Coffee 4.5 / customer service (ambiance) 1 . Idk if maybe my first time there was someone nicer attending the front but I've been here like 10 times. After the first one I overlooked their customer service but I've built enough trust in the coffee I come back. HOWEVER I won't be coming here. If you are not of a certain ethnicity the customers WILL looked and stare at you. I didn't get the same pep in the step type of customer service of the people before and after me. Coffee culture should be known that we all don't want to work either and a good cup of joe is all some of us need. BUT I don't need a cup of coffee with no diversity. read more

Vacancy Coffee - Iced maple latte and ham and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Amazing coffee shop with friendly, attentive staff, amazing ambiance, and incredible coffee. Genuinely my favorite coffee shop I have ever ever been too. read more

Vacancy Coffee is such an awesome neighborhood coffee shop! There is no parking lot, so street parking will be required. Once you walk in, you are greeted by merchandise including hats, sunglasses, lotions, hand creams, tumblers, cards, and more! The staff here are super nice and welcoming. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. They do have more outdoor seating than indoors, so that would be a better option for studying or staying to hang out for a while. They have a great selection of coffees and lattes as well. Wifey and I opted for the chai latte and it was definitely worth it! Overall, we'll definitely be back next time we're in the area! read more

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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.

Awesome experience the baristas were friendly and my drink was perfect. The patio was super cute and the vibes were solid. I will say though the lids on the cups did not fit I spilled my coffee on my white shirt right before an important meeting and was pretty embarrassed. I'd definitely go back but I hope they get lids that actually fit. read more

Quaint cafe by the beach serving a mean flat white. It was so good I didn't need to add my usual packet of raw sugar. I also enjoyed an iced maple latte with oat milk and the jalapeño bacon croissant. The latte was perfectly sweet (but not too sweet) and the croissant was delicious as well. Though they were constantly busy, the service was very pleasant and quick. Will definitely be back. read more

One of my favorite coffee spots on the PCH. The vibe is just right. Ample seating inside with more outside. The decor is bright and beachy and I love that they sell plants too. Definitely adds to the ambiance. Today I stopped by and got a hot maple latte. Perfection. Just the right amount of sweetness without masking the smooth coffee flavor. Their coffee is less acidic which I'm also a huge fan of. The girls working were both very sweet and friendly. 10/10 If you're in the area definitely give it a try (: read more

Vacancy Coffee - Hot maple latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Vacancy coffee is quickly becoming a new favorite stop on my drive down PCH. I love that it is tucked away right off of PCH, and is in between Huntington and Newport making it the perfect quick stop. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. There never is a line too long, making it a quick stop when I'm on the go. Their indoor and outdoor space is inviting, and decorated with California beachy vibes. They also offer wifi which is great if you are planning on getting some work done. Just plan ahead for parking, as you may have to walk a bit or park across the street. There are also meter parking options. read more

Vacancy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Cute spot and great coffee. It is usually pretty busy and the location is not ideal, but I do like to stop here every once in a while when I am nearby. It is always nice when it's not too busy and you can snag a spot on the patio to hang out! read more

Vacancy Coffee - iced oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Vacancy coffee had some of the best matcha I have had in a while! They whisk the matcha and the Valentine's Day special with strawberry was PERFECT. The iced maple latte was delicious. The ambiance is great. read more

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Friendly employees, solid coffee, relaxing weekend vibes. I love the smell of the ocean as I'm walking into the shop. I learned that they've been open for 7 years. Lucky number 7. read more

Vacancy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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We love this place great location, right across the street from the beach , it's my new go to spot once a week I love their Iced Maple Latte! read more

Came in on a Saturday morning to try out a new coffee spot. Maple syrup latte Vanilla latte For both they're solid and you can taste the coffee beans which is good, but you couldn't really taste the syrup flavor. The lattes also weren't scalding and were the perfect drinkable temperature right when we got them. They were pretty busy when we came in at 9:50am. Didn't take too long for us to get our drinks. Cost was $11 for both drinks, which is surprisingly good for a third wave coffee shop. They have a nice outdoor patio at the back which I'm sure is great to sit at and then also gets you away from the waiting folks. We didn't try and pastures because we were about to go get breakfast but they did look tasty in the case. If you're going to Newport for a morning walk, be sure to stop here and get a coffee. read more

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my friends brought me to this spot and i loveee it now! i got the unsweetened matcha latte. it was definitely not watered down and the taste was so defined which i loved. my friend got the chai latte and also said it was tasty. it's such a cute vibe here. we sat outside in the tables in the back and just chatted. loved it overall read more

Vacancy Coffee - matcha latte and chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Vacancy Coffee $6 Vacancy Coffee is my new favorite coffee spot! They're not too big but offers adequate amount of seating and good Wi-Fi! Great spot for catching up with friends or studying. I loveeee the outdoor seating as well, super nice and relaxing. All their drinks are super delicious and not too sweet. It is also walking distance to the beach! Very attentive service! Iced Maple Latte (+ extra shot): This coffee was so good. It was nutty and not too acidic. It was not too sweet. Very well balanced latte. 8.7/10 Matcha Latte with Maple Syrup: This matcha was sooo good. Very earthy and had the perfect amount of sweetness from the maple syrup. High quality matcha. 8.9/10 read more

Vacancy Coffee - Maple latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Our first time here I'm sure it will not be our last. Our new dog groomer is across the street so we were looking for a spot to get some coffee. There are quite a few choices but we gave this one a try and we are glad we did. We had the mocha and the chia lattes. Both were excellent. We tried the jalapeño and bacon croissant. It was pretty good, but the cooking method was a little off. The inside was not as warm as it should've been, but if they had cooked it any longer, it would've burnt. But it was tasty. The gals were very nice. Limited seating. read more

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friendly staff & since ambiance BUT matcha latte is not very good it's very watery & grainy :/ didn't try the coffees & maybe those are really good:) i but personally will definitely not do the drive again. read more

Vacancy Coffee - matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Vacancy Coffee is the place to go for a scenic view and a tasteful matcha drink. Parking is difficult as the location is on a Main Street near a dense neighborhood. Visited at 8:30 am and was really busy, line was out the door. Service was mediocre. Definitely would come back. read more

Very nice place Cozy Best place in Newport Nice baristas Best latte Best flat white read more

Vacancy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Cute little shop by our Newport Beach spot. Delicious coffee and charming service. Partners coffee is what is served. read more

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This Newport Beach coffee shop is the perfect fix for my early morning brain vacancy. Their giant 'Coffee' sign is hard to miss from PCH. This sign has become iconic on my coastal explorations, but this past weekend was the first time I was able to drop in. Vacancy Coffee serves up caffeine, pastries and a light food menu (mainly breakfast burritos). Plus, they have a few clothing items and plants on site for purchase. There's an outdoor patio that includes picnic style benches with umbrellas for shade. Here you'll find pups basking in the rays while their human sips on a maple latte. My beverage of choice was their matcha with oat milk and maple sweetener. This drink was light but caffeinated, the perfect beverage to prep me for an afternoon of errands. Parking can definitely be tough this close to the beach. There are a few dedicated spots near the shop, otherwise you'll need to park on the street in the already packed neighborhoods. read more

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I met up with a friend for a beach walk and we stopped in here for java. I grabbed a drip as it was 8am and it was really good - not bitter, not muddy - pretty alright. The price is a bit steep but I figured I would treat myself so I came back and ordered an iced maple latte for the road! I drank it later with my lunch and WOW! I loved the maple flavor so much, definitely a must order. read more

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Good coffee and breakfast burrito near the beach! The place has a beach vibe to it which is awesome. You'll have to park on the street so just a heads up! Only a few spots inside to sit so probably best for grab and go! Good quality coffee and a tasty breakfast burrito. The service met expectations. read more

Got a maple latte and it was quite bitter, it wasn't sweet for those who only like sweet drinks. Inside atmosphere is very small and cramped and had a million flies everywhere. For those who want to study it only has two high top tables and 3 chairs. Parking was a nightmare since it is off PCH and doesn't have a parking lot fyi. read more

Been coming to this place as often as we can. However, We will NOT be coming back ever again!! Today, my wife was verbally assaulted by an employee or owner while I was inside grabbing a coffee for her. She had parked in a spot, we now realized said Vacancy employees only. The employee came up to her parked car and yelled and cussed at her for "parking in his spot" . She said sorry, that her small kids were in the back seat. It didn't stop him from cussing her out. She is literally in tears, all over accidentally parking in a spot that we weren't suppose to?? We will never come back again, I cannot believe that someone would cuss out a customer for "parking in their spot" . So sad that this happened. read more

Service- 4.5/5 stars. Really nice barista! Made a welcoming entrance. Ambiance- 3/5. The store itself is very cute. I love the theme of this coffee shop. Every merchandise, art, menu, was on theme. There was an outdoor patio which had 4-5 ish tables enough to fit 5-8 people! The line gets long here fast. What made it dock a few stars down for me is the environment. I think the crowd for me was not what I was expecting. Everyone knew each other when I walked in, customers to customers, customers to barista, everyone! I felt very weirded out as I came in with crocs and a hoodie and people were dressed very nicely. I think this spot is great for a morning walk to coffee, as it is very close to a neighborhood. Parking is very limited. All street parking or neighborhood parking. Drink- iced lavender latte w oat milk, 3.8/5 stars. Not bad at all. It tastes like the ones I make at home! I liked drinking it with their straw, and getting the rich lavender flavor that sits at the bottom. Great place to talk with people. Not an amazing place to study or do work. Limited parking. Very ~Newport~ Overall- 3.3/5 stars! read more

Vacancy Coffee - Front of the store - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I came in for the first time and loved the vibe and was excited to give this shop an honest try. I ordered and iced Americano and it was on the weaker side so I went back in to just grab a simple hot Americano instead. I asked for a simple hot Americano and was denied. The barista, who I believe is the manger or owner asked me what I ordered I said iced americano and I just wanted it hot so it would be stronger. And she responded that "they don't do that" here. Crazy how an easy fix can't be accommodated. Oh well won't be back read more

The parking here is very limited so you would need to find a place a bit of a walk to go here. I got the iced matcha latte w soy milk. It tastes very grainy, like they didn't mix it properly. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and will try other drinks besides this next time if I happen to come here again. read more

Vacancy Coffee - Iced soy matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Such a cool chill place for a cup of Java. Walking distance to the beach. The staff was friendly and welcoming definitely would come back if in the area. read more

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Just moved to OC January 2022 and I'm on a quest to find my favorite third wave coffee shop. This is the 12th cafe I've tried. I took the dog to Huntington Beach dog beach and was driving down PCH and saw Vacancy! I stopped by, parking wasn't too difficult at 10am ish on a Saturday. Small ish shop but a decent amount of indoor seating (maybe 5 tables of 2) and cute plants. Got a cortado, it was decent! Could've used a smidge more foam but flavors were nice. I left the dog in the car but definitely saw some dogs chilling outside. read more

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I normally do not post reviews, but I felt like I had to. This place has horrible customer service toward women of color. The person helping us was cleaning up so we waited patiently for them to take our order and she had an attitude and was passive aggressive to which I thought oh maybe they're not having a good day, but NO then I saw them interact with the person, yes a white woman, behind my sister and I, and it was like a different person was helping them. Side note: The iced coffee tastes like ass. I will not be coming back here and if you're BIPOC consider yourself warned. read more

If you're on West Coast Highway in Newport Beach, stop by Vacancy Coffee. Their coffee is absolutely amazing. They have this cool little spot on the back to hang out with friends. The location is limited with parking in front of shop, but it'll be worth it, even if you have to park farther and walk. Service is quick and friendly. Pro tip: tip your barista! read more

Vacancy Coffee - Vanilla Latte w/ oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Coffee was okay, not bad but theres def better places in the area. One thing we noticed was there were so many flys, and even inside the cookie case. It was a bit of a turn off. read more

Cute coffee shop in newport beach, love the outdoor seating and the proximity to the beach. A quick walk across the street and you can enjoy your yummy latte with a view! The maple matcha latte is my go to and I recently tried their maple latte which was just as amazing. Always a clean area and kind baristas, such a gem. read more

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Stopped by to grab a quick coffee with a friend. He loves iced coffee so we thought we'd try a new place. We had a iced mocha and she asked if we wanted anything else- No just the coffee. I like that they offered oat milk & almond -we had oat and was very good. The place has very limited parking but I like the fact that they also have outdoor seating . Very nice! A couple of things : someone needs to make sure the restroom is closed so while you are waiting to pay, you don't have to look at the bathroom. read more

Vacancy Coffee - Back seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Excellent lattes and service! By far my favorite cafe in Newport. Lattes- 5 Maple lattes- 5 Flat White- 5 Blueberry muffins- 4 Exceptional baristas who not only brew an excellent cup but welcome their patrons with pride. read more

We made a quick stop here when we noticed the sign while we were driving past. The aesthetic of the shop was really great. Plenty of things to look at and purchase (plants, clothing, books etc.), all while enjoying a good cup of coffee! The staff was really welcoming and friendly when we ordered. We got the iced maple latte with oat milk. It was such a balanced drink. You could definitely tell that they put some care into preparing it! They have seating options inside and out on the patio behind the shop. The tables have umbrellas, so you can enjoy the warm weather comfortably. Nothing but good vibes here! We will be back to try more of the menu! read more

Vacancy Coffee - Iced maple latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

a cute coffee shop on the side of the road! i went in early morning and there was parking right in front. i got a lavender matcha, it was yummy but tasted a little powdery/i could see some of the powder there. read more

Vacancy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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drink was very reasonably priced at around $5. and tasted alright. there's a few seats inside and a patio in the back. paid parking through an app available on the street and residential parking nearby although it's tight on street cleaning days (mon/tue). read more

Pretty darn solid local coffee after at surf at 56th street. Parking is terrible, the line is always long and the back area never has seats open. But! This place is very local and very popular and I have to say the coffee is very good. PS i think you get some sort of discount if you have a beard, mustache and/or a sleeve tattoo. read more