Cool coffee shop in the heart of Orange Circle! Located inside an old Wells Fargo bank, the setting is definitely a unique one for a coffee shop. I love how spacious it is with the high ceiling and with plenty of seating. We came on a weekend morning and it was bustling with young families, dog owners, people post-workout, and it was nice to see such a diverse crowd! I got a decaf latte which was okay. My husband got an espresso which he enjoyed. It was our first time in the area and it was nice to walk around and pass other coffee and brunch shops, vintage stores, etc. Perfect place for a stroll with family or for date night! We found free street parking easily, and definitely want to come back to check out other stores! read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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Stopped by for an afternoon matcha pick me up and really liked the vibe of this place. First, it's located in the orange circle so depending on the day and time, parking can be difficult but I was lucky to find a spot right in front. When you walk in, it looks like an old bank that they converted into a cute coffee shop. There was a lot of seating areas and a lot of people come to study or meet up with their friends for a coffee. They had a simple but good menu. They had an assortment of different matcha from different regions which was cool. I don't know too much about matcha but I do appreciate the taste of matcha. When I arrived, there was a little line but the service was quick and smooth. You can watch them make your drink which was nice. I ordered a matcha latte with whole milk unsweetened and it was good, I'd come back and try some of their other drinks on their menu. read more

Play Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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This place is inarguably dedicated to the craft of coffee, and they offer really solid classic espresso drinks and a tight menu of what I call "fufu drinks" - sweetened lattes. I ordered the volcano latte with almond milk, easy sweet, but in an 8oz cup for a better espresso-to-milk ratio. I was intrigued by the name and the barista explained that it was sweeten with brown sugar and topped with smoked sea salt. It was an interesting combination, not something I'd get all the time but I don't regret trying it. The big downside to this place is the atmosphere. It's dark and cold - they leave the door open even on a rainy day. I'd suggest this for a coffee or espresso drink to go, but it's a bit bleak to sit inside. read more

After seeing Play coffee on yelp so many times I decided to try it. I will say the vibes were really cool and the baristas were super friendly. I decided to get the volcano latte and I wasn't sure what the flavor profile was, but I didn't care for it too much. However I will go back to try something else because they do have a lot to offer. read more

Pros: -lots of space to sit (compared to coffee shops in the area) -plenty of plugs -WiFi -Air conditioning -no extra charge for milk substitutes -free water is available Cons: -drinks are expensive (you're paying minimum $8) -drinks aren't very good -bathrooms are atrocious. The women's room has 2 stalls, usually the toilet paper is never refilled or just sitting on top of a dispenser. The smaller stall is unusable... my knees hit the door when I sit, and I'm only 5'4 and about 130 pounds. When I need to use the restroom, I go home or leave the shop to go somewhere else. read more

We're initially going to go to Starbucks., but they closed . Luckily this one was nearby so gave this a try, so glad I did. The Staff were so nice I got a Vanilla cold brew the way it tasted was very authentic and hand crafted the way coffee should taste I'll be back. read more

Neat space--the building is really beautiful, originally a bank that's now converted into a coffee shop. Service was fine, no issues there. Unfortunately, the coffee itself was a letdown. I ordered a cold brew and it was extremely sour and acidic. I usually go for cold brew because I like a strong, bold flavor, but this was just unpleasant. Cool spot, but I wouldn't come back for the coffee. read more

Play Coffee - Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Play Coffee has some of the best lattes in The Circle--smooth, well-balanced, and paired with delicious pastries. We had the Volcano latte and a Cardamom latte. The service is also super friendly, which makes the experience even better. The cafe is inside an old bank building, which gives it a unique and stylish look, but the layout is a bit odd, and the acoustics make it pretty boomy. Also, the chairs are not great for long talks or hanging out. While it's right by Chapman, it didn't feel overwhelmingly full of students like another nearby spot (which has its own vibe). As someone well past my Chapman days, I appreciate that this place has a more mixed crowd. Overall, a solid choice if you're looking for great coffee in a cool setting--just maybe don't plan to get too cozy. read more

Play Coffee - Cardamom latte and volcano latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Cute cafe with great coffee and matcha! Play Coffee is in a former bank and still kept many of the teller stations while bringing its own aesthetic to the spot. I've gotten matcha and their volcano coffee, which has given me lots of caffeine to teach an evening class! The serves are kind and have great recommendations and the drinks are ready quick. read more

when entering this establishment, you will be shocked with how well they turned a old bank into a modern coffee shop. yet the reality of it is that it just doesn't work out, in my experience the shop was very packed causing tons of echos making it hard to communicate with the baristas. The service was fast which was amazing for how busy but it was low quality coffee for the price. read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

This is a really cool spot that turned an old bank into a coffee shop with a lot of seating. Lot of students or remote workers come here to work. The coffee is amazing and I ended up with their volcano latte which uses raw brown sugar for the flavor profile. The caffeine in the drinks are strong and if you're feeling not too much caffeine then matcha would be a good alternative. The service was friendly and gave me a lot of options with also having pastries that were vegan/gluten free options. read more

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What a cool location for a coffee shop! The inside used to be a bank so theres a lot of open space and seating. I tried their matcha strawberry and shaken maple latte. The matcha was a bit sweeter than I like but the latte was good. The drinks here are a bit expensive but the baristas are super friendly. Definitely check this place out!! :) they have cool chairs read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Interesting setup. Coffee shop inside an old bank. Some tables inside. Doesn't feel like a coffee shop, if you like that kind of thing. They can't make their strawberry matcha dairy free unfortunately, so I got the maple matcha which was fine. Nothing to complain about but not my favorite place. read more

The brunette girl working on MLK Day did not even try to hide her racism lmao. The white man who was served before us was notified his drink was ready by name and was handed his drink. Meanwhile, she could not even bother to call the Asian person's name and simply called out what was ordered, set it on the counter, and quickly turned around to chat with her coworker. The espresso tonic was good but I would rather walk one street over to get a channel orange from Contra. read more

Play Coffee - Menu (01/20/25) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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I had a chance to visit Play Coffee and had the most amazing experience ever!!!! First off, it's located in a gorgeous building that used to be a bank. It looks so grand and beautiful inside and outside. Lots of seating too! I got the iced volcano latte half sweet, I think that's what they're most known for. I believe it has brown sugar and a bit of smoked sea salt? Anyway, what really stood out to me was the sweet service from Justin, Isaac, and Leon!!! I sat at the bar facing the drink making station and the staff were so very kind and personable. I would love to return one day and try out some other drinks. Definitely check this place out if you're in Orange! read more

The baristas are very sweet, but either they're too quiet or the reverb in the building is too great for their voices to carry. I didn't notice that my drink was available until five minutes after it was called. I ordered a volcano latte, it's initially sweet with the acidity of the coffee following right after in taste. read more

Play Coffee - Volcano latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Best Barista - JDR and Alexxus. Make sure to ask for them! Play Coffee has the best drinks from all around the world. Highly recommend! (If there was a Michelin star for baristas it would be for the baristas I mentioned!) read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the coffee here, the service and over all ambiance was so calming! Which was interesting because it was so busy there when we stopped by. The staff was all so polite and even in the midst of a rush maintained a calm demeanor and quality drinks. I was so amused by the fully open space that allowed me to watch the drinks actively being made. I enjoyed that aspect very much. I ordered the lavender latte iced and it was quite delicious not too over powered by the lavender either. My husband got the iced americano and this is where they intrigued me. The espresso they used to brew this had such a distinct flavor and I wish I would have asked where they were sourced from because I have never tasted such a coffee bean. This spot was very good and I loved how this place only does one sizes, it was very reminiscent to coffee dose. I like this steer away from coffee places no longer following the Starbucks sizing options. Makes ordering easier and I'm sure the staff love it too. I will be working my way through their menu that's for certain! read more

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Serving sour coffees. Ordered an $8 cold brew plus an $8 espresso shot. If you're into getting swindled by sour brews this is the place for you. read more

Play Coffee - Sour cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Overall, drinks were very milky with minimal matcha/coffee flavor. Also, for the around 2 hours we were there, they had left the milk out the entire time on the counter. In addition, the fridge full of milk would be left open for long periods of time. Would not go again purely due to the unsafe food practices. read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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The coffee shop is inside the old Wells Fargo bank, so it is very open with ample seating and high ceilings. However was a little too dim inside for my liking (during the day time). There is a bathroom inside, which is important for those coming to study/work. Old Towne Orange can get busy so parking can be tricky, but I always find a spot without having to wait too long! I ordered the volcano latte, which the barista described as sweet and salty. It tasted like salted caramel, and I probably wouldn't order it again. My boyfriend got one of the exclusive pour overs for I think $18(?)! He said it was really good and the barista made it perfectly, but it's not something he would order all the time because it's not worth that much money. But he did appreciate getting to try it. I would love to come back and try their matcha drinks! read more

Play Coffee - Iced volcano latte with almond milk 3/5 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

As a licensed coffee grader and cafe/roastery owner, I truly appreciate the selections at Play! I visit every time I'm in Orange. It's Located in the heart of the Orange Circle in the historic Wells Fargo building. I usually go for some coffee seeds for the house since they rotate different roasters, their pour-overs and espresso. My wife had a few of their lattes & enjoyed it as well. My only caveat is that unless you know what you're looking for, it sort of feels like you're on your own when making choices. I would love to see the staff fired up about what they're serving! read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

I've been here a plenty of times during Uni. to study (good wifi and plenty of outlets) and it's truly my favorite space in Orange to find some solitude. They do lean into the speciality side of coffee, offering different and unique coffees. If you're looking for an intentional and new way of experiencing coffee, try the rotational menu (pour-overs or espresso) that they have on bar. The team is helpful and was always willing to explain! read more

Play Coffee - Outside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Drinks are always high quality despite it being so busy at times, and always really great service from Alexxus! Vibe is great, I always enjoy doing work here! Best place in Orange County if you enjoy pourovers and espressos from all over the world read more

Having been to multiple specialty coffee shops in the OC, Play really stands out. From their historic building to their tasty coffee options, you're sure to have a great experience there. What really stood out this weekend was their service. Their barista Justin who took my order helped me pick out a pour over to ease my black coffee craving. Justin was very kind, knowledgable, patient yet efficient at making conversation, all while breaking down their roasters and coffee options. I ended up going with a Gesha grown in Panama from Nomad. With bright fruit notes and a fun touch of limoncello, needless to say it was a tasty cup. Their whole team seemed very efficient yet calm, it was very fun to watch. In sum, I had an amazing experience! Can't wait to come back for my next cup. read more

Play Coffee - Pour over, Panama Gesha Natural from Nomad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Play Coffee Orange is on the corner of Chapman Ave, residing in the previous Wells Fargo Bank Building in Old Town Orange. I have always loved their Fullerton location, and I was excited to see their new spot in Orange. Spoiler alert: it lived up to the hype! From the high ceilings with the original hanging light fixtures from 1969 to the vast openness, the design of this coffee shop is truly something else. For parking, there's plenty of free street parking down the many roads off the roundabout, known as the circle for obvious reasons. From the vault, I always strongly recommend playing around with Play's espresso tonics, especially if they have a natural on bar, like they did with Nomad's Natural Nicaraguan when I went. The tonic water complements and highlights the fruity notes of the espresso more than milk - it's the perfect refreshing and uplifting caffeinated iced beverage. I'll definitely get it again in my next visit whenever I'm in the area! read more

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Overall I'd give Play Coffee an 8/10. We tried their Volcano Latte with almond milk and Strawberry Matcha with whole milk. The volcano latte was a little underwhelming, essentially just a brown sugar latte. The strawberry matcha was more of the highlight. We found it to be richer, more flavorful, and smoother than most matchas. The price was quite expensive for two drinks; $17. The ambiance is definitely beautiful unique but there is a shortage of seating. The spaces fill up fast, most with people working, so there aren't too many spots to sit and wait for your order. Its a plus that Old Town Orange is walkable. read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

My friend raved about this spot. We came in for her birthday and she wasn't lying. It's great coffee! Friendly service and a good vibe inside. Sit inside or take it to go. read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Wouldn't expect a cute coffee shop with how the exterior looks. My boyfriend who works in the area told me it used to be a bank which does explain a lot since there's parts that reminisce once a bank was once there. Decided on the matcha latte and got the 2nd highest quality matcha they offer. Opted for no sugar so I could taste more of the matcha and I liked it! Matcha taste was strong and was very earthy. Staff was also very friendly and insightful on the drinks. Enjoyed the vibes it gave off and love the coffee/tea making area. read more

Play Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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I really dig the vibe of this place! It's taken over an old Wells Fargo bank, so there's still the cool marble columns and bank teller windows. They have a nice coffee and tea/matcha selection. I tried the Volcano Latte, and it was very light and sweet. Seats are limited since it's always busy. The internet is also kind of spotty, I couldn't get my laptop to connect, so I just left. However, it's right at the heart of Old Town Orange, which has a lot of cool restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking distance. read more

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1. The coffee tasted delicious! 2. The spot has fun historical vibes as it took over an old bank, and you can still see the remnants of the bank! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with my drink! 4. The parking lot has limited space, but there is other free parking lots and a structure in the area! Note: Bathroom requires a code! Photo: Shaken Maple Latte read more

Play Coffee - Shaken Maple Latte (Tiktok: @justandyvu) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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First time here and tried the volcano latte. It was okay, it honestly just tasted like a regular caffe latte with sea salt sprinkled on top. I will give it another try and try something new but so far it hasn't impressed me to really want to go back. I'm hoping the names are not just the only thing that sound good and other drinks there are just as good as the names. read more

Play Coffee - Volcano latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Fancy coffee coffee shops are always hit or miss with their tea offerings, but I was very impressed with Play's matcha selection and preparation. I got the black matcha, which was a first for me. It wasn't chalky or overly sweet. So good. I think about it all the time. Wish they served drinks in non to-go cups though. It felt a little wasteful. This location is in a bank, which is pretty neat. But it also feels like they just got the space and decided to build a coffee counter inside a bank. There's lots of space that could be utilized better to make it feel less temporary. read more

Cute spot in Old Town Orange! Great space to study, chat and unwind. They were extremely busy but the service was quick. My husband and I got a hot chocolate 2/5, volcano latte 4.5 /5 and large chocolate chip cookie 4/5. My husband thought his hot chocolate was horrible and I tasted it and have to agree... better off making your own at home. As for the volcano latte I got it with one shot and almond milk great flavor, light yet with a kick and the chocolate chip cookie pretty darn good. I will be back to try the matcha but my husband said he would pass coming by again. read more

Play Coffee - Hot Chocolate and an Iced Volcano Latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

As others have observed, it was originally a bank before turning into Play Coffee. Inside is HUGE. This is a great place to study. They have high speed WiFi, small and large tables for studying alone or with a group, and a limited amount of outlets (I counted at least 8 along the wall). One thing I did notice was that the lighting wasn't great if you weren't by the windows. In terms of the noise level, it can get a noisy and there's an echo so bring noise cancelling headphones. I ordered the uji matcha latte with oat milk. The matcha is good but the matcha to milk ratio is way off. I tasted more milk than matcha in my drink. Service was a bit slow but it wasn't a huge deal. read more

Play Coffee - Uji Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

What is up y'all? Y'know, I used to work in specialty coffee, so I'm always on the lookout for a great coffee spot. Play Coffee is one of my favorites, located in Orange. It took over an old bank, so you can still see the teller stations as well as the vault! Sheesh! Such a pretty space! We came here and ordered some real fun drinks, but honestly, everything here is good. I've gotten everything from the pour-overs to the lattes, and my guilty pleasure is the espresso tonic. It's espresso, tonic water, and often flavored with orange! A refreshing drink to enliven your day! I'm not a huge coffee fan, so I got a tea punch, and it was just as refreshing! Really similar in preparation to the espresso tonic, so you're still getting those amazing fresh flavors, but with tea instead of coffee! Our friend Kaitlyn also got a matcha drink that we all thought was super tasty too! They don't miss here. Tip 'em and sip 'em, guys. Come by if you want to get some work done, or just chill out on your off day! You gotta get out of the way, and get over to Play! read more

Play coffee has been a favorite of mine at their previous location, so I was stoked that they opened up in Old Towne! Their location is in the old First National Bank and it is HUGE! There is plenty of seating and the cavernous ceilings are a vibe for sure. Their drinks are always on point - may favorite is the Volcano Latte. And their staff are always super friendly and helpful. Be aware though that you will pay for the excellent coffee and service, so don't be caught off guard by the prices. IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO DO WORK HERE: the WiFi is hella spotty, so be prepared to use your hotspot. It has worked around 5% of the times I've been here, and is a major downside. PRO-TIP: parking in the circle is hard, but Play validates parking for an hour in the lot behind the shop. read more

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Play coffee has always been a go to spot for me in OC. There is a large selection of different coffees, teas, and matcha, and so far nothing has let me down. The space is in a historic bank and is perfect for hanging out or studying. I recommend checking out their pour over menu- lots of really cool options. The service has also always been friendly and quick. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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came in on a monday morning, around 8am! i got a strawberry matcha and it was probs the best i've had in all of sd and oc. i've read some reviews about unfriendly service, but i didn't have any issues! the employees were very friendly :) the strawberry matcha was $9, which is definitely on the pricier side but unfortunately for me, it was the best strawberry matcha i've had so i will definitely be coming back lol cute place! good music btw the matcha wasn't grainy AT ALL and had zero separation which was soooo appreciated read more

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There's lots of seating available for studying but their matcha is definitely a miss :( The employees are also kinda rude lol. But there's lots of other places with better matcha and more variety/options. read more