CONTRA COFFEE and TEA

“Coffee is slightly pricey, but the service and atmosphere make up for it.”

Samantha Cox★★★★★

Nice spot to study/work. There are 20-30 seats inside, lots of people studying with their laptops. Some moderate music playing in the background, WiFi available, maybe few charging spots. The drink was ok-ish, I got the Foxy Cleopatra, I wouldn’t get it again though. Most nearby parkings have 2hr limit I think

Raymond Basile★★★

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.

RD★★★★★

Contra Coffee is a fantastic spot located at the Orange Traffic Circle. Their coffee on tap is quick and delicious, and the spacious interior regularly hosts events, including small market pop-ups. I’m looking forward to returning for their themed coffee events, like the Lunar New Year and Valentine's specials. The friendly staff—Julia, Blue(i think i got her name right?), and Marvin—were especially quick to help with my drink orders. Don't expect hot coffee drinks as this is not that kind of place which is fine for me as i enjoy cold brews and tea.

Alejandro Gutierrez★★★★★

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. Th