I stopped by Ape Coffee thinking I was just grabbing a coffee. Next thing I know, I'm standing…read morethere wondering if this is what happiness tastes like. The coffee was so good it made me question every gas station coffee I've ever defended. One sip in and I suddenly felt qualified to give TED Talks, start three businesses, and reorganize my entire life before noon. The staff was friendly, the drinks came out quickly, and everything tasted like it was actually made by someone who cared instead of someone just trying to survive the morning rush. If caffeine had a luxury version, this would be it. I walked in half asleep and walked out acting like I had my life completely together. Five stars. I'll definitely be back the next time I need a cup of coffee that makes me believe I can answer emails I've been ignoring for two weeks.

Great coffee shop with specialty in banana. Love to try new coffee shops!…read more I had: 1. Golden ape - house-made banana syrup latte 2. Mango cloud matcha - inspired by mango sticky rice dessert, made with house-made mango puree 3. Banana walnut fig 4. Ham & cheese croque

The service was absolutely incredible! It was really cool to get to watch our order get made in…read morereal time, and our barista was very efficient! I ordered the lavender haze and loved it, while my friend got the pacific peach and she loved it as well! The pizza bagel was the best I ever had! The music and vibes are top notch, highly recommend!

UPDATE! I'm thrilled to share that after my post, the owner…read moreof Rekindle, Rebecca, reached out to me and has been absolutely wonderful. It's not often today for the owner of a business to reach out directly to a customer - she did and it was a very positive engagement. There are time that even the best business has a hiccup and something goes wrong. What makes a huge difference is how the business responds, and therefore, Rekindle gets five stars. I'm certain my next visit will be fantastic - I'll be posting an update in the near future. Wow - So Disappointed! Rekindle was at the Taste of Orange this year and I enjoyed one of the Italian sandwich samples they were handing out. It was fantastic! We met the owner - she was very charismatic and charming. Today we stopped by to grab an Italian sandwich, and I just cannot believe they served me bread that was so old and dry - it would have been perfect for croutons, but definitely nothing like what we had at the Taste of Orange. The bread was so dry I had to dress it up with some olive relish to eat it - I don't expect when I pay $31 for a sandwich and chai iced tea latte to get home and have to start working on my sandwich. I accept some responsibility for this, because honestly, who goes to a coffee shop for a sandwich.

There are plenty of parking spaces, but if you want to park in front of the cafe, there are limited…read morespots. They also have indoor and outdoor seating available. We ordered the breakfast burrito and smoked salmon toast. The smoked salmon toast was really good, but the bread was a bit hard; it wasn't the soft bread. The breakfast burrito was okay because it was a bit dry to me. It does come with salsa, but I would prefer if they had their own sauce. I tried their seasonal Banana Foster Iced Latte, and it was good! Recommendation(s): - Smoked Salmon Toast - Banana Foster Latte Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Restrooms available - Plenty of parking spaces - Indoor and outdoor seating available

great breakfast food here!! i got the veggie omelet plate this time. ive gotten the breakfast…read moreburrito and the tuna melt before as well. they offer healthy & whole ingredients! service is super friendly and nice the times i have gone. its pretty busy in here with customers waiting in line. you have to get lucky with seating, but there are plenty of tables inside and outside!

Dropped off my partner at UC Irvine early this morning, so early that we didn't have time to make…read morecoffee at home, so I ventured in unknown territory to try some local brews. A mere 1.3 miles away, I find this eight year old coffee shop that has its name origins from the German word for bread. Evidently, they have a plethora of baked foods mainly consisting of flour, water and often yeast displayed in full display next to the counter. I asked one of the staff if the shop makes their own bread and she said a local artisan bakery supplies them. They look amazing and they even have gluten-free options! This is a family-owned business that provides a more than suitable area for working on your laptop with WiFi access, or simply enjoying your favorite hot or cold caffeinated beverage, oh, and I must mention that they have premium blends as well for the coffee aficionado! Spacious indoor area that doesn't feel cramped and the exposed ceiling vents, the jazzy beats that is playing at a perfect volume and plenty of potted plants give it a balanced chill industrial vibe. There are tables outside too that's perfect for early morning or late afternoon when it's not too hot. I ordered the Vanilla Latte hot and asked that they fill up my insulated mug instead of the cardboard cup. Even with the steady stream of patrons, I received my expertly prepared brew by their hirsute barista, who gave me "beard envy" (I can only sport a goatee) :D The crew are friendly, conversing with the regulars. I can tell they enjoy working here! I don't come to Orange very often but would definitely grab coffee here again if I'm in the area and would highly recommend this place. This place is doing something right and by mere observation, I can tell they will continue to do so for years to come! Kudos!

My friend and I both ordered the iced mocha, and unfortunately, it was just okay. It tasted a bit…read morewatered down and could have used a stronger chocolate and espresso flavor. Wasn't worth the price in my opinion. The cafe itself is spacious, with plenty of seating both indoors and out on the patio. I also noticed several tables with conveniently placed outlets, making it a nice spot for studying or getting some work done. During my visit, there were quite a few people working on their laptops, so it seems to be a popular place to settle in for a while. As for the service, it wasn't particularly warm or welcoming. One of the baristas accidentally dropped something, creating a loud noise, and she was visibly frustrated and seemed like she didn't wanna be there which affected the overall atmosphere.

I had a great experience at Bodhi Leaf! I was nearby when I needed a place to do some work and this…read moreplace popped up on my Yelp. I ended up staying here for 8 hours... I ordered the cereal milk latte and classic breakfast burrito, which filled me up throughout my day. Water pitchers were generously kept cool and filled, and music wasn't too loud so you can do some work. There are outlets underneath the bar table which was super cool. WiFi worked great as well. Definitely coming here again the next time I get to WFH :)

I would like to begin with saying that the baristas here are great, friendly, and knowledgeable and…read morethe coffee has no negative notes home. I am writing this review because a few of my friends and I have frequented this coffee shop for a few years now, but we wont be back for a while. Months ago, one of my friends had made a visit and overheard an elderly woman making a negative comment about a Pride flag displayed by the register. Obviously other customers comments cant be or shouldn't be controlled by the company, but we were extremely disappointed to find out that since that comment was made, the Pride flag has been taken down. I had ran in to grab a drip before work one morning and noticed that some of the baristas also no longer had their Pride flag pins on. This clearly has details I am unaware of but it seems obvious that corporate had those images removed. This makes me and my friends feel very uncomfortable with how this situation was treated. I wouldn't recommend any of my friends to support this kind of activity. One very simple solution for you: Bring back the flag and you'll bring back our buisness! If you're worried about more complaints from individuals like the elderly woman, maybe fly an American flag as well I simply want people to feel safe and accepted.

Such an amazing place went this morning and my Pistachio latte was so delicious and my butter…read morechicken burrito was delicious too. Your staff are so friendly and welcoming answered all my questions I had about chai. The music was great too , loved my time there thank you so much chai wale team! We'll see yoy again soon!

The cafe is located on a street with a bunch of other restaurants and cafes. Ample paid street…read moreparking available. The cafe itself has a cute and cozy interior. They have unique, Indian inspired drinks such as the gulab jamun latte (strong cardamom taste with a yummy gulab jamun on top), mango lassi matcha (the creaminess of the mango lassi perfectly complemented the matcha cream top), and the seasonal ube lassi (also perfectly creamy, not too sweet, and had a strong ube flavor). I had a hard time choosing what to try They have burritos, samosas, and a variety of pastries such as cookies, cakes, and cheesecakes. Burritos were pretty good but would've loved more sauce. Looking forward to trying the pastries next time around!

Had a wonderful breakfast at the Orange Café. Matt, the owner and our waiter Emilio were very nice…read moreand attentive and the food was delicious. One thing I didn't like was I asked for a side of hollandaise sauce and was charged $5. If I had known this before receiving the bill, I would not have ordered the side of hollandaise sauce.

Food was great, good portions and tasty. We came in without warning with a 8y old soccer team and…read morethey were accommodating and patient. Definitely coming back if in town. Thank you

My daughter took us to her favorite coffee shop in Orange--Play Coffee. Here are some thoughts:…read more -This is the single coolest coffee shop I've ever seen. It's an old bank building--wide open with super high ceilings and cool Roman architecture! -I'm a sweet coffee drinker and I love a good latte. So when I looked at the lattes on the menu--the "volcano" latte caught my eye. -I asked about it and the barista's eyes lit up, "If you like sweet coffee, you'll LOVE the volcano--it's made from brown sugar and sea salt." -I ordered one and the flavor was rich and unusual. The sweet and salty really work together. Surely one of the best lattes I've ever had. Highly recommended!

Frankly, my experience at play coffee was lackluster…read more Play coffee is a coffee shop with an odd atmosphere. It exists inside an old bank with high rising beams and ornate details on both sides of the walls. In theory, it sounds quite nice until you realize the coffee shop only makes up like 1/3 of the space and looks more like a makeshift pop-up rather than working into the infrastructure. The coffee was okay. My boyfriend got a maple latte that came with a lemon squeeze inside of it (not a good mix). The service was my least favorite part of the experience. I walked in and I myself greeted a barista with glasses. After a moment, he looked up from his whisk and said "hey guys I'll be with you in a moment". Several minutes pass by when another employee comes around from behind us, finishes her task, greets us, and helps us with our order instead. She was actually very nice and personable. I had brought in a to-go sandwich from the deli across the street due to the fact that my boyfriend wanted coffee and wanted to make a pit stop before we head home. While I waited, I took a couple bites at a table as they prepared our drinks. My boyfriend went to pick up our drinks. When he came back, he informed me that the same male barista with glasses said that I couldn't eat in here due to the smell of the food: a comment which caught me off guard. The smell of my deli sandwich would stink up this large coliseum-like building? What a weird thing to say. If he would have said something more direct like "no outside food or drink in here please" I would've respected that. But to comment on the smell of the food? Unnecessary. Especially given his customer interaction with us was already not personable. I don't plan on returning to play coffee unless something changes.