Duck&#x27;s Donuts

Cool place but they definitely have a problem with never turning on the air conditioning.. always…read morehot ... pay 10 for a coffee but to cheap to give costumers air conditioning? Idk just seems bad for business

For a college study session or getting some homework done, this place is perfect! It's spacious,…read moreand the ambiance is upbeat and welcoming. Definitely a place where you can sit down and get some work done. The service was amazing, and the staff were so friendly! The coffee was delicious. I got the Einspänner Latte, and it was so good! Definitely a great spot to study, catch up on work, or just enjoy a good cup of coffee!

Blueberry matcha

Strawberry Matcha Latte (left) Blueberry Matcha Latte (right)

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4.5(594 reviews)

2.4 mi

My review here is long overdue. I've been here quite a few times over the years and each time we…read morereally enjoyed it. My bf loves the coffee here. Anything of their espresso drinks either hot or cold has always turned out yummy, according to him. I'm more of a matcha person since my stomach issues years ago so as a matcha snob, I can say their matcha is strong here but the only down side is they only have almond milk as their alternative to dairy. And, I think they make the almond milk in-house, aka fresh, so there is no hint of sweetness at all. If you know, almond milk does alternate the flavor of your drink so I did not like the iced matcha almond milk I had very much. I would get their default matcha, it's perfect. One thing that deserves a huge shout out here is the avocado toast!! OH EM GEE! It's one of the best we've ever had! Each toast is on a thick sourdough, packed with tons and tons of smashed avocado, with asiago cheese and pancetta (fancy bacon), and lemon. AND, you need to add their soft boiled egg. It's perfection! Highly Rec!!!!

I honestly had a little bit of a cultural shock--in the best way!…read more As someone who absolutely loves matcha and coffee, I was surprised that I had never heard of this place before. It has such a unique vibe. It's located around Downtown Santa Ana, and the sign isn't very big, so it can be a little hard to find. Honestly, I'm glad I came with my friends because if I had come by myself, I probably would have missed it and gone home. The atmosphere is definitely different from your typical Orange County coffee shop. I heard the owners are from New York, and I think you can feel that influence. It has a very urban, sophisticated feel, but at the same time, there's something warm yet slightly cool and edgy about the space. It's hard to explain, but it has a personality of its own. The coffee bar is completely open, so you can watch the baristas make your drink and see every little movement they make. I wanted to try so many things on the menu, but I had already had two cups of coffee that day, so I decided to go with matcha instead. What really impressed me was how detailed they were when taking my order. They asked about the sweetness level, syrup options, type of milk, and even the type of cup I wanted. Since I was staying to enjoy my drink there, they served my matcha in a beautiful glass. And watching them make the matcha right in front of me was such a treat. It wasn't just some sweet matcha powder mixed with milk. You could really taste the quality of the matcha, and the drink was clean, smooth, and delicious. Santa Ana is a little far from my home, so I don't come here very often. But this place made me want to come back someday, take my time, and just enjoy a cup of matcha without rushing. Definitely a place with its own character. Would I come back? 100% YES.

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Hidden House Coffee

4.3(803 reviews)

2.7 mi

HHC Coffee was a wonderful stop and a great way to start our day! I enjoyed the Strawberry Matcha,…read morewhich was refreshing, smooth, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. My husband ordered the Brown Sugar Maple Latte and absolutely loved the rich, warm flavors. We also shared the Ham and Cheese Pesto Croissant, and it was delicious--light, buttery, flaky, and filled with great flavor. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. One of our favorite parts was the outdoor seating area. We loved dining outside and enjoying the beautiful weather while sipping our drinks and relaxing. It created the perfect atmosphere to slow down and enjoy the experience. The atmosphere was welcoming, the drinks were excellent, and the food was just as impressive. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for quality coffee, delicious pastries, and a great outdoor dining experience!

We love this place and have been coming here for years now but today was a shitty experience from…read morethe lady behind the counter. I couldn't find a way to contact them through email so this is my only option. I went in to get coffee beans and a cold brew per my usual monthly visit with my pup. There was a tall woman behind the counter this time. We went through the typical spiel of what can I get you? Comes with a cold brew, etc etc. But after I walked away, 3 of her colleagues came up to chat and show pictures. As they were chatting I heard her say "I ain't got time for cold brew" and look directly at me. Then they split up and she went to stand at the other end of the counter while the 2 people she was chatting with came behind the counter and started sharing pictures or whatever. It just came off rude. I love this place and these are our favourite beans but just really crappy feeling as a local customer.

Delicious Latte

Iced matcha latte with oat milk and pistachio syrup

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The "When Hairy Met Sally Burrito" long hair strand grilled right into the tortilla!

BAKO TEA HOUSE

4.4(705 reviews)

1.4 mi

Like it. The tea isn't too sweet - it's exactly my kind. Their store is really cozy and bright,…read morewith people chatting with friends inside. It's a great place to relax and grab some bubble tea.

Love this place so much!…read more I've been to the Cerritos location many times so I figured I'd try the Santa Ana location. There's more seating at this location which is nice! Three tables and a bench. I ordered the Roasted Oolong Latte with Grass Jelly for 7.25, and I finished it in literally 10 minutes. The prices are really good if you don't get toppings too! 50% sweetness was perfect for me, and I like how they have descriptions under each of the teas on the menu. Next time I definitely want to try one of their frappes with purple rice. They also have many season drinks including an Earl Grey Cheesecake Latte! Parking is in a small plaza and it's a 30 minute maximum, so definitely plan to grab and go! Quite close to OCMA and South Coast as well.

HOJICHA LATTE 日式焙茶拿鐵 & EARL GREY TEA LATTE 伯爵紅茶拿鐵

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Coffee Muse

4.6(419 reviews)

2.5 mi

My wife and I stopped by Coffee Muse while charging our car, and all I knew was that I needed a…read moregood cup of coffee, because we had a long drive home. I walked in with no idea what to order, but Kayla and Michael immediately made the experience exceptional. They recommended the Honey Nut Cheerios latte, and it turned out to be one of the best coffee drinks I've ever had. It tasted exactly as they described, like the sweet milk that's left in the bowl after you finish a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. Absolutely delicious. I also had the chocolate chip cookie, which was just as outstanding. Michael and Kayla were knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and genuinely kind. Their customer service was so impressive that I actually asked if they were the owners. They took the time to explain the menu, answer my questions, and made us feel genuinely welcome. I'm not sure when we'll be back in Santa Ana, but if we are, Coffee Muse will definitely be on our list of places to visit again. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. Great coffee, delicious treats, and even better people.

Located on the corner of 4th and Spurgeon. Black exterior marks the spot…read more How'd it go? I entered the double doors roughly 4pm on a Thursday and it was nice and quiet. There's a small sitting area good for about 8 people. There was one guest on laptop, so I presume they've got wi-fi to for anyone studying or working on the go. The menu hangs overhead above the register where you place your order. I was greeted, "how can I help you today?" I replied, "Dirty Vanilla Chai please, iced, w/oatmilk,16oz" As-is you're looking at $7.25 for this latte, after milk substitution and tax out the door it's $8.25. A bit steep considering the competition in DTSA. What did you order? - Dirty Vanilla Chai Latte 4/5 Stars Excellent latte, just priced a bit too high. Overall? Mid day caffeination fix compliments of Muse Coffee definitely hit the spot. Comeback kid? I would but not unless my number one recommendation is open. Interested in finding out which independently owned cafe in the area with seating, Wi-Fi and whose outstanding lattes come in under $8. Check out my reviews if you'd like to know who's got it locked in the DTSA coffee shop scene!

Conveniently Located in the Corner, can't miss the art

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Mint mocha on left and honey nut Cheerio on right

Enchanted Coffee

4.4(322 reviews)

4.0 mi

Such a cute little hidden gem! It's tucked away in the corner of a larger shopping center, so it's…read moreeasy to miss, but definitely worth finding. The inside is bright, welcoming, and pretty quiet, which makes it a great spot to get some work done, study, or just hang out for a bit. I ordered the Spanish latte and an almond croissant, and both were delicious. The latte was smooth and flavorful, and the croissant was the perfect little treat to go with it. Cute atmosphere, good coffee, and a nice peaceful vibe. I'd definitely come back!

Food: - Matcha pistachio croissant: good amount of matcha…read morepistachio cream on the croissant; croissant itself decent Parking/ ambiance: - Giant parking lot - Employees were helpful in giving recommendations - Seating at the counters and tables with good Wifi and outlets

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Airoma Cafe

4.7(2.4k reviews)

4.2 mi

First time using yelp, had to write down just how much of a great drink this was. Airoma is always…read moreserving quality matcha in the greater OC area hands down.

i got a good asf einspanner matcha w extra matcha and extra sweet. It was so refreshing and creamy…read moreand really with one hundred and twenty five percent sweetness.

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Limited seating

Trung Nguyen E-Coffee

4.4(378 reviews)

3.8 mi

Delicious drinks! The coffee is strong and the matcha was tasty. On the weekends there is a little…read morebit of a wait. We got the Phin Corn Coffee and a double matcha. Would recommend both of them!

I only thought the coffee was okay. There was nothing special about it. I got the Ube Coffee and…read morethe Peanut Butter espresso. I could not really taste the Ube foam and the coffee did not taste the best imo. I did enjoy the peanut butter espresso though. I placed the order online and picked up in store. The store was spacious with a decent amount of seating. However, parking can get busy. I ordered in the morning so I did not have to worry about the parking.

Matcha Latte.

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Egg Cream Coffee

Findi Coffee

4.5(179 reviews)

3.2 mi

Stopped by Findi Coffee and tried their Findi Signature Phin Coffee at 25% sweetness. The coffee…read morehad a bold, strong flavor just the way I like it. I'm not exactly sure what flavors they use in their signature blend, but whatever it is, it works--it was really enjoyable. The 20 oz cup for $6.50 is a great value, especially for the quality and size. I was too full to try anything else today, but their matcha and coconut water drinks both caught my eye, so I'll definitely be back to give those a try. Overall, I'd recommend stopping by if you enjoy a strong Vietnamese-style coffee at a reasonable price.

#125 in my Teaholic Diaries. Findi has cute aesthetics with a chic Parisian-inspired interior and…read morecozy seating. They serve traditional Vietnamese phin-drip coffee as well as matchas and milk teas. I added Findi to my Teaholic Diaries instead of my Coffeeshop Chronicles because I skipped past the coffees and went straight for the milk teas and matcha. And I have to say, that was the right call. I ordered the strawberry matcha and the oolong milk tea cloud. The strawberry puree in the matcha latte was delicious, and the oolong tea flavor in the milk tea was subtle but still shone through. My friend also ordered their taro coco, but we both thought that one was gross. The coconut flavor was too overpowering and there was this bitter sour aftertaste that was pretty unpleasant. Overall though, we enjoyed our visit, sans that last drink. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

Interior- cute tables and chairs, giving off a Parisian vibe

Citrus Drip Matcha

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Strawberry Matcha

Fe Caphe

4.7(29 reviews)

0.9 mi

So yum! First time at a ghost kitchen place and it was an easy experience! You can order via the…read morekiosk and there will be instructions on how to pick up your order from the locker behind you or you can order ahead of time online! There were so many options. I'd like to come back and taste try them all.

When my partner and I first did the tasting with Fe Caphe, we knew right then and there that we…read morewanted their drinks at our event. The lychee jasmine tea with 75% sugar was the perfect amount of tea-y ness and sweetness and refreshing for the summer heat, along with the Vietnamese coffee, which was strong and creamy. Our guests were so excited to see the drinks being made and my biggest regret was actually not ordering more Vietnamese coffee since that was the first drink to go. Everything was perfection, from their set-up, to the service, and of course, the delicious drinks. Best of all, any leftover drinks made great party favors. If you're thinking about getting drinks catered, I can't recommend Fe enough! Thank you Hoang for making the experience so memorable!

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Viet Drip Einspanner

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Strawberry Matcha, Lychee Jasmine Tea, Banana Matcha

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James T.

14 years ago

Delicious! Delicious! Just scrumptious! the only downside is their high calorie content! - But I did see that Duck has a line of low cal-muffins, I'm not a big muffin fan but willing to try some next time. I had a great week - hitting the gym every day, and decided that I deserved one - got a curler with a drink, came right back in after the first bite and got a second one! Very tasty - unless its my pastry-starved mind talking, either way, in a week I will let my self have two more - maybe three? They taste fresh, and soft throughout - Gotta come in and try it! read more

Ashley H.

3 years ago

Great donuts, but today It was not the best customer experience. Before I went in I saw one of there workers harassing a homeless transsexual women. Telling her awful things, another guy also saw and decided to confront him. The worker just ran inside like a coward and proceeded to call the cops. What makes this male worker better than anyone else ? Nothing. He is no better than anyone for him to be harassing other people then wanting to act like the victim. read more

David S.

129

5 months ago

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Dylan B.

7 years ago

Amazing donuts! I have never had donuts this good in my life before. They're literally perfect. I wish I could make these at home. I've been here four times so far. They are very friendly and the place is extremely nice and clean. I'm so happy they're right across the street from where I live. read more

Steven V.

4 years ago

I love there donuts they make me cream bro like ohhhh my goddd dawgggg I eat dat shi n I'm like omggggg daddy like bro dat shi get me mf rock hard like straight uppp 8 inch boner no cap Brodie I jus wanna shove the cream down my ass n let it come out my mouth daddy read more

Joey W.

8 years ago

Amazing customer service very friendly and nice people who really seem to care about how you are doing and helping you pick out the best donut for your occasion. All around amazing people who work and will definitely come back when I return to Irvine. read more

Conan E.

509

7 years ago

Simply the best donuts in town. Far better than places like Dunkin Donuts. Highly recommended and will be back again. Not that Yelp reviews mean anything but I give them a 5 star to boost their star rating. Hope you make lots of money. read more

Jocelyn C.

6 months ago

One of my favorite donut shops! Their donuts are yummy. You can taste and feel the quality of the dough they use-- so fluffy and delicious! I also love supporting small family owned businesses. Great service as well! read more

Leslie P.

4 years ago

So good! They have a big selection of donuts. I got glazed, sprinkle, and crumb and they all tasted really fresh. Parking was easy. I also like that they are open 24 hours read more

Bindu P.

126

5 years ago

Sooooooo good! Best donuts I've ever eaten. Completely customizable including vegan option. No other donut will compare after you've tried these! read more

Marci D.

1 year ago

YUMMMMMMMYYYY! I LOVE Donuts! One of my favorite donut spots! I love how they make it fresh in front of you! Great service and cute little spot! read more

Tara F.

10 years ago

Bad customer service. They got my order wrong and yelled at me for it. I will never come back to this place again. Worst experience ever.

Philip A.

5 years ago

Awesome staff. Awesome donuts and made to order donuts. They have drinks and thrifty ice cream too, but I only came for donuts.

Jason E.

5 years ago

The taste of the donuts is out of this world! You can design your own with custom flavors. Everything prepared fresh and warm!

Chloe L.

5 years ago

My boyfriend and I love this place for a date spot, they are super fast and have the nicest employees! Definitely recommend!

Dennis V.

8 years ago

Duck doughnuts is a super cool place and they have the best doughnuts. The cinnamon sugar doughnut is the best of all.

That Cement T.

5 years ago

The best donuts. The best customer service! Endless options for your custom-made donuts! YUUUMMMY!

Ashley M.

4 years ago

Absolutely recommend coming here. Great place and a really fun environment. Really family friendly

Nicole F.

7 years ago

Great service! Great donuts! Just overall greaaatttttttttttttttttttttttttttt love it here.

Ondrea O.

144

4 years ago

So fresh and so good! I love that they have so many options! Go, you won't be disappointed!

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Literally one of the best donuts ive had, super fresh, no weird oil taste from the fryer and SO…read morefluffy. I was in the area and had a craving so I pulled in. It's not a fancy shop and it's in an older building, but its a local neighborhood spot, definitely could tell walking in, the lady at the counter was friendly as we're all the people hanging out. If you are going to be a snob go somewhere else, but if you can hang it's worth going to check out.

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