This was my second time visiting Portola Coffee, and the service was amazing yet again. I was warmly greeted and given great recommendations on a few drinks to try, which wasn't hard because they have such a delicious menu, especially their seasonal offerings. After placing my order, I waited no longer than four minutes for my drink. Unfortunately, when I went to pick it up, I noticed the base was espresso even though I had ordered matcha. Once I pointed it out, they quickly and kindly remade my drink without hesitation. I was very impressed with the overall taste, experience, and service. I'm already excited for my next stop when I'm in the area! read more

This place is pretty solid. Been coming here a long time. All in all they have been pretty consistent here, the coffee is great, they have cold brews and kyotos (a very slow drip version of a cold brew which is insanely more caffeinated) And I usually grab their iced flat brown. Big shout out to Ethan who is such solid dude there and so helpful every time. All in all I would give this place 5 stars if the vibe was slightly better. It's hard to get any work done since the WIFI isn't always working on, and that wouldn't be an issue but the area has the worse reception to hot spot as well. read more

It's a cute place located inside the Soco Mix. That's about it. Service was ok, not overly friendly but not rude. No smiles. The coffee itself was horrible!! We got a cold brew and a shaken brown sugar espresso with salted cold foam. Both coffees tasted sour. I have never tasted spoiled coffee before but it tasted like the coffee had hints of mildew. The cold foam was blue and I was told it was made with a type of superfood algae. It was super thick like a overly whipped cream. It didn't have the salt kick or creaminess of a cold foam. . It also didn't melt into the coffee like a cold foam would. The flavor was so off putting. We explore new coffee shops almost twice a week. We have never tasted coffee like this before. It was very pricey which is ok if it's tasty but it wasn't. $15 for two drinks....my husband threw his away after 2 sips, took me about 4. What a waste of money! read more

This is a great place to learn how coffee is being made! Jessie showed us how they roast the beans, and even more wonderful is , excellent with customer service! so I got a delicious coffee mocha and my youngest daughter got a Matcha! Yeah, atmosphere vibe is really refreshing, places is clean and there's air conditioning with the southern California heat right now ! read more

Portola Coffee - Nicest place ever! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Mr & Mrs Portola.. When are you coming north of the OC/LA border? When you do, I'll be a regular... I don't frequent OC too much. Maybe a few times a year. Been eyeing a Portola Coffee for a number of years. I've been into specialty coffee beans for a few years and there are only a few roasters in the LA/OC area that do have. Before a quick business lunch in Costa Mesa, I had make a pit stop here. The rumor was Portola had a strawberry co-ferment available which I had to try. I had a cold brew which I prefer since I can taste the natural flavor notes. As a light roast, these beans produced strawberry and cantaloupe notes. So good, I took a bag of beans home. Portola is located in a food/crafts hall tucked in a square block of furniture and fixture shops. Really chill place to hang out and walk around. Worth a visit if you're into specialty coffee. read more

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This place is inside a mall like space with other small businesses. Very very cute. The strawberry matcha was delicious. Got it with whole milk and it left a really creamy aftertaste. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Portola Coffee - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Super cute spot to grab a coffee in this shopping center, which you definitely need for a whole day of furniture shopping! I went with the Spring fling, very floral without being too artificial. It's just a little kiosk so there's really not too much seating aside from a little bar area but there's more seating in this indoor shopping area (and also some spots outdoors too). Was definitely the little pick me up I needed on a Saturday afternoon shopping trip. read more

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Went to this place over the weekend to stop by after an event. This place is located in a building with other different shops around. It's a small shop but so cute around it. There's space to sit outside and just relax as well. The place has a lot of open space. When we went it was somewhat busy. We got the new wave if im not mistaken which was a brown sugar Shaken Espresso with their special foam on top. I took a sip of it directly from the lid trying to get everything with the foam but I didnt like it as much as when I mixed everything. I really liked the drink mixed with the foam. Such a cute spot. I am curious of where they source their coffee from and I've read a little bit about how their techniques are inspired from Japan on how they make their coffee. But, would try other things on the menu as well. They also have pastries which I haven't tried yet. read more

Portola Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This used to be one of the best places in Orange County to get coffee. I enjoyed it so much that I would buy coffee to bring home. It's very different now. I don't even know if they roast their own coffee anymore. Our drinks were not very good. They were not worth the wait. Everything looks very tired, shelves are bare, and no improvements or maintenance of the coffee bar area since I was last here a few years ago. Really gave a tired Starbucks vibe. Hopefully, they can turn things around. There are a lot of shops in the area that I would like to peruse with a good cup of coffee in hand. read more

After seeing all the reviews, we decided to check out this roastery. I got their seasonal drink which was the banana latte and my husband got the chai tea latte. The banana was very light and didnt have much banana flavor. I also think the roast wasnt too strong and was a bit too light for me. It gave me a sour aftertaste too which i wasnt a fan of. My husband got the chai latte and that was really good. It was very creamy and smooth. Very refreshing on a hot day. The workers werent that friendly and their menu selection was minimal. read more

Portola Coffee - Banana latte and chai tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place is located in a nice area with lots of seating. They're fairly busy on weekends so expect a bit of a wait. The staff is friendly and efficient. I ordered an oatmilk latte and almond croissant. Oatmilk Latte- Sweet and creamy with a good hit of espresso. A nice, hot drink when you're trying to wake up. Almond Croissant- Pastry is nice and fluffy with a light crisp outside. It has an almond custard filling inside that has a lovely flavor. You also get a topping of crunchy slivered almonds for extra texture. Great place for coffee and pastries! read more

Portola Coffee - Almond Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Today I paid $10 for a 12oz oatmilk Latte, was it yummy? Yes! Good service? Yes! But paying $10 for a coffee fills me with shame ha, unless someone else is paying, I won't be back. read more

This is the best coffee in Orange County I'm so sad that one of mission viejo didn't make it because sometimes I'll drive from mission viejo just for a cup of coffee that I love I really want them to bring one back to South County the location that they had it in mission viejo on this kaleidoscope was terrible as parking is bad it's just not a good location but please try again maybe try Laguna South County wants you!! But again BEST coffee love This place!!! read more

Gingerbread latte was good Drink : 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 I recommend it to you read more

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The barista recommended the seasonal fall spice latte, which is the tastiest rendition of the PSL that I've ever had! They make their own sweet potato puree and top the drink off with this delicious marshmallow whip that I could eat a whole bowl of. Wish this was a year-round option so I could come back anytime for this. This latte was 8 dollars so prices are steep here, but service is quick and friendly. You can also order food/drinks from a few other spots around here, since this is set up as a higher-end food court. read more

Portola Coffee - Fall spice Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ooh where do I start with Portola Coffee Roasters? For starters, I unexpectedly found this while looking for a cafe to work in. I enjoyed that here was Wi-Fi in this food court area of the plaza. Ordering and pick-up are fairly straightforward with their hanging and standing signs... impressive given its circular shop setup - they really thought this through! Coffee? Amazing! Their espresso is bold - not too acidic or sour - and captures the right amount of sweetness, nuttiness, and caffeine to make it a delectable afternoon pick-me-up. In addition to their caffeine is their teamwork; I've never seen baristas work so closely in a cramped space. All staff members juggled their downtime with efficiency to churn out drinks. And for any science geeks / chemists out there, their Kyoto brewing system was a sight to see, I'm definitely interested in trying a Kyoto cold brew next time! They're one of my favorite styles of coffee - tasty and aesthetically pleasing. read more

Portola Coffee - Kyoto style Brewing - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We come to California several time a year. We stop here because my husband loves the coffee. The customer service is interesting. Every single time the wait is long not because they are busy but chatting with each other not focused on the customer. They are friendly but not customer focused. If your ok reminding them for your coffee then it's a good. read more

Iced matcha latte - I got it unsweetened but I recommend getting it sweetened bc drink was very milky w subtle matcha flavor. Matcha not sour or bitter. Located in OC mix with lots of open space seatings and shops. Great study spot but didn't see much outlets. Decent WiFi, easy parking. read more

Portola Coffee - Iced Matcha Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I LOVE Portola! They are our go-to coffee spot! The people are so nice and their coffee is top notch - they are our go-to beans at home too. Plus, their pastries and burritos are quality! I love that they are within walking distance from the State Streets. Their seating area is perfect to camp out with your laptop or catch up with friends (SoCo is a beautiful location!). I only give 4/5 stars because I am disappointed in their matcha. I feel like a few months ago it was high quality and that dark, bright green color, but recently it seems like they've been using the cheap stuff and even saw them squirt pre-mixed matcha from a bottle in my matcha latte. Honestly surprised because they seem to value quality in every other aspect. It's a bummer because I used to love their strawberry matcha latte. read more

Really. Sadly. Nothing special. $9 for a 12 oz mediocre latte PLUS tip shoved in your face online. Ordered online. System prompts for tip %. Zero $0.00 tip is not an option. You have to click "other" and physically type in 0.00 Worse yet -- the coffee is bleh. A bit acidic. And served with lots of weird vibes and goth leftovers with a side of hipster wanna bee. No sense of urgency or give a crap from anyone behind the counter. And. The prices!!!! Omfg. The prices!! I've paid less for better coffee at sports events and airports. Why rip people off so much!? read more

Portola Coffee - 2 cans of basic "healthy" soda (8% real juice) which is mostly water were $9.70! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Early morning pick up. Got an iced vanilla latte + spinach+artichoke danish. Both are very tasty. The vanilla latte looks really light but had a good kick of caffeine surprisingly. Good location with tons of parking, most likely will come back! I wanna try their matcha. read more

Portola Coffee - Iced vanilla latte, spinach artichoke danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love the flat brown iced coffee. It has a lot of chocolate flavor and is delicious. The cashier did something minor, but huge at the same time. She asked me how my day is going. That simple gesture means more than you know. I appreciate you, young lady. You never know what others are going through, and it means a lot to ask that question. Of course, I had a ton that I could share, but you don't have time for that, haha. read more

Our favorite coffee spot in OC. If you are a coffee snob you will love the pour overs here. They have amazing fragrant blends and really special flavor profiles. I recently stopped in and tried the speciality fall pumpkin drink and it was to die for. Tasted like a thanksgiving meal in a drink... but in a good way! read more

I really enjoy the gold rush ice tea and the dirty chai latte. I have always ordered it hot but they had a great suggestion on a hot day to do an ice and it was amazing. The burritos are so tasty too! I love the green sauce! The staff is friendly. My only feedback is for the ice tea to have a refill charge fee instead of charging full price for the ice tea again when you finish it so quickly. read more

They have the best espresso beans. I make my own lattes at home and having the right beans makes a huge difference. It's definitely worth the 25 minute drive. read more

Portola Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I walked in around 8am and it wasn't too busy! Didn't have to wait in line long! They attend me very nicely! Service was friendly! I ordered a flat white and they got it out fast! I enjoyed my flat white!! The place is nice with a great seating area! read more

Portola Coffee - Flat White - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Years ago, I would frequent their Tustin location at the District, but those doors have long been shuttered. I still come by this flagship store (as it's the only remaining) for a cuppa sometimes. The vibes of soco are not really fair to judge the spot by. I think there's a sort of haughtiness that doesn't match with the coffee shop itself. However, that's not as important, because it's all about the java here. I don't know if they came under new management or what, but the entire store shifted from a dark and broody theme to this sort of corkboard nerd chic with major neon vibes. Think math class with all those multicolored post-its. Onto the coffee itself: I have indulged in quite a few options over the years, but I find myself coming back to one thing, especially as a treat. I get a mocha, hot or iced, it doesn't matter. If you have the heat tolerance, the hot is a treat. Great chocolatey flavor, along with pretty tasty espresso. I would probably get this every time if it weren't a sugar and fat bomb. Sometimes you deserve it, never forget that. For days I don't get a mocha, I get a cortado or a pourover, and they always hit pretty well for me. Go on and get stuck into one of OC's first specialty coffee roasters. read more

Super cute location within an small indoor market. Has outdoor seating in courtyard. Quick and friendly employees! Had the banana cream latte which had an amazing flavor. Will be stopping by here again. read more

Portola Coffee - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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My coffee and service was great. Its a super mellow spot and you can choose to relax and enjoy your drink in the nice air conditioned space or find a spot outside and enjoy the nice weather. I'm definitely coming back and plan to explore the other coffee options. read more

We got two vanilla lattes and one hot hazelnut latte, my sister got hers extra sweet however I found mine to be the perfect balance. The barista that helped us out was so kind helped out pick out some coffee for our breville barista, and our lattes. It was our first time coming and we will definitely be swinging by again very smooth coffee and fresh not bitter. When I got there I was kind of confused on where it was as there is other little shops inside. However you're able to walk around and browse while you enjoy your coffee. read more

Portola Coffee - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I really enjoy the vanilla lattes at Portola. The vanilla lattes here are balanced well with espresso, creamy steamed milk, and subtle vanilla without being overly sweet. The baristas are friendly and the open bar area makes it easy to chat with them. read more

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Haven't been here in ages since the college days where I would study so it was really nice to come back and see how the place is doing. I love the lab looking area, still looks like back the (they were one of the first businesses there I think?) although there's definitely less space now than when I first came. The barista and cashier were really nice and had time to make conversation with me. The prices were a bit higher than I expected but since the workers seem busy - that makes sense. I really enjoyed my vanilla bean latte, I'm looking forward to coming back since this was my old spot that I used to frequent. read more

Service was fast. Ordered nitro cold brew, and I would say it was OK. Perhaps had high hopes given the place had solid 4.5 stars.

Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Very patient cashier. It is my first time getting coffee at this place. Excellent recommendations from the staff. My friend had what they recommended (I don't remember the name, sorry). I had the Vanilla Latte with Oatmilk. It was really good. Excellent flavor. It was a great experience today at this coffee shop. It was too busy on Monday around 11 am. Both coffees were ready quickly. Excellent service. Lots of seating available inside. I did think that the coffee was a bit pricey, but everything is pricy here at the Soco/The OC Mix shopping mall. read more

Portola Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place has been lackluster in the past, however today they were so on point! The two drinks we ordered were fairly spot on. I had the seasonal horchata latte, which actually gave me an authentic taste. My son had the strawberry Matcha and it was fairly flavourful and the Matcha came through! Typically other coffee shops have watered down Matcha drinks. He did mention that he couldn't taste the strawberry jam, but it still had the strawberry flavor. Service was quick, but two out the four employees were nice. The other two were ignoring me and it was unpleasant. The coffee shop is in an open space within the SOCO mix. read more

Portola Coffee - Pick-up - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Portola's iced oat milk chai is truly the best in orange county. It's housemade, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet or spicy. I will say the price is steep.. $8 for a 16oz chai and $10.25 for a dirty chai The staff was friendly, drinks were ready quickly, and parking is super easy. There's plenty of tables / bar space to work from or hang out inside the food hall and outside on the patio. Will be back after my bank account recovers.. read more

Portola Coffee - Iced Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ethiopian beans for some great coffee! I like this coffee- but only the sweet drinks. I have to have my cream and sugar with my coffee. My partner likes the coffee too. We like the freshness and flavor profile. It's freshly roasted. The flavor of the beans is done really well. We buy bags of beans here because my partner loves the flavor so much. I just get the sweet drinks lol read more

Portola Coffee - Bag of coffee beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

While the customer service is good. The coffee is subpar. I added an extra shot and still the coffee is pretty bland. The barista said to do 3 shots but I told her then a cup of coffee would be $13. I gave this place so many chances and it's not up to my taste. You can't even taste the coffee in the latte or the cappuccino. I don't want to give it a bad rating because everything is good except for the coffee. read more

Portola Coffee - $30 total and is too expensive!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been a here a few times to do some work & it's such a vibe! The coffee & matcha are absolutely amazing ! read more

Portola Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is the only coffee roasters that I visited whenever I am in the Costa Mesa area, they used to have one in Irvine but they are closed now, you know business is not a easy responsibility, sometimes you open more and profit doesnt go up instead it is just go to the expenses, Anyway I like their latte. read more

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