One of my fave coffee shops in Orange circle! Great space to…read moredo work and study Cute lil vinyl and stationary store too Love the variety of choices here Coffee tea and matcha and everything in between! Got their dirty horchata and my friend got the contra blanc Both were solid

Super cool/cute coffee shop. My friend and I really enjoyed taking in all the signs, posters and…read moreRecords that they posted up all over the shop. For coffee, I tried the Melo, which was very delicious. I actually expected the coffee to be a lot stronger, but sweetness of the caramel and cold foam balanced it out nicely. If/when I'm in the area again, I'll definitely go back to try other options!

Better than Starbucks …read more They win on quality, service ,simplicity, fresh ingredients, and just being that local coffee shop that Orange County people love .Can't beat that Starbucks...

Had some time to spare before our son's soccer game down the street and stumbled upon this fabulous…read morecoffee shop. I decided to try the iced Mexican mocha from their seasonal menu--and it did not disappoint. Next time I'd add just a touch more sugar, but that's purely my preference. I also grabbed a loaf of fresh sourdough and couldn't wait--I tried it in the car and it was absolutely spectacular. The decor is adorable, and the little Jesus detail... yessss, I loved it. Highly recommend this spot! The service was great--just be patient, as it's clearly a popular place. Even with a line, they moved quickly and had my drink ready in no time

First time in Orange County Downtown. Pretty cool place. We…read moreactually stumbled with this place walking and thought it was super original a Coffee Bar inside an old bank building. Lots of space to sit, love the ambiance feel like you were in an old train station. Service was great, I had questions about some of the coffees and they took their time explaining it to me. For food they only had pastries but for coffee and matcha lots of interesting options. They have beans from various parts of the World, but mainly Norway!!! We got really excited about this. We ordered a Volcano Latte and a regular latte. The Volcano latte had an explosion of flavors topped with a smoked salted foam out of this world. My new favorite. I will keep on coming to try more things while in town.

I was in the area and decided to try this spot. I really liked how spacious it is inside; I'm…read moreassuming it used to be a bank back in the day. One thing to keep in mind is that parking isn't free, and depending on the time of day, it can be a little challenging to find parking if you're just stopping by for coffee. I tried two different lattes and unfortunately wasn't a fan of either. Yuli, the barista, truly did her best to make it right and was so sweet, which I wholeheartedly appreciated. Her service alone made me want to give this spot a higher rating. That said, the lattes were a 2/5 for me. They tasted too milky, and the coffee had an aftertaste I personally wasn't fond of.

Philz coffee is my favorite coffee spot in OC! I can't rave enough about it. Their coffees always…read moreget me wired and locked in. The coffee is delicious when served sweet and creamy and the staff is always nice to adjust your drink if you don't like it. I typically order the Iced Mint Mojito as its fresh, sweet, delicious and comes with fresh mint! This time I opted for the new seasonal Cashew Cocoa. This drink was also delicious, but a little too sweet for me, and if you don't like cashew milk I would opt for a different beverage. The pastries are on the sweeter side, so keep that in mind if you order the almond croissant or cinnamon roll, but the flavor is there. The blueberry muffin was probably my favorite as it was so moist and paired well with my coffee. This Orange establishment is nice and offers games (like most Philz') so you and your friends/family can play, while enjoying a coffee or pastry. The company even offers used coffee ground to take home for your garden - a full recycle moment! The staff is always pleasant and friendly, and each barista usually has a name tag in front of their station. If the place is busy (and it can be busy) you can also order online for a quick grab and go! The coffee, staff, and atmosphere keep me visiting the delicious Philz Coffee. Thank you!

I've given Philz Coffee multiple chances, but at this point it's just frustrating and…read moredisappointing. The biggest issue is the customer service. Every time I come in, there are 5 to 6 employees behind the counter, but more than half of them are just standing around talking and laughing. It creates a distracting environment for the few people who are actually trying to work, and it shows in how slow and disorganized everything feels. What really pushed me to write this review is how often the app is completely inaccurate. I'll get a notification saying my drink is ready, only to show up and find that it hasn't even been started yet. Meanwhile, the person who is supposed to be making drinks is busy chatting with coworkers instead of focusing on orders. This isn't a one-time thing either. It's become a pattern, and nothing seems to improve. Long waits, lack of urgency, and poor communication make the whole experience frustrating, especially when you're paying premium prices for coffee. I used to enjoy coming here, but the repeated lack of professionalism and attention to customers has really turned me off. Hopefully management steps in and addresses this, because right now it feels like customers are not a priority at all.

I ordered the Spanish latte and it was genuinely one of the best I've had. It was really well made…read moreand something I would come back for. Unfortunately, the customer service was noticeably lacking. When I walked in, the cashier didn't greet me and just stood there until I said hello first. He then asked for my order in a very flat, unenthusiastic way. When my drink was ready, the barista didn't acknowledge me at all when I picked it up. It also wasn't busy at the time, which made the lack of acknowledgment more noticeable. I understand that not every interaction needs to be overly friendly, but the overall atmosphere felt unwelcoming. It made me feel uncomfortable enough that I didn't want to stay and drink my coffee inside. It's a shame because the drinks are excellent, but the experience didn't match it.

I went in here today, because I wanted to get their Yuzu-mango matcha latte drinks to help boost my…read moreenergy so that I can walk to the CVS pharmacy on the other side of Orange without losing so much energy. It worked. The servers were busy and thankfully there is an iPad you can utilize to order your drink and/or meal without causing any disruptions. I really like that. I also love how lovely and comfortable the indoor furniture is.

I remember trying to go here a while back ago when it blew up on TikTok but ended up not sticking…read morearound because it was so crowded (and also because I got harassed by a neighbor outside who, in his own words, was trying to make people feel not welcome here because he was angry about people coming in and parking in the neighborhood... weird). Still, I decided to give this place a second chance (no angry neighbor this time), and I was glad I did! PARKING: There's street parking around the neighborhood - I parked on Almond Ave so I wasn't in front of a house. The spots right outside the shop were 30 minute only. If you can't find parking there's probably tons as you go east if you're willing to walk. WHAT I ORDERED: Pistachio cream cold brew THE DRINK: Amazing. I've had my share of acidic or bitter cold brews, and this was not one of them. The cream was perfectly sweetened and flavored . SERVICE: Exceeded my expectations. The baristas when I came in were very bubbly and answered my questions and gave me suggestions, and were funny too! I wish I got their names, but they were working on Monday early afternoon - I hope they get some recognition. We also got some samples of the food items (which may have swayed me to get the turkey panini next time I come in). Even with the experience I had above a while back ago, I remember going in to let the baristas know and they were very understanding and apologetic, which I really appreciated. VIBES: Probably one of the top coffee shops to get work done in OC. Here's my work-from-coffee-shop checklist: * OUTLETS: So many. Not at the tables downstairs but in the private rooms and at a lot of the seating upstairs. * WIFI/INTERNET: Yes, good speed * BATHROOMS: Yes, clean * WATER: You can ask for free water * VOLUME: Music was a little bit loud but not terrible * SEATING AVAILABILITY: Lotsssss of seats when I came on a Monday late morning-afternoon. Very cool that there were private rooms (which can be reserved two hours in advance if you call them), tables, bar-style seating upstairs, and most importantly, comfy couches!! * LAPTOP FRIENDLINESS: No restrictions BOTTOM LINE: I can't believe I almost missed out on this gem. I'll be back soon!

Food/Drinks: matcha…read morelatte - not the richest matcha taste or quality and when i got it with oat milk, the oat milk flavor ended up overpowering the matcha a bit. although, it wasn't bad it was still decent to sip on while working! iced caramel macchiato - on the sweeter end of drinks and if you get oat milk it will overpower the taste a bit but still a decent drink banana cream matcha latte - has the creamy texture from the banana cream and surprisingly the banana didn't have a strong artificial banana taste. to me, that's a little rare and in a good way. the matcha isn't a strong matcha taste but still present avocado toast with egg - it was plated and presented nicely which i was kinda surprised about. it tasted decent. the bread is on the softer/soggier end rather than the crispy and toasted end. the sauce and radish overpowers the taste. i got a runny sunny side egg and it was a nice addition for me. service: this spot has one of the nicest helpful service. i was here for a few hours working and despite shift changes, each new staff who was working were so nice and helpful! ambiance: it's such a bright and spacious spot with a few study rooms and many seating. it's bright and has a cozy wooden feel. i love that there are many outlets and it's not overcrowded or too loud. it was the perfect spot to work at!

tldr; delicious matcha and coffee. also yummy snacks/food, i love their veggie quiche! small…read moreparking lot but doesn't get too busy, i've always found parking here! i always recommend it to my friends and family, even got my coworkers to start going there too! SERVICE: 5/5 workers are so friendly and sweet! i've never had a bad experience here and they always make my morning with their compliments DRINKS: 5/5 i got their mango matcha for the first time and it was sooooo delicious. the matcha was so flavorful and i loved the mango flavor in it. they paired so well together.

It did not look like anyone went into any of the stores, but when I walked into ape coffee it was…read morereally busy in a good way. The girl at the counter was nice and all of the baristas were busy consistently. It was a little tight in there at times with the amount of people, but there's seating if you get a spot. Drinks -monkey business: a good blend of flavors and sweetness -snow monkey: I wish it was a little more coffee tasing with more sweet cream on top Food: -gorilla toast: I think the toast needed more flavor such as seasonings or more balsamic glaze -ham and cheese croissant

I genuinely think Ayer Coffee has the best matcha in all of OC. Ever since they opened, I've been…read morethere 4-5 times a week and somehow still haven't gotten tired of it. The quality and consistency are honestly unmatched. I've tried pretty much every drink on the menu at this point, and every single visit tastes just as good as the last, which is rare these days. Yes, the line can get long sometimes, but the staff does such a great job moving things quickly while still being friendly and attentive. You never feel rushed, and they're always happy to answer questions or make recommendations. Their new guava matcha is AMAZING! Super unique and refreshing without being overly sweet. I've already convinced a bunch of my friends and family to try Ayer and now they're hooked too. Even my dad, who visits Vietnam often and is very picky about coffee, said he liked the coffee at Ayer even more. I've also purchased their Saigon blend to make Vietnamese coffee at home, and the staff were incredibly helpful in guiding me on how to brew it properly. You can tell they genuinely care about both the quality of their drinks and the customer experience. Ayer deserves all the hype. Easily one of my favorite coffee spots ever.

The first time I tried to come here, there was a line out the door. I thought there was a…read morepromotion or something but it was just their line. Apparently it's small inside so they only allow 1 group in at a time. So this 2nd time, I decided to stay and wait out the line. I did time it and it took 15 from the time we waited in line to order to getting our drinks. So not bad. I got the blueberry latte less sweet-I enjoyed my drink, first time having blueberry. There was a good amount of blueberry syrup and I'm glad I got it less sweet. My friend go the banana matcha and she liked it. The toasted crunch added was a nice touch. Definitely a treat. SYOY!

This is one of those places where I immediately gave it 5 stars, didn't write the review, left it…read morefor too long, and have completely forgotten why it was so good. Guess I have to go back and find out. At least I have pictures. This'll update when that 2nd visit happens!

Honestly, I've given this place multiple chances because it's on my way to work and I really wanted…read moreto support a women-owned business, but I leave disappointed every time. The drinks are extremely inconsistent. The lattes are either overly bitter and mostly milk, or they have a strong artificial syrup taste that's hard to enjoy. The pastries are hit or miss, the cookies are grainy and lack flavor, though I will say the croissants are good and generously sized. The online ordering system is also frustrating. Every time I place an order ahead, I still end up waiting 15+ minutes when I arrive, which defeats the purpose. On one visit, I was charged for a cookie that was out of stock, and the employee told me she couldn't issue a refund because she didn't know how. That shouldn't fall on the customer. I really wanted to like this place, but overall the quality and service just haven't been there. wanted to say I paid $14 for a cookie and latte to not drink my latte AT ALL and throw 3/4's of the cookie away. That is not ok.

Chai is for me. If you don't like chai... well we can't be friends…read more Thank you! So delicious.

Okay, first things first: where is the Punjabi hospitality?! the vibe here is actually great…read more Let's talk about the food and drinks because it was a rollercoaster. The mango lassi? Spot on. Absolutely elite, and much better than a sketchy stuff you get on Pioneer Blvd . I really wanted to love the Kashmiri chai, but unfortunately, it was a bit too watery and definitely not that "McDonald's third-degree burn hot" temperature I need my tea to be. That being said, it still actually tasted like home, so they get points for that! As for the snacks--the masala chips were absolutely happening! But the samosas? Abysmal. Total letdown. Overall, I'm definitely coming back. Everyone keeps raving about the Karak chai, so that's officially next on my hit list. 5 stars for the emotional roller coaster!