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    First Flight Coffee

    4.6 (180 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Julia L.

    S tier matcha!!! Might I say it is one of my top three matcha spots? I got the First Flight matcha, which is their version of a double matcha. It was so rich and the perfect sweetness for me. I mean, look at the color of that matcha. BEAUTIFUL. The size of the cup is good for the price too, and I savored each and every sip. I would also like to note that it's $1 for alternative milk. Service is good, and there is some seating in the front of the cafe and a small lounge/couch area in the back of the cafe by the restroom. There is a parking lot in front of the cafe with ample parking. They also sell some really cute merch that I was tempted to purchase. Overall, I love their travel concept and will definitely be back to taste their other matcha options.

    Craig Y.

    Located off the corner of Crenshaw Bl and Sepulveda Bl in Torrance in the little strip mall. Parking is shared with the other businesses in that little strip area so it can get filled up. This place has changed its' name many times I been here when it was Ding Tea then they changed to Lotus which I never tried and now it's First Flight Coffee. The inside hasn't changed as far as layout upon entering is the counter to place your order along the wall are some tables and seating and as you walk down the hallway to the back there are more seating basically a couple tables and a couch. I got the strawberry matcha latte it was not bad. The two gals working were friendly and service was pretty fast . Overall the spot is not bad but keep in mind there is not a lot of seating inside oh there were two small tables outside as well.

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    Kiani D.

    Halfway through the day and I really needed a caffeine kick just small case of the Sunday Blues. I stopped by right before closing and was assisted immediately. I ordered the French Toast Latte, which comes topped with a delicious cold foam. You can get it hot or iced; I went with iced and swapped the whole milk for oat milk. The cold foam is honestly the best part it's incredibly creamy and almost tastes like cheesecake! The shop has seating in both the front and back, making it a perfect spot for remote work. They also sell super cute apparel, stickers, and keychains. Definitely worth a visit!

    Iced Latte
    Winn H.

    I visited First Flight, and my first thought was oof parking is tight! Thankfully, a spot opened up. First Flight definitely has heavy foot traffic, and many frequent this cafe. I ordered an Iced Latte, and it was out within 5 minutes. While the area is fairly relaxing to sit in, the latte was a bit on the bitter / acidic side and not too enjoyable. Thankfully, the staff were able to add a splash of oat milk, which made it a touch more tolerable.

    Strawberry matcha latte
    Julia H.

    Pretty busy at 9am on a Sunday. Got a strawberry matcha latte, spinach feta danish, and a blueberry muffin. The strawberry matcha latte tastes more like strawberry milk with a hint of matcha. Overall the flavors are not very strong. Wish it had more strawberry and matcha taste. If you don't like strong flavors or overly sweet drinks then you might like this. Blueberry muffin wasn't too sweet but had few blueberries. Danish was okay. Because it's mixed into the bread, you can't really taste the spinach or feta that much. Overall, might come back for the drinks.

    Matcha
    Jennifer H.

    I've driven by here several times and finally stopped by on a weekend to give them a try. I got their First Flight Matcha with their matcha foam. I asked for it less sweet and paired with the foam on top, it had a nice balance of bitter/sweet to it. I think I still prefer Yeem's matcha, but this is a great alternative if you're in the area and aren't planning to go into Gardena. Parking can be difficult as spaces are limited and the actual space is pretty tight. There are some chairs inside, but I think this is more of a grab and go place.

    First flight matcha
    Ana R.

    Was craving a matcha after lunch.. went on yelp & this was the closest location from where we were at! I knew from the photos we had to try it! It's small inside and there was a bit of a wait. They have a couple tables inside & 1 outside. I like that they have menus that you can grab while you're waiting in line. I decided to try the first flight matcha with oat milk & oh my gosh!! From that first sip I knew I had made the right choice trying this spot!!! It was perfectly sweet, creamy & earthy! Next time I would love to try one of the coffees! Cannot wait to go back!!

    Kacie R.

    I love this place! First of all, the drinks are really good. So far I've tried an iced cream foam latte, a strawberry latte & a peach cream drink. They each were so tasty. Then the aesthetics. The flight ticket label on the cup is the cutest & most unique things I've seen!

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    Briseida N.

    One of the best matchas I've had! I was getting a car wash across the street and saw the sign and I usually go for coffee but today I was feeling a matcha! I asked the employee what she recommended and she said any of their signature drinks, I went with the First Flight Matcha, the matcha cold foam was so good! I loved the ambience, they have a few tables inside. Looking forward to coming back!

    Nicky E.

    I've been on a little mission lately to try different coffee shops around my city, and I'm so glad I ended up at First Flight Coffee. A coworker recommended it to me, saying it felt like my vibe and she was absolutely right. The place is so cute and has such a chill, welcoming atmosphere. Everyone there was super friendly, and I didn't have to wait long at all for my order, which I always appreciate. I ordered the French Toast Latte, and when I tell you it was SO good... I mean it. The perfect balance of sweet and creamy honestly the exact pick-me-up I needed that day. I loved it so much that I even made a TikTok about it, and a few of my friends ended up going and thanking me for putting them on! The only thing I will say is that the price felt a little on the higher side but for the quality and overall experience, I still think it was worth it. If you're looking for a chill spot with great coffee and good vibes, this is definitely the place to check out.

    Yumi L.

    Had a delicious matcha latte with matcha cream top here. The cup they serve in was plentiful and gave me enough caffeine for the day. The matcha they used was ceremonial and tasted high quality. Seating is a bit limited inside but there are 3-4 tables and a couch. Parking was no problem. There was no line to order on a Sunday afternoon.

    French toast latte - w oat milk. Cold foam too! Sweet but overly so!
    Miriam F.

    Called them to ask if they had any blueberry scones and they confirmed that they did have blueberries scones. I drove into the coffee shop about three minutes later and then they said they just sold out. Super big bummer. Went with the French toast oat milk latte. It was definitely delicious! Decor is cute and on point with their theme of flights. Even their labels are flight-themed. They have a ton of merch. Perfect if you travel lol. Drinks are great. Super small place so this is a place where you would just grab and go. Service is not the greatest just because they are not very friendly. I asked if they had chocolate milk for my son and she said "I guess but you have to wait in that long line again." She could've said "yeah we do, but sadly you'd have to wait in line again" or something like "happy to give you a sample."

    Flight Matcha 5 stars !
    Jessica T.

    Matcha was delicious! Smooth and creamy, just what you would want for a sweeter matcha latte! Service was fast and friendly. Ample space to park in the lot! Plenty of seating for studying or remote work. Bathroom also available for customers!

    Iced decaf Americano with oat milk

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    Is the store dog friendly?

    The shop is NOT dog friendly. Only Service Animals allowed. They need to correct this & post signage.

    Is the matcha ceremonial?

    Yes

    Do they offer any sugar free options?

    Yes! We have sugar free vanilla syrup and Splenda

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