Peet's Coffee — Restaurant in Newport Beach

Peet's is definitely a step up from Starbucks in nearly every possible way. Their baristas are more skilled, the drinks are better, and there aren't a lot of 1,000-calorie drinks masquerading as coffee. Two caveats: Since they bought Mighty Leaf, their tea selection has gone way downhill. Fifty varieties has slumped to perhaps six, and they're nothing to write home about. Second, the baristas and order-takers seem stressed and gloomy these days. They may be understaffed, or they may be oppressed by management. I hope something...

Food: I ordered one of their signature lattes. You could taste the freshest of the coffee. The latte wasn't too sugary and was just right. Plenty of other signature drinks to choose from and pastries.

Service: the baristas were nice, friendly, intentive and was ready to suggest items to a first-timer.

Final thought: was perfect for a quick stop. Small location but there is seating inside. There's also patio seating that includes a beautiful view of a fountain. There was also live music in...

Newport beach, Ca. PchThe customer service is very pleasant. In comparison to some of the Starbucks it is quiet enough to talk, read, & do computer work. It annoys me when those people yell out all those foo foo drinks at Al Jeers Starbuck! The manager here to is really groovy. I can tell he has good soul. Come here! Seating outside around the store fronts. Bristol farms market across the way. Clothing, jewelry, cookware and Tony Bahamas, stores around the market...