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    Vacancy Coffee

    4.4 (321 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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

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    Promise J.

    Great, small, super cozy spot that instantly feels welcoming the moment you walk in and walk to the back. The back outdoor patio is lovely bonus. It is beautifully done up. Has wonderful shades and park benches that creates such a warm and inviting atmosphere to socialize, study or read a book . The coffee is genuinely good, well done cortado but unfortunately they don't serve it in a glass (only "to go" paper cup). Parking is definitely the main downside it's limited and you have to paid or risk it. However, the quality of the drinks, service and that neat patio in the back is more than makes up for it.

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    Sammy B.

    I love love love Vacancy Coffee! My family friend's have a beach house a short walk from this cafe and we have been making our way to Vacancy for years! I swear by their dirty chai latte - I am super picky about chai and this one is delicious. You also cannot go wrong with their matcha or maple latte. On my last visit, I also tried the everything but the bagel croissant which was filled with cream cheese. Anything you get here will be delish!

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    Adriana M.

    Came in mid day on Thursday! Place wasn't busy so I got my coffee quickly! Service was okay. I love the look of this coffee shop! I got the iced maple latte with Oatmilk and I really enjoyed it! I thought the drink was going to be sweet but it was just right!!! I would definitely come back for it again! Pricing was also great!

    Alexa R.

    If you're looking for a basic coffee/latte menu then this is a great spot. I have tried the vanilla latte and the maple latte and both lattes are very coffee forward and sweetened perfectly. I have also tried their Nutella croissant which is so amazing and delicious. Personally, I wish they had just a few more things on their menu but having the basics I think makes this a very solid coffee shop. There is a handful of seating on the inside, which usually gets pretty full on the weekends, but they also have an outdoor area where there's a lot of room too. Parking isn't too bad, it's all street but on the weekend it's easy. Love going here for coffee then grabbing a burrito next door @ tidepoole's!

    Tammie W.

    We arrived on a Saturday at 8am and got in a long, very loud line to order. The line was at least 15 people deep and there was a guest vendor playing music selling baked goods and swag right outside the door. The coffee we received was good, especially the cortado. It was strong yet smooth. My hubby ordered an iced vanilla almond milk latte which had a nice taste, though could've had a stronger coffee taste. There's street parking along the 101 and we walked to the beach from Vacancy and hung out for a while since there wasn't an open seat at the shop. If you're in a hurry, this isn't the place for you but I'd grab a drink if you have time to kill.

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    Layla I.

    Pretty decent coffee, but not in a hurry to return for it, cute interior with only a table or two inside to sit. parking situation is the biggest downside. Is located facing a busy street so parking in front of you're lucky enough to find that may be difficult. On the weekends it's even worse you maybe have to circle around and imo it's not worth all of that.

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    Rachel N.

    Great drinks but keep in mind there's pretty limited seating and only street parking! Highly recommend the maple matcha or iced strawberry matcha. The line can get fairly long on weekends but the drinks arrive pretty fast. It's also right across the street from the beach which is a bonus!

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    Ashley R.

    I got the iced coffee with sugar-free vanilla. I don't know if they didn't put enough syrup, but it really didn't have any vanilla flavor. I am glad that they offered a sugar free syrup option. They don't have cold brew. Just their house made coffee over ice . The coffee itself was not inherently unpleasant, but did not stand out. my friend got the hot maple latte. She had the same consensus that I did, that it lacked flavor. The portion size was fairly generous. the price was reasonable. they accepted contactless payment. The service was good but I wouldn't say that they went above and beyond in any regard. There was a restroom available for customer use. it was a small interior that had some cute decorations. The seating was very minimal, but me and my friend were able to find an area to sit and talk. we went on a rainy day otherwise we would have loved to walk outside near the beach Overall, this establishment was just okay. Nothing about the experience itself was negative. It was just that me and my friend weren't thrilled with what we ordered. I would love to come back and review more of their items if they invited me back.

    Carly H.

    Stephanie is an amazing cashier at vacancy! She goes out of her way to ask me my name because she sees me almost everyday. She just makes getting a morning coffee from our favorite spot a little sweeter :) thanks Stephanie for being a sweet smile in the mornings! Also! The dirty chais are my absolute favorite from vacancy

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    Daniella P.

    Perfect place to stop by for coffee before heading to the beach. Parking was a little bad but we found some on the nearby side street. There was a bit of a line but it went by pretty fast. I ordered an Iced Chagaccino and it was very delicious. It wasn't too strong but had an excellent, rich flavor. Love this place!

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    Kat B.

    The beach + iced coffee = Blissful me. Simple as that. Every time I visit Newport Beach, a short walk to VACANCY COFFEE is warranted before settling into the sand and basking in the sunlight with that vitamin SEA. Don't let their name fool you, it's never really vacant here. I've seen people camp out with their laptops, others that quickly pick-up and go, and since it is pet-friendly, a few puppers from time to time. Even though the interior is on the smaller side, don't forget there's some lovely outdoor seating in the back. Minimalistic, plant-adorned, bohemian vibes. I have a few favorites here: ICED LAVENDER LATTE and the ICED MAPLE LATTE, both made with whole milk by default. The lavender is a little overpowering, so slightly adjust. I also love their ICED COFFEE, which comes a little bigger than their iced lattes. On my last visit, I opted for VANILLA iced coffee. Dreamy. Pricing is great for a third-wave coffee shop. I'd say $4-$5 average. It's one of the reasons I continue to visit. As others have stated, parking is only available on the street, so plan accordingly. See you next summer!

    Devoney A.

    Enjoyed the maple latte here. It is slow with just one barista so takes a while for a drink. Liked the smoothness of the coffee , not too sweet !

    Iced maple latte $6
    Deanna G.

    Came by for a quick coffee stop didn't realize we would wait 10-15 mins in line just to order. The ambiance is cute definitely a local spot! The coffee itself self isn't anything special, and not worth waiting in line for. Our coffee took 35 mins to come out and then waited 10-15 mins to order. Almost a whole hour spent. I think if you stop by early it'd be less of a wait.

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    Friendly service, great coffee and reasonable prices. We were lucky enough to get a front row parking spot on PCH.

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    I got the vanilla latte. Service was good. Parking can be tough. Nice little coffee shop by the beach. If you near by I would say to stop by

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    I buy coffee beans for home-brewing. I've tried Peet's, Kean, Philz and others. Vacancy has, by far, the best coffee beans.

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    Is this a good place to work or study?

    Possibly. It's very small inside so good luck finding a seat. However it seems that most people take their orders to go, so you may in fact have a good chance at a seat. With that said, it is a busy place with a lot of chatter, so hopefully… Read more

    Outdoor plugs and outdoor seating?

    There is outdoor seating but not outdoor plugs

    Anyone know if they make syrups in house?

    Not at all. It's an Australian style coffee house. I don't think they even have syrup's

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    Ventured into this adorable little coffee shop on Sunday. It is slightly challenging to find…read morebecause it's located in a big shopping center but it's sign is on the street not in the parking lot so it took some navigating to find. Once you know where it is, though you have plenty of parking and you'll be happy that you made it! It's just adorable with cute friendly local vibes inside. It is not a large coffee shop so it's not the type of place where you're gonna bring your laptop and do work all day. I tried some sort of delicious cherry pastry that I'm not sure of the name, but it was very yummy and it was in their refrigerator. They have a little refrigerator that is stocked with a bunch of delicious homemade goodies. They also have a bakery right there on site where they bake everything including custom cakes. I asked them what their most popular iced drink was, and they told me it was the cedar cinnamon latte so I made sure to try that, and it was quite yummy, tasted like autumn in my mouth!

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