Arcane Maid Cafe

Kid friendly

Large group friendly

I was so excited for this non-popup One Piece cafe in Little Tokyo! Themed restaurants can be a…read moregamble, but this spot genuinely delivers an impressive experience that balances incredible immersion with fun culinary easter eggs. The attention to detail here is awesome. They have wanted posters plastering the walls, but the absolute highlight is the dedicated seating section designed to look like you're aboard the Thousand Sunny. The dynamic background behind the "windows" really elevates the immersion, shifting to make you feel like you're actively sailing the Grand Line. It's a must-sit area if you can snag a table. They also have an awesome selection of exclusive cafe merch near the front register. We ordered a big spread, and the kitchen generally exceeded my expectations for a novelty cafe: -Luffy's Red Hawk Popcorn Chicken: The chicken was perfectly crispy, but it's the tangy sweet and sour sauce coating it that makes it incredibly flavorful. -Zoro's Onigiri (Kimchi Spam): These triangles are huge! They serve them warm, and the savory spam balanced by the punchy, tangy kimchi makes it incredibly filling and a great value. -Gum Gum Ube Horchata: Visually stunning with that classic ube purple swirl, but flavor-wise, it mostly just tasted like a standard cinnamon-forward horchata. It's perfectly sweet and creamy, though the earthy ube flavor gets a bit lost. -Robin's Flower-Flower Power Refresher: True to its name, this is very flowery. It's a beautiful layered mix of blueberry lavender lemonade and butterfly pea flower tea. -Franky's Coke-a-Cola Ice Cream Float: A good ol' fashioned float that can't be beat!

If your child is an one piece fan and you don't mind splurging a bit, one piece cafe is a dream…read morecome true. Food was surprisingly amazing. Everything tasted great. Crispy chicken, soft rice and tantalizing sauce. The typical combination won't be boring as the thrill of getting something named after your favorite character was way too awesome. Character theme decor was limited and in small scale. Only one toilet available for customers which is inconvenient. Friendly and helpful staff. Limited menu. Happy hour is M-F that discounted certain food and drink. If you are coming from west side of LA, you will probably pass fashion district, a cluster of flower shops and wholesale centers, the whole nine yards of shady and seedy until you reach little Tokyo, where one piece is located. The extended part of the area is sketchy, use common sense. Parking can be had in a cement two story garage structure in 7-8 min. walk from the cafe. First two hours is free. You can also stroll around market streets in little Tokyo. I found it relaxing. I recommend a visit if you are a fan.

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My Little Paris Cafe & Play

4.6(235 reviews)

4.0 mi

My niece was in town and I was looking for activities to do, and I saw My Little Paris Café online…read more It's a super cool concept -- a place where your kids can play while you relax and enjoy a meal. The menu has lots of yummy dishes like salads, pastas, and croques. Everything is made with fresh, real ingredients and no additives, and the pizza and marinara sauce are made from scratch. My niece loved it here -- she got to play and eat yummy pizza. This place also does private parties! Sweetest owners ever from paris!

Edit: I love how the owner wrote a very long defensive response trying to invalidate mine…read more Yes, we were repeat customers because we wanted to try to support a local business and tried to give it numerous chances. We never liked the "entrance fee" that I obviously know about and I stand by what I said: ADULTS ARE FORCED TO ORDER THEIR SUBPAR OVERPRICED FOOD FOR ENTRY aside from the entrance fee for their kids. The SGV eats post - I wasn't talking about one post. Geraldyne has posted several times and most of those times people have chimed in with their experiences and she removed her entire posts so people won't find the comments. Once again, trust the low star ratings. If you read them, you'll see a lot of them echo what I've posted here. --- If you have a toddler or a young kid, avoid this place. Read the lower rated reviews, because those paint a more accurate picture than glowing reviews from people who got discounts to this place. Adults are forced to order a meal as an entrance fee, and all the choices are subpar and overpriced. There was only one lovely staff member, an African American woman that unfortunately seemed to have left, because everyone else were not friendly nor helpful, and are barely present. The husband who supposedly cooks the meal made the driest, toughest, inedible steak salad and I couldn't even get help with my meal because there was no staff around to help, and whenever the husband came out, he would just be zipping in and out so fast I couldn't even catch him, and I couldn't leave my daughter by herself. The food choices for kids are also subpar. The play area itself is also subpar. There's very little options to play with, and whatever is there are mostly broken toys or have missing parts. The "separate" area for younger kids are always a huge mess to the point where it's safer for a 1-2 yr old to be in the general area with how disorganized it is. It's nothing but an afterthought, and bigger kids go there to mess up that area all the time No one really goes to clean up or check the play areas periodically, so even though it's part of their "rules", you see kids throwing toys at other kids, kids leaving messes around, etc. The positive reviews about these place are probably from people who've only been there once and have had some sort of discount. As a previous repeat customer who tried to give this place multiple chances, it is nothing but a cash-grab by greedy owners who care nothing about kids. The owner, Geraldine, also loves to promote her business on Facebook groups, and even whine about lack of "support" from people, but when previous customers try to make suggestions or anything remotely resembling a valid criticism, she'll remove the post so no one sees it. It's very dishonest, and shows what kind of people run this business. There are better places to go to entertain kids in SGV, don't waste your time and money here.

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Asayoru Maid Cafe

4.4(158 reviews)

6.9 mi

I love how kind everyone is and I'm always excited to go there again. The food is also really goodread more

The maids are very nice and food was delicious! Loved the themed food and the atmosphereread more

Maid Riri framed photo

Chicken Lettuce Wraps w/ Lime Drench - Maid w/ Love Moon Event

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Hello Kitty And Friends Cafe

3.5(147 reviews)

19.0 mi•Studio City

The Hello Kitty And Friends Café is pretty much what you would expect a tourist-y cafe would be…read morelike at one of the most popular LA attractions, Universal City Walk. I came here with my two friends because we love Hello Kitty and wanted to check it out! I've been to multiple of their locations before, so I had an idea of what to expect - however, if you don't, then here is a run down. It's located in Universal City Walk, which means Universal Studios parking (with validation from AMC) and neighbors Hot Topic, Ben n Jerry's, and a few other fun shops. A lot of tourists are typically on City Walk, as well as people on their way to and from Universal Studios. There tends to be a lot of people no matter the day (for the most part). The cafe doesn't have an inside - so no indoor seating, but they have a small outdoor area that is slightly gated off with some chairs and tables for the cafe specifically. If they're packed, though, most people sit on the wall on the side, or try to find seating somewhere else, although it's nearly impossible. Universal City Walk has a restroom, but Hello Kitty And Friends Cafe does not. Additionally, their menu is pretty limited. This cafe is really a niche spot for people to take their photos and get an Instagram worthy treat. Out of all the food treats, there are no dairy-free and/or gluten-free items. The items they did have featured a mini slice of chocolate cake, a birthday cake, macaroons, and a couple more items. All of the food is premade and comes from a bag, so don't expect anything super amazing. They did have good drinks, though. We got two different types of drinks, my friend and I both getting the same one, being an electric blue lemonade. The drinks were tasty and we'd definitely at least get those again! If you like or even LOVE Hello Kitty, then this location could be worth checking out! If you're willing to make a day out of it at Universal City Walk, or even Universal Studios, then it can be a fun addition! I wouldn't center your entire day around here, as it is a pretty fast grab-and-go style place with no indoor seating, but some seating right in front. The aesthetic for the store's front at least is super cute. Gluten-free and/or dairy-free? Be cautious and just get a drink from them. If you've never been to any of the Hello Kitty And Friends Cafes, then definitely go to this one if the opportunity arises! Otherwise, it's good, but not my favorite location of theirs - slightly smaller, quicker, and limited compared to their other locations.

We definitely had such a great experience at the Hello Kitty and Friends Café! The service was…read moreamazing, and we were the first ones in line, which made the experience even more special. You really can't beat how incredibly cute all the food is! Everything was almost too adorable to eat. After enjoying the café, we went next door to shop for souvenirs and picked up some T-shirts to remember the visit. This was our fifth Hello Kitty and Friends Café experience, so I'm especially excited that we can officially check the Universal location off our list! Another fun Hello Kitty adventure checked off the list!

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Hello Kitty Cafe

3.7(2k reviews)

35.6 mi

We had reservations for early in the day but were coming all the way from San Diego. Made it over…read morean hour late and they kindly sat us anyway!! So grateful to have gotten to experience this adorable little cafe! The food was very tasty & SO detailed! Everything fit the theme. They offer a good mix of savory and sweet bites. We tried 2 different teas, the birthday tea & the white tip jasmine tea. Cant pick a favorite as they were both so delicious! Only thing that may set you back is that it is quite a pricey experience, although I would say the quality of the food and service made it well worth it!

The cafe itself is a rather large space. Not a lot of decor. There are Pompompurin decorations for…read morethw collab but otherwise would be open. I got the cocoa cold brew and Pompompurin pudding. Both were decent and they came out fast but it was a little pricey for the quality. You're really here for the IP. Service was okay too. There's seating outside but its a little sparse just FYI.

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Crumbs & Whiskers - Kitten & Cat Cafe

4.6(799 reviews)

19.4 mi•Beverly Grove

Experience was mostly not good. I am not going to leave a super low rating because I like the…read moremission of the place generally and appreciate the work they do I'm was surprised to read the other "low star" reviews here and see people complaining about staff preventing them from picking up the cats. When I was there, it didn't seem like staff was doing ENOUGH to stop patrons from behaving innapropriately. The other folks that were there with me were grabbing kitties, waving toys right in their faces, throwing toys at them. This one lady was just completely ignoring the cats body language. It kept hissing and nipping and her and flicking its tail and she just laughed and kept touching it and throwing a mouse toy at its face. It hurt to watch. I wish that patrons were given more instruction on how to approach cats, maybe a little card with some Do's and Don'ts. Not everyone has played with a cat before. I didn't end up petting any of the cats because they all looked like they were not in a mood to be pet. Which, of course, staff can't control. But the cats may be less overstimulated if people didn't poke at em. I was only there for 15 minuites. Maybe the staff was just having an off day. Maybe they are typically better about this I don't know. If any staff see this, I think it would be a good idea to give some of the patrons more direction beyond "don't pick up the cats."

I love this place so much. A therapy session for both you and the kitties…read more Come 10minutes early and order a small bite to eat/a drink. 3$ cat treats to feed kitties is also fun. They have you take off your shoes but they have a some "socks" for ya and a shoe rack and a place to hang your purses. They really do care for these kitties so much and do so much work to help socialize them. Thumper was their newest cat when I got there and so if you see them please give them a huge cuddle! I love that they let the cats in the bathroom if they wanna hide or get some space (so put the toilet seat down!) What a great place to relax with kitties or come with some friends for a hangout

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Fujiwara Tofu Cafe

3.9(305 reviews)

3.5 mi

*** Fujiwara Tofu Cafe will be closing its doors in March 2026 & focus more on merch via the online…read moreshop *** Fujiwara Tofu Cafe is an Initial D themed cafe located in El Monte (not formally endorsed by Initial D's creators) and the cafe has been hosting movie nights & dog gathering events. Unfortunately the cafe is closing the physical cafe in March 2026 and I decided to give this place a visit before the shop disappears. [Parking]: Usually the parking lot is pretty empty, but Fujiwara Tofu Cafe hosted the very last Park & Bark event (cars & dogs meetup with the shop's corgi - Hachi) so the lot was packed with customized Japanese cars. I came early enough & found one available spot to park. [Atmosphere]: S-tier interior decor as the entire cafe went all out on the whole Initial D theme from chairs, tables, countertops, merchandise, posters, signs, and glass cases of memorabilia. They even had Gashapon machines ($2.00 = 1 Gashapon token) and two Initial D Arcade Stage Version 3 machines (one machine was out of service). [Ordering]: Customers must order via kiosks and the shop only accepts credit cards (the shop does not accept cash). I came on a bad day as the Park & Bark event attracted a small crowd and I waited 40 minutes before my ordering number was called. The staff said they ran out of specific ingredient for tofu pudding and I ended up requesting to cancel my tofu pudding order. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are Fried Tofu and Brown Sugar Tofu. They offer Fujiwara Tofu Cafe paper bag for an extra $0.25 if customers need their items bagged. *** Fujiwara Fried Tofu (came with sweet and sour sauce - $6.86): Tofu pieces were actually fried quite nicely, but portion was pretty small. Fujiwara Plain Soymilk ($5.86): Soymilk itself tasted alright and didn't taste very concentrated, but I was disappointed that the plastic cup didn't have the signature "Fujiwara Tofu Cafe" logo on it. *** While I am a huge fan on the overall Initial D theme decor and merchandise, I have to give a big thumb down on slow service + small snack portion + ran out of multiple food/drink items.

A great hangout place. It is located right next to the 10 freeway. You can take the rosemead exit…read moreor baldwin exit to get there. Fedex is right next door and there is a starbucks right across. The theme of this shop is based on the anime initial D. Not your typical boba shop place because majority of their drinks are soy related. They also have initial D arcade machine for people to pay and play. It closes around 10pm everyday however it tends to get quite by night because alot of the store in the plaza closed early and the area is surrounded by office buildings and businesses store that close early. Their have soy related drinks and tofu pudding which its high recommended! Hot or cold regardless is one of their signature things to order!! Be aware though because sometimes they will host car-meet and on those days / nights, the plaza and surrounding streets are usually packed with cars so you won't be able to find parking.

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Gudetama Cafe

3.5(552 reviews)

18.4 mi

3.5/5 While I…read moreabsolutely loved the decor and feel of the Gudetama Cafe, my food experience, to quote Gudetama, was "meh." The menu has various egg themed dishes as well as bubble tea. For the price we paid the quality of the food wasn't really worth the money. It was cute seeing the little Gudetama face on the eggs but this is probably a singular dining experience for me. The drinks we ordered were way too sweet for me and they had a limited selection of merchandise. I wanted to get a T-shirt but unfortunately they only had one size available. The other merchandise I looked at either didn't seem appealing or was way too expensive for what it was (which seemed to be the theme of the day). Service was very friendly and I did enjoy seeing all the Gudetama statues and art in the cafe though.

EGG-SCRUCIATING PAIN Closed on Jan 4, 2026…read more Wow i am so devastated, there is not enough gudetama representation in the world and now, it feels EGG-stremely lonely without the laziest egg right here in my hometown. Gone but never forgotten, Gudetama Cafe):

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CatCafe Lounge

4.6(260 reviews)

26.7 mi•Venice

Adopted my little one here not so long ago. The adoption process was very smooth for me and only…read moretook less than 3 days (shoutout to Bobbie's Street Cats!) The staff at CatCafe Lounge and the foster were very helpful and responsive to all of my questions during the process. I've been to CatCafe Lounge about 6-7 times within these last few years, and was at their West LA location before they moved to Venice Beach. CatCafe Lounge has been my top 3 cat rescue cafe/shelters to go to in the SoCal area as a huge cat lover. During my first time at the West LA location, I was surprised to see that they transformed the outside space into a catio! It was the first I've ever seen in the 10+ shelters/cafes I've been to. Even after the move, the lounge setup was adorable and clean and had many tunnels, towers, and beds for the cats - making great use of the space in their new Venice location while also being a great source of enrichment for the cats. Both the kitten and main lounge housed many kittens/cats over the years, and they all seemed so content and well-taken care of. Most were well-mannered and very friendly to visitors. I'm so grateful to have adopted my little one here, knowing she was so well socialized and taken care of during her time at the lounge. Hugs, cuddles, and kisses from Madeline!

it makes me sad that people spend so much money here to adopt these cats when there are cats at the…read moreshelter that you can get for way cheaper that need to be housed. Why would you want to take these cats away from here they're living the life. But I don't understand how all the cats are so calm. I don't know if they're giving them like cat nip 24/7 or something but if I was a cat, I would not be OK with so many people in and out petting me all day. not sure how I feel about this place. The cats are cute though, and the staff is very friendly. last thing do noooot book for an hour you only need 30 mins to see and connect with all the cats they have. it's quite small

CatCafe Lounge new location in Venice Beach.

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Kitten Room at CatCafe Lounge in Venice Beach

Tekosu Cafe

4.5(201 reviews)

2.3 mi

Tekosu in Arcadia has become a reliable spot for us whenever we're craving a biscoff latte or…read morematcha latte. Those are our usual orders, and both have consistently delivered on flavor. It's nice to have a place where we can order our favorites and know we're going to enjoy them each time. What keeps us coming back is the consistency. With other coffee shops, a drink can be great one visit and noticeably different the next, but our experience with Tekosu has been dependable. Neither drink has felt like a hit-or-miss order, and that makes a difference when you're spending money on something you're looking forward to. The pricing is similar to other coffee shops in the area, so I wouldn't necessarily call it a bargain, but I'm happy to pay a little more for a drink that meets my expectations. I'd rather spend money on something I know I'll enjoy than take a chance and leave disappointed. Overall, Tekosu is an easy choice for us. If you enjoy biscoff lattes or matcha lattes, I'd definitely recommend giving them a try. Both have been solid go-to orders that keep us coming back.

Came here for a quick matcha and was pleasantly surprised by the quality! The baristas here were…read moresuper nice and service was pretty fast with our drinks. My friend and I ordered their Coconut Matcha Cloud and Matcha Sweet Cream Top. Now i'm usually not a fan of the coconut water matchas that have been trending but this place definitely does it nicely! After stirring the matcha with the coconut water, it makes a refreshing drink for any hot day in the SGV. The more class matcha latte was also great, loved the color and foamy cream top. The interior is pretty minimalist, white walls with white marble tables, a good place to lock in a focus on some work. There were a good amount of people in there on their laptops.

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Tiffany G.

2 years ago

The first real maid cafe in the United States and the only permanent one in California. I had to check this out for myself and wasn't disappointed. All of the other "maid cafes" were in fact pop-ups or collaborations with other stores. Arcane Maid Cafe is open regularly just like the real ones in Akihabara Japan has it's own signage and most importantly has real Japanese staff along with their American counterparts. I was greeted with the a pitch perfect irasshaimase when I walked in and was seated down by Maid Arana where I ordered the new katsu cutlet burger and fries. The menu included the typical maid cafe food such as omelet rice, katsu cutlet, curry plates, and various pasta such as alfredo and spaghetti. What surprised me was the quality of their coffee lattes and desserts, which were really good especially their pistachio ricotta and waifu mocha latte. The curry was piping hot when served and mild spicy. The katsu cutlet burger I got was very thick and juicy, with a hint of spiciness. The bun was lightly toasted and added many depths of flavor. Even though the burger was massive, I was able to finish it in no time. It had katsu style cabbage that was fresh. I can tell the latte was espresso based and recently pulled since it had notes of espresso crema that you can only get from an espresso machine with fresh beans. The fries were plainly seasoned and they probably just added it as filler. You can tell from this maid cafe that they put a lot of attention to detail for the food, drinks, and service. I never felt like I was pressured for any upsells or forced to hurry and dine. We did have to wait about twenty minutes for a seat for our party, but it was well worth it. It was very busy when we visited. Our maid was very kind and chatted with us throughout the service, which made this place more of an experience than just coming in for a meal. We were also lucky to have a glimpse of the "Akihabara" special performance they were testing, which we will most definitely come back for. I think this concept and the way they operate here in the United States is really great and I can see this business flourishing for many years. Out of all of the maid cafes I have been to, this maid cafe is definitely the top tier and it's own class. Other reviewers who come here expecting hotel concierge service for buying a $5 drink is out of their mind and have unrealistic expectations. The single star reviews are equally ridiculous and probably posted by another maid cafe who is jealous. I will tell all my friends and family to visit their cafe and make honest reviews based on their experience, which will likely be a 5/5. read more

Caleb Y.

3 years ago

Heavenly, clean, beautiful... Arcane maid cafe has a long history in this area where they first were founded. You can find photos of their starting up and journey all over the walls and decoration. It is very unique and beautiful. The 2d cafe idea is smart and will make this place the go-to spot before the influencers find out about it and ruin it. Please dont hype up this location or it will be awful trying to enjoy it for the locals. Food: 4/5 The food was good but it wasn't something you will get out of a japanese izakaya. I did get the berry waffle which was a 5/5 and had a delicious subtle sweetness that wasn't overly sweet. The berry sauce and fruits were all fresh and beautifully presented. Drink: 5/5 The drink was the best part of it all, they have these cute pitchers were they have delicious iced coffees and top it off with whip cream and a mint leaf. I posted this on my tiktok and it went viral instantly. The mocha was just sweet enough and very good. Atmosphere: 4.5/5 The music was a japanese style lo fi and with the volume turned down. It was raining in the back and it felt like I was in Japan or Seattle. I don't think there is any other place in this area which can match this type of ambience. Decoration: 5/5 Most locations don't care about the decoration, but even their bathroom was clean and beautiful The best way to describe this location is that it is heavenly. Customer service: 5/5 The girl in charge was very kind to us and honest. And not the fake honest way, but just very genuine overall and wasn't pushy about sales or wanting to bait us out of tips. She explained the menu and the details of the food in a professional and straightforward way. Overall: 4.8/5 It's not a place I would go to everyday as a regular but whenever I would want to escape and study this is the place to go to if you're around. Did I mention that they have outlets everywhere? There are a few locals that seem to come here from time to time, but it's not very busy which is what I like. It's only a matter a time until this place becomes super busy so I'm glad to experience it from when they first started. read more

Nick S.

1787

6993

2 years ago

Arcane Maid Cafe brings the charm and whimsy of Japanese maid cafes to life with a modern twist. From the moment you enter, the exceptional service and adherence to traditional maid cafe customs set the tone for a memorable visit. The café offers an impressive manga library and occasional live performances, making it an engaging spot for fans of anime and otaku culture. One standout feature is their collaborations with popular anime and otaku brands, such as Riichi City, Steins;Gate, and VTuber agencies like Phase Connect. During the Phase Connect collaboration, visitors can enjoy a themed menu, exclusive merchandise, and even meet-and-greet opportunities with talents from the agency. The special menu includes unique items like dalgona coffee and themed dishes such as spaghetti. I tried the dalgona coffee, which was delightful--balanced in sweetness and without the bitterness that can often dominate coffee, making it thoroughly enjoyable. Overall, Arcane Maid Cafe is a unique destination for anime and otaku enthusiasts. With its engaging collaborations and lively atmosphere, it's a must-visit for those seeking a fun and interactive café experience. read more

Diana

3 years ago

There are a few places like this that still exist, so when my friends let me know that cute dainty cafes with attentive service still existed in Arcadia, I have to go check it out myself. Their cafe is a bit unique because it blends the Japanese maid cafe culture and European Cafe styling together. What confused me was if it was a fast casual or a full serve restaurant, but the kind waitress Nagi let me know that I could choose a seat I wanted or if I wanted to order first. Their menu has a variety of bubble tea, coffees, appetizers, and Japanese dishes. They also have a very cute bakery display that has fruit and chocolate cakes for desserts. I would personally recommend the okonomi fries or the katsu plate. Don't forget the drinks also, they are served half sweet by default. read more

Crystal A.

Elite 25

168

2 years ago

The best maid cafe in America! I've went to multiple maid cafes before in Japan and America, I can say that Arcane puts a lot of thought into their cafe with the small details of the cats and magic theme. To get the full maid cafe experience there are packages offered on the menu. I got the high tea set, the food was great and the value was there. The tea menu had cute names and quite a variety. I was surprised how fragrant the hot tea was that came with the set. Service was nice and attentive. The maids were very friendly and helpful. They give a cute food blessing when requested to made your food more delicious! Looking forward to trying more drinks and entrees next time. read more

Misikga F.

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907

812

2 years ago

I recently visited Arcane Maid Cafe after attending Anime Expo, and unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. The food was of extremely poor quality, with every dish falling far short of expectations. For the price you're paying, the quality is shockingly low. Save your money and skip Arcane Maid Cafe; it's just not worth it. read more

Edwin B.

1 year ago

Unexpectedly better and a pleasant experience overall. I would give it a 4.5/5. Good Service.

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I got the regular milk tea with boba from here and it was a typical, standard boba drink. Nothing…read morespecial, but it wasn't bad. It was pretty sweet though, so I think I would lower the sugar level to 75% if possible (the bobarista did not ask to adjust the sweetness level). This boba shop is located inside this Attack on Titan cafe so the entry is limited for crowd control. I came on a Sunday at noon and my friends and I were told by the staff that we had to wait 20 minutes to be let in. Thankfully, there was a Daiso next door to browse while we waited for entry. For boba orders, there's no seating since the space is reserved for the cafe patrons who reserved a spot on OpenTable. It's just takeout. The staff here were pretty nice and kind. There's a good amount of free parking in the plaza, but it is pretty busy.

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(433 reviews)

Waaa, love the vibe of BenGong. So bright and cozy! I ordered the Peach Oolong Milk Tea & the…read moreOsmanthus rice milk tea, and Jerry at the counter was helpful and informative with the drinks! Cheers

I am a fan of BenGong's Tea as they are the definition of boba drinks done right. Each drink is…read moremade with real, freshly, brewed tea or fresh fruits... none of that powder crap. The quality of their teas are also regarded as high-quality as you can taste the genuine tea fragrances in the drink despite the added milk or toppings. They have unique tea flavors and toppings that differentiates them from so many other boba houses in the 626 area. 1. Pistachio Coconut Velvet (5/5) A summer/seasonal drink that is worth raving about. It's super refreshing from the coconut water, yet creamy and luxurious from the velvety pistachio cream. They are generous with the pistachio bits that they coat on top of the pistachio foam. I devoured this drink it less then 2 minutes and almost went back for a 2nd cup. 2. Tea-cube Special (5/5) This is a simple, yet, satisfying cup of traditional milk tea. It's made from a black tea base + milk + tea-cube topping. The tea-cube is made from fresh tea then made into a jelly cubes. Super creative, yet delicious. It pairs well with almost any milk tea based drinks. 3. Mango Pomelo Sago (4/5) If you like mangos and like fruity drinks, then this is a good choice. It comes with sago toppings, which pairs well with the drink. When it's fresh and icy, it's super refreshing. However, if you wait too long and it melts, the drink can get a bit too sweet. 4. Osmanthus Rice Milk Tea (4.5/5) This drink is a Jasmine tea base with osmanthus rice paste, milk and crystal boba. You certainly can taste the osmanthus flavor. My favorite thing to do is get it with their house-special tea-cubes. My go-to boba place whenever I am in the area.

Cloverleaf Coffee & Bakery

4.0

(633 reviews)

Food: always great! they have one of the best salad and sandwich options all around, not just "for…read morea coffee spot." Service: friendly and promptly. Amy and Tek are usually at the register or making your drinks. they're great. Space: spacious inside and comfortable outside areas. they have a good parking lot too with side street option galore if they ever get too packed.

Finally got to try this spot. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. People are super nice…read moreand they gave me a bunch of stuff to try. Their banana matcha was super pretty and had nice warm mellow notes of banana and matcha. The ferrero roche croissant was dense and layered with rich nutty Nutella while the banana Nutella turnover had a super light flakey pastry with more Nutella and sweet bananas. Their coconut raisin twist was a yummy sweet bread. The red velvet cookie was super sweet and soft and loaded with white choco chips, Oreos, and gooey marshmallows. The ube cheesecake was amazingly purple, creamy, light, tangy, had light ube flaves and a yummy sugary streusel topping. They also have some new sandos. Their loaded breakfast bagel was stacked and came with mayo, gooey cheese, sausage, egg, bacon, and a hashbrown while their croissant trio came with some savory salty cold cuts balanced by some fresh crunchy veggies all on a lightly crisp flakey croissant. Overall this place is lowkey pretty good. Croissant sando $9.75 Loaded bagel sando $10.95 Coconut raisin twist $3.45 Red velvet cookie $4.25 Ube cheesecake $6.95 Ferrero Roche croissant $5.25 Banana Nutella turnover $3.35 Banana matcha $6.85

Fika Fika Coffee

4.4

(178 reviews)

Relaxed little place to catch up with friends. The drinks…read moreare delicious and the breakfast items are good. No one rushes you and the AC is working well. The ice cream flavors are interesting. Must try sometime!

I've been with Fika Fika since they first opened in Arcadia and I'm glad to see their growth…read morethroughout the SGV. I love this location because it's spacious and plenty of tables to sit down and relax. Parking is available on the street. Drinks: I love their mellow blend. They have both coffee beans to choose from. I tried their hojicha tea espresso for the first time and it was really good. I could taste the bitterness from the tea, which I do prefer. The drinks were overly sweet, so regular sweetness is perfect if you don't like sweet drinks. Glad to see Fika Fika is doing well and the drinks are consistent across all locations!

Cup of Cha Tea House

4.6

(752 reviews)

Really enjoy the watermelon series which was not overly sweet and very refreshing…read more The boba was cooked nicely and paired well with the lychee jelly. Nice ambiance overall.l

Stumbled here craving boba while on a work stop!…read more Food: It was pretty good. I got the Jasmine milk tea with boba. The boba had the perfect taste and texture! Their Jasmine milk tea was a bit runny though. Service: Didn't really chat with anyone when I was here, so can't say much! But they made my drink pretty fast! Ambiance: Pretty cute inside! Only issue is there was a madddd stain on one of the cloth chairs and it was a lil gross lol. Overall, I'd come back to try again! Maybe I came on an off day or got the wrong drink to try.

Boba Box

4.3

(370 reviews)

I came to redeem my sgv boba passport ! This shop is so cute and spacious with great ambiance and…read moredecorations. Plenty of tables and they even have board games and available merch/blind boxes !! It seems like a great place to hangout with friends. I got the black milk tea with boba and contrary to other reviews I kind of like it lol I don't like my drinks too sweet because it leaves me feeling heavy and full of regret after ‍ the boba is pretty good also ! Just sweet enough and bouncy so def tastes freshly made. I also really like their unique cup it's very cute. And it still fits in a regular cup holder !!! This place is worth a visit just for the ambiance and they also sell cake lol you can really feel the thought they put into their decorations.

Love the atmosphere and decors. I got the black milk tea and it was a bit light to my taste…read more Service was good.

Cafe Spot

4.0

(110 reviews)

Big location! Reasonably priced menu! Kind & kid-friendly staff!…read more We came here to chill and catch up with kids. The popcorn chicken was lit and the tea was refreshing. Free parking too. Would come back for a large group or to grab some snacks.

July 2026 - After they closed for remodeling and reopened, I recently went and noticed that their…read moremenu has shrunken to a fraction of what it once was. Tried the hainan chicken (8.2/10) and beef noodle soup (5.5/10). The super friendly staff that used to be there wasn't present, this time around, either. Less excited to go back now, tbh.

Spiceology

4.1

(298 reviews)