I've been meaning to write a review for quite a while. Finally doing it. Cortado Coffee in Garden Grove (Orange County) is owned by Angie Chun (current owner of Long Black Coffee in Fountain Valley). For those who may not know or remember, Angie used to run Coffee Code in Buena Park for years, and she's also a former owner of another coffee shop, Flat White in Cypress. And let's not forget the 2015 Latte Art Champion (1st place). Yesterday, I've decided to visit Cortado at least one more time. I ordered myself an ice mocha, and the drink was amazing. It was actually made by Angie herself. She never failed me once. This is why I do business with someone who really knows how to run a coffee shop and have a lot of experience. Staff here are very helpful. I think one of them knew exactly who I was. Funny how things goes in life. Overall.... 5 stars for their coffee, the staff, coffee shop, and Angie!!! read more

Cortado Coffee - Ice mocha FTW!!!! Made by Angie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Will definitely be back to try more! I went and got the Einspanner iced coffee and a banana Nutella muffin. The coffee was not sweet at all so if you don't like sweet overpowering coffees this is the one for you. It just tasted like a latte with cold foam on top. The muffin was really good; fluffy and soft with Nutella in the middle. This place is a cute little shop with seating so if you want to bring your laptop and get work done or just catch up with a friend. The staff was super friendly and fast. read more

Cortado Coffee - Banana Nutella muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Rainy day called for a hot latte. Went to Cortado. Nice shop. Plenty of parking. Great service. House made vanilla syrup. Good vanilla latte. Beans had a nice fruity flavor. Overall pretty balanced. Can't wait to go back and try more drinks read more

Cortado Coffee - Hot vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I've been to their sister shop Long Black a few months ago and thought I should also try Cortado. I was greeted as I entered and the cafe was clean and bright. I was debating between the cookie butter latte or the eispanner but ultimately chose the first and added the cream just for extra richness. You could see the staff brewing and crafting each drink to order and they also had a case with pastries, which I'll have to try next time. My drink was ready in a few mins and I am so glad I added the cream, it was thick and smooth...a great add on to any drink! I could taste the subtle flavor of cookie butter and the latte was delicate and pleasant, not bitter at all. It was a very positive experience at Cortado and I'll be back to try other items! read more

Cortado Coffee - Cookie butter latte with eispanner cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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How have i never been or heard of Cortado before! Cortado is in the middle of the plaza and there is plenty of parking spots available. Lots of seating inside if you wish to study. The baristas were very sweet and gave me great recommendations on what to get! Biscoff cookie butter latte 5/5 the coffee was soo yummy. The roasted beans were not too bitter and sour. Great quality of beans here! I really enjoyed the coffee flavors of the biscoff. Definitely will be coming back to order this drink again Strawberry matcha latte 4/5 pretty yummy! Matcha was smooth and it was not powdery. Nothing out of the ordinary for a strawberry matcha read more

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I love the banana foam latte! It was my first time there, and the person helping me was incredibly nice and patient. I never felt rushed, and they gave me great recommendations. I went back another day and ordered the same drink. The coffee was still good, although it didn't taste quite the same as the first time. Still, I'd definitely come back to try more of their iced coffees. read more

Cortado Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I'm always excited to support and try new coffee shops, especially local ones. Cortado Coffee is located in an older plaza, and the inside has that same-same coffee/boba shop aesthetic -- clean, open spaced , and comfortable. I was really hoping the coffee would stand out, but unfortunately it was just okay for me. Not bad, just a bit underwhelming on the taste compared to what I expected. The staff were okay not engaging or overly friendly or anything bad but still would had been nice to see the staff more upbeat. read more

Cortado Coffee - Our drinks -- not very strong on the coffee front. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I was randomly in Garden Grove for a few hours and needed a coffee stop. I had zero idea of where to go, so when found this place on Yelp, I liked what I saw and gave it a shot. So glad I did! Sometimes coffee shops inside little strip malls don't always pan out, but this was one of the better lattes I've had in a while. My drink is always simple, iced oat milk latte with honey and a triple shot, and this one was on point. I was impressed with the oat milk and the perfect blend with the honey they provided. There was plenty of space inside for anyone who wanted to hang out or open their laptop for work. The Baristas were friendly and I was in and out in a matter of seven minutes. Parking wasn't a problem either. Considering I had no expectation going in, I left very happy, and if I'm ever in that area again, I would definitely go back. The strip mall itself isn't that appealing, but don't let the looks fool you, this was a good coffee shop. read more

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I've been to Long Black coffee and I noticed they had the same menu. It took me a while to realize that they're the same branch (?). Same beans on same, same menu, same style. Different city. Parking is small. The inside was quiet and clean. The baristas were very quiet and were emotionless, except when speaking towards each other. It took a few minutes for them to take our order. We ordered a pistachio, their latte of the month, and a pour over coffee. We also ordered a ham and cheese. We finished eating our pastry. And by then, our drinks were finally ready. We noticed that they had to remake the pour over coffee for some odd reason. The pistachio is a creamy, but didn't have hints of pistachio. The Valentine's Day special was good and the pour over was also good. We have the same beans at home that we've purchased from Long Black Coffee, so it was nice to have it. Overall, I wouldn't say it was amazing. I'd rather go back to Long Black Coffee for service and drinks. read more

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Came here to try their einspanner but for whatever reason this morning ended up getting their coffee cream latte as soon as my eyes panned to it on the menu. Glad I did. They will ask if you want your coffee for here or to go. Had a few hours to get some work done and enjoyed the soft music and drink in a nice ceramic black cup, friendly staff and decent tables. Highly recommend - looking forward to trying their other drinks. I think their coffee is solid. read more

Cortado Coffee - Coffee cream latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Cortado Coffee was actually not part of our itinerary. We wanted to try the dim sum and banh beo place right next door but, we were waiting for 2 YELPIES to arrive to join us so we went here first too kill time... MATCHA EINSPANNER: 9/10 Rich, creamy and not sweet. Pure matcha goodness! HAZELNUT MOCHA LATTE: 10/10 Probably their most popular drink. It's strong, rich and creamy. AMBIANCE: Quite a lot of people inside and outside the store so it's legit good ;) KEEP IT UP CORTADO COFFEE!!! read more

Cortado Coffee - Matcha EINSPANNER and Hazelnut Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Came here yesterday after not coming for a while. My daughter ordered a blueberry matcha latte and I ordered a biscoff cookie butter einspanner . We both loved our drinks. I also ordered a ham and cheese jalapeno croissant. That was very tasty , I enjoyed how the cheese and ham was inside the croissant and it was also nice and toasty. This place is so nice and has a lot of seating and service is great. Definitely one of my favorites coffee places. read more

Cortado Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

A cozy coffee shop with modern minimalistic interior design and ample seating for those wanting to enjoy their coffee in house. There is upbeat music being lightly played in the background. The staff is nice and fast with their service. This is a busy establishment, but they keep up with the demand. I ordered the hot Einspänner latte, which has house-made hazelnut cream. It is rich, creamy and not too sweet. read more

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Not my first time. Came around 11am on a Wednesday and was able to find princess parking #rare. Luckily no line so was able to order and dip within 10 mins #swag. Vibes are chill inside, definite space to studying or chill. Spanish latte 7.4/10 Strawberry latte 8/10 read more

Cortado Coffee - Spanish and strawberry milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We came on New Year's Day and it was busy! We got the coffee cream latte topped with housemade coffee cream. Very few places offer Einsspanner which is Viennese coffee made with espresso and topped with cream. I had it every day in Austria. At Cortado, it's topped with hazelnut cream. Both drinks were delicious, bold and strong. They have a great selection of pastries too. read more

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Stopped by to try their matcha eispanner and thought it was pretty good! The cream top was very delicious and not too sweet. The Matcha latte itself was OK because the powder was a bit...well powdery and wasn't the best quality matcha. However because of the cream top it made for a still pretty good drink! Service was super quick and staff is very friendly! There is also a lot of seating inside. read more

Cortado Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Decent coffee. First time here and I got vanilla latte. Coffee was strong and not sweet. Can't really taste the vanilla flavor though. Will come back to try other types of coffee. The place simple modern decor. Fast service. read more

Cortado Coffee - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Friendly service. The barista was able to give solid recommendations. My friend tried the pistachio cream and I tried the matcha einspanner. We both enjoyed our drinks. Chill and minimalist vibes. Easy listening / hip hop / R&B / pop music was playing. My friend and I liked how it wasn't super packed like how other places are and I hope it stays that way. I think I found my new regular study / work café. There is plenty of seating and outlets. read more

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A colleague of mine recommended this place. What I ordered was the Banana Matcha Cloud. Although it sounds greats, the taste was a bit bland. I did noticed that the matcha was premade and not really fresh, then poured over. It was a bit watered down for me, but not to the point where it took away the entire drink. I tried mixing it in hopes it will blend well but it still tastes watered down. Nice employees and atmosphere, so 5/5 on that. I'll def try this spot again but will order something else. read more

Cortado Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

went for a quick pick me up. good ambiance, quick service. enough parking, small space that gets full quickly due to students reviewing. coffee was on point. would go back again for the drink. read more

Cortado Coffee - coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

** Ambience: typical modern, clean aesthetic. Decent amount of seating inside. Some tables accommodated up to a party of 6 ** Service: drinks came out I would say within a few minutes (there was only one party who ordered before us) ** Food: assorted pastries for purchase displayed out in the front but opted out this time. They also have a variety of "specialty" drinks in addition to your coffee menu classics. My party and I got a cappuccino and einspanner. Cappuccino was smooth, not acidic at all. Einspanner was too much cream to coffee ratio imo-- it was like 1/3 of the drink. The cream was smooth and lightly sweetened but preferred to have more coffee to balance out the sweetness more. The sweet cream was a bit too forward even after thoroughly mixing the drink. read more

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Great place to get coffee, definitely recommend getting the biscoff cookie butter latte. Very creamy, not too sweet and not too strong. Definitely going back! read more

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Great spot for good quality coffee! I come here quite frequently for my caffeine intake before work and their coffee has consistently been great. Servers are always very friendly and welcoming and the interior is minimalistic and has a cozy and spacious environment to sit and get some work done. My first time here I had tried their mango cream cold brew and thought it was just okay since the cream wasn't too strong in the mango flavor but had a good amount of sweetness to it. The cold brew itself was pretty smooth and light. I've been more consistently enjoying their Dirty London Fog since I love the flavor of Earl grey and it also comes with oat milk, though I would prefer it less sweet. I also enjoy their Oksusu Corn Latte which also comes with oat milk but also a sweet corn cream that tastes really good, however there is a slight graininess in the drink. Their Cortado is served hot and is really smooth and creamy which I enjoy, but for an iced drink my favorite has been their tonic espresso which is so refreshing and has a good amount of sweetness. I also love their Madagascar Vanilla latte for a good sweetened latte, but it comes a bit too sweet for me so would request it less sweet. This sister shop to Long Black is a great stop for your morning coffee or place to get work done. They also serve a variety of different pastries and their coffee is smooth and consistent. read more

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The spinach kale croissant here is delicious !!! Nothing positive to say about their customer service at this business . Workers are usually never welcoming or helpful . Doesn't seem like they care too much about how their customers should feel welcome to come back. read more

Ok, I don't really give 5 stars but when I do, it's really good! This spot is on top of our coffee must haves but I wished it was closer to home. We love their roast and we definitely go back when we can. It's usually Packed each time I've gone and i can taste why! I've tried their corn latte recently and enjoyed it a lot. My husband is obsessed with the monkey latte! The place is a decent size has about 10 tables and a clean restroom when I went in. It's in a pretty decent size plaza but lots of businesses that shares the parking so it's not that easy to find parking. I've just been lucky each time I went. But that won't stop me! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Very standard coffee spot! Enjoyable ambiance and cute aesthetic. Service was kind and it wasn't too busy. I have tried long black before which inspired a visit here; while there was nothing bad about the cafe the drinks didn't taste as expected. I am not sure how the tea is made but it was a little more watered down and I couldn't taste the lychee + rose flavor. The matcha was okay, I wish the cream was more coffee flavored as well. read more

Cortado Coffee - lychee rose green tea & coffee cream matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This place has my heart for the best cold brew in OC. I love the mango cream cold top and it is not too sweet and i wish I was bigger! Their service is fast and the ambiance is great for working or catching up with friends! read more

Cortado Coffee - Mango cream top cold brew is the best - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Loved this place and used to frequent it any chance I got, but today was the second time my order was skipped or forgotten. Each time I was left waiting over 15 minutes. 4 people that came after me were made their drinks right away and online pick up was about 5 or 6 completed before they realized I had been waiting. I understand that it can be quite hectic with the influx of orders, but it was pretty upsetting to have it happen again and each time I was sitting right in front of them by the door. I love their coffee, I think they have a great menu and the staff are generally kind/courteous, but I'm not sure if I feel the same way after it happened more than once. read more

Cortado Coffee - Cereal latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Coffee run with my sisters. I ordered the double matcha and we also tried the strawberry matcha and one of the coffee. Overall very solid. Good space. They were busy but service was quick. Parking easy in the morning. Casual. Indoor seating. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Came here while on a Disney trip to so Cal, I'm a coffee girl and found this place on yelp while looking at local coffee near my airbnb Service was fast. It was a quiet place for people to stop and work on homework. I got their traditional EINSPÄNNER and it was 10/10!! Perfect blend of coffee and creamy! I wanted to try the matcha but I needed the coffee ! Next time I will definitely try a different drink and probably still get the EINSPÄNNER two is better than one. read more

Cortado Coffee - EINSPÄNNER - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Making my way through all the matcha spots in OC, this was on my list! This cafe was cute and had a good amount of space and tables available. 'Matcha Einspanner': the matcha flavor was kinda mild for me and the drink was a bit on the sweeter side, but if you're looking for a dessert like drink then this is it! The cream top was creamy and thick, which I really liked. The staff here were also really nice and helpful! Service was quick and the drinks were made pretty fast too. read more

Cortado Coffee - Matcha Einspanner, Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Started my coffee run of the day at Cortado! I've been here once before and got a coffee, but I don't believe I liked it so did not return. However, my friend heard that their cookie butter latte is very good so i decided to give it another shot. I realized that I'm a matcha person so got the Matcha Banana Cloud, great choice btw. I really enjoy the banana cream top because it does not taste artificial at all. The cinnamon and caramel drizzle gives such a nice touch to the bitterness of the matcha itself. The matcha latte is not that sweet but once the cream is mixed into the latte, it gets a little sweeter. Service was great! Nothing to complain about and I love the interior with the wooden tables. Good spot to study if you can get a table but the environment itself serves a great spot to meet up with friends. read more

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Cortado is in a busy plaza. Inside was super cute with plenty of seating. Coffee was good. I had the mango cold brew and the banana cream latte. read more

Cortado Coffee - Mango cold brew & banana latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Found this cute little local coffee shop while waiting to be called up next at a restaurant next door. It was busy here, but the wait wasn't dramatic either. We had ordered the pistachio cream latte and the cereal latte. The pistachio cream was really good, loved the thick and richness, but the latte itself honestly was a tad bit lacking in the coffee part, but the cereal latte was like spot on balanced in sweetness and milk/coffee richness. So it seems to be depending on the barista to be a heavy hander or not. The drinks were tasty overall. I'd give it another try and even try other drinks on their menu. read more

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Mango Cream Cold Brew was a delicious introduction to the menu here. It came with a generous cream top, so each mouthful was super creamy paired with the mango cold brew. I would say that the coffee itself took a backseat to the mango and cream flavors. The provided seating didn't look to be especially comfortable, with the thin chairs and tables, though they certainly contributed to a more minimalistic look. Plenty of cafegoers lingered around the cafe, either waiting for their drinks or on their laptops. I would certainly return to try some of the flavored lattes. read more

Really good coffee I ordered the biscoff coffee service was great the cashier suggested the ham and cheese saying they make them fresh every morning from scratch. It was really good will definitely be back. read more

Cortado Coffee - Biscoff coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Exterior/Interior: Located in a small plaza with a parking lot. There are at least 10 tables that can be used to study solo (you may have to put the tables together to have more room for other people). There's a bathroom but have yet to see outlets so bring your devices charged. Drinks and Food: I've ordered a few of their matcha drinks before. The one I would recommend is the regular Iced Matcha Latte (9/10). The pastries are the usual that other places may sell (e.g., croissant). Staff is overall friendly. With the location and other variety of shops on the main road, this store has some more room for customers with natural lighting. Would recommend going to try it out. read more

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10/10 Iced Matcha Einspanner - I'm obsessed with this drink! It's basically the same as Long Black Coffee since they have the same owners. Luckily, this location is much closer, so I'll definitely be coming here instead! 6/10 Cost - $6.95 in total. Price is average. read more

Cortado Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Sister company of Long Black and the taste is pretty much a clone! I love LB, but the location is a little bit of a drive away in FV, so I'm glad Cortado is closer to home! What separates Cortado and Long Black from other coffee places is their cream is super smooth and flavorful (They got it down to a science), not only that but their matcha and coffees are really smooth as well! Highly recommend! read more

Cortado Coffee - Matcha Einspanner and Pistachio Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I was in the area and discovered this place unexpectedly. Im very particular and easily unimpressed when it comes to trying new places. However, this spot took me by surprise and I can honestly can say hands-down this is one of the best coffee spots that I know of. Their coffee is great quality and flavorful. They have great staff and customer service. I would highly recommend this spot. read more