This one a journey, buckle up lol. So I recently saw a TikTok from one of the owners here talking…read moreabout being part of "the Kaleidoscope lore." Wasn't totally sure what he meant, but I was curious. He also looked Latino, so naturally I wanted to pull up and support. On this day, I was passing through on my way back from San Diego and I remembered the video. I figured why not stop in. I get to the mall and it immediately felt like the lore he was talking about. The whole place gives major post-apocalyptic shopping center energy. I parked on the first level, which was eerily empty for a Friday, next to a dumpster that had somehow become an indoor water feature courtesy of a leak in the ceiling. "Will my car be okay?" I wondered. I walk into the elevator and quickly realize it's dead. The escalators? Also dead lol. For a second I genuinely thought the power was out. When I got to the main level, I noticed every single store was dark. Baffled, I had to Google the shop just to confirm it was open. Found out it was on the top floor, so I just started climbing, half expecting to find a zombie horde and instead found the entire mall's remaining population in one spot. Phew! To be fair, apparently this mall has been struggling for years. It's not exactly a secret around here you just have to kinda find out the way I did lol. None of that is on Concrete Coffee though, they're just doing their thing inside a building that's had a rough go of it long before they showed up. But honestly, it's worth the trek. The shop itself is cute, bright, and tucked into the front of a small boutique market with a handful of other little shops and eats. The menu was easy to read and the seasonal drinks looked great. The second I saw banana cold foam I knew I was staying awhile. I'm historically weak to a good cold foam. I actually hung around for a bit afterward and watched a steady stream of people pop in the whole time, so whatever's going on with the mall, this shop is clearly doing just fine. At least I hope they are! As it turns out, my cashier was the guy from the TikTok, and we ended up chatting for a bit. He explained the whole "lore" thing and it finally clicked. Shame the shop's stuck inside a building that feels like it's actively being reclaimed by nature, but it's genuinely worth the trip. Parking's free at least!. Despite the mall's rough shape, the staff and drinks here are the real deal and they deserve the support.

Stopped in today for the first time. I'm surprised this center is still open. The escalators are…read morenever operating, and there really isn't anywhere to shop. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with 2% milk. I'm no coffee expert--I only get vanilla iced lattes--but I didn't really enjoy it. I didn't get much vanilla flavor. It wasn't sweet at all, which I'm fine with. Since I don't live nearby, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. If I were to return, I would check to see if they offer teas.

Destiny is awesome! She helped me choose what I wanted and tried something knew and loved it!!!!read more

YUMMMM THE BEST, Destiny Diaz is the best barista! Best matcha ever, best study place ever!read more

My friends and I visited Little France for the first time yesterday, and we absolutely loved it!…read moreThe place is so cute and cozy, just like a little bakery in France. Everything we ordered was delicious! A special shoutout to Aryana! She was so sweet, friendly, and helpful. She took the time to explain the menu and even surprised us with a complimentary dessert and macarons. Such a thoughtful gesture! Amazing food, lovely atmosphere, and wonderful service. We'll definitely be back!

Suchhhhhh a lovely spot to visit when you're craving freshly made pastries, brunch, or a good cup…read moreof coffee. One thing I love is that everything is freshly made in-house, and they have a nice variety of sweet and savory options. I tried their pumpkin spice latte and mini pumpkin pie, which were perfect for the fall season. For brunch, we got the Little France Club and French toast. We also sampled several of their pastries, including the hazelnut croissant roll, almond croissant, lemon macaron, and raspberry macaron. There's a little bit of everything here, whether you're stopping by for coffee and a pastry or sitting down for a brunch date. It's a great spot to check out if you're in the Mission Viejo area and want to support a local bakery

A bit confused because it's a Friday afternoon and Yelp says it's open, but it was locked at 1:18PM…read moretoday. Was excited to try their sourdough bread :(

We noticed this new spot after coming to watch a movie. I tried their ice latte and cherry panna…read morecotta. The ice latte had a good strong coffee taste. The panna cotta had a nice silky texture. Very friendly and cute atmosphere.

Pandor Bakery is very cutely decorated and has plenty of seating. They have a lot of items on their…read moremenu. The quiche was fluffy and very tasty. The almond croissant was flat and not flaky, there are better options elsewhere. It's a good place to meet up with friends or do work.

Pandor is such a sweet bakery and cafe located right off the 5-freeway in Mission Viejo. I had the…read morepleasure of trying it for the first time this week with a friend. They have a great indoor space as well as a small patio with umbrellas. They have a great selection of food, drinks and sweets. There was so much to choose from. The staff were all very helpful and friendly and I must admit, I loved their hats (part of their uniform). The overall vibe was just a good one. My caprese was delicious and the toast it came with pushed it over the edge to amazing! I have the strawberry lavender lemonade with iced tea added and for it was very tart. I look forward to coming back soon and trying more items...especially those delicious looking pastries! Yum!

To be honest, I was disappointed with my drinks. I had been seeing this place online and was…read moreexcited to try it, but the matcha tasted diluted and watered down. My friends also mentioned that the quality of the drinks has gone down since their last visit. The drinks were not cheap either, which made the experience even more disappointing. Would I go back? Hmm... probably not for a while. The place itself is nice and aesthetically pleasing, and they offer a variety of coffee drinks as well. The staff were friendly, and our drinks came out quickly.

I stopped here for a midday pick-me-up on a hot summer day. Although this shop has coffee in its…read morename, it actually has quite a variety of matcha and tea based drinks too! I ordered an iced sea salt jasmine tea (large). I ordered through their website on my way there. When I went in to pick it up, the jasmine tea was waiting in the fridge for me and they topped it with the sea salt foam right before they handed it over, so that the foam would be nice and fresh. Once they add the foam it starts slowly blending with the tea, so I think it's nice that they make it fresh like that. I ordered 25% sweet tea, and it was just right. Honestly I bet even unsweetened would have been good too. The jasmine tea has a very strong floral taste, more so than other jasmine teas I've had at other places, which I think offsets some of the need for sweetness, and the sea salt foam was actually quite sweet as well. It was sweeter foam than 85C Bakery, which is my other go-to place. I enjoyed my drink and I thought the amount of foam they put on top was great (I like a lot of foam). The coffee/tea shop itself seems pretty nice. Although I didn't stay or order food, they do have a nice seating area where I saw a lot of people on their computers, and they have food items on their menu too.

BOMB. They got there taro milk tea DOWN. It's so delicious . Their boba is so fresh, so soft, and…read moreperfectly sweetened. We did à DoorDash pick up, but when we got there it was already ready! So service is quick! It looked clean and I love that they're open late! Thanks! We will be back again!

Aicha hit the spot for those who like strong boba tea flavors. I got oolong milk tea with grass…read morejelly. It was so good I forgot to take a picture before drinking. I had to stop myself mid way. They also offer student discounts. Location was clean and service was great. Lots of teens there. Menu had a great selection too.

I'd say quality wise this is average coffee mind you the espresso is more acidic like a light roast…read moreso if that's your preference you'll enjoy it. I'm rating this bellow average because it's about 8-10 bucks for their largest size is about 30% smaller than a large at any other coffee shop (more comparable to a grande at Starbucks) overall not worth the money, there isn't much of an experience to justify the price like you'd expect from a novelty or mom and pop coffee shop. If you ask me they will be under water by this time next year if Starbucks couldn't justify this space in the mall there's no way Gregory is going to cut it.

I hate that this is only in Mission Viejo! The coffee is prepared so well. They are not too sweet…read morealthough the names and descriptions of coffees could frighten you off. They are tasty and well balanced. I would say that every-time I ordered a pastry or sandwich they do come out a little too toasty and maybe they should turn down the temp. But at least it's hot and tasted fresh like they make them daily.

Great service and the food I had a decaf mocha that was…read moreperfect. Like their choice of protein bars. Great stop after seeing the dr.

Their breakfast sandwich with sausage was absolutely terrible. Sausage was rockhard and a sandwich…read morecost almost 7 dollars.

Remy is very welcoming and can make any new customers feel like home. Great desserts tooread more

My review will be short and sweet (no pun intended), but the baklava is ridiculously good and I've…read morebeen craving it ever since. HIGHLY recommend the chocolate and pistachio!