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MoonGoat Coffee

4.3 ★★★★☆ 152 Google reviews · Coffee roastery · Breakfast restaurant · Cafe

Roasts in-house Single OriginEspresso roasts in-housefriendly baristascozy atmosphere

Casual spot for coffee and pastries as well as some bites like avocado toast and bagels.

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5171 California Ave Unit 100
Irvine, CA 92617

(949) 612-2875

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Hours

Monday 6 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–6 PM
Thursday 6 AM–6 PM
Friday 6 AM–6 PM
Saturday 6 AM–6 PM
Sunday 6 AM–6 PM

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What's in the cup

What MoonGoat Coffee is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

🌍 Single Origin

“Very good coffee - Italian coffee variations like cappuccino as well as single origin pour over!”

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Espresso 4 mentions

“The cortado was perfect and the barista was very polite and helpful in finding me the right beans to buy!”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 152 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🔥 roasts in-house
😊 friendly baristas 4 mentions

“Shoutout to Marco, the barista magician who not only pulled a gorgeous flat white but was kind enough to let me film him mid-pour—latte art on point!”

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 3 mentions

“The atmosphere is modern but cozy, and the staff always makes you feel welcome.”

What customers say

MoonGoat Coffee Roasters by UCI blew me away—way beyond what I expected from a campus-adjacent spot. The vibe is effortlessly cool with a spacious setup both indoors and out, making it perfect whether you’re posting up with your laptop, catching up with a friend, or grabbing something quick before hopping on the…

★★★★★ — Rated, 2025-04

Absolutely thrilled to see Moongoat Coffee open up a new location in Irvine! Having been a regular at their Costa Mesa spot, I've dearly missed the unique ambiance and quality coffee. Imagine my delight finding that same great vibe so close to my new home.

★★★★★ — James, 2024-03

Very good coffee - Italian coffee variations like cappuccino as well as single origin pour over! Highly recommend! Super knowledgeable people if you have any questions. Great for a Saturday but also worth taking a few minutes to go from UCI campus to have a good coffee!

★★★★★ — Pas, 2024-02

I saw a flight/sampler called Shift Change online but it wasn't on their current menus in the shop but they were able to still do it. I had so much fun tasting and comparing notes with the baristas and the descriptions on the beans. Super friendly, generous, and helpful!

★★★★★ — Ramber, 2025-09

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