I was looking for a coffee for an afternoon pick me up. It caught my attention since it had Kona in the name of it. I looked at the menu and was immediately caught by the island latte that has macadamia nut and coconut syrup. It totally reminds me of being on the island of Hawaii. I am so happy I came and ordered the island latte iced. It was perfectly sweet and it reminded me of being in Hawaii. Too bad it was not closer to home but if I am ever in the area again, I will definitely stop by and try other items too. Parking is plenty but beware there is a Tesla charging station before it. The service was to the point and no fuss. read more

I spotted this place after a physical therapy session in the same large plaza. I needed to reward myself with a good coffee and pastry. There are hints of a Hawaiian theme inside. Most seating is indoors with a couple of outdoor tables too. I ordered a hot Spanish latte plus chose a blueberry jam muffin from the pastry case. And a Campfire Cookie as a bonus. The place was fairly full but I found a seat at a counter. The Spanish latte was superb with smooth coffee and cinnamon flavors that blended for a perfectly balanced profile. I appreciated it was at an immediately drinkable temperature. The muffin was really, really good. Really. It was moist, fresh, and full of blueberries and a layer of blueberry jam. The big cookie was quite good, although in all honesty I've had better in this genre. I didn't stay long as there was some annoying guy who'd set up office at a table with his AirPods firmly inserted and loudly giving legal advice in an obnoxious manner that is typical of ambulance-chaser lawyers. Why do coffee shops put up with this? read more

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Love the vibes, the extensive menu, the 4 shots in the mediums, the music. Knocked off a star bc for someone that CANNOT consume dairy they often put the wrong milk in my coffee. I havent drank dairy for most of my life so i know i am saying "oatmilk" when i order. I now need to check it on the screen, in the receipt and make sure I take my first sip there. Just happened again when my husband got the coffees and he didn't check the receipt and I got real milk. Such a waste of money. read more

Note to the owner: Yes, the barista did mention that but he also said that he is gonna just use the strawberry syrup which is gonna make the drink to be ok. Oh boy.... Where should I start?! Got the strawberry latte (half sweet) which is their seasonal "special". Oh yes it was very special and not in a good way. It tasted like strawberry water. No espresso flavor at all. To make it worse, the cup was not even full to the top. If I am paying almost $7 for a latte, it better be full. The service was ok. Nothing special. They have TONS of Tesla charging stations in the front and that is how I came across this coffee shop (while charging my car). This was one of my least memorable coffee experiences. Unbookmark it! read more

Kona Coffee District - Strawberry latte (disgusting) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Located at the same plaza as Albertsons and Tesla charging station, so plenty of parking. This coffee house gives the Hawaiian vibe and has many choices of Latte & tea drinks. They also serve freshly made breakfast and have different kinds of musubi you can grab by the cash register. There's also different yummy pastries to choose from. Depending on the time you come, it gets really busy and full inside. Service is fast and the staff are so friendly and accommodating. Lucky to live close by to this coffee shop. I used to go to the one in Mission Viejo (Kona Loa) read more

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I always enjoy the service here; the staff is so friendly and attentive. When I visit for coffee, I usually get a salted caramel iced latte with oat milk. The taste is just amazing! read more

The iced chagachino is STRONG and super delicious. We also tried chocolate banana bread and a bacon egg and cheese croissant. The breakfast sandwich was hot and fresh and maybe the best banana bread ever. We live in San Clemente and this was totally worth the drive to Lake Forest. read more

This was my first time visiting this establishment. I placed an online order directly through their website around 6:44 a.m. and arrived right at opening time at 7:00 a.m. My drinks were ready as soon as I reached the pickup counter, and my food came out about five minutes later. The staff were professional and friendly, and the place itself was quaint and cute. Overall, it was a great first experience, and I will definitely be returning in the near future. Order details: * Island Latte (12 oz, extra hot) - macadamia and coconut flavor * Iced Maple Latte (24 oz, half sweet, 4 shots + 1 extra shot) * Turkey, avocado, egg, and cheddar on a jalapeño cheese bagel read more

Kona Coffee District - Egg, cheese, turkey, jalapeño cheddar bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I drove by this place and thought it looked cute. I decided to stop inside and surprise my husband with a latte. He loved it. The presentation was beautiful. The service was great. Id definitely come back. read more

Kona Coffee District - Beautiful latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Was my first time trying this place and the Coffee was tasty so I came back with my wife a few days later! I highly recommend their coffee. We'll be back next time we're in town. read more

A new coffee shop I decided to try while I was in the area. The staff are all very friendly and the cafe gives a homey comforting feeling to it. I ordered a cortado and a s'mores latte while a friend got the spanish. cortado 5/5 - a classic cortado done right, good texture, good temp, good roast. S'mores latte - 3/5 - this one wasn't my favorite, the marshmallow on top wasn't as sweet as you would want in a marshmallow while the base was just a mocha. Not my favorite but could be for someone else. Spanish latte - 5/5 - a classic, nutty cinnamon flavor. Can't go wrong with this one. overall would come again! read more

Great chill coffee shop to give a try. Inside is theme-decorated but still chill to the point where I could stick around for a while getting some work done, study or chat. They sell a couple of items you get on your trips to from Hawaii like the Honolulu Cookie Company shortbread cookies or the chocolate covered macadamias. The staff are really friendly and helpful with suggestions for what they recommend and service is quick. They have a pretty good sized menu with seasonal coffee options I definitely want to try like the tiramisu latte, and a decent sized cafe menu of breakfast and baked items. I got the island latte as I seem to be drawn to the coconut and macadamia lattes lately. I would've to go for the Spanish latte but I have a rule against cinnamon in lattes from past experiences (I know I could have probably ask for it without the cinnamon but I can't lol). It was good! Very nicely balanced and mixed, good flavors, would get again. Thanks! read more

Kona Coffee District - Iced island latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

A friend of mine told me she was addicted to this local coffee shop, said she spent in one month around $135 on Kona Coffee.. I had to know what was making her come back over and over. Well I've been here twice now and I get it. They do have such great options and gives us such great Hawaiian vibes, even merch as well. The service is great. Friendly staff. I have loved the matcha and island latte, not too sweet and just the right amount of coffee you need in a 16 oz cup, they have 24 oz optional. Ooo! And they have gluten free & vegan options as well! Sooooo yummy!! I do wish they'd have a 16 oz option for smoothies for the kids as 24 oz can be a little too much, but the musubis were good, they even were able to heat it up for us as well. I can imagine I'll be coming back here over and over to make my way down the menu. read more

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The avocado toast is super healthy, tasty, & affordable, and I love the honey drizzle!! The black matcha latte was also super creative yet delicious - I used nonfat milk. There are a ton of food & drink options, the staff is super awesome & professional, and the vibe with the Kona coffee options is super chill. I love the place!! read more

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Typically, when I come to a coffee shop it's more to work than to drink the coffee! This spot was very nice. The lighting was on the dimmer side, and most importantly not fluorescent. The Wi-Fi was quick and there were open seats when I got there around six. I got the iced Spanish latte, with light sweetness. Unless you're someone who loves sweet drinks I would recommend this! Even with the adjusted sweetness it was still pretty sugary. Overall it was a good drink. read more

Best pumpkin spice chai latte I've ever had! Thank you Kona for getting us in the fall spirit! My boyfriend and I loved it so much that we came here two days in a row for the pumpkin spice chai latte!! Plenty of seating inside and even some seating outside. Friendly staff. Spacious parking lot. read more

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I've been curious about this place and found myself at the auto shop in the same parking lot. My initial reaction is that it's a nice, open space, with a good amount of seating. I ordered a black Americano, and added some raw sugar, with some steamed half and half. More often than not, I'm pretty disappointed with coffee shops. But I was happily surprised with this coffee. Nice and strong for a mid roast, with great flavor. It's always great to visit a coffee shop that actually serves great coffee. Next time, I'm going to need to get a pastry - I should have ordered something when I was there, but didn't even notice the assortment until I was leaving. Give this place a go if you're in the area. You shouldn't be disappointed. read more

ORDERS: - Egg Tartar Toast - Avocado Toast - Hawaiian Chicken Panini - Caprese Panini - Honeybee Latte - Island Latte - Brown Sugar Matcha I loveee their toasts and paninis. Literally the perfect breakfast and lunch! They were all well seasoned and had that nice crunch when you bite into it. The honeybee latte was my favorite because it was super unique with the turmeric but also had a nice balance of honey and coffee. Their coffee is on the lighter side which I like. The island latte was yummy too and light. It had a hint of coconut, macadamia, and coffee. Their brown sugar matcha was good too but could use some much brown sugar for the taste. Staff were friendly and service was fast. They really brought the Hawaii vibes!! read more

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It's a very relaxed atmosphere here at Kona Coffee. I especially like the outside seating here. My yogurt fruit parfait tastes really good, with the fresh yogurt, fruit, nuts and granola. You'll need a code to get into the restroom and also one for the Internet there. Service was fast, and with the smile. I'll be gladly returning, and trying out more their menu items read more

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Ordered a bullet proof coffee, hot island latte, Hawaiian chicken panini and a spam&egg musubi. Favorite item was the spam and egg musubi! Great price and it was pretty big. I might need to ask for the island latte to be extra sweet next time as I was hoping for a stronger macadamia nut and coconut flavor. Was expecting more with the chicken panini. While the inside of the sandwich was tasty, the bread to filling ratio could be different. Kona Coffee District offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The plaza has plenty of parking and a Tesla charger upfront. Will be back for more musubis and to try the Spanish latte next time! read more

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If you happen to be in this area, this is the only spot to grab a coffee. Try the dark muscovado latte if you like sweet coffee. If not, they have several selections. read more

Such a hidden gem! Coffee is always so unique and reminds me of the drinks in Hawaii. Breakfast and pastry items are always fresh. Service is always great. We learned recently breakfast stops at 1pm but there are other Hawaiian dishes still served throughout the day. We usually grab food and drinks to go but often see people hanging out and studying so seems like a great place for that. read more

Came here the other day and forgot to take some pics, but it is a nice interior with quite a few tables for seating and they Al's have a patio area with more seating. There are quite a few options for both food and drinks. I got the kimchi rice breakfast burrito and it was pretty good. Egg, kimchi fried rice and spam. I just needed a touch more spice but it was still pretty good. No drinks on this visit, already had a coffee earlier in the day. It was a pleasant visit and next time I look forward to trying one of their drinks! read more

I love this café, but I wanted to share some things that will hopefully make it better. On the positive side, it's always busy and for good reason. The food and menu are excellent, and the ambiance is friendly and inviting. It's a great addition to the neighborhood. And now for the constructive criticism. Your matcha is overly bitter, and the oat milk needs an upgrade. One issue is that the barista may be using too much Matcha per drink. Matcha varies greatly from brand to brand, and also grade. For example, ceremonial is the highest quality, so perhaps try a different brand if you're not already using ceremonial. I ordered this as an oat milk latte, and your oat milk tastes watery and bland. I would try a product with higher fat content and that is extra creamy. Both of these characteristics are ideal for a high-quality, oat milk latte. read more

Stopped here to try and see if I could find an Island Vintage Island Latte dupe on the mainland lol! I had a hard time finding this place once I entered the plaza and didn't find it till I walked around more and looked at the pictures on Yelp. So thank you to all the Yelpers who posted what the front of the shop looked like! I went in on a Friday afternoon and there was no line but lots of people sitting in the cafe. Chill atmosphere. My drink also came out so fast. Barista was friendly and helpful advising me on milk alternatives that would go well with my drink choice. Pricing was that of a normal coffee shop. I ordered the Island Latte with oat milk and I really enjoyed it! It's no Island Vintage but it gets the job done. Nice amount of sweetness and coconut flavor was present without being too much. The coffee didn't taste too strong but was pretty strong in regard to how jittery it made me. 4/5 Overall, I'd probably stop by here if I'm ever in the area again. I enjoyed my drink, it gave me a little bit of Hawaii nostalgia. read more

Kona Coffee District - Island Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Kona Coffee District is a small, local owned coffee shop hidden in Lake Forest, Ca. With ample parking (even EV charging), this coffee shop is easy to access. The coffee is delicious! Strong, roasted beans are used to make your espresso drinks to perfection! The service is quick, friendly and spot on! Try the Spam Musubi if they haven't sold out for the day! It's a must! read more

Kona Coffee District - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Second visit and tried some food items! Got the veggie sandwich with sourdough bread. Very light, healthy and fresh. The sourdough bread was reaaaally delicious. Reminded me of bakery fresh bread. Also tried the Almond croissant. It was very very tasty, perfectly sweet. And it was bigger than I thought it would be. I got the same latte as last time, the Island Latte. Can't resist the coconut and macadamia nut. I may try the pour over next time I stop by because it says 100% Kona beans. Mahalo! read more

I really enjoyed my sandwich and coffee from Kona. The coffee had a great macadamia(?) nut flavor which I really liked. I also enjoyed the sandwich. It was warm and very filling. There is limited seating and a lot of parking! I would come back to try other things. I definitely recommend you try this place out. read more

Kona Coffee District - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Appreciate the vegetarian option and the veggie sandwich on a bagel was delicious! The cucumber, tomato, avocado combination was great. The iced pumpkin spiced latte was the perfect fall beverage. The shop inside is small but cozy and made for a good reading spot! read more

Kona Coffee District - The Veggie, Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Interesting menu items, friendly staff, chill vibe. Nice place to stop by for a drink or a snack. My Japanese friend introduced me to this place. We each got a drink and then sat there for over two hours and chatted. She's friends with the staff but I think they would be cool with it even if we didn't know anybody who worked there. I got a prana chai latte, which I wasn't familiar with before but the gal at the counter helpfully explained the drink to me. Anise and cardamom forward, a nice variance from the usual straight up latte. They had snacky food items but I wasn't in the mood for breakfast foods so I just enjoyed my drink. Will swing by again to check them out. read more

I love this coffee shop so much that I literally chose my hotel to be near it! As a lover of Kona coffee (the best in the world in my opinion!), I discovered this shop a few years ago when I went home to the OC. When I returned to the area to visit family recently, I knew I had to stay near it to get my daily fix! Not only is the coffee amazing but the staff is incredibly friendly and the food is excellent as well. Keep up the great work! read more

Walked in on a Wednesday morning pretty busy! They had menus on the side so you can grab one and step to the side and look at it. I ordered a s'mores latte and a breakfast burrito with avocado. Smores Latte 2/5 It did not taste at all like s'mores. It was very disappointing. Breakfast burrito 2/5 The burrito had no flavor whatsoever. They gave me a side of pico de gallo and even with that no flavor. Basically all egg. read more

Kona Coffee District - S'mores Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This was the best thing to happen to this Tesla super charger station. I always stop by here to grab a drink or a snack or even get some work done while I wait for my car to charge. Hawaiian inspired coffee & breakfast joint. A pastry case of everything delicious - banana breads, cookies, scones, muffins & croissants. Breakfast sandwiches. Hawaiian breakfast (rice, eggs, & spam with furikake) & we also tried their chicken panini. Spam musubis as well. Brown sugar matcha is my favorite drink here. Good food & fast service. read more

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Decent spot for drinks, would skip the food. Breakfast burrito and turkey sandwich were very bland. Chicken panini was only good item with some flavor and not completely flavorless. Workers were friendly, interior was bit dirty with flies hovering over tables. read more

Placed my order online. Got there exactly on time and received my order. Now for the food we got a veggie sandwich (which is rare but it looked so good I had to try) and their chipotle turkey sandwich. Both were AMAZING! The veggie one was stuffed with cucumber tomato avocado and lettuce. The turkey was also stuffed with turkey slices bacon and tomatoes. And for the drinks we got your basic vanilla latte and caramel macchiato. The vanilla was nice, not too sweet which I like but I probably could've added an extra shot. My mom got the macchiato with an extra shot and rated it a 5/5. I could definitely see us coming back here. read more

Kona Coffee District - Turkey chipotle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I swung by when I was waiting for my car to charge up. It's located right in front of the superchargers and I love visiting new coffee shops. My order was placed online and it was ready when I trotted in. The interior was moody and dark. Comfortable ambiance to do some work, study, etc. The person who handed me the coffee was friendly and nice. The problem was my actual coffee's taste. I have a feeling I just ordered the wrong item on the menu. The coconut flavor tasted really artificial and left a weird aftertaste on my tongue. The coffee itself was lukewarm despite it being iced. I should have just ordered normal iced coffee or a latte without the extra flavoring added. I wouldn't mind revisiting if I'm in the area to charge my car. But I wouldn't go out of my way just to get drinks from here. read more

I sure do love my Hawaiian Kona Coffee!!!!! I finally found a good kona coffee place to get my fix! This place is located in Lake Forest is a definitely a must-visit. This spot brings the distinctive taste of 100% Kona coffee from Hawaii's Big Island (one of my favorite islands to visit) and I am so excited to get this flavor in OC! Coffee: Genuine 100% Kona coffee which are sourced directly from family farms in Hawaii. Has a nice smooth, low-acidity taste, somewhat chocolatey and nutty undertones. Price is around $10 for a cup which is on a pricey side as I have gotten cheaper ones from the Big Island but it is worth it for a 100% kona private reserve. Pastries: I had to get their biscotti and GF summer camp choco cookie (gluten free) and it was quite good. I also got a Mango Pineapple smoothie to go so that I can enjoy it at the office. Overall, good place to get high quality coffee and treats. Indoor ambiance is bright, modern, and welcoming. The staff was friendly and greeted me when I entered. They are more than happy to walk first-time guests through the menu or explain the differences between Kona grades and brewing styles. Bonus Tip! You can also purchase whole beans and ground Kona coffee to brew at home. Their retail area includes beautifully packaged bags, ideal for gifting or enjoying yourself. read more

My favorite coffee shop in lake forest . Coffee quality is way better than Starbucks or any other chain coffee shops. Also there's good food, desert and pastry options. Service is heat too. Price is like other decent coffee shops. read more

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Kona Coffee District not only offers hot and delicious Island Latte, they also offer pastries along with variety of breakfast items. I like the Avocado toast and Hawaiian breakfast. The staff were friendly and the food came out in about ten minutes. Plenty of parking outside while is ambiance inside is inviting, cozy and comfortable. Highly recommended if you're in Lake Forest and hungry for brunch! read more

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Ordered a mixed berry loaf. The texture is very off, it's hard and dense and leaves a grainy texture in your mouth. It has no flavor, doesn't taste like berries, like vanilla, nothing. I wouldn't recommend this at all. Coffee was fine. Smoothie was ok but lacked flavor too, it was green and tasted like banana. Response to reply: I've had gluten free baked goods before and this one was lacking in more than just gluten. Look at the photo. My husband complained and after some reluctance they took it back and gave us a croissant which had a weird garlic taste to it but was fine. I had written the 2 star review before my husband pushed for them to take it back. I guess it's 3 stars because they eventually agreed. read more

Kona Coffee District - Mixed berry loaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California