Such a cute little coffee shop! Mercy at the front helped us out and she was super friendly and helpful. She gave us her suggestions to try out and they were great. I got the matcha latte and my husband got the strawberry matcha which he was obsessed with. My only thing was I wish they had agave or honey to sweeten it with since I don't like artificial syrups. The matcha taste though was great. I got to try their banana bread and butter croissant and they were both super delicious. My husband also loved their lox bagel. Will definitely be back! read more

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First Flight Matcha: 5 stars*****. Probably one of the best matcha lattes I've had. Mild sweetness and the matcha foam was fantastic. First flight Cold Brew: 1 star* the cold brew itself didn't taste good and the foam didn't do much to alleviate the taste. The foam was slightly sweet which I normally like but it wasn't enough to negate the flavor of the cold brew. I do gotta admit that the coffee was strong though. read more

First Flight Coffee - First flight cold brew and matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I always pass by First Flight Coffee and was finally able to stop in this morning. They were really well staffed for a Wednesday morning and the gal taking our order was really friendly! I ordered the First Flight Matcha (still on that cream top kick..) and my fiance ordered a simple americano. The pastries looked too delicious to pass up, so he also grabbed a strawberry croissant. The matcha was lightly sweetened and was well balanced. The drink was smooth and not grainy at all! I liked the matcha cream top, but probably could've passed on the extra sprinkle of matcha powder since I got a surprise clump at the end. Aesthetically, I get it... The americano was pretty decent and not watered down. The croissant was flakey, buttery, and not too sweet. There are a few tables in the front, outside, and at the back of the store! Not sure if I'd want to set up camp here, but could be a good option in the area! Great spot as a grab and go for me. Close by and will definitely be back for more! read more

First Flight Coffee - First flight matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

The French toast latte is their best seller and for good reason. It is a balanced and perfectly sweet. We also tried the Spanish latte (iced), honey cinnamon latte (hot), spinach croissant and a slice of banana bread. Everything was great. Just a heads up, the spinach was very garlicky and the hot honey cinnamon latte tasted more like a tea. Not bad just thought we'd give our notes. - South Bay Coffee Buzz read more

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I went on the first day of their soft opening on Monday. The space is very clean, modern, and inviting, with a few tables in the front, in the back as well as a couple seats outside. I got the first flight matcha which was delicious and very well made. They use ceremonial grade matcha and I liked the cloud foam on top. It was well balanced and not too sweet and not too milky. I really enjoyed it! I got my husband the first flight cold brew that comes with vanilla bean cloud foam on top. The cold brew was a little too acidic for my personal taste but tasted good and strong. The cold foam on top was necessary to balance it out. I will definitely come back to try out the other drinks! They also sell a wide variety of pastries (see photo) in their display as well as a few other food items. I got the lox bagel which was freshly made and tasted delicious with smoked salmon, cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, capers and dill. I had to wait 15 minutes for it but I didn't mind. While I was waiting, I browsed the merch they sell on the side wall like t-shirts, cups, tumblers, matcha, etc. They gave free keychains away for their first 100 customers so I was able to snag one! Good quality too with their business name embroidered on it. Service here was very friendly and warm. I hope this cafe does well! The other cafes and boba shops that were here previously didn't do so great... but I have a good feeling about this place! Best of luck to the owners! Parking: free in plaza lot read more

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Had the speciality First Flight Matcha here and I expected it to be better. While the cream top was relatively good, the drink was a bit too milky for my liking. The cream top was light and had a good matcha flavor. However, the drink wasn't very strong in matcha flavor and I tasted more oat milk. Oat milk is also extra $$. For almost $9, the price wasn't really worth it relative to the quality of the drink. However, the drink wasn't bad. The interior is clean and the staff seem nice. There's also outlets and wifi making it a suitable place to get work done if you can score a table. Theres music playing in the background, so not ideal if you're trying to take calls. There's also a free parking lot outside. Overall, a bit disappointed with my drink. There are better matcha options in SoCal where you pay less. read more

First Flight Coffee - First flight matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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NEW COFFEE spot in Torrance! Th y have been open two days and I've been here twice. The staff is so friendly from the owner as she greeted us to Mercy who took my order and gave me great recommendations. I have had the honey cinnamon latter, Pom sparking drink, olive oil cake, and the lox bagel! All 5 star! It's a small space with some seating not good for large crowds. read more

First Flight Coffee - Counter for orders and drink pick up - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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I've been out here for work for a couple of days and this spot has been a life saver!! I really needed my matcha and first flight serves ceremonial grade matcha. I went back 2x this week (it's that good). They open early too at 7 am which Is a plus. The staff are friendly and it's a great place to do work. The pastries are delish as well! THAT HERB AND TOMATO CROISSANT SLAAAAAPS And CHOCO CHIP COOKIE WAS PERFECTO! read more

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A new coffee shop near the Wilson park! Parking is super small so I am curious on how accessible they would be on a busy morning. My first trip I went in the morning and made the mistake is ordering the sparkling peach ade. Probably better to order on a hot afternoon. It was good but I felt like it didn't hit right because I'd the timing I ordered it and didn't do it justice. I decided to try again a few days later getting coffee in the morning and such a happier decision. I got the cookie croissant as well and it was super delicious but a commitment lol Inside is also filled with cookie so it was a lot but super delicious. All in all a great experience but if you want to grab a coffee and go back to the park you have to be lucky with the timing. read more

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We had to run back inside and ask if the yuzu tonic had dairy because of how creamy the matcha looked. First flight matcha is really good. The matcha flavor is super strong and with a quality that speaks for itself. The cream on top of the drink I got was sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. Other people I went with ordered the hot matcha latte and the yuzu tonic. They very much enjoyed their drinks! We will definitely be back. It does get pretty busy (we went at 10 am), but the service is super speedy. read more

First Flight Coffee - First flight matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

This place deserves more hype!!! The staff are so nice and gave us good recommendations for both coffee and matcha. The matcha was perfect, good balance between flavor and sweetness. My friend (who doesn't like matcha) thought it was good and wasn't grassy like other places. She got the Chai w/ Cream Top and the cream top was delish. I was scared to try this place out because there aren't a lot of good matcha cafes in South Bay compared to OC/Ktown. But I was influenced by their Tik Toks, it looks like the drinks have improved since their opening. The color and quality of the drinks look way better. The drinks are so beautiful and you know it's gonna be a good day when your matcha is that green :D. The cafe has a more cozy feel with seats spread out in the back, front, and outdoor. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

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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. read more

First Flight Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I was excited to try this new spot and walking in felt quite awkward. Before I even entered, the front workers were talking & I felt like I was disturbing something. There were about 4 employees working on a weekday. A couple people studying. Drink came out relatively quick. Seems like a good place to study w/ headphones & parking is pretty spacious in the plaza, but not sure this one convinced me to come back. Went with the yuzu espresso tonic. Pretty clean & solid flavor but I imagine it's just espresso, tonic water, & the jammed yuzu commonly sold in Korean markets. I was fine w/ the idea of this until I was thrown off by the gap in the menu price, which was $6.50 & the actual charge: $7.17. Other coffee places charge the price on the menu. Here, no explanation on why that is from the employee or on the menu. If they charge additional fees for card payments or tax they should let people know why or include the real price on their advertised menu bc it felt like a pretty big gap & the POS system also didn't mention why there was an additional charge. With that being said, I don't think it's worth $7 since I can make this at home. The dried fruit was a nice touch, but it felt a tad pretentious in trying to justify something. Nothing special of note in flavor for this fancy price. read more

First Flight Coffee - yuzu espresso tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Fun and delicious coffee options, fast, no-fluff service. I love the French Toast Latte and my husband loves their First Flight Cold brew. I appreciate their rotation of seasonal drinks. I tried their Jasmine Matcha Cloud, it reminded me of Molly Tea. Honestly, SOOOO GOOD!!!! I hope it stays on the menu Love the boarding pass stickers on the cup. Good amount of seating, they did a good job adding as much seating as possible for the size of the place so I do see people working or catching up. Close to Wilson Park, making this a great spot to meet at or walk to for a park date. Only con I can think of is, depending on where you're driving from, you may need to make a couple U-turns but IT'S WORTH IT. read more

If you're here for the matcha, it's very good and will satisfy your matcha needs in the area. It's super creamy and pleasant to drink. I had to stop myself from gulping it down. The only small critic about the first flight matcha signature is that it's just a touch too sweet for my liking, but that's not going to stop me from ordering it again. It's a smaller place that's decently busy so if you plan on coming here to study it might be a hit or miss. When comparing it to Chrome down the street. They're both good but I'd probably come here for the regular match and would go to chrome for the banana matcha. Both delicious and can't go wrong with either. read more

Coffee was delicious and a nice place to hang out with friends. The staff was friendly and helpful with all my questions read more

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My new go-to matcha in the area! It seems like the South Bay had an influx of drink spots lately, and First Flight definitely stands out as one of the top. The First Flight Matcha is nicely strong and not too sweet! The extra sprinkling of matcha adds an extra punch that ensures no flavor is lost throughout all the milk/cream. An easy recommendation for anyone who likes a double matcha. The Cardamom Rose Tea Latte is a nice balance of spice and floral. Strong flavor but not soapy! I also topped it with their Vanilla Cold Foam, which added some extra creaminess and slight sweetness. This drink didn't stand out to me as much as the matcha, but is still very good! The staff was very kind both times I visited, and it seems like they're getting faster at putting out orders. Seating is limited, so I'd recommend coming early to snag a spot if you're planning to do work, or just treating this as a grab & go spot. Haven't tried their baked goods yet, but they look very appealing. This location has had some identity changes recently, but I hope First Flight is here to stay! Will definitely be back soon. read more

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I'm very happy that FFC opened up in Torrance! It's mosdef worth the drive! Parking gets a bit tight but people come and go so no biggie. There's always a line when I visit them but again, that's expected if they're very popular! A crowd is a good sign! The line moves fairly quick which is so awesome of the staff. They've always been welcoming and professional. The first few times I've visited, I had a few questions about the drinks and the cashier was knowledgeable and suggested drinks. I love a friendly convo! FFC also has some pastries available! They always look so fresh and good! I've tried a few like the croissants and cookies! Never disappoint! I found my favorite drink from FFC--the signature matcha with matcha foam! It's one of theeee best in the southbay area! Definitely on my top 3! I'm a matcha girlie so I can't really speak on their coffee. My husband appreciates their cold brew! That's his go-to! read more

First Flight Coffee - Signature First Flight Matcha--must try! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Heck of a find in the South Bay! Great little coffee shop that was extremely tasty, super fast service, and a nice place to sit and chill. Whether it's a busy weekday or a lazy Sunday. Also loved the merch. Big fan of the espresso tonic! read more

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Been here twice now and each time it just gets better. I really love the very friendly environment of this place. Every time I've walked in I've been greeted, which is nice because some places you walk in and they're so busy making the drinks that they don't have time to turn around and say hello. Drinks are always on point and this last time I even brought my mom who is not much of a coffee drinker, but loved her drink. read more

First Flight Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

First Flight Coffee just opened this past week and already feels like a great addition to Torrance then another boba shop. They're serving both coffee and matcha, and their matcha is the real deal--ceremonial grade, smooth, and flavorful. I ordered the First Flight Matcha, which came topped with a light cream that balanced perfectly with the earthy matcha flavor. Since opening, the lines have been pretty long, but I was surprised at how quickly they moved--I didn't have to wait nearly as long as I expected. Staff seemed organized and friendly, which made the experience even better. I haven't tried their coffee yet, but based on how good the matcha was, I'll definitely be back to give it a try. Excited to see what else this spot has to offer! read more

First Flight Coffee - First Flight Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

hmMmmM got the first flight matcha (which is basically a double matcha) and it was creamy and thick ! like avocado smoothies. lov how potent the matcha powder was and worth it!! am also a lover of traveling so i adored the lil theme going on haha read more

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Super delicious matcha! Glad to see a good matcha place in Torrance. Located at the corner of Sepulveda blvd and cresnshaw blvd where Ding Tea used to be. I love the wood interior. I got the iced strawberry matcha latte ($6.50) and a brownie ($4.50). The strawberry in the drink taste uniquely different from other places which is good. Matcha was very rich and good quality. Brownie was good but weird texture. It was super moist and squishy. But it was super sweet and super chocolatey which i like. Brownie size is huge for the price. Interior is nice. They sell stickers, apparel, drink ware, etc. Staff is friendly. Would recommend here! What's not good here is parking lot is tiny and this places closes at 5pm which is early. There's security guard at this corner. read more

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Losing count on the numbers of Matcha drinks I have tried in past few weeks. Lol. Everything's just turning green recently with the hype. The South Bay didn't wanna be missed out, and here's another new comer. Wasn't expecting at all the crowd would be this big. The line went up to the entrance door during weekend and you could see them constantly making more drinks. They had some seats at the front and more at the back. Nice thing's most of the guests were just grabbing stuffs for to-go or spending few minutes and not like hanging forever so the turnaround was quick. Not surprising, the cream top ones being the crowd's favorite, either the cold brew or Matcha. I'd say, as I tried more now, my benchmark might have gotten higher and higher LOL. I got their First Flight Matcha, which you might have rightly guessed was their version of Matcha Latte with Matcha cream top. For me it was slightly above average but I wouldn't call it attention-stealer. Might give a try on their cold brew or Spanish Latte next. read more

First Flight Coffee - First Flight Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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A newly opened cafe in a busy crossing. Get pretty busy due to influx of people wanting to try this out Love how they conveniently opens at 7am They have the nicest staff, I got helped by Laica and she was very accommodating. Also happened to be one of my favorite r&b artist. Yall should definitely check her work out. Matcha is good. I got the matcha flight unsweetened which was perfectly balanced with the sweet cream top. If you like yours sweet, I'd recommend getting it sweetened. Not that many seating, but Wilson park is just across the corner. Grab matcha and some pastries and you'll have your perfect weekday morning at the park. Overall, just love how close this are. Don't have to go to LA or OC for good matcha read more

First Flight Coffee - Matcha flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

It's always so exciting when you discover new coffee shops in your area. The drinks were sooo good!! Will be going back again to try the rest of their menu. The workers were so nice and overall despite the line they had, my drinks ready quick. It's on the smaller side for a cafe if you're looking for a spot to study but there's seating in the back part of the store as well. The vibe is more a grab and go :)) I got the Rose Tea Latte with Foam (8/10) for myself which wasn't too strong nor too floral. Just in between and more on the creamier side. Also got the Flight Matcha and Honey Cinnamon Latte for my friends and they said it was good!! I heard (who I believe was the owner) talk to someone about the Peaches N' Cream so I will be back to try that because it does sound super good... (#besteafied) Ps. Parking is kinda tight in this area, since it's in a smaller plaza but people leave quickly too. Can't wait to go back :) read more

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This new coffee shop opened up in Torrance ! It's so close to my pottery studio had to check it out!! they have a good size parking lot! The the coffee shop is super new, so be patient with the baristas The space is nice has seating in the front and if you walked down the hallway, there's also seating in the bag. Good space to meet up with a friend and catch up or work! The space is very very bright and has a cozy feel. They sell their own merch and Matcha as well. When I went, there was quite a crowd inside. I guess everyone was very excited to support their local coffee shop. The employees were nice and friendly and greeted everyone who walked in. I ordered the Matcha flight with oat milk ! It came out with a bit of a wait, Matcha was amazing!! Very similar Stagger and ROK! But this is even closer to me so yay! The foam top was so thiccc and creamy, it had a good Matcha flavor and the latte itself had a great Matcha flavor with umami notes ! The latte was a perfect amount of sweet as well, not overwhelming at all I will definitely be back to try their other coffee and matcha lattes! read more

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I'm so excited to visit here for opening today as 8/11. I ordered Lavender donuts(vegan) and cookie pastry(cookie, danish and cookie inside). I also ordered cold brew and matcha latte(both signature drinks) and I like them both. They gave me a free keychain as well today. read more

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Great cafe. I always get the Coconut Matcha. I wished the cups were a little larger for the price but not a deal breaker. Croissants may be from Costco. I guess that is ok since they don't make their own pastries. Drinks come out in a timely manner, even when its crowded. Airplane theme is great though. So are the little order stickers they put on the cups. read more

Stopped by on a busy Saturday. Tons of people stopping by for coffee but our drinks were made quickly. All the tables were taken. They even had a cute book mobile sale. Everything was great. I want to come back to try more of their drinks. Love the airplane theme as well. They even have a flight of drinks! read more

Tried this new coffee shop near me that replaced a boba shop here. If a place has a signature drink I always like to try that the first time I go. Strangely they don't have a signature iced latte so my wife got me the signature cold brew. It was good but not better than an iced latte. Yeems in Gardena still holds the title for that. I did finish the cold brew so it was plenty delicious. I would definitely go back and try something else. read more

First Flight Coffee - Signature cold brew with cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

finally getting to visit first flight coffee! every time ive passed by there is a line out the door, which i dont have time for .. popped in sunday AM. service was great! friendly peeps, store is bright and clean and inviting. a few tables avail towards the back of the cafe and seating avail towards the front, outside and a bench if you are just waiting for your drink(s). they have a seasonal menu, which i ordered from french toast latte - 8/10 ; pretty tasty! def will be back to try the peaches n' cream they have lots of pastries available as well. oh, also they have a flight of four to try out, which i will have to come back for: First Flight Matcha First Flight Cold Brew House Cold Brew Peaches N' Cream Cardamom Rose Tea Latte parking: smaller lot, def difficult to find spots during peak times. read more

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I decided to try this coffee shop on a Sunday morning and there was a solid line already forming around 10am to the point I had to wait outside until the line died down. I ordered the First Flight Matcha and usually I am not a fan of double matchas because I think it's too creamy, but this one was very good! The matcha cream complimented the matcha latte under it, and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire drink. I also got the spinach and artichoke pastry and it was great for breakfast. Will definitely come back to try the coffee. read more

First Flight Coffee - First Flight Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

New hip coffee shop in the area. Very modern, clean . Service was good, staffs were very welcoming and coffee was good. They also sell cute merch. read more

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I'm normally not a matcha guy, but I was very impressed by their signature first flight matcha latte. It was light, mildly sweet, and the matcha flavor was there but wasn't very overpowering. The color was spectacular and I appreciated the aesthetic sprinkle of matcha powder on top. Bonus points for their cups having a little boarding pass decoration (really on theme). 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Coffee is really good. I've ordered a few different items and never been disappointed. What makes me want to stop coming is the customer service. You walk in, you're not greated or asked to wait. It's just awkward standing around. If they make eye contact with you, it's just that eye contact. And you awkwardly have to ask for your order or place your order. read more

I saw some great photos online and wanted to try first flight. There was a parking lot with lots of spaces available right out front which was convenient. They offered me to pick my choice of milk for my drink and were able to make it unsweetened as well. I really wanted to try their first flight matcha. They had five people working behind the counter so my drink came out in almost no time. the matcha was rich and I was glad it was unsweetened so I could really taste the flavor. Their bakery case had some good looking croissants so I will have to try that another time. This place was definitely popular there was a non stop stream of people coming in and out for their caffeine. There is soft music playing and about gave small tables with chairs and power outlets available. I really enjoyed my drink, it was $7 and I think it was worth that price. read more

First Flight Coffee - First flight matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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I have visited quite a few times when in the area and I enjoy their drinks. My experience here has been decent but when asking questions it felt rushed. I was the only one ordering so i don't see why. My go to is their signature matcha flight. I ordered a matcha latte recently and I didn't know adding sweetener was an additional charge. I printed my receipt and saw the drink came up to 7$. I dont mind but would've been good to know, I wasn't told about it. At that price I could've ordered the another matcha flight instead. I value prices and quality in any coffee shop I visit. Customer service is also essential. read more

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Not bad, not great. It's solid matcha, but it is forgettable. I recommend the coconut matcha. I do love their cafe and theme very much, it's so unique and cute! read more

First Flight Coffee - Coconut Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Hands down one of the best matcha I've had!! From the latte to the cream, the matcha flavor was very forward and creamy. It was not bitter at all and the price was honestly very fair. My friend ordered the hojicha latte and it was equally delicious and nutty. The interior is also super cute and plane-themed (super thought out!!) If ever in the Torrance area, I recommend checking this place out! read more

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