Antonello Espresso Cafe

Got a quick cup of coffee here because the line at Sbux was ridiculous. I got an iced Americano. I drink it black, so I get the full flavor of the coffee. I liked it, not bad for the $5, plus $2 tip. It is a bit much for 16oz but its at South Coast so its expected.

Ok coffee and super convenient location with reasonable prices (considering you're in south coast plaza). Antonello gives me airport coffee shop energy- it's very fast-paced with minimal seating (they have some tables sitting right in the footpath of mall goers). You'll get coffee fast and cheaper than most other places in south coast plaza, but it won't be the tastiest or friendliest experience of your life. I had a single espresso for $3. It was pretty good, but a little burnt....read full review

Not bad. But also nothing special. As a mall employee in South Coast Plaza, I sometimes like to come by to grab something during break but the lines are always so long. Food isn't that cheap and it's also nothing special. Do they have good crème brûlée and macaroons? Sure but it's not something I would want to wait in a long line for. Also the staff there is almost always busy and I had to wait for them to take my payment while they were assisting people behind me in line first....read full review