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Culture Drip

4.6 (195 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Good for working
Dogs allowed

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Karlee B.

Finally made the stop and it was as good as I'd been told. A great lil treat. The coffee is strong and the foam flavorful and rich. They let me do a combo of foam flavors - coconut and ube. They're very friendly and it's a cute little shop.

Pistachio latte, matcha/coffee mix
Brooke K.

This is a must go to place. If not for the great coffee / matcha - for the service. Owner / main coffee maker (not sure) but he was very inviting and educated us about matcha and how it's supposed to be made. All while making us laugh. We went 2 days in a row on vacation. Sad we don't live here. The Matcha/Coffee mix is the way to go, literally wired all day. Highly recommend!

Leo D.

Really solid coffee spot near the beach. The coffee is bold and strong--perfect if you like a rich, full-bodied flavor. The ambiance is super nice and has a cool, laid-back vibe that makes it a great place to hang out for a bit. Only downside is parking, which can be a little difficult, especially during busy times. Overall, definitely worth checking out!

Charleston P.

Stopped by Culture Drip and instantly loved the vibe--clean, modern, and welcoming without trying too hard. This place is clearly run by people who care about their craft. Shoutout to Chris, who made the experience even better. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about coffee. He took the time to explain the drinks and made great recommendations, which always goes a long way. I ordered the Pistachio Vietnamese coffee, and wow--easily one of the best specialty drinks I've had in a while. Perfect balance of bold Vietnamese coffee with a smooth pistachio flavor that isn't overly sweet. Rich, creamy, and unique without being gimmicky. You can tell real thought went into the recipe. Overall, Culture Drip is a must-visit if you're into quality coffee, great service, and a relaxed atmosphere. With baristas like Chris behind the bar, this spot is doing everything right. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu.

Ube waffle
Sanela S.

Cute place and cool drinks. The Ube was good but it did taste a little grainy, as I think they use a powder. I think it may need to be blended more, though. Parking is scarce; no lot, just street parking and it's close to the beach so don't hold your breath. It's nice to have something walking distance from when you are hanging out at the beach, however! The waffle was pretty good; light and airy and the toppings didn't make it overly sweet.

Welcome to CULTURE DRIP.
Carl N.

Culture Drip (est 2024) is a charming little local corner coffee shop in Newport Beach. They offer coffee (hot/cold) and croffle. Indoor atmosphere was relaxing with abundant of natural light. I had a hot Caramel Latte x Croffle Strawberry. Both were good. Service was spot on. Prices were expensive to say the least. Staff was affable and competent. Overall, it's a nice coffee shop with great service.

Crème Burlee Coffee and Pistachio Coffee
Cathleen H.

Very strong Viet Coffees! Crème Burlee Coffee 7.5/10 The crème Burlee doesn't have the burnt sugar on top but it's still tasty. Pistachio Coffee 7/10 Pistachio Coffee is tasty and also very strong. Downside is that the pistachio isn't as strong. Nice coffees but the cream is quite thick (unless you like it then rating would be higher but unfortunately not my preference). Quick service and friendly staff! Some seating inside and free WiFi, perfect for studying. You will need to find street parking since they don't have a private lot.

Smores croffelle.  1,000/10
Jeanette V.

Wow! Today is my lucky day. Came to the beach and found this cute coffee shop right at Newport Pier! Service was friendly, talkative (I love having convos with the baristas). Shop is so cute aesthetically pleasing. Perfect for the beach. I wish I lived closer. I will definitely be back SOON.

Left: Tiramisu Right: Marble
Crystal P.

Prices are reasonable. Love that the menu provides images. Clean, great staff, and the drinks were delightful.

Banana matcha
Liz S.

Honestly it's way too expensive. I was so excited to try because everyone's drinks would look so good but seeing it was almost $9 for one drink was already disappointing. Anyway, the banana matcha was very bitter and for some reason the milk or cold foam is curdled. Definitely if you like really strong coffee

Leeza D.

I was introduced to cookie butter croffle here and it's delicious. Their Vietnamese coffee is very strong. Wonderful customer service. Paid street parking. Casual. Eat inside or take it to the beach. Please come and create your own adventure.

Ube Croffle
Shani Y.

They have a variety of different coffee and matcha drinks. I got the Ube Croffle and Banana Coffee and they were both amazing! The ube croffle was warm, soft, and yummy. The banana coffee was really good. Perfect balance of banana flavor and coffee. Service was friendly too. Definitely recommend this place!

Sue L.

I dropped by Culture Drip to get some work done before my Pilates class nearby. Yelpers had touted it as a great place to study. I strongly disagree for one major reason: the music was so unreasonably loud. Like organ thumping loud. I had to set the volume of the background noise on my AirPods really high to drown out the music, but I obviously couldn't do anything about the physical vibrating. Wifi was good, space was comfortable, but for the volume of the music alone, I do not recommend if you need a peaceful environment. Also, although the digital screens on the menu behind them advertised sandwiches, they no longer offer them. I needed a healthier option than something called a croffle, which looked overly sweet. The coconut ice coffee was similarly cloying. I had to add a concentrated black cold brew in order to mute the sweet. In addition, the gal who took my order wasn't sure where their designated parking was located. It was just an overall underwhelming experience. Bottom line for me: an otherwise lovely physical space turned totally jarring due to the anxiety inducing volume. I won't lower stars based on my personal preference for a quieter work space, but I don't see myself wanting to return.

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Yum! Do it! Vietnamese coffee is the best. Had the match with bananas was delish! Great service too.

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