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    Vanilla Bean Latte and honeycomb Latte
    Cassie R.

    Got a Vanilla Bean Latte and Honeycomb Latte. Both were delicious and I love that they make their syrup in house! Service was fast and so helpful on helping me choose a drink. Lots of space to sit, chill music playing. Will definitely be back.

    Dear Yelp Community, First time visiting this spot in a quiet part of Costa Mesa. Good interior design, friendly staff/owners, and I enjoyed my cortado with macadamia milk. Although I only ordered coffee, this venue offers more (health-conscious food, etc.). Enjoy! Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna P.S. There is video projection on the wall, which is a nice touch.

    Blueberry oat honey matcha
    Ashley P.

    It physically pains me to write this review as I love supporting local businesses and have been waiting weeks to try this place. This was my third or fourth attempt going and every time prior they've been closed as they don't open till 8am and were closed on seemingly random days initially (it seems they only closed on Monday's now) This was the blueberry oat honey matcha item (I don't recall the exact name) ordered directly from the menu and unfortunately I took 2 sips and threw it away ($8+ down the drain). I understand the blueberry may dull the matcha color slightly in contrast however the color of this matcha truly looked like swamp water. I've had dozens of flavored matcha lattes in my life and they have been bright and vibrant green no matter what flavor is infused or paired with. I could have gotten past the alarming color if the flavor was there but sadly it tasted like water and milk mixed with ice. The staff was super friendly and the food behind the counter looked amazing although I didn't order anything. Hoping their coffee is much better but until their matcha is reworked I do not suggest ordering it.

    Aussie scramble with country toast
    Nubia H.

    It was a quiet thursday morning inside the Pocket so my husband and I got to enjoy our coffee and breakfast. We had the aussie scramble and my husband got the burrito.T

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    The BEST Brunch spot in town! The Coffee is top tier! Service is excellent and positive! Check it out you'll be happy you did!

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    Ah this place is gooooood!!! Very happy to have it in the neighborhood. The cold brew was strong and breakfast burrito very yummy

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    The best blueberry pancakes in the city! Everyone is friendly and it's great start to the day.

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    The food is so healthy, fresh and delicious! Favorite breakfast spot... the orange tie coffee is my go to! Love it here!

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    MoonGoat Coffee Roasters

    4.3
    (894 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    After an overnight gong immersion in Costa Mesa, my friend and I were in need of coffee to…read morekickstart our day at 6:30 am. Many coffee shops weren't opening until 8 am, but thankfully, we found MoonGoat Coffee Roasters! What a delightful little shop! The ambiance is charming with detailed art and a lovely outdoor patio space that makes it perfect for enjoying your drink. We ordered a flat white and a chai latte, they were fantastic choices! If you're in the area and looking for a great caffeine fix, I highly recommend stopping by MoonGoat. You won't be disappointed!

    Such a beautiful place! It's a great place to work or study! They have a lot of seating inside with…read morea lot of natural lighting, and outdoor seating as well if u want to catch up with friends! Drink are good and come in large sizes for those that are looking for something worth the money. I love that they are open early for those that need a pick me up on the way to work. They are also dog friendly! It's also located across South Coast Plaza, so you can grab a great drink and go shopping! The only downside of the place is that there's little parking options. The front parking is supposed to be "20 mins only" and then if those 6 spots are full then you have to park in the parking garage across the street. Make sure to get it validated!!

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    Vanilla latte with salted cold foam, delicious!

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    Nook Coffee Bar

    Nook Coffee Bar

    4.5
    (731 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    I've now been to both The Nook in Costa Mesa and Torrance and I can confidently say... I get the…read morehype. At the Costa Mesa location, parking was a little tricky at first, but after circling we got lucky with a corner spot. The location itself is SO cute! It's right next to colorful barrel fountains, and on a sunny day it honestly felt like the perfect coffee outing. The line was pretty long and you are standing in direct sun, so just keep that in mind, but the service was quick and efficient once you order. Inside, it's small but really charming, with Sunny Angels hidden around and a very open, friendly vibe. My sister (who is basically a professional coffee drinker at this point ) got the matcha and said it was her favorite, which says a lot. I got the iced Spanish latte with oat milk, and it was SO good. Spanish lattes are my go-to, and this one had the perfect hint of cinnamon without being overly sweet. Even as the ice melted, it still tasted great, which is rare. The Torrance location was just as good! Parking was easier, the space is bigger, and the service was still super friendly and fast. My husband got the cold brew "Nook way" and finished it in like 10 minutes. He said it tasted like Golden Grahams cereal. Highly recommend both locations and especially the Spanish latte. Definitely worth the visit!

    My manager and I went to go get an afternoon pick-me-up of coffee after a meeting for our work…read more Nook was down the street and I always wanted to try because I heard the hype. The parking however, was VERY filled during this time. The line was huge for a 11:00am on a Friday morning. We were bummed that the QR code was not working on the very cute wooden signage outside the coffee shop while we were in line, which was a bummer. The Honey Oat Latte with oat milk was delicious. I am notorious for chugging my iced coffee but this was absolutely delicious. A sweet, subtle honey sweetness taste and the creamy oat milk was divine. My manager's Spanish Latte was so much better & I will be getting that next time! We bought our other coworker the Strawberry Matcha, which we did not try & we were worried after the fact because it did not look like it had strawberries in it, but she confirmed it was very tasty and tasted the strawberry! The outside seating areas in this outdoor area was very cute. Lots of fun art, the directory was creative, the CD tunnel was the coolest part! We also walked over to the breakfast burrito place as well. This seems like a nice area to come and relax and just people watch and enjoy a delicious iced latte from Nook.

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    Coffee Nature

    Coffee Nature

    4.4
    (927 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    When arriving, you'll see plenty of seating and even a few comfy hanging chairs. There are tons of…read moresmiles and friendly hellos. They offer a few seasonal items and a standard menu of lattes, teas, etc. Today I ordered the morning melt and the coconut latte. The coconut latte is delish and tastes like summer. The morning melt is also really good. So many flavors from the egg, turkey, and arugula. Next time I'll opt for the sauce on the side and put a little less so it's not so drippy. Still super tasty! Thanks for providing a relaxing vibe :)

    Checked this spot out since I was staying at the hotel nearby…read more.. What a neat little spot! Can almost call it a hidden gem! Despite being relatively close to two major colleges - OCC and UCI - this place wasn't as crowded as you'd imagine it would be. They serve coffee, matcha, breakfast foods like breakfast burritos, protein bowls, avocado toasts - but I didn't pick anything to eat since I already had lunch. I shared with the barista that it was my first time here, and he asked what type of drink I was looking for. I told him something iced and caffeinated - and he mentioned his favorite was the Honey Cinnamon Latte - which I opted for - iced, with oat milk. Total was $8.50 including tip. My iced Honey Cinnamon Latte was yummy, creamy, and fantastic! With the oat milk substitute, it sorta tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch in liquid coffee form. It wasn't overly sweet, definitely had a nice kick to it - love this recommendation by the barista! I checked out the rest of the space and used their restroom to wash my hands - it's really a neat space here. Lots of seating. Lots of space. There's an adjacent room that's connected to the cafe called "Flow Space" - which is utilized for small popups and arts & crafts. Neat spot for smaller community members to showcase their wares. Some of the other reviews mentioned no a/c - which had me worried considering we were having a bit of a heatwave lately - but to my pleasant surprise, A/C was on and cold! It was a great escape from the heat. Free wifi - fast enough for a zoom call if you need to hop into one - my speedtest reported download speeds of 17.5MB/s Restroom is clean and well maintained. Plenty of parking - of course, I stopped by a little after 2pm, so already avoiding the tail end of the lunch rush. Only downside is they close kinda early - 4pm - but open up at 7am. Great spot! Will probably be my go-to considering there's ample workspace, plenty of parking, less crowded than other coffee spots in the immediate area. I'm curious to try their matcha the next time I'm here, as well as possibly their breakfast burritos, since photos for that looks delicious.

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    Chailo

    Chailo

    4.6
    (110 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2025

    I decided to check this place on a whim since I was in the area! And this place didn't disappoint…read more They don't play about their coffee. Stepping in, the cafe has a lot of seating and I can see how it'd be nice to study in. I ordered Kashimiri Chai and the drink was so light and the cardonom really shines through. Their banana pudding is DIVINE, it is on the sweeter side but it's homemade and you fs tell! They also make their syrups in houseee! I tried the House chai but I ended up prefering the Kashimiri Chai! I'll def be coming back for more since the staff kept raving about their coffee. Sarah and Patrick were the sweetest! Service was top tier, so friendly! and they gave me reccomendations based on my taste. I wasn't familiar with the menu and they gently guided me through my questions.

    This place is incredibly nice and has a fantastic atmosphere for productivity. If you need to get…read moresome work or studying done, this is a prime spot--they have a ton of outlets available, which is a massive plus. The bathrooms are also exceptionally clean and well-maintained, which always makes a long study session much more comfortable. My only real complaint was the wait time and communication. I ordered a drink and went to sit outside to get some work done. After it took quite a while for my order to come out, a staff member finally came outside to inform me that they had actually run out of yuzu. It felt a little disorganized and off that it took so long just to realize they were out of an ingredient. Despite the awkward ordering delay, the overall environment is excellent. It's a great, clean space to be productive, and I'd definitely give it another chance.

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    Milligram

    Milligram

    3.8
    (332 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Established in 2022
    Locally owned & operated

    Would definitely go again! To start off I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. They…read morehave plenty of wonderful outdoor seating. The service was also great, we had a friend that ordered a drink not knowing there was cinnamon inside; upon hearing that she couldn't have cinnamon, our server immediately changed her drink into something she could have! For food we ordered the granola bowl, the chicken sandwich, and the toast that came with a delectable dipping sauce. I ordered an orange juice as well and I really recommend it! I rarely have orange juice but wanted to try it and it was really fresh (tasted freshly squeezed). The granola bowl was perfect, not too sweet. The sandwich was also made perfectly. All in all, would definitely come back for the food, vibes, and service!

    This place deserves a gold star! I've been coming here since it opened a couple of years now. The…read moreoutside deck is located in a charming Spanish revival courtyard off of 17th street in Costa Mesa. It's a beautiful spot for brunch, mid afternoon snack or gathering spot with friends for dinner. The vibe is Newport relaxed quietly trendy. But let's get on with the food. In the morning if they have the monkey bread in stock don't skip on it. Their avocado toast is exceptionally well done. In the afternoon I recommend their dips and cocktails. They are on the lighter side. The star of the show for me right now is their dinner deals. Recently the restaurant has been doing weeknight specials that really are SPECIAL. Kudos to the chef who did Thursday Parma Chicken night (6/11). We started with a cold draft of Peroni Italian beer. Followed by a plate of Parma chicken, salad and frites. The chicken was other worldly. It was huge! Somehow still crispy with speckles of sesame, even with a layer of melted mozzarella, ham and fresh whole leaves of basil. Fries were thick and perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. Two sauces accompanied the plate. A tomatoey one and a creamy aioli for dipping. The salad was fresh and lightly seasoned. At $25 for the whole meal including drink is the best deal in Eastside Costa Mesa. The only critique I have is the beer could have been colder. The salad a little bigger (it was delicious). The courtyard heating lamp a little more ample. Thursday night Parm night went so well, I came back to try their Steak and Frites with Wine on Tuesday night. For $35 it comes with a light French red. You could get a white or an-alcoholic wine. I prefer a deeper red but their choice was probably picked to be the most pleasing for most folks. The salad and frites were well executed as Thursday night. They never asked how we wanted the steak done but delivered perfectly cooked steaks. Seared and slightly crisped on the outside and pink to red center. Their compound pat of butter on top was delicious (I cannot tell what is in it but delicious). They also had two sauces accompanying the plate. One was a grainy mustard that went very well with the steak and the other was their creamy aioli. If you want a great deal and great food try them out for their Tues or Thur special. Go now before word gets out and they get too busy to book a table. I plan to be here this summer for them.

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    Spring Greens and Burrata Toast. Toasted sourdough topped with fresh peas, asparagus, and herbs.
    Spring Greens and Burrata Toast. Toasted sourdough topped with fresh peas, asparagus, and herbs.
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    The OG mg smashed avocado. Best in town!

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    The OG mg smashed avocado. Best in town!

    The Pocket - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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