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Met with my local friend at this place some 8-9 years ago but never wrote a review. Now is a good time to do that! Starting with the parking, everything in front of the stores is 15 minutes max and surveilled, so be mindful and park in the large lot. Very easy. The place itself looks very inviting, an arrangement of different furniture pieces which makes it rather eclectic. I like it. My cortado(s, there was a mistake in the order and they were kind enough to give the additional one away for free) was creamy, had full aroma and definitely not bitter. Yes! The coffee cake was recommended and for a very good reason, it's delicious. Lastly, service was prompt, nice enough and again, owning up to the error is a big deal and appreciated. Plenty of coffee places around but 3rd Place has earned its place as being very consistent.... as I already liked it in 2017.
3rd place coffee is a great place to stop by if you're running errands getting gas or groceries and need a pick me up in the morning! The breakfast burrito was delicious with a great balance of chicken sausage, eggs and hash browns with a hint of sweetness. The Vietnamese ice coffee doesn't taste too traditional in my opinion. I couldn't really taste the condense milk and the coffee flavor wasn't too strong for my liking but that could just be a preference. I ordered online and pick up service was easy! The store itself was beautifully decorated and had plenty of seating if you needed to work indoors or outdoors!
3rd Place Coffee was on the list of next Coffee places for me and my girls to try. This was my second time trying 3rd Place Coffee. I don't remember it being so decorated the first time I came in. The atmosphere is pretty cozy but still enough space to house plenty of people. There's even outdoor seating available. The guy who took my order was very friendly and quick. I ordered a Hot Mocha Coffee with whole milk. It was pretty okay. I found myself adding extra extra sugar to it. (I like my coffee sweet!) Overall, I give my entire experience a 5/5. From the service to the coffee to the time hanging out with the girls. Thanks, 3rd Place Coffee!!
Such a cute small town vibe coffee shop! Loved the decor and service. My bf & I were in the area and got the brown sugar latte and Vietnamese coffee - I really enjoyed my coffee. We also got the brochacho burrito and California burrito with green salsa - I felt like the brochacho had a bit too much avocado & not enough eggs. However, my bf enjoyed his California burrito. Side note: the green salsa was extremely thick as if it was frozen or something? If they changed it out to be a homemade verde style salsa it would be perfect!
I will need to ask them why they are called "3rd Place" next time I'm in, but they taste pretty "1st place" to me. The pumpkin spice syrup is house made and the baristas pride and joy recipe, so I had to try it. It was delicious and very fall. Some of the cakes are house made and they have breakfast burritos, which I will absolutely have to come back and try. The plants are for sale. Shopping center parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Casual. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure.
Atopped by today and tried the vanilla coffee. The area is large and nicely decorated. Excellent place to meet friends for coffee or do some work. The servers are nice and efficient. My vanilla latte was ok, not much vanilla taste but the coffee itself was good. I will come back and try different drinks. Definitely give this local shop a try.
I have mixed feelings. My first time visiting here was during a weekday morning for breakfast. While the food and drinks are solid (taste-wise), the customer experience was not. Placed the order online and when I went up to the counter, the guy just looked at me. I had to initiate the conversation and say I'm here to pickup an online order. Then he just pointed to the end of the counter. Wow, great customer service guy. Other criticism is the price especially when the customer service is lacking. Ordered a couple breakfast burritos and while they were good, there are better places if you want value. Not that the sizes of the burritos are small but more so how much they cost. Now for the coffee, $4.50 for an espresso drink is fine. Want to substitute for oat milk? Extra charge. Want a flavored syrup? Extra charge. So now that drink costs $6.50. Now that's really NBD but when you see how small the drink is (see picture), you get the idea. Overall if you're going to advertise that you "welcome guests with open arms" and "leave with a satisfied heart... and a smile" I recommend improving the customer service. Then the prices you're asking for won't be such an issue.
Great coffee shop that definitely fits its name. It's so welcoming and great seating for indoor or outdoor. We love the cortados and breakfast sandwich. They have a breakfast sandwich that you can customize the bread & meat. Our favorite is with sausage and croissant. It's so tasty and eggs are always cooked perfectly. Their pastries always look amazing and a wide variety.
My cousin and I had breakfast here right after our hike. The place is very cozy but we opted to sit outside since we wanted fresh air. Food/Drink: - Vanilla Matcha Latte: I had high hopes for this drink but I hated how the matcha powder was not fully mixed. There were still chunks in the drink and I could not taste the vanilla. Would not get again. - Smoked Salmon Bagel: Loved this! It's super easy to make but it was very filling. They do not skimp out on the ingredients. Service was quick and I also loved that their plates are never the same. It adds to the quirkiness of the place. Will be stopping by again if I'm ever in the area.
3rd Place Cafe is a cozy, independent, neighborhood coffee shop, which is why I get my coffee here instead of Starbucks. I suspect many people who visit this shop shares my desire to support local businesses. Unfortunately I learned they no longer has open mic night on Wednesdays. One fewer place for people who love to play for others to perform and people like me who like music. I used the shop and dine Lake Forest gift card to buy my coffee today. It feels great to enjoy a nice cup of Joe at half price.
It's 5 min to my house tucked in foothill shopping center right next to Ralph super market and bunch of other shopping stores. All I can say once you there and have their cappuccino no other coffee makes sense anymore. They told My husband the coffee brand they use we also started the using same brand at home for 2 years now. Deliciousness overload!
2 months ago
Cute little brunch spot right next to a hiking trail. Plenty of parking spaces. Blueberry muffin is great. Lots of drink options. My matcha latte was great! read more
4 days ago
Great coffee. But they need to get new lids for to go cups. I had to do this the whole time. I've been here 3 days in a row, trying to give it another chance. Lids are causing a mess + stains. This is a fix they need ASAP. Ambiance is nice and younger guy at the cashier is attentive and kind. read more
Met with my local friend at this place some 8-9 years ago but never wrote a review. Now is a good time to do that! Starting with the parking, everything in front of the stores is 15 minutes max and surveilled, so be mindful and park in the large lot. Very easy. The place itself looks very inviting, an arrangement of different furniture pieces which makes it rather eclectic. I like it. My cortado(s, there was a mistake in the order and they were kind enough to give the additional one away for free) was creamy, had full aroma and definitely not bitter. Yes! The coffee cake was recommended and for a very good reason, it's delicious. Lastly, service was prompt, nice enough and again, owning up to the error is a big deal and appreciated. Plenty of coffee places around but 3rd Place has earned its place as being very consistent.... as I already liked it in 2017. read more
14 days ago
3rd place coffee is a great place to stop by if you're running errands getting gas or groceries and need a pick me up in the morning! The breakfast burrito was delicious with a great balance of chicken sausage, eggs and hash browns with a hint of sweetness. The Vietnamese ice coffee doesn't taste too traditional in my opinion. I couldn't really taste the condense milk and the coffee flavor wasn't too strong for my liking but that could just be a preference. I ordered online and pick up service was easy! The store itself was beautifully decorated and had plenty of seating if you needed to work indoors or outdoors! read more
8 months ago
3rd Place Coffee was on the list of next Coffee places for me and my girls to try. This was my second time trying 3rd Place Coffee. I don't remember it being so decorated the first time I came in. The atmosphere is pretty cozy but still enough space to house plenty of people. There's even outdoor seating available. The guy who took my order was very friendly and quick. I ordered a Hot Mocha Coffee with whole milk. It was pretty okay. I found myself adding extra extra sugar to it. (I like my coffee sweet!) Overall, I give my entire experience a 5/5. From the service to the coffee to the time hanging out with the girls. Thanks, 3rd Place Coffee!! read more
Such a cute small town vibe coffee shop! Loved the decor and service. My bf & I were in the area and got the brown sugar latte and Vietnamese coffee - I really enjoyed my coffee. We also got the brochacho burrito and California burrito with green salsa - I felt like the brochacho had a bit too much avocado & not enough eggs. However, my bf enjoyed his California burrito. Side note: the green salsa was extremely thick as if it was frozen or something? If they changed it out to be a homemade verde style salsa it would be perfect! read more
I will need to ask them why they are called "3rd Place" next time I'm in, but they taste pretty "1st place" to me. The pumpkin spice syrup is house made and the baristas pride and joy recipe, so I had to try it. It was delicious and very fall. Some of the cakes are house made and they have breakfast burritos, which I will absolutely have to come back and try. The plants are for sale. Shopping center parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Casual. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more
Atopped by today and tried the vanilla coffee. The area is large and nicely decorated. Excellent place to meet friends for coffee or do some work. The servers are nice and efficient. My vanilla latte was ok, not much vanilla taste but the coffee itself was good. I will come back and try different drinks. Definitely give this local shop a try. read more
I have mixed feelings. My first time visiting here was during a weekday morning for breakfast. While the food and drinks are solid (taste-wise), the customer experience was not. Placed the order online and when I went up to the counter, the guy just looked at me. I had to initiate the conversation and say I'm here to pickup an online order. Then he just pointed to the end of the counter. Wow, great customer service guy. Other criticism is the price especially when the customer service is lacking. Ordered a couple breakfast burritos and while they were good, there are better places if you want value. Not that the sizes of the burritos are small but more so how much they cost. Now for the coffee, $4.50 for an espresso drink is fine. Want to substitute for oat milk? Extra charge. Want a flavored syrup? Extra charge. So now that drink costs $6.50. Now that's really NBD but when you see how small the drink is (see picture), you get the idea. Overall if you're going to advertise that you "welcome guests with open arms" and "leave with a satisfied heart... and a smile" I recommend improving the customer service. Then the prices you're asking for won't be such an issue. read more
Great coffee shop that definitely fits its name. It's so welcoming and great seating for indoor or outdoor. We love the cortados and breakfast sandwich. They have a breakfast sandwich that you can customize the bread & meat. Our favorite is with sausage and croissant. It's so tasty and eggs are always cooked perfectly. Their pastries always look amazing and a wide variety. read more
2 months ago
The guy at the register was standoffish, the burrito was kid-sized, and the avocado tasted horrible. They used old avocado and overcooked the eggs. The only thing they got right was the coffee. read more
6 months ago
My cousin and I had breakfast here right after our hike. The place is very cozy but we opted to sit outside since we wanted fresh air. Food/Drink: - Vanilla Matcha Latte: I had high hopes for this drink but I hated how the matcha powder was not fully mixed. There were still chunks in the drink and I could not taste the vanilla. Would not get again. - Smoked Salmon Bagel: Loved this! It's super easy to make but it was very filling. They do not skimp out on the ingredients. Service was quick and I also loved that their plates are never the same. It adds to the quirkiness of the place. Will be stopping by again if I'm ever in the area. read more
3rd Place Cafe is a cozy, independent, neighborhood coffee shop, which is why I get my coffee here instead of Starbucks. I suspect many people who visit this shop shares my desire to support local businesses. Unfortunately I learned they no longer has open mic night on Wednesdays. One fewer place for people who love to play for others to perform and people like me who like music. I used the shop and dine Lake Forest gift card to buy my coffee today. It feels great to enjoy a nice cup of Joe at half price. read more
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Hey Ed, I'm glad you had a nice experience with us. Its nice to see…
2 months ago
It's 5 min to my house tucked in foothill shopping center right next to Ralph super market and bunch of other shopping stores. All I can say once you there and have their cappuccino no other coffee makes sense anymore. They told My husband the coffee brand they use we also started the using same brand at home for 2 years now. Deliciousness overload! read more
I'm always scouring for the best breakfast burritos in Orange County, and South OC is definitely slept on in terms of offerings. 3rd Place Coffee is more of a new player on the scene with breakfast burritos being one of their many options as an intended third place coffee shop, and I will have to sample their coffee someday, but this time was just a quick breakfast burrito for some light fueling over the weekend. Immediately one thing that stood out was that they had many protein options, which is always a bonus. For those who love avocado you can get that as well, which I'm sure makes any breakfast burrito a less dry experience. Unfortunately I don't count myself among them. I had the chorizo burrito, an option I always welcome, and it was delicious, with the hash brown being a nice touch. The size was admittedly small for the price, at least compared to the absolute beasts you can get nearby at Linda's or Sunrise, but it is a very good burrito and you won't be stuffing yourself. I do wish there was a bit more salsa, which was delicious, because burritos can always be a bit more dry. I can't say this rank among my favorites, but this will definitely be a place I will come back to and explore more. TIP: Many protein options including ones you normally wouldn't expect. read more
This was the perfect ending to a 4 mile hike next door at Red Rock Canyon. I had the California burrito and a chocolate chip cookie -- what a knock out combo. I highly recommend this place to the hikers who want some protein and sweets! read more
Let me start by saying that this place has a cute atmosphere and definitely has the coffee shop vibe. This place is about 15 minutes away from me today and I wanted to give it a try. I ordered the following: Matcha Latte with lavender syrup and almond milk, jalapeño bagel breakfast sandwich, coffee cake, and a hashbrown on the side. Let's start with the matcha latte. I'm a sucker for a matcha with lavender syrup. When I took a sip all I tasted was matcha. I mixed it to make sure the lavender wasn't on the bottom, but it still tasted like matcha with almond milk. As someone who loves matcha and has tried many places, I understand that matcha usually comes unsweetened which is how I'd prefer it. But today, I wanted a lavender taste to my matcha. Since I didn't taste the $1.25 lavender syrup I asked for, I politely asked if my drink came with lavender syrup. Instead of them offering to remake my drink or lead with a customer service mentality, I received an explanation on how their matcha isn't sweetened and how if I'm used to sweet matches theirs is different. They only offered to add more lavender syrup. After the second addition of lavender syrup, I was able to taste it. The bagel sandwich tasted like something I can make at home. It wasn't terrible, but it's not something I'll remember about after today. It didn't have a wow factor that I look for in fresh bagels. The hashbrown is a patty they most likely buy in bulk at Ralphs and heat up and charge for. The best thing today was the coffee cake. I sadly don't think I'll come back. They're better off concentrating on selling pastries and coffee because the good is not it. read more
1 year ago
Service was friendly. But this is not a fast place for food. I could be wrong but I think there may be just one person in the back making all the food items. Had to wait 20 mins for my sandwich due to a busy afternoon. I ordered the Turkey Avocado Bacon on rosemary sourdough. The bread was good as far as it being fresh but the rosemary was a little overpowering for me personally. It's been hours since I ate it and can still taste it. As for my decaf oat milk brown sugar latte... I knew from first taste it was a bit more acidic than other places I get my coffee from. Acidic isn't great for my stomach as Dunkin makes me feel ill as well. Needless to say, it's a cute spot and very busy on a Saturday afternoon as hikers go there after their hikes next door. I may not return as there are many other places to check out in the city still. read more
4 months ago
Found this place while in town for my son's hockey tournament and definitely recommend it! Coffee was excellent and solid menu for adults and kids. Don't sleep on the coffee cake!! read more
2 years ago
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John S.
When I opened this place my brother asked why, I said I've been to…
1 year ago
Friendly service, yummy drinks, and great breakfast pricing! I love the variety and pricing of the breakfast offerings. I have to come back to try the breakfast burger! We ordered a hot vanilla latte, a hot dulce de leche latte, a sausage breakfast croissant, and a bacon burrito. The sandwich and burrito were huge! We loved the salsa too. Although not my experience, I overheard a situation where another customer took a pickup order by mistake. Props to the barista and other worker who were quick to correct the issue. They did a remake of the order pretty quickly and were very apologetic and friendly. Will be back again! read more
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I had 3rd place on my list for a long time. Hesitant to try honestly because I wasn't sure if it was a true coffee shop or more of a cafe. Finally went today and it was very very good. House made vanilla syrups and a few other fun flavors with honey they offer Super friendly service. She explained to me how they make the vanilla syrup and I knew I was in for a treat. Coffee could use maybe a tax bit more syrup but overall very good. Will make it my rotations for sure. Probably the best coffee shop in this area read more
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John S.
Wow, thanks Vu! Your review is really appreciated. I know my place is…
8 months ago
Coffee is good, service is good, ambiance is good, they have plants in the store and they were showing Arsenal game. . I'm a plants guy, I'm a coffee guy and I'm an Arsenal fan. Is this heaven ? read more
A nice and decent place for your coffee or caffeine fixing. This place has a variety of items from tea to Coffee and more. They have bites and sweets. As well. Inside area has a good amount of seating area and during the hot days it's nicely air conditioned. I had tried the iced Pooh Late which is espresso with cinnamon and honey. The flavors did go very well but the flavor of the espresso was slightly weak in my opinion I kept thinking maybe they put too much milk and maybe not enough of the espresso because at one point I thought maybe it was just a milk drink. The coffee cake I got with it was just ok. It was very dense and heavy but the flavor was good. Overall a nice place if you're in the area for a nice cold or hot drink. Service was very good though as everyone greeted and was really nice. read more
8 months ago
My new friends and best matcha I've ever had. They recommended the strawberry one and it was YUMMMMY. Thank you, 3rd Place Coffee! We need more people like you in this world read more
A charming coffee shop with farmstyle design. Plenty of seating and a kind staff adds to the value of these place. A great place to hangout and read. I ordered the Pooh's Latte with a nice hint of honey and cinnamon. read more
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John S.
HI Jeremy, thanks for the kind comments, and I'm glad you enjoyed…
9 months ago
Stopped by before going on the hike at whitting ranch wilderness, worth the buck, wait wasn't too bad and there's outdoor/indoor sitting. We shared the coffee cake- that was really good I'd say and I'm coffee lover read more
9 months ago
The name 3rd Place is oddly fitting--though I'd argue they're being generous. If this is the third-best option around, I'd hate to see fourth. The food was below mediocre and presentation screamed "we gave up." You know it's bad when you spend the meal trying to justify the price to yourself... and fail. Skip it. There are at least two better options nearby--maybe more. read more
Hiked to see red rocks and this spot is perfect to grab breakfast! Loved you could order any of the burritos as a bowl, I chose the Vegetarian. They include hash browns adding crunch! The green salsa was very tasty and gave the bowl some heat! Shared a piece of coffee cake with my friend, served warm, was so good! Love everything is served on mismatched dishes read more
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John S.
You are so kind. We really appreciate your kind comments and hope to…
2 years ago
This is a cute neighborhood family owned coffee shop that offer great tasting drinks and pasteries..... The coffee cake was delicious that is made in house. The coffee is Intellegensia coffee that I LOVE. The ambiance is simple and cozy. I don't have anything bad about this place. I will be back soon! read more
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26741 Portola Pkwy
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Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
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