This is kind of funny…read more After work, I was searching for a coffee shop nearby like I usually do, but nothing really caught my attention. So I decided to search outside the area where I live, and that's how I ended up finding this place. The funny part is that I had actually been wanting to visit this coffee shop because I saw their "Fun Flight" menu and thought it looked so interesting. I kept telling myself that I had to come try it someday. But when I searched this time, I was actually looking for a real coffee roaster and ended up here without even realizing it was the same place. Parking was easy and there were plenty of spaces. There are also other shops around, so I don't think parking would be much of an issue. The coffee shop itself was clean, bright, and nice and cool inside. I noticed one of the employees carefully cleaning the glass, and they kept wiping down empty tables and windows throughout the time I was there. Honestly, I've rarely seen someone cleaning so consistently at a coffee shop, and I really appreciated it. It made me feel like they genuinely care about cleanliness. Since it was already afternoon, I wanted something decaf, so I asked if they roast their own decaf coffee. They told me that they roast everything themselves, which immediately gave me more confidence in the coffee. I ordered a flat white and sat down, but then I realized I had completely forgotten to say "iced." Sure enough, I saw the employee making a hot drink. Well... that's totally on me! Soon my coffee came out with a beautiful latte art on top. And then I took my first sip... Oh my goodness. This is GOOD coffee! There was a slight acidity at first, but as I kept drinking, the acidity faded and I was left with a smooth, nutty, creamy latte flavor. I personally prefer medium roasts over dark roasts, and this roast was exactly my kind of coffee. Now I'm suddenly very curious about their matcha, too. I also liked that the overall pricing wasn't too expensive. The Wi-Fi did seem a little slow at times, but it wasn't slow enough to really bother me. And now I'm still sitting here debating whether I should order the matcha latte... The coffee was definitely delicious, and I already know I'll be coming back. Next time, I'm absolutely getting the Fun Flight so I can try several different coffees! Great coffee, clean space, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Definitely worth another visit!

Came here on a whim yesterday to nest and study and I am so glad that I did! The coffee shop had…read moreplenty of seating and was very clean (I'm a neat freak so was definitely happy about this). They also had several outlets for to charge devices if needed and delicious air conditioning. The baristas were very friendly and kind and the atmosphere felt very comfy and relaxing. I especially liked their very chill music playlist. I ordered: - iced matcha latte w oat milk and vanilla (barista recommended) - banana oatmeal with cinnamon, peanut butter and choco chips - plain bagel w cream cheese I really enjoyed the iced matcha, it is probably one of the better ones I have in OC. The matcha was super smooth and with the addition of the vanilla it created a sweet happy layer to it. I need to come back to try the other drinks! The banana oatmeal, while looking very tasty, didn't pass my satisfaction meter. The oatmeal in the bowl was cold and it was a thin layer of oats that laid on the bottom of the bowl. Presentation great, but for 9$, I would have wanted there to be at least 1-2 more scoops of oats in there to make it worth it. The plain bagel with cream cheese, I really enjoyed. The bagel was huge and it has a good toastiness to it. Additionally, the cream cheese was very light, not too rich and it helped make a delicious carb. Overall, I would definitely come back here to try other drinks and pastries from their menu! I also loved that the parking lot is easy to access and there are ample spots! Definitely try this spot, if you're in the area!

I liked my experience at HNTea! At their old location, the boba wasn't 100%, but something clicked…read morewhen they moved to their new Alton location. You can actually taste the quality of the tea and the freshness of the berries. I tried the blackberry tea, which uses fresh blackberries and a simple syrup. The flavor was excellent, and the price was pretty reasonable for the quality. There are also more seating options at this location, and it feels more open. I was impressed, and I'm looking forward to my next visit!

the store is a cute & nice with lots of seating. seems like a nice "boba shop" to chill and…read morehangout. there are self-order kiosks you can help yourself to. a nice gentleman in the back crafted up my drink and there's straws and napkins to help yourself to. unfortunately i was not a fan of my drink. i wanted to try something new and got the "real ubetaro specialtea" (jasmine green tea + dairy with ube/taro paste along the cup). i tried straining the paste out at home, but ultimately, i don't think i liked the mixture of jasmine tea and the thick consistency of ube and taro. i've been at their other location in tustin before and would try again with another drink!

Back at one of my fav gelato spots!…read more This time we got the large: passionfruit swirl (seasonal), chocolate hazelnut, and chocolate peanut butter crunch. You can honestly never go wrong with any of the flavors here. I did really love their seasonal passionfruit flavor. It was the perfect embodiment of a summer flavor and I wish they would keep it year round!

I've heard a lot of good things about Bacio Di Latte and after trying it myself, I totally…read moreunderstand why. They have a large variety of gelato flavors here and they offer samples, which I highly recommend taking advantage of. All the flavors I tasted were so delicious and the gelato itself was sooo soft and creamy. I ended up ordering the salted caramel and loved every bite of it. When I came on a Saturday night, the line was pretty long but moved quickly. Service was friendly and the store was aesthetic.

One word for this place..... BOMB. Definitely recommend coming here I love the vibe of this place…read moreand the service is great!!

We just happen to randomly park in front of this coffee pop up and so glad we did. We tried the…read morebanana matcha latte which is perfect on a sunny day. The two flavors balanced each other well. My wifey and I shared it but we quickly realized we should've gotten our own so can't wait to try Ryan's next concoctions!

This store is conveniently located right next to the movie theater at Irvine Spectrum. I would…read morealways go in here to grab a sweet treat so I can sneak it in my bag and enjoy during the movies. Staff is usually nice for the most part and drinks come out quickly. My go-to is always the #1 which is the brown sugar crème brûlée deeorica milk drink. It's sweet, creamy, and filling. If you're not a fan of sweet drinks, this isn't for you. Occasionally I will crave something fruity and will get the snow strawberry smoothie. Those are the only 2 drinks I alternate between in all the years I've been coming here. I noticed on my recent visit they have a mochi series drink and sagoo series drink. It looks interesting but I haven't gotten a chance to try yet. Maybe next time.

This place is NOT for fruit tea lovers!!! If you are craving fruit teas, go to HN Tea down the…read morestreet instead. The shop is cute on the outside, staff are friendly, and all is clean. I was fooled by that as well as the pictures (of non fruity drinks) and reviews... Actually the second worst teas I've ever had in my 15+ years of drinking boba. The quality of the tea is terrible and the fruit used doesn't taste or look fresh at all. I tried the strawberry green tea and the lychee green teas. The lychee tea I threw away after one sip, the strawberry tea I struggled with and couldn't finish either. !!!! Take a look at pictures people post of the strawberry green - it looks brown with a few chunks of soggy fruit. Let me tell you it tastes the way it looks. Anywhere else the same drink is naturally red with fresh fruit. I've also tried other fruit teas multiple times across several years since they opened in case I came on bad days. It was just as bad a week ago as it was when they first opened...Never spending a single penny more here. Perhaps the milk teas are decent, but I honestly don't know how they could be when the fruit teas are such a miss...

I went in friday afternoon and ordered a double matcha. The drink was so delicious and the girls up…read moreat the register were so sweet. I can't wait to try the other locations. Will definitely be returning!

I stopped by Febe Coffee with a friend and was intrigued by their diverse menu selection of drinks…read morealong with their secret menu. I opted for their Matcha Latte with Biscoff Cream on their secret menu. While there were plenty of people waiting, I was able to get my order quickly within 10 minutes. The matcha was smooth and earthy, while the Biscoff cream added a rich, sweet, and slightly spiced flavor that paired well with the matcha. The drink itself was on the more indulgent side like a dessert, but I still appreciated the quality of the matcha itself. Lots of unique drinks to try at Febe Coffee!

Stopped by the Spectrum just for my caffeine fix. It was pretty busy, so finding a good corner spot…read moreparking in the structure took a little extra time. There was a small line, but the drinks came out quickly. I ordered the VTMatcha, and it was strong, flavorful, and well-balanced. The bold, slightly bitter hickory Vietnamese coffee paired really well with the smooth sweet matcha. Overall I really enjoyed it and would love to come back to try more of their drinks!

I recently stopped by Blk Dot and ordered the iced matcha with maple walnut milk. It was very…read moretasty and the service was great. The barista was polite, welcomed feedback, and made a quality drink with the options available. The ambiance was clean and simple. There are few places to sit, but staff kept the store clean and running well. That shows good frontline staff. The challenges: The maple can become a bit sweet, so it would be nice if they had quality dairy alternatives. Pacifica is Not a quality brand. Seeing Pacifica in a coffee shop is usually a sign of bad management priorities to me. Pacifica is cheap and gross and if managed wants to listen to customers then getting a quality brand like Califia Barista would be great. I like Blk Dot so I hope they will listen to customer feedback.

I've been coming to Vanilla Street Bakery for almost two years, and it has truly become one of my…read morefavorite places. Everything here is thoughtfully done, from the beautiful and welcoming interior to the fresh, high-quality food. Every dish tastes amazing and is presented so colorfully and beautifully that you almost don't want to touch it. Almost! The coffee is always fresh, flavorful, and gives you exactly the energy you need. What makes this place especially memorable is the people. The staff are friendly, attentive, and professional, and you can feel how much care they put into everything they do. Every time I come here, I don't feel like I'm simply visiting a café. It feels like coming home or stopping by to see good friends. After two years of visiting, I can honestly say that the quality, atmosphere, and hospitality have always remained excellent. Vanilla Street Bakery is a truly special place, and I'm always happy to come back.

Vanilla Street Bakery has become one of our absolute favorite places! My boyfriend introduced me to…read morethis lovely café, and ever since then, we've been coming here regularly for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Everything is always incredibly fresh and delicious, the presentation is beautiful, and the café is spotless. The owners are wonderful, kind people, and every member of the staff is friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere is warm and cozy--you genuinely feel cared for every time you visit. We always leave happy and look forward to coming back. I highly recommend Vanilla Street Bakery to anyone looking for amazing food, beautiful presentation, and exceptional hospitality. Definitely a five-star experience!

Service is bad, brings wrong food or some items were missing from the food we ordered. Twice I had…read morethe same order and they different from each other. Once bread was missing. The lamb sausage yesterday was awful tasting were as two weeks ago was tasty. Had to ask for coffee that was ordered twice till someone brought it. On the whole service is very careless.

Chaupain's croissants and pastries never cease to amaze. So so flaky and crispy! My go-to and an…read moreabsolute must try for anyone who loves French bakeries. My family loves the spinach cheese and mixed berry croissant. They have a variety of croissants, tarts, cakes, quiches, sandwiches - and entree items like French onion soup, and the sunrise sandwich which are both very good. The Laguna Hills branch is a very small storefront with some patio seating. The staff are always so polite and friendly!

This place is not only super cute with that outdoorsy-meets-indoorsy chic vibe, but the food is…read moreactually delicious too. The whole atmosphere just feels relaxed, stylish, and very California without trying too hard. On a really hot day, the outdoor seating might not be your first choice, but on a beautiful, pleasant day? Sucks for everyone waiting for a table because you seriously won't want to leave yours It's one of those places where you end up sitting around way longer than you planned, ordering another drink and just enjoying the vibe. Overall, I was really impressed. The ambience is beautiful, the service was good, the food was delicious, and the drinks might honestly be my current favorite part. Definitely a place I'd come back to, especially on one of those perfect SoCal days when you just want good food, good drinks, and a cute place to hang out.

Was really excited to try out Brio Brio but our experience was not great. We ordered the honey…read morematcha and cold brew with a pump of vanilla syrup. Our entire order came out except for the cold brew which required me to go to the counter to ask for. When they delivered the cold brew it had a layer of cold foam. I thought that was interesting and said maybe that's just how they do things here. Unfortunately, my partner couldn't drink it because of the dairy so I went to order the drink again. This time asking them for no cold foam. When they brought the drink to me it had cold foam, again and I had to send it back. So here were are 30 minutes later, 3 tries later and I'm now realizing I paid for another drink that was given to me incorrectly the first time...not to mention this place is not very inexpensive. I walked out disappointed and frustrated. Everything else was fine. The honey matcha was good but very heavy on the honey. The pastries we had here were good and fresh.