One word for this place..... BOMB. Definitely recommend coming here I love the vibe of this place…read moreand the service is great!!

We just happen to randomly park in front of this coffee pop up and so glad we did. We tried the…read morebanana matcha latte which is perfect on a sunny day. The two flavors balanced each other well. My wifey and I shared it but we quickly realized we should've gotten our own so can't wait to try Ryan's next concoctions!

Was in the area for a haircut and needed a matcha break and found Set! It was spacious inside with…read moreplenty of tables and another room at the back. It was busy on a Saturday afternoon so I had to wait a bit to order but it wasn't a biggie. I ordered their mango sticky rice matcha and it was so freakin good. I wish the cup was bigger LOL. The sweetness level was perfect and they nailed the mango sticky rice taste very well. I would come back often if I lived here but until next time.

Menu consists of a lot of matcha, all looks amazing. Everyone in there almost had cups of matcha…read more Pastries look amazing. Parking lot is busy!! Long line with 3 employees. They were mostly talking amongst themselves with their own gossip conversations and working pretty slow at their own pace. Customer service is mediocre. I asked if the rotating beans for the Kyoto cold brew or the house cold brew is less acidic and he said house cold brew. 10 oz cup of house cold brew for $5. It was normal tasting, nothing out of the ordinary. Ambiance- this is what I like about this place, the seating and setting is very comfortable, clean and vibrant. There is a cute seating area in the back to purely chat. The front end of the store has bench seating with tables to work at.

The blueberry matcha is to die for! I'm not the biggest blueberry fan but I will definitely come…read moreback just for this. The service was 10/10 and the vibes were even better. Going to stop by here when I can before my dog walks ;)

This is currently my favorite matcha place in the OC!…read more I like to think I'm a matcha latte purist, so I get mine 25%/less-less sweet and normally don't get cream tops or a bunch of extra toppings. I've tried many of the popular matcha lattes in OC, and I feel like a lot of them are only good when you add a cream top or some kind of fruit puree/mash...or just too sweet for my liking. Not this place. Their matcha latte is genuinely good on its own, and not too sweet at less-less sweet. You can actually taste the matcha, and their lattes are a nice bright green. I also really appreciate that they hand-whisk their matcha. A lot of places use a premixed paste or some kind of pre-made blend, so I really like knowing their extra effort put into my $7 latte. I also noticed they use Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract/Paste in their syrup, which I thought was a nice little indication that they care about the ingredients they use. (It's a good quality brand!) Also, their standard milk is oat milk! Definitely get a salt bread to go with your matcha! It's soft and chewy with a buttery center and is such a good pairing. Pretty solid. I've also had coffee here, and I enjoyed it. I'm not a coffee expert, but I thought it was smooth. It didn't have that over-brewed bitter taste. There's plenty of parking in the plaza, but just be prepared for a long line. It can get pretty busy! This place is small (with most of the space being used for whisking match) and there's no seating, so this is definitely more of a grab-and-go spot. I've only had one bad experience with this place, where my latte was a little too milky and clumpy (which I'm going to attribute as an off-day), but that was only once out of the....ten(?) times I've been here. Overall, this is my go-to matcha spot in OC and one I'll happily keep coming back to!

Old-School Charm, Excellent Music, and Properly Hot Coffee -- 5/5…read more Tuesday, 9/8/26 -- 11:30 AM Sana'a Cafe -- Lake Forest, CA Sana'a Cafe feels noticeably more old-school than some of the newer Yemeni coffee houses I've visited. The interior and furnishings are a little worn and could use some refreshing, but the place still has a comfortable, lived-in character. The facade is odd: basically a big brown wall with the Sana'a Cafe sign floating above an otherwise understated entrance. The entrance itself is decent, though, and at 11:30 on a Tuesday there was no crowd, which made the visit quiet and relaxed. I ordered two savory items from the display. The first was the chicken musakhan -- مسخّن الدجاج (musakhan al-dajaj), served here as a long rolled pastry. The seasoning and filling were enjoyable, but the chicken itself was too dry for me. 3.5/5. The stronger dish was the spinach-and-cheese fatayer -- فطاير السبانخ والجبنة (fatayer al-sabanikh wal-jubna). Nicely baked, savory, balanced and satisfying without feeling too heavy. 4.5/5. Of the two, this is the one I would immediately order again. My coffee was the Sana'ani -- قهوة صنعانية, served black, strong, medium-bodied and, most importantly, piping hot. This is where my objectivity begins to collapse. I have developed something close to an addiction to very hot, strong Yemeni coffee, and this hit exactly the way I wanted it to. No lukewarm compromise. Just a properly hot cup that stayed enjoyable from beginning to end. Service was superb. The woman helping me was somewhat modest and reserved in demeanor, but attentive, gracious and extremely pleasant throughout the visit. She also had remarkably striking, intense eyes and a warm presence that made the service especially memorable without ever feeling overbearing. شكراً -- shukran for the excellent hospitality. The music was another major positive. Whoever controls the soundtrack here has excellent taste. During my visit I heard classic Arabic music including Tony Hanna's "Men Sharadli Ghazala," Hoda Haddad's "Ouyounak Elssoud," and Aida El Ayoubi's beautiful "Ala Baly." The selections wandered beyond Yemen into Lebanon and Egypt, but the effect was tasteful rather than random -- a warm, broader Arab-world soundtrack that fit the room beautifully. Sana'a Cafe may not have the polished, newer aesthetic of some other Yemeni coffee houses, but it has its own charm. Good pastries, excellent coffee, superb service and a genuinely great soundtrack more than make up for a space that is showing its age. 5/5. The coffee pushed it over the line.

Food: Wow, Sana'a Cafe is incredible! Their chai is so flavorful, filled with spices and on the…read moresweeter side if you like that! Their Biscoff milk cake was delicious and not too sweet, with a milk soak and a Biscoff cream on top! Would come here just for this cake again! Curious to try their other milk cakes like their rose and tiramisu! Please let me know if you do! Service: The server was kind and explained their best-selling teas and pastries! Ambiance: The ambiance of this cafe was so nice with some cultural music, many tables inside, a lounge area (near the bathroom), a clean bathroom, and fast Wi-Fi. Overall, a great place to hang out or study/work! Please go to Sana'a Cafe for their delicious milk cakes and a nice place to hang out/study!

My FAVORITE coffee place ever!!!!! All the drinks are literally amazing. I'm addicted to the banana…read morecream top latte, and I'm so excited to try the seasonal fall stuff. The pastries are soo good too. Service is quick and everyone is very nice!! The inside is small but cute. There's a few tables to sit at, but I usually like to just grab my coffee to go. We even tried the corn latte and it was delicious lol it tasted like POPS cereal! Most of the drinks I have tried are very sugary... but I'm a fan of sugar! lol also I love how they have oat milk. Definitely give them a try!!! Cute little cat mascot too

We had to stop by Caffe In whenever we are in the orange circle!…read more We got the corn Matcha and pumpkin spice latte If you like a thick Matcha, this is the place for you Plenty of seating with AC and Wi-Fi. Great for studying.

This coffee shop is pretty small inside, but there's plenty of outdoor seating right outside with…read morelots of comfortable sofas, so it's actually a nice place to hang out. It's located in the Great Park residential area, making it a convenient stop if you're visiting the park, going for a run, or biking around the neighborhood. The service was good, and I really enjoyed the coffee. They also have a nice selection of grab-and-go items like salads, overnight oats, snacks, and other quick bites. You can also pick up their coffee beans and other coffee-related products to take home. A nice little neighborhood coffee spot, especially if you're already around Great Park!

full review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DceZda9PF_b/…read more Thoroughly enjoyed the Ethiopia Pour Over and Double Matcha with Almond Milk. The drinks were delicious, savoring every sip. Sweet, fruity slightly acidic aftertaste for the Ethiopia Pour Over. The Double Matcha with Almond milk, was a pleasantly refreshing drink and the creamy matcha foam is a must-try! Paired very well. My friend had their Spanish latte with Almond Milk and said it was smooth and subtlety sweet. The financiers were delicious, raspberry, pecan, and pistachio. Nutty almond flavor and delectable. Inside the cafe itself is chill and clean, with ambient music. Lots of outside seating, friendly and welcoming staff. Will be back!

I need to stick with what I know, I should've stuck with blue mango sago boom…read more Got the new jasmine strawberries cream 5/10 -very sour and tart and flowery. I usually LOVE jasmine. And I love strawberries and cream so I thought this would hit but it's not sweet at all. It has a cream top but the strawberries and cream name feels misleading if u catch my drift like the name gives the expectation of SWEET strawberry and cream. I would say more jasmine tart sour strawberry. Like a jasmine flower with dried strawberries.

Short line for once. Tried a cloud latte - Husband said it was pretty good. He's usually not a fan…read moreof pure teas as they taste oversteeped, but this one was good. However, truthfully, the lines are quite offputting.

I've been going to Wall Writers for years and it never disappoints. My go-to is their pandan latte,…read morewhich has a bright floral vanilla taste. They have a large variety of syrups to choose from for your espresso lattes and matchas. The staff is always super friendly and it's a great spot to chat with friends or get some work done. It's inside a commercial property with plenty of seating inside and outside.

I've been meaning to visit but never got around to it due to their early hours. I finally went the…read moreother day to redeem a $5 voucher. Nice space tucked away in a business complex, lots of seating, cool artwork & interior, and bustling inside with students. Their pandan matcha wasn't terrible but not amazing either, I've had better. I recommend getting it extra sweet if you prefer a stronger pandan taste, otherwise I can't imagine how it'd taste at regular sweet or less sweet. I've heard mixed reviews about their drinks, so I didn't have high expectations to begin with. But at least I can say I got to check them out!

I work in this complex and this place is a life savor. The guy who runs it is super nice and…read morepatient in case you're unsure of what to order. That have tons of new and trendy drinks such as the rose latte or lavender latte, as well as you standard coffee shop fare. Overall, it's a quick stop and always a great way to refuel my caffeine problem. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

I'm very sad to have to share this experience but I signed up for a three-month lease. The facility…read moreis great and the people are nice but they have hidden fees that are ridiculous. They have a restoration fee hidden under their agreement on line 55 that says you have to pay $1,300 for a 200 sq. ft. space after three months to restore the office to the way it was. Even though I didn't put anything on the walls and there was nothing changed in the office, all I had was my desk. I asked them to reduce the fee since it was only there for three months and not a year and they did reduce it but only by 50%. The fact that it exists at all is ridiculous and the fact that it's hidden is even more sketchy. Be aware if you come to this place because there are these hidden fees that they don't present to you up front. They pass them off as an agreement and not a lease so that they can hide their fees. I also tried to extend my lease by a month even though my office I was in was taken. I asked to move to another office but then they said I had to pay the restoration fee for that office as well, which again is completely ridiculous. If you're gonna charge a fee, make sure it's clear and up front. Don't hide it halfway down a huge agreement. I think this is totally against the California Hidden Fees Act too.

guys please buy their black sesame hojicha. My life changed after taking the first sip.read more

Egg coffee and blueberry matcha were so good and they have so many different cold foam flavors. The…read moreinside is super cute and the workers were so friendly.