Ali's Bagel & Coffee

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

Salty Horse absolutely exceeded our expectations! The food was exceptional, the vibe was amazing,…read moreand the decor was absolutely adorable. The coffee and matchas were perfection, and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. A special shout-out to Rowen and the female cashier (I'm so sorry I can't remember your name, but you have three boys! ) for going above and beyond to make our experience so great. You were both incredibly friendly, helpful, and genuinely kind, which made our visit that much more special. Everything from the food and drinks to the atmosphere and service was a 10/10. We can't wait to come back! Highly recommend Salty Horse!

Overall, I had a pretty good experience at Salty Horse! The steak fries were absolutely delicious…read moreand definitely one of the highlights of my visit. I also ordered the Blue Whale smoothie, which tasted great, but at $10, I honestly think it's ridiculously overpriced for what you get. They should really reconsider their pricing because it's hard to justify charging that much for a smoothie. Another downside is the parking situation. Parking is horrible, and you're pretty much stuck trying to find street parking, which can be frustrating. Despite those complaints, I genuinely enjoyed the food and would definitely come back. Hopefully, they'll reconsider their smoothie prices because everything else was pretty solid!

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

Nook Coffee Bar

4.5(754 reviews)

1.9 mi

Taylor exceeded my expectations. The line was so long, but worth the wait. She was extremely…read moreamiable and made my experience a 10/10. I recommend this location in a heartbeat. The Iced Hazelnut Latte was also amazing. Tasted really rich in hazelnut flavor. Location is small but the environment was positive.

solid coffee spot, convenient for the area if you're already at the lab!…read more green tea with agave: light tea. perfect if you want just a little bit of caffeine and a light drink nothing too heavy. It was very light though and almost got watered down very quickly. ambiance: cozy little coffee shop, with minimal seating. Not really a place to hang out in my opinion, but there's lots of spots in the lab itself to hang out in. service: the barista and the cashier was really kind and nice!

Matcha latte and Spanish latte

Island Matcha

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Spanish Latte

MoonGoat Coffee Roasters

4.3(925 reviews)

2.4 mi

5* Food 5* Service 5*…read moreAmbiance We were recommended to try MoonGoat for their matcha and coffee, and I'm so glad we did! The space feels like a beautiful greenhouse oasis, a thoughtfully designed environment that creates a sense of serenity whether you choose to sit indoors or outside. The staff are equally welcoming and friendly, which adds to the overall charm and warmth of this coffee roaster. With a full page beverage and food menu, MoonGoat is much more than just a place for coffee. They offer a nice variety of food as well. I only wish their selection of desserts and sweets were a bit more expansive and appealing. We ordered the iced Marsala coffee and a latte. The beans were perfectly roasted, delivering a wonderful depth and richness to both drinks. Each cup was smooth, flavorful and thoroughlly enjoyable. We also tried the gluten free pecan cake. I loved that it wasn't overly sweet which allowed the flavorrs to come through naturally. The cake itself was slightly plain, but the generous pecan/toffee topping added the richness and texture it needed and made each bite much more satisfying. I could easily sit here for hours, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and the thoughtfully designed space. It's the kind of coffee shop where you want to slow down, linger and simply enjoy the moment.

Heard great things about this place & finally got to try it out today!…read more I ordered the Toasted Matcha, which is essentially an Hojicha Latte. I usually don't love Hojicha from many places, but this one was decent and smooth. I also ordered a seasonal Strawberry Watermelon Matcha Cold Foam, which was a bit too sweet for my boyfriend's (and my) liking, but it definitely had the watermelon and strawberry flavors there. Love the ambiance and vibe of this coffee shop and it's a great place to work or read for 1-2 hours. Wi-Fi was great and the staff is friendly. You can validate parking up to 2 hours across the street with a purchase. Not my absolute favorite coffee shop, but I'd definitely come back!

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Vanilla latte with salted cold foam, delicious!

The Caffeine Club

4.5(233 reviews)

0.4 mi

Stumbled across this place whilst visiting Costa Mesa/huntington beach area…read more Their coffees and match are all extremely fresh. With great service and easy going vibes all around. Early grey matcha, and coffees are a must try!

Saw this spot pop up when looking for coffee shops and thought to give it a try!…read more There's a good variety of drinks so there's something for everyone here. I got the Earl Grey Matcha since I hadn't seen many places with that mix of flavors so got curious how it would taste. I would probably get it less sweet next time, but the flavors worked well together with the earl grey aftertaste from each sip. Also tried their einspanner, and that cream is thiiiick. After stirring it up, the drink did get more balanced, but also leaned towards the sweet end. We also got two pastries: spinach, bacon and cheese croissant and a guava mascarpone bun. Both were tasty, but the croissant was perfectly crispy/flaky and good flavors from all the ingredients. Overall, a cute shop with ample seating and friendly service. Easy parking as well in the plaza's shared lot.

Matcha Einspanner

Cold brew. Great taste and vibe.

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Orange peach espresso tonic & early grey matcha

Coffee Nature

4.4(934 reviews)

2.5 mi

The inside got completely revamped and looks so much more modern now. There was a complete overhaul…read moreand has a lot of great charm to it. The owners are very nice and the drinks/food are great value. The breakfast burrito and Nova Lox were pretty filling, and came stacked. I got the matcha latte and substituted for their salted caramel sauce (I think that's what it's called) and it was funky but still good. Solid addition!

When arriving, you'll see plenty of seating and even a few comfy hanging chairs. There are tons of…read moresmiles and friendly hellos. They offer a few seasonal items and a standard menu of lattes, teas, etc. Today I ordered the morning melt and the coconut latte. The coconut latte is delish and tastes like summer. The morning melt is also really good. So many flavors from the egg, turkey, and arugula. Next time I'll opt for the sauce on the side and put a little less so it's not so drippy. Still super tasty! Thanks for providing a relaxing vibe :)

Breakfast Burrito

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Restroom

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters

4.6(1k reviews)

2.8 mi

First time here & it was 10/10! The location is cool because…read moreit's right on the side of the building. It's so cute & modern inside. The teddy graham was my favorite! The pumpkin was the perfect fall vibes. The maple pecan was the perfect combo of sweetness & coffee. The staff was friendly & helpful. I will be back :)

-Drink/Food: I ordered their Marshmallow Foam Matcha and Strawberry Matcha Latte. Their matcha…read morelattes are okay/good, not the best matcha that I have ever had, but good. They also have lots of breakfast options. -Service: All the staff are super nice. -Ambience: High ceiling, spacious, and bright. They also have a lot a lot of seatings. This is THE ideal place to get your work done.

Inside

AVO TOAST W/MARINATED EGGS! - Love this!!! and a SALTED TOFFEE LATTE

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SALTED TOFFEE LATTE, with a little extra love from the barista - Perfect!

Neat Coffee

4.4(566 reviews)

2.4 mi

This is a little cafe gem in the middle of busy OC town…read more They have the cuttest patio in the back where you can enjoy your coffee. They serve their coffees in cute ceramic mugs which I love. My maple latte (half sweet) was delicious. The service could be more friendlier. When I was leaving the shop, I said thank you to the barista and she barely said bye to me letalone a thank you. Regardless, if I am in the area, I will stop by here again for sure!

Long overdue review! Love this coffee shop so much. I work a few blocks up and like to pop in when…read moreI need to lock in and get some work done with a little caffein. I can usually find a plug and also like the backyard outdoor seating when meeting up with friends. My go to order is a good ole classic latte and their breakfast burrito. The shop is very community oriented and they have lot of fun events and feature local artists often. I respect the hell out of the ownership too. From what I've observed they put their money where their mouth is when it comes to giving back to the community and caring for their neighbors. I love their sunset beach location too and wish I lived/worked closer to it to make it my regular spot. Less suitable for computer work but the perfect space for a quick coffee, date or friend meet up. Prime location for a walk to the beach after!

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Inside

Portola Coffee

4.0(2k reviews)

1.1 mi

This was my second time visiting Portola Coffee, and the service was amazing yet again. I was…read morewarmly greeted and given great recommendations on a few drinks to try, which wasn't hard because they have such a delicious menu, especially their seasonal offerings. After placing my order, I waited no longer than four minutes for my drink. Unfortunately, when I went to pick it up, I noticed the base was espresso even though I had ordered matcha. Once I pointed it out, they quickly and kindly remade my drink without hesitation. I was very impressed with the overall taste, experience, and service. I'm already excited for my next stop when I'm in the area!

Decent espresso and customer service but everything else leaves much to be desired…read more $6 for a 5oz cap using rockview milk is crazy work. You can get that cr4p at the local drugstore or 7-11. Want oat milk? That's an addional dollar somehow? Espresso still showed some nuance through the milk but it was over steamed and too hot to drink for the first three minutes. Just long enough for the whole thing to separate. I've been coming here for years but I think this is the last visit. There's better coffee with higher standards close by.

Hazelnut/Mocha Latte - Perfect!

Mocha w/pods coming home

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Vanilla Latte

In-sīt Coffee

4.2(460 reviews)

1.5 mi

Stumbled upon this place while killing time for the ramen place next door to open. Specialty coffee…read moreshop that also offers matcha, pastries, croffles (croissant waffles), and small breakfast items (avocado toast, yogurt bowl, and croissant sandwiches). Good coffee. But love their matcha. Since I was overwhelmed with the options, the barista suggested a strawberry matcha, and topped it with banana cream. So. So. Good! Great service. Not much seating inside but good menu items.

i want my $16 and my calories back. SO mid…read more ifl they're using culinary matcha or something bc the matcha flavor was barely there. minimum matcha to milk ratio, way too sweet even when i asked for less sweet, and whatever sweetener they use wasn't particularly good either. the matcha cloud was so sad too -- they gave me like a couple drops. what did i pay extra for? lowkey the strawberry matcha tasted a little better, but mostly bc the strawberry masked all the mid matcha flavors. also SO much ice even after asking for less ice, and somehow the ice itself tasted like refrigerator which made the drink even worse. i do wonder if their coffee is actually good since coffee is literally in the name, but unfortunately my experience with the matcha was disappointing enough that i don't rlly feel like coming back to find out. for $16, there are way too many other places i'd rather try.

View from our seat; limited seating.

Matcha Latte

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Dirty Hojicha

Made Coffee

4.6(185 reviews)

2.0 mi

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!

A friend recommended me this spot for matcha and it did not disappoint. A small and mighty cafe is…read moresuch a hidden gem. I ordered the matcha and it was one of the better matcha's I've had in the OC area. Matcha was very smooth, and well balanced. Wasn't too sweet and it didn't give off an artificial sweet taste. Would definitely be back for more in the future. Overall I give this a solid 4/5 star review. It is definitely up there for the better matcha's I've tried in OC by far.

Cereal Latte

Ube cloud matcha

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Kyoto Cold Brew w/Pistachio cold foam

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