One of my fave coffee shops in Orange circle! Great space to…read moredo work and study Cute lil vinyl and stationary store too Love the variety of choices here Coffee tea and matcha and everything in between! Got their dirty horchata and my friend got the contra blanc Both were solid

Stopped off at Contra in Orange after taking the train up from San Diego. I was looking for a…read morecoffee shop close by with good reviews and decided on this gem of a location! There were only a couple of people in line in front of me and several patron sitting at tables, talking with friends or working. Service was quick which is always a plus, too -- overall a great vibe inside. We ordered the Melo 2.0 (caramel latte with a cold foam top) and the Suede (mocha dusted brown sugar latte). Both were delicious, but the Melo 2.0 was the clear favorite! It was smooth and flavorful without being too sweet. Meanwhile, the Suede was strong in espresso flavor which I personally love. I'd absolutely recommend coming to this place! Side note: it is coffee on draft so there are no hot drinks. I personally prefer hot drinks; however, these were so good, I'd absolutely come back.

tldr; delicious matcha and coffee. also yummy snacks/food, i love their veggie quiche! small…read moreparking lot but doesn't get too busy, i've always found parking here! i always recommend it to my friends and family, even got my coworkers to start going there too! SERVICE: 5/5 workers are so friendly and sweet! i've never had a bad experience here and they always make my morning with their compliments DRINKS: 5/5 i got their mango matcha for the first time and it was sooooo delicious. the matcha was so flavorful and i loved the mango flavor in it. they paired so well together.

Fun menu and quick service. Dark aesthetics very authentic…read moreto the theme Smallish parking lot Drinks were pretty tasty -- definitely worth checking out Also sell merch

Cute coffee shop with great customer service…read more Coffee - 10/10 Jalapeño Bagel with veggie cream cheese- 9/10 Decent amount of parking.

Honestly, I've given this place multiple chances because it's on my way to work and I really wanted…read moreto support a women-owned business, but I leave disappointed every time. The drinks are extremely inconsistent. The lattes are either overly bitter and mostly milk, or they have a strong artificial syrup taste that's hard to enjoy. The pastries are hit or miss, the cookies are grainy and lack flavor, though I will say the croissants are good and generously sized. The online ordering system is also frustrating. Every time I place an order ahead, I still end up waiting 15+ minutes when I arrive, which defeats the purpose. On one visit, I was charged for a cookie that was out of stock, and the employee told me she couldn't issue a refund because she didn't know how. That shouldn't fall on the customer. I really wanted to like this place, but overall the quality and service just haven't been there. wanted to say I paid $14 for a cookie and latte to not drink my latte AT ALL and throw 3/4's of the cookie away. That is not ok.

Just can't love this place more! The one in Irvine is also wonderful. The food is outstanding and…read moreby far the best scones I've ever tasted. They are true perfection. I've also had their hot breakfasts a few times and they're delicious! Get the scramble. The best part is the coffee. My typical drink is an Americano (hot or iced) and TB delivers the flavor. Their employees are so sweet and friendly. Never, ever had a bad experience at TB. ANY negative reviews are just grumpy people who want a cookie cutter experience: Starbucks can help with that... move along. Go to TB and enjoy it all!

Hours and staff!…read more Hours: there is a mismatch in hours on the website and the actual hours. I would highly recommend hours being updated to reflect the actual hours. Whatever they may be make sure they are the same to avoid this. As a result they left their staff in a very vulnerable position. The staff did not handle it well. Update the hours to match. It is a simple fix to avoid this confusion and future situations.

Had some time to spare before our son's soccer game down the street and stumbled upon this fabulous…read morecoffee shop. I decided to try the iced Mexican mocha from their seasonal menu--and it did not disappoint. Next time I'd add just a touch more sugar, but that's purely my preference. I also grabbed a loaf of fresh sourdough and couldn't wait--I tried it in the car and it was absolutely spectacular. The decor is adorable, and the little Jesus detail... yessss, I loved it. Highly recommend this spot! The service was great--just be patient, as it's clearly a popular place. Even with a line, they moved quickly and had my drink ready in no time

This is arguably the BEST coffee shop in OC !!! I've been coming here for a few years now and the…read morestaff are beyond friendly and the managers are always greeting you. Once you become a regular they will greet you by your name which says a lot about them. Idk what magical coffee beans they use but it's seriously good coffee. None of that Starbucks sugary bs. I always make sure to take a trip here before work to start my day off right :)

Loveeee the iced white mocha blended best but my husband got the iced caramel and my friend got the…read moreiced sugar cookie (half sweetened) and they were all delicious! Nice open atmosphere with plenty of seating located next to the bounceU. The staff was nice and it was nicely lit inside so you can do some work if thats what you choose to do.

I came in on a Thursday morning about 30 minutes after opening. It had a rustic interior with…read moremainly wood furniture. I ordered the peppermint mocha and I will say it did not have too much of a peppermint flavor, nor a strong coffee flavor. It does seem like a spacious place to study and has wifi, but not my personal aesthetic to study in. I'd say it seems more like a spot for locals as they were more welcoming to them compared to a new person. Again, I'd recommend if you need a place to study and like a rustic interior!

I love how the owners of this place decided to decorate their cafe to make this more interesting…read more It feels like I've stepped back in time. First off, the TVs have the menu. The way it was shown looks like a newspaper. I feel like I'm reading a newspaper when I was ordering my drink. The emerald green plush seats and benches makes me feel like I'm royalty. The cashier guy was patient with me when my phone decided to log into their WiFi since I turned on the WiFi. I decided to go for the Matcha Rose Latte since I saw some TikTok slideshow on what drink fits best with each Resident Evil character. When it showed Rosemary Winters, it showed that matcha would fit her well since she was in her early teens. Also, this drink from Chaiwale fits her well. I also want to share that I find the Matcha rose latte so good!

Chaiwale Tea Room & Cafe is our favorite spot in Orange!…read more Saturday morning service is impeccable! Staff is so friendly! They are pup-friendly and love our blind dog, 2-legged pup, and our high-anxiety chihuahua. No anxiety when we are here! The Americano is the best Americano EVER and I'm always a return customer for the blue tea (butterfly pea flower)! If you haven't, you must! Chaiwale pups for life!

emilio was amazing!!! great service and food came out super fast! nice ambiance and great vibe…read more Everyone was so friendl!

Local Gem. The food here is really good and reasonably priced. If it's your first time, they'll…read morepoint you toward their popular dishes, which is helpful. Their portions are very generous! The pancakes are a standout--super fluffy and not dry at all. They have indoor and outdoor tables available. The staff is warm and welcoming--our waitress Alicia was great. It has that true home-style diner feel, where they actually take the time to chat with you and make you feel like a regular. I overheard that they've had the same chef for 30 years, along with some of the same servers, which honestly says a lot. I'll definitely be making this place one of my regular spots.

First time in Orange County Downtown. Pretty cool place. We…read moreactually stumbled with this place walking and thought it was super original a Coffee Bar inside an old bank building. Lots of space to sit, love the ambiance feel like you were in an old train station. Service was great, I had questions about some of the coffees and they took their time explaining it to me. For food they only had pastries but for coffee and matcha lots of interesting options. They have beans from various parts of the World, but mainly Norway!!! We got really excited about this. We ordered a Volcano Latte and a regular latte. The Volcano latte had an explosion of flavors topped with a smoked salted foam out of this world. My new favorite. I will keep on coming to try more things while in town.

Prices: The price of their drinks have gone up over time. Lattes cost between $6-8, their espresso…read moretonic is $7 and yuzu tonic is $9. There are definitely more affordable options in the area for just as good quality. Service: My biggest gripe was the service, despite a sizeable line there is no priority to get patrons checked out with their drinks. I noticed 3 baristas all talking and taking it slow while orders were piling up. It took my one drink 15 minutes to make. There wasn't even much small talk at the register, so I'm confused why it took so long to get people's orders. Parking: parking is no longer free at the circle. Which personally, makes me less likely to choose play coffee in the future. They used to have a dedicated parking area for quick pick up orders for this cafe, but now it is $4 per hour. If my drink is nearly $10 I'm not paying an extra $4 just to order take out. OC has no shortage in cafes, similar menus can be found at Hola Adios in Tustin, and Kei coffee house in FV is a great option as well; all with free parking.

This place is CONSISTENTLY great, I've been here about 5-6 times now, and the quality stands out…read moreeach time. My go to order is the Double Matcha with almond milk. They have this down, excellent quality matcha, not too sweet, and the color and creaminess is literally perfect. Some places struggle with their matcha, especially when you have to get non-dairy alternative... but not this place. Perfectly smooth, no clumps, and excellent quality. Service is always professional and kind as well, all good vibes here. One of my fave matchas in OC! Go try it

The coffee was super mid…read more The cashier's energy was even more mid. Not helpful. It was clear that I as a first time guest, I was a burden. Wouldn't spend my money or time here.