Orange County's cafe scene just keeps getting better and better. Cafe Haru quietly opened in Buena Park. Trust me and get the black sesame oat latte. It's nutty, creamy, and quite strong honestly. I'm not usually a mango person, but I really enjoyed their mango matcha latte. I love that all their drinks that have fruit in them use real fruit puree that they make in-house! And don't leave without grabbing one of their pastries! If you love a good soft cookie, definitely get the smores bar or chewy Biscoff mallow cookie. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

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This is such a cute aesthetic coffee shop that offers a mix of coffee, matcha, and pastry/sweets. Located in a shopping center there is a lot of parking. There isn't much seating in the shop so can get crowded during peak times. Ordered the following: Biscoff Latte Matcha Einspanner Strawberry Matcha Latte Lemon Bar Mallow Cookies I personally really liked both the matcha einspanner and the biscoff latte. You can taste the coffee plus that slightly sweetness from the biscoff. Also loved their pastries, really liked the lemon bar and mallow cookies! Overall, Haru Cafe is such a cute spot when you are in a mood for a variety of drinks plus something sweet. Definitely would love to come by again. read more

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I visited for the first time around 2:00 PM on June 16th and immediately enjoyed the cozy and welcoming atmosphere. There was only one person inside studying, and the music was playing softly, making it a comfortable place to relax. The employee greeted me as soon as I walked in and helped me place my order right away since it wasn't busy at all. I asked what their most popular latte was, and he recommended the Biscoff latte. The pastries by the register looked beautiful and delicious, so I decided to try a s'mores bar and a mallow cookie topped with Oreo and Biscoff. Everything I ordered was amazing. My favorite item was the s'mores bar, which was absolutely delicious. The friendly service, relaxing atmosphere, and great food made for a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back. read more

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Nice little coffee shop with cool AC during these summer days. Summer menu drink available and tasty pastries. Have a couple tables available to sit down. If they are busy it can take a minute usually only have 2 people. We came in on a Saturday morning and had to wait a little. The wooden bench can be a little hard I wish they had some seat cushions on the wood bench. read more

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Came early and did a little work until my next appt. Tried the jasmine peach iced green tea. It's delightfully refreshing. A tad on the sweet side but it was a great pick-me-up for the morning to afternoon run. Lots of chill vibes oozing from the decor and kpop soulful music playing. It's the way I like it. Definitely will stop by when in the neighborhood and try some yuzu inspired summer drinks next time! read more

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Pretty good matcha latte , can adjust sweetness which is good as well. Some searing inside and free wifi

This has definitely become one of my favorite places to stop by after Pilates. It's such a cute little shop and the staff are always so nice. They have a good matcha selection! I love their strawberry matcha and my sister loved their mango matcha. The fruit matchas are definitely on the sweeter side but you can always adjust the sweetness. If you've been wanting to try an iced biscoff latte, I highly recommend trying it from here. It's absolutely delicious and probably my favorite drink there. This is a small coffee shop with minimal seating inside so it can get crowded when busy but you can always order for pickup. read more

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Delicious and high quality matcha and coffee! Good variety of flavors too. Their pastries are so yummy and I would def try out their lemon bar- it was amazing! The staff is so sweet and helpful. There's not much seating but the inside of the shop is decorated very cute and is always super clean and aesthetic! There isn't many other good coffee shops in this area so I would definitely try them out! read more

Haru - Ube matcha, biscoff latte, matcha einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buena Park, California

First time here and it was a nice, easy stop. I tried the black sesame oat latte and the biscotti latte. Both were good, just nothing that really stood out just yet. Service was really good. The place inside is cute with a clean, minimal vibe. There are small white tables lined along the wall with a bench and stools and some simple decor and artwork that gives it a cozy feel. It's not very big, but there were still plenty of open tables which was nice. Everything was clean and parking was easy since it's in a shopping center. I'm looking forward to trying more next time. Deff a decent spot if you're in the area and want something simple and low key. read more

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One of my favorite coffee shops. The interior is small with only a few tables but what they serve is superb. I visited on a weekday afternoon and ordered a Biscoff latte and a lemon bar. I sat at the one available table and savored both items. The Biscoff latte was iced, with just enough ice to make it cold. I appreciate that they didn't overdo the ice like most coffee places. The flavor of cookie butter was vivid, sweet, and delicious. The cream top and crumbles of Biscoff added to the visual appeal. The lemon bar was slightly sweet and citrusy, with a tasty thin outer crust, the top of which was sprinkled with powdered sugar. For me, this was a perfect lemon bar in every way. If I lived anywhere near here, this would be a regular stop. read more

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Drinks we ordered were iced flat white and sesame latte. I liked the sesame latte because it wasn't too sweet at all snd their sesame cold foam was good. Coffee roast they use was good also. My husband liked his flat white. The store was very cute and cozy. Staff was ok, they didn't really acknowledge us until the barista nudged the cashier person to take our order. Idk what it is about customer service from these new cafes in the area lately.... They're not that friendly. This lady before us ordered a drink hot but they made it iced. She was really nice about it when letting the worker know but the owner (I'm pretty sure she was the owner) said something in Korean to the worker loudly and sounded upset about it. I found that a bit rude to speak your own language in front of a customer in the middle of an issue. It was pretty obvious she was upset at the customer. I'm not sure I'd be back... but their sesame latte was pretty good, so maybe. read more

Haru - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buena Park, California

#181 in my Coffeeshop Chronicles. Haru is a small coffeeshop that recently opened in Buena Park. Their specialized menu consists of several unique and creative drinks, so it took me a moment to narrow down my choices. I ultimately went with their Black sesame latte and Green grape ade. The black sesame latte is one of their more popular drinks with it's rich, roasted, and slightly sweet flavor profile. I loved how creamy the nutty drink was after mixing. Nevertheless, as impressive as the latte was, the real winner for me was the green grape ade. The drink was a refreshing bubbly drink, both crisp and sweet. I also enjoyed the pastries I purchased, especially the Lotus marshmallow cookie. All in all, Haru was a fantastic find! ****************** 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. read more

Haru - Mango matcha, Black sesame latte, Grape ade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buena Park, California

My mango matcha drink was good but the girl working did not ask me for sweetness level, I forgot to say anything so I guess I GOT 100% And it literally tasted like 10000% sugar lmao I LIKE SWEET BUT IT WAS WAY TOO MUCH. STILL, I Appreciate the taste and the potency ! Next time I'll for sure ask for 25% here. (If possible) I like the decor, modern style Cafe vibe . Very clean and there was a photo station too! the mallow cookie was 8/10 !!! Really fresh and tasty, with good slightly chewy texture, tender marshmallow, Their baked goods honestly all looked great! Follow me for more foodie reviews :) -Living with Luci xoxo read more

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Very cute modern cafe! Biscoff Latte- Good. The sweetness is adjustable, so you can keep that coffee kick if you prefer things a bit more bitter Black Sesame Oat Latte- Nutty and creamy yet still has the coffee flavor Strawberry Matcha Latte- light matcha flavor, but delicious when mixed with the strawberry Lemon Bar: yum Pretzel Croissant Sandwich: Ours came out a little too toasted (extra crispy!), but the flavor was still good The staff were very friendly and helpful, making the whole experience pleasant. Definitely returning to try other drinks when in the area! read more

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I'm so glad I discovered Cafe Haru recently. Parking is easy and the inside spanking clean and beautifully decorated. I had my drink orders placed online ahead of time and it was available upon arrival. I loved every sip of what I had ordered!!! The Biscoff latte and the caramel milk tea were delicious and refreshing. Both items weren't too sweet, and I didn't feel like all I had was 5 sips and rest of it ice. Phew! So many artisanal coffee shop type places do that nowadays so it was nice to see they have ice level as an option. I'm looking forward to returning again in the future! read more

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I wouldn't have known this coffee joint without Bonnie S. , special thanks! It's such a hidden gem, cute shop located in the same plaza as Northgate Market. Enjoyed the black sesame oat milk latte so much, I almost wanted a second. Usually the black sesame flavor would be super strong where you are unable to taste the coffee, but this was very well balanced. The coffee was there and so was the black sesame. I'm usually a oat milk type of gal, and they were on the spot for me. Service - Very friendly staff. Explains each drink to you as you order. Food - Didn't get to try the pastries, but they do have a few to grab a bite. Seats - There are a few seats inside to sit and study. There is free wifi and outlets for laptops if needed. read more

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We stopped by for some drinks and dessert the other day. There is a lot of parking available in the shopping center they are located in. The café itself is small and charming. We got a few drinks. The black sesame oat latte was rich and dark. The apple peach ice tea was cool and refreshing. The apple and peach notes in the back of the tea were just right. Subtlety sweet and perfect for sipping. The green grape sparkingling ade was bubbly, sweet and refreshing. I couldn't stop drinking it. They also have a good assortment of pastries. We got a pecan bar that was delicious. The bar is full of pecans and it is not very sweet. Just perfect. We also got a strawberry and cream croissant. The strawberries and cream are subtlety sweet. The croissant itself is light, flakey and buttery. So good. Plus, the staff is super friendly and helpful. read more

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I love their Biscoff Latte, and I didn't have to just the sweetness level because it's just right! Came here on a weekday around lunch hours and the place is packed, but there was no wait so my drink came out pretty fast and it was only one person working as well. They were pretty fast making the drink. I love the decorations, sanitary or design inside the store. Limited parking in the plaza, but it was a quiet one read more

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Checked out Haru recently and overall had a nice experience. It seems like a new coffee spot and definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. I ordered the matcha latte and it was perfect to my taste. It wasn't too sweet at all, and I ordered it as is with no adjustments. If you prefer sweeter drinks, I would recommend adding extra sweetener. My cousin got the black sesame latte, which was ordered unsweetened. It wasn't really for me since it had a very strong coffee flavor and the sesame was pretty subtle, but my cousin really enjoyed it. If you like your coffee not sweet and more on the bold side, I would recommend that drink. They also sell the viral Dubai chocolate cookie, which I had to try. I would rate it a 6/10. It wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out to me and I felt like the chocolate overpowered the pistachio to the point where I could barely taste it. Maybe it's just overhyped, but I had higher expectations. I wouldn't buy it again, though it's fine to try once if you're curious. Service was nice and fast, which I appreciated. The space itself is very small and the tables are close together, so I wouldn't recommend this spot for studying or working. It's more of a place to catch up and chat with a friend or two. Overall, a cute coffee spot! read more

Haru - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buena Park, California

There is a reason this place has a high rating! I tried their jasmine peach iced tea and it was sooooooooo good. I want to come back everyday for it honestly. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Good amount of seating for a quick coffee date or work session. Bright and airy. I will happily support Haru and their success- can't wait to come back for a bite to eat! read more

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We got the biscoff latte, sesame oat latte, and the chocolate croissant. I'm usually a black sesame latte person, but I thought the biscoff latte was better in this case! The drinks were pretty sweet but it didn't detract from the flavor. There's minimal seating at the cafe (pretty small location), but I went when it wasn't busy so it was easy to find a seat. read more

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Cafe Haru used to be Bancone in Cypress. Menu is limited and basic. Easy to pick. Clean and minimal decorations. Seating for about 12-15 people at a time. Barista was kind and made sure milk options were okay. Coffee was very good. We ordered an iced biscoff latte and a hazelnut latte. I'll be visiting again for the matcha options. read more

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I come here to pickup drinks from here every now and then. The drinks never disappoint and are not too sweet yet creamy which is what I prefer. The Einspanner is one of their signature items, and the Ube matcha was a new one which I got half sweet and was also great. The pairing with their desserts worked well and the cookie I had was perfect for sharing with my partner. I'm looking forward to trying different combinations next time. Besides the drinks/food, service is friendly and the staff helps provide explanations on drink differences. Overall, I feel welcome here whenever I come. I highly recommend this spot for either a coffee break or dessert after lunch for those looking for a clean ambient space. read more

Haru - Einspanner, matcha ube latte, and one of their cookies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buena Park, California

The same people behind Cafe Bacone opened a just coffee spot called Haru. It's located in the same parking lot as Northgate Market. It's like the 3rd store down on the Lincoln side. Currently enjoying my black sesame oat milk latte and Biscoff latte. For remote working and studying, this is not the place. It's better for a grab and go. It's cute but just a bit small. Lots of a cute photo spots. read more

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I had the mango matcha. This is one of the places where the mango taste artificial or not fresh. Staff was friendly. Nice little cafe to hang read more

Haru - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buena Park, California

Came for opening weekend. Great and quick experience. Staff was able to answer my questions and customize my drink (for ice and sweetness). Seating for 12 inside, with free WiFi and chill music. I could see myself working 'from home' for a few hours here. Food are some light pastries and baked goods, so could be a small lunch if needed. I like citrus and thoroughly enjoyed both the Yuzu Sparkling ade and the Sunset Green Tea. The Yuzu sparkling ade had slices of yuzu at the bottom, and came out a nice balance of sweetness and tartness, with some bubbles for texture and fun. The Sunset Green Tea is recommended as cold, and would be firmly in the sweet and citrus camp. I tried it, and asked for a bi more tea to reduce the sweetness. They obliged, and it was a smooth, lightly sweet green tea. Very satisfied and plan to come back when I am in the area. read more

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Here for their grand opening and event and its cute cafe with 5 tables against the wall. They currently have a BOGO on drinks. Don't think it's 100% ideal for studying because I couldn't see any outlets except 1 in the corner but they have free wifi. Black Sesame Oat Latte is really good with a strong black sesame top. Coffee isn't as butter and strong as Viet coffee but similar. Blueberry matcha latte with almond milk was smooth and really liked it. The blueberry compote at the bottom reminds me of a jam. As for pastries, they have bars and looks like fresh croissants including Spinach Kale. Spinach Kale wasn't bad, better than 85deg bakery but it wasn't as crispy as I hoped. Will come back since it's def a good catch up spot with friends but keep kind of it does get busy, tables may be limited. read more

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Going in for a quick coffee and stayed for the pastries! First time trying AND enjoying an Einspanner. Definitely get a pastry when you go whether it's a cookie or one of their croissants! read more

Haru - Spinach & Kale Croissant Chocolate chip cookie Einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buena Park, California

This is a great coffee shop but just in a boring location. I live less than half a mile from this shopping center but rarely come here. There just aren't any interesting shops here. I only discovered this place last week because I had to go to Cricket Wireless next door to get a new eSim card for my wife's new iPhone. There aren't any super special drinks I can't find elsewhere but I love the variety this place offers. I like that there are non-coffee drinks I can get for my kids. There are some great sparkling ade drinks like Green Grape and OC Blood Orange. Both were excellent and refreshing, and best of all, my kids loved them. Biscoff Latte was really good, and it's probably one of the best ones I had. Flavor wasn't too bitter and the cream top was excellent. I also loved the Black Sesame Oat Latte. I rarely get anything with oat milk these days, but it seemed like this drink pairs better with it than whole milk. Decor is minimalistic and pleasant, unlike surrounding shops in this center. It's a small place but doesn't look cramped due to its layout and clean decor. Service has been friendly. The owner and staff members I interacted with were all very nice. I think this place has only been open for about two weeks so it's been empty both times I've been here. I hope business picks up soon, although I kind of like enjoying the place to myself without annoying laptop table hoggers. read more

Went in to Haru for their grand opening. I was immediately welcomed by the staffs, which was a nice touch. The service was great throughout the whole interaction with the staff taking the order. After some contemplating, I decided to get the strawberry matcha and the biscoff latte. I won't be trying the latte until tomorrow so I cant speak for how it tastes but the strawberry matcha has a really nice balance of the matcha flavor and the milk. I think one of the hardest things to adjust for this drink is the balance between not making the strawberry flavor too strong and for it to balance it well with the matcha without the strawberry overpowering the drink. One thing to note is I'm not sure about what type of milk is available since they didn't give me the option. Overall, I think they did a great job! I got it in regular sugar and less ice. I usually get my drinks less sweet but it turned out to be perfect! The strawberry flavor also tastes very fresh. I'd get this drink again! The interior is on the small side, but there are ample seats with lively music. Some studying and some socializing. The cafe is located in a big lot, so there likely won't be any trouble with looking for parking. Try this new cafe out in Buena Park! read more

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Cute new little cafe. Nicely decorated and enough tables for 7 parties of two to sit. Their bakery items are presented in a very chic way but without prices listed and I overheard a mom complaining she thought the cookie was too expensive or something. But she was eating it and enjoying it sooooo. I love going to a new cafe because I love a bev. I got two of their signature items (biscoff latte and apple peach iced tea) and then a blueberry matcha because I love a fruit matcha. Presentation of drinks were beautiful. I definitely recommend getting a layered drink. I was a little disappointed to see that the iced tea was just an apple tea bag but actually, it was delicious. All the drinks tasted great. I knocked a star off because the layout of the store is....not good. The register is right at the front of the store with only one small menu on display so people spent a lot of time at the counter and the congestion of the line curled awkwardly to the side or out the door. The pick up area is also right at the register and I could easily see someone coming in, grabbing a drink and leaving. It's way too easy to steal. They even have a little tray area at the back counter that would be perfect but they weren't using it. I also found that they were inconsistent with their pours...sometimes it was right to the top with foam catching the lid and sometimes it was like a whole finger down from the lid. read more

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Initially I was a bit wary of the positive reviews here because they were giving BOGO free drink if you leave a review for their grand opening. However, the drinks ARE actually very good (I wrote this review after the deal). The biscoff latte comes with some crumbled biscoff on top giving it a nice texture. The cream top makes the drink amazingly creamy and the the drink is definitely on the sweeter side and tastes like biting into an actual biscoff cookie - they really hit the nail on the head in terms of the flavor. We also got the black sesame oat latte which I enjoyed because it was less sweet and the black sesame flavor was delicious without overpowering the latte. There's small tables inside for seating, and it was pretty busy on a Saturday noon with a small but fast line. read more

Haru - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buena Park, California

Came here while I was visiting SoCal and I thought it was okayyy. The staff didn't greet us they just stared at us when we entered and stood by the register. I said hello and he nodded at me. I asked what their most popular drinks were. We ordered the sesame latte and the einspanner. They were smooth drinks but felt okkkayy. The aesthetic inside is clean and benches/places to sit. Overall, drinks were alright. read more

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Trying out this new coffee shop! Its cute, small and clean! Its very fresh! The drinks are super tasty! We tried the blueberry matcha latte which was my favorite! My husband liked the biscoff late! And the tea tox was super refreshing! I and oh my gosh the dessert were crazy! I was so excited i couldnt decide what to get! We ordered the cookie and the smores they were delicious! The service was great! read more

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I got the sesame latte and a regular iced vanilla latte, and both were spot on! I'm not from the area, but every time I pass by, I always make sure to stop here. Definitely worth the visit! read more

We stopped in for coffee on our way out of SoCal and were pleasantly surprised. Although we didn't take pictures, I especially enjoyed my biscoff latte and hubby liked his iced coffee as well. Wish there were more pastry options but coffee was good and cafe clean and inviting. read more

Haru - I did take a pic of this cool speaker! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buena Park, California

the store is cute, drinks are cute, service is kind, what else could one ask for! the matcha was very smooth and enjoyable. the green grape ade was sooo super refreshing and was my fav! i wanna try more ade drinks now read more

Haru - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buena Park, California

Came here on a weekend evening and there was steady stream of people. There were people who were just chit chatting, families that came in with little kids, and individuals who were looking to study. Service - when I come to a coffeeshop I usually get a coffee but was feeling otherwise today. The barista was super nice in answering my questions and i LOVED that she put everything into her words and her opinions. It made me feel like she really knew the products and cared for me as a consumer. Environment - there was plenty of parking outside in the larger plaza. Upon entering, you can see a menu to the right with some pictures. There is a case of baked goods in case you get the munchies or want something to go with your drink. There are about 5-6 tables on the left side with chairs. May be a good study spot for the youngins but I think it feels more of a place to just hang out and chit chat with your friends - which I did! Super comfy here. Drinks - Milk tea - super good base; reminds me of the classic milk tea from 25 years ago where no one got super fancy yet. Basic and classic if you ask me. - Jasmine peach green tea - super delicious and refreshing. I think this is a good non-milk drink if you want to sip on something. - Biscoff latte - a regular vanilla latte with biscoff cream on top. Super yummy and well done. A good coffee to get. All in all, would totally come here again for the environment and the kind service. See ya soon! read more

Quiet lil spot in the big Northgate Market plaza! I ordered a strawberry milk (wasn't in a coffee mood) and it was so good! The drink tasted really fresh and not overly sweet. The cafe itself is clean and cutely decorated. Definitely will come back to try other drinks :) Service was fast and polite as well! read more

Sunday a.m. trip to Haru Buena Park off of Knott Ave Free open parking lot, they have Cute menu picture display to the right upon entry It will help if you're feeling indecisive like me I ordered a matcha einspanner- almond milk, half sweet, half cream Honestly, first sip and you're like this drink = mood match, cue daydream The cream top is perfect and doesn't stick to the roof of your mouth like some I have tried before You'll taste it and likely wish you had more I had to Google Keith Haring due to the wall art, meanwhile Learned more about him and his "animated pop art style" Then, my mind returned to taking in the coffee shop atmosphere Wifi, bench-stool seating with table 7 pair, background music, and popular standing mirror I would love to return to try their other drinks as I would predict they are equally good I may grab a croissant or financier treat when I leave, as one should Overall, I recommend that you stop in Go out of your way for a little cafe venture win. xoxo - Op read more

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