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    Alta Coffee

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Vanessa D.

    I appreciated their honesty about cross contamination for food allergies, and opted to not eat or drink anything just to be safe. The rest of our party of 9 enjoyed their food and drinks (as pictured). We chose to eat here not knowing about the viral chai, but so glad we found out about it because it was really good! The lady taking our order was very kind, but once we were seated, nobody really came by which was okay! I really liked the ambiance of the restaurant because it felt like we were seated in a garden. We will be back!

    Cassandra S.

    Such a cute spot! Had a dirty chai tea and the avocado toast, my boyfriend had a breakfast burrito and it was huge! Definitely be prepared to wait if you go during peak hours. But overall such a great stop.

    Carrot cake
    Andrew L.

    I visited Alta Coffee and enjoyed my experience. It is located on Lido Isle in Newport. Food: We ordered the carrot cake and iced Americano coffee. Both the coffee and carrot cake tasted good. Service: The employees that helped us is very friendly and helpful. Ambiance: The decor inside is nice but there isn't a lot of seating inside. Suggestion: The place closes at 4 so be sure to arrive early.

    Inside
    Dave L.

    This is a very unique place located in the affluent heart of Newport Beach. It is an old fashioned, quaint, mom and pop style cafe that makes their own coffee. We dropped by just before they close at four in the afternoon to get some coffee and have the most amazing carrot cake. It reminds me of my days in Santa Barbara or parts of San Francisco. The inside is all wood. There is a patio, plants everywhere. This is a very unique location. The coffee that I had was very good. The carrot cake was homemade. We did not order any food this time. I recommend this place for the atmosphere and great coffee.

    Sarah L.

    Cutest little beach cafe tucked away on a small street. Lots of seating outside and a little walk up station where you can order to go. I got an iced honey latte and tuna melt sandwich! I wished the chips were a bit exciting than just plain tortilla chips but they do give an option to sub for cottage cheese and fruit. A pretty diverse menu with traditional breakfast options. Very friendly staff and great customer service!

    Chai
    Isabella S.

    Known for their chai and I see why. I got the vanilla chai and it was delishhhh! I've never had a vanilla chai before and I honestly don't know why because now I need to order these all the time. There was plenty of street parking when we went and the restaurant itself seemed really cute so I'd love to go back and sit there but it was Perfect to take to beach nearby and walk the trail during sunset!

    Store front

    I ordered the Surfer's Burrito with the enchilada sauce on the side. Unfortunately, the "enchilada" sauce didn't taste like enchilada sauce at all. It was more like marinara or canned tomato sauce. It really missed the mark and wasn't very flavorful. I also tried the iced chai because of all the hype, but it was so overly sweet that I couldn't taste any actual chai. Definitely disappointing. Service was slow, although I understand I came during the Saturday morning breakfast rush. The atmosphere didn't help either. If you sit inside, it's freezing. If you sit outside, it's also freezing, and there are no heaters. There's barely any natural sunlight, so it feels dark and not very welcoming. The outdoor seating consists of old metal patio chairs that look like they've been around since the 1970s, not exactly comfortable or inviting, and they didn't feel very clean. Overall, the experience was just... blah. The food lacked flavor, the drinks were blan, and the vibe didn't make up for it. I'm honestly not sure what all the hype is about.

    Outdoor ordering area
    Stephanie K.

    First time here tried their chai latte. Service was good they're very quick. Ambiance is nice they have an outdoor and indoor seating area! If the outside ordering area is open you can order there if not you need to go inside to order. And for parking you gotta find street parking. Will def be back to try their breakfast or pastries

    Menu January 2026
    William M.

    My first time here and everything went great. Cold brew coffee was very good and mini quiche was very nice as well. I only wish I had had time to stay for the whole breakfast as they looked very good. People working here are very friendly, helpful, and hard-working, and my items were prepared super quickly. Anybody familiar with parking could be a pain of a super confusing because it can be hard to tell which streets are one way and which are two way. Yes you may have to pay the city for parking if you drive here a small place to pay for a very pleasant visit here.

    Huevos con frijol
    Hec A.

    First time here, it was referred by a local, it was a nice walk over . Coffee with steamed milk was great! I also had the breakfast eggs with beans, delicious . Service was friendly with a smile

    Dirty Chai
    Katarina O.

    Absolutely adorable place. Been meaning to try Alta for years and luckily the busyness of this place has toned down a bit since I have waited! Obviously tried the famous vanilla/spiced dirty chai with oatmilk, and it was definitely good, very creamy and smooth, but felt it was missing something for me i'm not sure. The location is sooo cute with such a comfy patio. I loved how you can choose to do half-portions so I got to try the tuna melt and the smoked salmon bagel. Honestly wasn't anything crazy for me, but prices were great, location super convenient to take the stuff to the beach and overall great vibes. I can see why it's a hit!

    Menu
    Madeline W.

    Alta is one of the best places to grab a coffee/pastry to-go and take it for a peninsula walk. Go to order is a regular latte, I have tried the "famous chai" and just can't quite get on board as it's too sweet and grainy tasting for my liking. Be prepared to wait, as it's always busy with a line. Atmosphere is cool, outdoor seating and not on a super busy road

    Eggs and toast
    Christian Vincent M.

    This place has great drinks, the food I feel I need to give another chance and mane try something different. I'm not saying it was good just want to see wha else they have. The arrive was above average, we've been here a handful of times and everyone is helpful

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    Alta is the best coffee around! Been going there for over 30years! And the employees are super kind and patient, especially Kevin:)

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    Kevin was amazing! Great service. Enjoyed my time here! My chai has never tasted so good!

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    Mutt Lynch's

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    This is one of my sister in law's favorite bars in Newport, so we came in here while we were in…read moretown on vacation. We came relatively early on a Saturday, totally forgetting it was St. Patrick's Day weekend and this place would be poppin (which it definitely was as the day carried on). We were seated right away for breakfast. On weekends, they don't start serving lunch till 11:45am, but we got to enjoy their breakfast. I didn't even realize they serve food. We were seated in the upstairs area which was pretty awesome because you got more of a view of the ocean! It was awesome. The guy that seated us was one of the brothers that works there and he was so nice! He told us to let him know when we were ready to leave because it gets crazy and people try to steal tables hahah. He even tried to get us to stay later and offered to buy us all a shot if we did, which of course, my family never says no to, so they all got to enjoy that haha. He was fantastic! Our server was also amazing though I didn't get her name. The staff here really is outstanding! To eat, I ordered the chocolate chip pancakes and a side of their fruit bowl. It was all really good. The food came out pretty quick which was great. My family all enjoyed their HUGE beers and mimosas. But really, the drinks look like they could be a bowl of soup haha. We loved it here and I'd definitely come back. Once the afternoon hit, they turned the music up for the St. Patrick's Day crowd. It was definitely a fun atmosphere!

    I like bar food and sports, so I went to Mutt Lynch's about twice in one week since hockey playoffs…read moreare this time of year. Their food isn't too bad especially if you want to watch sports, enjoy greasy food with a friend, or need a quick bite after a beach day. I think kids are allowed until a certain time (but I'm not sure when) cos once the sun sets, they have a bouncer checking IDs. Lots of seating available. Service is ok. When you get inside, you can pick any table of your choosing and your server will find you. Also, the restrooms are clean! First time I came here, I tried the lemon pepper pterodactyl wings and sweet potato fries. The wings were kinda bland and needed ranch for flavor. The sweet potato fries were pretty greasy but went great with a beer. I've also tried their California Dreamin' burger with garlic fries. This burger was so yummy and filling!! The bun is like a grilled cheese and the toppings go so well together. The garlic fries were meh.

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    3.7(1.9k reviews)
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    Today March22, 2026 i visited Woody's Wharf with my husband and another couple for our friend's…read morebirthday. The ambiance is great to see the harbor and the boats going by. I did not know that on the weekends they have bottomless champagne brunch. After taking a look at the menu i was sad i did not see clam chowder in a bread bowl available on the menu. I asked our waitress Kristina if it would be possible to get that. She advised me that it is only available after 3:30pm. To my disappointment i had to chose something else that was on the menu. While we were waiting for our food Kristina approached me and said she talked to the chef and they will be able to prepare some for me if i still want. I was very happy that they could accommodate my wish. Big shout out to Kristina for going out of her way.

    Bridget was absolutely incredible as the Events Manager at Woody's. She went above and beyond in…read moreevery way so kind, professional, organized, and attentive from start to finish. She made the entire event feel seamless and stress-free. Our party was a surprise celebration, and thanks to Bridget, it was perfect. She handled every detail with care and made sure everything ran smoothly. She and the entire team were wonderful to work with. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fantastic, and they truly made the night feel so special. I highly recommend Woody's for any event, and if you get the chance to work with Bridget, you'll be in amazing hands.

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    4.6(747 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Took the family here while we were visiting Newport Beach for spring break. The proprietor was…read morelovely and has been running the business for over 25 years. The food is high-quality and quite delicious. We would absolutely come here again!

    I was conflicted on writing this review. Normally, I don't post if it wasn't anything less than…read moregreat (especially for small businesses) but I had to share this experience. This has nothing to do with the food and the service. Our server was wonderful and accommodating. The food was quite good and we would have visited again. The rudeness of the owner was beyond words. We were seated with 4 kids and 6 adults. My child is 4 and was hitting his utensils on the table to make music. The owner immediately reprimanded him. She suggested giving the kids pencils and papers as an activity. I thought that was a great idea and said, "yes please". My son, like most children, began hitting his utensils again while waiting. When she saw, she said she would not give the kids the activity if they didn't stop. She then proceeded to snatch all utensils from the kids. I should have said something at that point but I didn't want to ruin the mood. We were celebrating my nephews 8th birthday. After that incident, my husband went up and gave her a suggestion about their menu. He was getting something from the car and didn't witness what happened with the utensils. He has a hard time reading and told her. She proceeded to say, "well we have 5 stars. Then added sarcastically, "well Happy Mother's Day to you too." Rude and uncalled for. I am not good with confrontation and we should have left the restaurant. However, I did not want to penalize our waitress and the other staff who have been great. The owner ultimately left the hostess area but I could hear her telling others that something was wrong with the atmosphere. Obviously that was directed at us. I like to give people the benefit of doubt but not from this type of treatment. She might have had a bad day but you can't act on emotions as a business owner. The thought also crossed my mind that she may have been racist. Needless to say, our birthday lunch was ruined and we couldn't help but discuss the treatment. Our waitress apologized on behalf of the owner but that was seriously inexcusable.

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