Hidden House Coffee has opened its third location in San Clemente, on the heels of the company celebrating its 15th anniversary. Located inside the Plaza Pacific Shopping Center, the new coffeehouse takes over the former site of Cafe Hermosa.
In an April message posted to Instagram, founder Ben Briggs announced the acquisition of Cafe Hermosa, which he has since reimagined with the new Hidden House Coffee. The new location opened in mid-July.
Menu items includefamiliar favorites from other locations in San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ana. You will find a full range of coffee and expresso drinks, including lattes, americanos, cappuccinos, macchiatos and cortados. (Hidden House also roasts its own beans, which, in addition to being used in its own drinks, are available for purchase.) Other offerings include spro tonic (espresso and tonic water), kombucha, chai (dirty or otherwise). Customers seeking sweeter drinks can opt for one of their house-made syrups in simple, vanilla, maple brown sugar or pistachio iterations.
Pastries and savory baked goods include bagel bombs (i.e., spherical bagels stuffed with cream cheese and bacon or jalapeno), gluten-free strawberry scones, regular and almond croissants, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, chocolate chip cookies and more.
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While the newest Hidden House is in a more contemporary location than its San Juan Capistrano spot (housed inside a 120-year-old craftsman abode), it still offers the same comfy and inviting vibe. Inside, a vintage leather couch and matching chairs sit next to table and bench seating. A black wall with globe sconces is opposite a brick wall. The space also features Hidden House’s signature toile-patterned wallpaper.
Outside, ample bench seating is available for those who prefer sipping their coffee al fresco.
Find it: 979 Avenida Pico, unit D, San Clemente