offers organic premade meals to take home . Food leftovers are donated to the Laguna Food Pantry . The cafe ’ s coffee drinks are made with beans from LA-based Canyon Coffee , which sources fair trade beans and uses 100 % regenerative organic coffee beans . For a unique drink , try the saffron latte or strawberry matcha latte .
In a hurry for your caffeine fix ? No problem . Swing by MoonGoat Coffee ’ s drivethrough spot — which opened last year in north Laguna — for a churro latte , masala chai , matcha spritzer or Yuzu Fizzy soda with an espresso shot . Pair your drink with a gluten-free yuzu raspberry lemon loaf , overnight oats or a buttermilk biscuit and egg sandwich . The company has also sponsored , collaborated with and hosted multiple events and fundraisers with Growers First , a local nonprofit that empowers indigenous farmers to achieve a sustainable income and growth through partnerships with U . S . buyers . And a few years ago , MoonGoat partners David Yardley and Mark Evans went on a trip to Mexico , bringing supplies and goodwill to some of the coffee farmers and their workers .
Endless Quest Roasters is a single-origin shop that opened in March at Boat Canyon Shopping Center , focusing its efforts on specialty roasted coffees and teas , such as ceremonial-grade matcha from Japan , which customers love with the cafe ’ s house-made lavender syrup . Owner Ryan Okko , who visits the farms where the coffee beans are grown , says , “ I am committed to … making a positive impact on the lives of the coffee producers we support .” The cafe also offers vegan doughnuts , which are a hit .
Although Michelin Guide-recognized Selanne Steak Tavern is known for its superb steaks and wine , the restaurant also recently opened The b8kery by Selanne , adjacent to the restaurant , late last year . The bakery is housed in the former Andree ’ s Patisserie , established in Laguna in the 1960s . Customers can select from a variety of specialty hot and cold drinks , as well as The b8kery ’ s popular fruit bang pies and assorted pastries .
Other newbies include Equator Coffees , a Certified B Corporation focused on quality , sustainability and social responsibility , which serves its specialty java and pastries from LA ’ s Farmshop in a space at Rivian ’ s South Coast Theater . And Succulent Coffee Roasters offers batch brew , pour over and cold brew selections with a rotating mix of seasonal coffees and a full espresso bar .
OLDIES , BUT GOODIES There are plenty of coffee shops in Laguna that have withstood the test of time and have gained many loyal customers . These places are where you meet up with friends and the baristas know you by name . Some sell bagged beans , in case you want to sleep in and savor your morning brew in your PJs .
You can smell the beans being roasted when you walk in the door of motherdaughter-owned Laguna Coffee Co . A longtime locals ’ favorite , the lively atmosphere , friendly baristas , art-adorned walls and outdoor seating make it an appealing place to chat over a cup of your favorite bean-to-cup brew ; notably , the cafe ’ s coffee comes from small-batch growers across Central America and Africa . The medium roast Laguna Blend features a mild flavor with cherry and floral notes . While at the cafe , fill your belly with fresh pastries ( from Rye Goods ), toasts or sandwiches , too .
Heidelberg Cafe , a popular Laguna Beach staple for three decades , offers
Top : The Lost Bean Coastal Cafe serves coffee and a Mediterranean food menu ; left : Endless Quest Roasters is a single-origin coffee shop .
coffee from Delta Cafe Roasting Co ., which is made with 100 % shade-grown , sun-dried coffee beans ; for espresso-based drinks , Illy brand beans are used . The cafe also features a large breakfast and lunch menu paired with ocean views . Try the vanilla cream cold brew , iced strawberry matcha or lavender vanilla tea latte and sink your teeth into the eggs Heidelberg or almond stuffed French toast . Sign up for the cafe ’ s loyalty program to earn points toward future purchases .
Situated in what was once part of The Pottery Shack , established in the 1930s , The Pantry is an expansion of the adjacent Sapphire , Cellar-Craft-Cook restaurant . You can ’ t miss the iconic statue of Eiler Larsen , the original “ greeter ” of Laguna , out front . “ Everyone loves the historic nature of our location , plus … we have a beautiful patio with an ocean view ,” says owner Russ Bendel . The coffee shop features traditional coffee drinks , as well as a breakfast and lunch takeout menu with items such as pastries , waffles , burgers
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