* Coffee: ordered the Cold Bru. Tastes great! a bit on the acidic side and overall strong coffee. Really woke me up. Plus cute can design! * Parking: next to a huge parking lot so you don't have to worry about not getting a spot * Seating: indoor and outdoor seating available! Indoor seating can get a little crowded during busy hours (I went on a Thursday around 1pm) since this is near offices n UCI. The seats inside are comfy * Outdoor: Tons of outdoor seating though. Nice music and overall a relaxed vibe. Love the sunlight and bright atmosphere. * Wifi: public wifi for the plaza, worked well overall * Order ahead: Lines can get long so pickup is available thru uci.coffee I have bern at their Costa Mesa location and would definitely come back to this one! read more

Open and cozy to have a warm cup of a bevvie all the while having coffee chats or coworking. It's a great spot for short pick up's or a long stay depending on your vibe. read more

Really strong and high quality matcha. The camo drink has matcha and espresso and is also balance very nicely. Cute little outdoor area to study and meet up with people as well, with lots of seating and tables. read more

Highkey my new favorite spot! Didn't realize that this just opened in the UCI Research Park which is so so close to campus! I've been waiting for quality coffee spots that are really accessible to campus which also have alot of seating! I've always been able to find a seat here, as well as charging ports! Love it :) read more

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Yes the coffee is great, yes the ambiance is nice but the staff is what sold me. They are soooo sweet and you can tell they all have great chemistry amongst each other and in return you feel that in your drink! I come here after Pilates in the morning and I'm never disappointed. What a nice way to start a busy day read more

I visited this location last week after hearing that they had been opened for a few weeks. I was warmly greeted when I walked in. I ordered a mocha, I was asked my name and told it would just be a short wait. I checked out the pastries while waiting and said they looked a little light. They cheerfully said that the selection will be much better next week (I think they are still in their soft opening period). Walking around, I saw lots of college students and they had a good flow of customers. I started checking out the nice variety of coffee beans available. While doing so, a friendly voice called out to me and said "I'm not just the picture hanger here (yes, he was hanging a picture), I can help you with any questions you have. We proceeded to have a nice conversation about coffee and beans, and their presence at the OC Fair, etc. Dave was very knowledgeable and helped me pick out a nice bag of beans with a medium roast and some chocolate undertones. I so enjoyed my visit - I felt like I was at the Cheers Bar where they would come to know my name if I come in regularly. I think I will! PS - the mocha was delicious! read more

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I always get an oat milk Cortado, which is top-tier. The service is fast and great, and the ambience is what I wish my apartment would look like if I was organized. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, I've spent many hours frantically studying in those seats. read more

Awesome experience. Grilled cheese sandwich was excellent paired with churro chai latte. Very friendly staff. I'll be back soon.

I bought a matcha latte and my friend got the caramel macchiato. There was something off about the flavor of the macchiato and as for the matcha, it tasted like the one I make at home with just sugar, matcha powder, and milk. On a positive note, the drinks were made super quick and there was a lot of space to do work. read more

Love the other Moongoat locations and this one is just as good! I still enjoy their yogurt parfait (the granola is yummy), and their coffee is great. I just tried their new pumpkin koatji (rice + oat) milk latte, not too sweet and has all the right fall flavors. Service was quick, and I love that they have comfy sofas! read more

My friends and I decided to try this place out. All the drinks unfortunately were sub par. The color of my matcha is all you need to know how I felt about my drink. We also got the churro latte and regular iced latte. All drinks felt watery and lacking in flavor. Can't recommend, unfortunately. read more

MoonGoat Coffee Roasters - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Drinks taste really good. Between the inside and the outside patio there are plenty of seats. It does get crowded though, so you just need to time it right. Super easy to park, its like a Disneyland sized parking lot. You can order on an IPad or order at the counter. Ordering at the counter is just like doing it on an Ipad though, not much personality with the staff. The warm smiles and personalities are definitely lacking. But hey, the coffee is really good. read more

The besstttt coffee and the strawberry cold foam matcha is amazing . I got breakfast from there for the first time and it was a bit pricey but the eggs Benedict on their biscuits was the best I've had. The avocado toast is also nice if you are looking for a good handful of salad mixed in on top. read more

I tried the highly-recommended iced churro latte for the first time, and it did not disappoint! The latte had just the right amount of sweetness, and the flavor of their coffee is rich. The smoked salmon bagel was a solid choice, too. The vibes here seemed to be a combination of students studying, people working remotely, and friends catching up. Depending on the time you go, there may or may not be a long line, but parking is never an issue. If you plan to snag a table inside, I would recommend coming early. Otherwise, they have lots of seating outside. Overall, super convenient for folks near UCI! read more

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Super friendly and helpful staff. Their banana matcha is such a delicious seasonal treat. I've had some of their food items and sandwiches including avocado toast and garden goat sandwich and they were delicious! read more

Hidden gem! Excellent coffee. I came here to work because of a planned power outage. Even though they opened very recently, their staff was well informed and helpful. It was PACKED with UCI students, but thankfully I found a seat at a booth shortly after arriving. Speedy WiFi! read more

The best matcha spot in Irvine. It's refreshing not too sweet and you can actually taste the matcha. It's located next to uci. read more

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just rob me at this point. maybe it's my fault for ordering bread and butter but why is one slice $4.50. and this chocolate croissant is depressing. day has been ruined go to the costa mesa location if u want a better experience. read more

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Absolutely delicious matcha It looks like a great place to work. Thank you to the lovely staff as well. read more

MoonGoat Coffee Roasters - Small Iced Matcha Latte with non fat milk $5.00 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Consistent across OC with neat drinks and affordable snacks. Particularly enjoy their bagel sandwiches.

Lots of seating indoor and outdoor! Matcha is usually my go-to and theirs did not disappoint. Baristas are very kind and knowledgeable to help you choose an order read more

Came here with a friend for the first time today and was so disappointed with the matcha latte. Felt like we paid for overpriced water because you could barely taste anything, not even the milk. Really loved the atmosphere in there though :) read more

MoonGoat Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

if you have one takeaway from my review, get the strawberry matcha latte. it gets a 10/10 from me, and that isn't something i give out often. this is the second moongoat spot i have been to in orange county, and the ambiance is always so consistently beautiful. this one has tons of seating, so i would say it makes for a good study spot! it has tons of parking too. the service is amazing as well. i love to have my drink at the cafe, so i always ask for a glass or mug instead of the classic plastic cup, and they were nice enough to put my matcha into a glass and still make it look pretty. they also make it pretty fast! overall, i love this place and would definitely come back again. read more

MoonGoat Coffee Roasters - strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I wasn't a fan of their matcha in the past, but this time I asked for extra matcha powder, and it was phenomenal. I also love the new oat milk they're using--Koatji, made from koji rice and oat milk! The atmosphere here is fantastic, with easy parking, a spacious outdoor area, and even an outlet by the TV area. The service is always friendly, and I'm warmly greeted each time. The staff is great about accommodating any adjustments to my drink. It's a perfect spot to study and focus. Can't wait to come back! read more

MoonGoat Coffee Roasters - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I came in one morning and met a friend for coffee. We ate outside and had a very pleasant visit. This cafe is located in a very quiet and secluded spot near the UCI campus. There is plenty of parking and seating available both inside and out. The avocado toast was the best I've every had and the matcha tea was almost too pretty to drink. Going back soon. read more

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Great place to chill or study! Not many outlets available. The matcha lattes are really good. Staff are warm and friendly!

Amazing customer service! I haven't been treated this well in a loooong time from a business. You can tell the employees love what they do. Great food, great coffee. Very impressive. read more

Interesting flavors, indoor and outdoor seating, easy parking. Hidden, but easy to get to

Got a 16 oz matcha latte with oat milk for $6.50. Great color, a bit light on the matcha flavor but tastes good and definitely steps above the matcha at big coffee chains. Lots of study space but really packed at 4pm on a saturday read more

MoonGoat Coffee Roasters - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

one of my favorite places to study, it gets busy inside but there's plenty of seating outside too! i love their hulk juice and bagels

Love moongoat and the space is very cute, but def not comparable to the moongoat location in Costa Mesa (costa Mesa location is 1000 times nicer), but it's still a perfect little spot. The matcha spritzer is amazing and th avocado toast is alright. read more

Food was delicious, coffee was good/average. Loved the vibe but very crowded. Wonderful and plentiful outdoor seating if the weather is right. Definitely recommend for a place to study/work, just maybe don't go during peak hours! read more

Pumpkin matcha was so good! I didn't think it'd be that good but it was. Definitely would go back.

the inside is super aesthetic with plenty of seating, but it's usually packed since a lot of UCI students come here. there's outdoor seating too, which is more spacious, and you can usually find a spot outside. plus, there's a big connect 4 game out there, which is a fun touch. the matcha latte is really good, but it's kind of a bummer that you have to pay extra to get it sweetened. my friend tried the churro latte and said it was amazing read more

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the coffee shop is hidden between a few buildings with a large outdoor area. there aren't many seats inside but there's a lot of seating outside. their drinks were delicious and i love how you have the option to self-order. read more

Great Matcha, great service, and lots of seating inside and outside. The almond croissant is very yum

I got the Iced Matcha latte and I have to say this is the worst matcha lattes i've ever had. It tastes really watered down with no matcha flavor. You can also see clumps of unmixed matcha which means the drink wasn't well prepared. Multiple people have pointed out this issue from previous reviews and Moongoat has not changed anything to better their drinks. read more

I came across this place looking for a good place to study and decided to try their toasted matcha and I'm addicted. The place is very spacious will lots of seating and a chill atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and helpful when explaining the menu. It's my new go to spot. read more

I just love this coffee shop. I had a wonderful Matcha made by Nardin. She was super friendly, and I will be back. Beautiful place and great coffee! read more

I came here to do some work and had a breakfast bagel with egg, cheese, arugula and bacon with an Americano. It was good but kind of expensive. The inside and outside of the cafe has plenty of seating. The service was good and fast. I would comeback if I am in the area. read more

MoonGoat Coffee Roasters - Breakfast Bagel with bacon and med. Americano. $16 kind of expensive, but good. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California