Great quaint little, high fantasy coffee shop. The ambiance and attention are unmatched. The staff is friendly, fast and helpful. The prices are reasonable and the options are great. Its located inside the Old World Village, which helps its high fantasy vibe.

An authentic and cozy Turkish style coffee shop with a pinch of western theme. The coffee shop has a relaxing vibe both inside and outside. We went there for an afternoon turkish tea/coffee and were greeted by owner who was present at the time. Both owner and the barista are very friendly and polite, Their selection of coffee is all organic with some pastry and Baklva. The best part was that we got our Turkish coffee in an authentic turkish coffee cup and the presentation and taste of it was great. I will let the pictures to speak up to the truth. Really enjoyed our time and reminded me of the authentic Turkish style coffee and Baklava in Istanbul.Highly recommend the place.

Really nice coffee shop that always has a nice ambiance. The staff is friendly and make good coffee.I recommend this place if you need a coffee or snack.

Very good coffee and very good service i love it.

Awesome . I first time visited here. Friendly staff and warm atmosphere.

Coffee is excellent and I love the atmosphere. I will definitely return!

JUST FYI: They do not take face masks required seriously.Came here to study with my best friend & they have a post saying that mask is required but my best friend and I are the only ones wearing a mask and the rest of the customers are not. These customers are customers who are here studying as well.A girl just walked in and asked if they need to wear a mask and the barista/cashier straight up said no.The barista/cashier is really nice but doesnt take wearing a mask seriously. She is not wearing one either.

I had the Turkish coffee and cheese borek. Very good product and the service is so friendly! The most hospitable Ive had at a café. Cozy and enchanting environment, perfect for lounging or studying, located in the Old World Village! check it out :)

I enjoyed the historical place. I loved the Lavender latte and the Turkish coffee was perfect. The food in the display fridge wasnt appealing they need to sell more fresh looking items. Baklava was really delicious not too sweet and so crunchy. The overall atmosphere was pretty authentic and would love to add more theme music. (Much better than my first visit last year, so I edited the review)

We were looking for a place where we can drink coffee and have some yummy pastries while doing work. They have seating inside with 25% people allowed to eat inside for safe social distancing and seating outside. In addition, they have strong WiFi. Also, Musa the owner is really nice. He thanked us for being patient and thank us for coming to his business. It is so important to support small business especially during the pandemic. He even went above and beyond and asked us how the drinks and pastries were.

This is a wonderful gem in the middle of the coolest historic looking German town. The owner is an incredible man and the drinks are amazing. My wife always gets a fancy latte and I always get a Turkish Coffee with a side of Baklava! Tremendous.

Seriously the best baklava Ive ever had

This place is super cozy and excellent service! 💕❤

Beautiful place. Coffee is organic supposedly. Not too busy and crowded. Located in the old village close to Bella Terra. The Turkish food that they serve comes mostly with feta cheese. So if you have a problem with that like I do, there is not many options. But the good thing is they are honest about that.

All I want to know is how in the world Ive never been here before. This coffee shop is amazing, from the decor, very hipster, very modern and rustic at the same time ..to the presentation of the coffees, plates, desserts...prices are very reasonable in comparison to Starbucks, etc but the quality of the ingredients, customer service and attention to details is so much more superior.The other great thing about this place is the variety of non dairy milk they offer. Soy, Almond, Coconut even Oat!!! Which makes a great Latte

Great place. Employee (assuming owner) greeted us and let us try the baklava which was fantastic!

A small coffee shop in the Old World Village just across the street from Bella Terra. I order Caramel Latte and it was pretty good. The cheesecake pastry is on the sweet side, plus it has cinnamon which I dont like. The inside is really nice, calm, and quiet, although sometimes people who stopped by for go-to coffee talked so loud. Still one of my favorite coffee shop in the area

Favorite coffee shop in HB. You can tell the owner cares about people from the ethically sourced coffee (which can be hard to find in the area with the exception of a few other places), to the way you are welcomed and accommodated as a guest, and that he used to work in education for 20 years. This place is my go-to.

The coffee and pastries were delicious, friendly and courteous staff

Such a cute place tucked in, cobblestone paved authentic german village. It got a chic decor and amazing atmosphere. Very good lattes, super delicious pastries and pleasant friendly service.

This place has only good vibes, I highly recommend visiting, they have the best baklava, organic coffee a great tea, it has a very curious and lovely vintage and Turkish style, the owner is an excellent person, if you try this place you definitely will be back 🧡

Im a local and decided to try this place for the first time today. I went with my husband. When we arrived, there were no customers inside or outside and just one blonde female server inside. I poked my head into the door and asked if it was okay to sit outside. She looked up from her phone and grunted, its fine. We picked this place for their outdoor seating. I am 7 months pregnant and have viral induced asthma. I lost my father-in-law a few months ago to covid-19. And my masters degree is in public health, so Im naturally prevention oriented. After a few minutes of sitting outside and waiting I noticed the server was still standing in the restaurant on her phone. I poked my head back inside and asked if she had any available menus for us to look at. In a very rude and disrespectful tone she responded look, its not the end of the world, seriously, just come inside and order. She rolled her eyes and scoffed at me twice as if I was nuts for asking to sit outside. As if the pandemic didnt exist at all. Maybe the pandemic isnt the end of the world to someone who hasnt yet lost a loved one. But we were very disturbed and shocked by this response and disrespect, and now questioning this restaurants cleanliness policies, my husband and I left and went a few doors down to Creme de la Crepe where we were greeted by a very kind and friendly hostess who seated us outside and gave us menus. Its no wonder to me that The Coffee Tale, had zero customers, with that kind of service. That was the first and last time well ever go there. I hope the owner is aware that this is how that woman treats customers. Honestly, had she just said something like Im sorry we dont have outdoor menus I would have masked up and come in. But her disregard for the customers needs and wants, and her sarcastic and mocking tone, is what was so offensive. It was clear she didnt want to be there or maybe she would have looked up from her phone for a second. Im glad we left and took our business elsewhere.

Cute little cafe with plenty of space to work on the computer. The owner is awesome and makes all his food fresh

My best friend and I were visiting this area and found this cute little coffee shop. The area surrounding it is so charming, with this shop being one of the hidden treasures. Musa was so kind and ecstatic to help. Both of our drinks (ice vanilla latte with oat milk and iced lavender latte with oat milk) were made to perfection. My friend and I are both baristas with years under our belts. I say that because the drinks were perfectly balanced between the organic espresso and sweetness of the flavoring. We tried the Turkish Cheese Borek and the Baklava. The Turkish cheese borek was warm down to the core and the flakiness of the pastry itself was really delicious. The baklava was sweet, fresh, and to die for. The environment was clean, classic, and calming. The music made us feel really relaxed while we sat in the cushiony seats. I also thought it was cool that the single origin beans are served within a week of roasting. I can’t stop talking about this coffee shop and I can’t wait to return in the future. Keep you the fantastic work. This place has truly perfected their art. 11/10 recommend!

Incredibly sweet place with yummy bhaklava. The Turkish coffee was good and the owner and staff were super loving and attentive

Not the same as a few years back. But everyone nice. Great toy store. My grandkids had a great time there and want to go back

1. Small and quaint but not tiny (As to avoid big crowds.) w/outdoor seating available2. Family owned and operated3. Staff is always super friendly.4. I think the coffee is great!!! but judge for yourselfA treasure hidden away at Old World

Very nice craft coffee place. Tables are hard to come by as the local college students camp out for hours getting their studies done.

NOT COVID SAFE!! I’ve been in twice and both times the cafe was full of customers not wearing masks and the baristas have theirs off until a customer comes up to the counter.Bad mochas as well - one of the times I got an iced mocha and they are just milk and coffee with a squirt of chocolate on the inside of the cup so you only get one or two sips of chocolate. This cafe would be great if they would follow safety guidelines and learn how to make a proper mocha! Not going in again for safety reasons

My first time trying baklava. It was quite good! The coffee here is pretty great as well! 👍😃

Aesthetics in this place is always A+. The barista was friendly, and the mocha and pastries (especially the baklava) are always delicious 😋

Great patio seating area, owner is so hospitable and the lattes are top notch!! If you have never been, I highly recommend visiting, I had the lavender latte iced and it is so good!

French press is not my favorite, but Baklava is delicious !

As far a quality of coffee goes... this place possibly provides the best quality coffee in all of Orange County.To start, serving all organic coffee is excellent.Their single-origin cold-brew coffee has excellent flavor, and is also very strong. I usually drink more than half of it due to its strength.Their espresso is well made, however, its compatriot,... Turkish coffee, steals the spotlight.The Turkish coffee served comes served in a unique tea cup on a tea plate. Next to the teacup is a small cube of Turkish-delightThe Turkish coffee is very granular, and has a deep coffee flavor that is not acidic.The cafe is located in what seems to be a German market plaza. Their is outdoor seating in the back, and sufficient options for indoor seating including high-chair tables, a sofa, a low table, as well as regular mid-seize tables.Outside in the front of the cafe there are 2 benches as well. However, Id suggest sitting in the back section of the cafe, if you prefer outdoor seating.The staff there are excellent at addressing any questions and explaining the kind of coffee they have. You can tell the guy that works there (not referring to the owner) is a coffee enthusiast.They a selection of food including baklava, snacks like nut bars that you may see at a Starbucks, and other sweets.

This place is a gem. Would have never found it if it weren’t for my friend. Great lattes. Great atmosphere. The owner came to our table and chatted with us. #ournewspot

Its a nice little coffee shop a tad bit pricey for coffee right up there with ⭐ bucks in price but the coffee is actually quite tasty.

I tell you what this is the best place for coffee, great atmosphere and absolutely spectacular service. The Baristas know exactly what theyre doing here. Im at my business partner here and I was shocked that I didnt know about this place.

Every time I have a event here, this is the coffee place I go to. Great service excellent coffee and hot chocolate

Great local Coffee shop. Everyone is super friendly and they have amazing tea options too. They just started carrying Vegan Baklava which tastes just like the real thing.

Stay away. This place is all mine! Delicious coffee, exceptional service. You dont want none of this😉

A nice coffee guy calls many diverse guests friends equally he is a good worker.

Excellent coffee well prepared

A gem in old world (German) village.

Great little café where you can enjoy a Turkish style coffee. There is great seating or you can bring your laptop and get some work done. It’s set in the beautiful environment of old world village in Huntington Beach. We can walk around and feel like you’re in Germany.

Great place for the best coffee and atmosphere around. The owner is super nice and very helpful. Highly recommend.

Great little spot. I dont remember how I found it but Im glad I did. Really good coffee, atmosphere and location. Relaxing area and coffee is nice and strong. Staff is friendly and if you want to have a nice place to sit down and get some work done, this is so much better than any Starbucks. Highly recommend checking the coffee tale out

Really chill space to do some work, study or read during the weekdays. Weekends would be a bit busier.The decor here is also very inviting, ranging from group tables, tables for 2, to Mediterranean type couches.Plenty of outlets around, and you can still access WiFi on the outside tables because I took a conference call there so as not to disturb the peace inside.They have Turkish coffee, but since Im a tea gal, I like getting their Ginger Ginseng loose leaf where they steep it for you.

ProsQuietPassty was decentConsBagel was staleCapacuino was burnt and tasted horrible

This is one of my favorite coffee shops to get work done / study from. Lots of comfortable seating, in a variety of options (group seating, couches, bar tops, regular tables, etc.), and plenty of outlets. Strong wifi. Ive only had the tea here, but its a wide selection, and they steep it for you to perfection, rather than handing it off to you to fend for yourself. The music is the right volume to get work down, while still being able to talk to people. Its spacious. Cute atmosphere hidden inside Old World. And the staff is really, really nice.More than anything else, you HAVE to try the Baklava. It is amazing. I could live inside of it. The drinks and food do take longer to make - its usually just one person behind the counter - but they more than make up for it in service and quality.

I cant believe this coffee shop forces customers to pick a milk alternative (which is an extra dollar) in doordash instead allowing customers regular milk.

Top-tier coffee and borek! I am so glad that I found this spot while visiting the area.The baklava are also far above the average baklava you will find. I was told that they have a Turkish chef who makes them. Highly recommended spot! The coffee was solid (and I have high expectations, coming from Seattle), and left with a tasty iced passionflower tea.

Excellent place! Service is great, turkish coffee was great and so was the baclava

It’s in between two parking lot, in the middle of German Village. The coffee shop has good wifi, decent coffee and a lounge area, bar tables and coffee tables for small groups. When I was there music was not too loud, but it’s hard to heard over the phone with background noise.

Best baklava in town. Great chai latte.

Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight make an evening delight. You will often find unique people watching and plenty of people studying. Greatest Coffee in Orange County

My new favorite coffee spot! I went with a friend. The man that worked there was so helpful. He explain the difference coffees to us. He made awesome recommendations for drinks that went with specific desserts. The desserts were hands down the best Ive ever had. I got a hot chocolate and Visually it was the most beautiful a hot chocolate Ive ever had. You get your choice of milk chocolate or dark chocolate. I tried the dark chocolate cuz Ive never had that before. It is amazing not too sweet just perfect. Everything was so visually beautiful we did have to take pictures. If you get a chance definitely go you will not be disappointed.

A quiet and cozy coffee shop tucked away in a quiet area.This one may be a bit hard to find but I think that is part of the the appeal for this place. Located in Old World across from the Huntington Beach Costco, this small coffee shop is my favorite place to go as of late. The shop has a very cozy interior with enough seats to fit about 15 people. It is tucked away deep in the community and I dont see it get busy very often in the afternoons.The coffee they serve taste very fresh and is very aromatic. Ive tried their Turkish coffee and it is slowly becoming one of my favorite caffeine fixes. They also have a few pastries, and dessert foods that are great. Their baklava is good without being overly sweet and their rice pudding is a relatively light pudding with slight flowery taste.I would have to say the biggest appeal this place holds for me is the location and atmosphere. Being slightly hard to find, it stays relativity quiet and it has some great comfy seats. This is one of my favorite places to go sit in quiet to study or read with some decent coffee.The only negative I can think about the place is it may seem short staffed at times. There is generally only one employee working and when multiple people come in, it can get hectic for them. But ultimately, this is a place that you sit down and chill so if you are in a rush, I wouldnt recommend coming here.

Stopped by today (finally!)...Pleasantly surprised. The shop is very cozy and welcoming, with seating in front and on the patio as well as ample seating inside. The cappuccino was above average and the baklava... Ah-mazing!.. I think this may be my new go-to spot. ❤️

Friendly staff. The baklava was incredible. My only problem was the fly I found in the bottom of my Kyoto cold brew that I had to-go. The coffee itself was delicious. I will have to try the Turkish coffee if I ever make it back down.

As I was waiting for traffic to die down, I found this coffee shop nearby to do some homework. The decoration is quite cute and I havent seen anything like it before. All of the coffees were around $5-6, which I thought was a little pricey, but I dont go to coffee shops often, so maybe this is the norm now. I ordered:- Dark chocolate latte (4/5): The coffee was very neutral as in it wasnt too bitter but it wasnt too sweet. I couldnt really taste too much of the chocolate until I got to the bottom. However, the latte came out at the perfect drinking temperature, so I didnt have to wait to drink it. This drink was almost $6, which again I thought was a little much.- Spinach & cheese pastry (1/5): I cant remember what this was called, but it had spinach and cheese inside and a flakey crust. I dont think that it was toasted for long enough before it was still cold when I ate it. The middle was just this solid chunk of grainy cheese.This coffee shop only allows you to stay for 2 hours for every purchase that you make. It also got pretty loud when I was there around 6PM on a Tuesday night. I was trying to watch lecture videos on my laptop and I had to strain to hear the lecturers talking. If youre looking for a quieter place to study, then I wouldnt recommend this place.

Best baklavas in America. The owner is friendly. service is very good.

Went there today, on Thanksgiving Day, the first time and it was very cozy. The girl working there was super sweet (forgot to ask for her name) but we had a great time. Great selection of coffee specialties, pastries, free wifi, board games ... nice place for a cozy hangout.Will definitely be back :) happy thanksgiving

Best coffee in HB

Perfect little spot to do work and have some tea or coffee. Customer service has always been excellent. It’s convenient for me as a student because it’s open later than some other local coffee spots.

Stumbled upon the Coffee Tale and its a gem! Their organic coffee is delicious....love the Flat White. Ambiance, decor, and warmth make me want to return. Baristas are friendly. Great place to get some work done too!

Really cool Mediterranean vibe. Great place to meet up with friends or get some work done.

Still need to try the Turkish coffee but everything else has been amazing! Very small place, though.

I’m already excited to come back! The baristas were so welcoming and nice. The ambiance was calm and relaxing. I loved the location in the little village. Worth the visit all the way from Barstow CA.

The coffee here is absolutely delicious! As well as there is the same sweet barista everytime I go and he makes the experience so lovely because you can just tell how passionate he is about his job! 10/10 would definitely recommend!

This is a nice little coffee place in the middle of Old World. They brew good coffee and teas with a small selection of pastries. Be aware that often there is only one person on staff so it may take some time for you to get your drink order and the selection of food, though good, is limited.

Would probably rank it lower than five due to the numerous bad experiences Ive had there, I give it a five because of one barista. This barista is thoughtful, thorough, and an expert with his craft. If hes there, then Im there.

Awesome place! Small but very comfortable. Don’t expect the regular coffee place, it is more on the “healthy” side, even though I want to go back.

One of the best coffee shops in Orange County. So good.

Stopped off in Huntington Beach, driving from El Segundo back to San Diego. My kids needed a break from being in the car and the hubs and I needed a coffee! Stumbled along this cute little cafe which was allocated in Huntington Village. This area mimics an old German village and there were stores and eateries throughout the Village. The cashier at the Coffee Tale was kind and very customer service oriented; she even had on a Morrissey shirt so I knew that I would like this place . We had two delish lattes and ordered croissants, chocolate macaroons and homemade baklava! Great price, great location and we will definitely be back!☕️

Best Turkish coffee and service around, will definitely be back!

Excellent spot. Ma loved her Chai latte. She even had the best piece of cheesecake she had in years. I would recommend to anyone!

Stopped by for some morning coffee on our way to Huntington Beach dog park. The location is actually nestled within a German mall/town which was very unique. The atmosphere in the shop was fairly plain. There is some outdoor tables and benches available.

Good coffee, really like the owner

One of the best coffee shops to hang out in Orange County. Inside the Old World Village center. Has a cozy feel, friendly baristas, and tasty coffee and food. Nice place to work or study, lots of power outlets and relaxed vibe.

One of my favorite places to drink tea and relax. Its a wonderful place. Guys, please add to your menu a Pu-Erh tea. Peeeaase!

The coffee was great, the service was not. My daughter have been wanting to take me here for a while and we finally made it on Sunday around 7:20pm. When ordering, the barista asked me if she could give me a coffee cup to go because she was closing soon, meaning in 40 minutes. I felt unwelcome, and descriminated. We were there for the whole experience and part of that experience was to drink our coffee in the shop. I think we got there with plenty of time to drink our coffee and not be overstaying after closing time. Basically she told us, we close in 40 minutes and eventhough the coffee shop is full of customers you are not welcome to stay here . That was upsetting, but I didnt say anything because I didnt want to argue with the barista in front of my daughter who was so exited to take me here. 40 minutes is not a we are closing soon time!

Lovely, cozy & quiet - I enjoy this hidden gem. The tea is perfection and scones are delicious! The service is quick when I need to grab and go and when Im sitting in for work and play. Bonus that its never crowded

Love that place! Its great for reading, studying or just a coffee date. Theres outdoor seating as well. Baristas are always nice and greeting you with a smile. Highly recommended!

Usually the best cold brew in SoCal, every once while it’s a little watery though

Hands down the BEST coffee in the area. I promise anyone reading this that you wont be disappointed. Its a great study spot as well!

Had the only chai latte Ive ever actually liked from this place!The cashier was very sweet and helped me choose something to get since it was my first time. (The cheesecake was wonderful too by the way)Its easy to relax or work on something here which I loved too.All in all a really cute shop with attention to ambiance and detail, will definitely be back.

Great organic coffee with very friendly employee/owner in a cool area surrounded by other cool shops from around the world. Owner explained a contraption I had never seen before. Slow drip iced coffee. Takes 8 hours to make. Highly recommend!

Turkish coffee definitely the best and teas works well here. Enjoying the relaxing I get coming here.

Great place for meeting up to chat or working. Lots of seats and tables and a comfy patio when its not too hot out. Great loc in the Old World Village, some nice places to eat there. Lotsa parking to boot!

If you want to have your coffee in a beautiful and serene place, The Coffee Tale is going to be your favorite spot until the end of this century!!Go there and experience it.They have many kinds of organic coffees and teas.Try iced chai latte for instance, my favorite. You wont be disappointed...

The London fog was perfect in every sense the quaint small cafe atmosphere was a really nice change compared to the corporate owned coffee shops

I’m from the Bay Area, we are simply visiting the area and I needed a good latte. Looked this place up on Yelp, and it did not disappoint! One of the best lattes I’ve had, and I’ve had a lot.

This place is a gem... An absolutely awesome hidden gem! If you like Coffee, hot chocolate, amazing pastry, excellent hosts, and one of a kind environment, then do yourself a favor and try it. I think once you do, youll become a regular!

This the best coffee that I tried Cortado I really recommend if you want strong coffee.

Good coffee and extremely nice staff

I had a really tasty cup of coffee and some baklava.

Great coffee shop, great owners. Try Turkish coffee.

Best cold brew coffee in town! The real deal! This spot is definitely a local gem!

Great little place, off the beaten path. Initimate and perfect for studying or reading a book.

Love this place! I had the coconut creme tea with a little almond milk, and it was a deliciously guilt-free treat. Great background music, peaceful atmosphere, adorable location, clean interior ... Pretty much everything youd want in a get-your-work-done or have-a-first-date spot.