CONTRA COFFEE and TEA

This place that doesn't sell hot coffee. It is delicious because all the drinks are cool like beer.

Great place to come and study while grabbing a tasty cup of coffee! Tons of options to choose from and plenty of seating areas. Parking on the street is a bit difficult so I would recommend the public parking areas. Music is always playing so if you are coming here to study I advice you to bring headphones unless you are okay with the music. Aside from that, enjoy a good cup of coffee upon arrival!

A great cozy coffee shop. I got the foxy Cleopatra which is thai tea and coffee together and it was the perfect consistency. I will admit it was a strange initial taste but quickly grew on me. All the drinks are served with oat milk so you don't have to worry about milk issues.

I was in the area checking out the Hillbert museum and came through the orange town square for lunch and a coffee afterward. Picked this spot among the many coffee options because of the high rating. It was stuffed with what I believe were either Chapman U students or local high schoolers, getting harder to tell the difference as I age. This is an all cold brew on draft place (also matches and non coffee cold drinks). No espresso drinks. My cold brew was very good with delicate flavors (had it black) the kids seemed to prefer the more sugary confections. Oh to be a student again! They also have a little stationary store in back.

Amazing vibe. I got the stay woke coffee and it was sooo dark and nutty! I definitely got awaken with it.🤩 Very spacious for students and remote workers. But there isn't much outlets for charger :(

Great find just off the orange circle. Way better then the coffee you can get close by. All coffee on tap and great stop on a hot day when your looking for a refreshing drink.

I got the Gold Rush which was a Vietnamese style coffee which was just the right amount of sweetness and my son got a juice box which had hibiscus tea blend that he really enjoyed.

Nice vibe to do work in, LOTs of seats and tables. No outlets though, only one seat with an outlet. The chairs all lean back a lot by default. Only a few chairs have fixed backs that stay more upright. Parking is hard to come by.

Absolutely lovely spot. Great vibe, bright and welcoming even on a gloomy day. Mixed seating options. Staff was pleasant and sweet. Menu was inventive and Asian inspired. Great range of choices. I had a Sakura matcha and it was delicious. Very fragrant floral, just enough sweetness to balance the matcha.

Really cool atmosphere with books to read. The environment is great and very casual. Love the decor inside and tables inside. The coffee flights were a great idea and has a very bar like theme to it. Great idea and will definitely be coming back. New favorite place. All the coffee and tea pours were delicious and you need to have flights to experience them all.

The drinks are Devine and they use all non dairy milks to cater to the non dairy market. All drinks are cold and I enjoyed the lychee tea which the barista recommended as per her favorite on the list. Plenty of seating and beautifully displayed with fun records, plaques, clothes, unique sayings and art. What a fun atmosphere for your favorite non traditional friends and family!

Okay so I wish I took pictures but this is seriously the best coffee shop I’ve ever been to. Very good and creative drinks. I tried the Kuya Latte my first time there and I’ve also tried the Goma ‘n Cream. Both were fantastic.
The service here is beyond phenomenal, super polite and helpful. The people that go here are really nice and chill too. Very friendly and warm atmosphere.
The interior is great! Good lighting and comfy chairs, cute decorations. Plenty of room. Got lost in a book for a few hours here and I never felt that the music selection was overwhelming either.
Every time I go out to Old Towne Orange I make sure to stop by here. One of the most welcoming shops ever.

Awesome local spot for delicious creative drinks, long sits. Open space, book shelf, calming vibes, large windows looking out to the streets.
Near by parking lot and street parking.

Overall, good experience. Coffee is slightly pricey, but the service and atmosphere make up for it. Quality is high and love the oat milk only option.

Definitely want to come back sometime.

Drinks were delicious and came out fast. We got the Ube Thai Tea and the Horchata. Both were delicious.

Loved that everything was naturally dairy free.

10/10 would come back.

One downside note: packed with college students on their laptop. We couldn't find a place to sit inside.

A wonderful coffee and tea place! Such a unique concept and they were so helpful with any questions. Every thing look delicious! They have a flight option where you can try 4 different drinks. I love being able to support local businesses and I'll definitely be coming back! Make sure to check it out if you're in the area!

Great coffee shop with a great atmosphere. Its typically full with people working away on their laptops, but since it's a large space, there's usually space for more. With lots of natural light, the space is bright and airy. The coffee in itself is some of the best cold brews you can get. Not only is the coffee great, but you can sample as many as you like until you find one you love. The staff is also extra friendly and super helpful in finding a coffee you love.

A great place for tea and coffee in a wonderful neighborhood.
Fresh sandwiches! Fresh bakery !
Nice and friendly staff.
Make sure you try Chocolate Chaud Royale and Paradis DE Carmel.
They have outside seating as well.
Inside vibe is fabulous, and you can bring your laptop to study and work.
Prices are $$.
Highly recommended.

Amazing nitro brewed coffee drinks! Love the variety and flavours available (and you can sample them) as well as the atmosphere and shop itself! Brought my friends here and every single one of them loves this place - it's a must try!

Truly my FAVORITE coffee shop at the moment. All drinks are on tap. Their Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and Dirty Horchata are like crack cocaine.

Ambiance is so chill, and there’s plenty of books to purchase if you feel like reading.

My tea is the honeypot. My fiance has the green tea and it was better than mine. I really like how they make the tea almost one at a time and spend effort making it perfect. The store was quite crowded, because this is a very nice place. The wall is fun to look at with all the books. There was no indoor seating but I hope to come back and find a table next time on a less busy day.