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    Armani Cafe

    3.0 (43 reviews)
    ModerateCafes
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Millena P.

    What's shopping without a quick coffee break? What used to be Antonello Espresso Cafe is now Armani Cafe. Parking: This little spot is located in the South Coast Plaza. There's parking lots and parking garages. Ambiance/Environment: This spot is more so a quick grab-n-go. There are very limited tables in front of the cafe. The experience can definitely be enhanced with a designated seating area and decor. Especially with the prices. I visited on a Saturday afternoon, and it was busyyy. They had a consistent line. Service: There were only 3 workers. One cashier and two baristas. Service was simply quick and efficient. Drinks: I got an iced latte with dulce de leche. The layers were aesthetically pleasing. I really enjoyed this drink; the dulce de leche had caramel notes which balanced well with the bitterness of the espresso. The pastries are displayed in the front, but it does need a restock as it seemed empty. I didn't try any pastries because none of them looked appealing to me. Pricing: I'm not sure exactly what my total was, but I did remember hearing the cashier saying my total was $9 with some change. I gave her a $20 bill and received back $10 and some change. It wasn't until after I realize my change didn't add up. I'm aware this is my fault bc I should've paid more attention and brought it up. A latte is $6.50 + $1.25 added syrup. Either way, I can't really justify the pricing. It's quite obvious you're paying for the brand name. I enjoyed my drink, but I'd only visit once in a blue moon.

    Smallest cake
    Christian Vincent M.

    Fantastic service m, the staff has been great and I believe I have met all of them. I won't be going back and wouldn't recommend this place. I ordered a mini cake which is teeny tiny. If you can tell from the photo it fits in the palm of my hand with plenty of room. This costs $11.53?!?!!? The mall is a nicer mall but I can get a sandwich from places in the mall for about the same price. If this is how they price their menu items I'm definitely not coming back

    Croissant
    Vi H.

    Needed a little bite to eat mid shopping trip so I stopped here and split a croissant with my mom. Thought it was just gonna be an average croissant bc the little stand in the mall is very unassuming, but it was fantastic! The croissant was very buttery and soft on the inside and is a very large size for a reasonable price. The outside has some sort of crispy, caramelized sugar on it which elevates it nicely. Will be stopping here again when I go shop! They didn't heat it up, but it honestly wasn't needed because it was great! There isn't much variety though in their baked goods selection, but the croissant is enough!

    Carrot cake
    Kayla K.

    OMG!!! This spot is a must stop every time I'm at south coast! The drinks are delicious! The variety of pastries are great!! And omg is the Carrot cake the cutest most delicious one ever!!! I'm a sucker for carrot cake but I'm very picky when it comes to it also and they make a delicious one!!! Service is nice ambiance is nice lots of seating to enjoy your drink or pastry while taking a quick break from shopping! Prices are a little high but also it's Armani I just assume it will be a little more than Nordstrom cafe etc... the details are cute as well!

    Menu as of February 2025
    Emily C.

    Stopped by here while window shopping yesterday with my SO, and wow--their iced vanilla latte with oat milk was absolutely DELICIOUS! I was a little hesitant to try this place since a rating just over three stars seemed questionable, but I'm SO glad we gave it a shot because I really loved it. It hit the spot!! The two baristas were working their butts off--they were SO busy, yet drinks were made INSTANTLY and tasted amazing! We also got chocolate chip cookies (they come in a pack of two), and they were yummy and chewy. They would have been perfect if they were heated... The ambiance felt meh because it's like a pop-up corner shop in the mall, blending into the shopping area--if that makes sense. Overall, very happy with the drink. Will definitely coming back the next time I shop!

    chai
    Jowynna A.

    some places just don't need to serve matcha. I got a banana matcha, it was NOT it. the syrup was rlly strong the banana syrup), and the matcha itself was grainy. it literally tasted like coloured milk with bit of banana. But I returned it for a chai. The chai was a bit better but very milky. the chai tasted like milk, cinnamon, a bit of sprinkle of chai. customer service was great tho, they made us another drink even tho they were busy. wouldn't get the matcha at all, maybe if you get the chai ask for more tea than milk. idk maybe we caught them on a bad day

    Grace N.

    Although I also really like the coffee and bakery shop that was here before Armani took over, Armani wasn't bad. In fact, their baked good are quite tasty. I got a butter croissant and it was very buttery and flake and so good! Then we got 3 lattes. The lattes took a bit but the baristas kept an eye on me and my orders and gave me my latte piece-meal. So I had to say they tried their best, at least in my experience. I don't expect super fast service, it's not a fast-food place. I'm not in a rush when I'm at a mall so overall my drinks and baked good were pretty good.

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    Amy B.

    Very good coffee and they can even give honey rather than syrup if requested. Nice to sit at one of the tables outside if there are any available and drink their coffee while savoring some Läderach chocolate truffles from nearby on the same mall level. Service is great too!

    Yasmine A.

    3/5 giving stars mainly for where it's located at South Coast Mall and seating overall. Drinks are okay, not the best but just okay! The baristas were not super helpful either

    Angie K.

    Nice Armani Cafe!! Located At South Coast Plaza On Second Floor!! Nice Ambiance!! Great Seating Area!! Enjoyed & Relaxed With A Lavender Latte & Cookie!! Great Coffee Menu, Pastries, Sandwiches, Salads & Desserts!! Great Service!! Staff Were Friendly, Courteous & Efficient!! Looking Forward To Visit Again, ThankU

    Lemon tart. Sized as less than 1/2 of Iphone 16.
    Mihyun K.

    Lemon tart. Sized as less than 1/2 of Iphone 16. No prices were marked inside or outside of the pastry showcase. Blindly purchased 2 pastries and paid $20. I mean this is very shallow tart with no fruits. Seemed like just factory sourced dessert. Even Laderach chocolate gives away free samples. Too many staffs work here and I guess all my money went to these labors. Have you tried Magnolia's Key Lime pie/dessert pastry? They are way better than "Armani's". I didn't find the pastry menus anywhere. Nothing different from supermarket bought lemon pastry.

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    21 days ago

    They have the best Rose chai latte that i have ever tried. 10/10 .and great costumer service

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    I got the matcha latte, and it was so good! Not too sweet, and had just the right amount of matcha, and a hint of vanilla.

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    feeling relax, table is clean, good pastries, nice staff, good service. definitely come back for more drinks and desserts

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    2 years ago

    Alyssa is always a pleasure! Super friendly service from all of the employees! Pastries are always fresh and drinks are so good.

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