I ordered a simple oat milk macchiato, and it was prepared exactly right. Perfect temperature, rich flavor, and none of the bitterness that too often overwhelms espresso. Friendly service and a great atmosphere as well. My only small wish is that they served sparkling water alongside the coffee, as many serious espresso places do. Excellent coffee. I will definitely be back. read more

Quite unique coffee shop. From the outside, I don't think I would want to go in, but once went inside, quite warm cozy with great aromatic smell of coffee. Staff are very friendly, nice and helpful. Good prices, and great coffee bean. They do know their coffees for sure. Didn't get anything fancy, just a good hot coffee but it hitted all the right notes. Will definitely come back for others. Some parking lot but plenty when I was there. read more

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Was in town for a concert at the Observatory, my hotel was close by to this gem of a coffee shop. Glad that I stopped in.....I had a fabulous oat milk latte. Super friendly staff and great service. Get there early, it gets packed! I'll definitely be back next time i'm in OC! read more

Original Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I have been here a few times . Each time the Australian guy is there . Super nice guy and had pride in his work. I would assume it's his company but I am not sure . Their coffee is strong and I just got a breakfast burrito and it's actually pretty good - I got half size and it's plenty big and 5 or 6 bucks ... keep up the solid work read more

We stopped by ahead of our reservation near by to get a pick me up. We ordered the Golden Ratio cold without espresso and a hot one with two shots. Both versions were very tasty and the turmeric was not over powering. The cinnamon also added another dimension to the drinks. Oddly, the cold version was a bit sweeter than the hot version. We also ordered the Pumpkin Cookie. We weren't expecting much from the cookie, but it surprised us. The cookie was generously sized, moist, chewy, and not too sweet. We finished way too quickly. read more

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The staff at original barista is lively and the service is great. They make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and it's one of the best I've had. I will be returning! read more

Original Barista - Bar Area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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While getting my car serviced next door I was in the mood for some coffee. After looking around I decided to walk over and grab an iced caramel latte. The latte was great and I even got a croissant which was 100/10 so good. If I'm ever back in the area I will definitely stop by. I loved how small and personal this coffee shop was and the baristas were so nice. read more

Original Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Was in the area and had some time to kill. Such a cute place!! The vibes inside were great! I'd say better for chit chatting than coming here to work for the afternoon, but I prefer that usually. I went later in the morning on a Saturday and had no issues finding a place to sit. I ordered their special flavor, which was a blueberry and lemon combo called Pi Day and it was amazing! The lemon (?) cold foam really sold it for me. The coffee part was great, I could definitely drink their coffee black. And the flavors were enough to make it fun and flavorful, but without making it too sweet or making me feel like I need to brush my teeth after drinking it. The baristas were all very friendly and attentive, welcoming people in and thanking them on their way out. read more

Original Barista - Medium iced Pi Day latte (blueberry and lemon) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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It was supposed to be a spot that I wanted to be a regular coffee shop. The first time I had it was good and I came back for the vanilla latte. Next couple times I've had more burnt tasting coffee or very acidic tasting coffee. Overall staff is friendly. Nice spot to hang. Would consider coming back after a small break. read more

Original Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such a cute little coffee shop gem in Costa Mesa The atmosphere is really good and coffee is smooth, flavorful, and made perfectly. You can tell they really care about quality here. read more

I come here a few times a week and the service is always great and the coffee is super yummy & consistent. I usually get the iced americano with salted caramel cold foam. Highly recommend that! read more

Original Barista - Iced americano & hot chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Solid place for coffee! I always want to add to my list of consistently good coffee places, and Original Barista joins this very tiny list of mine that I can count on one hand. I have tried their iced and also hot vanilla latte (I am a vanilla girly) with oatmilk and also cold foam, and I love how well their latte works together. Smooth coffee with a balance of the vanilla that doesn't overpower the espresso. The barista who took our order was very welcoming and took the time to explain the menu options. This place also doesn't charge for alternative milk options which is rare. I am shocked by their pricing though, in a good way, because they're a bit cheaper than most coffee shops in Orange County, which honestly, is really cool of them. The interior of the shop is clean, but there is limited seating. Parking can be an issue though, so it seems like it's just a matter of time of day and luck. I definitely see myself coming back though. read more

Been coming here since day one! It's my fiancé's and my favorite coffee spot in Orange County. As a heavy coffee drinker and connoisseur, it's in my top three across all of OC, LA, and the IE. I always recommend it to friends and family. read more

Original Barista - The GOAT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Great coffee, best coffee I have had in a while. The guy was really nice and friendly. It was very clean in there I'll have to try the food next time we stop in read more

yum! can't wait to go back and get another drink. i just got a vanilla iced latte and it was great. not too busy and even if it was it would be worth the wait for their coffee. can't say anything about their matcha or food if they have that because i did not try those. nice spot! read more

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I got a cold brew. I asked if they had sugar-free syrups and the owner went on me about how chemicals are bad for me. I didn't ask for health advice. I simply asked a question if they had sugar-free syrups available (they do not!) . I thought that the flavor of the cold brew itself was subpar. My friend got an iced latte . He said that it was okay. I was trying to be friendly to the owner (or who I'm assuming was the owner) so told him that I was a member of the Yelp elite squad and reviewed coffee on Instagram . He was kind of rude about it asking if that should make a difference to him. I then just told him I had a passion for coffee and he starts going on and on about how his coffee is the best and the competitors are ruining coffee culture and not selling quality coffee. I get that he's a business owner, but I didn't like how he was promoting negativity and lifting himself up above all of the other coffee shops. The price was reasonable. They accepted, cash and contactless payment. The interior was dark in color . It had a very modern vibe. There wasn't a lot of seating but there was some. I think it's cool that they offer five different sizes . The menu is very customizable, which I like. They offer multiple alternative milks. overall, I did not have a good experience and I also did not think that my coffee tasted all that great . If I was invited back, I would love to review more menu items. read more

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Coworker introduced me to the vanilla latte w oat milk and it was really good! I would recommend you check how many espresso shots bc as you go up in cup size it increases. read more

Hands down the BEST quality coffee in OC. I look forward to every opportunity I have to get a vanilla latte from the OB. Medium latte has 3 shots, most places are just too milky. They have perfected the most drool worthy lattes. Highly recommend!! Oh and if I can't go then I use their beans to make my morning coffee at home. read more

Super sketchy location but all that's forgotten when you walk in. Cool vibes, super sweet barista, delicious drinks and yummy pastries. What's not to love? read more

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This place is in a small, easy to miss strip mall next San Sivar (an awesome Salvadorian hole in the wall). It's actually got good seating and the coffee is really good. It's a great alternative to the brutal line at Microdose and the swill they sell at Coffee Bean. read more

Walked in today hoping for a great experience but was met with something disgusting. The front door was wide open for who knows how long inviting flies in which then were all over the food that was in a wide open display case. The cashier showed no concern. I did not see this until after I ordered but did not drink my drink and threw it away immediately. This cashier knew there were bugs on the food and should have thrown it all away long before I came around. read more

Original Barista - If you zoom in you can see the bugs on the counter behind the glass, in front of the food and on it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Very easy to order over the phone :)! Friendly customer service, and they steam right when you get there! So it's nice and hot when you pick it up ^^. We ordered the Hot Original Chai with Oatmilk and Maple - Loved it Hot Salted Maple Latte - Didn't get to taste, but my hubby loved it! The vibe is friendly with a dark moody vibe. Dark interior with neon lights. Not busy inside, perfect place to chill. read more

Vanilla cold foam was tasty, but the matcha was not enjoyable really. I could tell that it was present from the grassiness, but still it was very milk-heavy. It didn't appear as dark green as the photo I had seen on Yelp which brought me here in the first place. Staff was friendly. read more

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Really enjoyed the vanilla latte. Overall was pretty good. Price was pretty good for a latte. Small parking lot. Staff was friendly. Casual place to hang. read more

The coffee here is really good and I like that. They have a variety of sizes. There's a lot of good coffee shops in Costa Mesa. I mainly stick to the one in my neighborhood but will rotate a few others in when I'm out running errands. If I could give any criticism, I would say the service is a mixed bag. the owner and his partner are very sweet, but a few of the other guys I've encountered there I was getting a little bit of a manosphere vibe and seem annoyed when you ask them a question about a latte special that they are literally promoting lol. I just feel like the vibes could be a little better. I want to feel welcome when I go to a coffee shop and not like a bunch of dudes are annoyed to have to take my order. read more

Stopped by Original Barista on a Saturday morning. We luckily missed the line, but it did get quite busy inside. There's a parking lot so no issues with finding parking and there's also a few tables inside along with some bar seating. I ordered a 12oz iced vanilla latte ($5.25 plus $0.75 for flavor). They have a nice variety of flavors/syrups to choose from including salted maple, caramel, lavender, and strawberry. The coffee comes with your choice of milk and I love how it's not an additional cost for anything other than whole milk. You can also add cold foam on top of your drink for $1.00 and choose any flavor. Overall, I think the latte was good and the pricing is fair. I would come back and try the other flavors. read more

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the workers are personable and seem passionate about the store and their products. i love how they greet u and also how fast they are!

My favorite coffee spot in Costa Mesa. As you know, Costa Mesa tends to have a coffee shop every which way you go. I prefer original barista for a few reasons they make their own housemaid syrups in which the caramel syrup so happens to be vegan and they have different size options (I usually get the 20 oz) which is very rare to find out here. The people that work here are very kind and i haven't seen it extremely busy the way other coffee shops get. read more

This was a sweet surprise today! My boyfriend and I love coming here for a take home jug of cold brew. Today we decided to come in for 2 individual drinks and a jug before heading out to production. Natasha took our order and when I asked about cold foams for my iced coffee she recommended the seasonal coconut cold foam and mentioned it comes with a fun straw!!! It absolutely made my day! It tastes like summer. We always love the coffee and the service. Thank you Natasha for your recommendation and friendliness. See you again soon! read more

Original Barista - Iced Coffee w/coconut cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Coffee connoisseur's run don't walk to the best coffee in Orange County! They have the best service and are always pushing that standard higher and higher! They have the best coffee by far, and is a family business that I can always count on! Ask for the Kevin F. It's their Goat'd Vanilla Oat Latte topped with a salted caramel cold foam that is out of this world! The vibes are always great and city loves Original Barista! Oh and they just got breakfast burritos, get em while you can because they do sell out fast! Be sure to try the Kevin F. and show em some love! read more

Out of this world delicious! Stopped in after I saw a reel on my IG about an horchata latte. Horchata is a very difficult flavor to imitate if not properly cared for. Only the highest quality of flavor went into my horchata latte. True to flavor and with caffeine! It was an extraordinary sip at first try. Without a doubt one of the most true to flavor. Service was on point and friendly. My barista told me what great ingredients went into making my drink before I ordered. Thanks for making my palate the happiest with your true barista skills! read more

Tried their Espressomisu today and it was phenomenal! Especially as someone who doesn't prefer coffee that's on the sweeter side, they definitely balanced the coffee flavor & sweetness exceptionally! The two guys working were super chill & welcoming! Would def come back when I'm in the area read more

Nice coffee shop with an industrial vibe. The latte is excellent with smooth espresso and perfectly textured microfoam. Staff is friendly and welcoming. read more

Original Barista - 16oz Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My son loves Matcha. I would probably call him a little bit of a connoisseur and he said that this was some of the best that he's ever had. read more

Original Barista - Matcha and latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was craving for a good cup of coffee and this was the nearest barista and what a discovery! I ordered an iced chai and it was great! So pure and tasty! I also had the raspberry chocolate scone and wow delicious!! And the Barista guy with an accent approached me and was very friendly and honest and told me he accidentally pressed the wrong charge in the system and accidentally charged me more and he credited my card right away. He apologized and he said he couldn't just let that be, it's not right. Wow really good human being! In addition, the place was clean, simple and relaxing ambiance and the bathroom was top notch! So clean! Highly recommended! read more

Original Barista - Iced Chai Latte - Sooo good!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Great hospitality but the star of the show is their drinks of course! Woke up feeling crappy because of allergies so I got an iced golden ratio (turmeric, ginger, cinnamon) and added a shot of espresso for that caffeine kick. Absolutely unbelievable flavor! My husband got an iced salted caramel latte and he was soo happy with the flavor, so well balanced! We try new coffee shops every weekend and this place is definitely high up on our lists, we WILL be back :) read more

Original Barista - Golden Ratio w/ added espresso shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I got a lavender latte with vanilla cold foam, and a vanilla latte with lavender cold foam and they were really good. Service was really nice, very friendly baristas. Ambiance was nice too, they have some really cute hand made drip mugs as you can see in the back ground of this picture. Would definitely recommend this place to someone. read more

Original Barista - Lavender latte w vanilla cold foam Vanilla latte w lavender cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I first tasted this amazing coffee when Original Barista provided the coffee for an author visit/Mother's Day event at Mesa Verde Preschool in Costa Mesa. The owner is so kind and just all around awesome. Every parent, auntie and grandma loved the coffee that Original Barista brewed. I cannot thank them enough and I can't believe it took me so long to write this review. I highly recommend this hidden gem read more

Original Barista - Author Alexis Palacio and Owner of Original Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Original Barista is part of a strip mall with parking right up front. Love the aesthetics!!! They offer a few chairs and tables to get comfy. I tried to ask the barista for his recommendation but received a cold "whatever you want" which is absolutely true but not very friendly nor helpful. I ended up ordering a hot latte with salted caramel. Coffee is a bit strong for my preference and I could barely taste the salted caramel. read more

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My wife and I make a point to try every coffee shop in Costa Mesa, and while there are a lot of good ones, this place stands out as the best. It's become our go-to spot. Their americano is bold, full of flavor, and never bitter. You can tell they take real care in how they prepare it. My wife loves their cappuccino and latte -- both are smooth, well-balanced, and made with intention. What really sets this shop apart is the passion they put into every cup. They don't rush, and the attention to detail shows. You can taste the difference. read more