Stopped by Redshift Coffee and had a great experience! The shop has a really calm, relaxing vibe that makes you want to hang out for a while. I tried the pear matcha, and it was so good. Definitely one of the more unique drinks I've had from a coffee shop lately and I'd order it again! Also, shoutout to Lance for making my matcha perfectly. It was smooth, well balanced, and honestly one of the best I've had! Great drinks, great service, and an awesome atmosphere. Can't wait to come back! read more

This has been one of my go-to coffee shops! The drinks are good and it's fun to see what seasonal drinks they have. My favorite drink from here would have to be the Banana Cream Mocha. Recently, I tried one of their seasonal drinks: the Very Strawberry Cream. There's strawberry foam on top with strawberry jam around the cup. I really loved the combination of all the flavors, but I would ask for less of the jam next time. Parking is super easy to find, there is a bathroom, reliable wifi. I love interacting with the staff. They're all really nice. I saw one of the baristas run out to their car once and then came back to give their pokemon cards to one of the kiddos in the cafe. It was such a sweet interaction to see. The cafe itself is also really cute! A few tables to work or catch up with a friend. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been going here on and off since they opened about 2 years ago. My regular is usually their vanilla oat latte. But I go through phases where I'll get their raff coffee or the bananna cream mocha. I also like their short and salty. I've had the bumble coffee but it wasn't for me. Their in-house syrups are pretty good and coffee/espresso generally taste like a smooth pull. There has been maybe twice where the vanilla oat latte was a bit lacking on the vanilla flavor but besides that they're generally consistent and good. The app is really useful too if you're in a hurry in the mornings! I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

Coffee shop was good. The temperature of the hot coffee was warm, would have liked it hotter. The staff were polite. The ambience was clean and contemporary. The prices were on the higher side. I was hoping the experience would be a little more luxe than it was. Everything was good, was looking for something special. read more

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I have been meaning to try this place for a while and I finally did. The coffee shop has ample amounts of seating inside, and they also have a decent amount of outdoor seating. I love that they offer coffee flights which is always fun to sit around and try. I order a strawberry coffee off the summer menu and it was amazing. So good that I went back 2 days later for another one; the employees were also very kind during mobile pick up. read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Overpriced matcha, as it adds up quickly to sweeten it and have oat milk. Unfortunately, my drink was barely sweetened (and I generally like half sweet anyways). Also my hot latte that I got to-go was lukewarm and I didn't notice until I took my first sip in the car. I think to sweeten with honey or sugar should not cost extra. I understand charging extra for a flavor. But at 79 cents plus tax, that's nearly an additional dollar. On a positive note, the matcha is good quality. The vibe is just okay. read more

Lovely coffee, great staff and amazing curated drinks. Also a good place to work with fast WiFi. read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Service was really good. I don't drink a lot of coffee but they were nice and took their time. Clean. Always important. read more

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I've visited Redshift on the weekend and also during the week, and I would say it's much livelier on the weekends. This is clearly a well-loved spot for studying or catching up with friends. RAF coffee was definitely a treat, super smooth and creamy, and I can see why it's popular. I think the banana mocha is a great drink for folks who aren't huge coffee drinkers. Bumble coffee was a bit too acidic for me with the OJ. Prices are reasonable and their seasonal drinks are novel enough that I plan to return on a semi-regular basis. read more

A nice quiet place to hang out. Thoughtfully made drinks and food items. Quick and friendly service. I had the banana cream mocha drink. It needs a stronger banana flavoring. My first sip was pure coffee. Nice presentation of the drink though. read more

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My go-to morning coffee spot! The staff are wonderful and truly love their craft. I'm always curious about their unique latte names, and the knowledgeable team is great at giving recommendations. Don't skip the food--the salmon bagel and avocado toast are fantastic. Highly recommended! read more

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Wanted to try a coffee shop in the area that wasn't a chain, and I was delighted to stumble upon Redshift. They're located right off of a major freeway, so in terms of location, I thought it was convenient! Parking was easy and no issues, even in a weekend! Woohoo! Didn't want anything too sweet, so the barista recommended the Oat Vanilla Latte. I will say that I was surprised and disappointed when I asked for my drink to be extra hot, and the staff worker said they were unable to do that. Unfortunately, that was enough for me to be turned off, cause sure enough, as soon as I got my drink, it was hot, but not as hot as I would like my hot drink especially on a cold day. And for the cost, not sure I would come back. It's definitely cute inside, and a great place to meet up with friends or for a day date, but other than that, not sure I'd pay that much for a not so hot drink. Next time, I'll try an iced one! read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Customer service was average. Place has limited seating and most tables were taken. Not too loud, but definitely a baby making some unusually peculiar noises (probably should get that checked out.) Decaf oat latte with house made caramel. Wife said it was above average. Oat Vanilla latte was good (those are vanilla bean, not black pepper like my son says?!) I like their roast. I would say with all the great coffee places nearby, that I wouldn't revisit this place. But it was good nonetheless. read more

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My fiancé and I can't believe we barely found out about this place and wish we had found it much sooner!! It is literally ten minutes from our house. The aesthetic is beautiful, it's very clean and the baristas are super helpful and friendly! Special shoutout to Alyssa- she was so sweet and went out of her way to accommodate our order. The quality of the coffee is SO good. We tried the coffee flight and the banana mocha and both were 10/10! We can't wait to go back!! read more

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I tried this place for the first time and ordered the raf coffee with vanilla after reading some reviews. No regrets whatsoever and can't wait to try other drinks on their menu! Staff greeted me as soon as I walked through the door and immediately took my order. I was in a bit of rush and so thankful that they were able to get my drink out pretty quickly!! read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters is a nice place to pick up a cup of bougie-priced coffee. When I'm paying $6 for a latte, I would like to taste the unique notes of the bean. This is just my preference, though, as not everyone is looking to taste flavored notes in their coffee. Don't get me wrong, the latte was not bad, it was just a basic latte where I could hardly taste the coffee. I also didn't like how they don't list out what is in their specialty coffees such as their Bumble Coffee and RAF. I was pretty disappointed to find out what they are as it is just flavorings added to the espresso. Again, not my preference to flavor up my lattes that compete with the lackluster coffee taste. I do see the appeal of this place being that it's the only "fancy" coffee shop around, so if you're looking for a bougie coffee place while trying to escape the over populated Starbucks. This place is for you. read more

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Vibe was chill and clean spot. Amazing drinks! Quality cortado and orange juice espresso tonic are made with perfection. There is enough parking and seating. read more

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Quaint and cute coffeeshop offering a wide variety of drinks. I especially love their drink flights which give you the opportunity to try 4 drinks at once. The customer service is also top-notch. read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - The Fun Flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Oh this cafe is sooo lovely. New favorite! There's such a nice and gentle feel to this place. My friend and I came here on a rainy Sunday morning and it was so cozy inside :) The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. I especially loved their raspberry croissant, which was sweet and filled with a yummy raspberry jam. I've never had anything like it, so interesting! My friend ordered the coffee flight and I had a hot matcha latte. We loved the variety in the coffee flight and the matcha was very smooth and tasty. This cafe is very clean and their menu items are beautifully presented. It's clear that a lot of love goes into everything. I'm excited to come back! read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Coffee flight, matcha latte, and raspberry croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

A fabulously delicious Flat White $5, steamed to perfection, has a taste as good as a good looks! Cute and spacious decor with plenty of seating. Highly recommended read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - A delicious Flat White $5, Wifey approved! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I got a flat tire but thankfully had run-flat tires, so I drove slowly to America's Tire and left my car there while they worked on it. Since I was in the area and was not my usual route... I decided to walk over for coffee and found this cute little shop with a clean, simple interior. The staff were super friendly! We ordered our drinks for here but ended up taking them outside since we had our dog with us. The Bumble Coffee was delicious! It was refreshing and unique. If I'm ever around here again, I'll definitely come back to try more of their creative drinks! read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Impressive array of barista skills, matcha, espresso, classy layers and latte art! It's all rolled into a rather dull and pale inside unable to match atmosphere to coffee craft. It's a ripe bunch of walls ready for a local artist to show off. Us two went for a banana latte, fancy green tea, and a breakfast bagel. The colors! No wonder Yelp puts this tops for the area. If only I could order from Indiana. read more

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Had the eggnog foam cold brew. Excellently not sweet. It was very light, nothing like the usual fair at the chain down the street. The smoked salmon bagel is fantastic. The toppings are. The bagel was very sidelined, but that was okay. It knew it wasn't the star of the show. Great combination of flavors. read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Eggnog foam cold brew and Gingerbread latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Came on a rainy Saturday morning since I was looking for a coffee shop right off the 5 freeway and Redshift has been on my list to try for awhile. The coffee shop is bright and clean with table seating along the walls. It was lively on a Saturday morning after 10am, even on a rainy day! The cashier greeted us in a friendly and welcoming manner, and was very receptive to our questions on the menu. I was curious what the bumble coffee consisted of and the staff was very knowledgable on the drinks. Bumble coffee has an orange juice base, lightly sweetened with housemade caramel syrup, and layered with a double shot of espresso. The drink was super refreshing and the coffee was extremely smooth - the combination was great together. read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Bumble Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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In my eyes, it takes a lot to be a highly rated coffee shop. With so many options for coffee in Orange County, it's hard to pick and choose, and even harder to find one worth of repeat business. Inside is sleek, modern, clean. A long bench and tables for 2 line the wall, with a few patio tables for 2 outside. I'm in love with the minimalist approach inside, that proves that concrete and wood go well together. I ordered the coffee flight to just get a profile of their beans. Ground before prep with a San Remo, their espresso is creamy and slightly bitter, gaining more acidity as you let it sit. Their iced coffee has great flavor, very light and bright. They had pour over too, which I will have to try next time. The kettles tell me a lot about their pour over expertise. This place will take time to make your coffee, so please be patient. It is not a high volume, burn the beans, add 10 pumps of HFCS establishment, but a REAL coffee shop. There were people working and studying, so I'm not sure on their policy for time limits etc., but my butt hurt after 15 minutes on the bench! read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Entrance is a little awkward from Ridge Route, but easily accessible from Lake Forest Dr. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Snuck out for a quick coffee because daylight savings was killing me and wanted to try a new spot. This one was 9 mins away from home, so figured a good spot! Parking was easy on a Sunday afternoon. It's in a random parking lot but I assume this area is developing quickly. Service was good- she was helpful and very knowledgeable about the products. Ambiance was simple- worked for the space and vibe. My iced coffee was good. My husband's short and salt was okay. Wish thy had some baked goods. read more

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We came across this coffee shop while waiting for our car to be serviced and were pleasantly surprised. It's located in a quiet shopping plaza with easy parking. The inside felt bright, clean, and simple with plenty of tables and chairs for working or just sitting and chatting. It also wasn't overly crowded, which made it even nicer. We tried a couple of the seasonal drinks, and both were great. The banana cream mocha was creamy and not too sweet, which I really liked. You could actually taste the chunks of real banana in their house-made syrup. The pumpkin dirty chai was the perfect fall drink. It had just the right amount of pumpkin and chai spice that complemented the espresso and oat milk nicely. Overall, this place was such a great find with delicious drinks! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

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Nice spot to grab a coffee on the go. Friendly and efficient. I would stop there again. read more

The rating should be a 4.5 star! I checked out Redshift in lake forest and i really enjoyed it. I ordered a latte with almond milk and a chai tea latte, both were delicious. The latte was smooth and creamy, with a nice balance of espresso and milk. You could really taste the quality of the beans, no bitterness, just a well pulled shot. The chai was super flavorful too, rich and not overly sweet. The syrup is made fresh in the shop. The barista was fast and friendly. The only hiccup was when they added the cinnamon to the chai instead of the latte, which i wanted. The space has a chill, modern vibe, great for hanging out. I will definitely come back. read more

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We had this cafe close to us and decided to give it a try. They were very nice and gave us the option to add a banana cold foam on top of our matcha even though it's not an official drink on the menu. It was delicious! The matcha is on the sweetened side but it's still very pleasant to drink. I will be coming back. read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Matcha latte with banana cream top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Cute coffee shop with snacks and lattes - perfect for this plaza. WiFi and tables to work out of. They sell their own beans too. read more

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I love coming here for the bumble coffee. I got the combo of espresso+orange juice multiple times while visiting the Philippines and became obsessed with it. I couldn't find this combo anywhere in Socal until I came to Redshift coffee. This coffee shop is a great place to sit and work/study. It's relatively quiet inside and has great ambiance. read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Bumble coffee. When I want something different from my usual americano order. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Third time at Redshift and they do not miss! Tried the ruby tonic (espresso tonic with raspberry syrup) the second time and had to get again this time. Obsessed! My husband ordered the strawberry latte, so good! Shoutout to Kay who helped us out today. They could tell my husband was overwhelmed by the menu and pulled out their phone to show us the app and all the drink photos. Such a fun spot! Haven't been to one of their events but saw some cool photos posted on their Instagram. read more

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Nice little coffee shop located just off the 405 in LF. This place serves a good latte and has a nice pastry selection as well. Nice and chic indoor seating with a couple of outdoor options as well. read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Ok I saw their peach matcha on the menu and knew I had to have it. The matcha lived up to all my expectations and I literally transcended this drink was life changing. Vibes inside are super cute and the baristas are so sweet too! Can't wait to come here again for my next fix read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Everything we got was delicious. Gingerbread latte, Raspberry Raf, and a caramel latte. So good. Great service. Cute shop. Super smooth coffee. Loved it. read more

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I came by because a friend recommended it. The shop is a good size, with available seating on the side. The staff was nice. We ordered the matcha latte and peach blossom matcha. Overall the matcha didn't feel too powerful. When I return, I do want to try the coffee. I just didn't want to get coffee since I went in the afternoon. read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Peach blossom matcha and matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Came here one afternoon and tried the peach blossom matcha. I like that it's a unique flavor you don't see everywhere, but the matcha itself wasn't very strong and tasted kinda flat. The place is really nice though, bright and spacious with lots of tables, so it's a good spot to sit and get work done. read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Peach Blossom Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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We don't live in the area, but my SIL a true coffee enthusiast, recommended this place since it was one of the few spots still open later in the day. And wow, it did not disappoint! I got the oat vanilla latte and it was so good .. smooth, flavorful, and gave me just the wake-up I needed. They roast their own beans in-house the same day, which you can totally taste in the quality. We were hoping to buy a bag to take home but bummer... they were sold out! If we're ever in the area again, we'll absolutely be stopping by. A hidden gem for sure! read more

Redshift Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

A modern coffee shop with house-roasted beans and unique drinks like the RAF. A nice size coffee shop with ample seating, the music is but a gentle breeze in the background created a relax type of vibe to enjoy your coffee and perhaps study or work. The staff is kind and knowledgeable about their menu. They put care into their products to ensure top quality. I ordered their Vanilla RAF Coffee. It is very smooth, and creamy, tasted really good and no overtones of being too sweet. read more

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