Guava pastry! Yesh!! I originally came here for a latte. Ended up getting some goodies. The guava…read morewas delicious ...like seriously good. It wasn't overly sweet. Very fresh! The savory one was good as well. I think it would have been better if it was still warm hehhe The latte & chai were good. Sometimes, a simple latte is so much better than the ones with all the cream top. Service was AMAZInG!!! He was so nice and helpful. I asked for recommendations. He was so patient. All my questions were answered. Very cute place with seating inside and outside. Love the atmosphere here. Thank you for a great first experience.

I have been wanting to come here for a long time. My kids gifted me a gift card and I finally went…read moreon a weekday. There was so much construction going on and parking was terrible but I managed to find some in the residential area. There is outdoor seating and very limited indoor seating. The place itself is super cute and I really want to go back already. I love their decor. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the baristas. The gentleman that helped us at the cashier was extremely friendly, his smile, his attitude and mannerisms were beyond friendly and professional. I have to give him his kudos, because a lot of businesses don't have employees like this anymore. We were not ready, so we let someone go ahead of us. There was so much to order, but I decided to just get two drinks and the jalapeño cheese croissant. I have to say the jalapeño cheese croissant is my favorite. The bread was so warm, flaky, and that cheese and jalapeño were just enough. They did not skimp out on this. Our drinks were SOOOO GREAT! I got the honey vanilla oat latte with the banana cold foam. Yes the cashier guy helped me and I absolutely love all his suggestions. He also suggested the cheddar jalapeño croissant. My daughter got a chai tea latte and we LOVED our drinks. I must come back very soon. I regret not buying some of the treats like the rose cookies and fruity pebble rice crispies that I saw on display. While we were waiting for our drinks outside, the cashier came out to bring us our croissant. I also noticed the trolley outside, which I read serves chili in a bowl on certain days. All around, this place gets five stars + and I can't wait to be back!

Such a great spot! They have a lot of really unique and fun drinks, but it's a very clean and…read moresimple vibe, which I really appreciate. The drinks tasted really good, and there was ample parking on the street right in front. The baristas were super friendly and answered any questions we had, and we're genuinely very helpful. Also, on our way out, they thanked me by name... loved it. I'll be back

I had a few hours to kill, so I searched for a spot that'd make me a pourover. And bingo, Memento…read morewas here! Loved the understated signage and labels around the shop, and dug the chill vibe. Chill staff too! I chatted with a barista to find the right cup to get, then enjoyed a brew from Newbery St. (beans from Thailand!). It came out super delicious, and I enjoyed my purchase in air conditioned bliss. Pourover coffee not your thing? There's batch brew, and you can always get a cappuccino. Or matcha. Or a Thai tea. Pastries if you're hungry. Memento was an unexpected *MEMENTO*. I found out they're part of this year's "The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops" list, and this tracks. My only complaint? Wish the music wasn't as loud. Outlets if you need them. Play Pokemon Go? Memento is near a Pokemon gym.

This place has always been here for quite a while and never gave it a chance until the other day…read more When I entered it was quite packed, they have a bit of seating, but there were several people standing waiting for their order I personally liked their interior design filled with vinyl records and a piano. I ordered an Iced Americano and I enjoyed it compared to other Americanos at other places. It felt very smooth to me and the vanilla syrup I added to it created a nice touch of flavor in it.

Great place to work or study. Really good drinks with trendy atmosphere and music. Plenty of seats…read moreand chargers. Parking was a bit snug but was still able to find a space in the shopping center. I got an earl gray iced tea with honey (total $5 and ir was great) it was presented on a spinning record which was unique and on brand! The two gentlemen working the coffee bar were friendly and had a sense of urgency to bring out orders which was great.

love the oat spanish latte! space is great, ac was BLASTING on an 84 day so 100% appreciate it,…read moreit's next to this super cute japanese goods store but the store closes mondays & tuesdays. the employees were super nice, once the drinks are done, they walk it out to the customers & i think that's super cool & personable!

My niece loves cute places to get latte, so we decided to come to SOULMATE after our lunch in the…read morearea. We circled a little to find parking, but they have a public parking lot next to the post office across the street. There is a 2 hour limit you should keep in mind. There were a decent amount of tables inside. We even got a table with outlets for our laptops. You seat yourself. I didn't see staff cleaning the whole time we were there. The staff here seem to be the cool type. As a customer I feel like my being there was interrupting their conversation. My niece ordered a Latte ($5.50) with the Cold Foam ($1.50) and I ordered the Oat Based Spanish ($7) with the Cold Foam ($1.50). They really pushed the cold foam here. We also ordered a Pistachio Croissant ($??) and a Kouign Amann ($??). Their pastry case can you better signage and clear pricing labeled. We both enjoyed our lattes for the most part. The croissant was pretty but it wasn't a tasty fluffy flakey croissant. It was a bit dense. Also neither pastries were heated up. The kouign amann was the most disappointing as we took a bite and it was SOUR. Not feeling it. Neither of us liked it and we tossed it. I think they put passionfruit in the filling and it ruined the whole thing. Had it been labelled we would have selected a different pastry. Before I left I also ordered a Matcha ($7.25) for the road... WARNING... For some reason they put maple and cinnamon in their matcha. I should have been more clear with which one I was ordering. It wasn't like toss-it awful but it was like mhmm, would have liked it better without the maple and cinnamon. Ohh and I interacted with a different staff, but they were also trying to push the cold foam. I already tried it, I don't need any more cold foam. I like the spanish latte, not too excited for the pastries, and staying away from the matcha. The hanging out aspect with my niece was the best thing about my visit.

The workers are super nice. The coffee is amazing. It's such a cute calm chill local shop. 100%…read morewould recommend

GUYS. When I tell you this is THE BEST MATCHA place I am not lying. I got their iced matcha with…read moreoatmilk because I think it's a good baseline to judge them off of. The quality of the matcha is amazing and I love how the matcha presence is very prominent. It has the perfect amount of sweetness without it overpowering the matcha and doesn't leave it tasting grassy or bitter. It is also not too creamy or milky. As for the service, the workers were nice and got the drinks out in a timely matter. I def recommend coming here. 1000/10!

There's a lot I want to say about this spot but I'm a try and keep it short lol…read more My first time visiting was this past Sunday, May 31st. I had my whole day planned out with a list of events to attend but first I wanted to stop by Patria and grab some coffee to start my morning off. Located in a parking lot next to Wilson Park on Compton Blvd and Alameda Street you'll find this nice cut lawn in front of this small white building, Patria Coffee Roaster. Depending on your time of arrival, the parking lot can be full but it's cool cuz there's also street parking available. I was able to park in the lot. After walking in I was welcomed and greeted with positive energy from 2 young ladies who I forgot their names but we'll just call them "A" and "C" lol. A guy to my right was sitting next to the window working on his laptop. And two others against the wall sipping their coffees and doing whatever on their phones. A customer was at the register ordering while another customer walked in to stand in line behind me. I let her go in front of me while I took pics and recorded footage. I like the atmosphere and space a lot. It has a very nice decor. Artwork, pictures and murals with history displayed along the walls. Grab and cold drinks available for purchase. Nice music playing that wasn't too loud but just right to complement a chill coffee shop vibe. "A" was friendly and patient as shared with her this was my first visit. As I browsed thru the coffee menu before making my selection I noticed more costumes coming in. I ordered a medium sized Americano which is $3.75 but I requested to add some hazelnut creamer as well as some almond milk which totaled out to $4.75 which was quite exceptional to me. Giving the location, the quality of service and the quality of the coffee. Not to mention to overall experience. I even thru in a $1 tip. I support the business and love the space. It feels welcoming and safe. The restroom was clean. They also have many different events held there. If you're ever in the area definitely pull up and check em' out. It's black owned as well. I actually ended up sitting there in the lot sipping my coffee while working on my video to post on social media. The coffee was good and tasteful. Didn't need any sugar. Great vibes and great coffee. You can even go the park right next door and get your steps in or just chill. I definitely recommend coming here. If you're passing thru the area or coming to the city, do yourself a favor and pull up. Check em' out. Grab you a coffee or something. Prices are reasonable and the community is welcoming to all individuals.

While driving home, we noticed this coffee shop and I'm so happy we decided to stop by!…read more Coffee 8/10 We ordered an iced cafe de olla and a quad Ibarra mex mocha. Both were soo flavorful. I will say, the cafe de olla is very spice forward. I taste a lot of cloves and star anise. A bit different than others I've had but I really liked it. The mex mocha was smooth and rich. I did see that their slushies are highly rated and now that it's getting hot, we'll def be back to try them! Food 10/10 They don't have food items on their menu but there are baked goods! We ordered a cream croissant looking muffin and a chocolate chip cookie. Both were warmed up and were absolutely delicious. Vibes/Ambiance : 10/10 We came on a Friday morning and it wasn't too busy. There were people working there as they have free wifi and outlets. The decor and vibe is cute! They have art on the walls, pictures, plants, community flyers/events, and statements that make you feel safe and at home. The staff is so friendly and welcoming too! There is a little parking lot right next to the shop and we didn't find it hard to find a spot. There is a park next door so I can imagine on the weekends, parking might be a bit tricker. Loved that we found a local gem like Patria and will def be back!

Needed a coffee for that afternoon crash, so stopped by here after lunch. Tried the friends with…read morebenefits latte (vanilla and caramel) and the on my way! latte (pistachio). Both were great, but I really liked the friends with benefits cause it was sweet but still strong. Love the fact that they have house-made syrups too! Service was great-- barista was nice and able to recommend options based off my preferences. I also really like their set-up here! Indoor and outdoor seating with great lighting and nice tiled wall designs. The only con is that there's minimal parking in the front, but luckily it was a weekday and there was still street parking. Otherwise, would recommend!

I really enjoyed this place the first few times…read more My last 2 experiences were trash. The lady who took my order had this blank unenthused look on her face every time I see her, doesn't even return a smile, & it makes me feel uncomfortable (as someone who has been in customer service for over 20 years, it makes no sense how they have her at the register). I ordered a matcha tea w/oat-milk and the first time it was amazing; the last 2 times it was trash. I considered the first bad time a hiccup, but the very last straw was when I had horrible bloating for over 24hrs after drinking their matcha tea. I didn't even drink it past the first few sips because it had a horrible taste; I can't even begin to describe how disgusting it was. Their vegan breakfast burrito, however, was excellent--so good! But the overall experience was enough to keep me from returning. Overall sum of my experiences, 3/10--will not recommend, but there's still some good staff there.

Best coffee shop in Lakewood! Okay so much to say here so I'm gonna go off. The food is super yummy…read moreand it's cooked by one of the owners. Family owned so that is a point all on its own and they're such a sweet loving family too. I love the brownies and coffee cake and she gave me the corner piece! The space is insanely cool with two main rooms and even a smaller conference room. So many potential services and classes/experiences offered. This is what community means. If u need a place to feel cozy safe and love come here. If you're like me and need a place to work then it's perfect for that too. Can't say enough. I even booked a tattoo with Gewell and I love it (yes there is a small, clean, and licensed room on site dedicated to tattoo!!! And no coffees or food are made there haha).

Padekwa had me in awe!…read more PADEKWA, which means "you are welcome," is one of those hidden gems you could easily drive past without realizing what you're missing. Located off Bellflower Blvd and South Street in Lakewood, this coffee shop is much more than a place to grab a drink. From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by art, creativity, and community. The space is open and inviting, with plenty of seating, outlets for studying or working, cozy lounge areas, a conference room available to rent, and even a quieter section with books and softer lighting. I ordered the Banana Bread Dirty Chai, a Matcha, and a slice of coffee cake. The Dirty Chai was sweet and flavorful, but the Matcha stole the show. It was smooth, beautifully balanced, and not overly sweet. The coffee cake was equally impressive. Perfectly sweet with a tender crumb, it's the kind of pastry that pairs beautifully with a morning coffee and is sturdy enough for those who like to dip their pastries into their drink. One thing that stood out to me was learning that the pastries are made by the owner's mother, an award-winning pastry chef. Although I didn't try everything, the display case was filled with beautiful pastries that looked fresh, handcrafted, and made with care. What impressed me most was that PADEKWA kept surprising me. Everywhere I looked, there was another detail that revealed this place is about more than coffee. From the artwork and creative spaces to the community events they host, it's clear that connection and creativity are part of the vision. The best part? I left feeling like I had only scratched the surface. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back, not just for the drinks and pastries, but to learn more about the people and heart behind it. If you're looking for great coffee, creative inspiration, delicious pastries, and a place that truly feels welcoming, PADEKWA is definitely worth a visit.