7 Leaves Cafe

Iʻm from Hawaii so I was so happy to see that a 7 leaves still existed after pandemic! They make the best thai tea in my opinion but their vietnamese coffee is hands down so fresh and tasty. The employee was patient, funny & kind. He even gave us a sample lf the Holiday Peppermint Coffee Drink, sooo good! The place was still cute and cozy! Love it! Aloha!

7 Leaves Cafe is my go-to boba shop chain, but this particular review will be for the Costa Mesa location. Drinks: Almost all the boba drinks range from good up to awesome. This visit, we got a Vietnamese iced coffee and the seasonal Brazilian lemonade. The former was delicious; it has a slightly different flavor than traditional Vietnamese iced coffee, but it's still my go-to drink from 7 Leaves. We also got the Brazilian lemonade, which was tart but simultaneously sweet. A refreshing drink if you want a different style lemonade. Unfortunately, the prices continue to climb and that means I buy fewer and fewer drinks ... and they get a half star deducted from their overall rating. Service: The employees here were pleasant, competent, and friendly. Our cashier was happy to give us samples of the seasonal drinks and provided us background info. The Setting: Located in a strip mall not far from South Coast Plaza, this location is smaller than some other 7 Leaves. There are only 3 long tables, two of which have tall stools and one with traditional chairs. If it's super busy or you have a large party, it might be difficult to find enough open spaces. There is no outdoor seating. It's best for to-go orders, which is not good if you're looking for a cafe to chill at. Because of this, they get another half star deduction from their overall rating. Conclusion: 7 Leaves is a higher-quality boba shop that emphasizes quality teas and drinks over novelty flavors and sugary concoctions. All employees have always been polite and helpful. The same holds true at this location. Unfortunately it's on the smaller side, so it can't be a convenient hangout spot. Plus, the prices (following industry trends) are higher than should be. But overall, I enjoyed this cafe and would return when in the area.

A chain boba shop that’s alright. The drink wasn’t amazing. Got grass jelly as the topping and it wasn’t great too. Asked for less ice but half the cup was ice. There was a promotion to get a lil scratcher to win something if you spend 10$. But for this price point, I’ve probably had better bubble tea. Service was quick and cashier was friendly. It was also a quiet spot with a few standing chairs.

This is one of my favorite places to study late at night, and Brendan always makes the experience even better. His generosity and kindness really stand out, and it’s clear he goes the extra mile to brighten people’s day. I always leave feeling like I’ve had great service and a great atmosphere. One of the reasons why this is such a great spot to keep coming back to.

Small location. The parking lot can fill up quickly but it had spots available in the morning. I got the Regular Green Thai Tea with no ice and easy sweet. The drink still tasted good when I saved half for the day after. There's some seating and tables but not as many as I've seen at other locations.

I’ve heard of not filling it up to the top for less or no ice but this was way overkill. The workers probably hate delivery orders tbh. It looks like I drank half my drink, right? NO, it was made this way. Make sure you only order in person and double check that they didn’t give you way way less.

I originally bought two coffees, but one accidentally slipped and dropped right outside the shop before I even had a sip. The staff still charged me again for a new cup, even though they saw what happened. It was disappointing to see the lack of basic understanding or customer care.

Got the summer mint tea, which was super sweet, so I asked if they could adjust it. Found out that they don't do adjustments on (which is pretty unheard of for a boba shop, especially one of this size) They offered to dilute it, to which I assumed they would take the drink, add water, and reseal it with the machine. Instead, they just handed me a separate cup of water that was 1/4 full?? They did make me a new drink (sea salt jasmine), which was still pretty sweet. Probably wouldn't come back.

Ryan and Brendon were so welcoming when I came in! They were patient when we were ordering & also offered samples so we could decide! I got the Brazilian lemonade which is a limited time offer , but it is perfectly sweet & sour! Thanks Ryan and Brendon for great service!

I spent a couple hours at 7 Leaves earlier this week during a work trip as a touch down spot to catch up on emails while enjoying a Thai iced tea. I've visited this location previously with my sister, but mostly for a quick online order pick up instead of spending time inside. Maybe the staff has come to expect online order pick ups, but they seemed to be caught off guard when I clarified that I didn't have an online order, and still needed to order? Regardless, they took my order and I found a spot at one of the tables to set up my laptop while they were making my drink. It was only a short wait before they called my name, and I was able to stretch out my Thai drink for the entire time I was there. It was a nice atmosphere to work, with a steady rhythm of customers throughout.

I had a hankering for a sweet drink after dinner and found this place. I got there at a time where it wasn't too busy so they got my order in right away and prepared it quickly. There were plenty of tables and they were clean. I ordered a taro milk tea and salted caramel macaron. Taro Milk Tea- Light and creamy with a good taro flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Salted Caramel Macaron- Pastry part was perfect and the filling was rich and bursting with caramel flavor and a sea salt finish. Great experience overall!

Bottom Line Up Front: 7 Leaves Cafe is my go-to boba shop chain, but this particular review will be for the Costa Mesa location. Drinks: Almost all the boba drinks range from good up to awesome. This visit, we got a Vietnamese iced coffee and the seasonal Brazilian lemonade. The former was delicious; it has a slightly different flavor than traditional Vietnamese iced coffee, but it's still my go-to drink from 7 Leaves. We also got the Brazilian lemonade, which was tart but simultaneously sweet. A refreshing drink if you want a different style lemonade. Unfortunately, the prices continue to climb and that means I buy fewer and fewer drinks ... and they get a half star deducted from their overall rating. Service: The employees here were pleasant, competent, and friendly. Our cashier was happy to give us samples of the seasonal drinks and provided us background info. The Setting: Located in a strip mall not far from South Coast Plaza, this location is smaller than some other 7 Leaves. There are only 3 long tables, two of which have tall stools and one with traditional chairs. If it's super busy or you have a large party, it might be difficult to find enough open spaces. There is no outdoor seating. It's best for to-go orders, which is not good if you're looking for a cafe to chill at. Because of this, they get another half star deduction for their overall rating. Conclusion: 7 Leaves is a higher-quality boba shop that emphasizes quality teas and drinks over novelty flavors and sugary concoctions. All employees have always been polite and helpful. The same holds true at this location. Unfortunately it's on the smaller side, so it can't be a convenient hangout spot. Plus, the prices (following industry trends) are higher than should be. But overall, I enjoyed this cafe and would return when in the area.

Tried the Vietnamese iced coffee today with crystal boba, sea cream, and a shot of espresso. I was pleasantly surprised an so were my parents. They said it was way better than lee's sandwich iced coffee and that it was legit Vietnamese coffee. Highly recommend trying it. They are also currently running a promo where if you download the app and do a survey, you get enough points for a free drink.

OVERALL : 7 Leaves is a veteran in the OC boba/coffee scene, and they have a smaller, focused menu with milk tea, fruit tea, and coffee that they do very well. Once in a while they come out with a seasonal drink, so I knew I had to try it! Ordering is super simple at the counter (remember to pull up your app for reward points) or via the app! Workers are friendly and quick with making drinks. There is some seating if you'd like to hang out with friends or get some work done, but most people seem to get their drinks togo here. This review is solely for their new Rio Rosa drink! PARKING : There are a lot of good foods in this plaza and ample parking space in the parking lot right out front :) Pretty spacious but it can get crowded during peak hours. FOOD/DRINKS : Rio Rosa - strawberry, condensed milk, lime -- reminded me of their Brazilian lemonade but with a touch of strawberry flavor! Refreshing and tart, definitely a summer drink. At the end of the day, I still like their milk teas, coffee, and fruit teas more, but this was fun to try!

Second time I get my coffees like this. Do they not fill it all way. I won't be coming back to this location or is it maybe bc I ordered online?

7 Leaves Cafe is a popular chain, especially for the "Mung Bean" tea and coffee drinks. The Bristol location is perfect for my afternoon tea run to break up the work week. The 7 Leaves atmosphere is relaxed, with clean and modern décor, and staff are nice. I very rarely stay but opt for the "fly in and out" picking up my order. We like to order via the app so it's fast and convenient. Will be returning again next week.

7 leaves has such a big place in my heart. It brings me back to my childhood when I used to have my older friends in high school take me to get a cup of their sea salt jasmine tea. Now they've come up with so many delicious flavors. Their customer service never disappoints. They always want you to leave the place happy. Ambiance is calming and clean. I love this place so much. If you haven't tried their Brazilian Lemonade ask for a taste, they'll let you try it. That's how I got to loving the drink.

Not the best tea we've had but certainly not the worst. Worth the try but won't be back.

Boba- 5/10 good thing I only asked for a sample of boba bc the bobas were hella dense and hard in the middle. ALWAYS ASKS FOR SAMPLES BEFORE COMMITTING! Drink- 8.9/10 Assam milk tea - I requested less sweet and thank god I did. This drink was already sweet asf even after requesting less sweet. It has a strong flavor of tea to the drink. Service- 9/10 good. They let me try a sample of boba.

I love the boba here it is always fresh and soft. They also have a great variety of other add ins and the employees are very kind and helpful. Another favorite thing is that they sell macarons in a variety of flavors which are a delicious treat! They open super early at like 6:30am or 7:30am depending on the day which is amazing because most boba places don't open until closer to noon! There's plenty of free parking unless you come during peak dinner time and then they have valet because there's a few busy restaurants in the center.

Only reviewing their macarons! Chose their strawberry, green tea, and pistachio macarons. Even at 7PM, their macarons were perfectly crispy, yet moist and chewy "feet." Their Macaron filling is my favorite! Light, creamy, a perfect macaron pastry texture: subtle crispness, soft and moist chewy center. They're $2.50 each now, but it's a sweet treat to indulge myself with.

I am not a coffee person but anytime I am near a 7 leaves, I have to get a house coffee. It's so strong and super sweet. It's like a dessert in a cup. Love it so much. I order on their app for pick up and it's always fast and convenient. Staff is always friendly.

New to the area and looking for a good iced matcha. I heard of 7Leaves and it's known famous for their iced coffee. I seen they do have matcha so I took a chance. The staff was very friendly and I was able to try their delicious iced matcha with oat milk. It's one of the best matcha drinks I have had so far so I will be a frequent customer!

Received a text about a promo drink and decided to stop by. Aaron was extremely kind and professional excellent customer service! The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming.

Just walked in because I was craving boba. Seth was absolutely amazing, gave me a sample of the Sea Cream and it was delicious so I added it to both my drinks. I also upsized both my drinks! Great service, Seth helped me out and he was so kind and friendly. 10/10 would go back!

Nice little tea place. Unique social ambiance and service was friendly. Recommend it for a local spot to hangout in Costa Mesa

Never let down by 7 leaves with my go-to drink! I got the Regular Jasmine Milk Tea with Boba easy sweet! Even with less sweetness, it still tastes amazing. Finally took this long, but downloading the app will benefit you in the future if you're a go-to for 7 leaves like me.

Another great experience at a 7 Leaves Cafe. Staff was super friendly. Ordered a large iced house coffee, with light ice. Drink was strong, slightly sweet, balanced, and tasted great!

7 Leaves is one of the Best and original Boba Tea chain Well known along with being well Loved! 4.01.24 Located in the same plaza as Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake & Halal Guys. Lots of parking available. They have a bar height tables & chair's available indoor only. Service is good & fast. Clean boba place. I made a mobile order and it was fast along w being ready at the time promised. What we ordered My usual - Sea Cream Jasmine Tea is good & refreshing as always. Don't let the Jasmine tea scare you. Isn't too caffeinated. - Taro Milk Tea is good. Earthy and can taste real taro vegetable with Taro bits. Can sometimes be overwhelming to some. - House Coffee is good. Isn't overly strong. My 1st time trying it and it's good. Highly recommended. The boba is good. 7leaves boba ate yum everywhere I've gone and it doesn't disappoint. You can request sampling their teas and coffee. Tip - download their app to earn leaves aka points towards rewards for free drinks and receive a birthday treat the week of your birthday along with promos valid for rewards member

We like grabbing a drink here while waiting for Anjins. The staff was very friendly and kind enough to remake my drink after I forgot to ask for less sweetener. We sat here for a while and they never had a line go out the door despite getting so many people. The matcha was good but was a little lacking of the matcha taste. But besides that, would recommend coming here for a refreshing beverage

I got the sea cream Jasmine tea, which is my go to drink here. The cream on top is a really nice touch. The drink is light and refreshing, however it does get quite watered down so finish it before ice melts! I didn't know that 7 leave offered samples but this location did! I sampled their mung bean milk tea and really liked it (it's similar to this Vietnamese drink that I don't remember the name of). The place itself is pretty cozy and I think would be a good study spot. Next time I come I want to get the mung bean or Thai tea!

1. The drink tasted as delicious as the ones made at other locations! 2. The spot has fast-casual vibes! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! 4. There are few indoor tables! 5. Parking lot is good for the morning, but it can get packed at night! Note: There is a single gender-neutral bathroom that requires a code! Photo: Love Cream

Solid boba spot! Came here with a friend and he ordered online and our drinks were ready in no time. Appreciate the indoor seating. Lots of interesting combinations I want to try another time. Staff were friendly. Parking was a little challenging.

Gentleman working the register tonight was very kind. We ordered two house coffees half sweet and a passion fruit tea. I really wish the fruit tea could be made less sweet as it's veryy very sweet. The house coffees were a really good pick me up and the wait for our drinks wasn't long at all, we'll be back!

I've always wanted to try 7 Leaves, but never got to try since I usually just go to other popular boba tea places. I happened to be in the plaza, and got thirsty while attending a grand opening event for a new place that opened up a few days, so I thought it was the perfect time to also get to try! I saw their summer seasonal drink was the Orange Dream, which I was intrigued for, so I ordered that. It was indeed refreshing while also being creamy, basically an orange creamsicle. It came with 2 orange slices, which was pretty good and the orange flavor was not too overpowering. I really enjoyed drinking every sip of the drink, albeit a bit sweeter than I would prefer because unfortunately this drink could not be adjusted according to the staff member who helped me. Overall, I will definitely be coming back and adding this to my list of boba places to go to often (especially its a plus that their drinks are much affordable- a regular size Orange Dream was $5.15, hard to find less than $6 drinks nowadays). I would highly recommend trying the Orange Dream. The staff is friendly and drinks were made fast. There are a few long tables to sit at, so it's a good place to hang out with friends or study (as it's like a cafe). Though next time, I also would really want to try the matcha soy or the sunset passion :)

Love cream is my all time favorite! I'm literally obsessed. I come here every morning before work to get my daily fix of jasmine tea.

The person with an eyebrow piercing taking orders was very dismissive, I noticed everyone ahead of me and after me received a red card but I didn't, not sure why, it looked like a scartcher of some sort. Anyhow, moving on to my order. I ordered a taro with pudding, this was the weakest taro I have ever had, the person told me I couldn't order this dairy free, well I ordered it anyway. Both puddling and taro were so weak, I won't be back because the item i ordered was not enjoyable and the service was rude!

I won't be back. It's been a while since I've stopped by but I was in the area and wanted an iced coffee. Ordered through the app and waited much longer than the time estimated. The cashier knew I was waiting for a mobile order because I told her. I'd been standing there for a while. Instead of reading the name aloud when a mobile order was done, she just proceeded to put it on the shelf. Yeah it was mine. She didn't even ask my name to check if it was my drink. Thanks for nothing.

I don't visit 7 Leaves as much as I'd like to, but this is one of my favorite places to get iced coffee besides Starbucks (any 7 Leaves location, not just this one here in Costa Mesa). Maybe that's why they're nicknamed the Asian Starbucks? (according to Wikipedia, lol) This is located in the strip mall at the corner of Bristol Street and Paularino Avenue. Be careful not to pull into the Oilstop, which is at the actual corner, drive pass it then pull into the parking lot entrance. The parking lot here is a decent size, but can get packed, especially in the evening - there's a lot of places to eat such as Hakata Ikkousha, Anjin, and Capital Noodle Bar. There's also Uncle Tetsu and Dough & Arrow for dessert (or this 7 Leaves, they've got macarons)! I ordered the House Coffee (regular size, $4.95) and the Brazilian Lemonade (regular size, $4.95). Their House Coffee is so good! It's like a milder and creamier Vietnamese Coffee. Vietnamese Coffee is too strong and too sweet for me, so the House Coffee is perfect. I also love that their regular size is 20oz, caffeinated goodness that lasts a little longer (their large is 26oz). The Brazilian Lemonade was really refreshing, not my favorite, but somehow addicting. It's more of a limeade than lemonade (it does say it's made with lime) so kind of confusing. It reminded me of a creamier virgin margarita? I don't know how else to explain it. Service is usually nice at the locations I've visited, as was here. When I do visit a 7 Leaves, I think I'm going to try something different, but then I always end up with their House Coffee. I just wish there was a drive-thru location nearby so I don't have to get out of my car, lol.

This location is my go to for my daily caffeine! Nice staff! Nver ordered food though but sea cream black coffee with oat milk is my favorite! It's a bit loud inside if you need to sit in and focus!

Came here on a monday afternoon parking lot was decently empty. A couple people were also there. Inside was chill and nice, there was multiple tables with a few chairs. I ordered the house coffee and also tried the taro milk tea with custard pudding. It was ready pretty quickly which was normal, the house coffee was pretty good, a very strong coffee flavor?? Idrk how to describe it lol and it was sweet, the cream on top was salty but eventually it mixed together and it was good. The taro milk tea was good too. The only thing was there was A LOT of ice in both lol rip and the taro wasnt filled to the top. But its a solid cafe, prices are pretty average, normally 4.95 for a normal drink, .75 more for a large upgrade and .75 for toppings. Overall it was good, would go again and try the other drinks and the viet coffee bc i heard it was good. Just like a normal boba shop but with coffee too.

I love the Thai tea, so flavorful and just a tad bit sweet so I would get less sugar next time. Family also enjoyed the mung bean milk tea. Great price for a large drink, it came out quickly and there is ample parking. Hoping they open one in SD :)

After discovering the 7 Leaves near our place on Western and 405 Fwy I was happy to find a location near John Wayne Airport. I frequent the airport and when I need a boost of caffeine I will order ahead on the app and get my Vietnamese coffee from here. Always quick service when ordering by app and have never had to wait a non reasonable time when I don't use app. This location has decent parking compared to another place nearby that loses my business due to no parking.

If you are a student looking for a nice study spot I would skip this spot. The drinks are ok just like any 7 leaves however, they don't have many separate seats it's just three large long tables, there is only 3 outlets, and they don't have wifi, they ask you to join their neighbors wifi.

I really love this place. It's the best Assam milk tea I've ever heard. I also want to highlight Pearla and the customer service, she is awesome!

This review is based solely on customer service, unfortunately. Was excited to get 7 leaves on a Thursday morning before work, but the girl at the counter was very unfriendly, did not say hi or greet at all, and was very cold taking my order. I seemed to be inconveniencing her. Hard to want to come back when workers don't seem to want to be there either . Excited for my tea though!

I normally don't come to 7 leaves but it was nearby so I got a Vietnamese iced coffee, hoping to give this place another chance. I gave it a 4 stars because the quality of the coffee is really good but I don't like that the flavor is light and I can barely taste the coffee. There's either too much water or milk but it's too light for my preferred liking.

This parking lot can get packed but luckily we came here in the morning when there were more spaces available. The store was clean and well-lit. We went with two no ice Green Thai Teas easy sweet. I've gotten it with regular sweet and can't tell the difference between the two. We got our drinks relatively quickly after placing the order. The drinks were tasty and sweet without sugar overload. Refreshing to have on a hot day. The location is close by to South Coast Plaza, The Lab, and The Camp. Not as many tables or seats as other locations I've been to. Didn't see any outlets either at the tables.

Wow!!!! I got a tea and it was WAY too sweet. The guy offered to "dilute it"...I said no thank you. I took another sip, thinking I would just deal with it, but it was disgustingly sweet. So I went back and asked for a different tea, and he CHARGED ME FOR THE NEW TEA!!!!! That is the last time I go to 7 leaves. There are so many other places, with better quality tea, and that give you the option of zero sweetener. Cha for tea and somo are two examples. You just lost a customer.

On our way home from Newport Beach, we decided to make a quick stop at 7 leaves Cafe. Let me start by saying it's not your average boba place. This spot stood out from the rest in a good way. We found about it place from a friend and decided to give it a shot. The ambiance was delightful, perfect for hanging out with buddies and enjoying some boba goodness. I was indecisive about what to order, but thankfully, my friend took charge and surprised me with a matcha drink with by boba. Im not really a big fan of boba in my drinks, but this one was was a heavenly combination. The drink wasn't overly sweet, just the right amount of sweetness, and the boba was pleasantly chewy with a mild sweetness. I like it! I will be visiting this place again and explore their range of beverages.

A staple boba/coffee spot in Orange County/Southern California. It's always quick and reasonably priced. Whether I'm in the mood for coffee or a refreshing tea, 7 Leaves is always reliable. They have the convenience of online ordering which makes picking up that much easier. They have a number of creative "hidden" menu items that are combinations of their existing drinks. They also sell snacks (macarons) that are worth a try. It's located in a plaza with an abundance of parking. Definitely a great spot for some quick pick me up!

Came in on a Tuesday morning 11/19, it was empty and suddenly 8 people came at the same time as me :) There was only one person working but he did not seem frazzled or anything, just took orders and made them quickly. I asked for my drink order in 2 cups and no problem at all. He was pleasant and wished everyone have a good day.

The Summer Mint was probably one of the best drinks I have ordered at a boba/drink shop in a long time! 7 Leaves Cafe does not dissapoint with their drinks!

The coffee was good, I got the Asian coffee. It was as sweet as my first husband used to be. I was trying to do my digital scrapbooking, but no WIFI. Sorry grandkids, your memories will have to wait.

I wanted to redeem my free birthday drink and I ordered my favorite drink here and my favorite drink overall. It's the Green Thai tea!!! I've tried so many other places but this version is literally the best. It's just made so perfect, not too sweet and not too overpowering. They are always fast with their service and the app is so easy to use. The tapioca balls are also cooked perfectly too.

Visited my favorite location and ordered the House Coffee, Black Sea Cream, Taro, Mung Bean and the Assam Milk Tea. All were delicious and well prepared as always. The service is always great here. Thank you Jaylen for going above and beyond when taking our order and preparing our drinks - appreciate your patience and excellent customer service. Also thank you to Pearl for helping with our order!!

7 Leaves is an OC classic! There's loccations all across Orange County and they're growing their footprint out of state as well! I stopped by the Costa Mesa location near South Coast Plaza to have some great drinks. I was told about the Silver Jasmine, which is an off-menu item that is great for people wanting a sugar-free option, or the ability to ask for a custom brew. They do brew it on the spot, meaning that it'll take about 5-6 minutes instead 1-2 minutes. The wait was worth it, because the tea is very high quality! I had it by itself, but it would've went a lot better with boba. The shop itself is small, but there are no chairs, wifi, or outlets meaning that this a grab-and-go type of deal.