The pastries are very light not too sweet and very delicious. The ingredients are high quality and…read morethe flavors really emphasize that. Service was great and attentive.

Found this spot on Yelp and it's quickly become one of my regulars. Kelly (the owner) is super…read morewelcoming and genuinely makes you feel comfortable every time you walk in. I've been back a few times now and the consistency is what really stands out. The drinks are always solid, the pastries are fresh, and everything looks just as good as it tastes. No drop-off between visits, which I really appreciate. Overall just a reliable, well-run spot with good energy. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

The Smoking Spaniard is my favorite and go-to from here, but their Banana Milk Latte and Corn Milk…read moreLatte are also great! Coffee is always strong and not too sweet. Their savory pastries are some of my favorite! Not to mention their cakes and chubby basque cheesecakes... so basically all their baked goods. FYI, they're also on TooGoodToGo if you get lucky! I appreciate their app and rewards program as well, as I'm a regular at this and their MP location.

Banana latte is well balanced. Sweet corn latte is tasty. Tiger latte is strong. House drip coffee…read moreis black plain coffee. It's just the flavor added coffees which are well balanced. I ordered 4 coffees and they all come out without label on the cup so if you order a lot to go, be sure to ask which one is which. I ordered large size but the size is like medium size to me. Price is high. Also latte came out without mixing so you have to shake it but again the lid doesn't have lid stopper which I have to asked for that. The Place is small so you are sitting pretty close to other party. Parking is the same parking lot in 168 market so it's challenging sometimes.

My husband and I visited Lotus & Bean (previously AK Fresh Roast) for the first time in person on…read moreSat. April 11th at around 10:30 AM. The shop is located in the Blossom Market Hall. I ordered two Pandan Coffee $6.75 (price as of April 2026.. $7.46 including tax). One with regular ice and one with less ice. The pandan coffee includes Robusta Vietnamese double espresso serve with fresh pandan juice prepared in-house, coconut milk and whole milk. I loved this drink as it was just the right amount sweet. The pandan flavor was also enough for my liking, and the overall drink was not heavy (sometimes that pandan flavor can be too heavy). We thoroughly enjoyed our drinks, and I'll continue to crave it from time to time. The line was suUuper long that went straight to the restroom so I opted to order online, which I highly recommend. lotus-and-bean.square.site Though, I did want to mention that although I placed my mobile order, the order took longer to receive and pick up when compared to the estimated time. I gave it some extra time before I went up to the counter, but had to wait maybe another 10 minutes longer before I received my order. If you're in a rush, please consider ordering with sufficient time in advance through mobile order. The funny thing is, I actually got my "Your order from LOTUS & BEAN is ready" email at a comical 1:14 PM. Customer Service: Not as much interaction, the staff member who helped me was friendly Overall, I'm giving this experience a full 5 star review for my love of the pandan drink. Otherwise, the drink getting experience probably would have made this a 4. Anyways, I'll be sure to come back to satisfy my next pandan coffee craving!

Let's get to it: 1…read more Parking - there are plenty! 2. Drinks we tried: matcha coconut (2/5) and macbrulee coffee (5/5). For the matcha coconut, we didn't really like that it had the whole milk added and felt like the matcha could've been stronger. Coffee was good. No notes. 3. Pricing - better than most. Averaging $6.75/drink vs $8+ everywhere else. PLUS they don't charge for alt milk which is a big plus for me. 4. Service - 10/5! The lady who helped us was seriously so sweet. Loved it! 5. Plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor since it's in a food hall!

There's no shortage of boba spots in the SGV, but Chicha San Chen is one of the better ones to me…read more It is a bit pricey and there can be a long line, but you can avoid that by ordering online. They use this tea espresso type machine that I don't really see anywhere else, and it gives the drinks a strong, clean tea flavor which I like. Their boba is also consistently good, nice and chewy every time. It's a brand from Taiwan so you know they take their tea seriously. They also give you a cute carrier sling for your drinks which is a nice touch. They've been expanding with more locations like Arcadia/Alahambra, so they're definitely doing something right. If you haven't tried it yet, I'd say it's worth checking out.

Great boba spot! We…read morewere served relatively quickly; there's a few tables for sitting but availability is hit or miss. The ambiance is standard for typical boba shops with a front for ordering and specific menus. I got the Taro Boba Milk Tea which was part of their summer series. It was definitely very refreshing! The taro did not seem artificial and was sweet without being over the top. My friends got a variety of other drinks as well and seemed to enjoy them. I would definitely recommend this spot to those in the area looking to get decent boba in SGV!

Tea is amazing and not too sweet! Everyone is super friendly and would definitely come back :)read more

I love this place and my fav is the snowy Jasmin is the best also all the staff here are very nice…read moreand friendly They also have parking too

First was greeted by one of the friendly staff with a sample of Zesty Oolong. I was debating to…read moreorder other items but that sample just left me with such impression and I had to order it (perfect sweetness and perfect ice) While waiting, my husband found me and ask what am i doing in a spa needless to say, the ambiance is definitely a world apart from other places. To me Zesty Oolong is similar to a HK lemon tea but this is much more elevated.

Came for the popcorn milk tea, and it definitely delivered. You really get that kettle popcorn…read moreflavor blended with the tea, and the jelly added a nice extra touch. I enjoyed every part of the drink. My friend ordered the calamansi drink, and that was really good too--you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The line wasn't bad when we arrived. Even after 9pm, the place was still packed, but service was quick and efficient. One thing that caught me off guard was how dark it was outside--there's not much street lighting. Not sure if that's intentional, but it did feel a little off. Overall, it's not something I'd constantly crave, but it's definitely a spot I'd happily come back to.

Been here when they first open. We got a matcha drink and a coffee drink (don't remember exactly…read morewhich one). Thought it was alright at the time. Gave it a second chance since Uncle Fung was packed. I'm glad we came back. The service was good and whole experience was not bad. DRINKS: Iced Hojicha Latte, add agave & Sea Salt Foam 4.5/5 $9.25. Liked it, but slightly too sweet. It was okay after I added more ice later. Ended up combining leftover Hojicha & coffee together. Tastes pretty good. This drink got pretty expensive. Didn't realize the Sea Salt Foam was $1.25 extra. Thought it was free (came with the drink) when the cashier asked which sweetener & cold foam I would like. Hot Latte, Add Vanilla Syrup 4.25/5 $6.50. Solid/safe choice. Hot Black Sesame 4/5 $6.50. Not bad, but I may be like Da Vien and/or Lotus & Bean's Hot Black Sesame drink a tad bit more. PASTRIES/BAKED GOODS: $4.50. Chocolate Chip Cookie

I really wanted to love this place after seeing so many good reviews, but the matcha latte with…read moresesame cream didn't quite live up to my expectations. The matcha itself was pretty weak and a bit flat, missing that rich, earthy depth you'd hope for, so overall it just fell a little meh. The sesame cream added a nice richness, but didn't bring much of that distinct nutty sesame flavor and mostly just tasted creamy. That said, the space is beautiful. It's clean and minimalist with lots of natural wood, high ceilings, and an open, airy layout. There's plenty of seating, making it a great spot to work, study, or just hang out. I'd still be open to coming back and giving it another try, maybe the double matcha will hit better next time.

A great new to me milk tea place that impressed me as someone who doesn't really love milk teas /…read moreboba. I know. It's almost sacrilegious as an Asian. LOL. Friendly staff who helped me with questions about the drinks. They make their milk teas with non-dairy creamer, and for the latte drinks you have milk options including regular milk, lactose-free milk, soy, or oat. Wide variety of drink options and toppings. Adjustable ice (for cold drinks) and sweetness levels. The drink quality was superb. Very fresh, expertly and carefully crafted. Maximal flavor. Clean store. Small strip mall parking. I'll definitely be back!

Decided to try this boba spot after seeing so many good reviews. I tend to resort to Chicha San…read moreChen or Molly Tea when I'm around this area, but wanted to try something new. It's nestled in a little plaza with minimal parking. Luckily, we went on a weekday and there were at least 2 parking spots open. The shop itself is small-- as soon as you enter, the register is right there with the self service kiosk to the left and the waiting area to the right. Even though there was only 1 party ahead of us, it took around 15-20 minutes to get our drinks. But I'll give them the benefit of the doubt since we ordered a lot of drinks. For myself, I was able to try the traditional roasted oolong milk tea with pearl and the hojicha latte-- both at 70% sweet. I have a sweet tooth, so the sweetness was at a perfect level for both. However, I didn't get that much of a strong roasted oolong taste in the milk tea as I've gotten from other boba shops. The hojicha latte was good enough, but also did not have that strong, nutty taste in comparison to others. I am more of a milk tea person, but maybe next time I'll try the honey osthamnthus tea since a lot of people seem to love it!

This tea shop/room is located on the second floor and has such a peaceful atmosphere. The workers…read moreare nice and the soft serve is AMAZINGG. My favorite is the Tie Guan Yin Oolong flavor, HIGHLY recommend!

Their service was amazing, and I really liked the matcha frozen yogurt! It felt like a very nice…read moreplace to chill, and all the staff were very nice and helpful. Definitely check this place out if you're a tea lover!

I had a great experience at ToGo Coffee, which is originally from Canada, this is the first U.S…read more location right next to the Hawaii Supermarket in San Gabriel, CA. The SGV has always been the mecca of boba shops, and I would recommend this place. The service was excellent and fast, I forget to get the barista's name, but he honestly deserves a raise for working by himself on a Saturday afternoon, he did so well. It was the fastest I have ever got a drink, he was so on top of things. I hope the owners are reading this and really consider rewarding top employees like him. I got the viral Pear and Matcha drink, which was surprisingly really good. I wasn't sure at first about how it was going to taste, but that secret pear syrup did the trick lolol. The drink itself is $5.99, plus $2.00 for the oat milk, so it came to over $9+. They honestly should consider lowering the oat milk to $1.00 cuz $2.00 is higher than other places, so then you're basically paying $10+ for boba. We're officially entering the era of inflation because I still remember when boba was like a few bucks LOLOL. Anyways, good boba, just a bit overpriced.

Too bad they close early and don't have too much seating inside!…read more I paid them a visit because I saw they have interesting drink flavors, like persimmon, pear jasmine, and hawthorne. I got the persimmon latte, but the syrup was a bit underwhelming. The drink was really pretty, but it could have passed for just a sweetened iced latte. The cup size is big for $5.99. I should have clarified how many espresso shots they use because it kept me awake all day! I couldn't fall asleep until really late. Service is not really there since you can order on the kiosk. No bathroom There is free street parking in front, but there's more parking in the Hawaii supermarket lot. Credit card/apple pay accepted