Came across this place on our walk back from the beach to our car. It's a nice little shop on the…read morecorner. Chris, who was working, was super friendly. We got the Ube Matcha and the Mango Dream Chill. Both were super tasty and really hit the spot after a hot day at the beach.

Oh goodness it's so good! The coconut crème vietnamese coffee is my jam The guy that works there…read moreis probably the nicest person ever and is always telling you about their process and the drinks you order. Go! So good! PS All these people complaining are probably tourist or don't understand beach community or island time (balboa island) haha I kid, but some people complain about everything! Go you will enjoy it I promise.

I got the cold brew latte with almond milk and I was a fan! It was light and had the perfect ratio…read moreof coffee to milk. The cappuccino was good too, but it had an-almost burnt aftertaste. Still, both were good and the art on top was beautiful! The staff was also very kind and welcoming.

I never forget how great their coffee & staff are--but it's been a month & wow, did I miss their…read morevanilla latte! Glad they are reserving their outside tables for patrons. Literally, we just want to sit & enjoy for a few minutes! Previously, they were occupied by hordes of men who would sit there for hours--like they're at a Dar in the Medina!

Stopped in today to get my coffee fix, and I think I've found my new go-to spot whenever I'm in the…read morearea. I tried one of the barista's recommendations, and it did not disappoint. It wasn't overly sweet, which I really appreciated. I also love that they offer gelato, açaí bowls, tea, and smoothies--such a great variety. Emma mentioned they carry ceremonial-grade matcha and said it's a must try, so needless to say, I'll definitely be back for that. Shoutout to Emma for being so kind and for turning me into a repeat customer.

Matcha so delicious, I had it two days in a row! What a cute coffee spot. Definitely can tell this…read moreis a favorite of the locals for sure as it seemed like there were a lot of regulars there. They have a little bit of seating inside, but outside there's more seating available. I loved that they had a wall of poloroids of dogs that come in haha. And you can tell the staff LOVES dogs. A man walked in with a husky puppy and they all stopped to say hi ahha it was so cute. We walked down from our Airbnb when we were on vacation this past weekend. The girl helping us was really nice. They had a variety of teas and my husband loves tea so he got the peach tea. It was sooo good! I ordered the matcha and that was delicious! WOW! I literally had to have it two days in a row because it was soooo good. Such a cute coffee shop to grab coffee and go walk down the pier, which is what we did. It was perfect. Highly recommend this coffee spot!

Great coffee, great food , amazing service. First time ever trying stereoscope and it left a great…read moreimpression on me. Ordered a cream top latte tasted beautifully and originally I had ordered a English muffin but they were sold out they offered to substitute it for anything else with no up charge , that's amazing service I got to try the breakfast burrito and it was delicious. They bring the drinks for you they do a great job at keeping the atmosphere alive and treat everyone well. I will be coming back !

My hubby and I love coming to Stereoscope for their pour overs. They change out their beans often,…read moreso it's always a surprise of which ones they offer. Pour overs vary in prices based on which ones you get. The more expensive ones do not necessarily taste better, it just depends on your flavor profile. People who work here are all very friendly and they are always busy. There's plenty of seating as you can sit in the lobby of the business center as well as inside and outside the coffee shop. Parking is validated for up to two hours if you park in the parking lot across the street.

Warning: this place is busyyyyyyy…read more Came in on a Sunday morning and it was packed both inside and out. Even with that being true, we got our order fairly quickly and the person that took our order was kind and it was smooth. I had the orange top coffee (I believe it's new) and it was great, super fresh and it was perfect for the already hot morning. My husband had the strawberry matcha and he really enjoyed it as well.

I decided to check out Kit Coffee because of the massive amount of high reviews I've seen on Yelp…read moreand TikTok, but it completely fell short. If you are a true matcha lover who actually wants to taste high-quality matcha save your money and go elsewhere. I ordered two drinks and unfortunately, neither matched their steep price points: Thank You Berry Matcha ($7.50): For $7.50, I expected premium, scratch-made components. Instead, I was highly disappointed to find out their strawberry oatmilk isn't housemade--they are literally just pouring Califia Farms strawberry flavored oatmilk out of the carton. Worst of all, you could not taste the actual matcha tea flavor whatsoever. I'll give them props for it not being gritty, but they don't even hand-whisk their matchas here (ironic, considering they sell beautiful tea glassware right in the store). Seasonal Orange Cream Matcha Latte ($9.50): Close to $10 for a drink is crazy, and the quality and taste absolutely do not justify it. I expected a bright, fresh orange flavor, but it tasted exactly like heavy marmalade jam. Just like the first drink, there was 0% matcha taste. It was so unpalatable that we ended up just tossing it straight into the trash. The quality and execution just don't align with what they're charging. I definitely won't be returning--there are way better, more authentic matcha cafes down in OC that actually care about the tea flavor.

Super cute spot to come and have a quick sip of coffee or to get some work done on your laptop…read more Seating is a little minimal but if you can find one, the place is nice and relaxing. The greenery is the best part. So much and all over. Makes you feel like you're in a different world for a moment. The coffee flavor was very distinct. You can tell you're not drinking your normal Folgers coffee. I wish you got a little more bang for your buck but it's totally worth trying out if you've never been. Our gal was nice and professional. She was solo but got our drink order handled quickly. Definitely try the matcha strawberry latte if they still offer it.

Freelance Coffee Project was the perfect weekend pick-me-up between shopping and exploring!…read more Dog friendly, lots of plants, and absolutely delicious coffee. I even treated myself to a POG DONUT!!? Say less. Service was fantastic! I'll definitely be returning to try more of their specialty beverages. :)

If you're by Newport Pier you have to stop by and get a donut. This is a very nostalgic spot that…read morehas been around ever since I can remember and their prices are definitely reasonable. The service is good, they're quick and efficient.

Definitely not what it used to be…read more We came in late morning on Saturday. There was a small line which is much better than nighttime. We ordered 3 croissants, cream and jalapeño, Turkey and cheese, Turkey and cheese jalapeño, and a green Thai tea. All the croissants felt like there was too much bread and not enough filling. I had to eat more than half of the bread to find very little cream cheese inside. The bread on this croissant is better than the one for the Turkey and cheese though. Green Thai tea was good but I the regular is much better. Green Thai tea has a more floral taste, kinda reminds me of pandan-ish.

The food here was warm and exactly as described. Seasonal drinks, we got the iced lavender…read moreblueberry matcha. I also tried the iced churro latte. Staff was fantastic, friendly and efficient They have indoor and outdoor seating. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4.8/5

MoonGoat Costa Mesa had a coffee stand at Love Costa Mesa day. I thought it was really cool that…read morethey were part of the day handing out cool lattes and matcha to the volunteers. Service- GREAT! The barista was super sweet, helpful, and calm under the pressure of tons of people swarming the coffee cart. The coffee cart itself was very professionally set up, clean, and nicely decorated. It had a legit espresso machine and good cups. The matcha was pretty weaksauce, but my sister who had a coffee latte said it was good! All in all, I love and respect that they participated and contributed to the event volunteering around costa mesa. I can't wait to go to their actual store and try more food and drinks :)

Yasssss it's that damn good…read more Oh my! I haven't been here for years but it's still damn good to this day! This was our go to coffee shop every weekend when we used to live here. I could not find any other smoother and tasty coffee than Kean. Nothing in this area compares. It's a gem here. My husband and I usually get their vanilla latte. It just runs smooth; not acidic. Flavors are on point! Service is usually great. Sometimes it can be a bit since lines can get ridiculous here. But worth it! Casual atmosphere!

Chai latte 5/5 Barista service :5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 I recommend it They do not have internet connection .

Highly recommend the banana foam! Jen was awesome and makes an amazing drink. We got the vanilla…read morelatte and the banana foam matcha and both were great

Such a cute, cozy, and clean café, I genuinely always go out of my way to come back here whether…read moreI'm in the area or not. I really enjoy the iced latte with banana cold foam (it tastes so fresh and not artificial at all, which I love), and the homemade butter mochi and blueberry muffin/cake are both incredibly delicious, soft, and uniquely chewy in the best way! The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, and the owner is so kind and friendly, I always enjoy chatting with her when I visit! It just feels like a place that's made with a lot of care, and that really shows in both the food and the experience.