Tully’s Coffee

Came here right after having dinner at Pita Jungle… it’s in the same plaza. To be fair, it was in the last hour of them being open.
I had a cappucino with almond milk, which was a great alternative, but it really did not taste good at all. I drink almond milk, I know its not the most full bodied milk substitute, but it just seriously tasted bitter and I didn’t drink it.
My mom also bought their chocolate cookie and oatmeal cookie. Seriously don’t think I will come back for any of it. There are many other better places out there.

I drink Starbucks on a day to day basis, but I meet a colleague here almost once a week. The atmosphere is good with free Wi-​Fi and they never hassle anyone for hanging out long after they are done.

Nice coffee shop decently close to UCI (right next to the toll road).
I like that they offer almond milk for all those lacto-​sensitive people and their biscotti was quite delicious.
They have wifi and plenty of parking spots. However, it’s noise level varies from quiet to very loud (requires ear plugs). Since their customers vary from students to families with children make sure to bring some headphones to drown out conversations if you want to study.

I was so thrilled to drive by Tully’s Coffee because I didn’t realize they had a coffee shop around here! I love their French Roast (and any dark roast for that matter). I’ve only ever used their pods for my Keuirg but their in-​house coffee is just as yummy. I tried the caramel macchiato and it was delicious. Smooth, creamy and not too sweet. I look forward to visiting them more often, as they are close to my work!
Their new Super Dark Mocha is reeeeeally good for you dark chocolate lovers =]

Mmm… great bellaccinos at this location for sure. It was the first time I’d tasted a drink so smooth and creamy from a coffee joint. Tully’s by far exceeded my expectations. I’m personally a Starbucks junky, but this was a nice change of pace.
My girlfriend ordered a pumpkin spice latte that day. It was good, but it wasn’t the best. It tasted a little bland to me, so that’s where I’m going to rate down for now. The bellaccinos have yet to disappoint though!
The café itself was designed well. The seats were all comfortable, and I found it hilarious that there was one seat off in a corner surrounded by magazines itself. Really a corner for the socially inept huh?
Anyway, wonderful place. Keep up the good work.
Food: ⁴⁄₅
Service: ⁵⁄₅
Atmosphere: ⁵⁄₅

I want to start off by saying that the coffee here is very good. Definitely higher quality than Starbucks and the baristas usually do a great job with the drinks.
That being said, I have a huge problem with one of the employees, who introduced himself to a customer as the manager. I’ve heard him swearing loudly behind the counter many times and talking down to the female employees and making very rude and derogatory comments toward them. I found the way he was acting highly offensive and he is actually the reason why I no longer visit this location. I would rather get cheap, watery coffee from Starbucks than listen to his foul language and see the other employees being treated poorly.
I would love to come back for a good cup of coffee, but I don’t think it’s worth it. He’s ruined my Tully’s experience just one too many times.

So my friend loves to go to this place (as seen as the Duke!), I have now come here often to study. And now that I work out at the Pilates place across the way, its an awesome place to come grab a coffee/​tea and relax or study. Thanks to my friend, I am a fan.
I love matcha green tea latte, and the yorba (or however you spell it) tea is really good too. And they have discount for UCI students. Definite bonus. :D

First and foremost, I was most ecstatically excited when I have checked in at Tully’s so much that I become the Duke! My first Duke title at a place! Anyways, my many check-​ins here have given me insight of this place.
Most importantly, I will address the drinks (since it is a Coffee shop afterall) I will admit I am not a coffee drinker; I only really get a Hazelnut Latte with Soy Milk every coffee shop I go to. I TRIED THEIR HAZELNUT LATTE WITH REGULAR MILK A FEW DAYS AGO; THAT WAS DELICIOUS! However, when my friend pointed out that I didn’t get soy milk (for my lactose intolerance), she immediately pointed that out. I had to go and exchange my latte for one with soy milk, not AS delicious.
I will however, rave about Tully’s pastries/​deal on pastries. I HAVE HAD THEIR CINNAMON ROLL, COFFEE CAKE, AND BEAR CLAW. ALL WORTH IT! Their pastries taste fresh and daily baked. AND EVEN BETTER, THEIR PASTRIES ARE HALF OFF AFTER 4PM!
Now, the other great things about Tully’s are THE UCI STUDENT DISCOUNT, THE REASONABLE PRICES ON DRINKS AND PASTRIES, THE AVAILABLE SEATS FOR STUDYING, FREE WIFI, NICE SERVERS, AND A QUIET/​RELAXING ATMOSPHERE. (All these aspects perfect for a UCI student in the midst of looking for a good place to study for finals!)
I will continue to come back to Tully’s coffee

I saw a couple of nice reviews of Tullys a few days ago, by my Unilocal buddies, Drew and Wendy and thought to myself «Donald, you’ve had more than few cups of coffee at that Tullys… why not Unilocal it yourself?»
After all, what is better after a 5 mile run through Newport Beach’s scenic Back Bay (and then back up the damn hill) than a piping hot cup of terrific coffee?
Almost nothing!
Sure, the weenies among us opt for ice water or cold soda pop… but the real athletes drink something good and hot… or alcoholic… feel the burn!
My running route takes me through this little mall every week or so and when it does, I make sure to bring a five dollar bill (gently folded and stored in my jock for safe keeping) so I can buy a «viente» dark roast to enjoy as I walk up the hill to my home (see what they did there… didn’t quite copy Charbucks branding… sort of «drafting» on good old Charbucks).
This little Tullys doesn’t have quite the celebrity cache of the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf across MacArthur or the Peet’s on down the road (no danger here of dropping your stir stick, bending over to pick it up and being accidentally «Kobe’d» by an overly enthusiastic Laker).
I never see anybody who’s anybody in Tullys (except, of course, my Unilocal friends… but they’re only celebrities to me).
But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t drop by for a regular cuppa, or even a triple shot, no foam, caramel macchiato with extra sugar, extra vanilla, extra caramel drizzle and whipped cream (only 700 calories)…you should, even if you’re not a celebrity.
And because it’s close to home and not unduly overridden with attention seeking famous and infamous people, I’ve had more than few a meetings at Tullys and it has worked well for that kind of little informal coffee meeting that we all have from time to time… good coffee, plenty of scones and cookies and whatnot, great service from the pleasant and smiling staff (they don’t even wrinkle their noses when I fish my soggy little fiver out of my undercarriage to pay for my post run coffee… they do, however, wear rubber gloves) and all the comfortable seating and tables that you could ask for.
As is required with coffee shops these days, Tullys has free wifi and plenty of electric outlets so none of us have to miss anything going on in the world (your world, my world, our world… even the entire world).
God forefend that we should ever be even a little bit «out of touch» while we hammer down our scones and beverages.
At any rate, you could do worse than to drop by this little outpost of the vast Tullys empire (corporate motto — «There’s not a Starbucks in this mall, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting a viente») and join me for a cup after we go for a nice long run along the bay.
You have to run off that White Chocolate Mocha somehow.

Why we drove all the way out here from Corona for a cup of coffee, I am not sure. We have other sources out here in the boonies of the great IE. Just not Tully’s. For those who are geographically challenged, it is like a 35 mile jaunt. The only benefit — I got taken out to breakfast too, where we just happened to have… you guessed it… coffee.
I guess it’s that goofy husband. He must have had some serious flashbacks of Tully’s on our recent Seattle trip and could not control himself.
Anyway, here we were. Staring at shelves of bags of coffee beans. There really weren’t that many selections, but we ultimately decided to buy a couple bags for our morning home brews.
Got a couple of free cups of coffee for our purchase. So now, not only will I be bouncing off the ceiling, but I will be having to stop at every burger joint we pass on the way home, for a pit stop.
They have those cute little green-​thingy plugs to put in the drinking holes. A must, so you don’t slosh it all over yourself as your highly caffeinated husband is careening around the corners driving home.
Mmmmm. Good coffee.

This is definitely a staple location for me over the years for a quiet place to study that is almost never crowded. The wifi here is fast, there are a plethora of outlets, and they are now open until 10 (they used to close really early).
The Yerba Mate Latte is actually amazing… I highly recommend it. If you’re looking for a spot that isn’t busy, has fast internet, and has a friendly feel that feels a little more personal than a Starbucks… here is your spot.

Love this place. Good coffee, nice supply of cold drinks, carries kurig
K cups unlike Starbucks. Great customer
Service and above all, great coffee

I came here since the Tully’s down the block from me at Woodbridge Village closed down. This is the closest location to Irvine.
I spent over half my life in Seattle. Starbucks, Stewart Brothers Coffee, and Tully’s were the big three coffee shops. Stewart Brothers eventually changed their SBC initials to stand for Seattle’s Best Coffee and was then bought out by Starbucks. But Tully’s was always my favorite. I liked the comfortable non-​corporate feel of their shops and the friendliness of their employees. And I always liked the taste of their coffee much more. These characteristics are evident here at this location.
I came for an espresso milkshake. It’s one of my favorites. Too bad Tully’s locations are so few and far between. I guess the public prefers the other coffee shops but I’ll make the drive to this location whenever I need my coffee milkshake fix.

I’ve been here a handful of times now, as it’s one of my meeting spots with a close friend. But I haven’t ever tried their pastries or other foods, so I will base my review purely on the drinks I’ve had.
Drinks:
Hot, steamy delicious hot chocolate. I’d order it all the time if I didn’t have to worry about what that smooth chocolaty drink was doing to my hips! The most amazing thing is almost every other coffee joint makes hot chocolate that gets grainy at the end of the cup, Tully’s hot chocolate is perfectly dissolved and rich. Add a touch of whipped cream and I’m in heaven! I do not drink coffee so I can not rate theirs, but the teas are high quality and delicious. Piecewise I’d say this place isn’t any better or worse than most coffee shops.
Environment:
This Tully’s is a fairly large coffee shop which is fun to relax in and talk with friends. There is a variety of seating, mostly filled with couch-​like armchairs which are quite comfortable and well kept. Little tables are placed between seating as per usual and a large table or two are available for laptop users right up against the front windows. Bathrooms are clean. Noise is fairly low and music is decent and not distracting volume-​wise.
Service:
I’ve never had a long wait for a drink here. The baristas are attentive and never pushy about ordering. They also keep the place spotless and frequently change the trashcans so they aren’t overflowing.

Drinks: The «Yerba Mate» with vanilla is a local favorite. The barista described it as a mix between chai tea and coffee. Sounds good to me! I still prefer good, ‘ol mochas, but try this if you’re in the mood for something new and sweet. Otherwise, they have your typical coffee drinks. Props for having a honey bottle at the sugar/​creamer station. +1 :)
Atmosphere: I love how quaint and quiet this place was on a Sunday afternoon. Want a place to study/​work? There are PLENTY of tables and chairs! It wasn’t crowded at all. Not really good for groups, since the tables are little — barely enough room for 2 laptops. Wi-​fi is fast. Music here is good too. They close rather early, so check the hours before you come.
Staff: The service was good. We had people greet us as entered and say good-​bye as we left. :)
Tip: Have a Keurig coffee maker? You can pick up Tully’s K-​cups here in packs of 24!

I can’t speak about the taste of their food because none of it has looked appealing enough to order.
Free WiFi is nice, if you’re an iPad toting kind of person.
The Coffee: I grab a cup here every time I get my nails done but it is always so-​so. When you drink iced coffee with no sweetener or cream, mediocre coffee doesn’t cut it. Even Starbucks house blend can do better. Try Nordstrom’s eBar if you want really flavorful coffee.
Service is so-​so. I usually have to wait for the cashier to finish their non-​work related conversation before taking my order. There is no sense of urgency, rarely a «thank you.» And god forbid you ask for soy. I didn’t think soy was a huge inconvenience.
Overall, go here if you absolutely can’t go less than 2 miles in either direction to another coffee shop. Or if you want to tap into their WiFi…

I’ll get the bad out of the way first and say their bagels and croissants pretty much suck. Go to Mag’s across the street if you are looking for food.
The coffee really isn’t that great either, but I was pleasantly surprised with their espresso.
The thing that makes Tully’s good though is the people. Try eavesdropping over any of the guys’ conversations. Good stuff. If you are one of those lazy ladies looking for a man to support you, get dressed up and come here and test out those skillz.

I’ve been indirectly involved with Tully’s for a few years. I’ve partied with the founder and former CEO Tom O’Keefe and know a little about the company. Other than being a poorly run company at a corporate
level… They make some great coffee!
Although I do enjoy a grande five shot americano on occassion; my absolute favorite drink they make is the Yerba Mate latte.
Yerba Mate is a tea drink from Argentina and the way Tully’s makes it is like heroin in my goddamn veins!
If you’ve yet to try one… What is taking you so long? Seriously? Why are you still sitting there reading this? Go get in your car and get down to Tully’s and order a Yerba Mate Latte!
Thank me later!

Espresso milkshakes? Hell yes. They’ve also got a surprisingly stellar tea selection.
But, here’s my deep dark secret: I only use coffeeshops for their wifi. Sure, I’ll buy a coffee or a sandwich or whatever. But who are we kidding? I’m here to hop on my laptop and work for a while.
Tully’s excels in having free wifi that is actually speedy, tasty drinks, and plenty of seating. What more could a laptop-​laden gal ask for?

I love Tully’s and I wish they could take the place of every Starbucks that exists in this world. They have amazing pastries. I love their pecan bars, bagels with cream cheese, and their pumpkin cupcakes with maple frosting during the Fall. Can we get those year-​round, please? Also, Yerba Mate Latte. Yep. The best drink on Earth. Tully’s, you can do no wrong.