I decided to try their strawberry matcha latte. It was so refreshing. Perfect for a hot day. The…read morestrawberry purée perfectly balances the matcha flavor. Exceptional service as always. The people making the egg waffles explained to me that it was going to take a bit of time and I really liked the fact that they told me. I enjoyed eating the egg waffles as it was light, airy and not too sweet which I like.

I was here a few weeks ago for a Studio Ghibli mini concert. It was quite lovely to listen to some…read moremusic while eating some ice cream. They had other snacks and drinks, but my friend and I opted for some ice cream. The ice cream wasn't anything to rave about. Service was also okay nothing to point out. Ambiance was wonderful with the live music for this specific event. Overall experience was only 3 stars because I'm not sure I would come back just to experience the cafe itself, only for an event.

Valley Cafe has become of my favorite spots to get some work done recently. I've been ordering a…read moreJasmine milk tea with like 10% sweetness and their veggie croissant, and it's been enough to power me through a work session. The owner is always so sweet and lets me customize my sandwich and drink, so that it's to my liking. They do have alternative milks and lactose free creamer so even if you're vegan, there will be a drink for you. The food options are vegetarian friendly. She also shared her story with me, that it's been tough getting foot traffic to her store, so if you're able to come by and try her tasty croissants and some of their drinks, please consider it! It's never too noisy in Valley Cafe, although they do keep a radio on. They do have WiFi but only one outlet so come with your devices fully charged. Service has always been kind and thoughtful though!

I had a lovely experience at Valley Cafe (El Monte). I ordered the Pandan Cream Coffee Latte ($7 -…read more24oz - Iced). This vibrant cream rekindled memories of nuts and delicate vanilla. This fresh, delicious coffee woke me up, and I couldn't contain my smile. TASTY! (Important: Bring Cash. There's a 50 cent processing fee for all card transactions.) I arrived at Valley Cafe (El Monte) on Tuesday (around 12PM). Parking is very easy because the rear lot is big. However, I felt a little uneasy as unfortunate homeless people wandered nearby. Honestly, I felt anxious about approaching this business because it's located in such a worn down area. I am so happy that the positive recommendations were genuine. Staff is very welcoming and hardworking. Staff politely answered all my questions, and Staff gave wonderful recommendations. My drink took four minutes and 19 seconds. Good time! As mentioned, I ordered the Pandan Cream Coffee Latte ($7 - 24oz - Iced). It's DELICIOUS and HUGE! It perfectly balances utility and flavor. I embraced its loving caffeine. And I happily enjoyed the silky, chill brew. I love how the flavor of fresh coffee shines while also delivering such a delectable pandan, nutty flavor. It's one of the best! On ambiance, Valley Cafe (El Monte) has some utility. There's customer internet with password; customers must ask Staff for the details. However, there's only one electrical outlet near a tall counter. Fortunately, there's a gender neutral restroom for customers in the back. Valley Cafe (El Monte) is also very clean. The floors sparkled! And the location is small, but it's comfy. There's about four tables and one counter. Light upbeat music played. Overall, I am humbled by Valley Cafe (El Monte). It's a perfect textbook example of "Don't judge a book by its cover." There's passion and sincere care within this establishment. The coffee is also phenomenal. If nearby, I wholeheartedly recommend. 4.9 out of 5

The shop look cute I liked to sit there was a nice atmosphere, poeple working there are not very…read morefriendly was my first time there and looked surprised at all my questions , I ordered a cappuccino was surprised that they only have paper cups I hate drinking in paper cups everything there is disposable sorry but it is not a drive thank prices are high to drink in paper cups and use plastic utensil , she asked me about if I want sugar I said two brown at my big surprise she added the sugar to my cappuccino but they were nice to make another one and the coffee is good I am very picky and I liked the coffee just wished I had a nice porcelain cappuccino cup , I ordered a panini it wasn't really grilled as a panini at all the cheddar cheese wasn't melted at all and the sandwich had the same Thickness as a regular sandwich, the ingredients inside was good it would have tasted great if it was really a panini I don't like bread that is not toasted or crunchy , so the taste is good but not done right and should have nice cups not those paper cup also they are limited in choice of bread i wanted a whole grain they only had sour dough and white the bagel only plain and everything the side only chips and this no good mixed green from a bag it's like they don't want to bother with customer satisfaction that is what we have take it or leave it I ordered sourdough but the bread was so thick and not toasted and was suppose to be a panini

Mushroom oat milk latte. Cute outside patio. A four legged bestie on a sunny day. Nothing would be…read morebetter. Oh yeah? The service. The best place to come for a Saturday morning coffee.

I had a lovely experience at Boba Friend (Monrovia). I ordered the Taro Ube Milk Tea ($6.50 -…read moreLarge) and a Surprise Cup ($4.50 - Contains a Random Mini Stuffed Plushy). The Taro Ube Milk Tea is DELICIOUS! Its boba is also bouncy, playful, and soft. YUM!! I arrived at Boba Friend (Monrovia) on Sunday (around 6:30PM). Parking is easy. The lot is big; however, there were a few stumbling, unfortunate homeless people. Customers order at counter; there's no self-service kiosk. Cash and card are accepted. Staff is professional, friendly, and hard working. Staff politely answered all my questions. My drink took about one minute and twenty seconds. Very fast!! As mentioned, I enjoyed the Taro Ube Milk Tea ($6.50 - Large). There's a bold sweetness with fresh taro, and it's creamy & thirst-quenching. The accompanying boba are also good quality. These boba pearls are fresh, bouncy, and delicious. YUM!! The Surprise Cup ($4.50) is also very FUN! If you break open the side, a random mini plushy pops out. I received an adorable tiny dog/bear plushy. "I now have a new Boba Friend!" Regarding ambiance, Boba Friend (Monrovia) is comfortable and functional. There's customer internet with password; details are on a very tiny sign on the counter's glass. There's also about four electrical outlets. Customers also have access to an unmarked/hidden restroom in the back. The location also felt relatively clean and spacious. There's about six interior tables. There's also very extremely soft music, but I disliked how this music also played intermittent advertisements/commercials. However, it was somewhat spooky how the back area was so dimly lit. Overall, I found unexpected happiness and joy at Boba Friend (Monrovia). The boba is delicious; the drinks are flavorful & well-crafted; and the atmosphere has very adorable moments. If you enjoy boba, this is an easy recommendation. 4.9 out of 5!

They have the most "buy one get one free" options on doordash. It's great because we were ordering…read morefor a group. We got like 6 choices and total of 12 drinks. Drinks are ok. They ended up being $7-8 for each with the delivery fees and everything, so that's a big saving.

Came here for the good old brown sugar boba milk. The boba is nice and chewy without being too…read morehard. It's one of our favorites in the area. Next time I will try different fruit teas. The shop is very small so be prepared to take out only and not hanging out in the shop. Service is quick and courteous. Plenty of parking in the plaza.

Yi Fang is located in the same plaza as LA Fitness. If you're driving in from the CVS entrance,…read moreyou'll find it just to the right of Vons and right next to Subway. I ordered the Peach Fruit Tea. I added Lychee Jelly and Sago for $0.75 each, bringing my total to $8.19 for a 16 oz drink. The tea was refreshing, light, and balanced. It wasn't overly sweet, so I could actually taste the tea instead of feeling like I was drowning in syrup. The lychee jelly added little bursts of sweetness, while the sago gave the drink a soft, chewy texture. Although the shop is primarily designed for to-go orders, it never feels rushed. There are two long wooden benches inside where customers can comfortably wait for their drinks while their orders are being prepared. Price Breakdown - Peach Fruit Tea (16 oz) - Lychee Jelly (+$0.75) - Sago (+$0.75) Total: $8.19

To coffee or not to coffee is the question. Without further ado, let's begin this review…read more La Vida Latte is a small coffee cart that offer a variety of coffee drinks, juice, breakfast and dessert. They are stationed on Rosemead blvd and Las Tunas avenue in front of Chase bank. I was craving for Cafe de Olla, a traditional Mexican coffee. I wish they have condiments and stirrers outside for customers. Anyway, I took sip of my CDO and it was bloody good. Service staff was cordial and polite. Prices seem reasonable. Atmosphere was relaxing. Overall, I enjoyed their coffee and service. I recommend you try La Vida Latte.

Spotted them at rosemead park on a thursday…read more Coffee was good. Got the churro bites. The wait was like 15 minutes or something so I just left to walk the dog some more. When we came back it was ready. My toddler loves it. Easy for him to eat because it's the 'bites' so it smaller to hold. Staff was nice and accommodating. I had asked for a bag because one of my hand was already holding the coffee & my other hand was holding my dog (he's a big dog & we're still working on walking!). You may not need it if you're picnicking at the park.

Relaxed little place to catch up with friends. The drinks…read moreare delicious and the breakfast items are good. No one rushes you and the AC is working well. The ice cream flavors are interesting. Must try sometime!

I've been with Fika Fika since they first opened in Arcadia and I'm glad to see their growth…read morethroughout the SGV. I love this location because it's spacious and plenty of tables to sit down and relax. Parking is available on the street. Drinks: I love their mellow blend. They have both coffee beans to choose from. I tried their hojicha tea espresso for the first time and it was really good. I could taste the bitterness from the tea, which I do prefer. The drinks were overly sweet, so regular sweetness is perfect if you don't like sweet drinks. Glad to see Fika Fika is doing well and the drinks are consistent across all locations!

SOOO good!! my new favorite coffee place! the mint mojito currently on their seasonal menu is…read moreperfect - refreshing, light, and such a delicious coffee taste with the perfect amount of mint. their Nutella croissant is one of the best croissants i've ever had, so buttery, crispy, and full of Nutella. so happy i found this new neighborhood gem!!

Been passing this cute coffee shop many times and today we finally decided to give it a try. The…read moreowner is so friendly and sweet, she greeted us when we walked in and introduced the menu patiently. It is a small cozy coffee shop with a few table/chairs and a couch, there are so many yummy sweet treats and pastries on the counter and display section. The coffee we ordered is also very decent. They also have outdoor seating too, the street parking is not too bad and we visited on a Sunday. Will come back to try their pastries next time. Highly recommended if you are a Monrovian and has not tried this place yet.