My son really loved this place. Its a One Piece themed cafe with plenty of photo opportunities…read more We were able to get a table quite easily. There were a few parties entering throughout the time that we were there, but it didn't get very busy. Really the hardest thing was finding a street parking spot, given the Little Tokyo location. Also FYI there are some shady areas at night a few blocks away from this (away from the action of LT), so may want to be careful where you park, especially coming with kids. He didn't feel like eating so just had a drink, which was surprisingly really good. Came in an interesting one piece cup.

As a fan of One Piece I was looking forward to coming here. I don't know what I was expecting but…read moreit was a little disappointing for me. The cafe is small and sure it was decorated but if you compare themed cafes in Japan to this it's not that impressive at all. Unfortunately I didn't get to try the food as most of it was sold out when I went so I got Robins drink which was recommended by the staff. The pricing seemed decent for most of the items. It was sweet but very watered down, to me it tasted like a grape propel drink....not my favorite. I noticed a lot of the drinks were premade into cups already. I don't know how I feel about that as the freshness aspect isn't there but maybe they were slammed when they first opened and that was the best way they could get peoples drinks out. The souvenir cup was a nice touch but I personally wouldn't come here again.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. The staff was friendly…read more You wait in a room and then get rushed by a heard of pugs. I they are all so cute and different. Some pugs are available for adoption. If you love dogs, it's a perfect place for a date.

The workers here are very nice. There are a bunch of adult pugs that are so cute. The prices are…read moreaffordable for the sessions and the treats parking is easy. The ambience is fun and playful and it's pink inside and adorable. It's definitely an Instagram/TikTok worthy place to visit. We didn't get any of the food or coffee.

tldr; delicious matcha and coffee. also yummy snacks/food, i love their veggie quiche! small…read moreparking lot but doesn't get too busy, i've always found parking here! i always recommend it to my friends and family, even got my coworkers to start going there too! SERVICE: 5/5 workers are so friendly and sweet! i've never had a bad experience here and they always make my morning with their compliments DRINKS: 5/5 i got their mango matcha for the first time and it was sooooo delicious. the matcha was so flavorful and i loved the mango flavor in it. they paired so well together.

Fun menu and quick service. Dark aesthetics very authentic…read moreto the theme Smallish parking lot Drinks were pretty tasty -- definitely worth checking out Also sell merch

I have read all the two and three star reviews over the years. Most people are not fans of the…read moreoverpriced afternoon tea, so I just never put any thought into going. But as I was walking past the ferris wheel while shopping, I saw the pink neon sign flash on with the words, "Hot Donuts". Like a moth to a flame, I walked in looking for something sweet. For those without reservations, they have a takeout menu with various drinks and desserts. Seasonal special at the time were these freshly made mini maple donuts. The price ($8.50, now $9) is not so mini, but they put a lot in the cup. It was surprisingly delightful, super fluffy and warm. Way sweeter than expected though. But I'd come back, order the regular cinnamon one, and maybe ask if it can be made with less glaze and sprinkles.

I am thinking that when one imagines a Hello Kitty Cafe one cannot help but imagine an environment…read moredrenched in pink and cute. That is certainly the image I had about the Hello Kitty Cafe when I went in. It is important to note that I had not performed an internet search on this cafe prior to going so my expectations really were pink and cute in an overarching way. I did not know how the pink and cute were actually going to take form or if they would land as welcomed fairy glamour or garish hot pink spewed from an ogre ill with a pink fever. I am happy to report that the pink at the Hello Kitty cafe ultimately landed as ornate sugar, like the one used to make intricate designs on fancy laced cakes. Now we moved to the specifics of how Sanrio imaginers translated pink and Hello Kitty bows to create a momentary pink fantasy that is immersive and sweet. When my friend Ronnie- my partner in pinky raising- and I entered the cafe one was blasted with Hello Kitty merchandise, imagery and photo opportunities. It was clear from the sweaters on the walls and the dainty bow-forward cakes on displays that we were not in Kansas or Oz, anymore. We were in purr and bow territory and that meant we were pawns that now had to move with pink pace. This pink pace does not belong to the Pink Panther or to Barbie, or to Elle Woods of Legally Blonde stardom. This pink pace is unique to Hello Kitty and its distinguishing factor is that moving at this pace, is simply an act of leisure and rest, it has no purpose other than to exist in a suave, comfortable drowl. All the other pink owning people listed before move at a pink pace that is meant to accomplish something. For instance, Pink Panther desires to solve cases as it moves in pink, while Ms. Woods (comma) Elle has court battles to win in her pink pace. I, for one, welcomed being enveloped in pink slowness. There was a a stand in front of the Bow Room that suggested a host stood there at one time. But since there was no host, I mentioned our arrival to the cashier and they explained that the host of the Bow Room would be informed. A person came out of the Bow room, and told us, we had four more minutes to wait. A break in the pink fantasy but every paradise needs gnats that gnaw. As soon as one enters, the pink atmosphere- described above with maybe painful detail- wallops. In fact, when I entered the sole gender neutral bathroom I found pink hand-wash. Thus the details, like sugar, were granular. The chairs had bows, some other customers had hello kitty prints, others dressed in streets clothes, the sugar cubes were pink and in Hello Kitty form, as well as the cucumber sandwiches, as well as the tier holding case, as well as the central design feature of the room, as well as the napkin holders, as well as the chocolate design of the chocolate mouse and strawberry opener. So if I had not made this clear this room was absolutely, 1000%, Hello Kitty themed but somehow it worked, it never crossed into a tsunami of pink that could drown and wash away. I think because its own its absurdity with confidence, like a model who wears an avant garde creation/monstrosity with humility abandon. All of the pictures will help the reader decide for themselves if this place's pink is right-on or wrong-off. Now unto the food. I first tried the Birthday Tea which was raspberry forward. I am not sure why I did not like it, even with a hello kitty sugar cube. The server was kind enough to swap it for their most popular tea--- their pear tea. This one could be drank without sugar, which was good, I did not want to use too many sugar cubes, like one for every cup. To prevent this, I put a sugar cube in the pot. I know the review is dense but I hope people take note of this fact: Put a cube in the pot, instead on every cup, to ensure one does not over-indulge in sugar. Especially when the tea bites were, in my opinion, overly sweet. More broadly speaking, the tea bites were mostly standard, with some being more, and others being less. For example, the chicken salad croissant was good and had a pinch of maybe celery or another bitter-like vegetable that added crunch and zest but did not fully reach its promise, it went forward but not reach its full bite goal. The apple tart was a mini apple pie that I could leave after one nibble, as apple pies are so well known that I did not want to get to know the familiar again. There was a hummus on a pita with something red on top, this was a solid bite. So basically I am saying that the atmosphere and design- from tea spoon to walls, was the real draw of the place, where the food falls short and eats as a minor let down. At least for me, others might love the food, but now I am over stating as we all know that taste is a relative human experience. I would not go back to this place. I did it, know what it was and that was enough. But I am glad I tried once for now I know what a pretty pink tea party feels like.

My boyfriend and I went to the cafe together and had such a great time! The kitties were playful,…read morefood/drinks were good, the service was impeccable, super friendly, and the cafe itself was so warm and cozy. Such a great experience!

cute cats, nice home for them, pleasant host, reasonable price to hang around cats I can't yet…read moreafford to house.

Local Gem. The food here is really good and reasonably priced. If it's your first time, they'll…read morepoint you toward their popular dishes, which is helpful. Their portions are very generous! The pancakes are a standout--super fluffy and not dry at all. They have indoor and outdoor tables available. The staff is warm and welcoming--our waitress Alicia was great. It has that true home-style diner feel, where they actually take the time to chat with you and make you feel like a regular. I overheard that they've had the same chef for 30 years, along with some of the same servers, which honestly says a lot. I'll definitely be making this place one of my regular spots.

Came for brunch after a run! The ambiance was cute, tight…read morefor big parties but we enjoyed our time. Got some mimosas and drinks to start off with! Our server was so kind and friendly :) wasn't able to catch her name Highly recommend the chilaquiles. They prepared it to where the chilaquiles were crispy, not too soggy, which went perfectly with the salsa. The chicken n waffles were also made well! The chicken was juicy and had a nice crisp when bit into. As far as the breakfast burritos and turkey melt; the eggs could've used some more seasoning and the portion of eggs and hash browns was overwhelming compared to the protein portion. The salsa for the burritos had mixed reviews. The turkey melt was ok, could also use some side sauce and thankfully our server recommended mixing some sauces and came out so good! Think it was cholula and ranch.

It came to my attention via an oomf that they were having a gunpla build night and was interested…read morein attending. Walking in alone had me a bit nervous since I've only attended maid cafes in a group but my anxiety was put at ease by the maid attending the front. She was very sweet, friendly, and approachable. She informed me of the special event and offered any tools that I could purchase to participate in the event; this was super clutch since I left my nipping tool at home. They even had a gunpla veteran attend the event to assist and advise builders on methods to build cleaner. After some time of building I decided to try some of the food and drinks and was pleasantly surprised on the pricing being very reasonable. Don't want to reveal myself by detailing what I had so I'm going to be generic with it and say it was very delicious and refreshing. All in all had a blasts and I hope they will continue events as build night to encourage me to go more often. Unfortunately I never got the maids name to praise her for her help or maybe I did and was too much of a deer in the headlights to record that into my memory.

Arcane Maid Cafe was the first maid cafe I visited in Southern California. Nagi was the maid on…read moreduty and she is also the manager of the cafe. She is very sweet and if you've been to this cafe, you'll know it's a Neko or cat themed maid cafe. Nagi gave me some cat ears and I was instantly transformed into a cat. I know it sounds silly but I assure you that I truly felt the magic and fun energy. I thought they have a great food and drink selection on their menu. I tried their Karaage Chicken Plate which is fried chicken with dipping sauce and rice and I also ordered a strawberry milky tea. Overall, I thought the food was fantastic and also very reasonability priced. Unlike other similar themed cafes that charge a fee for the experience (like an entrance fee) they don't charge any special fees here. They also offer chekis which are mini Polaroids to be taken with your favorite maid to be purchased. I chose Nagi of course. You can also request performances as they are all very talented. Maids Nagi and Lele are part of an idol group along with members Cookierin, Lily and Galina called Idol Nova that performs at idol and anime festivals throughout Southern California. Also Maid Mari is a professional performer, so if you catch her at the cafe, you're in luck. Both Maid Jazzy and Suzy are amazing singers and if you like K-pop or J-pop, they are your experts. By the way, they have a lot of maid related merchandise to purchase at the store. So come and experience the magic yourself at this maid cafe.

EGG-SCRUCIATING PAIN Closed on Jan 4, 2026…read more Wow i am so devastated, there is not enough gudetama representation in the world and now, it feels EGG-stremely lonely without the laziest egg right here in my hometown. Gone but never forgotten, Gudetama Cafe):

3.5/5 While I…read moreabsolutely loved the decor and feel of the Gudetama Cafe, my food experience, to quote Gudetama, was "meh." The menu has various egg themed dishes as well as bubble tea. For the price we paid the quality of the food wasn't really worth the money. It was cute seeing the little Gudetama face on the eggs but this is probably a singular dining experience for me. The drinks we ordered were way too sweet for me and they had a limited selection of merchandise. I wanted to get a T-shirt but unfortunately they only had one size available. The other merchandise I looked at either didn't seem appealing or was way too expensive for what it was (which seemed to be the theme of the day). Service was very friendly and I did enjoy seeing all the Gudetama statues and art in the cafe though.

I've been going to OKO since I was little and finally tried it again! I went a different route &…read moregot a chocolate smoothie with boba and it was actually really good! Half sweet was perfect. My mom got a milk tea 50% sweet & she was disappointed. It was pretty watery & i remember their milk tea being really strong tea flavor in the past!

First time at Oko Cafe and it definitely lived up to the hype. The service was great and everyone…read morewas super welcoming. Their taro is easily the best in town -- smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. The crème brûlée fried sando was amazing. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, full of flavor, and that brown sugar on top gives it the perfect sweet finish.

Snooze hits, every time. The pancakes are good. The Porkbelly fried rice is magic. Bloody Marys are…read moresome of the best in California. @Anthony

amazing food. the pancakes are worth coming back for. great…read moreservice. definitely coming back for breakfast!