Seems like Communitea Coffee has cracked the code to what I-- at least-- am wanting from a coffee shop, starting with matcha. I got the earl grey matcha which are two of my favorite flavors it was of course delicious. Food: They had just rolled out a new menu that includes a slice of sourdough bread and butter for 5$. I'm really working on cutting out the sweet treats (which they have plenty of) so it was perfect for me. They also have wholesome foods such as breakfast sandwiches and burritos which-- if I didn't have dinner plans after my study session-- is always appreciated as too often the food at coffee shops are sugary pastries and a bunch of empty calories. Service was friendly and personable. Communitea shows its dedication to being a warm, welcoming third-space environment. There is a shelf filled with board games and a kids play area (if you have one of those). They have assorted merchandise like coffee beans, plants, mugs, chips & snacks, etc.. There were flyers for all types of events throughout the month. I don't often write reviews I don't even live anywhere near Brea, but I would love to see this business thrive if not expand. read more

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Found this cute little coffee place in Brea. My friend and I really enjoyed this place. Indoor decor and ambiance is quite inviting. Very clean and all the staff are quite friendly. They have a kiddie corner area where kids can play while the adults can enjoy their beverages. We ordered their lavendar lemonade and it was so pretty to look at and quite refreshing to taste. I also ordered their Headliner which is Viet coffee with vanilla cold foam with sprinkles on top. This drink wasn't as strong as a typical Vietnamese coffee but it had a nice flavor. The Apple danish was quite delicious. Overall all 3 items rang up to be around $18 a bit pricey but the service and ambiance make up for it. Will be back here again soon to try out other beverages. read more

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Tried another coffee shop because I have an addiction. Upon entering, I was warmly greeted. I shared that it was my first time coming and they gave me recommendations and a sticker. Thanks! I ordered the wildflower latte and a pretzel breakfast sandwich. Both were fantastic! I'd happily order again or try some of the other enticing items on the menu. It's clean with good seating. There's tons to keep the kids occupied, which is another plus! Easy parking. read more

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I think that Communitea genuinely lives up to its name creating a warm and inviting spot for people to meet and catch up with friends, study, or relax while enjoying yummy drinks and light bites to eat. The cashiers are always sweet and answer any questions you might have and you don't have to wait long to get your order. read more

Communitea Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

Very cute and welcoming coffee shop! Love that they host community events in their space and have a partnership with the board game/card shop nearby. I wish they had more non-caffeinated options! Shaken iced tea lemonade - 5/5, not too sweet and the peach blossom tea is very nice. Definitely more on the tart side, which I enjoy. read more

Communitea Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

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Amazing service, ambience and drinks. That Earl Grey Matcha was something I've never experienced before and my entire family thought it was delicious. The Irish cream Cold brew was just the right amount of sweet with a very smooth coffee flavor. We also enjoyed the aesthetic presentation of the drinks. There are free water cups at the bar area. We did not get to enjoy it but they had a nice little play area for little kids inside the coffee shop as well as board games. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. (They measure and whisk the matcha) read more

Communitea Coffee - Earl grey matcha and Irish cream cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

I came here on a Saturday afternoon after dropping by the Brea mall. Great coffee shop with indoor & outdoor seating to chat or do some work. As a first timer I asked what was the most popular and the barista said hers was the Blackberry Vanilla Shaken Latte. I'm normally not a fruity latte person, but I figured why not since I rarely venture this direction. The first sip was a wow. The blackberry was forward and took a little getting used to. The more I drank it, the more it grew on me. I throughly enjoyed it. The espresso was good and pepped me up for the day. Would recommend giving the place a shot if you want better fast food coffee's. read more

Stopped by last week for a quick coffee. I'm never in the area but it was close to a job I had in the area. The service from "hello" to "goodbye" was excellent, and so was my coffee. Plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Big menu too. Sad it's not in my area, but happy I found this hidden gem. read more

Amazing local coffee. The baristas ask if you need adjustments to your drink if you aren't satisfied which is a nice touch. I got an iced chai which is full of flavor and a good size. Plenty of chairs and tables, will be coming back. read more

Communitea Coffee - Iced chai with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

I visited for the first time this weekend and got a Hollaback Girl latte. The taste was great and I enjoyed it quite a bit but the price point was a little on the higher side so this is going to be more of a once-in-a-while treat for me. It's a little loud inside and there were some kids running around. Not the biggest deal but if this is a common occurrence on weekends, this isn't a place I would take a friend to hang out and talk. Otherwise, it seems like a cool spot with some interesting drinks. read more

Communitea Coffee - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

An overwhelming amount of menus to look at while the staff stares you down waiting for you to decide on what you want. They raced over to help me and then seemed annoyed when I wasn't ready. I felt rushed. Coffee was fine. Tasted a bit burnt and didn't have enough syrup or milk so I had to ask for more. Still didn't have much flavor to it. Kids' play area is cute and they have monthly events, which is cool. They have plants for sale, but it's a whole process to buy them. Their merch doesn't all have pricing so don't bother with that. I like the vibe of the place, but not enough to justify coming back. read more

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Communitea is a really charming spot with a cozy, community-focused vibe. The shop is super cute and features items from independent vendors, which is a nice touch and fun to browse while you wait. I ordered The Headliner along with the green chili bacon egg burrito, and both were delicious the burrito especially was a standout. They also have a great selection of games and books to hang out with (even spotted the full Harry Potter set ), which makes it an easy place to linger. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, which really adds to the overall experience. Great place to grab coffee, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Honestly was super excited to try this spot, it looked legit. The ambience is really nice and very hip. The staff were super friendly. I ordered the chai latte iced and Vietnamese cold brew. Super bummed with the drinks. The chai was literally just milk and cinnamon. Really disappointing. read more

Communitea Coffee - Iced chai- just milk with sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

Had the most pleasant experience here today with my littles! They have the cutest play area that kept my kiddos entertained for awhile!! Got them the kid hot chocolates with whipped cream and sprinkles. Adorbs and they loved! I got the iced not so vanilla latte and their sausage burrito. Both bomb! Their green salsa was delish! Wifi was great. Baristas were nice! Loved their ambience! Definitely coming back. :) read more

Staff is super helpful in explaining the drinks and recommendations. The store is spacious with lots of indoor and some outdoor seating in the shade. The drinks came out quickly. The specialty drinks are a little too expensive for me. I ordered the Wildflower Cold Brew and it came out to $8! It has a great taste and the honey is subtle in the coffee. I wish the cold brew had a stronger taste, but overall still a great drink. read more

Such a nice place with a place for kids to play a little while you get your matcha or coffee fix. Came here before getting my hair done and saw that they had monthly specials. I tried the banana bread matcha which was different because on top of the cold foam they also added cinnamon. I also liked that they could make cold foam with oat milk instead of a dairy whole milk read more

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It's been almost two years since I've been here. I'm surprised I decided to come here again following my subpar experience my first time when they first opened up. I never took on their free drink offer because I'm the type of person that feels bad about getting complimentary items to try and make up for a bad experience. Since my Yelp friends really like this place, I decided to try it again. I figured I was a little harsh my first time around but that was just me being completely honest and blunt about my past experience. I was nearby and instead of going to my usual spot right down the street, I wanted to see if this place has gotten better in my books. This time around, I ordered the most basic drinks to see their quality control. I got myself an Iced Latte with oat milk and an Iced Americano. I'm not the biggest fan of their oat milk but the latte was very refreshing and the espresso had a good flavor. The Americano was ever so slightly on the sour side but it was still good enough to get a thumbs up by me. Although this won't be my go-to coffee spot, I'll try to be around every once in a while to change things up from my usual routine. read more

I stopped here a few times during a recent work trip and enjoyed the coffee each day. They've got a few homemade syrups that are pretty unique - burnt sage is one that I tried. There are plenty of chairs to set up if you wanna work remote and it's a bright space. There's even some kids toys along the back wall for children to play with. I also liked the little plant stand set up by the front door. Overall, just a really homey place with friendly people working. read more

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Such a cute little coffee and tea shop! Located in a small shopping strip next to several different shops. The moment you walk in, you'll notice a fairly large sitting area, which is great for individuals who want to just study or sit in a relatively quiet area. Additionally, out front, at least on the day I came in, people were doing a sip and paint with coffee/tea, which was really cool. The baristas were really nice and welcoming. They have a very large menu and you can tell that it was done intentionally so that all the flavors can hit all sorts of folks while being as traditional as possible. I got the honey lavendar latte with oatmilk on ice. Delicious! Definitely coming back here as soon as I can. read more

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Talk about a hole in the wall! I was in the area for work and needed my caffeine fix, so when I found this place saw the reviews, I knew this was my stop. Once I walked in I was greeted by the friendly staff, got asked if I needed help or recommendations. All the good stuff. And most importantly the coffee tastes great! Doing a little walk around inside seems like a great place to come hang out and laugh for all ages! read more

Communitea Coffee - Viet Coffee 20oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

Creative, delicious flavors are on rotation at Communitea Coffee. Pistachio flavors are back! Actually, they never left. CC baristas are great about making your favorite drink even if it's not on the seasonal menu. The Pistachio Rose Cold Foam is a must try! The iced matcha in their house-made oat milk is smooth and refreshing. read more

Communitea Coffee - Petals & Pistachio Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

The vibes are great and drinks are unique and so tasty. I don't really drink coffee anymore so I just usually get their non caffeinated drinks or their non coffee drinks. My absolute favorite is their Pistachio Bloom. The right amount of chai, sweetness, rosey, pistachio flavors mixed together. My husband has gotten their Vietnamese coffee and I had a sip. You can tell the quality is really good and my husband thinks it's one of the best Vietnamese coffees he's had in the area. This place also isn't just a coffee shop. They regularly have events at the shop that serve the community (i.e. boom events, pet rescue fundraiser, mom meet ups, plant workshops, etc). They also have a corner for young kids to play at as well as a board game collection. If my kids were older, I imagine this to be a spot to hang out and play board games with their friends. You won't be disappointed coming here! read more

A year and a half later check-in... Communitea is still my one of my favorite coffee shops and has turned into my go-to on the weekends. The staff is super nice, the owner April is rad, and the coffee is good. They are always trying out new seasonal menu items which allows me to mix it up every once in a while. Don't support those chain coffee shops, support your local small businesses! read more

Love this place, my new study spot staff is so friendly and if u like berry lattes get the blackberry shaken!! They have house made almond and it's so good, better than store bought. Has a cute boho homey feel. :p I've been trying coffee all around oc and this is in my top 3! read more

I've been coming here for a while, but finally decided to write a review for this place. I have tried a lot of their drinks and the standouts for me are: Spanish latte, blackberry honey shaken espresso, chill pill blue lavender latte (no caffeine), and blueberry matcha. Also, their tonics are super refreshing. I loved the passion fruit one they had. Kind of sad they don't have the Rose Cardamom Tea Latte anymore as it used to be one of my go-tos. They seriously have a drink for everyone, whether you're a coffee lover or tea lover. The baristas are always super nice and accommodating. I also love that they are a local business who supports small businesses. The ambiance is pretty chill, and it's such a great place to study or work. It can get a bit loud at times, but it's nothing out of ordinary for a cafe. The cafe is always clean. read more

Communitea Coffee - Iced Spanish Latte (20oz) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

We were headed to the Brea mall and saw the coffee sign so we decided to stop by. It's tucked in the corner of a shopping center. You first walk in and you see the cute little shop, with a cute little play area for kids and plenty of seating. The gentleman behind the counter was so nice , we told him it was our first time so we through the menu with us and explained everything for us. I went with the headliner since it's a Vietnamese coffee with some vanilla cream and I also ordered a green chile burrito. My daughter ordered a blueberry matcha and a green chile burrito. I absolutely loved my iced coffee it was so delicious. The right amount of coffee and sweetness. My daughter liked her too, she had finished it before we even left the place. The burrito was good, I just wish the bacon was a bit more crispy but other than that it hit the spot. I am so happy we found this cute coffee place. It will be our go to when we are in Brea. read more

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Wanted to like this place but I gotta give it 3 stars b/c after I drank one of their lattes I got so sick :( I'm usually fine with whole milk etc too :P Service was friendly and the place looked like a cool spot to hang out. read more

Nice new coffee spot in Brea! Tried the cookie butter drink and it was so good. Perfect balance of flavor with the coffee. The almond pastry was very tasty and they toasted it as well. Loved the stuff for kids in the back. I'm sure it helps while parents are enjoying their drinks that their kids can keep busy. The parking lot is in a shared space with a lot of other businesses so I can see it getting busy at certain times. read more

Used to come to the cafe located here 6+ years ago since I worked in the shopping center, first time coming back but into the new business communities and I'm so happy they turned it into a coffee shop. Stepped in to get some work done while in the area and enjoyed an iced latte plus a bagel. The latte wasn't my favorite until t watered down + mixed in the cold foam, then it was a bit sweeter but I look forward to returning and trying more options. The shop inside is cute plus has a corner for your kids to play in. read more

Communitea Coffee - Kids corner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

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I came in craving a solid ceremonial grade matcha, but unfortunately, this one didn't hit the mark. The color was dull and the taste was milky and slightly chalky--definitely not what I'd expect from true ceremonial quality. For reference, places like Aroma Coffee or Tasty's serve vibrant, flavorful matcha that truly feels premium. At $8, I expected more. I tried to give it a chance since it was so expensive but it's pretty undrinkable. If you're coming in for some matcha, I'd recommend skipping it here. That said, the coffee is really good here, the service is friendly, and it's a nice study spot--just don't come for the matcha, despite them saying it's "ceremonial grade." read more

Communitea Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

Fire flat white. It was the bomb. No notes. Very nice people behind the register too bro. read more

This is a great coffee shop that I don't come to enough, I haven't had a bad experience. The coffee is always really good. Their shaken espressos are good and so there matcha. I recently tried their pistacho honey rose cold brew, let me tell you, it was not it. It tasted a bit artificial and was too sweet. read more

Communitea Coffee - Pistacho honey rose cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

Just dropped by real for a pour over. Got the Guatemala klatch beans for the pour over. It was a little light for my taste. The water was poured over too quickly and in too large of batches. Overall, decent cup of coffee read more

Communitea Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

My hubby and I came here for a pick-me-up as we were nearby and apparently this place has been open since Jan 2024. I'm a plain Jane and my orders are usually "tried and true" in which I usually get a matcha latte; but I decided to switch it up and try their Fall version, which is the Blackberry Honey Matcha. The blackberry cold foam was very unique and tasted pretty good. I'm not very much of a sweet person, so I let them know when I ordered so they were able to adjust it just fine. The staff is nice and friendly so don't be shy to ask for any recommendations. If you're into board games, they have a good selection and plenty of tables for seating. If you have little ones, they have a small play area with toys and a play kitchen too. Overall, prices are decent, credit cards are accepted, and there's plenty of parking read more

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A very cute coffee spot in Brea! Located in a plaza that I never frequent so it's a lovely addition. Very cute inside. Good amount of seating and there's even a kids play area and a place where they keep board games! Fun! I got the iced matcha latte with almond milk. Came out to 6.30 for a regular, which is quite standard for the area. My friend got the blackberry honey matcha off their fall menu. The barista asked me to let them know if I liked my drink (I didn't ask for any additional sweeteners) and my first sip was fine but then I winded up grabbing a stevia packet to add to amp it a bit. My fault on my end, but I'm not used to asking for sweeteners/syrups in matcha. I got to try some of my friend's drink and it seemed nice--they had the blackberry in the foam and I thought that was different (in a good way). I think I would have to frequent this place more in order to boost it up to 5, but that's a challenge I'll accept. I hope they continue to thrive! BTW, they also have different workshops throughout the month...love it when businesses are involved in their community. Kudos! read more

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Ordered the iced Earl grey matcha using their convenient online app. The description sounded really good. As a matter of fact, all the descriptions of the drinks sounded good so kudos to whoever did the website. The drink however, had no hint of an earl grey at all. It tasted like a regular matcha drink. $7.25 for a Small size I was hoping for something better. Also, the drink was more on the milky side than matcha flavor. When I walked in to get my drink, I noticed they had a food menu with breakfast items, so I asked about them. The lady (not sure if owner) gave off a dismissive vibe when i asked if any of the items were made in-house. She said they were not an eatery but rather a coffee shop so they outsource their food. She made it a point to say it twice and seemed annoyed. Yes, I know what a coffee shop is and I have seen other coffee shops that make their food in-house. It's not a big deal, I just like to eat semi healthy and wanted to know what to expect when I received my food. Was it going to be a frozen burrito or freshly made.. in any case, it turned out to be the former. A small burrito with a lot of tortilla. The one friendly person was the female that heated up my food. She was very pleasant with a nice smile. Other than that, Communitea coffee was a disappointment for me. read more

This is genuinely my favorite local coffee shop. The people here are so friendly and awesome, and they host such cool events. And their food and drinks are delicious, and super creative. The inside ambiance is perfect, and bright and happy. I frequent the game store in the same shopping center, so I always look forward to coming here!! read more

Communitea Coffee - turkey sausage, egg, provolone sandwich on herb foccasia; and salted maple cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

Very friendly staff. Service was fast. The credit card machine was not working. Got a complimentary drink. Thank you & I appreciate it. Will be coming back read more

Communitea Coffee - Ceremonial matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

Stumbled upon this coffee shop while waiting to drop off a parcel early in the AM, and I'm glad I did! This place was cozy, spacious, and inviting! Their matcha is decent, a bit diluted, but I'd like to come back and try grabbing coffee here and sitting down with a book or with company. read more

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Headliner, Viet Coffee, Kids Raspberry Lemonade, Kids Chocolate Milk, and Chocolate Chip Cookie. The Coffee is delicious and they have so many fun drinks to choose from. Viet coffee rivals Blk Dot in my opinion and raspberry lemonade will be a repeat order for my kiddo. A great selection for coffee lovers. They also have a kids menu, board games and play area for little ones making this a family friendly shop that lives up to their name. Atmosphere is cool and unique with lots of coffee humor. Bathrooms are always clean and smell nice. Staff was friendly and made sure to acknowledge customers even when really busy. Only complaint is kiddos didn't like the salt on the chocolate chip cookie, but for more adult tastes I think it would be perfect. read more

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