One of the only two places that makes Thai Tea that reminds me of Vietnam. Run by a small team,…read morethey keep this place open 24/7, which is crazy. I make 3 AM runs from Fullerton down to Newport just for their Thai Tea with my boyfriend or by myself when I get stressed from school. Because they are located right by the beach, I can get pastries and just sit by the shore for hours listening to music and watching the sun rise. It's such a vibe! Please support them and tip whenever you can! 10/10 Vietnamese nostalgia approved!

Went here multiple times but the most recent time I got the cinnamon stick and the passion fruit…read moreiced tea. The service is pretty quick and I love the environment. It's definitely affordable with some solid quality. A lot of people love this place and I see why!

The ice cream maker on Friday was really on point! So much peanut butter in my chocolate peanut…read morebutter brownie!!! Wow

I loveeee a Hansel's by the beach I never walk away disappointed! The staff working is always kind…read moretoo!

Once in a blue moon, when I get a sweet tooth and I'm down in the Newport Beach/Balboa area, I love…read morestopping by Milk & Cookies for a treat. My go-to flavors are the white chocolate macadamia, oatmeal raisin, toffee crunch & lemon blueberry cookies. A single cookie is $2.75, which IMO, is a pretty fair price these days ~ especially since they're a generous size. Since everything is baked fresh daily, the cookies are always soft, fresh and absolutely delicious. It's cool that they offer handmade ice cream and different flavored farm fresh milks, as well. The only downside is the parking situation ~ it can be a bit of a challenge. IYKYK :/ That's pretty much the only reason I don't visit more often. I usually stop by only when I'm already in the area grabbing a meal or hanging out nearby. On every visit, the staff has been friendly, and the shop is always clean and welcoming. All in all, if you're looking for a tasty dessert while you're in the area, Milk & Cookies is worth checking out! RxFoodie recommends!!!

I've been coming to this spot since 2020 during the COVID days, and the cookies remain great. They…read moreoffer a wide variety of flavors, and the best part is that the cookies are always served warm. The Order: * My Go-To: I highly recommend the chocolate chip cookie with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top. * Variety: They have every flavor of milk, ice cream, and cookies you could want. Timing & Atmosphere: * Avoid Weekends: I would not recommend coming here on a weekend. The store is tiny, and because it's right next to all the bars, the area gets crowded with a lot of drunk people. If that isn't your scene, stick to a weekday visit. * Rewards: It is quite expensive, but it's a nice treat. Plus, you can sign up with your phone number to get discounts for future visits. The Parking Situation: * Virtually Non-Existent: There is no parking lot, so you are stuck looking for small spots along the side of the road. * Accessibility: There is no designated handicap parking, so keep that in mind if you aren't prepared to walk a bit from a side street. Final Verdict: It's a perfect weekday spot for a warm dessert, just be prepared for the peninsula parking struggle!

First, the team member that served me was super friendly and really cautious with my but allergy…read more The waffle bowl was fresh and crisp, hint of vanilla and so yummy. The ice cream had pieces of snickerdoodle mixed in with the cinnamon ice cream which was an incredible combination. So incredibly tasty-every bite was a symphony of flavors and I was sad when it was gone. Wish there was a location in CT but I will definitely seek this out when I travel!

Nothing like Salt & Straw on a hot (heatwave) socal day…read more Had to come in to try their seasonal flavor, wild forged berry slab pie, which i've been seeing all over my fyp. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I LOVED the berry jam with the salted vanilla ice cream. And the pie crust chunks, perfection. For our second scoop we got the vegan hazelnut cookies and cream which was also very yummy. It had a coconut base, which honestly you couldn't really tell because there were so many mix ins. I'm not complaining though!

I've noticed a lot of comments on here from people complaining about service. I'm not sure how…read morebecause my family and I have been regulars for the past 5-6 years and have never had a negative encounter. The service is always great, the baristas are always super friendly and take the time to chat with customers. They even remember the names of their customers dogs when they come in! It just seems like the negative reviews on here are harping on the service, but I don't understand how you can expect someone to jump for joy when you go into their facility if you aren't willing to bring the same energy. Regardless of them being in their place of work, don't expect what you don't give yourself. Sorry if it's a hot take! Side note, the coffees great. The beans they use have great flavor and if you want something stronger, get an extra shot. If you don't know how to order a coffee just say that. Their product is exceptional and I'd consider myself a coffee snob. If you're going into a place with great product and ordering something that's predominantly sugar and you don't like it, that's more of a user error.   It's not Starbucks. Order a real coffee and you'll get a real coffee. All and all, I've never had a bad experience here and coffee is incredible. Love the team and the coffee just the same. Hope this helps!

Perfectly located right next to the Newport Beach pier. There is a little bit of a hustle and…read morebustle in this coffee shop and I have to think it's more tourist than locals, maybe not ? Either way it has some appeal and worth a stop so you can pass judgment for yourself. I rate it a 5 for convenience, service and proximity but because I value good coffee so much I have to rate the overall experience a 3 because the quality of the Coffee was just not there- I had a double shot latte and it seemed weak to me and had more of a watered down taste; I had two or 3 sips and threw it away . if you want superior coffee then walk a mile to Lido and visit Herst Coffee!!

amazing ice cream and service each and every time I come. the flavors are all so unique and tasty…read more I always have trouble deciding what I want because they're all so good!! small interior and minimal exterior seating. more of a place to grab and eat in your car.

My son has been raving about Stella Jean's ice cream for awhile now and I finally got a chance to…read morego try it myself and it did not disappoint! I'm Filipino and was tickled to hear about the flavors...Ube Pandesal Toffee, Banana Turon Crunch & Mango Sticky Rice. We tried the Ube Pandesal Toffee and I'm quite amazed how they were able to capture that unique flavor. I grew up with making an "ice cream" sandwich by putting ice cream in a pandesal and tasting this just unleashed a core memory of being young and making an ice cream sandwich that way. We will definitely be back to try the other flavors! When we arrived there was a few people in line and when the line grew a bit, I think it was a manager that stopped what he was doing to jump in and help with customers which I thought was very considerate of him to do. Lastly, the location was charming and tucked away in the corner of the plaza. It had a few tables outside and in the adjacent Pop Pie shop to sit for a few minutes to enjoy the ice cream! It's nice to support a small businesses that cater to the community! Good luck to the Stella Jean family...wishing you success! I'll be back for my Turon & sticky rice!

Nice place if you are into this type of unique ice creme, they have offerings and flavours that you…read morewould not get elsewhere normally. I like to try new stuff so enjoyed trying few things here. This spot is near the NP beach and also offers some snacks and bites of you want to have something more than ice creame. The owners lady is nice and these are all her own recipes that they are serving here. Overall will give 6 out of 10 on my DVFM* score. *Dees value for money score

This place is honestly so cuteeee. A little hole in the wall but the owner was so sweet! We got the…read morePani puri and it was my first time eating something like this and I was so impressed! She taught us how to eat it and even gave us an extra piece. I would definitely bring my friends back to try again!

I love this place! Great burgers and fries and delicious sweet treats. Friendliest staff. We go…read morehere every time we have a beach day.

It was ok. I like the customer service but I ordered the real Hawaiian shaved ice. It's not really…read morereal. They had vanilla effing ice cream...at the bottom. It should be macadamia. I think that was like $8. I may not get it again. The rest of shaved ice is just your generic shaved iced. It didn't standout to me.

I was contemplating whether to get a frozen banana, but it's such a Balboa Island staple that I had…read moreto -- and I'm so glad I did! I got the frozen banana dipped in premium dark chocolate with peanuts and toasted coconut. It was the perfect frozen treat -- refreshing, chocolatey, and crunchy without being too heavy. Service was friendly too! I chatted with the guy who dipped my banana and asked if he enjoyed working there. He said yes and that it's a lot of fun, which was nice to hear. I also appreciated the wide container they serve the banana in, because toppings will definitely fall as you eat! I noticed Dad's uses a much narrower container, so this one made eating it a lot less messy. There was no line when I arrived, but around 6:30-6:45 PM, a big crowd showed up. They quickly opened a second window to keep things moving. Definitely worth a stop when you're on Balboa Island!

I LOVE chocolate covered frozen bananas!! There were at least 3 on this street. Decided to go to…read morethis one for some reason. Seemed lively. There's a bench across the window so you can kind of hang out there or walk up/down the fun little street while enjoying your treats which are served in separate paper boats for easy handling. Service was great. Pretty quick. You order from the window and they make your banana right in front of you. Then you pay. Easy peasy. Appreciated that they have a regular and dark chocolate option. And the number of toppings is excellent! We don't have anything like this in the SF Bay Area so I was in heaven! However, I do like my frozen bananas just dipped in chocolate with peanuts. Nothing fancy. Loved my banana! The hubby got the Balboa bar dipped in dark chocolate and peanuts. We enjoyed them both!

My favorite frozen chocolate dipped banana shop EVER! Banana was perfectly sweet and I love that…read morethey have different banana sizes and topping options. Definitely a must try on Balboa Island/Newport. They also have a donut shop in the inside! Service was so friendly and quick. Can't wait to come back because I think about the frozen choco banana I had DAILY lol! I'm obsessed!

Dad's donuts and bakery. Yes they have plenty of dessert options. But this review is for their…read moreglazed donut. It's legit. Super soft but not dry. Not too Crazy sweet. One of my fav glazed donuts now. Taste fresh. Everything about this hit. Glaze is how I gage a good donut shop. And for this I'll be back to try the other