50 Best Coffee Shops near Capistrano Beach

“Such a delight to have Rosetta in the neighborhood. Brian brings expert coffee knowledge to every single cup.“

“We absolutely love Mameya for our coffee and espresso needs. The best thing is how they prepare your coffee fresh - you choose the beans, choose the roast, and they handle the rest. This leads to a very reliable and consistent experience every time. It's insane the overall variety of beans and roasts they have, you'll be impressed!
Another major positive is their exceptional customer service. They provide great recommendations on how to prepare your coffee properly, and they're incredibly kind, especially to kids. They always give my son a sticker and chat with him, and even complimented his Anpanman shirt!
I highly recommend Mameya, especially to anyone who enjoys fresh, high-quality coffee and a personalized, friendly experience.
For the best experience, I recommend calling ahead for beans to be roasted. Alternatively, you can wait and enjoy a cup of coffee while they roast. Or enjoy the ambiance and study/work there for a bit, they have WiFi!
If you enjoy Mameya, you should also check out Brio Bakery and Cafe in Lake Forest - they serve Mameya coffee there!“

“The award-winning breakfast sandwich had a nice taste but was too greasy for me. The iced mocha had a nice flavor and the Vietnamese iced coffee was very smooth. Tim was very friendly and doing everything, cashier, barista, and cook. Items took 15 mins for drinks and another 5 for the food.“

“We discovered this place when visiting Laguna in February…. So glad we did! Love the owners and what they represent. Loved so much we purchased a monthly subscription so we can enjoy their amazing coffee all the way in Alabama!“

“Best place to enjoy the best coffee and the place has the best workers“

“I have been here to visit Shark Bay for many years.The service is always fast, this is my favorite Acai berry shop.“

“First. Time. Here. San juan Capistrano Hidden coffee. There's line but the wait is worth it. Delicious fresh coffee and vegan chocolate chip cookies for me. And the just walk outside and enjoy everything there. I always wanted to be here. And I love ♥️ this place.“

“This coffee shop was great! It’s nice and cozy inside, with some outdoor seating as well. Their team is so friendly and welcoming. We tried two pour overs (Columbia and Ethiopia) and they were both very flavorful. Bought beans to take home too (they roast their own beans). Would love to go back to try their espresso. Thanks for a great experience!“

“Very good coffee above corporate level, coffee institutions.“

“Don't listen to the lonely negative review! I get my bowl made to my preference every time (unlike Craig Peters' post below). The staff ALWAYS respects my request to substitute blueberries for strawberries due to allergic reactions. Delicious and healthy, and never a hassle.“

“This is my favorite coffee in Orange County and I’m a coffee snob!!

First of all, they use organic coffee beans and organic whole milk as an automatic in the lattes!! This is literally my dream come true.

Each time I go, it feels like that small mom and pop coffee spot where you can have a convo with the barista and feel like it’s home.

The location is perfect. You have a view of the ocean and a few chairs and small tables to sit and drink with the view.

Whenever I’m on this side of OC, you’ll find me grabbing a 10oz latte from Equator.“

“Had a craving for coffee after walking by the beach so I googled spots nearby. With so many options (never Starbucks) I saw this one had a pretty fair amount of good reviews. It’s pretty small, not a lot of seating, but you’re by the beach so not really a priority.
I took a look at the specialty menu and I have to say, nothing too crazy. I settled in the cherries and cream latte. I didn’t really taste anything special. The coffee itself wasn’t bad, just didn’t stand out“

“Wow! I had the best coffee and my husband a delicious smoothie prepared by Ethan!!! Congratulations! Awesome atmosphere!!!! We loved it and will recommend this place a 100%! Keep up with the good job!! Thank you Ethan!!!!!“

“This is my second time coming and I had an even better experience than the first time. It was very busy while I was there, but the service was incredible. The young lady I talked to, Ashlynn, was so kind and patient and answered all of my questions. And the other girl, Kendall, made my bowl taste great! I will definitely make sure to keep coming here anytime I am hungry for an açaí bowl!“

“Great view, amazing employees, and awesome vanilla latte. I highly recommend. Great vibe!“

“Stopped here to get coffee while passing through & was pleasantly surprised by the coffee! I had an iced oat latte and the nutty flavor of the beans 🫘 complemented the nutty-ness of the oat milk 🥛 The pastries looked great but we didn't try. I will definitely come back with an empty stomach.“

“This is my favorite local coffee shop in South OC! I love their iced lavender latte. They have a huge variety of flavors for coffee & more authentic tasting than a Starbucks. Wide variety of pastries, bagels, muffins, etc. All of their food is delicious & freshly made. I recommend the scramblers, salads & sandwiches. They have a nice patio for outdoor seating. Plenty of parking. The staff and owners are so sweet!

Vegetarian options: Dairy free options. Veggie based options.

Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate most dietary restrictions.

Parking: Large parking lot connected to Pavilions.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly environment.“

“The iced chai, churro latte (hot or cold) and their bagels are to die for. I live out of state but cannot wait to go back when I’m in So Cal! Employees are so nice too - seems as though they are very happy working there:)“

“This coffee is amazing. I live in Kentucky and the coffee i received was well packaged and very very fresh and packaged air tight. way better than the big store chain. I was on a search to find a very low caffeine coffee that tastes o.k. and I found it! It tastes wonderful.“

“Awesome little coffee spot that I stumbled upon. Noticed mostly every food option in this strip mall seemed top notch. James, the barista, whipped up a great flat white and white mocha. Seems like a really nice place to do some work too. Will be back!“

“I enjoy walking on the beach in the morning then stopping by bear coast for coffee I had a dark moca latte I bought a heavy bear coast mug to drink it in. The girls made the pretty design with the cream .sat out front on the little chair and table set visited with a friend and family. I Wish they still served the bear claw pastry or the individual berry pie. I like their teas also.“

“I’m from SC. I wanted to surf fish while here and brought a rod/reel with me on the plane. I’m here for 5 days total. On day 1 I wanted to try a local doughnut. I saw they had gluten free. I don’t need it but my kids do. I bought some from a dude in a flannel shirt. I thought it weird, but it’s California so whatever. I got them back to the place we were staying and we all sampled about six different doughnuts. 🤯 OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I’m a Krispy Kreme lifer but DANG THESE ARE GOOD. Today I went back and bought 6 more. These are expensive so there went my fishing budget but it’s worth it because my kids and enlaws loved it. My father enlaw said the maple bacon should be illegal it’s so good. Listen there are a lot of choices here but if you are going to try just 1 or several this should be your first stop and if like me it will be the only one you need. I’m not big on California, sorry, but the only thing better than the weather and scenery are these incredible doughnuts. 🤯“

“We searched high & low for a bakery to cater our wedding in Laguna Beach. Unfortunately we didn’t hear back from other companies, even those who were recommended to us through our venue. But, from the initial phone conversation with the staff at The B8kery , to our wedding day, the service, communication, & follow through have been amazing!! Lia & Madison helped us customize a Dessert Bar and wedding cake that fit our personal taste and wedding aesthetic. We received lots of compliments on all of the pastries from our guests! The cookies, brownies, strawberries, & red velvet cake were some of the best we’ve ever had!!! The morning of the wedding, my Dad & Husband bought a cinnamon roll & muffins for breakfast too, and said they were the best they’ve ever had! We recommend The B8kery 1000/1000 and can’t wait to come back to town and stock up on all of their goodies!!!“

“One of the better coffee places in all of Southern California. Vietnamese code is their specialty and it’s a fantastic bean origin for delicious coffee drinks of all types. I normally get the hot Spanish Latte or an iced Americano, both of which I would highly recommend to anyone.“

“While on my morning walk I found this cute lil cafe that sits directly on the beach by the San Clemente Pier. My son got the bagel breakfast sandwich & coffee, my daughter got the nutella toast & I got the acai bowl. We all thought our food was good. We will def be back on our next visit there!“

“Fantastic coffee! Would definitely recommend.“

“Delicious coffee and cake at High Tide Coffee Laguna Niguel. One of my favorite places to visit.“

“delicious gelato, family friendly and the people are so nice there! they answered all my questions regarding allergies, from nut allergies to gluten free options, we're very happy to have found this gem ❤️“

“Great food/drink. Nice patio.“

“We've come here twice. First time we stumbled accros Antoine's because it was close to our hotel. The 2nd time we came to the same hotel because it was close to Antoine's! Excellent food. Excellent Service. Enjoyed having breakfast and listening to all the locals visiting with each other. Dave can cook a STEAK!!! Perfect! Thank you Dave!“

“Excellent art-inspired bakery treats. Sean (sp?) and his team’s hospitality is top-shelf.“

“Just fantastic. I just love being able to talk coffee and enjoy really great espresso shots and drinks with someone like Nick who knows the art of making espresso and their ways with the coffee beans.

We first tried a double shot espresso shot with their Espresso Blend, and it has great complexity and flavor with lingering chocolate finish, but the real surprise treat was when he pulled a blonde shot with the Uganda light roast. I've never had a light roast as espresso and I was surprised at how good it was! So much so that I bought a whole bag of the Uganads Light Roast to try at home!

This is a worthwhile store to go to and I'd choose this over Starbucks any day of the week!“

“The staff is great. They are always very friendly and make the drinks fast.“

“just love this hole in the wall. Its the best“

“Laurie Nick and Kaylee !! Wonderful people doing excellent customer service! Had an issue with another locations remade drink and they were happy to replace it.. the other location just couldn't seem to make it per the starbucks recipe (super wasteful on time & ingredients)..but this location did it right the first time..well I was back again because that same location couldnt keep up with their mobile orders causing it to be an overall, 25 minute wait...which would have made us late so we had to leave.. :( thinking we should just make this one our location.. Nick is a great manager ... with Kaylee knowing her recipe...all are very personable and seemingly a wonderful team!“

“We love the Rootbeer Float and Banana Split Ice Cream here ... 👈🤔🤫😜😋😂🤣“

“I love the Savour Pastry shop under the new ownership. I love the quality and taste of their products tremendously. My favorite items on the menu are Almond Croissant, Cream Broiler and Almond Cake plus all the rest of the pastry they make. I take their pastry to all my friends and to every gathering that I am invited to. I am so glad to support a local business, which is providing quality food and excellent services.“

“Had some business to handle and needed a chair, internet, and caffeine - this place made my work away from home incredibly comfortable, convenient, and delicious. The coffee was incredible, and the waves down the block made this place my favorite coffee spot in town.“

“Looking for great food and great service in a relaxing, friendly environment ? Look no further as the Belgium Waffle Haus is 'your' place. They have a wide selection of various specialties for breakfast/brunch/lunch - whatever your palate is craving for. And a nice way to treat yourself!“

“Buena atención. Variedad de cafe al gusto del cliente, exquisitos postres, variedad de tazas, termos“

“Best breakfast’s place in town Nice terrace Food is good with a lot of choices“

“Came in while visiting family and WOW! Such a warm and inviting atmosphere. We were immediately greeted by Charlene who was super kind and helped us with all of our questions. She recommended a horchata iced latte for my husband and he LOVED IT. And for me, a best drink ever with cinnamon foam and it was top tier! Super friendly and fast service despite how busy it was while we were there, she kept a smile on her face while taking our order as well as making it and serving it to us. 10/10 for Better Buzz!“

“been here a couple times now and I love love the coffee. the caramel vanilla latte is so good everytime. and all the employees have been really sweet and friendly. it’s my new fav coffee place. I believe he said his name was Ryan, but he was super kind with amazing service :)“

“Tracy and her team have exceeded my expectations both times I've ordered custom cakes. Not only do they look amazing they taste amazing too!“

“Good Morning- Happy Weekend. I had some coffee ☕️ at Starbucks this morning“

“FRIENDLY staff at Peet's Coffee in Laguna Niguel, CA!“

“Amazing coffee and food. Very good ingredients.“

“Great team, great meal, just great 😊“

“Great Nordstrom’s, my favorite store! I like Talbots too! All of the stores are pretty well stocked and nice salespeople!“

“Fantastic selection of creative and refreshing drinks. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a great spot to unwind and indulge in a sweet treat.“