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.

Great coffee! Really guys you have to try. The almond…read morecroissant was good. Good place to relax with a coffee. Good music and nice atmosphere. About 5-6 tables. Highly recommended

Very good coffee and banana loaf. Friendly people, chill…read moremusic. Will definitely come back. Tks guys

My husband and I love brining our family to this Better Buzz location. Shout out to John and Zack…read morefor their unmatched customer service! We are regulars here and we love the community feel we experience through the whole team. We are fortunate to have so many options for coffee, but we faithfully come here for both the delicious coffee and to see our buddies at Better Buzz. I think we're Buzz Buddies! lol

Very disappointing experience. We placed an online order and were told when we arrived that they…read morewere out of the Orange Matcha we ordered. We were then sent to park and wait because the other drinks weren't ready. When the drinks finally arrived, the Blueberry Mint Lavender was basically just lemonade and lavender--no freeze-dried blueberries or mint. The employee apologized and said they were out of ingredients and that the manager was out of town. We had visited Better Buzz three times in three days and really thought this was going to become our go-to. Unfortunately, the lack of preparation and concern has completely changed my impression. A manager being out of town is no excuse for leaving a store unprepared, especially over a holiday weekend. There are plenty of other options, and unfortunately, we'll be taking our business elsewhere.

Really solid coffee, good food, and the prices are on point. You can tell these guys hustle because…read morethe service was FAST. We got our coffee and food in less than 6 minutes, which was impressive. The place is pretty spacious with plenty of tables, so it's a great spot to sit down, enjoy your coffee, and hang out for a bit. Here's what we tried: Butterscotch Nitro Cold Brew - BANGING! Vanilla Cold Brew - Also banging! Classic Breakfast Burrito - Banging! Blueberry Muffin - Really good. Ham & Cheese Quiche - Really good. Vegan Donut - Honestly, even this was fire! Overall, really enjoyed the spot. Good coffee, good food, reasonable prices, and ridiculously fast service. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

I like this spot, been coming for a few years, location is convenient for us. However, how can you…read moreoffer not-workable wifi? Better off to be like some others and just say no wifi to begin with vs wasting 15 mins to get on and off, restart computer, and the sign literally has: Still not working... you caught us on a bad day. Argh. Now I have a 16oz and dont want to spend another $7-8 at another coffee shop. Coffee is good if you are not looking for a place to work.

Very delicious and I do love a good cup of coffee ( bru)…read more Nice employees and relaxed environment. Go grab a cup and check a few emails In silence..

There are plenty of parking spaces, but if you want to park in front of the cafe, there are limited…read morespots. They also have indoor and outdoor seating available. We ordered the breakfast burrito and smoked salmon toast. The smoked salmon toast was really good, but the bread was a bit hard; it wasn't the soft bread. The breakfast burrito was okay because it was a bit dry to me. It does come with salsa, but I would prefer if they had their own sauce. I tried their seasonal Banana Foster Iced Latte, and it was good! Recommendation(s): - Smoked Salmon Toast - Banana Foster Latte Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Restrooms available - Plenty of parking spaces - Indoor and outdoor seating available

UPDATE! I'm thrilled to share that after my post, the owner…read moreof Rekindle, Rebecca, reached out to me and has been absolutely wonderful. It's not often today for the owner of a business to reach out directly to a customer - she did and it was a very positive engagement. There are time that even the best business has a hiccup and something goes wrong. What makes a huge difference is how the business responds, and therefore, Rekindle gets five stars. I'm certain my next visit will be fantastic - I'll be posting an update in the near future. Wow - So Disappointed! Rekindle was at the Taste of Orange this year and I enjoyed one of the Italian sandwich samples they were handing out. It was fantastic! We met the owner - she was very charismatic and charming. Today we stopped by to grab an Italian sandwich, and I just cannot believe they served me bread that was so old and dry - it would have been perfect for croutons, but definitely nothing like what we had at the Taste of Orange. The bread was so dry I had to dress it up with some olive relish to eat it - I don't expect when I pay $31 for a sandwich and chai iced tea latte to get home and have to start working on my sandwich. I accept some responsibility for this, because honestly, who goes to a coffee shop for a sandwich.

We came here around 6:40am this morning and we're graced by all the fabulous Halloween decor! The…read morepastries also are Halloween theme, which was pleasant to see. This review is mostly about the quality of our drinks. I ordered an iced dark roast and my boyfriend ordered an iced medium roast. I told the employee my name is Juna, and spelled it out twice. She put my name down as "Gina". Sad. The iced coffees were the most diluted coffees we have ever had in awhile. One look at it and I knew it was watered down. I took one sip and really did not taste anything except...water. It was a sad experience. Maybe I'll come back, maybe not. I usually would come back based on the quality of their roast

Only one visit so far and I was extremely impressed with How the barista treated his work as if…read morehe's not creating a latte, but a piece of art ....and wow, can we talk about the physical space they got for the coffee shop? What was it, a theater before? I need to remember to do research on the history of this place. this coffee shop space is amazing! I am not as enthusiastic about the actual drink that I ordered - volcano latte but I think it was just wasn't my flavor. I'll try something else. Next time ane will happily raise the review to five stars.once I find something that tastes good.

I love when spaces are repurposed. The beautiful architecture of its former life as a bank lens to…read moreunique coffee experience here. The menu however, is minimal, and while they have some specialty drinks, be prepared to order something a little more standard such as a Matcha or coffee based drink like a latte. They have a small selection of baked goods, including ham and cheese, croissants, and I believe a cardamom bun, which makes me wonder if there's a slight Scandinavian influence since I only see cardamom buns at Nordic adjacent places. There's a decent amount of seating and plenty of parking in the back.

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!

Absolutely love Cedar House in Old Town Orange. It is such a cute and welcoming place. There's…read morespace for the kids to play and walk around, and it honestly doesn't even feel like you're at a business. It feels like you're walking into someone's home. I also love seeing so many people here doing Bible studies and spending time together. You can tell this is a place where people of faith come to connect, be spiritually fed, and enjoy a good cup of coffee. The entire atmosphere feels warm, peaceful, and genuine. Everyone has always been so kind every time I've been here. Definitely one of those special little places you want to keep coming back to.

Best combo for aesthetics/coffee we've come across yet! Beach Day latte was perfectly…read morebalanced-being able to taste coffee and brown sugar/biscoff flavors made us happy. Lavender iced tea was also delicious. Clean, spacious, and homey. The cottage-like decor was peaceful. They had a chess board with a cool view. There was a front and back patio with a kids play area and tons of seating to boot. The service was very polite and welcoming! We parked about 1/4 mile east of the location, in a public parking area. It's the Orange Circle. We expected to do a little walking. Relaxing Thursday.

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!

Great coffee & matcha. Service is also great and the place is a great spot for studying.read more