Shoutout the ladies at Alpaca Cafe for serving the best Spanish latte I've ever had. Not sure what they put in it but it's got me wanting more. (Nicest people I've met so far in Idylwild!) read more

Our first time at Alpaca, and it was good. For once, the service at an Idlewild Cafe was friendly, the place was clean, and, most importantly, the food was good. We got the hot chocolate with a slice of pumpkin and carrot cake. We got two extra slices to go, and unfortunately, they placed them in a paper bag WITH NO protection from moisture leak. So after 20 minutes, the slices are leaking badly through the paper bag and staining the clothing of my friend, who was holding the bag in his lap. It's seriously bad that they didn't think about this and properly wrap the slices in multiple paper towels and close the bag properly. Another issue is that we took the original slices of bread to a table, but they didn't offer any plates. The guy said they don't carry any and nothing more, not even thinking that he could ask the cafe worker 20 feet away from their station for some plates for us. I had to make contact with the worker to get us the plates. While the food & drinks were good, these slip-ups caused their rating to go down to 3 stars. We'll probably come back again, and hopefully they'll have learned a valuable lesson. read more

Came in today and gave them a try. It's a nice little shop. A little crammed by the door way with people coming in and going out. It was tied into another restaurant. Service was good and very quick. I got the cold brew with a touch of half and half, overall it was good. It was just a tad bitter but it was still good. About a cold brew flavor as any other I have tried. So nothing to knock against it but if you like a good cup of cold brew definitely get it here. Nothing stood out as anything special to me but just a good cup of cold brew. read more

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A quick stop at a coffee and tea place. Got honey lavender match and dirty chai for hubby. Cute little place in Idyllwild near Mountain Center read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Honey Lavender Matcha and Dirty Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

This charming coffee place ended up being one of our faves during our stay in Idyllwild. It's just a quick 4 minute walk from our Airbnb, which made it dangerously convenient and yes, we came back more than once! The space is pretty small just a couple of tables and a few seats so don't expect to lounge around for hours. They keep it simple here with coffee and tea only but they sure do it well! Everything we tried was delicious. We originally wanted to sit down for breakfast, and luckily they share a space with Mile High Cafe next door. Just a heads up even though they're connected, they're technically separate businesses so you can't just grab coffee and sit anywhere on the restaurant side unless you're ordering from them too. That said, the convenience alone makes this place a win, and the quality keeps you coming back. If you're in Idyllwild, definitely swing by and check them out! read more

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Grabbed a coffee here with my wife and enjoyed it :) they have some seats outside in the shade. It was nice and quiet on a Tuesday. I would definitely come back. read more

Wonderful service and great coffee. We enjoyed a cappuccino and iced coffee daily during our trip.

Really cute coffee shop attached to a little restaurant on the other side. Ordered a Spanish latte which I've never had before and I really liked it. Workers were nice as well and knew a lot of people by name which was cool to see. I would come back to try more! read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Spanish latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Best coffee I've had in idyllwild! Delicious and worth the little drive. Far superior to what's in town! Nutella: sweet chocolatey and amazing Mocha: hint of chocolate and delicious Can't recommend enough read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Mocha and Nutella coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Excellent service, coffee and experience. We are thinking of coming back for breakfast or lunch. Easy, relaxed ambiance. Perfect start to our morning. read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Flat white made my way - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

I absolutely adore this place!! I've gone the few times to go visit family and have mentioned them to everyone! Not only are the bakery items amazing, the service and staff and the sweetest people ever. I've had a vanilla latte there with oat milk, iced caramel latte, the strawberry matcha, and the banana matcha and all have been delicious! Also put sweet foam on a few which was an excellent suggestion by the workers! Ambiance is so cute too with there little alpacas everywhere and don't forget to purchase stickers! read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Iced caramel latte Iced vanilla latte with oatmilk and sweet foam! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Did not expect to find such amazing matcha in the mountains but Alpaca Coffee was a wonderful surprise! Location is small but the service is friendly and all of the coffee and teas are high quality. Love that they advertise the health benefits of some drinks and you can tell that there was time and effort put into curating their drink options! read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Visited due to its popularity on social media. Not really fan of the strawberry matcha- was not a good flavor but their cold foam was amazing!!! read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Strawberry matcha +spanish latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

If youre visiting Idlwild, this is a good quick stop for hot or iced drinks. I ordered matcha strawberry, its rich and not too sweet, i just really had to mix it well to not taste the bitterness of the matcha. Service was fast. The place is neat. read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

The Airbnb that my friend & I were staying at suggested this place for great coffee & tea. So after our check out we headed straight to Alpaca Coffee & Tea! We each ordered their iced dirty chai tea with Oatmilk! We took it to go and boy was it tasty!!! The extra shots of expresso were a delicious combination with the chai tea! It really lifted our day. I will be back on my next trip to Idyllwild. read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Taken 7/2/2025 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

such a cute little shop! i got a double espresso and an iced matcha - my partner had the strawberry matcha. they were all really tasty. i try not to expect too much from espresso from little coffee shops but it was really, really good. loved my matcha as well! cute little local gems for sale as well. i'll be back for sure! read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - strawberry matcha with whole, regular iced matcha with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Super cute coffee and tea shop! We came by during covid when they were still building this coffee shop and since then we always managed to stop by whenever we came up to Idyllwild! First dine with Mile High then after tea/coffee and goodies at Alpaca! Service was always friendly and prompt. I got the Jasmine milk tea with boba recently and the tea was very fragrant and strong. I asked for less sweet and it was just perfect! I added boba and it was pretty chewy and soft! Very great quality for a mountain milk tea shop! I can't write enough great things about this place! You just gotta stop by and experience it for yourself! Plenty of parking and indoor/outdoor seatings! Well mostly outdoor, inside is standup bar. They have many cute goodies for sale and they also serve chaga! Please come support them!! read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Honey oat lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Quick and delicious! Went twice for breakfast. Great coffee- tried the maple brown sugar. Fresh and no bitter aftertaste and hot. Pumpkin bread moist and scrumptious. Omelettes were huge and savory. Sweet lady rung us up and worked quickly. read more

BEST STRAWBERRY MATCHA LATTE OF MY LIFE. So good we came here twice during our weekend in Idyllwild. After seeing the 5 stars on Yelp for a boba spot, I had to come. I got the strawberry matcha latte and my life changed. The strawberry purree was delicious!! It balanced so well with the matcha. You could taste how fresh the strawberries were and the drink itself wasn't too sweet either. Seriously, so amazing to find such a hidden gem in Idyllwild. Come to LA please!! read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Stopped by here on our way out of Idyllwild. It's attached to the restaurant. They have the basic staples from dirty chai, Spanish, lattes etc. Service was fast and friendly. Since there's a restaurant right near it this is more of a grab and go place. There are plenty of parking spots all around. read more

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Caffeine for the road on a Monday morning heading back home from a weekend in Idyllwild. Cute café and a nice barista. I got the Lavender Matcha Latte - it's different, just ok for me. I still like my regular Matcha. Hubby got the Spanish latte and enjoyed it lots. read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Spanish Latte x Lavender Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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I was really excited and had a good feeling about this place at first but the mocha latte and cold brew were absolutely disgusting. Would not recommend. The mocha and espresso were tasted bad quality and the cold brew was quite literally sour water. It was a complete waste of money and I would recommend going to pure bean for coffee instead read more

Nice place , ridiculous policies I came in with my family; 6 of us including one 2 year old grandchild. I ordered all of our coffees, grabbed a few items off the shelves and I paid the bill. It was about 50 bucks. I think fine for what we got and I was happy. When my grandson asked for some water I went to counter to ask for a small ice water with a lid so, as toddlers do, it would not spill all over the place. I was directed to a water jug and small free cups without any lids and told the others cost $0.50. This is just ridiculous. I understand the need for a .50 policy for people coming in off the street asking for a free ice water, but we just spent 50 bucks for some coffee drinks and a small ice water with a lid should be an easy yes. That cost them our lunch business - which was going to be 8 people. This is a fine place, with fine drinks and some policies that need some nuance. read more

We got the Spanish latte and the dirty chai and both drinks were good! I asked for half sweet for the Spanish latte and that was perfect for me. The drinks came out hot and it was perfect for the fall weather. read more

We were staying in idyllwild for the weekend. Decided to try this place since it's highly rated. Drinks were decent at best. The matcha was ok but I didn't like that it was clumpy. I don't think they sift their matcha before whisking. Vanilla oat latte was just okay. The espresso flavor didn't really shine. Jasmine milk tea was ok too. It was creamy and milky. read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Jasmine milk tea, matcha latte, vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Such a cute and friendly coffee shop! The mushroom latte was a great option and so delicious. We got a drip coffee too and it was perfect. read more

Fantastic coffee and matcha in Idyllwild! We were here for a cabin weekend and were thrilled to find that there's an excellent coffee spot in town. Great drinks and as they are co-located with Mile High, you can order your drinks at Alpaca and sit down for a meal at Mile High. read more

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So incredibly impressed with their coffee and tea. We stayed in Idyllwild for 3 days and came here every morning for those 3 days. So many delicious options. Their Spanish and mocha lattes were both good. The Strawberry Matcha Latte, though, is where they shined - so perfect, refreshing, and a great start to the morning. Bonus points: add boba to it! Thought it couldn't get any better until I did. Clearly our big winner of our visits. The shop itself is attached to Mile High Cafe. So while they only sell little pre-packaged snacks for food, it's super easy to pick up coffee then grab food at the cafe if you want. Nice little outdoor seating area. Easy parking out front. GREAT stop for coffee, whether as a grab 'n go or to sit and enjoy. Great for a solo venture or with friends. You won't be disappointed. read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Strawberry Matcha & Spanish Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Love me some good coffee beans! You can tell it's fresh! Taste is amazing! Service is great! It's right outside of town but it's unique and great views of t he beautiful forest. read more

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THIS PLACE AL-PACKs A PUNCH! Alpaca is simply delightful, they are known in the community for their speciality coffee, tea and boba drinks! I had the pleasure of enjoying their Spanish Latte which came highly recommended. I loved it, I ordered it with oat milk and it had the perfect sweetness! Definitely would order it again! I wish Alpaca had more drink sizes, all of them are pretty tiny. So you're paying 6.50+ for a small drink. Thankfully, everything tasted good but I was really looking for something a bit bigger. The shop itself is cute and has a fun, sunny atmosphere. There's very limited space and hardly any tables inside. If you're looking to hang out, they have an outdoor patio with some shade. Service was pretty good, this is a Korean-owned business which makes me so happy as I love to see more diverse businesses join Idyllwild! read more

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Alpaca Coffee has become my go-to spot in Idyllwild. What I love most is that it's just a little off the main drag, so it has this tucked-away, exclusive vibe without being pretentious. It feels like the kind of place locals keep in their back pocket. The coffee is consistently great, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Everyone who works here is incredibly kind and charming, it's the type of place where they remember you and make you feel genuinely welcome. Whether you're grabbing a quick cup or hanging out for a bit, Alpaca Coffee just hits different. Easily my favorite coffee shop in town read more

Coffee is great and cheap! Great for a mountain pick me up! Visit and say hello:) go get some spam musubis next door read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

The matcha was delicious and the coffee was okay, I just wish I had added vanilla syrup to take it to make it better. The service, was great although there was only one person working , was friendly and the ambience was pleasant. read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Ice coffee with strawberry Matcha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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I will always come here when I go to Idyllwild. Last time I had their nutella late (OMFG)! I really enjoyed their honey lavender too. I still dream about those drinks and wonder how I can make my own! I wish they had one in LA! read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Every time I go the workers are so nice and know me ^^ The cold brew i get every single time is delicious and id drink even in the winter ^^ Best place to get coffee for cheap as well! ^^ (Definitely not the girl with short black hair that walks even to say hi) read more

This place was super cute with great coffee, very friendly service and I loved all the extra little things they have here, I got some amazing tuna that I never expected to find. read more

Outstanding capuccino! Friendly service and overall atmosphere. Alpaca Coffee will always be our first stop when in Idyllwild.

the service here is great! very nice and welcoming staff. i got the dirty chai with oat, and it was very nice! it's hard to find a good dirty chai sometimes, but not today! first time in idyllwild and when i come back, ill stop by again :) read more

This location is a bit outside of the main Idyllwild town but it's worth the small detour. I saw the sign for the mushroom coffee Chagaccino and I ordered an iced version. It was a great pick me up for our drive out to end our nice weekend trip. The only thing con was a bit pricey but I was on vacay mode anyways. I enjoyed this drink better than my morning coffee at Pure Bean. read more

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The iced Nutella latte is my favorite. Service is very good, very quick, and tasty! Beautiful place as well, I've recommended it to my boyfriend and I was pleased to say that he loved it just as much as I did read more

Alpaca Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Idyllwild, California