This is kind of funny…read more After work, I was searching for a coffee shop nearby like I usually do, but nothing really caught my attention. So I decided to search outside the area where I live, and that's how I ended up finding this place. The funny part is that I had actually been wanting to visit this coffee shop because I saw their "Fun Flight" menu and thought it looked so interesting. I kept telling myself that I had to come try it someday. But when I searched this time, I was actually looking for a real coffee roaster and ended up here without even realizing it was the same place. Parking was easy and there were plenty of spaces. There are also other shops around, so I don't think parking would be much of an issue. The coffee shop itself was clean, bright, and nice and cool inside. I noticed one of the employees carefully cleaning the glass, and they kept wiping down empty tables and windows throughout the time I was there. Honestly, I've rarely seen someone cleaning so consistently at a coffee shop, and I really appreciated it. It made me feel like they genuinely care about cleanliness. Since it was already afternoon, I wanted something decaf, so I asked if they roast their own decaf coffee. They told me that they roast everything themselves, which immediately gave me more confidence in the coffee. I ordered a flat white and sat down, but then I realized I had completely forgotten to say "iced." Sure enough, I saw the employee making a hot drink. Well... that's totally on me! Soon my coffee came out with a beautiful latte art on top. And then I took my first sip... Oh my goodness. This is GOOD coffee! There was a slight acidity at first, but as I kept drinking, the acidity faded and I was left with a smooth, nutty, creamy latte flavor. I personally prefer medium roasts over dark roasts, and this roast was exactly my kind of coffee. Now I'm suddenly very curious about their matcha, too. I also liked that the overall pricing wasn't too expensive. The Wi-Fi did seem a little slow at times, but it wasn't slow enough to really bother me. And now I'm still sitting here debating whether I should order the matcha latte... The coffee was definitely delicious, and I already know I'll be coming back. Next time, I'm absolutely getting the Fun Flight so I can try several different coffees! Great coffee, clean space, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Definitely worth another visit!

Came here on a whim yesterday to nest and study and I am so glad that I did! The coffee shop had…read moreplenty of seating and was very clean (I'm a neat freak so was definitely happy about this). They also had several outlets for to charge devices if needed and delicious air conditioning. The baristas were very friendly and kind and the atmosphere felt very comfy and relaxing. I especially liked their very chill music playlist. I ordered: - iced matcha latte w oat milk and vanilla (barista recommended) - banana oatmeal with cinnamon, peanut butter and choco chips - plain bagel w cream cheese I really enjoyed the iced matcha, it is probably one of the better ones I have in OC. The matcha was super smooth and with the addition of the vanilla it created a sweet happy layer to it. I need to come back to try the other drinks! The banana oatmeal, while looking very tasty, didn't pass my satisfaction meter. The oatmeal in the bowl was cold and it was a thin layer of oats that laid on the bottom of the bowl. Presentation great, but for 9$, I would have wanted there to be at least 1-2 more scoops of oats in there to make it worth it. The plain bagel with cream cheese, I really enjoyed. The bagel was huge and it has a good toastiness to it. Additionally, the cream cheese was very light, not too rich and it helped make a delicious carb. Overall, I would definitely come back here to try other drinks and pastries from their menu! I also loved that the parking lot is easy to access and there are ample spots! Definitely try this spot, if you're in the area!

I liked my experience at HNTea! At their old location, the boba wasn't 100%, but something clicked…read morewhen they moved to their new Alton location. You can actually taste the quality of the tea and the freshness of the berries. I tried the blackberry tea, which uses fresh blackberries and a simple syrup. The flavor was excellent, and the price was pretty reasonable for the quality. There are also more seating options at this location, and it feels more open. I was impressed, and I'm looking forward to my next visit!

the store is a cute & nice with lots of seating. seems like a nice "boba shop" to chill and…read morehangout. there are self-order kiosks you can help yourself to. a nice gentleman in the back crafted up my drink and there's straws and napkins to help yourself to. unfortunately i was not a fan of my drink. i wanted to try something new and got the "real ubetaro specialtea" (jasmine green tea + dairy with ube/taro paste along the cup). i tried straining the paste out at home, but ultimately, i don't think i liked the mixture of jasmine tea and the thick consistency of ube and taro. i've been at their other location in tustin before and would try again with another drink!

Back at one of my fav gelato spots!…read more This time we got the large: passionfruit swirl (seasonal), chocolate hazelnut, and chocolate peanut butter crunch. You can honestly never go wrong with any of the flavors here. I did really love their seasonal passionfruit flavor. It was the perfect embodiment of a summer flavor and I wish they would keep it year round!

Went on a random weekend evening and it was PACKED! Waited in line for about 30 min…read more I have to mention that this place is beautiful. It's kinda like walking into a model home (interior design is fantastic). Now onto the gelato. I ordered the piccolo ($7.45 up to 2 flavors) and got the passion fruit and pistacchio chocolate crunch. Passion Fruit (10/10): really love this one. You can see actual passion fruit in the gelato. Adds a little tartness to balance the sweetness. Refreshing and not too sweet. Will order again. Pistachio Chocolate Crunch (7/10): this one missed the mark for me. Even though I loved the variety of textures, especially the crunch, I couldn't really taste the pistachio. Will order the regular pistachio next time to see. Staff was very nice and allowed me to sample multiple flavors before choosing. Also did a great job packing in the gelato.

One word for this place..... BOMB. Definitely recommend coming here I love the vibe of this place…read moreand the service is great!!

We just happen to randomly park in front of this coffee pop up and so glad we did. We tried the…read morebanana matcha latte which is perfect on a sunny day. The two flavors balanced each other well. My wifey and I shared it but we quickly realized we should've gotten our own so can't wait to try Ryan's next concoctions!

This store is conveniently located right next to the movie theater at Irvine Spectrum. I would…read morealways go in here to grab a sweet treat so I can sneak it in my bag and enjoy during the movies. Staff is usually nice for the most part and drinks come out quickly. My go-to is always the #1 which is the brown sugar crème brûlée deeorica milk drink. It's sweet, creamy, and filling. If you're not a fan of sweet drinks, this isn't for you. Occasionally I will crave something fruity and will get the snow strawberry smoothie. Those are the only 2 drinks I alternate between in all the years I've been coming here. I noticed on my recent visit they have a mochi series drink and sagoo series drink. It looks interesting but I haven't gotten a chance to try yet. Maybe next time.

My family member went in and ordered for me while I was at a different location so I can't speak to…read morethis location about ambiance. The drink was definitely not what I know the alley to be. The flan looked like it was in there but something about it was off. Like it was so mushy it just sort of crumbled or disintegrated in the drink. Like you can't even notice it's in there.

Hands down one of the best matchas I've had so far I've tried the…read more* Ube Matcha (tastes like lucky charms marshmallows) * Corn Matcha (tastes like Corn Pops Cereal) * Blueberry Matcha is taste like BLUEBERRIES like fresh not syrupy. * Black Seasame Hojicha (hojicha is a deeper flavored tea like a standard black tea but to me, not as bitter and the sesame cream is like the most amazing nutty vanilla cream) * Double Matcha is very legit for anyone obsessed with matcha. I also tried one coffee from here the * Sea Salt Nutty (tastes like PB & Hazelnut brilliant combo) Basically everything I've tried has been amazing!! I'm always torn between getting something I've tried before & trying something new. I have loved everything that I've gotten so far and I can't wait to make my way through the entire menu! It looks very clean and minimal inside. I like that they have a little bigger seating area than some other cafes. For me, overall 10/10!

Came here to get some work done and try their matcha but the place is packed too busy as a place to…read morestay and study. Service was ok, drink was ok not a place I will go out of my way to try again. ...don't get the hype maybe I got the wrong drink. Idk

I know Blk Dot Coffee has been around for a while now and that there have been places like them in…read morethe Bay Area (with more opening up), but I still can't believe how Vietnamese coffee is only now becoming more mainstream. Between how coffee obsessed and sleep deprived we all are an how much caffeine packs, it always seemed like a no-brainer that it would catch on, not to mention the fact that it just tastes so good. As belated as it may be, though, I'm just glad that it's become easier than ever for me to get my Vietnamese coffee fix! At any given time, especially on the weekends, it seems like the line for Blk Dot Coffee will reach the door (or even stretch outside), but it's partly due to how popular this place is. Inside, this place is pretty small with just enough room for a small line to order, a display with merch and apparel, and some space for folks to wait for their drinks. Yet, despite its small stature, the menu has an and fairly extensive selection of offerings, from their Vietnamese coffee-based drinks to a mix of tea/matcha and fruit-based options. They also have a decent array of small bites as well, like bagels, toasts, breakfast bowls, and sandwiches, but we've never been hungry enough to try anything. -- VTM EINSPANNER - Vietnamese Coffee Latte, Sweet Foam Top, Cocoa Powder This was so, so good! Not only did it have a nice punch of caffeine to it, but I liked how the bit of sweet foam and coca powder added a touch of creaminess and richness. Plus, wasn't quite as sweet as I feared it would be (though, still sweet as a whole). -- MANGO DELIGHT GREEN TEA - Green Tea, Mango Jam, Chia Seeds, Crystal Boba A bit on the sweet side, but not bad otherwise. While this felt a little syrupy, I did like taste of the green tea and the mango jam. The chia seeds and boba were fine, but I would've been fine without them, too. -- UJI MATCHA EINSPANNER - Uji Culinary Grade Matcha Latte, Cane Syrup, Sweet Foam Top, Cocoa Powder Sadly, now as impressive as the VTM Einspanner, but still not bad. The sweet foam added the same creaminess to this one, but, in this case, there was too much of it, as it really took away from the taste of the matcha itself. -- YUZU MANGO MATCHA LATTE - Uji Culinary Grade Matcha Latte Infused with Yuzu Jam and Mango Cream It's a shame that this seems to be a seasonal drink because it tasted so good! It also helped that the weather was so warm when we had this, but I really liked how well the match, yuzu jam, and mango cream all complemented each other. Delicious! -- ORIGINAL ICED VTM - Signature Slow-Drip Vietnamese Coffee with Blend of House Creamers Not sure what their creamer "blend" consists of (just tasted like regular condensed milk), but this was terrific! Although the first sip was strong and quite sweet, the flavors became a lot more balanced once the ice started to melt. As far as service goes, the workers at the register have always been really friendly, but, for better or worse, nothing else has really stood out (the interactions have always been brief). However, what definitely has stood out are the baristas making the drinks. Watching from the side, it's impressive seeing the sort of organized chaos that was going on - a constant flow of cups/drinks waiting to be made, bottles of milk, syrups, and ingredients that go into all of their different concoctions strewn about, and workers humming along grabbing supplies, making drinks, and calling out orders. If there was one knock about my experiences at Blk Dot Coffee, it'd be that it can take a little while for orders to come out when they're really busy. While it wasn't so bad the first couple of times we were here, it took about 15 mins the third time. With that being said, it's not like the same thing can't happen at a Starbucks on the way to work or at some milk tea joints. Personally, for something as unique and delicious as Blk Dot Coffee's VTM Einspanner, I'm more than happy to wait!

We stopped by Blk Dot around 3 pm on a weekday for a quick pick-me-up while at Irvine Spectrum. It…read morewasn't busy, and the staff was friendly. Drinks: We ordered the Original VTM hoping for a strong Vietnamese coffee, but unfortunately, it was way too sweet for us. The flavor also tasted pretty different from the more traditional Vietnamese coffee I'm used to. We ended up adding some water just to make the sweetness more manageable. We were told that sweetness adjustments aren't available for the Original VTM, only the Light VTM, but we specifically wanted the stronger coffee option. Definitely something to keep in mind depending on your sweetness preference. Service: The staff was kind, and ordering was quick with no wait. If you're at Irvine Spectrum and need a quick coffee, it's a convenient option. The Original VTM just wasn't for me, and I probably wouldn't come back for it.

LOVE THE DUBAI CHOCOLATE MACARON So creamy and not too sweet!! crunchy as well! cant wait to try…read moremore in the future

I've been coming to Vanilla Street Bakery for almost two years, and it has truly become one of my…read morefavorite places. Everything here is thoughtfully done, from the beautiful and welcoming interior to the fresh, high-quality food. Every dish tastes amazing and is presented so colorfully and beautifully that you almost don't want to touch it. Almost! The coffee is always fresh, flavorful, and gives you exactly the energy you need. What makes this place especially memorable is the people. The staff are friendly, attentive, and professional, and you can feel how much care they put into everything they do. Every time I come here, I don't feel like I'm simply visiting a café. It feels like coming home or stopping by to see good friends. After two years of visiting, I can honestly say that the quality, atmosphere, and hospitality have always remained excellent. Vanilla Street Bakery is a truly special place, and I'm always happy to come back.

What else to say about Chaupain, except it's always exceptional?…read more I'm biased - but their pastries have got to be the best in OC. This is the 3rd Chaupain location I've been to, I happened to be in the area. It's smaller than the one on La Paz in LN to be sure, but ample size enough to provide anyone with full tastes of their amazing goods. I like everything - I've tried nearly all of their pastries and cakes, this time I tried the cinnamon roll- which was insanely good, soft, and tasted of such quality. Actually - never tried their quiche, which is certainly on a bucket list for next time. I highly recommend everything they have - but just to name a new, the guava cream cheese, cinnamon cream cheese, mixed berry bateau, opera cake, vanilla scone, any of their croissants, lemon tiramisu, and the jamon sandwich is incredible - I love that the bread had a chewy texture, which is perfect for this sandwich. Adding any of the American condiments would almost be a sacrilege, but a bit of dijon is good, which they have there in packets- the flavours work so well together. I really struggle to restrain myself when coming here, which necessary for your wallet and your waistline - but whatever you decided it's all good here. The customer service was also stellar - very friendly, helpful, and personable. Thank you !

Chaupain's croissants and pastries never cease to amaze. So so flaky and crispy! My go-to and an…read moreabsolute must try for anyone who loves French bakeries. My family loves the spinach cheese and mixed berry croissant. They have a variety of croissants, tarts, cakes, quiches, sandwiches - and entree items like French onion soup, and the sunrise sandwich which are both very good. The Laguna Hills branch is a very small storefront with some patio seating. The staff are always so polite and friendly!

Finally made it back to try their sandwiches. Got their banh mi, which looks nothing like the…read moretraditional one as it comes on their shokupan and not on a baguette. It was well-made, with layers of ingredients, and quite tasty! Also got a slice of their pumpkin Basque cheesecake. Rich and delicious! Great way to treat myself! Brio Brio is a Lake Forest gem!

Tried this place for the first time. I got here before 2pm and the indoor dining is almost full…read more But they also have outside seating available. The interior is nice. They sell stuff like merch and bottled juices. I tried the Tamago sandwich which was good. This is served with a side of salad. The sandwich was big for me so i shared it with my husband. I also ordered the Yuzu ice tea which was kinda sour so my hubby didn't like it but i like that its not sweet. Staff were nice and friendly. Will come back to try their other sandwiches.