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Got here mid afternoon on Friday and was hoping to nab a table inside to study at, but it was very busy. Limited indoor seating, but ample tables outside (no outlets outside, and didn't get a good look at whether there were many inside). I wouldn't bank on finding an open table. However, the coffee I ordered was great! I got the iced Spanish Latte with oat milk and really enjoyed the balance of sweet and rich. I'd get coffee here again!
5 stars for the fact that they have walnut milk!!!!! jk but definitely helped get 5 stars. i make my own latttes at home with walnut milk but was in the area craving coffee. so glad i came to blk dot! the guy that took my order was really nice, i told him it was my first time there and he gave me tons of good recommendations. i went with a spanish latte with walnut milk and it was delicious! wish there were locations closer to my house.
Got to try the Iced Thai Pumpkin Spice Latte. Its good not great. Plenty sweet which I like but it was very thick like I was drinking egg nogg. Bit pricy that only came in a regular size. The drink needs to be more balanced and lighter. Service friendly.
My first time trying Vietnamese coffee and I loved it. It was rich in flavor and loaded with caffeine... So yes, a good choice if you want to wake up or keep awake for a while. Modern and Cute interior with neutral tones. Bright room with a few seats inside but lots of nice outdoor places to sit right next to the store. The wait was a bit long - definitely longer than the wait time in most major coffee chains ; maybe it's due to their process? I saw a good number of staff working and they all seemed busy so not sure why. But the nice coffee was worth the wait; however, you might need to take that into consideration if you are in a rush.
Great Blk Dot located nestled in between Mendocino Farms and Handel's ice cream at the Tustin Marketplace. The open seating and space in front of the store makes an ideal kid friendly meet-up spot. Came on a Wednesday at 10:30am and it was quit busy with all indoor seating taken. Got the Brekkie Bowl with sausage and Peach Lychee Black Tea, pretty tasty and refreshing.
I'm a fan of strong Vietnamese coffee and I wanted to like this place. However, the VTM coffee I got was too sweet even after letting the ice melt and dilute it a bit.
I stopped by BLK Dot Coffee in Irvine and overall had a pretty good experience. BLK Dot Coffee serves Vietnamese iced coffee which I found out here --rich, bold, coffee , though it might be a bit sweet if you're not used to it but you can change the sweetness level!! The menu has some other non coffee options, which is nice if you want to try something beyond a basic latte. The shop itself has a clean, modern vibe, but seating is somewhat limited and it gets busy fast, especially during peak hours. Service was efficient, though not particularly warm--it felt more like a grab-and-go kind of place. We got our drinks, headed outside and sat on the lawn. :)) The merchandise's are cute -- check it out.
Mendocino next door spoiled me with top notch customer service. As for Blk Dot- I only got "pick up"? Then staff handed me my drinks and that's it. No hello no bye! I wanted to try Mint Chocolate VTM but it was not as great. I suggest sticking to original VTM coffee. Mint Chocolate was smooth tasting but has too many flavors. I'm glad to see their condense milk does not contain seed oil. I'm impressed with their clean restroom and store was organized. Staff was happily chit chatting among each other on an early Sunday morning but no greetings whatsoever to customer walking in or picking up orders. There are seatings outside but this place gets packed with parking and seating during weekend-Always busy especially around lunch time and big events.
After Costco, I was craving an iced coffee, so we went to Blk Dot Coffee. I was so happy we did because our drinks were so good. My husband got the Iced Vanilla Maplenut Latte and I got the Oat Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso. The service was great and the young lady who took my order was helpful and friendly. The inside was lively. I wanted to try their Tiramisu Einspanner. Next time.
We were out shopping for our little one and decided to stop by for some matcha and coffee. They had a self-order kiosk, but it was down at the time, so we ended up ordering at the counter instead. I got the Uji Matcha Einspänner, which I'd rate about a 6/10. The matcha flavor was definitely there, and I liked that it wasn't overly sweet, but it didn't really wow me. I was hoping for a creamier texture, and while the cream foam was okay, it didn't elevate the drink much. My boyfriend ordered the VTM Einspänner and really enjoyed it. He said it tasted great, though definitely on the sweeter side. We both swapped our milk for oat, and he added cold foam on top, which they initially forgot--but they fixed it once we let them know. We also tried the guava cream cheese danish, but it wasn't our favorite. The filling didn't really hit for me, and the pastry itself wasn't anything special either. Overall, it was an okay stop--some good, some just average.
Stopped by while at Irvine Spectrum and tried their Mango Matcha. You order at a kiosk which can be more efficient but even when I chose easy ice my drink was 3/4 full of ice. So perhaps it would have been best to speak to a person or maybe the staff do not care what modifications are placed and are just grinding out drinks to keep with the pace. Doesn't feel like a coffee shop where you can grab a nice cup of joe and be greeted but more like an order-to-go coffee shop. The matcha had a good flavor despite the mountain of ice that made it difficult for me to mix the mango on the bottom.
We stopped by this place to get a quick drink. My niece needed to do some shopping and we decided to check this spot out. It was fairly busy, quite a few people inside and a couple people in line before us. Ordering was pretty quick. Decor inside was bright and simple. We got 2 drinks: 1. Iced Original Matcha- Culinary grade Uji matcha from Japan with choice of milk. sub half and half instead of milk This drink was pretty good, you definitely could taste the grassiness of the matcha. My niece thought the half and half was too heavy, making it too milky of a drink 3.5/5 2. Iced Yuzu Mango Matcha- Our classic culinary grade mango matcha latte infused with yuzu jam- sub oat milk- We both liked this drink quite a bit more than the ice original Matcha. It had hints of fruitiness with the Yuzu jam. 4.5/5 There were more items on this menu we would have tried. I am curious about their coffee. I can see this place being very popular in the sunny summer days. Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Food: 4/5
I love their iced Spanish latte, very cinnamon. The coffee tastes great, and that's what matters, so thanks for that. Bagel is OK. Ambience is like louder coffee shop with music and people talking catching up vibes. Nice seating to enjoy the weather outside. Located in The Marketplace so there's a lot of parking due to that, Customer service is whatever, at least they work hard; I know what it's like.
4 years ago
It's a nice place next to the cinema And if you love the strong coffee taste, this Blk Dot Coffe should try it Services are just okay read more
4 years ago
I'll be the first to say I am not a coffee connoisseur - I like my coffee how I like my men.... strong and sweet HAHAH Ok but for real, blk coffee does fit my taste. It might not be the best study location but if you need a "pick me up" I would definitely give Blk Dot a try read more
Got hungry right before I went to the gym and I decided to stop by this spot. Small spot next to a movie theater with coffee, tea, and food. I got the tuna avocado bowl (I think that's what it was called). It has tuna, corn, cabbage, sprouts, bits of bacon, and egg. Delicious actually! One down side is that it's a small portion for $13. Didn't get any drinks but I'm interested in trying something. Parking is easy. read more
4 years ago
Best Vietnamese iced coffee in the OC! Creamy and delicious, with just the right balance of sweetness to strong coffee flavor. I love getting the classic vtm iced coffee and adding sea salt cream on top. The inside is bright and spacious, great for getting some work or reading done. There's also lots of outdoor seating and a fountain if you want to get some fresh air instead. Good vibes all around! read more
3 years ago
Iced drinks won't let you order no ice online and then they put in 50% of your drink as ice. Waste of 6 dollars. read more
Let me tell you! If you need energy and be woken up real quick. Get the LVTM (light Vietnamese coffee), you don't even need the VTM! I've been here several times and I got their regular LVTM, blended LVTM, Thai tea and Lychee Peach Black Tea. All really good! read more
3 years ago
Quick service, surprisingly strong coffee. We got the Spanish Latte (great but a bit sweet) and the sea salt cold brew (refreshing). Would come back! read more
3 years ago
Came here around 9am on a weekday and I was able to find seating right away! It got pretty busy around 10am but had an hour of silence before the rush. There were around 3 baristas/cooks in the store and everyone was friendly. The store is pretty small and cute. It's in the corner of a variety of different stores and a movie theater. There aren't too many seatings, especially ones with an outlet, so I would definitely recommend coming early if you want to work on things. There are also plenty of outdoor seating in the plaza so not to worry if you are here with a friend! I ordered the black Vietnamese coffee. I needed something strong so I decided to try it. It was definitely what I needed to stay WOKE during my study grind here. I stayed for about 2.5 hours and felt very productive. I've also tried the non-black Vietnamese coffee and it's pretty good as well. Overall, I would definitely recommend coming here for your coffee fix! They're well-versed with the Vietnamese coffee world and have a lot of selections based on this. One thing that was *kinda* annoying was when this woman started speaking very loudly on the phone with her friends inside the store. I wish that I didn't have to hear most of what she talked about haha. But I love coming here to study and sip on coffee so I'm excited to be back -- either for study grind or catching up with friends outside! read more
Sea salt cold brew seems to be to go-to drink for both the people in front of me, the ones before them, and the ones after me. Tried a lot of the other drinks before and this for the cold brew for the first time. Doesn't disappoint. Consistently good but still lacks something that keeps me from craving it. read more
Conveniently located at The Marketplace next to the movie theatre is BLKDot! Since moving back to Orange County, this has quickly become my go to work spot. They have an extensive drink and food menu, but my absolute favorite is the LVTM - light Vietnamese coffee. I recommend trying this if you enjoy traditional Vietnamese coffee, but really don't want the headache from too much caffeine or sugar. My favorite food items are the CAB, avocado toast, or a good ole butter croissant. Docked off a star because prices have increased and I know not everyone wants to shell out almost $6 for a small iced coffee. Also, the wait times can get pretty wild since they work with most if not all major delivery services. Just something to keep in mind if you plan to visit during peak times! read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
Our favorite spot with great food and amazing coffee. Service is great with friendly staff read more
3 years ago
Great service. Very friendly and welcoming. I'm not a coffee person but my BF is. Comes here often. I love the avocado toast. They have a good and simple tea selection as well. Tried the Mocha Frappe with coconut milk. Delicious! The service was awesome had to say it again. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Friendly service. A really nice space to get work done in. It wasn't too crowded when I went in. The drinks were made very quickly. Nothing super special but if you are a fan of intense coffee flavor, black dot is for you. I loved the peppermint mocha and wish that it was more than a seasonal flavor. Really consistent, great flavor. read more
Blk Dot Coffee is located in a shopping complex called The Market Place in Tustin. You can order pickup and delivery online and through various platforms. There's wifi and plugs around the store. There's a decent amount of single tables available, communal seating around a large table, and also seating outside The place gets loud when it's busy so it's not the most conducive to studying. Their menu is really extensive and features a ton of items including food. Their Vietnamese Coffee is one of their most popular items albeit it has a ton of caffeine so beware if you're caffeine-sensitive. They also have a lighter version of it. I was a big fan of the Vietnamese Coffee. It had a really strong flavor to it and wasn't overly sweet. The downside is that it's pretty expensive and after tip I'm paying around $7 for a drink. TLDR: Their must-try is their Vietnamese coffee. It's full of flavor and hits the spot, but their coffee is on the expensive side. read more
3 years ago
One star, business no accepting CASH should not be supported. Digital systems are an alternative way of payment. I guess this is the agenda. read more
I came by here before and wanted to try it out again. I decided to try the VTMatcha this time since I was craving some matcha and coffee. I ordered it with oat milk instead of regular milk and it was amazing! The vietnamese coffee definitely overpowered the matcha flavor but I still taste a bit of the matcha when I drank it. It was also perfectly sweet and it is definitely something I would get again. I love how they offer a variety of different coffee/tea drinks. It is a nice spot to study and do some work in the cafe or even get your coffee fix! read more
3 years ago
I love how the workers are friendly and don't mine at all when changing milks. Found this place after a hike and will be going back again read more
This is one of the few places that's open early in the morning around here. There's a good selection of drinks and some food here for a shop, but the items sure are pricey for the portion sizes! The iced exotic passion green tea I ordered was a large, and I thought they gave me a medium by mistake as it was quite small (it wasn't a mistake). As a note, it seems they don't allow for small customizations on the drinks and food - at least for my orders (for example: asked for no sour cream for the Brekkie bowl and was told no...but as can be seen in the photo, it was just added on top...could it not be added?) read more
BLK Dot is a really nice coffee shop located at the Market Place. They have a great menu with a variety of food, teas, and coffee options to choose from. I love their classic avocado toast. Their bread is usually a thick and perfectly toasted slice of sourdough topped with thinly sliced avocado. It's always seasoned just right too. Although I've never tried their coffee, there are a lot of drinks on their menu that I really want to try. The have quite a few iced coffees and a matcha hot tea that sounds so good. The inside is spacious with tables and outlets. The baristas are always friendly. read more
Service and operations need to be improved. Just because I ordered a hot coffee doesn't mean you fulfill the orders of the 5 customers that came after me. I understand that they ordered iced coffee but the general protocol is you fulfill the order of the customer who ordered first. Coffee is great so I'll give it two stars but service needs to improve. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
Ordered a large drip, with cream - this was measurably the worst cup of coffee I ever had for 4.50 in a cup that is tiny... I've had instant with more flavor, and God, do I wish I was kidding. It was bland, watery, slightly acidic, with a ln overall nothing flavor... Never coming back. You should be ashamed to charge 4 dollars plus for this... read more
Went on a weekend morning. Not too many people - there are a few tables for dine in so I grabbed one to work and study for the morning. I asked for the staff's recommendation and ordered a Light Vietnamese Coffee aiming for a mild caffeine kick. As a non coffee drinker, it was still really strong for me, it kept me awake and focused for over 8 hours so it really worked lol but I wonder how the regular Vietnamese Coffee would be like. Vietnamese coffee has a unique taste compares to other regular coffee. I believe they used sweetened condensed milk which makes the taste distinctive. Overall great study spot (but may not be able to get a table easily especially during lunch time), friendly staff and have unique menu items that I'd be down to try next time! read more
5 years ago
This place has friendly staff and is overall a very clean location to sit and get work done. Drinks are either a hit or miss here. The vtm coffee is delicious and so is the Spanish latte. I recently tried the honey bee latte and it was awful. Not sure if they just dumped too much cinnamon into the drink or what happened but it burned. Threw the whole drink out. Besides that one experience, I have had a good experience every other time I've come here. There are long lines in the morning but it's not too bad in the evening. Another great thing is that you can order ahead of time for pick up if you can't wait in line. read more
3 years ago
The Vietnamese coffee and chai latte was nice after order. Service was fast and on point. Decor looks so nice and got spots to sit down for hanging out. Totally come again if passed by. read more
5 years ago
This is 9.75 before tax and even smaller then my hand. They are shrinking the size. It used to be bigger at least in the other locations. I remember I paid 5 regularly in other Vietnamese sandwich shop too and the size is comparable to subway 6 inch sandwiches. read more
I was so excited to try BLK because it's not often to find a place that specializes in Viet coffee. I was a bit underwhelmed though. VT MATCHA - 3.5/5 Sub almond milk so maybe that affected the taste (my friend is lactose). I could taste coffee flavor but it didn't seem to work too well together because the matcha wasn't really present or the viet coffee.. maybe just a mix of doing too much? BLACK VIET COFFEE - 3/5 This was just ok! I would probably just get a standard cold brew or americano next time though. read more
3 years ago
Wow, the mint mojito tastes just like the ones from Philz coffee, if not better. They nailed the mint flavor and the cream is so flavorful and then coffee is smooth af. It's 5 bucks but that slight increase in dopamine is well worth every sip. Would visit again read more
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13788 Jamboree Rd
Irvine, CA 92602
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Do they allow in door seating?
No indoor seating, but there's outdoor seating at that location.
Does anybody know the caffeine content in their decaf iced coffee? I loved it and it tasted pretty strong so it kind of got me thinking lol?
The strength of the flavor of coffee does not indicate caffeine content. Though I'm not sure the exact amount of caffeine left in their decaf, it is very little by the standard used to determine decaf drinks.
Does this place allow dogs on the inside, outside, or both? How clean are floors inside & outside? Thank ;)
The place is very clean but like any place that serves food, you cannot have your dog inside; it's the law. There's plenty of outside seating where dogs are allowed that's shared with the other eateries though.
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