KOKONUT (24/7 Store) — Restaurant in Costa Mesa

I was craving something sweet but healthy, and this was the closest, best option in the area!

Parking: They're located in a business plaza, but finding a spot is easy.

Ambiance/Environment: This is a 24/7 vending machine. It is located outside of a quick service spot. There is limited outdoor seating.

Tip: Figure out which flavors you want before opening the fridge. I guess it's motion censored (?), so if you pick up a jar and place it back, you'll still get charged for that jar. I'm speaking from experience lol. Don't do what I did.

Service: Self-serve vending machine. Don't worry, they have detailed instructions! Card only; no cash. First, tap/insert/swipe your card. Next, open the fridge and grab the flavors you want. Don't forget the coconut flakes and spoons! After you grabbed everything, close the fridge. That's it! Your card will be charged after. If you want a receipt, type your email right after the fridge closes. They also have to-go packets on the right side of the machine. It also had detailed instructions on how to package the jars!

Desserts: I got 4 different flavors. The texture is like a dense pudding; easy to swallow.

1. Original Coconut - Can't go wrong with a simple coconut flavor! This is for the coconut lovers!

2. Cold Brew - This was my favorite! The coffee flavor definitely came through with a hint of coconut.

3. Black Sesame - The flavor was lacking a bit. The coconut overpowered the black sesame, but still good.

4. Matcha - My second favorite! The matcha flavor was not shy!

Pricing: It is on the pricier end, but it's sooo addicting! They offer multiple flavors, and they...

The worst.

First, if you go to the refrigerator to order after hours, you cannot see any of the ingredients of any of the flavors. They are covered up by the flavor label.

So, I decided to go to the website to look at the different ingredients because I am a vegan and do not eat any animal products. On their website, they indicate that their peach is fully vegan.

I went ahead and purchased a peach yogurt, opened it up, and gave it a try . It was pretty gross. The consistency was not good, and it has sweetness without any tartness.

Then I checked the ingredients on the jar to see what was making it taste so weird. And there is gelatin in this damn thing! There’s nothing vegan or vegetarian about gelatin, people!

I’m disgusted and disappointed on all fronts. I would never recommend this place to anyone ever, and they should stop their false advertising with their online/website...

I love coconut anything. Combine that into a dessert and it's pretty game over for me. Came across this place while waiting to be called for late lunch dinner at a place that took forever!

Anywhooooo... I'm glad I dropped to find this amazing Kokonut pudding! Guy at the counter handed me a sample pudding and i was hooked. I had to buy a couple of pudding's to go. Mango coconut pudding and mixed fruit coconut pudding each $9.50. I feel a tad overpriced, but my daughter was hangry. ( If you've had a two year old hangry child turn you know want i mean). Well my daughter basically ate the whole jar herself so Kokonut pudding gets the stamp of approval.

The shop is pretty small and located in a strip mall. Plenty o' parking and the workers are super nice! There's lots of outdoor seating to enjoy your dessert...