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    Besa

    4.7 (113 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Lauren Ann T.

    Besa Coffee is located in heart of downtown Santa Ana - such a cute spot to study, work, or just grab a drink to go! Definitely would recommend to check out! Good vibes and tunes for sure. Will definitely be back! I ordered a Berry Blast Matcha and rate it a 9/10! Very refreshing

    Outside, very welcoming and dog-friendly
    Charline M.

    Vibes are immaculate! This place just opened a month ago and it offers so much. The inside of the coffee shop serves a dual purpose as a waiting room for their health clinic. They offer primary and mental health care services & yummy drinks and pastries. Upon walking in, Matthew welcomed me and was so nice! He had great chat and was very informative. The decor is clean, open, and modern, offering excellent song choices They have plenty of tables, natural light, and clean restroom. As for the drinks, they offer a variety of matcha and coffee. I got the Matcha Matcha which had a yummy matcha cold foam and a cute "besa" detail on top. It is on the sweater side so if you like less sweet, they have plenty of other options. I will be back to try their coffee and sit to do work here.

    Sara M.

    I came here the other day for the first time and it was such a cute little vibe! I ordered the strawberry matcha and the very berry latte. The matcha was good just definitely on the much sweeter end, not bad! The service was nice and helpful! The Very Berry Latte was good too! Will definitely be back to try more

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    Mike G.

    Looking for a new cafe to do some studying or some work while you're on the go? Ever wanted to get your mental health checked out? Well, you can kill two birds with one stone at Besa. How to Get here? I work in the area so walking was a breeze. It can't speak on parking aside of the street metered parking and structures in the area. Upon entering I was greeted by Matt, friendly and welcoming. Immediately asked if it was my first time. We chatted a bit about the recent history and renovations of DTSA as well as the interesting fact that Besa is not only a coffee shop, but it's also a clinic servicing general and mental health. Now that's different! We also discussed the popular and the favs on the menu. Spanish Latte is apparently one of their strengths so I gave it a shot. What I Ordered? - Spanish Latte (Iced 16oz) $7.50 It's a decent drink. Simple, no sweetness, aside of the condensed milk and cinnamon, you're tasting the espresso which Matt tells me is a local roaster. Would I rank this Spanish Latte in my top 5 or even 10, maybe not. For context MADE (Fullerton) or The Classic Cafe (Fullerton) offer strong top 5 contenders in my book. ***Coming in at over $8 after tax is applied, you just might feel like getting your head checked. While he worked on my drink I walked the space, snapped up some pics and caught a head nod or to to the mellow 90's r&b that was playing subtly through the space. Before I knew it, the latte was ready. Overall, Besa is a nice lil cafe / clinic. Solid stars for friendly service. Very clean and good lighting. You've got a decent amount seating and tables for study or work. Still some room for improvements on the menu / pricing. It's new, so working out the kinks is expected. Definitely worth giving em a try.

    Samantha P.

    Love the idea of a clinic and coffee shop, I will say I'm not quite sure how that works so that will take some research. I ordered a plain matcha and that unfortunately did not hit the mark. The matcha itself seemed oxidized and had a dull taste to it, not at all the brightness you look for in a good cup. Even from the photo of my drink you can see it has a very muted color that doesn't quite match a usual cup of Matcha. They are still new so there is some grace to be had due to that fact. I would go back to test out their coffee and will be able to make a better recommendation then

    Strawberry Matcha
    Crystal W.

    Beautiful location, great service but the matcha tasted watery and more like strawberry milk than anything.

    Oatmilk  mango matcha / oatmilk matcha
    Jehiely P.

    Great ambiance a lot of seating, staff is friendly and patient. Pastries available croissants and cookies. Matcha's were great highly recommend trying out.

    Javier M.

    This coffee shop has nice decor, and a great place to grab a coffee and relax. I was able to modify the sweetness of my drink which is great. Customer service was great and the drink I ordered was delicious. Dab was the person who made my coffee and she was so helpful, inviting and accommodating.

    Yulissa P.

    Staff was really nice and the place is really clean. I got a strawberry matcha and it was really good!!

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    Amanda L.

    I ordered the cookie butter latte, even though it was one of most expensive items on the menu. I thought it had to be delicious. I feel like the price point was very high for the latte and although the service was nice and the baristas were sweet I feel like the price point for a coffee is just a bit too high, 9.57 with taxes. They had some nice music vibes going on. I went midday during the week and it wasn't too busy at all. With so many other options I just don't think I'll return at the price point unfortunately.

    Berry blast matcha
    Loni S.

    Such a cute new coffee shop on 4th street!! If you specifically love matcha, they have a lot of matcha options on the menu. I tried the berry blast matcha and will be back to try the rest! They are so friendly too!

    Juan G.

    Ordered the BESA BUTTER LATTE. 2 shots espresso, oat milk, cookie butter cold foam, & cinnamon. Solid 8/10 Would come back again!

    Strawberry Matcha
    Stella S.

    Lovely cafe, friendly service, and great strawberry matcha! Almond croissant was delicious as well. Will be back!

    Beso butter latte

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    Great coffee and very chill vibes in the coffee shop. Probably the best place to work out of

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    First time, cool ambiance. In a comforting location. Pretty unique how it's a health clinic too!

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    4.3(784 reviews)
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    4.4(688 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    I work close by so this place has basically become my after lunch break spot. The winter melon milk…read moretea is what I always get and it never disappoints as it's smooth, not too sweet, and honestly the perfect midday reset. The drink comes out really fast too which is a nice bonus for the office workers nearby. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that it can feel a little inconsistent sometimes. Some visits are perfect, others the drink tastes slightly different or the experience just feels off. Nothing deal-breaking but enough to notice. Wish there were a bit more spots to sit down but it's still modern and clean. Still a solid spot and I keep coming back, so that says enough.

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    Coffee Muse - Honey Nut Cheerios Latte

    Coffee Muse

    4.6(417 reviews)
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    Parking is easy for this place, it's located right next to the parking structure and you get a…read more1-hour grace period for FREE. Matcha here is perfect! They also bake all of their pastries in-house. The staff is super friendly and this location shares the space with a cute boutique shop so you can browse while you wait. This is my go-to spot for a quick pick me up matcha or coffee at work.

    Located on the corner of 4th and Spurgeon. Black exterior marks the spot…read more How'd it go? I entered the double doors roughly 4pm on a Thursday and it was nice and quiet. There's a small sitting area good for about 8 people. There was one guest on laptop, so I presume they've got wi-fi to for anyone studying or working on the go. The menu hangs overhead above the register where you place your order. I was greeted, "how can I help you today?" I replied, "Dirty Vanilla Chai please, iced, w/oatmilk,16oz" As-is you're looking at $7.25 for this latte, after milk substitution and tax out the door it's $8.25. A bit steep considering the competition in DTSA. What did you order? - Dirty Vanilla Chai Latte 4/5 Stars Excellent latte, just priced a bit too high. Overall? Mid day caffeination fix compliments of Muse Coffee definitely hit the spot. Comeback kid? I would but not unless my number one recommendation is open. Interested in finding out which independently owned cafe in the area with seating, Wi-Fi and whose outstanding lattes come in under $8. Check out my reviews if you'd like to know who's got it locked in the DTSA coffee shop scene!

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    Coffee Muse - Conveniently Located in the Corner, can't miss the art

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