Febe Coffee

In May 2025, Febe Coffee quickly and unexpectedly replaced Baum Tea & Coffee, an Irvine Northpark cafe that was arguably better known for its Japanese-style souffle pancakes than anything else – and in our experience, not particularly great at those pancakes. So we weren’t disappointed to discover that Febe has done away with those in favor of three basic categories: coffee drinks made with beans from local roastery Stereoscope, tea drinks made with Mizuba matcha, and pre-baked pastries served warm or at room temperature as you prefer. (A second location opened in Santa Ana near South Coast Plaza early in 2026, with plaza neighbors now including Taibat Noodle House and HN Chiliking.)

Coffee and green drinks can be ordered with egg cream, einspanner-style (topped with thick sweet cream), and/or with other toppings ranging from crumbled cookies to fruit creams. Febe describes the einspanners as its “signature” offering, with cream flavors ranging from ube, black sesame, and matcha – the latter for a “double” matcha cream-topped matcha tea – to locally uncommon choices such as earl grey, peanut, mango, and corn. Though signs focus on those creamy iced drinks, a laminated menu at the counter also offers traditional hot espresso variants ($5-7), “pure” teas ($5), sparkling teas ($6.50), and ice blended drinks ($7.50). Most of the other drinks are in the $6-7 range, with some slightly higher or lower, and extras such as jellies, popping boba, or alternative milks costing extra; standard boba are notably unavailable.

Each of these locations has a small collection of sweet and savory baked goods stored in a display at the front counter. The Irvine location of Febe also offers two sandwich options – egg on brioche ($8) or ham/cheese on a croissant ($10) – with the option of pork, bacon, or avocado add-ons (+$2), though it’s clear that beverages are really the main focus. Santa Ana’s shop sells gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegar in addition to Stereoscope coffee beans and various teas.