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    September

    4.4 (684 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Good for working

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    Long H.

    Came here on a Saturday morning for the BOGO biscoff matcha late. Who can say no to BOGO free drinks. The biscoff matcha latte was really good, I love the biscoff cookie, good matcha flavor and not overly sweet. Will definitely come back and try other stuff on menu

    Mike L.

    Came by on a late Friday night. Only a few other patrons so we were able to find seating easily. Flipped through their extensive drink menu and decided on the sour sop tea, mango yakult, strawberry mojito (virgin), sea salt coffee, a macaroon, and a mousse cake shaped like a chubby hamster. Drinks came out in decent time and were very refreshing! Definitely enjoyed the sour sop tea the most! Plenty of fruit pieces to munch on after you finish your drink as well. The mousse was okay, but I would order again for just the laughs. There was a cute frozen bear on top of our mango yakult drink, which was a nice touch. Would be a regular stop for me if only we lived closer. There were plenty of food options, but we had just came from dinner so we didn't get to try them out.

    Ube latte, Baileys coffee, Ceremonial Matcha Latte w/ bear
    Allayna S.

    September has the most delicious Baileys coffee and I wish they were closer to home! It doesn't stop me from going though! I have brought over a couple of family and friends to try September out and every single person has loved it! It's a great place to study and the interior inside is really nice. There's areas that are more private for time where you want to study and some spots inside for hanging and catching up with friends. They have so many drink options such as iced lattes, hot drinks, blended drinks, etc. and they also have multiple food options as well! Their workers are very friendly and quick and they bring your order to you which is really nice :) I can't wait to go back! Parking: 9/10 (shared with other shops in plaza) Food/Drinks: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Interior: 10/10

    Flan
    Vy N.

    This place opens late and has a variety of desserts including ice cream, boba tea and dessert cakes. We got the flan, tiramisu, and mousse cakes since they had a buy 3 get 1 free on their cakes. The lady that helped us was super sweet and let us try samples of their ice cream flavors. Place was not too loud or crowded, great place to sip, munch and yap

    Elizabeth N.

    September Cafe offers an authentic Vietnamese vibe with aesthetic seating and unique drinks. The friendly and helpful staff helped us customize our drink's sweetness and strength. We tried the best-selling Sea Salt Cream Coffee, which was creamy with a rich coffee taste. We recommend bringing cash for a 5% discount!

    Suong L.

    I'm not sure why but I thought the cafe would be bigger from pictures. That's not a big deal but just thought I'd point it out just in case others would think the same haha. Service: I would rate it a 4/5 and that's the main reason the rating is what it is. At first I spoke Vietnamese to the cashier but she didn't seem to understand so I had to speak in English. Then after I ordered, she talked in Vietnamese to the next customer :') I don't blame her though because perhaps it was on me speaking too low or not pronouncing the name of the food well. She recommended a drink for my mom that she said wasn't sour but it was still very sour for her. She was kind enough to offer to make another one or add in extra sugar. Food: It was okay. The egg cream toast is simple, so hard to mess up. It was alright! Creamy and not too sweet with not too overwhelming of an eggy flavor. Mushroom Carbonara was creamy and pretty good. Probably the best thing we ordered out of the three food items! Banh Mi Que was okay. The shredded pork filling, my mom said wasn't good. The bread on the outside is fine. The ham and cheese was loved by my niece! I'm sure if they had the pork belly, my mom would have liked that one. Drinks: Semi-decent. The sakura blossom latte was more milk than anything. I didn't taste enough of the sakura/cherry blossom flavor. Barbie yakult was good but also average and not wow. If you like flavor then the peach orange lemongrass drink is actually really good. My mom just isn't able to handle sour. Overall, I could have given a lower score as it felt disappointing despite the reviews seeming different. I don't think I'd come here again. I leave it at 4 stars, like I said, mainly because I'm at least thankful they seemed so willing to make things better for our drinks if we were not satisfied.

    Egg coffee girl dates
    Jenny H.

    I met up with a friend here early morning for some coffee and girl chat. It was easy to find there is a huge parking lot with plenty of space for you to park your car. There is also plenty of seating inside. The inside of the café is so beautiful and perfect for photos. It's very modern very shake. Service was great. The front desk and cashier was also very helpful in deciding what drink we should get helping us. Look at the menu and recommending their favorites. Go wrong with the Vietnamese egg coffee, and some chill vibes. Will definitely come back.

    Julie-Ann B.

    This place has been my go to for avocado coffee and Vietnamese Coffee. The owner here is consistently nice and welcoming! Their food options are also great and the ambiance is great however I do no think this the place to relax/study as there are a lot of people that comes here to socialize. I highly recommend for you to try this place.

    Truffle Coffee
    Millena P.

    Sundays call for brunch aaannnddd coffee dates. I've had this spot saved for a while and finally got the chance to check it out. Parking: Free parking lot. There's a small/medium parking lot. Finding a spot can be easy. Ambiance/Environment: The interior is very cute. They have a decent amount of indoor seating. There's a small den with a booth-ish seating. There are regular-height tables and chairs and shorter tables and chairs. It's a studious environment but also a nice spot to hangout. Service: The cashier that assisted me was simply efficient. Throughput was quick after ordering. We only waited about 12 min for everything. Drinks & dessert: The menu can be overwhelming. They offer small bites, desserts, milk teas, coffee, fruit teas, teas, yogurt, blended drinks, etc. Although the photos of the drinks look appealing, the presentation doesn't match. I was told they no longer offer drinks in a glass even if you're dining in. All drinks are in to-go cups. I got the Truffle Coffee, Vietnamese Black Coffee (with no sugar), and Egg Cream Toast. If you prefer your drinks strong and bitter, then the Vietnamese Black Coffee will be perfect for you. The bear on top is absolutely cute. Make sure you drink this properly - always let Vietnamese coffee sit and don't slurp it in two gulps. Hence why there's a lot of ice. The Truffle Coffee tasted exactly as it sounds .. I thought the flavors were okay, but I believe truffle should only stay with savory dishes lol. The egg cream itself was thick and creamy. I was expecting some fancy french toast along side with it, but it's literally just toasted white bread. Pricing: More on the expensive side for coffee in OC. I'd come back to try their other drinks bc they all sound appealing. I wouldn't get the egg cream toast again.

    Pandan Ice Cream
    Long T.

    Craving dessert randomly late one Tuesday night and stumbled upon this nice dessert cafe while on the area. It's a nice sized store with plenty of tables inside and some stool seating that faces out to a busy street which is always nice to watch cars drive. The vibe was very chill and mellow at the time i went, great for reading a book or bringing your laptop to study. This place offers a variety of teas, coffees, ice creams, cakes, and croffles on their menu to name a few. I went with a single scoop of their Pandan Ice Cream which costs $5.50, but you get 5% off if you pay by cash or venmo. The service was very quick and the server who brought my ice cream out to my table was friendly. The single scoop was a generous portion and it came with oreos which was a nice surprise. The flavor was right on point, not too sweet, but you can still taste the pandan in each bite. I'll have to come back next time to try their other desserts!

    Pandan Delight

    I tried the pandan delight in the first time and so impressed the taste. I highly recommend this drink. They also have nice service!!!!! Always ask usk if we need to help.

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    Fiona T.

    "Where sweet meets savory" Totally love this Asian fusion café's concept! Not only is it stylish, but it also has a creative and satisfying menu. First, these drinks with this cutest bear on top Melt our ladies' heart Ube cream toast and cakes are must dessert order Also have great appetizer such as beef potstickers Then The udon with shrimp makes you totally full and Beef spaghetti! Family love! IG: socalhkfoodies

    Hot coffee
    Nick N.

    Came here with my dad for some coffee after lunch on his recommendation. Now my dad is very hard to please when it comes to food and drink - particularly Vietnamese coffee. He spoke very highly of this place which is all but a guaranty of quality. Sure enough, I was very satisfied with the coffee, it's on the stronger side which is perfect to me. I had iced while he had the hot. We were helped by Alisha who was very friendly. Very cozy, classic coffee shop vibe. Pay with cash / zelle / venmo for 5% off! Also free wifi so come here and enjoy some good coffee and desserts to relax or do some work.

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    Ask the Community - September

    Do they have plugs for laptops?

    Yes, there are charging stations in the walls. Please ask for assistance if you need help locating.

    Do you guys offer an alternative for milk, so instead of whole milk, can we replace it with oat milk?

    Yes they offer oat milk, almond milk and soy milk for alternative

    Is this place dine in only or is to-go available?

    Both, dine in and to-go

    Do they accept cash?

    Yes they do!

    Does the place still sells the "ice cream hotpot" if so, how much is it? Because I can't seem to find it on your menu here

    I went 23 days ago (and left a review) and they still had it then! It was about $30, I believe.

    Do you use any peanuts/peanut products in your drinks/food?

    We are a peanut free cafe. However we do have almond, so almond was processed in the same facility as peanut.

    Good place for studying? Any plugs?

    There's a lot of seating that would be great for studying but there are not many outlets.

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    VOX Kitchen - Fountain Valley - Corn Ribs, Carne Asada Fries, Hamachi Tostada, Carne Asada Tostada

    VOX Kitchen - Fountain Valley

    4.5(8.3k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$
    Established in 2017
    Pet friendly

    Overall great experience!…read more Food - everything was cooked well. Loved the char on the prawns with our garlic noodles. The bone soup was rich and love that they refill your broth for you! Garlic wings were perfectly crispy. For the calamari ask for the green sauce instead, they were good just really tiny. Lomo saltado was my favorite. The beef was so perfectly cooked and not chewy. Great flavors! Service - our server was so nice! She was great with the kids and also very attentive. Knew exactly when to bring more broth and more lychee lemonade refills. We sat out in the enclosed patio area for first available and it was sooooo hot. Definitely need some sort of air flow in there. Parking - large busy free parking lot

    I am combining my two Yelp accounts, so this review is dated 11/28/2018…read more"My first time here and we decided to get a few things that they are known for. 1. The wings were hot and fresh and very flavorful. 2. The tofu app was interesting with the pork floss on top, but probably won't order that again. 3. The salmon and garlic spaghetti was pretty good. The salmon was cooked perfectly with a crispy skin. The noodles were a little too over cooked for my taste. 4. The star of the show was by far the short rib soup. It was packed with flavor and the meat was fall off the bone tender. In conclusion: I will be visiting this establishment in the near future..."

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    Momonoki - Prosciutto salad

    Momonoki

    4.1(324 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    First time here and I was truly impressed! I literally had lunch just 2 hours before, but came with…read morea friend to try this place and I'm so glad I did. The girl helping us was so sweet and attentive. She recommended a pasta dish and it was SO good! The bread was super fluffy, and that garlic butter was to die for. Highly recommend this place. I'll definitely be back!

    Momonoki has been on my list of restaurants to try since it first opened and I'm so happy I finally…read moregot to go this weekend! We went on Friday night and I was surprised that we were seated right away. The service was great and friendly and the restaurant itself felt cozy and high-end. We ordered the garlic parm fries, momonoki chicken wings, and dashi pesto. The garlic parm fries were crispy and fresh and were like the best version of a McDonald's or Potato Corner fry. I could smell the garlic as soon as the fries came to the table but unfortunately, the taste wasn't as strong as I was hoping. Still really delicious, but the high price point means I probably wouldn't order this again. The chicken wings came out next and they were HUGE. They were super juicy inside and the fish sauce glaze was strong and had a nice kick. I appreciated that despite being glazed, the wings were still pretty crispy. The slaw that came on the size was a little heavy on the mayo and had a bright peppery taste. Definitely a nice fresh component to an otherwise heavy meal. Finally, the dashi pesto came out and the udon was perfectly bouncy. The pesto had a subtle seafood flavor and was very herbaceous. Most pesto I'm used to pack more of a sharp, garlicky punch, but this one leaned heavily into the fresh basil which I enjoyed. The scallops on top were also cooked beautifully. I was a bit sad that we received each dish at very different times, the dash pasta coming out much much later than the fries but they did warn us after we placed our order that the kitchen would be very busy so I appreciated the heads up. All in all, I think this is such a fun and classy fusion restaurant and they executed very well.

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    KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya - Introducing The Party Pack Bundle: OG Tonkotsu, Chashu Tom Kha, Chashu Fried Rice, Furikake Fries, and Edamame for $45 via Toast Online.

    KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya

    4.5(2.3k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Full bar
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    Honestly the best chicken heart I've ever had here. It was super tender and cooked perfectly while…read morenot being very irony. 6/5 Chicken Gizzard was amazing as well. I like the added sauce they have to it that makes it a little bit different than regular chicken gizzards. 5.5/5 Chicken Skin was great, who doesn't love some crispy chicken skin? 5/5 Tom Kha was absolutely delicious. The pork belly was SO tender. I think they probably sous vide it as it just melts in your mouth like butter. Even the Spicy Miso Ramen. FUN FACT: You can also get unlimited free noodles. I tried to finish the 2nd order of noodles but I was way too full. Service was awesome. Food came out super quick. Servers were attentive and kept coming by to ask if I wanted free noodles 3 times but maybe I'm just a slow eater. Dope ambiance as it's a more modern take on ramen places with cocktails and all kinds of different dishes. Overall, 11/10 would recommend to any restaurant from Kei Concepts in the same plaza.

    Looking for a drink in the middle of the week? Kin is the place to go and hits the spot…read more My friends and I were sat down immediately at the bar for drinks, which was nice because we were trying to kill about 20 minutes. We got the Yuzu Fizz, Guava Calpico and Lychee Ume Margarita. Each drink was light and refreshing, and the star of the cocktails was definitely the fruity flavors. A solid way to start the night. The restaurant was bustling and it was clear everyone there was having a good time. Even though we were only at the bar for a short while, I could tell that this was a place I would definitely come back to.

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    CIR Lounge - Hamachi crudo

    CIR Lounge

    4.4(411 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    •$$$

    Amazing good, drinks, and ambience! This place has it out. It really throws you off because it's…read moretucked in a normal food plaza, but when you step inside, the mood is set instantly. Everything is very upscale. It is on the smaller side but surprisingly the restaurant was mostly empty. I have had this restaurant bookmarked since it opened but never had the chance to go. Happy I got to give it a shot, and I will definitely be coming back! Service was great. Very attentive server, busser, and bartender. Drinks 5/5: They have a full bar and they drinks are very well crafted. I ordered the Blue-Eyed Girl and the bartender mentioned the blueberry syrup being made from scratch. FOOD: Keep in mind that all of the dishes come with portions of 3 pcs - SPICY TUNA ON PUFFED RICE 5/5: So flavorful, not too much eel sauce as some places, and I loved that it was served on a rice cracker. Light and airy. - TRUFFLE POMME FRITES 5/5: Served piping hot and so fresh with just the right amount of truffle. - WAGYU SLIDERS 4.5/5: Tender and so flavorful. The buns were very slightly on the dry side but not very noticeable. - CAVIAR CONES 5/5: 3 cones for $18 is a steal! The creme fraise paired so well with the caviar. - HAMACHI CRUDO 5/5 - RAW OYSTERS 4.5/5: These were dressed very well. - BONE MARROW BIBIMBAP 5/5: Came out hot, crispy, and so good! The server was so sweet and brought us an additional bone marrow because our original piece barely had any. We were celebrating two birthdays and they offered two choice desserts on the house: - BANANA MISO CAKE 5/5 - CIR SORBET 5/5: The sorbet was so refreshing Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed everything here and on top of that, the menu was very decently priced. I am definitely coming back.

    We really enjoyed our dining experience here. The vibes were great, service was so attentive and…read morefriendly, and the music provided by a live dj mixing the tracks were hits! I wish the dj would come play at some of the clubs back home! Food was great. We really enjoyed everything. The only thing that we probably wouldn't get again was the spicy tuna on puffed rice. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. However, everything else was wonderful and the staff made great conversation. Great place for a date night! We wanted to take some pictures but it's quite dark inside and the flash would definitely light up the whole interior. Would definitely consider coming back here the next time I'm in the area!

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    VOX Kitchen & Bar - South Coast Plaza - Our NEW Spring/Summer menu! New dishes, new cocktails, new mocktail. Available exclusively at VOX South Coast Plaza.

    VOX Kitchen & Bar - South Coast Plaza

    4.4(688 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    •$$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    Such a fun fusion restaurant with so many good options! Everything we've tried has been really…read moretasty. My favorite thing on the menu is the Saltado Fries with steak. You can upgrade to garlic noodles, which are also delicious. The lychee lemonade is really refreshing too! The staff is attentive and so nice. Definitely a fun spot if you want something a little different!

    I was honestly ready to leave a 1-star review based on how our experience started, but our server…read moreJoseph completely turned things around and bumped this up to 4 stars. We joined the waitlist and were quoted 10-20 minutes. After waiting about 20 minutes, we could see that we were #2 in line, but people kept getting seated ahead of us. I checked with the hostess and was told we would be seated soon, so we waited. More people continued to get seated. When I asked again, the hostess seemed a little flustered, checked the tablet, then pointed to a patio table and said they were setting that one up for us. Another 10-15 minutes passed and we were still waiting. By this point, I was hangry and went back to the host stand. Another host explained that they were seating reservations first, which I understand, but we had also seen multiple names called for people who appeared to have arrived after us. She checked with the original hostess, who then pointed to a completely different table INSIDE and said that was the table they were preparing for us. I pointed out that 15 minutes earlier, she had specifically told us we were waiting for the patio table. After that, they finally got someone to clean the table and seat us. The whole seating process felt disorganized and unnecessarily frustrating, especially because we kept being told we were about to be seated without anything actually happening. BUT THEN... Joseph came to the rescue! He was exactly the server we needed after that experience. Super attentive, genuinely friendly, and just had a great personality and sense of service. He kept our drinks filled, checked on us at the right times without hovering, and completely changed the mood of the meal. The food was great as always. We had the ceviche, which came with a sweet potato garnish that pleasantly surprised us. I got my usual Lomo Saltado and swapped the rice for garlic noodles. So good. Food: 5/5 Table service: 5/5 Host/seating experience: 1/5 Overall, this probably would have been around 3 stars for me, but Joseph absolutely bumped the experience to like 4 stars!

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    District 36 Diner - Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak

    District 36 Diner

    4.6(143 reviews)
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    What an awesome gem of a spot here in Orange County! I've been eyeing checking District 36 Diner…read moreout for the longest time - ever since they opened up earlier this year - but they have the weirdest opening hours! I always thought of them "as the restaurant with the bizarre hours" - literally four hours a day during the week (closed Mondays) - and only slightly longer hours during the weekend. Upon first stepping foot into the space - you're transformed into an old-school diner with Vietnamese influence. The walls are well decorated in Vietnamese memorabilia. I was greeted by Brian almost immediately - who directed me to a spot "wherever I'd like to sit" - and I opted for one of the booths. Brian - is the co-owner of the diner, but is also part of "old-school" Little Saigon culinary royalty - a descendant of the family that founded the OG Song Long restaurant off Bolsa Ave. that has since shut down (known for their Cha Ca Thanh Long dish - which sadly, you can't get here). He is incredibly warm, genuine, and easy to chat with. After trying to decide between their Bo Kho variations (which is my favorite Vietnamese dish next to pho) - I settled for something new for me - their Five Spiced Chicken Fried Steak - which also comes with two eggs your way (I picked "Sunny Side up"), tater tots, and a Diet Coke. The wait was minimal - and the food was awesome! The tater tots tasted fresh - was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and yummy on the inside. I found myself eating those first - while letting the gravy seep into my chicken fried steak to soften it up a bit. The chicken fried steak was perfectly flavored - you could almost taste a bit of pho spices with each bite. The homemade gravy was out of this world amazing - making the chicken breading soft enough for me to eat comfortably. The two sunny side up eggs had perfect yolks - I like to poke, and then suck each yolk up - before eating the whites. I appreciate Brian cranking up the AC since I forgot to bring in my portable fan - and it was a pretty warm day. Hoping to check them out again this Saturday for their take on Bun Bo Hue or maybe one of their Bo Kho dishes! Plenty of parking in the shared lot with a Grocery Outlet and Artisan 7 Leaves (which I stopped by after my lunch here). Hope to see them more busy! Brian told me he'd definitely consider opening longer hours during the week if business picks up. Check them out!! They have a unique twist on traditional diner foods with a bit of Vietnamese flair!

    This diner is in the same plaza as several other restaurants and cafes. The parking lot was not…read morefull when I got there but it did get busy after. The diner is very clean with interesting artwork and vibrant colors. I got the Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak, Mama's Crispy Rolls, and a cup of Chicken broth to share. The rolls were hot and crispy with fresh leafy greens. The chicken fried steak was very crispy with a consistency almost like fried chicken. The taste is different from a traditional southern type of chicken fried steak. It had an interesting flavor like a mix of the pho seasoning. It is a brownish yellowish color and tastes a little like curry. It paired well with the tots. This was a hearty but not super heavy brunch dish and having a cup of the chicken broth was perfect to wash everything down. The breakfast burrito looked very good on the menu and I might try that for on another visit. I would recommend this diner for anyone looking for one with a retro modern feel and fusion food and good service.

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