Amazing to have a local coffee shop open "late" (and by late, I mean 10pm) again! It seems few coffee shops open late anymore after the pandemic and I've been missing them so much. This cute coffee shop is located in the Zion plaza (on the left side of Zion plaza when facing the market), and offers a good variety of coffee. It is pretty quiet in here though as a good amount of people are focused on their studies. read more

Had to do a bit of studying so we stopped by this local gem. Since it was kinda late, we got the berry sunrise and some croffles. The berry sunrise was refreshing and good to sip on during my study breaks while the croffles were warm and tasty. We definitely recommend the pizza one as our favorite. Servers were nice as always. read more

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There are plenty of parking spaces. Inside, they have multiple seating areas to study or enjoy coffee. You can either order via kiosk or in front of the cashier. I ordered their Banana Caramel Latte andddd it's so good! The banana flavoring and the caramel were the perfect combo. Recommendation(s): - Banana Caramel Latte Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Accept Apple Pay - You can order via kiosk or in front of cashier - Plenty of parking spots and indoor seating read more

Great coffee with friendly staff. It's usually packed, but the drinks still come out relatively fast.

This cute coffee shop next to Zion is a great place to go with your dog! Wasnt sure if it was dog friendly but walked in anyway and they offered my dog a pup cup! The baristas were all so friendly and even offered to watch my dog while my hands were full. Hard to find a good place to just hang out and relax with your dog but this place is a hidden gem! read more

The Mugs - Outside patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Tried their iced pumpkin foam latte & it was really good! Very cute place with a lot of area to sit & work. The WiFi wasn't working for me but I didn't ask about it & it may have been an issue on my end, otherwise I really liked my experience here! Also dog friendly inside & out, my dog was able to join me inside the entire time! read more

Lovely coffee shop! There aren't many in this area so this is my go to. My favorites are their tirimisu latte, dalgona latte, and the banana pudding matcha. I love how the flavors are not overpowering especially for the coffee, you can still taste the bitterness and flavor, for someone who likes coffee. Their matcha has also improved since the first opening months! Overall, the coffee shop is amazing and has great seating to study as well as plenty outdoor seating for groups. The baristas here is so nice and offer to do anything to make you like your drink!! read more

The banana matcha is AMAZING definitely a must when I'm in the area! I've also had the tiramisu coffee and it's absolutely fire!!

Overall: 4.8/5 Return: Yes! Nice neighborhood cafe in Zion market plaza. Recommendation: For sure! Taste: 5/5 great pour-over coffee (I tried the "bourbon" varietal) Quality: 5/5 coffee has depth and fragrance & lingering flavor Service: 5/5 Efficient & smiling staff Value: 4/5 $6.50 per pour-over (solid value, but not great) X-factor: Nice set of coffee bean varietals to choose from & fast/friendly service read more

Coffee was so-so. We also got a croissant and it tasted like it was bought from Costco left out for 2 days and then served.

I got the matcha!!!! So delicious (: My friend got a drink she was not a big fan of, and the attentive workers remade her a new one. So kind of them. We did go on a Sunday so it was packed in terms of looking for seating. I love how they have a self order kiosk made everything run fast & smoothly. read more

Lately it's been hard to get a table here. Their drinks are okay. The vibe is okay but the tables are so close together and it can get loud. read more

Stopped by this place for the first time with some friends in the morning around 11am. I got a banana caramel latte and thoroughly enjoyed the balance of flavor. It was a bit sweet but not overwhelming! The front of the store is a bit tight, but there is extra seating in the back! The workers were kind taking our order and seemed to pay careful attention as they made drinks and pulled espresso shots. Look forward to coming back soon! read more

Such a cute coffee shop in Tustin! Looks small but actually is pretty big on the inside with plenty of seating inside and out. The staff was friendly and helpful with helping us decide what to get. We ended up with the iced horchata latte with oat milk, lemon raspberry muffin, and the chocolate cream cheese muffin. Ratings were 9.5 across the board! Would definitely go back to try their cruffle sandwich items, as well as their other drink flavors that were intriguing! read more

The Mugs in irvine is a new spot but already pretty busy. I got an iced Americano with matcha foam, but would've preferred the foam to be sweeter to counter the earthy matcha flavor (tasted like culinary grade). Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered using a kiosk. read more

The Mugs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

The earl gray scone is delicious! The service I received this morning was great too. She warmed the scone up, which I appreciated. read more

The Mugs - Earl gray scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Savory and delicious croffle with ham and cheese sandwich. Lattes were also excellent. Friendly staff and fast service (ordered via kiosk). Cozy, relaxing cafe ambiance; I can hang out here for hours. Highly recommended. read more

The Mugs - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

The coffee and snacks here are fine, but I come here more for the space. I like coming here to do a little work and have an Americano after I drop off my daughter at Beckman HS. The space is nice but can get pretty crowded around 930-10. I go pretty early so it's not too bad, but I've come around 10 and couldn't find seating inside which is great for the establishment! Means they are busy. But one gripe I do have is the choice of music. The songs were filled with profanity. Thankfully there aren't a whole lot of young kids during the morning, but I wouldn't want to bring younger kids here because of that. But maybe this is just a mom talking. If the place isn't geared for younger kids, I guess I get it?? I'll probably continue going once in a while, but would be a little wary bringing younger kids. read more

I was sad when Sootha left, but I'm happy with Mugs! Same set up with lots of seating and plenty of outlets for working. Plenty of outdoor seating as well. The dalgona latte was really good and not too sweet and not burnt tasting like some other places. Definitely will back. read more

The Mugs - Dalgona latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Was excited to try this place as it's relatively new and offers a strawberry drink. A few issues that makes me not want to come back. 1. Kiosk ordering is slower than Cashier if you're in a hurry. I thought the kiosk ordering would be faster to get your drink but the people that ordered at least a few min after me by cashier got their drinks way faster. 2. Strawberries n Cream latte is okay. Though they put a wierd syrup on top and bottom that appears a bit too artificial. A bit sweet even with less sweet option 3. The worst part of this place I do not agree with and is shady and illegal is charging tax on my to go coffee. per california tax laws- To-go sales of hot prepared food products are taxable, unless they are considered hot baked goods. Hot beverages such as coffee and tea are not taxable if sold to-go, but soda and alcoholic beverages are always taxable. kicker is the guy working states other coffee shops have tax incorporated into the drink cost and they are up front about it so being honest. This shop also charges "provider fee" hence passing on the credit card charge to its customers. read more

The Mugs - Strawberries 'n Cream Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

They have a wonderful Rose Matcha, and I had it with Soy milk, super delicious! The team is always kind and provides great service!

I got my latte today, it was hot and pretty on the top. The service was quick. However, I am wondering what was the provider fee on Kiosk when I ordered my drink. There was no explanation or the option to refuse. Even if it is a small amount, it would be absurd to have to pay money that I don't even know about (without asking?). Also, if I had ordered at the counter, I would have paid the total amount without even knowing there was the provider fee included. It is located at the convenience place for me but I am not sure if I would go back. read more

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I tried this place again to see if anything got better but the matcha is still super lumpy and leaves a weird bitter/astringent aftertaste. Also notorious for having super rude baristas Not worth your time and money to come here read more

The Mugs is a cute coffee shop in Irvine. I ordered their vanilla latte. It was good but I don't think it was great. They have so many seats inside and outside of the cafe which was nice. I went during a weekday and it was so packed. The cafe is near a grocery store so it may be a bit difficult finding parking. I really liked how there were a lot of seats available. There were a lot of people studying when I went but they have study rooms available too. It's a great place to talk and catch up with friends. read more

First time here and was excited as I like to visit "speciality" coffee shops, especially those that serve "organic" coffee which this one doesn't. That being said, they don't offer drip coffee, only Americano which was disappointing (coffee was ok) and the large (which costs $5!) is really a small size (S Bucks equivalent of a small). When I inquired about a free refill/discounted refill they don't do that. This seems to be a place where you pay indirectly an up charge since most of the seats get taken (it is nice inside) by students/lap top folks who stay awhile... read more

this place is an amazing study spot!! plenty of seating, plenty of outlets, it has a bathroom, and is clean and well kept. i had a ham and cheese croffle and it came with barbecue sauce and potato chips: would give it an 8.5/10 on flavor. service was timely. the best part about this cafe is that it's open until 10 at night, so you can stay late to study. overall, an amazing spot and i will definitely be back! read more

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Their coffee is very good but can get expensive if you want an alternative milk option though! There's a lot of tables to study at and I haven't had issues with the wifi here before. There's also a lot of good restaurants in this plaza to grab a bite after studying too! read more

I'm so glad I found this new coffee place in Irvine! They have a variety of different drinks and while I was originally tempted to try the Banana Caramel or the Spanish Latte but the workers told me their favorite was the Blueberry Matcha so I had to try that. It was one of the best Matcha drinks I've had - it was creamy and delicious with the taste of real blueberry rather than a syrup-y taste. I also got a black sesame croffle which was always very good if a little bit on the sweet side. The workers were so nice and the drinks came out quickly. While I didn't get to sit inside because we had our dogs, it looked like a great place to study or hang out with some friends. read more

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The banana Caramel latte is horrid ! It tastes like what acetone smells like. The aftertaste tastes like chemicals ! read more

The Mugs - Banana Caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

This is SUCH an elite place for studying. Tons of outlets, tables, and outdoor seating. It's so good that literally everyone flocks here and it can be hard to get a seat after 12 or so, but when I go in the morning before the noon study rush, I always find a table. I've gone here several times, and it's been consistently wonderful. read more

The drinks are OK but my only complaint is I ordered at a kiosk and the drink ended up being $8. I got a medium size btw and the price is lowkey crazy. read more

Was disappointed with this matcha latte :( Got this for $6.50 and I think the color speaks for itself - there was barely any matcha flavor and it just tasted really milky overall. Service was really quick but would not repurchase read more

The Mugs - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

We came 20 mins before close and they told us they stop serving at 9:40 which is alright. However, we were in the parking lot looking for another place and two people walk in and get served 5 mins before close. Very upset with how we were treated when the other people were served. read more

One of the best match and study corner combine. Really like their croffle. Always packed with students. A lot of choices of drinks and pastry. read more

I'm definitely coming back here to try everything. I wanted a breakfast sandwich and checked yelp. After getting extremely lazy after looking for food for 30min. I opted for this place because it was close to my house. I wasn't disappointed and will be back. All the pantries looks fresh and yummy. I ordered online for pick up and was really easy and fast. read more

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I'm very displeased with the service. They didn't even bother answering my phone. I wanted to just ask him a quick question and someone answered and then ended up hanging up the phone which was really rude. read more

Left: Iced Horchata Latte 3/5 because the horchata flavor wasn't strong, but the taste isn't bad. Right: Iced Chai Latte 4.5/5, it's yummy & the chai flavor is definitely there :) read more

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I got the blueberry matcha and it tasted good but i could only taste the matcha slightly. I enjoyed the blueberry bits that came up with every sip though! my bf got the dalgona coffee and he said it was pretty good. read more

Out of the three locations I've been to this one was the most packed. It's located near UCI I believe so all the seats were taken inside by students. The line for the bathroom took a while and it wasn't very clean and it was clogged by the time I went inside... other than that they had plenty of seats to sit outside and the staff was very friendly and took care of the restroom right away when I mentioned it to them. read more

Tiramisu latte: too sweet, coffee is weak, too much milk, not enough tiramisu foam. Was really hoping this place could match up to Sip & Savor so I wouldn't need to drive to Fullerton...wishful thinking. read more