Ape Coffee

Cute little place with flavor bomb coffee! Love their banana cream cold foam My new fave local coffee shop you gotta check out Like trying something new (always the iced version) every time I go- so far every flavor is a hit

**FOOD & DRINK (Allergic to Milk)**1. "SNOW MONKEY (ICED ONLY): A brown sugar latte topped w/ signature sweet cream, brown sugar, & cinnamon powder." DISCLAIMER: I understand that changing the recipe to accommodate for my allergies will change the intended flavor of the drink and so I genuinely do not intend on being mean to the nice workers there.Because the sweet cream topping is made using heavy cream & can't be substituted, I had to order without it from the SNOW MONKEY. Upon taking my first few sips, I was disappointed; The drink didn't taste of brown sugar or cinnamon, and barely of coffee. It mostly tasted like really watered-down, iced oat milk. I figured maybe more of the drink would become stronger as I got to the bottom but it never did.I'm willing to give it another try in the future because of the good service & communication with the baristas but I don't think this drink was worth the $6.73.**SERVICE**The barista wearing the black USC hoodie at the register was actually very kind! I asked him if I could have anything on the signature menu and he informed me that there wasn't anything to accommodate for my dairy allergies on it. I told him I'd need a moment to see if there was something other than the signature drinks and he let me know they have milk alternatives like oat milk. When I found the SNOW MONKEY drink, he made sure to write in the notes for me, "Allergic to dairy!!".It was unfortunate that there were only two baristas that day because a line queued up shortly after I ordered (08:45 AM) and couples wanted their pre-ordered bouquets of flowers.**AMBIANCE**It's just small and it was rainy the week I rolled through, so I'm assuming seating wasn't organized as it normally is. Just like in the FOOD & DRINK section, I'm willing to give another try on a different, sunnier morning.

This location is a lot smaller and has outdoor seating. I liked their banana matcha it had a good blend of both banana and matcha. Compared to the other location, I would probably chose the other one since there is indoor seating and better to do work/meet with others. Overall all their drinks are solid.

I've been dreaming about this monkey business latte and banana brûlée matcha since I've had it!! I saw this business pop up on my FYP on IG but it was for the orange location. With a little research I found they had one about 5 minutes away from my house! The matcha was flavorful without being super grassy and overpowering the drink. It was smooth and perfectly sweetened. Topped with the banana creme, and the brûléed sugar, and that fresh banana slice, the drink had depth, flavor, freshness and comfort. The monkey business latte was the same concept except delicious espresso, a bit of cinnamon, honey and a banana chip. DELICIOUS! I loved these drinks because they weren't overly milky, and not overly sweet either. The customer service was also great, the guys helping me greeted me with a smile, and were very helpful with their suggestions. It's a small but cute place and there's ample seating outside. I'm waiting on the day I have time to go back!

All across EXCELLENT! From the pastries, sandwiches, and drinks. This place is worth going ape for. Came in for a mom-date with my bestie and we both ordered the tuna crunch. It was a bigger size than I expected which is a great thing because I saved the second half for dinner. I'm hooked on the banana cream matcha and will keep coming back. Service is A+ and there is plenty of small areas to sit outside while you enjoy your drink! This place is a vibe!

One of my favorite coffee shops right now! They really know how to balance the level of sweetness in their drinks, and still can taste the coffee. I have tried a few of their items but I always seem to go back to their matcha latte. It's so good!

One of my favorite local coffee spots! My favorite drink here is the Monkey Business! I had tried it during the soft opening then again after the grand opening, and the quality of the banana cream in it tastes like it's gotten dramatically better? Might be just me, but either way, I'm here for it!!The banana cream adds a freshness to the drink which balances out the richness of the coffee and sweetness of the honey. Can't get enough!Service is always super friendly, and while they do not have seating inside, they have plenty of seating outside! They have rewards program, too!

PARKING:Shares parking lot with all the restaurants in the area, there will always be parking. Look for the WALGREENS on the corner.AMBIANCE:Very small inside. Really just enough space to order and then they do have tables set up outside if you want to drink it there, but definitely not enough space nor any tables inside. Standing room only.DRINK:$8 APE MATCHA LATTE (comes with banana cream): they charge +$1 for non-dairy milk options (only oat milk & almond milk).SERVICE:About a 5-10 minute wait time. Only 1-2 people working at a time.

Hubby and I came here to try their drinks:1) Monkey Business Latte: honey latte with banana cream. My hubby enjoyed his drink, but thought it had too much ice in the cup (4/5)2) Incredible Ape Matcha Latte: honey matcha latte topped with banana cream. The banana cream is delicious and complements the honey matcha together. I only wished there was more of the drink because the cup was pretty much half full with just ice (4/5)Overall, prices are decent, credit cards are accepted, and there's plenty of parking.

I've tried plenty of matchas all over Orange County but Ape!!!!! Ape will always be the best and it is certainly worth the drive!