Fantastic establishment. Charming atmosphere complete with cheery workers, especially one specific…read moreyoung man named Ousten. Coffee is incredible, and there is plenty of variety on the menu.

Small cafe located in the Compass church in Aliso Viejo. Not to say the building is small as…read morethere's a small book store and seating throughout the building it's in. Getting drinks was pretty quick, and overall not a bad experience. I got the peppermint mocha matcha as it seemed like an interesting change of pace. The peppermint aspect is pretty strong, while the mocha and matcha flavor profiles were a bit laid back. Overall I'd say it wasn't too bad, and I'd be interested in trying other options if I'm ever back!

Loved my experience here…read more My barista was friendly, amazing, and provided a helpful recommendation for my coffee. Enjoy my Carmel macchiato with almond milk less sweet on the couch here with my book. It was a lovely time. Great calming vibes!

Was around the area for an appointment and thought I would try a coffeeshop that was not starbucks…read more Glad I found Elissimo though! Environment - I love how spacious and clean the shop is. There were plenty of seats to choose from chairs to sofas. Lots of choices! The parking is really easy and there was a steady stream of customers from the morning. Service - no complaints! The two gal who were working were great. Coffee - I tried their vanilla latte and I was a bit underwhelmed. It was very diluted. I think they make their espresso drinks by pouring the freshly pulled shot straight into the ice cup. We also got a chocolate milk so it tasted fine. I would come back after going to Starbucks.

The coffee was delivered to work and it was delicious . I ordered…read more A iced latte and a hot coffee Both were made the way I liked it

Unfortunately this is some of the worst coffee I've ever had. I've tried this spot a few times so…read morenot to say I haven't given it a chance. The first time I was here, I ordered a flavored latte and it was overly sweet but somehow sour at the same time? The second time I came, I ordered a flat white with whipped cream. Again, so sour for some reason. Not sure if they're pulling their espresso wrong or something but coffee should not be sour. The barista also forgot my whip cream and the overall demeanor of all the baristas there is a bunch of mean girls. Not a welcoming environment and the coffee is bad too. Won't recommend this to anyone.

This coffee shop is a vibe, sitting atop a hill overlooking really pretty views of Mission Viejo…read more There is plenty of space inside and out in the patio for reading, studying, and lounging! We ordered their two signature coffees - the blue hummingbird latte (got mine iced with added cold foam) and the Spanish dark latte (hot). Both were so good with strong coffee flavor balanced by syrup and milk. Delicious! Service was friendly and helpful. Wish we lived closer so we could be regulars!

A neighborhood gem!…read more A great pit stop or destination for a walk in the beautiful RMV. For a small cafe, it has a lot of choices for drinks and food. Inside seating is small, but appropriate for the typical traffic and main clientele. Sit outside in the back, where there are couches, tables and chairs, Adirondack chairs and a grassy area for kids and pets to play. My usual go-to is a regular hot mocha but the Berry Bloom Latte caught my eye. Strawberry in a coffee drink? YES. Splurge for the cold foam! All the flavors meld together for a pretty delicious treat.

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.

Five stars for Kape Roasters, and I'd give six if they let me…read more Our coffee machine at home picked this morning to die, so my wife and I wandered into Kape Roasters, caffeine-deprived and laptops in hand. Best thing that ever broke in our house. We got friendly faces the second we walked in and our drinks in no time: a vanilla latte and an ube latte. Both were excellent and came out at the perfect temperature, not lava, not lukewarm, just right. Goldilocks would approve. I got to talking Dodgers with a guy who, plot twist, turned out to be the owner, John. A few minutes later I watched him give up his own seat to someone waiting on their order. Who does that? John does. Then, after he'd left, one of the staff walked over with two massive croissants "from the owner, on the house." One chocolate, one almond with almond paste inside. Both were ridiculously delicious. I'm still thinking about them. I never expect freebies, but I will absolutely accept croissants from a fellow Dodgers fan. Warm people, great coffee, and a local spot worth supporting. Kape Roasters, you've got two new regulars. Our coffee machine may stay broken.

3.5/5 Loved seeing a Filipino-inspired coffee place in South OC! I really love the concept, the…read moremenu, and the vibe. I haven't tested if it was a good place for working, but when I came here, the ambiance was quiet and relaxing. I love turon and was excited to try the iced turon latte. To be honest, it was okay. The banana flavor was subtle, and I wish the turon flavor was more present. The staff was very friendly and helpful. While my first drink didn't blow me away, I'd definitely like to come back and try the other drinks.

Wow! I was blown away by how much I loved this coffee cafe. It's definitely in the category of…read morehidden gems. It's located in a plaza and the interior is what I'd call modern industrial; immaculate with large open space and minimal decor. The staff here are the nicest I've met anywhere, warm and sincerely interested in their customers and providing superb customer service. I ordered the house specialty - the Scout latte. It is made with espresso, vanilla, maple, and sea salt and is named after the owner's dog. I decided to get it hot rather than iced. The pastry case was half full at noon but had several options left to choose from. I went with a chocolate croissant. The pastries come daily from a bakery in Dana Point. The chocolate croissant was maybe the best I've ever had. It was so fresh and soft yet crisp on the outside with a fair amount of chocolate inside. The Scout latte was served in a cool handmade, handleless ceramic mug. The espresso was excellent quality and the vanilla flavor was present as was the maple, the latter not overdone so as not to over-sweeten. I didn't taste the salt but after I finished drinking, I could faintly taste it on my lips. The vibe here is relaxed, quiet, and inexplicably uplifting, with low-level music playing, but I could imagine it getting loud if large groups came in.

I stopped in around 7:30 a.m. before work, and it was pretty quiet with plenty of seating. The…read morespace is clean, bright, and open, with cute decor and merch. Parking was easy since it's in a large shopping plaza. I got their signature hot drink, the Scout, and a ham and cheese croissant. The Scout was good, and the croissant was warm and flaky. A great way to start my workday!

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.