- open, beautiful exterior design (great for anyone who needs a daily dose of Vitamin D) - pleasant and kind service - DELICIOUS HORCHATA COLD CREW AND CORNBREAD~ I was cooped up in my lightless cave of a condo until my cousin dragged me out to do work at a cafe. She found this place instantly and was completely drawn by their exterior design. But the time we got here, I must say, this place is just where I needed to be The lady behind the counter was so kind! Gave us the "dish" on what food option was to come in the next month (in light of that, I'll say, 'WE'LL BE BACK NEXT MONTH'). Nice scenic view of a green garden as I type away on a wooden bench. Eyeahhh...made me recycle the thought of "it's nice to be alive " COME BY IF YA CAN~!! read more

La Milpa Cafe - Cafe de Olla & cornbread - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

It's set in such a random spot in Santa Ana. It's so cute though. The coffee and matcha here is pretty good . read more

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This place is beautiful! The service was incredible! They were super sweet and helpful! I tried the horchata cold brew and the cafe de olla. I wasn't a big fan of the horchata cold brew. It was okay but felt like my drink had a bunch of little things in it. Made it a little hard to drink. The cafe de olla on the other hand was very yummy but a little too sweet for my liking. The bread on the other hand was great! The banana bread was perfect! Not too sweet read more

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Delicious drinks, friendly staff, and cute exterior decor! We ordered the Moctezuma without milk and fresas con crema matcha drinks. We asked if we could to refill our water bottles and the barista was helpful. Outdoor shaded sitting area available. Street parking on weekend. We were warned by others to be careful to only park in places that do not have a no parking sign - the city will get ticket you Monday through Friday. read more

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Found this spot on Yelp earlier this morning and decided to go straight after work. They're open at 7AM away from other businesses which is always a plus. Here's what I ordered: **Cafe de Olla (Iced): The flavor profile for this drink was spot on. I could taste the sweet, spice, and earthy notes. The balance was pretty good and not overpowering at all. (4/5) **Horchata Cold Brew: I honestly think they forgot the cold brew. All I tasted was water infused with cinnamon powder. (0/5) **Fresas Con Crema Matcha: Opted out for oat milk which I believe is free of charge. The matcha portion was decent but the standout of the drink was the strawberry puree. None of the flavors were overpowering over the other. (3.5/5) I was initially reeled in to this spot because of all the plants set up everywhere. They have everything from succulents to bigger plants up for sale. There's a nice little shaded seating area with a few tables. Service was decent and my drinks came out fairly quick even though the person in front of me had a fairly large order including a complete sellout (20) of all of their sweet empanadas so I wasn't able to try any for myself. As far as the Horchata Cold Brew goes, maybe it was a bad day for them or lack of knowledge with the recipe so I'll give them a pass since they are still quite new. The unmarked lane right in front of the entrance says no stopping at any time but people still park there anyways. There's plenty of parking on the streets by the residential area so that won't be a problem. read more

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Such a beautiful coffee spot. Service was bleh with the girl not being too engaging. Menu is very limited which limits this type of business flourishing. Cafe de olla iced - very good. Didn't need sweeter or milk just overall good. The mocha was awful - it's a specialty type of cacao but it didn't have a smooth flavor with the coffee. read more

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Omg! Mi gente lo sabe hacer! Strawberry matcha has been the best thus far! I am not exaggerating on this I have been on a journey al through OC to find one that has a "love" flavor and this one does. 10/10 would recommend. The ambiance give beautiful Mexico vibes and the richness of my culture! Love it here read more

La Milpa Cafe - Strawberry matcha - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Delicious coffee. This business is part of a co-op. The dining area is so cute and relaxing. Check out the other businesses while you're there. read more

This place is an absolute inspiration. Everything is so thoughtfully made. I stopped here for a coffee & pastry. The pineapple pastry I got was delicious. I also got a cinnamon caffe de olla. I am not a sweet coffee person but this was tasty. The service was friendly and fast. What these folks have done with this property is incredible! Full working edible gardens, plants for sale, local organic produce, teas & herbs and specialty items for sale as well as fabric art from an artisan. Absolutely gorgeous. The world needs more places like this. I don't want to leave. if you're in the area please please stop by and just take a relaxing breath and treat yourself to something tasty and feast your eyes on the beauty of the garden. It's lovely. They also have bike parking! read more

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Solid little coffee shop in an absolutely beautiful little land co-op that gives back to the city. As far as the coffee we got the Moctezuma and honestly it was quite a bit too sweet and gritty for me but my husband really loved it a lot and says it's one of his new faves. Our son had a giant chocolate chip cookie that was to die for. The girl working the counter was super sweet and helpful. We'll likely be back to enjoy the beautiful garden and awesome vibes. read more

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While the rest of the team was out "collaborating" over pan de elote and lattes at the staff meeting, I was back at the office holding down the fort like a true hero. My well-deserved reward? A strawberry matcha that did not disappoint. The only thing missing was... more of it. Next time, I'm ordering the large--because apparently, hard work does taste like matcha and strawberries. ... sorry but forgot to take the picture ... also, don't forget to shake your matcha before you drink it for full effect. read more

This place is so cute! there's a little garden and you can buy fresh organic produce and herbs. the frescas con crema matcha was super yummy and we want to come back to try some of the pastries they have. read more

La Milpa Cafe - fresas con crema match - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

First time here and I'm in love! The empanada de dulce and the horchata cold brew were delicious. Pair those with an open seating area surrounded with plants, flowers, and beautiful art!! Can't wait to return next weekend read more

La Milpa Cafe - Horchata Cold Brew - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Update the hours. I was excited to try the coffee but at 455 pm on a Sunday they were already closed. Cute spot, from what I could see from the outside. read more

Such a cute coffee spot tucked right into the community! I really love the concept and the vibe inside. Right now, since it's their soft launch, the menu feels a little limited, and I'd love to see more variety added. The coffee I tried was just okay, nothing I'd rush back for yet, but I'm excited to see what they roll out once their full menu is available. I'll definitely give this place another try because it has so much potential! read more

La Milpa Cafe - Café de olla - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The drinks were amazing and the staff were very welcoming and friendly! Such a beautiful area and would come back here again!! read more

La Milpa Cafe - Fresas Con Crema Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I really enjoyed this coffee spot that just opened in Santa Ana. The people were very welcoming and friendly, loved the feeling of the place. Plenty of seating and tables to enjoy your drinks and delicious treats. I got the Fresas con crema matcha and it was delicious, my husband had the Dulce Passion Iced tea, it was refreshingly good. From their treats we got their Oatmeal cookie and it was amazing. Can't wait to go back and try their Cafe de Olla coffee! And other goodies. read more

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Place is super cute and homey with the abundance of plants they have outside. I ordered an horchata cold brew and a corn cake. Customer service was very nice and I thought the pricing was reasonable. Corn cake was small but delicious and moist! Only downside was my coffee. It was strong but the horchata was not authentic, it was a powder solution. However, this powder sat at the very bottom of my drink and did not mix well. Idk if it's more cost effective for them but homemade horchata would be ideal. Otherwise, I still plan on visiting in the future to try something else. read more

I love how cute and hidden this place is. It feels like you're in the middle of a farm or a farmers market. We really enjoyed our drinks (cafe moctezuma, frescas con crema matcha) as well as our empanadas! Please be patient as they're still in their soft opening! The workers are so kind! I love all the murals and fresh flowers on the tables. They even have a zero waste refill corner filled with fresh dried teas and mushrooms like oyster and lions mane. read more

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Delicious café de olla and pastries. Stop by and support a local cooperative business. read more

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Cute and aesthetic outdoor coffee shop, the strawberry matcha was great and service was quick. read more

La Milpa Cafe - Café de olla and strawberry matcha both iced. - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Calm and relaxing place to have a cup of coffee great pastries, some of the best cornbread around Great service read more

First time visiting La Milpa Cafe, but won't be my last time! The cafe was super cute with all outdoors seating. There was plenty of shaded areas for me to enjoy my Matcha and book. The had some music playing in the background which was really enjoyable as well, but the vibe of the area was really quiet, cute and quaint. Also if you have a furry friend, they are also dog-friendly. I got their cornbread to enjoy with my Matcha Fresca (which was recommended to me by the cashier). I am a fan of cornbread and this one is now on my Top 5 List. Yes, those are some fighting words ... I always love to support local businesses & I plan to come back very soon to try some of their other drinks and pastries. read more

This cute little spot was in my neighborhood so I decided to try it! The women there are so friendly and kind. There is very small lot for parking but as well as a lot of street/residential parking. I tried the fresas con crema matcha latte, 20/10 it tasted just like fresas con crema. It's for sure super sweet so be mindful of that. Over all so good, support your small businesses read more

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this place is a gem! co-operatively owned cafe which is located inside a beautiful community garden, with lots of tables to work/study & get your dose of vitamin d. my favorites are the banana bread (with nutella!!) and the fresas con crema matcha (amazing strawberry jam inside). service is 10/10, the workers greet you as if you are a regular even if it is your first time coming. the garden (la colmena) hosts some pretty cool events like outdoor markets, open mics, dj parties, & more. be sure to follow them on instagram @lacolmena_coop @lamilpacafe to see what's in store! so happy that this community space exists. read more

La Milpa Cafe - fresas con crema matcha & banana nutella bread :)) - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Amazing customer service as well as speedy service! Their strawberry matchas were just the right amount of milk to matcha ratio plus the strawberry bits they added were a game changer. The location of it is also adorable, there were a ton of white butterflies. Will def be back! read more

La Milpa Cafe - Fresas con crema matcha - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

beautiful, cute, great prices, delicious matcha! i will be back!! the service was fast and friendly too :) also its just such a cute place!! fav coffee shop read more

La Milpa Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Such a cute and well needed neighborhood spot with seating, surrounded by a pretty garden and plants. I love matcha but I usually stick to matcha with no additional flavors. I decided to try their fresas con crema matcha and it blew me away. It wasn't too sweet ( I hate super sweet, artificial tasting drinks), it tasted natural, the matcha was potent but not anxiety inducing either, and it was just such good quality overall. It also wasn't too much fresas con crema where it overpowered the matcha. The perfect balance for sure. My mom tried the passion fruit jamaica tea and it was so refreshing and natural tasting too, not overly sweet either whatsoever. 10/10. My guava pastry was delicious too. read more

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Fantastic concept and friendly peeps! Healthy vibes. Garden and outdoor setting. Great for early morning coffee. Ecology, farmers market, and Mexican artisan shop. read more

Cafe moctezuma and a piña / coco empanada. Amazing love it. It's really refreshing and not just an extremely sugary coffee. It's def a drink I can't describe u have to come and try it. The area is a farm and super nice place to meet up with friends and get a coffee. read more

La Milpa Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Beautiful space and great customer service. Loved the fresas con matcha and will definitely be returning to try their other menu items. My friend got the café de olla with pan de elote and said it was delicious. read more

La Milpa Cafe - Beautiful outdoor space. - Cafes Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Ambiance is nice. Coffee was ok. Pan de elote was yummy. Perfect for summer, can't imagine outdoor only seating for cold days.

Me and my friend were out running and came across this super cute place that we never noticed before, and we're so glad it was open early in the morning when we stopped! The matcha with strawberry was refreshing and delicious, and the baked goods made the same morning, were really tasty too. The place has such a cozy vibe with all the plants, colorful murals, and outdoor seating! It feels super welcoming. There was also a farm stand where they sell their own grown vegetables and plants for such a good price! Definitely a hidden gem and worth checking out if you're nearby! read more

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I love that this place is nestled in a neighborhood. I enjoy walking here on my days off. Their coffee is really good and has a different type of flavor. If you like sweet coffee with a million syrups and 20 cold foams this is NOT the place. If you enjoy the actual taste of coffee with traditional Latin flavors this is def the place. I've had the iced cafe de olla in a latte and the cinnamon and spice is perfect. I've also had the CAFE MOCTEZUMA and this is so good. It literally tastes like the Ibarra chocolate. I have yet to try their pastries and I'll be back real soon. read more

Cute place, great customer service, very peaceful. I enjoyed my time here. Definitely recommend

Such a cute space! Great Matcha and everyone was super nice! Perfect spot to work or hangout read more

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Ordered an iced cafe de olla with oatmilk and it was so good! You can taste the cinnamon and all the other spices with the perfect amount of sweetness. The piña empanada was so delicious . The place is so cute and the ambiance is relaxing. Parking wasn't a problem they have spots on the street to park. The service is quick and they are always very nice. read more

cafe de olla is to die for! the ladies are super nice and it's so relaxing to work in or meet with friends read more

I order one café de olla and a side of cornbread, both were fairly priced, the staff is friendly and very helpful too. I hope to try more of their products soon. read more

Very relaxing space. I tried all their coffee drinks and all are delicious! My favorite would have to be the hot cafe de olla followed by the fesas con crema matcha! read more