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New owner!! Come and enjoy Cambodian beef sticks. With great drinks and staff and friends. read more

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Coffee Monster is such a cool spot with great drinks and even better vibes. I came in hoping to try their Horchata Pumpkin Cream Latte (it looked insane and I was really excited for it), but unfortunately they were out -- no big deal, gives me a reason to come back for sure! I ended up getting the Pineapple Tea instead and wow... amazing. Light, refreshing, and super flavorful. Definitely worth trying. Their menu has a ton of unique drink options and you can tell they put real thought and creativity into everything they serve. Highly recommended -- I'll definitely be back for that Horchata Pumpkin Cream Latte next time! read more

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I remember when this place used to be a Ding Tea and now it's changed to be Cafe Monster. The renovation they did here is great! There is a lot more room to just sit and relax, work, or meet with others; although I do wish they had some board games here, but I digress. The menu is fairly straightfoward, it isn't overpopulated, and has just the right amount of drinks, from the staple milk teas to some of the more customized drinks for this location. I got the Jasmine Milk Tea with boba and a Thai Tea with popping boba for the kiddo. The drinks were above average, but doesn't stand out. The employee was patient and kind though. I appreciate that. read more

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David C.

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Cafe monster has a creative menu with unique and popular trendy drinks. The inside has plenty of lounging area with a TV that was playing sports at the time I went. I met the owner Tam and he was very informative with what drinks are the best sellers and any questions we had. I tried the horchata matcha with 50% sugar. My other friends got the Thai tea brûlée. The matcha horchata was topped off with a horchata foam that worked pleasantly well with the matcha. It wasn't overly sweet and I'm glad I adjusted it to 50%. My friends had no complaints and enjoyed the Thai tea brûlée. Will definitely be back to try other drinks. read more

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Marjorie C.

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Cute atmosphere - even has a little table / chairs for kids They sell their drinks at a good price point with different flavors Also serves food and snacks which is nice Never had an issue with service, they were always friendly and offered recommendations read more

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Steve O.

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Staff: They were nice enough. Quality: We got the banana specialty coffee drink and Carmel Frape. Both of the drinks were good. But I wish the banana was stronger as I love the taste of banana. Value: Pricing was fair. Overall: We came here when in the area and would return again. It is a really nice ambiance inside. They even sell merch. Sorry no pics but video/pics did not come out. read more

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Ken C.

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Located on Woodruff and South St in Artesia, Cafe Monster is one of my go-to places for boba milk tea. I've been coming to this location regularly since it was Ding Tea. From what I can gather, it appears to be the same ownership and a rebranding: for example, they still have the same Wi-Fi network from when they were ding tea. I don't factor this as a positive or negative. If anything, I do think that the ambiance/decor is nicer since their rebranding. The flavor of the milk tea is usually on-point and the boba has that "QQ" (the way that taiwanese people describe perfect chewiness) that is desirable. I think that this is probably one of the best spots in this LGB/Cerritos/Artesia area for boba. DM me if you agree/disagree! My only complaint is that I would prefer less ice and more volume in my "large" drink, so I think that I need to specifically ask for less ice when I order. read more

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Ashley S.

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The Vietnamese coffee was very good. We had alot tried two flavor of fries. The Cajun was definitely the best. But they had no dipping sauce or ketchup which would have been a nice touch. But we would definitely come back for the nice and friendly service and big space for hang hanging with friends. I counted their monster mascot as an animal for my "30 before 30" challenge to go to 30 animal themed tea shops before I turn 30! read more

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Tam L.

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Robbie M.

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This place used to be Ding Tea and now it's Cafe Monster. I decided to stop by and glad I did. Overall, the ambiance is well lit and has a modern feel to it. There is plenty of space and tables for the customers. I ordered the Pink Monster refresher and it didn't disappoint. I love the flavors of Pitaya, mango and coconut milk, what a tropical taste in the mouth and a "pink drink" that's done right! The golden boba still has the same chewy consistency it had under the previous name. I need to go back and try more of the drinks for sure. read more

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David D.

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4/5 drinks Got the Oreo blend coffee drink from the window. Solid. Didnt amaze me but I enjoyed it. Wife got the ube coffee. Same sentiment 5/5 decor It's not boring white and metal. 5/5 Friendly staff and quick read more

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Julie C.

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This is right by my house so I'm quickly becoming a regular. I've been getting the Vietnamese coffee. It's nice and strong and has a great flavor. The way Viet coffee should be! The service is nice and quick so long as it isn't when school lets out and there are a bunch of kids figuring out what they want to order. Outside of after school hours I can see myself going there to get some work done for a change of pace from home. read more

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Jovana R.

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Bao N.

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The quality of drinks here are lacking. My wife and I tried the oat milk blueberry matcha and the winter melon milk tea, respectively. Neither of us enjoyed our drinks very much. They tasted artificial and bland. Considering the many other options available in the area, we won't be returning. read more

Cafe Monster - Left winter melon milk tea , right oat milk blueberry matcha. Not good. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lakewood, California

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George R.

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Good service and great place to study or sit down. The base milk teas are alright but their specialtys are a much better experience. Only thing I can say is your employees and whoever they invite to the store should have better manners especially when theyre blocking the door and fixing their cars in the parking lot. read more

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Danielle K.

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Ive been here a few times now and i think i can safely rate it - i enjoy it!! I usually get the same thing everywhere i go which is some variation of matcha, foam, and oreo. This place makes it very well - sweet and creamy like i like! My husband is addicted to the creme brulee coffee. We once went here like 3 days straight. They also have creme brulee dessert in a jar, macarons, and other desserts. Bathroom is pretty clean and theres lots of parking. Good amount of seating inside - modern and trendy decor. Everyone has always been very nice to us and drinks come out correctly. I always liked Ding but to be honest im glad this place is here instead (ding had terrible matcha) read more

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Tam L.

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Good customer service, but their drinks just aren't good. We tried the thai milk tea, honey matcha macchiato, & mango tea; none of us liked any of them. They all had a strange aftertaste. The thai tea was too milky & the matcha wasn't very strong. Unfortunately I don't recommend, I had high hopes since their menu was decently unique. read more

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Dylan V.

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My girlfriend and I are suckers for deals and a BOGO on flavored teas brought us to Cafe Monster where we enjoyed a Pineapple Tea and a Pink Monster Refresher. A little sweet for my liking but overall refreshing. The staff were welcoming and friendly, looking forward to trying their milk/coffee teas next time!!! read more

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Tam L.

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Jasmin G.

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Cute and cozy spot. Ben was very helpful with helping me pick my drink. I got the new Einspanner latte. Enjoyed how it had a good amount of sweetness and coffee taste. Will definitely be returning to try it with boba. read more

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Eunice P.

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This was based off my first and only drink but I really liked the quality here. I got the corn milk latte. I think this one had espresso cauz I was looking for caffeine. I could literally smell my drink being made and in my car for that it's corn! Smell that did = to flavor. Staff were pretty quick with drinks and were patient when I was trying to make a decision being my first time there. I've always seen the place but today was the day and I think I found a new spot/gem! I already saw some people on lap tops or just chilling kind of like a cafe vibe. They had two tvs so while you wait there's somewhere to put your eyes hopefully not awkwardly on. read more

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Tam L.

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Sam C.

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Me and my wife always go here to get our usual drink.2x we had this guy server who always got our order wrong or atleast didnt make it right. Restroom is always out of service. read more

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Katherine M.

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Decided to get a drink from cafe monster after doing some shopping. The service was good once you walk in they acknowledged you. I decided to get the new banana matcha because on the picture they had displayed of it it looked really good. I asked the worker if you're able to taste the matcha in the drink and she said yes but it wasn't to overpowering. Worst $6 spent to get a banana matcha from here all you tasted was the milk and banana. No matcha at all. read more

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Lesley H.

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Tried 2 drinks, disliked both. She said she would remake it for me but I tried that matcha it tasted too watery... I would've rather wanted my money back. read more

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Adrian A.

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I come here after school a lot and usually get some work done with friends. I always order the açaí bowl, it's the best! It tastes amazing, looks great every time, and always comes out super fast. Definitely worth trying! read more

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Lauren M.

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Last week i bought thai iced tea and milk tea. For some reason when i ordered last weekni was able to request for half sugar on both drinks, today inwent back to order black milk tea with tea and this time in was told, there's no sweetness level request. Pls clarify if there's any ice and sweetness level request. Thank You. read more

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Estella S.

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Ding Tea has rebranded to Cafe Monster. Provides ample indoor seating and big screen TV to enjoy a game or whatever. Service was great.... super friendly and helpful. Staff keeping place tidy when they can between orders which is always a nice touch. We ordered a cold lychee tea and hot jasmine milk tea. Both are of good tea quality but hot drink was warm not hot in temperature.... darn. We'll be back for another try. read more

Cafe Monster - Lychee tea and jasmine milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Such a good Vietnamese coffee and great for the price. Definitely my new fave place around

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Tiffany V.

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Great ambiance and friendly service! Cute and very clean place for gatherings and studying for exams. Definitely recommend! read more

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Tam L.

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My daughter loves coming here for the banana matcha which is good but today I had a bad experience! They advertise a mojito with sparkling water when I see them adding squirt which I cannot drink due to a medical reason. I asked if my drink was made with squirt or sparkling water. They said it was made with squirt, the guy re made my drink but they were laughing with his co worker. When I received my drink it had this weird chunks floating around. What a waste of money! read more

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Jimmy L.

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My Thai tea was okay, more milkier than I would have liked. Also had to wait almost 20 minutes for my drink because they have only 1 person working the day shift. read more

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Rebeca O.

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I wished they wouldve let me know how much comes in a regular size or that they would fill my cup with less than half. I got home and thought my cup was empty. Tastes great just didn't know what happened with the amount. Thank you ! read more

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Beverly M.

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Had an amazing experience at Cafe Monster! I went in yesterday after a long work day and ordered the Vietnamese coffee, it was delicious with a perfect balance of flavors. Upon entering was greeted by Benjamin which was very attentive & helpful. Service was great and I will definitely be returning! read more

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Kevin H.

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I love the coffee here! I come here before work to get their Creme Brûlée coffee! Shout out to Tri for giving me good service.

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Tried their black tea and it is far superior to any other teas I've had around here. The Artesia/cerritos area has a good amount of boba and tea shops already, but cafe monster really stands out. The location is great and there's always easy parking. The tv makes it nice to catch the game on Sundays! Awesome decor and service read more

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Madison W.

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Been there twice and each drink was made incorrectly, or not well. When asked which drink was which to verify, the person let us know but when we walked out realized they had labeled all the drinks wrong & did not want to fix said drinks (as they were also made incorrectly) also, very slow service as too theres only 1 person working. Does promos to get people in, not worth it. read more

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Bri L.

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Too overpriced. & I've tried so many good matchas and the strawberry matcha here is horrible tasting. That's the only thing ive tried though so only speaking for the matcha. Not sure about anything else and after the nasty matcha I won't come back read more

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Regino O.

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Best boba in the area! This place is a hidden gem. And the people there are soo nice, like actually..

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so excited to try their special matcha coffee. Getting the smoothie and looks so good. Great service! read more

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Chelsie C.

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Love the milk teas and honey boba. It's still one of my favorite boba places since it was a Ding Tea

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strawberry matcha is goodwould recommend going they have a lot of drink options. Definitely coming back !

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Their BOGO deal is the best! Thank you Ben for your amazing service. He always has a smile on his face, is very kind, and will make your drink perfect. The TV is a perfect addition to the shop as well. I will definitely be back! read more

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More info about Cafe Monster

5685 Woodruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
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(562) 461-9889
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http://cafesmonster.com

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Hours

What time does Cafe Monster open?

Cafe Monster opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Cafe Monster close?

Cafe Monster closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Cafe Monster closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Cafe Monster take Bitcoin?

No, Cafe Monster does not take Bitcoin.

Does Cafe Monster take credit cards?

Yes, Cafe Monster takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Cafe Monster have catering options?

Yes, Cafe Monster does have catering options.

Does Cafe Monster have a drive thru?

No, Cafe Monster does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Cafe Monster allow dogs?

Yes, Cafe Monster allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Cafe Monster have bike parking?

Yes, Cafe Monster has bike parking.

Does Cafe Monster have outdoor seating?

No, Cafe Monster does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Cafe Monster have parking?

Yes, Cafe Monster has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Cafe Monster wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Cafe Monster is wheelchair accessible.

Does Cafe Monster have free WiFi?

Yes, Cafe Monster has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Cafe Monster is a Vietnamese-owned café that combines the rich traditions of tea and coffee with inventive, modern flavors and boba to offer a unique and refreshing experience for every customer. We take pride in offering teas sourced directly from Taiwan, alongside our traditionally brewed Vietnamese drip coffee, crafted to bring you an authentic and delightful experience.

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1.8 mi

Came to craft'd for some saturday morning "breakfast". My wife loves this spot for their shakes and…read moreteas. I got myself a protein coffee, my expectations blown out of the water! I got the Cinnamon Dulce protein coffee, it was smooth, consistent and delicious. This drink did not taste or feel like 'protein' but rather DID taste like an iced cinnamon dulce latte. Craft'd did a great job on this one! The cafe is sleek and modern, featuring bar and bench seating. The feel is somewhere between modern nutrition cafe and "small town" local shop. A great spot for a quick and easy meal-replacement drink, meetup with a friend or have a seat and get some work done.

I have been here twice now, and both times were very different and interesting…read more My first encounter I mentioned it was my first time and the girl behind the counter was very sweet, very informational on the drinks. I ended up getting something called the grinch at the time. It was too sweet for my personal liking, but I still finished it. It just tasted like a generic energy drink, that kind of sweetness to it. They had some people there but they left shortly and I was there studying in a pretty much empty space with my friend. It was really nice. They do keep the music on the louder side. But no worries it's still manageable to do work. The following time I went, I ordered a cucamelon that was made I kid you not, in about 1 minute or less. This was sweeter than the grinch I had. I was making that scrunch face that usually happens when you have something really sweet or sour. My friend ordered a protein latte and it was.... interesting. I just one sip and it tasted like water and ?? Not coffee... no idea how to describe it. It was not good. The service this time around was very, VERY bland and off putting. I remember my friend asking questions and the cashier not feeling too enthusiastic about answering. After sitting down and getting set up to do some work, I would notice the girl would go back and forth between her phone & if someone walked in. she was making drinks super fast, even another customer had commented on it. My drink, the cucamelon, being sweet & all still had all the powder stuff on the bottom. My first sip was powder and water I almost choked on the powder. The drinks aren't great in my opinion. They're on the sweet side & the coffee tastes nothing like coffee even though I understand it's supposed to be a protein powder and whatnot. This place is ideal to get work done as it's never really busy. I would go after noon and if people came it was all to go orders. But very slow. I remember asking the girl what time they closed and she just kind of looked at me and said "7" and I swear she rolled her eyes or something it was such a weird interaction. But life goes on and I liked the quiet and empty space for studying. One restroom is in the back. There's ample seating for the size of the location. Public plaza parking. So far I'm not liking the drinks. Out of three things I've tried it's hard to see myself coming back.

Salted Caramel Toffee

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Vita Cane Sugarcane Juicery & Acai Bar

4.5(140 reviews)

2.2 mi

When I crave for a drink that is refreshing and sweet, this is the place I go to. I love their…read moreMango Madness, which has the fresh pressed raw cane and mango. It's so simple, but it always hits the spot. Perfect mix of fruity and sweet for me. My sister has tried their Coco Melon since she loves watermelon, and she said she liked it. It's a plus that it comes with the coconut bits already. Service is great and so welcoming! They have both options of having them take your order or through self-service. Drinks come out fast but I have to say I come when there's usually only 1 or 2 other customers. Ambiance is also so cute-- I love that they decorated it for Valentine's day with the hearts and flowers! I am actually curious to try their So Matcha Love cause it combines my favorite things: matcha and strawberry. But every time I come in, I know the Mango Madness will hit. I will have to come back to try their matcha soon!

Yummy acai bowls! Wide variety of toppings and fruits included! Friendly staff and nice, clean…read moreplace to hang out !

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Movita Juice Bar

4.1(26 reviews)

3.3 mi

My Favorite Movita Above All... I'm Here Every Morning For…read moreMy Protein/Vitamin Fix.. The Employees Are Very Nice & Considerate ...AllWays Prompt & Efficient...Of All The Movita's I Frequent This Is BY FAR The Best...

Can never go wrong at Movita! Whenever I'm feeling like I…read morehaven't nourished well, I go to movita; they have bowls, juice, smoothies! I usually go for a smoothie packed with goodness! Quick and friendly customer service, never had a bad experience (knocks on wood)