Good coffee and the two young men (can't remember their names) that served me were awesome.

The staff was super nice and helpful! Loved the area too! It was so cute and it was pretty calm when I went there during the week. I also love that it's at Irvine Spectrum because I live and work so close from there. It was my first time going there so I ordered an iced Vietnamese coffee with sea salt on top. It was too sweet for my taste. Next time I would get coffee less sweet and perhaps try one of their teas. read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Vietnamese iced coffee with sea salt on top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Coffee was fine, but wow what a wait time. Was only one party in front of me and took near 20min for americano and hot cocoa.

Really not great coffee and a strange selection of drinks. I would never choose to drink here again.

Good for working: YES Free wifi: YES Plugs: ALL OVER Cozy little spot to get work done. Located in the newly renovated part of Irvine spectrum by Target. There are limited seats compared to their other locations but they have a cozy outdoor seating area as well. Staff is super friendly and let you stay all day to get work done. Definitely recommend the VTM coffee, and drink slowly or else you will get tachycardia because it is extremely strong! No restrooms located inside but there is a family lounge right across from Blk dot where you may access restrooms. Plenty of parking and easy to access. read more

Get the LVTM coffee, so delicious! I tried the light version (friend recommended that it was less sweet the the VTM) and so glad I did. It was just the right amount of sweet and slight bitter coffee. Usually coffee doesn't keep me up (my secret power--caffeine immunity) but holy crap, this gave me a buzz that I wish I had a shot of this for those long work nights. The cafe was clean and bright. Staff were so helpful and friendly. read more

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The weekend staff needs more training in customer service. Weekend staff didnt make our drinks like we asked and one guy became visibly upset with me when I asked for him to redo my drink. I really wanted to give them 5 stars because they have great quality products and coffee drinks but it depends on the person making your drink if it's going to end up being what you wanted. The morning weekday staff is the best. The weekend morning staff needs to learn from the weekday morning staff. read more

I visited this location on Monday morning (10am) and was greeted by one employee, which I appreciated because they were pretty busy. I got my iced Spanish latte and everything bagel in a timely fashion, but was upset with how hard the bagel was. The bagel was probably 2-3 days old and so tough to bite through that my jaw hurts. I recommend the drinks, but everyone should think twice before ordering from their pastry section. read more

Terrible customer service. Friend recommend their coffee, that's why I tried this afternoon. normally they call customer's name when coffee ready. However, when my coffee ready, the lady didn't call my name and left right away when she dropped the coffee. The customer service was terrible. Will not come back again and will not recommend. read more

My friend invited me to check out BLK Dot Coffee with her over the weekend. I normally don't do caffeine on the weekend so I opted for an iced chai latte. She ordered the Thai iced tea latte with coconut milk. They offer a range of options from iced and hot drinks here, including frappes, cold brew, and slow drip Vietnamese coffee. There is a small food menu which includes avocado toast, banh mi, and pastries. The staff was somewhat nice but they were busy and sometimes unaccommodating. The space is small so you really have to order and take out. There were a few seats inside but it can feel cramped and crowded if you don't like tight spaces. I like that they give you options that are better than Starbucks or Coffee Bean. It's nice to have a place that has Vietnamese iced coffee nearby so I don't have to drive to Little Saigon for it. Honestly, I could make it at home but sometimes it's convenient to buy. My drink was pretty good and so was hers. I'd definitely come back to try their lychee iced tea. read more

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Came here before work and at first, I wanted coffee from 85°. I saw on most places that they open at 6 am but I didnt know they open later at the spectrum one. So I decided to try here instead. First time! Got the vtm coffee and omg...the first sip legit slapped me awake. Holy shiz.... I did ask for less ice but unfortunately, the ice was still filled all the way. But yeah...for the whole day, I was alert, heart jumping, and it went for the ENTIRE day. Man.... it was intense haha. Great coffee here and I cant wait to try more. Sea Salt one looks interesting so feel free to message me about your opinion on it! Service was nice. Friendly cashier guy here. It was his first week so he said he was pretty new to everything. Overall, great Vtm coffee! I recommend it if you want something strong with perfect sweetness. Check this place out! Enjoy! read more

VTM was pretty strong. Definitely keeps us awake! Their drinks just have way too many ice. I asked for light ice but they'll give you like 3/4 full cup. ~5.60 for their larger iced drink. I guess ice coffee doubles the price in Irvine. I like the idea of having Vietnamese coffee in Irvine Spectrum though. However, I didn't like that when I used the retail therapy app for the buy one get one free VTM, the cashier who seems like the owner/manager also marked the coupon used for their jamboree location. I tried using it today and it didn't show up and saw that the coupon was redeemed the same day as the one in Irvine spectrum. I definitely don't appreciate that. No wonder he was pressing around on my phone when I paid. That's very dishonest of him and not trustworthy at all. It's not like many managers/ owners I've met in other coffee shops who sell Vietnamese coffee. read more

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

Alright.. so I stopped by here kind of against my will and stepped in with a positive attitude... unfortunately my premonition of how horrible the coffee, service, and clientele was, was too true to ignore. In fact, I walked around the spectrum for two hours debating whether or not to leave a review because I didn't feel like this place was even worth my time. Coffee: we ordered an iced Vietnamese coffee and a cafe au lait. The Vietnamese coffee came out of a plastic box with a spout and as I watched the "barista" make it, he spilled it all over the place, on his hands, on the floor, on the cup and just kind of wiped it with a dirty rag and went on with his life. My cafe au lait tasted like burnt coffee and watered down milk. Service: okay.. so I get that high school and college kids need jobs- but at leave have a sit down and explain that customers come first. These guys were too busy giving their friends free drinks, answering texts, and making themselves drinks as they were coming on and off the clock. Clientele: I know it's not really their job, but it's not really safe to let little kids running around and bumping their heads everywhere. The parents should have controlled their kids, but a manager should have stepped out and asked the parents to keep them from throwing coffee kids, playing with sugar packets (and putting it back) and just being disrespectful of the business. I love supporting small businesses and anywhere that has coffee, boba, and food sounds amazing but this establishment missed the mark. read more

Awesome lunch place! Always grab food and coffee on the way home from work. Love getting their vanilla latte and Spanish latte...plus the bowls are always a great snack and very consistent every time we go. The staff is very pleasant and wait times never long. read more

Placed an online order and it was not ready when I was told it would be. When I walked in I was not greeted by the staff and I was standing there for a solid 10 minutes waiting for my order. Part of my order was sitting on the back counter for quite some time before they finished the rest of my order. Food had good flavor, but sadly it was cold by the time I finally got my order. I was very disappointed with my overall experience, but more so not being greeted by any staff. read more

It's okay. Me and my dad share a love for coffee and we both tried this place and we didn't really like the way it tasted. My dad gets a black coffee and he said it just tasted really watery and not good. You know when you get an iced oatmilk vanilla latte and it's just way darker than usual and you just know it's not going to taste as good? That was the case here. But I kindly asked for an oatmilk mocha instead and that was pretty tasty so I guess it's just all up to taste and what you get. They were kind and understanding as well when I asked for a different drink so service was great. Overall this place is pretty okay, ambiance is nice. Probably won't go back tho. read more

I think this place offers some delicious coffee varieties. However pleasant my experience was - the staff offered warm smiles and the service was speedy - I was just not a fan of their Cold Brew. I drink a lot of coffee. But their Cold Brew just did not do it for me. It had a bitter and pasty after taste that I definitely did not enjoy. I know people who swear by this place. And I must admit that I really enjoyed the Iced Latte that my friend ordered. So i'm surely going to return and try their other stuff. This review may be updated in the future! Until then, I will steer away from the Cold Brew. read more

Solid coffee and service. Strong smooth cold brew for me and a well made Carmel Macchiato for the wifey.

VTM coffee was great. The first time I went it wasn't filled up all the way. I was pretty sad. The drink was nice and strong, but a "little" sweet for me. I usually have a cold brew that's why, but I like to try Vietnamese coffee from all coffee stores I go to just to compare. BLKdot coffee is pretty good and would recommend it to others to try. read more

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

If I could give negative stars, then I would. I ordered $50 worth of food and drinks for my party & proceeded to sit down and eat/drink at the available table inside. Not 30 seconds into my first bite of avocado toast, an employee comes rushing over and orders me to leave immediately. He said that there's no eating or drinking inside. So you mean to tell me that I can order $50 worth of food/drinks and leave a generous tip, only to be booted out for enjoying the very food/drink I purchased. Make that make sense. Period. read more

We're fans of the original VTM!!! The best!!! They have many other interesting drinks but we visit SoCal only a few days.... so no time to try other drinks. I wish they would open shops in SF Bay Area near San Mateo!!!!!!! read more

GREAT PLACE!! I ordered their lychee peach tea with crystal boba and lychee jelly! The crystal boba and lychee jelly are add ons but they are definitely worth getting with this drink!!! It's not too sweet which is PERFECT since lychee drinks at most places are usually very sweet. I go here almost twice a week no joke! 10/10!! read more

I think this place has great coffee. I had their mint mojito coffee and it was pretty good. I wish however it had a little more kick to the coffee flavor. It felt like the mint and the sugar in it was too overwhelming. On top of that, the ice was just added too heavily. So I would have to give it a 4/5. The place was hard to find. The yelp address is completely inaccurate, so I had to call in and ask them where they were at. They're next to the new playground at the Spectrum and on the newly finished side of Target. I think if they were re-located where many people walk by at the Spectrum, this place would do extremely well. Anyways, kudos to this place for its uniqueness! I'll be back for you to try other drinks! read more

Undrinkable. The VTM coffee is so strong it made me gag every sip. I had to pour a gallon of milk before it was somewhat drinkable. That coffee lasted me 4 days... Also I get it, you're supposed to put a lot of ice in a Vietnamese coffee but putting ice to the point where I can't even fit the straw in the cup, that's over the line ... My girlfriend seemed to enjoy her lychee tea drink so that's why I give it an extra star. But honestly it's definitely not a coffee I'll order again. read more

Brian and Angel were great! They made us laugh and our drinks were absolutely amazing! Thanks guys!

VTM is the best coffee ever! I was obsessed the first time I went here! I've been back many times and for some reason I feel like it's getting sweeter. Still amazing though. Wish we had one in Bakersfield read more

Love their exotic passion tea with chia and crystal boba. They also have a wide selection of coffees and select pastries available. There is limited seating inside but plenty of space outside since it is in the Irvine Spectrum Center. read more

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

I would not recommend ordering online at this location. Or really going to this location in person. I waited almost an hour for my online order and then watched as employees pushed my order behind "in person" customers because "they were there." They also got my order wrong and promised to refund me the difference, but never did. I prefer the Tustin location. read more

Very cute little shop and helped me get my coffee fix for the day! Tried the hot viet coffee and it's pretty creamy like the barista said! Contains espresso with condensed milk. I think next time I'll try their Spanish latte (same thing but with cinnamon). read more

Blk Dot Coffee - Hot viet coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I still love their coffees BUT seems they changed some of the sandwich which is sad. Used to come here just for the kickin tuna almost everyday. It tasted WAY better before they changed the bread and other stuff. Doesn't taste the same :/ read more

Came here for the ice blknd mojito coffee. You can definitely taste hints of mint in the black coffee. No cream or sugar needed. I've been to the location at the google building as well and they use the crushed ice which I personally favor. Pick up a stamp card and collect away. The workers are friendly and offered a free cup coffee drink to someone since it was their birthday. read more

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

We went here to try out something new and not only is their coffee amazing, but when we miscommunicated about the order they fixed our order without being asked. I offered to play for the coffee since we did not say what we wanted correctly and they said no. They wanted to make sure we were taken care of. I would recommend this to anyone. read more

Worst service ever. Staff are too busy talking with each other, horsing around, instead of taking customers orders. I even asked staff if he was making my order and he said yes, then kept me waiting only to find out that he was not... read more

My husband and I went here last Saturday night. We stopped here for a coffee & so we ordered the Red Eye. We're not really black coffee drinkers but this was delicious. We were out walking around The Spectrum and people watching. read more

If you're caffeine sensitive, please do not come here. I genuinely thought I was going to have a heart attack after drinking the iced Vietnamese coffee. The coffee here has similar side effects to crack. read more

If you want to be punched in the face to get woken up, opt for the VTM iced coffee here instead. It'll give you the same effect without the black eye! Man, the coffee here is SOOOOOO good!!!! And it's REALLY, REALLY strong. I got one drink and it lasted me three days since I just poured some out and diluted it with some hot water each morning. I tried the LVTM that my friend got and this is going to be my go-to drink from now on. It's lighter (has less espresso I think?), and has no condensed milk, so it's more bitter, but it's a really good bitterness that I really like!! It's not burnt-bitter like a lot of other coffee places. They also have a stamp card, but it's 12 purchases to a free drink, unlike the usual 10 at boba shops. read more

New favorite local coffee spot. VTM coffee was delicious, not overly sweet for my taste like some places do. We also got the lychee peach tea with chia and lychee bits which was super good. Not usually a fan of the sweet fruit teas but this was stellar. Not too sweet, good texture balance. read more

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

I love the mango delight tea and get it every time. The mango bits are unique. My gripe is the portion served has changed since I first got it. Now it's mostly ice for the large size. Ask for less ice? Sure they can do that but it just won't be filled to the top. For a $6 drink it's disappointing. read more

Always passed by BLK at the Spectrum but never tried so I decided to check it out on my break. Ordered the iced mint mojito and thought it was pretty tasty and strong. If the price was lower I would probably come back more often. read more

After doing a bit of shopping we got snacky, and blkdot hit the spot! I got the sausage egg toast and a green tiger, both of which were delicious. It tastes like they use real matcha, and the toast was STACKED with the toppings. So yummy. My boyfriend got a cold brew and the brekkie bowl, which he said were good too! The smell of his food was making me drool while I waited for mine. read more