Got a taro milk tea w/ boba, it was delicious. The lady working was super nice and helpful. read more

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Had a very pleasant visit. My daughter suggested we go and turn it into a relaxed lunch and study for school visit. Very nice and comfortable atmosphere with plenty of seating. Very friendly and warm staff and fantastic service. I ordered a blended iced Mocha and the chicken rice teriyaki bowl and my daughter ordered Strawberry slushy and pot stickers. The drinks and food were fantastic and we knocked out a productive two hour study/lunch session. Really not too busy but there was a steady stream of customers who looked like regulars coming for a delicious lunch and drinks. Very popular spot my high school daughter told me. Her friends are regulars. I might have to crash their little party from time to time, lol read more

Good food and excellent prices!!! The boba is good and the give you plenty in your drink. Family friendly place and the owner is very nice

I didn't know what to expect but this place is adorable!!! The decor is quaint, cozy, there's games and a little gift shop. This is such a nice place to just relax. I ordered food and I was shocked. The portions were perfect considering how cheap the food is. The sauce on my perfectly crisp but not over cooked tofu was an allspice soy sauce. So good!!! Perfectly seasoned. This is a lovely mom and pop. I would be so interested to try more food. They had a ton of option for meat eaters and vegans for any mood! Might come back for some spring rolls next time. read more

118 Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Simi Valley, California

What a delightful spot you are, 118 Cafe! Tried this place out today and from their extensive menu to their great prices, I was very impressed. Got the crispy pork chop combo that came with white rice and a generous side of veggies, which included cabbage, carrots, and broccoli. The combo included your choice of black or green iced tea, which was forgotten (but not that big a deal). The pork chop was cooked to perfection -- the flavor was there and it had the best crunch with every bite. The rice and veggies were plentiful, and were cooked perfectly. I also ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee and shared popcorn chicken with my group. The Vietnamese iced coffee was not as intense or too strong as some places make it -- it was the perfect amount of sweetness and just strong enough. The popcorn chicken was also very good, and would have been great accompanied by a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. I tried a bite of the teriyaki chicken and it was sooo good. The chicken was juicy and the teriyaki sauce wasn't overpowering. The ambiance of the place is cute -- it's actually quite a big space. Half of the spot is a store, which made waiting for food to be ready much more fun. Definitely going to be getting food from here again. The quality is outstanding, the portions are generous and the price is very reasonable. Can't wait to try more of the yummy-sounding items on the menu! read more

Very cute restaurant with boba, and various Asian dishes, as well as a little shop. Lots of comfortable seating, fun atmosphere, and super friendly staff. I highly recommend that you give it a chance! read more

Hell yeah. Good food at reasonable prices. Popcorn chicken is bomb. Stoked to see so many vegan options too.

Wow what a great surprise. I had the pork chop rice bowl and it was delicious. My friend had the chicken curry bowl and she loved it. We shared a Asian style shaved ice bowl - shaved ice with red bean, egg pudding, rainbow jelly and condensed milk and it was amazing. A woman named Isa helped us and she was very friendly, welcoming and helpful to us in navigating the extensive menu. It seems to be a nice safe place for young adults to hang out. There is a wide variety of board games and cards to play with. There were different teens in here during the 45 minutes or so we were here, all polite and having fun. Yet another surprise was the many hand made items for sale including strings of cranes, a gorgeous canvas with handmade papers formed into hearts making a beautiful heart - it'll look great on my wall! Pillow covers, homemade lei's FOR THE GRADUATE and much much more. Jocelyn Robertshaw of J Tanaka Designs makes these things and they are really beautiful and unique. There is also a beautiful selection of succulents set into driftwood made by Coastal Resurgence Succulents. So go for the food, or tea or boba or whatever and enjoy some shopping while you're at it. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Wanted something different from Starbucks and decided to check this place out on a whim, and really glad I did. This place is so cute, it's a very humble mom and pop vibe with board games and comfortable sitting, super affordable prices, and about a THOUSAND drink flavors. So far I've tried sesame latte and chai ginger and really enjoyed both, and intend to come back and try the other 998 flavors! read more

Aiza and her crew are always helpful and patient. I've been coming in here for years since I move to Simi Valley. The ambiance and music are always relaxing. Drinks and snacks always refreshing. Thank you Aiza and your staff for providing us always an exceptional service. My favorites: Thai tea Pork chop combo Samosas Popcorn chicken Fish ball Calamari Taro Cucumber green tea lemonade Pistachio read more

We ordered a jasmine green tea and the lady came out with jasmine milk teas. My bf and i were confused as we did not order milk tea but the lady said we did order milk tea. She didn't even care to switch the order for us And bf clearly said jasmine green tea and to make sure it was sweetened but she said "oh you want smoothie?" Both my bf and i pretty much kept saying SWEETENED and she kept hearing smoothie. We were pissed that she instigated we said milk tea and didn't bother to change it. Isa, my bf and i don't drink milk tea so maybe you heard wrong too just like you insisted we wanted smoothie. We wouldn't just put a negative review just because we could. If you offered to change it things wouldn't have turned out like this and we would keep coming back. But it doesn't seem like you value your costumers opinion so that's fine. read more

118 Cafe - My bf and i ordered JASMINE GREEN TEA and we got jasmine milk tea. - Cafes Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Check your receipt before you leave. I saw added sauce and ice cream charged which I did not get when I dined in. They asked if you'd like vege with your entrees and charge you another $3.40 for 2 pieces of broccoli and few slices of cabbage. There's only few mined Pork in a bowl of brown soup. My bill is $22.45 for a plate of rice with gravy and 5 slices burnt calamari rings which is too bitter to eat. I won't be back. read more

We are new to Simi Valley and stumbled in after working out at the gym next door. The cafe is cute, has family friendly board games and the owner is incredibly sweet. My daughters got a smoothie with popping boba, and I got a coconut tea and crispy tofu avocado and rice bowl. Everything was DELICIOUS and my daughters (2 and 4 years old) even loved tofu bowl. The prices are extremely affordable which is always a bonus. This looks like it's going to be our go to place for us to have dinner after the gym and I look forward to many more visits here!! read more

A hidden gem! My partner and I love 118 cafe. The setting is cozy, the food and drinks are delicious, and Isa is always so lovely to visit. (: read more

Cute little cafe serving boba drinks and some food. I got the Peach mango slushie (with boba of course) and boiled potstickers. The Boba was actually pretty good, better than I would expect for Simi. For $2.99, it was reasonably priced and you could taste both the peach and mango flavor. My only complaint was that it should have been better mixed so I wasn't left with mostly ice at the end but not bad. The boba itself was average, not as great as some of the other places I have gone to (Cha for Tea comes to mind) but for convenience, definitely not bad. The potstickers were decent. They tasted good and I enjoyed them but I could have probably gotten something similar out of a frozen case at the store and for that, I think they cost a bit too much. The store is nice, with magazines and board games and such. Lots of seats too so I felt like I could stay and relax for a bit. I just didn't know if I should leave my plate and stuff or take it. I sort of wish the staff would have come and picked it up but I guess they didn't want me to feel like they were asking me to leave. read more

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I enjoy this place. The price you see is for a regular sized drink without boba. It's 50c for additives and 75c to make the drink a large size. They serve your typical Asian snacks..popcorn chicken, steamed pork bun, etc. Magazines and board games with incomplete pieces makes it an easily hangout spot. read more

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I love this local cafe so much. It's got a great variety of breakfast, snacks, Asian entrees and drinks. Everything I've ordered has been excellent tasting and value. From the egg/bacon/avocado croissant, fried rice with spam, tofu with pork, ramen/udon to the Korean bbq- it's been great. The owner/chef is so sweet and makes everything fresh. The Thai ice tea, boba drinks, smoothies and coffees are also excellent. The service and staff are always fantastic every single time. The atmosphere is very relaxed and enjoyable. There's WiFi and couches to lounge on or tables to study at. Next to these tables are a nice selection of board games. There's even a large selection of magazines and newspapers to read from. On some nights there are different events such as martial arts movie viewings and live comedy. Also, this cafe sells unique knick knacks that my nieces and nephews love.I'm glad I found this Simi gem! read more

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Yum! I am a fan. 1. Walking distance to my house. 2. Friendly service. The owner even remembers me even though I'm not a "regular"! 3. Delicious food! Everything I've eaten here has been awesome, but a few of my favorites: fried tofu, so light and crispy; eel rice bowl, filling and full of umami; crispy sausages, sweet and savory with the right amount of bite! read more

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Decided to give this place another chance because I used to love coming here but once again for the price of the snack platter, what I got was not worth it.. the drinks are always great but the food is always over priced for the portion they give... read more

118 Cafe - Not worth $7 in my opinion - Cafes Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I love this place so much. I get their vegan fried chicken bites and they are the best I've ever had. I wish they would make this a chain with more locations because I feel like people would LOVE it. I'd also love if they expanded their menu even more with their vegan/vegetarian offerings. I could see myself ordering weekly here. read more

The food is so good!! Huge menu with fun & Super fresh items. The food & The drinks are amazing. I've been coming here for years & the owner is so sweet. The best items for us are the California bowl, Any of the curry bowls , and their spam Musubi. We also love the blueberry banana smoothie , red bean slush or any of their iced teas! Love this place read more

My family has been coming here for a while and we know Isa from our multiple trips here. She is so sweet and hardworking and literally any snack or munchies you order will be delicious. I'm glad I have moved back to town and will be frequenting more often. This is always our go to place for boba! read more

I've been going here since 2008. Love their crispy pork chop with veggies and black tea. Place is really nice and neat. I live in Thousand Oaks but I always make sure to go here every weekend. read more

I know a lot of people come for boba and drinks but they have the best food too. Dont miss out! Not to mention they have games like mancala to play while you wait or eat in and a lil store with amazing doodads you cant get elsewhere. The service is great. Everyone is sweet. Its a great place to relax and even get some work done. Melissa read more

I don't know why this place is pretty highly regarded, probably cos the lack of good competition around the area. I'm just here for business stuffs, and as reference, I'm from SGV. I ordered Vietnamese iced coffee, i knew I expected a sweet coffee that usually has condensed milk but this one tasted like they poured tons of liquid sugar in it, and even the coffee doesn't taste good either to begin with. Popcorn chicken. How can you fail on this simple fried food? Bland, comes in small portion. Rice with minched pork. Basically, either they put too much water when cooking the rice, or they served it right after the rice cooker goes off (ready).. it's mushy. To get things down another level the juice from the pork just drenched into it. Waited for a legit 25 minutes for everything while watching other ppl that are ordering simple drinks have to wait for about 10 minutes.. Must be nuts during peak hours. Those young ladies were pretty slow and unconvincing. So yeah, it's a no from me. Sorry! read more

118 Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Long overdue review. I'm in here every other day for pretty much the same thing. Crispy veggie potstickers and honey green tea (not too sweet). I often call in my order and the super sweet lady Isa always remembers my name and remembers my order. She is a genuine sweetheart. Next level Customer service. If it's not too busy it's a nice little work space too. My nephew loves the coconut smoothie with boba. If I ever switch it up I like the Thai tea w/ coconut milk and boba too. Yummy. read more

Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed the food. That is a rare occurrence. The food was extremely flavorful and well priced. We highly recommend this gem of a place! read more

Just went there last night. It was late, The Employee still super nice and let us order food. Popcorn chicken taste good. The milk tea a lit bit too sweet. :D read more

My go-to boba place in Simi. After trying Boba in west LA for the first time when I was about 16, I was shocked (and am honestly still a little surprised) to find I could get a similar experience right in my hometown. The boba always tastes delicious and fresh and the drink and snack menu is very extensive. I haven't tried many of the foods, other than occasional random bites from friends' orders, but I've had plenty of the drinks. My favorites are the taro, jasmine, and thai teas with regular boba. I also like the coffee drinks, though they can be really sweet and milky. I have never had a negative customer service experience here. Sometimes, there can be a bit of a wait, but that's very rare! The storefront is modest and in a strip mall, big parking lot, nothing exciting. Inside, there's a small store with interesting gift type of things for sale, an area with games and magazines and comfortable couches to sit on, and a few tables scattered throughout. It seems like both a good place to do some work or to hang out with friends. The crowd does tend to skew younger (like high school age), so I wouldn't count on it to be particularly quiet during afternoons/evenings. read more

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This place right here is a hidden gem! The lady who always takes care of me and my daughter when we come is is the sweetest person! She remembers our faces, and orders every time!! We get the white chocolate mocha boba, and it's AMAZING!!! It's a cool spot too! There's so much to do in here!! I will go out of my way just to have great customer service, and great boba!! LOVE THIS SPOT!!! Looking for boba, go here! It will change your boba life! read more

I've been coming here since High School. Its nostalgic memories of sweet friendships revolved around some yummy boba drinks. Although I've tried many other places throughout SoCal, I always find my way back to 118 Cafe. Thanks Isa for always having lovely recommendations. read more

118 Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Love it here, such a nice environment. Get some boba, snacks, and play some games. The lady who owns this place is so sweet and nice.

I have to say this spot has grown on me and caught me off guard. I find myself defaulting to it when I'm not sure what to eat. I haven't been disappointed yet! So, yes it's a cool spot to get food. read more

I come here regularly to get my Thai iced tea with boba! Not only are the drinks wonderful but so are the staff. The combination of the two are what keep me coming! read more

I used to come here with a few friends years back and always enjoyed it. I moved here to Simi at the beginning of the year and realized I live just up the street! Upon returning it was safe to say nothings changed, and that's a good thing! Thai iced tea is one of my favorite drinks so of course I had to get that! I would say it's hard to mess up tea, but I have had bad tea before, so it was a wonderful relief that the tea here is fantastic. I also ordered the Korean BBQ pork bowl and a red bean bun (part of their limited May menu). The pork is nice, tender and very flavorful with the tangy sauce that comes on it with rice. The order of red bean buns come with two small buns. The bun itself is nice and soft and the red bean is decently sweet. My girlfriend ordered the eel and rice bowl, and to my surprise the eel was wonderfully crispy and succulent! The staff are always friendly and when giving you your food always ask if you need anything like soy sauce, Sriracha or chopsticks! Lovely, warm and welcoming ambience with a nice selection of music. The loop of Mr. Krabs on the TV was a silly touch . Definitely a 5 star little cafe! If I could suggest anything, perhaps replace the couches, they're a little run down. read more

Good service & eclectic food- interesting! Cute little gift shop too. Nice stop on our way home a little north

So inexpensive and such variety. We've been here for 2 years now and finally got to 118 - which is just around the corner... I got chicken curry and veggie pot stickers, my partner got...um... I forget but he loved it and I loved mine LOL. It's going to be a fun place to hang out and sketch or read as well. We will definitely be back and likely regulars as we can walk to it in 10 minutes!!! read more

Love this place so much!! Have been coming here since high school!! It's so yummy!!! Best boba place in Simi by far!!

I love 118 cafe the owner is supper nice and the place and the boba is really good so I 100% recommend

Love this little gem! Great boba, large variety of super tasty food, great ambiance and the owner is the nicest lady.