I know there are so many matcha spots popping up all over Orange County, but let me tell you--SIP…read moreis genuinely one of the best cafés around. They've been consistently amazing ever since they opened, and somehow they've only gotten better over time. I honestly enjoy just about every drink on their menu, especially their seasonal specials. My all-time favorite has to be their 2026 Spring Earl Grey Matcha. I was getting it almost every week, and I was genuinely sad when they switched over to their summer menu. Thankfully, they kept the Mango Sticky Rice Matcha, because wow... what a flavor explosion. It's easily one of the best matcha drinks I've ever had, and my friend and I keep coming back just for it. I know it sounds a little adventurous, because it did to me, but when I tried it, it genuinely changed my life (kidding). If mango isn't your thing, I highly recommend either the Double Matcha or the Banana Matcha. The Double Matcha is perfect if you love a strong matcha flavor; you can really taste the quality of the matcha they use. As for the Banana Matcha, I normally don't gravitate toward banana drinks, but SIP completely changed my mind. They use what tastes like a banana pudding instead of artificial banana flavoring, and it blends so smoothly with the matcha that every sip feels balanced and indulgent. The café itself is just as charming as the drinks. The wood paneling gives the space a cozy, retro vibe that makes you want to stay a while, and the staff is always incredibly friendly, patient, and welcoming.

I saw the long line for Airoma and came here immediately…read more First of all, there's plenty of parking, which is always a plus! The space is super cute with such a fun, cozy vibe, and the staff was so kind and welcoming. I especially loved the red gingham decor it gives the whole place the cutest little picnic feel There are a few chairs where you can sit, sip, and chat, but no tables, so I wouldn't really consider this a spot to bring your laptop and work. Now the MATCHA I looooved their matcha with the Earl Grey foam top. OMG... it was phenomenal!! The matcha was earthy, umami, and so well balanced, and the hint of Earl Grey in the foam complemented it perfectly without overpowering the matcha. Such a good combination! I will 100% be coming back for this one!

It honestly means a lot when a company that has grown as quickly as NEP still takes the time to…read morepersonally reach out and show that they genuinely care about their customers. I truly appreciate them checking in with me, hearing me out, and most importantly, making sure I still felt welcomed back. I've supported NEP for a long time, so having someone personally reach out after my experience really meant more to me than they probably realize. Sometimes it's not about what went wrong, but how a business responds afterward--and this reminded me why I've always had so much love for this place. Thank you again for reaching out and making me feel valued. I'm genuinely looking forward to coming back, enjoying the food again, and continuing to support NEP. It's reassuring to know that even with all their growth, they haven't forgotten about the people who supported them along the way.

I've been coming here multiple times, but this time around, the service was really disappointing…read more The quality of the food has definitely gone downhill, and for a restaurant at this price point, I honestly can't believe there isn't even AC. But the worst part of the experience was finding a hair in my food. I brought it to their attention, and they took the plate back. Instead of making me a fresh dish, they simply removed the hair and brought the same plate back to me. Honestly, I could have done that myself. For the price you pay here, I expected much better service, food quality, and attention to detail. Very disappointed, especially because I've been here several times before and had much better experiences.

A Vietnamese café, with a minimalistic mid-century industrial modern interior design with cool…read morebeats playing in the background. Ample seating for indoors and out for those wanting to sit and sip. The staff is friendly and serve their coffee at a fast pace. I ordered the Marble Latte hot, which was rich, smooth and creamy.

I have been coming to re for a couple of years and have always gotten a matcha espresso or bac xiu…read more Every time I order, I ask for 1/2 and 1/4 sweet. And they would make it. This about 3 times a week. Today, I made the usual, same order and the guy says we can't do it. I haven't seen him before, so I mentioned that I've always ordered it that way. He explains why he can't, I give him a ??? look. He proceeds to tell me perhaps he can do xxx. I tell him, I'm not sure how they do it, but it's always been the same. The reason why I'm leaving this review is because he didn't bother to ask the gal next to him (She takes my order all the time). He didn't even try to ponder if this was a possibility. It's weird that he didn't think there was a 1% chance that this curated coffee shop would ever make any adjustments. Now I'm sitting in my car and my two drinks suck and is way different. I hope he sees me sitting in the car writing this review.

Well I'm totally wired. Grabbed their black sesame half sweet (they just use less condensed milk) -…read moreflavor wise it's pretty good. Similar to Dan Vien - maybe a bit rougher. Overall I would give it 4.5 stars. Will try the matcha maybe next time. Eh screw it, 5 stars! Half sweet taste super strong and not too sweet which is good.

Went by to try their seasonal menu and did not disappoint!…read more The cream is infused with pumpkin which gives it the extra boost of fall flavors. The location is kind of small but has so much parking. Has WiFi and a great study/work spot!

I have NEVER had a bad drink here, which is honestly insane because most places have at least a few…read morehits and misses. Not here. Yogurt Cloud drink? 10/10. Blueberry Yogurt Crush? 10/10. Triple Cloud Matcha? 10/10. Pandan Coconut Coffee? 10/10. And nothing is overly sweet, which I absolutely love. And don't even get me started on the food. Their desserts are amazing, but their breakfast burrito with that green sauce? ADDICTION. Straight addiction. The only downside is that this place gets SO busy, especially in the afternoon, that finding a seat can be difficult. Come early if you actually want to sit and hang out. But honestly, there's a reason they're this busy. Every single drink and food item I've tried so far has been a 10/10. I love coming here and will keep coming back.

I what's the name and wondered if they were connected to the kei concepts restaurants which I'm a…read morebig fan of both from a quality of food as well as service. This place didnt disappoint The ambience in here is very nice. It's a coffee shop feel but also very bright and sunny. It's nice that you can order your coffee and then go sit down and have a little buzzer when your coffee is ready. There is an ample amount of seating in here. I just got mine to go, but it was very nice. I got a Matcha and they had almond, oat, and macadamia not milk options I believe if I remember correctly. I was excited to see hojicha on the menu, but was very disappointed to learn that I could only order that iced. It must be something that is premixed. I do like my Matcha unsweetened. It typically does not come that way, but they were able to oblige, and it was very good. Would definitely go back, but please get some Hojicha on the menu that could be served hot!!! There is a small parking lot, but it's connected to an area that has additional parking space as well

This place has quickly become one of my favorite coffee and matcha spots. I've tried several…read moredifferent lattes and matchas here but I have to say that my favorite drink is the classic einspanner. Apart from the delectable drinks, the customer service is top tier. We are always welcomed with a smile and were even told on one visit in particular, "enjoy our time here." Often times, coffee shops make you feel like an uninvited guest. In a world that seems to be rushing around on tight schedules, this coffee shop is a nice and refreshing departure. Bonus stars to Kevin and all the staff who are incredibly hospitable.

Pear Matcha Einspanner? Say less…read more I don't think I've ever seen pear anything on a menu at any coffee/ matcha places. I was very intrigued by it and knew I had to try it! Service was great. Parking was easy to find. It's a shared parking lot with other businesses. Dex Coffee was easy to find and lots of parking available. The Pear Matcha Einspanner was good, but I prefer Coconut Matcha.

I am so glad I found this spot before heading to work this morning. It is very clean and simply…read moredecorated, and I could totally see working here from time to time. It is a great atmosphere with plenty of seating. The barista greeted me immediately and I ordered the coconut macadamia latte iced with an apple cheese Danish warmed up. I ate the Danish as I waited for the coffee. It was perfectly warm and the combination was great. It was not too sweet and the pastry was soft. The coffee was great and will get me through my day. I ended up getting offered an additional shot of espresso and I am glad I took it. I defintiely would come back and try other pastries or coffees on the menu. Give it a try.

A cute little coffee shop located close to an Aldi's…read more Since the coffee shop is located near a grocery store, the parking lot is huge so you shouldn't have to worry about parking. I got the Honey Oat Latte (hot) regular size. I really wanted to like it, but quite honestly the espresso was very acidic. Maybe it was the brew, or the grinds were too coarse, but the first initial taste was very acidic and upsetting to the palette. It could've also been that I got a hot drink instead of iced. I noticed a lot of people were ordering iced drinks instead of hot, so next time I will try an iced drink. Good news is their menu is very extensive! They have so many options of coffee, matcha, and non-caffeinated beverages for everyone. They also have a seasonal menu that changes frequently. Right now they have a pumpkin spice latte for fall. Even though I didn't enjoy the honey oat latte, I haven't been deterred from coming back to this place. I really want to go back and try their different iced beverages and give this place another chance!

Stopped by Findi Coffee and tried their Findi Signature Phin Coffee at 25% sweetness. The coffee…read morehad a bold, strong flavor just the way I like it. I'm not exactly sure what flavors they use in their signature blend, but whatever it is, it works--it was really enjoyable. The 20 oz cup for $6.50 is a great value, especially for the quality and size. I was too full to try anything else today, but their matcha and coconut water drinks both caught my eye, so I'll definitely be back to give those a try. Overall, I'd recommend stopping by if you enjoy a strong Vietnamese-style coffee at a reasonable price.

#125 in my Teaholic Diaries. Findi has cute aesthetics with a chic Parisian-inspired interior and…read morecozy seating. They serve traditional Vietnamese phin-drip coffee as well as matchas and milk teas. I added Findi to my Teaholic Diaries instead of my Coffeeshop Chronicles because I skipped past the coffees and went straight for the milk teas and matcha. And I have to say, that was the right call. I ordered the strawberry matcha and the oolong milk tea cloud. The strawberry puree in the matcha latte was delicious, and the oolong tea flavor in the milk tea was subtle but still shone through. My friend also ordered their taro coco, but we both thought that one was gross. The coconut flavor was too overpowering and there was this bitter sour aftertaste that was pretty unpleasant. Overall though, we enjoyed our visit, sans that last drink. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

My friend has been raving about coffee at The Buttery so I had to check it out for myself. There is…read moreplenty of parking in the plaza they are in. The business has a few tables outside and a good amount of seating inside as well. I ordered a Ube Cream Coffee - Saigon Style ($5.50). Yummmm!! I love how strong but creamy and delicious this coffee is. I'm hooked! I am Vietnamese and I approve of this cup of coffee. While I was there I saw their glorious casing of pastries and I couldn't resist. I ordered and enjoyed: 2 Garlic Bread ($5.35/each), Chocolate Croissant ($6.60), Almond Croissant ($6.85), Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread ($4.75) and 2 Macarons ($3.20). Their pastries are fantastic. My boyfriend doesn't enjoy sweets as much as I do so that garlic bread was good for it. The croissants were really flakey and flavorful. I enjoyed the bread. For the macarons I was given a third one as a thanks for all the items I orders and I liked all 3. Yum! Wish I could come back to support the business, especially with their incredible coffee, but I was told that they will be closing on 7/31/26. I'm so sad I didn't discover them sooner. I wish them all the best and hope they re-open in the future.

I have been meaning to try this place for a while and finally got the chance. There were a few…read moretables available for indoor seating and since they weren't very busy when we arrived, we were able to order right away. I tried their Banana Matcha Latte and it was delicious. They also have $4 specials on different items throughout the week. The staff was nice, making the experience better. I would definitely be back.

This review is purely for the mango sticky rice smoothie. If you enjoy mango sticky rice and love a…read morecold drink, this is for you. The smoothie is so complex with so many flavors and textures. There's the creamy, slightly coconut-y main part of the smoothie which isn't overly sweet, paired with the mango puree which is made with fresh mango and not concentrate. I'd personally ask for extra mango. To top it off, there's bits of sticky rice blended in which add wonderful texture and flavor. If they could add some chopped mango bits, it would be even better. For $7.25, I think the smoothie is a helluva deal. Definitely my favorite drink in the OC at the moment!

black sesame coffee - get it lotus tea - flavorful, but not…read morea fan of the foam topping egg coffee - ok croissant - skip it, very dry