525 COFFEE CO. — Restaurant in Fullerton

difficult place to find because it is farther back from the road compared to the other buildings but was worth it. i didnt get to try any of their food but would like to sometime, i got the spanish latte and it was very good. comfy seats and an overall great ambiance, only thing that bothered me was the large group of people who came into the cafe… (im not sure if this was just this was a one time instance or if this happens quite often) but it did bother me since i was doing work there. normally i dont often see large groups of 20+ people come into coffee shops together, but more-so what annoyed me was the fact that they were so loud despite all of the other customers that were in the cafe all trying to do their work. i debated leaving but did my best to block and wait it out, although the customer next to me did decide to leave once the large group came in- so it assured me that it wasnt only me that they were bothering… parking is another story, they do have parking in the back of the building but there’s only 2/3 spots open to the public and the only other places to park are 2hr street parking zones. even though my first experience there wasn’t entirely fulfilling, i would like to go back and try it...

After a satisfying and filling lunch, my coffee-loving sister discovered this charming little coffee shop for us to visit. Nestled along a busy street, the café doesn’t offer its own parking lot, so we had to find street parking nearby—a small challenge that true coffee enthusiasts, like us, were more than willing to overcome for a promising cup. As we stepped inside, the inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee immediately filled the air, confirming that this was a place where the craft of coffee was taken seriously. My sister chose the Orange Bianco, an intriguing blend that paired the bright, zesty flavor of orange with rich, creamy coffee—an unexpected but delightful combination. I opted for the Spanish Latte, one of their 525 Signature Coffee offerings. Smooth, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced, it was absolutely delicious and satisfying without being overpowering. We couldn’t help but notice that the shop also offered a tempting selection of pastries, adding another reason for customers to linger and enjoy their time here. The space felt thoughtfully designed for real coffee lovers—those who are willing to put up with the slight inconvenience of street parking just to enjoy a quality,...

Cute little coffee shop. We had their seasonal pumpkin spice latte and it was good, as far as pumpkin spice lattes go (it was our first time getting PSL so hard to judge). We also got an almond croissant and a blueberry muffin. The pastries were tasty and they offered to warm them up. Since we had our coffee there, they served the coffee in actual mugs on these cute little wooden trays.

Ambience wise, it is a nice place inside with a handful of paired seatings as well as a bar type seating and a big communal table with chairs and a bench. They were playing a selection of music at a comfy low volume - I think I could make out a few kpop songs as well as Studio Ghibli music which I love. There are a lot of windows, even if it only looks out to the street. Did make the inside a touch on the side of too warm.

Be advised, parking is limited but there is a back parking lot with like three parking spaces. There is a side street nearby or street parking out front.

That aside, I wish the seating was a bit more cozy and comfortable, and it was a tad too warm inside, but still, it was a nice place and it served good coffee, hence...