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    Nook Coffee Bar

    4.5 (750 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    matcha latte, lavender matcha, strawberry matcha
    Viv N.

    With the expansion of oc's coffee & matcha scene, nook coffee definitely ranks lower tier. I only come here if I'm looking for something quick & convenient by the CAMP or lab anti-mall. If you do visit, I recommend opting for their strawberry matcha, lavender matcha, or any specialty drink other than a basic latte to add some flavor. The syrups are what makes the drinks tasteful while the matcha or coffee base are lacking. Overall, nook coffee isn't the worst but it's also not a place you should go out of your way for.

    Laura C.

    I ordered the honey oat latte and it was really tasty. 8.8/10. would order again. Long line however

    my iced latte extra shot + almond milk + coconut flavoring. didnt taste the coconut
    Marcy G.

    was at the lab and didnt wanna drive 20 minutes for coffee. came on sunday and it was packed. line was out the door but moved fast. workers seemed nice and friendly and actually cared. check it out, everything looks soo good here

    Marielle C.

    It's my first time at this location and I loved it! The area was amazing to take a stroll around and the drinks were refreshing! Service was kind, friendly, anddd quick! The place was packed but everyone was in and out very quickly. Definitely recommend this place

    Carolina R.

    I had been to their Rancho location a few years ago and liked it'd so when we were at the Lab for breakfast, I wanted to check them out to remind myself of their coffee. I ordered the honey oat latte and hazelnut latte. Both were so good! I drank the hazelnut latte while my boyfriend drank the honey oat one. The hazelnut was the perfect blend of the hazelnut taste with espresso! I loved it and would come back for it. The honey oat my boyfriend loved, he said it was light and good balance! Glad we checked it out and will definitely be back!

    Menu and Pastry Options
    Sarah D.

    My manager and I went to go get an afternoon pick-me-up of coffee after a meeting for our work. Nook was down the street and I always wanted to try because I heard the hype. The parking however, was VERY filled during this time. The line was huge for a 11:00am on a Friday morning. We were bummed that the QR code was not working on the very cute wooden signage outside the coffee shop while we were in line, which was a bummer. The Honey Oat Latte with oat milk was delicious. I am notorious for chugging my iced coffee but this was absolutely delicious. A sweet, subtle honey sweetness taste and the creamy oat milk was divine. My manager's Spanish Latte was so much better & I will be getting that next time! We bought our other coworker the Strawberry Matcha, which we did not try & we were worried after the fact because it did not look like it had strawberries in it, but she confirmed it was very tasty and tasted the strawberry! The outside seating areas in this outdoor area was very cute. Lots of fun art, the directory was creative, the CD tunnel was the coolest part! We also walked over to the breakfast burrito place as well. This seems like a nice area to come and relax and just people watch and enjoy a delicious iced latte from Nook.

    Athena P.

    This is such a cute spot! Honey oat latte was delicious (I'm not normally a coffee drinker, and I couldn't stop taking a sip from my hubbys cup!) Tiny store with not much seating options Free parking Very quick service Highly recommend!

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    Chris S.

    Nook is located in the Lab Anti-Mall, and while I was there I just watched the line stretch all the way into the parking lot, so expectations were high. Got two drinks but they were a bit of a mixed experience. Both had quite a bit of ice, which diluted them more than I would've liked in a short period of time. The Island Matcha stood out in a good way, offering a nice level of complexity and balanced flavor. The hojicha latte with whole milk, however fell short. It tasted watered down, lacked the deep roasted aroma you'd expect from hojicha, and ultimately came across as somewhat flavorless. Given the long wait, I was hoping for a bit more consistency and depth in the drinks.

    Menu while you wait or the lines begins here
    Deanne R.

    Third time visit to the The LAB Anti-Mall and we been wanting to try this coffee shop, and today was the day finally lol. There was a line out the door but not so bad. Service was good, and the coffee was actually good. So happy we finally made it in. The place is small not much seating, but there is plenty of outdoor seating and space.

    Island Matcha + Hojicha Latte
    Elizabeth N.

    Nook Coffee Bar is a pretty cafe located in an outdoor shopping plaza. Although the line can get long, it moves quickly thanks to the baristas. We enjoyed the creamy, nutty flavors of the Island Matcha and the rich chocolate notes of the Hojicha Latte. The only downside was that we requested less ice, but the drink was really cut short, making an already small drink feel smaller. Parking was easy in the plaza lot.

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    Candice S.

    Located in such a cute space. Overall a good experience. The line gets long but they move quickly. I wish they had more special lattes but otherwise it was fine. The Mexican chai was cool. Didn't taste anything like chai but it still was a nice drink. Loved the vegan and other options

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    Rico M.

    Walked into this cool Coffee spot in this place called the LAb Anti-mall and it was a really cool vibe in there. Staff was super friendly, interior was cozy and they had a ton of merchandise, coffee to buy, and overall a clean aesthetic. They had my coffee ready before we finished paying. My coffee was great! I've had some pretty port experiences lately with coffee and it hurts to leave not good reviews but I'm happy this place was delicious. Coffee was smooth, balanced, refreshing, it had the vanilla taste. Thank you Nook Coffee Bar I look forward to returning!

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    Christal M.

    Tucked away in The Lab is where you'll find this great little coffee shop. And by little, I mean it's pretty small with just a couple of tables inside. It can get a little claustrophobic when it's busy but it's a cute shop and the vibes are good. They serve a little of everything including coffee drinks, organic tea, matcha and lemonade. They also have pastries if you're hungry. I just needed a refreshing drink so I ordered a Strawberry Lemonade ($5.50). I could see them making it and it came with an aesthetic garnish. It was well made and not too sweet or sour. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their matcha drinks when I need some caffeine.

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    Ask the Community - Nook Coffee Bar

    Is this cafe a good studying spot (with wifi, welcomed to stay for a long-ish time)?

    Yes! The lab has a lot of outdoor seating around Nook too. There's free wifi access there. Have fun!

    Do you guys carry Onyx coffee beans, specifically Geometry? If so, how much is a 14oz box? Thanks.

    Do you guys sell bags of matcha?

    We sell 80g tin / Traditional $35.00

    Does anyone know if they use Oatly for their oatmilk? I think I saw Califia cartons in pictures.

    I went yesterday and I saw Califia carton as they were making my matcha oat milk latte.

    Is this place good for studying?

    Yes it is! The Lab Anti Mall where we are located has a large selection of outdoor seating with tables and free WiFi.

    Do they have plugs for outdoor seating?

    Not right outside the place, but there's more tables in the middle of The Lab area where you can find a plug!

    Is there any healthy coffee and food options here and what are they?

    Yes.

    Does anyone know if they use Oatly for their oat milk?

    I went yesterday and they had oat milk! I had oat milk latte and was super super delicious.

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