Crema's Take
“Blk Dot trades on Laguna Beach's ocean views and a loyal following for their vanilla chai and approachable lattes, but the espresso itself is consistently described as too acidic and underwhelming by anyone with actual coffee knowledge—and that's before you factor in the order mix-ups that keep costing customers money. It's a decent spot to sit by the water with a mediocre drink, not a destination for real coffee.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I love blk dot's vanilla chai and it's the reason I keep coming back. However, twice now I have ordered pick-up and this location has forgotten to add bacon to my order. It's almost a $4 add on. Please read the actual orders! Won't be ordering again.
I drank your coffee. You present yourselves as a good coffee shop, but as someone who is a coffee lover, has studied the coffee business and finished barista classes in Europe, and constantly travels in Europe—Italy in particular—I have to say your coffee is not good. I ordered…
Black Dot ⚫️ Coffee ☕️ replaced Starbucks in the Crystal Cove Shopping Center 🏬. I like their latte and black coffee. It’s too acidic. It has a beautiful ocean 🌊 view. Parking is free in the large parking lot. It’s crowded on Sundays and the parking is usually very busy.…
When we were relaxing on Laguna Beach, the sun went down in the evening and we wanted to warm ourselves up with hot drinks. Found this wonderful coffee shop. The cappuccino was made literally in less than a minute. The girls were very polite. The coffee was delicious, the almond…
If you're a true coffee lover, you’ve got to check this place out. The coffee here is on another level—way different from Starbucks or instant stuff. Plus, it's located in the gorgeous Crystal Cove Plaza, which makes it even more special. Sure, parking can be a bit of a hassle…
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