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    IYKYK! Coffee Lab

    4.6 (171 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Lou H.

    This place offers ocean views right outside, tasty treats to go with your coffee drinks, and parking validation. The mocha itself was a bit on the sweet side, but very good. Service is fast and friendly. The best part is the ability to choose your coffee design by uploading a photo. My kid got a kick out of seeing an old pic of his on my coffee. The latte itself is a bit pricey over $8 for a small mocha, but with the design gimmick they got going it won me over. I'll definitely be back to try their collab epic breakfast burrito next weekend. That's this critic's review.

    Blueberry bagel
    Aileen H.

    The ice oatmilk latte I got was SO GOOD with a teeny bit of vanilla syrup. The service was EXCELLENT. I got the blueberry bagel and that was disappointing. The bagel was very thin. I prefer thicker, fatter bagels. It was dry even with the spread. I would choose a different pastry next time. The coffee place is located in Pacific City located next to the Pasea Hotel. It has an open air/record store vibe.

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    Michelle B.

    Literally the best bagel I've ever had! I still dream about it. Coffee was decent but go for the bagel!

    Maddy S.

    One of the best coffee shops in HB. Amazing and unique drink selection with so many fun flavors and toppings. I love how they have different pastries/burritos/and bagels from other HB local shops. Obsessedddd with the flowers inside always. Highly recommend visiting!!

    Bernadette C.

    Ordered the Coco Panda which is made with ceremonial matcha, pandan syrup, coconut milk, and a coconut wafer roll on top. I paid over $8 for it. The baristas behind the counter were so sweet and said to let them know if I needed any adjustments made after taking a sip. I'm a huge sucker for pandan flavored anything so I was kind of skeptical about matcha and pandan together since I've never tried it. I was warned that it's unsweetened other than the pandan syrup in it but I opted to have it be made as is just to taste the full flavor of how they make it. I couldn't really taste the coconut milk thinking it would have a distinct flavor like how I can really taste the oat in oat milk. I also would've actually preferred the matcha and pandan flavor to taste stronger. Both were really light in my opinion. I did go back and asked the barista to add another swirl of pandan syrup. I mixed it in with my straw and took another sip and tasted the flavor a little more. If I can't add more matcha (not that I asked lol) then at least more pandan syrup so I can taste something. The color of the drink is a beeeaautiful green! They were all super cool and nice behind the counter. I'd love to come back and try another matcha latte or espresso drink!

    cold brew / lemon cold foam
    Ella P.

    Cold brew coffee was okay, nothing super special and the lemon cold foam was definitely lemony! bagels were solid and my friends really liked the garlic ones they got, it was probably everyone's favorite item. service was great and staff was super nice! the location is tucked into a lil shopping center kind of thing so i wouldn't bet on there being available seating.

    Angie K.

    First Visit To IYKYK!! Coffee Lab!! Located Lot 579, Pacific City, Huntington Beach!! Relaxed Ambiance, Trendy, Music Focused Coffee Place!! Welcoming Friendly Staff!! Menu Features Coffee Drinks, Traditional, Signature Lattes, Matcha, Teas, Pastries, Bagels & Seasonal!! Ordered The Rose Latte & Donut!! Stunning Presentation & Rose Latte Was So Good!! Cutest Custom Coffee Art!! Line & Service Was Kind, Helpful & Courteous!! Will Return For Future Visits!! ThankU

    Bonfire Cap
    Elizabeth A.

    I thought this was a new place for coffee during the Surf City Half Marathon, I was wrong. I had been there before and it was pretty mediocre at best. Today proved it again. The vibes are super cool. You can personalize your coffee with a picture from your camera. They have a wide variety of coffees. Not much in the way of food variety. The vibe is awesome! They have a DJ in the center of the barista area who spins. Service is quick, especially since there was a special event. I ordered the Bonfire Cap. and pistachio crescent. Coffee was not tasty and got tossed about a quarter through. Crescent was not as described. The cream "was the stuff on top" not inside. They warmed it for me, which just melted. I will definitely not go back, unless

    Strawberry Fields
    My W.

    IYKYK Coffee Lab is that perfectly charming date you accidentally meet while you're already out. The drink names are clever, the flavors are bold, and somehow it never disappoints. Every visit feels like "okay wow, you did not lie on your profile." The only issue is the location and the parking. The location is inside Pacific City's little food court, so we only see each other when it's convenient. If this place had its own standalone shop, I'd be obsessed. Like show up unannounced, know everything on the menu obsessed. Until then, we'll keep it casual... kinda like a situationship casual, even though we both know it could be more. It's the distance that keeps us apart... please open a shop with easy parking and a drive thru and I promise to spend my hard earned salary on you daily. This place deserves all the stars for taste but I took one away because of the location. Sorry!

    If you know, you know coffee lab
    Mahmut E.

    This is a coffee shop inside the Pacific Mall, friendly customer service, coffee was OK, and there are also some seating tables around the coffee shop, overall good experience. Mall parking has two hours free parking if you get validation from the coffee shop. Mall also has free Internet if you give your email address.

    Hot Matcha, Whole Milk + Vanilla
    Julius L.

    IYKYK it's kind of a hidden gem at Pac City, but if you know, you know. ; ) I got a hot Matcha with ever so creamy whole milk + vanilla and it was so warm and comforting and delicious. They really make quality hand crafted drinks which any coffee/matcha enthusiast would appreciate. I also appreciate how the barista asked what book I was reading and complimented my flannel. It's a little personal touch points that makes one come back time and again. Oh and these milllion dollar beach views NEVER get old (free 2hr underground parking w/ validation)

    Strawberry fields matcha
    Robyn D.

    Yummiest and most creative drinks can be found here, in the Pacific City foodcourt! And everyone that works here is always super friendly! The drinks are not cheap, but sadly what is...

    Iced matcha latte + latte art
    Morgan W.

    Such a cool spot right by the beach! Yummy drinks and I'm obsessed with the customizable latte art!! The service is fast despite how busy they are and I really enjoyed my experience overall! Check out my instagram for the full review @morganxmatcha

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    The cafe has a clean, minimalistic design with a spacious layout which included a second floor…read moreseating area that gives you plenty of room to catch up with friends, relax or get work done. It's located in a busy plaza that has lots of restaurants so parking can be tricky at times. The staff was really kind and took the time to answer questions or provide recommendations. Ordered the following: - Dirty Horchata (Summer Seasonal Menu) - Melona Matcha (Summer Seasonal Menu) - Matcha Meadow - Pistachio Matcha Croissant Got to try their summer seasonal menu! The Dirty Horchata had a nice balance with espresso and spiced horchata base. The Melona Matcha felt light and summery - the mix of the melon and matcha was very interesting and unique but worked well together and was not that sweet. The Matcha Meadow had subtle floral notes from the lavender, but it stayed well-balanced and not overly sweet. I also really like the pistachio matcha croissant - such a good pairing with the drinks!

    Quiet work-friendly cafe in OC! Cute space, plentiful seating, very little crowds, friendly staff,…read moreand some outlets. Not the best for drinks but a good option if you need a place to work/study that opens somewhat late & isn't crowded. We tried the matcha monkey (banana matcha) and their new summer drink, melona matcha. Their banana matcha was pretty sweet and strong in banana flavor in the cream top and syrup, but lacked the taste of matcha. Same for the melona matcha. Super refreshing as it's made with cantaloupe milk but no matcha. Not bad but they're not known for their matcha, so I would stick to their coffee. Minor things to note - they blast the AC so I would make sure to dress warmly or bring a jacket. Parking can be a bit rough but I confirmed with the barista that they don't check parking at the front, so you can ignore the time limit!

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    $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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