Everyone has their personal preference. But sorry to say, I will stick to Starbucks. I got a Sugar Free, Non-fat Vanilla latte - Too much foam, too bitter and harsh. I always get the same thing @ Starb and its 10x better. read more

Really good coffee and tea here. The tea selection is amazing and there's plenty to choose from. I love getting their teas (hot and iced) because it tastes fresher. I think they use loose tea leaves to brew their teas here? I'm not sure. I also feel like the coffee here is just more personal than what you get from Starbucks. You look behind the counter and can see the beans and the grinder...it's nice! One think about this location though is that the start of the line isn't apparent when you first walk in, especially if you come in on the side next to Veggie Grill. I've seen on more than one occasion people standing on the opposite end with confused expressions on their face as they accidentally cut in line because they were on the wrong end. It can get a little crowded and be difficult to find a seat but you could always go outside and sit at the tables too. read more

Peet's Coffe and Tea is Simple Amazing. Unlike Most Large-Franchise coffee places, Peet's has a feel of good quality, friendly service and overall awesome experience. I have a friend who works for them so I get a cool 50% discount when he buys drinks and FREE Regular teas and coffees! I'm a big fan of their Ice Coffee, so good! and unlike some other places, the coffee here is TASTY. Their tea is pretty fresh too. Overall, an awesome place to go get some Tea and Coffee to the alternative of more known coffee joints. read more

I'm a fan of Peet's, but this is not the best location ever. They take FOREVER to take your order and make your drink. Last time I was in there, I was waiting for someone to help me for about 5 minutes (there was no line) without my presence even being acknowledged when some cute Australian boy walks up to the counter. All of the sudden the other register (the one I was not in line for) was open and there was a girl to take his order. The girl taking his order and the girl making his drink both seemed to have crushes on him, so they stood there talking to him instead of doing their jobs. I get it. I laughed on the inside and on the outside. But, it still bothered me since I was kind of in a hurry... Peet's may have better coffee, but Starbuck's definitely has better service. read more

I ordered a dark chocolate frappe and it wasn't icy, as in cold, at all. Kind of marshmellow like and weird. Sticking to coffee bean ice blendeds. I'm sure their hot coffee is better, so we'll see next time I'm near by. read more

Abundance of Fresh Roasted Beans Awaits! I am fond of any coffee house that offers fresh roasted beans for sale. The variety of beans is wonderful!Jamaica Blue Mountain and Kona always seem to be available here. Not only can I have a pot of French press in the store, but I can get that same bean to go. The baristas are trained to pull a wonderful shot of espresso. The macchiato and latte beverages are masterfully prepared and well balanced. The bakery selections offer a wide selection for the hungry imbiber. Chocolate/Pumpkin bread is a personal favorite, but the scone choices are great as well. I love stopping in either before or after the movies and getting the caffeine fix I crave. The place is almost always busy, which in my book is a good thing. With a constant crowd, the products move and brews are fresh. Not all Peet's are created equal and I must say, this is a great store. When you find yourself in the neighborhood, give it a go! read more

Great place to study and great coffee at the same time! They have nice tables and chairs and the power outlets are very convenient. There are a couple of things, though, that in my opinion keep them from being a five-star establishment. One is that their free wifi is only lasts for an hour and if you want to renew your passcode for the internet, you have to get up and ask them for another code. I understand that they don't want people sitting there the whole day, everyday, getting free internet, but a 2 or 3 hour time limit is still reasonable and could easily be given. The last thing is that it gets cold in there! I need to bring a sweater when I'm studying in there even though its summer! Overall great place. read more

The ambiance to this place is so peaceful and just what you would expect from a typical coffee house! It's small and cozy, but when the doors are closed, a perfect coffee-smelling study lounge! Coffee: In my opinion, the coffee taste a lot better than your typical Starbucks around campus! When you drink some student-made Starbucks, it's either too sweet or too bitter or too bland and I'm just not satisfied, but this place!!!!! Your taste buds catches all the bitter coffee and the sweet caramel or whatever it is that you're drinking! Baristas are all so friendly! Especially my RA and her friends who work there!!! (: read more

I like Peet's tea selection. I'm trying to make my way through their entire list of loose leaf teas and I'm not even half way through after 8 visits. So far, each tea I've had has its own unique flavor. They're not just fancy names attached to random tea leaves. Each of the teas actually has a unique aroma and taste, some more robust than others. How much does a cup of legit loose leaf tea cost me here? $2.00 That's pretty damn good for a real cup of tea and not the watered down tea bag embarrassment offered at Starbucks. My main grievances are specific to this location: 1. It's difficult to find comfortable seating next to an outlet when I want to come here to study 2. Free internet for only an hour? Obviously the time limit is due to the seating situation, but still it's a nuisance to me. read more

Similar to the other chains located in the OC. I am definitely a fan of this peet's. I prefer this over starbucks anyday since the fact that you can actually taste the coffee and it is so relatively close to where I work. Sometimes seating can be a pain since it is located right across the street to the university. So you'll get more then 80% of college kids taking the tables and only about 40% of them doing actual work while the other 40% sit on their computers and type on their phones. That being said, I love this place. Their latte's are always strong and always good. They even have wifi for those of you who do manage to find a seat. Also, if there is ever a time when you find your drink needs adjustments, they get it done. All you have to do is ask when you're at the counter picking it up. read more

WHY HAVEN'T I BEEN A REGULAR AT PEET'S FOR ALL THESE YEARS. Really good prices and excellent quality drinks! Since they open super early too, I think I've found my new study spot when I'm feeling coffee but can only afford little. Hehe. Starbucks can kiss my butt. read more

Peet's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

This is my favorite Peet's location. The servers are good, knowledgeable and always friendly. The coffee is always great (this is a Peet's stand alone location). Five stars! read more

Life is too short to drink inferior coffee. Although this shop gets busy with the student traffic, and parking can be challenging during peak hours, it's worth the stop. Good flavor. Great service. Great staff who are upbeat and personable. You will find this perfect place inside the University Town Center next to Trader Joe's. Slip in to take a quick break from your day. Or maybe to get your day started. There is some seating inside and more tables outside in the shared surrounding courtyard. read more

A Peet's Coffee you can get the service unit is not the service you deserve Karma I believe that a Peet's Coffee you can receive the level of quality that you deserve any time of the day in the following group I'll find you can also order now is next with Italian deli delight cheese cheese cheese Italian Arabic Peninsula and amazing food the best we also get espressos all day get the espresso get a cup of water and then just enjoy the bike and then it's a rainy day and you want to go have some espresso read more

Peet's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I think the first several times I've been here, customer service has been a hit or a miss. leaning towards the miss more. I was in a rush to get my drink and go to trader joes to get a few things for lunch. but the cashier was taking so long with the two customers in front. CASHIER: yeah this register is broken CUSTOMER: are you sure? CASHIER: yes CUSTOMER: really? are you kidding CASHIER: I'll take you over there CUSTOMER: no are you sure yadda yadda yadda yah. basically five minutes later and people start cutting me in the line and we're STILL at the same conversation. i'm pissed and i leave to go trader joes. i'm sorry that i'm a college kid who is in dire need of caffeine, but it serves you no right to cut me mom with stroller and dad with baby bag -__- Past week has been a hit. good study place away from my vicious dorm mate. 3 stars. read more

I am a regular coffee drinker. Give me black coffee with some creamer and I'll be a happy gal :) I LOVE the americano at Peet's. I have never been dissatisfied with the way my drinks have been made. The employees are all so generous, perky and attentive. 5 stars:) read more

This Peet's location has an especially pleasant staff. Espresso and coffee drinks are prepared accurately. Employees personally acknowledge you: Recognizing a face that has been in before goes a long way! Often times they even remember what you ordered last time. Peaceful environment, friendly, and efficient. Thanks, Peets! read more

Sometimes gets too busy during the afternoon, but overall a good place to grab a coffee and do some work. The staff is great - genuine and nice. this place is nice. read more

Legit the slowest barristas ever. It's like they keep cracking jokes at each other. Going "right, right" while ambling slowly towards cash register. Just get. my. cof. fee. read more

Don't usually write reviews, but I decided to check this place out. I'm a UCI student, and I usually go to Starbucks.. But I hear Peet's had a Japanese-style Maccha Latte, and I just HAD to try it out! Honestly, did not disspoint at all. For someone used to the Japanese flavor, the strong and bitter (yet delicious) taste of high-quality matcha power is SO important. And the flavor came through at Peet's! Thank you. I had no problems with the service (it was fast), the cafe atmosphere was nice (altough there were not tables left), the couch seats were really comfy! My only problem was the room was pretty cold! It would be so awesome if you guys offered fleece blankets or something! read more

The staff at this Peet's Coffee are incredibly friendly! I know that even when I go in there first thing in the morning, looking like death, that I will still get a smile. They always get my order perfect (I am allergic to dairy, so make alterations) and it is always just a few minutes. The place itself is always clean, organized and comfortable, as a coffee house should be. I am very glad that this is the coffee place closest to my house! read more

Customer service was excellent! But the coffee was horrible my sugar free syrup was way too sweet and just gross! I only took a few sips and had to throw it out. read more

Ever since Peet's finally got a rewards program, I always come here before school or when I have time since it's right across from UCI. I've never had a bad experience and the employees are always friendly and polite. They're also good about my extra requests, such as less ice, extra cups, etc. read more

Picked up a Costa Rican dark roast today because had to do some work. Plenty of seating outside. Lots of students studying inside. Just your basic Peet's! read more

1st review on this account which was created for my students to practice their English. Since I'm their teacher, I'll go first. I take my students here A LOT for coffee. Normally, I pick up the tab because of some penalty for being late or having my phone go off in class or something. I enjoy it. The coffee here is mediocre at best but the service is fast and ALWAYS FRIENDLY. I don't particularly enjoy the beans here but the teas are pretty good and it's a nice place to sit (when you're able to find an empty seat). No bathroom but there are plenty of facilities in the plaza. Thanks Peet, for always taking care of my class. See you soon! read more

We don't have Peet's locations anywhere close to where I live and I'm a huge coffee fanatic, so I was excited to try it one day when we were shopping nearby. It was just okay. My drink was fine. Nothing amazing but not bad either. Employees were definitely not friendly, but not the rudest I've ever experienced. They acted like it was a bother to actually have to speak to a customer. I probably wouldn't go back unless it was the only coffee place around, but there are ALWAYS other options for coffee. It would serve them well to remember that. read more

Love their brewed coffee, it gets me addicted to coffee. A bit string, but not bitter, and tastes really good. Needs a few minutes to wait, but that's totally worth it. So is their streusel coffee cake, too! Crispy topping and soft cake, and the chocolate bits! read more

This Peets Coffee has a nice chill atmosphere. Drinks are top of the line and the price is good. Not much food but what little they do have is quality just like their drinks. Whatever your poison is Tea or Coffee, you will find a drink here that works for you. Personally I like their hot teas. I order a large and it always has two bags in it so it's never watered down. I have even taken it back after I was done and asked for a hot water refill. This does not cost anything as its water, but technically they could if they really wanted to. Seating can be a little crowed at times, I mean you are near a college however there are plenty of seats outside. There are four really awesome leather chairs inside, so if you can score of those your golden! The place definitely caters to the techies, plenty of plugs to jack in your device and free wifi. Bonus, they are open till 12 Midnight on Friday and Saturday, how awesome is that? As awesome as the staff that works there, seriously they must get people from the factory of awesome because they all are just top notch, friendly, helpful and extremely courteous. I feel like I am in the land of awesome whenever I chill there. read more

Good coffee when I need some wake up juoce. Studying at UCI takes a lot and I get no sleep!

I was ignored by the barista. waited in line for 5 minutes. I decided to leave and when I did the barista severed the customer that came in shortly after me. read more

I love their coffee because it's so rich in flavor and really keeps you up if you need a coffee rush but I'm not too crazy about the location. This locations doesn't have the clam fuzzy feeling the rest of the Peets have. Maybe its because I'm so use to this one being a Diedrick's. Overall I love their coffee. Defiantly try it if you already haven't! read more

Best place around UCI to study. Also means you gotta fight for a seat but then people occupying coffee houses to sit and look at their phones is a plague that refuses to die. Also lovely baristas. ^_^ read more

Rude customer service. Arrogant person at the cashier really horrible. Told me to move the table which I moved myself because the table was under the hot sun. read more

I like my coffee like my lovers, dark and bitter. You know a coffee joint is great when you can just order a coffee and drink it straight. Unlike SB's, I could drink pot after pot after pot of Peet's. The atmosphere here is nice and calm, I came several times during NaNoWriMo to get some serious work done on my novel. Also, it's right in a good location, the university square. Definitely a winner for franchised coffee. read more

Great service, short wait, yummy drinks. Conveniently located and better than starbucks in my opinion! read more

Peet's Coffee - Javiva Green Tea w/soy milk - delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Yay! A bit of Berkeley culture in Irvine! This new Peet's outlet brings the feel of a real university town to Irvine. Crowded with students and locals, bustling with academic conversation, it has that great, intellectual caffeinated vibe that the Starbuck's (for a while, the only coffee shops near campus) will never achieve. Love the fact that they serve coffee and tea in real ceramic cups-- extra props for the little espresso-shot sized cups! It was the closest thing to being in Italy in all-American Orange County. Plus they're open 'til midnight on Fridays and Saturdays...wooo! ***Minus one star for not having a bathroom (they use the common bathroom in the university center...but the door gets locked sometime before 10pm, and Peet's doesn't have a key!!!!) read more

getting the records straight about peets coffee: (b/c it's important to know the truth) - peets is not owned by starbucks nor is it a franchise. - coffee beans are HAND picked by one important guy, are organic, fairtrade, high quality, HAND roasted by a only a handful of ppl that have been THE roasters for more than 10years - beans are roasted & sent straight to each coffee shop OVER NIGHT, EVERY WEEK so you all get fresh coffee beans all the time :) - a lot of ppl that dont know coffee will say it's strong, but real coffee needs the acidity, the boldness, and that punch you get, otherwise, it's not coffee. - if you think the drink you got tasted bad, ask if the baristas can remake it for you! if you wanna sample something, ASK! they will always give you samples :) you cant get any high quality beans like peets anywhere else!! read more

Been here three times and 2/3 I've had the unfortunate experience of encountering the rude barista w/ the short dark hair. It really ruins the whole experience and makes me want to go elsewhere. And there are so many other places at the utc and irvine campus that also sell drinks. Coffee is Great, but that one barista... RUDE. read more

Just went to get a coffee & before I ordered I asked if they had restrooms. The lady at the register told me "no", told me where they were & walked away without ever looking at me or asking if I wanted to purchase anything. I walked out & will never go back, RUDE!! read more

Very rude cashier. Standing in line behind the person ordering. Asian guy just steps right in front of me and starts ordering. I call him out saying he needs to get back in line. He keeps saying sorry and continues ordering. The cashier, not only doesn't honor my place in line but rudely tells me that the line starts on the right. I'm like, I was behind the last person. No one else was behind me. He ignores me and continues taking the order of the guy who stepped in front of me. I've seen rude customer service but this is another level. I just walked out. Taking my business elsewhere. read more