Best coffee in the city. Hands down. The staff is great, location is perfect. Don't change pleaseread more

friendly staff and great service - my girlfriend and I ordered a cortado and a hot cocoa. the hot…read morecocoa was delightfully consistent from top to bottom, and the cortado had the best texture of any cortado I've had. their beans are clearly rested to perfection, and I couldn't ask any more of a specialty shop.

Really good servers, really good drinks and options. The employees are nice and always telling you…read morewhen and we're they are going to have a event.

Roam & Brew is hands down our favorite coffee + matcha spot in Montebello, and the place we kept…read morecoming back to without even thinking twice. I always order the matcha with 1.5 scoops of matcha, vanilla syrup, and light ice, and it's consistently perfect every single time, rich, smooth, not watered down, and clearly made with quality matcha. You can actually taste it, which sadly isn't a given these days. My boyfriend's go-to is the vanilla cold brew with a splash of whole milk, and it never misses. Smooth, balanced, not overly sweet, just really well done. Beyond the drinks, the vibe is what really sets Roam & Brew apart. It's always busy for a reason. Friendly staff, welcoming energy, and a place that genuinely feels like it was built for the community. You never feel rushed or like just another order. Consistency, quality, and care are everything in a coffee shop, and Roam & Brew nailed all three. It's obvious how much thought goes into what they serve and how they show up for customers. Montebello is lucky to have had this spot, and it's a huge loss to see them go. If you're reading this and still have a chance to visit, do it. This place truly deserved the love it got

Really cool place! It's been on my list for months and I finally visited. I arrived and the place…read morewas busy. Several people came by while I was here. The waiters are really cool, very nice. This place is legit run by Guatemalans which was pretty cool. I recently visited Guatemala so it was fun to chat with the waiter who noticed my shirt (I was coincidentally wearing a shirt I bought in Guatemala with a picture of Tikal lol). Anywaaaay - I tried the trio tostadas, a tamal and a Mayan iced latte. The tostadas were great. They were very fresh. They're very simple. One is black bean, one is avacado and one is chicken salad. My favorite was the chicken salad. I used their green salsa and it was delicious. The tamales was good. Today I learned I don't really like the flavor of banana leaf that gets absorbed into the tamal. Also, it was primarily made of rice. It had a piece of bell pepper, a little chicken and I think a plum. Aside from the banana leaf I liked the tamale. The latte was delicious. Nice coffee flavor and sweetened perfectly. Definite recommend and I will for sure be back.

I've been wanting to try this spot for almost a year after seeing all the hype on Instagram. 4…read moreweekend attempts last year, lines out the door, so I finally stopped by on a weekday when I was nearby. I went with the Mayan Mocha, the tamal Chapin, and a chuchito. The Mayan Mocha was the standout. It had this bold, sweetish flavor with notes I've never tasted in coffee before. The tamal Chapin was a bit bland overall and had very little chicken inside. The chuchito had a nice salsa with good flavor, but the masa itself felt a little dry with each bite, even though it was bathed in sauce. The coffee alone makes this place worth a visit.

First impression walking in was that the place has a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere…read more Service was prompt and attentive, despite them being slammed with a bunch of orders the I arrived at 715am. I ordered the Pana Latte. Oat milk as a default sold me immediately. Good drink hot. Had the monkey bread also. Super tasty warmed up. All in all, a great local spot for coffee. I wish it would open earlier so I can stop in more often but alas, not everyone has an early morning. For those of us that do, a great cup of coffee would definitely help but I'll stope when I can.

A welcome handcrafted coffee shop in the area! I only got a flavored iced coffee but it was good…read moreand I'd rather spend my money there than at Starbucks across the street. They don't have any non-pastry breakfast items but when I asked, they said they planned on adding some protein breakfast items soon. Give it a try, they have some interesting seasonal drinks!

The coffee here is great! My friend and I got to try the honey latte and chai tea. Great atmosphere…read moreand cute decor... unfortunately there was an odor. I thought it was a trash can near but it wasn't until they reached out to hand us the drinks it strongly smelled of armpit :/

I really enjoyed my time here I spent about an hour or two getting some work done and being on my…read morephone. Such a yummy spot. Super cute interior. They keep it COLD; Perfect for this heatwave. . . I got the popular vanilla cinnamon latte with oat milk and it was so good. I'm a coffee drinker so it doesn't affect me much when I drink a lot. So it was nice that the large has four shots & it really got me in the zone focused on my work!

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab has been long overdue for a rating from me. I've been here multiple times…read moreand have even racked up quite a few points through their membership program. It's a wonderful spot to study as long as you get there early. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting, and the drinks are consistently made fresh and served piping hot. There's also a solid variety of food options to choose from. I've had the chance to try a few items: the Dubai chocolate mochi (4/5), the breakfast burrito (4/5), and the breakfast sliders (5/5). The sliders are especially good--kind of like a stacked sandwich with egg, sauces, and jam that all come together really well. My go-to drink is the Bori Cano, which is my current seasonal favorite. It's a unique mix w cream top over an Americano, with barley tea on the bottom. It's perfect for keeping me going during long study sessions. I'm really glad to have a place like this in Monterey Park where I can settle in and get work done. As for parking, there are only about five spots right in front of the café, but there are two larger lots on either side with no time limits, which makes things much easier.

I took my chance to visit this Korean cafe a block away from the hotel early morning before my…read morecheck out. Their register wasn't working so everyone had to pay in Zelle or Venmo, including exact change in cash. The guy was welcoming and recommended me to try the Kimchi Musubi Croissant and the Garlic Cheese Bread since this was my first time here. I ordered their popular Honey Bori Latte in almond milk ($1 extra) with less sweetness and the Kimchi Musubi Croissant, which you can request to heat it up. The Bori latte didn't have much honey flavor and a bit watery, but I liked the puff rice topping that made it unique. Kimchi Musubi croissant was flaky and flavorful, but I wish they added more kimchi since it was more like eating a spam croissant. Overall, I'm glad I came here early before I left Monterey Park. It was less crowded an hour after opening and I like their 90s rnb playlist. I even love their cute mascot sticker. Highly recommend coming back to visit and download their app if you come frequently to earn rewards and discounts.

Loved this place so much, staff here was extremely friendly especially Bryan, loved him and super…read morenice. Was kind enough to redo one of our drinks. Lots of reassuring if we did not like our drink, would have the pleasure of doing another one. 10/10 would come back again :)

The food and specialty coffee drinks were amazing! Highly recommend the biscoff cookie latte. Fun…read morefact: they have California's first robot barista, and his name is Tom. Make sure to watch him working his magic. Service was just as wonderful. Very friendly and attentive staff. From the title, you'd think it was nothing more than a cafe with pastries but they've got a FULL menu with a variety of dishes. I will definitely return.

We stopped here to get a cold drink But it sure wasn't what…read morewe remembered Watered down drinks no taste it was no I didn't think you can mess up 2 tea drinks Service seemed like still training Everything was off

What happened to their place. I used to come here many times…read more Person who took order was great After that it was downhill. I almost asked for a refund to leave and go someplace else. I will not be coming here any longer.

BEST COFFEE IN LA?! Cream Top Americano…read more If you're a coffee lover in LA, you NEED to try Maru Coffee -- this spot seriously does not miss. They offer multiple bean options depending on your taste, plus amazing non-coffee drinks (their matcha is perfect ). But let's talk about the star: Cream Top Americano The cream is insanely thick, smooth, and just the right amount of sweet... and it balances the bold coffee flavor perfectly. Honestly might be my favorite coffee in Los Angeles. The space itself? Minimal, calm, aesthetic -- perfect for chilling, clearing your head, or just enjoying the vibe. Heads up: weekends get BUSY, finding a seat can be tough. If you love coffee and matcha... this is your spot.

I've been to Maru Coffee in New York before and really enjoyed it, so I wanted to check out the LA…read morelocation since it's closer to home. We ordered their cream top coffee, and it didn't quite hit the same. The cream itself is actually really good.. rich, smooth, and flavorful but the coffee underneath was noticeably sour. On its own, it threw off the balance quite a bit. Once we mixed it thoroughly, it became more tolerable, but it still wasn't something we would order again.

I was in heaven and I was even given a sample of delicious flan. So many pretty cakes and I intend…read moreon going back soon. I bought an amazing slice of non-spillable "tres Leche cake" Fire The service was PERFECT AMBIENCE: FESTIVE

I can only speak to their food in this review as I was fortunate to find 2 of their products in my…read morelocal grocery store. I purchased the Wedding cookies and the Orjietas (butter palmiers). Both were fantastic! The wedding cookies tasted like homemade- light, fresh, and lots of powdered sugar. The palmiers were light and crispy with that crunchy sugar on the outside. I made a special trip back to the store and bought all they had! I will definitely seek out a trip to the bakery next time I'm in town.