Parking is street parking only, but luckily it wasn't too hard to find a spot. The location is…read morelovely, right by the harbor with a really pretty view that makes it such a relaxing place to sit and enjoy coffee. Inside is cute, bright, & seems like a great spot to work. Service was very nice and friendly as well. The orange blossom latte was really tasty and had such a nice flavor to it. The New Orleans coffee is also so good and definitely worth trying. Overall, such a charming coffee spot with a great atmosphere and location.

I really enjoy the sweet blossom matcha latte (with an artisan orange elderflower syrup)! The…read moreflavor is delicate, floral, not too sweet - just perfect! The only reason for the 1 star off is that it is pricey - a large size with almost milk cost me $10. I also loved the gluten free pistachio apricot tea cake! It had bits of apricot throughout, was dense because of the almond flour but so moist & fragrant & a nice crumb.

Warning: this place is busyyyyyyy…read more Came in on a Sunday morning and it was packed both inside and out. Even with that being true, we got our order fairly quickly and the person that took our order was kind and it was smooth. I had the orange top coffee (I believe it's new) and it was great, super fresh and it was perfect for the already hot morning. My husband had the strawberry matcha and he really enjoyed it as well.

KIT coffee used to be my go-to spot for bacon breakfast burritos, but now they've turned into hash…read morebrown burritos with minimal flavor. I miss the old recipe, please bring it back. Matcha 9/10 Burritos 3/10

Really cute shop with adorable keychains, stationary, and drink-ware for sale. I love all the…read moreFrenchie decor so much! As a pug mom myself, I couldn't help but smile at all the adorable ways Frenchies were incorporated within the shop's atmosphere. The service was really incredible. The two bobaristas were exceptionally kind and welcoming. They were quick with making my drink and even filled up my Stanley tumbler with water. I ordered the "Salted Vietnamese Coffee" and am so happy I did. The actual drink itself is one of the most delicious, creamy, flavorful Vietnamese coffees I've ever had. I highly recommend trying this drink out if you're on a hunt for a good Vietnamese coffee in the Costa Mesa and Newport area. Parking lot is located behind the shop. It's quite small, but I had no problem finding a space. Will definitely be visiting again!

Stopped by Boba Pop Tea Bar and ordered the Brown Sugar Latte with boba (medium, normal ice, 70%…read moresweetness). The drink was okay, but still sweeter than I expected even at 70% sweetness. I honestly can't imagine how sweet it would be at 100%. The boba was a little too chewy for my preference, and I've definitely had better elsewhere. The drink was reasonably priced at $5.75, so it didn't feel overpriced. One thing I appreciated was that there is parking behind the building near the back entrance, which made it easy to get in and out. They also have a few small two-person tables inside. I was able to grab a seat, enjoy my milk tea, and spend some time reading my book while I was there. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it wasn't memorable enough for me to come back. Glad I tried it, but there are other boba shops I prefer.

Have been coming here for a while but I guess I never noticed oats as a topping before? I love…read moreoatmeal and the grainy-ness taste it gives the drink. It is one of my favorite drink toppings now second only to tea jelly from A Little Tea Genmaicha is one of my favorite teas so to have that as a latte with oat milk plus the oats was amazing. Their drinks are very tea forward which I love. I got 25% sweet which was plenty for me because I think the oats were sweetened too. Winter melon latte was standard

my bf and i were in the area and wanted to try out bako tea house since we had heard a lot about…read moreit! beware that parking here is kinda hard even with a dedicated lot since there are other nearby stores sharing the small lot. the service is pretty efficient tho, and the store is very clean with some tables and chairs to chill on! here are my thoughts on the drinks: * roasted oolong tea latte w/ grass jelly: 4/5 -- had a really nice roasted flavor that didn't make the tea taste burnt, and the tea flavor was strong and didn't get overpowered by the milk! i also really enjoyed it with the grass jelly and would definitely stick to this as my topping! * earl grey tea latte w/ boba: 3/5 -- the earl grey flavor wasn't super prominent like i usually like, so this did taste more milky i'd say. the boba was good tho and made for a nice topping addition, but i still think i'd choose the grass jelly instead!

Stopped by really quick to try this place out cause I'm always down the street picking up from…read moresuper good bagels, the atmosphere is very upscale and beach like. Coffee is ok and pastries are ok. It's not a place that makes me want to visit all of the time. But it's very nice and pretty chill in the early mornings. Sometimes You can catch a mini Porsche owner car show on weekends if you show up early.

Absolutely in my top 5 cafes in OC. Can't say enough good things about this place…read more The highlight is honestly getting a seat outside under the star jasmine bushes and umbrella, and enjoying a pastry and coffee with loved ones. Highly recommend the honey rosemary latte - can't find it anywhere else and it's delicious for those who love semi-sweet floral leaning lattes. Brownie points for the syrup being made in house (it's a tablestake these days but still appreciate it). Spanish latte is also superb. Pastries are some of the best we've had. I recently ordered the plain croissant and it was by far the best plain croissant I've had in my life. You'll need to come earlier in the day to have options because they sell somewhat quickly. Small nitpick that I've also seen from others is that they really should keep pastries in a case rather than out in the open. The fly fan things don't work that well... Also with the amount of dogs, fur and dander are inevitably airborne. When I was there last a customer's large dog jumped on the counter several times and had his face and paws in the pastries - woops.

Can you say customer service! I love a good coffee shop but let's be honest the experience can make…read moreor break it. Very cute shop with parking directly in front, greeted right away and order was taken, matcha handmade right in front of you. 10/10 for matcha with vanilla sweetener. 8.5/10 for maple latte could use a little more maple flavoring but overall delicious. I will be coming back.

Laid back cafe along the coast of Newport Beach. Love the vibe, decor, and merch at the cafe!…read more We got the iced maple and iced lavender lattes - really yummy! Glazed cronut was to die for! Generally their coffee, pastries, and service are top-notch. Hot breakfast like the burritos are not good. Parallel parking skills required if you're driving (will need to street park in the residential area behind and walk over), and seating is very limited.

Came across this place on our walk back from the beach to our car. It's a nice little shop on the…read morecorner. Chris, who was working, was super friendly. We got the Ube Matcha and the Mango Dream Chill. Both were super tasty and really hit the spot after a hot day at the beach.

Oh goodness it's so good! The coconut crème vietnamese coffee is my jam The guy that works there…read moreis probably the nicest person ever and is always telling you about their process and the drinks you order. Go! So good! PS All these people complaining are probably tourist or don't understand beach community or island time (balboa island) haha I kid, but some people complain about everything! Go you will enjoy it I promise.

Stopped in today to get my coffee fix, and I think I've found my new go-to spot whenever I'm in the…read morearea. I tried one of the barista's recommendations, and it did not disappoint. It wasn't overly sweet, which I really appreciated. I also love that they offer gelato, açaí bowls, tea, and smoothies--such a great variety. Emma mentioned they carry ceremonial-grade matcha and said it's a must try, so needless to say, I'll definitely be back for that. Shoutout to Emma for being so kind and for turning me into a repeat customer.

Let's start by stating, this is one of those spots you go to when the vibes are already high,…read moreyou're enjoying the beach and walk in wearing your bathing suit, a little cover up, and definitely covered in sand and probably a little sunburnt! It's located at the Newport/Balboa pier by the surfer statue, the interior is tight but manageable as the drinks come out pretty quickly. There's plenty of tables set outside to be shared amongst the other small food spots around. I visited on a Saturday morning after taking a walk up and down the pier with my pup. The line was a few folks out the door but I was at the counter ordering within a few minutes. The menu is straight and to the point, prices are what you'd expect from any coffee shop in the OC (I would think the baseline is $6-$8 per drink) They also offer smoothies and açaí bowls as well. I see that they had an açaí smoothie on the menu and was intrigued! Once I received my smoothie, I could tell just by visuals it was a premade frozen açaí blend of some sort that was re-blended. It tasted pretty close to the single serve frozen açaí pouches you can buy at Costco. And speaking of, the consistency was exactly like your Costco berry smoothie (and dare I say.. even the taste? lol) except of course the Costco smoothie is only $3. It wasn't great. It wasn't bad. It wasn't cheap ($8) but, it was a cold drink on a hot day that was artificially sweet and went down easy. And also, served by the nicest staff!! Next time I'll try their matcha (which is what I was going to order but then I had to get spontaneous lol)