There are plenty of parking spaces, but if you want to park in front of the cafe, there are limited spots. They also have indoor and outdoor seating available. We ordered the breakfast burrito and smoked salmon toast. The smoked salmon toast was really good, but the bread was a bit hard; it wasn't the soft bread. The breakfast burrito was okay because it was a bit dry to me. It does come with salsa, but I would prefer if they had their own sauce. I tried their seasonal Banana Foster Iced Latte, and it was good! Recommendation(s): - Smoked Salmon Toast - Banana Foster Latte Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Restrooms available - Plenty of parking spaces - Indoor and outdoor seating available read more

Tru Bru - Smoked Salmon and Banana Foster Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Unprofessional & judgmental. I was looking for a new coffee shop in the area, so I looked up some shops on Tiktok. I found this one & it looked good! Until I saw their recent video making fun of and judging customers orders. They put a fart sound on the video and show the barista making a disgusted face while making a customers drink. Saying "What I hear when I make a heavy cream latte for a customer". Unprofessional and unacceptable. I will not patronize any business that humiliates paying customers online. Sadly enough.. I was planning on ordering the drink the barista was implying was disgusting. I always get heavy cream lattes because they remind me of how my Grandma used to make milkshakes when I was a kid.. this just made me really upset. Please reconsider participating in judgmental & rather juvenile Tiktok's on a business page. You just lost a potential reoccurring customer. read more

great breakfast food here!! i got the veggie omelet plate this time. ive gotten the breakfast burrito and the tuna melt before as well. they offer healthy & whole ingredients! service is super friendly and nice the times i have gone. its pretty busy in here with customers waiting in line. you have to get lucky with seating, but there are plenty of tables inside and outside! read more

Tru Bru - Veggie omelet, breakfast burrito, California omelet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

This is a fantastic place with warm service and delicious beverages. The baristas are wonderful at accommodating special diets and helping customers customize their drinks. Every time I've visited and asked for something less sweetened, it's prepared perfectly. It's a busy place at times and it's not quiet, but when you need a place to work and don't mind the ambiance of people - it's a great spot. read more

This is a pristine place to go to. The coffee is amazing and they even host Bible Study every first Tuesday of the month read more

Tru Bru - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Wow, how have I not added a review for this place yet. Discovered this place a couple years ago, hidden in the middle of nowhere I feel like. But it's close to my house. Cute ambience, and there is always a crowd there. If you come on the weekends, it can't get very busy and crowded in the parking lot around. The ordering system also can get very long. They have two register and you have to wait in this long line to order. You could always order on their app, though as well. They have a wide variety of coffee drinks. I do wish they would make their own syrup. I believe they only have one housemase syrup. They offer a wide variety of food options as well for lunch and breakfast for a coffee shop. Their bakery is also absolutely delicious! All those items I know are baked fresh. I've enjoyed quite a few of those. They are a little pricey, though, just to be warn, but it's understandable. At least they also offer a reward program on the app. Nice bonus. I would support this little Mom and pop coffee shop anytime. SYOY!! read more

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The sandwich was so good, way better than I expected, and the coffee I got was just as perfect. The vibe is super chill and the staff are really friendly. read more

Tru Bru - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Cute hidden spot in a professional strip, glad for a close location to our hotel, had sampled Red Shift the day before and figured another morning brew was needed on our work trip. I was confused why the menu didn't separate espresso drinks from others. Assumed the Mexican cocoa was a proper coffee latte but nope. Had to grab coffee in a can later on route to the conference! But I'm sure this will do well with a fun staff and essential access to the nearby businesses. read more

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Perfect coffee spot. Delicious food, ample seating. And service is stellar. A must try.

It's a bit small for the price but it tasted okay. The employees are friendly and the place has a nice setup with a good amount of seating. read more

Tru Bru - Chicken Caesar Wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Unfortunately, my updated review is not as previously experienced. First off let's start with the positives: Food - Great! Avocado toast is a constant for freshness and flavor (get the egg on top). Strawberry scone was good (have it warmed) Service - Average. Each time I come it seems like they just want to hurry the order and not make any suggestions or even greet you with a smile. *note - if you order food and drinks, only the food is delivered, the drinks stay at the counter. That would've been nice to have known this. Our food came out and when we asked about the drinks we were told they would check on them then come back. Well, our food was eaten and no one came back. When I went back inside the girl said it had been sitting there waiting for us to come get it. Well that's disappointing. Drinks - Let me just start by saying I love banana flavoring. I ordered their Banana Foster Iced Latte a week ago and the first few sips seemed like regular iced coffee but the lower half had amazing banana flavoring. I came back with a friend today and this was not the case. There was LITERALLY no banana flavoring- just tasted like a straight iced latte. How sad that you pay extra for something and don't actually get it. Honestly, not sure if I'll be back - such a waste. read more

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Cafe food was good and coffee was decent as well. More of a brunch and catch up spot. However I went here to study and I don't think it was a great study spot like other reviews said. Not enough outlets, people were always hunting down tables to eat at (no ones fault), and it was quite loud at all times. I would come again to meet with people read more

The coffee and food here is always good, they have great iced lattes and baked goods. It is typically pretty crowded, so getting a spot to work or sit can be a challenge and you have to time it right! The employees have always been kind and the service is great. read more

Great spot. I'm a black coffee drinker, and they make a great cup of plain coffee. My teenage daughter loves the Carmel macchiato, actually she says that it is the best on the planet. The place is always packed and has outdoor seating with a nice view. Service is so nice too. read more

Tru Bru - Great coffee and apparently the best macchiato on the planet. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

iced hazelnut latte with oat 7.5/10 Nice and smooth, flavoring is a little light, but nice tasting espresso. -Erika Iced chai tea latte was a 10/10 A GREAT chai, not spicy, on the sweeter side, and really smooth! -Samuel The ONLY CHAI I've ever enjoyed! So yummy! -Erika Lots of indoor seating and some outdoor seating, ORGANIC which is awesome, areas to write prayer requests, and lots of fun seasonal drink options!(: read more

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I needed to stop in and do a bit of work and spotted this place and pulled in. Too late in the day to get coffee and got some herbal iced tea. Nice big table where I could spread out and get some work done. Friendly staff. read more

This place holds a special place in my heart because it's where my BF and I met and had our first date, then recently went back for our one-year anniversary and got the same coffees. :) Their coffee is pretty good too! I'm particularly pleased that their Lavender Latte isn't as sweet as other places, and it's tasty and light. Also an overall cool spot to hang out and enjoy your lattes. read more

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Great customer service, good coffee and a nice atmosphere. First and foremost, they make their own flavored syrups, which is such a small thing but it makes such a drastic difference in the taste of your drink. No artificial aftertaste! YAY! I got an iced vanilla latte, with banana cream cold foam; it was so good! Again, the banana cream cold foam is made in house and it didn't have an artificial taste, but it was pretty sweet. I forgot to ask for half the vanilla syrup to offset the sweetness from the cold foam. So, beware if you don't like sweet drinks. The barista who took our order, Ella, was super sweet and welcoming. She took her time, answering our questions and made some recommendations too. The one drawback of this place is probably one of the things that makes it extra special, too. They have a little brick oven that radiates heat throughout the cafe. It was really warm in there, I couldn't wait to get out. It didn't help that I visited on a triple digit day! I'm sure the pastries come out delicious when warmed in there, though, opposed to a microwave! I'd definitely recommend this place, and will be back again! read more

Tru Bru - Vanilla latte with banana cold foam (super good) and hazelnut/lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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I came on a Wed morning at 8:30am. It was packed! The ambiance is rustic elegance which fits right into this equestrian neighborhood. I was on my way to work so I just had a basic iced vanilla latte. Flavor was okay, but they had the nugget ice which I love. Seems like a chill place to hang out, study, or work...but it's not my favorite coffee. read more

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Just can't love this place more! The one in Irvine is also wonderful. The food is outstanding and by far the best scones I've ever tasted. They are true perfection. I've also had their hot breakfasts a few times and they're delicious! Get the scramble. The best part is the coffee. My typical drink is an Americano (hot or iced) and TB delivers the flavor. Their employees are so sweet and friendly. Never, ever had a bad experience at TB. ANY negative reviews are just grumpy people who want a cookie cutter experience: Starbucks can help with that... move along. Go to TB and enjoy it all! read more

I was really disappointed by my experience at Tru Bru. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt very unwelcoming. It genuinely felt like the staff looked annoyed or disgusted that Hispanic customers were there simply trying to enjoy a cup of coffee. The coffee itself was decent, but the customer service completely overshadowed it. The guy wearing the white hat who took our order was extremely rude and dismissive. Later, when I walked up to pick up my burrito, the girls behind the counter just stared at me without saying anything. I had to ask if it was my order, and they simply responded, "Yeah." As I walked over to grab napkins, still standing nearby, I overheard one of them say, "What the actual F." Their giggling after only added to the uncomfortable and unwelcoming environment we had already experienced. As a Christian, I was genuinely excited to support a local coffee shop that appeared to share those values. Safe to say I will NEVER be returning. read more

Absolutely spacious coffee shop. It was crowded. I loved the vibe. The staff were super friendly and definitely were helpful in making recommendations. My drink was made perfect! I definitely would be coming back to try other drinks. I came here to redeem my birthday reward for a free drink, and it was made so good! Prices were reasonable read more

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Busy busy place for Saturday morning. Iced chai is incredibly delicious Honey Latte - Not good; was milk with coffee and was cold, when I requested extra hot. Lemon scone was also very good. read more

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A very popular stop on Chapman Ave, nestled back near the 241! This coffee shop often has a line out the door and rightfully deserves it! Tru Bru's lattes and chai's are unmatched! The breakfast burrito and the avocado toast are excellent companions to a warm latte. The shop itself gets loud, but it is warm, welcoming, and kid-friendly! You will often see families and dogs hanging out outside. Mobile ordering can help you skip the line, but I promise you, it is worth the wait! I have been a raving fan of Tru Bru since 2016! read more

Tru Bru - chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Wow! Found this gem while visiting Orange and so happy I did. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and while it's a simple drink, it was extremely tasty and delightful. Also got the avocado toast with an over medium egg. Unreal!!! Highly recommend. Wait staff was so friendly and warm. Cutest little place. read more

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As always, this place is always on and poppin with many visiting this wonderful establishment. All ages come here and I think that's so beautiful. They have seating inside and some tables outside. Parking gets filled up pretty quickly, but that's because Tru Bru is surrounded by other establishments in this community. The staff may get busy by the many customers, but I have never experienced any rudeness or mean muggin faces coming from them. You can sense these employees love what they do. I am always greeted and with a smile on the face. Great customer service for real. And they have much patience which is a rare quality to manifest these days but I'm so appreciative that these members have that quality. As for the items I purchase, as well as what my friends had ordered, I ordered their avocado toast. The options you can decide are Half (1 avo toast piece) or Full (2 avo toast pieces). I did add sides to mine. Bacon and One egg medium over easy. This staple is my jam every time! Just hits the spot as my breakfast go to. For my beverage, I knew I was coming for the Chai Latte. I ordered it iced, but the beverage tastes wonderfully hot as well. I did see that in their Spring Drink Menu it mentioned Banana Cream Cold foam, so you already know ya girl had to try that out. When I tell you this cold foam on top of the chai latte, oohwee!! Best combination ever! I'm going to have to go back and try it on their other beverages now. It's always a cool coming to this coffee/ tea shop every time. The vibes are immaculate! read more

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Was hoping for a full slab of Canadian bacon but close enough Black coffee light roast is pretty good read more

Tru Bru - Eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Man, I love the Avo Toast here at Tru Bru. We also had breakfast here for the first time this morning. Nice atmosphere and spot near Downtown Orange. Service was good here too. Maria was a good server. May be our go to spot. read more

On a Friday morning it was busy but service was quick. I ordered the turkey club, which was a great portion and very satisfying. The chips that come on the side were unexpectedly the stars of the show. The chicken pesto melt was also a hit. A great coffee shop with actually good food! read more

Tru Bru - chicken pesto sandwich and turkey club - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Incredibly good coffee. I drove 20 min to experience Tru Bru and it was absolutely worth the drive. The coffee latte was light and able to order in a cup. Banana muffins were exceptional. I will be back. read more

Hours and staff! Hours: there is a mismatch in hours on the website and the actual hours. I would highly recommend hours being updated to reflect the actual hours. Whatever they may be make sure they are the same to avoid this. As a result they left their staff in a very vulnerable position. The staff did not handle it well. Update the hours to match. It is a simple fix to avoid this confusion and future situations. read more

This place is in a very nice location and was easy to find! The coffee was delicious and so was the food. The staff were very relaxed, helpful and friendly. Over all it was a great experience. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because their prices a little high. I ordered two coffees and 3 lox bagels and it was about $65.00. I also think it has to do with the area and demographics. Otherwise it's a great spot for coffee. read more

Tru Bru - Lox on an everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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Enjoyed this shop, eventhough I only ordered a cortado and scone. Flavor on the coffee was good overall, would've like the coffee more hot. Scone was tasty. Although the place was very busy, the staff was quick and attentive. read more

Super popular cafe off Chapman Avenue, right across from Santiago Canyon Community College. There's ample seating, although it gets especially busy during weekends and some nights. This is a good study spot since there are some outlets and you're able to order actual dishes/meals instead of only baked goods. Parking can be difficult since it's in a shopping plaza and is somewhat limited. My recommendation at Tru Bru is the iced chai latte and I ask for it to be less sweet. The iced chai latte is a nice drink, the flavor almost reminds me of arroz con leche. Their matcha lattes are also decent, but I haven't tried many other drinks from the menu. They also sell a variety of baked goods and food items. I'm a fan of the banana bread and the breakfast sandwich. Even though it can get busy, drinks and food tend to be made relatively fast. read more

Tru Bru - Iced Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

I was in the area and looked for a coffee shop nearby and found this little hidden treasure. I ordered the hot organic latte, which was pretty good. The place is great, plenty of seating area, so that you can either enjoy your cup of coffee, have a bite to eat, or even study/work. The interior design has a farm style house vibe, which I like and fits this place well. This is a busy establishment, but the baristas get the orders (online and in person) ready, real fast. The staff are friendly with warm greetings and efficient. Come by if you're ever in the area. read more

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Awful terrible service and the coffee was even worse. I got a cold brew and it was so bitter and the banana fosm was basically a blended banana. Absolutely disgusting I went back to ask for another drink and the girl didn't se to care and charged me for the replacement. Cute decor but that's where it ends. read more

Tru Bru - Espresso machine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

Very popular place lots of people there for lunch. Food was good. Service was good but kind of hard to find a place to sit.

This our goto place for coffee and breakfast. Great customer service with clean organic food

Was on my way to Santiago College for a seminar and needed coffee and Tru Bru came to the rescue. They're located caddy corner from the college and have a nice outdoor seating area that faces the college. I ordered a latte and a strawberry muffin and was elated when both tasted great. Even though there was a line, my order came out pretty quickly and I made it to my seminar on time. I'm always afraid of trying a new coffee place and it's not good, but Tru Bru was great and there was a lot of locals here which was nice to see. Would highly recommend getting coffee here if you're in the area as the coffee and pastries are great and the view outside is really peaceful! read more

Tru Bru - Bar area? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

I like the ambiance although it's a bit warm in there. Maybe some big ceiling fans would help. That's the only reason for the 4 stars. One of the best Avocado Toasts I've had. Iced Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk and a bit less syrup was very good. I wish alternative milks didn't cost more at coffee shops, though. Overall, a very nice place to grab a coffee, something to eat, and hang out for a bit. read more

Tru Bru - Avocado Toast with egg - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orange, California

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