Customer service is next level. It was very busy but it was also Saturday morning. I got a Vanilla…read moreChai Latte with oat milk. It was too milky for my liking. It wasn't bad; however, it just wasn't what I was expecting. It tasted like cereal milk, which again, isn't bad but not something I particularly wanted either. Great customer service! : ) This place has been on my list of places to go for a long time. I'm glad I was finally able to try it.

Such a cute little spot!!…read more Definitely busy, but a lot of people coming and going so you could get a great street parking spot on 31st street. I was lucky enough to find street parking right outside the shop when I pulled up. Casual, cute spot with outdoor seating. Selection of breakfast and lunch and lots of sandwich and salad options. I had the chicken pesto and tried their viral vanilla chai and it was really good! Service was fast. Great spot for a laid back meal and good vibes:)

I love this spot! Any time I'm at Balboa I have to get the iced hibiscus tea. It's so tasty and…read morerefreshing and love the Ducks memorabilia on the wall. A fun local staple!

Cute little coffee shop on Balboa Island, just steps away from the beautiful Newport Harbor! They…read moreoffer tasty lattes and a tempting selection of pastries. I tried the butterscotch latte, and it was just right--sweet, creamy, with smooth espresso flavor. The staff was nice, and the space was clean and pleasant. Overall, a solid spot to grab a coffee while exploring the island.

I really enjoyed this cafe area within Balboa Bay Resort. The girls we encountered during our stay…read morehere were so kind! Service was quick and food was oddly good, as well. The price of some of these items were kind of astronomical but for a one weekend thing, it's acceptable. Definitely try the balboa bay cloud, it's a knockoff version of the Erewhon coconut cloud smoothie but equally delicious.

We stopped at Blend for coffee and a quick breakfast as we checked out of the Balboa Bay Club…read moreResort. Julia B. assisted us. She was very professional, sweet and proficient. The exact employee you would want on staff as a barista at a coffeehouse. The coffee and latte we ordered were on par. We also purchased a yogurt with granola and berries which were delicious. We ordered a protein bomb which was a bit dry for my taste but good. The coffee shop is a very cute gift shop as well. Of course many items are expensive. It is in a Newport Beach resort so it is to be expected as well. Stop in if you are at the resort. Easy to walk to as well if you are in the Newport or balboa area.

Stopped in yesterday with a friend for breakfast. I was disappointed that they don't serve…read morebreakfast burritos at this location, but I went with an everything bagel with tomato and a passion jasmine iced tea. I really enjoyed both! It was nice sitting outside, and the staff was friendly. I'll definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area.

4/5 coffee 5/5 location…read more This Kit Coffee is located inside the library. This library has more seating than I've ever seen in a library. Not all the seats have outlets but there are many outlets available if you look for them. The library is quiet with tons of people working. Since the coffee shop is connected many people were eating and there didn't seem to be any rules against this unlike other libraries. On a weekday afternoon it was packed until about 5pm when people tapered off. Great study location! Parking is part of the library parking - there's a lot in the front and garage in the back. Both are free. Despite location near the beach, no loiterers were seen.

As irritated as I was four years ago with their overpriced matcha (which now-a-days is an average…read moreprice for any novelty drink #inflation), I've had no choice but to return because my cappuccino snob husband is obsessed with theirs. However, recently he was given a sample of the masala chai and gave me some to taste. I instantly ordered a cup. I am south Asian and they NAIL it - as if they were true Indian's! P.s. still bummed they don't validate for parking

Herst This little…read moregem is tucked away in the Lido Marina and you wouldn't know it was there unless someone told you about it, you saw it on a review site or just stumbled across it. It's a local hangout for sure; patrons working on lap tops, friends greeting each other and barista's acknowledging prior customers. Super cool spot situated on the main thoroughfare on Lido and only steps to a view of the marina. The Coffee itself was excellent; great flavor, well made and the service was equally as good. The outside patio reminded me of something you'd find in Europe; the walls are covered in vines and it's situated right on the the street where it was a great place to people watch etc.. I could see this place getting extremely busy of a weekend and parking would be very challenging so plan accordingly...we were there at 7.30am , perfect time. A must visit.

I've noticed a lot of comments on here from people complaining about service. I'm not sure how…read morebecause my family and I have been regulars for the past 5-6 years and have never had a negative encounter. The service is always great, the baristas are always super friendly and take the time to chat with customers. They even remember the names of their customers dogs when they come in! It just seems like the negative reviews on here are harping on the service, but I don't understand how you can expect someone to jump for joy when you go into their facility if you aren't willing to bring the same energy. Regardless of them being in their place of work, don't expect what you don't give yourself. Sorry if it's a hot take! Side note, the coffees great. The beans they use have great flavor and if you want something stronger, get an extra shot. If you don't know how to order a coffee just say that. Their product is exceptional and I'd consider myself a coffee snob. If you're going into a place with great product and ordering something that's predominantly sugar and you don't like it, that's more of a user error.   It's not Starbucks. Order a real coffee and you'll get a real coffee. All and all, I've never had a bad experience here and coffee is incredible. Love the team and the coffee just the same. Hope this helps!

Perfectly located right next to the Newport Beach pier. There is a little bit of a hustle and…read morebustle in this coffee shop and I have to think it's more tourist than locals, maybe not ? Either way it has some appeal and worth a stop so you can pass judgment for yourself. I rate it a 5 for convenience, service and proximity but because I value good coffee so much I have to rate the overall experience a 3 because the quality of the Coffee was just not there- I had a double shot latte and it seemed weak to me and had more of a watered down taste; I had two or 3 sips and threw it away . if you want superior coffee then walk a mile to Lido and visit Herst Coffee!!

I was so excited that the cafe space finally opened up at the NB main library!…read more The matcha was a little overpriced and milky for what I got, but it's nice having options now.

The bagels are so delicious here. 5/5. Got the open bagel sandwich with heirloom tomato, pickled…read moreonions, dill, capers and lemon juice. Very bright and tangy bagel if you're into pickles. Was still crispy on the edges when I got my order. Minus 2 star because coffee is fairly meh. Got Spanish latte w almond milk and felt that the coffee flavour was not as strong as the other KIT location in Newport. Previously tried the strawberry alarm clock, berry matcha, and creamsicle matcha and through they were just okay for the steeper prices ($7.5-$8.5 for special flavors). Maybe I just need to keep trying more of their coffee offerings. But overall delicious!

The color!!! This coffee shop gets the color right EVERY…read more SINGLE. TIME!!! An iced lavender latte is my go to here. 3 shots = pure perfection. You can get 4 for the same price but I prefer 3 :) The shop itself is really cute & They have some really nice brands they sell on their merch/retail wall

I came here on a whim because the cute cartoon sign was calling my name. The cafe is super cute and…read morehas two high tables for working/studying. I asked the barista what drink she would recommend for someone who likes sweeter drinks and she recommended that I try the maple matcha with pumpkin cold foam. The matcha itself was green in color but tasted like straight milk. The drink wasn't sweet enough either. The pumpkin cream top was (in my opinion) too runny, and lacked sweetness/pumpkin flavor. The baristas were super kind and helpful! They put more syrup into my matcha, but that only caused it to taste like sweet milk. There was no matcha flavor and I felt like it was a waste of $7.50. The store has a small selection of retail items like clothes and sunscreen, which I thought was super cute. Overall, this is a cute cafe in Newport Beach if you're looking for vibes/to take photos, but their matcha sucks.