First time using yelp, had to write down just how much of a great drink this was. Airoma is always…read moreserving quality matcha in the greater OC area hands down.

i got a good asf einspanner matcha w extra matcha and extra sweet. It was so refreshing and creamy…read moreand really with one hundred and twenty five percent sweetness.

Came here on a Friday afternoon and the line was pretty healthy. Finding a parking spot wasn't bad…read moreand we waited about 30 mins. Not much of an ambience since you just order and wait for your drinks. My wife and I ordered the pumpkin pie matcha and salted Saigon. The drinks came out super quick! BELIEVE THE HYPE. Both of these drinks were AMAZING. The pumpkin puree was real and tasted like actual pumpkin, unlike the other coffee spots that sell fake pumpkin sauce. The salted saigon is probably the best Vietnamese coffee I've ever had. No exaggeration.

Finally tried Ayer Coffee after hearing about how popular it was, and honestly, I'm still trying to…read morefigure out why this place is so busy. I went on a Tuesday morning and luckily only had to wait about 10 minutes. We got the mango matcha and blueberry matcha. Both were good, but I didn't adjust the sweetness and felt like the fruit flavors overpowered the matcha. The flavors themselves were really good though, especially since they use house-made syrups. I'd probably go for the plain matcha next time to actually get a better sense of the matcha itself, or ask them to tone down the sweetness/flavor. One thing I did appreciate is that the staff were really nice and offered to make adjustments if I wasn't happy with the drink. The parking lot is pretty small and gets crowded, so it can be a little hectic. Overall, not a bad matcha at all, but I'm not sure it completely lived up to the hype for me.

I've been going to Wall Writers for years and it never disappoints. My go-to is their pandan latte,…read morewhich has a bright floral vanilla taste. They have a large variety of syrups to choose from for your espresso lattes and matchas. The staff is always super friendly and it's a great spot to chat with friends or get some work done. It's inside a commercial property with plenty of seating inside and outside.

So this spot came recommended to us by my wife, and we ended up going on a random day to give their…read morematcha a try. We have been on a hunt to find the best matcha in Orange County and this was officially stop 26 for us, so we take this pretty seriously at this point. My wife ordered the matcha latte with light ice and lavender syrup, and I went with the ube matcha latte as recommended by the barista. Overall the place itself was a very cool spot, honestly the kind of place you would want to post up at and get some work done. The decor and artwork were really different and cool to see, definitely gave the place its own personality. The staff were extremely sweet and welcoming too, made the whole visit that much better. As for the matcha themselves, they were actually pretty good. The matcha latte was nice and smooth with a very balanced taste, slightly bitter even with the added lavender but still easy to enjoy overall. Next time we are probably going to ask for light ice and maybe an extra pump of lavender or vanilla just to cut back on that bitterness a bit. As for the ube matcha, that one was very good too, though mine had way too much ice and was gone in like three sips unfortunately. The flavor of the ube came through nicely and was pretty balanced, though I would have liked a little more matcha flavor since the ube can easily take over. Overall, not bad matchas at all, though not the best we have had on this journey, but still worth a stop if you need something quick and good.

Best coffee of all time. Phin style slaps. Matcha blend slaps. Coconut coffee slaps. Taiwanese sea…read moresalt slaps. Seasonal drinks slaps.

Stopped by to try a new coffee place and Phin Smith did not disappoint!…read more As I walk in, I noticed many people are here studying on their laptops, or families and couples sitting down enjoying their drinks. The service here is absolutely amazing the way one of the baristas, with a smile and positive tone, offered a quick taste test to see if our drinks needed any altering with the sweetness, milk, etc. without even asking! As a first time customer I thought that was super polite! After a sip, our drinks were perfect as is. My coconut coffee had a perfect balance of sweetness from the coconut and bitterness from the espresso (I expected the coffee taste to overpower the coconut but it was quite the opposite, If you want more of a coffee taste I recommend maybe asking for an extra shot but I love coconut flavored drinks so it was amazing as is). As for the black sesame hojicha latte, I'm not the biggest fan of hojicha but this drink definitely has me hooked! If hojicha is your thing I really recommend this drink, my boyfriend really loved it, sweet but not too gritty. Cant wait to come back and try out their other beverages!

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!

Tried Febe coffee for the first time on Labor Day with a friend (they had regular hours)…read more I had such a hard time deciding what drink to get because they have so many amazing options!! I opted for the matcha latte with biscoff cream - honestly don't think you could go wrong with any drink. The matcha was delicious and perfect - not too sweet (I did decrease the sweetness a bit for myself). I ordered the DOT coffee for my husband and he really enjoyed his drink as well. A fun take on the viral dot cake. They also offer pastries and a scrambled egg sandwich. I got the almond croissant for my toddler and my husband and I shared the scrambled egg sandwich - eggs were fluffy and the chipotle aioli gave a little extra flavor. Would definitely come back and try some different drinks!

Tried Febe Coffee for the first time and got the Spanish Latte with banana pudding. The banana…read morepudding was SO good and honestly my favorite part! The coffee itself was a little too sweet and not as strong as I personally prefer--I love my coffee more on the strong Vietnamese coffee side. They did offer me an extra shot, which I appreciated, but I wanted to try it as-is since it was my first time. Overall, really good drink and great service! Lots of people there. It's a chill vibe. A few people, even with their laptops. I'd definitely come back and try it with an extra shot next time.

I've had my eye on Morning Lavendar for a while as I was particularly drawn to the their afternoon…read moretea experience. I could hold off no longer and had to visit this charming boutique with cascading blush and ivory. A breathtaking floral wall welcomes you inside and invites you to take a seat. As you enter, greetings from staff echo from the counter. Do you check out the shop or grab a drink and browse? Whatever you do, do not skip the banana cold foam on your drink if you love banana! The hospitality here is evident the moment you walk in. Staff were ready to take our order, answer questions and even checked to see if our drinks were to our liking. Think fashionable design meets European charm for the interior atmosphere, right down to the plates. Morning Lavender offers table seating as well as booths and can accommodate large parties for events. Now for the good stuff- let's talk an Iced Mocha with extra chocolate and an Iced Chai Tea Latte with Banana Cream Foam. The Mocha with extra chocolate was indulgent and velvety with the espresso seamlessly intertwined. A decadent treat to enjoy as the morning started to warm up into the afternoon. Just a suggestion for those who enjoy the richer side of coffee and espresso. A dash of a bit more cream would've added that refined richness. The star of the morning was definitely the Iced Chia Tea Latte with Banana Cream Foam. The description of cold cream hardly captures and embodies what this Banana Cold Foam really is. Think lusciously thick banana smoothie topping off your drink. Impossibly creamy and bursting with ripe banana. Crowning the drink sat a slice of banana bathed on one side in a caramelized sauce similar to crème brûlée. Crunchy peanuts generously scattered on top, making an irresistible contrast in texture. This drink was truly an exceptional culinary experience. I will be back again and again for the Banana Cold Foam.

Updating my review after returning today for the first time in years. We brought our two kids in…read morefor the Tea for Tots event with Rumi. The event itself was great. Rumi was wonderful with the kids, the snacks were cute (albeit pretty limited for the price--a small tea sandwich, a small cupcake, some cinnamon goldfish), they had a little dance session, and then did photos. Overall a cute experience for the kids. That said, I got a lavender latte and it was difficult to finish. The foam was like a salted caramel, which clashed with the lavender's liquid portion of the drink. There were a lot of lavender petals on top, which looked nice, but were bitter to taste. The latte portion actually tasted ok after I grabbed a straw so that I could drink it without the foam, but the foam and toppings just really threw the drink off. For $7, I expect harmonious flavors as well as an aesthetic look. I'd definitely bring my kid back for another Tots event, but I'd not get the lavender latte again.

been here more than a few times now and we just really like it here. at first, it was just super…read morepacked all the time and i feel like they extended their hours to 7am which is great for us lots of comfortable seating, and their lattes are good and sweet. today, we got their egg tarts warmed up as well as their loco moco and these guys just do not miss. wonderful versions of these snacks/plates, with the loco moco in particular being so mouthwateringly umami we almost ordered seconds the burritos are staples and what make these good is they serve it with their green sauce that they also give at vox. the cookies are good, honestly it's just good if you've never been and a nice to visit every once in a while even if you have thank you for all the great drinks the past few years! looking forward to the next time

Kei Concepts empire expands again!…read more I'm not from the OC so I can't comment too much like I can do for the Chubby Cattle Empire, but it's neat to see their businesses pop up and the vast variety that they endeavor to do culinary-wise. This place has been on my friends want to visit list and I wanted a pick me up and to grab a bite to eat to start out our day. It's located at the corner of an already fairly busy plaza with lots of eateries and other businesses there so parking can get a bit tough, but we were able to wait for somebody to leave and take their parking. Just keep this in mind if you go at an even busier time of day. There was a line to order, but there's different ways to order, either at their kiosk or with their cashier. While in line, you can take a look at their menu or at their merchandise which looks like it has the title card text from the Evangelion series. Very amusing. If you're local or are a fan, you can participate in their passport series and get, I believe, 6 stamps, to exchange for a tote bag. Cute art of some original characters and a tiger. Maybe they can duke it out with a Korean smoking tiger if they truly wished to do so. There's light bites here, fridge items, desserts, coffee, teas, matcha, etc. Some counter and bar seating, outdoor seating (all taken and super limited, but it was cute and pink), and lots of tables and chairs throughout, but it was packed when we went and packed when we left. Easily a very popular place to hang out or to get some work done. For our visit, we got the: 1) Vietnamese Coffee Aussie Series: -This is a Vietnamese coffee with a milk soft serve on top and Milo powder on top. Sweet and indulgent dessert-like drink. Nice coffee taste to it. -I got to enjoy the milk soft serve before mixing it into the coffee. It's a coffee float if anything and you can't go wrong with it. It's not overly sweet even with adding everything to it and I was able to sip it and enjoy it for a bit afterwards too. I would like to try other versions of this too. 2) Classic Egg Sando: -It's very light, bread is sweet. -It's pre-packaged in a plastic container. I've had better egg sandos at other cafes and at the maid cafe. The mayo is very, very light, and it's more of a snack than anything filling. I'd skip this. 3) Popcorn Chicken: -Asked for their five spice cayenne powder on the side and it comes with some yuzu mayo. -This was alright. Reminds me more of western style popcorn chicken in a nugget style, rather than the popcorn chicken that you would get at a boba place. Some of the pieces are in square pieces which is a bit strange looking. Slight crisp exterior, a bit bland even with pouring and shaking the entire powder onto it. Sauce made it a bit better. -Maybe getting the spicy version is the call. I took a sip of my friend's Banana Toffee Latte at no added sweetness to it. Nice subtle banana after taste. Slightly roasted flavor. Not too sweet or strong. Solid latte drink Drinks were good. Food was a bit of a miss, but I might give their pastas or baked goods a chance next time.

Pretty long line with tons of customers. We ordered half sweet biscoff latte and ube cream top…read morematcha and they were both pretty tasty Edited to add: sorry, long line wasn't meant to be negative. Long line is good! It means lots of people like it and it's worth the wait

Still high from my medical mission trip in Vietnam 2 short weeks ago, I was missing Vietnam and on…read morethe search for a Vietnamese coffee that had the strength to knock you out because it was so strong. Nearby a fav viet comfort food place (Hien Thành) I frequent, Da Viên stood. I had seen it before but was usually too full to stop by. Well today was the day and they did not disappoint. I told the cashier it was my first time there so I needed guidance on recommendations. I knew I wanted a power punch yet flavorful coffee. She suggested the egg cream or ube cream and I was also eyeing their signature marble drip but she said it was lighter bc there was more milk. She asked if I wanted a sampling, uh YES!! She gave me 2 clean separate spoons so I could savor and discern my selection. The space is thoughtfully curated, modern and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful, service great! It was packed so immediately I knew it had to be good. And the customers were right, the ube cream coffee was magnificent. Suffice to say, I'm coming back!!

Okayama makes my Japanese, carb-loving, heart so happy. I usually order the shio pan (salt bread),…read morekobo-kuma (filled with vanilla custard) and curry pan (regular & spicy). I've also tried the jalapeño cheese roll, yakisoba pan, and mentai salt & butter roll. All very yummy savory options if you're just looking for a quick bite to eat. Their drinks are also just as good as their bread! I've had their banana crème matcha latte, sea salt taro latte, and most recently, their kobo-jicha latte. The kobo-jicha might be my new favorite! Will be back soon.

I recently can eat dairy again, and I decided to kick it off with some baked goods!! We went on a…read moreFriday morning and there was no wait. We sat outside to eat our pastries and they tasted great fresh. The salt & butter roll was my favorite, so simple but soft and pillowy. They use Hokkaido flour which gives their pastries a unique texture, They have a lot of options including both sweet and savory. The only thing that kind of let me down was their honey butter croissant... it's just a little tip of a croissant, it was tasty but a tiny portion. The croissant low key reminded us of Costco croissants (no shade to Costco lol). We also ordered drinks, and their matcha tasted great! Overall if you're looking for some delicious and adorable treats, I recommend trying it!