Milk & Honey

I found this to be a delightful place to stop for a snack and healthy beverage.

I ordered the passion fruit shaved ice with banana and pineapple topping. I love The Camp and I’m slowly trying all of the stores and restaurants here. Very tasty and fresh. All the ladies working there were friendly and adorable! Definitely will come back to try the lavender Americana.

I was near Costa Mesa on a recent trip to California, so I decided to finally check out Milk & Honey and see what the hype was about.
First, parking was horrible. The plaza was insanely tiny. I must have circled it three times including going to the back. Finally, a spot opened up, and I thankfully can still parallel park. So, I seized that spot.
On the inside, the place is extremely charming. Tiny, but charming. The cashier didn’t greet me (as mentioned by other reviews), and I actually thought the staff was a tad rude. You can have great food and drinks, but service does count.
I ordered the lavender iced latte since that was what was recommended to me. It was good. It wasn’t the best lavender iced latte that I’ve ever had, but it was worth the money.
If I was back in Costa Mesa, I would stop in. But, I may park somewhere else and walk.

This place is super tiny and cute.
There are only four tables inside, and outside there are a few benches.
I would not want to come here during rush hour.
Free wifi (password is milkhoney2981)
However, no outlets for your computer to charge.
They have shaved ice, frozen yogurt, smoothies, teas, acai bowls, and coffee.
Overall pretty average, a little hipstery, and very small.
Parking is a nightmare

I was SUPER in need of some form of caffeine after my lunch. since I was in the area n only a few blocks away, I had to go try Milk + Honey.
Milk + Honey is located on Bristol Street in the Costa Mesa area in Orange County. it’s in a small plaza called The Camp. there’s also an Umami Burger there which was the only shop I recognized. I must say the parking is HORRIBLE there. I went to get coffee there 3 times last week n each time the lot was completely full. I even had to park in the gas station one time n tried to get my coffee to go ASAP! (sadly the only reason I couldn’t give this shop 5 stars.)
it’s no wonder that coffee-​loving customers would go through that kind of hassle for a cup of their delicious drinks. the mom & pop shop is beyond cute. their extensive menu includes breakfast items, açai bowls, n shaved ice w/​frozen yogurt. their outdoor patio is a relaxing oasis where customers can enjoy some food/​drinks with friends. it’s no wonder this place is so popular!
each time I either ordered an Ice Lavender Latté or an Ice Vanilla Chai Latté. it was my first time trying both kinds n I really enjoyed both. the Lavender one was a bit too sweet though n left a weird aftertaste in my mouth. I would prefer the Vanilla Chai over that one. it wasn’t overly sweet n still had enough of the Chai flavor in it.

Nice and flavorful green tea latte! I didn’t feel the caffeine crash after I finished it.
+=love the price, love the outdoor seating and did some semi-​people watching as I waited for my drink.
-=I hate text receipts via Square.

Popular little spot in a strip mall. We saw folks enjoying acai bowls and tea. They have a small selection of cookies and muffins. Seating is very limited although they do have a very small outdoor area with warm lightening at nite. It’s a bit cramped inside. Patience is required as
parking is tight in the evenings.

Came in because I heard from a few friends that this place is amazing. I got an acai bowl and although it tasted great. I was disappointed and for $ 7 I expected a lot more. Mind you this picture was taken before my first bite. The cup was maybe half way full with «smoothie», that was pre-​made, some granola and some fruit. Juice It Up charges the same price but give you double the amount. This place is a little over priced for what your actually getting. thanks but no thanks.

My group came here to work for a few hours. It’s a tight space so you might have to wait for seats, but the back garden is so beautiful and relaxing. They have WiFi so you can work on your laptop, or just sit and read a book like I did, or even meet new people and chat with them for hours like my friends did!
Tried their wild berries mix smoothie and loved it. Also tried one of their sandwiches and coffees. good stuff. And friendly staff. Don’t forget to check in on Unilocal for a small discount!

Hot days=ice cream, so I looked for a good dessert place after lunch to come here. I was sad to find out that there is no ice cream as it says on Unilocal tags, but they had shaved ice. Since I’ve been on a shaved ice binge lately, I gladly settled for that and it was a good decision.
I got the strawberry shaved ice and although the person making it did not know what went in it and took forever because she had to keep checking the board, I was secretly glad because she left out the kiwi, which I’m not a huge fan of. The fruit were all extremely fresh and the frozen yogurt center was tart so it all paired well. I don’t usually like plain, tart frozen yogurt but this converted me into a fan. The size was also really good and perfect to share with a friend.
The design of the place is so adorable. Luckily we snagged seats on a patio bench outside and stayed for a while listening to the birds and feeling like wandering nature souls. The plants and rustic décor make you feel like you’re in an enchanted forest/​cabin. It is really loud inside though and the noise spills out so if you’re trying to have an intimate conversation, try to get seats far away outside on the patio, or go elsewhere.

Love this spot! I come here often with friends when I want a drink or dessert. The interior is very nice and they even have an exterior seating area with lights hung on above!
I’ve gotten the shaken teas with honey aloe chunks which I love. The drinks aren’t too sweet and have a nice flavor to them. I’ve also gotten the frozen yogurt and the acai bowls. Both great options that are not too sweet but satisfy your sweet tooth.
Overall I recommend coming here ! It’s a cute little spot.

Such a beautiful variety of macaroons & the absolute loveliest lavender latte my favorite spot time and time again!
The atmosphere is perfect and quaint, it’s definitely my favorite tea spot in the area and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone!
Sit and read a book or bring a friend and talk about the universe, either way you will have a delightful time I promise!

I needed to find a cute coffee shop that I could stay in for 5 hours in the afternoon time.
I came around 12PM — 5:45PM on a Wednesday afternoon. And it was packed– line out the door, let me detail some things below.
The parking: depends the time you go, there is a parking lot right in front of the store and in the back. It’s right next to umami burger as well as a gas station on the corner.
The space: Before coming into the store I checked out the Unilocal photos and it honestly looked a lot bigger online. I walked into the crowded store, the line out the door and there were only two tables inside and a bar table that could fit three people comfortably. Inside there was only one outlet. — man definitely not the best place to spend 5 hours when you need to wait for people to leave around the outlet area to charge your devices. There is an open area outside which was very very cute! But because it was so close to the gas station and street, you hear cars bumping music, and horns honking and car doors shutting every few minutes which was surprisingly loud.
The eatables: I think I have officially found my favorite acai bowl in SoCal! It didn’t only come with the topical strawberries, bananas and granola, it also came with pineapple, kiwi, black berries and raspberries! It was so delicious and the best part about it… Is that the acai bowl itself was so cold that it did not melt fast :) it was absolutely amazing and would definitely love seconds!
I also had the opportunity to try their Spanish latte, the barista described it as more chocolaty and less sweet, but to me it actually just tasted like a regular latte. Never the less it was still good, but I wish my chocolate craving was fulfilled!
WIFI: ZERO. I think this was the most frustrated part. I restarted my computer, and disconnected the wifi and tried to do everything I could… But I just got no connection. This totally bummed my whole experience especially when I had to do work the entire afternoon. Thank god for HOTSPOT.
The service: the staff was very cute and sweet. I enjoyed being served by them and definitely felt like a valued customer!
I think their food items and choices are amazing– might not be the best place to study!
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So this was my third visit, because I absolutely LOVE the lavender latte. However after the last two to-​go lattes, I won’t be returning. I’m sorry, but I refuse to spend nearly 5 dollars for you to cut me short and under fill my to-​go order and cap it so I don’t notice.
Don’t forget to check under the lid before you head out! You’re probably getting ripped off too!

This place is so hip-​chic, it’s funny and cute, rolled into one!
The cashier that didn’t really greet us, seemed lethargic or dislikes her job, so that was awkward. Of course, I’d list her name, but no name tags here!
My cousin treated me to a large, Lavender Americano (hot). The drink was quite tasty and made quickly, despite an abundance of people waiting for their java fixes. My cuz was indecisive on her order, as she’s trying to limit her sugar intake. We felt the employee could have offered up some suggestions or steered us in the right menu direction, but the deer in the headlights look, taught us otherwise.
The place is small and cramped, BUT decorated adorably, with an outdoor, green, semi-​covered patio area.
Parking is tough here. Try not to be the fool who parallel parks behind those in stalls. You risk getting tapped on your passenger door, by those rushing off to the beach. ;)

The location and storefront itself is very very cute and charming however, seating is limited. There’s a little shaded patio section outside with a couple benches and chairs and then two smaller tables inside.
I ordered a Fro-​yo parfait which was actually very very refreshing! I enjoyed it a lot as a nice afternoon /​405-​traffic pit stop pick me up. It’s very simple: plain froyo with sections of kiwi, pineapple, strawberry, banana and blackberry mixed in with a generous portion of granola. I would give it 4.5 stars!
BUT… we also ordered the M&H Special, but what we got looked a lot different from previous Unilocaler’s pictures! It was kind of disappointing. The shaved ice mixed with fro yo is definitely a different concept. Would’ve been happy with just the fro yo to be honest. The shaved ice doesn’t add much flavor or depth to the dessert. If anything, it just became hardened and watery! We also didn’t receive a very generous portion of toppings, so I don’t think I would order this again.
Next time, I’m going to try their iced fruit teas!

I went for the first time today.
Venue: 2.5 stars
It’s adorable, but there is hardly anywhere to sit. I would not choose this place to meet someone for coffee, I like going to coffee spots with an abundance of comfy couches, spots to sit and chat. This is not what you get here. Take your stuff to go and walk around the camp if there isn’t any spots. Another minus is the parking situation at the camp seems to always be out of control.
Drink: 4 stars
I had the lavender latte cooler with an added shot of espresso. It was a really refreshing drink. It basically looks like a frappuccino. The price for the smaller size was around $ 5 with the added shot. The smaller size is actually more like a medium.

Best green tea latte! In all of Orange County, this green tea beats all the other teas.
Green by day delicious by night, perfect spot after the gallery highlights #daxgallery #costamesa
#bestgreentealattes
#iloveyoualatte

We’ve been here several times before, and always got coffee. This time we’ve got the shaken peach iced tea & ice lavender Americano. They were both very good. There are other items on the menu such as shaved ice or soft serve with toppings that looking very enticing, need to try that next time.
Parking is definitely a challenge here, so don’t even think of parking anywhere near or in front of the shop. Just go around to the back and bring plenty of patience. We never come here on the weekend or lunch time.
There are cool shops and interesting eateries in the plaza though.

I’ve always wanted to come here and was looking forward to it very much!
Desserts/​Drinks (³⁄₅): everything looked pretty appealing and appetizing and I split a lavender tea latte with my roomie. At first we thought it was just alright because of all the foam but after drinking more of it, it wasn’t too bad at all! Just not as great as I had hoped or expected it to be and it’s also pretty pricey here for a lot of drinks and desserts that I personally wouldn’t want to spend a lot on.
Service (³⁄₅): the service was fine, pretty average and nothing much I can say or complain about.
Ambience/​Design (⁴⁄₅): I absolutely love how cute this place is! The store front is really adorable and everything is lite up with twinkly lights. The outside seating area is pretty nice as well! This is the part I was most impressed with because it was so well done.
A really good atmosphere to go get drinks and deserts with friends for sure. I’m just not sure if I would come here as often because my expectations for this place definitely was not what I expected.

I’ve gone here a few times and usually get the same things but for some reason I really enjoyed what I got this visit. So much that I decided to write a review!
I love acai bowls and was craving it at night which is unusual. It costed around $ 6.50 for a pretty small cup which is a bit pricey compared to other places but whatever. The taste, though, was so good. I’m not sure what it was… maybe the rice milk? but it tasted so amazing. I go to other similar establishments and love when they blend the acai with pineapple or mango etc. This was just acai and rice milk but it was one of the best acai bowls I’ve had! I work nearby at SCP so I would definitely come back for it. Not too often though; the portion to price ratio throws me off a bit.
I really love the iced lavender latte and always get it when I stop by so I decided to make another order. Loved it as usual and it is worth the price. The outdoor seating for this place is also super cute and whimsical! I always feel bad (and it’s kind of funny) when people don’t realize there’s a sliding door so they go outside to get to it… woopsies

The store is really cute. The parking lot is ridiculous! The menu items are average. I had the shaved ice. It’s not the fine shaved ice that is pretty common around OC, but the toppings are really good. I liked it, but not enough to come back due to the parking situation!

Not a fan… Place seemed dirty and smelled funny. Granted i only wanted a bagel and coffee but seriously $ 7 bucks?
Barely a whisp of cream cheese on a sub par plain bagel.
Sorely miss the old coffee shops before the Starbucks invasion… Kind of like remember the Alamo. Remember Diedrichs (Keane).

This review is solely for the Lavender Milk Tea. I will update accordingly when I try other items.
I have had both their hot and cold lavender milk tea and I can absolutely rave about it for dayz. The lavender flavor is strong but not dominating. That being said, if you’re not a fan of the rose/​lavender/​other floral flavors, you may want to skip on this drink. If you do choose to partake in this wonderfully crafted drink, you will not be disappointed! The floral notes are balanced with the perfect amount of milk. Make sure to get whole milk!
The ambience of the store is cute and gives a fairy/​hipster vibe. My boyfriend laughed and pointed out that they used moss as a decoration in one part of the store.
Other things to remember:
–Some sweeteners are free to add to your drink, they’re on the wall to your left.
–Make sure to use your 10% off when you check in on Unilocal!
–They have wifi, so great place for studying. Password is on the counter.

I’ve only been here twice and I don’t remember what I got the first time but I enjoy their drinks. They’re really light and not so sweet. Green tea latte was good. I wish they added a little more ice though. my drink stayed warm until all the ice melted.
I really want to try their chai.
The indoor area is quite small and if there’s a lot of people standing room is limited. But they do have a outdoor area they looks really nice and some seating inside.

When I’m at the camp I normally drop by here for there shaken tea. My favorite is the lychee shaken tea its full of lychee flavor also add some aloe chunks yum.
Also don’t ask for boba this isn’t like a Asian boba place its more american hipsterish.
Drinks are a little price but pretty good.
I just hate parking here on the weekend makes me angry lol.

I’ve been going to this café for a couple of years now. It has really cute décor and a little sitting area outside. It is small but there is enough seating to meet up with a friend or get some work done or read.
Shaved ice: the ice itself isn’t that fine but the toppings are good. Usually get the one with a bunch of fruit which is always refreshing and doesn’t feel like it’s super unhealthy.
Acai bowl: pretty good but nothing special
Teas: I like their Thai iced tea a lot because it is not that sweet. I think a lot of people would be turned off bc it doesn’t taste like a traditional Thai iced tea, but it’s one of my favorites. I also like the shaken teas with aloe chunks. They are refreshing and all the flavors I have tried so far are good.

Came here during lunch and the place was pretty packed! People sipping on their coffee’s or eating their acai bowls! I just knew I had to try their acai bowl! Even though there were a lot of people, the line went by rather quickly! Service was great and prompt! The wait for my food was not long at all. I even requested more coconut flakes and they were happy to add more! Overall, the acai was yummy! I did think that it was more on the thinner consistency than what I prefer, but the flavors were great! It was topped with a lot of fruit, but I just told them no raspberries! You can add your own amounts of agave or honey or both! They put them on the counter to the side, so you can go bonkers with it. My friend had their oatmeal, and she really liked it, too! I would definitely return for the acai bowl but I think I would also want to try their lavender latte! Yum!

After having a hearty breakfast at Old Vine Café, we walked over to Milk & Honey. I had the Lavendar Latte and surprisingly REALLY enjoyed it. I didn’t really have high expectations for it. I don’t usually order lavendar flavored things, but I would order this here every time. It’s pretty milky with a good amount of lavendar. Boyfriend also enjoyed this… he was stuffed from breakfast but probably could have finished his own if we had ordered two.
Our friends ordered the chocolate monkey cooler and a frozen yogurt with strawberries and granola. They really enjoyed their orders as well.
The décor at Milk & Honey is super cute and a good place to sit around and hang out with your friends. There is only a handful of seats though.

I absolutely love it here! I’m just bummed that we didn’t have the time to really sit around and soak up the atmosphere of the surroundings. They have a amazing patio or more like a sitting garden. Just wonderful! Felt as though i was standing in a mini forest in the middle of a city. My next visit will definitely be longer so I’ll be able to appreciate my surroundings.
One down side is the parking situation. Very few to cater the row of some great stores. Be patient one will open up because it’s definitely worth it.
Today we ordered the M & H shaved ice. It cost a little under $ 6.00 + $ 1.00 for tip. I think I found my new addiction. Strawberry shaved ice on the bottom and Fro yo yogurt in the middle and topped with slices of strawberries. kiwis, bananas, red beans, mochi and drizzled with condensed milk. OMG! My new love. I will definitely be coming back on a regular basis to taste some other amazing items on their menu. See you soon MILK & HONEY! You’ve won over my broken /​damaged heart. We’ll definitely continue this relationship until i can longer make it to you… then I’ll be sending family with a ice chest with dry ice! You’re that yummy!!!

Milk & honey has been a pal through college, and my favorite thing from M&H is their Lavender Latte. Hot or cold, it is simply my favorite drink from the menu. The lavender flavor is not overly strong and it is perfectly sweet. Also, they have really good frozen yogurt. Like so random, but so yummy!
The coffee shop is cute and cozy, but parking at the Camp can be a pain, so be aware of the time you decide to come!

this place is small, but the outdoor seating is so cute! total hipster place. Christmas lights hanging on the streets & benches.
— orange cream sickle smoothie = boyfriend liked it. but it wasn’t my cup of tea
— aloe shaken tea = not much flavor not sweet. I was expecting aloe flavor & bits of aloe, because I saw pictures that had it.
overall cute place. but drinks aren’t so great to me.

Beautiful outdoor seating, and super yummy drinks!
If you’re looking for a refreshing drink, I recommend stopping by here for one of their lemonades. They’re the perfect amount of tart and sweet! Besides lemonade they also sell coffee, iced tea, tea lattes, macarons, smoothies and other food items.
It’s a small shop so expect to wait for parking and/​or a table if you plan on staying to chat with a friend/​group of friends. I love the outdoor seating area, it’s very earthy and relaxing to be out there.
There’s not much table space for you to do any work, so I wouldn’t recommend coming here to study, but I do recommend coming on a weekday to avoid crowds!

I’ve been coming here on and off for 5 years, however I think I’ve finally had enough. I like their tea lattes, but ⁹⁄₁₀ times the parking situation sucks and ⁹⁄₁₀ times there’s no place to sit down because of how small the space is. I would think that when customers who have just battled the shitty parking situation come in to grab a to-​go drink here, the LEAST the employees can do is feign appreciation and TRY to expedite our drinks, considering there is NO ROOM TO WAIT FOR YOUR DRINK in this tiny ass place it would be nice to be able to get in and get out, but instead you get lazy, uninterested hipsters that could care less about customer service.
During my last visit the girl at the register looked put out, as if her job was keeping her from something more important like a nap. Her 3 colleagues working the drink/​food prep were preoccupied with what song should be playing and kept changing the music which shouldn’t have been as loud as it was considering their front line employee interacting with the customers insisted on speaking in low inaudible hushed tones forcing customers to ask her to repeat herself over and over. The employees in the back were so busy hanging out and playing DJ instead of working that they forgot to make my drink until I had to remind them. No matter how good their lattes are, this shitty service coupled with the parking situation is just not worth it.

We were both craving boba and Unilocal led me here. So deceiving! But we decided to try it since we had driven a little ways and the acai bowl was going to be my back up plan just in case.
Yum! The insanely fresh fruit made it for me-​kiwi, strawberry, banana, raspberry, and blackberries were piled high on a thick layer of granola and beneath that, the tart acai.
Personally, I would’ve liked the acai to granola ratio to have been a bit higher, considering I paid $ 6.50 for an ACAI bowl. That being said though, it was delicious and I’ll be back for it.
My friend got the highly recommended lavender latte and it was creamy, and had just the right amount of sweetness. I’ll be back next time I’m in the area!

What I ate: Iced vanilla chai, acai bowl
Visit date: November 5, 2015
First time? No.
If you’re looking for a casual environment to enjoy an energizing breakfast or snack, Milk & Honey is a great spot! On my first visit here I grabbed a drink to go and wish I could have stayed a little longer to enjoy the atmosphere. Today, I stopped in for breakfast and had time to enjoy the café.
I had the acai bowl. It’s almost like having dessert for breakfast — an acai purée/​smoothie layer is topped with crunchy granola, then fresh pineapple, kiwi, raspberries, strawberries, and banana. Delicious! All of their ingredients are fresh and bright. The granola just lightly sweet and seasoned with Fall flavors.
The vanilla chai was a little too sweet for my taste, even when the ice melted. But I added some more ice and water and shared it with my Dad. Refreshing!
Parking in the AM is easy; I can see myself coming back here for all my work trips to the area.

Milk & Honey is just one of those places that you know anything you order will come out tasting good. The variety on the menu is quite extensive, with anything from teas, coffees, blended coolers, to frozen yogurt and shaved ice bowls. Things I would recommend:
Lavender espresso– if you like the taste of lavender, and want it with coffee… This is the way to go. The lavender latte that everyone talks so much about here is a tea latte so you won’t get that espresso shot in it unless you order this drink.
M&H Special– I usually get this without any red bean, but basically it is a large bowl of strawberry shaved ice with plain fro-​yo, topped with strawberries, bananas, kiwi, mochi, and red bean. I love love love this. Such a tasty treat.
Mocha cooler– This is comparable to a frappé but MUCH better. The coffee is a lot more stronger and the taste was just overall better. Any of the coolers would be the perfect pick-​me-​up on a warm day.
Only downside is the lack of seating in this shop, which is to be expected because it is located in the Camp. If anything, just grab your drinks and bowls to go and walk around the neighboring shops :) If not, there is an outdoor patio which is super cute and quaint at night with the lights turned on.

This place is small, cute and pretty good for some shaved ice and froyo! It can be a cute date spot and there is an adorable garden area on the side.
Clean, and the staff here are really helpful when you’re overwhelmed with the options.
Just a warning, parking is kind of tight so try to avoid crowded times like friday evenings. Enjoy!

The food and drinks are definitely overpriced, presentation and quality are on par with most cafes, service was ok.
Came here one night because we were craving sweets and hanging out around the Camp. Parking was an absolute nightmare on a weeknight. We finally got in and got a small table in the corner, the place was really packed. We ordered the Thai ice tea blend and an acai bowl to share. The acai bowl was pretty small compared to other places in the area, and the acai amount was a bit lacking and it was definitely not fresh and made from some froze package. The Thai ice tea was ok, nothing spectacular and definitely way overpriced. The service was a bit dry and slow.
Would not go out of my way to come here! There’s so many options in the area that this place really need to step up their game to compete.

I’m pretty picky with my original tart flavor froyo. This spot nails it. Good balance between tart & sweetness. Add pineapples & you’ve got a simple sweet pick-​me-​up.
Their teas are great *Add lychee jelly.
Wish they had more seating. This spot is kinda tiny. Super sweet greenhouse décor with succulents & vines accents.