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    Hippo Loco

    3.8 (285 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    3 liter buckets with full topping!
    Melanie L.

    Haven't tried the food here but have been here twice for the drinks. First time I came for the full topping liter bucket and they were out of toppings that day. I got the lotus flower tee which was nice but not super memorable. But then this time they had the toppings! And I tried their new roasted rice tea with lowest sugar and all the toppings and it was SO SO good. This was the reason for coming back and all the different fun jello toppings are such a nice treat to hunt for in the bucket. Was shocked to finish almost the full bucket in one sitting but if you wanted to you could definitely stretch it out over a few days. Cute place!

    Seafood Spicy Kimchi Noodles
    Derreck C.

    My cousins and I drove up from San Diego because they really liked this place. Parking and sitting down was not an issue. Very spacious parking lot and inside had a lot of tables and chairs to sit down. We had to wait a little bit for our food but the service was good. We ordered the Mi Cay (both the seafood and beef). You can get 0-7 spice with 7 being really spicy. I think if you were to eat something like this adding some spice will definitely taste better than 0 spice. I also personally enjoyed the beef more than the seafood because the seafood felt like it was lacking something. They provide a good amount of meat for the beef version but I kept asking myself if the bowl was worth it. To me, it didn't feel like I got a good value. The milk tea with full topping was pretty interesting. The drink came with cheese topping and some cute animal toppings. I liked the cheese foam as well cause it wasn't overpowering. The cheese topping can taste strong sometimes and its kind of strange, so if you're not really into a nacho cheesy flavor then I highly recommend not getting it. Overall, it was alright. Not sure if I'd ever come back.

    bucket oolong milk tea with all toppings
    Amy L.

    tried out this spot for the first time for their bucket teas that includes all their fun toppings and i'd say it's pretty worth it. it was roughly $12/$13 for the whole thing, you can pick your tea and the whole bucket includes all of their toppings so different tapioca pearls and jellies (cheese, melon, pandan, etc). definitely shareable between two people! it's a small casual establishment with plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy your drinks but i noticed they also had food as well. service was n friendly and helpful so id love to come back to possibly try their food items as well.

    Jenny V.

    Hippo Loco what a cool little shop. The drinks are supper cute with their edible Labubus. This authentic little shop grab my attention. I drove from San Diego to this location to try their Labubu drinks. I was not disappointed! The drinks were delicious and the Labubus made it all so very adventurous. The staff is super helpful. A great place to come!

    Mai K.

    We drive 1.5 hours from San Diego just to eat here and we've done it 4 times in the last 2 months. That says everything. Their lẩu Thái is unmatched and tastes just like home for me. I also always add flan to my drinks and it's so good. The space is comfortable, food is amazing, and service is great. 100% worth the drive.

    Laarni L.

    Unassuming little plaza, plentiful parking. Cute ambiance inside, customer service appropriate. Opted for the milk tea drink with all the jellies! Cute and fun concept! Each jelly had a hint of different flavors, for example the cheese one had a hint of cheese flavor, the pig shape had a chocolate filling, one had a brown sugar taste, one was a hint on the fruity side, boba was as expected. I enjoyed the milk tea, was on the nutty side. I would def come back to bring my little nieces and nephews or cousins from out of town to experience a happy boba drink. Sometimes it's nice to spruce up your day with cuteness! Their instagram account will post when they will serve special edition shapes like Labubu's ! I plan to go for that !

    Special Spicy Kimchi Noodles

    Best spicy noodles I've ever had here. Service and the songs playing in the background was nice also! Really reminds me of those days when I go to spicy noodle shop after school in Viet Would def come here again next time.

    green thai tea
    Viv N.

    Came here a few years ago before they rebranded & I have to say I prefer the old interior/aesthetic tbh :') However, it seems to be a well-known cafe in the viet community. Not lactose-intolerant friendly as they don't have milk alternatives RIP ORDERED: - Green Thai Milk Tea - my absolute fave! perfectly balanced & sweet enough, very fragrant tasting - Matcha Milk Tea with Cheese Foam - not great but not bad, asked for extra sweetener as it's not strong tasting, wish matcha was stronger - Cup Full Topping of Secret Flower Milk Tea (1 liter) - pretty diluted but we let it sit for long oops, floral taste with lots of cute and unique toppings - Milo bucket - way too sweet and too many flavors/textures going on, also kinda icy so everything tastes melted or watery, good for sharing & families with kids

    Cute toppings
    Binh T.

    First time ordering out of state shipping orders from them and did not disappoint. I didn't stop by the store few years ago when we were in town visiting because of the mix reviews and I thought they would specialize in ramen vs milktea. So glad they decided to try out with out of state shipping orders. The milktea were pretty good surprisingly. Pretty condensed down so a bottle is worth 2 cups if you water down with ice. I feel like the sweetness was good enough with ice. Not terribly just sugar taste. I love the secret flower tea so much. It's so fragrant and strong. The hippo signature milktea was pretty good as well and that didn't disappoint me as their signature drink. I love the details of the toppings. Feel like too cute to eat them. Kinda sad the cheese foam topping got mixed in with other topping so I couldn't do a good photo on that topping box. Overall I think it's good to give them a try even if you live out of state like me. Yes overnight shipping cost is a bit much but it's a lot cheaper than a flight ticket lol :) I would definitely order more in the future. Check them out in FB to order or call the store. The owner is super sweet and responsive.

    Long T.

    I heard about this place after her friend of mine told me about all their unique toppings they offer with their drinks, including any Labubu shaped topping. However, for my first time I wanted to go with their signature milk tea with boba and popcorn chicken. Their milk tea was good, a little on the sweet side, but I forgot to ask for adjustments. The boba was fresh and chewy, and well done. I really enjoy their popcorn chicken dish. It was the right ratio of breading to chicken, and it was fried very well giving each piece an even texture. I also really liked that they weren't heavy-handed with the powdered seasoning, and the basil in the dish really came through. The store itself is pretty spacious inside with a few tables. It has a sort of cutesy design, but it was still clean and modern appearing. Service was great as well.

    All the flavors and toppings.
    Thu N.

    I ordered from out of state, and it arrived overnight - super fast shipping! The drinks were still cold and fresh when I received them. The flavors are amazing, especially the Thai green milk tea- it's perfectly balanced, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. It's honestly my perfect taste! And the toppings...oh my gosh, they're freaking cute and delicious! Each one has its own texture : chewy, flavorful, and so satisfying. The adorable designs make everything even more fun to eat. Their customer service is also wonderful -- very friendly, polite, and quick to respond to messages. You can really tell they care about their customers. Overall, I'm super happy with my order -- from the packaging to the taste to the service, everything was perfect. Definitely ordering again soon!

    Hoang N.

    I give it 2 stars because if the labubu jello, like $2.50, tasted so bad , hard jello, gross, but looks cute . We ordered 3 different noodles from the menu , all came out tasted same and look the same. We asked the waitress, she's nice, she said they were out of certain veggies.well noodles still nothing special. All four drinks were just like sugar water. Tell me what's the hype here? Will not be coming back, such a waste of our time and money

    Me and my daughter love here and today she got a capybara for a bucket full topping she reallt like it. Thanks for take my order too late. Salted plum so tasty

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    Atra Cafe

    4.6
    (287 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $
    Family-owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    Orange County really does coffee shops and cafés right!! I stopped by Atra for a meeting, and it…read moreended up being the perfect spot. Parking was a breeze in the lot, and service was quick! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi (peep the password LOL), and AC, which was much appreciated. I ordered the Cookie Butter Matcha, and it was delicious. The foam was thick and creamy, making it the perfect sweet afternoon treat. At first I thought it was a little pricey, but once I saw the size and quality, it felt worth it. As a self-proclaimed Vietnamese coffee and banana matcha connoisseur, I'll definitely be back to try both. Looking forward to seeing if they live up to the hype!

    $10 for a strawberry matcha that wasn't the best…read more Lately my staple order is a Matcha of some sort, typically strawberry. I was very disappointed when I received my drink and noticed that this café uses a strawberry jam compote. It made my drink very thick and unevenly distributed throughout my sipping experience because of how heavy the jam is compared to the milk and Matcha. I also tried on a separate trip the lychee tea, which was OK. The reviews are right when they mention the drinks are very sugar forward very sweet and I did have the barista reduce the sweetness in my tea, but the syrup used for the lychee just doesn't make well for the type of experience that I'm used to when I purchase tea from other competing stores.

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    Re Ca Phe

    4.4
    (547 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $

    i would come here weekly if it was a just little closer to irvine bc their coffee is really good &…read morethe size is perfect for me. i personally prefer to pay more for less beverage if it means getting a delicious drink with depth & flavor. most places charge more for a large drink but most of it is milk. quality over quantity - this place does that right. tried a few different things, here are my ratings! marble latte: 10/10 black sesame coffee: 10/10 sea salt latte: 2/10 (too bitter for me) blueberry matcha: 6/10 (i'd prefer if they made this one smaller with less milk like they do w the coffees. the matcha flavor would shine & balance out better with the blueberry. & i'd pay the same) i don't know his name, but i appreciate the barista that was always so open to answering my questions & never making me feel like i asked too many :)

    I was disappointed with the matcha here considering how popular this coffee shop is…read more I got the Black Sesame Matcha and it was pretty mid. There wasn't much matcha flavor and volume. It was pretty milky. The black sesame flavor was good and nutty. However, I wasn't a fan of the large grainy bits in the drink. The drinks are also on the pricier side, similar to what you would see in LA which doesn't really match the area and other nearby coffee shops. They have indoor and outdoor seating and a bathroom available. For parking, there's a good amount of free parking in the lot. I think this cafe is known more for their coffees and I would get that next time, but I wouldn't recommend their matcha.

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    Dex Coffee

    4.6
    (144 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Great coffee shop with clever and unique menu items. I had their pear matcha drink, and it was the…read morefirst and only time I've ever seen it offered at a coffee shop! The orange matcha is also delicious. Their matcha is deep without tasting bitter. The barista was super attentive and helped guide us through recommendations based on what we were looking for in a drink. The interior is cozy with comfortable seating. The large parking lot is also a perk. Would definitely recommend!

    I came here on Sunday, June 28 around 2pm to study for a few hours. The ambiance and interior was…read moreperfect for studying! The interior was super cute and helped me focus while studying. It wasn't difficult to find a spot to sit at either; outdoor seating and a good number of indoor seating was available for how busy it was at the time. It did get busier later, so I recommend to come earlier than you plan to to find a seat since it is a small store. May have to share a table with someone. The service was good! The cashier who helped me out answered questions I had and helped me pick out the drink. I got the espresso einspanner and it was average. The espresso is pre-batched and sort of had a weird bitter taste you wouldn't expect from coffee. The cream top definitely made it taste better. If they make the espresso latte base the same way without a cream top, I recommend to get a specialty drink or any drink with a cream top. It was kind of expensive for what it is. However, the service and interior outweighed my opinion on the drink, so I didn't think it deserved 4 stars for that. Definitely will come back to study again and try a different drink!!

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    4.4
    (2k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Paderia is dangerous....could really kill your gains if you have a sweet tooth. It's impossible to…read morewalk out of here without spending a solid chunk of change because everything looks and smells so good. Their cookies are absolutely massive and they are incredibly thick, dense, and heavy. The outside has a nice crispness, but the center is pure gooey perfection. They are so rich and packed with chocolate that you honestly need to break them into quarters to share, or just save the rest for later. We got the chocolate chip cookie and s'mores. Their best seller is definitely the chocolate chip. To wash it down, their Vietnamese Coffee is a must. It is strong, bold, and has that perfect sweet, condensed milk punch that hits just right. It pairs perfectly with how rich the cookies are. The spot is just a quick grab-and-go setup, and the line moves fast. Just make sure to get there on the earlier side because their popular stuff definitely sells out later in the day.

    Came back here today to order gift cookies for friends and family plus some for my own craving…read more Jayden was very rude, almost barking every step of the way. She only started smiling and became nicer to the customers when I asked for her name. While waiting for my order, one of the customers approached me and said she was barked at, too..and thanked me for putting this girl in her place (I didn't really do anything, I just asked for her name and sarcastically replied to her questions while she was taking my order). A third lady agreed with me that Jayden is swamped with work--there were around 8 more in line and she's alone. Not an excuse, but yes, she became an 'ogre' because she was left to work alone in a busy place. Shout out to management--take care of the business and put more people in there.

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    Nep Cafe

    4.5
    (4.8k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Overall, an amazing experience at NEP Café. The service is excellent and very quick. All the food…read morewas delicious and the ambience was amazing. Ratings: Curry crab omelette 8/10: this was a solid dish, but honestly, I know it was an omelette, but it just taste like eggs basically just an omelette with a little bit of crab but not bad. Shrimp fried rice 9/10: with the lime sauce on the side this is delicious by itself not so much of a great dish, but with the sauce amazing. Filet mignon banh mi 9.5/10: the only reason I take off .5 is because the bread was very very hard. But overall, an amazing dish and the flavors were amazing. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection. Mango sticky rice 7/10 if you are a fan of black sesame and your desserts, this is perfect for you. Banana bread pudding 100/10: this genuinely might be one of the greatest desserts I've ever had amazing perfection. All of the aspects of it are perfect the crunch the banana, the ice cream, the bread pudding everything about it just amazing if you love banana you will love this dessert.

    Always a pleasant experience dining at Nep Cafe. Overtime I do see that the restaurant had elevated…read moreevery dish to a new level , more attention to detailed for each element on the plate. At first I was not used to the fusion flavor of their sister restaurant, Nep , however, had found the perfect balance between traditional vietnamese dishes ( like crispy pork with pickled carrot / daikon ) with adding some modern twist to it. The drinks are pretty good too, I do prefer matcha to be a little stronger . They nailed it with the egg coffee. Service: Great, attentive. Highly recommend this place for brunch, date. It can get crowded so make sure you get here early during weekend.

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