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You Voted! Here are Your Favorite Coffee Shop Owners in Laguna Beach

These Coffee Pros Know Their Brews

Written By: Jordan Smith Laguna Beach Coffee Shop Owners

Ah, coffee. The one thing so many of us need to fuel our mornings or pick us up in the afternoon. Often, it is not just the great coffee, but also the atmosphere that keeps you coming back. Coffee shop owners know they must craft a delicious cup of joe and a welcoming place to get a caffeine fix. The familiar face behind your cup of java can make the difference between a good and a great day. You voted, and these are the standout coffee shop owners in Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach Coffee Shop Owners

Mai Tran, Owner of BLKdot Coffee

Q: How does it feel to be one of Laguna Beach’s favorite coffee shop owners? 

Mai Tran: I am truly honored and grateful for the love the community has shared the last few months. 

Q: What drew you to starting a coffee shop?

MT: My husband, John, and I started BLKdot Coffee to introduce strong, bold Vietnamese coffee to our community. We started about three and a half years ago with our first shop located at the Google center in Irvine. After two years, we were able to find a space in north Laguna. Boat Canyon is the perfect location for us—it is where locals can meet and connect without the chaos of being in the downtown area.

Q: What makes BLKDot a must-visit for a great cup of coffee?

MT: Our coffee is crafted with heart and soul and we welcome every customer as our friends and family. At BLKDot Coffee, it’s more than serving coffee. It’s building a relationship with our community.

Q: What do you love most about BLKDot?

MT: Connecting with the community, sharing stories and building relationships. 

Q: What breakfast item do you grab to go along with your coffee?

MT: Avocado toast and an oat milk cappuccino is a great start to my day!

BLKdot Coffee
656 N Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.371.0288

Laguna Beach Coffee Shop Owners

James Taylor, Co-Owner of The Grove on Forest

Q: How does it feel to be one of Laguna Beach’s favorite coffee shop owners?

James Taylor: We are honored that our community recognizes our commitment.

Q: What drew you to starting a coffee shop?

JT: Coffee has always been an important part of our day. It’s been a way of life for us since our “tween years” and we’ve enjoyed the exploration of finding our favorites along the way. We wanted to give back to our friends, family and community by creating a unique, specialty coffee experience and comfy place for our customers to call home.  

Q: What makes The Grove on Forest a must-visit for a great cup of coffee?

JT: Quality beans, service with a smile and an ever-changing playlist of quality background music.

Q: What do you love most about The Grove on Forest?

JT: Our customers. Especially the moms! It’s such a joy to see these new moms and families that have been part of our morning ritual since we opened two years ago, from car-seat to crawling and first steps to falling, these kids get us jazzed with every visit. 

Q: What breakfast item do you grab to go along with your coffee?

JT: It depends on my coffee choice: Deviled-egg toast and bacon with my black coffee, or steel-cut Irish oats with toasted almonds, golden raisins, shaved coconut and honey with an oat milk latte.

The Grove on Forest
384 Forest Ave, Ste 4
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.472.1999

 Laguna Beach Coffee Shop Owners

Brian Anderson and Lauren Seretan, Owners of Rosetta Coffee Brewing Company

Q: How does it feel to be one of Laguna Beach’s favorite coffee shop owners? 

Lauren Seretan: It feels great to be included with such awesome shops. It has been a great adventure in coffee with the community. 

Q: What drew you to starting a coffee shop?

LS: Brian has wanted to open his own shop as long as I have known him. This shop was designed around the dinner table. Brian loves to share and teach his knowledge and love of coffee. 

Q: What makes RCBC a must-visit for a great cup of coffee?

LS: RCBC has become a second home and each visitor is treated as such. Come in to visit and stay for the great food and drinks. 

Q: What do you love most about RCBC?

LS: I love all the wonderful customers we have gotten to know. This is a wonderful community! 

Q: What breakfast item do you grab to go along with your coffee?

LS: My favorite breakfast is an international and the citrus avocado toast but maybe that is because it’s my recipe. Brian is partial to the French toast and a pour over. 

Rosetta Coffee Brewing Company
30012 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ste C
​Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

John Aguirre, Steelhead Coffee



Steelhead Coffee
23382 Mill Creek Dr
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949.215.2322

Laguna Beach Coffee Shop Owners

Paul and Cathy Ackley, Laguna Coffee Company

Laguna Coffee Company
1050 S Coast Hwy B
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.494.6901

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