Alta Coffee

Kickin' It Up With Poetry

Alta Coffee

Knows the Constitution Says, 'Don't H8'

[Best of OC 2010] Zoe Nicholson's 10 OC Survival Tips

[Locals Only] A Streetlight Affair to Remember

Five Great "Anti-Starbucks" Coffeehouses

​By "anti-Starbucks" I don't mean they've launched campaigns against the coffee behemoth (not that I know of, anyway), but that in terms of look, feel and menu they're the antithesis of the chain everybody loves to hate. The Gypsy DenOf the two locations (Costa Mesa and Santa Ana), I prefer the la ... More >>

Roses are Red...

In Love!

Satisfaction's Michael Rosas Acoustic Tonight!

If you need to get your Satisfaction fix, good news: front man Michael Rosas will be performing tonight at Alta Coffee in Newport Beach, which has to be one of the coziest little coffee houses in Orange County—let alone Newport Beach. Rosas goes on at 9:20 p.m. and he promises to get his "acoust ... More >>

No Starbucks? Not a problem!

With 7,100 Starbucks locations closing tonight at 5:30 for a three-hour, nationwide "training session," what's a coffee addict to do? There are dozens of local coffeehouses that should be cashing in and welcoming new costumers. A few worth a visit: • Kean Coffee, 2043 Westcliff Dr., Ste. 100, ... More >>

Readers' Poll Winners

Dont blame us: You picked em

Newport Hipsters Paralyzed

Yes, it's true. Even Balboa Peninsula's ultimate ennui establishment has been forced to close its doors. Alta Coffee, home of stunning baristas, live music, freshly brewed coffee and - as written about in Best of OC 2005 - a damn fine vanilla soy chai latte, is closed this hazy Monday. What could ... More >>

Newport Beach

Not-So-Easy Rider

May rode 6,500 miles to get you to look at his photos

Don't Panic, Drink Organic

Coffee Grind

Will the coffeehouse circuit trap Trespassers William?