50 Best Coffee Shops in Irvine

“Great drinks , friendly staff, wonderful vibe and super cute layout.“

“Cassel Earth feels like a hole in the wall coffee shop. Customers service was excellent, baristas were so warm, welcoming, and kind. Most importantly, the coffee was delicious. I tried one of their “Regulars’” lattes- “Michael’s”. Espresso was excellent quality and the pistachio/vanilla flavor was a yummy match. 10/10 would recommend.“

“The regular 85 C was as good as always for our orders but the espresso with separate cup of ice was messed up The line was long for people to buy bakery so 3 orders of coffee took too long and when they had to fix our messed up order there was another wait We wouldn’t come back tomorrow since other coffee places nearby offered better and faster service with nicer environment and Wednesday discount on drinks“

“Wall Writers is a hidden gem in Irvine with a modern, cozy vibe and plenty of seating. The menu goes beyond the basics with unique drinks like ube lattes, pandan matcha, and pistachio lattes. Definitely worth trying. Prices are a bit higher, but the quality and creativity make up for it. It can get busy, but overall it’s a great spot to study, hang out, or grab something different from your usual coffee run“

“Kit Coffee is an absolute gem and my go-to first stop whenever I come into Irvine. The moment I walk in, I’m reminded why I keep coming back — their coffee is simply outstanding.

Beyond the amazing coffee, their food selection is fun, fresh, thoughtful, and perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a light meal. I’ve learned to order ahead online, which makes pickup super convenient, especially during the morning rush. But honestly, even if I had to wait, it would be worth every minute.

The atmosphere is welcoming, and the team is always friendly and efficient. Kit Coffee is more than just a coffee shop — it’s an experience I look forward to every time I’m in town.

Highly recommended!“

“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.“

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

“Yummy ! Every time we’ve been there it’s been really great. Good sandwiches and yummy. Coffee drinks“

“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“

“Had a quick pho at Saiga during lunch and ended up sharing a table with a stranger, definitely a rushed experience as I had to move quickly for the next person’s turn. Personally, I don’t think I’ll be back, as the pho didn’t quite justify the price for me. That said, their business model is nice and efficient, catering well to the busy lunch crowd. A cool concept, but not my go-to for pho in OC.“

“I recently signed up for a coffee subscription with BHB Coffee, and I couldn’t be happier!

Their beans are top-notch, and they grind them perfectly for my Aeropress—makes every cup a dream.

Huge shoutout to their manager, El, for being super helpful, and to Aditi at the Alton Park location—she’s so polite and sincere, it’s always a pleasure interacting with her.

Amazing coffee and stellar customer service. Big fan here 👏“

“This location is a bigger than the ones I've visited in the past.

The restaurant is clean and well decorated.

The staff is friendly and helpful.

There's lots of pastry options. Both savory and sweet. There are also premade sandwiches. Some are child and can be heated, and others that are served cold.
Then there are the cakes. You can order slices or entire cake. They have lots of drink options hot coffee/ tea and cold options too.

They have plenty of indoor seating as well as patio seating.

Everything is yummy.“

“Omomo Matcha Taste so good“

“Shout to Duke and his amazing team: Marcus, Jen, Maddy, Bailey, Lampson, and Stanley! I appreciate ya'll supporting my refueling during my time at UCI! Keep up the amazing work! The team is efficient, hardworking, professional, kind, and welcoming!“

“Amazing little coffee hut with a long line that moves quick! Will be stopping here again!“

“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“

“Love Peets much more than Starbucks“

“Very Good Donuts!! Fresh Made“

“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:)“

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

“Came to spend some time doing work and it's a great option.

The service is so so friendly. Really only ordered an iced tea but even this was tastier than normal versions (Hawaiin black tea?). There are a ton of seating options, especially for someone like me who was looking to spend some time and found a booth with a plug (there are plugs everywhere).

The location is what I think really sells it. It's located in such an adorable plaza that affords itself so many options for studying. Parking is super easy.

One thing I'll say is that the WiFi didn't work the best.“

“Beautiful cafe to work at:)“

“My weekday morning hang out for the past 10 years before going to work.“

“I love this great cafe and hang out spot. I came for breakfast and worked for a while using the free wifi. The coffee was great (horchata latte was amazing). The breakfast burrito was big sized. I probably could have split it with my girlfriend and been satisfied. The service was superb. The barista immediately helped me reprint my receipt, even remembering my order by memory. The gentleman changed my cash with his own money so that I could tip (he didn't know why). The vibes here are really chill with a great outdoor space also.“

“They have the best boba drinks! If you're hungry, they have chicken, twisted potatoes, and churros too.“

“The cookies are so fabulous! Everyone that works there remembers me and they always greet me with a smile and a warm hello.“

“Regardless of how many new boba places will open up, TP Tea will always have a soft spot in my heart. My first TP Tea experience happened at their Cupertino storefront and I remember how crazy and wild the line was for that grand opening. It’s crazy to think there’s over 5 locations for the Bay Area now. Woohoo!! Now, onto the drinks! I am a HUUUUGE fan of their wintermelon Tieguanyin tea. I know, it’s a simple drink that’s really hard to mess up, but for some reason, the way it’s brewed at TP Tea reigns supreme in my eyes. I also like the touch of Tieguanyin tea. Fun fact: I never knew or heard of Tieguanyin until coming across TP Tea! If you like a blend of aromatic tea notes with a hint of sweetness from wintermelon, I cannot recommend this drink enough. However, if you’re in the mood for a milk tea, I highly recommend the strawberry milk tea! It has a nice blend of milk and fragrant tea, with the acidity and sweetness of REAL strawberries. And if you really wanted to make any drink a winner, you’re going to want to add QQ noodles in your drink! I don’t know what makes it so good, but it’s definitely chewy and fun to have in your drink. I also find it a unique boba topping compared to the other boba shops in town. Got myself a wintermelon Tieguanyin tea and Sunshine ice tea for my BOGO drink! #TPTeaBayArea #TPTEA“

“Milk varieties and pricing !😋😋😋“

“While waiting nearby, I downloaded the Peet’s Coffee app. To my surprise, they even offer drip coffee, so I gave it a try. The ordering process was smooth, and when I picked up my coffee, I was delighted to see a cheerful “Hello” printed on the cup. In that moment, I suddenly understood the difference between them and Starbucks.

Conclusion: the taste is better than Starbucks, and the price is cheaper! The small details feel very warm, and the interior design is full of style. Looks like it’s time for me to change things up and enjoy a new flavor from now on!“

“I would recommend Sea Salt + Basil to anyone I know. The staff is always kind and accommodating, but even more, the owner Ed is one of the most thoughtful and passionate workers I've encountered. Above all, the food is DELICIOUS. I recently just tried the tocino chicken avocado sandwich and it was to die for! The vegetables are always fresh and flavorful while the chicken is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend eating here or even just grabbing something from the refrigerator section while you enjoy the spacious, calm ambiance inside.“

“專業的咖啡，香純美味。“

“best maple bars anywhere! try the one with bacon😋“

“It’s really relaxing 😌 and enjoy my coffee ☕️ that Starbucks and also very good service 🙏🙏❤️“

“Craving for some good coffee? And, fresh? Your barista will brew the kind of coffee you like if they don’t have it ready. Irresistible smell of artfully roasted coffee at Peet’s always attracts me from a mile away. Definitely visit your Peet’s store here.“

“Came in looking for a coffee and I’m so happy I chose this place! I was greeted politely and I asked for a recommendation, I tried the banana caramel latte I believe and it was one of the best coffees I’ve ever had in my life! The place is nice and cozy, they have a bunch of pastries that looked really good. Definitely will come back when I’m in Irvine again!“

“Quick place to get a coffee or tea. This is not a high end coffee shop, but it’s quick and convenient. I always order on the app, drive over and pick up. I prefer the sea cream black coffee easy sweet. The Vietnamese coffee and mint sereno are good too

This place is take out only and parking is usually not too bad since it’s in the back corner of the shopping center“

“I want to give major props to this starbucks and all it's members! Rob, Your and all the staff had the greatest vibe! My home starbucks is in HB and as much as I love them if I lived closer this would be my home starbies! They have the best attitude and are great!“

“We accidentally stumbled upon this place since we had a late dinner and we’re craving something sweet. This was one of the few places that was open past 10:30 PM and after one visit I can confidently say it is now our favorite dessert spots in Irvine!“

“Janice, the owner, is AMAZING!!!!!! Drinks, bowls, and grab and go options are DELICIOUS. 5 stars, all the way 👍🏻🥰🫶🏻💖💖💖💖💖☕️🫖🍵“

“This place is fun. Choose the size you want and ALL toppings and mix ins are included. Four kinds of granola, many bases, fresh fruit, three nut butters, three yogurts, seeds-chia, hemp, pepitas, so many choices. Granola on the bottom and top-ok! More almond butter? Ok! A large 24oz was $15. If you don’t like this place you ordered wrong 😜“

“Delicious 😋 Matcha latte Boba! Everything is made fresh and they even have appetizers.“

“This nice little shop tucked away inside a small shopping center is a gem. Highly recommend coming here for some boba and toast to go or to hangout inside the cute little shop. Ordered bulee throw it crystal boba and I have to say that this is one of my fave 9 out of 10 stars. The perfect matcha, 80% sweet and less ice was 8 out 10. The custard toast with taro was soft, creamy and sweet 8 out 10 stars. Will come here again when we're in Irvine.“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent to spend your nights Thursday and Friday with charcoal preparation of food in the open air, music and very good wine(Original)Excelente para pasar tus noches jueves y viernes con preparación al carbón de comida al aire libre, música y muy buen vino“

“Hello Starbucks team how are you doing hope good. I would like to say that I’m A regular I walk everyday. And I come to this location I sit have my coffee until yesterday someone from your team that works there said something to me. She came at me in a rude way. I’m Sorry if she doesn’t like the way I act move my face or my moves. Well I’m dealing with health issues. I don’t know what her problems is. I’m An autism man I can’t control what I do. That’s 1. 2. She lied to Starbucks telling them that I go out and I follow her. I don’t follow nobody. I’m sorry if she doesn’t like how I move fast to go out. I’m Not going out for her. I go out for my buisness because I’m Working I look at everybody working and I stretch my neck because it hurts. I watch your team working as I work.“

“Service is quick and friendly. I order regular fries and got a fruit cup. The fruit is always fresh and the fries are nice a crispy. Plus they have all the soccer game at the bar which is a big plus for entertainment. Hopefully they will play all the games for the World Cup 2026.“

“Annie’s Table feels like a hidden gem with homestyle cooking done right. The dishes tasted fresh and comforting, almost like a home-cooked meal. The staff was warm and welcoming, creating a family-like atmosphere. The desserts were especially good and worth saving room for. A wonderful place for a relaxed meal.“

“Omg! Their breakfast burrito is amazing. Came to kaiser for a doc app and was looking for donuts. Well, I now found my new breakfast burrito place. First bite melted in my mouth. The eggs are fluffy and have a great flavor. The tortilla is soft. Im not one for cheese on my food. But the cheese they use is also soft and melts right into the burrito. The salsa is a must to add onto before a bit. My new spot when I’m in the area 😍“

“Nice baristas, it’s our go to stop on the way to San Diego. Get the Cronuts next door!“

“Love this place! After a little my absence from the Spectrum, I came back to this place and as soon as I asked if they had a certain syrup available, the girl automatically knew I would ask for an Italian soda. As someone who works in customer service myself, it shows customers appreciation when you know your customers like this!“

“Fantastic Thick Doughy Cookies.

Must try: Seasonal S’mores Cookie, I know it doesn’t sound like it but it was very balanced

Sea salt and chocolate chip, & walnut chocolate chip were also rich and delicious

Egg tart was a little too eggy not quite like a pastel de nata (would personally skip)

Highly recommend if you love thick intense cookies“