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Haiku Teahouse

4.3 (551 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Shih Fa K.

The last time I came here, I enjoyed a corn latte. This time, I ordered the Corn Einspanner. I appreciated the Einspanner because I could really taste the corn milk. It was a thick nice drink to have. Service was through both a kiosk and cashier. Ambiance had a lot of really neat decor.

Cindy P.

I have an unhealthy obsession with Haiku. Hands down the best matcha in the South Bay no daejon!!! I believe they use marukyu koyamaen so for all my true matcha enthusiasts, this place is legit hehe. My fav drink is their cookie butter black sesame so although it isn't a matcha it's saurrr yummylicious. Service is always supa friendly and quick too. 1BILLION BIG BOOMS XD!!! Just make sure to get less sweetness :)

Esther T.

Parking: Garage around the corner with plenty of spots. This is my favorite spot to go to study. They have self-serve wifi, a bathroom, and seating (although it is limited: 4 tables inside indoors, 1 table outdoors). The drinks are super high quality and the tea is strong. Their signature is the poison oak boba which is my absolute favorite topping. I recommend their matcha einspanner or jasmine tea latte! It's the perfect fix if you need caffeine. The baristas are really friendly and the drinks come out really fast as well. Definitely check it out!

Iced Black Sesame Latte (16oz)
Natalie A.

Go-to spot for a Black Sesame latte Haiku Teahouse looks like an unassuming cafe but it's drinks are phenomenal! I've come here on about two occasions, and the Black Sesame Latte is one of the best I've ever had. Its flavors are not overly sweet, and you can taste the quality of their coffee and ingredients. The place itself is small, so it's not the best place to get work done, but as a grab-and-go drink spot, it works. Parking is available on the street outside the building and inside of a parking garage nearby. Orders are taken on a self-serve kiosk. The second time I came around 9AM, they were completely out of the Black Sesame, which I found odd-make sure you have a backup plan in mind if they run out of stock! I'll definitely be coming back soon to get my coffee fix!

Cookie Butter Cream Top Latte (16oz)
Judy L.

I've been to Haiku a few times now. I live really close, and it's only about a five minute drive, but it didn't really catch my attention at first. Usually, it isn't too crowded when I visit, so finding a table is easy. There also isn't much interaction with the baristas since orders are placed through the kiosk. I've tried serval drinks, including the banana matcha, cookie butter matcha, and corn einspannar. When I first tried the matcha, I thought it was just okay, it tasted pretty bland. The corn einspannar was definitely the standout at the time, although I got tired of the flavor after a few sips. I'm a huge fan of anything cookie butter, so I'm always looking for places that do it well. I decided to try the cookie butter hojicha, and it was amazing. The hojicha here is a 10/10! Later, I tried the cookie butter latte, and it was just as good. The cookie butter and coffee pair so well together. The main reasons I keep coming back is their cookie butter and hojicha. If they ever take the cookie butter off the menu, I'll be sad

Strawberry Matcha Latte
Amity H.

Been here a couple times as they consistently launch new cream tops that sound quite appealing. Most recently I tried the mango matcha latte. Mango cream top tasted exactly like the fruit, no artificial flavor but mixed into matcha was just okay. Matcha definitely overpowers the mango. I definitely prefer their strawberry matcha over the mango. Their drinks are pretty good quality, solid 4/5 everytime. You order through the kiosk so there's not much customer service/ interaction. Knocked off a star because of the lack of customer service. This happened twice but our drinks were done but they didn't call out a name, they just leave it at the pick up area. No text confirmation either so not sure how we are supposed to know our drink was ready or if we are expected to check the label of each drink that was coming out... There's retail parking at the bottom floor of apartment complex. Like 2 min walk.

Corn Latte, 16 oz. and Iced Obsidian Hojicha Latte, 16 oz. with boba
Ashlee L.

Been eyeing this place for a while now, so I'm so glad I finally got to try it! I was particularly eyeing the corn latte, and was hoping they could make it with matcha instead of coffee but they couldn't :( I still enjoyed the coffee tho because it was sweet and creamy (even with 25% sweetness!). And it didn't make my heart jittery! My bf got the obsidian hojicha latte and it was very very strong! I would get this again for sure. The boba was also chewy and yummy. The strawberry matcha was good too but a little too sweet for me even with 25% sugar. Matcha taste was strong tho! They have very limited seating inside, but I was lucky enough to get a table. They have wifi so I was able to get some work done there :)

Guava Matcha Latte, 16 oz.
Ashley J.

I've been wanting to try Haiku Teahouse for a while, so I stopped by on a Friday afternoon. I parked in the parking garage which was mostly empty. There was no line and my drink came out quick. There were a few tables inside, but all of them were taken by people with laptops working. It's a pretty small place with limited seating so I don't think I'd want to bring a laptop and work here. I got the guava matcha latte from their seasonal menu. I really liked the guava cream top, it was a good combination of sweet and tart. The matcha itself was okay but a little chalky. If I came back I probably wouldn't get a matcha, but they have a lot of other drinks that looked good.

Matcha Einspanner and Mango Matcha Latte
Lily D.

I love how Haiku Teahouse gets creative with their drinks. The cafe itself is well kept the workers are good about making their drinks maintaining consistent each time. The staff were also friendly! There's plenty of seating for anyone to chill, but it can get pretty loud during peak hours. I tried their mango matcha latte and could taste the refreshing mango flavor without the artificialness. The matcha einspanner was super velvety with a strong matcha flavor. I love the way it was whipped for that extra creaminess. A nice bonus is not charging extra for oat milk... looks like most of us are lactose intolerant! I'd definitely recommend this place. I love supporting small businesses!

Raquel R.

Haiku Teahouse had really good drinks, and I definitely recommend checking this place out. It's a small coffee and boba shop with a cute vibe and cozy atmosphere. The staff was very friendly, and the drinks came out in a timely manner. The only negative thing I noticed was that they charge extra for whole milk, but not for oat milk or lactose-free milk. I was honestly surprised because most boba or coffee shops usually do it the other way around and charge for the alternative milk options instead. I thought that was funny and something new to learn! Overall, I still highly recommend trying this place out.

Strawberry Hojicha Latte
Joyce S.

Cutest cafe ever! It's a bit tucked away at the corner of an appt building and seating is limited, but it's a good place to study-quiet and chill. Also has cute capybara merchandise and plushies on display. We were in need of energy boost and stopped by for a drink and decided to order the lemon poppyseed muffin. Wow, that muffin! Soft and moist, and freshly baked with the best burst of lemon-sooo good! I would probably come back just for that muffin! For drinks, I ordered a hot Hojicha Latte and the next time I was there, I ordered an iced Strawberry Hojicha Latte, and both were good. I also tried a Calamansi Green Jasmine Tea and it was a bit sour. After adjusting sugar and ice levels, and watering it down, I still didn't like it. The barista offered to make me a new drink and I loved what I replaced it with. Really appreciated the effort and kindness. Love this cafe and hope to be back soon for more muffins, more tea, and more capybara cuteness!

Strawberry Matcha Latte, 16 oz
Jessica T.

I recently discovered and fell in love with their strawberry matcha latte. I just went two days in a row just for this drink. I can't speak for the other drinks because I've only gotten the matcha lattes here. There usually aren't too many people, so the line moves fast and drinks come out pretty fast. Normally pretty chill. I'll definitely be coming back for this.

Matcha Cookie Butter Cream Top (16oz) and Strawberry Hojicha Latte
Vivi N.

Stopped here for a morning matcha with my cousin. Super limited seating inside . Service was quick and efficient. I normally would do 4 stars because of how little seating there was but honestly the cookie butter matcha was one of the best matchas I've ever had so had to give them their full 5 stars. Perfect sweetness and the cookie pieces on top were a nice touch. I'm pretty much never in the area but I still think about this drink all the time and definitely will be back soon to get it again.

Banana Hojicha Banana Cream Top, 16 oz

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