Coast Highway corridor · Corona del Mar · Newport Beach · California

Al Cappuccino Coffee House

Cafe
Dining
4.6(125)

Known For

  • All Cap Special bagel
  • fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • iced coffee with coffee ice cubes
  • breakfast bagels and day sandwiches

Insider Tips

Best Time

Early morning on weekdays, ideally before 8:00 AM to avoid the line; busy through midmorning.

Ideal For

quick breakfast to-gobudget-conscious locals and beachgoersfamilies grabbing a casual sandwichvegetarian-friendly breakfast options

Pro Tip

Order the All Cap Special and pair it with the fresh-squeezed orange juice; for iced coffee, ask for the coffee ice cubes to keep the drink strong.

Al Cappuccino feels like a family-run pit stop for people who take breakfast seriously. On an early morning, the espresso machine hisses, bagels slap down on the counter, surfers in wetsuits scan the chalkboard. Order the All Cap Special bagel and you get a chewy, sesame-crusted thing that will not apologize for its heft. The coffee arrives loud and direct, sometimes with coffee ice cubes for iced drinks, sometimes pulled thin and honest. A small strip mall storefront, a few formica tables, and a counter that moves fast. Service swings from warm and familial to brusque when they are slammed. But most days the smiles outnumber the eye rolls. Fresh-squeezed orange juice shows up bright and pulpy, a citrus punch that wakes you up better than a second espresso. Watch for a line at 8 a.m., and bring cash or patience.

Price Level

$

Contact

+1 949-548-1993

Hours

  • Sunday: 6AM - 1:30PM
  • Monday: 5AM - 1:30PM
  • Tuesday: 5AM - 1:30PM
  • Wednesday: 5AM - 1:30PM
  • Thursday: 5AM - 1:30PM
  • Friday: 5AM - 1:30PM
  • Saturday: 5AM - 1:30PM

Drifter Insights

Hidden Gem
Rare Find
Gem Score
71

Local favorite with excellent reputation

Popular with friends

Popular With

Friends

Tourist Awareness

LevelLow

TripAdvisor: #223 of 465 Places to Eat in Newport Beach

Data confidence: high(4 sources)
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