I got the New London and it was great! The atmosphere was awesome and the parking is easy. Shout…read moreout to Britney my barista, she was welcoming and quickly made my drink! Would come back again

I was so excited I finally got to try this place!…read more Inside is a beautiful community space with so much seating and free parking in a lot across the block! Service was kind and quick which I love Caramel Apple Latte was a standout, definitely one of the best this fall season, would happily return.

Seems like Communitea Coffee has cracked the code to what I-- at least-- am wanting from a coffee…read moreshop, starting with matcha. I got the earl grey matcha which are two of my favorite flavors it was of course delicious. Food: They had just rolled out a new menu that includes a slice of sourdough bread and butter for 5$. I'm really working on cutting out the sweet treats (which they have plenty of) so it was perfect for me. They also have wholesome foods such as breakfast sandwiches and burritos which-- if I didn't have dinner plans after my study session-- is always appreciated as too often the food at coffee shops are sugary pastries and a bunch of empty calories. Service was friendly and personable. Communitea shows its dedication to being a warm, welcoming third-space environment. There is a shelf filled with board games and a kids play area (if you have one of those). They have assorted merchandise like coffee beans, plants, mugs, chips & snacks, etc.. There were flyers for all types of events throughout the month. I don't often write reviews I don't even live anywhere near Brea, but I would love to see this business thrive if not expand.

Everything about my experience here was wonderful and very hospitable BESIDES my coffee,…read moreunfortunately for me, the coffee was way too bitter for my liking. The baristas were very friendly and accommodating and added extra syrup to try and help my latte and offered to switch it out for me too; in the end I opted for a refund. I tried their iced pumpkin latte with salted maple cold foam (the foam was delicious) but just way too bitter espresso for my liking. Otherwise, they have a good amount of indoor seating with plenty of room for strollers - it's very kid friendly here. They have a kids toy play area in the back corner along with a game chest!!! & There is a restroom available inside and everything was pretty clean too.

Reborn is my favorite spot to go to. Every single employee is incredibly sweet. I'm not a coffee…read moreperson, but I love their matcha! I always get strawberry, but the blueberry is really good too. Sometimes I'll go and work there on my laptop for a few hours. Bring a jacket because it gets chilly! You need to try the sea salt chocolate donut because it is the BEST!

Customer service is amazing! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted. Michael, Denise, Ana,…read moreBrandon and Kathrine are amazing! (Sorry if I forgot anyone else, I mainly see them when I'm in) Overall great & efficient service. A good amount of seating indoors and outdoors! The atmosphere is spacious and has good air conditioning on hot days. I love their gluten free banana loaf bread! It's so soft and the banana chunks are mouth watering! They have ceremonial grade matcha; just look at that vibrant green :) They're matcha isn't overly sweet but if you want more sweetener, they're happy to add more. Their seasonal blueberry bliss matcha is really good with chunks of mini berries. I also like how they have a reward system to get points with each purchase for future perks! Highly recommend :)

After having lunch nearby, I stopped in for a coffee…read more The interior is small with four tables (two 4-tops and two 2-tops). I ordered a hot smokey maple latte. It was made with bourbon reduction, maple, hickory, sea salt, and of course, espresso & milk. Although I couldn't really taste the bourbon, all the other flavors were present from the sweet maple, smokey hickory, and occasional bursts of sea salt. Oh, and a great roast of coffee. This was a coffee drink I'd come back for again and again. The pastry case looked inviting but I was stuffed from lunch so passed. But dang, they amazed me with that smokey maple latte!

Conveniently located in a plaza with plenty of parking. The cafe itself is on the smaller side, but…read morethe furniture and interior are cute. There are only a few tables inside, and it seemed like most people were grabbing their drinks to go rather than staying for a while. I ordered the Vanilla Bean Latte, which was just okay. It was a little too sweet for my taste, and I've definitely had better vanilla bean lattes elsewhere. My friend ordered the Lavender Matcha and felt similarly, it was decent but nothing that particularly stood out. Service was a bit mixed. The cashier was friendly and welcoming, while the barista was less warm during our visit. Overall, it was an okay experience.

Ample parking, usually not completely full inside. Pastries…read morego fast. You can buy some of their merch here. Got the salt breads and they were all pretty flavorful. I enjoyed every single one of them. They were hefty so I would split one to eat. Regular matcha latte was alright. I probably should've tried something more special.

Located in such a great plaza! This place is very clean and has free WiFi which is great for…read moregetting a drink and doing work in. I really enjoyed their new line of salt breads. I got the squid ink matcha which is salty inside and has matcha chocolate on the outside. The ube bread is delicious and it has real sweet potato as filling inside. The one thing is that I wish they would heat them up for us since it was sitting in their glass casings. I also enjoyed their blueberry matcha. The blueberry was great but the matcha portion was alright. It was an extra dollar to sub for oat milk. Overall I like coming here occasionally to try their baked goods and I also enjoy coming here to study for a bit. There is lots of free parking in the plaza as well. Staff is nice and everything came out on this super nice tray.

Solid experience at this location. We ordered on the app and drinks were ready for pickup as…read morescheduled. Otherwise, love Philz coffee. Usually will get the mint mojito. Perfect blend of sweetness and creaminess (although may be on the sweeter side for some if you get it Philz way). It's located at the Brea Mall along the outskirts near the nicer restaurants, Din Tai Fung and North Italia.

Ten years later and the Philz Coffee Mint Mojito is STILL my go-to! I've tried other things on the…read moremenu, and there are so many options to choose from, but somehow I always come right back to my Mint Mojito. It's creamy, refreshing, and perfectly balanced--not too sweet, just the way I like it. Some things are classics for a reason! 10 years, countless cups, and I'm still not over it!

This is my 5-6th time here and Ive finally perfected my order!…read more Pros: To start off, today I got the Iced Vanilla Latte and it's my new go-to! It's incredibly delicious and perfect this us my second day in a row here. My friend usually gets a flavored Matcha which is great, but got a Peach barley tea and said it was refreshing. The service is good, they get the drinks out fast. The menu has unique specialty options aswell. There is a good amount of seating and it's a very welcoming shop. Cons: -The sizing is very small for the price. A plain vanilla latte is $6.40 which is a bit steep. However, I understand that most cafes are pretty pricey now a day. (With that being said this is one of the only places i'd spend my money on.) -I have tried some of their specialty lattes and they are extremely sweet(I would recommend getting less sweet if youre more of a espresso person) -Parking is pretty terrible apart from early mornings Overall: The pros overlook the cons for me and I love this coffee shop! Worth the drive and is definitely my top 3. I would definitely recommend this place.

This café is located in a large shopping plaza with three coffee shops right next to each other…read more There's also an In-N-Out and Fogo de Chão nearby, so parking can get pretty packed during busy hours, although the plaza itself has a large parking lot. The café has a bright, cozy, and minimalist atmosphere with warm wood tones and soft pink accents. The space is clean and well maintained. They also have a nice selection of pastries and breads, including different kinds of croissants and salt bread. I ordered The Usual, their cream-top latte. The cream was very thick and heavy, almost like whipped cream, so I think it may be a matter of personal preference. The coffee itself was decent, but I didn't find the flavor particularly unique or memorable. The staff were friendly and the service was good. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but I didn't find anything particularly special about the coffee itself.

Upon arrival, there is a nice mural of Brea/OC are on the right side. Definitely gives the store a…read morenice vibe to it. The seating area is limited and can only accommodate up to around 12 people. Service was quick. However, I was coming at a time where there isn't a rush. I ended up getting a Hokkaido Oolong Milk Tea. Their drink does run on the sweeter side so I opted for 25% sweetness with grass jelly.

Happened to be nearby. Since I had never heard of Teatopia, I gave it a try…read more Relatively small shop in a strip mall with cool wall art. Not much indoor seating and no immediate outdoor seating. One person working. She was quick to greet, attentive, and quick to serve. Two drinks: oolong MT with Golden Boba amd Thai Blended. Oolong MT tasted like sweet, non-dairy creamer. Granted, I used to eat powered non-dairy creamer by the spoonful, but a $6 drink should be more well-rounded. Perhaps getting half sweet would enhance the mixture of tea, sweet, and creamer? The boba was medium-size (which I prefer over the larger boba). Thai (Tea) Blended was delicious. Hit just the right spot on this hot day. Not too many places have this drink, so I always grab when I can. I would def purchase it again.

Omg! I just moved to the North OC area, and I'm happy to say I've found one of my new go-to coffee…read moreshop study spots in the area! :) I'm currently studying for a big exam, and it's been surprisingly challenging finding coffee shops to study at with the beautiful, modern, aesthetic ambience that makes me happy, without feeling anxious there won't be enough seats or space when I get there, esp since I have to drive a decent amount to get to cafes. I've been getting a little stir crazy at home and finally making the trek here was so worth it-- I felt more motivated than ever to get work done with a tasty treat. I'm not sure if it's because CSUF just started this week, or because I came on a Friday morning, but it was really spacious and open with tons of outlets (almost at each table). Not sure how other days are, but I'd love to bring my study group friends here in the future, since it's so hard to find places with enough space for study groups! Not to mention the clean bathroom haha and good wifi haha The staff here is also incredibly sweet and friendly, making it a comfortable and good experience. Because it was my first time, I asked the barista about her recommendation, and she also asked my general preferences to cater to my taste, and I ended up with a seasonal Birthday Cake Americano at half sweetness (since I don't have much of a sweet tooth). It was perfect for me! I don't usually get Americanos and have a sensitive stomach rn, but it was delicious and kind on my stomach lol. I also got a ham and cheese croissant, and maybe it could've been heated up a little more, but I did wait a bit to eat it, so it was no big deal. The other barista was also so sweet in answering my many questions haha The only struggle as others have mentioned is the parking - I ended up parking at the retail parking nearby, which had plenty of spots but can get pretty pricey, and it sounds like you can park in the areas others have mentioned still (like The Hub I guess has "New Here" parking spots or the employee parking spots?), so I'll need to look more next time. But there's quite a bit around the area within walking distance, you can easily make a day out of it too. Also since it is at the first floor of an apartment in a college town, there will be students going in and out, so just be prepared for that haha -- reminded me of dorm days, and I'm glad students have a spot like this :) Overall, the yummy coffee, amazing vibe and beautiful ambiance, especially as a study spot, alongside the kind and comfortable service has been just what I've been looking for in a coffee shop around here, and I'm excited to return! Thank you New Here!

Vanilla Thesis is the best better than probably all the rest…read moreThe coffee is so tasty Not nasty or pasty Their cheese and ham croissant is also bomb better than being made by mom One thing to note about this place, the parking sucks. But fear not, you can go into the structure, park in one of the "employee only" spots, and just tell them which spot and you're golden (wish I knew that before I came and parked across the street). Also, another reason why this place is great is that it's not full at all. Might be because of the parking situation, but the place is near empty which makes it have a nice luxury vibe. Their Vanilla Thesis drink at 50% sweet is soooo good. It's a great blend of coffee and tastes great. You can totally taste the vanilla. Their ham and cheese croissant is also great.

Another pure loose tea spot spotted! This one is located conveniently inside Brea Mall. I got their…read morejasmine green pure tea and roasted black pure tea. It's a lot more fragrant and stronger than Project Oolong for their oolong but Molly Tea still stronger and more fragrant in terms of their jasmine tea intensity. I was interested in their jasmine green milk but they only offer milk with creamer. I nornally prefer my drinks either pure tea or maybe a splash of milk. No sugar or cream as I personally it masks the tea form. Same goes for coffee- just black and occasionally iced! The server even offered to make the jasmine green latte, the one that comes with milk and creamer, and if I didn't enjoy it he can make me pure tea. So nice! But knowing exactly what I want, I didn't want to waste the tearistas time and servers time I just got the pure tea! You can feel you want you to love your drink. With that said, I'll keep coming back for pure teas when I'm shopping in Brea

Update: Changing from 5 stars to 3 stars due to my recent visit…read more The drinks are still good, and will still come back for it, but the service changed. I admit to not listening well when I assumed they called my name. I realized this and told the employee, Jillian, and apologized. She gave me a look and said "...OK" I tried to laugh it off and said sorry again. When she called my order, she put it in the bag, unsealed, no straws, pushed/slid the bag to me then walked away. I get it's a Monday and it was almost noon, but you can't have that kind of attitude for something like this. I've been here a few times and have had employees hand me the bag, ask me if I need one and even put straws in the bag for me. Maybe she had a rough start, but didn't need to show it to customers. Hoping the next visit will not have to interact with her or employees like this.