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    Vacancy Coffee

    4.4 (332 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    Christine C.

    Their lavender match was 10/10 I was extremely happy with my choice/ thy had many other sweetening options but lavender is my go to and happy that they had this as an option. Such a cute cafe with a few merch items for sale, candles, sunglasses, cups etc. friendly staff and very fast. Glad I stumbled upon this cafe on Yelp, now I'll have to stop by for matcha when I'm in the area.

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    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! They have a bunch of cute merch and things inside to if you're a tourist and want a lil OC souvenir!

    Neat merch, mugs and hats
    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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    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!

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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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    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. I would never bring stuff to work here though, it's too small with not enough indoor seating

    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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    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… 

    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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