THE HYPE IS REAAAAL! coconut water with matcha foam EATS DOWN!…read more honestly i knew this combination would be amazing so i was not surprised that my first sip was heavenly. pleaaaase try this! it has both hydration AND caffeine, i mean what more can you ask for?! 10/10 no notes i wish Tatys was in LA but i would gladly drive in rush hour traffic for this

My main issue is that service here is inconsistent. Was here on a Monday, paid cash and they were…read morefine breaking a $100 bill. Came back on Saturday, order was about $25, tried paying with a $50 bill, and was now told they don't accept large bills. What...? No signs posted. So I had to go out and find a place to break change and go back. That was extremely annoying. To the owners: Be consistent in your policies... post signs... ==NOT SO FUN SIDE NOTE== Going out to break change sent me on an UNEXPECTED SIDE QUEST with my bank. Because I was withdrawing an amount that falls outside my normal habits, my card was blocked and had to spend another 20 minutes on the phone to troubleshoot and unlock my card. All this in 100 degree weather.... For tea bars, this is one of the few places that offer decent food. Fruit teas are nice. Coffee and matcha are the same as you'd expect anywhere else. But today's experience really encourages me to find for other options. Cafe Quan also has the same bread sticks with a few other options. TLDR version: Good food, okay drinks. Fine if you use plastic, beware for cash users. Avoid on weekends unless you like crowded spaces and long wait times.

Five stars for theme alone. I could live here. Gothic Victorian themed coffee and tea house. Vibe…read moretransports you immediately upon entering. Dark, spooky, cozy with the smell of espresso seeping through the walls. If you leave through the back entrance, you're transported back into the dull colorless vibe of the surrounding atrium (no offense to the landlord). Now, for the important part--COFFEE! I ordered the Moon Over Bourbon Street. It tasted slightly artificial but they make most syrups from scratch. I may just have been sensitive to the flavors. But it was really good. Not too sweet. My sister ordered the Dorian Gray latte. Deathly divine. My son had the Palace of Lavinia. He's used to super sweet iced tea so this was extremely mellow, even sweetened. But it was absolutely refreshing. Sadly, we did not try any provisions. Super service. Friendly and helpful. Gave recommendations. Barista had great handwriting. It's all in the death-tails! We are already dying to come back!

This was such a unique (in the best way) coffee shop. It had a Gothic mansion vibe with a cute…read morephoto op area and 2 nice seating areas. I appreciated that the tables had outlets making it a great place to work or study. The staff and owners are very helpful and friendly. It was my forst time here and I ordered rhe Scarborough Fair Latte Iced. The presentation was beautiful, but it could've been a little sweeter for my taste just to enhance the rest of the flavors (it wasnt sweet at all) but I loved the creativity in the conbination flavors. It had rosemary, honey, and bee pollen. I was there for about 2 hours and they knew about 98% of the customers and what drinks they liked. I noticed the customers even greeted each other saying good to see you again. Will definitely visit again when I'm in the area.

One of the best matcha is I've tried in OC. The customer service is very welcoming. I always go for…read morethe matcha einspanner!

Great coffee & matcha. Service is also great and the place is a great spot for studying.read more

I am a huge fan of MoonGoat Coffee (spot the MoonGoat hat)! I actually have a subscription for…read moretheir coffee beans, so I'm definitely a fan. One of the coolest things is that when you buy a bag of beans, they give you a free hot coffee! Such a great perk This location is the closest to my parents' house when I'm in town, but honestly, all of their locations are superb. Great coffee, great service, and always a good experience!

Unfortunately this place used to be a lot better than what it once was. They traded their gourmet…read morestyle bagels for cheap ones that remind me of Costco. Yet, the price is still expensive. Any of the food here is expensive, and a few years ago I considered it worth it because it was good. Now everything gives Sysco, and it's all skimpy. The prices are outrageous for what you get. I've also been disappointed with their espresso recently. The only thing that appears to hold up is their drip. (Pretty sure their merch is AI generated, which unsettled a lot of people)

Delicious seasonal matcha! I loved their iced cherry matcha (Spring seasonal item): iced ceremonial…read morematcha with a cherry cream top AND dried cherry bits inside. Full sweetness (agave) was delightful and did not feel overly sweet. Seemed like they use 3 or 4 g of matcha, but not sure (was at least more than 2g). Oat milk is only 50 cents extra, but I got regular milk (I think they use 2%). Interior was clean, forest green and had luxurious leafy vibes with 4 or so tables of 3. There is a bathroom, oddly with a bidet. Located in an older strip mall with varied food offerings. Plenty or parking on a weekday midday. BEWARE: google maps takes you to an alley in back, so just go around the block to the other side. I see why this place was on a reel for top iced matchas in OC. Would recommend, and would like to come back to try the mango matcha latte or even just for this cherry matcha again!

I hate to leave a bad review because the staff at cuptopia is so kind and I used to love the matcha…read morefrom here but their shop has severely downgraded recently :( I used to absolutely love the matcha from this spot because it was nutty, smooth, earthy and perfectly sweet. I saw that they recently switched to a new powder so I wanted to try. They claim to be using Rocky's matcha, but I used Rocky's matcha at home and it tastes nothing like this! My double matcha tasted like pure grass and was very gritty. I'm not even sure what made it a double matcha because there was no matcha cream or anything on top. So I paid $8 for a bland grassy cup of milk. Cuptopia PLEASE go back to your old matcha ***Edit because that response from the owner is wild hahaha I guess the customer service isn't that great. I did not make a single rude comment about your shop or anything even remotely close to ruin anyone's reputation. All I said was that the matcha blend has downgraded because it has. Yelp is here to share honest opinions and that was mine. And obviously I don't know what was said or ordered because I WAS NOT THERE. He just dropped it off and made no mention of matcha cream not being available, either way $8 is way too expensive for a matcha this quality. I never once said I want to do a collab with your shop he was probably just trying to support me and my page because I enjoy making content and run a fun little matcha page. I have actually made a video/post in the past expressing how much I enjoyed your shop and matcha and it's still accessible on my page but probably not after this interaction. Very odd and rude response for a simple review:/ all I said was the old matcha was better....sorry that struck a nerve.

Airoma is one of the best matcha spots in oc. I love their matcha pandan and einspanner.read more

Super clean and sweet workers. They work very timely and have good manners. I enjoyed the drink as…read morewell the sweetness is adjusted nicely. Will be returning!

Absolutely love this location. Great service. Always greeted with a warm smile, which is always…read moreappreciated. ​

I LOVE THE HUMAN BEAN!!!…read more I first tried the human bean in AZ but I never knew that there was one here on Garden Grove Blvd!! I was so excited to have my favorite drinks again! The service was impeccable with such friendly baristas!

Another cafe I keep coming back to! ARC serves a limited range of thoughtfully crafted matcha and…read morecoffee. This cafe knows their core drinks are winners and doesn't rely on full-menu revamps every season to keep customers coming back. As you can see, I am a repeat customer of their Matcha on matcha, but each of the other drinks have been delicious as well. The Orange tonic is on the sweeter side, but you can still taste the bitterness from the coffee and super fizzy tonic water. They put the freshest puree in the strawberry matcha with a natural-tasting sweetness. The goth latte is a must try that you can't find anywhere else. Arc both sells and uses Rocky's matcha in their drinks; a matcha which tastes nutty and roasty. Despite the batch mixing, the matcha is never clumpy or lacking in flavor. The inside is super minimal, yet approachable. While customers constantly rotate through the small space, there is never a long wait and I usually find a seat. The parking lot is small and can get tight during busy hours. Overall, Arc is a great spot for a consistently delicious dose of caffeine.

We visited Arc Coffee around 9:30 am on a Friday and it wasn't too busy…read more Drinks: I ordered the Matcha Einspanner and noticed they use Rocky's Matcha, although I'm not sure which one. The Rocky's Matcha I know and like is usually more nutty, while the matcha here leaned pretty grassy. It was smooth, but I personally prefer a nuttier matcha. I also didn't think the cream added much to the drink. Seating: Limited seating inside. Parking: The plaza parking lot is pretty small, but we were able to find a spot easily. Going around 9:30 am probably helped. The Matcha Einspanner was okay for me and not something I'd personally go out of my way for, but if you prefer a grassier matcha, this might be more your taste.

Best coffee of all time. Phin style slaps. Matcha blend slaps. Coconut coffee slaps. Taiwanese sea…read moresalt slaps. Seasonal drinks slaps.

I've been to Phin Smith several times for a while now but I wanted to take some time and thought…read moreinto my review. To be honest, I find a lot of coffee shops to taste the same and repeat a lot of the same drinks. However, Phin Smith has its own signature through-line that makes it unique. I like that all the drinks have a sort of coconut or pandan very Vietnamese and tropical undertone. I have enjoyed all of the offerings here, both coffee and matcha, but especially the Oahu Joe. I can just feel like the whole team puts in so much effort into curating the menu, writing recipes, brewing the coffee, preparing the drinks. The staff are pretty professional and helpful. I really like the location and the space. It is located in historic downtown Garden Grove which has a unique charm that is distinctive or from the rest of city. It is very spacious and a good place to get some work done, study, chat, or just relax. The interior design is Spanish-inspired and rustic which is not the most common or popular coffee shop design style so I really like how distinctive and special it is. I will be coming back to Phin Smith for years to come and I genuinely recommend coming here.

Husband and I absolutely love this coffee shop. I hope it stays for a long long time. Alex has a go…read moreto drink but I love trying the fall specials. They're always a hit for me. It opens at 7, and often we get there right then. They're always so friendly, and they know my husband by name at this point. The coffee shop is situated at the front of Rodeo 39, so it can be pretty lively towards lunch. Around 7 is chill. They really take the time to make great drinks, and they truly get to know the repeat customers. It's always a bummer if we can't stop by. Definitely recommend

This coffee stand is located right at the front of the Rodeo 39 public market. They had a great…read moremenu with a lot of seasonal options as well. I was curious about the cherry matcha because I had never tried that combination before, and I really enjoyed it. The matcha doesn't seem to be the greatest quality based off of the color and graininess but overall it was decent and I really liked the flavor combo. My husband had the sweet corn vienna which was also a great option, and I liked that the sweet corn flavor came through nicely. Edit: I have had enough matcha in my life and I know that a matcha latte should not be showing any speckles of matcha floating in the milk. Even if it's a "tier 1" quality, it doesn't mean anything if it's not prepared properly.