It's a rare thing, finding a place you know you're becoming a new regular at and this is one has…read moreentered that arena. I visited Japan late last year and it was the best travel experience of my life, so to have a little slice of it here in my little town of Laguna Niguel is so special. And it's open early enough for the Finance Girls! The word that comes to mind is authentic. The barrels of beans waiting to be roasted in the front, the minimal menu, the pour-over style coffee for every cup, the chic industrious decor, super friendly service from every barista. It's hard for me to want to make coffee at home when I can have this! Worth every penny. Can't wait to gift my loved ones with bags of their freshly roasted beans. Do not sleep on Maméya!

Easily 10 out of 5 stars…read more I've been coming here since they first opened about three years ago and can honestly say this is hands down the best coffee in SoCal. Genuinely surprised I haven't left a review sooner. It's a small, quaint shop with a clean and mellow interior, relaxing jazz playing in the background, and aroma of freshly brewed coffee that always transports me back to Japan. Daisuke and his team greet everyone with such genuine warmth that you immediately feel welcomed. Their hospitality is unmatched, but what keeps me coming back is the consistency. Every drink is made with care, and they're always happy to take the time to explain the differences between their beans, recommend something based on your preferences, and answer any questions without ever making you feel rushed. You can tell they truly care about both their craft and their customers. I usually order the café au lait, and it's the only coffee shop where I'm confident in asking them to make it however they like. Every now and then I'll also pick up a bag of their beans to brew at home, and I highly recommend doing the same. They carefully help you choose from their wide variety, then grind the beans for you or sell them whole if you have your own grinder. Grinding fresh beans takes about 15-20 minutes, so if you're driving from farther away, I'd recommend calling ahead or placing an order through their website for pickup. The quality of the coffee speaks for itself, but what really sets this place apart is the experience. It's rare to find a coffee shop where both the product and the people are this consistently exceptional. Where most coffee shops tend to rush you out I think the difference here is that you genuinely feel welcomed. Wishing Daisuke and the entire team nothing but continued success. They deserve every bit of it. If you're looking for incredible coffee, authentic Japanese hospitality, and a place that genuinely cares about what they serve, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won't regret it.

Amazing little coffee shop tucked away in Mission Viejo. It's kind of hidden next to the Hampton…read moreInn and a car wash, located upstairs in the lot. It took us awhile to find the coffee shop, and it was pretty empty when we arrived. The actual spot is cozy, with just a few tables around. We ordered a few items and chilled for a bit. I tried these: Einspanner Matcha Latte - Amazing! I got this with banana cream foam since the worker said it was her favorite, and it did not disappoint! (5/5) Hojicha Fruit Latte - We got this with strawberry, and it was amazing. Great balance and so refreshing. (5/5) Ube Mochi Brownie - They warmed this up for us, and it was so good. Would easily get this again. (5/5) Definitely a hidden gem that not many people know about since it's kind of tucked away. Really good drinks and lots of unique options. A must try!

I recently went to get my car washed and while I was waiting I wandered into Vivot because I love…read morecoffee. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was this place was packed. I was really excited because if you have this many people in your shop it must be good. The downside, you order on a kiosk. In going through the menu this cafe is more of a matcha/ tea cafe than coffee. I ordered the cold brew with Vanilla Cream cloud. The drink was just ok. The only time that I had any interaction with the employee was when they called my number to pick up my drink. Ambiance 3/5 Drink 3/5 Service 3/3

We came to this place on a thursday afternoon and it was pretty empty. The baristas here are super…read morehelpful and friendly and the coffee was really good!! At first we couldn't find the coffee place but it was tucked away in this little plaza upstairs at the kaleidoscope. I would definitely recommend if you find yourself in the area:)

First time being in that plaza and it was like a ghost town. None of the elevators worked and it…read morelooked almost abandoned. Other than that, the coffee and matcha were great. Once we made it to the actual shop, it was clean and aesthetic inside. There's also other businesses surrounding the coffee shop so you can kill time when waiting for your drink. They were quick to make it because we went earlier in the morning. They had very fun and exciting drink options if you like a signature drink versus a standard latte or cold brew. I would definitely recommend!

This was such a cute cozy, tucked away cafe that had a warm and rustic atmosphere, which was…read moreperfect for slowing down and enjoying a quiet coffee moment. The cafe only has a few seats inside and outside and definitely can get crowded quickly. There is a parking structure near by for parking. There were quite a few different items to choose from; but ended up with the Pistachio Latte which was smooth, nutty, and lightly sweet.

Drinks were great! Iced chai with vanilla foam and…read morestrawberry matcha 8/10 Have to get the jalapeño bagel bomb 9/10 Would definitely recommend and be coming back!

Whenever we are in Dana Point, which is several times a year, we go to all of our favorite spots…read moreand look for new spots to try. Coco Bloom Coffee is new for us. We got Matcha Latte, made with ceremonial grade green tea and I had it sweetened with honey. It was soooooo good! Definitely going back to get more while we are here visiting. Also got a Chocolate Croissant and Almond croissant, both good. Staff were very friendly. Sitting outside on a summer morning was perfect. Thanks!

My friend and I decided to spend the day walking around Dana Point Harbor and stopped by Coco bloom…read moreCoffee. It's a quaint little coffee shop tucked into the corner of the courtyard, so it's easy to miss if you're not looking for it. I customized my matcha and got a strawberry matcha with vanilla cold foam. It wasn't anything out of the ordinary, but it was still decent. The service was quick, and the baristas were very friendly. It's a nice little spot to grab a drink while exploring the harbor.

The raspberry croissant was immaculate and the that served us was super kind and welcoming!read more

The pastries were very fresh as well as their sourdough bread was phenomenal highly recommend…read moreanyone to go and try this place if you are in the Dana point area. The employee at the front made sure we were taken care of and enjoyed our meal.

Small cafe located in the Compass church in Aliso Viejo. Not to say the building is small as…read morethere's a small book store and seating throughout the building it's in. Getting drinks was pretty quick, and overall not a bad experience. I got the peppermint mocha matcha as it seemed like an interesting change of pace. The peppermint aspect is pretty strong, while the mocha and matcha flavor profiles were a bit laid back. Overall I'd say it wasn't too bad, and I'd be interested in trying other options if I'm ever back!

One of my new fav coffee spots. Their toasted coconut latte was soooooo good!! Great place to get…read moreintentional work done. I will be back.

Might be the best Japanese bakery I've been to in southern Orange County! I've seen a line out to…read moreother businesses early in the morning to this bakery and figured it might just be the hype, but it's been almost a year and I still consistently see the line in the morning on the weekends which is usually a telltale sign of a good business. They have lots of pastries and we opted for the pineapple bun and chocolate cream pastry. The pineapple bun had a great crispy outer shell and fluffy warm bread inside, and the chocolate cream pastry was also fluffy and warm that it almost felt like biting into a chocolate cloud. The bakery is lively with lots of associates working in the back and front, so the line does move relatively quickly. Super impressed with just how good of a quality pastry this bakery can offer, it's a warm and inviting store front with some outdoor seating and is a must stop for anyone who loves a good pastry!

Great addition to the Asian bakery options in this area! We tried salt bread for the first time in…read moreKorea a few years ago, and again last year in Japan. The Japanese one has a nice crunchy buttery crust at the bottom and is a little longer in shape but both are equally delicious, salty, and buttery. We especially liked the red bean one at Okayama. The curry pan was warm and fresh! Beware the spicy one is quite spicy We also enjoyed the fish filet and the matcha mochi red bean. The melon pan was just ok for us. There's honestly so many options I don't think you can go wrong