I stopped by Ape Coffee thinking I was just grabbing a coffee. Next thing I know, I'm standing there wondering if this is what happiness tastes like. The coffee was so good it made me question every gas station coffee I've ever defended. One sip in and I suddenly felt qualified to give TED Talks, start three businesses, and reorganize my entire life before noon. The staff was friendly, the drinks came out quickly, and everything tasted like it was actually made by someone who cared instead of someone just trying to survive the morning rush. If caffeine had a luxury version, this would be it. I walked in half asleep and walked out acting like I had my life completely together. Five stars. I'll definitely be back the next time I need a cup of coffee that makes me believe I can answer emails I've been ignoring for two weeks. read more

Ape Coffee - Yummers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Great coffee shop with specialty in banana. Love to try new coffee shops! I had: 1. Golden ape - house-made banana syrup latte 2. Mango cloud matcha - inspired by mango sticky rice dessert, made with house-made mango puree 3. Banana walnut fig 4. Ham & cheese croque read more

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i stopped by this cafe for some matcha with my friends, and the mango cloud matcha sounded super yummy as a mango sticky rice with matcha cream top! i would say it is on the sweeter side, and the mango can overpower the matcha since it's such a prominent flavor, but i still enjoyed it a lot. it was really refreshing for a warm day! there was a good amount of seating here for studying and relaxing with friends, and the cafe was very grey in a cool way LOL the servers were also really nice and efficient. i could see myself coming back to try their other drinks soon! read more

Ape Coffee - mango cloud matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

sooo yummy I love ape coffee, they have one of my favorite banana matchas. The banana is definitely strong but once you get to that matcha it's nice and rich. I really love coming here, it is on the pricier side like around 8-9$. The ambiance is like darker inside and there's a good amount of seating, it has like a cool vibe to it. And the service is great! read more

Ape Coffee - banana matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

No monkey business, just good vibes at Ape Coffee! Went totally bananas for their "golden ape" coffee this morning. What a treat! Perfectly bold brewed coffee infused with their own banana syrup. So good! What I love about their coffee is that it's not too sweet, too bitter, or too strong. It's perfectly blended to keep you coming back for more. We stopped by to grab some coffee while waiting for our cars to be washed, and were surprised at how busy it was. It's a small but happening place! And I can see why. Life is definitely better when you hang with the right troop, and I absolutely went ape for Ape Coffee this morning. read more

Ape Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

It did not look like anyone went into any of the stores, but when I walked into ape coffee it was really busy in a good way. The girl at the counter was nice and all of the baristas were busy consistently. It was a little tight in there at times with the amount of people, but there's seating if you get a spot. Drinks -monkey business: a good blend of flavors and sweetness -snow monkey: I wish it was a little more coffee tasing with more sweet cream on top Food: -gorilla toast: I think the toast needed more flavor such as seasonings or more balsamic glaze -ham and cheese croissant read more

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Coffee here was excellent, I forgot the name of the coffee I ordered but it was seasonal and had coconut and chocolate sauce with it and I thought the mix tasted great and not overly sweet. The croissant was nice and warm too. read more

Ape Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Fun menu and quick service. Dark aesthetics very authentic to the theme Smallish parking lot Drinks were pretty tasty -- definitely worth checking out Also sell merch read more

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Tried this cafe for the first time and it didn't disappoint! The only thing that threw me off was the ordering setup, the menu is on an iPad right at the counter, and you can't see the prices until you're placing your order. I tried the Monkey Business and it was really good. Service was pretty minimal, nothing rude, just the bare minimum. The ambiance is nice though, with a few tables if you want to sit and get some work done, plus a restroom for customers which is always a plus. read more

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The only place i trust a banana latte from. Everywhere else doesnt compare... the vibes in there are cool too. Super chill and quiet, good place to do homework. Coffee is pricy but well worth it. Service is also nice and quick, lots of staff working the last few times I went. read more

Ape Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

The quality of the matcha & coffee is very very good!! I loved the moody atmosphere of Ape, and enjoyed the customer service & friendly experience. As well as the speedy service! We got the incredible ape matcha, which had great notes of banana and honey. I would've loved more of a banana flavor though! The matcha quality was one of the very best I've had! As well as the tiramisu latte which is a classic & soooo delicious! Definitely think you can't go wrong with either a coffee or matcha from here! read more

Ape Coffee - Incredible Ape Matcha & Tiramisu Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Pictured: Snow Monkey * latte is creamy Coconut Cream Latte * toasted coconut flakes overpower rest of drink Monkey Business * banana flavor tastes natural * recommend! Bonobo Sandwich * dimmed lighting inside * limited seats but good study space 7.5/10 read more

Ape Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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Long-time fan here. Every latte I've ordered has been consistently good, but my go-to favorites are the Monkey Business and the Tiramisu Latte. I never thought I'd enjoy a banana-flavored coffee, but the Monkey Business completely surprised me. It's actually really delicious and well-balanced. The Tiramisu Latte is also spot on, and ordering it half sweet makes it perfect for my taste. I also love the cool ape-themed decor and the overall vibe of the space. It feels like a cool spot to relax with a solid cup of coffee. Definitely a place I keep coming back to. read more

Ape Coffee - Tiramisu Latte | IG @moniquedao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Tried out a new matcha spot in OC (Orange to be exact). Their incredible banana matcha is yummy! I would come back if I'm in the area. Also love the ape decors in the store! read more

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Randomly decided to try out this coffee shop and it did not disappoint! I had one of their seasonal drinks Island Ape (chocolate cold brew with a coconut cream top with a touch of sea salt and cacao powder) which I loved because of how chocolatey it is! My boyfriend ordered their signature Tiramisu Latte (iced condensed milk latte topped with mascarpone cream, garnished with cocoa powder) which he loved as well, and was not too sweet. There were a few tables and outlets which makes it conducive to getting work done. The environment was unique with a darker aesthetic and staff were friendly (shoutout to Jann!) Bonus points for their video menu which is a really cool way to visualize what drinks to get! Only downside is parking might be tough due to the layout of the lot; but there's street parking in the nearby neighborhood as well. Overall 10/10, I definitely recommend and will come back to try out more drinks! read more

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Came in heard the coffee and the match drinks is very good here. Came here and they had bakery to choose to go with your drinks when you're on the go.. Service is nice, kind and friendly.. Ambience here they have couple of chairs and tables to sit and relax and hangout , just think the music should be little lower it's kinda hard to hear the at the register.. music to loud... overall I highly recommend coming here.. think it's alittle pricey but the match drink is pretty good..If you haven't tried it.. read more

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Tried this place randomly during the day! I got the banana coffee and the banana matcha. The coffee tasted good and the matcha was just okay. I got extra matcha because the original matcha is super light and weak (my friend got the normal version). It still just tasted okay i would't get it again tbh. The banana foam is good but it's not super delicious to come back for. I think i would try another coffee drink with a regular foam instead to give it another try. The coffee wasn't super strong so i'm not sure how much shots it has. they also only have one size which im personally not a fan of :( it was 16$ in total! read more

Ape Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Second time is a charm, the first time was not a success coz the coffee i want to order only comes in cold so i left empty handed. But since my co- worker highly recommend this coffee shop, i went and ordered flat white with lavender and it was good. I guess their specialty coffee are all iced and im a hot coffee drinker. They served lots of sandwiches and pastries too, I wished they served some of the cold drinks hot as well. The shop is nicely decorated and they are always packed with costumers. Friendly staff. It's like drinking coffee in Europe, they are in small cups. Enough to wake you up. read more

Ape Coffee - the 2 small cups are the hot coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

tldr; delicious matcha and coffee. also yummy snacks/food, i love their veggie quiche! small parking lot but doesn't get too busy, i've always found parking here! i always recommend it to my friends and family, even got my coworkers to start going there too! SERVICE: 5/5 workers are so friendly and sweet! i've never had a bad experience here and they always make my morning with their compliments DRINKS: 5/5 i got their mango matcha for the first time and it was sooooo delicious. the matcha was so flavorful and i loved the mango flavor in it. they paired so well together. read more

Ape Coffee - Mango Matcha (seasonal) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

The vibe here is cool. I originally came here because of the matcha but it's actually the tiramisu latte that keeps me coming back. The tiramisu latte is a sweet coffee drink. Personally, as the name applies, I would stick to the coffee drinks here vs the matcha. The location is in a plaza with ample parking. read more

A friend recommended this place to me for Matcha latte. I have tried so many in OC, LA and even Arizona so I've become a little particular but this place definitely was a great experience! The service was exceptional, the café is adorable and their logo is super cute! The Matcha latte was great quality and had good flavor! They are known for their banana Matcha, but I'm not a fan of banana so I ordered vanilla which I was very happy with! I will definitely visit again if I'm in the area! read more

Ape Coffee - vanilla Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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I want to start by saying i loved the ambiance! The service was okay, i had a question about the latte and was made to feel dumb! I had a total brain fart moment where i asked if there was espresso in the latte and the girl employee looked at me so awfully and responded "uh yeah" super sarcastically! Super embarrassing, It was a brain fart on my end and i felt embarrassed but i laughed it off. The person who made my drink was nice though. I think comparing it to all the other coffee/matcha spots in OC, this falls pretty dead center to me. It was good, not memorable or not something i'd drive out of my way for. I did not enjoy my friend's lavender or rose matcha latte, it tasted like soap! If i'm in the area and I don't want starbucks i'd stop here. read more

Ape Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Truly going bananas over Ape Coffee. My team and I visited after a nearby event to grab a caffeine buzz. The space is small, but they maximize every foot with comfortable seating. I ordered the Snow Monkey which was fluffy, sugary, and full of deliciousness. This brown sugar latte is topped with sweet cream and cinnamon brown sugar. It's practically dessert in a cup. I also love that they're across from a car wash. Coffee + a clean car? I couldn't think of a better afternoon duo. read more

A good strong matcha will always get 5 stars from me! I got an unsweetened matcha latte with almond milk and it was exactly what I needed for a mid day pick me up. Strong matcha flavor, deep green color, and not too milky. They also put the perfect amount of ice in the drink, as when I kept drinking it, it didn't taste diluted. Their space also had a good amount of seating to work or chit chat with your friends. Loved the ambiance and vibe the space gave. read more

A fun coffee shop that serves a variety of drinks and snacks. To start, parking is scarce so you may need to park on a nearby street and walk. It's dimly lit and simple with some seating and merchandise brand items for purchase. Free WiFi from the Ape, himself. Fun themed. I tried their Monkey Business latte (7/10) with banana foam and a splash of cinnamon. I feel like the latte part was not to my liking but the foam and cinnamon flavor was good. I had their bacon quiche that was fabulous (10/10) - packed with cheese, egg, bacon and a kick of green chilies. I got mine warmed and it was delicious! I would come back for another one and maybe try a different drink - even though I am a huge banana lover. read more

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This place was very hyped so wanted to try. Atmosphere is...interesting. Dark, bright wall lights with the ape, weird system to order from a digital counter book essentially. Ordered an iced latte with banana cold foam, shouldn't have gotten the cold foam. It tasted sour as if the bananas had gone bad. Also ordered salmon bagel, which took quite a while to get done. Heavy handed with the salt, not just from the capers. Service was friendly. Don't understand the hype, but not a place for me. Try it yourself and see read more

We Yelped what was close to Irvine Park since we were going hiking that morning and needed a quick bite and coffee to power up. Ended up at Ape Coffee and glad we tried it! My bf went with a latte and egg sandwich, and I ordered their famous Cloud Ape with avocado toast. Coffee was really good, but the avocado toast had way too much lime, super tangy, not really the way I like it. This place is definitely popular. The line was long and finding a seat or table was tricky, but we got lucky. I liked the overall vibe and especially the music playing in the background, it gave the spot some extra character. Noticed they're also selling merch, which is pretty cool if you're into repping your coffee spots. read more

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We've been regulars at Ape for about 1.5 years now! Their matcha keeps bringing us back. They push creativity coming up with new flavors, but their classic match latte will always be a favorite. Their current mango sticky rice matcha is refreshing! Its been nice with the heat. Their coffee is hit and miss at times! The tiramisu latte and snow monkey are their best, but we have found that their others are either too sour or too milky. The employees are super kind and chill. I love yappin with them when we stop by! I think another benefit to Ape is how close they are to the 55! read more

Wanted to try this place...good reviews, but Terrible parking lot! The other businesses have put up their own reserved parking only signs read more

Probably one of the most aesthetically pleasing cafe I've been too. Really good music selection; very inviting atmosphere. I ordered the incredible ape match ; which is a banana crème matcha latte . And it was really good not too sweet and lots of flavor. read more

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The coffees were both very delicious! I loved the bold flavor and creative drinks menu. I felt like the cookie was just a little chalky but it was worth the price because of the size. It's a great environment for studying as that's what my friend and I would go for. I'm a repeat customer and recommend all the drinks. read more

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Drinks are great, the mango matcha was ok. The black sesame croissant was amazing salty and sweet and buttery. Is frequently busy and orders take longer than wait times read more

Ape Coffee - Love the coffee, great prices but pretty dark inside building. Usually super busy in the mornings too - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

The ambiance of Ape Coffee was really nice and different. Definitely a darker vibe than most coffee shops, but felt cool. I tried the two most popular recommendations from the signature drinks and overall enjoyed it. Monkey Business is their most popular drink and is basically an espresso with banana cream on top. It's a sweet drink. The Cloud Ape is a cold brew with a cream top and is recommended for those who prefer a strong cup of coffee. The cafe baristas were helpful in answering my questions about which drink to order. Service here has been pleasant the times I've visited. read more

Ape Coffee - inside Ape Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

A friend of mine told me about this place a while ago, and I finally gave it a try it!!! I got the mango matcha, & it was actually really good! I also tried the ham and cheese croissant, which I normally wouldn't get at a coffee shop.. but it surprised me in a good way & yes, it went really well with the drink! I can see why it gets busy here I'm starting to become a regular now ! read more

Ape Coffee - Mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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Really enjoyed my coffee here! They have a variety of really unique cold drinks with flavored foams, and matcha-flavored cookies and banana bread. Plenty of spots to sit at as well! read more

Ape Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Been here a few times to officially give my review. The ambiance in the store is a little dark, natural feeling, brightened with neon lights and the door opening. If you're coming here to do some work, know that there's only a couple tables but wifi is pretty good. Between their two seasonal drinks--sunset ape and midnight ape--I'd say midnight ape is the winner. It has a much stronger taste from the blueberry milk than the strawberry. The matcha cream is delicious. The monkey business is probably their signature drink but I gravitated back to the midnight ape because I'm not a big banana flavor person and the espresso/banana combo was a little light for me. read more

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This is a really nice spot. Great for studying or just hanging out. I loved the dimmed lighting and the overall cozy vibe. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I tried the matcha latte and could tell the matcha itself is high quality, but the oat milk they used made it taste watered down. I'd recommend switching the place to a creamier oat milk to better complement the matcha. read more

Ape Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

If you like Starbucks or pretty matcha lattes that are insta-worthy, then this is right up your alley. (If you're a coffee connoisseur, meaning you like Phil's, Peet's or Blue Bottle, then this is not the coffee place for you.) We pulled up the parking lot and it didn't look quite inviting. The door was closed and there was 1 table outside with a couple eating a pastry. The door has a sign that says "Keep Door Closed." As soon as you walk in, you'll know why. Ape Coffee has a cool, dark vibe inside. I felt like I was walking into a biker bar that sells cute coffee drinks. They had some delicious looking food items like Gorilla Toast, banana bread, egg salad sandwiches, and kouign amanns. Aside from your typical coffee options (capps, mochas, espressos) using their line of Ape Coffee, they also have different types of matcha lattes made with strawberry, blueberry, etc. I ordered the Incredible Ape matcha latte as they said it was their best seller. It was delicious. Strong matcha flavor with an essence of banana. My husband ordered an americano. He's a dark roast type of black coffee drinker and sadly, it did not do it for him. We also ordered an Oreo Matcha cookie and a Pistachio Matcha croissant. Both were okay. They were green and cool for photos but they didn't taste freshly baked, especially for the price we paid. Service was good. I think because it was a Monday, the line wasn't long at all. We waited a bit for our drinks though. Even for an Americano. Come for the matcha lattes for sure. read more

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Coffee was good, tiramisu latte is pretty sweet, so not a strong coffee. Tables and chairs with outlets available, and they were dog friendly. Staff was also friendly. read more

Ape Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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Definitely one of my top favorite cafes to get banana matcha! The flavors were perfectly balanced and satisfying. The ambiance was minimalistic with dim lighting. I saw a few people studying here while enjoying their drink and baked goods. read more