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    Grid Coffee

    4.1 (269 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Big tables for studying, working or catching up with friends!
    Tiffany N.

    I stopped by on a Sunday morning and was pleasantly surprised by how spacious the cafe felt. The shop was busy, but there was still plenty of seating available for studying, working, or catching up with friends. There's also a restroom on-site and ample parking in the plaza, which is always a plus! The space itself is beautiful, modern and contemporary with subtle wabi-sabi touches with pop of colors. The baristas were friendly, and I appreciated the variety of matcha offerings on the menu. I ordered the Double Pistachio Matcha, which was incredibly creamy and had a rich, authentic pistachio flavor. While I enjoyed the nuttiness, the cream was a bit too heavy for my personal preference so I couldn't taste the matcha as much. I also tried my friend's Einspänner, which was absolutely delicious and something I'd definitely come back for. Another friend ordered the Hojicha Latte, and it had a perfect balance of roasted tea flavor and sweetness. My only downside was that it was quite warm inside during our May visit. The AC didn't seem to be running, which made it uncomfortable to stay for an extended study session or hangout. Hopefully that's something they address as Orange County approaches the hotter summer months. Overall, I'm excited to return and work my way through more of their drink menu. The atmosphere, drinks, and friendly service made for a great first visit.

    Double Pistachio Latte
    Tiffany P.

    Loving the Double Pistachio Latte series! Picture rich pistachio paste at the bottom, smooth coffee or grassy matcha in the middle, and then a creamy pistachio foam on top, finished with a line of crushed pistachios for extra texture. Every sip hits a little different depending on how you mix it, and it stays balanced the whole time. Nutty, creamy, sweet, and ultra satisfying. Between the two, I like the coffee version more, but you really can't go wrong with either! The ambiance here is just as good as the drinks. It's super spacious with lots of seating, and has an edgy, industrial aesthetic. This is a solid spot to catch up with friends or to just sit and sip. Also shoutout to the cashiers and baristas for being super friendly and relaxed. Definitely one of my regular stops now :)

    Tyler G.

    Loved my experience here! The drinks are amazing, 12/10 matcha. I'm really picky with my matcha and the earthy flavor, sweetness, and creaminess all came through with their drinks. The service was quick and the baristas were super helpful and nice. It was quiet and calm around the end of the day. Lots of seating, and seems like a good place to go and study.

    Wow the croffle is great and the double matcha YUM
    Anna T.

    Double Matcha? Count me in I love a thiccccck matcha foam on top of my matcha and this place hits for this area. This is my go to place when I am in the area. It hits and I drink this up so fast! I also got their croffle and I was actually impressed on how good it was. Maybe cause I was one of the first few that came when they placed it out on display so it was fresh fresh. Space is super minimal and lots of area to work!

    Nhu V.

    Been to this place a few times and the drinks were spot on every single time. This place has an industrial, modern vibe with chill, ambient music. My favorite drinks here are the matcha coconut water and strawberry matcha. I've tried some of the coffee from my husband as well and they were delightful (good coffee intensity/flavor, not too diluted). It's a chill space for a hangout or do some work. Highly recommend!

    Leah Y.

    My new go-to coffee spot when I'm around South Coast! I also love to come by sometimes when I feel like working at a cafe. There are so many good cafes in South OC but this is in my top 5 overall. Seating is great - there's plenty of it, it's comfy, and they have power strips so you can plug in to charge your devices. Drinks altered my brain chemistry. Such great quality and I love that they offer unique flavors. My go-to is the blue lavender latte. But I also love the einspanner and Spanish lattes, as well as other seasonal flavors. They also have breakfast pastries - not a ton of options but they're all DELICIOUS. The waffles and cinnamon rolls are to die for. What else could one possibly need? Staff isn't always super nice, but they're not unpleasant either- just meh they don't talk much or go out of their way to be welcoming. Shouldn't need to deal with any issues because they're usually on top of things. Love it! Will be back often!

    pistachio matcha
    Kayden C.

    pistachio matcha review -- enjoyed the pistachios on top, pistachio syrup on bottom. enjoyable for sure. overpowered by pistachio so would love to come back to try a fruit matcha. spacious place, lots of seating. chill environment respectful service

    Double Matcha Latte
    Alyson E.

    Was looking for cafes in the area and stumbled upon this place! I tried their Double Matcha Latte, and it was really good! The cream top had great strong matcha flavor and their matcha latte was tasty too. Not sure if it was just me, but their matcha had some fruitiness to it which was different but I did still enjoy it overall. They have a huge space with lots of tables for hanging out with friends, studying, etc. The service was quick and our drinks came out fast. Would recommend if in the area!

    Windy M.

    Tried Grid Coffee and overall it was a good experience. I ordered the hojicha but had to ask for an adjustment because it was a little too sweet and the tea flavor got lost. Once they tweaked it, it was better, but I'd probably ask for less sweet next time from the start. The matcha cloud was really good--super smooth and balanced. My friend got the strawberry matcha and that one was perfect. Cute spot and solid drinks overall, I'd just customize the sweetness next time.

    Iced Madagascar vanilla lattes
    Ashley U.

    Favorite coffee shop in the area love their consistency my coffee is delicious every time.

    Straw, napkin station
    Sarah Y.

    Great spot for drinks in a cool spacious spot! I got their blueberry matcha latte for the 2nd time, which did not disappoint. I love how their blueberry purée tastes natural and less artificial than other spots, and love how you can feel the actual blueberry chunks in the purée. This makes the blueberry matcha very pleasant and works very well with the matcha without overwhelming the drink with artificial flavors. The interior has almost a mini art gallery vibe in certain spots. Love the spacious area with multiple tables and the free parking in the lot!

    vanilla caffe latte
    Risha S.

    This place has a very open space layout with a good amount of seating. Some of the seats are better for catching up with friends than studying though. The minimalist aesthetic reminded me a lot of Stagger in LA. I got a vanilla cafe latte with oat milk and it was good (3.5/5), but my friend mentioned her matcha could be stronger. They don't have your name on the drinks so you do have to pay attention when they call you.

    cookie butter matcha latte & banana cream matcha latte
    Gabrielle B.

    visited on | thursday @ 10 AM food: - ordered the cookie butter matcha latte & the banana cream matcha latte! the cookie butter matcha latte did not taste grainy or powdery and incorporated the cookie butter flavor nicely and the salt topping was as a nice touch. the banana matcha latte did not taste artificial and was incredibly satisfying service: - service was quick & easy. it wasn't busy when we arrived, and we received our drinks promptly without a long wait. cleanliness: - this spot was also very clean and organized. the self-serve station for lids, water cups, stirrers, and napkins was well-stocked and tidy, which we appreciated. overall notes 彡 overall, we loved our drinks and would definitely return to try more of their menu. the space is simple, comfortable, and seems like an excellent study spot for students or anyone looking for a quiet place to work.

    Cookie Butter Latte and Coconut Matcha

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