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SANTA ANA COLLEGE el Don / eldonnews . org • MONDAY , APRIL 3 , 2017 LIFESTYLE 9

5HOTCOFFEESHOPSNEARSAC STORY AND PHOTOS BY CARLOS DUARTE Get out of the house for a few hours and hit the books at these centers of caffeination

BLACK MARKET BAKERY , 211 N . BROADWAY , SANTA ANA

Located on Downtown Santa Ana ’ s busy North Broadway Street , tucked in between Dee Lux and Proof Bar , Black Market is your local not-so-average bakery . It not only offers its customers artisan pastries , but also a great selection of craft beers on tap for its 21 + crowd . Black Market also has a full menu with everything from breakfast sandwiches to specialty espresso drinks to deserts like cookie sundaes . Seating is plentiful , either at the bar or a more private setting located in the back , perfect to get in some studying before and after class . Outlets are scarce so I recommend bringing a full charge if you plan on linking to the Wi-Fi . Since it ’ s located on a busy downtown street , Black Market is easy to miss but definitely worth finding .

CAFECITO ORGANICO , 2930 BRISTOL ST , COSTA MESA

Nestled in Costa Mesa ’ s The LAB , the self-proclaimed anti-mall , is a quality coffee house by the name of Cafecito Organico . This is a perfect getaway from the madness that is South Coast Plaza . Maybe it ’ s the cool ocean breeze or the hipster playlist on queue coming from the speakers , but this place has an all-around , laid-back feel . Being a smaller coffee house , Cafecito Organico is perfect for grabbing some great coffee and really putting in those homework hours . Just grab a seat , link up to the Wi-Fi and if you ’ re really feeling crazy , order a cup of their SoCal Flat White ( a four-shot latte ) and watch those study hours fly by .

HHC ROASTERS HOPPER & BURR MAZ CAFÉ CON LECHE

Appropriately named , Hidden House Coffee Roasters is a true hidden gem in the Santa Ana coffee scene . Located about a mile away from the Downtown area , HHC Roasters offers a great selection of coffee / specialty drinks and an inhouse pastry chef who whips out daily turnovers and hand pies . With a spacious 2,400-square-foot building , HHC Roasters provides plenty of seating , with stools at the bar , a big table in the back for larger yet intimate gatherings , or an open outdoor patio area with plenty of shade . Whether you ’ re catching up with old friends , studying for a big exam ( yes , Wi-Fi is available ) or just want a quality cup of joe , HHC is worth the visit .

Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana , Hopper & Burr owns the saying “ less is more .” With a newly acquired location and simple coffee menu , H & B gives minimalism a whole new meaning . An all-white interior decor and no cheesy coffee house props like signs reading “ live , love , laugh ” help H & B stand out from the rest . Conveniently located only two miles away from Santa Ana College , H & B is a perfect spot to hang out , grab some avocado toast and get work done in between or after classes . If coffee isn ’ t your thing , H & B also offers non-caffeinated options like their chai latte and egg cream – a grapefruit and key lime drink . Don ’ t forget to pay your meter !

Just a few blocks away from Downtown Santa Ana ’ s East End lies MAZ Cafe Con Leche , a coffee shop with a twist . MAZ specializes in Mexican-inspired espresso drinks like their MAZ ( Mazapan ) latte , flavored with the brittle Mexican peanut candy , and their Abuelita latte , a Mexican-style hot cocoa sure to bring back nostalgic memories of visiting grandma . MAZ is also fully stocked with Mexican Coke and Sprite as well as a nice selection of pastries . There are plenty of comfortable seating options inside and out . I recommend the tables along the walls with all the pillows – so comfy ! When you decide to visit make sure to read the signs . Parking can be a bit tricky .

GETTING THERE

511 E . Santa Ana Blvd ., HiddenHouseCoffee . com

GETTING THERE

202 W . 4th St ., HopperandBurr . com

GETTING THERE

610 N . Lacy St ., Facebook . com / MAZCafeConLeche