I only write reviews when something is truly out of this world and honestly, the Mango Yuzu Matcha is to die for. I came in yesterday for the first time with a friend and ordered the same drink she did, and I was beyond impressed. As a huge matcha lover, it's hard to find high-quality matcha that actually tastes good and isn't just overloaded with sugar or vanilla syrup. From the very first sip, I was blown away by the balance ,the mango and yuzu complemented the matcha perfectly without overpowering it. The flavor was bright, smooth, and absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be coming back from now on. read more

Their mint mojito isn't as good as the one at Philz Coffee unfortunately. My friend enjoyed the drink he ordered though (he even got seconds), and we didn't have to wait long at all for our orders to come out! I'll definitely try a different drink from Blk Dot next time I visit. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

10/10 coffee. Coffee beans itself has a rich, bold, nutty flavor and with the added vanilla & maple walnut milk, the flavor is enhanced. Will definitely come back to try other drinks! read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Iced vanilla maplenut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Line moves fairly quickly, so don't be discouraged if you come on a busy day! I needed a pick-me-up on a drive up to LA, so we stopped by Blk Dot Coffee for a quick drink. - PARKING - Blk Dot Coffee is located inside Irvine Market Place, so there's plenty of parking. - SERVICE - The line moves fairly quickly as the service is quick. We ordered our drinks and went to the bathroom, and by the time we came back, our drinks were coming out. The store itself isn't that big inside - just enough walking space for the line to loop around once, and a small waiting area in the corner. There are tables outside but again, not too many as it seems more like a grab-and-go kind of place. - DRINKS - VTMatcha (reg - $6.55): I had their Original VTM before and enjoyed it, so I thought I should try a different item. The Matcha mixes well with the Coffee initially, but once the drink gets diluted from the ice, the flavor goes away as well. When it's just Coffee, the strength of the flavor sticks around, but not so much with the Matcha. Thai Tea (large - $6.25): My boyfriend wanted something other than coffee, so he opted for Thai Tea. He's lactose so we subbed in Coconut Milk, which we thought would go well with it. I don't know if they accidentally gave the amount of milk for a regular instead of a large, but the drink was just pure tea. Not sweet, not milky at all. - OVERALL - Maybe the Thai Tea was a slip-up, but then again this was only our second visit. I'll likely come back if I'm in the area and need some caffeine, but this didn't wow me like other coffee shops in the past. read more

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I was excited to try this place since I've heard a lot about it however it was disappointing. I went there to study with some friends and ordered the VTM Einspänner coffee, it's made with Vietnamese coffee but let me tell you it does not taste like Vietnamese coffee at all coming from someone who had to opportunity to travel to Vietnam and drink it everyday I know what good Vietnamese coffee taste like and that wasn't it. I had to throw it, only took two sips. As for the service I'm not sure, I used the kiosk, it's a great place to study, has a lot of space and the WiFi works perfectly. read more

I've always wanted to visit Blk dot Coffee for a while and I finally had the chance to go wanting to kill time and not have to deal with lunchtime traffic. I ordered the Iced Spanish Latte and one of their breakfast bowls. The iced Spanish latte reminds me of vanilla iced coffee and cinnamon if you enjoy sweeter but still bitter coffee, and the breakfast bowl was absolutely amazing!! A must-try! I went on a random Thursday afternoon and the place was still lively but very limited sitting space, I got lucky that many people in line were there for takeout orders. The workers were very kind and recommended me this breakfast bowl which actually made my morning. There are a couple of outlets throughout the store but not many. If you do plan on studying here, the ac blasts cold so I recommend wearing a sweater! read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Absolutely the best damn coffee I've ever had! Everything from the service to the Vietnamese coffee was exceptional!

Love the ice cubes that come with the drink... I love my drinks cold and the size and shape of the ice cubes just made me so happy. It's literally all about the little things. I have been wanting to try this spot for some time now. I'm glad I was able to finally check it out. I was in dire need of caffeine and this drink definitely delivered. It's way stronger than I'm used to drinking but I knew it was going to be beforehand. I liked my drink but next time I'll probably stick to my usual. If you're in the area, I def recommend. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Can't go wrong with blk dot! If you have a seeet tooth and need some caffeine this is the place for you! Today I tried the black tiger VTM coffee and it was so good! The brown sugar jelly was the cherry on top! The staff is friendly and helpful and this location is more quiet than the one at the spectrum. At least it was more quiet when I came in (Tuesday afternoon). I will definitely be coming back! read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Blk tiger VTM coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Used to LOVE their matcha!! But now it depends on who's making it? Some days it's perfect, some days it's like what is this green milk? lol so there is no consistency. Also if you order their LG size it's just more ice not more matcha. If there's more it's very little. They fill ice at least half way of the drink so it's not much of matcha even though Lg is about $6.95. I used to be fan but not anymore. read more

I always enjoy Blk Dot's drinks, but today I tried a Bacon Hand Wrap. I don't feel like it was worth $10. It tasted fine, there was barely enough bacon. Beware of the hot oil that will squirt out at you at the end of the wrap. The space is clean and open. The baristas were cordial. The spot is fine, I just feel like they're a bit overpriced for what they offer. read more

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All I'm gonna say is that the coffee was good, and that's all that really matters. This used to be in a different location, but it got moved because apartments were put in. I think they did a great job with the remodel. read more

I've always heard great things about Blk Dot from friends and I'm glad I recently check it out. The interior was warm and inviting and the staff greeted me when I walked in while busily making drinks for other customers. I looked over the menu and say they had an Uji Matcha latte and I knew that was what I wanted even though they are known for their coffee since I am a huge fan of matcha. I waited around 5-10 minutes before my drink came out so not too long and it was great! There was a good amount of matcha flavor and it was not too milky like I've had it with other coffee shops. They use Uji Matcha which is one of the top powders available in the world. I would for sure get it again in the future! Highly recommend checking out the rest of their drinks though especially the Vietnamese coffee which is quite strong and there is plenty of street parking as well nearby and it's a great shop to study at during the afternoon! read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Uji Matcha Latte - Regular - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Coffee place is a go to when I go to work but it loses stars for not accepting cash. I believe they implemented it during the pandemic when many place stopped taking cash but I don't always want to use my card to pay for a coffee for a couple do bucks. read more

I got the Iced Dulce VTM Latte large and honestly it's okay. I expected a lot coming into this place as my colleagues have told me that this place has the best coffee. Their drinks have the right amount of sweet and bitterness but personally prefer my lattes more sweet. I think I will try to go for one of their tea's as those look more appealing than the iced dulce latte. Also the drinks are pretty expensive, but it's irvine so it's expected. Parking is huge as this place is located within an outlet. Overall, I would recommend people to try it out at least once to see how it is and if you like it. It's definitely not a bad coffee place but it isn't for me. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Yesterday morning, I met a friend here and it was a great first experience overall. First of all, the location in the market place is nice since there is plenty of easy parking around. This place was easy to find and there is some seating inside and outside. I like the music they play in the outside seating area as it seems upbeat and pleasant on a nice sunny day. The service was good and efficient too. Since I don't like coffee, I was looking at their tea options and I'm happy they have quite a few options despite the business name having coffee in it! I purchased the iced oolong milk tea since it was a warmer day and I like sweeter drinks. I got a regular size since I wanted to try it this first time here. The size, sweetness, and ice levels were perfect in my opinion and I highly recommend! My friend ordered a chai latte and enjoyed her drink as well. I would like to try the Oreo cookies & cream frappe next time since I also love Oreo flavored desserts. Looking forward to next time! read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Iced Oolong Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I come here often since it's close to home! Love their coffee and their matcha too. I've always been helped by some different but everyone that's helped me has been friendly. read more

Got a matcha and avocado toast! Both were so good, the avocado toast even had a honey drizzle! 10/10

I love this place the coffee and tea is next level if you want a new spot this is it!!! I highly recommend the CAB Bagel read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Peach Iced Lychee Peach Black Tea Dulce coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Wow. This place is genuinely amazing! I went here to study, and I really enjoyed the ambiance of the cafe itself. Matthew took my order and suggested the Mint Chocolate Einspanner, which was probably the most interesting drink I've ever gotten at a cafe. It basically tastes like a liquid Thin Mint, which was delicious. Kaley made it for me - she made it perfectly, and I really enjoyed her positive attitude and kindness. I've been to other blkdots, but none have served me as well as they did. read more

Will Not Disappoint! If you like Lee's Coffee... You will love Blk Dot Coffee! Love at first sight... and taste! Blk Dot Coffee is a really cool place to hang out and get some great coffee and food while getting that laptop work done. The Hot VTM original as well as the VTM Matcha were both winners! A spin off the creamy french press vietnamese coffee you already love! The only thing I would request to be different is that the service be friendly and less ascetic and austere. Service: 3/5 Environment: 5/5 Product: 5/5 Chances of Returning: 5/5 read more

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I was excited to finally try Blk Dot Coffee. It's been on my list of places to try because I'm always looking for good Vietnamese coffee. I opted for the iced VTM coffee. Be warned, it is bold and strong with some sweetness from the condensed coffee but that's the way Vietnamese coffee should always be! The menu has lots of other iced coffee options as well as hot coffee and teas. Food is served here as well. I came on a day where the line was long from a race that was just finishing, but the workers were pleasant and gave a time estimate when I ordered of when my coffee would be ready. The parking lot can get crowded, but there's still plenty of spaces just a bit further. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Iced VTM Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I appreciate the popularity Vietnamese coffee has become and Blk Dot Vietnamese coffee packs a punch. It's a solid choice. Although, I would not recommend the VTMatcha. The flavor combination kind of made it taste like pandan if you like that. This location is usually busy so expect a little wait. There's no seating inside but there's a small seating area outside. Everything was a little too pricey for my taste. A breakfast bagel for $12 is too overpriced for a breakfast item with 3 ingredients IMO. It also hurts when coffee is over $7. read more

Wish we had a Blk Dot in the Inland Empire! Was in the area and stopped by to get a blended Vietnamese coffee and it was so goooood!!!! read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Blended Vietnamese Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Let me start off by saying.. thank goodness Blk Dot updated the name of their spicy honey drink. I was taken by (a not-so-great) surprise last time when I tried their Bee Sting latte and was shocked that it was so spicy. Definitely wasn't expecting that and I'm happy to see that 'spicy' is now shown in the drink name. My husband and I came by here on New Years Eve to get some caffeine for the day. We ordered an iced caramel macchiato, iced uji matcha latte, iced light Vietnamese iced coffee and an iced tiger Vietnamese iced coffee. Drinks are always good here and I've never been disappointed (except for that one time when I ordered the Bee Sting). The shop was busy as usual and the employees are constantly rushing orders at the register to keep the line down. The barista at the espresso machine didn't look too happy and seemed to be slightly annoyed when we asked for a drink tray. read more

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The matcha here is great! The coffee, too. We always try to order ahead in the app when we come here to avoid the lines. We've tried several drinks here and all of them have been so good! Even the decaf version of the coffee tastes pretty good. read more

I tried Blk Dot for the first time this past Sunday around 10am. The place was decently busy with a few people in line in front of me, but service was quick and I only had to wait for about 5 minutes after ordering. The Vietnamese Coffee had a pretty strong coffee flavor to it and was a little on the sweet side but definitely not overly so. The Egg & Mushroom Toast was soft and fairly heavily buttered and tasted fine but not amazing. I would consider getting the coffee again but probably wouldn't reorder the toast. Overall I didn't think the food was bad at all but it definitely was pricier than I would be willing to spend for coffee and toast on a consistent basis. Would rate as a 3.5/5 if yelp allowed half stars. Food: Egg & Mushroom Toast ($11.95) Vietnamese Coffee ($6.45) read more

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I've been on a matcha spree lately, but I still have love for coffee. Their menu has a good mix of coffee and teas. However, as soon as I laid eyes on Vietnamese coffee, I was pretty confident I would have to go that route. They also have a blend of matcha and Vietnamese coffee, which at this point, there was no turning back for me. I had heart eyes and thought, best of both worlds! I asked the cashier if there was a possibility to adjust sweetness, but she mentioned there wasn't very much added sweetener to the beverage. It would just apply to the matcha portion since the Vietnamese coffee is blended already. With it being my first time, I decided to make no adjustments. I figured I should have the original first and then decide if it's worth making adjustments in the future. The beverage packed a strong punch of both flavor and boost of caffeine. It starts off a bit bitter from the strong roasted coffee flavor and had a sweet and smooth finish. It was a lot to take in. That one cup lasted me a span of 3 days as I diluted the beverage with pour overs at home and extra ice. Pretty good and will probably come back to try more things on the menu. read more

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I stopped by BLK Dot Coffee and everything was delicious! I got the jasmine tea--it was light, fragrant, and perfectly floral. I also ordered the avocado toast, which was so good! I loved the little kick of spice and the bacon on top. Great flavors and a really nice vibe overall. Definitely coming back! read more

Blk Dot Coffee in Irvine is a must-visit coffee and tea shop for anyone looking for a trendy, hipster atmosphere, a massive parking lot, and the best Iced Matcha Latte in town. There is of course Boba too. Let's start with the parking lot. It's huge! I know this place is a part of the The Square shopping plaza and it was all a first for me as I have never been to this area before. You could probably park a plane in the parking lot associated with this coffee shop if you wanted to but eventually, after walking for several minutes, you get there and you're in for a treat. Looks like this a place where people bring their laptops and work. This place is a little out of the way for me so I probably will not be frequenting this establishment too often. read more

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I go here every other weekend. It's a nice find for Vietnamese coffee and there's a variety of options. I got a breakfast bowl (I can't remember the name as it's fairly new). It's just kinda pricey here but overall always a lovely area for coffee. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

The place is clean, organized and well lit. Lots of selections. Coffee is great. Full bodied. Full of flavor. This one is at the Irvine Spectrum complex. Glad that I found this place. My original Vietnamese coffee is delicious and full of flavor. The mint coffee ( Spanish Latte ) is refreshing. read more

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The coffee at this location tastes SO MUCH BETTER than Spectrum. Service is super quick. Pastries are warmed properly. Almost gave up on Blk Dot after being disappointed so many times at the Spectrum location. read more

Heard good things about this place. I really enjoyed my Iced Uji Matcha Latte and VTM (Vietnamese Ice coffee) it's a little on the sweeter end, but good. Some room to work inside while enjoying your coffee, but not a whole lot. Lots of tables outside though! read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Iced Uji Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Coffee they offer here is very strong and tastes good! There can be a bit of a wait sometimes since it is located at The Spectrum but it's a good pick me up if you need some caffeine. I've tried their iced versions of: original vietnamese coffee, seasalt coffee, and have sampled my boyfriend's light vietnamese coffee. All are very nice and strong but I think so far I actually like the seasalt coffee the most but the original vietnamese coffee coming in second. Original vietnamese coffee - VERY strong coffee taste, I love it! It's suuuper concentrated (as expected) and it's pretty sweet. They give a whole cup of ice basically but it's usually like that. I highly recommend to let the ice melt a bit to really enjoy it more because it does help! This will probably keep you up for awhile haha. Light vietnamese coffee - My boyfriend likes this one more since it doesn't feel as sweet. The flavor is pretty unique but still very strong. I'd recommend this if you like vietnamese coffee but you don't want as sweet of a drink. Seasalt coffee - The coffee is nice, strong, but not as crazy concentrated as the vietnamese coffee. The seasalt cream on top is very nice and isn't overly sweet. The drink itself is great if you want some smooth coffee that isn't as sweet compared to the vietnamese coffee. The seasalt taste is there but it's not overpowering. Overall I've liked all the drinks I've had! I have sampled the matcha drinks they have and those were only okay, the matcha taste is not really present in them. I'd highly recommend either vietnamese coffees and the seasalt coffee! Even when the ice melts you don't really feel that the drink is watered down. Staff is also pretty friendly and are open to answering your questions about their drinks. read more

As a coffee enthusiast, I must say this cup was disappointing. The brew tasted more like watered-down coffee than the bold, flavorful experience one expects. It lacked the depth, complexity, and richness that define a truly great coffee. The potential is there, but it needs a significant boost in both strength and flavor to be taken seriously. With some fine-tuning, it could evolve into something noteworthy, but as it stands, it falls well short of what a good cup should deliver. read more

I love their matcha viet coffee!!! Sooo good and just a perfect combo! Their service is so friendly and fast that I come here whenever I just need a quick coffee fix. It can get busy here and there since it's a coffee shop but also since it's a in a busy plaza. The place doesn't have a lot of seating so if you're trying to study there, get there early or sitting outside isn't bad either! read more

Blk Dot Coffee is priced a bit high I'd say, but it makes sense considering the area it's located in. I got two hot caramel macchiatos and it rang up about $12, and the cups were fairly small. It was still good, but definitely not the best considering how much it was. The workers were so sweet, and the place itself was small and very clean. If you're looking for a place to sit and do work in, I don't recommend this place at all, as it was very loud when I went in (might be because of how small the building was). Overall it was fine! I was here with a friend as we waited out traffic and it was nice to try a new place. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Hot Caramel Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Wanted to look for a cafe or coffee spot with wifi so I could come in and do work. Heard about this spot so I thought I try it out! Cute interior and they have a big table and a few smaller tables and ones by the wall so you can charge your devices. The staff here was very nice and suggested I do the light Vietnamese coffee with 1.5 shots instead of 3 since I mentioned I didn't want anything that strong! I also ordered the CAB bagel on jalapeño cheddar and that one was pretty good since there was avocado too! My drink wasn't too strong or too sweet which was good! I also did an oat milk sun, but I haven't had Viet coffee before so I can't personally compare. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Light Vietnamese coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

This coffee spot was average at best. It is inside the Irvine Market-Place, so if you are not already in the area it's really not worth it to go visit. Nonetheless if you are already here, it is at the very least worth a try. I got a foam cold brew and it was very solid but not special. The one saving grace for this place that gave it an extra star was the caffeine. I usually do not feel the effects of coffee and it is all weak to me. However I asked for an added espresso shot, and it was wonderful. It kept me up for way longer than I would have without it. It even gave me nightmares that I almost never have. It was good stuff. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Iced Cold Brew Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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