I had the best looking sandwich at the picnic…read more I visited Kona Loa Coffee last weekend while on the way to my monthly book club picnic. Nothing screams picnic quite like an iced latte and panini pairing. I ordered the chicken pesto panini, apple chai kombucha, and a mushroom iced latte. This latte did loads for my social meter. Giving me the extra pep to talk all things books. The sandwich was stacked with thick pieces of avocado, jalapeños, and sliced chicken. A very filling meal that definitely caught everyone's eye. Would love to return and explore more of their food menu.

Stayed in Irvine overnight and was looking for a breakfast spot before hitting the road. Decided…read moreto check out Kona Loa due to their coffee choices. So glad we did. Inside is very cozy. There's also some seating outside as well. We love Portuguese sausage and was glad they had that as a protein option. Staff was very helpful when we asked for suggestions. We ordered the Kim chee burrito with Portuguese sausage and a breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage. We also got the Island coffee (coconut flavored) and Spanish coffee (condensed milk and cinnamon). Both drinks were amazing. We also really liked the Kim chee burrito. One bite and my husband and I wish we ordered 2. It went so well with the sour cream. The service was very fast as well. This is a must try if you are in the area! Wish I had pictures but we enjoyed it so much it was gone.

We really enjoyed our experience here. Some of the best baked goods I have ever had. We…read moreparticularly enjoyed the pain au chocolat.

Probably the best bakery in Orange County. Can't think of any other businesses doing superior baked…read moregoods currently. The quality of their products is very impressive. The croissant layers and texture are master class. I haven't had anything I didn't like so far. This place is amazing. Well deserved 5 star average. I love that the staff is so humble and eager to help.

Such a yummy place to get matcha from! All of their cold foams are amazinggg. Amazing service from…read moreDestiny!! 10/10 recommendations!

love this spot!!! the drinks are so yummy and the place is so well organized :) the store manager…read moredestiny is so sweet, enjoyed the vibes and ambiance! Service is great :) I recommend this place !!!

Vibe was chill and clean spot. Amazing drinks! Quality…read morecortado and orange juice espresso tonic are made with perfection. There is enough parking and seating.

I've visited Redshift on the weekend and also during the week, and I would say it's much livelier…read moreon the weekends. This is clearly a well-loved spot for studying or catching up with friends. RAF coffee was definitely a treat, super smooth and creamy, and I can see why it's popular. I think the banana mocha is a great drink for folks who aren't huge coffee drinkers. Bumble coffee was a bit too acidic for me with the OJ. Prices are reasonable and their seasonal drinks are novel enough that I plan to return on a semi-regular basis.

Best coffee ever! Their matcha is unbeatable perfect mix of sweet and strong. Kind people work here…read moreand they have unmatchable customer service , my go to spot while charging my car downstairs 10/10

Concrete Coffee *May 23rd, 2026…read more*9am- Saturday *4 Stars Environment: *Large Parking Structure *Upper Floor of Mall Area *Small Indoor Seating Food/Drink: *Double Matcha Latte (Oat Milk and 50% Sweetness) *Raspberry Matcha Latte (Oat Milk and 50% Sweetness) Came back while I was in the area because I wanted to finally try the matcha drinks. My sister and I really enjoyed the coffee during our last visit, so we were hoping the matcha would live up to the same standard. I ordered the Double Matcha Latte with oat milk and 50% sweetness, and it had a really nice strong matcha flavor. My sister got the Raspberry Matcha Latte, since raspberry is usually her go-to flavor pairing, and she liked it overall but realized raspberry may not be her favorite fruit to combine with matcha. The server also mentioned that the drinks are sweetened with agave, which was nice to know. I also appreciated that they don't charge extra for milk alternatives, especially as someone who is lactose intolerant. Even at 50% sweetness, I probably could have gone a little less sweet, but overall it was still a great experience. Definitely a place I'd come back to again.

As a diabetic, finding good, sugar free coffee is so hard! Enter The Human Bean! They have a bunch…read moreof SF flavors, 11+ according to their website. I'm so happy I found this place - also on top of every coffee they give you a coffee bean, I thought it was a nice touch. Can't wait to come back here.

I am a fan of the Human Bean and this has become a regular stop for me and my wife when in the…read morearea. The location itself is very small, located right off El Toro but can easily be missed if you don't know where to turn off. The line is almost always quite lengthy when we are there but the staff is great and the drinks typically come out quite quickly. My go to drink is the iced Snowy Mocha and it has great flavor and is always made to perfection. The pricing here is also quite good and they offer a substantial rewards program as well that adds up quickly. Although they have since opened a newer location closer to home in Garden Grove for me, I still prefer this location so far overall for consistency and overall pleasantness. I am a satisfied customer of theirs and hope to return again many times to come.

My son frequents Brio Brio but I had never been. Finally gave it a shot and I was so happy!…read more The matcha is quite strong so I got the matcha strawberry latte. I wish I would've added a sweet foam. Next time for sure. The drink selection is amazing, and the vibes are great. You may have to wait in line but it won't be for very long.

Saw that Brio Brio was on Yelp's Top Places to Eat in Orange County! Stopped by during lunch time…read moreand it was really crowded as expected. You order and then grab a number to self seat yourself, they have inside and outdoor seating. Japanese Brisket sandwich was really good and tender. It had a little spice to it but was filling. First time having an Tamago sandwich and loved it. It can be kind've scary trying if you don't eat egg salad like me but I enjoyed the fluffiness of it. My favorite was their honey toast though, it was sweet and soft in the inside and crispy out the outside. The texture alone and sweetness made it addicting for me.

My friend and I were doing a San Diego roundtrip and knew we needed to caffeinate. She had heard…read moreabout Sabr, so we decided to do a pitstop on the way. We came in on a Saturday morning around 10AM, and the whole cafeteria area was essentially empty - other than 3 tables. This would be a GREAT place to study or do some productive work! I ordered the CTM - Cinnamon Toast Matcha. It was DELICIOUS! Who knew how complimentary cinnamon toast crunch would be matcha. I also decided to try the zatar cheese danish which was a different flavor from what I've had, but was so tasty! It's a little pricy, but not more than the cost of other cafes. If I lived in the area or was back in the area again, I would definitely stop in and try other drinks and pastries! What a hidden local gem!

My friend and I were dropping off my partner at a local pickleball spot and were craving matcha, so…read morewe came across Sabr Cafe! We honestly didn't realize it was tucked inside a religious/community center. There were a lot of people studying there, and the space itself was really open and spacious. We were afraid that we were being too loud so I don't recommend this place to hang out unless you're studying or doing work. We also liked that there was a restaurant next to Sabr, so we ended up getting a quesadilla that was HUGE and was yummy treat to go with our drinks. For matcha, I got the einspanner and my friend got the Cinnamon Toast Matcha. I really enjoyed the einspanner matcha! It was smooth and definitely hit the spot. My only mistake was drinking it around 2 PM because I literally could not sleep the rest of the night haha. Overall, good drinks and a chill place to study. Will definitely come back again and try their other drinks next time!

Blue Hummingbird Roastery is off the beaten path. I don't think this is somewhere I would stumble…read moreupon if I wasn't intentionally driving to it. It seems like the share a parking lot with an office complex. There is some seatings inside their quaint coffee shop, and a few more in the patio area. Service was quick and friendly. I ordered the BHB Einspanner ($7.50) and I really enjoyed my drink. It was perfectly balanced between the coffee and the cream layer on top. As someone who opted to stay and enjoy my coffee in the shop I find the space really tight. A little mixed feelings because I like the coffee enough to come back for a take out situation, but they're so out of the way they would never be on my way anywhere. Mixed feelings. I am definitely rounding up this review because I really admire the owner's passion during my time there. He was experimenting on flavors with staff and passionate to perfect the ratio. They were taste testing and I can tell he puts pride into his product. I know he's limited with the space, and I really wish them all the best with the locals in this area.

Such a cute store! Ordered the Blue Hummingbird latte. It wasn't bad, but I was hoping for more…read morepandan flavor. I didn't taste it at all. The owner and all the employees were really nice and they had some pretty mugs and other things on sale. There is also plenty of seating outside.

If you want a snippet of France....this is the place!! Their offerings are literally AAA standard!…read more This place is awesome. Their coffee and bakery products of the highest standard in the area. Nothing comes even close. So head on over and enjoy their delicacies Staff is awesome and friendly. The couple who own this business are wonderful hosts, kind and very polite and friendly.

I needed a little snack on my lunch break and stumbled upon this bakery and decided to give it a…read moretry. Food: 2/5 There was a case filled with pastries and I decided to try the beef and potato as it looked popular based on its limited supply. There were no prices available so I assumed, the size it was, that the total would be around $7. However, this pastry was almost $14! I was disappointed by the price and lack of flavor inside. The pastry was buttery but not as flaky as I'd hoped for. Service: 3/5 Walking into the bakery I was glad to be welcomed inside and asked if I had any questions by a young lady. After deciding what I wanted to order I waited in line. The older gentleman at the register was not as friendly. I felt rushed when I was ordering and it felt as if he didn't want to be there. Ambiance: 3/5 The interior is very limited in space, especially when trying to line up to order. There were no tables available or space to wait for your take out order. Overall: 3/5 Overall the prices and service were disappointing to say the least.