Looking to sample the best coffee around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best budget-friendly java spots in Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list. Read on for a rundown.
1. Coffee Muse
Topping the list is Coffee Muse. Located at 310 E. Fourth St. in Lacy, it's the highest-rated budget-friendly coffee spot in Santa Ana, boasting five stars out of 131 reviews on Yelp.
The site has lots more information on Coffee Muse.
"We are comprised of artists, scientists, students, teachers and people who just love coffee. We start by roasting your coffee in small batches to give you the personalized details you deserve and follow it up by preparing your pour-over by hand," states its Yelp profile. There are also small-batch lattes and organic loose-leaf teas on offer.
2. Macchiato
Next up is Meredith Parkwood's Macchiato, at 1935 E. 17th St., Suite A1. With 4.5 stars out of 334 reviews on Yelp, the cafe, which offers desserts, coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
"The idea behind Macchiato is to take regular coffee and add a new twist to it," states its Yelp profile. "Macchiato combines coffee with art through a relaxing and comfortable environment, with the goal of presenting the taste of happiness." On the menu, look for red velvet lattes, horchata macchiatos and a variety of specialty teas.
3. Maz café con leche
Lacy's Maz café con leche, at 608 N. Lacy St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the inexpensive cafe and venue/event space 4.5 stars out of 313 reviews.
"We are a co-working cafe," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Half the cafe is reserved as a shared office co-working space for our members. Day passes are available as well for those who need to use our space for the day without any pressure."
4. Huskins Coffee
Last but not least, there's Huskins Coffee, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 166 reviews. Stop by 1901 E. First St., Suite 138, to hit up the coffee roastery and cafe, which offers budget-friendly coffee, tea and more.
Huskins Coffee roasts its coffee in-house, and offers specials like mochas made with organic chocolate ganache, non-GMO chai lattes and organic matcha, alongside a variety of pastries and snacks.
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