Al Cappuccino Coffee House — Restaurant in Newport Beach

I hate to rate a "ma and pa" shop like this, but I was very disappointed with the quality of coffee served. Whether it is the quality of the coffee beans, or the method of preparation, something was seriously not at all up to expectations of what I'd been expecting from a cappuccino coffee shop. I think they took the name thinking it sounded gimmicky. Weak, unflavorable latte is what I got. It was served in a sort of foamy cardboard to-go cup, which also did little to let the flavor shine. If you want regular coffee you serve yourself from a choice of air pots with various labels. The volume of customers guarantees this premade coffee has been sitting...

I like to support local businesses when I can. This coffee shop is very popular with the locals and their dogs. It's in a small unassuming shopping center that has decent free parking. The shop is very small and busy in the early morning, so we got our items to go. I tried an iced spicy chai latte with whole milk. It was pretty delicious. The next day I tried an iced vanilla latte and was not impressed. Very bland and tasted more like an unsweet iced coffee. I would not get that one again. Prices are typical for lattes. My friend got a regular hot coffee and said it was just ok. 5 star for my spicy chai. I'd go back...

I appreciate the establishment, but I had an encounter with one of the staff members that left me feeling uneasy. While I was attempting to step outside to enjoy a smoke, I went to the front area to do so. However, an employee approached me and requested that I refrain from smoking to prevent any smoke from entering the premises. As a customer, I genuinely intended to be respectful, but this interaction left me with...