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    Hippo Loco

    3.8 (285 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Linh T.

    This boba place has a really cute topping selection and lots of fun choices to customize your drink. I ordered a milk tea and it had a strong tea flavor and creamy, which I really liked. They also have spicy ramen options on the menu, which look interesting. I did not try them this time, but I want to come back to try them next time.

    3 liter buckets with full topping!
    Melanie L.

    Haven't tried the food here but have been here twice for the drinks. First time I came for the full topping liter bucket and they were out of toppings that day. I got the lotus flower tee which was nice but not super memorable. But then this time they had the toppings! And I tried their new roasted rice tea with lowest sugar and all the toppings and it was SO SO good. This was the reason for coming back and all the different fun jello toppings are such a nice treat to hunt for in the bucket. Was shocked to finish almost the full bucket in one sitting but if you wanted to you could definitely stretch it out over a few days. Cute place!

    Special Spicy Kimchi Noodles

    Best spicy noodles I've ever had here. Service and the songs playing in the background was nice also! Really reminds me of those days when I go to spicy noodle shop after school in Viet Would def come here again next time.

    Seafood Spicy Kimchi Noodles
    Derreck C.

    My cousins and I drove up from San Diego because they really liked this place. Parking and sitting down was not an issue. Very spacious parking lot and inside had a lot of tables and chairs to sit down. We had to wait a little bit for our food but the service was good. We ordered the Mi Cay (both the seafood and beef). You can get 0-7 spice with 7 being really spicy. I think if you were to eat something like this adding some spice will definitely taste better than 0 spice. I also personally enjoyed the beef more than the seafood because the seafood felt like it was lacking something. They provide a good amount of meat for the beef version but I kept asking myself if the bowl was worth it. To me, it didn't feel like I got a good value. The milk tea with full topping was pretty interesting. The drink came with cheese topping and some cute animal toppings. I liked the cheese foam as well cause it wasn't overpowering. The cheese topping can taste strong sometimes and its kind of strange, so if you're not really into a nacho cheesy flavor then I highly recommend not getting it. Overall, it was alright. Not sure if I'd ever come back.

    bucket oolong milk tea with all toppings
    Amy L.

    tried out this spot for the first time for their bucket teas that includes all their fun toppings and i'd say it's pretty worth it. it was roughly $12/$13 for the whole thing, you can pick your tea and the whole bucket includes all of their toppings so different tapioca pearls and jellies (cheese, melon, pandan, etc). definitely shareable between two people! it's a small casual establishment with plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy your drinks but i noticed they also had food as well. service was n friendly and helpful so id love to come back to possibly try their food items as well.

    Mai K.

    We drive 1.5 hours from San Diego just to eat here and we've done it 4 times in the last 2 months. That says everything. Their lẩu Thái is unmatched and tastes just like home for me. I also always add flan to my drinks and it's so good. The space is comfortable, food is amazing, and service is great. 100% worth the drive.

    Jenny V.

    Hippo Loco what a cool little shop. The drinks are supper cute with their edible Labubus. This authentic little shop grab my attention. I drove from San Diego to this location to try their Labubu drinks. I was not disappointed! The drinks were delicious and the Labubus made it all so very adventurous. The staff is super helpful. A great place to come!

    Laarni L.

    Unassuming little plaza, plentiful parking. Cute ambiance inside, customer service appropriate. Opted for the milk tea drink with all the jellies! Cute and fun concept! Each jelly had a hint of different flavors, for example the cheese one had a hint of cheese flavor, the pig shape had a chocolate filling, one had a brown sugar taste, one was a hint on the fruity side, boba was as expected. I enjoyed the milk tea, was on the nutty side. I would def come back to bring my little nieces and nephews or cousins from out of town to experience a happy boba drink. Sometimes it's nice to spruce up your day with cuteness! Their instagram account will post when they will serve special edition shapes like Labubu's ! I plan to go for that !

    green thai tea
    Viv N.

    Came here a few years ago before they rebranded & I have to say I prefer the old interior/aesthetic tbh :') However, it seems to be a well-known cafe in the viet community. Not lactose-intolerant friendly as they don't have milk alternatives RIP ORDERED: - Green Thai Milk Tea - my absolute fave! perfectly balanced & sweet enough, very fragrant tasting - Matcha Milk Tea with Cheese Foam - not great but not bad, asked for extra sweetener as it's not strong tasting, wish matcha was stronger - Cup Full Topping of Secret Flower Milk Tea (1 liter) - pretty diluted but we let it sit for long oops, floral taste with lots of cute and unique toppings - Milo bucket - way too sweet and too many flavors/textures going on, also kinda icy so everything tastes melted or watery, good for sharing & families with kids

    Cute toppings
    Binh T.

    First time ordering out of state shipping orders from them and did not disappoint. I didn't stop by the store few years ago when we were in town visiting because of the mix reviews and I thought they would specialize in ramen vs milktea. So glad they decided to try out with out of state shipping orders. The milktea were pretty good surprisingly. Pretty condensed down so a bottle is worth 2 cups if you water down with ice. I feel like the sweetness was good enough with ice. Not terribly just sugar taste. I love the secret flower tea so much. It's so fragrant and strong. The hippo signature milktea was pretty good as well and that didn't disappoint me as their signature drink. I love the details of the toppings. Feel like too cute to eat them. Kinda sad the cheese foam topping got mixed in with other topping so I couldn't do a good photo on that topping box. Overall I think it's good to give them a try even if you live out of state like me. Yes overnight shipping cost is a bit much but it's a lot cheaper than a flight ticket lol :) I would definitely order more in the future. Check them out in FB to order or call the store. The owner is super sweet and responsive.

    Long T.

    I heard about this place after her friend of mine told me about all their unique toppings they offer with their drinks, including any Labubu shaped topping. However, for my first time I wanted to go with their signature milk tea with boba and popcorn chicken. Their milk tea was good, a little on the sweet side, but I forgot to ask for adjustments. The boba was fresh and chewy, and well done. I really enjoy their popcorn chicken dish. It was the right ratio of breading to chicken, and it was fried very well giving each piece an even texture. I also really liked that they weren't heavy-handed with the powdered seasoning, and the basil in the dish really came through. The store itself is pretty spacious inside with a few tables. It has a sort of cutesy design, but it was still clean and modern appearing. Service was great as well.

    All the flavors and toppings.
    Thu N.

    I ordered from out of state, and it arrived overnight - super fast shipping! The drinks were still cold and fresh when I received them. The flavors are amazing, especially the Thai green milk tea- it's perfectly balanced, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. It's honestly my perfect taste! And the toppings...oh my gosh, they're freaking cute and delicious! Each one has its own texture : chewy, flavorful, and so satisfying. The adorable designs make everything even more fun to eat. Their customer service is also wonderful -- very friendly, polite, and quick to respond to messages. You can really tell they care about their customers. Overall, I'm super happy with my order -- from the packaging to the taste to the service, everything was perfect. Definitely ordering again soon!

    Hoang N.

    I give it 2 stars because if the labubu jello, like $2.50, tasted so bad , hard jello, gross, but looks cute . We ordered 3 different noodles from the menu , all came out tasted same and look the same. We asked the waitress, she's nice, she said they were out of certain veggies.well noodles still nothing special. All four drinks were just like sugar water. Tell me what's the hype here? Will not be coming back, such a waste of our time and money

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    Atra Cafe

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    1.9 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
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    Orange County really does coffee shops and cafés right!! I stopped by Atra for a meeting, and it…read moreended up being the perfect spot. Parking was a breeze in the lot, and service was quick! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi (peep the password LOL), and AC, which was much appreciated. I ordered the Cookie Butter Matcha, and it was delicious. The foam was thick and creamy, making it the perfect sweet afternoon treat. At first I thought it was a little pricey, but once I saw the size and quality, it felt worth it. As a self-proclaimed Vietnamese coffee and banana matcha connoisseur, I'll definitely be back to try both. Looking forward to seeing if they live up to the hype!

    $10 for a strawberry matcha that wasn't the best…read more Lately my staple order is a Matcha of some sort, typically strawberry. I was very disappointed when I received my drink and noticed that this café uses a strawberry jam compote. It made my drink very thick and unevenly distributed throughout my sipping experience because of how heavy the jam is compared to the milk and Matcha. I also tried on a separate trip the lychee tea, which was OK. The reviews are right when they mention the drinks are very sugar forward very sweet and I did have the barista reduce the sweetness in my tea, but the syrup used for the lychee just doesn't make well for the type of experience that I'm used to when I purchase tea from other competing stores.

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    Double matcha and Mango black tea
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    Re Ca Phe

    4.4
    (541 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    It must be my lucky day, because we're stopping by Re Ca Phe! It's a really cute spot in Fountain…read moreValley, and they're serving everything up and down the gamut of coffee, from Vietnamese to some of these! Walking into the shop, you're greeted with a dark gray concrete vibe with plenty of matching decor. They've got some multiroaster vibes too, which means they're slinging beans like Dak, La Cabra, and more! Robusta and Arabica heads can both rejoice! They've also got a nice little patio to just rest and relax at while you enjoy your drinks. I've had a few pretty deep conversations coming out of this place. Okay, even though I did come to a coffee shop, I did end up getting a hojicha latte that was roasty, nutty, and delicious alongside the vanilla notes that they add. Great choice for some of you who don't do so well with caffeine. It's easy to drink, and thoughtfully prepared! I got something a little different. It was a strawberry co-ferment espresso in a cappuccino ratio. You could really taste that strawberry come through, and having it hot and with milk was a perfect choice. Fruity, complex, and funky! Love to see places serving co-ferments. I don't think it's over-played in specialty coffee, and I do appreciate having the option! And, I didn't get it today, but getting a fancy pour-over at this spot really hits. If you coffee sweats like the fun stuff, you'll have plenty of that here! If you're looking for both fun coffee and great day, no doubt you should check out Re Ca Phe!

    Small coffee shop, but love the aesthetic! I wouldn't say it's a great place to study, but it's a…read morenice spot for you to chat with friends here. I ordered the black sesame latte and my bf got the vietnamese coffee. I like how they also 'warn' you about the size, because the size cups are tiny looool The vietnamese coffee especially is very tiny. Despite the size, I know the coffee is gonna hit hard if you're paying for a price of a regular size cup. The coffee is also very dark so you know it's gonna be very strong. I mainly wanted to try the black sesame latte and yep it was pretty good! The cream was veryyy nice and creamy. It definitely is very strong coffee because usually when I have extremely strong coffee, I start to sweat and get a headache, so yes they serve very strong coffee here. Don't let the size fool you. Small but mighty. Something you should also sip than chug. Overall, the coffee is good, but feel like it was just a one time try for me. I do enjoy a bigger size cup cause I feel its more worth it, even if the caffeine hit is as worth, I do enjoy more of the volume and it could be less concentrated. I respect it though! Cashier was nice and friendly.

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    Black Sesame Coffee | Mè | 9 oz (fine robusta espresso with condensed milk, black sesame cream) - bombass...
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    Airoma Cafe

    Airoma Cafe

    4.7
    (2.3k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$
    Free WiFi
    Locally owned & operated

    Finally, I was able to try Airoma for the first time! I had the opportunity to come while in the…read morearea and the location was much better location wise compared to their previous spot. Parking, however, due to the other popular neighboring restaurants can pose a challenge. There was a line forming, but it goes by quickly and the drinks seem prebatched to save time. Even if that was the case, their drinks are amazing. My recommendations are their Double Matcha, Matcha Einspanner, and their Pandan Coffee. All are excellent choices and the sweetness level is a good ratio for me. I kept my matcha at a regular sweetness and it was perfect. Any less, the bitter taste may be too strong for me, so I enjoyed it. The service was fast, and the matcha was definitely up to my standard. I would highly recommend Airoma for your matcha and coffee fix!

    My favorite matcha place by far! I've tried so many other matcha places & still choose airoma over…read moreany. For the price, quality, AND quantity, there's nothing better than this. And the matchas already come with oat milk so you don't have to pay $1 for milk alternative unlike most places. I love their blueberry matcha, less sweet and their banana coffee. I always make it a must go spot whenever I'm in OC and will happily stand in line for it. Seating wise there are a few tables and chairs but not the best place to study imo since it's quite loud.

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    Dex Coffee

    Dex Coffee

    4.6
    (143 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I came here on Sunday, June 28 around 2pm to study for a few hours. The ambiance and interior was…read moreperfect for studying! The interior was super cute and helped me focus while studying. It wasn't difficult to find a spot to sit at either; outdoor seating and a good number of indoor seating was available for how busy it was at the time. It did get busier later, so I recommend to come earlier than you plan to to find a seat since it is a small store. May have to share a table with someone. The service was good! The cashier who helped me out answered questions I had and helped me pick out the drink. I got the espresso einspanner and it was average. The espresso is pre-batched and sort of had a weird bitter taste you wouldn't expect from coffee. The cream top definitely made it taste better. If they make the espresso latte base the same way without a cream top, I recommend to get a specialty drink or any drink with a cream top. It was kind of expensive for what it is. However, the service and interior outweighed my opinion on the drink, so I didn't think it deserved 4 stars for that. Definitely will come back to study again and try a different drink!!

    S l a y. Huntington Beach isn't lacking in places that serve matcha, but I was super pleasantly…read moresurprised by Dex. We were greeted upon arrival, and given a quick rundown of their menu which was nice. The worker graciously answered all my questions afterward too. I ordered the matcha einspanner with orange, less sweet, with oat milk. It was ready pretty fast and wowwww it was delicious. The orange cream tastes like an orange creamsicle and it actually paired really well with the matcha. The matcha flavor itself was nice and strong, not too milky or watery or clumpy. The cafe space itself is a little small, but still cozy and cute.

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    They thought of you, campers ;-)
    They thought of you, campers ;-)
    Plain croissant
    Plain croissant
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    Kei Coffee House

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    4.1
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    This was our first stop for the weekend, for our cafe/foodie tour. My niece said I would love it…read moreespecially because they had breakfast burritos lol. She knows me well. I did not do any research prior to going here, I know menus change and I just wanted to take it all in. When we arrived it wasn't super busy, the place itself was big, bright, and inviting. The lady who took our order was super nice. I even went back in line to order additional items... We tried: 1. Longanisa burrito: This was surprisingly meaty and not all egg like some places. It was juicy and flavorful. 2. Waffle fries: I don't know why I was originally thinking french toast sticks, but this went perfect with the burrito. 3. Salted cream Vietnamese coffee: Perfect pick me up and it tasted freshly brewed like a pour over 4. Classic egg sando: My cousin and I made room for this fluffy goodness. I've always watched people eating egg sandos on social media and I have yet to try one like this. This was a perfect balance of egg salad ans bread. 5. Corn cheese cookie : I figured my cousin would like this, but I was surprised how you could taste the corn cheese in it. It was consistent throughout. 6. Matcha white chocolate cookie: This one was my favorite. Perfect balance of matcha with the sweetness of white chocolate. 7. Strawberries & Cream cookie: I was surprised that this wasn't overly sweet. 8. Walnut Chocolate Cookie: The walnuts gave the cookie a crunch and balanced out the chocolate goodness. Overall, everything we tried was amazing and I can't wait to come back soon and try the other items they have. I highly recommend this place, and suggest coming early.

    The cafe shop is spacious, clean and comfortable an ideal place to study or get some work done on a…read morelaptop. The Pistachio Cream Foam Matcha Latte was solid and definitely met my expectations. The Kinako Latte, on the other hand, was my first time trying one, and it really surprised me. It had a unique, smooth flavor I'd definitely recommend ordering the Kinako Latte!

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    Kinako Series. Drinks available as Matcha Latte, Espresso, and Hojicha versions. Soft serve available as Hojicha and Matcha versions.
    Kinako Series. Drinks available as Matcha Latte, Espresso, and Hojicha versions. Soft serve available as Hojicha and Matcha versions.
    New, thicker cookies. Walnut Chocolate Chip, Strawberries & Cream, and Matcha White Chocolate.
    New, thicker cookies. Walnut Chocolate Chip, Strawberries & Cream, and Matcha White Chocolate.
    New, thicker cookies. Strawberries & Cream, Matcha White Chocolate, and Walnut Chocolate Chip.

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    New, thicker cookies. Strawberries & Cream, Matcha White Chocolate, and Walnut Chocolate Chip.

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