Peet’s Coffee

Reviews

• William S.

  star star star star star_border 2 July 2026

  Friendly staff and as usual OK coffee. But the pastries are not really fresh not very good. There's never really a line and now with the construction in the parking lot it's a little difficult to get a quick cup.

• Dawn F.

  star star star star_border star_border 24 June 2026

  I love the remodel of this location in Newport Beach,CA...but I have to say of all the Peet's locations, this is my least favorite, a location I avoid unless a necessity while in the area.  
  
  When in the local area my choice would always be to visit the other/location on 17th street but it is always out of the way for me...the employees are consistently much more pleasant there.
  
  Here the vibe is hit or miss with an almost predictable miss.  Pleasant and welcoming customer service does make a difference to me. On a recent evening my husband and I stopped here, I waited in the car he came out of the store and commented on the service, in not a good way.  
  
  The gal would not allow him put his free tea or coffee drink credit with bean purchase towards an espresso drink. That's a new one!  In the 10 plus years I've been frequenting Peet's this has never been the policy!  He ended up just getting a tea, when he really wanted an espresso drink but also wanted to not waste his complimentary tea or coffee drink credit. I just don't get why they often err on the side of not accommodating the customer here when every other store does, even with a smile!

• Katie R.

  star star star star_border star_border 12 June 2026

  I have always been a big fan of Peet's, as I think the coffee, food, and environment are enjoyable. This is my favorite Peet's Coffee because I love the location and the available outside seating. Although a large chain, this Peet's location feels the most like a
  
  Atmosphere: Located in Corona Del Mar Plaza, Peet's is tucked in the back corner next to Jack's Surfboards. Both the inside and outside environments are relaxed and cozy. I have come here several times to do homework/study and it never gets too loud. It's always clean inside and outside, which you don't see in many chain coffee shops. I especially love sitting outside because it's sunny and the fountain gives it a nice ambiance. I love watching the two ducks (whom I have named Fred & Ethel) play in the fountain and get fed bits of scone by young children.
  
  Service: I've never had to wait in line too long, which I appreciate but I don't feel that the baristas/cashiers are as personable or engaged as they are at other Peet's locations. They just seem like they're there to do their job and don't care to interact with their customers. My dad and I have tried to interact with several of them, and it appears that they would rather not be bothered. I find this to be a bummer because I have met some of the nicest baristas at other Peet's Coffee locations. I do appreciate that they will serve your coffee in a glass mug instead of paper to-go cup if you ask for it.
  
  Food/Drink: The cappuccinos are my favorite and they do a good job of making them dry with good foam! I also love the Mango Sunrise Tea and it's super refreshing on a warm day. Iced coffee with half and half is also good, and so is the traditional cappuccino. Good selection of food and pastries - much better than Starbucks.
  
  Highlights: One "all gender" restroom for all customers to use. Peet's mobile app allows you to check in and once you get a certain number of drinks, the next drink is free (any size/any drink)! I do prefer mom & pop and local coffee shops, but this is my favorite Peet's.

• Joe T.

  star star star star star 6 June 2026

  Have been going to this Peet's for years.  Great area.  You can sit and drink coffee by the water fountain.

• Hope D.

  star star star star star_border 4 June 2026

  I like this Peet's because it hits all the necessary criteria for me when I need to get work done on my laptop: it's clean, the music isn't ridonkulous and overly loud; there are no smelly vagabonds like you'll find at Starbucks milling around or taking up premium table or seat space (in my personal experience I cannot focus if there's a guy who hasn't showered in a year sitting in the same room- I'll go outside and then he'll go outside too and his smell will carry on the wind and I can't focus again- I've had this issue before and it's SO FRUSTRATING); the seating is fairly comfortable and not awkward; and there's free WiFi that you don't need to log into spectrum for; last but not least it's an affluent area so it's safe and the bathrooms are clean and no one's bathed in them.
  It sucks that I have to drive around town to find an adequate coffee shop that has good hours for studying and I can just actually focus rather than be distracted by weird, distracting people or super loud music or major crowds- or feel guilty about taking a table when there's lots of people in the cafe who'd want to sit and eat and drink. Thank you, Peet's Corona Del Mar. I'm so grateful for you.