ARMANI CAFFÈ Costa Mesa

I used to always seek out brand coffee shops, so when I went to Italy, I tried the coffee at Armani. Overall, I felt the experience was quite good. I didn't expect to find a small coffee shop inside a shopping mall in the United States ☕️. The decor was relatively exquisite, and there was one employee inside, sometimes appearing to be two to three, depending on how busy it was with different people coming in to help!

I simply ordered a ❤️ oat milk latte. The coffee tasted good, with no bitterness, and the oat milk paired well, but perhaps to avoid scalding anyone, the overall temperature of the coffee was a bit lacking, and it cooled down quickly. The foam was also a bit coarse, unlike Starbucks, where they can make oat milk foam that's still quite delicate!

❤️ Almond croissant. The outer layer of the almond croissant was really crispy, and the filling had a lot of almond pieces, which I personally don't prefer. I think there was too much almond filling in the middle; it was a tad too sweet and quite filling. I generally prefer a croissant that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, topped with just a few almond slices. However, I'm sure many people will like this generous filling. Those interested can give it a try; the filling was indeed very fragrant, I just thought there was too much of it!

Overall, I think it's not bad. Although I checked online and saw that the reviews weren't very high, it seems that when busy, the service can lack a bit. Other than that, I felt that the service and drink quality were good. If I happen to pass by again, I would definitely come back for another cup!