Great Small Business Coffee Shop. My favorite drink is the Incredible Ape Match. It definitely hits the spot. I also love that its very clean & sweetened naturally. The also have healthy shots for immunity or liver detox & I typically get one weekly. They are not bad tasting either. The staff whom works here is always very friendly; greeting you with a large smile. This location is my favorite. read more

NO INDOOR SEATING & very limited outdoor seating - is more of a take it to-go coffee shop. They do have a LOYALTY program which is nice that you can work towards earning a free drink! They have quite a few pastries and some sandwiches available. Their popularity is because of their BANANA latte/matcha, otherwise they don't offer standard flavors like other coffee shops BUT I really enjoy their tiramisu latte, snow monkey, & monkey business lattes!!! SO DELICIOUS!! another thing to note: they only offer 16oz sizes here. read more

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While I do love their drinks, I took off a star because they charge Extra for milk alternatives....as someone with lactose intolerance, this feels discriminatory. This is a big reason why I left the big chain coffee places...hopefully you change your practices to be more accepting of people with different health conditions. Also, plastic straws?? Common now. read more

Extremely disappointed after coming here for the first time this past weekend. From a design aspect: The store is incredibly small and cramped-the decor literally looked like it was designed by a male. Dark colored walls and just an off-putting environment. The name "APE" literally should have been my first sign that it just wasn't gunna be my vibe. But anyway the girl taking my order had an off vibe, she spoke super slowly and was unfriendly when I asked what the dairy free options were. I ended up order a matcha with oat milk and it look over 10 minutes for it to be ready. I didn't try it until i was halfway down the street in my car since I was in a rush but it was made with whole milk!! I'm a vegan I usually don't leave reviews but this was such a bad experience I needed to share. read more

Amazing and super friendly employee!! Now this is what I expect at a coffee shop. Friendly staff and tastey drinks ! Definitely will become a fav spot of mine. read more

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One of my favorite matchas in SoCal... top 10 for sure!!! It's not cheap, but it's worth it. Place is in a random strip mall, and it's a tiny spot with a few outdoor tables, but the employees are always great!! They will bring your drink out to you if you're outside. I love that. Coffee is also solid but I definitely come here for the matcha. read more

Ape Coffee - Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Placentia, California

What a hidden gem! The espresso flavor is outstanding. I came for the first time a couple of days ago and had to come back again today. I've had the brown sugar iced latte and the monkey business iced specialty drink with a warmed Almond croissant. Absolutely delicious. The croissant is nice and crisp and flaky on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. While ai was there, a staff member offered a sample taste of a ham and cheese croissant dish they were testing out. That also was delicious! I hope they bring it to the menu. The location itself is a smaller interior with seating outside on a covered portico outside the shop. There is a little refrigerated section for grab and go options as well as some yummy sounding food items on the lunch menu. The staff was very friendly both times I went. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

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Service was great and we found seating right away. However, there's not a ton of seats available. Just 4 tables I believe. I got a matcha latte and an egg sandwich. The matcha latte was made with ceremonial matcha, whole milk, and had a banana cream top. Very good drink. The sandwich was good but I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again. Overall, I would be back for the drinks and maybe to try a pastry. read more

Ape Coffee - Drinks and burritos - Cafes Near Me - Placentia, California

Tried their ice americano. Very water down, so the color is lighter than your typical americano. Just overall meh.

The coffee and drinks are good and the pastries look incredible which pains me to leave a 3 star review. I got the avocado toast today and was extremely disappointed. Waited 20mins - fine no big deal, but the avocado was far from being ripe. It was hard and not edible. The toast it was on was equally hard. You would think the person prepping the food would realize that no one would enjoy eating unripened avocado. I had to throw the food away... waste of $15. read more

Ape coffee is something I crave on a regular basis and it's because of their Monkey Business drink. This location is small, with to-go ordering only. Parking is much easier and the wait is shorter compared to their Orange location. The inside is sleek and tiny with really friendly service. Monkey Business 10/10 - perhaps one of the best banana coffees I've tried. The banana foam complements the coffee so well, with real banana flavor and a nice drizzle of caramel. This drink is pretty sweet but you can still taste the espresso. Highly recommend checking out Ape Coffee. Their matcha is also great as well. Overall great beverages all around. read more

Ape Coffee - Monkey Business - Cafes Near Me - Placentia, California

First time trying Ape Coffee after following them for a long time, and I honestly didn't even know about this Placentia location -- a perfect grab-and-go spot. I ordered the Incredible Ape Matcha with oat milk, and it did not disappoint. Taste-wise: very banana-forward, super fresh, and not overly sweet -- just the right amount. Balanced, smooth, and easy to drink without feeling heavy or sugary. The space itself is very small, so it's definitely more of a to-go location. They do have three tables outside with six chairs total (two per table) if you want to enjoy your drink there. Service was super friendly and accommodating, especially as a first-time customer. I placed my order and had my drink in about 6 minutes, which is perfect if you're on the move. Overall, great vibes, quick service, and a solid stop if you're in the area for quality matcha or coffee. Will definitely be back. read more

Ape Coffee - Incredible Ape Matcha - Oat Milk - Cafes Near Me - Placentia, California

I called ahead to see if they served decaf coffee drinks, and they responded with yes they're able to serve all their drinks decaf. But when I go in they weren't able to serve most of the suggested drinks decaf. And then when asked to just have an iced decaf espresso with the same toppings as the cloud ape, they said they couldn't add that because it was a seasonal drink (it was just sweet cream with cacao powder). Overall the space was small and dark and the experience was not very pleasant. read more

Ape Coffee - Monkey Business , Incredible Ape Matcha , Golden Ape - Cafes Near Me - Placentia, California

Went to ace hardware and I saw ape coffee in the shopping mall, but I'd go in and try it. I ordered a hot latte with half-and-half. Their service girls were very friendly and took my order promptly. It is a very small place with no seating inside only outside the latte was very good. I'll be back. read more

Ape Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Placentia, California

Christine helped us we both ordered the banana matcha, the matcha is smooth and light. Christine helped us choose since we didn't know what to get today. But my bestie has never tried this place so we finally got to go together yay. Love this cute coffee shop, the vibe is nice the employee's are friendly. They have a lot of items to choose from, pastries, food and delicious coffee and banana matcha. Thank you for helping us choose this delicious matcha we got it with oat milk. We will be back again Christine was so awesome and sweet, thank you for excellent customer service and our delicious banana matcha. Thank you Sanny for the recommendation on that :) Have a beautiful day, be kind to everyone :) Aloha read more

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Service slow. I wish the menu was on the wall so we could view ahead of time - it was hard to view on the iPad.

Seriously never was interested in banana coffee until I had it at Ape Coffee. I have been here a few times now. Their Monkey Business ALWAYS consistent. There was one time when I returned a 2nd time on the same day for more. My nephew kept praising the strawberry matcha. He really liked it. Recently, he even asked me to return to get it. So of course I took him lol They had cute merch for sale as well. I wanted to get it, but they only had shorts. I wanted sweatpants...boohoo. There was a discount as well. Huge parking lot Some seatings out front read more

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Friendly staff and creative drinks! I ordered the Tiramisu Latte and Monkey Business -- both were delicious. The Tiramisu Latte was sweet, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Monkey Business is a latte topped with banana cream foam, which added a fresh and unique twist that I really enjoyed. The shop is very small, so there's no indoor seating, but they do have a couple of tables right outside. We didn't have to wait long for our drinks, which was a plus. I'm excited to come back and try more from their fun and unique menu! read more

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This coffee shop is in a relatively large plaza surrounded by other businesses. They have some outdoor seating, no indoor seating as the shop is pretty quaint. The tiramisu latte with almond milk has been by favorite thus far, but you really can't go wrong with the drinks. I've also had the snow monkey, cookie butter latte, chai and a simple vanilla iced latte. Their avocado toast was not the best, likely would not get again. The staff has been polite every visit, but the service does take a bit longer than expected most of the time. read more

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Very cozy and clean coffee shop with outdoor seating only. Customer service was excellent! Their menu is displayed on a tablet that you have to scroll to see the items, which makes it a bit different than other coffee shops where the menu is up in a wall or next to the register. I ordered the banana latte (can't remember the exact name) but that latte was so delicious!! I would not mind coming back here for this drink and try other drinks! I was left impressed!! read more

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It is a small coffee shop w/ no seating/tables. Great for a quick grab and go! They have huge pastries available and can be toasted upon request. I enjoyed their Incredible Ape Matcha! It was so creamy and the banana cream was a fun topping. The guy working the register was so friendly and asking everyone how their day has been. read more

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Intimate dark gray moody coffee spot with no seating inside, but 4 cafe tables outside on their "patio" (which is basically a wide concrete sidewalk by the parking lot). You can order at the register, at a kiosk inside, or online. I ordered a basic hot vanilla with an extra double shot. I'd give it a 3 out of 5. It's a Friday morning and there's a constant flow of customers going in and out. I obviously didn't order the right beverage, because I can only give this coffee shop 3 stars. I'll need to come back and get one of their fun espresso drinks. read more

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Ape Coffee is a small to-go shop without any seating. I went because I wanted a banana latte and so I got the "Golden Ape". The barista said the banana syrup is homemade, which I was excited about. I'd give the latte a 7/10. I will give the shop 5 stars because it was good, they were quick, and I was not charged extra for oat milk. I would go again and try one of their other lattes. read more

After going to the Ape Coffee location in Orange, which was amazing, I needed more coffee from this place, so I visited this location. Ordered a banana iced coffee. Amazing. Iced coffee with a banana chip, cream and cinnamon. I was done drinking it before I was home. Great iced coffee and the staff there was great and helped me navigate the menu. There is no seating inside but a few tables outside to enjoy your drink. Ape Coffee is highly recommended! read more

I do like ape coffee, I always order the monkey business when I visit, it's delicious. But $15 for avocado toast?!?!?!?! Heck no, I'll make it at home. read more

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I went ape for coffee after the drink I had! I ordered the monkey business and the incredible matcha, the monkey business was delicious and blended perfectly with the coffee and banana cold foam! The staff was very friendly and patient with me! I did not get to try the matcha but I heard it was delicious. One thing I would recommend is for the banana garnish on these drinks to be either sliced fresh banana or a dehydrated banana. They put a banana chip which is much harder and does not absorb the liquid. I also love the dark aesthetic and the theme!! I am excited to come back and hopefully get some merch soon! Pro: lots of parking! read more

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Had a cold brew w/ cacao soooooo good, best cold brew I've had in a while, will def be coming back. The chocolate was just enough!

Got recommended to this place by a friend and she told me to get the banana coffee, and it was amazing. I also tried the banana matcha and it was just as good! The drinks came out faster than I thought considering it was pretty packed in there. If I lived in OC, this would most definitely be the spot to go to, especially if I wanted to get work done! read more

Ape Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Placentia, California

I visited Ape Coffee's Orange location when they were still fairly new and had a subpar experience. On top of that, I had a not-so-positive interaction with their social media team on Instagram. Since then, I didn't want to give them my business nor did I want to give this newer location a shot. I've run out of new coffee places to try in the Fullerton/Brea/Placentia area so I decided to risk it and try Ape Coffee out once again. I'm not a fan of banana drinks because of the artificial flavor but a coworker of mine has been raving about it and since it's a crowd favorite, I wanted to give it another shot. Here's what I ordered: **Monkey Business: Loved the strength and flavor of the espresso. I loved the subtle honey flavor. The banana cream was delicious because it tasted like actual banana and nothing artificial. The presentation was aesthetically pleasing with the banana chip on top. (5/5) **Incredible Ape Matcha: Like the above drink, the banana cream and subtle honey flavor was nice. However, the matcha portion itself lacked depth. The drink started off sweet and then watered down very quickly as I stirred it. (3/5) **Almond Croissant: I opted not to get it heated up because I was taking it home anyways. The pastry was flaky and very soft but the sweet filling was way too much for my liking. Definitely a must for all you people with sweet tooths. (3.5/5) Service was pleasant. There's a self-ordering kiosk available to the left and a person manning the cash register on the right side. Place is extremely small and not enough room for people to be waiting inside. It was quite busy this morning but the drinks came out fairly quickly. I've seen prior reviews about people complaining about drinks being set down without names being called but I had quite the opposite and better experience. I have my personal preferences for coffee in the immediate area but if I'm ever craving a decent cup of coffee with a delicious banana cream then I'll be back. This location is fairly close to home and the park I frequently walk at so that's a plus. Despite the small interior, there are several tables available for outside seating. It's also located in a pretty huge strip mall so there's plenty of parking available. read more

Had their Incredible Ape Matcha with oat milk. Let me just say, the first sip of this drink will take all your aches, pains and worries away. It is delicious! The staff were super friendly, welcoming and even asked for my puppies' names, lol. A nice little touch when you support a business and they show genuine interest in their customers (and their dogs). Will come back! read more

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- Ape Coffee - Placentia I was super excited to try this spot out because I was constantly seeing videos/posts on social media for their viral banana matcha latte. I was in the area for a play date & realized I was close to the new location & stopped in. This spot is super small, and you order at a kiosk or with the cashier. There wasn't a long wait but the group in front of me ordered food & drinks so it did take longer to wait at the kiosk. I ordered the viral banana matcha latte & I was pretty disappointed. I don't know if there was something with their water they used to whisk the matcha or their ice machine but something tasted super off. I got a weird aftertaste after sipping the drink & I couldn't figure out why it tasted so off. It could have also been the matcha powder that was used but it was very off putting. I had already left the area so I wasn't able to go back to get the drink remade. I've been going to different spots the last few years trying different matchas in the OC & this was probably one of the most disappointing experiences especially due to this particular drink being very hyped up. Like I said, there was some weird after taste that I couldn't not get over. Def a pass for me. read more

Ape Coffee - Banana matcha - - Cafes Near Me - Placentia, California

Overall, the service went well. I ordered the Monkey Business latte and the brown butter banana bread. The banana bread was absolutely delicious- couldn't snag a picture because I was too excited to eat it! The latte was okay for me - the coffee taste was stronger than my liking. The banana cream foam was very delicious. The shop is small so they have one register and then a big iPad to order off of. I did appreciate the iPad because each item had a picture and that helps me with deciding what to order. I would definitely come again for their food options, just not sure if their coffee is meant for those who aren't big on the coffee taste. read more

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This place is special because they prolly have the best crafted coffee drinks. Not the cheapest spot but it's worth the money. This new location is small better for a pick up/to go. I had the tiramisu and snow monkey they're both bomb. Be mindful the drinks are on the sweeter side so I'd get 50-75% sweet. read more

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If you are in the area , you must stop here ! TRY THERE MATCHA OR COFFEE , you never regret any choice. The cinnamon touch on this banana match is delicious to try. read more

Ape Coffee - Incredible Ape Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Placentia, California

I really wanted to like this place and its been on my list for so long but I went a few days ago & was just overall disappointed. I tried the Incredible Ape Matcha Latte & it really just wasn't for me. I know a lot of people like it though so I'll just leave it up to personal preference. The shop is pretty small, no seating room inside but a few tables outside. They have drinks & pasteries. I didn't have much of an interaction with the staff. We weren't really greeted upon walking in. I felt like we interrupted a convo or something. I ordered on the machine and that was about it. A few minutes later, our drinks were placed on the edge and that was it. My husband got the Monkey Business and he literally took a few sips and threw it away. read more

Hubby and I came here to try their drinks: 1) Monkey Business Latte: honey latte with banana cream. My hubby enjoyed his drink, but thought it had too much ice in the cup (4/5) 2) Incredible Ape Matcha Latte: honey matcha latte topped with banana cream. The banana cream is delicious and complements the honey matcha together. I only wished there was more of the drink because the cup was pretty much half full with just ice (4/5) Overall, prices are decent, credit cards are accepted, and there's plenty of parking. read more

Delicious coffee! The staff was helpful and service was quick. It's a little hole in a wall without restrooms though.

It was ok I didn't like the no cash the service was slow but super sweet and I wasn't sure of the atmosphere either

I remember attending their first location opening and loving their gorilla toast and creative coffee creations. You can imagine how excited I was to see another pop up so close to me! This new shop is more of a stop and go with some outdoor seating in front. I really like how they kept to their modern, dark, New York-esque interior decor. Right when I walked in, I was greeted by probably the sweetest and friendliest staff. Looking over their menu, it seems that they added some new items. The Black Sugar Hojicha caught my eye so I knew I had to get that one. I also got the Incredible Ape Matcha Latte and the Crookie. The Incredible Ape Matcha Latte was my favorite item here. The banana cream on top of the matcha was so good! It wasn't overly sweet with a nice subtle banana flavor, and the matcha was well balanced and not bitter. The crookie was decadent and not to mention, gigantic! I've had a handful of hojicha (black sesame tea) drinks in the past, but it seems like the one here has a very strong coffee flavor, or maybe my drink was mixed up. In retrospect, I probably should have tried the drink before getting home so I could have asked them about it. Overall, I'm super glad to see them opening up a second location. If it's your first time, I'd highly encourage you to try their Incredible Ape Matcha Latte!! read more

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One of my favorite local coffee spots! My favorite drink here is the Monkey Business! I had tried it during the soft opening then again after the grand opening, and the quality of the banana cream in it tastes like it's gotten dramatically better? Might be just me, but either way, I'm here for it!! The banana cream adds a freshness to the drink which balances out the richness of the coffee and sweetness of the honey. Can't get enough! Service is always super friendly, and while they do not have seating inside, they have plenty of seating outside! They have rewards program, too! read more

Ape Coffee - Monkey Business - Cafes Near Me - Placentia, California