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    The Classic Cafe

    4.6 (420 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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

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    Yana R.

    Such a cute spot! I love that it's a house and have welcomed guests to their cafe. Their pesto panini was really good, highly recommend giving it a try. There was a long line to get in, but the line moves fairly quickly. Once you order you can find a seat and they'll buzz you when your food and drinks are ready! Very cozy, felt like a backyard hangout when you sit outside.

    Pesto turkey panini, blueberry muffin, chai latte, forest lemonade
    Jenny L.

    We got the Pesto Turkey Panini and that was satisfying; very simple and delicious. Blueberry muffin was standard; a little dense if that's your preference for muffins. Every bite had blueberries so that was good. For drinks, we got the chai latte and the Forest lemonade. Chai latte was also standard, nothing special. It is better than a couple of places since their blend has a little more spices than others. Forest lemonade was standard; didn't expect it to be carbonated. The cafe is a lot bigger than it looks from the front. They have plenty of tables indoor and outdoor. It makes a good place for anyone looking to work or study. I would come back again, it's a good place to chill and grab a quick bite in the area.

    Angel A.

    Absolutely love this place!! Feels like a true home away from home. The ambiance feels calm and inviting, the decor itself adds a peaceful touch, and the patio spaces make it easy to settle in and stay awhile!

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    Ann V.

    First time trying this spot. It's soo cute. It's literally a house made into a vintage/fairly tail coffee shop. Loved the garden in the back. It feels like having coffee at home. The drinks were delicious... order the salted toffee iced coffee 10/10. We went right as they opened, some people were already waiting for it to open. We got our drinks fairly quickly. The staff was friendly and welcoming.

    Emily L.

    A really cute place to sit down with friends and have brunch or do work with a yummy coffee! There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoors at this cafe. I got the blueberry matcha and the matcha wasn't super strong but the blueberry flavor stood out a lot. The blueberry is very natural tasting and even has blueberry bits in it. It's a little on the sweeter side so make sure to get less sugar if you don't like your drinks too sweet.

    Einspanner
    Andrea G.

    Ordered the Einspanner, it was fine but I'd try something else off the menu next time. The interior of the coffee shop is really cute and unique, gives Dragonfly Inn vibes lol

    Christianne T.

    The cutest cafe in a quaint house! I arrived at opening and there was already a line! It moved fast though and the workers were very friendly and patient. I ordered the banana latte and the pistachio latte which were both very tasty and good. I also ordered the Bulgolgi panini and turkey panini which were delicious as well. This spot is great for photo ops and to meetup with friends. There is a small parking lot in the back of the house and street parking. I would come back!

    11/29/25 Of course Hubby couldn't wait for photos, his oat milk latte
    Jennifer W.

    11/29/25 Charming, lush & captivating house-turned-cafe in Fullerton serving tasty drinks & delightful treats with friendly & affable service. It's definitely akin to walking into someone's lovely home & visiting for brunch. There's the front yard with a patio, the indoors with plenty of tables, bar seating & then there's the fascinating & gorgeous back yard. The back yard is surrounded by this captivating garden filled with trees & plants, flowers, plus a huge towering tree that provided shade & a quiet space underneath. The menu is somewhat limited to sandwiches, paninis, ramen bowls but plenty to snack on, clever delicious additions as well. Hubby got his usual oat milk latte & I tried the chocolate tiramisu latte. Both were excellent!! Loved that these were served in mugs (not paper cups!) so we enjoyed these immensely. The turkey pesto panini was flavorsome. We ordered at the counter as you pass the living room area, given a pager that will beep when your order is ready, then you pick it up. Seating is first come first served. There are about 6 parking spaces at the back of the house & mostly it's street parking, non metered. On a Saturday (Thanksgiving weekend) we found a spot. There are board games available for patrons to borrow & use while dining. Noted a few blankets too when the weather gets too chilly. How thoughtful! I love these types of places, quaint & lovely. Overall a very darling spot to enjoy breakfast or brunch. Most days they're open until 9 pm.

    Linh P.

    Cute cafe that looks like it was previously a house. It had such homie and cozy vibes! I got the pistachio latte & it was delicious! I loved the crunch from the pistachio and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. My husband got the banana latte & that was really good too. The banana flavoring didn't taste like the artificial laffy taffy, it tasted like real bananas! I ordered the bulgogi panini sandwich and thought it was just ok. I'd prolly come back to just order the drinks again!

    Tiramisu & Dubai lattes
    Maira G.

    One of the cutest cafes I've been to! It's like a small comfy home with a lot of cute little decorations all around. The staff was nice and helpful. Service is fast. Very chill place. Now for the drinks. We got the tiramisu latte and the Dubai chocolate one. Both were absolutely delicious! Tiramisu takes the win though. I would definitely get both again. Hopefully I can come back and try some new items.

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    Denice J.

    I love trying new coffee spots out and my boyfriend has been to this spot before. I got a hot vanilla lavender latte with oatmilk and he got a hot london fog tea. Both were absolutely phenomenal. The interior reminded me of a sweet warm cottage. We sat outside and the shop even offers warm throw blankets to keep your self warm while you sip on your drinks. Drinks came out quickly and wasn't too sweet or too underwhelming it was just perfect. Definitely recommending this place to friends looking for a cute spot.

    Salty toffee latte and pistachio latte
    Nai H.

    I was recommended this cute little café and absolutely loved it! Remodeled from what looks like a home, the space gives off cozy tea house vibes. It's located right off Commonwealth, which can be a busy street, but I went on a Sunday morning and it wasn't too crowded. Bonus -- they have parking in the rear! There are plenty of tables inside and out back in what used to be the backyard. Since it's close to the colleges, I noticed lots of students hanging out and studying, which adds to the relaxed atmosphere. The café serves both coffee drinks and Korean bowls. I didn't get to try the food this time, but I'll definitely be back for it. I ordered the pistachio latte and my hubby had the salty toffy latte -- both were super tasty and highly recommended!

    Maricel J.

    Lovely cafe, the entire house was beautiful. Loved how they turned this house into a coffee shop. Very clean, plenty of seating in the front, inside the house and in the side/ backyard patio. All the staffs were very friendly, welcoming. Coffee and paninis were good. Parking can be difficult, there's a few parking in the alley/ back entrance. Will def recommend this coffee spot.

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    The ambiance is great, the service & menus seem to have improved. My only problem with them is that they open too late for a coffee place.

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    Hojicha with matcha foam was delicious and their banana nut muffin was warm and moist!

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    Does the Classic Cafe accept cash?

    Yes!

    Are there outlets outside?

    I’m really not sure but I saw a few people sitting outside with their laptops! So possibly? I’m so sorry I can’t help more with this question.

    Do they have WiFi for studying?

    Yes! A lot of people study here

    Dog friendly patio?

    I meant to ask I’m not sure but don’t see why not since they have outside seating. But I might be wrong.

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    Vivot Craft Cafe - guava matcha ! FIRE PTL .

    Vivot Craft Cafe

    4.2(1k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Craving matcha turned into a mild parking obstacle course near California State University,…read moreFullerton, because apparently the real challenge is fitting your car into a space designed for a bicycle with confidence issues. Inside Vivot, it's giving "finals week survival zone" with students glued to laptops, one brave employee running the entire operation, and a self-order kiosk doing its best emotional support role. We kept our Matcha Latte classy, 25% sweetness with oat milk to really interrogate the matcha and honestly it passed the vibe check!! Smooth, solid, and worth the parking gymnastics. Oh and also, they are open late, closes at 11pm week nights and midnight on weekends.

    Came here bc it's the only cafe around in a city full of bars. I understand their most popular…read moredrinks are the matcha, but I don't think it's an excuse to slack off on the other drinks. I had ordered a milk tea and their Thai tea and was super disappointed with the flavor it was complete milk unfortunately and no sweeteners despite us having the 100% sweetener option. The drinks came out very far from each other time wise as well which isn't a super big issue but it's noticeable and could be an issue for bigger orders. Super busy somehow so we didn't want to burden the worker while the store had a rush. Other than that the place gave me a very pretentious vibe. I'm all for starting a business you're passionate about but it's hard to see what's different about THIS cafe in a world full of other businesses claiming to be different that's serving the same items (matcha specifically). Not to say that there's not bad matcha or coffee out there, there is. Seems like the type of cafe people go to take a picture of their drinks and pretend like they're connoisseurs and pretend that it's "different" than whatever else is out there and sit and pretend to study on their laptop (even though it's the loudest and crowded place in the world in there). Seeing that the place opened recently, it's very hard to believe this isn't some type of money grab for a younger audience to serve trendy drinks. Or at the very least, a very expensive passion project for the owner. Overall just more focused on aesthetics more than anything.

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    Vivot Craft Cafe - Mango matcha w oat milk !! PT LORD ! so yummy

    Mango matcha w oat milk !! PT LORD ! so yummy

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    Little Ox Coffee - Pandan Latte

    Little Ox Coffee

    4.4(687 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    This is hands down the best matcha spot I've found!!…read more The barista went above and beyond with my order. I asked for a lighter matcha and requested 2 grams instead of a stronger blend, and they accommodated it with no hesitation. They hand whisk every drink instead of making batches, and you can taste it immediately. The latte came out perfect. The 2 grams gave me the ideal mid-day boost without any jitters.

    My husband and I stopped by here after running an errand in the area. The person ringing us up was…read morereally friendly and helpful. I decided to try the pandan latte and it was just as she described: more coffee flavor, subtle on the pandan and not too sweet. I tried it and although the pandan flavor could be a bit more strong, I actually really liked it. You can taste the pandan but it's very subtle. I know that pandan itself has a very subtle aroma. Even when you have it in Asian desserts, its flavor is usually very faint unless it's the artificial stuff. I would order it again but maybe ask for a little more of the pandan syrup. My husband ordered the salted caramel latte and I tried some of it. It was so good! He really liked it too. I liked the foam with the salted mocha (?) powder stuff on top... it was so good. Espresso used in the drinks were of good quality and a nice dark flavor. Interior is really cute too. Reminds me of the cafes in Korea. It we lived in the area I would come here often. We'll have to come back if we're ever in the area.

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    Made Coffee - MADE Coffee - Fullerton. Espresso, tonic and orange.

    Made Coffee

    4.6(664 reviews)
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    we came in minutes before closing and the cashier was really pleasant taking time explaining their…read moremenu. not rushing us, instead letting us take our time. I ended up ordering the pistachios clous. And it was so good. The vibe inside was very chill, i would have stayed longer but they were closing. I enjoyed the drink on our 1hrs drive back home, savoring it. parking was ok. enough space inside and it was clean. FYI, their restroom was unavailable. which was really a bummer because my hubbs needed to use it. otherwise it was a cozy nice spot *thumbs up*

    I really love Made Coffee--it's one of my go-to spots to get work done. The coffee is consistently…read moregreat, and it's a place I keep coming back to because the overall vibe is solid. That said, I've run into the same issue twice now (including today and once about 3 months ago): the bathroom was out of order both times. I'm not sure if I've just had bad luck, but it definitely impacts the experience--especially when you're planning to stay and work for a while and end up having to leave to find a restroom. I still genuinely enjoy this place and will keep coming back for the coffee, but I hope the restroom situation gets addressed because it would make a big difference in the overall experience.

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    Made Coffee - Iced pistachio latte. Strong sweet taste. Not my cup of latte and I will try something different next time.

    Iced pistachio latte. Strong sweet taste. Not my cup of latte and I will try something different next time.

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    Downtown Fullerton 4.12.24

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