Best coffee of all time. Phin style slaps. Matcha blend slaps. Coconut coffee slaps. Taiwanese sea…read moresalt slaps. Seasonal drinks slaps.

I've been to Phin Smith several times for a while now but I wanted to take some time and thought…read moreinto my review. To be honest, I find a lot of coffee shops to taste the same and repeat a lot of the same drinks. However, Phin Smith has its own signature through-line that makes it unique. I like that all the drinks have a sort of coconut or pandan very Vietnamese and tropical undertone. I have enjoyed all of the offerings here, both coffee and matcha, but especially the Oahu Joe. I can just feel like the whole team puts in so much effort into curating the menu, writing recipes, brewing the coffee, preparing the drinks. The staff are pretty professional and helpful. I really like the location and the space. It is located in historic downtown Garden Grove which has a unique charm that is distinctive or from the rest of city. It is very spacious and a good place to get some work done, study, chat, or just relax. The interior design is Spanish-inspired and rustic which is not the most common or popular coffee shop design style so I really like how distinctive and special it is. I will be coming back to Phin Smith for years to come and I genuinely recommend coming here.

- strawberry matcha latte…read more this was absolutely delicious. So yummy, the matcha was nutty and smooth, did not taste grassy. I was a big fan of the strawberry syrup they used, it didn't taste like a thick jam or super syrupy. So far, this is one of the best strawberry matchas i have tried in OC. I can't wait to try more drinks from here The line goes by pretty fast, so happy to find this find in Garden Grove! IG: @renee.recs

Quaint little place with well-blend of espresso drinks. Matcha is good here as well!…read more It would be cool if they add character to their plain white wall.

First time using yelp, had to write down just how much of a great drink this was. Airoma is always…read moreserving quality matcha in the greater OC area hands down.

i got a good asf einspanner matcha w extra matcha and extra sweet. It was so refreshing and creamy…read moreand really with one hundred and twenty five percent sweetness.

The service was great and it was yummy and the desserts were so good looking we had to buy oneread more

I actually had their bread and pastries at the Monrovia Night Market…read more I got the Ube salt bread and it wasn't overly sweet which was perfect for me. The texture had a nice chewy texture. The box is beautiful and definitely caught my eye and the other shoppers. They will be at the Monrovia Night market every Friday.

I am a huge fan of MoonGoat Coffee (spot the MoonGoat hat)! I actually have a subscription for…read moretheir coffee beans, so I'm definitely a fan. One of the coolest things is that when you buy a bag of beans, they give you a free hot coffee! Such a great perk This location is the closest to my parents' house when I'm in town, but honestly, all of their locations are superb. Great coffee, great service, and always a good experience!

Unfortunately this place used to be a lot better than what it once was. They traded their gourmet…read morestyle bagels for cheap ones that remind me of Costco. Yet, the price is still expensive. Any of the food here is expensive, and a few years ago I considered it worth it because it was good. Now everything gives Sysco, and it's all skimpy. The prices are outrageous for what you get. I've also been disappointed with their espresso recently. The only thing that appears to hold up is their drip. (Pretty sure their merch is AI generated, which unsettled a lot of people)

My sister and I stopped by after dinner because there's always room for dessert! We both got iced…read morematcha lattes and really enjoyed them. The matcha was smooth and creamy and was the perfect little treat after our meal. The coffee shop is also super cute and very IG worthy! I loved the decor and there were so many cute spots for pictures. It had a fun and lively vibe and was a nice place to just hang out and enjoy our drinks. Service was quick and everyone was friendly. We got our drinks pretty fast even though the place was busy. Definitely a cute spot to stop by when you're in Garden Grove!

This place has some of the best Vietnamese specialty coffee you'll ever have. Their cream tops are…read morerich Lucious and creamy and their coffee is rich, and not too sweet. Their banana cream is made with real banana and you can taste it. Their matcha cream top is one of my favorites and matches well with the coffee. There's plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, WiFi, and the ambiance is well lit and nice to catch up with friends or get some work done. The music is not too loud and you'll often find older Vietnamese people hanging out just enjoying coffee and talking here.

Matcha tastes great! You can really taste the different flavors really well. Atmosphere is nice for…read morestudying but it can get a bit noisy at rush hour. Theres a lot of space to get work done too! The baristas were very quick with our relatively large order. The best ones we drank were the banana, strawberry, and corn matcha and the salted vietnamese coffee. The pistachio matcha fell a little short on flavor but still worth it and good!

been here more than a few times now and we just really like it here. at first, it was just super…read morepacked all the time and i feel like they extended their hours to 7am which is great for us lots of comfortable seating, and their lattes are good and sweet. today, we got their egg tarts warmed up as well as their loco moco and these guys just do not miss. wonderful versions of these snacks/plates, with the loco moco in particular being so mouthwateringly umami we almost ordered seconds the burritos are staples and what make these good is they serve it with their green sauce that they also give at vox. the cookies are good, honestly it's just good if you've never been and a nice to visit every once in a while even if you have thank you for all the great drinks the past few years! looking forward to the next time

Double matcha always gives me good energy, it tastes strong but balanced, not overly sweet. Perfect…read morecreaminess and flavor, can't wait to be back when I'm down here!

This is my new favorite cafe! I love how it's so spacious inside. There's free wifi and enough…read moreseats to study. I tried the double matcha and it was so delicious.

A Vietnamese café, with a minimalistic mid-century industrial modern interior design with cool…read morebeats playing in the background. Ample seating for indoors and out for those wanting to sit and sip. The staff is friendly and serve their coffee at a fast pace. I ordered the Marble Latte hot, which was rich, smooth and creamy.

I have been coming to re for a couple of years and have always gotten a matcha espresso or bac xiu…read more Every time I order, I ask for 1/2 and 1/4 sweet. And they would make it. This about 3 times a week. Today, I made the usual, same order and the guy says we can't do it. I haven't seen him before, so I mentioned that I've always ordered it that way. He explains why he can't, I give him a ??? look. He proceeds to tell me perhaps he can do xxx. I tell him, I'm not sure how they do it, but it's always been the same. The reason why I'm leaving this review is because he didn't bother to ask the gal next to him (She takes my order all the time). He didn't even try to ponder if this was a possibility. It's weird that he didn't think there was a 1% chance that this curated coffee shop would ever make any adjustments. Now I'm sitting in my car and my two drinks suck and is way different. I hope he sees me sitting in the car writing this review.

I think this is my top OC cafe! Sip has the perfect blend of delicious and unique drinks, welcoming…read moredecor, and friendly staff. Despite the multitude of new cafes to try in the area, I always come back to Sip for their seasonal drinks. Every few months, they manage to come up with creative flavors that you can't find anywhere else. This Fall, they have Slutty Caramel Apple, Miso Maple, and Abuelita's Vietnamese Mocha, just to name a few. The drinks always look super cute and photogenic, but they taste even better than they look. I love that Sip makes their syrups and foams in-house and whisks their matcha to order, because you can really taste the freshness in the drinks. The matcha flavor is present, but not bitter like some of the more popular OC spots. This balance allows you to taste the seasonal flavors along with the matcha. Their espresso drinks are very smooth and do not taste acidic or burnt at all. There is almost always a line out the door when you visit on the weekends, but it moves quite quickly. Inside, Sip's decor is welcoming and unpretentious, with a picnic-style vibe. They always put up themed decorations and display some matcha, coffee beans, and merch for sale along the wall. Seating is limited, but there is usually a spot to sit while you wait for your drinks, either outside or inside. I have seen some people study/work in the seats near the bar, but I would not recommend because of the crowds. Sip is located in a large plaza, so there is plenty of parking. Sip is definitely worth a try (or ten)!

L: Mango sticky rice matcha, R: Jasmine matcha…read more Love SIP for their unique and seasonal flavors. They always do it right. In regards to the matcha, I feel that the matcha depth gets overpowered. But still enjoyable if I'm looking for a fun drink. The design of the store is very nice and LA-like. Drinks come out in a good amount of time, and it's nice to watch the baristas make them.