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!

This place has quickly become one of my favorite coffee and matcha spots. I've tried several…read moredifferent lattes and matchas here but I have to say that my favorite drink is the classic einspanner. Apart from the delectable drinks, the customer service is top tier. We are always welcomed with a smile and were even told on one visit in particular, "enjoy our time here." Often times, coffee shops make you feel like an uninvited guest. In a world that seems to be rushing around on tight schedules, this coffee shop is a nice and refreshing departure. Bonus stars to Kevin and all the staff who are incredibly hospitable.

Pear Matcha Einspanner? Say less…read more I don't think I've ever seen pear anything on a menu at any coffee/ matcha places. I was very intrigued by it and knew I had to try it! Service was great. Parking was easy to find. It's a shared parking lot with other businesses. Dex Coffee was easy to find and lots of parking available. The Pear Matcha Einspanner was good, but I prefer Coconut Matcha.

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.

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.

Came here upon the recommendation of a friend to try a matcha drink, because I told her I don't…read morelike them because they're too gritty. She assured me that Airoma does not serve gritty matcha. I was worried about the line, so I ordered ahead. Great choice, because I didn't have time to stand in the line that had already formed! My Double Matcha was ready when I arrived, and I am happy to report that there was no gritty sediment! I will be coming here for my future matcha fixes!

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.

Made a quick stop at NEP Cafe while we were in Fountain Valley and it did not disappoint. NEP is…read morepart of Kei Concepts with a modern take on Vietnamese food. The menu takes familiar Vietnamese flavors then gets a little creative with them. The space itself has that same trendy Kei Concepts feel too. Cute, lively, but still casual enough to stop in for brunch or coffee. The workers here were super attentive and friendly throughout our visit. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, but we narrowed it down to the Seafood Ceviche, Matcha Cloud Latte, Egg Coffee, plus the Beef Belly Banh Mi Chao. The Seafood Ceviche comes with scallops, shrimp, calamari, mango, coconut, Thai chili, plus shrimp chips. This was such a clean and bright bite with a little tropical flavor from the mango and coconut. There was a nice kick of spice too. They gave a good amount of seafood, so you weren't just eating toppings and sauce. Scoop everything onto one of those crispy shrimp chips... so good. The Matcha Cloud Latte was dangerously easy to drink. I genuinely think I could take down three of these. It's made with oat milk then topped with matcha cheese foam. It was creamy with such a vibrant green matcha flavor. Slightly sweeter than I normally prefer, but I'm sure you could ask for less sweetness. I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but the Egg Coffee surprised me. It's Vietnamese milk coffee topped with egg foam and cocoa powder. That cream was DELICIOUS. Last was the Beef Belly Banh Mi Chao. It comes with beef belly, black peppercorn sauce, sunny eggs, pork roll, pate, tomatoes. We added Chinese sausage since we were sharing, but honestly we didn't even need it. They give you a MOUNTAIN of beef belly. I loved being able to build each bite however I wanted with the bread, beef, egg, pate, plus everything else on the plate. Such a fun dish to share. Another Kei Concepts win for me. I already know there are more things on this menu I need to come back for.

Came here for the first time for dinner. We had a reservation and got seated right away though we…read moregot there 15 mins earlier. Parking is easy and plenty of spots as there are no other open establishments in the plaza. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Like many of the Kei concepts restaurants I've tried, this place didn't disappoint. I liked everything that we ordered. Price is reasonable. Serving size is just right. Definitely recommended!

Just heard a new promotion, wanted to share to everyone…read more I love their Signature coffe (littleof nutty flavor), and their Strawberries Matcha. Those are the 2 must try.

Stopped by Findi Coffee and tried their Findi Signature Phin Coffee at 25% sweetness. The coffee…read morehad a bold, strong flavor just the way I like it. I'm not exactly sure what flavors they use in their signature blend, but whatever it is, it works--it was really enjoyable. The 20 oz cup for $6.50 is a great value, especially for the quality and size. I was too full to try anything else today, but their matcha and coconut water drinks both caught my eye, so I'll definitely be back to give those a try. Overall, I'd recommend stopping by if you enjoy a strong Vietnamese-style coffee at a reasonable price.

I just wanted a cup of coffee to go with my shopping run, so I ordered a black drip coffee to go. I…read moreliked the balance of the roast, it went down smooth with low acidity, so no sweetener necessary. The price was, well, reasonable for a small drip coffee from an upscale cafe, and I don't have to pay a multinational corporation to get it. The coffee was served about as quick as it would take me to make my standard Aeropress brew or pourover from whole beans, which is impressive because they were fairly busy. I didn't stick around to experience the seating or ambiance, but it was more of a lively hangout spot than a place to get some work done (unless you have a really nice pair of noise cancelling headphones) or to have a business meeting.

Kei Coffee Shop was okay overall. The coffee and matcha was decent, but nothing really stood out to…read moreme, especially with so many other good coffee shops in the area. Service was friendly and the experience was smooth. The space itself has a nice, simple atmosphere and is a comfortable spot to grab a drink and hang out for a bit. I wouldn't say it was bad by any means, but personally, there are other coffee shops nearby that I'd choose first.