Blk Dot Coffee — Restaurant in Irvine

Hey guys, its OutKast Nation again! Well this time I will be reviewing Blk Coffee in Irvine, California, like literally built right into the side of the Google Fiber building. The simple fact your able to read this review, is because of that very google building.

So, our offices are literally right down the street from this place, so I figured, I would come down here and review this place. Not knowing exactly what I was going to find, I literally found a diamond in the rough. This quaint little establishment serves, not coffee, but liquid crack. The VTM which is a special Vietnamese way of brewing, and blending coffee, popular in many places, like Garden Grove, Westminster, but almost unheard of here, in Irvine. However, the atmosphere, is very modern, with down to earth baristas, and the owner is super chill.

Why is this place so amazing, the owner, is not all about just the profit margin. These guys, make a really good cup of joe, even the blended ice combinations are to die for. Then the pastries and sandwiches? OMG they literally put Starbucks and coffee bean to shame.

With prices well under $8 for specialty drinks, and other coffee blends, being easily affordable, this place is a no brainer, but here is the kicker, the coffee is strong, but tasteful, full body tastes, with low acidity, and flavorable aftertaste. What is there else to say, get down, here.

Oh, and yes there are plugins for your laptop, or tablet or whatever, and sure you could connect to Blk Coffee, but why? You have Google Guest Wifi, and it allows you to download at a whopping 500 MBPS per second. I downloaded Dungeons and Dragons Online, the Hi-Res game, a total of 13 GBs in about 5 minutes. Yeah, So, why waste your time with Starbucks, and get mediocre, drive don't walk down here, and be apart of the growing tech, savvy, and trending crowds of Blk Coffee on the Google Campus, open...

I’ve been a regular customer at this coffee shop, but today’s experience was incredibly disappointing. I ordered a coffee and was given a cup completely filled with ice, leaving very little actual coffee. When I politely returned to ask for less ice, I was met with resistance and excuses from the staff. I was told that a large cup only includes 9 ounces of coffee and a small only 4 ounces—something I know from past visits is not enforced as policy.

What made matters worse was the dismissive attitude from the staff. The young gentleman working (Black, African) and a blonde woman who said her name was Sarah made it clear they had no interest in providing any level of customer service. I explained that I was bringing this coffee to a teacher and could not show up with a half-empty cup. I asked for it to be poured into a smaller cup, and Sarah responded by saying she’d have to remove coffee to do that—or charge me extra to simply fill the larger cup.

To top it off, when I asked to speak to a manager, she didn’t even check—just turned her back and said, “They’re on a break.” I asked, “Are they off or on a break?” No answer. Just more indifference.

It honestly felt like the staff have gotten far too comfortable and forgotten they’re here to serve coffee, not to gatekeep it. Charging $7 for a cup that’s 90% ice with attitude on top? Completely unacceptable.

If this is the type of customer experience you’re okay with—being met with rudeness, confusion, and unhelpful staff first thing in the morning—then by all means, give this place a try. But management seriously needs to retrain or reevaluate this team. I left feeling frustrated, disrespected, and disappointed—and that’s not how anyone should feel after trying to buy a simple...

This coffee shop is located in the Spectrum but you do not need to fight for parking or a crowd on a weekday. I came to Irvine to visit a friend and feel like having a morning coffee, after some research BLKdog came to my attention.

I consulted with the cashier, she was patient and knowledgeable with their products. I ordered an iced LVTM coffee which is their signature item on the menu. taste just like a Vietnamese coffee but great intense flavor. The sweetness in the coffee was just right for my taste. The coffee was so strong it lasted me a whole day and even when the ice is melted, it still tasted very good. I ask the cashier to make a pretty hot drink, she created a green tea latte with paired bears foam on top. It was so cute to the point I did not want to drink it to ruin it. Latte was just right, I didn't even need to add any sugar to it.

I sat outside community patio to enjoy the weather. Great set up, easy to park on the weekdays, will be my go to place for my next visit.

Highly recommended. The serving staff are super accommodating...