Only about a 3-5 minute drive from the San Juan Mission is True Love Coffee. A passion based ¨hidden gem¨ that opened during the month of love, February 2025. Thanks to Lee Lizotte with the help from his brother, Dana. The cafe is wildly adored with locals and further customers in Orange County lining up at their door.
The cafe offers a diverse range of beverages, pastries and food options, perfect for family outings. Including milk alternatives and gluten free options to accommodate diet preferences.
After this coffee spot had caught their eye, Couple Lindsey and Hunter Bedrosian, along with their little one Ava, venture from San Clemente to get a morning cup. Passing up more nearby shops, the Bedrosians chose to drive and share first impressions on True Love’s menu.
¨They had a lot of different coffees, little muffins to snack on, and the coffee’s very good,¨ said first time customer Hunter Bedrosian.
¨I think the environment is very kid friendly, which you don’t see often at coffee shops,¨ said Lindsey Bedrosian.
With an enclosed patio area, toddlers are able to flounder around while families keep an eye-out. Multiple dining options such as umbrellas, tables, or a seat on green turf laid among the patio can be enjoyed. True Love Coffee thoughtfully provides a bin of blankets for outdoor bundling and cushioning.
A vintage theme is painted throughout the cafe. True Love’s team provides merchandise from embroidered hats to on brand t-shirts. A partnered clothing shop with a rustic feel, titled Freenote Clothing. Adding a homey, diverse shop within the cafe gives the option to explore the area, while they enjoy their coffee.
As True Love Coffee continues to flourish. A local community based on happy hearts and coffee lovers has been created. Each corner of the cafe is buzzing with a gathering, moments shared with a couple, or just individual relaxation. Lizotte’s appreciation for roasting can be experienced through his quality of beverages and pastries, one can see from Voyage LA.
Beginning his coffee journey in early teen years as a barista, and worked his way up to head roaster. Lizotte takes into consideration the work of farmers behind the beans and aims to maintain quality of farming within each cup. Only using the most reliable sources, True Love Coffee brews from the top 1% of producers in the coffee industry. Showing true dedication to his shop.
¨It´s like a little hidden gem. I was really surprised at the courtyard, everything here, it´s really cute,¨ said Bedrosian.
If interested, customers can contact the cafe and request a popup at events. Lizotte makes sure his cafe´s love can be spread at any opportunity.
