Redshift coffee roasters, visit first time Parking in the…read morelot, seemed prime The team here works together amazingly well Coordinating who is doing what, a communication tell Seemingly a perfect cafe to grab a drink and a bite Plenty of individual laptop workers in sight I enjoyed a classic matcha latte simple syrup half-sweet Paired with a hazelnut croissant treat The matcha was hand whisked and the simply syrup addition was free Each drink prep I watched was done meticulously It was a popular spot with a positive customer flow Plenty of individuals popping in to order to-go I watched a pair order a drink flight Honestly, the glasses were cute, a tempting sight They have a new shop in Rancho Santa Margarita as well I would recommend a visit, cheers to a coffee venture sell xoxo - Op

Came here on a whim yesterday to nest and study and I am so glad that I did! The coffee shop had…read moreplenty of seating and was very clean (I'm a neat freak so was definitely happy about this). They also had several outlets for to charge devices if needed and delicious air conditioning. The baristas were very friendly and kind and the atmosphere felt very comfy and relaxing. I especially liked their very chill music playlist. I ordered: - iced matcha latte w oat milk and vanilla (barista recommended) - banana oatmeal with cinnamon, peanut butter and choco chips - plain bagel w cream cheese I really enjoyed the iced matcha, it is probably one of the better ones I have in OC. The matcha was super smooth and with the addition of the vanilla it created a sweet happy layer to it. I need to come back to try the other drinks! The banana oatmeal, while looking very tasty, didn't pass my satisfaction meter. The oatmeal in the bowl was cold and it was a thin layer of oats that laid on the bottom of the bowl. Presentation great, but for 9$, I would have wanted there to be at least 1-2 more scoops of oats in there to make it worth it. The plain bagel with cream cheese, I really enjoyed. The bagel was huge and it has a good toastiness to it. Additionally, the cream cheese was very light, not too rich and it helped make a delicious carb. Overall, I would definitely come back here to try other drinks and pastries from their menu! I also loved that the parking lot is easy to access and there are ample spots! Definitely try this spot, if you're in the area!

I liked my experience at HNTea! At their old location, the boba wasn't 100%, but something clicked…read morewhen they moved to their new Alton location. You can actually taste the quality of the tea and the freshness of the berries. I tried the blackberry tea, which uses fresh blackberries and a simple syrup. The flavor was excellent, and the price was pretty reasonable for the quality. There are also more seating options at this location, and it feels more open. I was impressed, and I'm looking forward to my next visit!

the store is a cute & nice with lots of seating. seems like a nice "boba shop" to chill and…read morehangout. there are self-order kiosks you can help yourself to. a nice gentleman in the back crafted up my drink and there's straws and napkins to help yourself to. unfortunately i was not a fan of my drink. i wanted to try something new and got the "real ubetaro specialtea" (jasmine green tea + dairy with ube/taro paste along the cup). i tried straining the paste out at home, but ultimately, i don't think i liked the mixture of jasmine tea and the thick consistency of ube and taro. i've been at their other location in tustin before and would try again with another drink!

Back at one of my fav gelato spots!…read more This time we got the large: passionfruit swirl (seasonal), chocolate hazelnut, and chocolate peanut butter crunch. You can honestly never go wrong with any of the flavors here. I did really love their seasonal passionfruit flavor. It was the perfect embodiment of a summer flavor and I wish they would keep it year round!

I've heard a lot of good things about Bacio Di Latte and after trying it myself, I totally…read moreunderstand why. They have a large variety of gelato flavors here and they offer samples, which I highly recommend taking advantage of. All the flavors I tasted were so delicious and the gelato itself was sooo soft and creamy. I ended up ordering the salted caramel and loved every bite of it. When I came on a Saturday night, the line was pretty long but moved quickly. Service was friendly and the store was aesthetic.

One word for this place..... BOMB. Definitely recommend coming here I love the vibe of this place…read moreand the service is great!!

We just happen to randomly park in front of this coffee pop up and so glad we did. We tried the…read morebanana matcha latte which is perfect on a sunny day. The two flavors balanced each other well. My wifey and I shared it but we quickly realized we should've gotten our own so can't wait to try Ryan's next concoctions!

This store is conveniently located right next to the movie theater at Irvine Spectrum. I would…read morealways go in here to grab a sweet treat so I can sneak it in my bag and enjoy during the movies. Staff is usually nice for the most part and drinks come out quickly. My go-to is always the #1 which is the brown sugar crème brûlée deeorica milk drink. It's sweet, creamy, and filling. If you're not a fan of sweet drinks, this isn't for you. Occasionally I will crave something fruity and will get the snow strawberry smoothie. Those are the only 2 drinks I alternate between in all the years I've been coming here. I noticed on my recent visit they have a mochi series drink and sagoo series drink. It looks interesting but I haven't gotten a chance to try yet. Maybe next time.

This place is NOT for fruit tea lovers!!! If you are craving fruit teas, go to HN Tea down the…read morestreet instead. The shop is cute on the outside, staff are friendly, and all is clean. I was fooled by that as well as the pictures (of non fruity drinks) and reviews... Actually the second worst teas I've ever had in my 15+ years of drinking boba. The quality of the tea is terrible and the fruit used doesn't taste or look fresh at all. I tried the strawberry green tea and the lychee green teas. The lychee tea I threw away after one sip, the strawberry tea I struggled with and couldn't finish either. !!!! Take a look at pictures people post of the strawberry green - it looks brown with a few chunks of soggy fruit. Let me tell you it tastes the way it looks. Anywhere else the same drink is naturally red with fresh fruit. I've also tried other fruit teas multiple times across several years since they opened in case I came on bad days. It was just as bad a week ago as it was when they first opened...Never spending a single penny more here. Perhaps the milk teas are decent, but I honestly don't know how they could be when the fruit teas are such a miss...

Egg coffee and blueberry matcha were so good and they have so many different cold foam flavors. The…read moreinside is super cute and the workers were so friendly.

I went in friday afternoon and ordered a double matcha. The drink was so delicious and the girls up…read moreat the register were so sweet. I can't wait to try the other locations. Will definitely be returning!

Stopped by the Spectrum just for my caffeine fix. It was pretty busy, so finding a good corner spot…read moreparking in the structure took a little extra time. There was a small line, but the drinks came out quickly. I ordered the VTMatcha, and it was strong, flavorful, and well-balanced. The bold, slightly bitter hickory Vietnamese coffee paired really well with the smooth sweet matcha. Overall I really enjoyed it and would love to come back to try more of their drinks!

I recently stopped by Blk Dot and ordered the iced matcha with maple walnut milk. It was very…read moretasty and the service was great. The barista was polite, welcomed feedback, and made a quality drink with the options available. The ambiance was clean and simple. There are few places to sit, but staff kept the store clean and running well. That shows good frontline staff. The challenges: The maple can become a bit sweet, so it would be nice if they had quality dairy alternatives. Pacifica is Not a quality brand. Seeing Pacifica in a coffee shop is usually a sign of bad management priorities to me. Pacifica is cheap and gross and if managed wants to listen to customers then getting a quality brand like Califia Barista would be great. I like Blk Dot so I hope they will listen to customer feedback.

Food was so delicious! The croissant was flaky and perfectly toasted. Just the right amount of…read moresalmon. Coffee was sweet and chocolatey (just how I like it!) Macaron was yummy (could use a bit more pistachio flavor but still delightful!). The cream had a very smooth, buttery texture. Service was very quick and people were very kind and helpful. I totally agree with their recommendation to get the coffee warm (even though it was a warm day) Bakery was very cute, on the corner of the plaza. It was dainty, calming, quiet and clean. Would definitely come back!

Stopped by this local shop to try some of their baked items & desserts. Purchased a macaroon and a…read morebaked item. The macaroon was too sweet and lacked flavor. The main flavor came from the small bit of jelly in the middle which is surrounded by thick icing rather than a cream. It is too sweet and I would not purchase this item again. For $5 per macaroon I was expecting something more tasty. Presentation was nice, so if you're into looks over substance this will be right up your alley. The baked item lacked flavor and was all in all a waste of calories. The customer service was good, which is the only reason I am giving this place 2 stars. The ambience was beautiful, this would get a 5/5. All in all this is a quaint little place but the actual food was not great.

Service is bad, brings wrong food or some items were missing from the food we ordered. Twice I had…read morethe same order and they different from each other. Once bread was missing. The lamb sausage yesterday was awful tasting were as two weeks ago was tasty. Had to ask for coffee that was ordered twice till someone brought it. On the whole service is very careless.

Chaupain's croissants and pastries never cease to amaze. So so flaky and crispy! My go-to and an…read moreabsolute must try for anyone who loves French bakeries. My family loves the spinach cheese and mixed berry croissant. They have a variety of croissants, tarts, cakes, quiches, sandwiches - and entree items like French onion soup, and the sunrise sandwich which are both very good. The Laguna Hills branch is a very small storefront with some patio seating. The staff are always so polite and friendly!

This place is not only super cute with that outdoorsy-meets-indoorsy chic vibe, but the food is…read moreactually delicious too. The whole atmosphere just feels relaxed, stylish, and very California without trying too hard. On a really hot day, the outdoor seating might not be your first choice, but on a beautiful, pleasant day? Sucks for everyone waiting for a table because you seriously won't want to leave yours It's one of those places where you end up sitting around way longer than you planned, ordering another drink and just enjoying the vibe. Overall, I was really impressed. The ambience is beautiful, the service was good, the food was delicious, and the drinks might honestly be my current favorite part. Definitely a place I'd come back to, especially on one of those perfect SoCal days when you just want good food, good drinks, and a cute place to hang out.

Was really excited to try out Brio Brio but our experience was not great. We ordered the honey…read morematcha and cold brew with a pump of vanilla syrup. Our entire order came out except for the cold brew which required me to go to the counter to ask for. When they delivered the cold brew it had a layer of cold foam. I thought that was interesting and said maybe that's just how they do things here. Unfortunately, my partner couldn't drink it because of the dairy so I went to order the drink again. This time asking them for no cold foam. When they brought the drink to me it had cold foam, again and I had to send it back. So here were are 30 minutes later, 3 tries later and I'm now realizing I paid for another drink that was given to me incorrectly the first time...not to mention this place is not very inexpensive. I walked out disappointed and frustrated. Everything else was fine. The honey matcha was good but very heavy on the honey. The pastries we had here were good and fresh.