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    Vacancy Coffee

    4.4 (323 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Iced vanilla latte w almond milk
    Natalie R.

    My go to for a quick coffee! I almost always get a parking spot right in front. The latte is delicious I just wish it was a little bigger. There's so much ice I feel like it's gone in seconds! Best price around and easy location which is why it's my go to. I would never bring stuff to work here though, it's too small with not enough indoor seating

    Neat merch, mugs and hats
    Promise J.

    Great, small, super cozy spot that instantly feels welcoming the moment you walk in and walk to the back. The back outdoor patio is lovely bonus. It is beautifully done up. Has wonderful shades and park benches that creates such a warm and inviting atmosphere to socialize, study or read a book . The coffee is genuinely good, well done cortado but unfortunately they don't serve it in a glass (only "to go" paper cup). Parking is definitely the main downside it's limited and you have to paid or risk it. However, the quality of the drinks, service and that neat patio in the back is more than makes up for it.

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    Adriana M.

    Came in mid day on Thursday! Place wasn't busy so I got my coffee quickly! Service was okay. I love the look of this coffee shop! I got the iced maple latte with Oatmilk and I really enjoyed it! I thought the drink was going to be sweet but it was just right!!! I would definitely come back for it again! Pricing was also great!

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    Sammy B.

    I love love love Vacancy Coffee! My family friend's have a beach house a short walk from this cafe and we have been making our way to Vacancy for years! I swear by their dirty chai latte - I am super picky about chai and this one is delicious. You also cannot go wrong with their matcha or maple latte. On my last visit, I also tried the everything but the bagel croissant which was filled with cream cheese. Anything you get here will be delish!

    Alexa R.

    If you're looking for a basic coffee/latte menu then this is a great spot. I have tried the vanilla latte and the maple latte and both lattes are very coffee forward and sweetened perfectly. I have also tried their Nutella croissant which is so amazing and delicious. Personally, I wish they had just a few more things on their menu but having the basics I think makes this a very solid coffee shop. There is a handful of seating on the inside, which usually gets pretty full on the weekends, but they also have an outdoor area where there's a lot of room too. Parking isn't too bad, it's all street but on the weekend it's easy. Love going here for coffee then grabbing a burrito next door @ tidepoole's!

    Tammie W.

    We arrived on a Saturday at 8am and got in a long, very loud line to order. The line was at least 15 people deep and there was a guest vendor playing music selling baked goods and swag right outside the door. The coffee we received was good, especially the cortado. It was strong yet smooth. My hubby ordered an iced vanilla almond milk latte which had a nice taste, though could've had a stronger coffee taste. There's street parking along the 101 and we walked to the beach from Vacancy and hung out for a while since there wasn't an open seat at the shop. If you're in a hurry, this isn't the place for you but I'd grab a drink if you have time to kill.

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    Layla I.

    Pretty decent coffee, but not in a hurry to return for it, cute interior with only a table or two inside to sit. parking situation is the biggest downside. Is located facing a busy street so parking in front of you're lucky enough to find that may be difficult. On the weekends it's even worse you maybe have to circle around and imo it's not worth all of that.

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    Rachel N.

    Great drinks but keep in mind there's pretty limited seating and only street parking! Highly recommend the maple matcha or iced strawberry matcha. The line can get fairly long on weekends but the drinks arrive pretty fast. It's also right across the street from the beach which is a bonus!

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    Ashley R.

    I got the iced coffee with sugar-free vanilla. I don't know if they didn't put enough syrup, but it really didn't have any vanilla flavor. I am glad that they offered a sugar free syrup option. They don't have cold brew. Just their house made coffee over ice . The coffee itself was not inherently unpleasant, but did not stand out. my friend got the hot maple latte. She had the same consensus that I did, that it lacked flavor. The portion size was fairly generous. the price was reasonable. they accepted contactless payment. The service was good but I wouldn't say that they went above and beyond in any regard. There was a restroom available for customer use. it was a small interior that had some cute decorations. The seating was very minimal, but me and my friend were able to find an area to sit and talk. we went on a rainy day otherwise we would have loved to walk outside near the beach Overall, this establishment was just okay. Nothing about the experience itself was negative. It was just that me and my friend weren't thrilled with what we ordered. I would love to come back and review more of their items if they invited me back.

    Carly H.

    Stephanie is an amazing cashier at vacancy! She goes out of her way to ask me my name because she sees me almost everyday. She just makes getting a morning coffee from our favorite spot a little sweeter :) thanks Stephanie for being a sweet smile in the mornings! Also! The dirty chais are my absolute favorite from vacancy

    Iced Chagaccino
    Daniella P.

    Perfect place to stop by for coffee before heading to the beach. Parking was a little bad but we found some on the nearby side street. There was a bit of a line but it went by pretty fast. I ordered an Iced Chagaccino and it was very delicious. It wasn't too strong but had an excellent, rich flavor. Love this place!

    iced maple latte.
    Kat B.

    The beach + iced coffee = Blissful me. Simple as that. Every time I visit Newport Beach, a short walk to VACANCY COFFEE is warranted before settling into the sand and basking in the sunlight with that vitamin SEA. Don't let their name fool you, it's never really vacant here. I've seen people camp out with their laptops, others that quickly pick-up and go, and since it is pet-friendly, a few puppers from time to time. Even though the interior is on the smaller side, don't forget there's some lovely outdoor seating in the back. Minimalistic, plant-adorned, bohemian vibes. I have a few favorites here: ICED LAVENDER LATTE and the ICED MAPLE LATTE, both made with whole milk by default. The lavender is a little overpowering, so slightly adjust. I also love their ICED COFFEE, which comes a little bigger than their iced lattes. On my last visit, I opted for VANILLA iced coffee. Dreamy. Pricing is great for a third-wave coffee shop. I'd say $4-$5 average. It's one of the reasons I continue to visit. As others have stated, parking is only available on the street, so plan accordingly. See you next summer!

    Devoney A.

    Enjoyed the maple latte here. It is slow with just one barista so takes a while for a drink. Liked the smoothness of the coffee , not too sweet !

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    Friendly service, great coffee and reasonable prices. We were lucky enough to get a front row parking spot on PCH.

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    I got the vanilla latte. Service was good. Parking can be tough. Nice little coffee shop by the beach. If you near by I would say to stop by

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    Is this a good place to work or study?

    Possibly. It's very small inside so good luck finding a seat. However it seems that most people take their orders to go, so you may in fact have a good chance at a seat. With that said, it is a busy place with a lot of chatter, so hopefully… Read more

    Outdoor plugs and outdoor seating?

    There is outdoor seating but not outdoor plugs

    Anyone know if they make syrups in house?

    Not at all. It's an Australian style coffee house. I don't think they even have syrup's

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    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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    Such a cute little coffee spot in Huntington Beach! My experience here was simple, easy, and most…read moreimportantly delicious. The drinks were so good, and I love that you can grab your order and either take a stroll around the area or head over to the crane game section right behind the shop for some extra fun. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful when it came to recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. It's always nice when you can tell people genuinely enjoy what they do. If you're looking for a new coffee shop to check out, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. I already have my eye on a few other drinks from the menu, so I'll definitely be back soon! Thank you for the great drinks, friendly service, and fun experience. See you again soon!

    This place is located at the Pacific City shopping mall, inside Swell Eats (food court), which is…read moreon the side near Sephora. Please note you will have to pay for parking and there's no validation, unless you spend $250 or more in one day. Haven't been at Pacific City in several years but I don't recall a parking fee back then, so this is definitely a deterrent in coming back here. Place has a hip vibe with a viny/turntable/DJ theme. Drinks are quite unique and offers several pastry/baked goods from several different vendors. I like that this place lists the places it gets its items from. I tried a bagel from Calic Bagel, which is known for using unique cream cheese fillings in its bagels. I got one with habanero cream cheese which was really good. Coco Panda, which is a matcha based drink with pandan syrup and coconut milk was pretty good, although I couldn't taste much matcha. There are several other drinks I would like to try, but I have no intention of coming back here because of the location. It's just too inconvenient to come to this overly crowded shopping mall and pay for parking, just to get a drink. I'm not taking any points off for the location since it's something that's out of control for the business, but I will just wait for its new location to open in Long Beach before returning to this brand.

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    5.0 mi
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    Orange County really does coffee shops and cafés right!! I stopped by Atra for a meeting, and it…read moreended up being the perfect spot. Parking was a breeze in the lot, and service was quick! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi (peep the password LOL), and AC, which was much appreciated. I ordered the Cookie Butter Matcha, and it was delicious. The foam was thick and creamy, making it the perfect sweet afternoon treat. At first I thought it was a little pricey, but once I saw the size and quality, it felt worth it. As a self-proclaimed Vietnamese coffee and banana matcha connoisseur, I'll definitely be back to try both. Looking forward to seeing if they live up to the hype!

    $10 for a strawberry matcha that wasn't the best…read more Lately my staple order is a Matcha of some sort, typically strawberry. I was very disappointed when I received my drink and noticed that this café uses a strawberry jam compote. It made my drink very thick and unevenly distributed throughout my sipping experience because of how heavy the jam is compared to the milk and Matcha. I also tried on a separate trip the lychee tea, which was OK. The reviews are right when they mention the drinks are very sugar forward very sweet and I did have the barista reduce the sweetness in my tea, but the syrup used for the lychee just doesn't make well for the type of experience that I'm used to when I purchase tea from other competing stores.

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    Double matcha and Mango black tea
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