Original Barista

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

Recent Reviews

Larry Z.

I stumbled upon this modern looking coffee spot hidden away in a plaza, and it was an awesome find! The pastries immediately caught my eye, each one looking extremely vibrant and rich. I got an iced chai, which was rich with a complex blend of spices. I feel like chais at other coffee shops are pretty plain when it comes to the blend of spices, but that is definitely not the case with this place. One thing that really stood out is how each drink was carefully handcrafted with attention to detail. Angel who was working at that time looked like a true artisan with how meticulous he was with every detail. The only slight letdown was the honey used as the sweetener. It wasn't quite to my taste, but that's more about personal preference than it is quality. I'll be back to try their golden ratio which is a turmeric latte and some of those irresistible looking pastries.

Aj J.

Any place that does housemaid syrups is a win in my book. original Brista keep that notion true within an amazing vanilla latte, that you are sure to be impressed by- not too sweet not too bitter, but just right.

Vi P.

Parking: 7/10. Pretty limited yet manageable since the plaza isn't too crowded for the most part. Drinks: 24 oz vanilla latte with oat milk: 10/10. My spouse loved it. I personally think the coffee is too strong for me because I'm weak. One of the workers told me that they add a shot per cup size increase so the 24 oz has at least 4 espresso shots. The first time I had their latte, I asked the worker to double the syrup ratio and add more oat milk to balance the strong espresso shots. Iced Matcha latte with oat milk (tried with strawberry cream and vanilla mint syrups): 10/10. I opt for their matcha drinks instead and it's amazing. No grainy matcha taste and very smooth. Ambiance: 9/10. Limited seatings, modern decor, friendly and efficient workers!

Kevin Hinton

Great coffee shop with even better cappuccino!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tiana O.

WOW omg how have I not written a review for this magic coffee shop yet? THIS IS MY FAVORITE COFFEE SPOT HANDS DOWN! I am a pretty intense coffee/tea lover and this spot....DELIVERS! all of their milks are made in house, most of their syrups are also made in house, and don't even get me started on their CHAI. The baristas will help guide you if you're not sure what to try, they are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. You MUST give this spot a try! this will be your new favorite!

Nichole P.

I absolutely love this coffee shop! The owners are so sweet, and they really do make some of the best coffee. This is a good place to go and study. The music here is usually beat-heavy without words which is helpful for me when studying! I have never gotten a drink that I didn't absolutely love. Also, there is no charge for alternative milks-that's a big seller for me

Nicole Roman

the coffee is delicious !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chang L.

Great cold brew. Cozy and quiet. Great service. Will def return. Has outlets and wi-fi.

H. F.

Almost a 5 star place except.... This place has great, friendly and welcoming energy. The owner is always attentive and cool. Clean place. Plenty of parking in the area. Been numerous times here and every time has been great except the past 4 months has been very inconsistent. Coffee has an over roasted quality. They had this GREAT chai blend where they were so proud to offer. Looked like something that was house made and brewed to order. Recently their chai blend taste like chai tea bags or some cheap powdery blend. Way too spicy and taste all ginger and dirty. Something is going on with their blends and they need to bring consistency back. Overall a really good place to try. Do recommend.

Dominika Míšková

One of the best coffee places I've

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Lai

Best coffee in town, hands down.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carlos Menchaca

Staff and customers very chatty, and friendly. Coffee was so good I felt like I was moving at 3x my speed! ? Added a shot of lavender to my Americano. ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cooper Marquez

Warm and inviting entire time while grabbing my dose of caffeine for the day. I walked in 10 minutes to close (right before 3pm) and still received service. I'll have to give their bakery items a try next time I'm in that area.I ordered a 16oz iced cookie butter latte with whole milk and a sprinkle of brown sugar on top. 10/10This shop can be found near Triangle Square in a small center.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Kai Kramer

Amazing coffee that can be hit or miss, depending on who makes it. Friendly staff, modern interior, but sometimes in the summer, it can get a little stinky. My go-to is a hot lavender latte, with whole milk, plus a tomato provolone croissantParking: I've never had trouble parking. The shop is located in a busy strip mall, but there are usually a couple of spaces open near the door of Original Barista, so a busy parking lot might be deceiving!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Morris

Best coffee in town, and trust me I’ve tried them all.Signing off - Mr. Coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Load More