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    Nostimo Cafe & Tea

    4.0 (635 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Sticky rice
    Julie T.

    I've been reluctant to try this place since I've heard such bad reviews from my close friends but I came in for dessert one day because it's close by. The Mango sticky rice bingsoo here is 10/10!!! The souffle pancake was a 2/10 tasted very eggy. The tiramisu souffle pancake did not have lady fingers on it and instead was covered in cocoa powder to the point it was very powdery. I would skip on the pancakes here. Service is slow, they don't greet you upon entry and just get to you when they get to you

    Bananna Pudding Matcha
    Marlo Y.

    Came here for their BOGO banana pudding matcha, which was a pretty good deal. The drinks itself were great, exactly as expected. I feel like this style of drink is trendy right now as I'm seeing it at like every other matcha place. But I'm not complaining, especially at promo prices. The inside is pretty standard, though it was a bit warmer than I liked given the hot weather. Service was standard, nothing to call out. I just ordered then it came out soon after. I've been meaning to try out the souffle pancakes here, but my friend suggested against it as she didn't like it. I still might come back just to try it out for myself, but I'm also rarely in this area. Overall, would recommend trying this place out for yourself. The matcha drinks were good, tastes as you'd expect.

    Cacao Egg Foam Latte
    Millena P.

    I've been here a few times, and safe to say this is one of my favorite dessert spots in OC. Parking: Free parking lot. They're located in a high foot traffic plaza, so finding a parking spot can be difficult. Ambiance/Environment: They have a small/medium space with a good amount of indoor seating. Perfect for a date, a fun family spot, and I even noticed some people studying. Minimalist decor. Service: Every encounter we had with a worker was nice. They're very transparent about the wait times. If you're ordering a soufflé, it'll take about 15 min per soufflé. Drinks will come out faster. Since there were a few parties ahead of us, we waited about 40 min for our soufflés. Dessert & drinks: Trust me, it's worth the wait. Their soufflés are very fluffy and jiggly. Surprisingly, they're not overly sweet (depending on what you order). I've tried majority of their soufflés, and I enjoy them all. You can share this between two people. As for their drinks, the teas are refreshing, the smoothies are delicious, and the coffee is okay. Pricing: Prices are pretty high, but it's worth it. Treat yourself once in a while!

    Matcha Brulee Souffle
    Zachary H.

    Stopped by on a Sunday morning around 11 AM. I ordered ahead for pickup, and everything was ready on time. The café is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking, so getting in and out was easy. The interior is bright and cute with a cozy atmosphere. Even though I wasn't dining in, it seemed like a nice place to sit in. Service was also friendly. I ordered the Ube Coco Latte and the Matcha Soufflé Pancake. The latte was rich, creamy, and smooth. The ube and coconut complemented each other well without either flavor being too overpowering. My only disappointment was that they don't offer a decaf option. The Matcha Soufflé Pancake took a little while to prepare, which is expected for soufflé pancakes. The pancakes were a little more moist than I personally prefer, but likely because I took it to-go. The mango purée was easily my favorite part, I honestly could have eaten it by itself. Combined with the foam and the subtle matcha flavor, everything came together nicely without being overly sweet. Overall, it's a good spot if you're looking for a café with unique drinks and desserts. I'd like to dine in next time I go!

    Matcha Brulee Souffle
    Alice W.

    Wiggly jiggly! NOT TOO SWEET matcha souffle is my compliment to this dessert - just how I like it! Takes about 20 minutes to prepare this fresh, eggy fluffy goodness. I appreciated the strawberry toppings... refreshing! Strawberry ice cream and the glaze over the bananas were TOO SWEET for me, but I'm sure would satisfy any sweet tooths since the souffle itself is not sweet. Small cafe seating area for small talk. Don't forget to wiggle the plate, and enjoy the presentation!

    Matcha Eispanner 75% sugar
    Allie N.

    Ordered for pick up and the drinks were perfectly made. The Matcha flavor is ceremonial and doesn't taste artificial. The black sesame was really good and I could taste the roasted flavor in the drink, but it wasn't overpowering the Matcha. The flavors blended together perfectly. Both drinks were not too sweet at 75% sugar. Overall, good drinks. Will be back again!

    Mango Sticky Rice
    Samantha C.

    Came in with a friend to try a coffee and sweet treat. Theres Plenty of seating, clean esthetic and the staff greeted upon entry. I got the Banana Pudding Latte and taramisu soufflé pancakes, she got a Strawberry milk and mango sticky rice. The Latte had a scoop of yummy banana Pudding on top, this was a first for me. I enjoyed the texture and flavor or the pudding while sipping the latte. It was quite delicious. The taramisu souffle was yummy, but I was expecting a little more in regards to flavor. The texture of the pancakes was perfect and the cream top was good, just seemed to miss a little something. Im not a mango person and I have never tried sticky rice before. It had mango, rice, shaved ice and condensed milk. It was pleasantly refreshing and well balanced with sweetness and flavors. The price point is kind of hight, but you do get pretty big portion sizes. We enjoyed everything overall, I just dont know if it wowed me enough to return.

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    Thina C.

    My son has been asking me to come back, so we decided to return and try out the drinks this time, as well as a little bit of everything else. I brought home Jinggly cat pudding for the family. (It's so darn cute!) So far, my favorites are the matcha cloud jasmine tea and the ube soufflé.

    Amy P.

    I got the tiramisu soufflé, and I would say I was a bit disappointed, it didn't really meet my expectations. I was hoping for more in terms of flavor and texture, but it just didn't quite stand out for me. That being said, the service was quick and efficient, and there are plenty of seating areas available, which makes it a comfortable place to sit and hang out. I just personally expected a bit more from the soufflé, especially considering the price point, which felt a little high for what it was. Overall, it was still nice to try, but it's probably not something I would reorder.

    Kat S.

    Went back for the soufflés. I got the tiramisu one, which was the best seller, followed by the strawberry and Nutella. They said the wait time was 30 minutes, and I actually timed it because the place was packed. I was a bit skeptical, but they actually made it in 21 minutes. The soufflé isn't sweet at all; it's airy, and the toppings help add the sweetness. Excited to try more.

    Nutella Soufflé pancake
    Kat H.

    The tiramisu soufflé was not as good as I imagined it. The pancakes were fluffy and thick but there was not enough cream around it to give it that tiramisu flavor. The cup of coffee made it worse because it was bitterness on top of the flavorless pancakes. Also the amount of cacao powder made it more bitter and dry. The banana matcha was not good. Service was bad this day. They didn't greet nor look welcoming while taking order.

    Ube Coco Souffle
    Linda K.

    We came here at night, and one great thing about this place is that it stays open quite late. I ordered the "current hype" -- the Ube Soufflé -- and the staff mentioned there would be about a one-hour wait before it could be served. Since it already took us nearly an hour to get here, I decided to wait for it anyway. To my surprise, the soufflé actually arrived in less than an hour, which was appreciated. Unfortunately, the Ube flavor itself was a little disappointing for my personal taste, as I felt it didn't pair as well with the soufflé texture as expected. Perhaps next time I'd try a different flavor instead of the Ube. Decor was minimalist though and place looked quite cozy.

    chestnut latte 1/5, can't taste any coffee
    Nana S.

    I really wanted to love the bogo Chestnut Latte, but unfortunately, the coffee flavor was extremely weak. All I could really taste was the milk and sweetness, and it ended up tasting more like a sweet milkshake than a coffee. For a Vietnamese coffee shop, I was definitely expecting a stronger coffee flavor. Hopefully, the owners will consider adding more coffee to the Chestnut Latte to better balance out the milk and sweetness. I think it would make the drink so much better!

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    Do you charge extra for alternative milk like oat milk for your drinks?

    Hello, Thank you for your question! We do not charge alternative milk :))

    Are the desserts diary free?

    Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. Each Soufflé pancake has about 2 teaspoon of milk. Please let me… 

    Do you have hot coffee? Thank you for your quick response on the hot coffee. What are the choices?…

    Hello Linh. Thank you for your inquiry. We do have hot coffee. Please let me know if you have any other question?

    Is the Ube Soufflé and Matcha Soufflé a daily availability to order? I live about 30 minutes away and would definitely want to try those two on a weekday.

    Hello Marilou, Thank you for your inquiry. We do have both Ube and Matcha Soufflés daily. We hope to see you soon!… 

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