50 Best Coffee Shops near Laguna Woods

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

“Definitely a top tier Starbucks! This would be ranked at #2 for the best Starbucks I’ve been to thus far since the start of my roaming Nomad journey.

Pros: Plenty of parking. Nice clean big lobby. Plenty of seating with really comfortable chairs! Outlets for charging. Restroom doesn’t require a code. Super friendly staff. Good drinks. Napkins, Sugar, and Oat-milk available out in the lobby.

Cons: None

Every Starbucks should strive to be just like this one! They are doing everything right! Overall 5+ ⭐️“

“i like all Coffee Beans, but Laguna Wood Coffee Bean is the best of all!!!!“

“Great drink and friendly staff. Glad they are here.“

“I've been buying my coffee beans here for the last year and a half, and Daisuke and Taka have always been friendly and helpful. When I mentioned on my first visit that I'd just bought an espresso machine, they reminded me to wait 4-5 days before making coffee with fresh beans so I wouldn't have a bad experience.

The beans are really, really good!“

“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 breakfast sandwich is absolutely incredible. Just a meld of flavors that I couldn’t replicate if I tried. Excited to try more food when I’m back in the area, and Tim is so kind and clearly takes pride in everything that he makes. A delicious sandwich and lovely experience!“

“I have been here to visit Shark Bay for many years.The service is always fast, this is my favorite Acai berry shop.“

“A staple to my coffee rotation, especially for the seasonal items. Went today and the items for Valentine's Day were available. I got a raspberry mocha, a love on the Weekend, and a cinnamon sugar roll.

The raspberry mocha is my favorite. A strong chocolate taste with bright raspberry notes. A very well balanced mocha if you like a chocolate forward taste. The love on the Weekend was also very good.

Great local spot in Tustin, they do great things in the community and the drinks are great.“

“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“

“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:)“

“Can’t wait for you guys to open!!!“

“This coffee shop is truly a hidden gem. But interestingly enough, lots of people have found it. This shop has lots of traffic and offers excellent coffee. Ordered a latte as well as a flat white and both drinks were great. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Great atmosphere!“

“nice stout coffee. they have other drinks as well. highly recommend ground beans and great flavor.“

“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.“

“Delicioso café y un lugar tranquilo“

“Great view, amazing employees, and awesome vanilla latte. I highly recommend. Great vibe!“

“This is one the best spots in Santa Ana to grab specialty coffee. Great staff, great coffee, and great ambiance!“

“This coffee is amazing. I live in Kentucky and the coffee i received was well packaged and very very fresh and packaged air tight. way better than the big store chain. I was on a search to find a very low caffeine coffee that tastes o.k. and I found it! It tastes wonderful.“

“Chocobean is my favorite way to start the day! The coffee is always fantastic — the toasted almond is my go-to. On a hot day, their iced coffee hits the spot, and the iced tea is just as refreshing. The staff is always so kind and welcoming. We’re lucky to have such a great spot in the neighborhood!“

“Absolutely! Here's the updated version with Stopped by Hopper & Burr and tried the Cavendish — a chilled banana milk espresso made from scratch. So smooth, naturally sweet, and perfectly balanced. The almond milk ricotta toast with seasonal jam and fresh fruit was creamy, flavorful, and surprisingly filling. Staff was super nice, and the latte art was fire. Definitely coming back!“

“All I can say is Wow! Just wanted to try a new Breakfast burrito and as soon as I walked in on Saturday and saw the line and buzzing atmosphere I knew I made the right decision. The bacon an friends burrito was fire and so was the sausage biscuit gravy sandwich. I'll be back soon and stoked to see a local business thriving with support from our community. I'm sure they don't need reviews but being a business owner I know how important it is. Just be ready for a small wait but 100% worth it.“

“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“

“Best Avocado toast I’ve ever had and the Lavender latte was very unique and delicious! Must try the blueberry cookie.“

“This place has THE perfect coffee! We have been to seattle and portland and we're quite disappointed with the coffee in US so far, but this one just hit the bullseye, similar to some of the best speciality coffee shops in Europe! And the beautiful seating area outside is an added bonus. We will definitely be back“

“A cute little hole in the wall shop with great matcha!! I went around the time they opened and waited to order in between the influx of people. There are lines. But move fairly quickly! Staff were friendly and nice. Especially for being so early in the morning lol. So glad it’s near work!“

“Love Vegan and Gluten Free Options. So happy here !“

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

“My coworker & I stop for coffee everyday at Equator and have yet to have a negative experience. Always very thoughtful, hospitable, & hardworking staff. My coworker has had many of their food items and they always slap no matter what he gets. He was almost moved to tears today by the flavors of the breakfast sandwich. Thanks for a great experience!“

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

“Oslo lifts our mornings. My wife and I stop in every day, and it feels like a bright start. The pace stays calm. The space feels warm. The staff treat you with real kindness.

We sit, sip, and talk before life speeds up. It has become our favorite ritual. Oslo adds heart to our neighborhood, like a steady light that never dims.

Key takeaway: Oslo delivers great coffee, genuine service, and a peaceful setting that makes each visit feel special.“

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

“Café Corazón is such a cozy little spot tucked next to a laundromat, but don’t let that fool you. Their horchata cold brew is unreal — not too sweet and very smooth. I liked that the baristas actually take time to ask what kind of flavor profile you like. The inside has cute vintage furniture and chill music. It’s a great place to unwind or get some work done“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great little place, outdoor space is awesome and when it's hot out, you can sit inside the wine cellar next door! Food is great, yes like the others mentioned its a bit overpriced. But everything we have ordered has always been good and fresh. It's my go-to place to meet clients and to get a quick drink or bite to eat! Thanks!“

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

“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“

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

“Oliboli isn’t your typical walk-in, grab-a-donut, and head-out kind of shop. Instead of picking something out of a case, every donut is made fresh to order in the kitchen and handed to you warm within 3–5 minutes. Whatever topping or glaze you choose melts right into the donut and adds to the flavor instead of overpowering it. The donuts come out warm, light, and almost brioche-like, with just enough crispy edge to make each bite feel special. Plan on paying around $5-6 dollars per donut.

I ordered the Maple and the Autumn Sprinkle, and both were great for different reasons:

• Maple Glazed: Warm, soft, and perfectly glazed. The outside has a gentle crisp from the fryer, and the maple flavor isn’t overly sweet — super balanced. It reminds me of a really good old-fashioned but with more lift and a cleaner finish.
• Autumn Sprinkle: Fun, seasonal, and surprisingly flavorful. The glaze has a hint of vanilla, and the sprinkles add great texture without being overly crunchy or artificial. If you’re in a fall mood, this one nails it.

Overall, Oliboli is one of the few donut shops where you can tell every donut is made with intention. If you appreciate quality over quantity, this place is a must-visit in OC.“

“Since this drive thru coffee shop came into my life I haven’t been back to Starbucks! Love their sugar free options, the breakfast foods are tasty. My fave is the jalapeno biscuit breakfast sandwich. The staff is awesome, always friendly and every drink comes with a little chocolate covered espresso bean!“

“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!“

“What a treat. We tried Better Buzz Coffee in Laguna Hills and wow! The ham and cheese croissant, pastries, coffee and cappuccino were fantastic. The food and service was stellar. They have a drive thru which makes it quite convenient and this place appears to be a neighborhood gem.
Highly recommended“

“I’m from SC. I wanted to surf fish while here and brought a rod/reel with me on the plane. I’m here for 5 days total. On day 1 I wanted to try a local doughnut. I saw they had gluten free. I don’t need it but my kids do. I bought some from a dude in a flannel shirt. I thought it weird, but it’s California so whatever. I got them back to the place we were staying and we all sampled about six different doughnuts. 🤯 OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I’m a Krispy Kreme lifer but DANG THESE ARE GOOD. Today I went back and bought 6 more. These are expensive so there went my fishing budget but it’s worth it because my kids and enlaws loved it. My father enlaw said the maple bacon should be illegal it’s so good. Listen there are a lot of choices here but if you are going to try just 1 or several this should be your first stop and if like me it will be the only one you need. I’m not big on California, sorry, but the only thing better than the weather and scenery are these incredible doughnuts. 🤯“

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

“I’m surprised nobody talks about the quality of the coffee here. Of course the atmosphere feels like home and a place you can just exist at for a few hours, of course the location is great, of course the staff is friendly. That’s obvious, but the coffee is top tier. Way better than it has a right to be considering how damned honey it is. And they don’t even brag about it. Here they are this perfect little coffee shop quietly serving the best iced Spanish latte in Orange County and I’ve tried them all.

Unfortunately they’re slightly out of my way and I work nights so I don’t get them often and I don’t have a picture, but this is the coffee I tell stories about, the coffee that I literally write home about, the coffee that I dream of when I choke down another bitter espresso from Starbucks or another sugary barely coffee from Dutch.

Miss you guys and hopefully I’ll see you soon.“

“Such a cute coffee shop! When we are going out of our area, we always drop by here. Their matchas are very good, as well as all of their cream top options. The baristas are friendly, and the vibe is always so cheerful!

Because the shop is smaller, seating and parking can be harder to find, but it has been worth it every single time for us. Usually, we take it to-go, so it hasn't been an issue!“

“I visited Diotoma on a Friday around 11:30 AM. The parking lot is quite small so I had to circle for parking and there was a line. However, don't let that deter you from coming. There were so many delicious looking pastries, cookies, and cakes (I also saw some people had sandwiches). I had to wait about 20 min to order pastries and another 10 min or so for a coffee drink. So the entire visit took about 30 min. We got the pain cookie (pain suisse filled with brown butter butterscotch cookie dough), Korean salt bread, and mixed berry custard tart. The mixed berry custard tart is make with the same croissant dough so it's crispy and flakey, but it softens quickly due to the custard filling. However, the custard filling is generous and very silky. The Korean salt bread was a simple savory loaf. For me, the star was the pain cookie. The cookie dough was appropriately soft and chocolatey and the pastry was really flakey and crispy. I would go back just for the pain cookie but there was so many other interesting looking pastries. I would definitely recommend stopping here if you like pastries. I will definitely be swinging by here again the next time I'm in the area.“

“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.“