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

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

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

Great coffee but the barista started putting away all the chairs 40 minutes before closing. I got my coffee and sat down for a few minutes and she came around and started cleaning, which is fine. I asked when they closed, not until 8pm. It was only 7:20pm. She preceded to put away all the chairs and tables around me, leaving only the one I was sitting at, and shut the gate to new customers. Not a very welcoming business practice in my opinion, especially after paying $9 for a latte... read more

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

I wanted a good study spot with sturdy wifi, good atmosphere, and good coffee. The coffee is on the pricier side for $8 for a cup of coffee. I do like how you can switch out the milk for free though. I ordered the vanilla latte and it was good but it wasn't amazing. The study section was a lot smaller than I thought. It was seperate from the ordering stand and the lights were flickering. The tables are on the smaller side with me and my boyfriend barely able to fit our laptops. I do appreciate how there are plugs for every table though. The restrooms were also very clean. Overall, the ambiance was alright, it was kind of empty with only 2 other people studying next to us. read more

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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

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

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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!

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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Play coffee has two locations. This location offers an indoor/outdoor experience with ample seating for both options. My order was taking quickly after arriving and served fast. I ended up buying one of the items they sell (espresso log book) which I'm so excited to use at home. There's street parking as well as parking in the back. It was very quiet today when I went during lunch time, since this spot is close to Fullerton college it can get busy with students at times. I ordered the volcano latte and a pour over. 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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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 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

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

Play Coffee -- another niche coffee in downtown Fullerton. Based on great reviews, I decided to checkout the venue. I'm always gleaning from happiness drinking good quality coffee and supporting small businesses. Play shop is built with recycled shipping container so the space is narrow and long. Depending where you're entering the shop (e.g, from the sidewalk on Commonwealth) the main shop is further down in the alley. You'll walk past outdoor seatings and the "container" recreated as a lounge. I like the simplicity and vivid blue and orange painted walls. The main shop is bright and small -- order from a limited menu but brewed with marketed "higher quality beans". The price point is okay and comparable to other coffee shops. We ordered: (1) Volcano Tonic - 3/5. It was a specialty drink but nothing specific special about it. A bit disappointed. (2) Vanilla Latte - It's good nothing stands out. 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

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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6 star review. Best coffee shop in all of Southern California and I explore coffee shops religiously. Cardamom flat white is my go to. They make almost all their syrups in house and they're phenomenal. Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating as well. Can either visit the Fullerton or Orange locations. read more

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One of the best in the OC for real coffee-enthusiasts. I usually grind my own beans and make pour overs at home with a V60, but every once in a while, I enjoy drinking a cortado or cappuccino with whole milk at coffee shops. I'd say this coffee shop is one of the best in SoCal without having to drive out to LA. They have a number of single-origin espresso and pour over offerings on rotation to try (including coffee roasters from the Netherlands and Norway). You know it's going to be good when there's beans on the shelf from coffee roasters such as La Cabra, April, Nomad.... Their espresso is one of the best pulled ones I've had - not over or under extracted. I was able to taste the berry notes in my cappuccino and the flavor was clean and not muddled at all. I had a sip of the volcano latte (which was described as their sweet and salty drink). I do think it was a bit overpowered by the milk and hard to taste the espresso, but still unique and tasty. Play Coffee is known for their coffee-forward drinks- not the sweet ones; so I don't fault them on this. Hope this review helps. Nowadays, it's really hard to tell which coffee shops are all hype but have bad tasting espresso and overly sweet, gimmicky lattes - this place is for the real coffee enthusiasts. Enjoy! read more

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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

Stopped into play coffee today to try The "Cartier cream top" which has warming spices combined with espresso, milk, chai, Bourbon, vanilla & topped with Alexandre family farm A2 grass-fed cream top and then shaken with organic pumpkin spice. This seasonal drink is a must try if you are looking for a cozy drink to get you in the fall spirit. And even tho the baristas on bar are new faces to me they still brought the same great service that Leon has instilled in both shops. Top tier service, drinks & atmosphere. read more

PLAY Coffee - Cartier Cream Top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Great coffee with an incredible selection of European roasters that are sometimes difficult to get in the US. Service was lackluster, as the guy and girl working Friday afternoon were not very friendly or engaging at all. It's a cool little location with outdoor seating, I'd return for a pour over. read more

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

Strawberry Matcha - 9/10 delicious matcha. The matcha isn't too strong and there's none of that weird texture you can get sometimes. Only downside is I think they premake the strawberry part so you can only get this drink with whole milk Volcano Latte - 9/10 my partner isn't a huge latte person but this was a hit for him. The coffee isn't hidden by the milk and isn't burnt like a lot of places. Perfectly sweet The shop is super small and the menu is simple. There's no places to sit inside but plenty on the outside. Super casual. Parking was fairly easy on a Monday morning but I can imagine it would be more difficult on the weekend since the lot is so small. However downtown Fullerton has lots of lots so you can def walk. Service was quick and friendly. They had two baristas so the drinks came out in just a few minutes. read more

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Issac, thank you for your excellent service today. From just ordering my drink, I appreciated your energy and smile. It doesn't take being a barista to see your level of knowledge, and I really enjoyed our conversation today. Hope to come by more! read more

My husband & I have stopped here a number of times to try their coffees & their treats. Love the unique design of this location & there are a number of seats in each little shipping container. There are some spots to sit outside & depending on the time of day you may be able to grab a nice shaded spot outside. Like other reviews have mentioned, they have a limited number of drinks & no descriptions. Some are obvs a given in what to expect but I did have to ask what was in the Volcano Latte. It sounded really good & I got it iced. I think next time I will try it hot, it didn't taste like anything special tbh. It is supposed to have a smoked & salty flavor but I didn't taste any of that when I had it iced. Their maple matcha was really good & I will def come back for that! Another thing that I noticed was consistency. The first couple of times my husband ordered the shaken maple it was not garnished with an orange peel. The last time we went in it was garnished. We also had bought the cutie little doughnuts for our little & they were stale the first time. The second time around they were super super moist! The service is good, they are friendly & will explain what's on the menu if you have questions. I hope that we can get more consistent drinks/treats. read more

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Play Coffee is undoubtedly one of the best coffee spots in Fullerton. They're consistent every time and all their coffee options are very good. I have family in the area and whenever I visit them, I ALWAYS go here first for a great cup of Joe. Also love the way their coffee shop looks. Very unique and playful (hence the name haha). The only thing I hate is parking. If you come here on a weekend, good luck. 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.

This place surprised me in a good way - the location is interesting and the menu is unique! It's more of a grab & go counter space, but there is plenty of seating around the shop. Parking can be a little tricky since it looks mostly like street parking. I also noticed a good selection of baked goods in their display case when I stopped by on Saturday morning (the croissants & cardamom bread were calling to me). The volcano latte was really unique - it was a great balance of sweet and just a little salty; I tasted plenty of coffee flavor as well, and overall I would come back just for this drink. Service was very friendly and quick! I'd say that this spot is worth a try if you're in the area. read more

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

My friend who works in a coffee shop recommended this place and the shaken maple. I tried a shaken maple, and it felt like drinking delightfully and lightly sweetened desert. It's a latte with oat milk, and there's an orange peel on top of the coffee. The orange zest smells great and refreshing, and as you drink more, the orange smell gets stronger. If you prefer a strong coffee taste, this drink may not be for you, but I enjoyed this mild coffee with refreshing orange zest. My brother tried the espresso tonic, and he said it was great, but the tonic was mild compared to those offered by other places. read more

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First time at play coffee. The first thing.... FREE OAT MILK, WHAT?! Food/Drink: -cardamom latte: cinnamon : ) yuuuum Space: -very cute, very long and a lot of spaces for small groups to meet up at or a big group in various tables. Very playground esque feel Price: -normal price for a latte but again... FREE oat milk!? Lactose me was very grateful :) Overall: -I'm rarely in the OC area, but would love to try their chai and matcha lattes! read more

Not sure if I'm getting the wrong drinks but the maple matcha latte was mid. It just tasted like milk. The espresso tonic was too acidic for my liking as well. The place is cute and spacious and the staff are friendly. read more

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

Honestly, I don't like to leave bad reviews on coffee places when I didn't order a coffee but this was the worst iced chai tea latte I've ever had lol. It had such a weird off-taste that I ended up throwing away the whole drink. It's a bummer because it was $6, next time I'll try one of their coffees if I go earlier in the day. The service was quick and the building is cool to hang out and work at. read more

PLAY Coffee - Ice chai latte before I threw it away lol - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Great service and cute aesthetic! I got an iced coffee with honey, and the espresso was smooth! They have outdoor and indoor seating. Not sure if I'd study here since there's limited seating and tables indoors, but I'd get a coffee to-go again :) read more

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

Exceptional coffee and tea selections from around the world. The pastries are also amazing! Arguably the most delightful kouign-amann in the area! Our family's favorite coffee shop with THE best barista, JDR. He has the most delicious recommendations for coffee beans depending on what flavors you're looking for. We can always taste the difference between JDR making our drinks and someone else, although always great regardless of who makes it, when it's JDR it's always spot on PERFECT. Cherry on top is they always remember even our daughter's order, kids chocolate milk and a sprinkle of donut! read more

PLAY Coffee - Our 2 year old picking out coffee beans! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fullerton, California

Let me first say that this is cute coffee shop. Not many tables tho. My coffee was just ok. All (approx) 9oz. I specifically asked for a large coffee. They don't have large sizes, BTW one size only and I was never corrected at the time they took my money. I ordered a "large" latte and a medium sized tea. $15 total and $2 tip because I was under the impression that I was getting a large sized coffee. When they called my order i told the barista that I asked for a large. His response was, "well we only have one size...." With a smartass attitude. I was in line to complain to the gal at the register and she was busy telling her friend about her migraines and totally ignored me. I just walked out. I'm in this are constantly, but I'll never come back and I will tell my friends to do the same. Here's a tip, a little information goes a long way guys. I guess I can't complain about customer service at this place because it's non existent! read more

I forget what it's called, but it's their signature drink. My friend didn't think it was remarkable. Just meh. I had some kind of cold jasmine tea with a touch of seltzer and orange peel. Different. Pricey though at $7. A good place to catch up with a friend. They have sections of indoor seating but mostly outdoor seating. read more

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