Perfect spot for a quiet workspace/study spot. Came on a weekday to get some work done. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, so I still felt that human touch even though I decided to place my order on the tablet. I really like being able to place my order this way so that I can see pictures of exactly what I'm getting, see all of the options and pricing for customizations up front, and easy checkout. I got a hot tea latte and a jasmine iced tea drink. My drinks were made quickly and tasted fresh. The space was very clean and enjoyable to work in. There was soft music playing that really heightened the ambiance. There's a long booth with single tables each with a single chair on the other side so great for working solo or in pairs. Or if you have a larger group, you could probably push the tables together. Would definitely come back to enjoy a nice tea beverage next time I'm in the area and need a quiet space to get some work done! read more

Review #990 2026-060 Drinks Order: Peach Jasmine Tea with Crystal Boba $5.60 Passionfruit Green Apple Refresher with Lychee Jelly $6.60 Peach Refresher with Crystal Boba $7 Cafe Pruvia is located on the east side of Pacific Square Shopping Center while traversing over a bunch of speed bumps to reach the cafe. With several boba/tea shops in the same plaza, I'm guessing they're trying to capitalize on the high foot traffic from Tokyo Central & Main supermarket, & their competitors ("boba clusters")? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ On my first visit, I wasn't sure what to order & saw someone exit with a bright green drink; the cashier said it's one of their more popular refreshers: Passionfruit Green Apple Refresher, & ordered it with lychee jelly. It's basically a slushy with passionfruit & green apple, but the flavor isn't as sharp, though it paired well with the jelly. I love peach, & their Peach Jasmine Tea is perfect for the summer... light, refreshing, & aromatically alluring with the combo of jasmine & peach. I prefer the Peach Refresher with Crystal Boba, which I claimed for my Local By Toast (LBT) $5 birthday reward. This slush has a notable peach flavor & crystal boba tastes better in this icy drink because it maintains its soft, chewy texture whereas tapioca pearls usually hardens & becomes tough after longer icy exposure. The menu is compact, consisting of: milk & flavored teas, non-caffeinated drinks, swirls, refreshers, crema (milk smoothies), coffees & coffee lattes, & tea lattes, with moderate prices in this competitive neighborhood. It's a decent selection but nothing that I considered unique enough for dedicated loyalty with other options in this center. Not the friendliest of service, but they are fast. The cafe is quite spacious with tables & chairs lining around the perimeter... with free WiFi, there's usually a crowd hanging out, particularly during the weekend evenings. If they provided board games, would that be additional entertainment to entice customers to stay a little longer & have a few more drinks? Hmmm... Cafe Pruvia uses LBT for their loyalty rewards, & program rules allows you to earn 1 point for every $1 spent, & earning 165 points for a $5 discount (or 3%). I'm not a frequent patron so I haven't checked my rewards status in a while... I came back recently when they dropped a $5 birthday reward. That's when I checked my account & saw that I only tallied 3 points after multiple trips; their tracking system is glitchy & I don't plan to fix it since there's no way I'll spend enough to earn the next $5 reward. Opened during the pandemic lockdown for nearly 6 years, Cafe Pruvia announced that they will be permanently closing on Sunday, 05/24/26, but will maintain next door sister, Pruvia Coffee Bar. If you're a fan of their teas & smoothies, this is your last chance to say goodbye. read more

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Located off Redondo Beach Bl inside Pacific Square next to Pruvia Coffee Bar. This place has more space than the other one next door and opened later as well. The staff here were friendly and helpful. I got the grapefruit jasmine tea unsweetened. The differences with their matcha's according to the gal working is that theirs are all much sweeter versus next door's so I ended up asking about the fruit teas and she recommended the grapefruit because I wanted something less sweet. Overall the fruit teas were good maybe next time I may just try the matcha next time to test out the sweetness. read more

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Nice quiet spot to study, very spacious, good customer service. The drinks were okay, I felt the honeydew was too sweet so I would do a 50-75% next time and the hookaido was 25% sweet but it didn't have that signature flavor flavor we were hoping for. I would come again to try different flavors though. read more

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Café Pruvia is definitely one of my go-to spots when I'm craving boba or a refreshing drink after dinner. The place always has a nice buzz with people studying, working, or just hanging out with friends, but there always seems to be plenty of tables to sit and relax. Ordering is super easy through their tablet system. I love that it has pictures and descriptions for each drink, which makes trying something new really simple. You can also earn points if you come back regularly, which is a nice bonus for frequent visitors like me. This time I got the Oreo Ube Swirl, and it was such a unique treat. The flavors were well balanced, sweet and creamy without either the oreo or ube overpowering the other. Overall, Café Pruvia is a consistent favorite for me, and I'll definitely keep coming back to try more of their drinks! read more

Cafe Pruvia - Oreo ube swirl and honeydew swirl (no whipped cream ) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Mango refresher slush with boba Honeydew swirl with boba and without Matcha swirl with boba Honeydew is the best! read more

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Wish they were closer to my house . I would be here daily ! My favorite drink is the Earl grey latte . I enjoy the foamy perfect blend so much . I have tried other places for this drink and it's not the same . This location is popular among students to come by and study . I also like that they have good seating options inside and outside. Always a nice time here . read more

Cafe Pruvia - Earl grey latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Always a great cafe, i like their spanish lattes a lot!!! It's in a big plaza with plenty of parking and lots around it. They have one that has boba and one that specializes with coffee, both are great! read more

Cafe Pruvia - Spanish latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Fast service. I haven't been here for a while. Now you can order on the tablets (2 of them) which is more efficient. You can choose the sweet level (less/regular/more) for the slush. It's still sweet with the less sugar one. Looking forward for another level of sweetness coming out (minimal sugar? ). read more

Cafe Pruvia - Peach refresher slush - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Service was so kind this lovely person with short hair remade my milk tea to be strawberry 10/10 and it was quick and clean. read more

Cafe Pruvia - 2 strawberry milk teas with and without boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Honestly surprised my group and it was pretty good. The Oreo Taro and peach drink was top tier depending what you liked. The purvia milk tea was pretty good too. I wouldn't get the matcha again tho. Service was pretty fast and there was a kiosk. The place was simplistic was well. read more

Cafe Pruvia - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Soft chewy boba in the strawberry slush. The Spanish latte is wonderful with the double shot espresso, condensed milk, Cinnaman stick, Quick service as they create your drink. read more

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When I first came before I was into coffee like I do now, I was surprised how rich their regular latte was. I was used to Starbucks latte and didn't know the real stuff. Today, I am more into espresso and coffee and I still come back here. Their latte is so creamy and rich especially if you choose Spanish latte which they use condensed cream. Today I decided to try something different and tried the Rose flavored latte. Unfortunately I chose less sweetness and I think this is why I don't get much of rose flavor but the latte itself is same as usual which means they pull the espresso almost the same every time. The service is fast. I probably waited 3 min or so on Friday 7pm. It was crowded with people including families. This is a must try place in Gardena. read more

Cafe Pruvia - Rose latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Pretty good! This place is super pretty on the inside too, so it's great if you want to take photos. I always try a place with the classic milk tea. Definitely good to try if you're in the area, but thought it was pretty standard. That being said, it's better than most other places in the area. 4/5 read more

Cafe Pruvia - House Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Yummmmmm Their rose milk tea was sooooo good! Last time I came here was when they just opened and I went to visit again recently and it was just as good! Very quick service also. They have machines to order in and they call out the names. Inside looks like a good place for study sesh read more

Cafe Pruvia - Rose milk teaaaaa - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

I ordered the passion fruit green apple tea and it was delicious! I also added some lychee jelly and I'm going to be a customer here forever. This place is a hidden gem in Gardena! read more

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This is such a good place of you want to chill and relax. Drinks here are absolutely delicious. Would really recommend this place if you need a space to study the lights here make it feel cozy. Service was excellent! The workers were so nice and gave good recommendations for first timers. read more

Cafe Pruvia - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Came here with my mom and a couple of my brothers after lunch. I wanted something sweet after the heavy lunch and my brothers wanted to go walk around to help with digestion. We ordered two brown sugar milk teas, a honeydew milk tea and a green tea. My mom liked her honeydew milk tea and my brothers seemed to like their drinks. I got one of the brown sugar milk tea, with less sugar and pearls. We ordered at the kiosk, so there was no interaction with the staff until our drinks were ready. I thought the flavor of my tea was okay - every time I've had a drink from here, I've always felt that it was either too strong of a flavor or too watered down. For some reason, it's never more in tune with what I like - which is totally based off my preferences, so someone else may have a different opinion. The boba pearls were very squishy and lacked any flavor, which made my drink less fun to drink, as I was trying to avoid them while drinking the rest of my tea. Overall, the shop is cute. They don't have a very extensive menu, but there is a good variety of drinks to choose from as well as milk options for those who need that. I'm sure I'll be back to try some of the other drinks as it's close to where my brother lives. read more

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This place is a gem! I'm blown away by their Taro Swirl. Looks like I found my favorite place for boba. Cheers! read more

Cafe Pruvia - Taro swirl w/ boba! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Cute and tasty drinks, WiFi did not work which killed the vibes, not so friendly service :( read more

Cafe Pruvia - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Came back after a few years. Drink menu is very similar to when they first opened. They now have all orders taken at self serve kiosks then staff will make the drink. They have a nice chill atmosphere to sit and do work. Cafe is well lit. Drinks were a bit underwhelming this time though. Pruvia milk tea was a bit flavorless and mocha swirl drink was too sugary/powdery tasting. But the boba was tasty! So credit for that! Drinks came out in under 5 minutes. read more

Cafe Pruvia - Strawberry swirl on the left with boba and strawberry grapefruit on the right with crystal boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Tea fiend here, this place is legit. Self serving kiosk Clean store Fast service Competitively priced Fresh boba Quality tea read more

Cafe Pruvia - Perfect Thai tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

An exceptional spot to get some drinks, study or/and catch up with friends! Located in a busy and fun shopping center (that in-itself should have you go there-plenty of got spots all around), it's a gem of a coffeehouse/milk tea spot. The drinks are delicious and of good quality. If your drink of choice is coffee they got you, if it's milk tea they got you... they pretty much have a wide range of choices. The service is usually quick too! While they've switched to kiosks they also have humans you can ask questions from. Definitely gotta check this place out! read more

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I had wanted to try a milk tea. I had the strawberry milk tea with Half n half, 25% sweetness, jasmine tea and and boba. I t was suprisringly delicious. The cafe has a calm atmosphere with music. The staff were super friendly and helpful when ordering. You need to place your order at the kiosk. read more

Cafe Pruvia - Strawberry milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Love love this place! Sister company/location from their next door spot. They are all about the coffee! They have tons of options and staff is always friendly and very helpful! This is my go to coffee spot for sure! I use their coffee beans as well and they are perfectly roasted at medium strength. The indoor ambience can be quiet or medium loud depending on how many people are inside but they have tables where people can work/study from. I will be back for sure! read more

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I've been coming here since January of 2022, I've enjoyed it ever since. The drinks are great, the staff is great, and the owners are phenomenal people. The ambiance is perfect for time with friends, a date, or a meeting depending on the time of day. I'll be a patron until the day they close, and then I'll go wherever the new shop is. read more

Cafe Pruvia - Honeydew Milk Tea w/ oat milk, hot, 50% sweet. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Cafe Pruvia is now my new favorite study spot! They close till 10pm I believe most days so that already is a plus since a majority of study spots I've gone to before close early. It's very spacious inside w enough chairs & tables. Where I sat in particular there were plenty of outlets for myself, my friend, & everyone else. So I appreciated that detail a lot. This day I tried a Rose Matcha drink which was surprisingly delicious as I was just a tad skeptical about the rose flavor but wanted to try something different. Upon arriving I ordered my drink on their system which was easy & a few minutes later I was handed my drink by one of the employees. I was overall pleased w my first experience here & will be coming for more drinks & study sessions. Thank you Cafe Pruvia l! read more

Cafe Pruvia - Rose matcha & Rose Milk Tea w Lychee Jellies - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

The best handcrafted coffee my favorite has a thick layer of cream on top and can't tell you how good it is this is my favorite coffee shop and has ample sit in space the pastries are also high quality . Lavender latte is so good as are the other tea selections ...I go every other day I am so hooked , staff is great too, go soon you will love it read more

Wasn't pleasant coming very unprofessional seemed to stressed but anyhow I still love the coffee especially when much needed in the mornings. Hopefully my last encounter was just one of the staffs tough day or something love the coffee thanks team read more

While searching for coffee, Cafe Pruvia popped up and I'm glad it did. It's a cute shop located in a very busy shopping center in Gardena. It felt like a study room with lots of people studying together on their computers and enjoying a yummy drink. It reminded me of when I was in college studying in the library. Cafe Pruvia offers coffee, lattes, and tea lattes. I went with an iced vanilla latte. Not only did I really enjoy the drink, but I also loved the cup that it was in. I know that's weird, but I just liked the sturdiness of the cup and the shape of it. Hubby and I enjoyed our coffee so much, that we turned around and ordered another drink. This time, we tried their swirled whipped cream matcha drink. That drink was also very good! I loved the way it looked in the cup and I love the way it tasted! Overall, Cafe Pruvia was a success! Amazing drinks, great customer service, and good vibes. read more

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I was first introduced to Cafe Pruvia for their matcha swirl, which is so good. Their boba is good quality too. New favorite is their hojicha latte. They have milk tea, slushees, smoothies, and lattes. Next door they have more coffee options. This has become my new spot to bring my laptop and work. They have about 10 tables inside with outlets, and the crowd is usually also studying or working on something. They have 2 kiosks at the front for ordering drinks, you put your name in and they'll call your name when the drink is ready. Parking is spacious at the Pacific Square shopping center. read more

Cafe Pruvia - Strawberry swirl - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Such a cute place, I love coming here for the drinks, hanging out with friends, or coming here to study. The service is always amazing and friendly. I have been getting the Oreo Matcha Swirl for a while, but I might start getting the Hojicha after tasting my cousins!!! It was so delicious!!! Can't wait to come back here and try the other drinks! read more

Cafe Pruvia - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Ambiance: it's located in a corner spot of the plaza, ample parking spots, very spacious inside, crowded and long waiting lines Service: you place your own order through the tablet, and wait for your name to be called, it took twenty minutes to get the items Drink: variety choices for coffee and tea Passion Fruit Green Apple Tea - *** Passionfruit & green apple flavored tea, choice of jasmine tea, add lychee jelly, bold taste Matcha Swirl - **** Matcha blended smoothie, served in a whipped cream layered cup, add wiped cream and crystal boba, creamy and refreshing taste, crunchy boba, recommend Price: moderate size and pricey, and it costs about $7~$8 per drink read more

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Locally owned boba shop with good drinks and coffee. I recommend the Strawberry Milk Tea and Matcha Swirl! 4/5 Food: I've been here quite a few times, and it seems like the quality of the drinks may be going down. The first year I went several times to have their Matcha Swirl and Strawberry milk tea. While I would say those drinks are still good, they don't seem to be the same quality as before. Their boba was fantastic with its flavor and consistency, but that also seems to be different from before. Overall, still worth trying and going for my favorites :) Service: Their customer service is always great! Staff are friendly and the owners are kind as well. The prices have definitely gone up, but that's similar to most boba shops. Ambiance: They have great seating areas that are clean. Free wifi as well. This area has 5 boba shops in close proximity, so lots of places to choose from. read more

Cafe Pruvia - Matcha Swirl - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

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Great place to get boba or coffee! I tried the matcha slush and matcha milk tea and both were just the right amount of sweetness. The boba was also soft and chewy, with such great flavor. The owners are also so nice and friendly! They also have plenty of seating inside and they have a cafe next door for anyone wanting coffee instead of boba! read more

Cafe Pruvia - Sign inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

This popular cafe has a variety of coffee and boba drinks. They have several tables available to sit at but they are usually packed during the weekends making it a bit of a noisy spot for studying. They only allow one party at the register at a time, hence the lines that can be seen outside during busy times. I've tried their iced matcha latte, matcha swirl, and hot Earl grey latte. So far I've enjoyed the hot Earl grey latte most for a comforting drink followed by the matcha swirl as a cold refreshing dessert. I didn't like their matcha latte since it didn't have much of a matcha taste and was more of just milk. The drinks are pricey at $6-7 a drink after tax. I opted for almond milk in my drinks which were an additional $1 making it almost $8 for each drink. Their drinks are pretty decent depending on which one you get, but I wouldn't say it's worth the price. I enjoyed their matcha swirl and Earl grey latte but it's definitely a splurge with alternative milks. read more

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Drink was good but waited 30 minutes for a basic thai tea while everyone else received their drinks.

My fav boba + coffee place! I love this place, always helpful, polite and friendly. Even though the cups are pretty, just wish they would offer biodegradable ones. I reuse my cup at home but let's be honest most of them go right to waste. read more

Cafe Pruvia - Matcha milk tea w/ boba + dirty taro milk tea w/ boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

My brother put me on to this spot and tbh I really enjoy it. The vibe gives me a clean aesthetic and everyone in there, is either working on some things like school work or projects, but also a place for friends to gather sipping on their drinks and yapping away. The drinks are always the best treat! I love getting my taro boba fix here compared to others around my parents place! Much love! read more

Tried the iced vanilla & Spanish latte, they were good, but honestly nothing crazy. There was lots of open seating, seems like a great spot for studying, but yeah coffee was mediocre. read more