Went to 2 stores/ 2 locations. This store meets 2 girls who make coffee, not like other stores many of the services but wait until 15 minutes Vietnam coffee is very strong is my flavor always read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Iced V T M Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

First time at BLKdot and it did not disappoint! BLKdot has a number of locations throughout South Orange County and I've heard nothing but hype throughout the years. This past week I finally had the opportunity to visit their Irvine Spectrum location and I'm now crossing my fingers that they plan to expand to Huntington Beach. My order consisted of their Iced Uji Matcha Latte with oat milk. This beverage was served with the right amount of sweetness and came out perfectly creamy. Unfortunately I didn't get to sample their food menu, but I'm looking forward to returning to try the Mexi-Avocado Toast. They also offer takeout and delivery through the Yelp app. So let's get to supporting local coffee shops! read more

I found this hidden gem while I was looking for coffee after mass. It took a while to find parking, but I was able to use the parking deck. There were a lot of customers and not enough staff. I felt bad because they were so slammed! Alex at the cash was so sweet and took my order for my Spanish latte. You could tell that this team knew their customers because Alex would ask people how they are doing and really connect with them. The Spanish latte was excellent! Probably one of the best I have ever had. I will make sure to come back here to try the food. I would recommend not coming between 7:45-8:30am because there were a lot of people there from Google and Equinox. read more

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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

Blk Dot Coffee - Ice vs drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Blk Dot is a pretty popular coffee joint in OC! It's definitely on the pricier side as my drink was around $8 including tip for a small. I got the iced VTMatcha which is Vietnamese coffee + matcha. It's an interesting combination that didn't blend perfectly well, but it's worth a try. It isn't too sweet, but their other drinks are good. read more

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

The Vietnamese coffee at BLKdot coffee is super solid. Highly recommend finishing the coffee within 2 days versus one sitting. Yes. it is strong ladies and gentlemen. Vietnamese coffee is no joke. This make starbucks look like child's play. Another thing they do really great here is the avocado toast. bread is super toasty, avocado is chunky (and they don't skimp out on the avocado) tomatoes, etc. Overall, it's delicious. read more

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Weekly visit and update. Love the coffee. Service is consistently great. Seating arrangement has improved - thanks. read more

CANNOT get enough of the Vietnamese Coffee. I don't know what it is about it but I am addicted... read more

My sister had been wanting to take me to BLKdot Coffee for a while and we finally had a chance to stop by and hang out during my latest visit. This BLKdot location is tucked away near Google offices and an Equinox gym, and offers chill and well lit comfort for those seeking it. Note that here, parking validation for the garage is available with purchase. For it being my first time here, I had some questions about the different between the LVMT (light Vietnamese coffee) and the regular. It was explained to me that it is simply the same drink, but with less caffeine. Seeing as how I was really tired, I ordered a large regular VMT with light ice. My sister ordered a large iced BLK mojito. For a brunch bite, we ordered a breakfast banh mi to share. We took the window bar seats and people watched and chatted while waiting for our drinks, which were called out to us to grab at the counter when they were ready. Our food was being prepared fresh, and was ready about 5 minutes later. Everything was SO GOOD. My eyes immediately widened after my first sip of my VMT (unclear if it was because of the caffeine hit, but the amazing taste definitely had something to do with it). I tried my sister's BLK mojito too, and loved how refreshingly minty and creamy it was. Suffice to say, the drinks were a huge hit. The breakfast banh mi was also delicious. I liked the unique twist of breakfast sausage and egg with traditional banh mi components like the pickled radish, carrots, and cilantro, all enclosed in a delicious baguette. Portion-wise, splitting the banh mi was enough to fill both of us up for our morning meal. We hung out for a while longer while enjoying our food and drinks. We brought the remainder of our drinks out with us, and it kept us super wired all day (now I know why they offer the light version of the VMT). I seriously can't wait to visit here again and was so glad my sister introduced me to dangerous addiction that is BLKdot. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Breakfast banh mi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

This was the very first coffee shop I went to when I went to SoCal and immediately I was so blown away! The interior is very beautiful and the staff here is super calm and collected. I ordered the VTM Tiger and the Breakfast Bánh Mì Sammie. The VTM Tiger was a great booster and the added coffee jelly and brown sugar drizzle were perfect additions! Stronger Vietnamese coffee can definitely found in other places but I'm still delighted with my purchase. The Breakfast Bánh Mì Sammie is what could be interpreted as a cultural blend but still a little far from its original roots. Sammie was delicious and I loved its spice factor as well! Despite its small size, it kept me full for a really long time and was super tasty with all the different textures (egg, cilantro, ground meat, etc). Will definitely come again if I ever find myself in Irvine again! read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Breakfast Banh Mi Sammie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Brandon is hands down one of the best baristas I've ever had! Every time I come in, he's super friendly, welcoming, and always remembers my order. You can really tell he takes pride in making every drink just right -- consistently smooth and delicious. Not only is it delicious, but my VTmatcha was brought out right after ordering. On top of that, Brandon creates such a positive vibe that makes my coffee run the best part of my day. Shoutout to Brandon for the great service and great coffee! read more

The coffee is always great! Very smooth, not too sweet, highly caffeinated. However being charged 6.95 for a bagel with plain cream cheese was felt like robbery. read more

Everyone is so nice here and when I asked the baristas what his favorite breakfast was he was so passionate. Fast paced and a nice change from Starbucks with different drinks. I used to go to the one in Tustin marketplace off the five freeway until they close down that shopping center near the theater. read more

VTM Coffee: Vietnamese styled coffee. Tasted pretty close to the one I had in Vietnam except for the fact that it was SO SWEET. If you want diabetes order this drink because the glucose will literally block your arteries or whatever biological shit it does. It was so overwhelmingly sweet that after a sip I was like hell naur. Aside from the sweetness of it, the taste and the coffee was actually really pleasant. So if you wanna order this drink I recommend adding an extra shot or asking for less sweet. 4/10 (because too sweet), 6.5/10 (if not this sweet) - I tried their other drinks before. Everything here is not bad it's just wayyyyy too sweet. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Iced V T M Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

This coffee shop was recommended to us by our coffee loving friends! Located in Irvine Spectrum, and was pretty easy to find. My boyfriend ordered the VTM Coffee, and I ordered the VTM Tiger Coffee. VTM Coffee 5/5: Slow dripped coffee, condense milk, house creamer VTM Tiger Coffee 4/5: Vietnamese coffee, Brown Sugar Syrup, Black Jelly The VTM Coffee was super delicious and just what he needed as a wake me up call! It's a good classic and can't go wrong with it. The VTM Tiger was also good, but almost a little too sweet. I think next time I'll go light on the brown sugar syrup, and it'll be 5/5 for me! The black jelly was a delicious addition to this drink. I'd come back here in the future to try their other menu items! :) read more

Blk Dot Coffee - VTM Coffee (Left), VTM Tiger (Right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Stopped by on the way to work- the staff was helpful and gave a variety of suggestions for a first timer. They're attentive to everyone who comes in and the Spanish Latte with cinnamon is BOMB! Big fan. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Large Spanish Latte (Cinnamon) -BOMB - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

This coffee shop was a little hard to find and park at for a first timer newbie like me. It's located in the middle of an office complex where Google and Equinox are. You have to park in the parking garage across the street and get your ticket validated at the counter as you're leaving. I set a timer on my phone so I would know how many hours I needed to have them validate me for. If you're only there to run in and get coffee for 15 minutes or so you should be fine. This coffee is crack! I had no warning prior to visiting so I'm telling all of you out there looking to visit this place for the first time: The caffeine here is no joke. You need food in your body and a long day ahead of you to burn off the energy this coffee is about to give you. Highly unrecommended for those with heart problems, high blood pressure or any human being after the hours of 2 pm if you want a decent night sleep that night. Seriously, caffeinated! I had the oat milk latte and an everything bagel with cream cheese, avocado and lemon pepper on top. Everything was delicious and affordable. There's a decent amount of seating inside and out. Would recommend for individuals looking to plug in and work for a few hours and meet ups of 2-3 guests indoors or 3-5 guests outdoors. They have an inspiration wall where many people have drawn and written fun phrases, jokes and quotes. If you bring a sharpie they'll let you contribute as well. Wifi was strong the entire 6 hours I was there. There are multiple outlet locations. The bathrooms are across the street in a building next to the parking garage. And the staff were kind, attentive and patient with their customers. All around good experience. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Great coffee! Great and simple food! Nice employees! Kind of hidden due to Google complex. Make sure to ask for parking validation (1 hour free) read more

I got the Original Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and it was flavorful with the right amount of sweetness. I've been drinking so much coffee recently that it doesn't affect me too much, but this coffee kept me super energized throughout the day! Service was good-- I called in my order, they were friendly, and my drinks were ready when I arrived. Also, there's a parking structure by BLKdot and you don't need to pay as long as your visit is under 15 minutes. I'm not familiar with the area so maybe there's a better parking option? Overall, I would recommend coming here for some solid Vietnamese coffee! read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Original VTM Coffee with Light Ice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came here for lunch today and was pleasantly surprised by the array of drinks and entrees available. This little cafe, has Asian-infused menu items and is super cute inside. I ordered a lychee peach iced tea and a chicken banh mi sandwich. The lychee peach iced tea was made with green tea, chia seeds, and lychee chews at the bottom. HIGHLY RECCOMEND! The chicken banh mi was also very satisfying!! I think this was the best bang mi I have ever tasted. A small side note - I took out the jalepenos because I can't handle spicy, but if you can then leave them in! The price is very affordable, I believe I paid about $14 for both my drink and sandwich. The sandwich is also very filling, you will be completely satisfied! One downside of this location is the parking. I parked in a lot with the cross streets Jamboree and Centerpointe. There is a parking structure but I was a bit intimidated to park in there as the sign said $1.75 every 15 minutes. Though after asking, the restaurant says that they do validate so there is that option. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Lychee peach iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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This was one of my top coffee places I wanted to try. But I wasn't very impressed. The service was just okay. I say that cause there was a lot of standing around and joking around. Didn't seem to conserved about the guests inside waiting for their coffee. This location was small, I'm not going to completely write this place off yet as I want to try this again at possibly another of their locations. The coffee, it wasn't amazing. It was very toasty and bold, which is expected with Vietnamese coffees. It just not my favorite. Perhaps I'll try another specialty drink when I try another location. read more

One of my favorite quick and easy coffee spots in town. I usually get the LVTM at half sweetness. Gives the bold Vietnamese coffee flavors you want with just a touch of sweetness. It's fantastic for my commutes. This location is tucked away in the Google area and the parking situation isn't the most straight forward but the coffee shop itself is modern and clean. Workers are nice and helpful when you have questions or want suggestions. read more

It is a beautiful st Patty's and I was craving a delicious coffee; I had heard about BLKdot but didn't know how to park here, so today my boyfriend drove and I made him figure it out. There is parking for 1.25 or something for the first 15 mins (located in a plaza that also has Google, Twenty eight a restaurant, and Equinox) I live fairly close so maybe I'll just walk next time as the plaza is pretty relaxing if you want to hang out and enjoy your coffee. Outside of BLKdot there are tables and chairs if you enjoy being out or want to bring your friendly pet. Upon entering the establishment you are greeted by a friendly barista and a case on your right with fun pastries, the walls have the menu written in modern chalk board walls giving the inside a very trendy vibe to it. The barista gave us a sample of their pop drink VTM coffee and I was sold, although I asked to have mine blended My boy ordered a sausage Banh Mi and he seemed to enjoy it pretty much because it was gone as soon as it was opened. Great vibes the location is pleasant and I loved the drink! read more

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

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My avocado toast was delicious. The perfectly ripe avocado slices, hot honey, chile oil and bacon delicious!!

I've have their matcha + viet coffee and j just fell in love. The flavors are both so strong and delicious and perfect amount of sweetness. Pricey but I think it's worth it. I also got there breakfast burger/sandwhich and it was huge and had so much flavor. Would definitely recommend to stop by and try there drinks!!! read more

BLKdot Coffee hits it all: quality, service, ambiance, innovation! This is the place to beat. Now if they only they offered my latest obsession, nitro cold brew... This place can be a bit tough to find if you don't know your way around, but it's essentially attached to the Google building and the parking structure next to it has exclusive parking just for BLKdot. Just remember to get your parking validated so it's free. When I first came out it was near closing and I had the good fortune of getting walked through the menu, the process behind each drink, and customizing my drink order to perfection. They offer samples of most drinks too in adorable mini disposable shot cups, and I would highly recommend taking advantage of this service as they offer a lot of interesting drinks. Most people are probably going to come here for the sweet stuff, which is excellent. The variety of drinks here is pretty serious. The VTM coffee is their vietnamese coffee which is sweet and strong, but don't underestimate the caffeine because it is no joke. They have a lighter (less sweet, less caffeine) version called LVTM you can try too. Also offered is the strange but alluring mojito, which is essentially a mojito with coffee instead of liquor. Creamy, lightly sweet, and a little bit of mint. Wonderful. As much as I enjoy the sweet drinks I tend to fall more towards the pure stuff these days, and get the cold brew when I come here which is always spot on delicious. They also have plenty of lounging so you can study, work, or sip your drink in peace. Perhaps my favorite coffee place at the moment, BLKdot does it right! Just don't confuse them for the fullerton BLK coffee which distributes fresh cold brew coffee around the county (also good)! read more

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

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Disgusting fake coffee. Actual coffee lovers? Stay away. I asked what they had on drip they said a medium roast. I ordered a medium drip coffee and they proceeded to make me an Americano, espresso and hot water. This is not coffee and they flat out lied to me when I asked what was on drip. This is not drip coffee, I did not order an Americano. For a place that labels itself as a posh coffee shop this is disgraceful. I also asked for some ice cubes in the "coffee" so I could drink it right away and it was so hot it burnt my tongue. read more

Love their Hot Thai tea and their breakfast bowls! Always great quality food and the staff is always kind and courteous. I also love the Von Karman location. read more

I'm an a millennial I see avocado toast I'm going to get. I can say I regret that proclivity in this instance. This wasn't your run of the mill avocado toast. The sourdough bread was had a nice crunch while still being soft and toothesome. The cherry tomato's added a nice acidity to the creamy unctuousness of the avocado. Their chai was good if not a bit skimpy in comparison to the amount of ice they put in their drinks. read more

Always friendly service and drinks taste alright. Parking can be tricky to navigate here. I appreciate that they have a low sugar option for the vtm. haven't ventured much beyond those few drinks. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Menu as of august 2022 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Great spot! Fantastic service. Avocado Boat ***** was excellent! The passion fruit green tea was pretty good. It came with chia seeds, and I believe mango stars. The large size is generous. It's a close walk from the parking garage (unless you park farther away), and they validate for 1 hour. read more

I love their coffee and baked goods. Definitely a place I'll pick up a drink if I'm near by. It's not the best to sit down and work there because it's smaller and lots of ppl walking in and out but so worth the stop to take it elsewhere and work! read more

I looooove BLKdot! I'm serious when I say I crave it all the time - not sure if that's because of the flavor or because of the caffeine. If I'm wanting a hot drink, I'll usually go for their Vegan Spanish Latte (since I'm sensitive with milk, so they make it with Oat milk!) and it is delicious. For a cold drink, I'll go for their VTM or their VTM Frappe - which is made their signature Vietnamese coffee. I have to warn you - Vietnamese coffee in general is strong, but BLKdot's is on another level! If you need to stay up, it's definitely for you. I usually get the Frappe if I don't want to be cracked out all day (haha) and the frappe is super creamy and delicious! The atmosphere is nice and cozy, the staff is always friendly and it is a good place to study. They do have limited seating though and they do not have restrooms in store, so you have to go to the neighboring buildingg for the restroom. You can receive parking validation from them (up to three hours I believe?) but if you don't wanna go through that hassle there are also other BLKdot locations like at Spectrum and the Marketplace :) read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Vegan Spanish Latte & VTM Frappe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Drinks were fine. One was a regular instead of large, and we had to ask about our drinks because the girl put the wrong name on them. I guess she heard wrong twice. No apology just that's what she heard. read more

Avocado toast here is so so good! Great breakfast items for healthy options. Their coffees are extremely rich and flavorful. Since they're located in a busy plaza, I use Uber eats to order and the food/drinks are always fresh during deliveries! read more

Every time I'm in near the Spectrum area, I make sure I get coffee here! Love their coffee and the place.

Their VTM coffee is to die for. That's my usual order -- a 24 oz iced VTM coffee. It's really strong in flavor with a nice light vanilla aftertaste and so, so good. They offer a light version (LVTM) if the regular one is too strong for you. I prefer this location to the Tustin one just because the vibes are more it's more quiet and secluded. However, there's not as many tables or seating areas since it is located in a Google campus so most people take their coffee on the go. There are about 4-6 tables outdoors--it's a nice place to enjoy your drinks, get some work done, or chat with friends. You'll need to scope around for parking space though since most are reserved or paid parking. read more

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

Review is for the pure fact they are lazy. Their sign says they open at 6:30 yet they don't unlock until 7. Some days they take "Apple Pay" some days they can't and refuse you any sort of service. This has happened to me 2x in the last month. They've disabled pick up via Uber Eats. When I asked and pointed out the sign hours she said "ya that's an old sign" in typical Newport fashion. It was a CHALK SIGN. Easily changeable lol. It's extremely frustrating to drive across town, park in a parking garage and pay to park to get to the place that should accept your payment and they refuse. They do not take cash. I am a mom of a toddler, work full time and just need my crack. I'm looking to buy VTM elsewhere after today. I don't complain often but felt it was warranted today. Lost my business and if you're smart you wouldn't give them your business either. read more

Super cute spot. Minimal indoor seating and some outdoor seating. I always get the original VTM coffee. It tastes very good but is on the sweater side so if that's not your thing just an FYI. The Vietnamese coffee is very strong and has pretty high caffeine content. Since it's at the bottom of an office building you have to park in the structure. You get 15 mins free so if you go in and grab coffee quick you shouldn't have to pay for parking. read more

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Back after a long time. Avocado toast was a little bit salty but overal good. Coffee was amazing as always. Can't find another place that makes Vietnamese coffee this good, even in Garden Grove. Staffs was nice. Will be back! read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Light VTM Coffee and Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California