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    Mad Coffee

    4.4 (366 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ariel C.

    ABSOLUTELY CRACK. I ordered the roasty toasty and added tiramisu cold foam and my god!!! I have never had another cold foam that was so perfect and heaven sent! Smooth, creamy, rich! Staff is friendly and well versed in their menu. It's a very welcoming place and connected to a pizza shop. Plenty of seating. Great air conditioning for this summer heat! All around an amazing place!

    Carolina R.

    This place had been on my list for awhile and finally was able to check it out on Saturday morning. I was stuck between the tiramisu and banana latte but I went with the tiramisu coffee. The coffee was good, it had a great flavor but it definitely didn't taste like tiramisu at all. But again it was good. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star is because I asked for light ice and the cashier asked if I wanted more milk to compensate. I said forget it, regular ice is fine. I didn't want to mess up the flavor of the coffee. Other than that, I would come back to try their other menu items.

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    Bry M.

    Hands down one of my favorite coffee shops from this month!!! Walked in on a Saturday afternoon & several people were studying/hanging out. We were politely greeted by the host, this shop is combined with a pizza shop that also smells sooo delicious! The coffee was exactly as it was described! We got the tiramisu latte & the carrot cake latte with oat milk. The carrot cake latte was perfection!!! The notes of carrot combined with the vanilla cream cheese cold foam was perfect. The tiramisu was sooo good as well, where my partner literally chugged it all!!! Definitely want to come back and try their pastries, as they were delicious! If you find yourself in this area definitely stop by!!

    Inside decor
    Kathy S.

    I was drawn to this place from Instagram. I love their vibe and different coffee flavors. I finally tried it and it was as good as expected. It's connected to a pizza shop and has casual and table seating. Service was also great.

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    Mary P.

    Really happy to have discovered this place! PERFECT for brunch as they have massive amount of food AND coffee options in one place with lots of seating options! The service was wonderful and they also have self service option! Can't wait to come back and bring my girls over! PS there's 24 minute parking out front and they also validate! FYI- if you use Google Maps- route to Rafael's Kitchen & Mad Coffee!

    Banana latte
    Fatima P.

    The coffee is great, the locations however is not. The comments about parking is true. The structures are confusing and the little lot behind is a nightmare. This business has the potential of growing and moving out so hopefully they do. However, the coffee and matcha taste amazing! Buttttt, I paid for a large and my cup looks like a small/regular. I'm not sure if that's the actual large cup size but it's small! I posted a picture for reference, but I'm 5 feet tall and have small hands, and the cup is smaller than my hand.

    Banana bread latte that actually taste like banana bread
    Yosmar J.

    I went in for coffee and ended up getting breakfast too and I may have just found the best coffee I've ever had. I ordered the banana bread latte with almond milk and the Santa Ana breakfast burrito. The coffee was made to perfection, and the banana bread latte actually tasted like banana bread, which was seriously impressive. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Lots of seating btw! Safe to say... I think I just found my new coffee shop

    Pizza bar
    Paloma O.

    This place is so so cute! You can park across the street and get validated parking! There's a full dining restaurant and a coffee shop so you can either grab a quick coffee or even have lunch! The coffee is always so good and so affordable! They're super kind if you have any questions and are always willing to modify your drink if you want to make changes to anything on the menu! The place is great for a lunch date or a coffee date!

    matcha latte with coconut milk and honey syrup
    Sarah T.

    I got an iced matcha latte with coconut milk and honey syrup and wow was it good!! If you like a strong matcha this place is for you. The color tells you everything you need to know. Not too milky, not too sweet. All of their syrups are made in house, or you can get it unsweetened if that's what you prefer. They have a good amount of seating too so it makes a perfect place to get work done. The staff is also super sweet as well! I got an iced matcha latte with coconut milk and honey syrup and wow was it good!! If you like a strong matcha this place is for you. The color tells you everything you need to know. Not too milky, not too sweet. All of their syrups are made in house, or you can get it unsweetened if that's what you prefer. They have a good amount of seating too so it makes a perfect place to get work done. The staff is also super sweet as well!

    Banana Bread Latte with oatmilk
    Katie L.

    I have been searching for my favorite banana latte in SoCal and the Banana Bread Latte from Mad Coffee is honestly a top 3!! The cinnamon really gave it the banana bread feel and the latte was so smooth and creamy. The foam on top really brought everything together. Service was quick, I placed an online order that was ready when I arrived. Parking can be a little funky, but there's some 20 min parking right in front of this location if you're just picking up or there is additional parking nearby too :)

    Red Velvet Matcha (Seasonal)
    Lauren C.

    Service is phenomenal - everyone was so sweet. Red velvet matcha was very delicious but slightly lacking in red velvet flavor/crumbs. The cafe shares a space with Rafael's kitchen so works out if you want breakfast as well, but the coffee shop side is a bit duller in terms of ambiance whereas the Rafael's kitchen side has a nicer vibe.

    carrot cake latte & churro latte

    stopped by after mutual recommended the spot. the drink menu is so creative and the owners are kind and helpful. on a tuesday afternoon there were a decent amount of customers. we tried the summer special carrot cake latte which had a delicious cream cheese top stop by if you're in the area

    banana bread latte
    Tracy N.

    Lots of unique flavored lattes at this coffee shop. It's also connected to a restaurant with food that smelled really good. They validate parking for a couple lots/structures that are nearby. I believe there was also street parking right out front Banana bread latte: 5/5 good amount of banana flavor that wasn't artificial tasting. Definitely a sweet drink though and the coffee flavor wasn't super strong

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    Amazing vanilla latte here they also have a pizza shop next door. Really good service too. Quick and very nice people. Highly recommend

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    Ask the Community - Mad Coffee

    Is there enough seating for a party of 7, would I need to calm in advance?

    We have plenty of seating but depending on what time are you planning on coming in

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    Yes, we have indoor and outdoor seating.

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