My quesion is always, how do they keep the prices so low AND they don't charge extra for milk…read morealternatives?! Crazy. Grateful that a place like this exists especially during a time where everything is so expensive. I got the iced oat latte and it was delicious. Next time, I'll definitely have to try the food because it looked amazing. There's little seating outside, but seems to be a more grab and go type of place. If I lived closer, I'd be coming here a dangerous amount!

What a gem of a place with unbelievable prices!…read more Quaint little cafe with some delicious food. Baked goods were hot and fresh. The chocolate and blueberry muffin were devoured before realizing no pictures were taken. The Hainan chicken rice and burrito are definitely the reasons we'll be coming back. So simple but done so right. The extra carbs were worth it.

I love their biscoff latte! It's a strong coffee but is super well balanced with the biscoff flavor…read moreand cream. They have tables inside and outside so it's a good place to hang or to get some work done. Parking is super easy.

The strawberry matcha here is absolutely amazing - perfectly balanced, creamy, and so fresh. You…read morecan tell they use quality ingredients, and the presentation is beautiful too. I stopped in for the first time to relax and catch up with a friend, and this place is truly special. Easily one of my favorite spots. I'll definitely be coming back again and again!

I stopped by Cup of Cha Tea House today while passing through Monrovia, and I'm so glad I did. It's…read morelocated right in Old Town Monrovia, and the shop itself is super cute, spacious, and inviting. This is a great little spot to hang out with friends or family, play games, go on a date, or just relax by yourself with a drink. I came with my baby sister and we both really liked the atmosphere. The front of the store has cute seating, and there's also a smaller, almost private, area toward the back near the bathrooms with a little couch and board games, which gives the place even more personality. I'd say the back area with the small couch is more of a first-come, first-served spot. The couch could comfortably fit a group of 4-5 people you came with, or maybe just one couple. Otherwise, it might feel a little awkward sharing such a small space with people you don't know unless you're not socially awkward. They have a good variety of drinks on the menu, though they don't sell any food. My sister didn't like the drink she initially ordered because she had requested foam and salt, but the staff was kind enough to remake it to her liking, which we really appreciated. Good customer service makes such a difference, and they handled it very kindly. My drink came out great... good size, good flavor, and fairly priced. Overall, I'd definitely come back here again if I'm in the area. Cute shop, good drinks, great service, and a nice cozy vibe without feeling cramped.

WALK WITH MEEEE. We go try something new for brunch in old town, then grab Cup of Cha for a sweet…read moretreat, then walk around the little stores, people watch and yap. In that order. Came here on a Sunday afternoon and had a really good experience. The shop was clean, ordering on the tablet was super easy, and the drinks came out pretty fast. The drinks are HUGE too, definitely worth the price. One thing to watch out for is that some toppings are already included in certain drinks, which was actually a nice surprise for me. There's a little bit of seating inside, and the location itself is really cute with lots of surrounding shops to walk around and browse. Definitely a nice place to grab a treat while spending the afternoon in the area. Also appreciated that there was plenty of street parking nearby, which made stopping in really convenient. Thanks Cup of Cha !

Friendly staff. Not too long of a wait…read more Grabbed their iced banana milk latte. I would say this is one of the better banana milk lattes I've had, if not the best. The flavor is not overpowering and doesn't taste artificial. I would definitely come back.

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.

Very clean. Always the first thing I look for. If I go anywhere at all and it's not clean, I just…read moreleave. But I loved that it was sleek and clean. Service was fast, accurate and helpful. The servers there were also clean, organized and friendly. The food and drinks were 1000% better than what I expected. I got a matcha rain and a pistachio croissant. The matcha rain was like an ice cream foam and latte in one. Not over sweet and I can taste the matcha. Which I never say that often. And the croissant was actually croissanting. Like I have been to other places and it's either just dough with some air in the center or soft hard bread if that makes sense. A croissant is supposed to be fluffy, slightly sweet and with a soft crunch. It was an actual croissant. Like omfg I'm going to be a regular

Great place to post up & study or get work done!…read more * Few outlets (may be hard to snag a table near one) * Many tables * Bathroom available * Free WiFi I got the banana cream latte with oat milk - LOVED! The toffee was a nice touch and I really enjoyed that the cream had real banana in it. Big fan! Parking was not bad at all, I didn't even park in the lot in the rear and had no trouble finding parking elsewhere. Music wasn't too loud or distracting, so very conducive for working or chatting with a friend!

YALLL THIS HAS THE BEST COFFEE IVE EVER TASTED!!…read more The vibes are so calming and the pastries are so fresh and delicious, I ordered the Valley Girl Latte hot and the foam was heavenly and the milk so sweet, and the egg and cheddar muffin was 10/10 Can't wait to keep trying their seasonal items too, also Karen was super sweet and super helpful when recommending me new items and she makes the drinks really well, adjusting my drink if asked and really skilled in speed when there was a long line The ambiance is also super clean and really nice people all around i've never felt so welcomed and comfortable, highly recommend

I'd like to start off by saying that before today, I've raved to everyone about our favorite local…read morecoffee shop, and would've given this place 5 stars, no questions asked. Sadly, one employee can quickly change that, and I'm writing this in hopes that management helps them better understand how to properly deal with each individual situation. My husband and I go in for drinks and food, anywhere from 3-5 times a week, and we gladly leave tips in the jars, because up until today, we had nothing but great experiences. Today at about noon, I went in and ordered at the register. I ordered my husband's large drink, and order my REGULAR drink, paid for an ADDED shot, and asked if it could be placed in a large cup instead of regular cup, with extra ice. No issues ordering and paying. Even left a tip in their jars. I move over to wait for my drink and the girl making the drinks (short curly hair) finds an issue with me asking for a large cup and tells me that is an upcharge because it's more plastic and it's an inventory issue, and I'd have to pay for a large drink. Really? At first I think that perhaps she's under the impression that I want more of the drink or extra ice on the side perhaps? so I proceed to explain to her that I want the same amount that comes with my regular drink, but just want extra ice and space for my added shot that was paid for, hence the larger cup. She refused to budge and tells me it doesn't matter, that I have to pay for a large, even though I had already paid and the girl taking my order has no issue with this. Her attitude towards the situation was so bizarre and I wonder if her inability to process what I was explaining is what caused her to be so "firm" on this, but I left feeling so disappointed and frankly, not sure if I want to return. Possibly losing a customer over what you think is a 50cent "thievery" seems like bad business. UPDATE: within minutes of the review posting, Isaiah, the CEO personally called me to apologize for the poor experience and promised to look into this to make sure it doesn't happen again. He was also confused, since he assured me that is in no way company policy, and offered to void today's transaction. Thank you for making us feel heard.

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.

3 stars After…read morehearing some friends rave about Torotea, I decided to pick up some drinks to try. The service is spotless! The cashier knew his tea and really helped me pick my drinks. There were samples to try, which I believe gets rotated. These were the drinks I got: Pinewood Milk Tea ($6.85): It was good. It tasted like a lighter version of earl grey. 3/5 stars Koan-Im Oolong Milk Tea ($6.85): Also good and very light. This one was supposed to be roasted, but it didn't really stand out. 3/5 stars Both teas I got were quite light. I genuinely don't know if it really lives up to any of the tea shops in Alhambra, but it was decent. Price is on the pricier side. Customer service was great though. Parking is street parking, which is free. I'll come back to try other drinks with their toppings. But for now 3 stars....

This place well deserved a 5stars. If I can give them 10stars, I will definitely do it. Their…read moregolden avocado toast is the must have. It is so yummy. Their drinks are always delicious and beautiful too. They are very pet friendly too. Love it here, highly recommended.

I'm so confused about the positive reviews and don't understand the appeal. I've been here a couple…read moreof times, mainly out of convenience when I'm in the area, but the drinks aren't good at all. On my most recent visit, I ordered an iced hojicha latte and it was horrible. It tasted like milk with barely any hojicha flavor. I also found it odd that their lattes come sweetened by default.

We finally stopped by the bakery in Duarte to sample their signature beverage and pan dulce. Their…read morecafe de olla, was served hot, a nice blend of cinnamon and sweetness. We bought an elote, tortuga and can't recall the third piece of pan, and alfajores. The elote was delicious, I love that you can see little specs of cinnamon, soft and tender and vanilla scent. The tortuga was a bit more spongy, fragrant, and nice balanced of sweetness. The alfajores were buttery, crisp and smeared with dulce de leche. I needed a bday cake and decided to order the strawberry shortcake, because it looked so pretty. The cake was a hit with the family. The frosting was super light, the filling is one layer of custard and the other of light whipped cream and berries. The sponge is moist, the cake is not sweet, but decadent in its creamy texture. The inside of the store is aesthetically appealing, traditional glass cases showcase the pan. I'm so glad to have a nearby bakery and cake shop!

Cafe De Olla Bakery is conveniently located next to Club Pilates, my workout spot. While I am very…read morehappy about this (I love Cafe de Olla in Monrovia), getting coffee and a pastry post-workout might very well become my routine if I don't exercise enough self-control! Like some of the reviews already mentioned, this location is more of a "grab and go" type of place. They have a solid selection of cakes, pastries, and drinks. If you are looking for their full breakfast menu, the Monrovia location down the street is where you would want to go! When I visited, they were celebrating their 1-year anniversary with an outside table of samplers. They had a balloon arch outside to signal to the community that they are celebrating something special as well. The lady out front shared with me what they had to offer, and she also mentioned that they do catering! I like my coffee strong but also on the sweet side. When I asked for the stronger option, I was recommended to get the cappucino rather than the latte and they can make the caffeine a little bit more concentrated without sacrificing the flavor. The cookies were a little dry for my taste but maybe it was because the samplers were sitting outside for a little too long. I would go back just to try the breakfast sandwich, but the experience of grabbing food was pretty fast and the food was flavorful enough! Excited to have a closer Cafe de Olla to me and wishing them so much success!

I've been a regular here at Cafe De Olla and I will say that the food never misses!…read more The only thing that maybe was a little disappointing was that the espresso shots in my husband's cafe de olla tasted a little burnt, but other than that it was great service and great food! The vampiros are a delicious appetizer to share. The peanut butter French toast is so good!!! It's super heavy though but definitely one of the better sweet options on the menu. It wasn't too busy for a Sunday mid afternoon. One thing I noticed is that we were able to join the waitlist virtually which was nice! We haven't been able to that before when we've come many times so that was cool. Cant wait to come back!

We arrived almost 2 hours before closing, and there was only one table seated before us when we got…read morethere. Two more tables were seated about 15 minutes after us. Unfortunately, the wait time for the food was much longer than expected considering how slow it seemed. Some items came out hot, but my taco plate was only warm. The food itself wasn't horrible, but overall it was a bit bland. The sauces definitely helped, but sauces should enhance the flavor, not be the main source of it. I also don't want to single anyone out, so I'll just say the overall staff energy wasn't very welcoming. I actually stopped by about a week ago just to pick up desserts and experienced a similar vibe then too. I'm honestly bummed to leave a negative review because I wanted to like this place, but between the wait, lack of flavor, and unwelcoming atmosphere, I'll probably not return.