Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters

Loved the decor, inside was spacious, stylish, and welcoming. The customer service was great, and the atmosphere was buzzing with energy. It was clearly a popular spot, with lots of people gathered, chatting, and enjoying themselves. We only stopped in for a quick coffee to fuel our drive home, but the brew was excellent. I’m already looking forward to coming back and trying one of their specialty lattes!

Truly one of the Best coffee roasters. Old school mastery. A full spectrum of beautiful roasts. Without a doubt one of the best coffee roasters in California. A beautiful place to relax and enjoy the Costa Mesa weather while reading the paper and sipping a perfect cup of coffee. Hard not to love this place.

I happened to find this place by chance using google maps. It had exactly what I was looking for! Great coffee, something sweet for the afternoon and plenty of other options to try next time! I got the double shot espresso affogato w/ vanilla ice cream 😋. They also make their chocolate/mocha in-house. A lot of seating room, key for the bathrooms that are located outside and around the corner not too far from the shop. Friendly and helpful staff, I would return again when I’m in the area!

Great atmosphere, high quality coffee, and very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff. Unfortunately, there are no outlets and no wifi. Given that I came to work, that was a big disappointment, particularly since there are no signs warning you of the fact before you order. I understand their purpose to foster a community space and avoid every table being occupied by a laptop, but since I mostly visit coffee shops to work these days, it is unlikely I will come in often. That said, I highly recommend Kéan for anyone meeting up with friends or wanting a cozy place to read a book or newspaper while sipping coffee.

I appreciated having an espresso drink at a table in a real mug, and the staff were lovely. The “classic Italian cappuccino” was not enjoyable, and I have enjoyed countless classic Italian cappuccinos both in America and in Italy. The espresso smelled and tasted very burnt and the milk was not frothed into a delectable creamy texture. In Italy this item is served with a spoon to mix that delightful frothy milk with the espresso.

This has to be the best coffee shop in SoCal! Maybe even beyond!! Nothing even close in Orange County to the overall experience! First came here over 15 years ago. Back visiting and it’s still over the top!! Look up the story of Kean also!! P.s. And then I saw the article… “No Really!”

Taste :4.2/5 Environment: 4.3/5 Service：4.2/5 Nestled of Newport, Kéan Coffee offers a warm and inviting neighborhood vibe. This multi-award-winning café is renowned for its exceptional service and cozy atmosphere, making it a beloved local hangout. One of the highlights of Kéan Coffee is their signature seasonal coffees. Each cup is crafted with care, showcasing unique flavors that change with the seasons The ambiance at Kéan Coffee is casual afternoon catch-up with friends. If you’re in Newport and looking for a place to enjoy a great cup of coffee.☕️

Really like the atmosphere. It’s a very spacious coffee shop with decent amount of seatings outdoors and a few indoors. Coworkers are all friendly, helpful and patient when ordering and serving. We had one who came up to our table to help us clean it before we sat down which was amazing! Food was perfect! Ham and cheese croissant was very flaky which is what croissants suppose to be. Their quiche is also very good! Tried their spinach one. Like what others have emphasized (do to their potential work free, antisocial free environment) there are no outlets or free WiFi available but there’s a free guest parking garage next door.

Peachy, keen! The Turkish coffee was delicious and paired well with scone parm/chive scone. I usually just get plain black coffee but I really like their specialty drinks here. I met up with my hs friends (we've been friends for a looonnng time) while at home and it was so great to see them but this place brings back memories of our hang outs. The cafe is clean and has a lot of seating inside and outside. We opted to sit outside as it was a sunny day and we were a pretty large group since most of us have partners and a few have kids. The staff are always super friendly and service is pretty quick. They even warmed up our scone which was a great treat! Love these neighborhood cafes as there are so many ppl I recognize when I am home.

Beautiful, comfortable interior, conducive to relaxing, visiting with a friend, or just hanging with a good book. Extensive and creative drink menu, great choice of pastries. The Almond Joy Latte, decaf with oat milk, had a nice strong coffee flavor, but no coconut that I could detect. Still yummy. This would probably be one of my go-to cafes if it were more convenient to my house. Update: although I asked for a decaf drink, I think it was caffeinated. I spent a jittery afternoon trying to "come down" from the coffee high. Not so fun.

Great drinks, weird energy around no Wi-Fi This spot has great coffee, teas, and craft drinks--no complaints there. Beautiful seating, cozy atmosphere--it looks like the perfect spot to post up and get some work done. But don't be fooled. Be warned: there is NO Wi-Fi and no outlets. None. Zip. I asked the staff if there was Wi-Fi, and not only did they say "no," but they also looked at me like I was the problem for even asking. No explanation, no sign, just awkward eye contact and a weird little smirk exchanged between them, like I had committed a faux pas by expecting basic access in a café setting. It's 2025. If you don't offer Wi-Fi, that's your prerogative--but put up a sign! I wouldn't have come in or ordered if I had known. Just be upfront so folks can make an informed choice. Otherwise, it feels like a trap. Great drinks, strange energy. Won't be back unless they change that. So yes, great drinks. But if you're hoping to get work done, charge your devices, or even check your email, go somewhere else.

I got a cold brew with sugar-free hazelnut syrup . They offered multiple different sugar-free flavors. I thought it tasted good, not a super dark roast and also not a ton of hazelnut flavor. My friend got the iced almond Joy latte with whole milk He enjoyed it. They had a large menu of many different types of drinks. They offer more than one size which I always appreciate . The price was pretty typical. They accepted contactless payment. The service was relatively quick, especially considering how busy it was . The barista's answered our questions. I was impressed by the amount of things available to add to the drink on the side. - cinnamon, shakers, cocoa powder, shakers sweetener packets, etc. They even had bottles of milk and creamer. It was pretty busy so there were not any seats available, but there were a good amount of seats in there. It's not in a super walkable area otherwise overall i had a good experience and would love to return to review more items from their extensive menu. I would love an invite back!

Loved the decor, inside was spacious, stylish, and welcoming. The customer service was great, and the atmosphere was buzzing with energy. It was clearly a popular spot, with lots of people gathered, chatting, and enjoying themselves. We only stopped in for a quick coffee to fuel our drive home, but the brew was excellent. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying one of their specialty lattes!

I ordered an Iced Caffe Napoli with Soy Milk and it was delicious! The drink was not overly sweet, just enough for an afternoon pick-me-up without the guilt. The service was fast; I walked in, ordered, and got my drink in less than five minutes. The café is lively, with patrons chatting, reading, or studying. There's plenty of parking in the plaza where this café is located.

Beautifully roasted and a darling place for a snack! I love being able to get freshly roasted coffee and take it home and enjoy it! I also gave some of my bags to a friend and she is now going there to get her coffee! Highly recommend!

Solid coffee shop! It seems like this coffee shop has been a staple in Newport Beach because of the aged interior and older patrons here. Many people like to come here to study, chat, or even knit! It does feel a bit more crowded for a coffee shop, but seems like many people don't mind it at all. I saw that the Turkish latte was the most popular choice on Yelp so I decided to try it! I ordered a medium size (16oz?) which was actually a lot bigger than I thought haha. Trying the drink, it was very very floral. I didn't expect it to be that floral, so it was nice to try something different than the usual latte. Although, it's something I probably wouldn't get again the next time. My bf also wasn't really a fan of his americano because of the taste? So it could be that he should try a different drink, or maybe just not for him.

Stopped in during daughter's CSLB graduation,flat white cortoda and orange cranberry scone so good

You could tell Kean uses high quality ingredients in their coffees. I ordered an iced Turkish latte and a cold brew. I thought I was being bold when I decided to try their signature Turkish latte. Turns out that I didn't enjoy the cardamom. The cold brew was delicious! The service here was absolutely amazing. Everyone was so nice and we didn't wait very long to receive our coffees.

When looking for high quality, there's no where else in the area that you can confidently say can top Kean Coffee Artisan Roasters! The story behind the coffee shop was opened by the owner who was trained by Martin Diedrich, a respected and highly successful for artisan coffee and innovative coffee roasting. The results are telling in the coffee here and as other reviews say, taste and quality are top notch. Having said this, you can't really go wrong with any type of coffee you order. The only criticism I can say is the lack of WIFI and outlets that the coffeeshop purposely appears to lack. I completely understand the push to make the environment one that cultivates a social atmosphere, but in this day and age a lot of folks have the goal to come to a coffeeshop to be productive and would need to connect to internet. I do respect the movement however, and this is what would make Kean a great date, friend hangout, or business meeting setting. Staff here is great and gets the coffee orders out quickly. Parking is usually easy but can be an issue at times when it gets busy. The bathrooms are outside on the side of the building and you'll need to ask for a key at the register to access them.

This place is very delightful . They roast their coffee beans on site and you can taste the freshness in every sip. The atmosphere inside was cozy , relaxed and inviting. It was clean ,organized and lovely . The staff is friendly and welcoming. All the coffee, lattes were very delicious. We had Napoli lattes and they were truly tasty, not too bitter, not too sweet, just perfect lattes, very flavorful and tasty ! Try the oat milk in your coffee or latte for a wonderful treat! Lovely coffee shop with a nice atmosphere! I highly recommended it to everyone who loves a true taste of coffee !!!

If you love coffee then this is the place for you, from a good cup of coffee to a delicious iced coffee. You can't go wrong coming here. The staff was so nice, I do not remember the guys name but he had a sweet mustache. Recommend the iced almond joy coffee which hit the spot. Place was busy but the wait was short. Very chill, very relaxing.

For all my coffee lovers, this is your spot! I came here on a weekday afternoon with my husband for a quick coffee run. Food: 9/10 There were so many different coffee options but I opted for a classic almond milk latte. The barista did a great job with the art on the froth! Makes the experience of sitting down so much better. The coffee had a robust flavor and was not too bitter! They had pastries and snacks as well! Price: 8/10 for a small latte, I paid around $6 with the additional almond milk upcharge. Most of the coffees you would expect to pay around $5-8 depending if you add any non-dairy milks/syrups. Ambiance: 9.5/10 This shop is so cute! it reminded me of a vintage, european style cafe, just alot bigger. You get a rustic coffee shop vibe with a few seating setups. Staff: Staff was very friendly and helpful with answering my questions about their favorite coffees.

Employees were very helpful and friendly. Even though the place was busy the baristas were hustling and got my drinks out quickly. Decent piping hot coffee.

I was really excited to try Kean! It has super cozy vibes, and looks very early-mid 2000s vibes. I was sad that their iced almond joy with almond milk didn't taste so great. It almost tasted sour? There are also no outlets to plug in the laptop and work or stuffy. But, I have to say that their parking is very accessible. Also, their guava and cheese danish as well as quiche lorraine were very tasty.

This is my favorite go-to coffee chain in OC. I hear that they used to be Starbucks' main competitor in the day and now I'm wishing they won.

Nice local coffee shop. Have gluten free options. Quite busy all throughout the day. Nice seating outside. Parking could be scarce because this place is very popular. Great service. Trust

Really great local coffee shop! Their Espresso is delicious!! Great service and very fair prices! Cheaper than Starbucks. Great outdoor and indoor seating. Thank you Kean Coffee!!

I've been coming to Kéan since it opened way back when, when I was in high school (!) and it's been my favorite coffee shop since. I buy their beans to grind at home so I get to enjoy Kean daily which is such a treat. When I'm meeting up with friends it's always my go-to suggestion. In addition to their extraordinary coffee I love their açaí bowls and their pastries, really you can't go wrong. And their staff are always friendly. I love how warm and cozy it feels inside and love their outdoor seating as well. Kean for life! ;) also, have to give a shoutout to lots of incredible vegan and gf friendly treats! Thank you for the options!!!

Always love coming to Kean's Coffee. Great selection of coffees hot and cold as well as plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Also like how they are open till 8:00 pm to where other coffee shops close earlier. The baristas here are always helpful and friendly. They give great suggestions and service on their drinks and pastries. Pretty chill vibe and atmosphere here especially at night if you wanna come outside and have a hot drink on a cold night and read a good book. Bathroom is located outside need to ask for a key from the counter. Highly recommend Kean's!

Love this place-great location, tasty product, friendly service. You actually feel like you can sit a bit and not be rushed out. Great neighborhood feel.

While dropping my wife off at Physical Therapy, I noticed this business and thought to myself, why not get a beverage. Not being in the mood for a hot coffee, I decided to get something out of the norm. Today I had a White Chocolate Hazelnut Iced Coffee. It was extremely tasty!! I got my coffee to go, but I noticed they have plenty of seating inside. Parking can be tight. Overall a great experience.

Love the sweet, rich aroma and full body taste (Golden Mean Expresso beans from. Northern Italy) of my Cafe Napoli here at Kean Coffee Artisan Roaster. Staff were friendly and helpful with suggestions. Relaxing and cozy ambiance makes this a place a must-visit in the morning. Highly recommended!

Service. Vibe. Coffee & tea. Consistently outstanding. My favorite is sipping any of their iced teas outside on their patio.

Drink : 5/5 Service : 5/5 Ambiance : 5/5 Best specialty coffee in Costa Mesa, California I recommend it to you Good for groups Romantic Reunion Casual

I ordered the iced Turkish latte with oat milk it was bitter there was no flavor of cardamom. I won't be re-ordering this drink again

We stopped by for an afternoon treat. Note that while Kean is close to the ocean, there's no waterfront view. But there is plenty of parking! Coffee is excellent, even if it's your most basic order here. I got the Turkish latte, which is just a latte with cardamom, not Turkish coffee. It was nuanced and semi-sweet, definitely worth trying if you love lattes like me. My husband got a cappuccino and enjoyed it. We also shared the raspberry oat bar, which was delicious and made fresh. The atmosphere is super cozy and welcoming, and the staff is delightful. Keep in mind they don't provide WiFi, so they are aiming for more of a social cafe.

I felt the staff was not kind to me or my father. Specifically, a worker was rude to my dad when he asked where to put away his glass. Our drinks and coffee were okay. I recommend going to the shops down the street for a nicer experience.Or supporting black and brown owned coffee shops. The shop is also overpriced for coffee that doesn't taste great. I had an iced mocha latte and it was too sweet. The staff don't foster a safe or inclusive ambiance. They just look at you weird when you ask a basic question. I would not recommend this cafe. I feel they uphold basic Newport Beach stereotypes as well.

Very delicious cheese cake and we really enjoyed the atmosphere, coffee and hot chocolate...Its simple decoration but calming. They were couple people there chatting or studying...Music was the only thing that it was missing...Also, if they clean it in regular bases it will be brilliant...

Kean coffee is a popular spot. It's always busy and it can get loud inside. The restrooms are located outside.

This is quickly becoming one of my go-to study coffee shops! So so so cute! The baristas are the nicest people too. Parking is very easy with a massive lot in the front. I usually get the chai latte and it is always delicious. Kean does not offer WIFI. It is a coffee shop for socializing. I personally love it for studying because it forces me to use study my notebook, but this is not the shop for any laptop work. I would highly recommend Kean!

This is by far the best coffee I have had in a while! The flavor was great, the sweetness of the caramel and the slight bitterness of the coffee blended well together. The chocolate almond croissant was amazing - they are huge. The server was very kind and helpful, his name tag said sweet potato hahaha. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Would definitely come back :)

We got iced vanilla lattes and they were pretty good. Less sweet for us next time though. It was nice inside with plenty of seating. Easy parking

Love this place. Buy the Times newspaper and just chill out. Appreciate the friendly staff.

This is the second time the iced almond latte I got was actually BAD. As in tasted sour. How do you mess up an iced almond milk latte y'all? Maybe I'm just ordering the wrong thing?

Best coffee in OC! As a customer of 15+ years, I have yet to find anything better in Orange County.

Update: Martin and Karen responded to my review! Great to know I could have gone back for a remake - maybe it just wasn't my drink. +1 for customer service! Was looking for a study spot with a friend and found Kean in NB. We arrived early afternoon and left early evening right when the sun started hitting us at just the right angle to leave us blind every time we looked up. Honey Chai Milkshake: What. Who know this combo existed, much less how good it tastes? Would come back on a hot day for this drink alone. Grasshopper (mint and vanilla): Ok this was not as good - watery and bitter. Probably wouldn't come back for this one. Alright study spot - not super comfortable or spacious but not terrible. Service, though, was impeccable. Baristas we're friendly and attentive. Overall, I'd come once to see if it's my forte but not too often after.

Every pastry is delicious. Handcrafted coffee that is always strong. Service is fast although delay will occur because this gem of a coffee palace is busy. Come very early to avoid the rush. Ambiance is zen! Always have a spot to sit and meet friends.

Delicious coffee! kind employees and happy energy here overall. My go to every time is the Red eye coffee. Their beans have a deliciously bold yet smooth tasting quality!!

This coffee is strong AF!!! But super good I love a coffee with a strong flavor. I got an iced latte with white mocha and hazelnut 10/10. most coffee places just taste like milk and sugar but this has a rich flavor to it. Medium comes with 3 shots and it actually tastes like 3 shots! The guy was super friendly too and the cafe is beautiful inside

The coffee here is so good, it makes up for them deliberately not having wifi. Like a true rebel, I still use my phone's hotspot to connect to the internet on my computer, but I would come here more if I could do work on my computer with reliable wifi that doesn't depend on my phone. If you need to have some kind of a face-to-face conversation like a Luddite (what are we, supposed to make eye contact too??) it's a nice place.

how can i sing any more praises to Kean coffee. love and light of my life. the greatest place to be in town. if you were outside my door i would be there in a heartbeat, i would wait outside and write love notes. the lack of wifi is a blessing in this day and age even when i bring my laptop. The turmeric latte has beat all turmeric lattes to ever exist. I heart you. see you soon.

decent iced vanilla latte with tons of seating. overall, a great study spot with a large parking lot!

I had heard about this place before we arrived. It was raining and cold, and we needed a warm place to get a hot tea or coffee and chat. We stepped inside a very inviting location with seats and a home likeness. Keen is a coffee shop that roasts their own coffee right there. The staff were so friendly and the food was so good. They will serve you some warm banana bread and a hot macchiato in a beautiful cup. It's all so perfect. There were people so comfortable there that they we dancing in the middle of the store, moving to the soft music played. It's all about pleasing the senses. I just love the place. It's magical there.

The place is so good, it's my second time going here and the drink is amazing. I love their lava cake and strawberry cheesecake. The service is fast. They were very accurate and make sure to assist you right away. I ask for 2 shots of espresso for m drink because they usually have 3 shots of espresso. The place is always amazing I've been to the other one in Irvine and both of them is good ambiance. I love going here.

I have been coming here for years. Many, many years . And nothing has changed, still the best coffee, the best people, the best affogatto. This is one of my happy places. I'm always happy when I'm here. Good selection of pastries but the key ingredient is the way they make their coffee, roasted on-site. I'm grateful for Kean year after year. Don't change the magic.

I was first introduced to this coffee place about 8 years ago by my cousin and I loved it then as today when I stopped for coffee as well. The service is great here as the team is so nice, polite, and top notch. They know their products and were able to recommend a wonderful bread that was gluten free and very tasty. I also ordered a white chocolate mocha with almond milk and added whip cream. It was very delicious. The only part I had to point out as they added so much whip cream, which is great, that the coffee was more like a medium size maybe even less. I will be back though as it still was very good tasting. The atmosphere in this place is so inviting and relaxing, I wish I could have stayed a little longer. Thank you Kean Coffee for the great service, great products, and a most wonderful visit.

Ordered an iced matcha latte and it's not the best I've had. The matcha latte seems to lack in matcha flavor but it's still a nice treat to grab. I'll be sure to get the coffee next time. Also got myself a chocolate almond croissant and was really content with this! Soft, buttery, and flaky with yummy almond paste and smooth chocolate on the inside. Super bomb. I was totally bummed when I found out they don't have WiFi! They have a few tables in there for studying and a nice cozy couch to mingle. Staff is really nice and efficient. They know how to keep a place moving!