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Came on a Saturday afternoon to try this new matcha place at the Camp. Ambience is super nice despite the limited space being and line moved pretty fast for how many people were being served. The matcha was good but personally not sure if it warranted the price (the matcha latte went up from $9 to $10 in the couple of weeks since someone's yelp photo of the menu). We got the matcha latte, hojicha latte, and house matcha - the lattes tasted a little bland/watery to us and I personally would've liked more sweetness to balance the earthiness of the matcha. The strawberry daifuku mochi and seasonal wagashi were absolutely beautiful and had a nice subtle sweet flavor. Again though, I feel like I've gotten similar sweets at places in Gardena for a lower price point.
I've been obsessing over Chafinity since they were just doing farmers markets on the weekends. I was so excited when they started selling their matcha powder at Mitsuwa and doing pop-ups at The Camp before permanently settling there. Chafinity is different from other matcha spots in the area. Everything feels very intentional -- from how they make the matcha, to the ingredients they use, to even the music they play. This is one of the few places I've been to where all the matcha are hand-whisked and you can see the worker prepares your drink through the clear glass. The drink isn't rushed. It's carefully crafted to your liking. The prices are a bit high, but you are paying for the quality. Service is great. The workers are always so helpful with recommendations without overselling. This place truly reminds me of Japan.
Good matcha, but super pricey. Hands down one of the best entrance and it's very aesthetically pleasing to walk in and order. Love the trays they serve your food on. Love the coasters too. Every detail was not overlooked. I ordered the iced matcha latte ($10), strawberry daifuku mochi ($7) and black sesame mochi ($6). A drink and two mochi was $24 and I added tip. I asked for print out of receipt but they don't have printer. The matcha was latte was good, not sure if it's the best I had but very good. The mochi was okay and expensive. I liked the black sesame over the strawberry mochi a lot more. The black sesame mochi had better flavor than the strawberry one. Parking is horrible here, shares space with many stores in this small plaza. The line for this matcha place was long but moves quickly. They make your drink super fast. You can't go inside, everything is outdoor and the seatings are outdoor too. I would come back to take my friends who have never been here. Otherwise I wouldn't come back because of parking and for steep price. This place has good food and very aesthetically pleasing to look at.
My sister and I had been obsessing over this place on IG for the longest time, so we finally made it happen and honestly, it did not disappoint! The moment we walked in, it felt like we were transported straight to Japan. The whole atmosphere is so calming and peaceful, with lush plants all around and the sound of little fountains in the background. It really does feel like stepping into a beautiful Japanese garden, which made the whole experience feel like a mini getaway. We stopped by on a weekday around noon, waited in a short line, and were lucky enough to find a spot to sit down and enjoy everything. We both ordered the Premium Saemidori Matcha, though I went with mine as an iced latte because I just love a cold drink. It was smooth, perfectly sweet, and so refreshing. Seriously one of the better matchas I've had! And then there was the mochi. We tried the Strawberry Daifuku Mochi and the black sesame mochi and they were both absolutely incredible. So soft, so chewy, and the fillings were spot on. Hands down one of the highlights of the visit. The staff were also super friendly and welcoming, and they wore traditional Japanese outfits which was such a thoughtful detail that really added to the overall vibe of the place. This place is totally worth the drive and we are definitely coming back. If you have been thinking about visiting, just go for it!
Cute little tea spot tucked away in The Camp with a really nice outdoor vibe. We went on a weekday morning and there was already a bit of a line. Seating is limited since everything is outside, but the service was friendly and the staff was helpful when we had questions. Drinks came out pretty quickly too. We got the hojicha and matcha lattes, and honestly both were kind of underwhelming. The hojicha was a little better, but the matcha didn't have much flavor for me. I did like that they have honey and maple syrup out so you can adjust the sweetness yourself. It's on the pricier side ($8-$10), and for me it didn't really feel worth it for the drinks, even though the atmosphere is really cute.
Came on a weekday around noon and there was no wait (saw that there was a long wait on weekends). The camp is always busy in terms of parking even mid day on a weekday the lot was pretty full and we had to circle around once to find a spot. The overall ambiance is amazing! So cute and feels intimate with small tables under foliage. Service was also really good. Matcha itself was yummy however the milk kind of overpowers the matcha (they actually told us this about the oat milk and recommended almond milk instead which is lighter so we switched one of the drinks to almond milk) but next time would probably go with just matcha tea without milk. The deserts were delicious though!! The strawberry on the strawberry daifuku was so sweet and ripe and the mochi was so soft. Come early because they run out - we got the last sesame mochi on a Tuesday around noon and it was sooo yummy highly recommend. It's a lovely place to drink matcha and chat with friends. Probably wouldn't come back just for the matcha because it is quite expensive - for two matcha lattes, a strawberry daifuku, and black sesame mochi it was approaching $50.
Very nice tea house and the staff was very kind. Definitely a long 20 minute line if you go at lunch on a Saturday. I recommend going with someone so they can grab a table while you wait in line. I don't think Chafinity is as enjoyable if you get your drink to-go. The ambiance of sitting down cannot be replaced. Unfortunately, they gave me the wrong tea for my teapot, the Gyokuro, but it was still good. They give you enough hot water for 3 teapot refills. I'll have to double-check my tea before drinking but hard to blame them when it was so busy. I enjoyed the strawberry diafuku by Hanaichi Mochi the best. It's very cool of Chafinity to partner with a local mochi company that is at the Orange and Irvine Farmers Market. The other mochis were very cute but could not compare to the strawberry supremacy. I recommend it if you want to sit and chat outside but definitely not on a busy day. Very relaxing otherwise.
This new pop-up is super popular and the line goes crazy! Given that the wait was long and it was gonna take a while for me to get my order, I didn't expect much until I waited 40 minutes till I didn't get my Matcha latte. Mind you, I got the matcha tin that was $60 with the matcha latte so I was getting confused why my drink wasn't coming out after so many people who ordered after me already had their drink and left. After we asked for the order, finally, they remade the drink, but I'm not sure if they use the correct Matcha powder to make my Matcha latte since they had different types. I did ask for the house made almond milk. The seating is plenty, but there's too many people here so we got a corner spot at the big table. Frustrated and sad by the drink order being missed. Super aesthetic and pretty otherwise.
I don't get the hype tbh. I got the matcha latte w/ honey which was $10. For the price, I had expected the quality to be better but it just tasted like milk. You can tell from the photo but it was also very grainy/clumpy, this could be an employee error but the quality wasn't what I had expected. The cashier was rude and was on her phone majority of the time. The exterior of the store is aesthetic and good for photos. There is a bit of seating but if you're there to take aesthetic pics, you'd probably have to wait for the people studying.(2 stars for the visual appeal)
We came right at opening on a Sunday. Parking is usually a pain here but it's a lot easier in the morning. The cashier is very knowledgeable and walked us through all the options, the origins, and the process of their drinks. You can see the matcha-makers(?) through a window, but I felt weird staring at them for too long. Seating is in front of the tea house, limited, and gets full quickly. We essentially ordered everything on the menu. Our favorites were premium matcha gokoro (hot) and its iced matcha latte counterpart with oat milk. We tried a matcha latte with their in-house coco-almond milk, but didn't like it paired with the uji midori matcha. The gokoro is smooth and deep, whereas the uji is more bitter and what people might describe as grassy. The house matcha latte is what I imagine more people would be used to. The mochis were alright. We actually had Hanaichi Mochi at farmer's markets before, so it was cool seeing them served at Chafinity. They were a nice thing to chew on after drinking so much matcha. I love that you can choose the type of matcha (house, uji midori, or gokoro) for the iced matcha lattes, or choose to drink them the traditional way with just a little warm water added. It was similar to our experience in Japan, and I'm glad it's now more accessible to taste matcha the "right" way with no sweetener or milk. I just wish the matcha was whisked more fully, as we noticed some clumps of matcha at the bottom. Overall, this was a pricey but nice experience to have!
We love Chafinity! Took two tries to make it work but indeed we did. First time we went on a Saturday afternoon and the line was so long I didn't feel like pretending it was Disneyland. Second time came back at an off time, say Wednesday at 3p and success. Were able to order after waiting in queue for only about 5 mins. Ordered two iced matcha lattes with walnut milk and it hit. The drink wasn't as matcha forward as we would have liked but the milk tasted so good that we didn't mind the milk forwardness. They had another milk add-on with a $3 upcharge (wild!!) but I think have recently updated it to $2 (still wild!). Prices are not for the faint here at Chafinity. I had seen a lot of reviews mentioning their long wait times, etc but am lucky to have not experienced this. Perhaps they're getting better at keeping up with their demand. Wouldn't be my regular matcha spot but will be back from time to time.
Drinks itself are on the pricier side (6~10). Parking here is also a pain in the butt since it's located in the camp Costa Mesa. Drinks come unsweetened so you have to sweeten it yourself. They have plenty of outdoor seating so it's a perfect place to catch up. The matcha itself is honestly subpar but the hojicha was good. I would be back but only for a nicer occasion.
Highly recommend checking out Chafinity at The Lab. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality and overall experience make it worth it. I got the traditional premium matcha and it was excellent. Smooth, rich, and very clean tasting without any bitterness. You can really tell they're using high quality matcha and taking the time to prepare it properly. The space is calm and thoughtfully designed, and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. It honestly felt like we were transported to Japan. This isn't a quick grab and go spot. It's more of a slow down and enjoy the moment type of place. So happy to have something like this in Costa Mesa. Will definitely be back.
the line is long even on a weekday, the prices are a bit pricey. although, the matcha is solid. I would say I haven't tried the matcha latte as the color looks a bit off. the sparkling yuzu matcha is great balance of both matcha and yuzu. I would go back just for this. read more
Pretty good matcha spot with a strong authentic matcha flavor! I ordered an iced matcha latte with oat milk and maple syrup, which i really enjoyed! The matcha drinks typically come unsweetened so I recommend to add a sweetener if you want the drink to taste better. They also have maple syrup and honey by the straws in case you want to add more sweetener! The space is a bit tiny with limited seating. I waited about 25 minutes on a weekday afternoon, but I think it was worth it and I would come here again!! read more
Some not so good, some worse. Seemed like nice folks working there, but almost everything we had was either not good or really not good. The matcha itself was not super tasty and we had lattes with two different nut milks. One with coconut almond and one with walnut. Neither was very good and it really needed a lot of Splenda (which I got from a close Starbucks) to boost that drink up. We also got the desserts. One of each and we really didn't like any of them. Actually disappointing because we really wanted to like this place. It has a nice atmosphere and we've wanted to try it for a while now. read more
I'm unsure if I would recommend Chafinity if you're not passionate about matcha. It's very cute and small, with outdoor seating in The Camp (next to East Borough, which is always a win). The matcha and hojicha are both a little pricey, but it makes sense because it is from Japan and it is legit. They also have a walnut milk that has vanilla and dates in it, along with 2 house made syrups (one being maple, I believe). The treats are cute, nice, and expensive- we tried the strawberry mochi and the red bean one. Parking is always a shit show at The Camp, unfortunately. The service was phenomenal- they were educational and sweet. read more
2 months ago
Love the ambiance and drinks here. Everything is high quality and made to order. I will say the price is way too high for what it is. $9-$12 is way too much. The mochi is also $7! Great place but too pricy. The line is also insane. It's hard for them to keep up with the large amounts of people. read more
2 months ago
We wanted to see what the hype was about and boy did it meet my expectations! The space feels very inviting, peaceful, and zen. I could stay there forever but I didn't want to hog up the limited seating area and they were closing up for the day. I really enjoyed my iced matcha latte, unsweetened, with their oat and koji rice blend milk ($9, which felt a bit steep but hey, support your small businesses!). The milk gave the drink a unique flavor and I actually really enjoyed it! I'm definitely coming back to try their housemade nut milks (extra $3). read more
What a charming cafe! I love this addition to the booming Costa Mesa cafe scene! This beautiful cafe is tucked away at The Camp. The location of the matcha shop is perfect for the vibe: cozy, calm, relaxing! The menu is well balanced with drinks and snack options. I was greeted with a kind, welcoming woman who offered to go over the menu with me. I ordered an iced matcha latte with their homemade walnut milk and a yummy strawberry mochi treat. The strawberry was the most perfect tasting strawberry I've ever had. I'm so grateful for this small piece of Japan in our community. Thanks for the great vibes, Chafinity! read more
2 months ago
Chafinity just opened their permanent location at The Camp. This spot is super cute with a few outdoor seating spots. It's a good spot to get desserts and matcha, their dining experience is super cute with the trays. The matcha is on the pricier side and the cups are smaller, I believe it was a 12 oz for the matcha latte and 8 oz for the piccolo. The matcha was lighter in flavor, I was expecting it to be stronger but it's good for people that don't like the grassiness of matcha. The workers were very nice and you're able to see them make your drinks. Next time I would want to try the piccolo since it has a stronger matcha flavor! ig: @cravingswithcat read more
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The Chafinity Tea House is a beautiful and tranquil outdoor cafe with high quality ingredients with milk crafted in house and matcha from Japan. The service was absolutely lovely and had great explanations with my questions about drink and milk choices. However, this is one of the more pricier and smaller sized matchas priced around $10-$8 for 8 oz. I would go here again if I'm back at the CAMP again and would love to try their sourdough cinnamon roll! Please note it gets extremely crowded with a long line on the weekends! read more
2 months ago
I got the matcha picollo with their house made walnut milk and I loved it!! The picollo has less milk than the latte, so the matcha flavor is stronger. They have a bunch of house made milks (almond, walnut, coco almond)which are made with dates. it was naturally sweet and I didn't need to add any extra sweetener, but they do have sweetener off to the side if you want to add any. I also really enjoyed the usucha, it was super smooth. The black sesame mochi was also delicious. read more
2 months ago
My partner and I went for our first time and it is definitely worth the wait. We got a hot hojicha latte (with their house coco-almond milk) and hot house traditional matcha. My partner loves hojicha tea and enjoyed the sweetness in the latte. My traditional matcha was delicious very rich which is how I enjoy it. The vibe was very nice, relaxing, and mellow. There was many people there wanting enjoy Chafinity's teas, sparkling, lattes, wagashi/sweets/soup. The employees are very respectful and helpful. They have nice smiles, warm welcomes and are there for you to have a good experience. Thank you so much! We will definitely be back. read more
5 days ago
Our happy place, we go here 4-5 times a week no exaggeration. The best matcha I've had in the U.S. The coco almond iced matcha is a MUST. The staff is so kind, welcoming, and helpful. This is a true authentic gem of a tea house and they deserve all the praise and success. Worth any wait and you must go here!! Also the sourdough cinnamon roll is out of this world read more
8 days ago
pretty overpriced but very nice experience. as soon as you head to the register, theres a nice fragrance that surrounds the front and mochi on display. we ordered a daifuku mochi, hojicha latte, and matcha. the matcha was very refreshing and not grassy, bitter, or earthy. opened my eyes to drinking matcha as it is rather as a latte. the hojicha was very milky and even though its a latte, i had wished the earthiness of the hojicha was more prominent. daifuku mochi was good with a smooth and clumpless bean paste but comparable to fugetsu do. also not worth $7. a good experience but wouldnt come too often; maybe only to show other people this unique experience. also, their tea preparation was very traditional and you have to turn the bowl three times before sipping. read more
1 month ago
Black sesame mochi paired with ceremonial matcha instantly takes me back to Uji--rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced with the deep, earthy tea. read more
1 month ago
Service was good the guy at the register was very kind and knowledgeable. The line was very long but it went by quick. The place is extremely cute and has a nice vibe! I got the premium one and my matcha was $18. It was good and tasted good quality but definitely not worth the price read more
1 month ago
I wish I could give a 3 1/2 star. The line was crazy but the craze might have died down by now. Got the iced hojicha with some honey and maple and oat milk. Pretty good, solid hojicha. Can't rate the matcha but when I saw peoples drinks the color wasn't too bright green, so I was sus. Nice presentation though & they were playing very calming music read more
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So cute! The staff are very nice. There is plenty of seating in both shaded and sunny areas. No indoors. The food and drinks are very well done. I ordered a house matcha latte, a strawberry daifuku mochi, and a matcha yuzu sparkling. It's not as busy as it was when it first opened. I went on a Thursday at 10am and there was no line and only a handful of people. Closer to lunch it was getting busier but that's also because of the other places to eat in Camp. They don't serve food at Chafinity but you can order from Vitaly and they will deliver it to your table. 10/10 definitely worth the visit. read more
The new craze of this place is 100% real. The matcha are excellent. I knew that walking in or I should say I knew that while standing in line waiting. What I did not know, and I actually have been avoid reading any reviews from social media and Yelp. I don't want to build up an unreal expectation. What I didn't know was the mochi that were supposed to be in the supporting role to the matcha were so delicious that almost stole the show. I love the ambiance of the place. Tables under the shade, the servers dressed in traditional Japanese robes, the friendliness of the services. This is the place I have been searching for. read more
2 months ago
I tried their iced matcha latte and it was smooth and tasted great even without any sweeteners added. The employee also informed me they offer various non-dairy milk options such as walnut milk. read more
1 month ago
Finally, a matcha cafe in OC that actually serves traditional style matcha in a chawan. While I do enjoy a good matcha latte, I enjoy drinking matcha on its own a lot more and few places offer matcha alone by itself. Chafinity is also Japanese-owned and operated which makes it more authentic. read more
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we arrived at 1pm and made line for 1 hour...ad they were out of all their pastries . I wouldn't recommend unless you try during the week read more
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I've never had to ask for a refund in my life until this place. My girlfriend and I waited FIFTY minutes total... for a SINGLE drink and a mochi strawberry! Which was absolutely absurd... They said it would be about 20 minutes, which would've been completely fine, but they kept pushing our order back further and further as other people got their orders that were in line behind us first. She got a matcha latte with oat milk that literally just tasted like a cup of oat milk with absolutely no matcha taste in it. Honestly we could have had them just remake it, but I wasn't going to risk having to wait another 30 minutes. The staff was very nice, especially the lady at the front. I felt bad because I've never had to complain before but it was just ridiculous. It wasn't her fault but the management there needs to get it together. There's way too many people and not enough seats. Maybe put a kiosk outside with a waitlist or SOMETHING, anything would be better then how they have it. Im sure it was just a weekend thing and maybe the weekdays are less hectic. read more
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