Volcano latte. Cardamom latte. Shake maple latte. In that order. I live for this place. I wish more coffee spots had the standards and variety that have at Play. I always have to stop in here when I'm in town. read more

I was unsure whether or not to respond to the owner's reply. But thank you for taking the time to respond to my updated review. I believe my original review specified that I usually get the strawberry matcha, not the Volcano coffee. The strawberry matcha is $9. it's good. It's expensive for ME(and probably the average consumer). If you go down to Airoma and get their Strawberry Matcha (50%-75% SWT) it tastes like a matcha strawberry pocky for $7. I didn't mention it before, I'm not sure if they have fixed it but their tip percentage is predatory. I didn't mind because I have a careful eye but the lowest percentage set was 20% and the highest was a whopping 40%. It left a bad taste in my mouth but again, tip is optional... read more

PLAY Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Stopped by PlayCoffee and was pleasantly surprised. We ordered the Sudachi Matcha Tonic and a cold brew, and both drinks came out quickly. The Sudachi Matcha Tonic was excellent. It was very matcha forward with a subtle citrus note. Not overly bright like a yuzu tonic, but just enough citrus to notice as you sip, allowing the matcha to remain the focus. The cold brew was also well done. Smooth, not bitter, and with plenty of body. Very easy to drink. I also really liked how the space is laid out. They repurposed shipping containers in a thoughtful way, creating clearly separated seating areas. There is an outdoor section, an indoor section with bathrooms, and a main kitchen area where you order drinks and browse merchandise. The layout feels intentional and works well even when the shop is busy. Looking back, we probably should have asked about the beans because the coffee was good enough that we would have happily picked up a bag or two to take home. Quick service, well executed drinks, and a unique space make PlayCoffee a spot worth revisiting. I will definitely be back to try more from their menu. read more

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9/10 Hojicha Latte - I didn't adjust the sweetener at all. When I tried it after they made it, it wasn't sweet enough for me. I actually had to ask the barista twice to add more sweetener. Yes, I like my drinks on the sweeter side! Other than that, it had a nice earthy flavor. The layout of the place was also very interesting. Cost - $8.00 in total. read more

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The good news is They service really professional coffee.but you only can drink maximize two and cannot drink more coffee as to enjoy all the flavors read more

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The barista very enthusiastically recommended the volcano latte (smoky sea salt) to me and it did not disappoint! I love a salty latte so this hit the spot and wasn't too sweet at half sweetness. I love the indoor-outdoor feeling and the colorful decorations throughout that really exude playful (lol) and childlike. The shipping container is a really cute aesthetic and I appreciate how there was still an outlet inside. read more

PLAY Coffee - vibe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

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We had gone an 45 min before they closed, had gotten the SHAKEN MAPLE LATTE w/ oat milk, I tasted more orange then maple but over like a 6/10 drink, I asked what was the volcano latte was and they didn't tell me, unless they didn't hear but idk. But the people behind us asked and they answered. Most of the chairs were already to. read more

Taste was not bad but coffee made us sick to our tummy sadly ): setting was cute tho !

Had a great chai . They were not very busy and we are lucky for us . We love this location and it is clean, quiet and very convenient read more

PLAY Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

I really enjoyed my matcha from here. It wasn't too thick or watered down, it was a great consistency. The flavor wasn't too overwhelming and it was a nice addition to my trip to the flea market down the street. Cool place! read more

PLAY Coffee - Iced Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

The vibe of this place is unique. I've driven by on Commonwealth and assumed it was a typical set-up of outdoor seating and a brick and mortar shop, but it's two shipping containers, converted into a coffee space, in an alleyway, in downtown Fullerton. You can park on the street, but I get nervous about parking on Commonwealth and Harbor because of the traffic and I decided to go all the way around and park in the parking lot by Heroes and walked over. I stopped by on the weekday in the morning and it wasn't crowded, in fact there was one couple ahead of me. The one person working the bar was very chill, so if you're thinking of stopping here before heading to the office, I would say neigh. This is one of those laid back, take your time and enjoy the outdoor elements coffee spots. I ordered a maple latte and went to do some work in the outdoor seating area. There's another shipping container connected to the main shop that has tables and chairs and a few outlets for chargers. Can you work in there? Sure. Is it a vibe? Not really, there are air conditioners in there, but there's no background music and it feels like you're in a fancy shipping container. I ordered a shaken maple latte, it was good and had a hint of orange in it. I would recommend this place if you want to slow down and enjoy the weather and your coffee, not if you are commuting to work. read more

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I've never experiences this various coffee tastes. My order was pour coffee, as I remember. It was Hachi-asobi the barista recommend. It was amazing. I've experienced a lot of notes into the cup of coffee. read more

Fullerton, 這個美麗的城市，光咖啡廳不曉得有多少家可以來探店，網紅店超多的，有名又有特色的餐廳也很多，今天既然來了就來這一家放在我的寶藏名單裡好久的play咖啡，最有名的叫 volcano coffee , 加了海鹽的味道不錯，這一家店最大的賣點還是他們的貨櫃造型， 藍色， 橘色很跳tone 的設計，很有自己的風格 read more

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This fun coffee shop has a glass-encased space for ordering, with several patio areas surrounding it, and a separate room with indoor seating. They are known for their Volcano Latte so that's what I ordered (hot rather than iced) along with a chocolate chip cookie. It was a mild evening so I sat outside at one of the patio tables. The latte had an interesting sweet & salty taste; actually the flavor wasn't too salty but I could taste the saltiness on my lips after sipping. The coffee flavor was smooth and vivid. It paired perfectly with the chocolate chip cookie which also had some salt on it to give it that sweet & salty combination. The duo working here were friendly and quick. It's located in downtown Fullerton so there are a couple of nearby lots but, being a weekday, I easily found street parking a block away. read more

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The wallet threshold has a mental setting yet there are times to expand beyond some of the pricing to get the experience. That is not to say this place is big $$. (Big $ was being in Japan and paying $15 when it was near 1:1 for a siphon type coffee.) The staff at Play is great! The base coffees and infused ones well worked out. The taste is excellent for an enjoyable coffee experience. Parking can be challenging at peak hours when the other eateries are in full swing. read more

PLAY Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

If you don't know what high quality coffee is, PLAY will pour you a cup. Small interior. Simple. Sit outside with plenty of tables. Enjoy!

Great selection of coffee blends,teas and chai. Great and quick service! Pleasant stop all around!! read more

PLAY Coffee - Shop front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Every time I'm in this area I make sure to stop here! Cute space. Solid coffee. I usually roll up early in the morning and the service is always fast and lovely! read more

Great place to study, wonderful staff :) lots of coffee and tea options. My friend and I stayed and enjoyed our iced teas in the back with ac read more

PLAY Coffee - Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Since moving back to Fullerton, we've hit up tons of coffee shops in the area, and Play Coffee is our favorite. Their small and bright location drew us in, and their strong and flavorful coffee had us hooked. My husband is a big fan of their cappuccinos and yuzu espresso tonic. I, on the other hand, enjoy their strawberry matcha and a decaf sweet latte every now and again. We've also tried their ham and cheese croissant which was probably one of the best ones we've had in a long time. Highly recommend them for your next morning coffee run! read more

PLAY Coffee located inFullerton, CA. This unique location had such an interesting layout with so much space indoors and outdoors, with the use of intermodal containers. When walking in, we were intrigued by the cool structure, giving the coffee shop a unique aesthetic. Inside, where the baristas are (which is closer to the parking lot), contained a giant menu with plenty of options and a variety of coffee beans. We both tried the iced Volcano Latte with oatmilk. They do not upcharge for dairy replacements! We were glad that the initial taste had a bold coffee taste, where the other flavors like the brown sugar and milk were a blended mix. This drink also contained a tiny bit of salt, and it was a perfect addition! There was also a subtle sweetness in this coffee that we loved. This is something we would get again. PLAY Coffee also gets their doughnuts from Caffeinated Kitchen! We truly enjoyed PLAY Coffee and loved their coffee and look forward to trying more from their extensive menu! Let us know what you tried! read more

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Play Coffee has always been consistent!! Maple Matcha and a Shaken Maple Latte (also bc it comes with an orange peel for contrast is chefs kiss!) are theeee go to orders for me here! My only vice is sometimes my pocket gets a little hot to touch when planning to come here, but just know it never disappoints!!! The Space is cute, also love there's still ways to find seating in the front and back of the main ordering area. read more

love the volcano latte here! water is 10x filtered so good! ham and cheese croissant is outmatched! JDR and victoria are the best people ever . will be back! read more

PLAY Coffee - matcha maple latte volcano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

The place to go for coffee. Like good coffee. The people here know so much about their craft. So many options for freshly roasted coffee to purchase and take home. If you're a coffee enthusiast you need to make this a frequent stop. My drink of choice is the espresso yuzu tonic. It's the perfect little drink for the summer. (But I will order it so long as it's on the menu) :) read more

PLAY Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

If Legoland and Burning Man had a baby, PLAY Coffee would be their grandchild. This is, hands down, one of the coolest and most innovative coffee spaces I've visited in ages. They've even repurposed a shipping container as a seating area--how cool is that? With no shortage of seating options--from the open front patio to the container room and a rear patio--there's a spot for everyone. The free Wi-Fi makes it a solid choice for getting work done, though power outlets are scarce (I found just one in the container room). The service was super friendly, almost like visiting a playground where the neighborhood kids welcome you with a, "Come, enjoy our space!" It adds to the relaxed, fun atmosphere. When I asked for their signature caffeinated drink, they handed me an iced Volcano Latte. Sweetened with Demerara brown sugar and topped with wood-fired sea salt, it was deliciously unique! Not sure about the sugar's significance, but they made sure I knew about it. If you're in the area, definitely stop by this place! It's a refreshing, creative space that's worth the visit. read more

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This specific location is a cozy study spot that provides both (limited) indoor and outdoor seating for its patrons! I wasn't a fan of their matcha and thought it was too watered down for my taste. Although, I've heard this chain is more known for its coffee so I might come back and give one of their other drinks a try! Their store hours are from 7:00 am till 8:00 pm everyday which is great for those who need those extra hours to sit and work on their tasks! read more

PLAY Coffee - Matcha Maple Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Grateful this coffee shop is open in the afternoon. Plenty of available parking in the lot behind the center. This coffee shop has an indoor dining area where some people are working on their laptops. Got their ICED VOLCANO LATTE which was sweetened with brown sugar and topped with smoked salt. Delicious. read more

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Wow!!! I just had the shaken maple with oat milk, iced, and decaf. This coffee is incredibly delicious. The young woman who made it, took such care in putting it together and served it with a smile. It had a little slice of an orange peel, which added an additional delicious touch of flavor to it. One of the best coffees I've ever had in my life. Definitely check this place out.. read more

Finally checked off play coffee on my "cafes to try" list. We got the volcano latte and matcha maple latte I enjoyed the volcano latte the most! Service was fast and workers were friendly. There's an outdoor seating area and small indoor area if you want to study or get some work done. I'd say it's on the smaller side so can be hit or miss to get a seat. read more

PLAY Coffee - matcha maple latte & volcano latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

I'm definitely a coffee snob. I love great roasters and love people that can pull an espresso shot that brings out the flavors and profiles of the bean. Play serves some of the best coffees from some amazing roasters and they know what they are doing! Service is always great but the line can get a little long so don't get frustrated because if you love coffee then the wait is worth it! Vibe here is super chill and the way they utilize the containers is pretty amazing. If you are all about lattes like 90% of the population, then you don't have to worry because they have some great lattes, you can have mine as I'll stick to espresso, cortados, one and ones and maybe a cappuccino. Come out and Play! You won't regret it! read more

PLAY Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Special shoutout to Yuli and the whole team. Always great and friendly service. I love getting an oat milk cortado, oat milk flat white, or a pour over. The selection is 10/10 read more

Espresso tonic here is insane. Best I ever had. Give your drink a minute to let the orange peel infuse into the drink, chefs kiss.

I got the shaken maple latte (decaf) it was good . My girlfriend got the vanilla latte it was a bit watered down and not very flavorful. Overall it was a good coffee spot to try. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Surprisingly, it wasn't crowded at all. I ordered their shakerato and a vanilla latte! I have ordered the shakerato drink elsewhere, and when I saw my drink, I was actually scared to drink it because it was all black. But as I tried it, the taste was delicious! Rate: 8/10 Vanilla Latte: 7/10 For sure, I see myself coming back! read more

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Took my brother in law on an LA coffee tour yesterday. He's a coffee snob, so we had to try the best. Went to Maru, Camel, Kumquat... got some different pour overs. He liked them. Maru was serving a competition level roast. High quality coffee. Then this morning, we went to Play, and got a Play Exclusive pour over. Tasted like strawberries, it was so good. He said it was the best compared to what we had in LA. High praise vs some high competition! read more

I first tried the iced volcano latte at the Taste of Orange, so when I was in the Fullerton area and saw there was a PLAY location I knew I HAD to stop and grab an iced volcano latte. Highly recommend- perfect balance of salty and sweet (but not too sweet, and I'm usually someone who asks for less sweetener elsewhere because drinks can be way too sugary, but PLAY does it RIGHT!) Really cute little space, fast and friendly service, will definitely be returning when I'm in the area! read more

PLAY Coffee - iced volcano latte is FIRE - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Friendly barista's. Clean establishment. I ordered the hot Uji Matcha latte, made with whole milk, sweetened with brown sugar. The matcha was bold and full of flavor. Would come again. read more

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I had high hopes for PLAY Coffee after reading so many great reviews, but my visit left me a bit underwhelmed. The vibe felt like an overpriced LA coffee shop, which didn't quite align with the overall experience. The menu included minimal information--just drink and pastry names without any descriptions--and when I asked for clarification, the staff seemed annoyed. Not exactly the welcoming experience I was expecting. I ended up ordering the Shaken Maple, essentially a latte shaken in a cocktail shaker. It was good! The caramelized butter croissant was similarly just okay--nice, but not memorable. Honestly the lack of information on the menu was just very off putting and not welcoming. read more

PLAY Coffee - Shaken maple and croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

It was a mediocre experience. First, I was told the strawberry matcha is made with cow's milk, which is strange. I've never heard of a café not being able to substitute that. I was told any other drink could have non-dairy. Second, the drink itself (matcha maple latte) was all right, but nothing noteworthy. Even though I saw that the employee was using a whisk for the matcha, the taste itself was bland. I also didn't see the stickers they used to have out in the beginning, and that was one if the main reasons I returned. Maybe I should have asked. Anyway, I went down the street to It's Boba Time and was much happier with their selection and prices! Plus, they have comfier seats and more space there. read more

PLAY Coffee - matcha maple latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Ordered an iced Volcano latte and a hot tea WAKAITO GREEN. Iced Volcano latte was pretty tasty not to sweat. The Wakaito green was tasty but super hot when served to me. I waited 30 minutes and it still burned my mouth so I had to wait another I had to wait another 30-40mins before I could drink it without burning my mouth. Workers were helpful and very nice. read more

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