dumbstruck coffee has been open for quite some time and i finally got the chance to try it out !!…read more it is located in seasons place. where there is plenty of spacious parking at the surface and underground. the inside is modern and sleek with tons of white and wood. tons of people inside are studying or working. also, the employees were cheerful and welcoming !! i tried out the fresh strawberry matcha with less sugar and added the double matcha cream. though it visually looks plain, there are real strawberry chunks inside. meaning, you can 100% taste the fruitiness in the drink. the drink still tasted pretty sweet, but i think that extra sweetness could have possibly came from the matcha cream (?) not sure, but nevertheless, less sweet is the move. i do wish the drink came with the cream instead of having to add it since the thickness elevates the experience, but that could be a personal preference. this was a nice experience and i definitely would like to come back to try out their other drinks !!

The matcha einspanner was so good! It was very creamy & had strong matcha flavor. It is on the…read moresweeter end though. The butterscotch latte barely had any flavor of coffee and was just mostly milk unfortunately. Originally asked for ice on the side, but decided to drink it in full, and the cup was still 1/5 unfilled (even with ice all the way at the top). Being $17 for 2 drinks, we were pretty disappointed about that. The volume of drinks are less than most shops, and it's mostly ice. Usually, I'm not the type to even finish half a drink, but I finished the whole drink. The cafe is cute, very clean, and could be a really good study spot or a place to unwind.

Came in for a quick caffeine fix after lunch at Mr. Dragon and ended up really liking the vibe…read morehere. The space is bright, roomy, and packed with people working quietly on their laptops with headphones on -- almost like a cozy library atmosphere. Ordered the Outpost Latte and it was delicious with just the right amount of sweetness.

I came around 1pm on Saturday and immediately noticed how busy it was…read more Ordered:4/5 Banana matcha: the banana cream top works great with the matcha, however it did seem to be slightly overpowering. The matcha flavor was light but I would be curious to see how the other drinks taste! Vibe: This place is pretty packed with both people chatting and studying. It can be pretty loud, but with headphones, this is a good place to work. Theres plenty of tables but very limited on outlets. Parking: there's a parking lot shared in the plaza. However it can be pretty hard to find. Overall: this place isn't bad and I'm glad I gave it a try. It would be great for a quick catch up with friends.

Once again, came back for the Iced Batley Milk Tea (my favorite). Full of flavor and tastes…read morerefreshing! The cups came in with cute funny faces on the lids to lift up your mood lol We sat down to enjoy the background and took some pictures ~~ Japanese vibes

Came here to play mahjong with friends. Ordered their fries, mochi cookie, and some drinks. Staff…read morewas friendly and was quick to assist issues. There werent that many people, so it was an okay environment. My only issue was not being able to use the paper towel dispenser in the bathroom. It was broken. I let the staff know, but idk if it got fixed after that.

I randomly stopped by Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab and honestly after dim sum next door... I'm glad I…read moredid. First off, super easy parking since it's in a big plaza (huge plus already). Walking in, the place felt really clean and modern but still cozy. Lots of natural light and you can see all their coffee equipment behind the counter, which made it feel like they actually care about what they're making. I ordered the sweet corn latte (which I was kinda unsure about at first lol) and a matcha scone. The latte ended up being surprisingly good, creamy, and slightly sweet. Not too heavy or overly sweet. The matcha scone had that nice slightly crispy top but soft inside, and the matcha flavor wasn't too strong or bitter. It's a really chill spot, good for catching up with someone or just sitting there with a drink. Nothing felt rushed and the vibe was just easygoing. Overall, simple, clean, and good quality. I'd definitely come back to try more drinks.

Review is solely for the drink, if I included desserts I tried (sesame + hazelnut chewy cookie),…read morethe rating would be 4 stars. - Strawberry Matcha Latte: Not too strong of a matcha flavor on this, but the strawberry bits were good! Probably would not order again Love the abundance of parking at this location and service was great! People were nice and love that it's super close to Rowland Heights compared to the one on Temple

Was looking for dessert and happened to see this place on yelp and the cubes intrigued me! The…read moreperson who helped us was sooo nice. I got the yuzu slush (nice citrus flavor and refreshing, the perfect amount of sweet) and the milk cube. The cube had a nice amount of cream in the middle - its like a vanilla flavor - and surprisingly light considering it reminded me of a croissant. My friend got the ube spanner and said it was great quality ube and she liked it. She got the strawberry cube. I look forward to coming back and trying their matcha cube and matcha spanner! Good amount of parking too.

Love the paistachio, sesame, and yuzu flavor!…read more The cubes of pastries are amazing and filled with cream!! Goes super well with any of their customizable drinks (: Recommend for snacks, pastries, breakfast, or just a refreshing drink

Had to make my 1000th review count, so naturally I chose Torotea, the place that keeps my tea…read moreaddiction thriving. I usually hit their San Marino spot, but this location still delivered the goods. The shop's a bit small inside, but service was nice. Grabbed my ride-or-die Koan-Im Oolong Latte and paired it with a donut from my favorite donut shop like I was assembling the perfect duo for a late night snack. The tea was lightly sweetened perfectly to my liking, smooth, and clearly crafted by someone who respects tea leaves more than I respect my sleep schedule. The cloud top was basically dalgona candy foam and felt like a bonus dessert after finishing the drink. Even with a lot of people waiing, service moved fast, in & out in about 7 mins. Quality tea, speedy service, and enough creamy foam happiness to make a milestone review feel deserved!! Highly recommend!!! Now for some poetry that's inspired my 1000th review: Warm glazed memories sift through my reverie. A pink box opened in the summer of 24. Days were bleak and hollow like a bakery shelf at closing. I saw the saddest eyes, soft as powdered sugar falling. Sweet like a dalgona cloud top koan-im oolong latte, but carrying a quiet ache no frosting could hide. That summer you saved me, like the first bite of something new when you thought you'd forgotten what butterflies felt like. The season changed and you suddenly disappeared.... just an empty pink box on the counter. Only crumbs remain now, where your strawberry-glazed humor used to melt into every moment like sugar on warm dough. My heart split like a jelly donut. Still, I'm grateful as the world is as it should be. I pass by the donut shop on 66 and smile. People think it's just about donuts. But once.... a long time ago, one saved my life. Děkuju, na shledanou, měj se via.

It's been a while since I've been here. Decided to make a pit stop on a Friday afternoon since it…read morewas traffic. It's just as I remembered it. It has such a chill and modern vibe. You can find there menu on a projected screen facing the wall where you order (which can be hard to see once you walk in). There is also a menu up against the walk where the self ordering kiosks are (but doesn't seem to be working). I ordered the popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi and tried the jasmine matcha latte. The popcorn milk tea with brown sugar tapiochi was just as I remembered it. It was delicious. Nice and toasty, just like popcorn. You get that milk tea taste as well. And the brown sugar tapiochi balances the toasty flavor you get from the popcorn. The jasmine matcha latte tasted like straight up matcha. Didn't really get any taste if the jasmine. But I guess that's cos matcha is such a strong flavor. I wish they had an option for light ice cos it seemed like the drinks were full of ice. The guy who took my order was nice. Received great service from him. He was very friendly. As well as knowledgeable about the menu when I asked for drink recommendations.

ChaHalo is located in the Puente Hills East plaza so there's plenty of free shared parking…read more It's a small boba shop that originated from Xi'an China. There are 2 self -ordering kiosks. It wasn't that busy. There's a total of 6 tables if you wanted to enjoy your drink inside. I ordered the rock oolong lemon tea. It tasted like a fresh lemonade with some tea flavor - tart and sweet. It was refreshing but nothing too out of the ordinary. I wish that you can add toppings to it. Staff was super friendly as they always welcome and give thanks when someone leaves. No long wait times either, everything was super efficient and quick.

Do NOT order online for pickup here. They do not track their online orders the same as their…read morein-store orders. They do not put accurate estimates online and you will be waiting for double your estimated wait time during peak hours. Worker handing out the drinks was also rude. After the 3rd time pushing back my pickup time, I went to ask how many more orders were in front of me, and he yelled at me telling me he doesn't know but then proceeded to tell me 10 orders were in front of me.... I leave to drop my mom off at home, left my sister there, and suddenly my order was ready and there was not 10 orders in front.... Online ordering, super inaccurate, super unpredictable. Don't do it. If you do, make sure you checkup on it or they'll disregard it. Drinks are good tho, I enjoy them. But that worker was booty and made my time at ChaHalo ass, will probably not come back as much as I use to.

Somethings weird with the Euclid location, this location has all the ingredients sourced perfectly…read morewhile as the euclid location has issues with its syrup, but after contacting corporate twice, they said they had a logisitics issue with a syrup and decided to change it for the rainbow tea Whereas the euclid location had some kind of syrup where theres almost 0 redness and tastes super sour while this location in Rowland Heights taste even better with lots of the red syrup. Im not sure if this is a training staff issue on making drinks or each location makes their drinks slightly different. I would recommend not going to the Euclid location and going to this one instead. If anyone has any answers would be nice as i keep getting conflicting answers from corporate.

It sucks to not give this place 5 stars, but I'm not a fan of how they've advanced their rewards…read moreprogram. As someone who's been a loyal consumer over the past few years, I'm not a fan with the transition to their new rewards system. Before they used to just use your phone number through Toast, but now they have their own app. Today when I ordered my drinks, I asked if there was a way to earn rewards or input my number for the $30 worth of drinks I just bought for my family, but I was told that I needed to have asked BEFORE I had ordered and paid and that there was no way to upload the receipt on the app to earn points. How are consumers supposed to know to ask beforehand when most rewards systems allow you to input a number after you pay? Plus, the guy taking my order didn't seem pretty eager to help out and just gave me the classic Gen-Z stare . Customer service just tends to be a hit or miss here. As for the drinks, they have a great selection of fruity, slushy drinks that will never fail to refresh you. Just be wary on going on a Friday night since it tends to be pretty packed.

You walk in here hit with the fragrance of tea leaves…read more They freshly brew the tea as you order so expect longer wait time compared to other tea places, but that's what makes them unique. Ding dong milk tea is a go to, but they are all good

I have mixed feelings about CHICHA San Chen. On the one hand, their drinks are good, but I feel…read morethat they are way overpriced. My order this time was Cassia Black Tea with Honey ($7.25) and Lemon Condensed Milk ($7.75). These are regular sizes and not even large. For $7, I expect at least a larger size for how basic these drinks are. Even though they taste good, I don't think it's worth it. I am taking into consideration that prices everywhere have gone up, but CHICHA has always been pricey even before the price hike and I am hesitant to return due to the cost. One thing I'll say is that this Rowland Heights location was not busy when I went, so at least I didn't have to wait and pay so much for their drinks.

Love the new drinks it's soo refreshing! Obsessed with apricot seaberry glow bottle. Really good…read morefor the summer and good for your health and diet. It's super yummy and refreshing, I also loved the new whipped crème brulee milk tea! Super yummy , creamy and its tastes soo delicious! The service is amazing, everyone was friendly and the drinks came out fast and it was in a really cute to go bag. Glad that I tried this drinks from Shanghai. I will definitely comeback to try more of their options What I got: Apricot Seaberry Glow Bottle Kale Fiber Boost Tea Whipped Crème Brûlée Boba Fresh Milk Tea Taro mochi fresh milk tea

Heard horror stories about other locations being terrible but it seems like this location got it…read moreall figured out. I order on the app and it's always ready on time. I believe Auntea Jenny is popular for their fruit drinks so I didn't try their milk teas Red glutinous rice fresh milk tea - a bit disappointing. honestly the only thing that was good is the rice. It's super chewy and soft. The tea was a bit weak and could have been better. Apricot seaberry glow tea - I never get fruit drinks but honestly this was so enjoyable that I'd get it again. Got 50% sweet and it was just right. It is sweet and tangy in flavor. Strawberry Jasmine fresh milk tea daifuku - got this at 50% sweet and even though it was just right, I feel like I could have gone up a sugar level due to the strawberries being on the more sour end. the smell and taste of this is so unique and fragrant. I've tried mochi drinks from many different places before and honestly I have been traumatized because they all had this weird aftertaste. Not here though. It didn't taste weird at all. The milk jellies are also subtle in sweetness and really delicious. There are strawberry chunks in the drink and I can also taste the tea. Classic mango pomelo sago - note that there's two different types the mango drinks which is a bit confusing. This one is blended and the other one seems to be non blended with slightly different toppings. At 50% sweet, it was too sweet. Probably because the mangoes are in season. It's probably one of the best mango pomelo sago drinks I've had in a while. The mangoes are so creamy and fragrant. There was a slight bitter aftertaste with every bite of the pomelo bits. The sago was chewy and added texture to the drink. Overall I'd get this again.