This is not a specialty espresso coffee joint. It’s all about coffee and tea on tap. My wife loved her iced strawberry matcha a lot. The place was packed, so they’re doing something right. A bit overpriced for not pulling shots. There is a vinyl record shop and card shop in the back. The vibe is very hipster cool which gives this spot its unique charm. Service is just okay. It’s a neighborhood hot spot frequented by Chapman College students. Contra Coffee is definitely a beloved cult brand. Not my kind of coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Kelly
I went in here, and the only drink I got was an ube drink for Halloween. I like their little stationery store around the corner. Even got two stationery supplies from that place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelique Che
Ordered the almond milk latte and strawberry matcha latte; not great, overhyped, looks over taste. Strawberry matcha latte tasted like artificial strawberry milk with okay quality matcha, didn’t really get a matcha taste. Almond milk latte was beyond bitter and just almond tasting. Sick shop with stationary and album store in the back, cool place to study but the drinks not good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Maria Velazquez
The drinks here are great!! What I hate is the terrible customer service! All the employees are so rude. They all give you the impression that they hate their job. Love the drinks, I just know everyone I go I am going to get helped by someone with a shitty attitude.
Giles Cuddy
This place is cool! It has a record shop inside, good seating options that I imagine fill up quickly given its popularity.
A hub for the community, some great artwork inside as well, and of course some great drinks on offer. They even offer flights to help you work through the wide selection they offer. Not the biggest range of food on offer, but that's not why you go here, it's the social and the drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vince Briones
I still can’t believe I went to a coffee shop that doesn’t serve hot coffee. Isn’t that the bare minimum? When I asked about it, the front lady acted like I was the problem. Super rude for no reason. I paid for a drink and left without even wanting to take a sip. Not coming back—there are way better places that actually serve, you know, coffee. Also mid iced coffee.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Luca Saberi
Wheelchair accessibility: I'm safe
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
M. D.
The delicate balance of flavors was certainly appreciated. A touch more refinement could elevate the experience further. The ambiance held a certain charm, hinting at a rich history. Perhaps a revitalization would enhance its appeal. Prices seemed to reflect a premium, possibly exceeding the value offered.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Theresa
Cried in the parking lot - twice! First time I cried because I couldn’t find parking. But I kept trying and finally found a spot. Second time I cried was when I left this coffee shop because I was so happy at finding such a good coffee!!! Serious wow! Coconut pandan Vietnamese-style iced coffee topped with puffed rice and toasted coconut. This is a dreamy coffee! I can’t wait to come back to try every coffee here!! ☕️ 🥥 Next time I won’t cry.
Spring is here, and so are the specialty drinks, and boy did contra not disappoint. My first time here, the outside to the cafe is very simple and kind of hard to miss. But once inside , it is very well furnished. There’s so much room to just sit down and enjoy your coffee and relax. There’s a vinyl records store and a pen shop located inside as well! There is kind of a perfumed scent , but I think it was the air fresheners they sell by the line/register I ordered the cocoa butter kisses (earl grey dark chocolate mocha) and I was blown away. The flavor was this chocolatey amazing explosion. This is one of those times the flavor takes over the coffee, but it’s definitely a good thing! It definitely had me wanting me another, can’t wait to visit this place again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
js
Love Contra! I like the way that their drinks are on draft. My favorite is the Gold Rush. Also, the Flight is fun because you can try different types of coffees.
Lowkey vibe. Lived Kuya latte!!
This is not a specialty espresso coffee joint. It’s all about coffee and tea on tap. My wife loved her iced strawberry matcha a lot. The place was packed, so they’re doing something right. A bit overpriced for not pulling shots. There is a vinyl record shop and card shop in the back. The vibe is very hipster cool which gives this spot its unique charm. Service is just okay. It’s a neighborhood hot spot frequented by Chapman College students. Contra Coffee is definitely a beloved cult brand. Not my kind of coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
I went in here, and the only drink I got was an ube drink for Halloween. I like their little stationery store around the corner. Even got two stationery supplies from that place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the almond milk latte and strawberry matcha latte; not great, overhyped, looks over taste. Strawberry matcha latte tasted like artificial strawberry milk with okay quality matcha, didn’t really get a matcha taste. Almond milk latte was beyond bitter and just almond tasting. Sick shop with stationary and album store in the back, cool place to study but the drinks not good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The drinks here are great!! What I hate is the terrible customer service! All the employees are so rude. They all give you the impression that they hate their job. Love the drinks, I just know everyone I go I am going to get helped by someone with a shitty attitude.
This place is cool! It has a record shop inside, good seating options that I imagine fill up quickly given its popularity.
A hub for the community, some great artwork inside as well, and of course some great drinks on offer. They even offer flights to help you work through the wide selection they offer. Not the biggest range of food on offer, but that's not why you go here, it's the social and the drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I still can’t believe I went to a coffee shop that doesn’t serve hot coffee. Isn’t that the bare minimum? When I asked about it, the front lady acted like I was the problem. Super rude for no reason. I paid for a drink and left without even wanting to take a sip. Not coming back—there are way better places that actually serve, you know, coffee. Also mid iced coffee.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wheelchair accessibility: I'm safe
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The delicate balance of flavors was certainly appreciated. A touch more refinement could elevate the experience further. The ambiance held a certain charm, hinting at a rich history. Perhaps a revitalization would enhance its appeal. Prices seemed to reflect a premium, possibly exceeding the value offered.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Cried in the parking lot - twice! First time I cried because I couldn’t find parking. But I kept trying and finally found a spot. Second time I cried was when I left this coffee shop because I was so happy at finding such a good coffee!!! Serious wow! Coconut pandan Vietnamese-style iced coffee topped with puffed rice and toasted coconut. This is a dreamy coffee! I can’t wait to come back to try every coffee here!! ☕️ 🥥 Next time I won’t cry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Spring is here, and so are the specialty drinks, and boy did contra not disappoint. My first time here, the outside to the cafe is very simple and kind of hard to miss. But once inside , it is very well furnished. There’s so much room to just sit down and enjoy your coffee and relax. There’s a vinyl records store and a pen shop located inside as well! There is kind of a perfumed scent , but I think it was the air fresheners they sell by the line/register
I ordered the cocoa butter kisses (earl grey dark chocolate mocha) and I was blown away. The flavor was this chocolatey amazing explosion. This is one of those times the flavor takes over the coffee, but it’s definitely a good thing! It definitely had me wanting me another, can’t wait to visit this place again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love Contra! I like the way that their drinks are on draft. My favorite is the Gold Rush. Also, the Flight is fun because you can try different types of coffees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gold Rush, Dirty Horchata, Coffee Flight and Drinks Sampler Platter
You have to try the Dubai Chocolate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Busy cafe with creative cold brew and tea on tap. The flight is a great value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
this place healed me ✌️ ordered the melo
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