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    Fullerton Library Cafe

    4.5 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Alex V.

    Great service and food! The perfect spot to visit after spending a few hours at the library. They have an expansive menu and fair prices. Also! A plus for have a vegan/vegetarian menu!

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    Rob B.

    I love that this is here for visitors to the library. I wanted to grab something healthy and get lost in a good book for a few hours. The ambience is great. Nice comfy seats, quiet place to work or read. I ordered the green turmeric smoothie and the chia pudding. Lemme back up and say there are great prices for everything on the menu. That said, I loved my smoothie but the chia pudding is what brings my review score down. Anyone that knows chia pudding knows it's not a quick fix. The chia seeds are usually soaked hours in advance or overnight at the least to thicken the liquid and make it a pudding. That's not what happened here. I was given the cup, with the fruit and seeds mixed in with granola on top. This was more of a drink than a pudding. You can't make chia pudding on the spot and I should've known by the time the cashier was taking. I'd certainly come back for anything else tho.

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    Spencer W.

    Located on the side of the east library it's a great friendly place. If you're in a rush this isn't a good place. Parking is simple and convenient. Service and food was good, I'll come back.

    Berry Smoothie
    Melanie B.

    Hello everyone I've been DYING to tell everyone about this hidden gem I found! I'm always going to the library when I'm in town for my Orthodontic appointments because I have to pass time due to me always coming down from Lancaster on the train. So I was hungry and wanted to eat before heading in and I noticed they had a cafe and I was skeptical at first but when I walked in I was amazed to see so much stuff available. So many snacks and drinks and other stuff like pens and notebooks you know writing and study materials. There is also a very good variety of a menu for cooked foods and drinks. I was in the mood for a smoothie that day and so I came across the berry one and surprise surprise you can also create your own smoothie which I love that as an option. The lady is very nice and answered my questions about what comes in the smoothies due to me not trying to eat a lot of dairy she had dairy free options for Milk which I appreciated. I definitely will be coming here every chance I get. It's a great study place due to it being so calm and peaceful. There is a fountain in there and for me I definitely love the sound of water while in any calm environment. Til next time Cafe

    Strawberry smoothie
    Ryane O.

    For being connected to the library this place was clean Basic little coffee shop with coffee, juice, etc. A few baked goods and a cold case with bottled/canned stuff. Chips and cookies and stuff. I just got a strawberry smoothie and it wasnt terrible. It was light, like its not mixed with ice cream or anything. Nice cute little spot, hope it stays clean and whatnot.

    They have some tasty treats on their menu, from Espressos   pastries,  ice blended drinks   to fruits and vegetables
    Hoang T.

    The cafe has a very personable and welcoming vibe. Their menu includes a wide variety of pastries, ice coffees, smoothie drinks ( The coffee drinks are high quality, handcrafted and pretty well made.)

    Anna L.

    Update: Got the roast beef sandwich and fruit today...both good! And the mayo package in the roast beef sandwich was Kraft brand which is awesome; I have a thing for mayo and I hate when they have off brand mayo in sandwiches Finally a place to get something to eat/drink at the library! Don't have to drive out anymore! Only got coffee but other things look yummy too! They even have Korean cup ramen!! Lol! Def getting one of those next time!

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    Great cheese burger, big beef patty. Amy is great and service pretty quickly. She has a variety of menu items something for everyone's taste

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    Very sweet warm and calm place the food was good will come again they have good prices

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    Good food and variety. We'll return again. Be sure to text your order in if you don't want to wait.

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    Easily the best chicken bowl I've had, maybe in my life. Excellent protein serving size. Very clean place. Excellent prices.

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    My second time here…read more Drinks: underwhelming. Not well proportioned ingredients between the chosen flavor, milk and matcha. Waterdowned with plenty of ice. Price: overpriced for both drinks and sandwivhes. Although I don't mind paying extra for a satisfying drink, this one is not one of those. Ambiance: the walls, decor, plants and furnitures needs plenty of improvement. It looked like they were going for a minimalist look but it seems too bland and all over the place. I appreciate the music but the overall ambiance is not very inviting. Service: self serve to order and they ask for tip? The customers are expected to clear the tables and put away food and drink containers. It doesn't make sense. Parking: it's downtown fullerton, unless you know the area, it might be difficult for you to find parking especially during peak hours. But there's a couple of parking structure nearby which is a plus because it's covered and free. By the way, I initially ordered the classic strawberry matcha for comparison to other matcha drinks I've had from other cafes and I came the 2nd time to try the matcha flight to give it a chance but I was underwhelmed on both times. On both occasion I ordered my drinks with coconut milk and it was so overpowering and matcha flavor is very mild and with addition of plenty of ice, it taste like a waterdowned green drink that's milky in flavor.

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    With a million coffee shops within 4 blocks, I love Made coffee. I've been here 4 times in the last…read moreweek and I have ordered the Spanish ice latte and every single time it's been perfection. No matter who makes it. That's a tough feat. Nobody ever makes my order the same every time. My husband has been more adventurous and has tried different items from the menu and he also says the coffee hasn't disappointed. BUT, ultimately, the curbside option is why we keep coming back. With two toddlers, being able to call and them bring my coffee to my car, saves me the unbuckling and wrangling stress. This is me being a little picky, but they'd be top tier if they had an app. The website version is ok but it doesn't always remember my last order.

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