Pengo Drink Station — Restaurant in Mission Viejo

Okay, I’m obsessed with this place — from the cozy atmosphere, pastel blue + yellow walls, and sunlight pouring through the windows, to the cutest drinks and fall-themed designs! 💛 It’s one of those cafes that instantly makes you feel happy the second you walk in.

I tried their Jasmine Milk Tea with Pumpkin Brûlée on top (seasonal fall special) and OMG it’s heavenly 😭💫 The brûléed top adds that rich caramelized flavor that melts into the milk tea perfectly, and the waffle cookie on top is chef’s kiss. The Banana Matcha Oat was another fave — it’s made with premium matcha, banana oat milk, sea salt cream, and toffee crunch. Creamy, nutty, a little salty-sweet — it’s like a cozy dessert in drink form 🍌🍵

For something light and refreshing, the Peach It Up is a total winner 🍑✨ It’s handcrafted with fresh peach, lime, mint, chia seeds, and sparkling water, topped with crystal boba — super refreshing and perfect for a sunny OC afternoon. And don’t even get me started on the Cheesy Coin Waffle 🧇 — warm, fluffy, crispy edges with melty cheese inside. So satisfying!!

Plus, the vibe here? Immaculate. There are lots of tables, outlets, and even claw machines (yes, you read that right 😆). Perfect for studying, hanging out, or just rewarding yourself after a long day. I may or may not have spent $5 trying to win a derpy Bulbasaur… mission failed, but it was still fun 💚

From drinks to snacks, merch, and even games, Pengo Drink Station at Mission Viejo truly has your back! Whether you’re here to study, chill, or sip something cute, this spot totally...

🏡 Atmosphere: This place is located in a great corner spot! When you walk in, it's vibrant and fun!

🛎️ Service: The person that was helping us out was really nice! They were helpful even if they were just out of something. (Always have a backup people! It happens! Just be nice!)

💰 Price: This place is definitely worth the price. The quality of the drinks and the waffle is worth it. Also, little 3D printed friends are high quality!

🍲 Food: Jumbo Cheezy Waffle has a little sweetness to the waffle itself, but it complements the cheese inside the waffle.

🥤 Drinks: Creme Brulee Thai Tea: This was the perfect balance of Thai Tea and creme. It just went down so smoothly. I'd definitely call this more of a dessert drink. Would definitely order again!

Strawberry Milk Tea: This has the feel of a childhood favorite strawberry milk. The fresh strawberries are a great touch to it!

Deep Blue Beauty with Strawberry Popping Bubbles: This was such a fun drink. The little bit of tang from the raspberry, the chia seeds, then the hit of strawberry was great!

Overall this place is so fun!...

Pengo Drink Station, The first thing I noticed was You can literally play arcade games while you wait for your food go ahead and try to win yourself a labubu lol, vibes are good which makes it feel more like you’re hanging out than just grabbing a drink. The energy there is super laid back good music and just a cool spot to relax.

I got a few things, and they were all fire. My favorite was the Banana Matcha Oat and I don’t even drink matcha like that, but this one was really good. It had this smooth, creamy flavor with a little banana sweetness that made it really different and it also had little bits of chocolate that completed the flavor imo. Then I tried the Mangoada Mango Smoothie, which had little mango chunks in it — super refreshing, especially if you like something fruity.

Watermelon Cooler was basically a watermelon slushy, light and icy, perfect for a hot day.

For food, I had the Brioche Breakfast Sandwich with eggs and cheese and bacon. And the Cheesy Coin Waffle was exactly what it sounds like warm, crispy, and super cheesy. It was a little think but the cheese was...