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Freelance Coffee Project

4.3 (232 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for working

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Taste was amazing   Iced mocha
Marcos M.

Atmosphere inside is amazing. Plenty of seating. It's so peaceful inside and service was amazing. The girls are so polite and very knowledgeable on making good suggestions.

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Harrison S.

Stopped in to try a new coffee spot and this one is a real winner. It's hidden in the commercial complex but it's very much worth seeking out. They have a real nice set up inside with a decent amount of seating both inside and out. The ambiance inside is very relaxing and much worth hanging for a bit, while you enjoy the coffee, which might I add is also well balanced and good. I got the cold brew with vanilla cold foam. The cold brew was well balanced and smooth. And that cold foam was the perfect amount of vanilla. There was only one barista but they were very kind. Overall, a definite spot to come back to and a definite reccomendation!

Chai w/ Macadamia Milk
Holly S.

Lovely atmosphere. Great place to get some work done. Staff are extremely welcoming. Enjoyed the chai latte with macadamia milk.

Chloe N.

Very lovely inside with some indoor plants and open space. There are not many seats and parking lot is tiny. Didn't know this place is a part of the marketing company. The service is nice but I ordered strawberry hibiscus. Damn it's sour. I can't even drink it. I can handle sour taste but first time tasting hibiscus this sour. Also it's very loud fyi

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Jeremy L.

A modern minimalistic interior design coffee roasting shop with an organic touch. Soft indie music being played in the background. Descent amount of seating for those wanting to sit and sip. The staff was nice and fast with their services I ordered the Pistachio Latte which was rich, smooth, and creamy

Felina V.

Freelance Coffee Project was the perfect weekend pick-me-up between shopping and exploring! Dog friendly, lots of plants, and absolutely delicious coffee. I even treated myself to a POG DONUT!!? Say less. Service was fantastic! I'll definitely be returning to try more of their specialty beverages. :)

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Douglas T.

found this place on a whim! It has a gorgeous exterior and interior. They have a good selection of house made syrups and their prices are fair! My friend got a cap with their vanilla syrup and it was well balanced and tasty. I got their single origin pour over and it was also well balanced and smooth. This spot was pretty quiet so I could see it a good place to do work! There's some dedicated parking and street parking around the shop.

strawberry matcha and iced latte
Edbert S.

This place was pretty nice! Location wise, it was well hidden between office buildings. We came here on a friday and it was pretty busy. The parking lot was small though, so you for sure will need to do street parking in the area. The location was beautiful. A lot of green and open concept. It's a great place to hang out, work, study, etc. The drinks can be pretty pricey, but it's what you expect in Newport Beach. We ordered the strawberry matcha (in season) and a regular iced latte. Both were pretty tasty and refreshing, but both the size of the drinks were pretty small for that price - in total was $14. They do have wifi, but they kick you out after 1 hour, so it's pretty annoying if you're there for a while.

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Huevi L.

Super cute coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Open and spacious interior/exterior. Came on a Sunday morning around 12PM. Service was a bit slow as it seemed like there was only one worker. Drinks are a bit pricey ($7 for a small coffee). They do not have 2% milk or almond milk, but they do have oat milk and macadamia milk for $0.75 upcharge :( chaggaccino: 7/10. "mushroom powder enhancing" coffee. Tasted like a normal coffee with mocha flavoring. Nothing special

Franklin C.

Really enjoy the outdoor floral seating area where gives a peaceful vibe. Came here for a run with Newport run club and had coffee and chocolate croissant with friends. Easy to order at the front counter and they just call your name out to pick up items. Definitely returning for quick fix. Parking on the street or inside but it is limited

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Hailey F.

I was immediately taken by the café's ambiance. The space strikes a thoughtful balance between industrial minimalism and warmth, with lush indoor plants softening the look of metal stools and exposed elements and a cozy fireplace. There's also a small outdoor seating area that adds to its charm. We ordered the iced matcha lattes, which were excellent--smooth, well-balanced, and refreshing. However, when we visited around noon on a Saturday, there was not a single seat available. While the interior aesthetic is modern and distinctly hip, the actual seating is quite sparse. That said, we still appreciated the experience and were pleasantly surprised to discover such a stylish and thoughtfully designed café tucked into a mostly warehouse area.

Caitlin H.

Really cute coffee shop with a great vibe. There's a lot of space, which makes it a nice spot to work from home or study for a few hours without feeling cramped. The atmosphere is cozy but still open, and it feels very welcoming. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. The flavor was smooth and nicely balanced -- not too sweet, not too bitter -- and the oat milk paired well with the espresso. My only small critique is the portion size. For about $8, the drink felt a bit small, especially if you plan to stay and work for a while. Overall, it's a lovely spot with good coffee and plenty of seating, just wish the portions matched the price a little more. Definitely still a nice place to check out if you're looking for a comfortable place to get work done.

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Mary Anne W.

Here I am decided to try a new coffee shop, and this place is such a unique one! The plants surrounding the area, inside felt super cozy sat at a table next to the fireplace, definitely in a hidden area surrounded by corporation plazas. Felt super earthy, warm and since I have never been here before, I asked the staff what is the most popular items on the menu. We ordered a vanilla latte and a Chagaccino. Flavors were very light and filling. They had your typical pastries did not get a chance to try them. Small menu, the only cons I had were not much parking space, and I wish the inside had more tables since it can get pretty crowded indoor. I did see some tables outside in the front, but they were wet, and it is cold outside so definitely did not want to be out there. I would come again since the ambiance was pretty neat.

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Thanks for the visit Adriana! We can't wait to see you again soon :-)

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Are your pastries baked in house?

Hi thanks for your question! Currently all of our pastries come from Nonna Mercato in Long Beach :-)

What Macademia nut milk do you use?

We proudly serve Milkadamia :-)

Do you make your own syrups in-house or are they "store-bought" pumps?

Hi Sara! All of our syrups are made in house with our own recipes. Try out our Vanilla, Lavender, Maple, and Orange syrups in any of our drink offerings :-)

Hi, do you guys have a lot of outlets/charging station or free wifi and parking lot?

Hey there! Our outlets in the shop are limited however we do offer free wifi to our customers. We also do have a parking lot at the shop and street parking is available however parking is limited. Neighboring streets have many 30 minute parking… 

Is there inside seating and outlets?

Hi Gina! We do have inside and outside seating options however the outlets in our shop are limited.

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