7 Leaves Cafe

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This was my first time coming to this 7 leaves location. I have been to the 7 leaves near my OC area. Their menu has coffee, fruit tea, milk tea, matcha, and hot drinks as well. Today, I got summer mint with no orange slice & mint. It was super refreshing, delicious, and great flavor. I would give this drink a 5/5 I love this drink so much. The service was fast & employee is super nice and friendly. They also have indoor seating. There is plenty of parking. The store has a great atmosphere, spacious, and clean. I would definitely come back here if I'm near costa Mesa area. read more

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My first time at this location in Costa Mesa. Just finished a nice dinner and decided to come and have some drinks here. I ordered summer mint and that was quite a nice and refreshing drink. I enjoyed the nice light minty taste and a blend of limes inside. Overall this was nice and we decided to drink it in the car. They do have some chairs and tables inside if you want to relax in here. read more

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Not the friendliest service. Love 7 Leaves but customer service makes a big difference.

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Sandra L.

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I rarely come to this location of 7 Leaves and I thought I'd leave a review just to report that I love how consistent all the 7 Leaves are. Their drinks tastes the same across many locations I've been to and the workers are always friendly. I love that they also offer a point system where you get free drinks from time to time. read more

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Raven R.

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I had a hankering for a sweet drink after dinner and found this place. I got there at a time where it wasn't too busy so they got my order in right away and prepared it quickly. There were plenty of tables and they were clean. I ordered a taro milk tea and salted caramel macaron. Taro Milk Tea- Light and creamy with a good taro flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Salted Caramel Macaron- Pastry part was perfect and the filling was rich and bursting with caramel flavor and a sea salt finish. Great experience overall! read more

7 Leaves Cafe - Salted Caramel Macaron - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Diana F.

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Staff is great and space looks clean. Drinks are good. Some are better than others. The coffee tastes a bit burnt to me now so I stay away from those. Some of the other drinks may be sweet so I get an extra cup of ice to dilute it. Restroom has a super long code. Very few seats so good luck getting one. Rewards program gives you leaves for free drinks. read more

7 Leaves Cafe - Green Thai Tea Iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Lorelei H.

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This boba spot is totally fine. But just fine. The only drink that I would come here for is their mung bean milk tea, but adding on sea foam and boba costs a full 90¢ each, making the drink 7 or 8 bucks for an ok beverage. The workers are good at what they do, but there's no WiFi and the tables are hard to sit at to work. Overall, I'd say just go to feng cha. read more

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I stopped in because I was craving my normal green Thai tea. I ended up walking out with 2 half gallons of tea, lol. They were doing a 20% off on half gallons and I love their green Thai tea so much that I got the half gallons for myself. They gave me like 10 cups, lids, and straws like it's for a party hahaha! One important note is that you can do oat substitute if you're lactose intolerant like me. On some drinks you can't really adjust the sweetness, they can only add more milk to make it less sweet. read more

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Bottom Line Up Front: 7 Leaves Cafe is my go-to boba shop chain, but this particular review will be for the Costa Mesa location. Drinks: Almost all the boba drinks range from good up to awesome. This visit, we got a Vietnamese iced coffee and the seasonal Brazilian lemonade. The former was delicious; it has a slightly different flavor than traditional Vietnamese iced coffee, but it's still my go-to drink from 7 Leaves. We also got the Brazilian lemonade, which was tart but simultaneously sweet. A refreshing drink if you want a different style lemonade. Unfortunately, the prices continue to climb and that means I buy fewer and fewer drinks ... and they get a half star deducted from their overall rating. Service: The employees here were pleasant, competent, and friendly. Our cashier was happy to give us samples of the seasonal drinks and provided us background info. The Setting: Located in a strip mall not far from South Coast Plaza, this location is smaller than some other 7 Leaves. There are only 3 long tables, two of which have tall stools and one with traditional chairs. If it's super busy or you have a large party, it might be difficult to find enough open spaces. There is no outdoor seating. It's best for to-go orders, which is not good if you're looking for a cafe to chill at. Because of this, they get another half star deduction for their overall rating. Conclusion: 7 Leaves is a higher-quality boba shop that emphasizes quality teas and drinks over novelty flavors and sugary concoctions. All employees have always been polite and helpful. The same holds true at this location. Unfortunately it's on the smaller side, so it can't be a convenient hangout spot. Plus, the prices (following industry trends) are higher than should be. But overall, I enjoyed this cafe and would return when in the area. read more

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Jennifer H.

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OVERALL : 7 Leaves is a veteran in the OC boba/coffee scene, and they have a smaller, focused menu with milk tea, fruit tea, and coffee that they do very well. Once in a while they come out with a seasonal drink, so I knew I had to try it! Ordering is super simple at the counter (remember to pull up your app for reward points) or via the app! Workers are friendly and quick with making drinks. There is some seating if you'd like to hang out with friends or get some work done, but most people seem to get their drinks togo here. This review is solely for their new Rio Rosa drink! PARKING : There are a lot of good foods in this plaza and ample parking space in the parking lot right out front :) Pretty spacious but it can get crowded during peak hours. FOOD/DRINKS : Rio Rosa - strawberry, condensed milk, lime -- reminded me of their Brazilian lemonade but with a touch of strawberry flavor! Refreshing and tart, definitely a summer drink. At the end of the day, I still like their milk teas, coffee, and fruit teas more, but this was fun to try! read more

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Jenny C.

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7 Leaves Cafe is a popular chain, especially for the "Mung Bean" tea and coffee drinks. The Bristol location is perfect for my afternoon tea run to break up the work week. The 7 Leaves atmosphere is relaxed, with clean and modern décor, and staff are nice. I very rarely stay but opt for the "fly in and out" picking up my order. We like to order via the app so it's fast and convenient. Will be returning again next week. read more

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Saran W.

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I spent a couple hours at 7 Leaves earlier this week during a work trip as a touch down spot to catch up on emails while enjoying a Thai iced tea. I've visited this location previously with my sister, but mostly for a quick online order pick up instead of spending time inside. Maybe the staff has come to expect online order pick ups, but they seemed to be caught off guard when I clarified that I didn't have an online order, and still needed to order? Regardless, they took my order and I found a spot at one of the tables to set up my laptop while they were making my drink. It was only a short wait before they called my name, and I was able to stretch out my Thai drink for the entire time I was there. It was a nice atmosphere to work, with a steady rhythm of customers throughout. read more

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Megan D.

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Boba- 5/10 good thing I only asked for a sample of boba bc the bobas were hella dense and hard in the middle. ALWAYS ASKS FOR SAMPLES BEFORE COMMITTING! Drink- 8.9/10 Assam milk tea - I requested less sweet and thank god I did. This drink was already sweet asf even after requesting less sweet. It has a strong flavor of tea to the drink. Service- 9/10 good. They let me try a sample of boba. read more

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Deb H.

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I love the boba here it is always fresh and soft. They also have a great variety of other add ins and the employees are very kind and helpful. Another favorite thing is that they sell macarons in a variety of flavors which are a delicious treat! They open super early at like 6:30am or 7:30am depending on the day which is amazing because most boba places don't open until closer to noon! There's plenty of free parking unless you come during peak dinner time and then they have valet because there's a few busy restaurants in the center. read more

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Valerie N.

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Ryan and Brendon were so welcoming when I came in! They were patient when we were ordering & also offered samples so we could decide! I got the Brazilian lemonade which is a limited time offer , but it is perfectly sweet & sour! Thanks Ryan and Brendon for great service! read more

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Mary Grace C.

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The Spanish Latte was Great! The Baristas were incredibly Nice...Courteous! Will Definitely Be Back! Highly Recommended! read more

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Only reviewing their macarons! Chose their strawberry, green tea, and pistachio macarons. Even at 7PM, their macarons were perfectly crispy, yet moist and chewy "feet." Their Macaron filling is my favorite! Light, creamy, a perfect macaron pastry texture: subtle crispness, soft and moist chewy center. They're $2.50 each now, but it's a sweet treat to indulge myself with. read more

7 Leaves Cafe - 11/2024 Their Macaron filling is my favorite! Light, creamy, perfect macaron pastry texture: subtle crispness, soft and moist chewy center - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Minh V.

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7 leaves has such a big place in my heart. It brings me back to my childhood when I used to have my older friends in high school take me to get a cup of their sea salt jasmine tea. Now they've come up with so many delicious flavors. Their customer service never disappoints. They always want you to leave the place happy. Ambiance is calming and clean. I love this place so much. If you haven't tried their Brazilian Lemonade ask for a taste, they'll let you try it. That's how I got to loving the drink. read more

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Jonathan L.

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7 Leaves always consistent. Fast service and decent drinks. Love the mung bean and house coffee here. Their fruity drinks are a little too sweet for me. Definitely get less sweet! read more

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Nick A.

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Average service & everything. Could have more energy to care. Less ice in my ice coffee. read more

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Johnny H.

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Tried the Vietnamese iced coffee today with crystal boba, sea cream, and a shot of espresso. I was pleasantly surprised an so were my parents. They said it was way better than lee's sandwich iced coffee and that it was legit Vietnamese coffee. Highly recommend trying it. They are also currently running a promo where if you download the app and do a survey, you get enough points for a free drink. read more

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Mimi R.

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I am not a coffee person but anytime I am near a 7 leaves, I have to get a house coffee. It's so strong and super sweet. It's like a dessert in a cup. Love it so much. I order on their app for pick up and it's always fast and convenient. Staff is always friendly. read more

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The hot milk Mung bean drink is the best. It's Tasty. I like it. So cool. U guys need to try it out .

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Andrew K.

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Not the best tea we've had but certainly not the worst. Worth the try but won't be back.

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Nelly W.

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New to the area and looking for a good iced matcha. I heard of 7Leaves and it's known famous for their iced coffee. I seen they do have matcha so I took a chance. The staff was very friendly and I was able to try their delicious iced matcha with oat milk. It's one of the best matcha drinks I have had so far so I will be a frequent customer! read more

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I've always wanted to try 7 Leaves, but never got to try since I usually just go to other popular boba tea places. I happened to be in the plaza, and got thirsty while attending a grand opening event for a new place that opened up a few days, so I thought it was the perfect time to also get to try! I saw their summer seasonal drink was the Orange Dream, which I was intrigued for, so I ordered that. It was indeed refreshing while also being creamy, basically an orange creamsicle. It came with 2 orange slices, which was pretty good and the orange flavor was not too overpowering. I really enjoyed drinking every sip of the drink, albeit a bit sweeter than I would prefer because unfortunately this drink could not be adjusted according to the staff member who helped me. Overall, I will definitely be coming back and adding this to my list of boba places to go to often (especially its a plus that their drinks are much affordable- a regular size Orange Dream was $5.15, hard to find less than $6 drinks nowadays). I would highly recommend trying the Orange Dream. The staff is friendly and drinks were made fast. There are a few long tables to sit at, so it's a good place to hang out with friends or study (as it's like a cafe). Though next time, I also would really want to try the matcha soy or the sunset passion :) read more

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Chloe J.

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i usually really like this place But haha this new girl staff or whoever is so rude and terrible service Her side eye sends me other than that great read more

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7 Leaves is one of the Best and original Boba Tea chain Well known along with being well Loved! 4.01.24 Located in the same plaza as Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake & Halal Guys. Lots of parking available. They have a bar height tables & chair's available indoor only. Service is good & fast. Clean boba place. I made a mobile order and it was fast along w being ready at the time promised. What we ordered My usual - Sea Cream Jasmine Tea is good & refreshing as always. Don't let the Jasmine tea scare you. Isn't too caffeinated. - Taro Milk Tea is good. Earthy and can taste real taro vegetable with Taro bits. Can sometimes be overwhelming to some. - House Coffee is good. Isn't overly strong. My 1st time trying it and it's good. Highly recommended. The boba is good. 7leaves boba ate yum everywhere I've gone and it doesn't disappoint. You can request sampling their teas and coffee. Tip - download their app to earn leaves aka points towards rewards for free drinks and receive a birthday treat the week of your birthday along with promos valid for rewards member read more

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Never let down by 7 leaves with my go-to drink! I got the Regular Jasmine Milk Tea with Boba easy sweet! Even with less sweetness, it still tastes amazing. Finally took this long, but downloading the app will benefit you in the future if you're a go-to for 7 leaves like me. read more

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Esmeralda A.

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Second time I get my coffees like this. Do they not fill it all way. I won't be coming back to this location or is it maybe bc I ordered online? read more

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Received a text about a promo drink and decided to stop by. Aaron was extremely kind and professional excellent customer service! The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. read more

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1. The drink tasted as delicious as the ones made at other locations! 2. The spot has fast-casual vibes! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! 4. There are few indoor tables! 5. Parking lot is good for the morning, but it can get packed at night! Note: There is a single gender-neutral bathroom that requires a code! Photo: Love Cream read more

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We like grabbing a drink here while waiting for Anjins. The staff was very friendly and kind enough to remake my drink after I forgot to ask for less sweetener. We sat here for a while and they never had a line go out the door despite getting so many people. The matcha was good but was a little lacking of the matcha taste. But besides that, would recommend coming here for a refreshing beverage read more

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Alex J.

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Another great experience at a 7 Leaves Cafe. Staff was super friendly. Ordered a large iced house coffee, with light ice. Drink was strong, slightly sweet, balanced, and tasted great! read more

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Just walked in because I was craving boba. Seth was absolutely amazing, gave me a sample of the Sea Cream and it was delicious so I added it to both my drinks. I also upsized both my drinks! Great service, Seth helped me out and he was so kind and friendly. 10/10 would go back! read more

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I got the sea cream Jasmine tea, which is my go to drink here. The cream on top is a really nice touch. The drink is light and refreshing, however it does get quite watered down so finish it before ice melts! I didn't know that 7 leave offered samples but this location did! I sampled their mung bean milk tea and really liked it (it's similar to this Vietnamese drink that I don't remember the name of). The place itself is pretty cozy and I think would be a good study spot. Next time I come I want to get the mung bean or Thai tea! read more

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Drink was good and the service is excellent. Quiet environment for studying. I haven't been to this location in a long time, but luckily it was around the Corner from a Backyard Brawl event I was attending. read more

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I came in today and waited to be helped, but Helen completely ignored me. When I finally spoke up and said I was ready to order, she responded with an obvious attitude and gave me a rude look. To make matters worse, she chose to help another customer instead of acknowledging me. read more

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Solid boba spot! Came here with a friend and he ordered online and our drinks were ready in no time. Appreciate the indoor seating. Lots of interesting combinations I want to try another time. Staff were friendly. Parking was a little challenging. read more

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I want to give a shout out to Brendan. He gave excellent service at the end of his shift before closing. I came in around 845pm and had some questions about drinks which he was patiently answering. The store looked busy and he was doing great getting the drinks out and provided fantastic customer service. The store was very clean and my drink was delicious. I've had great experiences at this 7leaves overall and wanted to take a moment to recognize Brendan today! read more

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3033 Bristol St
Ste L
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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(657) 247-5711
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Hours

What time does 7 Leaves Cafe open?

7 Leaves Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does 7 Leaves Cafe close?

7 Leaves Cafe closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does 7 Leaves Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, 7 Leaves Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does 7 Leaves Cafe have catering options?

No, 7 Leaves Cafe does not have catering options.

Does 7 Leaves Cafe have a drive thru?

No, 7 Leaves Cafe does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does 7 Leaves Cafe allow dogs?

No, 7 Leaves Cafe does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does 7 Leaves Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, 7 Leaves Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does 7 Leaves Cafe have parking?

Yes, 7 Leaves Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Valet Parking

Other Amenities

Does 7 Leaves Cafe have free WiFi?

No, 7 Leaves Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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Blackmarket Bakery

Where did you go Blackmarket?! I came this morning for those wonderful croissants and it's closed…read more Why?

We got the B.E.C.A. sandwich, brioche cinnamon roll, and a choc hazelnut twist. Overall the food…read morewas pretty good. Our favorite was the BECA, which had a really fluffy and tasty bread. When we ordered the cinnamon roll, there was no option to heat it up, so we thought they would have done it already. When it was served, it was rock solid. So, we asked them to heat it up. However, after a few minutes, it still wasn't that gooey and the inner core was still pretty tough. Perhaps they could have warmed it up so that it was evenly softened. Overall, the cinnamon roll was alright. It was a brioche roll so you would think it might be lighter and fluffy, but ours was pretty dry. However, the cream on top was insanely good. It carried the roll. The hazelnut twist was kind of what you would expect. A twisted pastry but with a hefty amount of hazelnut-chocolate spread thru the layers. We sat in a little nook, where there was a magnetic black board, where there were word tiles you could rearrange in any way. It was a nice place to just look around at all the sentences the community wrote. Chess tables were also available as extra seating. Overall, the service was good, but could be better when warming up pastries, so that the customer can enjoy them properly!

Inside the shop, during the Kickstarter pre - opening event weekend

Blackmarket Bakery official grand opening at the Camp in Costa Mesa on January 2, 2013!

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Yes, you want a lunch box

Poul's Bakery

The best cannolis! I called to order a couple dozen mini…read morecannolis for my dad's 70th and ended up ordering a Black Forest cake as well. Both the cannolis and the cake were a hit! Poul's has great communication and they responded to my inquiry dame day. They offered delivery for the day of the party. Great service and delicious desserts!

I've never put an order for a cake before so this experience is was all new to me. I went on their…read morewebsite to put in a request for a Napoleon birthday cake with a ganache top. They had a number which I called and the person on the other end gave a number which I could text more details about what I needed, for how many, my name, etc. Since they were driving and couldn't take my order at the moment I made sure to provide as much info and the time/day. I put the order 5 days before I said it needed it and they agreed it can be done by then. I thought it was easy and I just followed it up with the change of topping on the cake. I explicitly stated to text me if they needed anything else from me since I have never done this before. I probably should've followed them up, but I was busy that week. Since I didn't hear anything afterwards I thought I had secured my order. The day I come to pick up the cake, they tell me they don't have the order. The lady who I spoke to, who I'm assuming was on the phone when I initially called, is telling me I put a request not an order and that I didn't even provide my full name (not true, I did). I'm being told that I shouldve put down a deposit and have a contract with them for the cake. I wasn't provided with any contract or a Zelle username. If I had that information I would've absolutely done it. As a business you should provide the customer with that sort of information. I had no idea and I wasn't told that thru text. Should I have followed up? Absolutely, i know that now. There's no information on the website about a contract or deposit information. Only the phone number that I first called. So they should probably update that if they have so many orders and can't keep track with request. There was a lot of deflection from the lady when i tried to explain my grievance. No apology either for the confusion. I felt crazy because I thought I might've missed their messages. Nope nothing. Only the Zelle information after I had arrive there. Luckily, they had puff pastry ready and told me they could have the cake ready in 15 min, and I really needed the cake so I agree to still do business. When I got the cake it was still warm and they told me to freeze it in my refrigerator for it to set. 15 min to get to my place and the ganache has melted off the top and custard had already spilled out from the sides. I had a long drive afterwards and not even an insulated bag could save it. It did taste good, it's too bad about communication, and everything else.

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Pandor Artisan Bakery & Café

Overall nice experience, a guy here likes my mom and gives us free snacks time to time.read more

Chai latte : 5/5 Barista Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance : 5/5 There are many indoor and outdoor dining options . I recommend it

C'est la vie!

Best Eclair Chocolate

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Chai Latte 12oz

Xt Patisserie

Yelp isnt correct They are in a business center and do…read morewholesale and orders. Not a store front with premade items to buy. But delicious!!

I'm so happy to find this place. They have excellent macarons, cheese cake and toffee. We love it…read moreso much we ordered 300 macarons for my daughter's wedding and all the guests gave us rave reviews!! If you are a cheese cake lovers you have to try this place! My son in law is from New York area and he was so happy to know he can eat excellent real New York cheese cake here in California now. Wayne is so nice and accommodating with the large order and picking up time. Our family will be a regular here for sure!

Whole Pistachio Mille Crepe Cake

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Slice of Mango Mille Crepe Cake

I Love Cookies Bakery

5.0

(1 review)

3.0 mi

This place is absolutely amazing!! You can honestly tell that the cookies are made fresh with…read morepassion and care. I absolutely love everyone one for them. The brown butter salted chocolate chip and the Oreo cookie macaroons are my favorite, but each and everyone one of their cookies stand out on their own. I definitely recommend this place for their great service and fair pricing !! I would give this place 10 stars if I could since I know I'm eating every cookie that's baked with LOVE !!

Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies

COOKIES AND CREAM

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CHURRO French Macaron

Moulin

Mmm! Delicious pastries! They have the finest pastries. This mini bakery spot is located in South…read moreCoast Plaza. They have limited items sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea, wine and beer. I am usually at the Newport Beach location as they have more varieties and more options. Perfect spot for brunch/lunch. Highly recommend the Newport Beach spot. Go there early as parking lot is small. Ordered Exotique - It was a coconut sponge with coconut/mango/passionfruit cream with the outer layer is crispy and tangy lime - Chantilly cake - $9.00 It was a sweet treat and shareable. Staff was friendly. There is restroom and water station nearby. Plenty of tables outside to dine in.

Located outside of the second floor of South Coast Plaza, at the base of the Bridge of Gardens…read more(which connects the two malls), this pastry shop is a wonderful dessert destination. They had a great many pastries to choose from as well as some sandwiches. They have a few coffee choices as well as a cooler with bottled water, juices, and other drinks. The smiling workers took my order of an iced cafe au lait and a lemon tart. Their seating is all outside under umbrellas, which makes for a relaxing spot to enjoy your beverage and pastry while people watching. There is a cart with napkins, utensils, straws, etc. as well as a place to return your plates and dispose of trash. The lemon tart was sumptuous. It had a citrusy-tart yet slightly sweet lemon flavor with a dollop of lemon curd on the top-center. The crust was excellent too. The coffee was good but a bit more bitter than I like. Still, it complemented the pastry well. While it might be a little tricky to find on your first visit, it's worth it!

Pain au chocolat aux amandes ( awesome Parisian chocolate almond pastry ) - this would surely win an award in Paris itself !!

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Chocolate hazelnut tart - one of my absolute favorite desserts ever that harmonizes a chocolatey base with French pastry magic !!

Salty Horse

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

Steak and eggs estaba muy bueno y los pancakes de mi prometida también, y la música de los…read morecocineros estaba muy perrona

If you ever in Costa Mesa, this is a coffee shop and breakfast place you have to visit…read more Love love the ambiance and the aesthetic of Salty Horse. (Coastal Cowboy Theme Parking is very limited it's located in a residential area between Newport Blvd. & 21st street. Be prepared to stay in line for more rhan 15 minutes depending on the time you visit...but didn't mind the wait because it was my 1st time and took some photos to post on Yelp. I ordered the Hawaiian Cowboy - made with double shot of espresso, hawaiian honey and maple walnut milk. It is lightly sweet but very smooth. Also, got Saddle Spice Chai, Rice Krispy Cookie is so perfectly done - love the crispy texture, but soft cookie.

Skate the Bowl, Turkey Focaccia Sando, Cortney's BB Matcha & the Classic Cowgirl

Poke bowl

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Pradera Brunch

Overall experience was amazing. The food, atmosphere, and our server Alex. Checking in was super…read moreeasy and quick. Alex was super welcoming and friendly. She recommended us some dishes which were delicious. It was such a nice brunch and we would definitely be coming back!!

Such an amazing experience! Food was delicious, waitress Sam was such an amazing help ! Food came…read moreout quick and couldn't be more satisfied !

Part of the inside inspiration.

Tabla de Quesos

Birria

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1954 Egashira

4.0

(82 reviews)

0.2 mi

They have everything from sweet to savory pastries. Lots of places to sit down, and good ambiance…read more Best to go on a weekday when the line is short and ample parking.

Did I finally find a really good salt bread?? I get why when they first open it was limited amount…read moreper person Wow the salt bread was delicious! They have milk bread and they sell it by half loaf too! I couldn't resist a curry Frank! Really wanted a melon pan and they had their own version of it. It was pretty sweet so maybe I'll try the one without cream next time This shop is super cute and simple and smells so so good! Really enjoyed what I tried and definitely will be coming back! Loved their salt bread, curry Frank and melon pan that had cream in it.

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Cafe Refuge

I'm always looking for new coffee places to try and I'm glad I stumbled upon this one. It's a…read morefairly new spot that just opened up in the plaza. They have a unique backstory and it seems like the owners are very passionate about what they do. As for the coffee, they specialize in coffee and tea from different Asian countries, currently three options of beans to choose from, all with their own unique flavor. The service is amazing, they're always so kind, even if the cafe is busy, they make sure that each drink is made correctly. The ambience inside is mellow, there's seating for studying and there's plenty of parking outside.

Super excited to try Cafe Refuge. Vietnamese beans. Roasted in house. Got myself a honey latte…read more Only syrup that they make in house. Wasn't a fan Too much hickory in the beans. Not balanced at all Used the midnight beans fyi They also have vanilla latte which is monin syrup. Was hoping they at least offer a Vietnamese coffee to try also but they didn't. Overall. I love the selection of beans. Love how they roast there. But my drink just didn't do it. Wanted more options

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Made Coffee

A small cafe located in a tiny plaza by Mitsuwa! Parking can be a little tight, but the the parking…read morelot itself wasn't too bad. The cafe interior is clean. It's also small and cozy- a nice chitchat spot! The staff is also friendly and outgoing. Service is quick as well. My friend got the double matcha, while I had gotten the ube matcha. The ube matcha was good. It was very creamy and had a prominent ube flavor. My friend said her double matcha was good, but a bit pricey! With the substitution of oat milk, her total came out to $9! We concluded that if we're in the area and arent sure what cafe to hit up, we'd probably visit this spot again for some matcha!

Wow wow... I was honestly so surprised to find that this was one of the best matchas I've ever had…read morein the OC area. The matcha was incredibly smooth, earthy, and had the perfect milk-to-matcha ratio. It actually tasted like matcha instead of being diluted by a giant cup of ice. I tried both the regular iced matcha with blueberry and the special iced matcha with matcha cold foam, and both were absolutely delicious. The only downside is that the parking lot is a bit small, but that's a minor issue. This location is located behind the Wahoo's Fish Taco Overall, I really loved this place and will definitely be coming back to try their other drinks

Oat cereal latte with cloud

Cereal Latte

Ube cloud matcha

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Work in Progress

The coffee the food the place. All of it was soooo good. The seating wouldn't be comfortable for…read morelong period of time but plenty of space to work and outlets as well. Everyone is really nice too. One of the top coffee places in Costa Mesa

I know everyone talks about the coffee at Work in Progress, but honestly I'm here for the breakfast…read moreburrito. This thing is unreal. Easily one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in Orange County. The balance of flavors is perfect, the ingredients taste super fresh, and somehow every bite still has a little bit of everything in it. What really takes it over the top are the sauces and the pickled onions on the side. Absolute *chef's kiss*...The sauces add so much flavor without overpowering the burrito itself. I also appreciated that it didn't feel overly greasy or heavy the way breakfast burritos sometimes do. The space definitely gets crowded, especially on weekends, and finding a seat can take some patience. But honestly, grabbing a coffee and one of these burritos and hanging out for a bit is completely worth it. This is officially one of my go to breakfast spots in Costa Mesa.

Twist. As is, cold. A little dry, but good flavor.

BREAKFAST SANDO Black forest ham,eggs,cheese, chimichurri tomatoes,arugula,herbed aioli(minus ham) added bacon which came after.

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Vanilla Latte w/seasonal cinnamon cream top

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