First time in Orange County Downtown. Pretty cool place. We actually stumbled with this place walking and thought it was super original a Coffee Bar inside an old bank building. Lots of space to sit, love the ambiance feel like you were in an old train station. Service was great, I had questions about some of the coffees and they took their time explaining it to me. For food they only had pastries but for coffee and matcha lots of interesting options. They have beans from various parts of the World, but mainly Norway!!! We got really excited about this. We ordered a Volcano Latte and a regular latte. The Volcano latte had an explosion of flavors topped with a smoked salted foam out of this world. My new favorite. I will keep on coming to try more things while in town. read more

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Prices: The price of their drinks have gone up over time. Lattes cost between $6-8, their espresso tonic is $7 and yuzu tonic is $9. There are definitely more affordable options in the area for just as good quality. Service: My biggest gripe was the service, despite a sizeable line there is no priority to get patrons checked out with their drinks. I noticed 3 baristas all talking and taking it slow while orders were piling up. It took my one drink 15 minutes to make. There wasn't even much small talk at the register, so I'm confused why it took so long to get people's orders. Parking: parking is no longer free at the circle. Which personally, makes me less likely to choose play coffee in the future. They used to have a dedicated parking area for quick pick up orders for this cafe, but now it is $4 per hour. If my drink is nearly $10 I'm not paying an extra $4 just to order take out. OC has no shortage in cafes, similar menus can be found at Hola Adios in Tustin, and Kei coffee house in FV is a great option as well; all with free parking. read more

New (ish) spot on the Circle in the former bank building. I popped in for a coffee and it was tasty. I got a hot cardamom latte, and there was plenty of cardamom in the cup. It wasn't quite like a Turkish coffee, but had some of the same flavor profile. It is certainly worth a repeat visit. read more

What a fun experience, we took pictures on the Ducks cam, purchased some Duck paraphernalia and enjoyed some delicious coffee. The power play creamsicle was surprisingly delicious. The more I sipped the more I enjoyed it. It was a fun family outing. read more

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Nice quiet coffee shop in a sea of coffee shops around the circle. Love the space, they've brought in a modern stand within an old bank. Friendly staff, some familiar faces from the old Starbucks that closed end of last year. Good for craft espresso drinks. read more

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No ambience now that they are sharing the space with Mighty Ducks store.... but coffee itself is really good! Service is generally unfriendly though but it's fine. I'm there for the coffee.. read more

My girls and I came here after a morning workout.. we ordered 2 Volcanos Latte + Espresso Tonic. The volcano latte is brown sugar + sea salt and it's not too sweet. Super good! If you haven't been check it out!! read more

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Such a beautiful building. What a clever conversion from a bank to a super trendy and spacious coffee shop. Fun seasonal flavors and unique events. If I were a student at Chapman I would follow their instagram for upcoming events and I'd be there studying all the time. They have restrooms, WIFI and lots of room to study alone or in a group. The EIFIEL is a blue seasonal drink which is my favorite there! Hardest part is finding parking which is easy if you don't mind walking from the structure. And know they have whole milk, 2%, oat, and almond for lattes and just one size option. read more

Finally got to try out Play! There's a location near me in Fullerton, but my friends and I were in the area and they convinced me to go. First off, the interior is gorgeous and I love the history that goes with it. Yes to utilizing spaces! Anyways, I got the maple matcha and it was quite good. It was 7 dollars even with almond milk (but this seems standard now a days tbh) and with tip came out to a little over 8 dollars. Our drinks came out promptly and the vibes seemed chill. I thought my drink was fine--nothing too spectacular or worth me revisiting too much (unless I want to try out their actual coffee, which I think I will at the Fullerton location). read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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My bf and I got the iced maple matcha with oatmilk. My bf finished his so fast! That tells me it was good! Gotta ask for less ice next time. Ordering and getting our drinks didn't take too long and the vibe inside was nice. If I still went to school, it'd be a great place to meet up and study. I'll def come back since the matcha was delicious read more

Play Coffee - Iced Maple Matcha with oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Play is this great espresso bar located in the old Wells Fargo Bank facility just off of Orange Circle on the corner of Glassell and Chapman. What you will find here is, as the name implies, some coffee orientated drinks. They offer what can be expected: various lattes, cappuccinos, cold brew, and all of that kind of stuff. And, they're all really good. The interior space of this business is very large, with high ceilings, and all of the stuff that you would expect from a location that used to be occupied by a bank. In terms of seating, they have some tables for groups of two or more, as well as some large group tables, where you can sit with friends or join others. Overall, this is a great place to grab a latte, sit back, and enjoy a latte either by yourself or with some friends or family. read more

This is the only coffee shop I typically go to near Chapman anymore. Really high quality coffee and it's a nice environment, though I rarely stay to hang out there. read more

I've been curious about this place - a coffee shop converted from an old bank. We ventured in on Valentine's Day. The place was packed. And since they didn't have music playing, people's voices bounced off the concrete walls and echoed loudly. I didn't mind it. It was part of the vibe, I guess. Service was friendly. I ordered an iced latte with almond milk and one pump of brown sugar. It was so refreshing and smooth. I loved it! We did have to wait a little for our drinks because they were busy. I can't wait to return to try other drinks. read more

Historic coffeshop! The building is an old bank, looks like a historic museum! Love the vibe of people working there too, super friendly. A bit pricey but i understand, you are paying to be in that beautiful building read more

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Came here after trying a different coffee shop which didn't have any hot beverages. I did not try the coffee here, my husband said it was 3.5 outta 5 for the vanilla latte. I did try their lemon poppy donut. It did not taste like lemon at all, it was just a donut. I was a bit disappointed in that. Overall the space is massive, though not a whole lot of seating, did see some outlets.. But there is a big open space near where the old teller area is that probably needs more tables or something to accommodate more people. Overall the vibe seemed pretty chill and I would go back here to try the cardamom latte. Service was great, the barista who took our order was very friendly. read more

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Coffee shop in a remodeled bank! So hip! Lattes are $6 and reasonable. Tasty and not stuck up! The service was fine. A notch toned down than Starbucks. They gently say your name instead of scream it! read more

Play is one of the better coffee shops!! Located in the old bank. It's huge ! Parking can suck though. Got a volcano latte. Brown sugar with smoked sea salt. Pretty good. Nicely balanced. Syrups made in house. Overall great cup of coffee. But a little pricey also. Lots of seating to study or to hang out and the workers are always really nice read more

Play Coffee - Volcano latte. Excellent - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

The orange circle has plenty of coffee options. I opted for this place due to having many people tell me it's great. I've known this location as the Wells Fargo/Starbucks in the past. The building is beautiful but the lack of filled space now is kind of odd. It was my first visit to Play coffee and the menu gives you a name of the drink and nothing further. The staff didn't greet us, say hello or anything. I asked the male working if I could ask some questions about the drinks and I received multiple answers of "it's espresso with brown sugar". I didn't really know what to do with that? I went with a vanilla latte so I at least knew what it was. I'd give the coffee a 3/5. I've had better. When I'm back in the circle, I'll give it one more go. read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

This used to be a bank so it's a pretty cool coffee shop to hangout in. We ordered the maple matcha latte both hot and iced and a cardamon latte. The maple matcha latte was not sweet at all and I could not taste any maple. Their vegan donuts was just okay and the service we received was not friendly, just a bored looking employee staring at us and waiting for us to speak as opposed to starting conversation or recommending items. I asked for a chocolate donut and he gave me a sugar sprinkled one instead but I didn't see until I sat down and by then the line was so long and I'd already pulled out the donut. A bit frustrating, but I wasn't going to go up and complain and ask for a switch because I didn't want to hassle them or cut off the huge line. Service and food is just okay, but I really like the atmosphere so I would say the interior itself is worth stopping by to enjoy. read more

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From the two drinks I had I'll just say that the Shakerato was an interesting twist to my normal coffee purchase. I don't think I would purchase it again. The service was friendly, quick and helpful. The ambiance of this place is that of a library. It's very difficult to have a conversation without it being announced to everyone else in there. I'm 50/50 on the idea of coming back here. read more

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Ambience awesome matcha good service prompt enjoy the old bank be repurposed. The in only thing is how cold it is today there's no heat so a little uncomfortable read more

Play Coffee - Ordering station - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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I love exploring new places and tried three drinks here. I'd definitely recommend the lavender latte and the sweet latte. Both were really good. The matcha, however, needs some work since it tasted too diluted and watered down. read more

This place is inarguably dedicated to the craft of coffee, and they offer really solid classic espresso drinks and a tight menu of what I call "fufu drinks" - sweetened lattes. I ordered the volcano latte with almond milk, easy sweet, but in an 8oz cup for a better espresso-to-milk ratio. I was intrigued by the name and the barista explained that it was sweeten with brown sugar and topped with smoked sea salt. It was an interesting combination, not something I'd get all the time but I don't regret trying it. The big downside to this place is the atmosphere. It's dark and cold - they leave the door open even on a rainy day. I'd suggest this for a coffee or espresso drink to go, but it's a bit bleak to sit inside. read more

Easily one of the best lattes I've ever had. I had the shaken maple latte hot and it was insanely delicious! Included an orange slice, which really elevated the flavor. In a super cool building with good vibes and service was quick too! read more

You can get coffee at roughly 8 other coffee spots in the Orange Circle...but why would you? Play is simply, the best coffee in Orange. Everything I have had here is balanced - not overly sweet, or overly bitter. Each drink recipe feels like something you can only get here. The specialty drinks really don't taste like other places. Unique blends with everything from spices, to matcha to orange peels for a bit of flavor. The only negative are the vegan donuts. Pretty boring tasting so I usually skip those. But this spot absolutely is tops when it comes to coffee. Ambiance is rad - a historic building with tall, gorgeous ceilings and an open floor. Very cool. Staff is always nice and the drinks come out FAST. If I'm meeting someone for coffee in Orange or want something just for me, Play is always my first choice. read more

The place is amazing in itself, it used to be a bank. Great for a place to study as it has a lot if seating and not too bad with street parking. (Great for College students) The cold brew was so sour and tasted bitter. I was pretty undrinkable and was $6 for a small. Not worth it hence the 2 stars. read more

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Phenomenal maple matcha latte. Came here on the weekday to study. An old bank turned into a coffee shop! Very spacious and lots of seating. Most people were hard at work around me so definitely a good spot to be productive haha. read more

I stumbled upon this place because a nearby coffee shop was too packed. I'm glad I did, but there were a few things I didn't enjoy as much. The drinks were okay, not too sweet/perfect amount of sweetness, but it was very milk forward, and I felt that my sweet maple latte could have used another shot or two of espresso. The ambiance is beautiful, and the decor is minimalistic and not distracting. The music wasn't too loud either which was nice. However, the place is very open with all of its windows open, so it was freezing by 4 pm! (I think this would be amazing during the summer). The wifi is great and the seating is plentiful, especially if you get one of their bigger tables (they do not have outlets). The baristas are kind, so no complaints there. I would come check this place out because it's located in what used to be a bank. Restrooms are definitely pretty run down, but that's just a personal grievance. read more

Play Coffee - Coffee bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Came here with my kid hayne, I love the long table vibe gives you ton of area to work. Very studyable cafe, lots of outlets- soft music- good but slightly expensive coffee. Cons are dirty bathroom and hard to park. Solid solid study cafe imo. Isaac ham is the goat server, makes this place infinitely better what a stud of a guy super nice and super friendly. read more

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My go-to coffee spot at the Orange Circle! While the coffee is on the pricier side, the quality is absolutely worth it. I love the unique atmosphere - housed in the old Wells Fargo building, which keeps so much of the original charm. It's the perfect place to bring your laptop and get some work done, catch up with a friend, or grab a drink to go & enjoy while strolling the Circle. read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Always a great spot to get a coffee. Shout out to Annika for always providing kind and attentive service. The whole crew goes out of their way to make customers feel welcomed. I personally love to get an oat milk cortado or one of their many pour over options when I am in the area. read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

I think of all the Matcha available in the circle, this might be my favorite!! I only wish the could make it with anything other than whole milk, but unfortunately they use some sort of strawberry whole milk that is not replaceable in the Matcha Latte. The Chai was delicious as well! This is more of a workspace than a coffee shop, but it's cool nonetheless. WiFi, plugs, and seating are all available in this space. Every seat was full, and everyone is doing some kind of work on their laptops! All the workers are kind, and eager to answer any questions about the menu. I would definitely come back for another Matcha! read more

Play Coffee - Iced Strawberry Matcha Iced Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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lowkey buns. the place was soo cute and seems like a great spot to study. The matcha itself was very milky and not strong flavored. Not worth 8 dollars with tip. it seems to be more of a recipe issue across the coffee chain as i've experienced this issue across multiple PLAY locations. read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

It was a busy Sunday ordered a maple matcha latte, so I thought lol and a vanilla latte. The vanilla latte has a good flavor and nice hints of vanilla. The matcha "maple" latte REALLY lacked the maple. I expected some sort of sweet but the matcha overpowered it or they just gave me a regular matcha. Lol I wish there were more descriptions of what came in the drink options but if you want to be satisfied a vanilla latte will be the winner. read more

Play Coffee - Maple ? Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Average price for a matcha these days, but the "maple" take on this particular matcha was quite welcome. The service was fast and nice, no comments really. The ambiance is really what you should go for though. It's located in a bank historic to Orange. I chatted with my friends for an hour there and it was a good atmosphere. There were study spots but limited chargers. Overall would recommend the matcha here read more

Play Coffee - Matcha maple latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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Cool coffee shop in the heart of Orange Circle! Located inside an old Wells Fargo bank, the setting is definitely a unique one for a coffee shop. I love how spacious it is with the high ceiling and with plenty of seating. We came on a weekend morning and it was bustling with young families, dog owners, people post-workout, and it was nice to see such a diverse crowd! I got a decaf latte which was okay. My husband got an espresso which he enjoyed. It was our first time in the area and it was nice to walk around and pass other coffee and brunch shops, vintage stores, etc. Perfect place for a stroll with family or for date night! We found free street parking easily, and definitely want to come back to check out other stores! read more

Play Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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Stopped by for an afternoon matcha pick me up and really liked the vibe of this place. First, it's located in the orange circle so depending on the day and time, parking can be difficult but I was lucky to find a spot right in front. When you walk in, it looks like an old bank that they converted into a cute coffee shop. There was a lot of seating areas and a lot of people come to study or meet up with their friends for a coffee. They had a simple but good menu. They had an assortment of different matcha from different regions which was cool. I don't know too much about matcha but I do appreciate the taste of matcha. When I arrived, there was a little line but the service was quick and smooth. You can watch them make your drink which was nice. I ordered a matcha latte with whole milk unsweetened and it was good, I'd come back and try some of their other drinks on their menu. read more

Play Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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We're initially going to go to Starbucks., but they closed . Luckily this one was nearby so gave this a try, so glad I did. The Staff were so nice I got a Vanilla cold brew the way it tasted was very authentic and hand crafted the way coffee should taste I'll be back. read more

Pros: -lots of space to sit (compared to coffee shops in the area) -plenty of plugs -WiFi -Air conditioning -no extra charge for milk substitutes -free water is available Cons: -drinks are expensive (you're paying minimum $8) -drinks aren't very good -bathrooms are atrocious. The women's room has 2 stalls, usually the toilet paper is never refilled or just sitting on top of a dispenser. The smaller stall is unusable... my knees hit the door when I sit, and I'm only 5'4 and about 130 pounds. When I need to use the restroom, I go home or leave the shop to go somewhere else. read more

After seeing Play coffee on yelp so many times I decided to try it. I will say the vibes were really cool and the baristas were super friendly. I decided to get the volcano latte and I wasn't sure what the flavor profile was, but I didn't care for it too much. However I will go back to try something else because they do have a lot to offer. read more