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    Chailo

    4.6 (106 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kristine H.

    Coffee and spices blended perfectly for the taste buds. We tried the chailo and the Spanish latte, both were delicious and well balanced. The place wasn't busy, which made it even more enjoyable, with a cozy atmosphere both inside and outside. If you're not used to bold spices, I'd recommend adjusting the level so it's not too strong for your preference. Overall, a warm and inviting spot worth checking out.

    Matt M.

    Sara made a custom hojicha for me and it was soo good. Definitely going to look out for next time she's extremely helpful.

    Cimarron K.

    Unfortunately, we didn't one warning trying to get a cup of coffee, but found out quickly that they didn't have any decaf. Also right before I order they had to turn down another customer because they didn't have rose flavored syrup to make a specific drink for that person, and it was only 9 AM on a Saturday morning. I will be going back because I didn't get to try anything currently I can only have the cat so I'll come back with someone else so we can try some of it and I could take a few tips of the drink so I don't get too caffeinated per my doctors orders. The staff was friendly. The inside is super nice. I love the tile work.

    Caramel date latte
    Jacob S.

    Overall we had a good time visiting Chailo the other day! The cafe is a very nice spot, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating (on a warmer day, would love to sit outside on the patio). I believe the owner was working there the day we stopped in. He was so friendly, which we especially appreciated since it was our first time. We both got the caramel date lattes. The flavor of this is very nice, but for my preference I felt like it almost had a grainy texture. Will definitely be coming back to try some of the other lattes the offer (banana bread latte? Yes please!)

    Pistachio cream date caramel latte and pistachio cream matcha latte
    Hena L.

    Such a yummy spot! There's too many drinks and food we want to try. I will be back. The owner was so kind and very accommodating. He let us change our drinks and we got a pistachio cream date caramel latte as well as a pistachio cream matcha. Both were so delicious and I can't wait to come back. The playlist was playing all kinds of bangers! This can also be a good study spot, we noticed various outlets and tables. There is a parking lot for this building. We tried the carrot cake and that was also so delicious!

    Mike L.

    Stopped by while in the area for the DMV. Unfortunately Chailo didn't open until 9 which was a little later than I was used to for a coffee shop. Once inside, Chailo had a very open seating area with a lot of seating. Once at the counter, I was greeted promptly. I ordered a hot almond milk latte and my order came out pretty quick (I was just second in line though). The latte was the right temperature, but the latte left a bit of an acidic taste on the back of my tongue. It was almost like the espresso was under extracted. I have had espresso from beans that were more acidic, but this was a different sensation.

    Kashmiri chai
    Brittany T.

    I feel so spoiled by the plethora of cute cafes in OC sometimes and Chailo is extra cute! I was on the hunt for a spot where I could do some coworking with colleagues and a quick search with Yelp Assistant revealed that Chailo fit the bill. Free WiFi? Check. Outlets? Check. Plenty of seating? Check. Free parking? Check! And the cherry on top is the drinks are so yummy! I got the kashmiri chai. Its pink hue intrigued me and I wanted something with a bit of caffeine but not a coffee. It was so delicious and refreshing. And the space was surprisingly not too crowded which made it the perfect spot to hunker down and get some work done for a couple hours. I will definitely be back!

    House Chai Latte and Hojicha Latte (Oat)
    Holly S.

    Really enjoyed the Hojicha Latte with Oat Milk. Opted for no agave and it was delicious without sweetness. Love the Smokey taste of the toasted green tea. Will for sure be getting this again soon! Service was a bit slow. There's a small parking lot, so parking might be kind of a challenge depending on time of visit. Inside is spacious, sofa and lounge area, but also a handful of small two person tables. There also a patio area that's quite big.

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    Arshad H.

    Chailo is a small coffee shop located near Triangular Square in Costa Mesa. They have indoor seating as well as patio seating. The decor is a bit minimalistic and could definitely use some work. The 1 or 2 dessert options they had here looked disappointing. Kashmiri Chai ($6) - Rich, creamy, and not overly sweet. It's a comforting drink that I have made at home. I do wish that they had included a sprinkle of pistachio nuts as well as some biscuits to dip in it it. Overall, I did enjoy my drink and my co-workers enjoyed there drinks as well (Spanish Latte). Overall my experience here was 3.5 but I'm rounding them up to 4 because they are a new business. Hopefully they will have some better sweet offerings in the near future like milk cakes, cheese cakes, baklava, etc.

    Vanilla latte with house made syrup
    Vu N.

    Chailo. They took over the Vegan burger spot in Costa Mesa. Had lots of parking. Plenty of outdoor space. Plenty of seating inside. Lots of potential to be a great coffee shop. Service was excellent. Owners super nice. Very passionate about this project Coffee got myself an iced vanilla latte made with house made syrups. Drink was pretty good. I did want a little more vanilla flavor. But overall a good latte. This place just made me want a little more. I wanted it to feel more like a coffee shop. Once they get the experience down. It will hopefully get to its full potential.

    Super trendy- got the chailo latte hot and it in iced form!
    Claire M.

    I saw this spot on social media and it really lived up to the hype! The interior was super cute and sleek, and tons of spots for studying. The staff member who was taking our order was super helpful (we wanted to try so many different lattes ), and ended up getting the chai coffee latte hot and iced (I believe the iced version is called kajuk?). The drinks were super warm and comforting (as a big chai lover) so it was delicious with coffee. They also brought out some chai for me to try if I lived in the area I'd absolutely come back more often!

    Good vibes only, love it!
    Om P.

    I always fancy myself a delicious warm cup of chai (fresh milk tea with spices) and Chailo delivers none other than that! A fairly new business in Costa Mesa, Chailo certainly delivers and is a great new spot for your caffeine run! The House Chai here is great and really made me feel at home! It has a perfect balance of tea, milk, and spices and not overly sweet just the way I enjoy it. The Chailo Latte also hit the spot as it provided great flavor with a strong yet refreshing taste of espresso. I also really loved how aesthetically peaceful the interior is designed. The baristas were super friendly and they truly cared about our quality of drinks and that was awesome! As a believer and fond lover of chai and tea drinks, I sincerely wish this establishment the best of luck and hope to see more spots serving up homemade style chai and coffee drinks arise throughout Orange County!

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    Amanda Z.

    I visited Chailo on a Tuesday afternoon on Veterans Day to study for a midterm with friends. I appreciated that they had parking in the back since it's usually difficult to find parking in that area. The worker who helped us was very friendly. I ordered their iced house chai & loved it. My friends also enjoyed the drinks & pastries they got--including a churro latte, croissant, & spanish latte. I loved the interior setup & the outdoor seating area. I'll definitely be coming back to study here again.

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    Sarah is the best! Amazing service, super friendly, very welcoming and created a great vibe and atmosphere!

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    Friendly people, delicious coffee! The pastries looked amazing though I did not try one..

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    Best drinks in town. Don't bother going anywhere else. Had the "chailo" (chai + espresso + latte)

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    The hojicha was amazing! Super cute vibe and patio for lounging. Barista was super friendly and helpful! Go support!

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    I ordered the Banana Bread Latte and the Vanilla Latte (recommended by the barista), and both were amazing.

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    Salty Horse

    Salty Horse

    4.0(492 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    Beautiful space! Staff was extremely friendly and working hard!…read more Came to try out their drinks but ended up ordering food as well! Steak and frittes were decent. Steak was cooked perfectly, frittes could use some work. My friend had the poke and cleaned his plate (bowl?). Tried the matcha berries & cream which was nice. I also got an iced jasmine with a vanilla cloud (cold foam?). Very yummy and great to sip on while soaking in the great ambiance. It was pretty busy when I arrived on Tuesday late afternoon, but we were still able to snag a table pretty quickly. I'll be back :)

    Salty horse, I hate how much I crave you...especially when I need something quick…read more It's one of the newer coffee shop / cafes in Costa Mesa and is still on the Hot List as the line is 15 min minimum on random Tuesday at 11 am. (Does anyone work anymore!? ) The longest I waited was an hour but that was 3 weeks after opening. And I can tell you, as long as you have the time it will be worth it. The overall aesthetic is coastal cowboy meets rustic modern. There is a ton of seating with a great outdoor patio. Parking in the back is pretty slim, so your best bet is street parking. You can either get lucky or park around the block, depending on the day / time. My absolute favorite coffee is the Hawaiian Cowboy. It flavor profile is a nutty tasting honey that's refreshing yet not overly sweet. You can actually taste the espresso without it being too powerful. This coffee is worth the wait. Their other drinks are also good, but this one takes the cake. They have a pretty expansive food menu as well, so it's much more than "just a coffee shop". And you can't forget about their baked goods. O M G. It's from a local bakery (sift bakery) who makes the best non basic treats around. Salty horse found its place at the top of my list in a very saturated coffee market.

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    Salty Horse
    Salty Horse - Poke bowl

    Poke bowl

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

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

    Nook Coffee Bar - Filthy Mexican Chai

    Nook Coffee Bar

    4.5(717 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    I've now been to both The Nook in Costa Mesa and Torrance and I can confidently say... I get the…read morehype. At the Costa Mesa location, parking was a little tricky at first, but after circling we got lucky with a corner spot. The location itself is SO cute! It's right next to colorful barrel fountains, and on a sunny day it honestly felt like the perfect coffee outing. The line was pretty long and you are standing in direct sun, so just keep that in mind, but the service was quick and efficient once you order. Inside, it's small but really charming, with Sunny Angels hidden around and a very open, friendly vibe. My sister (who is basically a professional coffee drinker at this point ) got the matcha and said it was her favorite, which says a lot. I got the iced Spanish latte with oat milk, and it was SO good. Spanish lattes are my go-to, and this one had the perfect hint of cinnamon without being overly sweet. Even as the ice melted, it still tasted great, which is rare. The Torrance location was just as good! Parking was easier, the space is bigger, and the service was still super friendly and fast. My husband got the cold brew "Nook way" and finished it in like 10 minutes. He said it tasted like Golden Grahams cereal. Highly recommend both locations and especially the Spanish latte. Definitely worth the visit!

    My manager and I went to go get an afternoon pick-me-up of coffee after a meeting for our work…read more Nook was down the street and I always wanted to try because I heard the hype. The parking however, was VERY filled during this time. The line was huge for a 11:00am on a Friday morning. We were bummed that the QR code was not working on the very cute wooden signage outside the coffee shop while we were in line, which was a bummer. The Honey Oat Latte with oat milk was delicious. I am notorious for chugging my iced coffee but this was absolutely delicious. A sweet, subtle honey sweetness taste and the creamy oat milk was divine. My manager's Spanish Latte was so much better & I will be getting that next time! We bought our other coworker the Strawberry Matcha, which we did not try & we were worried after the fact because it did not look like it had strawberries in it, but she confirmed it was very tasty and tasted the strawberry! The outside seating areas in this outdoor area was very cute. Lots of fun art, the directory was creative, the CD tunnel was the coolest part! We also walked over to the breakfast burrito place as well. This seems like a nice area to come and relax and just people watch and enjoy a delicious iced latte from Nook.

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    Island Matcha

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    Spanish Latte

    Nook Coffee Bar - Matcha latte and Spanish latte

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    Matcha latte and Spanish latte

    Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Biscoff Cookie Butter. Gingerbread cake with biscoff cookie crumble and powdered sugar on top. Delicious!

    Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

    4.4(5.2k reviews)
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    $$

    I usually love coming to sidecar because of their delicious donuts but I was very disappointed…read morewith the service I received today. It was 10 min before closing & idk if the girls were just rushing to close down but one girl in particular had an attitude. There was a miscommunication / misunderstanding with the girl who took my coffee order (I had assumed the seasonal banana latte came with the foam as pictured & because she didn't ask if I wanted the foam, I didn't ask for it more-so bc she asked if I wanted the brittle on top). When they handed me my drink it was a plain banana latte with no foam or brittle. I was ignored when I tried calling for the barista until another girl followed up - however this girl had an attitude. She told me that I must not have ordered it since they ask at the register if I want foam with brittle. Explained they didn't ask. Instead she just said "sorry I'll let them know for next time". And walked away leaving me with my drink as is. Didn't offer any sort of resolution. I walked in and asked they could charge me extra for the foam. The same girl with the attitude remade my drink and handed it to me. No thank you, no sorry, nothing. First time experiencing this kind of service. Not sure if the girl is new but saw someone else share a similar experience couple days ago. Wish I would have asked for her name!

    Sidecar never ever misses and they have me hooked with their seasonal flavors. They have the best…read moredonuts, and I'm not even a donut person. I specifically LOVE their cake donuts. I could go on and on about them... seriously. This time we had to come try their collab with Cake Picnic, which was the golden hour grey donut. Let me tell you, it was bomb.com. The orange flavor was phenomenal and I have no notes. We also got the strawberry donut and hot chocolate with almond milk, both obviously very good as well. It was my first time getting the hot chocolate and I was honestly surprised with how yummy it was. It was not too chocolatey and not too milky. It was the perfect balance and the perfect pairing with the donuts.

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    Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Cinnamon Roll. Cross section.

    Cinnamon Roll. Cross section.

    Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - White Chocolate Banana Bread. Moist banana bread cake with chocolate chips inside & white chocolate glaze. Toasted walnuts on top.

    White Chocolate Banana Bread. Moist banana bread cake with chocolate chips inside & white chocolate glaze. Toasted walnuts on top.

    Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - The Apple Pan Pie. Filled with apple chunks in a spiced compote. Topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel.

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    The Apple Pan Pie. Filled with apple chunks in a spiced compote. Topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel.

    Neat Coffee - Coffee Soda-- recommended by Orange County Magazine. Yummy and refreshing!

    Neat Coffee

    4.4(554 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    My first impression of the cafe was that it looks and feels like a quaint house. When I walked in,…read moreit felt like I was in a house from a coming of age movie. The baristas were very kind and welcoming. I saw lots of seating and also peeped seating outside as I looked for the bathroom. The bathroom was very clean and beautifully decorated, which I really appreciate in a coffee shop. :) I ordered the rosemary caramel latte hot and a morning roll. I closed my eyes for the first sip and was so happy about how smooth the foam was. The rosemary flavor came through first, then it was softened by the sweetness of the caramel. It paired very nicely with the slight orange flavor of the morning bun. I am usually a sipper but I drank it quite quickly, which is usually a good indicator that I absolutely love the drink. I was tempted to stay for longer, but had to go because the parking lot has 5 minute spots. I will definitely be back for more! :)

    The Neat One with housemade vanilla syrup: 3/5. This was an ok iced latte. Kinda milky, almost…read morebland, but I did taste a subtle vanilla flavor. It wasn't super sweet, though I would've enjoyed it more if it had more flavored syrup and/or a stronger coffee presence. The barista who took my order was chipper and patient. Since straws were apparently behind the counter since they haven't gotten around to restocking the self-service area, I requested one for my iced latte. Those straws weren't individually wrapped, so it grossed me out when the barista handed one to me with her bare hands. It's a cute shop with minimalist, modern vibes. Barely any parking there, so we parked a block away and walked over to its little nook. They also sell a variety of roasted beans, and we liked the Pantan Sinaku Indonesia beans from Dune Coffee Roasters. If I were to come back, I'd try the Shakerato, as it seems to be consistently crowd-pleasing.

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    Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Breakfast Burrito

    Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters

    4.6(978 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $

    Whoever is leaving a 1 start review is either never happy with anything or thoroughly finding…read moresomething negative to say in whatever they experience (at least on Yelp). Hands down some of the best coffee in OC. If you don't like sweet, don't get a drink with flavoring. Or ask them to adjust. Simple! If you want something yummy and different, try their seasonal menu. I have never once felt like staff was rude. Every interaction has been authentic and genuine. The best. Lastly, long lines happen because this place has grown A TON post-COVID. They're also in the same building as a church, so get there early on the weekend or sit in line and enjoy the atmosphere. There's a friendly crowd there. Thank you Lion & Lamb for being a consistent go-to since Covid. You guys rock.

    We stopped by on a Sunday at 11 -- it was very busy, as it's also connected to a church. The line…read morewent by fairly quickly with very friendly staff. For our drinks, we got two signature drinks: *lucky matcha* and *cookie butter latte* They're both on the sweeter side but still good. They live up to the name and description. You're able to taste the marshmallow in the matcha and the biscoff and cinnamon on the latte. For food, we got *avocado toast* The bread was very fresh, thick and moist. My favorite part was the pickled onions. I'd definitely get it again. And the *breakfast burrito* is okay. Nothing outstanding - they did tell us they get them made a day before and they warm up upon order.

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    Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Inside Counter

    Inside Counter

    Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - AVO TOAST W/MARINATED EGGS! - Love this!!!  and a SALTED TOFFEE LATTE

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

    Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - SALTED TOFFEE LATTE, with a little extra love from the barista - Perfect!

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

    Chailo - coffee - Updated May 2026

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