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    The Coffee Tale

    4.7 (1.1k reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE COFFEE TALE ATMOSPHERE

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    Intimate
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    Moderate noise

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    Shawn S.

    Cute little coffee shop in the old world HB. The atmosphere is very chill and a great way to start the day. Plenty of seating and friendly staff. The coffee was great and they had lots of different options as well as small bites.

    Lorna K.

    The coffee table has every type of coffee, including Turkish coffee. Today, I had a dark chocolate coconut latte, which was delicious. Their baklava is excellent very authentic. This coffee shop located in The Old World Village in Huntington Beach makes it seem like a European café. The service is terrific and everything on the menu looks delicious.

    Erica F.

    Came over during the holiday season. This area is fully decorated, and has a good holiday spirit. There is a Christmas market outside of the coffee shop. This coffee shop gave me a Turkish vibes. Cashier was friendly, and service was fast. I ordered a dark chocolate latte with oak milk. The coffee was on the pricey side, and the taste was not as good as I expected. Parking was difficult. The parking lot is a bit small, and it was full. Not likely to stop by again.

    Boston cream pie cake
    Brenda L.

    The good: We got two fall seasonal drinks: Turkish fog (like a London fog but made with Turkish decaf tea) and a toasted marshmallow and caramel. We also tried a Boston cream pie cake that was tasty and wasn't too sweet. The drinks were good and were served warm. They were sweet without being overly sweet. I liked that my toddler was able to enjoy the decaf Turkish fog. The interior had Moroccan lanterns, Turkish decor, Christmas decor and was dog-friendly. They had both indoor and outdoor seating. I liked that their seasonal menu had a lot of options (including pumpkin spice lattes!). The parking lot had fun phrases like "good night" in French. The bad: The toasted marshmallow latte was supposed to come with cookie crumbles but didn't. The interesting: They played cool music like Phantogram but it seemed to becoming from just a speaker by the window so I'm unsure if it was from the cafe or from an individual customer's phone/computer. They're located in the Old World Village so there's a European/German flair outside.

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    Dee R.

    First time here and it was so delicious! The owner is so friendly and accommodating. The inside is so cute!

    Wi-Fi (Nov 2025)
    Luke L.

    The Coffee Tale is a turkish coffee shop located in Old World Village that serves organic coffee drinks. [Parking]: There's a designated private parking lot for Old World Village, but the lot can get super packed and I highly recommend visitors to park at the alternative parking structure at 7767 Center Ave (there will be a sign that directs visitors to this structure during the busy holiday season). [Atmosphere]: Cozy atmosphere and the shop gave this classic tea house vibe with Mediterranean vibe. Free Wi-Fi, but due to limited capacity there is a 2-hour limit with each purchase. There also a small outdoor patio area. [Menu]: The top Yelp highlights are Dark Chocolate Latte and Chai Latte. Customers can request for flavored syrup for an extra $0.75 to their coffee drinks. They do offer Turkish coffee for anyone who's interested in something different. *** Cinnamon Dirty Chai Latte ($6.95 + extra $0.75 with Dark Chocolate): I will have to admit I wasn't expecting the drink to taste this good - smooth finish & not overwhelming sweet. Baklava ($3.25): Tiny portion (I was able to finish this dessert in two bites), but it tasted great with a hint of molasses aftertaste. *** A nice cafe to check out in Old World Village. Visitors can also walk around the village with Christmas market vendors during weekends in November/December and The Biergarten at Old World HB.

    Michelle V.

    Being born and raised in the HB/Westminster area, I never once stepped into Old World Village. And now I'm wondering why not?! It's so cute and adorable in this little shopping center transformed into some place right out of Europe! My sister and I stopped by this cute little coffee shop along with my two kiddos. We shared a Turkish spinach pastry and I had the Double Chocolate Coconut Latte. I'd say the pastry is an 8/10. Nice and flaky and flavoring was as expected. The latte was for sure a 10/10. Delicious! Service was friendly and helpful. And honestly, coming here just for the ambiance isn't a bad reason. So cute!

    Baklava and Coffee of the Day

    As much as I want to gate keep this spot, my experience here and the owner were SO amazing that I felt I had to leave a review. The coffee and baklava were exceptional and it was an amazing spot to get some work done. Definitely will be returning :)

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    Ronald E.

    Nice quiet relaxing shop with a good iced latte The have a couple of pastries to go with the wide selection of espresso options

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    Lauren S.

    one tea was $6. it seemed a bit overpriced to me. it didn't feel very cozy inside, although i imagine that was the goal. the decor is nice, but it's very loud because of the fans. will not be returning, just doesn't seem worth it compared to other cafes with higher quality drinks & nicer interiors.

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    Yoshitaka K.

    This coffee shop is so cute. The outdoor seating is flowery and the shop is in a great location in this little german town. The coffee and tea is so good. The service and quick and friendly.

    Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Latte (TikTok: @justandyvu)
    Andy V.

    1. The latte was blended nicely with hints of raspberry! Not too much ice! 2. The spot has cute casual vibes! The interior is definitely cozy with cool decor! 3. This spot has both indoor and outdoor seatings! Small number of tables for both areas! 4. Two parking lots that can get crowded if there is an event! Spots are double-lines and not compact! 5. The staff was friendly and timely with my drink! It took less than 10 mins! Note: I did not easily see a bathroom available for customers! It would be good to check with the staff! Photo: Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Latte

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    Alan B.

    The closest spot available for a meet up that's open late Sunday afternoon with great reviews and decided to check it out. It's located inside the old world village and not too hard to place. I was able to find parking right away. I ordered mocha and matcha latte (ice). The mocha was good but on the lighter side and so was the matcha. There were some tables outside and it was quiet and chill. This is a nice little spot for hangouts. The service was stellar and the owners were really friendly and personable.

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    Phenomenal lattes here and their quiches are delicious. Small but plenty seating. Will absolutely be back:)

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    Ask the Community - The Coffee Tale

    Is there loud music playing?

    We always play chill relaxing music

    Do they take call-in orders? Ex: I call this location to say "Hi, can I order a Latte for in-store pick up in 10-15 minutes"

    Do they have gluten free food options?

    Right now they have gluten free macaroons and a gluten free caramel crunch cake.

    Do you have fresh whip cream with nitrous?

    Sorry, our menu does not have.

    Are you guys currently doing indoor seating? Would this place a good coffee shop to study at?

    Yes, we are open indoor seating.

    Do they have oat milk?

    Yes, have a oat milk.

    What brand of almond milk is used?

    CALIFIA FARMS - Barista blend

    Is there a microwave available? Only because I do plan to studying for hours and sometimes I pack my lunch.

    No. I do not believe there is.

    Do they have outlet to plug in charger cables?

    Yes quite a few!

    What drinks would you recommend here?

    Turkish coffee.

    Do they have wifi?

    Yes, it's pretty good. The place can get crowded though and I've not seen too many power outlets.

    Do they have matcha green tea?

    Yes, the have matcha green tea and at least 5 other kinds of tea.

    Do they have an outdoor patio that allows dogs?

    They have a back patio with a lot of tables and I've seen people with their dogs back there as well as out front.

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    Cafe Orange is such a cute shop. I really like the side room where you can play games, sit and…read moretalk, or get work done. I ordered one of the iced teas and it was good! The flavor was nice and the sweetness was just right. The shop has other snacks and items, pretty ranged menu, you can order and next time I'm in the area, I might give them a try. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

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