50 Best Coffee Shops near Foothill Ranch

“Great coffee, and also a great place to just relax and get reading done 😊“

“A young guy, named Iman, is doing great job there. I hadn't had good experience with this branch before but this guy made me to change my mind and come back again. Thank you Iman, you will shine like a star in the market with this high level of customer service, good luck.“

“Great time.......especially for 5:00 am. I couldn't miss your Grand Opening! Amazing Pumpkin Swirl Coffee & Lattes too! Pumpkin Muffins, Donuts & Carmel Apple Croissant Donuts were a big hit at home!! See you soon!“

“Cool Boba Shop! So, I didn’t know that not all Ding Tea locations have the same drink flavors. Most of the drinks are the same, but each location has a drink or drinks of their own. At least that’s what the cashier said when they didn’t have a drink I usually order at other locations.Nice clean place. Seating inside and out available. You can also order through a touch screen if you want! Excellent touch!Staff is friendly and patient, it took me a little bit to find my drink lol.“

“The place is in a great location sit here have your coffee course go bye you can see the mountains. The service is amazing for food. Amazing you recommended by me and many of my friends and family. They even have organic food, which is awesome and gluten-free.“

“A true hidden gem here in Laguna Niguel. Wide selection of beans and roast levels to choose from. Beans are roasted onsite. Staff is top notch and are happy to explain all the choices available. I always come here for the whole beans but they do have a small selection of coffee available to enjoy there or to go. Outdoor seating is available. A+ customer service! For all the espresso aficionados out there, don’t miss this place!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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:)“

“HIDDEN GEM!
Love this place. I walked in for the first time after seeing their name on the marquee of the Rivian. I went in and ordered a Habibi latte. It was delicious way better than I expected. I also ordered the chocolate chip cookie. One of the tastiest cookies I had.

The manager took my order. Christina was very nice and told me about all the events around the area, including that Rivian has a bunch of events for kids and adults.

I hope more people come to this coffee shop. It was really good and the coffee was excellent. 10/10“

“Reduce decision fatigue by going to Oslo every day knowing that you’re getting the best in the area. It’s confident enough to let their flavors shine rather than overcompensating with sugar and syrup.

Get the Viking Tonic when it’s warm out and you need something refreshing, or the Oslo Fog (iced) or Folklore Flat White (iced or hot). If you’re lucky enough to catch a seasonal menu, they’re well tested and delicious. Baked goods are also pretty solid.

If you’re coming in peak hours, order online to skip the wait. Although waiting isn’t bad because the aesthetic and vibes are quite nice. Staff are friendly, awesome, and consistent - a marker for good management and reliable quality.“

“Impressive array of barista skills, matcha, espresso, classy layers and latte art! It's all rolled into a rather dull and pale inside unable to match atmosphere to coffee craft. Us two went for a banana latte, fancy green tea, and a breakfast bagel. The colors! No wonder Yelp puts this tops for the area. If only I could order from Indiana.“

“The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. I've gotten different dishes here, including the ham and cheese croissant (my kids' favorite), the sausage croissant sandwich husband's favorite), breakfast burrito, carnitas torta, and most recently, the pollo milanese torta, and all have been delicious. The breakfast burrito, although smaller than the one served at John's Place, is filled with meat, not potatoes, and is less expensive. My two favorites are their carnitas torta and pollo milanese torta, which are large enough to share or you can save the other half for another meal.

Regarding the customer service, Mari, who is such a ray of sunshine, remembers frequent customers' orders. However, all the staff I've interacted with have been accommodating and efficient.“

“The staff were incredibly patient and accommodating while I placed a large order of 14 drinks (mostly matcha!) for my clinic. I was so impressed with how quickly everything came out — especially for such a big order. They were efficient, organized, and still so friendly the entire time. They also recommended some great drinks to try, which I really appreciated!

The owner was very kind and even helped me carry all the drinks to my car, which meant a lot. And the matcha was delicious — smooth, high quality, and perfectly balanced. Everyone at the clinic loved their drinks! I’m so grateful for the amazing service and will definitely be coming back.“

“I recently stopped by Choco Bean Coffee in Mission Viejo and had a really nice experience. I ordered the hazelnut coffee, and it was smooth, flavorful, and perfectly balanced—not too sweet. I also tried one of their bagels, which was fresh and satisfying. It’s a great spot for a relaxed coffee break with simple, good-quality options. I would definitely come back again for another cup.“

“New Fav coffee house! Awesome selection of fresh made grub, classic coffees, vibe and hospitality on point, nice change from 🌟bucks - give these guys a try!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Had a great experience at Better Buzz today. We came in and Coral and Daslyn helped us, and they were amazing. Super friendly, patient, and made the whole visit feel welcoming from the moment we walked in. They took the time to answer our questions and made sure everything was just right.

The drinks were excellent, the atmosphere was upbeat, and the customer service really stood out thanks to Coral and Daslyn. We’ll definitely be back!“

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

“Excellent high quality coffee, one of a kind flavor, plus very speedy delivery.“

“Great atmosphere and even better coffee!

The open window layout creates a cool indoor-outdoor feel that's perfect for people watching or enjoying the outdoor scenery. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly from start to finish. The coffee was smooth, tasty, and hit the spot. Highly recommended!“

“Amazing service, great decor, great food. What more could you ask for ? The smoothies are great BUT could be a meal replacement if you wanted a heavy smoothie. We got the breakfast burrito and it blew us away. The ships and roasted red salsa was a great addition to the meal. We split it because the burrito was HUGE. Will be coming again to try seasonal drinks, the bowls, and different smoothies! Thank you guys!“

“I can’t believe I have never tried this place before, especially living walking distance from it… crazy lol.

Awesome place! Awesome drinks, awesome flavor.

We were on our walk yesterday, Wednesday around 2 pm. No vehicles on the drive thru yet, so we just walked up to the window.

I got the Caramel Granita with oat-milk, it is like medium sweet drink, nice and refreshing.

The girl at the window was so patient, great suggestions, excellent customer service.

Will have to come by more often!“

“Amazing Experience!!! Staff is very friendly as you walk in the door. The store is very clean and a cool vibe. As a daily coffee drinker, the coffee was smooth and not bitter. Definitely worth the stop when at Laguna Beach. Definitely will be back!!!“

“Very cozy and interesting coffee shop. They have board games, sketchbooks to flip through (reading other people’s drawings was really fun), and even a collection of postcards that customers have mailed to them over the years. It feels like a sweet community spot with more than 10 years of history.

The coffee was okay — pretty standard. Unfortunately, toward the end of our visit the atmosphere became a bit uncomfortable due to a loud humming noise, likely from a fridge or machine, which gave us a headache and made us leave early.

I’d still come back for a quick visit, especially for the charm and character of the place.“

“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.“

“fresh coffee and ham&cheese. and delicious egg omelet. highly recommend“

“😃New Favorite Place!!!! Rancho Santa Margarita in the Dove Canyon Plaza. We really needed a great breakfast place in town. It has tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Super nice place to meet friends, have a group or get some work done. 🥐Beautiful cafe, great service. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. 👍The Chef delivered our food, the owner visited with us and poured our coffee. Delicious almond croissant, coffee and amazing avocado toast. ‼️This place is a must try!!! #Dovecafe #breakfastinranchosantamargarita“

“Great coffee. Way better than Starbucks and Dunkin. Please make your way to the east coast!“

“Pretty cool place but it’s pretty noisy .. the offices are great but walls are made from tissue paper .. common area is spot on but you need to be early for a good spot .. ample free parking spaces .. bikes for short commutes to your favorite restaurants .. great place for studying or intensive reading with your headphones of course“

“I am so happy this coffee shop provides lots of plant based options. The new plant based warm sandwich is delicious,“

“So this doughnut shop is inside the grocery / general store in the plaza. They offer so many unique doughnuts like various candy bar and cereal flavors, as well as some more traditional flavors. The doughnuts were delicious and a great find. It's definitely worth a trip to try some unique and tasty doughnuts.“

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

“It’s very rare for a bakehouse to have both excellent pastries as well as delicious coffee. Diotima has one of the best and most inventive assortments of pastries I’ve had in the US. Quality rivals that of the best bakehouses in France. Support this amazing local business!! I wish they were open on Sundays too!“

“Sometimes they have entertainment in the evening and the comedy show is the best! The tickets are $15, and the intimate venue make for a great evening of hilarious comedy.“

“The cozy interior and friendly staff make it a pleasant experience. The food and drinks are good, but the prices are high. Almost every drink is near $7 just for the regular size too and every food item is $10 that’s the only reason that I don’t visit as often as I’d like too.“

“I severely underestimated how full of people this place would be. Granted, they had some kind of event going. It was really spacious and still quite full. The outdoors area is also big and seemingly comfortable. Only reason we didn't stay was because it was a particularly windy day. The panda matcha was 10/10.“

“Definitely try the Borgia in the morning and the Santa Margarita Iced Tea in the afternoon! Both are unique drinks that offer something a little different from the usual coffee/ tea choices.“

“Love this place so much :) been to a few locations whenever I visit my family in town and the baristas are always so sweet and the coffee is so good! Definitely get The Beauty with the almond milk :) Also the gentleman at this location was so kind and went out of his way for me but I didn’t catch his name!“

“Love our first time here this morning. Better croissants than we had in France and we thought they were good! Outstanding quality and you can tell everything is made with 100% pride, care, compassion and love. Will definitely go back more than once! Goodbye diet!😆❤️❤️👌🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Love Peets much more than Starbucks“

“CUP offers a great patio seating area and a pleasant atmosphere. It’s quite busy on a Saturday morning, but the environment is still enjoyable. There’s ample space for kids and dogs to run around. The food selection is limited, but the items they offer are high-quality. They also have gluten-free and dairy-free options. The ambiance is casual and comfortable, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. I would like to see the menu expanded to include more specialty drinks and food items.“

“Great group of barristas. Take excellent care of their customers.“

“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.“

“Party of 2 went for lunch on a Monday in November. The cafe is spacious and has free WiFi, so quite a few people were working on their laptops from this place. You order at the counter and pay first, then they bring the food to you. They also have outdoor seating which was pretty pleasant. There's a pool table and some large screens with sports running on them. I had the kale caesar wrap with grilled chicken. The sandwiches come with a complimentary side for which I picked the side salad. The food was delicious and good quantity too. The restroom is clean, but a bit tucked into the building, so you have to ask the staff for directions. Total including tips and taxes came to just under 20 bucks.“

“A small cafe nestled in a business park. Ordered a hot oat milk lavender vanilla latte. Quality flavors. Not over powering the espresso. Very good steamed milk quality for oat and the artwork was well done.

Only con as others have said is the wait. Understaffed for weekend demand.“

“I want to shout out this location's team for being one of the most efficient, friendly, and accommodating staffs I've experienced consistently. They really go above and beyond for their patrons, it seems like a very positive, collaborative work culture. Everyone seems happy to be there, and I'm always happy to see them.“

“Today I got helped by Eddie, who was very professional and respectful. Answered all my questions and helped me with opening my new account and great hospitality

April and Maryna best baristas with great energy and positive attitude at all times whenI get my coffee here“

“The ham and cheese ciabatta was delicious. I got a cold brew with horchata cold foam, also delicious. I also love their sizes for the price. Sometimes at coffee places it's so expensive for a small cup of coffee, not here. Their regular is usually a large at other places.“

“Clean and open. The coffee and smoothies are spot on. Everyone working there seems to be a bit of a “coffee nerd”. They really know their coffee! I would recommend it to anyone that prefers a higher quality coffee.“