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Wall Writers Coffee

4.3 (780 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Outdoor seating

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Matcha latte
Amy B.

The matcha latte varieties here all involve syrups except for the standard matcha latte, rather than using fruit purées as a substitute, which already makes me lose interest in most of their offerings as I'm highly health-conscious and unnecessary syrups aren't part of my diet. The standard matcha latte that I got didn't taste good at all, as in, the matcha didn't taste good, so I ended up simply enjoying the bottled water I got along with the matcha latte. The staff is pretty friendly but nothing super memorable. The vibe is weird because there's lots of big tables and not much of an area to wait for the order to be ready. I didn't enjoy being at Wall Writers Coffee and won't be back in the foreseeable future.

Matcha latte w almond milk
Candyce P.

Super cute little cafe to do work or study at (they close early tho)! Cashiers are all super nice as well. I'm not a huge coffee person, but the matcha here was just okay. It's a bit on the milky side and there isn't really a strong matcha flavor. Would not be a go to place for matcha but I heard their coffee is good!

Andy T.

Wall Writer's Coffee has been on my personal spot to try as a work study store. I finally went here at around 12:00 pm on a Saturday and it was definitely busy. The order line went out the door so we needed to wait a bit before we could order. For seating, all of the spots inside were already taken at that time. Outside seating had a lot of options in the courtyard. The courtyard had a good vibe but it might be hit or miss with seatings with shade. At the time I went, I was able to grab one of the last remaining spots with shade. While there is WiFi, if you sit further out in the courtyard, the signal might be weaker. For parking, there were a lot of spots in a plaza. As for the order, I personally got the iced Carl's Blend from the pour over menu. It stood out because that was the only dark roast. The pour over was pretty good. My girlfriend got the Pandan matcha latte with oat milk. Unfortunately, that wasn't so good and only tasted like oat milk. Stick to the coffee and you should be fine. American Express is accepted here.

Ube matcha
Zarifa A.

A friend recommended this coffee shop, so I knew I had to stop by when I was in the area. The store itself is located in a large business center, so it's hard to stumble across it unless you work in the area or if someone tells you about it. Because it was in the business center, I didn't have high expectations for the ambiance but it's actually really nice. The store is bright and modern with big windows. There's plentiful indoor and outdoor seating options and the seats are COMFY!! They offer a variety of different lattes that all sounded delicious. I'm a huge ube fan, so I got the ube matcha. Flavor wise, it was really good, however, I've had better ube lattes elsewhere. My husband got a drip coffee and was very impressed though. I took a sip of his coffee and you were really able to taste all the different notes of the coffee--it was definitely one of the more flavorful black coffees I've tried. Overall, this is a great coffee shop that I'd recommend!

Katy C.

* my go-to spot whenever I have a full day of studying ahead and want an early start (open 7am-3:30pm everyday) * bright space from all the natural lighting * can easily move between indoor and outdoor seating to change up the scenery (but outlets are limited) * their seasonal menus (with plenty of milk substitutions) make every visit exciting! * serves food/pastries as well 9/10

Menu 04/03/2026
Jessica D.

We stumbled across this cafe which is the perfect spot to work, study, or hang out. There's plenty of parking and indoor/outdoor seating. The only downside is that the indoor seating area doesn't have a lot of plugs. I ordered an iced strawberry matcha latte and a quiche. Both came out so fast and were yummy.

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Jeremy L.

A chic cafe with artistic modern themed interior design that has upbeat music playing in the background moderately loud and ample seating both inside and outside for those wanting to stay and enjoy their coffee. The staff is nice and fast with their service. I ordered the hot Ube latte, which was not too sweet, hint of ube, and creamy.

menu 3/24/26
Rachel L.

Happened to be in the area for an appointment and decided to give this place a try for the many reviews it has. First, this cafe is hugeee. There is a lot of space to hang out and study! Noise level is medium, not too noisy but then again it wasn't that full when I went. The coffee was okay, it was very milky. Personally I like a good balance between milk and coffee. But it wasn't that bad for a quick pick me up. Service was decent and quick. They offer a wide selection of flavors which is always a plus!

Iced ube latte. Magical colors and it tastes fantastic.
Craig W.

This coffee shop is extremely well-hidden but it is hardly a secret. There were at least 30 or 40 people there during my visit. The interior is big and the patio is even bigger. Both the interior and exterior are very attractive. Three words: iced ube latte. It is drop dead gorgeous and absolutely delicious. And it is served with small ice pellets? Are you kidding me? This is a fantastic drink and I will crawl over crappy regular ice cubes for it all day long. Free parking. You have no excuse for not trying this lovely place out.

AJ T.

Heard about this place from a friend and thought that I should come give it a shot. I got a honey cinnamon latte and a guava pastry which were both very yummy. The staff were kind and got my order out pretty fast. Plenty of tables and seats inside and out. It's in a business plaza so there were lots of people having meetings or on phone calls while they have their coffee. I sat outside on one of the basket weaves chairs that sits low and read my book under the sun. It was a nice relaxing time.

Menu as of Feb 2025
Tina L.

Great place to study and do work with plenty of tables and chairs inside and outside. Restroom situation is located in another building across though as this is essentially a corporate building area. Ube latte was smooth but pricier than expected.

Victoria L.

Lots of seating in and outside as it's in a corporate park. Lots of outlets and just an overall fun spot I have loved every drink I've had here - every matcha

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Chelsea H.

Parking: this plaza has ample parking space. There's almost always parking available as long as you're ok with a short walk through the parking lot. The parking spaces closest to the cafe are almost always filled up. Service: the barista taking my order was regular, not overly friendly but also not unfriendly. Standard, professional service. My drink did come out pretty quickly relative to how long it took me to order. Ambiance: the coffee shop is very work-friendly or study friendly. Lots of space, both indoors and outdoors, for people to work and study. Lots of people just hanging out and socializing too because it's a huge open space. Food: Pandan Latte (9/10)- the Pandan flavors were a bit faint for my taste. I would've loved it even more if the Pandan flavor shined through even more especially since coffee has a very dominant flavor. I wouldn't have minded it a little sweeter as well. Overall though, it was still very yummy and pretty rare to get the opportunity to enjoy a Pandan latte.

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Mid matcha. Worse lattes. Nice place to study probably. Big space. I don't understand the high rating though.

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Nothing really special but Everything so expensive here... I won't be coming back. Good luck!

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If you want terrible coffee, this is the place. Both of us sent our coffee directly into the trash

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Ask the Community - Wall Writers Coffee

Do they have WiFi?

Yes they do!

Parking is located where?

Right up front right by the coffee place , during the week is hard to find parking because of open business but during the weekend it's easier to find parking. Oh by the way they are close Sundays

Do you sell bags of your own coffee beans?

Yes we do. Just ask our barista and they will grind the beans to your specifications or get them for you whole.

Is there gluten free pastry?

No. They serve sourdough bread for their avocado toast if you can tolerate it.

Are the parking free? Can I bring well behaved dog and sit outside?

Yes. There is a courtyard. You could sit outside. Free parking everywhere.

Are there any bike racks or appropriate places to lock a bike? And where is such place located?

Not that I remember. This is located between two office buildings, so if there are bike racks.....they are not visible.

Can anyone post some directions for how to find the shop? Drove around for a bit, including in a parking lot that seemed like it was for an office, but could not find the shop either from Irvine Center or from Gateway. Thanks!

NOTE: It's a bit difficult to find. It's in between some office buildings. Directions: From Irvine… Read more

Is that art from el mac?

Yes, the interior has a couple of pieces by El Mac

Which syrups for you lattes are vegan?

All the syrups aside from anything with caramel and white mocha are dairy free!

Can you bring dogs inside/outside?

Yes

Are there wall outlets available for working with laptops?

Yes

Is there a bathroom accessible?

Yes. Ask the cashier to give you the key badge.

Do you allow dogs in the outdoor seating?

Yes

I'm planning on studying here and wondering if there are any outlet cords?

Yes that have outlets near the far left side where it looks like bar seating. They do not have outlets attached to the tables

Do they take Apple Pay?

Yes

Is WiFi available?

Yes it is.

Are you open for indoor seating?

Yes we are open for indoor seating!

Are your bathrooms open now?

Not yet! We are at the mercy of the building and waiting for the receptionist to be back. I’m so sorry

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