croissants, donuts (which are very yummy & fluffy), cheese danishes, cinnamon rolls, etc etc Service is usually pretty QUICK and friendly, which I appreciate.

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    Olive Seed Cafe

    Olive Seed Cafe

    4.1
    (515 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    This place is an absolute gem. My friends and I came in for a weekend brunch and we were blown away…read moreby the entire experience. the Garlic Chicken Wings. Oh. My. Goodness. These wings are a must-order! They arrived at our table piping hot, with a shatteringly crispy skin that was just unbelievable. The garlic flavor was savory and powerful without being overwhelming, and the meat inside was so juicy. But what truly makes this place special are the owners. They are the sweetest, most welcoming people! They checked on us just the right amount, were so patient with our questions, and their genuine warmth made the meal feel that much more enjoyable. The vibe inside is cool and relaxed--it's the perfect place to catch up with friends.

    I came with a friend here for lunch. I think, by the name of the place, we were both expecting a…read moreMediterranean eatery but it's a small Korean breakfast/lunch spot. You order at a kiosk, take a number, and go sit at a table (indoors or out) where your food will be delivered. We initially attempted to order at the counter but were ignored so we did the kiosk routine. I went with a prosciutto panini and a hot vanilla latte. The latte was average but good. The same could be said of the panini which, aside from the prosciutto, included arugula, garlic aioli, tomato, and mozzarella (it usually comes with roasted bell pepper but I asked to leave that ingredient off). The sandwich came with a pedestrian house salad; some greens with four grape tomatoes and a balsamic dressing. There is a huge free parking structure across the street which makes coming here easy. I thought lunch was okay but I wouldn't make it a priority to return.

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    Still Coffee & Treats

    Still Coffee & Treats

    4.8
    (228 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Still Coffee was such a great experience from start to finish. The shop has such a cozy, homey…read moreatmosphere, even though it was nice and cool inside (which was perfect on a hot day). There was plenty of seating, making it a really comfortable place to hang out, work, or catch up with friends. Their menu had a great variety of drinks. I ordered the Horchata Latte, which was smooth, flavorful, and not overly sweet. My friend and I kept going back and forth trying to decide between one of their seasonal summer drinks and something else because we knew we didn't really want another latte. The staff was incredibly patient and actually took the time to understand what we were looking for. They ended up making us a frozen banana drink with cold brew instead of espresso, and it was exactly what we wanted. Honestly, it might have been even better than the original version! That level of customer service really stood out. They didn't just make a drink--they helped us find something we'd genuinely enjoy. Both the espresso and the cold brew were incredibly smooth with no bitterness at all, and every drink tasted well-balanced. Between the welcoming atmosphere, amazing customer service, and delicious drinks, this is definitely a coffee shop I'll be coming back to. Next on my list is trying their matcha!

    Stopped by for a quick coffee before a possibly lengthy hair appointment right after work for a…read morepick me up. If wasn't too busy around noon on a Monday. Cafe shares a a large parking lot with several other businesses. It's small but so so cute! Seems cozy enough to sit and do some work but I imagine if it gets too busy it will get loud fast. I ordered the shaken honey oat latte and it was done in maybe 5 minutes after ordering. Delicious! I don't like too much going on in my drinks and this was perfectly simple and it woke me up right away. Love that.

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