I came here early in the morning (~10am) to grab a drink and study with a friend! There were a…read morecouple open tables, but the only outlets were at the small 3 seat bar area by the window. The cashier was super patient while I looked through the menu, but there also wasn't a line that early yet. I got the banana matcha, which isn't something I usually get, but I liked it a lot! The banana cream taste definitely stood out. I would definitely come back again, but I would want to make sure my devices were charged first.

Tried this spot after seeing it all over TikTok, and overall it was decent but a little overhyped…read more The matcha itself was underwhelming. the flavor tasted pretty light and lacked that rich, earthy matcha taste I was hoping for. The cream top definitely carried the drink though; it was smooth, creamy, and honestly the best part. The baked goods were the real highlight for me. I got the banana bread and almond croissant, and both were SO good. Everything tasted fresh and buttery, and I love that they can warm them up for you if you're eating there. I saved mine for later and they still held up really well. Not sure if I'd come back specifically for the matcha, but I'd probably try their coffee next time since that seemed to be what most people were ordering. Cute spot and good pastries, but the viral hype set my expectations a little too high

Stopped by on a weekday morning around 10:30 am and the experience was smoother than expected for a…read morepopular spot. There were about 3 people ahead of me in line and a few waiting for drinks, but I was able to order and get my drink in around 10 minutes. Staff was very friendly and checked in with us while waiting in line! I ordered the Matcha Two, which comes as a matcha latte topped with salted matcha vanilla cream foam. The foam was velvety and creamy. The matcha had a smooth, earthy flavor with subtle sweetness. Oatmilk was the default choice, and while I usually think oatmilk can overpower matcha, it worked well in this drink. It is a little pricey for 1 drink, but that also seems to be the norm these days for specialty drinks. This is more of a grab-and-go spot than a place to hang out. There's no seating, just a bench inside, and everyone waited outside since the interior is on the smaller side. Parking was easy when I went. Overall, a pleasant experience for a yummy matcha drink, and I'd definitely come back to try more of their matcha menu!

If you see a line out the door, you're in the right place! Ayer can get pretty crowded on weekends,…read moreand the parking lot fills up fast. But the line moves pretty steadily! They only allow one party in the shop at a time. You order with one person, and then they send you to the cashier to pay. Once you place your order, the drinks come out pretty quickly. I love a good Blueberry Matcha, so I knew I had to try one. The matcha latte has oat milk and their house blueberry puree. I really enjoyed it! They also have their Matcha Lattes "One," "Two," and "Three." We opted for the Matcha Three which includes salted matcha vanilla ice cream and matcha sorbet, oat milk, and house vanilla syrup. It was pretty good! Lastly, we got the Coconut Pandan Green Rice drink which sounded unique! It's ice blended with coconut cream, pandan coconut rice, and condensed milk. It's a thicker drink with more texture from the rice. I'll be back!

Love an independent coffee shop, yessss! As someone who doesn't drink coffee - only tea - I…read moreappreciate places that properly brew a cup of tea - and White Sparrow does! I usually will pop into White Sparrow if I'm planning a little stroll around old town Tustin. The inside of White Sparrow is quite small - just a bench and a few tables - with also a few tables outside. If you are a larger group or are planning to hang out for a long time, be mindful that seating space isn't plentiful. 2026: 28/100

The coffee here is very normal to me. It's strong/creamy enough but nothing special about the…read morecoffee beans or after taste. I got an almond milk latte with a slight bit of honey. The service was very friendly and fast though. There's some seats inside and outside and also a cute store attached to the cafe that sells little trinkets and some snacks.

raised by lions has to be one of my favorite coffee shops in the area. i love that there are so…read moremany different flavors and options, so it never feels boring no matter how many times you go. i also think it's super sweet that they have drinks named after some of their regulars and staff. it gives the whole place a really personal, community feel. the shop itself is always such a vibe too. it's cozy but still lively, and it feels like the kind of place you can either sit and catch up with someone or just hang out by yourself for a bit. the staff have always been friendly and helpful, even when it gets busy. i've tried a number of items from their food and drink menus, and nothing has been a disappointment thus far. it's the perfect morning or weekend stop to spend some time and hang around with a nicely crafted drink.

Came here to meet up a friend and ended up trying their matcha. We got the strawberry and banana…read morematcha. My friend got the strawberry with 1/4 sweetness and it was lacking. When it came to my order, no one mentioned that I could modify it so it was full sweet..too sweet. The drinks come with freeze dried fruit on top which brings some texture but the matcha does not taste ceremonial and slightly bitter. The ambiance is swanky and a spot for people to be on their laptops to do homework or work. They offer pastries and free wifi. I would recommend sticking to the coffee and will try again next time in the area.

Love this place! Super cute and the Lavender Matcha and Watermelon cooler drinks I got during…read moreK-Beauty week was super delicious! They have a photo booth (there's a fee) and a cute retail store where they sell clothing and other items in the left side of the cafe. Theme is pastel colors with lavender and flowers. Perfect vibe for tea, food or high tea. They have a patio area too, perfect for when the weather is nice. Wish they had one closer to me, Tustin is a bit of a drive, but if you're in the area, definitely worth checking out. Parking looks limited though.

I've been coming to Morning Lavender for over 5 years now, and it's truly one of the highlights of…read moremy week. The feeling the moment you walk in is just so special. Everything is always so beautifully curated, the clothes are incredibly cute and such great quality. And then getting to head to the café after shopping for a coffee and avocado toast makes the whole experience even better. This was actually the first place I ever tried a lavender latte and WOW... still one of my favorites to this day. The owner and her husband are also the sweetest people, and it's been so special watching their growth and journey over the years. Forever a fan and loyal customer.

The lemonade is AMAZING! Highly recommend. On the other hand, not a great place to bring a two year…read moreold. The cats are slightly skittish and do fight a lot for kittens, but most of them are friendly. Also a lot of rules to watch some cats. But, overall good service.

Absolutely loved this cafe that offered 1 hour reservations to hang out with adoptable cats. Each…read morereservation came with a drink that was deliciously made. The cafe is a smaller area in the front of the cat lounge with two benches to sit on while waiting for a drink. If you have a reservation, the workers will bring the drinks to you inside the cat lounge. Very friendly workers and calm environment! You can tell the cats are taken care of very well. We will be back again!

Nothing like a coffee order on Christmas Day!…read more Nice barista was patient while I decided what to get. I love the cozy wooden accents everywhere as well as the coffee grinder in store. No charge ports so come charged! There's also a little living room couch to wait while they brew :)

Nice place to stop and get coffee. They roast beans in house and sell beans as well. Pastries are…read morealso enjoyable. I ordered a honey vanilla latte and guava cheese pastry, both good. Service was average. Expect to wait about 10 minutes with average customer volume as they spend more time of curating each drink. 4/5 largely based on coffee as I feel the customer experience can be improved. One piece of feedback is that the menu should be reorganized. There are espresso drinks on several of the menu panels but then one space specifically that is titled espresso drinks which would imply the others don't have espresso. For example, the house specialties are listed on a completely separate panel as the espresso drinks, would've like to order one of those had I known they were offered. Essentially you have to read the whole menu with the way it's currently organized you can't just search for tea or coffee sections or you'll likely miss something Importantly you can't study or work here. They intentionally don't have wifi or outlets available to foster a different customer experience. Many of the clientele were reading or knitting which was pleasant. While I support this, it's not made know to customers by signs or anything - you would have to look on Yelp beforehand to know. In addition, I've been to other Kean branches that offered wifi so unless this is a new policy or the branches are owned independently it's important to make customers aware they can't expect the internet at this location in particular. I was caught off guard and had to leave immediately as I needed wifi at the time which was unfortunate. Seats about 25 inside, patio also available. Bathroom under lock and key. Parking is in l shopping center, no issues.

My favorite tea spot. No other tea spot has made me change my mind. This place e is not my favorite…read morebecause of the vibes, aesthetics, or price. It's my favorite because of the flavor and organic ingredients. I wish they had more locations.

This used to be one of my favorite boba places, but nowadays it's been inconsistent…read more There is this girl there who always makes the drinks watery. She is always there; every time I come to this place and I see her, I automatically know that my drink will taste watery which makes me visit here less frequently. My most recent visit, I waited around 25 mins for my drinks. There is no one in line and no one else waiting for an order, but there are these 2 girls just chit chatting in the back, which delayed my order. I don't think I'll be returning back.

Gotta get here early to get the full menu options. The strawberry croissant pastry is a given but…read morethe azuki cream is another home run! Their egg sandwiches are great as well with friendly and fast service! They also have regular bread options as well!

We have made pit stops at this OG branch of Cream Pan in Tustin over the years. The location of…read morethis well-known Japanese/French bakery was unusual in that it's isolated in a corner of the El Camino Plaza. I had expected the business to be in a more high volume area, however a benefit of their corner spot was that the parking lot had plenty of spaces. There's no indoor seating, but outdoor tables were set up along the north and east perimeters of the building. I was by myself at this latest visit, and it was close to the end of the day so the inventory was quite depleted. There was no line at all which was not a surprise. The famous Strawberry Croissants and prepackaged items were on refrigerated display to the left when you walked in. As the service counter rounded a corner, there were more fresh baked goods on display before you reached a register. Across from the registers were shelves containing bags of fresh bread products. I bought a Strawberry Croissant, a Sticky Bun, a Ham and Cheese Croissant, and an Apple Croissant. The quality of the pastry dough was very good, and I could see why the Strawberry Croissant was a favorite with the customers. The croissants were light and flakey, and the powdered sugar added a delicate topping to the strawberry version. If I were to rate on just the Strawberry Croissant, then it would be five stars. My overall rating was downgraded because of the customer traffic flow. The lines can be optimized so that if you wanted to buy a six-pack of the Strawberry Croissants and/or anything prepackaged, then a separate queue should be arranged for those customers. The cafeteria trays were of limited use if you were not getting a large number of items. As you advanced in the queue, other products had to be requested from a worker behind the counter and then those were not placed on the tray. Ultimately, I think they can configure the operation to more efficiently handle the higher volume periods of the day.

First time I came to this store in FV today 4/16/26 in the morning ordered the matcha pandan it…read moretaste . All the drinks is very good and good service. Especially, the cashier's girl who I meet today 4/16 around noon time, she is very pretty, so sweet, polite and friendly. Definitely will come back more often.

Came here after a mother's day brunch in the same plaza and wow it did not disappoint! The line is…read morelong but moves quickly. There aren't a lot of tables inside and it does get loud, so it's more of a to-go spot. The matcha here has a deep and rich flavor - very concentrated compared to other places. I had the matcha oat latte while my family members tried the blueberry matcha, ube matcha, and house coffee. Everything was so flavorful and well balanced. Can't wait to come back again, yum :)