My friend and I shared the Mesa Nachos and the Campfire French Toast, and both were absolutely…read moredelicious. The lattes were excellent too--everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth the visit. That said, we came on a Sunday in the late morning, and it was very busy. We waited in line for quite a while before ordering, and since seating is limited, we also had to wait for a table to open up and quickly grab it when one became available. Parking is limited as well, and street parking can be hard to find during peak times. One thing that could make the experience even better would be having separate lines for to-go orders and dine-in guests, especially on busy weekends. Overall, the food and drinks were so good that I'd absolutely come back--I would just try visiting at a different time or on a weekday to avoid the crowds.

My coworkers and I got together for the summer and one of them suggested this place. It sounded…read moreintriguing so we agreed to go. There are a few things to consider when coming here. Parking. There is a parking lot, but it is tiny and seems like it's always full. Plan on street parking in the vicinity. They are busy (long line out the door) and there are limited seating. You wait in line to order first and the area leading to the counter is tight so people do a u-turn to get back out the way they went in. It was also very muggy this afternoon and they only had a fan running inside so I was sweating so much. It was not a pleasant experience. There's a small bar area to the right and a few tables that are oddly placed behind the nook of the doors. It's got a cute country meets beach city vibe and the decorations inside reflect that. There is more seating outside, but like I said, it's kind of limited. We luckily got a table after about 4-5 minutes, but we were kind of standing near the trash can for a bit trying to figure out what to do. It's a very tiny space/lot and with how popular it is, it's too cramped for me. With all the cyclospora stuff going on, I'm very hesitant to eat out lately and if I do, I stick to all the fried foods. I ended up getting their popular Hawaiian Cowboy Latte (iced) which was good, but the walnut milk was unexpectedly thick/decadent. I normally drink my coffee black or I do cold brew, but it has honey too so it was sweeter. I think it was too much milk for my liking. If I went back, I'd prob try their affogato. That sounded good too. I also ordered the campfire french toast. It was good. In hindsight, the coffee plus the sweet french toast was too much sweet in one sitting. It was still good and I finished it. My other coworkers got an avocado toast and the trojan horse bowl. Those looked good too and they enjoyed it. Overall, it was good and the ambience is nice, but it's overpriced for what it was. The parking and lack of seating is definitely a turn off for me. If there was more room it would be cool, but the layout was not what I had anticipated. It looked bigger in the photos other people had posted. The staff is friendly so that was nice. I'm glad I went and tried it out though.

Came across this place on our walk back from the beach to our car. It's a nice little shop on the…read morecorner. Chris, who was working, was super friendly. We got the Ube Matcha and the Mango Dream Chill. Both were super tasty and really hit the spot after a hot day at the beach.

Oh goodness it's so good! The coconut crème vietnamese coffee is my jam The guy that works there…read moreis probably the nicest person ever and is always telling you about their process and the drinks you order. Go! So good! PS All these people complaining are probably tourist or don't understand beach community or island time (balboa island) haha I kid, but some people complain about everything! Go you will enjoy it I promise.

Yasssss it's that damn good…read more Oh my! I haven't been here for years but it's still damn good to this day! This was our go to coffee shop every weekend when we used to live here. I could not find any other smoother and tasty coffee than Kean. Nothing in this area compares. It's a gem here. My husband and I usually get their vanilla latte. It just runs smooth; not acidic. Flavors are on point! Service is usually great. Sometimes it can be a bit since lines can get ridiculous here. But worth it! Casual atmosphere!

Chai latte 5/5 Barista service :5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 I recommend it They do not have internet connection .

Warning: this place is busyyyyyyy…read more Came in on a Sunday morning and it was packed both inside and out. Even with that being true, we got our order fairly quickly and the person that took our order was kind and it was smooth. I had the orange top coffee (I believe it's new) and it was great, super fresh and it was perfect for the already hot morning. My husband had the strawberry matcha and he really enjoyed it as well.

Been coming here for 3 years. You have to come super early to get a spot to work at this coffee…read moreshop. The music is very loud which causes everyone around you to talk louder. Bring your headphones. The coffee and matcha here is very good. Food is pretty meh for the price you pay. I got a strawberry matcha and breakfast burrito with bacon. Plus 15% tip was $29. Priced very high.

I got the cloud 9 latte which is basically a latte with vanilla cold foam. Not too sweet and…read morefulfills the coffee fix. Good for a quick coffee if in the area. Food options include acai and pastries, they also have some pressed juices and smoothies. They use a combination on monin, Torani, and housemate syrups. Pleasant customer service Plenty of parking in a grocery store lot. No public restroom! Very limited barstool seating. They do have wifi. Somewhat of a longer wait, about 20 minutes You can order online and join the rewards program via text for 20% off your first order.

Had a sample of one of their coffees at an event and knew I had to come by to try some of their…read moreother lattes. Upon walking in, the barista was friendly and open to answering any and all questions. Ambiance was also great and fit the name of the cafe and its vibes. For the drinks, we got an iced toffee latte and the kepania, which is their version of a spanish latte. I liked the toffee latte more cause it had bits of toffee in it but I also liked the spanish latte as it tasted lighter than the toffee latte. It gave the drinks more of a balance when I started taking sips from both of them. I do really like how the top layer of the lattes were blue, which gives off a great aesthetic. The only downside for me was that the toffee latte lost a good amount of its flavor after some of the ice melted-- some cafes still have a strong coffee taste even after the ice melts & that's usually what I like as far as preference. As for the sunbliss blend smoothie, it definitely had that taste of the 100% real fruit in it and was a refreshing drink to sip on when I walked at the beach. It's a plus for this cafe for having plenty of options between drinks and bites!

Super cute location by the beach, with outdoor seating and a small interior seating area as well…read more Drinks are consistent with other locations, servers were all very friendly and the service was fast! Solid spot for your coffee/matcha fix if you're in the area.

A charming coffee shop located in a small plaza strip, with a modern biophillic interior design…read more Though the majority of customers are pick-up orders, thisbplace does have ample seating for anyone wanting to sit and sip their coffee while working. The staff is friendly and fast with their services, especially with the amount of traffic they get on a normal business weekday. I ordered the Hazel Ganache Latte which was rich, smooth, creamy, chocolatey and not too sweet. I loved the foam artwork and overall presentation.

Another day, another coffee shop…read more Heard great things about MoonGoat so was excited to try today. Saw valet parking and got nervous but the guy just told me where to park. Super easy. When you enter, the location is huge! Tons of tables and seating. Nice! People are working, hanging out, and enjoying their food and drinks. I ordered a churro latte half sweet and a deluxe avocado toast. The latte was delicious. Sweetness level was just right for me. I don't like super sweet drinks. The avocado toast was also great. There was so much flavor from the egg and bacon and seasonings. It was a little hard to eat out of the to go container, but I made it work. It could easily be shared depending how hungry you are. I love that I didn't feel rushed here. It seems they expect people to come and hang out for awhile. Can't wait to return! I'm eyeing the biscuit and a matcha next time.

Such a beautiful place! It's a great place to work or study! They have a lot of seating inside with…read morea lot of natural lighting, and outdoor seating as well if u want to catch up with friends! Drink are good and come in large sizes for those that are looking for something worth the money. I love that they are open early for those that need a pick me up on the way to work. They are also dog friendly! It's also located across South Coast Plaza, so you can grab a great drink and go shopping! The only downside of the place is that there's little parking options. The front parking is supposed to be "20 mins only" and then if those 6 spots are full then you have to park in the parking garage across the street. Make sure to get it validated!!

I'm at a phase in life where I'm obsessed with Matcha tonic drinks. When I saw that this shop…read moreoffered Yuzu Matcha tonic, I was sold. I love that this place has a kiosk where you can order or you can order at the front with the cashier. Lots of yummy drinks to choose from in the inside is very aesthetically pleasing. My drink was exactly what I wanted it to be citrusy Matcha bubbly it was perfect. For some reason, parking in this lot was really difficult although it is a large lot. A lot of the spaces were filled up. I think it's because it's next to Plums Café and I saw a lot of people eating over there but other than that, this is a solid coffee shop.

Super cute vibe and stuff were sweet as well. We ordered a pistachio strawberry matcha that was 3/5…read more- we couldn't taste the pistachio and the strawberry was not really present either. Slightly too milky, but the matcha color looks great. Hojicha banana was excellent once stirred.