Great atmosphere for studying or getting some work done, with a decent amount of seating available…read more The staff are also incredibly kind! They have lots of creative coffee drinks, and their coffee is on the sweeter side if that's your thing. They also have a great selection of pastries and food if you're planning to stay for a while!

The matcha and pastry came out really quick. There are lots…read moreof tables to study/work, but it's very compact. However, they definitely made great use of the small space. The matcha base: no sweet is actually NOT sweet. So unless you like bitter & more earthier matcha, definitely keep the sugar. But it was good. I like earthy; but for those who don't like that, I definitely recommend getting sweet. Nothing too special about the matcha tho, I've had better. Pastries were good. Liked the spinach!

Nice corner spot at this plaza near my office. The staff are super friendly and quick to turn out…read moreyour order. I can't review all of the coffee because I only ever order the Sea Salt Cold Brew. I usually get cold brews black from other places, but this drink from BLK Dot has me in a chokehold. It's like drinking melted ice cream. My only mild complaint is if you order online it always says it'll be 20 minutes for your order to be ready...This confused me one of my first times because it was like 7am on a Saturday. That said, it has never actually taken 20 minutes to get my drink. I just think the digital system just automatically assigns +20 from time of order...which is why they get 5 stars!

This is not my first time at a BLK dot location but it is for sure the last time i'm ever going to…read morea different location. The staff at this location are kind, friendly, and efficient. Despite the rushes, they get your drinks out quickly and they always have something nice to say. I honestly felt so very welcome here, shout out BLK Dot Alton team. 5 stars, will be coming back. Cute store, great team, great experience!

Le Cafe Du Park is such a fun breakfast/brunch spot! We tried a little bit of everything: the…read morechicken & waffles, waffle breakfast sandwich, strawberry banana sushi crepe, Spanish latte, and Turkish coffee. Everything was delicious, but the strawberry banana sushi crepe was definitely a standout. The combination of the sweet crepe with the fresh fruit was so good, and the chicken & waffles were also a great choice. The waffle breakfast sandwich was another favorite. It was savory, filling, and really flavorful. The Spanish latte was creamy and perfectly sweet, while the Turkish coffee was rich and strong. I loved that they have such a unique menu with both sweet and savory options, plus different coffee drinks. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for brunch, especially when it's a beautiful, sunny day!

Lecafé was such a cute spot for a family-friendly meal! We ordered the Spanish latte, strawberry…read morelemonade, pistachio cheesecake, burger, and Caesar salad with chicken. Everything was a great combination, especially the drinks and pistachio cheesecake! I also loved the huge grassy area right in front of the café. It's perfect for families with kids who want some space to run around while you enjoy your food. Such a nice spot to grab a bite, relax, and spend some time with the family!

Wall writer is awesome…read more Definitely get the pandan latte, but ask for it extra sweet because sometimes they don't put enough pandan syrup in it. Friendly staff, quick service, and a great place to work/study. The only downside is that the bathroom situation is a little weird because it is in a corporate park . but honestly, so worth it to go just make sure you park in the one hour parking!!

Food: I ordered their coconut, vanilla matcha, one of their seasonal drinks, and it was really good…read morewith strong coconut flavor if you like that! However, more that the drinks, what makes Wall Writers Coffee special is their beautiful study/work space! Service: The employee taking my order was so nice and had such a nice small talk conversation with the customer in front of me about their tattoos! The drink also came out extremely fast (in less than five minutes)! Ambiance: The study/work area is so nice with so many tables inside and work areas, including swings, outside! There is free Wi-Fi, which they write at the end of their glass serving window. My only feedback would be that it's a little difficult to use the restroom, as you take a key card from the front of the cafe and scan it at another building across to use. Think it could be helpful if they would put out a few more key cards. Otherwise, such a wonderful study/work space, and I will definitely be back for the security that I can find a seat! You can even come a bit later in the morning and find seating, especially outside. Parking is easy, as there are many free, unmarked spots in front of the cafe. Lastly, the cafe is located under the OneDigital building, and you know you're there because there are string lights on top! Please come here for a reliable study/work spot! Also, their hours are from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM everyday, so come early if you can. Hope you try this place out!

I tried the Zaatar & Cheese Danish with a Dopio. Since it's a new location, I had to try it out and…read morebeen back twice this week. Solid coffee and great spin on food. Nice parking lot and easy to grab a snack & drink for the road. This is the coffee spot

Wanted to love this place because of all the social media hype, but unfortunately, it didn't live…read moreup to my expectations. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and initially thought it was good. Their coffee and drinks are pretty simple and on the more plain side. Personally, I thought the coffee could have been stronger, especially since I usually drink coffee for the caffeine and expect it to give me a little more of a boost. Unfortunately, by the time I got home, I was only halfway through my coffee when my stomach started hurting pretty badly, and I ultimately ended up spending much longer in the bathroom than I would have liked. I drink coffee pretty frequently -- probably five out of seven days a week -- and I generally don't have this kind of reaction to the different coffees I drink. I also hadn't consumed anything besides water this morning, so I'm fairly confident the coffee was what upset my stomach. My biggest concern is that if I had gotten this coffee before heading to work and had the same reaction, I would have been cooked. Thankfully, today was my day off. Aside from that experience, the shop itself has plenty of seating, and the staff is very friendly. It's really unfortunate that I had such a bad reaction to the coffee because, otherwise, I didn't have any major complaints about the place.

First, and foremost, I've tried lots of food and drinks from here and they all SLAP. My go to is…read morethe Golden Chai, dirty (with 2 shots). So good! I recently had a strawberry banana smoothie since I was off caffeine for a week and it was not I overly sweet. Perfect. My son gets their Chipotle turkey sandwich, but usually skips the Chipotle (lol) and it is still a very solid Sammie. The bread is just the right combo of chewy and soft. Next, the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and great at crafting their drinks and food. Their music choices are top-tier as well!

I spotted this place after a physical therapy session in the same large plaza. I needed to reward…read moremyself with a good coffee and pastry. There are hints of a Hawaiian theme inside. Most seating is indoors with a couple of outdoor tables too. I ordered a hot Spanish latte plus chose a blueberry jam muffin from the pastry case. And a Campfire Cookie as a bonus. The place was fairly full but I found a seat at a counter. The Spanish latte was superb with smooth coffee and cinnamon flavors that blended for a perfectly balanced profile. I appreciated it was at an immediately drinkable temperature. The muffin was really, really good. Really. It was moist, fresh, and full of blueberries and a layer of blueberry jam. The big cookie was quite good, although in all honesty I've had better in this genre. I didn't stay long as there was some annoying guy who'd set up office at a table with his AirPods firmly inserted and loudly giving legal advice in an obnoxious manner that is typical of ambulance-chaser lawyers. Why do coffee shops put up with this?

A very cute coffee shop located in a big building in Irvine! I was here for a conference, and found…read morethis coffee shop within walking distance from the Hyatt in Irvine. Upon walking up to the doors of the building, there is a kind man opening the door for us. His job is to open the doors and ensure the right patrons go in and out of the building. After walking towards the opposite end will be the entrance of the coffee shop. The cashier is immediately on the left and there are large amounts of sofas to sit on or you can walk towards the back to sit outside in the patio. The coffee shop is facing a large street with a tree and large area of grass. It's very nice and pleasant to sit and people watch. I had ordered a breakfast burrito with their bacon and their signature latte with almond milk. Their burrito was very fresh and hot! There are tater tots inside with delicious cheese. I wasn't a fan of their bacon because it was sweet maple bacon; it clashed with the savory taste of the burrito. Their latte was great! Not super sweet and definitely kept me caffeinated. Super nice coffee shop and I highly recommend it if you are within the area!

Saw this place on Yelp as we were looking for a nearby coffee spot to get some work done. Upon…read morearriving, we had noticed that this place felt familiar, but unsure how. When we walked in, we realized that we had come here a while ago for an OC Restaurant Week lunch but it was called something else before. Here is what we ordered: Banana Pie Latte: This drink was okay. A lot of other banana coffees we have tried have been dressed up with toffee crumbs or banana chips, etc. This one did not have anything on top. It was just banana syrup is what it tasted like and not much else. Honey Bee Matcha Latte: This drink was decent as well. The foam was nothing special and it was just a sweet matcha. I opted for oat milk which was free to switch out of whole milk. I can appreciate spots that do this since I always go for oat milk with my matcha! Cream top just felt like heavy cream was poured on top, did not feel like an actual thick whipped cream top. Overall, I would say there are a few highlights about this place including the open tables and some charging ports available throughout the cafe. There was a ton of space and they do have wifi as well as validate your parking for the entire day, so you don't feel rushed to get your drink or work. Other than that, the service is what really brought down the experience for me. The barista that took our order was not happy to answer any questions. She was very short and had an attitude. It was our first time trying out this place, so I wanted to know which drinks were the most popular or the sweetest and she just wasn't having it. I also asked if they validated parking and she just said yup and asked for our ticket. I had to follow up with the question of how long they validate for, and again was giving attitude. When they called for me when the drinks were ready, I noticed that both my drinks were green. I read of the label that both drinks were matcha, even though we never asked for the banana one to be matcha. This would have been avoided if we just had our order read back to us. When I let her know, she did not apologize or anything. Just took back the drink and started making it the coffee version. I realized that I paid $8.75 for this drink, since they charge extra to make it matcha. I never got a refund or even offered anything. I honestly didn't even want to deal with it at that point. I most likely won't be coming back due to the service. Wifi is also kinda slow, despite the amount of people sitting in there. Tables were also dirty. We had to wipe crumbs off our table before sitting as no one was walking around cleaning. Honestly, you are better off going to another local coffee spot in the area.

Discovered Musa Specialty Coffee recently at the farmer's market and was pleasantly surprised. They…read moreclearly take their coffee seriously -- the quality of the beans and ingredients stands out right away. Their matcha drinks are also really well made, not overly sweet and with a nice balanced flavor. The baristas were friendly and welcoming, and the overall experience felt relaxed and genuine. It's a solid spot if you're looking for good coffee or matcha and want to hang out.

I found my match-a!…read more No, seriously tried them for the first time at a bridal shower (can you guess their theme) and it was soo delicious! The matcha they use is crème de la crème!. I tried both their maple latte and matcha crème with added expresso (yes, I have a problem with caffeine), and both were phenomenal! Irvine has up and coming coffee shops everywhere, but this place definitely slaps!