YUMMMM THE BEST, Destiny Diaz is the best barista! Best matcha ever, best study place ever!read more

It can be a little hard to find. You can't see it from the street or the parking lot. It's on the…read moresecond floor. Go up the stairs or the escalator. Probably one of the better matchas in south OC. Only tried the strawberry matcha. The matcha is strong and smooth. Not too sweet. Gotta try the other flavors and the vietnamese coffee. Only one self order kiosk... could see it getting backed up if there is a rush. There is actually a decent amount of sitting. Lot of students on their laptops.

This one a journey, buckle up lol. So I recently saw a TikTok from one of the owners here talking…read moreabout being part of "the Kaleidoscope lore." Wasn't totally sure what he meant, but I was curious. He also looked Latino, so naturally I wanted to pull up and support. On this day, I was passing through on my way back from San Diego and I remembered the video. I figured why not stop in. I get to the mall and it immediately felt like the lore he was talking about. The whole place gives major post-apocalyptic shopping center energy. I parked on the first level, which was eerily empty for a Friday, next to a dumpster that had somehow become an indoor water feature courtesy of a leak in the ceiling. "Will my car be okay?" I wondered. I walk into the elevator and quickly realize it's dead. The escalators? Also dead lol. For a second I genuinely thought the power was out. When I got to the main level, I noticed every single store was dark. Baffled, I had to Google the shop just to confirm it was open. Found out it was on the top floor, so I just started climbing, half expecting to find a zombie horde and instead found the entire mall's remaining population in one spot. Phew! To be fair, apparently this mall has been struggling for years. It's not exactly a secret around here you just have to kinda find out the way I did lol. None of that is on Concrete Coffee though, they're just doing their thing inside a building that's had a rough go of it long before they showed up. But honestly, it's worth the trek. The shop itself is cute, bright, and tucked into the front of a small boutique market with a handful of other little shops and eats. The menu was easy to read and the seasonal drinks looked great. The second I saw banana cold foam I knew I was staying awhile. I'm historically weak to a good cold foam. I actually hung around for a bit afterward and watched a steady stream of people pop in the whole time, so whatever's going on with the mall, this shop is clearly doing just fine. At least I hope they are! As it turns out, my cashier was the guy from the TikTok, and we ended up chatting for a bit. He explained the whole "lore" thing and it finally clicked. Shame the shop's stuck inside a building that feels like it's actively being reclaimed by nature, but it's genuinely worth the trip. Parking's free at least!. Despite the mall's rough shape, the staff and drinks here are the real deal and they deserve the support.

Stopped in today for the first time. I'm surprised this center is still open. The escalators are…read morenever operating, and there really isn't anywhere to shop. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with 2% milk. I'm no coffee expert--I only get vanilla iced lattes--but I didn't really enjoy it. I didn't get much vanilla flavor. It wasn't sweet at all, which I'm fine with. Since I don't live nearby, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. If I were to return, I would check to see if they offer teas.

Super friendly service. Big menu…read more I had the green smoothie which was very runny but won't complain bc I don't like ice in my smoothies, so I was pleasantly surprised Good sized dining room and good place to sit and relax or visit with friends or get some work done. I appreciate the soft overhead music... keeps guests from having to speak loud to compensate for the ambient noise.

I had the best looking sandwich at the picnic…read more I visited Kona Loa Coffee last weekend while on the way to my monthly book club picnic. Nothing screams picnic quite like an iced latte and panini pairing. I ordered the chicken pesto panini, apple chai kombucha, and a mushroom iced latte. This latte did loads for my social meter. Giving me the extra pep to talk all things books. The sandwich was stacked with thick pieces of avocado, jalapeños, and sliced chicken. A very filling meal that definitely caught everyone's eye. Would love to return and explore more of their food menu.

W eats, shoutout French people and Ariana is the goat we love Persians as well cuz we are Persian…read moreand Ariana should be promoted

Suchhhhhh a lovely spot to visit when you're craving freshly made pastries, brunch, or a good cup…read moreof coffee. One thing I love is that everything is freshly made in-house, and they have a nice variety of sweet and savory options. I tried their pumpkin spice latte and mini pumpkin pie, which were perfect for the fall season. For brunch, we got the Little France Club and French toast. We also sampled several of their pastries, including the hazelnut croissant roll, almond croissant, lemon macaron, and raspberry macaron. There's a little bit of everything here, whether you're stopping by for coffee and a pastry or sitting down for a brunch date. It's a great spot to check out if you're in the Mission Viejo area and want to support a local bakery

It's been nearly a year now since we moved to Little Rock, AR. My wife, son and our dogs are still…read moreadjusting to the weather--stark contrast to Sunny OC and Dana Point. Since arriving I've been on a quest to find another "Higher Ground" near me but nothing seems to hit the spot (pun intended); they are either too bright, too dark, too trendy, too, too, too much not like our friends and family at Higher Ground in Mission Viejo. Oh! and Higher Ground isn't simply Dog Friendly, they LOVE dogs. Be sure to take the time to check out the wall art...you might be sitting next to the artist. Loving y'all from Arkansas.

Iced maple shaken espresso half sweet with oat milk was made to perfection this morning…read more Higher ground saved my day after a morning of Nespresso not working. Stopped by this cute neighborhood coffee shop with comfortable seating areas, friendly, helpful barista. The espresso flavor is bold like I like it.

Did you know you can order their roasted coffee beans online? Well, now you do…read more I love the convenience of ordering my favorite coffee beans online and then picking them up when they're ready. My favorite coffee beans so far are the Brazil Cerrado high roast. Service is impeccable.

Mameya Coffee Roasters is still one of my go-to coffee shops for freshly roasted coffee beans. They…read morehave so many varieties of beans to choose from and they can roast it to any level you want. The workers here are kind, just like one would expect from a traditional Japanese coffee shop. I also enjoy having their pour overs of the day while I wait for my coffee beans. Okayama Kobo Bakery is just a few doors down, so this is the perfect place to get good coffee and bread at the same time!

What a hidden gem! My friend told me about this cute coffee shop in Ladera Ranch, and I had to…read morecheck it out! It's in a really cute shopping center and there's plenty of parking, and they're seating outside and inside. You'll want to sit inside because there's so many cute details.! The service is super friendly and helpful. I love that they have gluten-free options. So on their regular menu anything that has a bread components like a bagel they can replace with a gluten-free bread. They also had a few gluten-free pastry items. They had a mixed berry muffin, and a zucchini banana bread. That made me so happy. So I tried their fall menu because I know it's just seasonal and fall is one of my favorite seasons and flavors. So I got the pumpkin spiced cream cheese toast that's taught with apple filling and nutmeg. It was so delicious and I wanted more! It's pretty filling you could definitely share it with somebody but I ate the whole thing! And then I just got an Earl Grey drink since I know that my food was gonna be super sweet. The place was super clean, they also sell some really cute and cool merchandise. Just a fabulous little coffee shop and I can't wait to come back!

I have been trying to write more reviews about business that I really love and cherish lately and…read moreOslo Coffee is definitely one of them. I have to drive quite a bit every time because I live in La Habra, but the food and matcha is worth it. I also love their cardamom buns. As far as I know, they don't bake those in house but glad they have them available. I feel like drinking their matcha is such a treat because it's just the perfect taste. And their salmon smorgasbord is my favorite breakfast. Those jammy eggs are to die for.

I came at a good time when there wasn't a line. The lady who helped me with my açaí bowl was very…read moresweet, nice and genuine. The açaí bowl tasted great. It had plenty of options for toppings. I especially loved the kiwi. She said the almond butter was made in house, and it was all yummy. The inside is so cute. It's rare that you will find cushioned chairs in a cafe, so I was very happy about that since I had some work to do. There are tables, sofas, and a long row of counter space with cushioned barstools. There's also plenty of outdoor seating. The cafe was pretty full; I sat at the counter area and felt pretty comfortable getting my work done. It looked like mostly college students, but there was a Girl Scouts group meeting behind me as well. There is a clean bathroom in the back. I didn't try any of the teas, but they were very popular with everyone ordering that day. If I'm in the area, I'd definitely go back!

They used to be located behind their current location, but now that they share their space with the…read moreAcai Bowl place, this makes it so much easier to find. The front entrance gets you a view of their menu and acai bar + toppings. We normally come here for their tea, but we often see most patrons come through for acai bowls. With their new space, the drinks were still really good. Customer service is pretty top notch - friendly, informative and helpful. I got a matcha latte with oat milk (default is almond milk) and hubby got the black milk tea with 2 portions of boba. He really loves boba in general and had inquired how much they put in. The cashier gave an estimate on cup and thought he needed 2 portions. It ended up being too much boba, haha. On our next visit, he got the same drink but with 1 portion of boba since they were quite generous the last time we were here. Two portions of boba was too much, but 1 portion is just right. I opted to try something different and got the coffee milk tea, which ended up tasting like chocolate milk tea to me. There's a lingering milk tea finish, but super subtle. That comes with 2% milk, but you can always sub for a non-dairy option. Overall, super cute shop with lots of seating available to catch up on studies or friends.

Hiro and I met outside the building on a nice cool morning, she was very polite and attentive!read more

Great service. Very quick and really good coffee. Jordan got my order out asap as I was in a rush!read more

This is kind of funny…read more After work, I was searching for a coffee shop nearby like I usually do, but nothing really caught my attention. So I decided to search outside the area where I live, and that's how I ended up finding this place. The funny part is that I had actually been wanting to visit this coffee shop because I saw their "Fun Flight" menu and thought it looked so interesting. I kept telling myself that I had to come try it someday. But when I searched this time, I was actually looking for a real coffee roaster and ended up here without even realizing it was the same place. Parking was easy and there were plenty of spaces. There are also other shops around, so I don't think parking would be much of an issue. The coffee shop itself was clean, bright, and nice and cool inside. I noticed one of the employees carefully cleaning the glass, and they kept wiping down empty tables and windows throughout the time I was there. Honestly, I've rarely seen someone cleaning so consistently at a coffee shop, and I really appreciated it. It made me feel like they genuinely care about cleanliness. Since it was already afternoon, I wanted something decaf, so I asked if they roast their own decaf coffee. They told me that they roast everything themselves, which immediately gave me more confidence in the coffee. I ordered a flat white and sat down, but then I realized I had completely forgotten to say "iced." Sure enough, I saw the employee making a hot drink. Well... that's totally on me! Soon my coffee came out with a beautiful latte art on top. And then I took my first sip... Oh my goodness. This is GOOD coffee! There was a slight acidity at first, but as I kept drinking, the acidity faded and I was left with a smooth, nutty, creamy latte flavor. I personally prefer medium roasts over dark roasts, and this roast was exactly my kind of coffee. Now I'm suddenly very curious about their matcha, too. I also liked that the overall pricing wasn't too expensive. The Wi-Fi did seem a little slow at times, but it wasn't slow enough to really bother me. And now I'm still sitting here debating whether I should order the matcha latte... The coffee was definitely delicious, and I already know I'll be coming back. Next time, I'm absolutely getting the Fun Flight so I can try several different coffees! Great coffee, clean space, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Definitely worth another visit!

Came here on a whim yesterday to nest and study and I am so glad that I did! The coffee shop had…read moreplenty of seating and was very clean (I'm a neat freak so was definitely happy about this). They also had several outlets for to charge devices if needed and delicious air conditioning. The baristas were very friendly and kind and the atmosphere felt very comfy and relaxing. I especially liked their very chill music playlist. I ordered: - iced matcha latte w oat milk and vanilla (barista recommended) - banana oatmeal with cinnamon, peanut butter and choco chips - plain bagel w cream cheese I really enjoyed the iced matcha, it is probably one of the better ones I have in OC. The matcha was super smooth and with the addition of the vanilla it created a sweet happy layer to it. I need to come back to try the other drinks! The banana oatmeal, while looking very tasty, didn't pass my satisfaction meter. The oatmeal in the bowl was cold and it was a thin layer of oats that laid on the bottom of the bowl. Presentation great, but for 9$, I would have wanted there to be at least 1-2 more scoops of oats in there to make it worth it. The plain bagel with cream cheese, I really enjoyed. The bagel was huge and it has a good toastiness to it. Additionally, the cream cheese was very light, not too rich and it helped make a delicious carb. Overall, I would definitely come back here to try other drinks and pastries from their menu! I also loved that the parking lot is easy to access and there are ample spots! Definitely try this spot, if you're in the area!