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    Daydrift

    4.0 (193 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Jenny C.

    Daydrift is hype appropriate!! Unfortunately the matcha isn't super rich in some drinks, but the wide variety of flavor combinations and cream tops available make their drinks SO delicious! My personal favorites of our drinks in order were: banana pudding, pandan and then strawberry yuzu. Each were yummy in their own ways but there is a reason that the banana pudding matcha is their best seller (and I don't even like banana). Just heads up that the fruitier flavors may overpower the matcha. The edible flowers are the cutest touch here! 4.5 stars rounded up to a 5.

    Strawberry Yuzu Matcha Latte & Drift Cream Coffee
    Allison P.

    Yet another beautiful coffee shop in Costa Mesa! Located in The CAMP, Daydrift is a super aesthetic spot serving up gorgeous matcha and coffee. Seriously, every drink is so meticulously prepared with the cutest toppings! We got their Strawberry Yuzu Matcha Latte and Drift Cream Coffee. I haven't seen the strawberry and yuzu combo often. It was really bright and paired well with the solid matcha! Their Drift Cream Coffee was creamy, not-too-sweet, and hit all the right notes. Love!

    Grace N.

    I saw so many artsy beautiful photos of the matchas here and book-marked it for a while, and finally made it last month to check it out myself. They replaced Honey&Milk that was here in the past. Didn't do much to interior change but the drinks are pleasing on the eyes. I feel like the owner of this place but love art and was able to open a matcha shop with such beautiful creation for their drinks. I do appreciate the work and effort that was put into making it drinks. Thanks to that, lines are pretty long during peak hours.. My friend and I stopped by on an early Sunday morning before the rush, and there was no line. I got the Hojicha Matcha and my friend got the pandan matcha. Both were very instagram-worthy. Very pretty. Taste wise, it was good. Since matcha cream-top becomes such a thing now in the recent years, most places offer cream top (I mean, even Starbucks has it on their regular menu now, talk about the influence), and I've had soooo many different coffee and matcha with different cream top that, to sum it up, there's only 3 level. Good, average, and bad. If places use good ceremonial grade matcha, and use the right ratio of milk/water/to matcha, the matcha can be pretty consistent, no matter what kind of ceremonial grade "brand" it is. Because if they get it from Japan at the Matcha capital (Uji), there are different names but basically they harvest and process the powder very consistent to the method. Anyway, in short, the matcha latter part here with oatmilk was good. it was between average to good. What sets most places apart now is also the cream top. The cream-top here is also good. So, that makes this place overall, Good. So, def rec. Though, I gotta stop trying all these matcha with cream-top places now because even if non-dairy cream foam top, you know how much calories are in them????? It's crazy!

    Banana coffee matcha creamtop
    Lauren C.

    Love the options here, especially with matcha! I got the banana coffee matcha creamtop. The coffee is good, and the matcha creamtop is great! They also have a lot of drinks with pandan, which is unique. There's some seating but not much. Drinks are on the expensive side, but that is to be expected for anywhere in The Camp. They replaced Milk & Honey, who previously used to be here.

    Banana pudding matcha
    Naomi D.

    I got the Banana Pudding Matcha, and it was really good! I was a little skeptical at first because I wasn't sure how banana pudding in a matcha would taste. They actually put real banana pudding in the drink, and I was pleasantly surprised, It was really good. It's definitely on the sweeter side, so don't count the calories with this one, just enjoy it. It was also under $8. The drink came with a yummy cookie as decoration. The service was great. The lady at the register was very nice and helpful. Since it was my first time here, I asked for a recommendation, and she suggested the Banana Pudding Matcha, saying it was one of their most popular drinks. I'm glad I took her advice. The coffee shop itself is very small it's more of a grab-and-go spot. There are only a couple of tables available (like 4 if I don't recall wrong) so I wouldn't count on finding seating. The reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the restrooms were pretty dirty when I visited. They definitely need to be cleaned more often. Maybe I just happened to go in at a bad time, but it did affect my overall experience.

    Pandan matcha
    Vivian N.

    4/5 Cute little cafe with a cozy vibe, but definitely keep in mind that parking is super limited and the space itself is very small. There is some seating available, but it's better suited for small groups of 2-3 people rather than studying or hanging out for long periods of time. I got the pandan matcha and really enjoyed it. The texture was smooth and not grainy at all, and the sweetness level was balanced perfectly. Neither the pandan nor the matcha overpowered each other, which I appreciated. I personally would've liked the matcha flavor to be a little stronger, but you could still definitely taste it. Overall, a really solid drink and I'd come back to try more from their menu.

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    Ivy W.

    There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoors for cute photos. There's also plenty of parking around the area since it's right next to The Camps. I'm ngl, the drinks look better than they taste. It was pretty overhyped on social media so I'm a tad disappointed. Both the drinks tasted watered down.($7.50 each). The service was ok. This place isn't bad but are there better options for the same price? Yes. The store is aesthetic though :)

    Menu April 2026
    Jessica N.

    Unfortunately, while the service was nice and there was almost no wait, my mugwort latte was made with whole milk instead of the oat milk I substituted for. I had told the cashier that I'm lactose intolerant but I'm assuming someone slipped the oat milk note on the cup. Definitely ruined my evening and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone sensitive to cheap whole milk. I can usually handle whole milk from Strauss and Alexandre but this was generic gallon whole milk. I also found the matcha and mugwort to be on the weaker side and this is definitely more of a dessert store than a serious matcha store like Chafinity. Drink at your own risk. Parking at the CAMP is horrific as usual.

    Paige A.

    When taste meets aesthetic. I ordered the mugwort matcha and it was delicious. Not too sweet, the matcha flavor actually came through, and I loved the cute little topping decor. I heard people complain about the parking and can definitely see how it could be an issue, but I came midday on a Monday and somehow scored front row parking with no line. Must've been my lucky day. Evelyn was so sweet and answered all of my questions about the menu. The inside setup felt chill and intentional, and there was also a cozy outdoor patio area that would be perfect for hanging out with friends or getting a little work done.

    Leeza D.

    Great new drink spot. I got the hojicha with matcha foam and my sister grabbed the pandan matcha. Both are delicious and we would like to come back and try the other drinks. Small space with cozy seating. We came on a weekday so easy parking and small line. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Mugwort Matcha Duo! Earthy, slightly grainy base topped with a cloud of sweet pandan foam
    Tiffany P.

    Cute little matcha corner! Every drink coming out looked super aesthetic, but I had my eyes set on the most unique item: the Mugwort Matcha Duo! It's got this earthy, slightly grainy base topped with a cloud of sweet pandan foam. I really like the flavor of mugwort, even though it overpowers the matcha. Service was quick, but I actually wouldn't mind waiting a little longer if they took that extra time to thoroughly mix and dissolve the matcha powder. I think this would help create a smoother mouthfeel and remove visible matcha clumps. The shop is still pretty new, so there's definitely room for improvement!

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    Jane R.

    What cute spot that you'll find next to The Camp in Costa Mesa. It's in the small shopping center right on the outside of it but easy enough to walk to first and then stroll around the area! Workers are friendly and made our drinks fast! They are yummy! There's a covered seatinf are right outside. No bathrooms I believe. There's some parking out front but your best bet is to park around The Camp or The LAB and make a day of it!!

    Kaylee K.

    I love them way better than the previous coffee shop here. Great variety of drinks. Very pretty too

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