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    Vivot Craft Cafe

    4.5 (223 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Banana Matcha
    Jennifer D.

    First off if you were to rate the location, it's really difficult to find because he would have to know where to go. So I'll let you know if you plan on visiting it's on the second floor. You have to take the escalator up and when we were there, it was not working so we had to take the stairs. Second other presentation issue is they had a banner at the Brick + Mortar which at this point you would think they would actually have a permanent sign to reflect their business especially with all the reviews that they have reading. Inside there's a lot of areas to sit and study, which is great for the kids that are going from Saddleback college. You order off the screen and everything is pretty much contactless. Although the day I went, the screen wasn't working so the barista had to work the the register. There was one barista and he was super unorganized. We waited over 25 minutes for my drink, and someone that ordered online had waited even longer. So we organization was lacking and probably at that point they were understaffed. I hear so many great reviews, but my drink was nothing to write home about. So I may try it again and perhaps this wasn't off day.

    Iced OG Matcha
    Madeline B.

    Just as good as the Fullerton location! I stopped here when I was in the area (Apple Maps makes it confusing but you can access it by parking in the lot next door and walking up to the second floor). Matcha was super tasty as always and I think a little cheaper here than the one in Fullerton (I paid on the kiosk and it was $7 for the OG iced matcha latte). It's not as strong but still has the high quality matcha. Workers were pretty quick and friendly. The inside was also very large and had lots of seating area inside and out with a good amount of wall plugs if you need to study.

    Vanessa C.

    I ordered a regular ice matcha latte with regular milk. The matcha had a nice earthy and bitter taste. Not overly sweet or bitter. Lots of people usually don't like matcha due to the bitter taste but this is a perfect matcha for those getting into matcha and want to pivot from the overly sweet matcha. The drink was creamy and a perfect ratio of milk, matcha and ice. The service was quite slow each time I go. this place gets busy and they only have one person making matcha and one in the kitchen so expect a wait. The ambiance is casual and they have a huge seating area so perfect for working or school! Would definitely come again to try their other drinks! They have not only matcha but also coffees and pastries!

    Esther J.

    "The pink coconut matcha drink was refreshing, creamy, and perfectly balanced. The coconut flavor blended smoothly with the matcha without being too sweet. It had a beautiful presentation and tasted just as good as it looked. A unique and delicious drink I would definitely order again!" Service was good. The only con about it .. it smelled like perm from hair chemicals

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    Amanda Z.

    I visited Vivot on a Wednesday afternoon to catch up with a couple of friends. I ordered the pink coconut matcha while my friends got the mango matcha latte & hojicha einspanner--we all enjoyed our drinks. I was surprised to spot a Red Bull matcha on the menu since I've never seen it at any other matcha cafe before. I liked the layout of the cafe, & that there were indoor & outdoor seating options for both chatting with friends & getting some work done. Would definitely visit again!

    Chill inside
    Jessie D.

    This place came highly recommended! To start, the matcha was out of this world! Vibrant, flavorful, with great mouthfeel. Probably the best matcha I've had at a coffee shop. It seems like the perfect place to study or read. Some of the desserts and drinks seemed really interesting and I definitely want to give it another try. BUT the wait for 1 drink and 1 sandwich in a near empty shop was ridiculous-- at least 20 minutes, and there was no one around to check on my order. I almost walked away as I was in a hurry. My ham and cheese croissant was not as expected. It was a croissant cut open with sliced ham and cheese inside, pressed flat. So, I would like to give it another chance, but the wait, lack of service, and unimpressive food were not great.

    Tyler B.

    My favorite cafe I visit almost every day for either the Strawberry or Banana Matcha, and it's always 10/10. If you enjoy a strong darker green matcha, come here...I've tried countless cafes but nothing compares. I've brought so many friends and they're obsessed too! The staff makes Vivot so special. Everyone is incredibly welcoming, sweet, and always remembers you. Service is consistently fast even when busy. Huge props to Destiny and Brandon for always making my day. Safe to say I'm a regular for a reason

    Matcha Eispanner
    Grace N.

    We stopped by here on our trip back from Oceanside. Wanted matcha and I Yelped for a cafe and came across Vivot and decided to try! They are located in a fairly new small plaza on second floor in the same location with Hampton Inn and the car wash. There is an escalator and there is no sign like other Yelpers mentioned but it wasn't hard to find the. Go up the escalator and it's right behind the escalator when you came up. The staff were super nice and friendly! Drinks were good and they are known for their matcha, with so many options for it. We came during a power outage and they were still able to craft out excellent matcha drinks. We got the eispanner and a latter with matcha and coconut foam. Both were great and I love the fact that you can adjust sweetness. Would def recommend! Their matcha is strong.

    Banana bread and icecream
    Gina L.

    This is my favorite matcha place!! I love getting the matcha flights to share with friends, they have so many fun flavors to try. My favorite is the ube cloud or banana cream, I do tend to like the clouds better than the fruit teas but both are great! Their sandwiches are also fantastic and fluffy, and I could live off their ube cookies. Wish I was closer and could come more often. Staff is always friendly and the line goes decently quick. Pricing is a lot better than I expected tbh, would 100% recommend!

    Tam M.

    Hands down the best matcha I've had. I would definitely come here all the time for their matcha because it's not too sweet. I tried their fruit flight matcha with oat milk and the balance was so perfect. It wasn't overly sweet so you don't need to adjust the sweetness. It wasn't grassy or earthy matcha it was still high grade and you could taste it. The overall best of both worlds when it comes to a great matcha in my opinion. I'm someone who doesn't like too sweet and the fruit jam they used didn't overpower the matcha. I also ordered their egg sando and this is what I DID NOT like. I would NOT recommend this. Their bread did not taste like Japanese milk bread and it was not soft it was hard worst than even wonder bread because they used the butt of the bread?!?! I asked the waiter is it normal for the bread to be this hard and I showed him with my spoon pressing down on it. And he said oh it looks like they used the butt of the bread and it might still be a little frozen? I could not eat it. I only ate the inside egg part. I would come back for their matcha though. It's also upstairs so a little hard to find at first.

    Michelle C.

    This place is a Gem. It opens for a long period of time if you ever want to stow away at a nice place to study and/or read. The drinks they make are quite exceptional for what you pay - they do prioritize quality and presentation so that what you pay does feel worthwhile for not just the nourishment but the experience of it all. There's a variety of seating from bar stools to square tables to benches. My sister and I got more than one drink and baked goods. They're good as delectable treats. Service is kind. It may take some time for your order to be completed, but it's done for the quality. God bless you all.

    2.8.26- still needs to put official sign
    Kim I.

    5 stars for the coffee I had since they finally made their way over to south OC. I love the ordering kiosk up front, there was an item that said it was sold out and the cashier had to manually insert it. Everyone is so helpful and willing to answer questions, and love the architecture inside, with the cement counters and lighting. It's def cozy for studying! Now to find this place though.., that's a whole different story. They have yet to put a sign out front saying where they are located, or maybe it's there and I missed it? All I know is that it took me forever to realize they are in the second floor. Maybe putting a sign on the first floor that everyone needs to go up a level. I didn't seem to be the only other person confused of where it was located. This could also not be their fault at all as city codes take forever to get approved. Regardless, it's a cute spot with superb tasting matcha that left me yearning for more.

    Mango matcha
    Eileen D.

    Having enjoyed Vivot's OG Fullerton location, I was very excited to see they opened a location in south OC! They have a variety of matcha, hojicha, and coffee with different fruit purees and cream tops. I'm here at least once a week because that's how good their matcha is. My go to is their mango matcha - the mango puree is fresh and the balance between mango and matcha is perfect. I've also tried their strawberry matcha, blueberry matcha, and matcha einspanner too and those are all great too. They are always consistent and I've never had a bad drink. The staff are friendly and always offer to adjust your drink if you don't like it. The space is nice and there's plenty of room and tables. Parking is easy - I recommend parking on the top floor since Vivot is located on the second floor.

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