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    September

    4.4 (676 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Jennifer H.

    order: *tornado miscoff latte *matcha latte *mango dragonfruit latte *sweet purple potato latte *mushroom carabona pasta *garlic cream cheese croissant *fresh banana croffle *ice cream hot pot (pick 4 out of their 12 flavors!) review: this oc cafe has some of the cutest desserts and pretty specialty drinks, like the mango dragonfruit, which are all made from fresh fruits! even the little bears on top are made with real fruits too! for example: yellow is mango black is coffee red is raspberry green is green tea this place is a great spot to hangout with your friends and family and dine in with some delicious food to eat (and post on the gram )

    Mike L.

    Came by on a late Friday night. Only a few other patrons so we were able to find seating easily. Flipped through their extensive drink menu and decided on the sour sop tea, mango yakult, strawberry mojito (virgin), sea salt coffee, a macaroon, and a mousse cake shaped like a chubby hamster. Drinks came out in decent time and were very refreshing! Definitely enjoyed the sour sop tea the most! Plenty of fruit pieces to munch on after you finish your drink as well. The mousse was okay, but I would order again for just the laughs. There was a cute frozen bear on top of our mango yakult drink, which was a nice touch. Would be a regular stop for me if only we lived closer. There were plenty of food options, but we had just came from dinner so we didn't get to try them out.

    Elizabeth N.

    September Cafe offers an authentic Vietnamese vibe with aesthetic seating and unique drinks. The friendly and helpful staff helped us customize our drink's sweetness and strength. We tried the best-selling Sea Salt Cream Coffee, which was creamy with a rich coffee taste. We recommend bringing cash for a 5% discount!

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    Vy N.

    This place opens late and has a variety of desserts including ice cream, boba tea and dessert cakes. We got the flan, tiramisu, and mousse cakes since they had a buy 3 get 1 free on their cakes. The lady that helped us was super sweet and let us try samples of their ice cream flavors. Place was not too loud or crowded, great place to sip, munch and yap

    Egg coffee girl dates
    Jenny H.

    I met up with a friend here early morning for some coffee and girl chat. It was easy to find there is a huge parking lot with plenty of space for you to park your car. There is also plenty of seating inside. The inside of the café is so beautiful and perfect for photos. It's very modern very shake. Service was great. The front desk and cashier was also very helpful in deciding what drink we should get helping us. Look at the menu and recommending their favorites. Go wrong with the Vietnamese egg coffee, and some chill vibes. Will definitely come back.

    Julie-Ann B.

    This place has been my go to for avocado coffee and Vietnamese Coffee. The owner here is consistently nice and welcoming! Their food options are also great and the ambiance is great however I do no think this the place to relax/study as there are a lot of people that comes here to socialize. I highly recommend for you to try this place.

    Suong L.

    I'm not sure why but I thought the cafe would be bigger from pictures. That's not a big deal but just thought I'd point it out just in case others would think the same haha. Service: I would rate it a 4/5 and that's the main reason the rating is what it is. At first I spoke Vietnamese to the cashier but she didn't seem to understand so I had to speak in English. Then after I ordered, she talked in Vietnamese to the next customer :') I don't blame her though because perhaps it was on me speaking too low or not pronouncing the name of the food well. She recommended a drink for my mom that she said wasn't sour but it was still very sour for her. She was kind enough to offer to make another one or add in extra sugar. Food: It was okay. The egg cream toast is simple, so hard to mess up. It was alright! Creamy and not too sweet with not too overwhelming of an eggy flavor. Mushroom Carbonara was creamy and pretty good. Probably the best thing we ordered out of the three food items! Banh Mi Que was okay. The shredded pork filling, my mom said wasn't good. The bread on the outside is fine. The ham and cheese was loved by my niece! I'm sure if they had the pork belly, my mom would have liked that one. Drinks: Semi-decent. The sakura blossom latte was more milk than anything. I didn't taste enough of the sakura/cherry blossom flavor. Barbie yakult was good but also average and not wow. If you like flavor then the peach orange lemongrass drink is actually really good. My mom just isn't able to handle sour. Overall, I could have given a lower score as it felt disappointing despite the reviews seeming different. I don't think I'd come here again. I leave it at 4 stars, like I said, mainly because I'm at least thankful they seemed so willing to make things better for our drinks if we were not satisfied.

    Truffle Coffee
    Millena P.

    Sundays call for brunch aaannnddd coffee dates. I've had this spot saved for a while and finally got the chance to check it out. Parking: Free parking lot. There's a small/medium parking lot. Finding a spot can be easy. Ambiance/Environment: The interior is very cute. They have a decent amount of indoor seating. There's a small den with a booth-ish seating. There are regular-height tables and chairs and shorter tables and chairs. It's a studious environment but also a nice spot to hangout. Service: The cashier that assisted me was simply efficient. Throughput was quick after ordering. We only waited about 12 min for everything. Drinks & dessert: The menu can be overwhelming. They offer small bites, desserts, milk teas, coffee, fruit teas, teas, yogurt, blended drinks, etc. Although the photos of the drinks look appealing, the presentation doesn't match. I was told they no longer offer drinks in a glass even if you're dining in. All drinks are in to-go cups. I got the Truffle Coffee, Vietnamese Black Coffee (with no sugar), and Egg Cream Toast. If you prefer your drinks strong and bitter, then the Vietnamese Black Coffee will be perfect for you. The bear on top is absolutely cute. Make sure you drink this properly - always let Vietnamese coffee sit and don't slurp it in two gulps. Hence why there's a lot of ice. The Truffle Coffee tasted exactly as it sounds .. I thought the flavors were okay, but I believe truffle should only stay with savory dishes lol. The egg cream itself was thick and creamy. I was expecting some fancy french toast along side with it, but it's literally just toasted white bread. Pricing: More on the expensive side for coffee in OC. I'd come back to try their other drinks bc they all sound appealing. I wouldn't get the egg cream toast again.

    Pandan Ice Cream
    Long T.

    Craving dessert randomly late one Tuesday night and stumbled upon this nice dessert cafe while on the area. It's a nice sized store with plenty of tables inside and some stool seating that faces out to a busy street which is always nice to watch cars drive. The vibe was very chill and mellow at the time i went, great for reading a book or bringing your laptop to study. This place offers a variety of teas, coffees, ice creams, cakes, and croffles on their menu to name a few. I went with a single scoop of their Pandan Ice Cream which costs $5.50, but you get 5% off if you pay by cash or venmo. The service was very quick and the server who brought my ice cream out to my table was friendly. The single scoop was a generous portion and it came with oreos which was a nice surprise. The flavor was right on point, not too sweet, but you can still taste the pandan in each bite. I'll have to come back next time to try their other desserts!

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    Fiona T.

    "Where sweet meets savory" Totally love this Asian fusion café's concept! Not only is it stylish, but it also has a creative and satisfying menu. First, these drinks with this cutest bear on top Melt our ladies' heart Ube cream toast and cakes are must dessert order Also have great appetizer such as beef potstickers Then The udon with shrimp makes you totally full and Beef spaghetti! Family love! IG: socalhkfoodies

    Hot coffee
    Nick N.

    Came here with my dad for some coffee after lunch on his recommendation. Now my dad is very hard to please when it comes to food and drink - particularly Vietnamese coffee. He spoke very highly of this place which is all but a guaranty of quality. Sure enough, I was very satisfied with the coffee, it's on the stronger side which is perfect to me. I had iced while he had the hot. We were helped by Alisha who was very friendly. Very cozy, classic coffee shop vibe. Pay with cash / zelle / venmo for 5% off! Also free wifi so come here and enjoy some good coffee and desserts to relax or do some work.

    cherry blossom matcha, mango yakult, Tiramisu Coffee, all 3 breadsticks, garlic cream cheese croissant, various cakes
    Bethany L.

    September is an adorable cafe with plenty of seating and sweet/savory food options for studying or catching up with friends! The desserts are both made in house, and I'm normally picky about desserts but theirs are light, airy, and not too sweet which I loved. The individual decor on the drinks were the perfect cherry on top. we got their matcha cherry blossom (not too floral), tiramisu coffee (coffee base + cream top) and mango yakult (so refreshing/slightly carbonated). For foods we chose finger foods like the precut cream cheese garlic croissant and bread sticks (ham, cheese, pork belly!) with a crispy exterior. Favorites were the desserts!! I loved the berry choco mousse and passion cheesecake. We also got the oreo and tiramisu bunny since there's a buy 3 get 1 free promo! overall the price is amazing considering everythings made in house, and the staff are so sweet and attentive.

    Jennifer C.

    Such a cute spot for handcrafted drinks and desserts. We came here after dinner for ice cream, and it was so full! The decor is beautiful and a great place for doing some work or hang out with friends. And their And the lady we serviced us was very sweet.

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    Super cute place! Incredible service and the drinks and food are great too. Good prices and everything.

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    Got the brown sugar matcha latte and watermelon lychee tea. Both were pretty good and refreshing. The ambiance is also nice

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    Tasty food and good places to sit down and get work done! Will come back again! Their ginger detox tea is great

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    The Food, Service and Ambiance were all exceptional. One of the nicest cafes in OC CA

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    Ask the Community - September

    Do they have plugs for laptops?

    Yes, there are charging stations in the walls. Please ask for assistance if you need help locating.

    Do you guys offer an alternative for milk, so instead of whole milk, can we replace it with oat milk?

    Yes they offer oat milk, almond milk and soy milk for alternative

    Is this place dine in only or is to-go available?

    Both, dine in and to-go

    Do they accept cash?

    Yes they do!

    Does the place still sells the "ice cream hotpot" if so, how much is it? Because I can't seem to find it on your menu here

    I went 23 days ago (and left a review) and they still had it then! It was about $30, I believe.

    Do you use any peanuts/peanut products in your drinks/food?

    We are a peanut free cafe. However we do have almond, so almond was processed in the same facility as peanut.

    Good place for studying? Any plugs?

    There's a lot of seating that would be great for studying but there are not many outlets.

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    Sip Coffee & Goods - Coco Yuzu Tonic Espresso

    Sip Coffee & Goods

    4.5(438 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    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!

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    Re Ca Phe - Sea Salt Coffee | Muối | 9 oz (fine robusta espresso w condensed milk, salted cream)

    Re Ca Phe

    4.4(561 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    The inside looks cool and the environment is really chill inside. I got the Earl Grey Matcha and it…read morewas so delicious! I would recommend if you are in the area to check this place out. Also, service was great! Just fyi this place doesn't accept cash and is card only (the only thing I would change).

    Re Ca Phe seemed like a promising coffee shop to get my caffeine fix. Unfortunately, it completely…read moremissed my expectations. It's located in a plaza with other businesses. I went around 12:30 pm and it was a packed lot. The store itself was too busy and felt cramped. The space seems suitable for smaller groups. At the time, there was a line before you could order. It took almost 10 minutes for the order to be ready. American Express is accepted here. Sea Salt Coffee: This was on the signature section so I had big expectations for it. It was a very small drink (9 oz). It was slightly salted, tasted bitter, and wasn't sweet despite having condensed milk as an ingredient. It wasn't good. Canale: Despite having to wait for the drink, I needed to wait longer for this because the staff forgot to put it in the order. I needed to wait for them to prepare it in the back and also go back to the counter to charge for it. All to wait for something that was mushy. Coffee Beans: I saw there were coffee beans from Glitch in Japan. It was a brand that I loved there so I wanted to give it a try. I don't usually like fruity notes but this was really delicious. However, it's extremely pricy for how little beans there is.

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    Airoma Cafe - Matcha Einspanner

    Airoma Cafe

    4.7(2.4k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    I get the hype! Airoma Cafe constantly ranks high on the list of best matcha spots in Southern…read moreCalifornia. The cafe is cute with a small number of interior tables. They are located in the same plaza as Brodard, Vox Kitchen, Rol Handbar, etc. in Fountain Valley. This location is open later than the other Airoma. They use ceremonial matcha which makes a huge difference. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte (74% sweet) after trying one previously in LA. I paid and waited for my order to be ready. After a few minutes, I received my order. I shook it up and tried it. Delicious! Even better than I remembered. My husband who doesn't usually enjoy matcha, tried it and liked it. He does not dig the earthy taste, but this drink changed his perspective. Airoma made my husband a believer in matcha. We do not usually go out too often for matcha, but when I'm in the mood next, this place will be a must visit. I'll have to try their egg coffee in the future too.

    Ordered the Matcha Einspanner and it has a good matcha taste to it, not a lightly sweetened cream…read moretaste like I thought. Double matcha is creamier than I thought and not strong on the matcha taste. Best one was Matcha Pandan, but had no matcha flavor. Tasted like dessert in a cup! Small with only 4 tables, and parking lot is much busier with lots of various Asian restaurants. Expect to wait in a line on weekends, took about 20 mins or so.

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    Long Black Coffee - ORANGE BOURBON CARDAMOM LATTE (breve) - perfect

    Long Black Coffee

    4.6(818 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    such a long overdue review! not only is this THE best coffee shop in the game, but it's also the…read moremost consistent. the coffee is delicious every. single. time. their espresso is bold and rich but not bitter. their variety from coffee to matcha to tea is unmatched. their einspanner will forever remain the star of the show, but their seasonal drinks are *always* delicious. everyone is always chasing the best banana coffee. LB by far has done it better than everyone else. it's seasonal though, so try it before it's gone! the staff deserves more stars than offered in this review. they even greet me by name but even when there's tons of people & chaos inside, they're always calm, collected, patient & kind. i'd like to think i've tried most if not all coffee shops locally, and you're truly not going to find better than LBC!

    Another weekend, another coffee fix needed. Long Black Coffee was on my list for quite some time so…read moreI was excited to give it a try. It's located in a large plaza that contains a supermarket. I went at around 11 AM and it was busy. There was a wait for ordering and many seating was already taken. For future reference, there is an option to order online for pickup. American Express is accepted here. I wasn't sure what to order at the time. With a recommendation, the staff said biscoff cookie butter latte was good option for those with a sugar craving. Looking at the menu again, I saw they had a pistachio cream latte. Absolutely loved the drink; cream top wasn't too sweet and paired well with the espresso. Despite being busy, it only took a few minutes for them to make the drink. They also sold coffee beans, which I grabbed as well. Appreciated that they have different pricing for later roasted dates. I was able to grab a spot as someone was leaving. It's a decent spot to sit and get some work done. However, it could be a bit nosy. If not a working spot, definitely for picking up quality coffee drinks! Looking forward to trying out other items in the next visit.

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    The Buttery

    The Buttery

    4.4(306 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Nep Cafe - Salmon Garlic Noodles

    Nep Cafe

    4.5(4.9k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Incredible dog-friendly vietnamese modern restaurant! We celebrated a birthday here and got many…read moredishes, and our faves were the vietnamese shrimp salad, chicken wings, and seafood tom kha pasta. the shrimp salad was so light and refreshing and the shrimp perfectly cooked. the chicken wings had a fish sauce glaze that was perfectly balanced and so tasty. my ultimate favorite dish was the seafood tom kha pasta. it is such a unique dish and it is done impressively well here! the sauce is so flavorful and i've been here twice and loved it both times. i will always order this when coming here and you should too!

    We loved the Nep Cafe in Irvine and had gone twice in one weekend, so we were excited to have the…read moreopportunity to dine at Nep again. When we approached the restaurant, the hostess was standing at the doorway, with the door open. The way she positioned herself made it seem like she was blocking the entrance, so I waited a moment thinking she was taking names down for the waiting list. However, she made it very clear to the party behind me that she was about to seat a party. I then realized the hostess stand was through the door and made my way in once she left the entrance. We were lucky to have no wait on this weekend brunch time. But perhaps this person should step out of the way instead of blocking the entrance. Once we were seated and menus were brought, we did a quick look over on the menu and noticed our favorites from the other location were not listed on this one. We did inquire about them nonetheless but was told they don't offer it anymore. (Vietnamese Pate Mousse was one of them.) We realized we should have looked at the menu ahead of time, as we didn't realize we would be a bit disappointed with their current offerings. (They also had a few other dishes we wanted but they were only available during dinner service.) This is what we ordered: * Banh Mi Chao - Beef Belly $22 * Curry Crab Omelet $26 * Crab Toast $21- It was okay. * Garlic Noodles with Charred Shrimp $21 - We had ordered this before and really enjoyed it. But their garlic noodles were spicy which we were not expecting. This made it difficult for the Little Gal to eat it. * Egg Coffee with Salted Egg Yolk $7.50 * Wildberry Matcha Latte $7 The four dishes we ordered were all pretty heavy and we weren't really wowed this time. Everything was fine, but not exceptional. I'm not sure if it was because we were blown away the first two times or what. Service was fine too. It was busy and we did have to request our water to be refilled, as well as requesting the check. It didn't wow us like the other location. Again, it wasn't exceptional. We really wanted to love it as much as we loved our first two visits at the Irvine location. After each previous visit, we wanted to go back again and talked about it afterwards. But this visit left us unenthused nor excited about returning unfortunately.

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