I've started to realize the best of the best are actually places that are quietly doing their thing…read moreand not the ones going "viral" on social media. Sometimes we just need to avoid our phones and just look out the window. Was driving in the area and suddenly realized I need a coffee fix. Walked in, place is definitely not your OC vibe cafe. It's quiet, cozy, artistic in a minimal way, staff are very friendly with plenty of seating with large windows getting all that morning sun in. Loved it. Got a fantastic flat white, which was super hot without even asking. Coffee taste was superb. Also ordered a PBJ on toasted brioche which was just perfect in its simplicity. If I'm ever nearby will definitely come back and recommend you add this place to your local coffee shops. Would love to come back here on a rainy evening and read a book.

Writing this review AFTER coming in for the 2nd time…read more Nice ambiance. Very classy, balanced, and not too loud. Feels like a great place to start a morning. The cafe is standard and the roast is a little dark (if that's how you like it). Also, what I thought was intriguing (and I ended up liking) was the "build your own toast" portion of the menu. There are "Built" options of things like the T.O.M. (Tomato, olive oil, and mozzarella - which is great with avocado ) and then you can literally have a build your own toast (you choose the bread, toppings, construct, etc.) Really cool establishment and I recommend you visit for a good coffee and toast!

I wish I lived closer! Second trip, and now this is one of my fav OC coffee/tea spots…read more Brought my friend for her B-day on a Sat mid-morning in Sept. The line goes to the door much of the time, but they keep it moving, keep it kind, and the one barista keeps the drinks coming out so quickly that you barely have time to find a seat! It was pretty full again with half studier/workers and half friend pairs/ groups. We happened to come on the day they had a collab for jeans recycling with Madewell: donate a pair of jeans and get a free 12-oz drink from the "taplist" (regular menu list) plus a coupon for 15% off a pair of jeans! What a great and generous promo for a cause. Inside vinyl shops look fun. I am sad that the stationery shop is gone, but still looking forward to bringing my fam to check our the vinyl and fun drinks. The drinks: We came here just for the Fall Banoffee Latte because we crave/miss this British flavor. It was pretty good and a good sweetness, but I think toffee topping or a little more toffee flavor would've elevated it. I actually liked the free pour of Strawberry Swing even better! Green tea with strawberry flavor and a floral touch without bitterness. Had a taste of my friend's Princess Daisy green tea with mango/passion fruit, and it had a bit of bitter/tea flavor, but it grew on my friend's palate with every sip. The food: Only tried the cinamon sugar donut, which was tasty, solid regualr yeast donut topped with ?buttercream frosting and 8 or so cinnamon toast crunch pieces. The add-it-yourself maple drizzle dropper was a fun touch, though might've liked it a tad more viscous if possible (turned out looking like it rained maple syrup on the donut, heh). Plenty of parking on Orange St public parking lot or along that street. Now they charge at the lot, about $1.45 per hour (oh well, better than LA parking). Looking forward to returning! Maybe for the bananas foster matcha (heard good things from friend of a foodie friend :)).

If I ever open a café, the atmosphere of Contra is what I would try to encapsulate. Music + great…read moredrinks + stationery corner = They occasionally have someone play vinyls and it adds to the cool vibe of the café. They have drinks on tap. I also love the nod to Filipino culture with their Kuya and Ate lattes.

Loved this place! I have always passed by it when I've been walking around Main Place but I finally…read moredecided to try it. It was soo good! I ordered their Vietnamese iced coffee. It was strong but not bitter, creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness. They also have other drink options like matchas and smoothies, which I'll have try next time. Ordering at the kiosk was really easy and you're able to customize your order too. The place is very clean and there are a few tables where you can sit inside. What I noticed right away was how friendly and welcoming their staff is. One of the ladies behind the counter was so sweet and greeted me with a smile. I'm definitely going back next time I'm at Main Place.

I wish I lived closer because I would go here daily!…read more Stopped by late one evening on my way home -- the amazing aroma floats through as you walk toward Coffee Heist and I was excited before I even got there based on how yummy it smells walking in to store. I got an iced coffee for the next morning and a jasmine tea for that evening -- both were exquisite. The tea was refreshing and the coffee is so flavorful, strong without being bitter and lots of delicious notes. The guy working behind the counter was so kind too -- appreciate his thoughtfulness once he found out I would drink it next morning, he held on putting ice in so it would stay concentrated til the next day. I need to go back and buy a pound or two of coffee -- or maybe they can open one closer to me in LA too :)

HHC Coffee was a wonderful stop and a great way to start our day! I enjoyed the Strawberry Matcha,…read morewhich was refreshing, smooth, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. My husband ordered the Brown Sugar Maple Latte and absolutely loved the rich, warm flavors. We also shared the Ham and Cheese Pesto Croissant, and it was delicious--light, buttery, flaky, and filled with great flavor. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. One of our favorite parts was the outdoor seating area. We loved dining outside and enjoying the beautiful weather while sipping our drinks and relaxing. It created the perfect atmosphere to slow down and enjoy the experience. The atmosphere was welcoming, the drinks were excellent, and the food was just as impressive. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for quality coffee, delicious pastries, and a great outdoor dining experience!

We love this place and have been coming here for years now but today was a shitty experience from…read morethe lady behind the counter. I couldn't find a way to contact them through email so this is my only option. I went in to get coffee beans and a cold brew per my usual monthly visit with my pup. There was a tall woman behind the counter this time. We went through the typical spiel of what can I get you? Comes with a cold brew, etc etc. But after I walked away, 3 of her colleagues came up to chat and show pictures. As they were chatting I heard her say "I ain't got time for cold brew" and look directly at me. Then they split up and she went to stand at the other end of the counter while the 2 people she was chatting with came behind the counter and started sharing pictures or whatever. It just came off rude. I love this place and these are our favourite beans but just really crappy feeling as a local customer.

July 26th, 2026 10:45am Sunday…read moreOrdered: - Banana Bread Iced Latte - Oat Milk Iced Latte (Shot of Hazelnut Syrup) Atmosphere: -Two Floor, Indoor Seating -No parking lot, just street spots (we were lucky and found parking right in front!) -Lively Atmosphere, Friendly Staff -Music loud enough to offer privacy between group conversations! Final Notes: Lots of people doing their work here. Seems headphones are necessary if you need focusing, but very excited to come back during the school year to study in a comfortable environment :D

Oh, The Lost Bean... I'm at a loss for words…read more I really wanted to love this location. I've been a customer at the Tustin location for years, so I walked in excited. Unfortunately, this visit was one disappointment after another. We arrived at 8:30 a.m. hoping for a peaceful coffee-and-breakfast morning. Instead, we accidentally wandered into what felt like a Janis Joplin tribute concert. The music was blasting at nightclub volume--not exactly the relaxing start to the day we had in mind. But surprisingly... that wasn't even the worst part. The food was incredibly disappointing. I ordered the breakfast burrito, and the potatoes were still raw--hard enough to remind me they were once part of the ground.. My husband ordered the French toast, which looked suspiciously like it took a quick detour from Trader Joe's frozen aisle before landing on our table. There's nothing wrong with frozen French toast... unless you're charging $14 and calling it brunch. Another friend ordered the granola with berries. After a few bites, he gave it a skeptical look, pushed the bowl away, and decided breakfast simply wasn't worth the gamble. The coffee was decent , but honestly wasn't worth fighting the neighbors for a parking spot!

Staff: The young lady here was so nice. I was most…read moreimpressed by how when I asked for cream, she filled it with her own device, vs me just doing it. Made me feel very valued. Quality: I just grabbed a drip coffee but it was good. Value: $4.95 I think for the coffee which is fair. Overall: I really liked this spot. Nice , spacious, welcoming ambiance. I don't frequent the area but if I came back I most definitely would return here.

First time at Hopper & Burr and definitely won't be my last! The cafe sits right on the corner with…read morea very city-like view of Santa Ana, but it still feels surprisingly quiet and relaxed. It's a cafe and wine bar, which I thought was such a cute concept. Jasiah was super helpful and really knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. I originally came wanting to try the Nico, but found out it was a seasonal summer item. I ended up getting the Campfire Cappuccino instead, which is a smoked and lightly salted cappuccino. Definitely different from your typical cappuccino, but in a good way! I also got to try their milk tea, and I loveeee milk tea. This one was giving chai vibes. It was aromatic, creamy, and lightly spiced, so if you like those warmer flavors, you'll probably really enjoy it. Overall, I loved the atmosphere, drinks, and service. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to, especially to try more of the menu!

One of my favorite matcha spots in OC! Their matcha drinks are superior with amazing flavors, and a…read morerich and balanced matcha taste. The line gets long on the weekend and we waited about 30 mins before finally ordering but it was definitely worth the wait. There is limited parking in the lot but there is street parking available around the lot. I loved their mango matcha which had a delicious tasting mango puree. The coconut matcha was so refreshing with great tasting coconut water (which can really make or break a coconut matcha drink). And the triple matcha was so smooth and rich from the matcha latte base, delicious matcha cream top, and a refreshing matcha sorbet. All of their drinks were delicious and I would definitely recommend checking them out!

Pros: the service and speed in which our drinks were delivered was both fast and accommodating. I…read moreordered a matcha two, adjusting the cream top and milk amount, the staff were more than willing to make the adjustments. Thankfully I went on a day with a relatively short line, so that's a plus in my book, I know the line can be notoriously long. I also ordered the iced coconut coffee and guava matcha, just as is. All the drinks were good, the coffee was strong and had my head rushing off the first sip. The guava was a great flavor combo with the matcha, and after all the adjustments the matcha two was exactly how I'd like it. The more I drank the matcha two the better it got as well, so my experience improved with time. Cons: For 3 drinks, given we made adjustments to one with an add shot of matcha, came out to roughly 23 before tip. In this day and age its to be expected that coffee/matcha will run your pockets, but its an adjustment I'm still having to make. For the matcha two, although it was good, I would hope that a place known for their matcha would offer something stronger. I may just be picky about my matcha, but having to add a shot to my drink just to get it "grassy" enough is a slight knock. Overall it was still really good, but as a fair critique it could have been a bit better for all of the hype. I am driving from the border of Santa Ana and Costa Mesa, given this is about a 15-20 minute drive, even with the drinks being good I find it hard to make my way back here if I'm not already in the area. There are plenty of good shops for matcha in between my house and here; however, if you are a tustin local it should be on your rotation for sure. Overall: This would get a 4.1 to 4.2 stars if I were able to score it that way. With the landscape of coffee/matcha shops in OC, theres really a spot for everyone. Ayer really strikes a good balance of strong and flavorful drinks. If you're local it should be somewhere you frequent. Glad I finally got to try it.

One of the best matcha is I've tried in OC. The customer service is very welcoming. I always go for…read morethe matcha einspanner!

The double matcha is on of the best matchas I have ever had. Definitely try and wait in lineread more

I went here around 2 times these past 2 weeks, and the drinks and the avocado toasts with bacon are…read moreso damn good! It's so good that I still crave it hours later. The bacon is cooked to perfection, the honey drizzle is so good, and the avocados taste fresh and nice.

I ordered a bagel sandwich only. No customers ahead of me in line. 2 customers waiting in the…read morestore. I waited about 20 min then went to the counter and asked about my bagel. The girl at the front desk just scoffed and said "it'll be out shortly". Then I heard a male go up and scold her for the interaction in front of me the customer. It was an all around awkward customer service experience and absolutely terrible. I then waited 2 more min and walked up to them as they were about to finally make my bagel and said forget about it I need to leave to work. He said "I will take care of it for you" and did apologize. I said I understand it's busy but was still so annoyed and didn't get to eat any breakfast before work which I Intentionally set extra time for so it was completely wasted. The service really needs improvement they don't even acknowledge customers waiting and the vibe was def lacking basic friendly customer experience for how expensive the food is I would expect a lot more. Learn from reborn coffee; it's comparable in price and coffee in my opinion, they take their time and train well and I have never had any issues. I had the same experience at the Irvine location which is why I know it's a company problem at this point. I can't say I want to be back after this final visit

Came back on the first day their holiday drinks launched and had to try the Winter Bliss Cold Brew!…read moreIt's Creamy Ghirardelli® mocha made with Spiced Gratitude Cold Brew blend and holiday spices. I'm not usually a big fan of spiced drinks, but the flavors blended together surprisingly well and complemented the mocha beautifully! It was creamy, chocolatey, and festive without the spices being too overpowering. Definitely a nice seasonal treat! I ordered through mobile pickup, and my drink came out a little later than the scheduled pickup time. However, they may just have been backed up, which is understandable. Looking forward to trying more of their seasonal drinks!

The honey haze is always my go to and refreshing especially for summer! The service here was nice…read moreand friendly. The atmosphere is bright and homey feeling, seems like a nice spot to do some work. Parking lot is super small maybe only 4-5 spots but there's street parking since it's downtown Orange.