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    Local Grind Coffee + Cafe

    3.9 (104 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Hanh N.

    Cute cafe! Ordered latte with oat (yum), cappuccino (also tasty but prefer their latte). Friendly service. Clean indoors with some own local merchandise (sweaters, mugs, cards, coffee...) for sale--love that. Have pastries for sale too but did not try. Ample seating indoors. Nice pit stop after Pilates across the street :)

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    Tiarra J.

    The Vibe There's nothing I love more than a slow Saturday morning, and Local Grind Coffee understood the assignment. I drive by this place all the time and never realized it's bigger and more modern inside than you'd expect. It's clean, bright, and thoughtfully designed, with cute merch and windows all around. I loved sitting there and just watching the traffic pass by. It was Valentine's Day, and they had an old-school R&B playlist playing, which really elevated the vibe. What I Ordered I came in knowing exactly what I wanted: an almond croissant and an iced chai. The croissant was solid, warm, and flaky like it's supposed to be. The iced chai with almond milk was a little on the sweet side, but still really good and I finished it happily. The Service The service was the real standout. This was my first visit, and the guy behind the counter was genuinely welcoming. Not forced, not scripted. When I mentioned it was my first time, he upgraded the size of my drink, which was such a cute little touch. He also signed me up for their rewards program and let me know my 12th drink is free. Friendly, thoughtful, and a great first impression all around. Final Thoughts Excellent experience from start to finish. This is the kind of neighborhood coffee shop that makes you want to come back, sit a little longer, and make it part of your routine. I'll definitely be back.

    Timmy S.

    This quiet coffee cafe sits on a corner with parking in a small lot behind the building (I never saw signage saying the lot was for Local Grind but I'm assuming it's okay). The interior has a dozen tables and the vibe is quiet and minimalistic in the decor department. I found the workers, both the person taking orders and the barista, to have personalities reflecting the weather that day - gloomy. I ordered off the seasonal menu on the wall, a hot gingerbread latte, and chose a cinnamon roll (yes, heated please). After five minutes my order was ready. There was one open table with a single chair that I grabbed. The gingerbread latte was pretty darn good. It really did taste like gingerbread with a little spice to it. After drinking half of it I realized the flavor was getting bolder so I stirred it up to even out the taste (looked like whatever they used to flavor the drink was settling in the bottom of the cup). The cinnamon roll was above average with an emphasis on the cinnamon (yay!) although the outer ring of the roll was a bit tough. Probably a 3.5 experience that I'm rounding up. As an aside, I noticed they sell day-old bagels for a dollar in a basket at the counter! I didn't get one myself but they looked good.

    Nicole S.

    Such a chill vibe. We came in around 9am on a Sunday mooring and there was only one other person there. The staff was friendly and the drinks were delicious, we'd definitely come back.

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    Joe I.

    Great coffee and tasty chocolate chip cookies. I got a 24oz Iced Hazelnut Latte with Oat Milk which will give me lots of energy before taking my 3 year old to a picnic. Inside is roomy with plenty of seating. There is also a back door in the parking lot. Service and pricing are reasonable.

    I had heard this place wasn't the best for coffee but I wanted to give it a try. $8.75 before milk sub and it's very watery; you can't taste the coffee at all. Place is cute inside but coffee was a let down.

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    Fuyme J.

    Local spot in Los Alamitos to try for the first time by the Fairmont and Ganahl Lumber area Street and private parking and appears to have a front and back access entrance Aesthetically spacious clean functional pleasing to the eye vaulted ceilings, plenty of tables and chairs and really liking the nook in the front entry way Large selections of bagels look like around 10 but not housemade and for $3 a pop but they do sell day old bagels for reasonable cost and other baked treats and sandwiches Hot Chai and hazelnut, solid 8/10 Hearty soothing comfort Not overly sweet or overpowering I'm not sure if it's oat milk that is used but makes a difference in taste in a good way Cinnamon sugar bagel not overly sweet easily shareable and still tasty with a good crunch both hot and room temperature, would certainly get again! Tasty on its own without any spread. Pricing standard nothing to outlandish? I take this over Starbucks for sure! And opening at 6am is a win! Friendly service / attentive / multi tasking with patrons Cost for both items $8.45 Seems like a good spot to study journal hangout with pals date night chill and get some work done Certainly will return to taste more!

    Turkey sandwich no pickles
    Katheryn S.

    My post workout treat coffee , vanilla latte with 1 pump vanilla only is good. Nothing crazy but pretty standard and doesn't need extra shots or anything to be good. Tried their turkey sandwich today. Was pleasantly surprised at how good it is. When I first saw it I thought it might have too much tomato pesto, but it's actually amazing. The only downside is i wish it was bigger for the price , or cheaper because of the size. This sandwich was $15. On the other hand it's about the same price as Panera so I don't mind paying it. Service has been pretty good to me so far

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    Stephanie G.

    The cookie was so warm and delicious!!!! The bagel was amazing, I got it with cheddar and jalapeños. The iced white mocha was my favorite. I've never had raspberry foam before and I can't believe I've been missing out this whole time! Parking was easy to find, they have parking right behind the store. The ladies were wonderful and nice, they were cleaning and keeping the store sparkly clean!

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    I ordered a cappuccino and the drink was way too large. The milk ratio was totally off and just tasted bad. IDK what happened here

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    Great coffee, great cookies, great service and great location. Place is perfect to meet friends or a date!

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    I visited for the first time around 2:00 PM on June 16th and immediately enjoyed the cozy and…read morewelcoming atmosphere. There was only one person inside studying, and the music was playing softly, making it a comfortable place to relax. The employee greeted me as soon as I walked in and helped me place my order right away since it wasn't busy at all. I asked what their most popular latte was, and he recommended the Biscoff latte. The pastries by the register looked beautiful and delicious, so I decided to try a s'mores bar and a mallow cookie topped with Oreo and Biscoff. Everything I ordered was amazing. My favorite item was the s'mores bar, which was absolutely delicious. The friendly service, relaxing atmosphere, and great food made for a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back.

    This has definitely become one of my favorite places to stop by after Pilates. It's such a cute…read morelittle shop and the staff are always so nice. They have a good matcha selection! I love their strawberry matcha and my sister loved their mango matcha. The fruit matchas are definitely on the sweeter side but you can always adjust the sweetness. If you've been wanting to try an iced biscoff latte, I highly recommend trying it from here. It's absolutely delicious and probably my favorite drink there. This is a small coffee shop with minimal seating inside so it can get crowded when busy but you can always order for pickup.

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    I've had coffee from a lot of places, but this spot genuinely stood out to me. I'm honestly not…read moreeven a huge coffee person, so for me to still be thinking about this drink says a lot. My friends and I were staying at a hotel nearby and decided to make the 15 minute walk over, and it ended up being one of the best parts of the trip. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming. The cashier was incredibly kind and patient, and even though the place was busy, everything moved quickly and smoothly. There were people studying, having conversations, relaxing with friends, and it just had that perfect coffee shop energy that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. The coffee itself was amazing. It tasted smooth, fresh, and honestly addictive without being overpowering. You could tell there was real care put into making it. Some places are overhyped, but this one actually lived up to the feeling people look for when they want a "good coffee shop experience." This is one of those places that becomes part of the memory of a trip. I would genuinely come back to SoCal just to visit this coffee shop again.

    This Review has been WAY TOO OVERDUE…read more I've been coming to this place for a few months, it's my go to if I'm going to finish up work or just not think of anything and enjoy the coffee they have which I must say is REALLY REALLY GOOD, I've had like 70% of their menu and each drink just hits the spot better than the other, Americano? Hits, lattes? HITS HARDER, new drinks like their walnut latte? Oh you bet it's fire. Their VTM coffee tastes very very authentic as well and I'm very obsessed with this place. When you enter and specially in the morning they're usually busy so you do have to stand in the line to order or go straight and pick up the order online if you've made one online. They're very very fast and efficient! Every single time I go Alex always takes good care of me, we're pretty much best friends at this point! On top of that, Kevin and Barbra are also extremely friendly and I really love their attitude in the past few months that I've been going to this place I HAVE NEVER had a bad experience with any of the employees quite the opposite, they actually make the start to my day 10x better! Now the place it self is extremely aesthetic, quite, warm and automatically puts you in the mood for productivity with a peace of mind because of all of the colors around (black, white and grey) I should've left this review a while ago but hey better late than never! Thank you blk dot for these amazing employees and coffee!

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    Sweetii Drinks & Bakery

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    4.8
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    100% recommend this place! Ellie is the sweetest person ever and always has the best…read morerecommendations. This was my fourth visit, and it's officially my go-to spot for Vietnamese coffee. The Biscoff Vietnamese Coffee is rich, bold, and full of flavor, while the Biscoff Marble Drip is light, creamy, and absolutely delicious. I drive from pretty far away, but it's honestly worth every mile. The drinks are huge, reasonably priced, and usually last me the entire day! The shop itself is super cute and cozy, and I love that they have adorable handmade crochet keychains for sale. Great coffee, amazing service, and such a welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese coffee, this is the place to go. I'll definitely keep coming back!

    Welcome to my spontaneous Saturday pre-workout! What a peaceful little place. I went to the gym but…read moreneeded caffeine so I took to the Google Maps that led me to this place I never noticed because that parking is too many steps far enough where I won't even go the gym anymore. Anyway, I usually get a regular drip coffee, but if it's isn't the first thing I see I know my basic ass drink is too basic and I have to order fancy. I got the most basic Vietnamese coffee. It was delicious. The space calls you in to sit down and relax, so I did. Looks family owned. Sweet ladies at the counter. More like cakes in the cooler. I don't see pastries. Good music, soft couches. A pleasant surprise.

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    Arc Coffee

    4.4
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    Arc Coffee was bookmarked back when they first opened up and then it was taken off because I lost…read moreinterest in going. However, I had errands to run after work and this was the only coffee shop in the area that was open before 7:30 AM which was perfect for me since I get off work at 7 AM. I got to Arc a little after 7:15 AM and they were slammed with orders (mostly online/phone). I ordered the following: **Goth Latte: Opted to get oat milk but I forgot to adjust my sweetness level. That nutty vanilla flavor with the activated charcoal was amazing. One of the most flavorful lattes I've had by far that isn't too complex. (5/5) **Iced Americano: Solid Americano. It had the perfect balance of acidity which is hard to find these days. (5/5) One thing I'm not a big fan of is how huge the ice cubes are. Also, this place is not ideal for studying because the music is really loud. Parking is quite small but you shouldn't have a problem if you come early in the morning. The service was rushed but very friendly. I can imagine how busy this shop can get during the late morning/afternoon. I would consider ordering online if I decide to come here again after work.

    I stopped in for what should have been a simple coffee order and left disappointed…read more I ordered two shots of espresso with a little hot water. I wasn't trying to debate what it should be called. I was just ordering my coffee the way I like it. Instead, the conversation immediately turned into being told I was ordering an Americano and that they were going to charge me for one. The funny thing is I never cared what they charged me. I was happy to pay whatever the price was. I just wanted my coffee made the way I asked for it. It felt like they were more concerned that I might be trying to get away with something than simply making a customer happy. A simple, "No problem, we'll ring it up as an Americano," would have been perfectly fine. Instead, the interaction felt unnecessarily argumentative. Hopefully it was just an off day, but customer service matters just as much as the coffee.

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    Katella Deli & Bakery

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    A beautiful tres leches cake to celebrate Father's Day. Enjoying a relaxing day with loved ones…read more What more could you ask for? Even my fur babies have been on their best behavior. Life is good. Speaking of good, the tres leches cake was delicious. I love deserts that are not overly sweet and as Goldilocks would say, this one was just right. The cake was very moist and flavorful. The berries help to provide a tangy balance to perk up the taste buds between the bites of cake. An excellent Father's Day treat to wind up the weekend.

    I was having my car serviced nearby, so I met up here with my wife for dinner. I really enjoyed…read moretheir "special" sandwich, which had pastrami, coleslaw, and russian dressing. Had it with a side of potato salad, which was a nice complement to the heavy sandwich. Wife got their chicken pot pie, which was had a delicious crust. Wife would have liked it to have a little more filling; however, it was pretty enjoyable. Their bakery is pretty good as they serve plenty of classic cakes and cookies. I've had their flavored bagel chips gifted to my office on several occasions and they're good, but it would be nice to have suggested dip/flavor pairings for them, that could offer their customers more interesting depth to the delicious snack. Anyway - for our dinner at the deli, service was on the slow, which made a casual dinner after a long day feel very, very long; however, I'd come back to satisfy cravings for pastrami.

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    I stopped by Bunny Cha with my sister and had a great experience. The boba shop is super cute, with…read morelots of bunny-themed decorations and fun photo spots throughout. We tried the Rose lychee green tea, Hokkaido milk tea, and Brown sugar oolong milk tea, and all three were flavorful and refreshing. I also liked that you can customize the sugar and ice levels. The staff were incredibly friendly, prices were reasonable, and the overall vibe was just really welcoming. We'd definitely come back the next time we're craving boba!

    I came here because I love bunnies and I wanted to see the big bunny in the store…read more The store is clean and the decor is freakin adorable. The bunny stop is a great picture spot. There's labubus for sale, or likely knock off labubus, not sure as I never liked those things. The staff is friendly and drinks were made pretty quick. Then again no one else was in the store. My review is based on the drink I got. I ordered the Unicorn Tears drink and while it was beautiful with the color gradient of the butterfly tea with the mango, it brought me to tears because it was sooooo sweet. I ordered it at 75% sweet and it tasted like it was 110% sweet. I couldn't even drink it. I even waited over 30 min until I got home to try it again thinking the ice would've diluted it but it didn't. I ended up brewing some tea at home and mixing it in, it sort of helped but by that time I was over trying to drink it and stuck it in the fridge for tomorrow. My fault for not going back to ask them to make me a less sweet one, but just know that this drink is disgustingly sweet even at 75%. I do not recommend this drink at this sweetness level. If you decide to try it, ask for it at 25% sweet.

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