I normally only patronize independent coffee cafes, ones that have a single or few locations. The…read moreonly big chain coffee place I will willingly visit is Peet's. This location is tucked into a corner of a plaza, The Shops at Rossmoor. I came here late on a weekday afternoon. This location has a dozen seats inside and a few tables with umbrellas outside. Every indoor table, most being two-tops, had a single visitor sitting at it. I realized that if I was going to sit down and relax while enjoying my coffee, I'd need to sit outside, even though it was a cloudy, chilly day. After a relatively short wait in a 4-person line, I ordered a hot vanilla latte and a salted chocolate chip cookie (the last one in the pastry case) from the congenial staff. My order came up quickly and I went outside and sat. The coffee was very hot, taking about 10 minutes before I could drink it (I'm admittedly a bit heat sensitive). The latte was okay, although the vanilla flavor was barely perceptible. The cookie was good, not the greatest nor was it disappointing; just okay. About the time I finished the cookie and the latte was drinkable, the clouds opened up and the rain poured down. I dashed to my car and had a few more sips before driving off. Later that night I got in my car and saw the half-full cup (or was it half empty?) still in my cup holder, never to be finished.

First time at Peet's Coffee in Seal Beach, and even though I was just tagging along with my…read morecoffee-obsessed brother, I really enjoyed it. It's in a small shopping center and usually busy, but parking is doable with a little patience. One of the highlights of this location is the outdoor seating area. There's a fountain and covered tables, which makes it a nice option if you want to sit outside without being in direct sun. We went midday and the space felt lively but comfortable. It was very clean, and I noticed outlets along the wall where you can plug in a laptop, which makes this a great spot if you want to get some work done or stay awhile. When we ordered, Alyssa was kind and patient while helping my brother with issues on his app. That level of attentiveness stood out. We ordered two pistachio lattes and a chocolate croissant. The pistachio latte was delicious. Not too sweet, with a great pistachio flavor and little sweet, almost caramel-like pieces on top that added a nice bit of texture. There was a mix-up with our order, but Christine handled it perfectly and remade everything without hesitation. Friendly, calm, and no stress at all. For a first visit, this Peet's made a really good impression. Solid drinks, great customer service, and a space that works well if you want to be productive or just hang out.

Spacious dog friendly place! Stop to connect with friends, grab a to go drink, or even meet up as a…read morerun club (huge group passing through right as I got here)! Seems like a hub in the community. The matcha coconut cream too was DELICIOUS.

The ambience is great and the drinks are good, but unfortunately, the staff is very rude. They've…read moremessed up my drinks countless times, and I constantly hear other customers having the same issue while I'm there. What's frustrating is that they never seem willing to fix the mistakes, whether it's my order or someone else's. I only come back because it's the closest coffee shop to me in Seal Beach. Otherwise, I would definitely go somewhere else. Management should really pay attention to the countless reviews mentioning how rude the staff is. At this point, it seems like a recurring issue that needs to be addressed.

Service was wonderful. I had a question comparing two options and the employee provided his…read moresuggestion. Other notes: - Very clean environment - Friendly staff - Mellow coffee shop instrumental music we all love - Spacious seating inside and out - Plenty of parking Give it a try! Their cortado 4 oz. was smooth and has a kick.

Since living in this area for the last year my coffee order has changed. By far Goodfellows has the…read morebest banana latte in the game (seasonal item so get it while it's hot) banana flavor is there, cinnamon notes are there. Chefs kiss! I've had banana latte's from other shops in the area and they just don't stand a chance. You can taste the coffee and the banana, not too milky, so good! (this does not include banana matcha I can't speak for that) Typically, I love a good triple shot of espresso over ice with cold foam on top when I'm in need of a big dose of caffeine--gets the job done. Goodfellows is more on the affordable side I feel like their offerings are fairly priced. Service is always great, space is bigger than most shops in the area. The pastries here are good, love the pretzel croissant, and the occasional jalapeño cheese bagel. Have been wanting to try their turkey sandwich Thanks Goodfellows, see ya soon.

This coffee & food spot always delivers the best food, service and atmosphere!…read more I typically build a breakfast sandwich, get an iced coffee, and my daughter orders a croissant. My sandwich is always delicious and fresh. All of the bread options are fresh- even their gluten free options specifically the muffin! Coffee- incredible. Refreshing flavors too. My daughter's croissant, always buttery and smooth when we ask for slightly toasted. The service is also very welcoming - every single time. Kind, helpful people. Highly recommend this place! Affordable too.

First visit on a Sunday at 10 a.m.. All about supporting local businesses but to run out of basic…read morebagel flavors and 1 muffin in the bakery case is disappointing. Would like to see this business thrive but at least have a decent supply of bakery items. No prices on food board at all. It would be nice to know how much you're paying when you order 3 bagel sandwiches & especially for build your own bagels. On the upside, coffee drinks are good and fairly priced, lots of seating, service is good and ample parking. Recommend for coffee items and maybe a plain bagel & cream cheese.

Fresh, cozy, and organic…read more I'm definitely late to the açaí bowl craze, but after getting pregnant and craving fruit 24/7, I became completely obsessed. Now postpartum, I'm officially a forever convert. I've tried the chains and plenty of local neighborhood spots, but Simply O takes the cake as my favorite. Their small is a great value, and I can't get enough of the PB&J bowl.

This place is the best for fresh, quality ingredients. Love coming here for fresh,squeezed juices…read more The protein balls are great for a quick boost of fuel for your day. They have a colorful, displayed menu, various smoothies, juices, and açaí bowls to choose from. Place is small, but easily accessible to order and go. Shops are close to walk around or enjoy your drink outside. Their hours vary with Summer season, but try to stop in early morning for a healthy start to your day.

The food was great! The service was amazing! Would recommend anyone who's looking to have a…read morebeautiful brunch spot that's near the beach!

I get the hype about this place. Ambiance is good, it's busy and lively but not in a loud way, more…read morelike a small town family busy kind of way. Food presentation is great, I do feel like savoury stuff stands out more than sweet ones. The waffles are good but maybe Im too used to the ones I had back in Belgium to get to love them 100%. Nonetheless, 9/10 so far so good! I recommend this place.

This was such a unique (in the best way) coffee shop. It had a Gothic mansion vibe with a cute…read morephoto op area and 2 nice seating areas. I appreciated that the tables had outlets making it a great place to work or study. The staff and owners are very helpful and friendly. It was my forst time here and I ordered rhe Scarborough Fair Latte Iced. The presentation was beautiful, but it could've been a little sweeter for my taste just to enhance the rest of the flavors (it wasnt sweet at all) but I loved the creativity in the conbination flavors. It had rosemary, honey, and bee pollen. I was there for about 2 hours and they knew about 98% of the customers and what drinks they liked. I noticed the customers even greeted each other saying good to see you again. Will definitely visit again when I'm in the area.

Unfortunately my time visiting Burnt Umber has come to an end. This was my go to spot every time I…read morevisited Huntington Beach, but this was my last visit. While the coffee is good, it is so overpriced. To pay almost $10 for a small latte is just crazy. It's a good place to try, but not one that I'd recommend making your regular spot unless money is no object.

First-time visit. Visited here hoping that I can get a gift card but NO! Suggestion: provide gift…read morecards Instead had an iced coconut hojicha latte with almond milk & 50% sweetness. Delicious Better than expected!

First time here and I really like it! Lots of tables and seating inside for chilling or studying:))…read more I tried the raspberry matcha cuz I rarely see it, but sadly it tastes really syrupy. I like the matcha tho- it's pretty rich, but the raspberry flavor kind of overtakes it. Service is rly nice :))

There is a dissembling nature about the store front of Chai Master. The parking lot is small and…read morebusy, and the plaza itself seems a bit rundown. Being on the corner of a busy intersection doesn't help you feel more comfortable entering or entering this little lot, either. However, upon entry, you'll find a clean, welcoming, and lovely store, full of small tables with little tap lamps on them, nice lighting, and relaxing vibes. I can see this being a popular hanging, studying, or gaming spot! They have some intense pastries on display by the counter! Even my wife's sweet tooth was shy. It would probably be best to share these with a group! We had two drinks from the menu, and we enjoyed the mango matcha. Whatever was on the bottom of the cup was challenging to mix in with the rest of the drink, and it was thick! However, after a few minutes, the drink mellows out and is actually delicious! We do not recommend the apple tea. It tasted like water with a hint of some flavouring. Not worth the cost. Chai Master can be hit or miss, depending on what you order. However, I can see us returning with a group for pastries and card games!

Friendly staff , small parking lot shared with other local businesses…read more Spacious sitting area , however bathroom needs cleaning. Assortments of different board games available. Turkish black coffee hot , strong and robust .

It is true that the vietnamese have perfected matcha lattes. For less than $8, you can get a matcha…read morelatte with cream top in a giant cup that will satiate your matcha cravings. They use ceremonial matcha for their tea and cream tops, and you can taste the nutty roasted notes. I see people comment that their drinks are on the milkier side, but in my opinion there was plenty of matcha flavor. Maybe I went on a good day! Plenty of seating inside, and lots of parking outside. It was busy on a Saturday afternoon but they are fast.

It's been a WHILE since I've been needing to try Taty's. So many people sing its praises as the…read morebest matcha in OC. We finally had the chance to drive over and try it! Parking is super accessible. You can order via a screen and customize the drinks. We got all the drinks as they come (ex. no sweetness or milk changes). The portions are also generous. Unfortunately, the 3 stars part comes after drinking the drinks. I got the Pandan Matcha and my sister the Einspanner. We knew these are generally sweetened drinks, but these felt unusually thick and sugary. For a few hours after consuming them, they just sat super heavy and gave us a lot of nausea. I would recommend getting the drinks half sweet.