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Redshift coffee roasters, visit first time Parking in the lot, seemed prime The team here works together amazingly well Coordinating who is doing what, a communication tell Seemingly a perfect cafe to grab a drink and a bite Plenty of individual laptop workers in sight I enjoyed a classic matcha latte simple syrup half-sweet Paired with a hazelnut croissant treat The matcha was hand whisked and the simply syrup addition was free Each drink prep I watched was done meticulously It was a popular spot with a positive customer flow Plenty of individuals popping in to order to-go I watched a pair order a drink flight Honestly, the glasses were cute, a tempting sight They have a new shop in Rancho Santa Margarita as well I would recommend a visit, cheers to a coffee venture sell xoxo - Op
This has been one of my go-to coffee shops! The drinks are good and it's fun to see what seasonal drinks they have. My favorite drink from here would have to be the Banana Cream Mocha. Recently, I tried one of their seasonal drinks: the Very Strawberry Cream. There's strawberry foam on top with strawberry jam around the cup. I really loved the combination of all the flavors, but I would ask for less of the jam next time. Parking is super easy to find, there is a bathroom, reliable wifi. I love interacting with the staff. They're all really nice. I saw one of the baristas run out to their car once and then came back to give their pokemon cards to one of the kiddos in the cafe. It was such a sweet interaction to see. The cafe itself is also really cute! A few tables to work or catch up with a friend. Highly recommend!
So glad to have this coffee shop within walking distance to my home. I have always just ordered cappuccino everywhere I go and I'm so glad that this place makes it so good. I really like that I can taste the coffee bean, and that is not over roasted or bitter . Oh and the apple turnover is delicious -- highly recommend.
Very sweet cafe! The service was good and the cafe was very clean. The vibes were great. Definitely a great spot to study or catch up with friends! We got the hot matcha latte and a peach blossom matcha.
Coffee shop was good. The temperature of the hot coffee was warm, would have liked it hotter. The staff were polite. The ambience was clean and contemporary. The prices were on the higher side. I was hoping the experience would be a little more luxe than it was. Everything was good, was looking for something special.
Flat white was good! Nice location to work at as well. Clean and friendly staff. Easy parking which is a plus. Will be back to work at when it's not busy.
Service was really good. I don't drink a lot of coffee but they were nice and took their time. Clean. Always important.
Wanted to try a coffee shop in the area that wasn't a chain, and I was delighted to stumble upon Redshift. They're located right off of a major freeway, so in terms of location, I thought it was convenient! Parking was easy and no issues, even in a weekend! Woohoo! Didn't want anything too sweet, so the barista recommended the Oat Vanilla Latte. I will say that I was surprised and disappointed when I asked for my drink to be extra hot, and the staff worker said they were unable to do that. Unfortunately, that was enough for me to be turned off, cause sure enough, as soon as I got my drink, it was hot, but not as hot as I would like my hot drink especially on a cold day. And for the cost, not sure I would come back. It's definitely cute inside, and a great place to meet up with friends or for a day date, but other than that, not sure I'd pay that much for a not so hot drink. Next time, I'll try an iced one!
Customer service was average. Place has limited seating and most tables were taken. Not too loud, but definitely a baby making some unusually peculiar noises (probably should get that checked out.) Decaf oat latte with house made caramel. Wife said it was above average. Oat Vanilla latte was good (those are vanilla bean, not black pepper like my son says?!) I like their roast. I would say with all the great coffee places nearby, that I wouldn't revisit this place. But it was good nonetheless.
I have been meaning to try this place for a while and I finally did. The coffee shop has ample amounts of seating inside, and they also have a decent amount of outdoor seating. I love that they offer coffee flights which is always fun to sit around and try. I order a strawberry coffee off the summer menu and it was amazing. So good that I went back 2 days later for another one; the employees were also very kind during mobile pick up.
Redshift Coffee Roasters is a nice place to pick up a cup of bougie-priced coffee. When I'm paying $6 for a latte, I would like to taste the unique notes of the bean. This is just my preference, though, as not everyone is looking to taste flavored notes in their coffee. Don't get me wrong, the latte was not bad, it was just a basic latte where I could hardly taste the coffee. I also didn't like how they don't list out what is in their specialty coffees such as their Bumble Coffee and RAF. I was pretty disappointed to find out what they are as it is just flavorings added to the espresso. Again, not my preference to flavor up my lattes that compete with the lackluster coffee taste. I do see the appeal of this place being that it's the only "fancy" coffee shop around, so if you're looking for a bougie coffee place while trying to escape the over populated Starbucks. This place is for you.
Lovely coffee, great staff and amazing curated drinks. Also a good place to work with fast WiFi.
A nice quiet place to hang out. Thoughtfully made drinks and food items. Quick and friendly service. I had the banana cream mocha drink. It needs a stronger banana flavoring. My first sip was pure coffee. Nice presentation of the drink though.
This is kind of funny. After work, I was searching for a coffee shop nearby like I usually do, but nothing really caught my attention. So I decided to search outside the area where I live, and that's how I ended up finding this place. The funny part is that I had actually been wanting to visit this coffee shop because I saw their "Fun Flight" menu and thought it looked so interesting. I kept telling myself that I had to come try it someday. But when I searched this time, I was actually looking for a real coffee roaster and ended up here without even realizing it was the same place. Parking was easy and there were plenty of spaces. There are also other shops around, so I don't think parking would be much of an issue. The coffee shop itself was clean, bright, and nice and cool inside. I noticed one of the employees carefully cleaning the glass, and they kept wiping down empty tables and windows throughout the time I was there. Honestly, I've rarely seen someone cleaning so consistently at a coffee shop, and I really appreciated it. It made me feel like they genuinely care about cleanliness. Since it was already afternoon, I wanted something decaf, so I asked if they roast their own decaf coffee. They told me that they roast everything themselves, which immediately gave me more confidence in the coffee. I ordered a flat white and sat down, but then I realized I had completely forgotten to say "iced." Sure enough, I saw the employee making a hot drink. Well... that's totally on me! Soon my coffee came out with a beautiful latte art on top. And then I took my first sip... Oh my goodness. This is GOOD coffee! There was a slight acidity at first, but as I kept drinking, the acidity faded and I was left with a smooth, nutty, creamy latte flavor. I personally prefer medium roasts over dark roasts, and this roast was exactly my kind of coffee. Now I'm suddenly very curious about their matcha, too. I also liked that the overall pricing wasn't too expensive. The Wi-Fi did seem a little slow at times, but it wasn't slow enough to really bother me. And now I'm still sitting here debating whether I should order the matcha latte... The coffee was definitely delicious, and I already know I'll be coming back. Next time, I'm absolutely getting the Fun Flight so I can try several different coffees! Great coffee, clean space, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Definitely worth another visit! read more
1 month ago
Came here on a whim yesterday to nest and study and I am so glad that I did! The coffee shop had plenty of seating and was very clean (I'm a neat freak so was definitely happy about this). They also had several outlets for to charge devices if needed and delicious air conditioning. The baristas were very friendly and kind and the atmosphere felt very comfy and relaxing. I especially liked their very chill music playlist. I ordered: - iced matcha latte w oat milk and vanilla (barista recommended) - banana oatmeal with cinnamon, peanut butter and choco chips - plain bagel w cream cheese I really enjoyed the iced matcha, it is probably one of the better ones I have in OC. The matcha was super smooth and with the addition of the vanilla it created a sweet happy layer to it. I need to come back to try the other drinks! The banana oatmeal, while looking very tasty, didn't pass my satisfaction meter. The oatmeal in the bowl was cold and it was a thin layer of oats that laid on the bottom of the bowl. Presentation great, but for 9$, I would have wanted there to be at least 1-2 more scoops of oats in there to make it worth it. The plain bagel with cream cheese, I really enjoyed. The bagel was huge and it has a good toastiness to it. Additionally, the cream cheese was very light, not too rich and it helped make a delicious carb. Overall, I would definitely come back here to try other drinks and pastries from their menu! I also loved that the parking lot is easy to access and there are ample spots! Definitely try this spot, if you're in the area! read more
2 months ago
Love their coffee! The raf is my favorite, has a strong fragrant flavor and is very creamy. They also have many seasonal drink rotations that are worth a try. The matcha drinks were good, but of the ones I tried, I felt that proportions were a bit strange. The sweetness/syrup flavor overpowered the matcha - I could only taste the honey in the honey pear matcha, and the peach blossom matcha tasted of lavender. read more
Redshift coffee roasters, visit first time Parking in the lot, seemed prime The team here works together amazingly well Coordinating who is doing what, a communication tell Seemingly a perfect cafe to grab a drink and a bite Plenty of individual laptop workers in sight I enjoyed a classic matcha latte simple syrup half-sweet Paired with a hazelnut croissant treat The matcha was hand whisked and the simply syrup addition was free Each drink prep I watched was done meticulously It was a popular spot with a positive customer flow Plenty of individuals popping in to order to-go I watched a pair order a drink flight Honestly, the glasses were cute, a tempting sight They have a new shop in Rancho Santa Margarita as well I would recommend a visit, cheers to a coffee venture sell xoxo - Op read more
This has been one of my go-to coffee shops! The drinks are good and it's fun to see what seasonal drinks they have. My favorite drink from here would have to be the Banana Cream Mocha. Recently, I tried one of their seasonal drinks: the Very Strawberry Cream. There's strawberry foam on top with strawberry jam around the cup. I really loved the combination of all the flavors, but I would ask for less of the jam next time. Parking is super easy to find, there is a bathroom, reliable wifi. I love interacting with the staff. They're all really nice. I saw one of the baristas run out to their car once and then came back to give their pokemon cards to one of the kiddos in the cafe. It was such a sweet interaction to see. The cafe itself is also really cute! A few tables to work or catch up with a friend. Highly recommend! read more
21 days ago
So glad to have this coffee shop within walking distance to my home. I have always just ordered cappuccino everywhere I go and I'm so glad that this place makes it so good. I really like that I can taste the coffee bean, and that is not over roasted or bitter . Oh and the apple turnover is delicious -- highly recommend. read more
20 days ago
Very sweet cafe! The service was good and the cafe was very clean. The vibes were great. Definitely a great spot to study or catch up with friends! We got the hot matcha latte and a peach blossom matcha. read more
3 months ago
Coffee shop was good. The temperature of the hot coffee was warm, would have liked it hotter. The staff were polite. The ambience was clean and contemporary. The prices were on the higher side. I was hoping the experience would be a little more luxe than it was. Everything was good, was looking for something special. read more
1 month ago
Flat white was good! Nice location to work at as well. Clean and friendly staff. Easy parking which is a plus. Will be back to work at when it's not busy. read more
7 months ago
Wanted to try a coffee shop in the area that wasn't a chain, and I was delighted to stumble upon Redshift. They're located right off of a major freeway, so in terms of location, I thought it was convenient! Parking was easy and no issues, even in a weekend! Woohoo! Didn't want anything too sweet, so the barista recommended the Oat Vanilla Latte. I will say that I was surprised and disappointed when I asked for my drink to be extra hot, and the staff worker said they were unable to do that. Unfortunately, that was enough for me to be turned off, cause sure enough, as soon as I got my drink, it was hot, but not as hot as I would like my hot drink especially on a cold day. And for the cost, not sure I would come back. It's definitely cute inside, and a great place to meet up with friends or for a day date, but other than that, not sure I'd pay that much for a not so hot drink. Next time, I'll try an iced one! read more
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7 months ago
Customer service was average. Place has limited seating and most tables were taken. Not too loud, but definitely a baby making some unusually peculiar noises (probably should get that checked out.) Decaf oat latte with house made caramel. Wife said it was above average. Oat Vanilla latte was good (those are vanilla bean, not black pepper like my son says?!) I like their roast. I would say with all the great coffee places nearby, that I wouldn't revisit this place. But it was good nonetheless. read more
I have been meaning to try this place for a while and I finally did. The coffee shop has ample amounts of seating inside, and they also have a decent amount of outdoor seating. I love that they offer coffee flights which is always fun to sit around and try. I order a strawberry coffee off the summer menu and it was amazing. So good that I went back 2 days later for another one; the employees were also very kind during mobile pick up. read more
Redshift Coffee Roasters is a nice place to pick up a cup of bougie-priced coffee. When I'm paying $6 for a latte, I would like to taste the unique notes of the bean. This is just my preference, though, as not everyone is looking to taste flavored notes in their coffee. Don't get me wrong, the latte was not bad, it was just a basic latte where I could hardly taste the coffee. I also didn't like how they don't list out what is in their specialty coffees such as their Bumble Coffee and RAF. I was pretty disappointed to find out what they are as it is just flavorings added to the espresso. Again, not my preference to flavor up my lattes that compete with the lackluster coffee taste. I do see the appeal of this place being that it's the only "fancy" coffee shop around, so if you're looking for a bougie coffee place while trying to escape the over populated Starbucks. This place is for you. read more
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Lisa Y.
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A nice quiet place to hang out. Thoughtfully made drinks and food items. Quick and friendly service. I had the banana cream mocha drink. It needs a stronger banana flavoring. My first sip was pure coffee. Nice presentation of the drink though. read more
1 month ago
My second time here a couple of years later and the coffee is as good as the last time ! Nice service , clean place with a good bathroom ! Love the blue cups :) read more
Oh this cafe is sooo lovely. New favorite! There's such a nice and gentle feel to this place. My friend and I came here on a rainy Sunday morning and it was so cozy inside :) The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. I especially loved their raspberry croissant, which was sweet and filled with a yummy raspberry jam. I've never had anything like it, so interesting! My friend ordered the coffee flight and I had a hot matcha latte. We loved the variety in the coffee flight and the matcha was very smooth and tasty. This cafe is very clean and their menu items are beautifully presented. It's clear that a lot of love goes into everything. I'm excited to come back! read more
5 months ago
15 days ago
My go-to morning coffee spot! The staff are wonderful and truly love their craft. I'm always curious about their unique latte names, and the knowledgeable team is great at giving recommendations. Don't skip the food--the salmon bagel and avocado toast are fantastic. Highly recommended! read more
I got a flat tire but thankfully had run-flat tires, so I drove slowly to America's Tire and left my car there while they worked on it. Since I was in the area and was not my usual route... I decided to walk over for coffee and found this cute little shop with a clean, simple interior. The staff were super friendly! We ordered our drinks for here but ended up taking them outside since we had our dog with us. The Bumble Coffee was delicious! It was refreshing and unique. If I'm ever around here again, I'll definitely come back to try more of their creative drinks! read more
Had the eggnog foam cold brew. Excellently not sweet. It was very light, nothing like the usual fair at the chain down the street. The smoked salmon bagel is fantastic. The toppings are. The bagel was very sidelined, but that was okay. It knew it wasn't the star of the show. Great combination of flavors. read more
Came on a rainy Saturday morning since I was looking for a coffee shop right off the 5 freeway and Redshift has been on my list to try for awhile. The coffee shop is bright and clean with table seating along the walls. It was lively on a Saturday morning after 10am, even on a rainy day! The cashier greeted us in a friendly and welcoming manner, and was very receptive to our questions on the menu. I was curious what the bumble coffee consisted of and the staff was very knowledgable on the drinks. Bumble coffee has an orange juice base, lightly sweetened with housemade caramel syrup, and layered with a double shot of espresso. The drink was super refreshing and the coffee was extremely smooth - the combination was great together. read more
2 months ago
Amazing coffee, discovered it a few weeks ago and I keep coming back for more , quality coffee and love that I can easily order via app , the place itself is is small but cozy everytime I come in daytime weekday it's a bit hard to find a place to sit people come in to work for hours, I am just a mom looking for a quick break from my kids when running errands , the pastries are also very yummy I love the apple turnover made in house , only negative thing is their front door it's obviously broken and very heavy I am afraid I will get hurt please repair it (I have an injury and recently had surgery ) read more
1 year ago
In my eyes, it takes a lot to be a highly rated coffee shop. With so many options for coffee in Orange County, it's hard to pick and choose, and even harder to find one worth of repeat business. Inside is sleek, modern, clean. A long bench and tables for 2 line the wall, with a few patio tables for 2 outside. I'm in love with the minimalist approach inside, that proves that concrete and wood go well together. I ordered the coffee flight to just get a profile of their beans. Ground before prep with a San Remo, their espresso is creamy and slightly bitter, gaining more acidity as you let it sit. Their iced coffee has great flavor, very light and bright. They had pour over too, which I will have to try next time. The kettles tell me a lot about their pour over expertise. This place will take time to make your coffee, so please be patient. It is not a high volume, burn the beans, add 10 pumps of HFCS establishment, but a REAL coffee shop. There were people working and studying, so I'm not sure on their policy for time limits etc., but my butt hurt after 15 minutes on the bench! read more
Came here one afternoon and tried the peach blossom matcha. I like that it's a unique flavor you don't see everywhere, but the matcha itself wasn't very strong and tasted kinda flat. The place is really nice though, bright and spacious with lots of tables, so it's a good spot to sit and get work done. read more
16 days ago
We came across this coffee shop while waiting for our car to be serviced and were pleasantly surprised. It's located in a quiet shopping plaza with easy parking. The inside felt bright, clean, and simple with plenty of tables and chairs for working or just sitting and chatting. It also wasn't overly crowded, which made it even nicer. We tried a couple of the seasonal drinks, and both were great. The banana cream mocha was creamy and not too sweet, which I really liked. You could actually taste the chunks of real banana in their house-made syrup. The pumpkin dirty chai was the perfect fall drink. It had just the right amount of pumpkin and chai spice that complemented the espresso and oat milk nicely. Overall, this place was such a great find with delicious drinks! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more
21 days ago
This coffee shop, which is a roaster doesn't allow one to order drip coffee after 12pm. You are forced to do only a pour over at $7.53. These pour-over prices are getting out of hand!! Even with farm-to-table, organic, small-batch coffee, this is completely ridiculous pour-ove coffee price! Furthermore, the cup that they give you for a pour-over is not adequate for the $8 cup of coffee. It's poorly designed and leaks! From a guy that travels, who only orders pour-over around the world, this is by far too high and not great coffee! When are we gonna go back to normality in this society? Wake up coffee shop owners, stop being so greedy!!! 100% not recommend!!! read more
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Lisa Y.
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6 months ago
A fabulously delicious Flat White $5, steamed to perfection, has a taste as good as a good looks! Cute and spacious decor with plenty of seating. Highly recommended read more
3 months ago
Impressive array of barista skills, matcha, espresso, classy layers and latte art! It's all rolled into a rather dull and pale inside unable to match atmosphere to coffee craft. It's a ripe bunch of walls ready for a local artist to show off. Us two went for a banana latte, fancy green tea, and a breakfast bagel. The colors! No wonder Yelp puts this tops for the area. If only I could order from Indiana. read more
The rating should be a 4.5 star! I checked out Redshift in lake forest and i really enjoyed it. I ordered a latte with almond milk and a chai tea latte, both were delicious. The latte was smooth and creamy, with a nice balance of espresso and milk. You could really taste the quality of the beans, no bitterness, just a well pulled shot. The chai was super flavorful too, rich and not overly sweet. The syrup is made fresh in the shop. The barista was fast and friendly. The only hiccup was when they added the cinnamon to the chai instead of the latte, which i wanted. The space has a chill, modern vibe, great for hanging out. I will definitely come back. read more
4 months ago
Vibe was chill and clean spot. Amazing drinks! Quality cortado and orange juice espresso tonic are made with perfection. There is enough parking and seating. read more
7 months ago
Snuck out for a quick coffee because daylight savings was killing me and wanted to try a new spot. This one was 9 mins away from home, so figured a good spot! Parking was easy on a Sunday afternoon. It's in a random parking lot but I assume this area is developing quickly. Service was good- she was helpful and very knowledgeable about the products. Ambiance was simple- worked for the space and vibe. My iced coffee was good. My husband's short and salt was okay. Wish thy had some baked goods. read more
4 months ago
I love coming here for the bumble coffee. I got the combo of espresso+orange juice multiple times while visiting the Philippines and became obsessed with it. I couldn't find this combo anywhere in Socal until I came to Redshift coffee. This coffee shop is a great place to sit and work/study. It's relatively quiet inside and has great ambiance. read more
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22851 Lake Forest Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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