Stumbled upon this place while killing time for the ramen place next door to open. Specialty coffee shop that also offers matcha, pastries, croffles (croissant waffles), and small breakfast items (avocado toast, yogurt bowl, and croissant sandwiches). Good coffee. But love their matcha. Since I was overwhelmed with the options, the barista suggested a strawberry matcha, and topped it with banana cream. So. So. Good! Great service. Not much seating inside but good menu items. read more

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i want my $16 and my calories back. SO mid. ifl they're using culinary matcha or something bc the matcha flavor was barely there. minimum matcha to milk ratio, way too sweet even when i asked for less sweet, and whatever sweetener they use wasn't particularly good either. the matcha cloud was so sad too -- they gave me like a couple drops. what did i pay extra for? lowkey the strawberry matcha tasted a little better, but mostly bc the strawberry masked all the mid matcha flavors. also SO much ice even after asking for less ice, and somehow the ice itself tasted like refrigerator which made the drink even worse. i do wonder if their coffee is actually good since coffee is literally in the name, but unfortunately my experience with the matcha was disappointing enough that i don't rlly feel like coming back to find out. for $16, there are way too many other places i'd rather try. read more

In-sīt Coffee - matcha cloud 9 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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In-sīt is a specialty coffee roaster that is a perfectly good example of a shop that doesn't try to hard with excess marketing and gaudy SEO terms. It's been here a while, which as probably helped, and it doesn't fall into that design trap of being overly minimal or whatever. It's warm and inviting, but at the same time, it's not a place I would consistently stay at for my personal taste. I feel like because it's well-established, that's not a problem. They've got plenty of "fun" drinks, which is what they're known for, to me. I often come by for a banana-based drink, whether it be matcha or coffee. I enjoy how they don't take themselves so seriously for a 3rd wave specialty spot. It's easier to get in and get out without having to feel like you're making a decision that you'll be getting judged for, you know? Anyways, the coffee I had was excellent, and it helped me power through my work day. Is there anything else you need? read more

This is a great place to grab and go or sit and talk over coffee. The restaurant has convenient free parking. The coffee is good and they have some food items that were pretty tasty. Although we didn't bring our pet, it appears that dogs are welcome. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Coffee bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

sleek modern cafe with great drinks and pastries. Cashier was very friendly and offered suggestions based on my preferences. I ordered the strawberry matcha which had a strawberry compote rather than a puree. Very tasty and a perfect amount of sweetness in my opinion. Cafe is in a place with a relatively business parking lot but will definitely be back again. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I come here at different times of the day to get something that meets my cravings. Mornings: matcha lattes, bagels, and the breakfast burrito are really good. The burrito is really filling and the ingredients compliment each other and the sauce is spectacular. Afternoon: I treat myself with one of their pastries and an unsweetened peach tea. Sometimes the food takes a minute, but it's worth it! There's some seating and it can get busy, but I've never had an issue. It's always clean and the environment is inviting. Highly recommended! read more

In-sīt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great spot and good vibes. Really dig the decor and music. Staff here is knowledgeable and friendly. I got the cloud 9 matcha and it's really good but keep in mind it's on the sweeter side. Wish this place was bigger and had more table spots to study. This is more of a grab and go or catch up place with friends. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Indoor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This is a local favorite. I typically go here for a good matcha latte. They have a variety of matcha and coffee drinks and yummy pastries for offer. They can alter the sweetness on drinks too. My only hang up is it can get pricey for a drink if you sub the milk or ask for a custom drink (anywhere between $8-$11). Parking can also be tight here during peak hours as there is also a great ramen spot in the same complex. Other than that, good spot for catching up, studying, or popping in. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Ceremonial grade matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've been obsessed with Biscoff Latte and I feel like In-sīt delivers this. I went to the one in Buena Park location, so this is my first time at this location. This location is not as busy as Buena Park one which is nice and they have plenty of parking in a plaza. Drink came out pretty fast and South is friendly and nice to accommodate my customs. I love the aesthetic of the place in general with wood color. Can't wait to come back! read more

We went here after a workout and it seems right before it got pretty busy. I got a strawberry matcha and my friend got a matcha cloud 9. The cloud 9 has a cold foam on top and she made it a banana foam. We enjoyed both of our matchas and took some to go. There isn't a ton of seating since it's a smaller coffee shop, but as people come through some seating opens up. Most people came in for pick up. Overall, service was great and the matchas were too! We would come back again. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Cute little café that's perfect for hanging out with a coffee and a croffle. The atmosphere is cozy, making it an easy spot to relax, catch up with a friend, or get a little work done. I ordered the Tiramisu Croffle ($9.25). The traditional croffle is only $5.25, so I was a little hesitant about paying the extra $4 just for the tiramisu cream. Thankfully, the croffle itself was delicious--crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and satisfying enough that I didn't regret ordering it. I also tried the Strawberry Latte, which was pretty average. It wasn't bad, but it didn't really stand out compared to other cafés. Overall, I'd come back for the cozy vibe and the croffles. If you're looking for a relaxing café to spend some time in, this is a nice little spot. read more

sooo yummy, just went here today & had a great experience. The person that helped me out was so sweet and had really good recs when I asked :) the matcha itself was so good, had a nice sweet taste of the banana and was really good quality matcha aswell. You can just tell by looking at the matcha that it's going to be good. The place itself was cute, limited seating but rlly clean. Would reccomend coming here! read more

In-sīt Coffee - Banana cloud matcha w oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was excited to try out this cafe that's been bookmarked for quite some time. Today was a good occasion as I was en route to LA county. The inside of the cafe has some seatings available. The pick up and order area is small so having 5 customers ahead of me made it hard to differentiate who is waiting to place the order or just waiting for their orders. The cashier was efficient. I ordered the Matcha Cloud 9 and croffles. Both items became available before the other customers who placed their orders well ahead of me. As much as I appreciated not having to wait much, it made me feel bad leaving with my order before them. The matcha was underwhelming in size and taste. It had a chalky texture and had too much ice. So the drink was finished in 4-5 sips. It's $8 for a 5-sip 12oz cup. Rather pricey and very underwhelming for what it is. The croffles were ok. I got the plain ones and it had a nice scent to it. Too sticky, flaky, and sweet for my preference. Wouldn't be reordering or revisiting again. read more

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I came in with a friend on Sunday night and it was a little busy, but the line moved really quickly. The person at the register was really helpful with our orders and I ended up picking a Matcha latte with the Biscoff cream top. Inside, there are seats along the walls and a couple tables as well. They brought the drinks out to us, which was pretty nice. I really liked my macho because it wasn't too sweet and the cream top was interesting! read more

In-sīt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

In-sit never disappoints, the coffee is always assembled in a manner that shows intention and care. From the second you step in, the store front is well lit, while playing good music. There is seating available but the store itself is on the smaller side. They definitely packed as many seats in as possible, so if you're looking to study you may be elbow to elbow with other customers if the store is busy, which it usually is but take that as a sign that the drinks are good, and worth waiting for. The service is always really nice, and again there is alot of care that goes into everything. Highlights include the strawberry latte, banana latte, hojicha latte, and when it was available the seasonal double matcha. read more

Get the matcha croissant! SO GOOD! The double matcha (matcha + matcha cold foam) was also good, very matcha-ey so beware if you're a sweet-sugary-matcha drinker. The latte was solid as well and the staff was great. There's a good amount of parking available in the lot out front and a decent amount of seating inside. read more

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I got the blended hojicha drink and it was really good. I'm not much of a coffee/tea drinker but I think the worker said there was ice cream in it. Which I like. Cute little spot. Me and my friend came to visit a friend but she wasn't working LOL. Oopsie read more

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Just came here today and ordered the Biscoff Matcha Latte and Banana Matcha Latte. Both drinks were really good, not overly sweet, and the matcha flavor was strong. The cafe itself is very aesthetic, and I really liked the overall vibe. That said, the drinks are on the pricier side, especially considering the portions were fairly small. I'd also say this may not be the best spot for studying, since the tables and chairs aren't the most comfortable for sitting and working for long periods. One downside was that the staff member who took our food order wasn't very friendly. Overall though, still a cute spot with solid matcha drinks. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Banana Matcha and Biscoff Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Coffee was mid, and the girl ringing us up was super rude and seemed inconvenienced when my boyfriend asked her what's in the Spanish latte. Would not come back read more

In-sīt Coffee - Iced honey lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped by In-Sit Coffee and tried the new Cloud 9 series, specifically the matcha with Biscoff, and honestly I really liked it. I'm pretty picky with matcha because a lot of places make it either too sweet or too earthy, but this one was balanced really well. Smooth, creamy, and flavorful without feeling heavy. The Biscoff topping was a really nice touch too. Also wanted to shout out Eugene and Sean. Both were super welcoming and easy to talk to, and they took the time to explain the new series they launched instead of just handing over the drink and moving on. You can tell they actually care about what they're putting out. The whole place has a really clean aesthetic and the drinks look just as good as they taste. Definitely one of the better coffee spots I've been to lately and I'll for sure be back to try more from the menu. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Matcha Cloud 9 series w/ Biscoff - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here after a long morning desperately needing coffee. I checked Yelp and saw so many great reviews so I decided to give it a shot. It's a very small place and the coffee options were not giving. If you want a specialty coffee you have to add on everything to make it great. For a small 4 sip coffee that cost 7 dollars I wasn not adding foam or anything else. The service was fine, but I would not come back here for coffee. There are way too many better places that have specialtiy coffee for the same exact price. Def disappointed. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Banana iced latte and strawberry milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Coffee and matcha are here are really good. They take their time and care with making their drinks. Definitely one of our favorite coffee spots here in OC. We stop here regularly now before we head out to SCP. The staff was considerate enough for kind enough to allow me to bring my own cup of raw or A2 milk in to use in my drink next time as I am sensitive to regular dairy and not a fan of neither almond nor oat read more

really tasty matcha! cloud 9 matcha taste so rich, creamy, and earthy! loved it. quick & kind service! easy parking. ample seating. unique vibes inside! I will be coming back!! read more

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Drinks were absolutely amazing and had the perfect amount of sweetness and coffee flavor. Inside was very nice, clean, and had a lot of seating. Staff was very friendly and helped answering questions and give recommendations. Overall, a great place and will definitely be back again! read more

In-sīt Coffee - banana latte & strawberry latte w extra shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

It isn't easy to see what's in the small shopping center but we found a few gems this week. A great Ramen joint and this small coffee shop. The matcha was great, definitely in my top 10. The bagel was okay. I think the bagel itself was over kill, maybe I'll switch to plain or sesame if they have it next time. If this is the only option I won't order it again. I'm absolutely coming back though read more

In-sīt Coffee - Lox bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I was in the area and wanted some matcha so I decided to check it out. The coffee shop has seatings but limited seating. I got the yorokobi ceremonial matcha latte and it took awhile to come out. The matcha wasn't sweet at all, the matcha flavor was there but it seemed watered down a bit. They seem to give a lot of ice in the drink. I had higher expectations since the price I was paying for and that it was ceremonial matcha. Not sure if I would be back again. read more

In-sīt Coffee - yorokobi ceremonial matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Atmosphere was really nice and its a small shop. Not the best fit studying but a good vibe regardless. I got the matcha ceremonial it was a bit lacking in depth and too watery. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Matcha ceremonial - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

In-Sit Costa Mesa, CA is a cozy spot where the lattes are as delicious as their bites. The smoked salmon avocado toast was gorgeous to look at but satisfying with every bite. That earl grey cream croffle was exactly what we imagined it to be, delicious and rich in tea flavor. The cream top lattes is an addiction i look forward every time I walk in. Seasonal latte, matcha, cold brew, or just a vanilla latte, that cream top always hits. What's your favorite item at in-sit coffee? read more

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Atrocious parking + small interior + friendly service. Got my maple chai latte ($6.25). This flavor is not as strong compared to the one at the Source but still pretty good. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If you're a true coffee lover, you're going to love this place. Their latte is amazing you can definitely tell they use good beans.

I tried the yorokobi matcha today, but like the Rocky more. Unfortunately Rocky is no longer on the menu on the day I came in. Hopefully it comes back. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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There coffee is so good here but the wait time is ridiculous especially when you order through Uber Eats instead of making your coffee first and prioritizing it they don't care they would rather make other customers coffee first it's always trouble with ordering ahead I do because I have work and thinking oh it's gonna be faster no it's not. They don't even ask are you here for an order or anything well maybe because I'm Hispanic but a white girl did walk in and they asked her if she was there for pick up. Such a small place and they let so many people in they should have a limit on how long people can be in there for. People are so loud in there people go in there to relax and have their coffee it's always the white people that are so loud and scandalous. read more

Finally got to try In-sit Coffee! We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, and the line was out the door. There's no visible menu until you reach the register, so I winged it and picked based on the drink photos on the window--Cloud 9 and Hojicha Banoffee. The shop itself is cozy and kind of tight. The Cloud 9 came in a smaller cup, but the matcha flavor was strong and not overly sweet, if you enjoy a bit of a grassy taste. As for the Hojicha Banoffee, I couldn't really taste the banana because the hojicha overpowered it, but I would still get this again. Prices are on the higher side, but I'd definitely come back to try more of their unique drinks! read more

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i love their croffles. you get a really big piece and it's so aesthetic that i never know how to eat it at first! service is friendly as well, solid cafe overall. the location is close to the camp and anti lab so it could be a little cafe shopping day trip. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Very high quality matcha without being overly indulgent! The ceremonial grade powder shines through the perfect amount of sweetness so this drink is more palatable as a daily pick me up than as a sweet treat like some other matcha spots. I'd recommend going light on the sweetness level so you can get more of that matcha flavor. Still, it has a TON of creaminess and was very enjoyable! They use Rocky's Matcha and it's just the best honestly. Plus, you get a pretty large portion for the price. The service is very kind and helpful when ordering, but the wait took a very long time. Also, the space is a little cramped and busy, so you'll most likely want to take your matcha to go. Otherwise, this is still a great spot and honestly some of the best matcha I've had in OC! read more

In-sīt Coffee - Double Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

During my stay in Costa Mesa up, the spot was right next to my hotel. After a long day of work, I decided to go in the air and see if they had any snacks or anything since I already had my fair share of caffeine for the day. Surprisingly they did. They had a strawberries and cream. Little waffle plate, and it was so delicious. The service was really great. The girls were super friendly, and we're honest and said that they had no more of their baked goods since I was coming in out around 530, but they told me that they did have a Little waffle plates. I think it's a waffle. The coffee shop is super cute as well. There are some tables where you can just chill and study or work. Whatever you prefer. There was also this interesting piece in the middle. Where multiple people could sit. It's pretty cool and surprisingly comfortable. I'm just sad. I didn't get to try the coffee because actual food was pretty delicious. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Ste - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Eek! It's kind of rare to find a good, cute cafe nowadays and trust me I've seen better days but insit rly wowed me with their cool selection of drinks and their super cute interior. I went the other day with my friends and I tried the hojicha bonoffee which is a banana coffee with hojicha cream on top. It was SO GOOD. The flavors worked so well with each other and you could equally taste both. It was so good in fact, I went the next week and got it again :3! Ik everyone raves about the matcha here but definitely give their coffees a try. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Hojicha Bonoffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been here a couple times and haven't been disappointed! The first time I came the person working told me to get the ceremonial matcha and just add sweetener instead of getting the pre-sweetened matcha, and I think it was a great choice because my friend got the pre-sweetened matcha before and said it wasn't good. The most recent time that I went, I tried the Cloud 9, which is basically just a double matcha. It was a bit expensive for the size, but I loved it. There was a lot of matcha flavor and just a bit sweet. However I saw a lot of reviews saying it was a bit grainy and I have to agree. Also tried the avocado toast and loved it. There's nothing at all that I would change. The place itself is great, there's quite a decent amount of seating for the size of the place, and it's a great place to get some work done. I will say it might be a bit hard to find parking depending on the time that you come. read more

In-sīt Coffee - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I don't want to buy espresso beans from any other coffee shop. I got the espresso blend to make my lattes at home and it was amazing. The sweet matcha was delicious. read more

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Seating is limited and not the best for studying. I'd recommend this place for conversations and catch-ups. The croffle is quite delicious! My sister and I were shocked by the combination of textures and flavors that was rich and flavorful. It's been our first time having a croffle and it was wonderful! I got a matcha latte (the people working here are quite versed in the grades and textures of the matcha) and my sister got a cold latte (beautiful artwork!). The people are kind and personable. read more

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