Love this spot! The staff is always so friendly and I love that it's dog friendly and woman owned. It's been a great place to get some work done and I love how there's comfortable seating options. Only downside i could see is limited parking, but I've been able to snag a spot if I get there early. read more

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Gremlin Garage is a cool cafe with a nice ambiance. Coffee was delicious, and service was fast and friendly. Price is on higher side though for coffee. read more

Gremlin Garage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cool place to study or work. Mainly the concept is related to vintage motorbikes and there is one morning where I witness a group of triump riders having rich vibe, status-driven families--Triumph bikes, designer leather, and spoiled-wife energy. I ordered Strawberry matcha, but definitely I loved their Matcha Durdy too! Dogs are welcome and they have cool wide study tables! read more

Gremlin Garage - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This place is so cool and so is the vibe decor and the drinks are delicious. I'd come here over and over again read more

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THEY HAVE THE BEST BANANA DRINK I HAVE HAD and I've tried quite a few. The cashier was really sweet, helpful and friendly. I got the Caramel Banana Latte - it is the perfect banana flavor - it tastes natural and not artificial at all. It's not TOO overpowering and is just sweet enough. This is one of my current favorite coffees right now. It's a super cool spot with the moto inspired decor and all the motorcycle folks meeting up. read more

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I'm still thinking about the Caramel Banana iced latte--it was so good I finished it in three sips! Fantastic, friendly service, too. I'll definitely be back read more

Caramel banana - caramel flavor is bold and rich, while the espresso is mellow, adding a gentle coffee depth without overpowering the drink. banana is subtle, not overpoweringly artificial. def recommend! Bitches love brunch matcha (strawberry) - matcha is a bit grainy and grassy, strawberry purée tastes a bit artificial, I'd recommend adjusting to 50% sweetness to let the matcha come forward Staff friendly and drinks came out super quick! Super cool open garage concept - spacious, airy, and filled with character. There are four large communal tables plus a mix of comfy couches and smaller seating areas - great for botworking or hanging out. The decor is sleek and modern with chic, motor-racer vibes. Easy and free parking. read more

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Amazing service, house made syrups and a cool place to drink your delicious coffee. They were super nice and sweet offering suggestions for drinks and I went with a banana caramel latte. Decor is bike and green with lots of couches and a cool garage vibe. read more

Gremlin Garage - Banana caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place seems to have a great atmosphere and was super stoked to check it out but unfortunately the drinks did not deliver... Aside from cashier not being the friendliest my partner and I decided to grab a signature drink "The Gremlin" when we got our drinks, the cold foam tasted like sour milk... sipped it enough to know that it was not ok to drink. Left an itch in our throats. A bad batch perhaps but sometimes the first taste leaves a lasting impression. read more

Before even tasting the drink, this place was a 5/5 I'd seen images of their drinks for a long time and just never made my way over until today I walked in at 12:30 on Christmas and found they had closed at 12 The service was so speedy, warm, and kind If they were rushed or impatient after welcoming us to make our drinks half an hour past closing, I would have totally understood But both of the ladies here were beyond gracious and hospitable They went above and beyond and did not need to accommodate us the way they did And took their time with not only taking our order but even cared to make sure they spelled my name correctly The love they put into their work is something you can taste in their drinks I love tasting different flavors and they take their seasonal menu to another level Even their flagship menu is on another level and i will definitely be back to taste what they offer year round The drinks are layered with tasty goodness and I loved the house made syrups and cold foam Not too sweet like they say, but the flavor shines on its own I loved the roasted hazelnut flavor - it tasted like a Ferrero Rocher And the stroopwaffel syrup - genius Can't wait to come back! read more

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The vibe here is unmatched! Highly highly recommend their Caramel Banana Latter 10/10. Such a nice coffee shop that I feel is kind of hidden unless you go looking for it. Lots of space to chill and hang out with friends. There is limited parking though (only bummer). Great and friendly staff! read more

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The cutest vibe I feel like this shop is the perfect spot for bikers to meet before and after their cruises. Event car clubs. The vibes are so nice and it's pretty specious. Most importantly customer service was great and the mango matcha was so creamy a delicious. I can't wait to try more items on their menu. read more

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Such a fun coffee shop! Absolutely love the decor and the drinks are delicious! I will be coming back for sure.

I decided to visit a few months ago, on a whim after seeing it on TikTok and it definitely did not disappoint. When they say garage, they truly mean it. This place was tucked in an area where surrounded by real mechanics working on real cars, which made the concept that much more unique and fun. Once you arrive and see the sign, go to the right of it to enter! I ordered one of the specials at the time and though I have forgotten the name, I remember it having to do something with s'mores and a campfire. Truly an amazing sweet treat to keep you energized and going. I can't wait to come back when I'm in the area. read more

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I'm here because it is almost Halloween and Gremlin was on my list Here's a little synopsis of my visit to get the gist Parking, hit or miss Today, I parked in front of the shop, ease bliss The first time I tried I gave up Went to Made around the corner for my morning cup Today, the kind girl who took my order gave me a menu walk through Caramel banana latte, burnt honey, and some specialty lattes to match the season I went with the CBL half sweet almond milk, popularity choice my reason Banana drinks aren't typically my thing, fact So, maybe picking a drink because others had was a questionable act The cream top was oddly salty I adapted to the banana the more I sipped you see The caramel was a nice pair pick Because if you question the banana your brain just focuses on the caramel notes, mind trick Next time, I would try the burnt honey Or one of the others marked specialty The string lights and long wood tables were solid Captain stoker coffee, read I did The overall garage space is chill The motorcycles, like a subconscious thrill No actual Gremlins spotted here I do think it's worth a stop in if you are near. xoxo -Op read more

Gremlin Garage - CBL half sweet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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this place has immaculate vibes!! although i was pretty disappointed in the drinks. i do think its worth checking out tho. service is good read more

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This is my new favorite coffee shop! Not only is it absolutely beautiful and just so cool, but the baristas are amazing and there is so much space for studying. They have a projector and play movies and a motorcycle in the back with a giant neon sign above it. Definitely the most aesthetic coffee shop I've ever been to. I ordered the mango sticky rice matcha and the guava streusel and WOW! The mango sticky rice matcha is a million/10. The mango flavor is a bit overpowering but I love sweet matcha so it was perfect for me. It tasted like a mango lassi. The guava streusel was also so yummy. The pastry was crisp and tasted fresh. It wasn't too sweet or artificial tasting. I'm so happy I visited and will definitely be coming by again. read more

Truly such a yummy lil spot loved the staff and the set up is very cool ! The secret menu is a plus read more

Gremlin Garage - Peaches and cream matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place is AMAZING. I've been 3 times in the past 2 weeks. The coffee is so good and their Carmel banana latte is one of the best drinks I've ever had. No artificial taste. We went this morning I had the new rosemary's baby latte it was delicious. The people there are always so nice and friendly and ready to give recommendations. The garage is awesome, very well decorated and a great place to do a little work if you bring your laptop. This will become a normal staple for us read more

Gremlin Garage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cool coffee shop with sleek aesthetics. Drinks were good with balanced flavors. I like that there was ample seating. It was in a kinda random location but worth it. I definitely want to go back read more

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I visited Gremlin Garage on a Sunday around noon. The interior was nicely decorated with cool auto-inspired decor & plenty of plants. There were quite a few people when we arrived, but we only waited a short time for our orders. The workers were so sweet & friendly! I thought it was fun that they have a hidden secret menu you can find somewhere in the cafe. I also appreciated that they offered free samples of beef jerky from a local business & even a bulletin board with their upcoming events. My friend & I both ordered the Mango Sticky Rice Matcha from their secret menu but substituted the default whole milk with almond milk instead. We decided to ask for 50% sweetness after hearing that 75% was too overpowering, & it ended up being just the right balance--still sweet, but perfect for our sweet tooth. Gremlin will definitely be hearing from us again...probably sooner rather than later. read more

Gremlin Garage - mango sticky rice matcha with almond milk & 50% sweetness level - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

came on a sunday around 12 and there were only a few people in line ahead of us. we were able to find parking near the entrance but i can see it being tricky during busier hours. a bit small inside but lots of seating/very open. service was very friendly and drinks came out fairly quick. caramel banana latte (5/5) - good sweetness, i can see why it's a signature drink. definitely try if you like banana caramel banana matcha latte (4/5) - also very good. the matcha was a bit sweeter and it was a little clumpy but the flavor from the caramel and banana made up for it. overall i'd definitely come back to try their other drinks if i'm in the area/able to find parking. read more

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First time here but man. What a vibe. If you're a biker like me you'll really like the decor. But there's plenty of vibe if you're not a biker also. Coffee is great. My car is being serviced next door. I'll make this a stop on my rides. Hidden Gem read more

Gremlin Garage - The Gremlin. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Went here for the first time as I was seeing all over TikTok about a mango sticky rice matcha. Overall the vibe was cool. Located in an actual garage near other auto-motor businesses . Definitely a place an automotive enthusiast would enjoy. I decided to order the seasonal mango sticky rice matcha with oat milk. The flavor of mango and coconut were present without overpowering the matcha flavor. Overall a combo I enjoyed that was not too sweet. I give it a 4/5 as I was not really getting the "sticky rice" element. It tasted more like a coconut mango matcha instead. Overall service was fast and staff were so friendly. Would definitely come back to explore there other items! read more

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The Costa Mesa coffee scene strikes again! How this city can have so many incredible coffee shops is beyond me. Gremlin is one of the newest additions to this highly caffeinated city. They're located in a corporate complex next to a number of mechanic shops. There's a few dedicated parking spots out front, but otherwise you might need to walk from the nearby street. I found their speciality drink menu to be pretty memorable. It's filled with unique drinks like the Grinch matcha and a banana caramel late. I ordered the latter and was so wow'd by how much it tasted like banana! I also loved their sassy branding - bitches do indeed love coffee. The shop has great wifi and a large number of seats for those looking to complete some work. A rarity in this area! read more

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Lots of space & seating. Dogs enjoying pup cups Staff was nice. No line. Clearly a spot to become a Regular. read more

Gremlin Garage - Great Vibe... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

When it comes to unique, independent, small businesses, Costa Mesa never disappoints! I read about this place in a magazine in my dentist office of all places found myself in welcoming open space with great coffee, delicious pastries and a friendly welcoming staff. My iced Americano is perfectly done and my spinach croissant was flaky, delicious, and full of fresh spinach...what could be better? read more

Cool theme. Hard to find - I always drive by it and thought it was a car shop. My mechanic is actually right next door and I never noticed this place. Super friendly staff and clean bathroom. Good place to work too lots of seating read more

The barista was super helpful in giving recommendations and everyone was so nice. We ended up with the burn honey latte and banana caramel latte, both really yummy. The whole place was a vibe! Super spacious and chill. Will def be coming back. read more

Gremlin Garage - Burnt honey latte and banana caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Parking: there are a few parking spots in the plaza reserved for gremlin garage. There's also plenty of street parking! Service: the baristas were so kind and patient! They were patient while I was searching for the secret menu. They quickly made the drinks and let us know they'd be happy to make adjustments if needed! Ambiance: I loved the ambiance of this coffee shop. It was so spacious and there were so many benches to sit at. They even streamed today's football game! Loved the aesthetic of the place! Drink: mango sticky rice matcha (1000/10)- the mango puree tastes like fresh mango, making it so refreshing! The mango syrup + coconut foam paired incredibly well with the matcha. Make sure to mix the drink well! It is a sweeter treat so definitely for those who prefer a sweeter treat. Also this drink is on the secret menu and in order to order it, you'll have to find where the secret menu is located XD I'll definitely be back for other seasonal secret drinks! read more

Been hearing things about this new spot that opened up a few weeks ago, and have been seeing cute pictures of the place so had to check it out! PARKING: Kind of difficult. Limited spots right in front, so we had to search around for street parking. There are other lots in the area but many are private for the other businesses so read signage before you park. WHAT I ORDERED: Caramel banana latte THE COFFEE: Wow, I was impressed! The banana cream was very flavorful and not very artificial tasting. The espresso tasted pretty good, though the drink was a bit sweet in general. SERVICE: Pretty good. VIBES: This place is gorgeous and super aesthetically pleasing, and I would totally imagine myself coming back to catch up with friends. Love the garage vibe. The decor was pretty cool and was nice that there were comfy couches to sit on. I'm not quite sure if this is the best place for studying or working-from-coffee-shop if you plan to stick around for a long time, but I managed to have a good coworking session with my friends when I visited. Here's my working-from-cafe checklist: * OUTLETS: None that I could see * WIFI/INTERNET: Yes, and it's actually pretty fast * VOLUME: There's (good) music playing, but not too loud * SEATING AVAILABILITY: Lots of seats, and I like the big tables which were nice for me to put my laptop on. * BATHROOMS: Honestly, one of the best coffee shop bathrooms I've ever used, seriously. Free tampons, and there's hand lotion next to the sink. * LAPTOP RESTRICTIONS: None that I know of BOTTOM LINE: I'm definitely coming back here and excited to see them grow as a business. read more

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I remember seeing this place on TikTok a while back and it caught my attention. We were in the area and had a chance to come here and it was really good! The guy who attended us was nice and friendly so service was definitely good. The place itself has such a cool and different concept in terms of decor as well as a very relaxed environment, whoever designed it knows what's up. The drinks were delicious, we ordered off the summer menu (which I forgot to take a picture of...oopsies) but yeah, overall a very memorable place read more

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I love to see people open up a fun, creative coffee shop. Gremlin Garage is definitely that. Really dig the branding and the overall vibe of the spot. Others are correct, parking can be rough. They only have a few spots out front or (usually taken) street parking. They truly are among mechanic shops which is cool. We found the barista to be really sweet and she even asked us how we liked our drinks when we were leaving. I got the grinch matcha and my husband got some burnt honey latte. We loved both. We will definitely revisit. read more

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Came here for the World Cup final. Definitely disappointed with the experience given. Very disorganized, screen constantly went pitch black during match, hospitality and service not up to par as expected. Heard great things coming into this place, and left happily as soon as the whistle blew for the game. 1/5, do not recommend. read more

ughhhhhh i really wished that i lived closer to gremlin garage love the concept. literally a coffee shop out of a shop/garage located on a block with other industrial businesses is gremlin garage. when you pull into the lot, you will notice its located next to multiple automotive service businesses the staff were all really nice and friendly, the guy even gave my puppy a pup cup and fed it to him lol while i was trying to figure out what to order he kept saying there is a secret menu somewhere, but it had matcha drinks on there, i am not a fan of matcha, so i did not bother looking for it lots of seating options, love how they have a projector playing movies on the wall love their design and merch! i ended up ordering she campy, latte and the caramel banana latte. both were really good, although, i prefer the caramel banana latte! the banana flavor was light but tasty with the coffee. def will be back to try out their other offerings they have pastries on the menu as well! parking: a couple spots in front or street parking read more

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I ordered a honey vanilla latte ~ it was so delicious! This cafe has this caramelized honey that tastes really unique and stands out among other drinks. The decor fits the name well, it looks like a garage with plants, motorcycles, and even has a projector. The downside is there don't seem to be any outlets so working here for an extended amount of time seems out of the question. read more

Gremlin Garage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

1. The drinks were well-made with a good balance of flavors! My favorite drink was the caramel banana latte! They also warmed the pastries for us! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes inside a garage! 3. There are only indoor seatings! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! 5. Front parking is limited, but there are street parking available with two-hours time limit! Note: There is a single restroom available for customers! Photo: Choc Pistachio Shakerato, Caramel Banana Latte, Apple Danish, and Raspberry Poptart read more

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This year I have taken the challenge of trying as many local shops as possible and Gremlin Garage is my first this year! I love coffee in that, I need it to keep me awake and I need it to not taste like milk. I got their signature gremlin iced coffee and it did not disappoint! You will find yourself a bit confused as you find this place as it is located within a car service plaza, meaning there's people working on cars within that lot, not a biggie but definitely can miss it if you don't look for it, there is parking that lets you know you are at the correct spot. Vibes were nice and yeah it's an "influencer haven" but why not? There is so much seating that I would love for influencers to mention this spot and make it a thing. Overall good times were had! read more

Gremlin Garage - Awesome spot to have coffee and chill. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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A colleague and client turned me on to this place. He works for a local power utility here in Southern California and mentioned that he was going to grab some coffee from a place called Gremlin Garage on his way to our office if I wanted something. I'm not a coffee snob or super fanatical about coffee and definitely have had some of the worst coffee you can imagine and some of what I thought was the best. I got to say, when I went on their website, I loved how easy it was to navigate and figure out what I wanted. Super cool looking. Can't wait to actually get down and go check out the place to vibe in person. I went with the "Gremlin " and the Coffee was amazing! Pricing was great too!!! They could have easily charged me another buck or two and I would not have a complaint because the quality, aroma and taste was spectacular! Highly recommend! read more

Been a supporter of this buisness since prior to opening. This review is only for the cafe part of the buisness which I've ridden to many times. Pros: - great decor - ample parking - very friendly staff - female owned Cons: - as a coffee nut (and amateur barista) the coffee has been extremely hit or miss. Sometimes the temp is about 4x hotter than it should be and others it's clear that the shots are over or under drawn. A lot of the time the pull are a bit bitter (likely their beans/roasters). All of this is odd because they have a fantastic main machine and technically an even better one on their cart (yay la Marzocco mini, my dream machine) However if you're a coffee nut, like me, you likely won't thoroughly enjoy thier brews. They still need more work to get their coffee consistent and dialed in. - they've become insta-famous which some days/times has led to an influx of customers waiting to order mainly for photos and tags. It creates a bit of a bottleneck of waiting for those of us who go to relax and not wait 30 minutes in a line to order. However they've added more staff to accommodate this. Overall they definitely deserve a try for newcomers and if you ride on two wheels you deserve it yourself to stop by. read more

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