50 Best Coffee Shops near Laguna Woods

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

“Laurie Nick and Kaylee !! Wonderful people doing excellent customer service! Had an issue with another locations remade drink and they were happy to replace it.. the other location just couldn't seem to make it per the starbucks recipe (super wasteful on time & ingredients)..but this location did it right the first time..well I was back again because that same location couldnt keep up with their mobile orders causing it to be an overall, 25 minute wait...which would have made us late so we had to leave.. :( thinking we should just make this one our location.. Nick is a great manager ... with Kaylee knowing her recipe...all are very personable and seemingly a wonderful team!“

“Starbucks employee saved my life... I normally come in every morning early around 5 between 6am and there was a spider on me luckily the gentleman taking my order didn't hesitate to jump into action and dominate it. He ran behind him to grab a napkin and dominate thus spider. He man handled it forsures. And I would not believe I'd be alive if it weren't for this guy right here. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get his name but it is Monday Sept. 9th 6:13am as I type this. THANK YOU MY HERO“

“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.“

“My husband and I stopped in for breakfast got a flat white, a breakfast sandwich, and the fried rice and everything was absolutely incredible.

Tim was so friendly and hospitable, which made the experience even better. The service was warm and welcoming, and it’s easy to see why this spot is so loved, everyone who came in seemed like a regular. We sat and ate there, and it felt like such a great community vibe.

Highly recommend 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!“

“White Sparrow Coffee is a delightful oasis nestled in the historic part of Tustin. The charming atmosphere perfectly complements its location among the vintage buildings and quaint streets of Old Town.

What makes this place truly special is both the exceptional quality of their offerings and the wonderful story behind it. I was fascinated to learn that the owner started about 12 years ago simply pushing a coffee cart around town. That kind of grassroots passion and persistence has clearly paid off in the incredible experience they now provide.

Joel, who helped us during our visit, was super friendly and engaging. His enthusiasm for the coffee and knowledge of their menu made our experience all the more enjoyable. It's clear the staff take genuine pride in what they serve.

Speaking of which, the pistachio matcha croissant was absolutely exquisite - flaky, perfectly balanced flavors with just the right amount of sweetness. We also enjoyed a refreshing blueberry iced matcha and a wonderfully spiced chai latte that was the perfect blend of aromatic and comforting.

White Sparrow Coffee manages to combine exceptional quality, heartwarming hospitality, and authentic local character. This place is a true Tustin treasure that exemplifies what a community coffee shop should be. If you're in the area, it's an absolute must-visit!“

“A wonderful community space to hang out, chat with the barista and other patrons, and have excellent coffee or lattes. I'm not a latte fan but that bunuelo shaken espresso converted me. The barista was super nice and modified to my tastes. Hundred percent recommended.

Parking: Needs app download to pay

Kid-friendliness: Wonderfully kid friendly. Don't think they had high chairs though.“

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

“Favorite coffee shop in the area! Super friendly staff and delicious cold brew and iced matcha, especially their seasonal drinks. Home made granola is also delicious. If it’s your first time visiting, the line forms straight back from the register and goes out the front door… it does not curl inside. You’ll figure out what this means when you visit!“

“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.“

“This is my favorite coffee in Orange County and I’m a coffee snob!!

First of all, they use organic coffee beans and organic whole milk as an automatic in the lattes!! This is literally my dream come true.

Each time I go, it feels like that small mom and pop coffee spot where you can have a convo with the barista and feel like it’s home.

The location is perfect. You have a view of the ocean and a few chairs and small tables to sit and drink with the view.

Whenever I’m on this side of OC, you’ll find me grabbing a 10oz latte from Equator.“

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

“This cafe and Juice bar STOLE our hearts! A MUST when in San Diego and La Jolla. I mean, WOOOOWWW! We were able to sneak in a quick breakfast before our whale tour at the Little Italy location, and thank goodness we did! My only regret is not visiting every single day for their exceptional breakfast and high-quality juices! I ordered the All I Avo Wanted - Blue corn, waffle, smashed avocado, feta, shaved radish, over easy egg, chili flakes, hemp seeds, salsa macha. I mean, holy moly. The delivery was beautifully executed and built perfectly. The blue corn waffle was moist yet firm. My mother ordered the Shakshuka - another favorite dish of mine that WOWed. You can not go wrong with Parakeet. Thank you to the divine chefs and baristas - you made Parakeet the most beloved restaurant during our time in California!!!“

“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“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Delicioso café y un lugar tranquilo“

“Can’t wait for you guys to open!!!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“What a cute place with good coffee and exceptional service. Staff went out of their way to serve us.
Bunch of soccer buddies went there to have coffee not knowing it’s a drive through only. We ordered and waited in the parking till a young wonderful lady brought our coffee to us.
Very pleased.“

“Reminds me of Hawaiian Coffee ❤️“

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

“This is my favorite local coffee shop in South OC! I love their iced lavender latte. They have a huge variety of flavors for coffee & more authentic tasting than a Starbucks. Wide variety of pastries, bagels, muffins, etc. All of their food is delicious & freshly made. I recommend the scramblers, salads & sandwiches. They have a nice patio for outdoor seating. Plenty of parking. The staff and owners are so sweet!

Vegetarian options: Dairy free options. Veggie based options.

Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate most dietary restrictions.

Parking: Large parking lot connected to Pavilions.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly environment.“

“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.“

“Omomo Matcha Taste so good“

“Best doughnuts anywhere. Top of the line ingredients, fresh ripe fruit glazes top many of the 40 hr raised sourdough doughnuts. With lots of the favorite flavors available and lot's of seasonal gourmet flavors that are well balanced, not to sweet, just right. Coffee's drinks are on point, perfectly paired for a treat. The matcha is amazing, my favorites are the rose matcha, the Myers lemon donut, and the seasonal fresh peach julep from the local farmers market.“

“This is my first time here, and I’m pleasantly surprised by how good their matcha pandan is! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a perfect spot to hang out with friends for breakfast or lunch. I really love the design of the outdoor seating area; it feels very comfortable and relaxing. Plus, parking is easy to find.“

“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:)“

“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.“

“Whenever I come down to visit OC, I start each day at Hola Adios. Their food and coffee are amazing! This used to be the kombucha place back when I lived in Tustin. Sad to see that place go, but so glad that Hola Adios took over. Their seasonal menu is unique and so far, nothing has disappointed us. Cute backyard seating, as well as indoor seating.“

“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:)“

“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. 🤯“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“Closes at 1:30pm :(
Very clean, not crowded, quiet, convenient to work, has plugs for charging, very nice workers, have some bakery options (4 types of croissant, avocado toast, breakfast sandwich etc) and has coffee (does not have soda options)“

“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 👏“

“Awesome little coffee spot that I stumbled upon. Noticed mostly every food option in this strip mall seemed top notch. James, the barista, whipped up a great flat white and white mocha. Seems like a really nice place to do some work too. Will be back!“

“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!“

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