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    Kaylee S.

    I worked from the cafe and decided to try the food side this time. I ordered the burrito bowl again since I enjoyed it last time, but this time I got it with potatoes and soyrizo. I was a bit disappointed with the flavor because it was too salty and very saucy. The texture was also more mushy, which might have been from choosing the potatoes. I'd recommend going with the tater tots instead for a better variety of textures. I came in on a Monday at 9 AM. Most of the booth seating was taken, but there was plenty of high-table seating. The place got noisier around 11 AM when a couple of large groups arrived. Service is counter-style, but they bring the food to your table.

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    VanAnh N.

    The absolute sweetest staff! Decently sized portions at affordable prices (around $10-$20), my favorite go-to is their tacos! I love that they also have MoonGoat coffee there. Such a spacious and convenient lunch spot and workspace. And if it is available, you can also play pool! But their foods tend to be saltier and more oily than I would prefer! (The mango drink is elsewhere!)

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    Harsimran s.

    Saw an IG reel for the steak sandwich, so had to come in to try it! Super random spot- I love these spots that have good coffee and yummy lunch options. The sandwich took awhile to get, and it was cold- kind of confused by it because I thought it was supposed to be warm? Aioli was wonderful and the sandwich was great. The bread it was made on was crunchy and soft on the inside. The roasted veggies were okay. Kind of overdone and soggy, but nice flavor. The iced vanilla latte was excellent. Looks like fresh specs of vanilla bean. The flavor was great. The vibe is cool, and young. Parking was easy. The service was weird. The girl who took the order was nice and helpful, but took some time to get us our order and didn't tell me where my coffee order was.

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    Jowynna A.

    I strongly believe not everyone has to have or serve matcha PLS if u can't do matcha don't sell it. The color alone is telling on how it tastes, no it tastes worse than it looks. If u come here just don't get the matcha

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    Maru Y.

    Great ambience and good food. We ordered an iced matcha latte, the braised short rib, and a Mediterranean salad. The short rib was incredibly tender, though the seasoning felt a bit heavy for lunch. The Mediterranean salad had an interesting texture and a refreshing flavor. Overall, a solid experience -- I'd definitely come back.

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    Anoushka C.

    This is a great coffee shop to hang out or get some work done. I love that there are plenty of outlets and tons of seating, making it a great coworking space. On one side you have the coffee shop and the other side is a mini restaurant where you can get food. There is also a nice outdoor seating area. The space is clean and the staff and friendly. It can be a little hard to find if it's your first time but there are plenty of signs to guide you in the right direction, the coffee shop is kind of tucked around the corner, but there is plenty of parking.

    Reese J.

    Wooweee... thank goodness I read the reviews before I visited Moongoat. I get lost easily and so I'm glad there are reviews that mentioned Moongoat is actually in Olive Grove Cafe and that's the signs that I looked for. I instantly fell in love with the courtyard that I had to walk through to get to Moongoat. It looks so comfy that I know I can easily get situated here and work comfortably or get the family together and hang out. There's plenty of seats and tables outdoor and indoor and there's TVs for your entertainment. It's well-maintained and very clean. The barista who took my peppermint bark was super friendly. I was the only person in line and so it didn't take too long to get my order. The barista who made and served my coffee had a little bit of an attitude but she didn't kill the cool vibes I carried on because I was too in love with the cafe. The peppermint bark and the price to pay for it was perfecto!!! I'll definitely come back again to enjoy the ambiance longer and try out their other goodies.

    Delicious salmon Mediterranean salad. I forgot to ask for no olives or dressing (personal preference since I find either to be overpowering, and it's simpler than asking for them on the side), but the balance of flavors for a cafe salad is pretty fantastic! I chose the cafe because of its proximity to a conference I need to attend and the free wifi. It is spacious, and there are abundant work stations and power plugs. The bathrooms are clean, and it's a lovely community working spot. The service is pleasant and fast. I would definitely come here again!

    Patricia C.

    Coffee is still great - quick update: I think it's turning into a moongoat coffee roasters (which is pretty awesome!). Staff is super nice :) lots of space to work and chill.

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    Laura T.

    Great place ,Delicious Food, right off freeway . Chef Auryon, Brandi, Manny and Chris make it all possible. Coffee drinks Melanie and Ariana and Kalie Excellent hospitality, free WiFi , a variety of drinks to choose from and you can say and watch news and sports on their several Big screen tv's or play a game of pool . All complimentary there at Irvine Olive Grove

    Thai Spicy Chicken bowl- dry skinny and thick pieces
    Catherine V.

    I was in the neighborhood and it was my first time trying Olive Grove Cafe. As I walked towards the cafe I was really liking the vibe. There was a covered outdoor area in front with music playing and the Metrolink people had a table outside with some useful info. There was a table serving refreshments of some kind and people were milling about. As I stepped into the cafe it was clean, modern, very aesthetically pleasing. I approached the front counter pondering the menu for a while when a helpful lady named Alex approached me and asked if I needed help. I decided on a few things and she expertly and swiftly entered them into the self-order tablet for me. As I sat at a table nearby waiting for my order I heard other numbers past my number being called so I went to ask the cashier if they had skipped my number? The food came out right after she inquired and I was excited to try my lunch! First off was the Soup of the Day- Tomato Bisque. It really didn't resemble a bisque at all- it was runny and more of boiled tomato water that had been puréed? No herbs, barely any seasoning and just runny! A touch of heavy cream may have spruced it up and made it tolerable but to me it was quite sub-par. $4 for a tiny cup that was only 3/4 filled? I put the soup aside and moved onto my Swiss Smash I think it was called. It's a burger on brioche with melted Swiss and mushrooms. I took a bite and it tasted fine but there were only a few wisps of mushrooms in there. For $17?? Oh my. I asked the table of ladies sitting in front of me if their Swiss Smashes had enough mushrooms or if it was just mine. They had a few more than mine and they told me to talk to Alex because she's really good at resolving things. I stopped eating my burger and moved onto my Thai Spicy Chicken bowl. The grilled chicken on top was dry, and both the chicken and green beans were not seasoned at all. The saving grace was store-bought sweet chili sauce which the whole dish was smothered in. It was one note--sweet. No spice as the name implied, and no umami to balance out the sweetness. Sigh... I decided overall that I wasn't having a good meal so far and sought out Alex. She was empathetic and listened to my comments quietly and apologized for my experience. She suggested I speak to the chef about it so he could hear firsthand. I asked the cashier if I could speak to the chef and he came out to my table. I prefaced our chat by telling him that I'm a bit of a foodie and just wanted to share with him some feedback on my meal. I went over all the details from the dryness due to the different thicknesses of chicken breast all being cooked for the same amount of time, to the sorely lacking mushrooms, to the runny soup. I asked him if he had sampled the soup and if he felt that it was acceptable to call this a bisque? He replied that it was not. I commented for $17 for the burger it should be generously piled with mushrooms. I commented that the quality of what I was served is unacceptable for what I paid ($39)! He apologized and asked if he could perhaps redo my two dishes, maybe try a different protein for the bowl, redo my burger? I agreed to try the bowl with halibut instead. This time the fish was grilled properly and was moist but still was just overall sweet. The new burger came out with a few more mushrooms so I said it was fine. Let's just call it a day. On my way out I stopped by to thank Alex for graciously listening to me and empathizing. I told her that I had spoken to the chef and that he did try to remedy the food and that he said next time my meal would be on him. But I told her I wasn't sure there would be a next time. I so wanted to like this place but the price was not in line with the quality of the food at all. What a disappointment... After hearing about my experience, Alex offered to refund my meal. That was very kind of her to do so! But honestly Olive Grove Cafe, the way I experienced it today, will not be on my rotation list. There's so many other cafes and restaurants out there serving burgers with better value. The Swiss Smash served was more in line with $12 pricing, not $17, and the bowl was just mid. $12-13 would have been generous, not $16. In my mind there are just too many discrepancies in quality vs price to sanely justify returning to this cafe.

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    yuk. today's salmon bowl which also included chicken, was overly salty and just plain nasty. Not my first time ordering the bowl either.

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    Plenty of seating, nice environment. Decent cafe. Pool table, TVs. Great social space.

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    Excellent place for a coffee break and email check. Thumbs up on restaurant layout and a very relaxing experience.

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    Airoma Cafe

    Airoma Cafe

    4.7
    (2.3k reviews)
    11.7 mi
    $$
    Free WiFi
    Locally owned & operated

    After a wonderful dinner with family, we headed across the street to this coffee spot that always…read moreseems to have a line. After trying it for ourselves, I can see why! We ordered the Banana Coffee, Ube Latte, and House Coffee, and all three were delicious. I'm not usually an iced coffee person, but these drinks completely changed my mind. They were smooth, flavorful, and incredibly refreshing. The Banana Coffee was unique and surprisingly enjoyable, while the Ube Latte had a rich, comforting flavor. Even the House Coffee stood out with its well-balanced taste. The line may look intimidating, but it's definitely worth the wait. This is another spot that's earned a place on my list of favorites, and I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu.

    airoma cafe has unique flavors that i haven't seen in other coffee spots, particularly with the use…read moreof pandan in their drinks. there was a line out the door but it went by quick and i got my coffee within 5 minutes of ordering. there are a couple of seats inside that were not taken, as most customers seem to grab and go here. i got pandan coffee (less sweet, free extra shot of coffee) - it is creamy, still sweet but not sickeningly so, and the extra shot helped ensure the coffee wasn't overpowered by the pandan flavor. i also like how their default portion sizes are bigger. my friend who loves matcha got the einspanner matcha and say airoma never misses with their matcha!

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    Ayer Coffee

    Ayer Coffee

    4.7
    (595 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    I genuinely think Ayer Coffee has the best matcha in all of OC. Ever since they opened, I've been…read morethere 4-5 times a week and somehow still haven't gotten tired of it. The quality and consistency are honestly unmatched. I've tried pretty much every drink on the menu at this point, and every single visit tastes just as good as the last, which is rare these days. Yes, the line can get long sometimes, but the staff does such a great job moving things quickly while still being friendly and attentive. You never feel rushed, and they're always happy to answer questions or make recommendations. Their new guava matcha is AMAZING! Super unique and refreshing without being overly sweet. I've already convinced a bunch of my friends and family to try Ayer and now they're hooked too. Even my dad, who visits Vietnam often and is very picky about coffee, said he liked the coffee at Ayer even more. I've also purchased their Saigon blend to make Vietnamese coffee at home, and the staff were incredibly helpful in guiding me on how to brew it properly. You can tell they genuinely care about both the quality of their drinks and the customer experience. Ayer deserves all the hype. Easily one of my favorite coffee spots ever.

    Ayer is one of the best matcha spots in OC, it's very convenient for me that I live seven minutes…read morefrom there so I'm able to go there anytime. Their service is one of my favorites the workers are polite and friendly and the drinks never disappoint.

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    Phin Smith

    Phin Smith

    4.7
    (2.5k reviews)
    12.3 mi
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    I would consider Phin Smtih one of the greats of the OC coffee scene. They've been a cornerstone of…read moreMain Street garden grove for the last 7 years and their Viet coffees are always a hit. Their Phin style cafe sua da is a staple in my diet and the pricing is very competitive. They're always prompt with the service and it's usually never a long wait for your drinks. I will say, there are no substitutions or customizations so don't come in expecting to make your own drinks. The place can get pretty noisy since the foot traffic can get busy. So if you're trying to find a place to study, it would really depend on what the crowd is like. Overall, I highly recommend giving Phin Smith a try!

    Phin Smith is the sans rival of all Vietnamese coffee spots in Southern California. I've been…read moreriding for them for yearssss and I'm so glad their business has thrived enough to expand and open in another market (Las Vegas, NV). Their prices are reasonable and menu offerings have something for everyone. Parking options are a bit tricky since it's GG Main Street, but good things come to those who wait (or get dropped off). My only two requests are for them to open up online pre-ordering and start offering decaffeinated latte options. I absolutely love their banana coffee, coconut coffee, sweet corn latte, javacado, and others, but my god is my health sensitive to caffeine. Both suggestions would make their beverages so much more accessible to the world, and I hope this feedback is implemented rolled out in this lifetime, haha.

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    Banana cream matcha latte with macadamia milk
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    Morning Lavender Cafe

    4.4
    (1.6k reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    Incredible! The moment I stepped into this place, my breath was taken away. I don't think I've ever…read morecome across a cafe that seamlessly integrates wonderful drinks and apparel in a manner that fills me with great joy. The service is kind and speedy. The drinks are Marvelous! The staff are on top of keeping things stocked and cleaned - that makes a huge difference and contributes significantly to the crisp, lovely aesthetic of it all. I initially came here to study and I found the boutique to be such a good de-stressor. God bless you all! The drinks that I got *blueberry chai - the best chai latte flavor I've ever had *lavender matcha *spanish latte *lavender latte

    Quality of service: low quality service here and definitely not enough proper management in the…read moreboutique shop they have within this "cafe". this place is SMALL and yet not enough monitoring from staff and also overpriced items. wtf? Fell pretty hard on my bottom while changing out of their slippery darn purple "flower" dress which likely had weirdly SMALL bust cups that didn't fit me when THIS DRESS was MY SIZE. It was also not suitable with the floor type they had. Some white american kids laughed outside for probably 10 minutes straight and kept mocking me and asking "is she okay???????" and laughing while also repeatedly knocking on my fitting room door and pretending to be staff, "is everything okay??" in high pitched voices. Note that this happened for awhile after I fell hard to the floor. This is a VERY SMALL boutique with like 4 fitting rooms and i was the ONLY one using a room. Anyways staffing did not do anything. I came out after awhile and returned to counter immediately. Service lost. Never coming back for overpriced items, poor service, staff just standing at the counter NEXT to fitting room doing NOTHING. Anyways. NEXT. Expenses/impression: cute to go once but the 2nd time, i'm like wait - low quality dresses! they prob got from shein/some place but price them so high. also labubu stickers priced at $2/piece when i have this entire collection for like $1-2 spent total?????!? recognized them immediately.

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    Lavender Latte
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    Kei Coffee House

    Kei Coffee House

    4.1
    (1.4k reviews)
    11.8 mi
    $$

    This was our first stop for the weekend, for our cafe/foodie tour. My niece said I would love it…read moreespecially because they had breakfast burritos lol. She knows me well. I did not do any research prior to going here, I know menus change and I just wanted to take it all in. When we arrived it wasn't super busy, the place itself was big, bright, and inviting. The lady who took our order was super nice. I even went back in line to order additional items... We tried: 1. Longanisa burrito: This was surprisingly meaty and not all egg like some places. It was juicy and flavorful. 2. Waffle fries: I don't know why I was originally thinking french toast sticks, but this went perfect with the burrito. 3. Salted cream Vietnamese coffee: Perfect pick me up and it tasted freshly brewed like a pour over 4. Classic egg sando: My cousin and I made room for this fluffy goodness. I've always watched people eating egg sandos on social media and I have yet to try one like this. This was a perfect balance of egg salad ans bread. 5. Corn cheese cookie : I figured my cousin would like this, but I was surprised how you could taste the corn cheese in it. It was consistent throughout. 6. Matcha white chocolate cookie: This one was my favorite. Perfect balance of matcha with the sweetness of white chocolate. 7. Strawberries & Cream cookie: I was surprised that this wasn't overly sweet. 8. Walnut Chocolate Cookie: The walnuts gave the cookie a crunch and balanced out the chocolate goodness. Overall, everything we tried was amazing and I can't wait to come back soon and try the other items they have. I highly recommend this place, and suggest coming early.

    The cafe shop is spacious, clean and comfortable an ideal place to study or get some work done on a…read morelaptop. The Pistachio Cream Foam Matcha Latte was solid and definitely met my expectations. The Kinako Latte, on the other hand, was my first time trying one, and it really surprised me. It had a unique, smooth flavor I'd definitely recommend ordering the Kinako Latte!

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    Kinako Series. Drinks available as Matcha Latte, Espresso, and Hojicha versions. Soft serve available as Hojicha and Matcha versions.
    Kinako Series. Drinks available as Matcha Latte, Espresso, and Hojicha versions. Soft serve available as Hojicha and Matcha versions.
    New, thicker cookies. Walnut Chocolate Chip, Strawberries & Cream, and Matcha White Chocolate.
    New, thicker cookies. Walnut Chocolate Chip, Strawberries & Cream, and Matcha White Chocolate.
    New, thicker cookies. Strawberries & Cream, Matcha White Chocolate, and Walnut Chocolate Chip.

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    New, thicker cookies. Strawberries & Cream, Matcha White Chocolate, and Walnut Chocolate Chip.
    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    4.6
    (2k reviews)
    13.8 mi
    $$

    First time here, and I'm already a fan! There was already a line when got there (on a weekday), but…read morethat's to be expected. Thankfully, the line moved pretty quickly, although the bakery itself is small and can feel a bit tight inside. I got a small assortment of pastries, including the Japanini and some of their popular items: the Salt & Butter Roll, Curry Pan, and Kobo Kuma. Everything was warm, fresh, and delicious. I honestly wish I had gotten more. My kids enjoyed everything too. The only item that was a bit disappointing was the Sea Salt Taro Latte. It was a little too milky and sweet for my taste. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more items from their delicious menu!

    Favorite salt bread bakery! I prefer the savory items to sweet. What I've tried so far over…read moremultiple visits: - Everything Salt & Butter Roll 5/5 - prefer this one to the original salt roll since the seasoning adds a little more flavor - Cookie Salt & Butter Roll 4/5 - great if you want one with a touch of sweetness - Mentai Salt & Butter Roll 3/5 - personally not a huge fan of mentai since I find it a little too fishy - Spicy Curry Pan 5/5 - SOOOO GOOD highly recommend this! It is a little spicier than expected. I also want to try the regular Curry Pan - Oyaki Pork Shumai 4/5 - good and tastes like shumai but not a standout for me to get again - Fish Filet Panini 5/5 - surprisingly SO GOOD! The employee recommended it and I was hesitant but it ended up being one of my favorites. Kinda like the McDonalds fish filet sandwich with the tartar sauce but obviously better - Japanini 4/5 - solid, nice basil pesto tomato combo but not a standout for me to get again - Banana Matcha latte 4/5 - solid but personally prefer the one at Kei cafe more TLDR: favorites are Everything Salt & Butter Roll, Spicy Curry Pan, and Fish Filet Panini

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    Matcha Sea Salt Cold Brew
    Matcha Sea Salt Cold Brew
    Honey Butter Croissants :)
    Honey Butter Croissants :)
    Banana + matcha = YUM.

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    Banana + matcha = YUM.

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