Hat Cafe is Factory Tea Bar's new café concept, open until 2 p.m. The space is large with plenty of…read moretables that make it great for working or studying. The café is much brighter than before, giving it a fresh and welcoming feel. For drinks, I tried the Dubai chocolate latte and the banana matcha, both of which seem to be popular choices. I also tried the Dubai chocolate pastry and the pesto pastry. Overall, the drinks and pastries were solid and enjoyable. The staff was helpful and very sweet. I also liked that the other side of the space features games, claw machines, pool tables, and more, making it a fun spot to hang out beyond just coffee.

Parking: Same store as factory tea bar so parking is a small lot and some on the street. Usually…read morenot packed as the store is only open part of the day. Interior: Factory tea bar remodel quite a bit so it is a lot more modern and well light. Great studying spot. Wait Time: None as I ordered online. Drinks were ready when I got there. Also was empty mid day. Items Order: Larges 9/10 Egg coffee $7.5 - Coffee was very good, strong, sweet, authentic viet flavor. Egg foam was a solid addition but the egg flavor gets lost when mixed so could use more. 7.5/10 Matcha Einspanner $8 - sweetness was about 50% so could use more. the matcha itself was average, foam was solid and creamy. 8/10 Viet Coffee Einspanner $7.5 - solid viet coffee overall but the foam doesn't do much in my opinion 8/10 Nutty Spice Viet Coffee $7.5 - the pistachio milk added a different taste profile to the coffee which was a nice switch up. Pistachio flavor is definitely strong so get it only if that's what youre looking for.

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.

second smoking tiger i've been to!…read more Drink: -Smoking Spaniard: solid drink and matched the description! Service: -friendly, helpful and prompt! Ambience: -kinda loud but not in a bad way (but if you're sensitive to that, just know) -nicely lit and like a long area with plenty of seating! If I'm in the area, I'll come by again!

If I could give Lotus & Bean 10 stars, I would. Not to be dramatic, but their Banana latte truly…read morechanged my relationship with coffee, and I've loved every single other coffee I've tried since then. There was a month long stretch where I'd HAVE to have their banana coffee every week. Since then, I've tried their Black Sesame, Ube, Pandan, and Strawberry coffees and loved them all! Lynn who I see there often is so sweet & service is so quick! I love grabbing a coffee & heading upstairs to get work done! I will be back again so soon!

Lotus & Bean (formerly, AK fresh roast) is my go to spot for coffee in the SGV. It's dangerously…read moreclose to my office (about 3 miles) so I'm usually here once a week. My go to order is their pandan coffee with oat milk 75% sweetness. If I'm in the mood for something sweet, I'll add a slice of the pandan mochi (or go to Baking with Ish). Lynn is always friendly and so passionate about her business. I love that she makes her pandan syrup from scratch. You can definitely taste the difference compared to other coffee shops. Her pandan coffee is very fresh and strong, it always helps me stay awake. I will always support and tell people about Lotus & Bean!

i ordered the horlicks artisinal kopi ($8) to relive nostalgia but was handed a transcendental…read moreexperience instead? the horlicks cream top complimented the single origin espresso EXCEPTIONALLY well. i savored every drop of this drink! there was no line when i arrived around 11 am on a saturday, so i received my order startlingly quickly. my number was called just as i was about to sit down at a table. numerous tables are available for patrons to sit and study or chat, but the space can feel a bit narrow when a long line starts to form in the early afternoon. there is one unisex restroom located in the back.

A very retro Indonesian coffee gem!…read more If you are looking for an incredible study spot or a completely unique caffeine fix for a nice sip bev, this place is a must visit! They serve original Indonesian specialty coffee in LA, and the quality of their craft really shines through. Their Ice Putu is a must try. If you are a bit less adventurous, the Kopichino is a great option. To pair with any of the drinks, honestly I'd recommend the Pandan Chiffon cake! The parking is a breeze because there is a massive public structure right behind the shops. It is only a minute walk at most. Their service has always been a great part of the visit. They ask all the question and provide very good guest forward satisfaction.

Truly some of the most amazing pastries I've ever had! SGV is so lucky to have this new bakery…read more Black Truffle Mushroom Danish - LITERALLY PERFECTION. The croissant base is super crispy and buttery. Filing is a perfect balance of creamy bechemel sauce with juicy mushrooms and a prominent truffle flavor as promised with a nice topping of cheese and arugula. It is pretty pricey at $8, but it's a huge portion. Ding Dong Oolong Tea Cream Puff - The cream literally tastes like a cup of milk tea. The tea flavor is super prominent in the cream and not too sweet. Super super impressive and yummy. Taro Salty Egg Yolk Cream Puff - They really know how to combine flavors. The taro and salty egg yolk creams blend so well together inside without overwhelming each other. Such a unique dessert. Overall, I'm so pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I learned that they get up really early to bake each item fresh everyday, and I can really tell they put their all into each creation. It is a bit pricey, especially since the cream puffs are so small, but honestly could not think of another place that sells such delicious cream puffs. I will say that I would want the craquelin top to be a bit sweeter. Definitely will be coming back!

There are about 10 different flavored cream puffs, and I highly recommend the taro paste with…read moresalted egg yolk (recently launched), the newly released sesame roasted tea, the ever-reliable matcha , and the rich oolong tea flavor! My friends also love their chocolate ones . Each one has a thin crust and generous filling--just be careful not to let the filling burst out when you eat them! Besides cream puffs, I never expected their other pastries to be this delicious Rose Lychee Croissant Their laminating technique is truly impressive--crispy and flaky with a sweet-tangy sauce, perfect for summer. Dubai Chocolate Although it's topped with chocolate sauce, it's not as sweet as expected--perfectly suited to Chinese tastes. The pistachio paste is deliciously fragrant! Kimchi Bacon Roll Number one in my heart! I'm a firm believer in sweet-and-savory combos! It's packed with bacon and eggs , mixed with kimchi, yet has a delightful sweetness--just one bite and my eyes lit up!! Flat & Crispy Like a little snack, crunchy and delicious--I love munching on it while watching TV. Almond Croissant In addition to the crispy almond slices on top, it's filled with a refreshing lemon sauce that's delicious and light. I've had their sesame latte before, and this time I tried their pistachio iced Americano, recommended by a friend! The first sip of the pistachio cream was incredibly rich and delicious. When I asked, I found out they make their own pistachio sauce in-house--it pairs perfectly with the iced Americano!

Street parking. Plenty of seats on their patio. Warm and welcoming interior. Staff were very…read morefriendly and nice. They will recommend drinks if you're stuck and they even let me smell the tea leaves! :D Ordered: Strawberry Matcha Matcha Einspanner Iron Goddess Oolong Milk Tea Mango Fruit Tea

My wife and I came by to redeem our drinks via our SGV Boba Passports…read more We had been to Chapresso last year for a Yelp experience. The parking is easy as there are spots in the front or behind the business. The spot has outdoor seating and a long counter inside to enjoy your drinks. Kiosk ordering is offered at this location. The staff greeted us and took our orders and we decided to try an extra drink this time. He allowed us to substitute our milk for oat milk which is always a positive. The sweetness and ice can be adjusted to your liking. We ordered: Iron Goddess Milk Tea (SGV boba passport) Gyukuro Tea (SGV boba passport) Ice Matcha Latte (additional purchase) All the drinks came out together and ALL of them I enjoyed. My wife agreed that both the milk tea and regular tea options tasted great. Their Ice Matcha Latte was yummy. The taste was not bitter and the sweetness level was perfect without any adjustments. Chapresso is a trustworthy spot for tea, milk tea and matcha in my opinion. I have had good experiences and drinks here each time we visit. ( ^_^)b

What a great place with ample seating, good drinks and good food. Every LA trip needs a visit, once…read morewhen entering and another when leaving town. I love their orange wang drink, tastes like an orange sherbert. The food is solid, we got the chicken and shrimp burger. Service is quite fast. The parking lot is a little small given all the shops. Last time, we saw Phil Wang, one of the owners.

Usually never in this area, but are big fans of Bopomofo and frequent the Artesia location, we…read moredecided to try out the OG location as we were craving popcorn chicken! Unfortunately our first batch of the original popcorn chicken was sour like it had been sitting in the marinade for too long, and was also served to us a bit cold :( The spicy popcorn chicken wasn't bad but also a bit lukewarm, but we liked it more than the sour one. After usually eating at the Artesia location and trying it here i was super disappointed just because of the quality. We did tell the staff and fortunately they were super nice and understanding and helped us replace it and the new batch tasted way better! I love bopomofo and appreciate the nice staff for helping us out with this issue!

Their banana milk is my favorite! It kind of tastes like the leftover frosted flakes cereal milk…read more It may be too sweet for most. I admit it would be perfect if it was less sweet. I don't like artificial banana flavors and somehow the milk doesn't taste as artificial, but i like subtly sweet banana flavored things. As much as I love matcha, I don't normally like matcha desserts that much but the matcha donut was delicious! Although, my alltime favorites are going to be the pistachio and the peanut butter donuts here. I think this might be my favorite donut place. Their merch is super cute too! I got a bag from there, but I kind of want everything ahahaha.

Donut: 5/5 Best donuts period! Person fav is the peanut butter and jelly! But all are so good!…read more Service: 5/5 Staff is nice and very fast service. Ambiance: 5/5 Clean, plenty of parking, very organized.