COME HERE IF YOU LOVE SPECIALTY COFFEE…read more DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU LOOK FOR: PRETTY LOOKING/LAYERED SUGAR BOMB DRINKS (nothing wrong with that though! Just wanting to help with expectations if you've never been here.) This place serves purely traditional coffee. I'm new to living in this area in LA (I come from Orange County) and have been trying to visit the coffee shops out here. So far, this is THE BEST from what I've tried so far in terms of specialty coffee. (I don't have a long list that I've visited yet) It's quite refreshing actually, to see a coffee shop that's PURELY specialty coffee. No frills or thrills, just traditional basics done well. Decor is great. I tried the emerald series espresso as a flat white (two of them) which is marketed as rare and exotic. I didn't want to read much too much into it at the moment. I was just wanting my caffeine fix. Both together came out to around $17 (oof!) They at least handed us 2 oz samples of coffee. Presentation of the drinks were done well. You can tell that they really care about the craft because we were waiting unnecessarily long on a slow day. I over heard a 'How did that pull?' while waiting. I appreciate the care.

Ambiance: it's the original U.S. location for The Boy & The Bear coffee roaster, and the…read moreestablishment is black color themed, they have plenty of seats indoor and outdoor, overall good vibes Service: very friendly staff, patient with questions and requests Drink: standard menu with seasonal special drinks Mocha Latte - **** creamy and tasty, recommend Chiroso Imperial - *** Pomegranate, Apricot, Jasmine, pour over, bold sour note Price: premium quality, and expect $9+ per drink on average

We drove over from Long Beach after my cousin invited us to check out Chrome Coffee Studio in…read moreTorrance, and the experience was flawless from start to finish. The shop is exceptionally clean, organized, and tidy. Although the line wrapped out the door, the wait time was minimal because management clearly properly staffed the floor to handle high-volume rush hours efficiently. James assisted us at the register and provided outstanding, prompt service. We ordered the Chrome Latte, Banana Cream Latte, and Strawberry Milk. Every item was crafted with precision, well-balanced in flavor, and clearly made from quality ingredients. The pricing is entirely fair and accurately reflects the caliber of product and service delivered. Highly recommended five-star spot, well worth the drive.

Came here to try their matcha and it definitely lived up to the hype. The matcha was really smooth…read moreand creamy with a nice balance of sweetness. You can still taste the matcha without it being too bitter. I also tried their Biscoff coffee from the secret menu and really liked it. It had a nice coffee flavor with a subtle cookie butter taste that wasn't overly sweet. The space is really cute and aesthetic, but it does get pretty busy. There was a line when I went, but it moved pretty quickly so the wait wasn't bad at all. Would definitely come back to try some of their other drinks.

A cute space with strong coffee!…read more Lots of parking available, good seating on the inside with wifi so a great atmosphere for working! Service was great, everyone was kind and quick to help me with my order, I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. Tot Cream Top Latte with almond milk is good! The espresso is BOLD and strong if you like that, the cream top that came with it is VERY good. I would come back to try other drinks!

Oh Tot! How I think of tater tots, but this is not that kind of tot!…read more Anywho, coffee review #727362728 I came in close to an hour of closing and they got a little busy after I ordered. I tried their tot cream latte & their "feels like home", both iced. If you order for enjoying in shop, they give you a cute cup with a saucer & spoon. They don't put that much ice which I appreciate. The coffee is still cold! The tot cream latte is on the sweeter side, but it is extremely good. I like the flavor of the coffee, although the sweetness kind of takes away from the coffee shining through. It's good for people that like coffee but not the acidic taste from it. The feels like home is strong. That bean? Phew. Got muscles, it's strong. Very subtle sweetness. Beautiful bean flavor. Cream top is yummy. I would def order again. I appreciate them not having burnt or acidic/sour tasting espresso. That's been a common trend in coffee shops as of late D: Ambiance is nice, it's small inside & no AC so they have a fan with the door cracked open wide but still gets stuffy inside. I believe they do have WiFi don't quote me, you'll have to fact check that one. But there were people there on their laptops so I wanna assume yes.. Service was quick and standard amongst the baristas. Parking in the plaza is small otherwise there is an underground garage. There was a notice of filming or photography sign I didn't bother reading and forgot to take a picture of but it's on the glass when you go up to order.

Bada Coffee is an independent coffee shop located in Torrance, at the Plaza Mayor Shopping Center…read more It combines Korean Café' looks and taste and it even has a robot to make your coffee, but have no fear, there are people there to help out. The place is ever so cute. It is spotless. The service is great. Even the robot is adorable. We love their Mango mango and all of their lattes are great. Their espresso is perfect. I wish it was open a bit later. We often end up there near closing. But it is one of our favorite coffee shops in the South Bay. It is fun, the prices are fair and again, they have a robot. They close at 6 pm so get there. Please stay open until 7, we will come. The attention to detail in every cup is consistent and amazing. You will love it.

I got the matcha cloud $7.25. I thought it did not have much flavor and tasted quite milky. Maybe…read moreits because I went close to closing time, so I'll definitely had to come back again and try something else. - rating: 7.3/10 update: got the mango matcha recently and really liked it! would recommend that one

My favorite go to place for MATCHA EINSPANNER. They use ceremonial grade matcha and you can taste…read moreit. The topping is delicious. The quality and time and effort put into the drinks is there. The pastries are decent too. They are able to warm them. Theyre usually not busy when I come so they tend to make the drinks fast. There's some tables you can hang out and work too as there is also wifi. Not a ton of sitting room but very good vibes. Parking can be tight as there's only a tiny lot but near a dry cleaners, subway and a couple other shops.

I was in the area and was looking for a place to study/work. This popped up, looked at their menu,…read moreand got intrigued with their Mango Sticky Matcha and croissants. I got there close to 6pm and everyone was so nice. The lady that took my order was friendly and welcoming. I got their Mango Sticky Matcha. It was pretty interesting. Loved that it has a rich matcha flavor and mango sticky flavor didn't overpower the drink. If anything, it complimented well with the matcha. I love it and would absolutely order it again. Unfortunately, they didn't have any pastries left other than a couple bagels. I wanted to try their croissants but maybe next time when I'm in the area again. The place is super clean and organized. They have a wifi, an outlet, a couple tables for single or multiple customers as well as comfy couches. The restroom was also clean and smells great. Highly recommend this place. Not only was I able to complete so many tasks but was also able to just relax. Loved the vibe here!

Good coffee, beautiful interior…read more Hi-Fi Espresso is located in a good location, however there's several coffee stores in the same area. It's very competitive here. I got iced mocha ($7.50). It's only one size. Service was quick and it tasted very good. Some other coffee places, their iced mocha is overly sweet but this place was perfect! They also didn't fill the entire cup with ice which is good. They filled it about a quarter of the cup. Interior is spacious, have tables, they have a corner closed off for employees only. It's a coffee roaster(?). They sell bags of coffee so I assume it's a roaster. My only complaint if I have any, is that for my iced mocha, I didn't see any straws anywhere. I saw lids, wooden stirs, but no straws.

Solid coffee, great sweets and good music. Chocolate chip cookies which they source from Nonna's in…read moreLB is a must-try as is the grilled cheese with tomato! Service is only weak spot. Took 26 minutes for grilled cheese when relatively unbusy and they also forgot one of our coffee drinks (it was just 3 of us). Also, given selective flagging of questions and reviews to Yelp, adjusting my overall rating and don't think we'll be supporting this business going forward. UPDATE: Business flagged a question for removal. Adjusting rating to reflect selective editing of reviews/questions.

Walk in and you can order on the kiosk (with photos) OR order at the front counter with the staffs!…read moreWe ordered and got our drinks within 10 minutes. They'll call your number! Double matcha - always a good drink to grab on the go! My go to matcha drink. It's not too sweet so it's perfect! Black Sesame cream coffee - sesame and coffee were perfectly balanced! If you like sesame, this is a good drink for you. Yes, it is sweet! Lucky bloom - i believe this was a limited time drink! We managed to get it. They had to check with the back to see if they can still make it. It was light with a bit of sweetness with the herbs they put in! Recommend if you want to grab something light! Pastries - many options! Id have to come back for these Seating - lots of tables and chairs. Theres wifi here so lots of people on their laptops and working. Parking - huge lot! Wont have an issue finding spots.

I love finding new coffee spots in the SouthBay! MAI Coffee & Tea House is tucked in a busy…read moreshopping center in Gardena. Plenty of parking, which is always a win. The cafe itself is super cute - modern vibes, lots of indoor seating and some outdoor tables too. I came for coffee but had no clue what to get. Was eyeing the brown sugar one but the lady at the counter warned me it's reallly strong. She suggested the marble drip iced coffee instead. It was alright, still a bit too strong for my taste though.

The food is fresh. The desserts are unbelievable. The Almond croissant is the best I'll drive 25…read moreminutes to order one!

You don't have to be "gluten- free or sensitive" to enjoy anything here!…read moreYou'd never regret having scones, cheesecake, or breads here. Very friendly, and hospitable. On a very hot day, my cousins and I were treated to cold cups of kochi-ja tea w/ yuzu