I called to order in advance for dine in as I am on a lunch break. Ordered Taiwanese sausage rice plate and iced black milk tea. Pretty affordable. I miss when they use actual plates and utensils. Now it's just paper plate and plastic utensils. Be sure to check out their daily specials. Tuesday special is Thai tea. Cannot collect stamp on specials though! Street parking and parking lot available. read more

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Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to try the coffee. Parking was easy, and I found a spot right outside. When I walked in, I was finishing up a phone call. The employee at the register didn't acknowledge me, which I initially understood since I was still on the phone. However, after I ended my call, there still wasn't any greeting or acknowledgment. She looked away and walked toward the back, which immediately gave me the impression that customer service wasn't a priority. A moment later, another employee did turn around to acknowledge me, but by then I had already decided to leave. The shop also had a strong odor that made the atmosphere less inviting for me. Because I didn't end up ordering anything, I can't comment on the quality of the coffee. Based on the menu, it seemed fairly straightforward, but without trying it, I can't give an opinion on the drinks themselves. Hopefully others have a better experience, but unfortunately, the overall atmosphere just wasn't for me. read more

Visiting the farmer's market and stopping by for light bites. We got their popcorn chicken with medium spiciness, which got ready relatively swiftly. For the price I'd say pretty good deal in terms of portion and flavor. Well-seasoned juicy chicken bites that came with right thickness of coating which let it be crispy yet not tasting like just eating the batter. They did provide sizable sitting space, which also was relatively quiet so perfect for those finding such space. read more

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Great ambiance and good service. We went in the afternoon for lunch and had a tuna melt. The tuna melt tasted healthy but it was not a melt as it did not have any cheese nor anything melted. The iced green tea was great and refreshing. We love the cups the tea came in. read more

Located in downtown Alhambra, is a cute little Taiwanese Inspired Cafe. Walking in, you first order at the counter and you're given a number for your table and they will bring over your order. It's very casual and plenty of people come here to chat or do some work. There's plenty of outlets available. I ordered a black tea, popcorn chicken rice plate, and a sun-dried tomato pesto chicken. The black tea tasted like a regular black tea, not watered down at all. Definitely refreshing. The sandwich was very filling! It looks like a regular sized sandwich but I was not able to finish it! The chicken was very moist and soft, not dry at all. The pesto had a really good flavor, and the bread was really soft and crispy for a sourdough bread. I love when a sourdough is done right. It came with a salad and a red dressing, I forgot whether if it was tomato or strawberry, but I really enjoyed it all. I also took a bite of the popcorn chicken rice plate and never could have thought to eat it with rice, corn and cabbage. Chicken was again, most and soft. It was also flavorful with a bit of kick. It goes really well with rice and felt like a really cozy meal. I really enjoy the food and atmosphere. I'll definitely come back to try the other items on the menu! Highly recommend this place if you're near here. read more

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A cute and nice little tea shop in Alhambra. Very hip decor and style with a decent amount of seating area. Parking in the area can be tricky sometimes so plan accordingly. They have a nice selection of drinks from tea to fruit drinks and more. I always love trying a milk tea when I go to new places and here I had to try the Earl Grey Milk Tea. For toppings they were out of grass jelly so I did Lychee jelly and Boba. Along with that I also got to try their Ube Milk Tea as well. The Milk Tea was ok in my opinion. I think it lacked depth and the after taste of Earl grey and the boba could have been a little more fresh. The Ube was ok as well, once again felt more watery and lacked depth even though both drinks were with easy ice. Still a great place to get some tea and relax in Alhambra. I'd still come back here to try other things out but as for now it's industry average. read more

Bon Appetea Cafe - Alhambra - Earl Grey Milk Tea and Ube Milk Tea - Cafes Near Me - Alhambra, California

Bon Appetea is a charming Taiwanese inspired cafe located in downtown Alhambra, housed in a building over 100 years old. It's popular for its extensive tea selection, Taiwanese street snacks, and as a study spot with free WiFi. Interior is casual, cozy, and trendy with "old world charm". It can get busy and loud in the evenings with students. Popular drinks include Hokkaido Milk Tea, Potted Milk Tea, Green Milk Tea and Lavender Milk Tea. Popular favorite food are Popcorn Chicken Rice Plate and Sundried Tomato & Pesto Chicken Sandwich that served on sourdough, you can swap the side salad for sweet potato fries. Some popular and savory munchies are garlic fries, spicy wontons, and Taiwanese sausage. Free street parking is available and there's a free parking lot located across the street. read more

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Honestly, just a really solid place for studying and getting work done! Overall, pretty cozy too. Their menu offers a bunch of drinks and snack snacks - my favorites are their black milk tea and their popcorn chicken. (their portion for popcorn chicken is quite big!). Good amount of seating with outlets available, so if you manage to grab a table, it's a great place to hole up for a few hours and get work done, they also have a happy hour deal that I believe is a drink and a snack for a reduced price, but don't quote me. It gets really busy once the high school gets out so lots of students at that point so snag a table before then! read more

Cute and cozy spot, I love to come do work on my laptop here because it's so chill. Drinks are great, I've been very much on this Peach Green tea and then I add the Sea Salt Cream -- tastes divine, truly Service is nice too, staff is super friendly and always make the drinks to the best quality. The bites are really yummy too, my favorites being the sweet potato fries (pictured), fried tofu, and the fried mushrooms (actually the best). read more

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Price: Low to medium. The sun dried tomato pesto chicken sandwich with substituted fries runs about $15. Drinks range around $4-$8 depending on what you order. Location: Located among other businesses worth visiting nearby, including the local library and surrounding shops. Parking and traffic are generally relaxed. There is 2 hour parking available in lots on either side. Ambiance: Feels more "home like" than a typical chain coffee shop. Seating includes couches, bar seating with a street view, and tables with outlets. A restroom is available, and the space tends to attract a calm crowd. Menu: There's a solid range of options without being overwhelming. The sun dried tomato pesto chicken sandwich has been choice and why we revisit. Self serve chilled water is available. Service: Consistently kind and welcoming. read more

Bon Appetea Cafe - Alhambra - Sundried Tomato & Pesto Chicken (recommended) $13-15 - Cafes Near Me - Alhambra, California

One of the best Popcorn chicken place in town. It is crispy outside and soft inside, the batter has nice flavor. Lychee green tea: 3/5, lack of lychee flavor, tea is quite watered down. Otherwise, I'd come back here to study and work, it has quite cozy environment. Service is good as well. Parking is located to the right. read more

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Came here for some boba but was surprised by the delicious snacks (sweet potato fries, fries, calamari and fish cake). Very tasty! I also ordered the drink with avocado and mango. That was also a pleasant surprise. Pretty good. Fast and friendly service. The place was clean. It was a bit stuffy inside, but we opened the door to cool down. Highly recommend . read more

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My go-to location for boba tea when I'm in the area! They have many different varieties of pearls and flavors for your choosing. My personal favorite is their lychee boba! read more

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Came for a quick lunch with friends on a weekend and seating was almost full with people studying. When we entered there wasn't a line waiting to order, but maybe a few people waiting for their orders. I ordered a teriyaki chicken rice plate no drinks. My friends ordered some drinks and popcorn chicken/fried mushroom snacks. Food was good - I really liked their popcorn chicken and fried mushrooms. Chicken was nicely breaded and juicy. Amounts were also a pretty decent size for the price. I tried my friend's drink - he got a matcha milk tea and ...it was bad. The green color was super dull and it wasn't good matcha at all. Pretty watery and very sweet. I wouldn't recommend the drink to anyone. Wait time for food was awfully long...waited about 45 minutes for food to arrive. Granted they did have several food orders but the order of which they came out was confusing. 1 of my friends got their's way earlier than the rest of us. By the time she was about half done the other fried foods came out. Mines came out last and everyone was pretty much half way through the meal. We did try to check back with the cashier and he wasn't that informative tbh. He'd just say it's coming in a few but no apologies or reasoning for the delay. I was getting pretty annoyed since 45 minutes is a pretty long wait. Overall, would recommend the food but not drinks. Good for studying though if you find a seat. read more

There's free parking in the back. Still a great place to study. Got the strawberry yogurt $5. It was not good. Also, got the taro milk tea $5.25. It also was not good. Tasted very powdery. Used to come here for their popcorn chicken. I'll stick to their popcorn chicken next time. read more

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This cafe is a great place to study for students. There's plenty of seating and tables but they go fast. Inside is very chill and not too noisy. I've tried a few drinks and most of the food menu thus far. The food has always been tasty. And the drinks consistent. Although the menu can be tricky to read at first. There's different locations to find what tea drinks they have but it's manageable. read more

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Tried their other locations before so knew this one would be pretty dependable. They have seats inside and outside. Staff was okay and took our order very quickly. The chrysanthemum milk tea and sea salt green tea were both good. We adjusted the ice and sugar levels. The price for this size is good compared to other places. read more

Bon Appetea Cafe - Alhambra - Chrysanthemum milk tea and sea salt green tea - Cafes Near Me - Alhambra, California

Great milk tea offerings and snacks like popcorn chicken, Taiwanese sausage and others. Service very prompt and relatively spacious interior environs with plenty of tables. Recommended! read more

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Garlic fries were just spicy powder fries with salt. Zero garlic. I would pass. The boba was terrible. The drink was good but the boba was a blob a mush. Not chewy and so soggy the balls mushed into one big ball. The popcorn chicken was also the same spicy powder even though we ordered mild and no spicy. It was very salty. At least it was juicy. Just needs to adjust the flavor and follow what's ordered. read more

Stopped by Bon Appetea in Alhambra and ordered the Oolong Milk Tea, but it fell short for me. The drink wasn't sweet enough (even for someone who doesn't like things overly sugary) and, more importantly, it lacked that bold, roasted oolong flavor I was hoping for. It ended up tasting a bit watered down, which made it forgettable compared to other tea spots nearby. The café itself is clean and has a cute, casual vibe, and service was fine, but the drink just didn't hit the mark. I might give them another try for a different drink, but the oolong milk tea wouldn't be my pick next time. read more

Happy hour combo from 2-5pm is only $9.99. Includes a drink and popcorn chicken. Great deal! read more

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Got the lavender milk tea from here and it was good! My kids enjoyed the mango slush as well. The workers here were friendly and drinks came out relatively quickly. I got my order to go, but I saw others there sitting and talking- so it's a place with a good amount of seatint where you can go catch up with a friend or do work. read more

Bon Appetea Cafe offers a huge menu full of anything you will be craving that day. Whether it's truffle fries or some coffee, you will for sure find something you'll end up loving and thinking about for the next few weeks. Bon Appetea Cafe has an awesome ambiance that is almost therapeutic. The seating and interior is perfect and comfortable for whether you want to eat, read, or do homework. They have self serve water which is also a nice touch. Overall, a great hole in the wall place that I recommend to EVERYONE. read more

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Absolutely love the food here. We ordered take out and the rice was individually boxed up. Definitely comfort food and I could eat this everyday. We had these items. Green Curry with Chicken - It's not as good as the curry from Thai restaurants but it hits the spot. Flavorful and chicken was moist. (4/5) Taiwanese Sausage - This hit the spot. Thought it was one of the better Taiwanese sausages overall. Price was decent. (4.5/5) Strawberry Milk Tea - Didn't hit the same as the Bon Appetea in Arcadia. It was okay but it just tasted like strawberry milk. (3/5) Good spot for food and drinks and would totally order again. read more

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i've been coming here for a while. I used to come here a lot when I was in college and had to study for exams. There's a lot of seating and space for studying but sometimes you need to wait as it could be crowded. The food and the snacks here are pretty good. It does bother me that in the menu the ingredients are not detailed. This can be an issue for those with dietary restrictions or just straight up. Don't like some things. I had the egg salad with truffle over toast and it was really good. The bread was light yet chewy and perfectly toasted. We also split some popcorn chicken and fries, which were also perfectly cooked. The tea was alright, not bad but not great. over the years, well since my last review which was six years ago, things have slightly changed here. They don't have as great of service anymore. The girl working at the cashier was very friendly, but there's this young boy who kind of looks really grumpy and doesn't say much but just like hands you your food like he's had a really bad day. I don't know who interviews people here, but they maybe should outline the importance of customer service. They have a bathroom here that was pretty well kept but smelled a little strange like gray water. All in all, a nice little place to meet with friends or study. read more

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Ordered a fried Pork chop rice and the outside batter was completely off. The pork was extremely dry. Terrible. read more

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*Another review based on delivery experience* This time I decided to get the sundried tomato & pesto chicken sandwich and order a popcorn chicken rice plate for my friend. I enjoyed the sandwich as the flavors were not overwhelming. I liked the sourdough bread they used for the sandwich, as it held everything together well. There was also a generous amount of pesto and chicken in every bite. The order was supposed to come with a salad as well, but I swap it for sweet potato fries. The fries were on the softer side. Really enjoyed this order and will probably stick with this in the future. My friend also enjoyed the popcorn chicken rice plate as well. read more

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Cute little spot, matcha latte with ice and oat milk was good 8.0/10 not too sweet and not too grainy. It gets busy weekday afternoons due to students at the hs hanging out. The employee who made my drink wasnt rude but definitely seemed like he didn't want to be there with short answers. This place is around the corner from my home not sure if I will come back. read more

Bon Appetea Cafe - Alhambra - Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Alhambra, California

I ordered a pistachio latte and was given hot milk. Sweet hot milk? Not sure if they're pistachio lattes don't come with espresso but when I've ordered pistachio lattes at other Mom and pop shops, they definitely came with espresso. Not sure if I'm in the wrong but I definitely will not be coming here again for a pistachio latte sad face. It's really cute inside the aesthetic is nice but I was sad that I had to pay an extra two dollars for not getting espresso in my drink since the beginning. I don't wanna sound like a Karen, but this drink was a total of around $8 in the end!!! read more

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Bon Appetea Cafe has arguably one of my favorite popcorn chickens in the whole continent, and dare I say rival that of Taiwan's. The chicken is marinated, fried and seasoned to perfection. The marinated chicken features a subtly sweet/ savory and garlic flavor, in my opinion, is the way to make popcorn chicken! The space is a great for working or having a chat with friends while enjoying great Taiwanese classic comfort foods. read more

One of the best popcorn chicken in SGV! I've been coming to this place for many years now, and I always come here for my popcorn chicken cravings. I like to order the Popcorn Chicken Rice Plate which comes with a generous amount of chicken and sides of rice, salad, and corn. You can choose from different spice levels for the chicken, I like to order mild spicy. It's a Taiwanese style popcorn chicken and the flavor has hints of salt, pepper, garlic, and basil. The chicken itself is crispy on the outside and the chicken is so juicy on the inside! I added a Black Milk Tea for an extra $2 for the meal special which tasted pretty standard but the deal was great. They always have daily specials on their drinks so check those out! They have an extensive menu with your typical boba shop snacks and drinks, and the prices are reasonable. The service is quick. The inside has lots of tables and seating if you want to hangout or study. There's free WiFi and outlets as well. Overall, a great place to grab a meal or snack, hangout with friends, or study/get work done! read more

Bon Appetea Cafe - Alhambra - Popcorn Chicken Rice Plate with Black Milk Tea (extra $2 with meal special) - Cafes Near Me - Alhambra, California

Perfect place to come for your boba and snack cravings. Located right by Main St. with easy access. A small but cozy space that's perfect for having lunch and having a work session. There are plenty of tables and complimentary water for those who wish to stay for a bit. I've always been a fan of this franchise, so the milk tea is one of my all-time favorites! The popcorn chicken is very craveable as well. The lunch portion is a great size and has a bit of everything which I love. A cabbage salad, corn, rice, and of course the popcorn chicken. Crispy and seasoned. Whether you need a spot to study or to have a hearty snack, this would be perfect. Highly recommend. read more

Bon Appetea Cafe - Alhambra - Popcorn Chicken Rice Plate, Black Milk Tea - Cafes Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've gone to Bon Appetea a few times for their drinks and once for their green curry, but it appears I have not yet written a review for this place. I decided to go to lunch here with my colleagues once to eat there in person. I love that with their entrees you can order a drink for $2, and a generous drink at that. I ordered the popcorn chicken entree with a side of their green tea, half sweet. The restaurant is small. It took a bit of time, but eventually our food did arrive. I really loved the popcorn chicken. The outside was crispy, and the chicken itself was juicy. The entree came with a salad and some corn, which was solid. The tea was fairly standard, nothing special. Overall it's a solid restaurant, not one I would go out of the way for, but still quite good. read more

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The tea is good, but the customer service is pretty bad. Honestly, they'd be better off just using a self-order machine.

Came in the afternoon on a Saturday and barely managed to snag a seat inside, they had a full house! We didn't order anything to drink but we did order their popcorn chicken, it was crispy and juicy inside! I'd order this again, or try one of their plate combos. I would've stayed longer but the spot I had didn't have a plug and my laptop was running out of battery lol. We parked across the street but I'm still not 100% sure if we were supposed to? Lol I was able to see my car from where I was sitting and we were fine. I'd be open to coming back to try more stuff on their menu and hopefully on a less busy day. read more

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Bon Appetea Cafe is located on 2nd Street in Alhambra and I haven't been there for a long time. This place is very cozy with a welcoming vibe. Great spot to hang out with friends or families. Staff were polite & attentive. We ordered the truffle fries, popcorn chicken, lavender milk tea, and a mango yogurt drink. Popcorn chicken and truffle fries were crunchy and crispy, and they were very flavorful and addictive. read more

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This place has good value! The boba was warm and cooked well - I liked their black milk tea more than the mango but mango was still good. I'm wowed by the size of the popcorn chicken plate. They give you so much chicken and it was delicious. The garlic fries could also be customized with spice which was a huge plus. It was super crispy, hot, and tasty. 10/10 for both! The wontons were good but I probably wouldn't have gotten it again. It's a bit expensive and PSA they have shrimp in them but it's not noted anywhere on the menu. This was a bummer because my boyfriend is allergic. The cafe itself is a little dingy. The tables aren't really cleaned or taken care of. It's not dirty, just not nice. The ambiance didn't do it for me. I'd rather get the food to go! read more

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This place has been here for a while, I honestly think it needs a huge makeover as even though they have many things inside it seems so old, kinda rundown, and dull. They are known for their popcorn chicken and Id agree that they have one of the best ones in town but they overdo it on the seasoning sometimes so I have to order it with easy seasoning. I also order it at extra spicy but it could use more spice and they could put more basil pieces lol. Sometimes we also get the garlic fries if we're extra hungry and the fries also come pretty salty but they're yummy, just ask for less salt. The drinks themselves arent that good. Ive tried the milk teas but they all taste watered down and just overly milky. Theres practically no tea flavor. All the other drinks are pretty syrup and powder heavy so I tend to stay away from all that in general. Service is a hit or miss, nothing notable. They need to fix their rewards system, they have one promoted but it's been broken for like years now. Id really just come here for the snacks. read more

Delicious food and open really early for breakfast! Stopped by after the farmers market and service was very fast! Cute little seating area with multiple tiny tables. Very cozy feeling! Teriyaki chicken was well seasoned and came with a side of slaw and corn. The popcorn chicken was a tad bit on the salty side but went super well with the rice plate! The basil flavor was nice as well (you can adjust how spicy you want it too!) French fries were alright, could've been a little bit more crispy but you can also adjust a spice level for them. The hazelnut latte had a super strong coffee taste and the matcha latte was on the sweeter side but didn't overrun the matcha flavor! Parking can be a bit difficult though, had to street park and walk a block over. read more

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I loved Bon Appetea. Especially, its popcorn chicken. I went there today. I have to say I am disappointed. I called to order 20 minutes ahead when they told it will take 10-15 minutes. When I arrived, my food was ready and my drink wasn't. I waited. I forgot to mention, for medical reasons, I ordered 25% sweetness for my drink and mild popcorn chicken. During the wait, the drink prepping area was with 3-4 people chit chatting. After I got the drink, I went to water cooler side to put my straw in. I took a sip. It was way too sweet for 25%. I don't have time to wait for them to make another one besides, I can sense unpleasantness at the drink prepping area. So, I just pour 1/3 of the drink out and added water, which to a slightly sweet level. I didn't taste the popcorn chicken until I go home to my family. It's far more spicy than mild. I don't think Bon Appetea is my go to popcorn chicken shop anymore. What a shame. read more