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    Chapresso

    4.5 (360 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Amy L.

    I decided to try their ice matcha latte and matcha Einspanner. I tried getting the coffee version but it ended up being matcha which was fine since it was good either way. The offer 2% milk or oat milk. Definitely going to come back to try their teas. Now that i know where its located at. First time trying this place and parked a little far because it looked like there was alot of cars in the front. As we werw looking for it someone asked if we were going to chapresso. Howd he know. But we came on a lucky day. Turbo tax had a little event going on and they were giving free chapresso vouchers, fidget spinner, tote bags and ice packs.

    Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Diana H.

    January 10, 2026 Ordered their Strawberry Matcha Latte and it was yummy. Honestly, it was too pretty to mix. Compared to other local spots, I can say this is in my top 5! Love the matcha taste and the oatmilk with strawberry bits...would love to have another rich now while writing this review.

    Grapefruit tea and strawberry matcha latte
    Carolyn H.

    Easily the best matcha latte in San Marino and I absolutely love coming here. I noticed you guys have changed your mango matcha latte since I last tried it and subbed mango milk for the fresh mango chunks .. May I suggest you revert back to the fresh mango? It was so good I love the cafe atmosphere inside.. Sm's best kept secret

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    Carl N.

    Chapresso is a tiny boba tea shop in San Marino. They have breadth selection of fruit teas and milk tea boba. And it is the only tea shop in this upper middle class city. I came to grab a hot Jasmine Pekoe Green tea which is a high-quality tea leaves , often younger leaves with fine hair (pekoe). Its flavor was smooth, mellow, slightly sweet, with fresh fruity undertones. Prices were fair. Staff and service were cordial and on spot, respectively. Indoor and outdoor seats were very limited. Overall, I liked my tea at Chapresso. I highly recommend them.

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    Linh Y.

    I was in the City of San Marino. I remember Chapresso is in this city. This tea shop is small. Limited inside seating. More patio seating outside. No restrooms available. Their drink menu is not massive. Sometimes that's good because too many options can cause indecision. The young gentleman behind the counter was friendly and cordial. I asked him what was his favorite flavor. He recommended the Phoenix Milk Tea. I asked to sample their boba. They were gracious to adhere. I was ready to order. One Phoenix Milk Tea with 100% sweetness plus boba and no ice. One pet peeve of mine is that I don't like my tea boba drinks to be watery due to ice. Their boba was very soft and chewy. It had the perfect texture. Milk tea flavor was unique and smooth. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks Chapresso! I would love to return here to try their other drink flavors one fine day.

    Julienne D.

    The concept of making milk tea drinks using espresso machines are somehow a funny, silly, enticing concept that got me to come visit and check it out. I was coming out of a quick little work day close by and decided a little treat was in order. With 2025 having been one of "those" years, I wanted to enjoy some me time and appreciate some proud moments with a celebratory drink. Ordered the Iron Goddess Oolong with some lychee. A delicious drink AND a compliment? Because yes, every woman is a goddess in her own right. It was the right savory and milky tea type I love. No frills. Solid drink for only $6. Much appreciated. Some milk tea drink prices have been so hard to be behind but this one, I'll for sure come back. Hopefully to pair it with a bite from the Dumpling spot right next door. It's a quaint little date to take yourself on the next time you happen to take a drive out around to San Marino.

    Hojicha Latte with Oat Milk
    Penny P.

    What's up: Here for tea! And since it was a hot afternoon, the idea of a sweet cold tea made it even better. Parking: Parking is available right up front on Huntington Drive, but it might be hard to get out of the spots since it's a busy street. It took a bit of waiting for me, so a side street and some walking might be a better option; W Hvn Rd is an option. Environment: Walking in, you'll see the menus located overhead. You can order at the counter or use their self order kiosk. I placed an order at the counter and had a short wait before my drink was ready. The staff member informed me that if the drink wasn't sweet enough, or if too sweet, they can adjust it. Mines came out fine, so no adjustment was needed. What was ordered: - Hojicha Latte with 75% sweetness (bold flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness. The only downside is that the drink felt a bit gritty, like it wasn't whisked well enough) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. I don't see a lot of places with hojicha, so it's nice that Chapresso offers it. I enjoyed the flavor, but it didn't feel like it was mixed well. Overall, it was still decent. Staff members were friendly. Credit cards are accepted.

    Sheldon R.

    We loved the drinks and service. Not very busy. Very few indoor seating. Some tables outside. Good place to grab boba drinks and socialize with friends. Barley Black Tea: 4.5/5 Iced Hojicha Latte: 4.5/5

    Menu August 2025
    Jessica N.

    Pretty solid tea spot with free parking at the front and back. Small shop with mostly outdoor seating. The staff worked very quickly and the packaging came with insulated bags if you're ordering more than 4 drinks. Their 50% sugar was actually healthy so I recommend their 75-100% since it's not diabetic like other places. My favorites were their hochija and genmatcha einspanners. Very unique with strong tea flavors. Well mixed and well balanced. Their other drinks were decent but similar to what you can get everywhere else. Iron Goddess was a close second with a strong oolong flavor and Phoenix was very floral. I definitely recommend if you're in the area.

    Joanna C.

    I am glad I finally got the chance to visit this place. I tried their Gyokuro Milk Tea. It has very strong tea flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Definitely recommend trying it. No public restroom though, in case you plan to stay there for a long time. Mainly outdoor seatings. Quite small inside. Parking can be hard at times, but luckily, so far, was able to find parking when I went.

    Hojicha latte and matcha latte
    Donna C.

    Tea shop located on Huntington Dr next to Dumpling Bar and Mari Vees. We came here on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy when we got there but shortly after we ordered, there was a line forming. Drinks came out pretty quickly. We ordered an iced matcha latte 75% sweet as recommended by other yelp reviewers but it was a bit too sweet for my personal taste. I usually get 25-50% so that's what I might do next time to adjust the sweetness. The matcha does taste really good. It's comparable to probably one other matcha place I like that's no longer open. It's a fresh, earthy and nutty flavor profile. We also ordered the hojicha iced latte (toasted and nutty/grainy) and iron goddess oolong tea (mild and slightly sweet tasting)

    Hot Matcha Latte & Iced Matcha Latte
    Marian X.

    This is my second visit, I tried their matcha latte last time during an Elite event. I think they have one of the best matcha in the 626 area (without going to dtla). The matcha has a umami taste, it is creamy, BUT it was chunky on the bottom this time. Other than that, the quality is great. Their matcha power is above average. The service was decent. I went on a Sunday afternoon, and they are pretty busy. There are still enough parking spaces in front of the store. It's a good choice to stop by if you're in the area.

    Iron Goddess Oolong Milk Tea (toasty, stronger tea flavor w/ floral aftertaste - regular 16 oz, 100% sweetness, less Ice - $6 + boba $0.50)
    Luke L.

    Chapresso is a small independent tea & boba shop located in San Mario (opened in Dec 2023) and everything about this shop reminds of ... Chicha San Chen. One of my pseudo Elite friends swore by this boba shop and even claimed this shop is better than Chicha San Chen. The shop essentially utilizes the teapresso machines (similar to the one you see at Chicha San Chen) so customers can smell a strong tea aroma upon entering the shop. [Paring]: Fairly easy street parking as there are plenty of parking spots right in front of the shop as well as easy nearby local street parking. [Ordering]: Customers can order via kiosk or order directly in person at the cashier counter. [Amenity]: No restroom for customers with a very small indoor space, but plenty of outdoor tables with the right casual first date vibe. [Drinks]: The three featured drinks are Jasmine Pekoe Milk Tea, Iron Goddess Oolong Milk Tea, and Barley Black Milk Tea. Other drink options include Americano, latte, einspanner (extra $1 with matcha), hojicha, and genmaicha. Regular = 16 oz and large = 22 oz for extra $0.75. Extra $0.50 for toppings like honey boba, crystal boba, lychee jelly, mango jelly, and grass jelly. *** Iron Goddess Oolong Milk Tea (toasty, stronger tea flavor with a floral aftertaste - regular 16 oz, 100% sweetness, less Ice - $6 + Honey Boba $0.50): Boba was good but couldn't say it was the best one I have ever had; however milk tea was great and the drink wasn't overly sweet even at 100% sweetness. *** Personally if I can pick Chapresso vs newly opened Torotea next door, I still prefer Torotea. With that being said, I am still a fan of Chapresso and would add it to anyone's weekly boba regiment if they visit boba shops on daily basis.

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    A small shop, but the tea and boba are so good that I always find myself thinking about it.

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    Ask the Community - Chapresso

    Are your fruit teas made with fresh puréed fruit or concentrated purees?

    Hello, we use fruit puree, not concentrated and no artificial additives.

    Do your drinks have caffeine?

    Hello, all our teas except for our hibiscus teas have caffeine. However, teas usually have about 30% of caffeine or less compared to coffee. The only tea we currently have that has equivalent caffeine to one shot of espresso is our matcha!

    What kind of milk is in the milk tea?

    At the moment, we strictly use non-dairy creamer. However, we are looking into adding additional milk and milk alternative options in the near future!

    Will you be adding other toppings like grass jelly? I didn't see that many choices

    Hi, we are always testing new drinks and toppings! We do think in the future we might be adding more topping options, but as of right now we only have 4 options: honey boba, agar boba, lychee jelly, and mango jelly. Sorry about that.

    Are there plans to have wifi so people can work from your cafe?

    Hi Shawn, we have always had free wifi! Just let us know if you want to use it, and we can give you the passcode.

    Besides street parking in front of the store, is there additional parking near the store?

    Hello, in addition to the street parking along Huntington Drive, we also have a parking lot next to our block (adjacent to Verizon) with about 20 spaces that is usually empty!

    Yelp shows it's open but I'm literally outside their store and it's closed. What are the actual hours? It's 4:37pm on sunday FYI

    Hello, I am so sorry about that. We have an emergency building maintenance issue so we’ve been forced to close every day until it is fixed. We are trying to get it fixed as soon as possible, but because their scheduling has been unpredictable, we… Read more

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    5.0(521 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Haicha Fish Balls are amazing…read more Haicha Fish Meatballs so good And there HaiCha Yuenyeung Coffe with Tea Organic Milk Mango Fruit Tea Sooo good Well recommended and for first timers oh you will be satisfied Great service, very polite and very clean inside definitely you will need to try it out

    $18 for 2 nasty boba milk teas that we ended up trashing. The "tea" tasted like watered down milk…read more The boba was only okay. We tried to force them down, but we just didn't think it was worth it. It was honestly the worst milk tea I've ever had. The owner and only person at the counter was extremely off putting. He asked us right when we walked in if we speak Chinese. When my friend said she did, he would not stop talking to her in Cantonese. She informed him that I did not speak Chinese, to which, he started interrogating me about where my parents are from in English. He then only spoke to my friend in Cantonese for the excruciating amount of time we spent there. He insisted that the boba milk tea was the best drink there and kept talking to my friend even when she asked for some time to look at the menu. It felt like he was rushing us to pick something, so we tried to enter it in quickly. He made us feel super uncomfortable. We could not wait to get out of there. The monitor used to place orders on was really confusing. It did not help that we were trying to rush. The man explained it to my friend in Cantonese, so she ordered hers correctly. I couldn't understand him though, so I guess I did it wrong. It had all the milk teas in one listing. I didn't realize that I had to select the type of milk tea when I clicked on this option. We didn't realize that the computer did not charge us correctly. We did not have a receipt, but my friend's phone showed that she got charged $11 ($7 for her own drink + $1 boba for her + $1 boba for me + $2 for tax and tip). Since 2 drinks ordinarily come out to about that much, we thought the second drink was included in the pricing and it just didn't print correctly on the order receipt that goes to the bar. When the owner came up to us to tell us that the receipt only showed boba for the second drink, we were confused but went back to the computer to look. He said that we were supposed to select which milk tea specifically. After my friend clarified that it was just the regular milk tea, we checked her phone and saw the $11 charge. We left thinking that was the total for 2 drinks. This man found us across the street and to tell us that we still needed to pay $7 more. I handed that to him in cash and he left. For clarification, I am not upset about having to pay the $7 that he was due for our order. I am simply stating that the ordering system could be improved to avoid mishaps like this from happening again. I also want to note that I think $7 for the drink + $1 for the boba is not worth purchasing here for the sole fact that it is not tasty. There's also just a little bit of street parking outside. The inside was a little dark with a lot of mismatched furniture and random products available for sale. Update: In response to this review, the owner has sent me unprofessional messages. I won't be coming here again and highly suggest that you don't either.

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    Bopomofo Cafe

    4.3(2.4k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I received a message from the management after posting my review about the bitter jasmine tea I…read moreordered at Bopomofo Café. At first, I was honestly worried and thought, "Are they trying to challenge my review?" I usually leave positive reviews, but once I wrote an honest review after being served a completely cold hamburger at another restaurant in Pasadena, and that restaurant filed a complaint that resulted in my review being removed. Because of that experience, I was concerned this might become a similar situation. Instead, they kindly listened to my experience, sent me a thoughtful message, and even invited me back to try the drink again. So, I wanted to post another review because I genuinely appreciated how professionally and graciously they handled the situation. Their response showed care, hospitality, and a sincere desire to improve the customer experience.

    One of our family's favorite spots in San Gabriel…read more Bopomofo Café is honestly one of our family's favorite places to stop by whenever we're in the area. What sets them apart from a lot of other boba shops is that they're not just a drink spot--they're an actual café with real food. Most boba places only offer a few pastries or small snacks, but Bopomofo has things like tacos, rice bowls, and sandwiches, which makes it a great place to actually grab a meal. Their drink menu is also really well-rounded. They have boba, tea, coffee, matcha, and their own creative drink creations. The boba is always good--perfectly chewy and consistent. Our family always loves the popcorn chicken. It's a hit every time. My personal favorite is the Hainan Chicken Tacos, and my husband's favorite drink is the Hey Sesame Milk. What really keeps us coming back is their seasonal menu. I love trying their seasonal drinks because they're always coming up with something new and clearly keeping up with trends. You can tell they put a lot of thought into their drinks, especially with the teas they use. I really appreciate that they use premium teas, and I always get excited when I see a new seasonal drink featuring a tea I recognize or want to try. As someone who enjoys tea, I can tell there's real intention behind their menu. Whoever creates their drinks definitely seems to have a passion for tea and actually does the research. With so many new boba shops opening in the area all the time, Bopomofo does a great job of staying relevant without losing what makes them unique. Overall, Bopomofo is creative, consistent, and always worth a stop. Great food, great drinks, and always something new to try.

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    4.3(405 reviews)
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    I was in the area so stopped by for a drink. There was no wait to order and staff was patient when…read moremy card was having issues during payment. There's no public restroom but there's some seating inside. I got the hoji matcha cloud ($7.45) at less sweet. The price has gone up since the last time I've been here, which is expected. I think it's still decent for the price at the cup size. The matcha is pretty strong but still has some sweetness.

    Was in the area and decided to stop by for some drinks since I haven't been here in a couple years…read more They have really cool interior decor and seating is comfortable for casual chatting with friends. I ordered the Mango Cloud this time less sweet (7.42), and also the Matcha Blend. The price has went up a bit since the last time I was here but the cup is still the same size. The drinks took around 5 minutes or so to be ready. The mango cloud is as good as other reviews said. There is mango chunks in the drink and it is blended very well so it is a smoothie consistency. It also has some cream but I couldn't really taste it. I got less sweet so the sweetness level was perfect for me. I enjoyed the drink and my only complaint is the price but all drinks are around this price especially for fruit blended ones. I would recommend it if you're not looking for a matcha drink, but their matcha blend was also good as well with authentic matcha.

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