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Vacancy Coffee

4.4 (325 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Open • 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for working

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Promise J.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great, small, super cozy spot that instantly feels welcoming the moment you walk in and walk to the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]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[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . 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.

Pistachio cloud
Rana S.

Just moved to this area and stopped by here on my daily walk for a lil pick me up! I ordered the pistachio cloud which I think is a seasonal drink, super good and not overwhelmingly nutty. Also liked that it was a petite size and just the little boost I wanted! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a bunch of cute merch and things inside to if you're a tourist and want a lil OC souvenir![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Iced vanilla latte w almond milk
Natalie R.

My go to for a quick coffee! I almost always get a parking spot right in front. The latte is delicious I just wish it was a little bigger. There's so much ice I feel like it's gone in seconds! Best price around and easy location which is why it's my go to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would never bring stuff to work here though, it's too small with not enough indoor seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the look of this coffee shop![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

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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!

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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, [[HIGHLIGHT]]cute interior with only a table or two inside to sit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

Menu September 2025
Rachel N.

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

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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

Iced Chagaccino
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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love this place! so good. wish the coffee cups were bigger bc the coffee is really good:)

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Lovely baristas, lovely coffee. I go here every Saturday and the staff is always upbeat and friendly even if it's a busy day. Thank you!

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Hands down the best coffee in town, love the lavender latte (hot/cold). Highly recommend this unique place. Very friendly.

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One of the cutest patios in OC! I personally love their matcha the best, but it's all great. Such a rad spot

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Shoutout to Whitney and Hannah for always suggesting cool ways to enhance my lattes! Great coffee with even better employees.

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Best cup of coffee in town. Great location, great ambience. Owners are super friendly and down to earth.

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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… 

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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Another day, another coffee shop…read more Heard great things about MoonGoat so was excited to try today. Saw valet parking and got nervous but the guy just told me where to park. Super easy. When you enter, the location is huge! Tons of tables and seating. Nice! People are working, hanging out, and enjoying their food and drinks. I ordered a churro latte half sweet and a deluxe avocado toast. The latte was delicious. Sweetness level was just right for me. I don't like super sweet drinks. The avocado toast was also great. There was so much flavor from the egg and bacon and seasonings. It was a little hard to eat out of the to go container, but I made it work. It could easily be shared depending how hungry you are. I love that I didn't feel rushed here. It seems they expect people to come and hang out for awhile. Can't wait to return! I'm eyeing the biscuit and a matcha next time.

Such a beautiful place! It's a great place to work or study! They have a lot of seating inside with…read morea lot of natural lighting, and outdoor seating as well if u want to catch up with friends! Drink are good and come in large sizes for those that are looking for something worth the money. I love that they are open early for those that need a pick me up on the way to work. They are also dog friendly! It's also located across South Coast Plaza, so you can grab a great drink and go shopping! The only downside of the place is that there's little parking options. The front parking is supposed to be "20 mins only" and then if those 6 spots are full then you have to park in the parking garage across the street. Make sure to get it validated!!

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My friend and I shared the Mesa Nachos and the Campfire French Toast, and both were absolutely…read moredelicious. The lattes were excellent too--everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth the visit. That said, we came on a Sunday in the late morning, and it was very busy. We waited in line for quite a while before ordering, and since seating is limited, we also had to wait for a table to open up and quickly grab it when one became available. Parking is limited as well, and street parking can be hard to find during peak times. One thing that could make the experience even better would be having separate lines for to-go orders and dine-in guests, especially on busy weekends. Overall, the food and drinks were so good that I'd absolutely come back--I would just try visiting at a different time or on a weekday to avoid the crowds.

My coworkers and I got together for the summer and one of them suggested this place. It sounded…read moreintriguing so we agreed to go. There are a few things to consider when coming here. Parking. There is a parking lot, but it is tiny and seems like it's always full. Plan on street parking in the vicinity. They are busy (long line out the door) and there are limited seating. You wait in line to order first and the area leading to the counter is tight so people do a u-turn to get back out the way they went in. It was also very muggy this afternoon and they only had a fan running inside so I was sweating so much. It was not a pleasant experience. There's a small bar area to the right and a few tables that are oddly placed behind the nook of the doors. It's got a cute country meets beach city vibe and the decorations inside reflect that. There is more seating outside, but like I said, it's kind of limited. We luckily got a table after about 4-5 minutes, but we were kind of standing near the trash can for a bit trying to figure out what to do. It's a very tiny space/lot and with how popular it is, it's too cramped for me. With all the cyclospora stuff going on, I'm very hesitant to eat out lately and if I do, I stick to all the fried foods. I ended up getting their popular Hawaiian Cowboy Latte (iced) which was good, but the walnut milk was unexpectedly thick/decadent. I normally drink my coffee black or I do cold brew, but it has honey too so it was sweeter. I think it was too much milk for my liking. If I went back, I'd prob try their affogato. That sounded good too. I also ordered the campfire french toast. It was good. In hindsight, the coffee plus the sweet french toast was too much sweet in one sitting. It was still good and I finished it. My other coworkers got an avocado toast and the trojan horse bowl. Those looked good too and they enjoyed it. Overall, it was good and the ambience is nice, but it's overpriced for what it was. The parking and lack of seating is definitely a turn off for me. If there was more room it would be cool, but the layout was not what I had anticipated. It looked bigger in the photos other people had posted. The staff is friendly so that was nice. I'm glad I went and tried it out though.

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