Cafe 201

For a college study session or getting some homework done, this place is perfect! It's spacious,…read moreand the ambiance is upbeat and welcoming. Definitely a place where you can sit down and get some work done. The service was amazing, and the staff were so friendly! The coffee was delicious. I got the Einspänner Latte, and it was so good! Definitely a great spot to study, catch up on work, or just enjoy a good cup of coffee!

I wouldn't say I'm a hard person to please when it comes to cafés but I do think a 4/5 is an…read moreaccurate rating. Drinks (4/5): - There was a standard selection of drinks and I decided to get the double matcha. It was not bad by any means. However, I did feel that it was a bit sweeter than how I typically like it with what tasted like hints vanilla (possibly the cream?). - I later checked some reviews and saw that sweetness is something other's have noted. Interior (4/5): - There is a lot of space which is great! There are many small coffee tables to sit and chat, a plethora of larger 1/2 seater tables to do work at, and a large cross shaped table in the center which can definitely seat a lot of people. - This space would have honestly been at the top of my list in terms of interior if not for one thing: the temperature. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't sweating buckets or anything but it was a ~90 degree day outside and I feel like I expected it to be a little cooler inside than what it was. Service (4/5): - Standard service overall, staff was respectful and nice. The only thing I have in mind to note was a mild lack of urgency by the baristas to attend to customers. - I ended up sitting closer to the register and over time I noticed that most customers would wait a bit of time before being helped. - It doesn't seem like they have the largest team (2-3 people) so I understand if it's busier, but by my observation it was never busy enough to have people be waiting to give their order. At the end of the day solid cafe overall though. Would still come again to try different drinks with the staff's opinion on sweetness, but maybe not to do a lot of work on a hot day .

Blueberry matcha

Strawberry Matcha Latte (left) Blueberry Matcha Latte (right)

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Kyoto Cold Brew (M)

Moongoat Greenhouse

4.0(253 reviews)

1.3 mi

Yes it's as cute as it appears on socials and yelp! Their…read morecoffee is good, and they have a great food menu as well that's made to order! There are so many cute plants to look at and to purchase, along with cute merch as well! The staff is super friendly, including the baristas. There's plenty of seating, the ambiance is great. You come for coffee but definitely are staying for the vibes. They have a handful of 20 min parking spots right out front or, you simple park right across the street at the parking garage, and they validate for 2 hours! Check out my photos!

The interior is so so cute, and the "greenhouse" design adds such a nice touch that is perfect for…read morestudying or just to relax. The staff are pretty helpful, and gave good recommendations as it was my first time here. I do wish they had more drink options. The Matcha-Cano is not bad and has a good matcha flavor that's not too bitter or earthy. I do wish it was a tad bit sweeter. 6/10 The Toasted Matcha (Hojicha) was also pretty good. The flavor is strong, but again I wish it was just a little sweeter. 7/10 The plain Matcha Latte was quite good, with a strong matcha flavor and a sweet, creamy milk base to balance it out. 9/10

Chocolate Croissant

Deluxe Avocado Toast

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Deluxe Avocado Toast

Gremlin Garage

4.5(201 reviews)

1.8 mi

Oh my GOD this is good matcha! I got the blueberry special with lemon cold foam. I wasn't expecting…read moreit to be so cute in there too! Super spacious with lots of seating for working or hanging out. The lady who made my matcha was incredible too. 10/10 this place knocked my socks off

Delicious matcha, slightly too milky. Wished the matcha flavor came through more. But the blueberry…read moreand lemon flavors paired nicely! Place is very green and nicely decorated. Staff is friendly even with all my questions about the specialty menu

Gremlin Garage: Outside

Burnt honey latte and caramel banana latte

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Gremlin Garage: Drink - Going Dutch Latte (winter special)

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters

4.6(1k reviews)

1.3 mi

Wow believe the hype. Pictures are a whole milk matcha latte and a cookie butter latte with oat…read more The cookie butter latte was genuinely one of the best coffee drinks I've had. Tastes almost identical to Biscoff!! No weird artificial flavor. My boyfriend got a simple matcha latte and he said the flavor was strong and not watered down. If you're looking for a straightforward matcha that's not sweet, this is your drink.

-Drink/Food: I ordered their Marshmallow Foam Matcha and Strawberry Matcha Latte. Their matcha…read morelattes are okay/good, not the best matcha that I have ever had, but good. They also have lots of breakfast options. -Service: All the staff are super nice. -Ambience: High ceiling, spacious, and bright. They also have a lot a lot of seatings. This is THE ideal place to get your work done.

Inside

AVO TOAST W/MARINATED EGGS! - Love this!!! and a SALTED TOFFEE LATTE

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SALTED TOFFEE LATTE, with a little extra love from the barista - Perfect!

Nook Coffee Bar

4.5(750 reviews)

2.1 mi

Taylor exceeded my expectations. The line was so long, but worth the wait. She was extremely…read moreamiable and made my experience a 10/10. I recommend this location in a heartbeat. The Iced Hazelnut Latte was also amazing. Tasted really rich in hazelnut flavor. Location is small but the environment was positive.

I was working up the street when I saw a line going into this coffee shop. I wanted to see what the…read morebuzz was all about. I ordered a black coffee. Not on ice and a pastry they offered to warmed it up for me. Good stuff. I'll be back again. Thank you. Sincerely, TJ

Matcha latte and Spanish latte

Island Matcha

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Spanish Latte

In-sīt Coffee

4.2(456 reviews)

2.3 mi

I've been obsessed with Biscoff Latte and I feel like In-sīt delivers this. I went to the one in…read moreBuena Park location, so this is my first time at this location. This location is not as busy as Buena Park one which is nice and they have plenty of parking in a plaza. Drink came out pretty fast and South is friendly and nice to accommodate my customs. I love the aesthetic of the place in general with wood color. Can't wait to come back!

In-sīt is a specialty coffee roaster that is a perfectly good example of a shop that doesn't try to…read morehard with excess marketing and gaudy SEO terms. It's been here a while, which as probably helped, and it doesn't fall into that design trap of being overly minimal or whatever. It's warm and inviting, but at the same time, it's not a place I would consistently stay at for my personal taste. I feel like because it's well-established, that's not a problem. They've got plenty of "fun" drinks, which is what they're known for, to me. I often come by for a banana-based drink, whether it be matcha or coffee. I enjoy how they don't take themselves so seriously for a 3rd wave specialty spot. It's easier to get in and get out without having to feel like you're making a decision that you'll be getting judged for, you know? Anyways, the coffee I had was excellent, and it helped me power through my work day. Is there anything else you need?

Kirbo!!!!!!!!!!!

Matcha Latte

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Dirty Hojicha

Made Coffee

4.6(181 reviews)

1.9 mi

A small cafe located in a tiny plaza by Mitsuwa! Parking can be a little tight, but the the parking…read morelot itself wasn't too bad. The cafe interior is clean. It's also small and cozy- a nice chitchat spot! The staff is also friendly and outgoing. Service is quick as well. My friend got the double matcha, while I had gotten the ube matcha. The ube matcha was good. It was very creamy and had a prominent ube flavor. My friend said her double matcha was good, but a bit pricey! With the substitution of oat milk, her total came out to $9! We concluded that if we're in the area and arent sure what cafe to hit up, we'd probably visit this spot again for some matcha!

Wow wow... I was honestly so surprised to find that this was one of the best matchas I've ever had…read morein the OC area. The matcha was incredibly smooth, earthy, and had the perfect milk-to-matcha ratio. It actually tasted like matcha instead of being diluted by a giant cup of ice. I tried both the regular iced matcha with blueberry and the special iced matcha with matcha cold foam, and both were absolutely delicious. The only downside is that the parking lot is a bit small, but that's a minor issue. This location is located behind the Wahoo's Fish Taco Overall, I really loved this place and will definitely be coming back to try their other drinks

Cereal Latte

Ube cloud matcha

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Oat cereal latte with cloud

Salty Horse

3.9(653 reviews)

4.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

My friend fainted at the restaurant today! Every staff member was hands on and took very good care…read moreof us. Courtney, Kristen, and Jackie reassured us, took our orders, and just went above and beyond. The service was just amazing and this is my first time at this restaurant. This restaurant needs air conditioning!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!! it's way too hot for the customers and the workers here. Summer in Socal is genuinely insane and it would be so much more comfortable. Thank you to the amazing staff who helped us out today. Food came out amazing and looked beautiful!

If aesthetically pleasing places are your thing... this is heaven!!!…read more Every little detail carries so much character and style. The food and drinks are ALL so good!!! I've tried a few different things and each one has hit!! I've tried the Yuzu Refresher Hawaiian Cowboy Latte Tacos Poke Bowl

Poke bowl

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Skate the Bowl, Turkey Focaccia Sando, Cortney's BB Matcha & the Classic Cowgirl

Long Black Coffee

4.7(74 reviews)

2.6 mi

I was staying at a hotel across the street for a few days and went looking for a good coffee shop…read moreon this side of town. I actually tried another nearby place first, only to discover it was closed for renovations--and I am SO glad it was, because otherwise I might never have found Long Black. I ended up coming here three times. No regrets. My first visit, I ordered the Biscoff cookie coffee and a spam, egg & cheese croissant. The coffee was delicious and, surprisingly, not overly sweet at all. You could still really taste the quality of the coffee underneath the flavor. And the spam, egg & cheese croissant? LIFE-CHANGING. Seriously. The next day I came back and tried their popular hazelnut Einspänner. I was not prepared for how thick the cream layer on top would be at first, but I let it sit for a bit while I drove to the office and allowed the cream to melt into the coffee a little. AMAZING. I love hazelnut, and this was so good. Naturally, I had to come back one more time before leaving and tried the banana cloud coffee. Again: fantastic. What impressed me most across all three drinks was the balance. Their flavored coffees aren't "sugar with some coffee." You taste the COFFEE first, then the rich cream and flavor, and then just enough sweetness. That's really hard to do well, and they absolutely nail it. I also tried an almond croissant, which was very good--and I say that as an almond-croissant heat-seeking missile who will find every great almond croissant within striking distance. They told me they bake their pastries in-house that morning, and you can tell. I eventually brought my sister with me, and she loved it too, including her regular croissant. Beyond the food and drinks, I loved watching the staff work. Everyone seemed genuinely dedicated to what they were doing and to the craft of making really good coffee. I came here because another coffee shop was closed. I came back twice because Long Black was THAT good. This will absolutely be my coffee stop anytime I'm on this side of town again.

Long Black Coffee & Cafe is hidden off the side by Arco gas station. The small plaza seems muted by…read morethe busy streets and other more colorful shops at opposite corners. Long Black has the option of online ordering but I decided to stop in to check out the ambiance. I found the interior much more spacious and welcoming than I'd expected seeing how weird the angle of the door to the cafe. We placed our orders and see several people already enjoying the space. The coffee and matcha are great. I see Long Black also joining the trend of offering season "Orange cream" type of a foam or note.... They took it up a notch by adding the essence of orange cream liqueur. I had to give it a try, and it wasn't bad, but the orange cream flavor didn't hold up the way I wanted. It dissolved pretty quickly, so by the end, it felt more like I was just drinking cold brew with a hint of orange. I should had stuck with my usual and favorite Biscoff Pannna Coffee!!

Iced Pistachio Cream Latte $6.95 & Strawberry Cream Cheese $4.5

Iced latte

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The setup

Mad Coffee

4.4(377 reviews)

0.3 mi

Great customer service! My favorite so far is then banana a latte. Banana cold foam tastes fresh…read moreand non artificial. Definitely recommend. Also, welcoming place to sit and enjoy your coffee.

Amazing place with very friendly and decorative place. Stopped in for a quick coffee and was NOT…read moredisappointed, staff was super helpful navigating the menu, too! Kinda in a random location - but parking was easy tp find! Love it!

Avo Toast ($13)- w/2 eggs(6), & 2 duck bacon(halal-2 slices $7) = delicious, but not worth $26

Gingerbread latte & banana bread latte

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Iced Americano

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5 years ago

You guys are the best. Always quick and easy to get food and my goodness is it good! Thanks guys

Jennifer R.

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9 years ago

Best tasting food. And such fast service

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