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Commons Cafe

4.5 (75 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Benjamin F.

Great latte, very balanced flavor profile. Will have to return and try their matcha and pour over. Unique new coffee shop with a more metallic/clean feel. Lots of seating along the hallway, seems like a nice and lowkey place to get work done if needed.

DaiDai Latte
Novia E.

cute small coffee place in north Irvine area. There's plenty of parking in the plaza. And they have their own blend, which is kinda nice. I tried to daidai latte which is espresso, envious, orange, and Okinawa brown sugar however, I don't really taste the orange hint so it taste like brown sugar latte for me. Will give it more shots for their Matcha next time. There's plenty of seats for study or work. Their design is pretty minimalist and simplistic.

Glitch pop up - Las Margaritas
Rick S.

I came back this time to try Commons' lattes and pasties (last visit was the Glitch pop-up event). The vanilla and Spanish lattes were rich, creamy and delicious. The pastries were amazing as breakfast. I love the ambiance here of car and coffee. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Will definitely come back for more in the future.

Glitch coffee selection
Mai T.

The hot Spanish latte was on point, with a highly complex coffee profile and a velvety, smooth sweetness from the condensed milk. It is my favorite milk-based espresso drink. The baristas here are very coffee knowledgeable and super courteous. There is plenty of seating inside. The interior is very modern with a masculine feel (the rotating car inside adds to the ambiance).

Mango Matcha + Cream Top Hojicha Latte
Vince P.

Commons Cafe is a newer speciality coffee shop in Irvine definitely worth checking out. Wifey and I got the Mango Matcha and the Cream Top Hojicha Latte enjoyed our drinks. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Overall, a very cool and aesthetic shop for your next coffee or matcha run!

storefront
Viv N.

The newest hip coffee shop in Irvine!! I heard mixed reviews before coming, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The interior is super cute, chrome silver aesthetic with korean coffee shop vibes! Located in the business area by john wayne airport so it's a bit tucked away but there's plenty of parking & ample indoor seating. Not super work friendly as they mainly have high chairs but I saw a few people with laptops out. We came on a Sunday around 2 pm and there was no line with a few tables open. We ordered a regular matcha latte and cream top matcha with vanilla sweetener (FYI - their drinks come unsweetened by default). Honestly, their matcha was just ok...not sure if it's just the umami taste but it was pretty earthy and light. Overall, just tasted like something we could make at home. I ended up asking for extra syrup on the side to help with the bitterness but after sipping for awhile, it became a little too sweet for me instead. They supposedly source from Archives of Us although I personally can't compare as I haven't been yet. Our drinks came out to be $9-10 each after sweetener & alternative milk, which made it feel underwhelming for the price. I heard their hojicha & coffee is better so I'd still come back to try. Hopefully will have a better experience next time!

Madagascar vanilla latte and Columbia risaralda (iced pour over)
Katie T.

Commons is the newest cafe to hit OC. It's been all over my fyp so I knew I had to check it out. It's located in Irvine's airport business plaza; specifically near the cul-de-sac where the ghost kitchens are and I've never had any issues parking in the area. What caught my eye was its brutalist minimal interior design and aesthetic. There is free WiFi so def a place you could study or get some work done if you're able to grab a big enough table. I did not see any outlets so come with a fully charged laptop. The owner was there was kind, welcoming and knowledgeable. He explained the menu very well and seemed very passionate about his craft. They take great pride in their single origin beans. The pour overs are def on the pricey side ($12-27) but it was one of the best cups of coffee I've tried. The Colombia risaralda smelled so sweet and fruity; perfectly matching the description of the menu. So worth the splurge to try! Dine in cups are served in a pretty glass and tray and also comes with a card to describe the beans and notes. I also got a Madagascar vanilla latte which was quite good to average as well. Not mind blowing but a solid classic drink. Def will be back to try their other specialty drinks.

Karen L.

This is an aesthetically trendy coffee cafe located in an industrial area. The inside decor has a minimalist but modern feel to it. Definitely a lot of thought was put into creating their interior design. Plenty of parking in the area. However, it may not be the most quiet place - airplanes fly over it ever so often. The staff was very patient and provided good recommendations. Ordered the following: - Hojicha Latte (hot) + vanilla syrup - Cream Top Matcha Latte - Spanish Latte (hot) - Ham and Cheese Croissant The hojicha late with the vanilla syrup was a perfect balance of sweetness and roastiness. I would recommend it! The matcha balanced well with the cream top. The spanish latte had a good balance and not over powering cinnamon flavor. Overall, I really liked this place and would like to come back to try their other drinks and pour overs!

Phuc T.

Commons Cafe is the new hot cafe spot in Irvine. I visited it recently with my friend, as we wanted to try out a new matcha spot. I have seen a lot of buzz around the cafe, as well as the fact that they have actually cup for dine in is a must visit for me. I got the cream top matcha latte, which is really good. Their matcha is def high quality with a heavy earthy taste. If you don't like strong earthy matcha, this might not be for you, but I personally love it. They use the same matcha as my fav cafe in LA, Archive of Us. Def will try their coffee option next time. Their aesthetic gives sleek black modern vibe with wooden element and metallic furnitures. They actually a lot seatings for studying and chatting. Service is super friendly! The barista was so attentive in answering questions and recommending their drinks.

Valentina L.

Love how this place opens early. Perfect place to get my matcha latte before going to work. Literally 5 minutes away from my office! I love how clean and minimalistic the place is. I got the matcha latte which is about $8.50 total. They give zero sugar so you have to add on syrup or agave if you want it sweetened. Otherwise, place is quiet and perfect place for hangout or coffee date. Matcha also is very good and almost on par with LA matcha. They use the same matcha as from Archive of Us! So delicious and rich. If they did a matcha einspanner then that would be game changer

Smiski Figure!
Jessica T.

LOVE the interior and theme of the cafe! I noticed that they have KEF speakers instead of the usual Sonos or Marshall. Nothing crazy for anyone to point out, just an appreciation I had for their taste! I ordered their Hojicha latte and Matcha latte which were a good standard. At peak freshness, the matcha is super umami and has a semi-rich density to it. It's not too thin and I do think they highlight the matcha well. The barista mentioned that their matchas come unsweetened which was a delight, however I do reccomend it with some agave. They don't put too much either so it was perfect for someone that doesn't prefer too sweet. I wouldn't say anything crazy, it does seem like they specialize in single origin coffee than matchas. I haven't tried their coffee yet but I'll be coming back again to have a taste so my friends can give better feedback too (they're more experienced with coffee than I am). I look forward to coming back to study.

Hojicha half sweet agave iced almond milk
Opal F.

Early a.m. Saturday Drove around the circle until I located the cafe Menu visible- ordered a hojicha half sweet agave almond milk (plus tip) Equated to ~9$ sip I liked my drink, no unnecessary fluff Like I could be a pre-work "regular" type stuff I appreciated the option to order for here and cute coaster touch Cement slab seating, not sure I've ever seen of this length, coming in clutch The silver tables have the foot bar Parked inside, there is a classic car I assume it's classic, but what do I know Read the sign, an option though I would love to come back to try the matcha and coffee Treats on display, financier and salt bread I did see The music has a steady beat But, it's not so overwhelming that you retreat Distract thy busy mind Study the shop, features find Overall, I'd recommend a stop in Commons, a cafe vibe win xoxo -Op

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Jin H.

Super impressed by this new cafe! It's in the secluded corporate part of Irvine, but it's well worth the drive. Definitely the best interior decor and vibe out of all the coffee shops in the city, and believe me I've been to all of them. You can just tell a lot of care and attention to detail was put into this space. Came to do some work and there were a couple seats with outlets available, could definitely see it being hard to find a seat in the future when more people know about this place. Barista was super helpful and friendly! Their menu is all the classic drinks you can imagine, and I look forward to seeing if they start doing seasonal specials or something like that once they've been open for a bit longer! The people are waiting...They use Archives of Us matcha and hojicha here which is amazing because I love going there for matcha whenever I'm in LA. Tried the hojicha here and it was great, next time I'd want to try it with a little bit of sweetener though as the default is unsweetened. Would definitely recommend making a visit here asap while it's still relatively unknown. Wishing this new business the best!

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