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    Tastea

    3.8 (539 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    TASTEA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Jujutsu Rice Bowl
    Tim W.

    I ordered delivery and got The popcorn chicken bowl with corn and furikake rice - which was good and liked that. I did not care for the 32 oz matcha strawberry. It was so bland towards the second half. I loved loved the chamango and wished that's the one I got the 32 oz instead of the 20. I would order from here again.

    Lychee Peachee
    Elizabeth A.

    Got here and there was no one but the people working wouldn't take our order, and we would make eye contact and it was so awkward lol. But we ordered and everything was okay, the area was nice. There were people there, sitting outside. They do have seats inside and outside, we didn't stay but I ordered my go to. Love Tastea in general.

    Adorable sign!
    Jocelyn M.

    Stopped in for a treat after dinner and had a great experience at Tastea in Costa Mesa! I ordered the Tiger Milk Tea (medium sweet), and my partner went with a Strawberry Tea with honey boba (full sweet). I decided to try something new this time, and while it wasn't my favorite, it was a good tea. Next time, I've got my eye on the Coconut Blueberry Smoothie - it looked amazing, but I didn't see the sign until after I ordered! They also have a few food options on the menu, and I'm definitely going to try the ranch flavor fries on my next visit. Service was quick, and there was plenty of staff on hand, which kept the line moving. I also appreciate that they're open late and have both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for a late-night hangout or grabbing a tea before your class at Orange Coast College. Overall, solid tea spot.

    Oh my god! So in love with the drinks they gave me, my boyfriend and my friend. Want to give a shout out to Jun for being a great barista!

    Left: Thai Milk Tea Right: Horchata Crunch
    Joycelyn C.

    Tastea shops are usually designed the same with a half wood wall and seats but it still cute place for people to have a seat and drink their boba. The staff were nice and really quick to make our drinks. We ordered a Thai milk tea and horchata crunch. I absolutely LOVE horchata crunch and go back for this particular drink. It usually has a smoothie like texture of horchata with Cinnamon Toast Crunch as a topping. I did rate it lower because the consistency was more watered down but still enjoyed it!

    Lychee Freeze
    Betty C.

    Uhhh YUMMYYYY!!! I got the lychee freeze, (my go to) and it did not disappoint. It came with lychee jelly and I added boba. It was everything I wanted and more lol. There was no shortage of jelly and boba too. You do have to order yourself on the kiosk.

    Karage Karate Chicken and their Weak Sauce - Honeydew with Boba
    Mitchell N.

    One of our favorite spots for boba - simply because of the Honeydew option. So good and very few places have it currently and this is our now go to spot each time! Great flavor and price for a good amount! The chicken has great flavor and definitely recommend adding some heat to it! Thank you - please keep honeydew!

    Mango All The Way
    Britney M.

    Was craving some boba! Did a search on Yelp and the rest is history. Tastea popped up with lots of boba drink options. I ordered the Mango all the way with boba. I enjoyed it. It was fruity and delicious. The boba was chewy and yummy. My partner ordered the tiger milk tea with boba. He didn't like his. I tried a sip of it and it tasted kind of bland/ boring. Maybe it needed something else added? Tiger milk tea with boba 7/10 Mango all the way with boba 10/10

    20oz Strawberry Bananza
    Daniel A.

    Smoothie strawberry bonanza was it so good I love it good place service was quick easy to order on the kiosk and the staff are friendly

    Thao D.

    Ordered some popcorn chicken and had it delivered to work. This piece was so big it didn't fully cook. This is ridiculous! Do a quality check before you send the food out.

    Mango Milk Tea & Strawberry Milk Tea
    Archie S.

    Love the different varieties of milk tea they have here. Mango Milk Tea and Strawberry Milk Tea were the drinks that stood out to me. Here the Strawberry milk tea actually has tea in it as in some places it's just strawberry milk from what I have tasted. The boba here were fresh and chewy and even my nephew gave it a thumbs up. If you're craving some snack as well they serve chicken and fries and some other items as well. They have nice inside seating area that is air conditioned well specially for a hot day. Both the Mango and Strawberry Milk Tea tastes great. I had my tea at 75% sweetness and it felt like just the right amount of sweet. Staff was friendly and attentive which is a great thing these days. Definitely recommend and honestly the drinks were much better than I expected.

    Winter Melon Milk Tea (TikTok: @justandyvu)
    Andy V.

    1. The drinks were refreshing and made well! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes with few seatings! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with our drinks! Took about 5-10 mins for four drinks! Note: You can adjust sweetness level! Photo: Winter Melon Milk Tea, Jasmine Green Tea, Strawberry Ecsteasy Tea, Peach Me Sweetea

    Peach Me Sweetea
    Czarina D.

    Solid service! Solid drinks! Came here on a Sunday morning and had a pleasant experience! The server who helped us was nice and quick. Our drink was ready right away! We had the Peach Me Sweetea at half sweet. It was super refreshing and had a nice flavor! Glad we went for a lower sugar level because it was pretty sweet as is. I can totally imagine myself craving this drink in the summer. I'd definitely go back!

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    Staff were super nice and my order was made really quick, the drinks weren't too sweet and tasted good

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    Great variety of teas. I recommend the green tea mango with boba. Very sweet and refreshing.

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    8 months ago

    Order was quick and punctual, the drinks are good and ambiance are clean. Clerks there are very polite

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    Ask the Community - Tastea

    Are the fried shrimp gluten free?

    Which Creamer has the least amount of calories? Non-dairy, oat milk, whole milk, etc..I am always looking for ways to reduce the calories in my milk teas. Does the non-dairy creamer already have sugar in it?

    Hi Sinette, thanks for your inquiry. Our almond milk would have the least amount of calories. Yes, our non-dairy creamer does have some added sugars as well. We hope this helps! :)

    Anything vegan? Can the matcha milk tea be vegan? Is the boba vegan?

    Hi Magaly, yes the matcha milk tea can be completely vegan is you substitute the dairy with almond or the oat milk that we offer. Boba is vegan as well because it is made with tapioca starch.

    Best drink to get?

    Hi Katherine! We offer many varieties of drinks. We are best known for our Peach Me Sweetea! It is a peach and strawberry black tea with bits of both!

    Does the house milk tea use a dairy free creamer?

    They can use the have options

    Is the almond milk tea good here?

    Yes! I love it!

    Is there a lavender milk tea?

    Hi Kelsey! Our lavender milk tea is a seasonal drink and is currently not offered at this time. We are hoping to have it again sometime soon :) We hope this helps!

    Are there any spicy or salty drinks? Thanks

    We have our Salted Cream Jasmine Iced Tea! :)

    Does their matcha Thai milk tea taste close to seaside bakery? Thank you

    Our Matcha Thai Milk Tea tastes a bit different than the one from Seaside. Only way to find out is to come on in and try one! :)

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    Salty Horse

    Salty Horse

    3.9(504 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    Beautiful space! Staff was extremely friendly and working hard!…read more Came to try out their drinks but ended up ordering food as well! Steak and frittes were decent. Steak was cooked perfectly, frittes could use some work. My friend had the poke and cleaned his plate (bowl?). Tried the matcha berries & cream which was nice. I also got an iced jasmine with a vanilla cloud (cold foam?). Very yummy and great to sip on while soaking in the great ambiance. It was pretty busy when I arrived on Tuesday late afternoon, but we were still able to snag a table pretty quickly. I'll be back :)

    Salty horse, I hate how much I crave you...especially when I need something quick…read more It's one of the newer coffee shop / cafes in Costa Mesa and is still on the Hot List as the line is 15 min minimum on random Tuesday at 11 am. (Does anyone work anymore!? ) The longest I waited was an hour but that was 3 weeks after opening. And I can tell you, as long as you have the time it will be worth it. The overall aesthetic is coastal cowboy meets rustic modern. There is a ton of seating with a great outdoor patio. Parking in the back is pretty slim, so your best bet is street parking. You can either get lucky or park around the block, depending on the day / time. My absolute favorite coffee is the Hawaiian Cowboy. It flavor profile is a nutty tasting honey that's refreshing yet not overly sweet. You can actually taste the espresso without it being too powerful. This coffee is worth the wait. Their other drinks are also good, but this one takes the cake. They have a pretty expansive food menu as well, so it's much more than "just a coffee shop". And you can't forget about their baked goods. O M G. It's from a local bakery (sift bakery) who makes the best non basic treats around. Salty horse found its place at the top of my list in a very saturated coffee market.

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    Salty Horse - Skate the Bowl, Turkey Focaccia Sando, Cortney's BB Matcha & the Classic Cowgirl

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    Skate the Bowl, Turkey Focaccia Sando, Cortney's BB Matcha & the Classic Cowgirl

    Nook Coffee Bar - Filthy Mexican Chai

    Nook Coffee Bar

    4.5(718 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I've now been to both The Nook in Costa Mesa and Torrance and I can confidently say... I get the…read morehype. At the Costa Mesa location, parking was a little tricky at first, but after circling we got lucky with a corner spot. The location itself is SO cute! It's right next to colorful barrel fountains, and on a sunny day it honestly felt like the perfect coffee outing. The line was pretty long and you are standing in direct sun, so just keep that in mind, but the service was quick and efficient once you order. Inside, it's small but really charming, with Sunny Angels hidden around and a very open, friendly vibe. My sister (who is basically a professional coffee drinker at this point ) got the matcha and said it was her favorite, which says a lot. I got the iced Spanish latte with oat milk, and it was SO good. Spanish lattes are my go-to, and this one had the perfect hint of cinnamon without being overly sweet. Even as the ice melted, it still tasted great, which is rare. The Torrance location was just as good! Parking was easier, the space is bigger, and the service was still super friendly and fast. My husband got the cold brew "Nook way" and finished it in like 10 minutes. He said it tasted like Golden Grahams cereal. Highly recommend both locations and especially the Spanish latte. Definitely worth the visit!

    My manager and I went to go get an afternoon pick-me-up of coffee after a meeting for our work…read more Nook was down the street and I always wanted to try because I heard the hype. The parking however, was VERY filled during this time. The line was huge for a 11:00am on a Friday morning. We were bummed that the QR code was not working on the very cute wooden signage outside the coffee shop while we were in line, which was a bummer. The Honey Oat Latte with oat milk was delicious. I am notorious for chugging my iced coffee but this was absolutely delicious. A sweet, subtle honey sweetness taste and the creamy oat milk was divine. My manager's Spanish Latte was so much better & I will be getting that next time! We bought our other coworker the Strawberry Matcha, which we did not try & we were worried after the fact because it did not look like it had strawberries in it, but she confirmed it was very tasty and tasted the strawberry! The outside seating areas in this outdoor area was very cute. Lots of fun art, the directory was creative, the CD tunnel was the coolest part! We also walked over to the breakfast burrito place as well. This seems like a nice area to come and relax and just people watch and enjoy a delicious iced latte from Nook.

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    Matcha latte and Spanish latte

    Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Breakfast Burrito

    Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters

    4.6(979 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Whoever is leaving a 1 start review is either never happy with anything or thoroughly finding…read moresomething negative to say in whatever they experience (at least on Yelp). Hands down some of the best coffee in OC. If you don't like sweet, don't get a drink with flavoring. Or ask them to adjust. Simple! If you want something yummy and different, try their seasonal menu. I have never once felt like staff was rude. Every interaction has been authentic and genuine. The best. Lastly, long lines happen because this place has grown A TON post-COVID. They're also in the same building as a church, so get there early on the weekend or sit in line and enjoy the atmosphere. There's a friendly crowd there. Thank you Lion & Lamb for being a consistent go-to since Covid. You guys rock.

    We stopped by on a Sunday at 11 -- it was very busy, as it's also connected to a church. The line…read morewent by fairly quickly with very friendly staff. For our drinks, we got two signature drinks: *lucky matcha* and *cookie butter latte* They're both on the sweeter side but still good. They live up to the name and description. You're able to taste the marshmallow in the matcha and the biscoff and cinnamon on the latte. For food, we got *avocado toast* The bread was very fresh, thick and moist. My favorite part was the pickled onions. I'd definitely get it again. And the *breakfast burrito* is okay. Nothing outstanding - they did tell us they get them made a day before and they warm up upon order.

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    Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - AVO TOAST W/MARINATED EGGS! - Love this!!!  and a SALTED TOFFEE LATTE

    AVO TOAST W/MARINATED EGGS! - Love this!!! and a SALTED TOFFEE LATTE

    Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - SALTED TOFFEE LATTE, with a little extra love from the barista - Perfect!

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    SALTED TOFFEE LATTE, with a little extra love from the barista - Perfect!

    Neat Coffee - Coffee Soda-- recommended by Orange County Magazine. Yummy and refreshing!

    Neat Coffee

    4.4(554 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    My first impression of the cafe was that it looks and feels like a quaint house. When I walked in,…read moreit felt like I was in a house from a coming of age movie. The baristas were very kind and welcoming. I saw lots of seating and also peeped seating outside as I looked for the bathroom. The bathroom was very clean and beautifully decorated, which I really appreciate in a coffee shop. :) I ordered the rosemary caramel latte hot and a morning roll. I closed my eyes for the first sip and was so happy about how smooth the foam was. The rosemary flavor came through first, then it was softened by the sweetness of the caramel. It paired very nicely with the slight orange flavor of the morning bun. I am usually a sipper but I drank it quite quickly, which is usually a good indicator that I absolutely love the drink. I was tempted to stay for longer, but had to go because the parking lot has 5 minute spots. I will definitely be back for more! :)

    The Neat One with housemade vanilla syrup: 3/5. This was an ok iced latte. Kinda milky, almost…read morebland, but I did taste a subtle vanilla flavor. It wasn't super sweet, though I would've enjoyed it more if it had more flavored syrup and/or a stronger coffee presence. The barista who took my order was chipper and patient. Since straws were apparently behind the counter since they haven't gotten around to restocking the self-service area, I requested one for my iced latte. Those straws weren't individually wrapped, so it grossed me out when the barista handed one to me with her bare hands. It's a cute shop with minimalist, modern vibes. Barely any parking there, so we parked a block away and walked over to its little nook. They also sell a variety of roasted beans, and we liked the Pantan Sinaku Indonesia beans from Dune Coffee Roasters. If I were to come back, I'd try the Shakerato, as it seems to be consistently crowd-pleasing.

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    Made Coffee - Ube cloud matcha

    Made Coffee

    4.6(164 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    This location of the chain is on the corner of Baker and Bristol in a strip of businesses behind…read moreWahoo's. There is limited parking but the lot was mostly empty when I visited at 8am on a weekday. I was greeted with a smile upon entry and I got in a line of about 8 people. The line would whittle down rather quickly but then would go right back up to about 8, back & forth, during the entire time I was there. Only 2 gals were working but they were like a machine, taking orders and cranking out drinks in a perfectly synchronized barista ballet. I ordered a large hot Spanish latte and chose a chocolate croissant from the pastry case. I declined having the pastry warmed as the chocolate gets melty and gooey-messy all over my hands. She informed me that the latte would have 4 shots of espresso unless I wished otherwise, but I was ready for a good case of coffee jitters. The interior is very small with 6 two-tops crammed together and a window counter with 5 or so chairs. I sat at a table. The latte was perfectly made, served at immediate drinking temperature, with a great quality coffee and a cinnamon flavor that was exactly the right strength. The croissant was fresh with plenty of chocolate inside. By the time I finished it, I looked like a three-year-old; my lips were smeared with chocolate. This was an excellent pastry. I'm rarely in this area (my mechanic is a couple blocks away which is the main reason I was here) but this coffee place is definitely now on my map for a return visit in the future.

    Had such a great experience here! I've visited a different…read morelocation before & was pleasantly surprised to see this location. We got the strawberry latte & oat cereal latte. Both were very delicious & had the perfect ratio of sweet rich notes of espresso. The vibe in here on a Saturday late afternoon was very relaxing where people were on their computers & chit chatting. Our service was above & beyond. As we had come in right before closing and left a wallet there on accident. Right when we called they answered (after closing, so thank you very very much) and happily assisted us with retrieving it!

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    Oat cereal latte with cloud

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    Pistachio cinnamon

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