I got the cloud 9 latte which is basically a latte with vanilla cold foam. Not too sweet and…read morefulfills the coffee fix. Good for a quick coffee if in the area. Food options include acai and pastries, they also have some pressed juices and smoothies. They use a combination on monin, Torani, and housemate syrups. Pleasant customer service Plenty of parking in a grocery store lot. No public restroom! Very limited barstool seating. They do have wifi. Somewhat of a longer wait, about 20 minutes You can order online and join the rewards program via text for 20% off your first order.

Had a sample of one of their coffees at an event and knew I had to come by to try some of their…read moreother lattes. Upon walking in, the barista was friendly and open to answering any and all questions. Ambiance was also great and fit the name of the cafe and its vibes. For the drinks, we got an iced toffee latte and the kepania, which is their version of a spanish latte. I liked the toffee latte more cause it had bits of toffee in it but I also liked the spanish latte as it tasted lighter than the toffee latte. It gave the drinks more of a balance when I started taking sips from both of them. I do really like how the top layer of the lattes were blue, which gives off a great aesthetic. The only downside for me was that the toffee latte lost a good amount of its flavor after some of the ice melted-- some cafes still have a strong coffee taste even after the ice melts & that's usually what I like as far as preference. As for the sunbliss blend smoothie, it definitely had that taste of the 100% real fruit in it and was a refreshing drink to sip on when I walked at the beach. It's a plus for this cafe for having plenty of options between drinks and bites!

Super cute & cozy coffee shop located next to the beach and is perfect before or after a beach day…read more We got the bucket cold brew coffee with oat milk and cold foam creamer. It was delicious and we got the chocolate muffin very good as well and not too sweet. The deserts tasted homemade. The service was quick and she helped us decide. The color aesthetic reminds me of a Tiffany blue. I love that they also have seating outdoor as well. The sunset view was beautiful as we were leaving. There is also WiFi and bathrooms so we were able to really relax after being out in the sun. They have a small parking lot behind the building as well as street parking.

Plus: The cold brew and the cookies are really good…read more Negatives: Food (sandwiches, wraps) are so subpar. Prices are ridic. I will overlook the almost $9/ea price for the Paleo cookie bc it's so delish...but why aren't the cookies in stock?? I came on the weekend morning and they had literally 2 s'mores cookies in their sad, empty baked goods case. They said, we get fresh baked cookies on Mondays and Thursday. I came back on Monday. Again, almost empty bakery case and no paleo cookies. Then I'm told they are out of an ingredient for the paleo cookies. They have no idea when they will have the ingredients or the cookies again. They call themselves the "Cookie Lab", but they have only a half-dozen cookies TOTAL for sale on any given morning. Booooooo! If you want to be a cookie dealer, get some cookie stock.

Todos Santos is one of our favorite spots in Balboa for brunch, lunch, and dinner! There is always…read moregreat service, fresh ingredients, a great vibe and delicious food! There is no better morning than walking around Balboa until you get hungry enough to sit down for a meal!

In town and looking for the best restaurant on Balboa Island and Yelpers steered me here with that…read moremost amazing pic of the ceviche!!! And it came out looking EXACTLY as I'd hoped: so beautiful and fresh and delicious- and the service is so charming as well! I had a break in my workweek so I hopped a ride to the Island to explore- walked down Marine and then headed here for solo lunch- I'm so glad I did! When you only have a 3 hour window on your work trip, you want to make it count ;) The ceviche and spicy margarita were fantastic (see pic) - I sat outside and then walked down the block to the ferry (for $4 you can ride across the inlet to the pier and back in just a few minutes) Todos Santos really made my week!

I love this spot! Any time I'm at Balboa I have to get the iced hibiscus tea. It's so tasty and…read morerefreshing and love the Ducks memorabilia on the wall. A fun local staple!

Cute coffee shop right on Marine Ave! Great location amongst all the shops and people walking…read morearound. Very modern, minimal concept once you're inside. They have a very straightforward menu offering your basic drinks, and few signature lattes, and some seasonal options as well. I tried the Hazelnut Latte and it was good. Strong coffee taste to it which I liked. They also offer pastries. The inside has a few spots for sitting, but not a ton. Overall, it's a solid coffee shop.

I have been on a Vietnamese coffee kick and when I yelped Vietnamese coffee near me, this place…read morepopped up. Coffee was delicious! I like that you could buy singles and the cream that was kind of cool. The location is in a nice area of Newport and the inside was very clean.(and busy) and the outside was gorgeous. I will say I'm still giving it a five star review, but the service was not very friendly at all. I always expect places with a more unique menu to ask you if you have any questions, I knew exactly what I was getting the VTM (and I wish it came in a three XL). I guess I was just hoping for more personability and a you're welcome.... Overall, when on vacation next year, I will certainly be getting another coffee.

Blk Dot is a solid coffee shop. They boast a great independent coffee shop vibe and an upscale feel…read moreto the place, while also capitalizing on a wide offering of Vietnamese Coffee, which is something a lot of independent coffee shops don't offer. The service here was quick and concise, the baristas were friendly and helpful with ordering and were exactly what you should expect from a craft coffee shop. There wasn't anything overtly special about the mocha that I ordered. It was a bit chocolate heavy and the coffee flavor didn't push through much at all, but every place does it a bit different. It wasn't bad by any means! We didn't try any food or pastries, but the offerings all looked pretty good. I'd definitely recommend checking them out if you want a good coffee joint in the area.

Egg sandwich with the MANA BREAD was so buttery with a loaded amount of eggs!! The bacon was thin…read morebut pretty crispy and the bread was very fluffy. It felt like an English muffin with more pillowy thickness. The COFFEE and KNOCK KNOCK FLIGHT is a must. Each flavor is unique and delicious! I expected a sugar overload with random coffee pairings but the thoughtfulness behind the flight is appreciated. The drinks were different types of espresso to milk ratios with little to no sweetness to balance out each flavor of knock knock! I don't want to spoil it but this spot is not just popular for its prime location and its knock knocks should be famous cause I will be back at their front door.

Wow! The trip exceeded my expectations. The egg sandwich on their special bread was absolutely…read moreperfect. A good amount of buttery eggs and crispy bacon wrapped in light and fluffy bread. The flight of coffee with the pastries was so much fun! Or only do you get sample many different knock knock flavors, but you also get to try a nice variety of hot and cold coffee. The pairings are also well done in that they do actually complement one another. The restaurant is clean and the service was great! We grabbed some cinnamon rolls to go which we'll have tomorrow morning. They look and smell amazing. This place is worth a visit!

Having breakfast at Rose Café & Bakery for the first time was a great experience. It's a nice…read morelittle quaint spot located on PCH and Orchid. Parking can be a little tricky depending on the day because of street sweeping, so keep that in mind. The café offers both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a nice option. It can get pretty busy inside since it's counter-service and the dining area is on the smaller side. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and the service was friendly with smiles all around. There were three of us in our party--my mother, my grandson, and me. My mother ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, I had the California breakfast burrito, and my grandson ordered the Rose Benedict with the hollandaise sauce on the side. The portions were fair and satisfying, leaving everyone happy with their meal. If you're in the Corona del Mar area and looking for a quick breakfast, brunch, or snack, I definitely recommend giving Rose Café & Bakery a try. It's a charming neighborhood café with great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Honestly? I am such a fan. When i order a sandwich, THIS is what im looking for: a good, hearty,…read morescoobydoo-esque sandwich. My sandwich was decently hefty which i appreciate and VERY filling. The ONLY reason I give this 4 stars is because it is a NIGHTMARE trying to park and/or eat here on weekends. Long wait and it's a pain to try and order inside because it's packed to the brim. If you want to order take out though i think that's a slightly better option during busy hours since there's a kiosk outside that you can order from.

Tried salty horse for the first time and I will be back…read more I got there around 9:30 AM which was perfect because there was no line. I ordered the steak and eggs, berries and cream Matcha, and the cookie dough banana bread. My total was about $45. Steak & eggs: 8/10; these portions were big and perfect. The steak had flavor. Tater tots were crispy. Sourdough bread was soft but crunchy on the outside. Eggs were over easy. Berries & cream matcha: 8.5/10; I actually really enjoyed this Matcha. Not sure why it came in a smaller cup than what my cousin ordered, but maybe because I said light ice? I think that is something that should have been mentioned to me that I would get a smaller cup. Otherwise, I liked this matcha a lot. Cookie dough Banana bread: 9/10; this was so good, so soft, so fresh. The only thing I wish is that I would be able to taste more of the cookie dough. I was a bit confused where the cookie dough was at in this banana bread. There were times where I did taste it, but I wasn't too sure. However, it did have lots of flavor and I would probably get the banana bread alone. Overall, I would return. There was a line formed outside around 10:30 AM, so I definitely recommend getting there early. This was even on a Tuesday morning. So it seems like the line forms no matter the day.

Second time visiting Salty Horse as there's always a line out the door and around the corner. Not…read moreonly was the wait for the food faster than the coffee. The girls making the lattes/drinks moved at a snails pace and for an 8 latte they barely bothered to fill it to the top. Would have been better off going to Hola Adios Coffee Shop around the corner.