Truly one of the best coffee experiences I’ve had to date! The owner, Ashley, is a ray of sunshine, and you can immediately tell this shop is her passion, pride, and joy. She makes you feel genuinely seen and takes the time to recommend new flavors and combinations that will truly blow you away. Their seasonal birthday cake latte will make you feel like it’s your birthday every day while it’s on the menu. It perfectly captures the heart of this place, celebrating people and building a growing community. It’s worth the drive no matter where you’re coming from. I’m so excited to make this a new staple coffee spot in my weekly routine!
Vegan Restaurant
Rafael's Kitchen & Mad Coffee
· $$$$ · santaAna · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Truly one of the best coffee experiences I’ve had to date! The owner, Ashley, is a ray of sunshine, and you can immediately tell this shop is her passion, pride, and joy. She makes you feel genuinely seen and takes the time to recommend new flavors and combinations that will truly blow you away. Their seasonal birthday cake latte will make you feel like it’s your birthday every day while it’s on the menu. It perfectly captures the heart of this place, celebrating people and building a growing community. It’s worth the drive no matter where you’re coming from. I’m so excited to make this a new staple coffee spot in my weekly routine!
This was our first time visiting Rafael’s Kitchen & Mad Coffee, and the welcoming atmosphere and fresh, delicious food made it a truly memorable experience. A special thank you to Kenya, who provided superb service from start to finish. She was kind, knowledgeable, attentive, and effortlessly accommodated our large party. While waiting for my family to arrive, I learned a helpful tip: they validate parking (via a digital code—no paper stubs!) for both the multilevel parking garage behind them and the gated lot across the street. We loved the dog-friendly outdoor patio, which has a charming Parisian cafe vibe. As for the food, the flavors were authentic and tasty. My sister’s family ordered the Chilaquiles (pictured), Carnitas Omelette (pictured) and pancakes, while the rest of us dove into the Rafael’s and Santa Ana burritos (which were so good I forgot to take a photo!). We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning soon!
This was our first time visiting Rafael’s Kitchen & Mad Coffee, and the welcoming atmosphere and fresh, delicious food made it a truly memorable experience. A special thank you to Kenya, who provided superb service from start to finish. She was kind, knowledgeable, attentive, and effortlessly accommodated our large party. While waiting for my family to arrive, I learned a helpful tip: they validate parking (via a digital code—no paper stubs!) for both the multilevel parking garage behind them and the gated lot across the street. We loved the dog-friendly outdoor patio, which has a charming Parisian cafe vibe. As for the food, the flavors were authentic and tasty. My sister’s family ordered the Chilaquiles (pictured), Carnitas Omelette (pictured) and pancakes, while the rest of us dove into the Rafael’s and Santa Ana burritos (which were so good I forgot to take a photo!). We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning soon!
In Santa Ana for a work trip. Conveniently located right behind my hotel. I’ve had both lunch and breakfast here so far. The Cali Philly and Carnitas Omelette were fantastic. Food was hot and seemed incredibly fresh. Drip coffee is super smooth and satisfying. The servers are kind, efficient, and fast. Doesn’t hurt my wallet either. 10/10 recommend.