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    Roots Cafe

    4.5 (499 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea, Waffles

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    Iced Honey Rose Latte
    Daniella P.

    Stopped here for a quick coffee and ordered an Iced Honey Rose Latte. The rose flavors weren't too overbearing and it complimented the espresso nicely. Cool place.

    Fruity Pebbles Latte, Honey Oat Latte
    Jimmy C.

    Roots remains one of my favorite coffee shops to go to. My go-to drink is The David but today I tried the Fruity Pebbles latte which was also very tasty. The baristas are always friendly and the drinks cost about the same as Starbucks, yet tastes 5x better. Whenever I'm around the area, I always gotta stop by to get my caffeine fix. I just finished my drink but I still want another one!

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    Michelle K.

    First time at this coffee shop and if it wasn't for Yelp, I wouldn't have ever know there was a coffee shop in this plaza. My husband and I came here to try out some drinks. We ordered The David (iced Vanilla Latte made w/H+H and topped with Cinnamon Vanilla Cream) and Cereal Milk Smoothie w/Cinnamon Toast. The David was really good - just the right amount of caffeine to sweet to creamy for me. It's definitely worth a try at Roots Cafe. However, the Cereal Milk Smoothie was a huge disappointment. The "smoothie" was more icy than creamy and basically felt like I could've made it at home. Wish the drink had blended better since it's listed as a smoothie on the menu but wasn't the consistency as expected. There's a few tables for customers to sit and one restroom for customer use. Roots is located in a pretty decent plaza with tons of parking. The atmosphere is more calm so I can see someone coming here to study or meet with a friend to catchup.

    Honey Rose Latte and Smores Latte
    Any M.

    A hidden coffee shop! The drinks were good, we ordered the smores latte (seasoned item) and the honey rose latte. Will def come back

    the DAVID
    Jessica P.

    The coffee is delicious here. The David is by far my favorite coffee from here. I am so sad they are closing.

    Matcha Waffle
    Lisa M.

    I absolutely love the coffee at this cafe! If I was closer to it, I would stop by nearly every morning. It's a nice vibe with plenty of indoor seating. It is located in a small business plaza with ample parking spaces. This cafe serves tea, waffles, avocado toast, and more. Their waffle was decent. It was a nice treat to share between two people and comes with a scoop of ice cream. Personally tried the matcha waffle, which comes with condensed milk as a topping instead of the traditional syrup. Friendly service. Would recommend.

    Strawberry Matcha
    Lindsey H.

    Great vibes with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to relax or get some work done. The menu offers a fantastic range of coffee and espresso drinks, along with some delicious pastries and light bites. Whether you're into classic brews or looking for something more unique, they have something for every coffee lover. The service was friendly and efficient, with baristas who clearly know their craft. One of the highlights was the music - they play a smooth selection of R&B that adds to the chill ambiance, making it easy to settle in and enjoy your coffee. Definitely a go-to spot for a laid-back coffee experience!

    Ingrid A.

    My husband and I just recently discovered roots around first week of may and we find their coffee really good! We're from lb and I can say this is my go to when I need a good caffeine fix! The place is cozy, and It saddens me that they're closing this September 2025

    Strawberry Matcha Latte Iced
    Aileen G.

    This place is soooo good! I specifically loved their "the David" drink! It was perfect and the employees were really kind. It looks small, but there's plenty of indoor seating :) can't wait to go back

    Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Jacob R.

    I've gone twice now to roots and feel like I'll be coming here often. Not only for the drinks but for the relaxing atmosphere. They have a good amount of drink offers as well as foods with tables that are all two tops. No more no less. The tables are on the smaller size to doing assignments with textbooks, laptops, and notebooks might be a tight squeeze. The cafe offers their own merch and has a playlist to my liking, sorta catered to the younger crowd like myself. Roots will now be my "go to" for my latte cravings as well as when I need to get assignments done.

    Ham Cheese Jalapeno Panini, Churro Waffle, Matcha Latte

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    Such a cozy place! Very friendly and the coffee smells and taste great! The avocado toast was great!

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    You can't beat the iced lavender almond milk latte - it was perfect for a hot summer afternoon.

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    Best coffee ever! I wish they are open till at least 6pm.. Chagaccino is the BEST ever! Friendly staff too !

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    Churro waffle was the best. It was my first time having ice cream for breakfast. No regrets:) Definitely be back for some more

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    5 years ago

    Great food, good service, affordable prices...what else you are going to ask.

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    This place is cute and the milk teas and waffles are good. They have free WiFi so it's a nice place to study.

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    Cool place to study and catch up with old friends ! I got their avocado toast, kombucha, and cereal milk smoothie for a light lunch ! 5 star

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    8 years ago

    I spend a lot of time in the area and it's kind of tucked away from most of the traffic, so it's a nice retreat from the rest of the city.

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    8 years ago

    Their coffee was alright too cold for me no many pastries to choose from and their bathroom was very dirty.

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    Good hip cafe. Their milk tea is good but they don't have boba like other cafes around here. Free WiFi and games too.

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    Best coffee shop in Cerritos! Love the lavendar latte & match latte !!! The avocado toast is great. 10/10 Recomend.

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    Ask the Community - Roots Cafe

    Is indoor dining avaliable again?

    I noticed some parking spaces are blocked off in front of Roots; is there going to be outdoor patio seating?

    Yes! We were preparing to do so.. but because of the ash from these fires, we were delayed

    Are any of the waffles vegan?

    Hello, unfortunately the waffles are not vegan We do have vegan sourdough and bagel options Thank… Read more

    Is the internet connection better? I stopped going lately coz it was pretty slow few times I went, but besides that, I really like everything else about this place.

    Hi, Im so sorry about our internet speed. Unfortunately this is the only service available at the plaza. I bought 2 internet lines to try to battle the speeds.. but I realize… Read more

    Which one is better in terms of sweet wise, Iced Lavender Latte, Iced Hazelnut Latte, Matcha Latte and Toffeenut Latte?

    Hi, Sweet-wise.. our toffeenut would be the most sweet out of those options. Followed by hazelnut, lavender, and matcha.

    Any plans to open a new location in Irvine? I've tried almost all of the coffee shops in Irvine/Aliso Viejo/Mission Viejo/Tustin area and I do think you guys will be super successful down here.

    Thanks for your input! We would love to add locations as soon as we are financially able. We will keep your idea in mind!

    Do you have vegan options?

    Thanks for your question! Our vegan options at this point include our avocado toast, bagels and most of our drinks!

    Are there gluten free pancakes or waffles?

    No, we do not have that option.

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    Bakers & Baristas

    4.1
    (1.9k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    This was my first time visiting Bakers & Baristas but not my first time trying there macaroons…read more My daughter has been treating me to macaroons on special occasions and I absolutely love them! I can't have them from anywhere else because these hit the spot so hard that no one can compete. I personally have not tried anything else, but my kids have enjoyed other treats from this place. They are located in Cerritos at a very busy shopping plaza and there's plenty of parking. I didn't expect the bakery to be an actual restaurant. There was a good crowd, sitting at tables and eating and drinking. They have about a dozen different flavors of macaroons. You can't go wrong with any of them, but my top favorite are the Birthday, Fruity Pebble, Horchata, Cappuccino and Ferrero Rocher. They make nice gifts too, as they can put it in a treat box in an ice brown paper bag. I definitely need to come back and try their drinks and something else from their menu.

    I've been here before and honestly wasn't a fan of their breakfast. Their drinks were decent…read morethough, and after eating teriyaki in Gardena, I was craving something sweet, so we decided to stop here again. I ordered a hot salted caramel latte. They charge an extra dollar to substitute oat milk, so I kept the regular milk. My son got the cappuccino cake, and I chose the ricotta pistachio cake. The pistachio cake was a little dry -- not terrible, but noticeable. However, my hot salted caramel latte was actually very good and paired really well with the dessert. The music and atmosphere were nice, and there were only a few patrons inside, which made it feel relaxed. However, there were a couple of dirty plates left sitting on tables while one employee seemed more focused on organizing napkins instead of clearing them. I also wasn't too sure how fresh the cakes were since they had been sitting in the display. Whether I come back really depends on the flavor and quality of the food and drinks next time around.

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    Dumplings - ok  flavor lacking imo
    Dumplings - ok flavor lacking imo
    Mapleccino - Maple syrup, two shots of espresso, dash of spice mix. Topped w/ Biscoff crumbs. Need a Biscoff dunker :-p

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    Mapleccino - Maple syrup, two shots of espresso, dash of spice mix. Topped w/ Biscoff crumbs. Need a Biscoff dunker :-p
    Cafe 86

    Cafe 86

    4.3
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    We were looking for afternoon coffee and came across this cafe…read more The menu looked amazing and we could not decide what we wanted to order. So we decided to go with Calamansi cooler and the Ube milk tea with oatmilk for the drink. They were delicious. We also ordered the Leche flan ube cheesecake and it was teally good. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. The decor is pretty. Pretty good space and seating. I think the price is fair as well. We will need to try other drinks and baked goods next time. Actually have to try their coffee or maybe the Milo milk tea. Very impressed with this cafe.

    This is one week old review. It was on our list to try since I love halo halo. This place…read moreactually deserve 3.5 stars but since overall experience is positive, it round up to 4. The place is small but cozy and they have a giant couch in the middle for lounging. The price is high compare to other places, with the exception of their daily special tea. Their tea is actually cheap. I love love the jasmine calamonsi tea, so refreshing for $3. The halo halo was overwhelmed with ice cream, need more of other ingredients. The monster oreo shake was delicious but it is not worth it for that price. The ube flan cupcake was just ube cupcake and flan stack on top. It kinds of lacking the cohesiveness. Overall, I would come back just for that tea.

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    Upside down halo halo and one monster
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