I went to this place to study and when i tried the banana cream matcha i absolutely loved it. I'm more a sweets person for matcha and this drink satisfied my expectations. Although the drink was good it took a while for drinks to come out because of only being 1-2 workers working. For the studying part it was a bit to loud in the cafe due to the music and i would see it more as a hangout spot than a quiet study sesh but that was just a personal mistake assuming it would be a quiet spot. But other than that, no complaints!! read more

Cafe Monster - Banana Cream Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lakewood, California

Wow, just wow. The drinks here are phenomenal. The coffee is delicious, the flavor varieties are so good. Banana Cream is 100/100 Creme Brulee Cream is 100/100 YUMMMMMY! read more

Cafe Monster - Iced Creme Brulee & Iced Banana Cream Coffee CREME BRULEE COFFEE - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lakewood, California

I rarely give bad reviews, and maybe this was just a rare mistake on their part. However, when you pay about $7 for a drink, you expect it to be fresh and taste good. This place was good before when it was called Ding Tea, and we had never had anything like this happen before. We ordered iced taro drinks, and they tasted really bad--almost rotten. My daughter and I both got the same drink, and we both immediately noticed something was wrong with the taste. I suspect the soy milk may have gone bad. read more

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

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Cafe Monster is a cute cafe that serves teas, coffees, smoothies, super fruit bowls, as well as a few random food items. It's very clean, bright, pretty spacious for a tea spot. The staff member at the counter was friendly and welcoming. I only ordered the banana matcha which was very yummy. But they do have a lot of other fun teas and lattes I'd like to eventually try. read more

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I enjoyed the fast order! I only ordered one drink but it was done within 2 minutes. The shop is cute in the inside as well without being too over the top themed. Overall will go back and have an another banana Vietnamese coffee! read more

Cafe Monster - Banana Vietnamese Coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lakewood, California

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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This place was formerly Ding tea , been coming here for years now whenever I'm in town and the quality of the drink is still the same. I love the ube coffee it's one of my top favorite. However, I do like their banana cream matcha , banana cream coffee and their flavored mango black tea and Lychee black tea. I rarely get boba but when I do it's always nice and soft. I just recently tried their açaí bowl and it's a 10/10 The fruits are nice and fresh. I randomly stumble upon a game event at the shop one time . If you're looking to host an event be sure to reach out to the owner. read more

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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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

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

I went in after grocery shopping and decided to get the Pink Monster. The place is super cute and honestly it has a nice vibe. The service was great, sadly my review is for the drink itself. I wanted to like it and drank about 1/3 of it before throwing it away, it had a strange aftertaste, and just wasn't as flavorful as I hoped. read more

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

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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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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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

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

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

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

Cafe Monster - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lakewood, California

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

I came in not knowing what to get, however the baristas and cashier immediately helped me out. Asked what I liked and what I disliked and made the perfect drink! Definitely coming back, the atmosphere and service was phenomenal. Thank you cafe monster employees! read more

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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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

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

Cafe Monster - Einspanner Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lakewood, California

drinks always hit no matter what, having a rewards number with them always helps out with discounts also read more

Cafe Monster - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lakewood, California

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

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

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

Cafe Monster - Açaí bowl - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lakewood, California

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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.