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    4.4 (142 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
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    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.

    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
    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.

    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!!

    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.

    Incredible Ape Matcha
    Evelyn M.

    If you are in the area , you must stop here ! TRY THERE MATCHA OR COFFEE , you never regret any choice. The cinnamon touch on this banana match is delicious to try.

    Jacinda X.

    It is a small coffee shop w/ no seating/tables. Great for a quick grab and go! They have huge pastries available and can be toasted upon request. I enjoyed their Incredible Ape Matcha! It was so creamy and the banana cream was a fun topping. The guy working the register was so friendly and asking everyone how their day has been.

    Jolie J.

    Intimate dark gray moody coffee spot with no seating inside, but 4 cafe tables outside on their "patio" (which is basically a wide concrete sidewalk by the parking lot). You can order at the register, at a kiosk inside, or online. I ordered a basic hot vanilla with an extra double shot. I'd give it a 3 out of 5. It's a Friday morning and there's a constant flow of customers going in and out. I obviously didn't order the right beverage, because I can only give this coffee shop 3 stars. I'll need to come back and get one of their fun espresso drinks.

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    8 months ago

    One of the best latte's I've ever had. Their banana cold foam is out of this world. Anytime I'm around I make sure to get one!

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    5 months ago

    The banana foam top is natural and is the best around, they always get order perfect .

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    The banana matcha is to die for:p small inside so we like to order ahead but the staff is always friendly!

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    9 months ago

    Expensive, but very good coffee. Try this place out if you like to explore coffee places. Worth the trip!

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    9 months ago

    Really good coffee and the cream is perfect. The banana flavor is the best I've tried

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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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    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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    Bag of Cakes - Marizto really scrumptious 03.05.2025

    Bag of Cakes

    4.3(968 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Food: Their banana pudding matcha is amazing and has real pudding! The only thing is this drink is…read moreslightly expensive at $8 or $9! However, it's worth it and unique from other matcha places. Additionally, their garlic bread and cakes are so good too! Ambiance: This location is spacious with many tables, and the display case is so appetizing. Service: The cashiers could be slightly more energetic, but also understand that their shifts may be busy, and they might feel overwhelmed/tired. Overall great cafe to visit with your friends or on a hot day! Excited to hear your thoughts!!

    I kept seeing great reviews, so I decided to give this place another try. I wanted to surprise my…read morehusband and son with some pastries on a Sunday morning, so I picked up four different items: two cakes (including a strawberry chocolate cake), a churro croissant, an egg salad sandwich, and a coffee for my husband which tasted burnt Unfortunately, not a single item was enjoyable. The chocolate cake was almost completely lacking in flavor--the best part was the fresh strawberries on top. The other cake was dry, and the churro croissant was so hard that it was difficult to eat. As for the egg salad sandwich, it tasted like sugar had been sprinkled all over it, and there was barely any egg salad inside. Most of it seemed to be sitting on the outside of the sandwich, leaving you trying to scrape it into a piece of hard bread. I'm honestly confused by all the positive reviews. Maybe they have inconsistent quality and we just came on an off day twice .... , but based on our experience, I would not recommend spending your money here.

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    Bag of Cakes - Earl Grey Mousse Cake - EG creme, vanilla sponge cake, feuilletine & hazelnut praline bring crunch, flavor and dimension.

    Earl Grey Mousse Cake - EG creme, vanilla sponge cake, feuilletine & hazelnut praline bring crunch, flavor and dimension.

    Bag of Cakes - Strawberry Matcha Cake

    Strawberry Matcha Cake

    Bag of Cakes - Grape Danish, Raspberry Cruffin, and Matcha Strawberry Shortcake.

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    Grape Danish, Raspberry Cruffin, and Matcha Strawberry Shortcake.

    OC Baking - The young apprentice

    OC Baking

    4.3(70 reviews)
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    My husband and I were at the OC Farmers Market yesterday as we had come to visit friends and they…read morealways suggest walking around the FM first. We decided to pick up a couple of loaves of bread. We got one sourdough and one cinnamon brioche. We tried them both this morning. We made French toast with the brioche and made sourdough toast with butter and jam. Both were excellent. We were only going to buy the loaf of sourdough but the guy helping us told us it was buy one, get one free so we choose the brioche. What a deal! We don't know if this is their regular deal or it was for the holiday or what but we were thrilled. We don't live in OC but we're not too far so we can come visit our friends and pick up more bread when whenever we want. So happy we tried the bread. If you live in OC and want delicious bread I suggest you try them.

    I am a caterer and tried to buy 100 rolls cash pickup. Apparently you have to follow the process…read moreof filling out a credit application first and setting up an account. So bizarre. I'm trying to give a local business money and they don't want it. They said I can come to the farmers market and try their breads and maybe we can figure out what we want for the next week. This business obviously isn't listening to their customer.

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    OC Baking - During this COVID shutdown, OC Baking Co is opened to the public, with pop up restaurants such as Crema Cafe and Mini Donuts

    During this COVID shutdown, OC Baking Co is opened to the public, with pop up restaurants such as Crema Cafe and Mini Donuts

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    OC Baking - Urggg....youre such a perverted baker dean!!

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    Urggg....youre such a perverted baker dean!!

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