Happy Coffee Club
114 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA
Crema's Take
“This San Clemente spot has carved out a genuine community vibe with a roster of creative signature drinks like the legendary "Fridge Cigarette" that draw pilgrims from neighboring towns, all while nailing the fundamentals with exceptionally smooth espresso drinks and thoughtful matcha offerings. The space itself—both inside and out—has that rare quality of feeling simultaneously energizing and peaceful, making it equally suited for serious work sessions or lingering with friends over a perfectly pulled iced vanilla latte. What really sets Happy Coffee Club apart is the warmth that comes through in every review; people consistently mention feeling genuinely welcomed the moment they walk in, which transforms it from just another coffee shop into a place worth the drive.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Hey! I am rarely ever leaving negative reviews. Today we drove from HB and brought our whole family (which is 8) to chekx out the signature drink “fridge cigarette”. We asked if we can get some of those drinks and they responded “ sorry we ran out of Diet Coke and mostly everything else today, our owner had. A birthday party here last night and didn’t restock anything.” So then i said bummer and explained we drove down from HB to check it out. She responded your not missing out. The drink ISNT GOOD AT ALL!! If this was my employee i would’ve died 😂. So we try and place orders for other drinks. They’re out of cold brew… strike 2. Then we asked if tha was their last cinnamon roll, she responded yes and then all of a sudden another employee “wearing a buckees shirt” grabs the cinnamon roll and puts it in the back room. Caught us off guard so we couldn’t buy that either. So we settled for a couple drinks and some other pastries and they were super dry and hard. Hope they get their act together.
Gorgeous space, super vibey Had matcha latte with brown sugar syrup and my friend had the iced americano with a pump of vanilla — both delicious! Could spend all morning here
My first visit to Happy Coffee Club was such a lovely experience. From the moment I walked in, I felt genuinely welcomed and at peace. I went pretty early in the morning, so it wasn’t super busy, which made it feel extra calm and cozy. I got a slice of the sourdough banana bread and it was absolutely amazing—so flavorful and comforting. I also ordered a hot oat milk vanilla latte for here, and it was so good. You can really tell it was made with care and attention to detail, which makes all the difference. The girl at the front was incredibly sweet, asking everyone what they were up to for the day. It was such a small but thoughtful touch, and honestly really cute getting to hear what everyone had planned—it made the space feel warm and community-oriented. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating, and it’s super comfortable—perfect for catching up with a friend or journaling like I did. I’m already so excited to make this a regular spot I come back to. Such a happy little gem. ☕️🤍
Best new coffee shop in SC! Decided to work here today and loved how friendly everyone was. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and a blueberry muffin. The latte was one of the best I’ve ever had!!! Highly recommend. The blueberry muffin was the perfect treat. Can’t wait to come back! Also love the merch.. I’m so hoping they make a sweatshirt!!! I got the hat for now :)
Really didn’t have any expectations and ended up being blown away. When coffee shops are a dime a dozen, it’s hard to stand out. They nailed a unique fresh atmosphere, great indoor and outdoor seating, and the drinks were just as good as the aesthetic. It’s hard to find a good matcha, and theirs is new new fave find in town, deep green and balanced 🍵. Can’t wait to come back during the week!
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