Whoever is leaving a 1 start review is either never happy with anything or thoroughly finding something negative to say in whatever they experience (at least on Yelp). Hands down some of the best coffee in OC. If you don't like sweet, don't get a drink with flavoring. Or ask them to adjust. Simple! If you want something yummy and different, try their seasonal menu. I have never once felt like staff was rude. Every interaction has been authentic and genuine. The best. Lastly, long lines happen because this place has grown A TON post-COVID. They're also in the same building as a church, so get there early on the weekend or sit in line and enjoy the atmosphere. There's a friendly crowd there. Thank you Lion & Lamb for being a consistent go-to since Covid. You guys rock. read more

We stopped by on a Sunday at 11 -- it was very busy, as it's also connected to a church. The line went by fairly quickly with very friendly staff. For our drinks, we got two signature drinks: *lucky matcha* and *cookie butter latte* They're both on the sweeter side but still good. They live up to the name and description. You're able to taste the marshmallow in the matcha and the biscoff and cinnamon on the latte. For food, we got *avocado toast* The bread was very fresh, thick and moist. My favorite part was the pickled onions. I'd definitely get it again. And the *breakfast burrito* is okay. Nothing outstanding - they did tell us they get them made a day before and they warm up upon order. read more

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Really big space that's connected to the church. If you're looking for somewhere to do work - this is it! Plenty of seating with plugs and plenty of meeting rooms. It's really spacious and plenty of matcha options. read more

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First timer! Lots of parking. The staff member who helped us was super friendly and gave us great recs. Drinks came out quick. We ordered: strawberry latte (hot), salted toffee latte (hot), and monkey mocha (iced). All three were delicious! Our fav was the strawberry latte - not too sweet, still tasted like coffee, strong. Loved studying here! So many tables to choose from. Will definitely come back. Til next time! read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Decent case of pastries. Interior and spaciousness reminds me of The Lost Bean in Orange without the 2 story. Lots of good space for studying/working - just keep in mind not all tables are near an outlet. Spinach Cheese Croissant $6: good hefty filling and full-sized, moon-shaped croissant with nice crust. is heavy though but would be something I would buy again I've also tried their seasonal winter menu for the Banana Latte and that is sweet but addictingly good. Blueberry matcha has amazing color and is good (similar to cafes like Haru in my opinion). read more

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Came here for a morning meeting. Ordered a large hot chai tea latte. Perfect Chai flavoring with a hint of sweetness. Plenty of seating and tables. Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly service as well. Parking wise, there are limited spaces in front of the shop, so one would have to park in the back of the building. Additionally, the shop is a bit hidden, and I had to drive around the building twice to find the shop (on a corner, on the left side of the driveway into the parking lot). Worth coming back when I'm in town again. Come and support our local small businesses. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Hot Chai Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Google Maps took me on a journey to find this place lol. QR code menu is located on a stand which I didn't see but I've already browsed through the yelp reviews and knew what to order. Salted toffee latte - first sip reminded me of the werther's caramel candy. There's a hint of butterscotch so you're still tasting coffee. It was a bit too sweet for me at first but the ice helps to dilute it. My only comment that there was no pricing in their menu. read more

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Such a chill spot to study and work! They have a good amount of space and even some private meeting rooms. I got the snickerdoodle from their winter menu, I thought it was a little sweet for my liking but it was still good with the foam. Coffee came out super fast after ordering and staff was friendly too. They have free wifi as well! I wish they had a sign for the wifi but you can just ask the staff for it. read more

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Lion & Lamb Coffee Roasters in Costa Mesa just set the bar for avocado toast. This was hands down the best avocado toast I've ever had. The avocado mash was fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor! not bland, not watery, and clearly made with care. The sourdough toast was perfectly done: toasted enough to give a satisfying crunch, but not too hard, and it held up beautifully without getting mushy from the avocado. That balance is hard to get right, and they absolutely nailed it. The red pepper flakes were a great touch too, adding just the right amount of heat without overpowering anything. I stopped in post-gym, and it honestly couldn't have been a better choice nutritionally which is a plus! healthy fats from the avocado, protein from the egg, and quality carbs from the sourdough. It was filling, energizing, and felt clean without being heavy. I also ordered a hot matcha (large) with vanilla, and it was excellent! smooth, comforting, and not overly sweet. You can tell the same attention to detail goes into their drinks as their food. Beyond the food and drinks, Lion & Lamb is an ideal WFH spot. Plenty of outlets, lots of space to spread out, free Wi-Fi, and enough foot traffic to keep the energy up without it being loud or crowded. It feels like one of those places where enough people know about it, but not too many people know about it which to me is the perfect balance. Parking was easy too, which is a huge plus. Even without all of that, the avocado toast alone is worth coming back for. I'll absolutely be a regular here. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here for the first time and got a matcha latte. It was very good, not too sweet and had a strong match flavor which I prefer. The baristas are also very nice and the cafe itself is very spacious for you to work from. Parking was good too. Would come back again. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Been wanting to check this place out for years now and was finally in the area to go. It it tucked in a more secluded area of Costa Mesa though. Parking was great and so spacious inside. Good for studying and catching up with a friend. I ordered a large cookie butter latte and it was so delicious, loved the chunks of cookie butter and drink itself was very smooth. It is on the sweeter side to note. Super glad I got to try this place but not sure if I will be able to make the trek back and especially with so much cafes opening up! read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - cookie butter latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came for the breakfast burrito. Service was fast and the part church/part coffee shop ambiance was clean and welcoming. Burrito was a decent size with crispy bacon. The tatertots were on the older and on the oily side so maybe they need to change out their oil or cook them another way. I enjoyed them also cooking the tortilla to as some crisp to the burrito as well. Will have to try their coffee next time. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Needed a pick me up and found this gem! It's pretty hidden so used my Navi for guidance as it's not exactly in a place easy to spot. Walking in is much bigger than I had expected and very welcoming! There was a decent line but it goes pretty quick. They have all the typical cafe selections. My daughter got the in house pop tart and said it was the best she ever had. I tried the vanilla latte which was just how I expected it to taste. The girl at the register was very pleasant and kind. It's a great place to meet up with friends at a table and just hang for a bit over a drink. If I find myself close by again I will definitely stop by and try other things. They had a seasonal menu with all kinds of tasty things to try even though I kept it tame. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters (opened in 2020) is a specialty coffee shop located right next to a church and they just opened a 2nd location in Fullerton. [Menu]: The designated parking lot was packed, but I found plenty of street parking spots for free. [Atmosphere]: The coffee shop has tons of seating with great lighting so I can easily see this place as go-to spot to study or work. [Menu]: The top highlighted item is Rico Suave Breakfast Burrito. As for popular drinks, the staff recommended iced salted coffee butter latte and iced cookie butter latte. *** Salted Coffee Butter Latte (small 12 oz, hot, $6.50): I couldn't really taste salted coffee butter flavor, but latte drink itself tasted great with a smooth finish. Rico Suave Breakfast Burrito (tater tots, eggs, cheddar and cotija cheese, bacon - served with a side of cilantro crema and housemade molcajete style salsa - $13): Loved the creamy cilantro crema sauce, but salsa lacked an extra kick. Burrito itself without any sauces tasted pretty bland so I poured all sauces to enhance the overall flavor profile. Portion was also a bit smaller than I had expected. *** Overall s-tier for latte but b-tier for breakfast burrito. Personally I would recommend stick with their lattes and skip breakfast burrito. read more

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Excellent salted toffee latte and cookie butter lattes. I would come here every day if it were possible. The workers are friendly and seems like a great spot to study! read more

Fun industrial environment with plenty of seating - lots of folks studying or catching up with friends. I had a banana foster latte and it was tasty with just a really subtle banana flavor. My husband had a toffee latte and the toffee flavor really shined through! I also bought two coffee bean bags as a gift. Super cute packaging. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We came back for another breakfast at Lion & Lamb Coffee and the latte is still perfect and tasty while the croissant is unique and super-delicious. Staff were wonderful. Ambiance is cozy and casual. read more

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I always love a breakfast burrito with tater tots 10/10! Tried their salted toffee (3/5) and cookie butter lattes (2/5), both were on the sweeter side, would add an extra shot of espresso next time. They have ample space for working but wifi is a bit slow. read more

There is a good amount of parking but when I came it was busy so I had to park on the street. The service is very friendly & sweet. I got the blueberry matcha with oat milk which was tasty & had a good caffeine boost. The inside is large with a couple of rooms which different size tables to study/ work/ enjoy. I REALLY liked the music they were playing (indie alternative) will definitely be back. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Blueberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Oh my gosh this is my go to coffee place now! I love this place so much after my first time visiting and trying their seasonal drinks. Their snickerdoodle latte is so amazing and literally any of their other coffees are very unique and delicious. Their cafe is very church oriented which I love as well and inside of the cafe is so big and a good place to relax, study, or chat with others. Please check them out!! read more

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Coffee was good, but line was long and parking wasn't too easy. Had an iced vanilla latte so pretty standard, but the coffee tasted really good. Ordered a breakfast burrito that took over 20 minutes to get ready and was tasteless. Had much higher expectations. Tater tots seemed like they were just microwaved and the side salsa was packaged, so not made in house. Ambiance is good and there is some seating and working space in the back. Would be coming back for the coffee or to meet up with someone, but will skip the food all together next time. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Breakfast burrito tasteless - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Amazing!! Unique flavors & a cute inside! I ordered a Neapolitan Latte & the flavors blended together so well. Would definitely recommend. Their toffee latte tastes exactly like a Werther's Butterscotch Candy. I definitely need to come back here! read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Neapolitan - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Matchurro was amazing; I really liked the combo of matcha and cinnamon sugar that made it taste like both breakfast and dessert haha. Salted Toffee and Biscoff were good, but I probably wouldn't get them again. Their brown butter chocolate chip cookie (warmed up) was satisfying with the melty chocolate and chewy texture. I feel like Lion and Lamb consistently churns out tasty stuff on their seasonal menus, which gives me caffeine runs to look forward to at the beginning of a new season! Seems like they provide a nice variety of teas and coffees for such drinks, so there's something for everyone to try. Service is always friendly and fast, but they don't rush you when you're ordering or still browsing. It's getting busier and busier every time I visit, which is good business for them, but the lines are crazy long now. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Interior = airy yet very busy on a weekday afternoon, thought service was friendly and fast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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So, if like me, you're not a local, you're going to pull up to what you thought was a coffee shop and see that there's a sign for a church. Don't sweat it. Park on the street and walk up to the small door and you'll find good coffee and friendly service, and even better, if, like me, you wanted to get work done, huge tables and desks and wifi too. Yes, there's a protestant church there, but it's not open during the week so the cafe is packed with people working and studying and chatting. read more

This coffee shop is located at a church but has its own entrance; all are welcome and judging from the crowd, "all" know about this place. It is insanely popular even though it is hidden down a side street. I arrived late morning on a weekday to find a line of 7 people waiting to order and two rooms crammed full of people - at least 40 - chatting over coffees or laptopping. The woman taking orders was very personable and effervescent. I ordered from their special seasonal menu; a "Just Peachy". The description: an iced latte with housemade peach syrup, brown sugar & cinnamon, with a peach cold foam. Looking at their pastry case I chose an almond croissant, which my order-taker claimed was her favorite. Five minutes later my order was ready. I had scouted out a single seat at a communal table while I waited and the others at the table were too busy with their laptops to even notice me as I sat down. The iced latte was both wonderful and disappointing. The cold brew was excellent, bold yet smooth. The cinnamon and brown sugar flavors didn't overpower the coffee which made it a delightful drink. But the peach flavor was nearly non-existent. I could slightly taste it in the foam but not at all in the drink itself. The almond croissant was fresh and pretty darn good. As this place is located near Mitsuwa in Costa Mesa, where I sometimes visit, I may stop in again in the future and get something more traditonal. read more

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Love love love!!! Came here with my family on a Saturday morning and we absolutely loved it. I love how unique their lattes are. There were so many good options that we struggled to pick just one! We ended up choosing the Neopolitan latte & Salted toffee latte. The Neopolitan latte tasted like a chocolate covered strawberry. The salted toffee latte tasted like a butterscotch candy. Both were sooo good! There is a lot of parking in the lot. The baristas are friendly too. The line was long but our lattes were made quickly! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Oddly inside an industrial park. Surprisingly good lattes. Would come back Kind of a hidden gem. Pastries were good, but I forgot to ask about their source. There seems to be a seasonal lattes menu, and they were pretty good. My wife said the salted toffee butter latte was the best she's ever had. The neopolitan coffee tasted like an affogato with Neopolitan ice cream. Their coffee chef or curator knows how to blends flavors. The lemony cinnamony bun was a little different, and worth trying if you're feeling adventurous. Free parking along the building, but might be hard to find parking during peak hours read more

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It's been a long time since I came here. The coffee, service and vibe are still amazing as many years ago. My favorite coffee is the orange dream. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - I wanted light sweet and no ice. But they only want to give a half empty drink claiming it's the only way to preserve the flavor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped into Lion & Lamb Coffee Roasters in Costa Mesa and tried the salted toffee latte -- absolutely delicious. It has that buttery, toffee flavor with just the right amount of salt to keep it from being overly sweet. A team member mentioned to me that the syrup is made in house. Definitely one of the more unique lattes I've had in OC and an easy favorite. The shop itself is really modern and welcoming, with a relaxed vibe and friendly staff. There's plenty of seating as well and free wifi. I'll be back to try more of their other flavors, but the salted toffee latte alone is worth the visit. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Salted toffee latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cafe is a little hidden but not too troublesome to find. Had a decent amount of parking in the morning when I got there around 0845 but busy by the time I left around 1115. Got an avocado toast and blueberry matcha. The egg on the avocado toast was delicious! I wish that could be bought alone. The blueberry matcha was a delightful flavor since blueberry is not a common flavor to find. The matcha itself was smooth. The cafe was spacious and full of decent sized tables. Not all are close to electrical plugs. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cute coffee shop, with plenty of seating. The service is excellent, workers are very friendly and helpful. Coffee is delicious! I got a vanilla oatmilk latte and it was SO yummy. Not too sweet either. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Score! A coffee shop located just around the corner from Burn Boot Camp, a gym that I'm currently a member of. I was here twice during my trip to California, and both visits were after my workouts at Burn. During my second visit, I learned that they are part of Watermark OC Church, hence the name Lion & Lamb. This is a little hole in the wall place in some office space complex in Costa Mesa surrounded by other businesses and is right next to the airport. Isn't it nice to have a cup of coffee after a church service? On both visits, I ordered their iced salted toffee latte, which is off of their summer menu. My first visit, I got this drink in a small cup, but I ended up enjoying the drink that I ordered this again in a large cup on my second visit. And let me tell you about the pancake scone I had on my second visit. OMG! This was REALLY GOOD! Unfortunately for me, I didn't get a picture of it because it was that good. So if you're looking for a light snack or breakfast item, I highly recommend the pancake scone. My dad also tagged along and got himself a rocky road latte, plus a bacon and cheddar biscuit. They have lots and lots and lots of seating in separate rooms, which is convenient because it can get incredibly busy at times. I saw a few people here with their laptops on them, so this looks like a great place to study or get some work done. If I lived in California, I would absolutely be back here every day after getting my workout in at Burn around the corner! That's how much I really enjoyed this place! read more

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Easy parking + spacious interior + clean bathrooms + outlets. I ordered a hot apple chai ($5.75) from their winter menu! Super good and bonus points for the heart. :) read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Okay so this is my favorite study cafe in oc. The drinks and pastries are amazing, they have wifi, bathrooms, and a pretty large study area connected to the cafe and the church next door. They also have a few outlets around. So for studying, it's amazing! As for the food... Cookie butter latte: I usually stick with a sugar free vanilla latte anywhere I go but I had to try one of their signature drinks and this was an excellent pick. The latte isn't too sweet and the cookie butter pairs beautifully with the espresso. You can taste both the coffee and cookie butter evenly. Only complaint is that there's a lot of ice so my drink was watered down near the end. 8/10 Salted toffee latte: this one is another signature drink but it unfortunately was disappointing. I will preface this by saying that I love sweet coffee and I thought my latte was too bitter. I had to add an extra pump of toffee syrup but you could barely taste the flavor. It wasn't balanced like the cookie butter latte. 2/10 Morning bun: I tried their morning bun with cinnamon and orange zest and this was so tasty! The portion size is massive and the bun was so flaky and buttery with the right amount of citrus flavor. It was too good. 10/10 read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Salted toffee latte, morning bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Located in an industrial area, might be hard to find your first time but it's near a church and you'll see signs for the church first and you'll know you are almost there! Lots of room and tables inside, but it's quite packed on the weekends! They serve food like breakfast burritos, pastries, avocado toast, and tasty fun coffee flavors. They have the everyday coffee drinks like latte, coffee, americano etc, but I really love their seasonal menu items like the white chocolate and raspberry latte, salted housemade toffee latte, and housemade orange and vanilla latte with oak milk called the Orange Dreamsicle. You can get your classic coffee drinks or try something new/fun, they got a drink for everyone! The whole beans are nicely priced at around $16.75 for 10 ounce. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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First impression is a 10/10. It's my first time here and everything was exactly what I was looking for. Parking was easy and right in front. There are so many tables to sit at. Workers were so sweet. Customers were even sweet too! And the coffee was 5 star worthy. I got the salted toffee late with almond milk and I got it half sweet bc the barista said it's normally really sweet and half sweet was a perfect balance. I will 100% be coming back here :) read more

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It was my first time visiting today and I absolutely loved this cafe. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was super delicious, packed with egg, bacon, and hash browns, plus a really tasty salsa on the side. I also tried their matcha. Just a heads-up: it isn't sweetened, so you'll need to add syrup if you prefer it that way. The matcha itself had a rich umami flavor, and I think it would've been even better for me with a sweetener. The prices were very affordable and reasonable, though I do wish the menu layout listed the prices more clearly. Service was excellent, everyone was so kind, friendly, and helpful. The ambiance is really nice and spacious; there's so much seating, making it a great place to study, get work done, or meet with a big group. They also sell stuffed animals, really nice T-shirts, and plants, which was such a cute touch! Will def be back here again~ read more

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This coffee is delicious! I'll say the parking lot was a little difficult but doable. I had to park a little ways away and there's no sidewalk walking up so with my two little ones in tow it was hard. That being said, everything else was FABULOUS so I would definitely come back. I ordered the iced Rocky Road Latte and it was one of the best coffees I've had in a long time. The chocolate cold foam was perfect and the crushed almonds on top are perfection. It's on the sweeter side so I would recommend adding a shot or 2. I also got the iced Salted Toffee Latte which was delicious (we usually get a caramel macchiato but they don't do caramel so this was our replacement) and great flavor. The staff are super friendly and there's tons of seating space which is awesome. I would definitely come here for a delicious coffee and to get some work done. read more

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Tried out a new spot while waiting for an appointment. Ordered a hot Americano and was disappointed by it because it was extremely acidic. The cups design is cute and there's a lot of indoor seating area tho! Good for students. read more

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The friendliest service, quiet and cute study space, and delicious drinks and pastries! I got the churro matcha latte, it wasn't too sweet or cinnamony you definitely still taste the matcha and the foam top was light and airy - so perfect. I got drip coffees for my parents who are daily coffee drinkers and they raved about the flavor. We tried a few pastries and they were all but the morning bun was our fav! Definitely will be back soon for more great food and vibes read more

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