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    525 COFFEE CO.

    4.5 (323 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Spacious interior with multiple sitting areas.
    Lenny B.

    This café is a good spot to study or if you have to wait for your kid to finish their driving class at AAA, which was my case. This was my second time visiting 525. I was the only customer when I went, so service was quick. I got a mocha and it was good. Nothing out of this world. The place is pretty spacious inside and a nice patio out front. I sat on the outside patio and was watching a barber give a haircut across the street on the second floor. Only bad thing about sitting outside were those pesky mosquitoes. I would definitely return.

    Catherine B.

    TLDR: parking not easy but pretty spacious, homey cafe with wifi; bad orange bianco latte, nonchalant service I like my drinks with a cream top not a foam top and this was the first orange bianco latte I had with just milk froth on top. It was very bland and the latte itself was just milk. I should've verified but I did not expect to pay $8 for a watered down latte without cream. I recommend you get a different drink if you come to study!

    Mysha F.

    The sesame latte tasted grainy and a bit watered down as well. Service was quick and efficient and the ambiance was great but would not come back for drinks.

    Strawberry Cream Latte
    Andrea G.

    LOVE the Strawberry Cream Latte from here! This is one of few coffee shops that offer a strawberry latte and they execute it perfectly!

    Strawberry Matcha
    Tania R.

    Love this instgrammable cute coffee shop! The matcha is sooo good. I'd love to go again!

    Coconut Top Latte and Chorizo Cheddar Croissant
    Katie D.

    Solid calm coffee spot with large tables, outlets, and a smaller crowd than other cafes in the Fullerton area. This is a great option if you are looking for a location that is not super busy on a weekday. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I stopped by on a Monday from 2pm-5pm. It was quiet and there were plenty of seats open. Ordered the Coconut Top Latte and a Chorizo Cheddar Croissant. The latte had a moderate coffee flavor, but the coconut foam could have been stronger. The croissant was delicious, buttery, and flaky, though it could have used a bit more chorizo inside. Bathrooms were clean and there is street parking available. I also noticed they have high chairs available which is a nice touch for families.

    Strawberry matcha latte, black sesame latte, and orange bianco
    Edbert S.

    A very cute spot basically in downtown fullerton. We parked on the street but it does look like there is a parking lot in the back. Don't get mistaken, this does look like a house but it's actually a coffee hut! From what I experienced, I think theyre more known for their flavored drinks. I love their menu with their unique twists on lattes. I ordered the orange bianco and thought it was wonderful. It was basically like an orange latte. Also, their strawberry latte was great as well. They actually smush real strawberries. However, their regular latte tasted kind of burnt. For a coffee shop, I'm not sure why a basic latte just tasted pretty bad. Lastly, they take a while to make your drinks and it wasn't even on a busy day, which was why this is 3/5. The sweet flavored drinks is what you want yo get here.

    Iced white chocolate latte
    Erika L.

    Nice customer service, quick, and delicious coffee. I got an ICED WHITE CHOCOLATE LATTE - and it was very delicious! I enjoyed every sip! The only down side to this shop is that it's right next to a busy street & therefore not too many places to park. But a great spot and I'd likely return again (:

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    Angela C.

    Look for the purple house, because if you blink you'll miss this place! 525 Coffee is in a converted house and painted a lovely shade of lavender. The house is set back a bit so you won't notice it the first time around. We didn't notice the shop when we drove by and ended up having to turn around and do the slow drive by before we found it. We ended up parking in the street, but FYI, if you drive along the narrow driveway to the left of the building, there are 3 parking spaces and 2 handicap accessible spaces available in the back. The decor is super cute and airy inside. There are plenty of seats and several people were working when I visited. There's a nice patio in the front as well as a back patio seating by the parking lot. Handicap ramp is on the right side of the house. The ladies bathroom is HUGE, they probably could've added a second stall in there They offer classic coffee drinks and teas, as well as unique and creative signature drinks. The barista was well versed with the drinks and gave us good recommendations as it was our first time visiting. My friend and I ordered the Strawberry Cream Latte, and another friend ordered the Orange Bianca. I wasn't much of a fan of the orange Bianca, but my friend enjoyed it. The strawberry cream latte was so good, honestly it was like drinking an affogato with strawberry ice cream. They sell cakewiches and pastries from Cake Monkey Bakery in LA. I picked up a gluten free tangerine tea cake and almond croissant and both were great!

    Spanish latte
    Ananya N.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the vibes at 525 Coffee!! this spot is very compatible with students and folks who WFH. Cozy seating, calm atmosphere. I ordered the Spanish latte and could tell it was made with care by my barista. I would say this place is perfect for studying, reading, or just treating yourself to a great latte.

    Andy V.

    There's plenty of coffee options nearby my house and every now and then I like to mix it up, which brought be back to 525. I don't remember much about my first visit, so it felt like I was going for the first time and was really excited to try more of their menu. For starters the location is super cute! Plentiful street parking and proximity to my house made it the perfect pit stop on my walk. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, with plenty of natural light. For a weekday it seemed pretty busy so some of the indoor seating might be harder to grab depending on the time of day you come. There's not too much to say about their service. My barista wasn't super friendly, but everything came out fairly quickly and nothing on that end was truly bad. I really think it just depends on who's working, but I would say this didn't affect my experience too much. Coffee wise they're solid, and I enjoyed everything I had. The Strawberry Cream latte was pretty good, and the croissant I had with it was also tasty. There weren't many options left in the case for food but I also arrived later in the day so I'm sure they sold out of their other items. There are definitely better spots around the area with more interesting menus, but you're not gonna go wrong coming here. I'll definitely be back if I'm ever in the mood. Worth a visit if you've never been before!

    Chocolate PB cakewich
    Khanh N.

    I stopped by and ordered the strawberry matcha latte along with the chocolate peanut butter cakewich. The matcha latte was so good..not overly sweet at all, and the matcha flavor was perfectly balanced. I also loved the little strawberry pieces mixed in, which added a nice burst of flavor and texture. The chocolate PB cakewich was decent. If you eat it right away, it tastes a little dry, but once you let it sit out and thaw a bit, the chocolate flavor really comes through. I do wish it had a bit more peanut butter to balance it out, but overall I'd still buy it again. I will deduct one star away simply because i prefer to devour once I purchase it instead of thawing it put for few minutes. The building is literally facing Commonwealth and can be easy to miss since it looks like a house from the outside. Inside, though, it feels calm and peaceful with a few seating areas to relax. The restroom was clean as well. Customer service is 5/5. Very sweet and welcoming.

    Matcha strawberry and maple syrup foam cold brew

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    Awesome little coffee spot. Especially love the Kyoto style cold brew, black sesame latte (with espresso) and strawberry cream latte.

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    I like the vibe here, modern but with a bit of coziness. The coffee and pastries are good. We waited a bit for service, but it was fine.

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    I enjoyed the iced strawberry matcha. Not too sweet, matcha tastes good. I ordered it with less sweet.

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    Ask the Community - 525 COFFEE CO.

    Are you dog friendly?

    Thank you for asking! Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed indoors, but they are welcome in our outdoor seating area. Of course, service dogs are always allowed inside!

    Do you have gluten free options?

    All the drinks are gluten free and we have some gluten free bakery goods as well. (GF Cakewich, GF mini loaf)

    Are there outlets and wifi?

    Yes=)

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    Hadn't been in a while, so decided to stop by after grabbing lunch nearby…read more I got a double matcha and from first glance, everything looked good. However, upon drinking it, it tasted like the foam that was on top of the drink had been sitting out for too long. It didn't quite tasted spoiled yet, but also didn't taste "right"/fresh; something was really off about it. A bit disappointing honestly, in comparison to my previous visits in past years. It feels like the quality has dropped and/or I just visited on an off day. It was also incredibly loud in here, the music was way too loud and it wasn't a full house. People couldn't hear their orders being called and it lead to a weird clump of people just lingering around wondering where their drinks were. And unless you're seated/have a table, you're kind of stuck awkwardly hovering around the cafe to wait for your order. There isn't really a space to wait at. There's a ton of tables packed inside a small space, which is nice, but also makes for a weird atmosphere for customers who are waiting for their drinks for take out/can't get a table. There is not much to comment on service as you order yourself on kiosks then just pick up your drink. Not sure if I'd return; maybe for another drink if I'm in the area but I think I personally have other spots I prefer a bit more for the taste/quality.

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    Mango matcha w oat milk !! PT LORD ! so yummy
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    With a million coffee shops within 4 blocks, I love Made coffee. I've been here 4 times in the last…read moreweek and I have ordered the Spanish ice latte and every single time it's been perfection. No matter who makes it. That's a tough feat. Nobody ever makes my order the same every time. My husband has been more adventurous and has tried different items from the menu and he also says the coffee hasn't disappointed. BUT, ultimately, the curbside option is why we keep coming back. With two toddlers, being able to call and them bring my coffee to my car, saves me the unbuckling and wrangling stress. This is me being a little picky, but they'd be top tier if they had an app. The website version is ok but it doesn't always remember my last order.

    we came in minutes before closing and the cashier was really pleasant taking time explaining their…read moremenu. not rushing us, instead letting us take our time. I ended up ordering the pistachios clous. And it was so good. The vibe inside was very chill, i would have stayed longer but they were closing. I enjoyed the drink on our 1hrs drive back home, savoring it. parking was ok. enough space inside and it was clean. FYI, their restroom was unavailable. which was really a bummer because my hubbs needed to use it. otherwise it was a cozy nice spot *thumbs up*

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    The best cafe ever! The owner is incredibly sweet and welcoming. The atmosphere is lovely, and the…read moredrinks were absolutely delicious (10/10). The perfect place to get some studying done, or chill with friends. Outdoor seating is stunning as well! We will be returning many more times in the future!!

    I saw this place on someone's Instagram and thought I'd try it out. It looks like a house from the…read morefront. Because there was a parking spot in the front, I parked there. However, I recommend parking in their parking lot, in the back. That way, you get a view of the garden before you place your order. It's still nice in the front, very welcoming. You walk through the gate, up the stairs, and through the front door. It's nicely air conditioned inside. Indoor seating looks like someone's dining room. The counter is near the back, on the left hand side. I grabbed a menu to take a look before I ordered. Food items listed on one side of the menu, and so many drink options on the other side. Little overwhelming. Too many choices. Coffee and non-coffee drinks. Although they offer paninis and avocado toast, I ordered a regular spicy pork cupbap ($15) and Dubai chocolate latte, iced ($7.75), paid at the counter, and received a pager. When the pager started buzzing, I went inside to pickup my order. My drink was basically a dessert in a cup. Absolutely delicious. So many wonderful ingredients on top. The spicy pork cupbap is spicy. I mixed it all up like I would any bibimbap. It consisted of white rice, glass noodles, red cabbage, pork, and a perfectly fried egg on top. Delicious. They offer a large size, but regular is more than enough. I decided to sit outside, in the back, to get the full garden experience. Although Fullerton is a little warm in June, the garden is absolutely wonderful. It's like sitting in someone's backyard, but on steroids. You shouldn't have trouble finding a spot to sit. There are so many tables and chairs, all over the place, around every corner: In the main garden, in the garden in front, on both sides of the cafe, on both porches, the one in the back and smaller one in front. It's a garden of Eden, with a large, fruitful lemon tree standing in the center. Green plants and trees all over the place, flowering plants and succulents. There's a large gazebo and umbrellas to shade you from the sun. Fun, whimsical displays throughout the garden, including bird houses, curated displays, and miniature communities. Service was welcoming and efficient. I highly recommend this cafe if you're looking for a nice outdoor garden to eat, drink, and hang out.

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