But First...Cafecito

♫ Natalia y la Forquetina- Casa ♫ 

When it comes to coffee shops you guys already know I'm such a fan!

I definitely took advantage of this quirky cute cafe in downtown Pomona this past Saturday. I was around the area and yelped cafes before remembering that I had already saved this place on my Instagram tab a while back.  

Anyways I don't even know where to begin to describe the cuteness overload of this cafe called: Mi Cafecito Coffee. I loved it right away from the decor to the ceramic coffee mugs! I also loved the cute decorations, the Mexican pastries, and drinks like the: horchata latte and the Mexicano Mocha. They don't have many food options but we ended up trying the chicken pesto panini which was surprisingly good and a guava and cheese pastry which also did not disappoint. I loved the service and the overall presentation, so worth checking out! 

If you guys are in this area I highly suggest checking out Mi Cafecito, it's still fairly new and not so overrated.

*Salud*

x

StephC

Quotes & Sunsets

♫ Herbie Hancock- Cantaloupe Island ♫

I finally tried out this new place in Fullerton called: Veronese Gallery & Cafe. From the outside it looks like an ordinary two story house but the only difference is that it's filled with plants and artsy decor everywhere. I instantly fell in love with the ambiance!  The vibes were chill and the atmosphere had this calming effect with jazz music playing the background, it must have also been the plants and the water fountain sound that gave this effect. I love the home-y feeling of this place, I also love how spacious the outdoor patio was and how every table section had it's own unique decor. I settled on a comfy couch and my table had a bunch of hand written quotes stuck under the glass by many of the other customers who ate there too. Overall, the place had pretty good service and yummy peach iced teas! But I can't wait to come back when the weather cools down to try out their hot drinks and desserts and cozy up by the fireplace with friends. 

Happy Week!

x

StephC

Rose Park Roasters

(Wearing: H&M old knit, AE pants, Steve Madden booties, F21 bag)

Wow Long Beach is stepping up its game! There is a new coffee spot in my old neighborhood called: Rose Park Roasters , they recently just opened and my sis and I just had to try it and see what all the fuss was about. This place definitely caught my eye right away with it's mellow vintage-y vibes and decor.

 I opted for the matcha latte, and my sister tried the seasonal latte, and honestly they were both yummy. Now, I'm not a huge coffee drinker but the seasonal latte definitely satisfied my taste buds. 

This place is also pretty cool just because they started off as a delivery coffee service biking all over Long Beach, and they finally opened a location....so glad they did!

Thanks for the experience Rose Park Roasters, I will most definitely be back soon!

x

StephC

December Lately

Cali sunrise ^^

Jim Hodges "Give More Than You Take" amazing art exhibit at the Hammer Museum^^

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee....LOVED it! Best donuts I've tried in a while.

Lord Windsor cafe shop ^^

Thanks for the Christmas feast Kyle! ^^

Buche de Noel made by Kyle...tres delicious! ^^

xmas cards^^

Cali sunsets ^^

(iPhone pictures)

Here's a quick recap of this month, it's been pretty random yet fun. I'm so glad the stressful school days and finals are over for now. I've had more time to relax, hang out with friends, and take more pictures!

Anyways, hope you guys have a great Christmas eve and Merry Christmas with your loved ones! I'll be spending it with my family and friends tonight. I'll make sure to capture our random Christmas moments so stay tuned! ;)

Happy Holidays!

x

StephC

Milk + Honey

Iced spiced chai yummyness ^

(Wearing: H&M shades, Topshop scarf, F21 DIY ripped jeans, Ecuadorian espadrilles)

Milk + Honey...where do I begin!

Gosh well it's got be my fave cafe/ lounge spot for a while now. I took these pictures during my "study session" there, and I loved how lonely it was around 9am. I had the place all to myself, it was so relaxing ..since most of the time it's filled with people. 

This cafe is perfectly quaint and artsy/hipster/earthy/organic/boho, etc...lol, but so worth it!

What I first loved about it was the atmosphere, chill vibes all around with the best soundtrack.  Of course I can't forget about their organic yummy drinks either.

Here are some of my fave drinks : Iced spiced chai tea latte with almond milk (The Best), iced lavender latte with almond milk, and the peach iced tea with aloe vera chunks. 

If you're ever in the Costa Mesa/Newport Beach area you MUST check it out they also have acai bowls, froyo, snacks, etc.

I highly recommend this cute little hidden gem! I would dedicate a post just for Milk + Honey, it's that good!

x

StephC