Original Barista

1920 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa
(949) 791-8211

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Brandon Vu

I wish I had a better review for this place, but I'm only talking about their matcha latte. It looks like this store is mainly focused on coffee which I don't have anything against, but I opted to see how their matcha was since I was in the area. The Baristas didn't know too much about what type of matcha they offered. So I just ordered whatever was on the menu and paid attention while they were making the drink. It was made with a powder mixed in with milk but you could barely taste the matcha and the powder wasn't mixed that well. Considering that I paid a little bit more for the drink to make it larger, kind of felt like a waste since it was very watery. I'm sure this place has good coffee since all of the equipment they're using and beans that they choose seem pretty good. It's just funny that they do have on display a matcha whisk and Bowl on top of the expresso Brewer and they don't use those two things for the matcha. Maybe if it's not there specialty they can just remove it from the menu or at least remove it from their Decor lol. Other than that it seems like a nice face, the parking probably would be hard to find if there's a lot of people since it's pretty small.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Nicholas

The best iced coffee and cold brew + cold foams. Great staff as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Drip Coffee

Julie Landreth

I ordered an Americano with cinnamon. It was delicious actually. I know that's a simple drink but some places use not so good beans. Staff was friendly and helpful

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nicki Hill

Small spot good for pickup (not a coffee shop for lingering). But it was delicious!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

brenna f

Down to earth friendly people working there, always a pleasure to stop by. Also ridiculously good coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Savannah Bohn

I got and an iced vanilla latte, my hubby got the iced golden ratio and we tried a cinnamon roll- it was AMAZING! Great service, wonderful coffee, and tasty bites. We will be coming back :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Latte

Em

I came into the shop today for the first time, and I was pleasantly surprised (: Orion & Angel were excellent baristas! The cold brew is fire, they also let me try a small sample before buying!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Miguel Cruz

Terrible coffee.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Isaac Ramos

Greatest coffee ever

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Giovanna Martins

Good quality. I got the magic coffee and I it was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steven Soroushian

Best coffee shop. This place makes you feel welcome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lindsey Chaffey

O.B is the only coffee shop in OC who HAS NOT BURNT my espresso!! The iced latte is delicious simply with organic milk and a little maple. NO pretentious hipster energy here unlike many other shops around town. For the people who love nerding out on coffee, you'll love this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Drip Coffee, Iced Latte, Iced Coffee 16 Oz

bangerzand mash

Wow best coffee ive had in costa mesa!

Lana Sachs

It's okay coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shailen Bhatia

Best coffee I’ve had in a while! The Vanilla hot latte was perfectly balanced! Fast service! Just need that hand dryer in the restroom fixed.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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