CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT : COURTESY OF THE PANTRY ; YELITZA MENDOZA ; COURTESY OF BEAR COAST COFFEE |
and sandwiches . Of course , coffee isn ’ t the only beverage served here . Don ’ t miss The Pantry ’ s popular mason jar cocktails .
Moulin , a traditional Parisian cafe , carries authentic French food and drinks . You ’ ll find no-fuss coffee drinks such as espresso , Americano , cafe au lait and cappuccino ( without flavored syrups ), as well as freshly made bread , pastries , desserts and sandwiches , and made-to-order crepes , omelets , salads and more . The bistro also carries wine and Champagne imported from France .
For organically grown heirloom coffee , decadent baked goods and desserts , and beautiful latte art , head to Urth Caffé , where you ’ ll typically see a long queue patiently waiting . Customers ’ favorite drinks include the Spanish latte and the caffe pistachio latte , made with Sicilian pistachio butter and pistachio milk . Organic ceremonial matcha and rooibos teas are also offered .
Zinc Cafe , which opened in the 1980s and recently came under new ownership , features a classic and innovative coffee menu with traditional lattes and cappuccinos as well as a lavender latte and salted rosemary latte — plus a full food menu from breakfast through dinner with many vegetarian , vegan and gluten-free options .
Laguna is also home to two Starbucks
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locations ( downtown across from Main Beach and inside Pavilions ), for those seeking their familiar Frappuccino , nitro cold brew and ever-popular Pumpkin Spice Latte . A few other well-established coffee shops in town include Anastasia Cafe , open since 1995 , with traditional coffee beverages , fresh-squeezed juice , plus breakfast and lunch dishes , all made in-house daily . Others include Blk Dot Coffee , known for its Vietnamese coffee drinks and also serving breakfast sandwiches , bowls and bagels ; |
Kitchen in the Canyon , with hot and iced coffee , mochas , rose and lavender lattes , a variety of tea options and a full breakfast and lunch menu .
Of course , many other restaurants in town serve coffee as well , but there ’ s something comforting about walking into a warm coffee shop , especially in fall and winter , to enjoy a steaming cup of joe while perusing the newspaper headlines , getting lost in a good book or catching up with friends . g
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