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    Lotus & Bean

    4.4 (494 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Banana matcha
    Amy L.

    Love avocado anything so tried the avocoffe. Avocoffee is good. Its really thick so i recommend using a straw. The pandan matcha was okay. Not sure if i liked it or not. It tasted more matcha with a subtle pandan flavor.

    Menu 1/2 as of April 2026
    Diana L.

    My husband and I visited Lotus & Bean (previously AK Fresh Roast) for the first time in person on Sat. April 11th at around 10:30 AM. The shop is located in the Blossom Market Hall. I ordered two Pandan Coffee $6.75 (price as of April 2026.. $7.46 including tax). One with regular ice and one with less ice. The pandan coffee includes Robusta Vietnamese double espresso serve with fresh pandan juice prepared in-house, coconut milk and whole milk. I loved this drink as it was just the right amount sweet. The pandan flavor was also enough for my liking, and the overall drink was not heavy (sometimes that pandan flavor can be too heavy). We thoroughly enjoyed our drinks, and I'll continue to crave it from time to time. The line was suUuper long that went straight to the restroom so I opted to order online, which I highly recommend. lotus-and-bean.square.site Though, I did want to mention that although I placed my mobile order, the order took longer to receive and pick up when compared to the estimated time. I gave it some extra time before I went up to the counter, but had to wait maybe another 10 minutes longer before I received my order. If you're in a rush, please consider ordering with sufficient time in advance through mobile order. The funny thing is, I actually got my "Your order from LOTUS & BEAN is ready" email at a comical 1:14 PM. Customer Service: Not as much interaction, the staff member who helped me was friendly Overall, I'm giving this experience a full 5 star review for my love of the pandan drink. Otherwise, the drink getting experience probably would have made this a 4. Anyways, I'll be sure to come back to satisfy my next pandan coffee craving!

    Pandan Coffee (left) and Banana Coffee (right)
    Austin B.

    tl;dr the Asian-inspired espresso and matcha drinks are among the best in the neighborhood, worth braving the wild weekend wait and the premium prices Lotus & Bean (formerly AK Fresh Roast) is a modern San Gabriel coffeeshop specializing in Vietnamese coffee. Here, the beverage menu spans from the usual suspects to over-the-top lattes featuring ube, pandan, corn, and more. The shop maintains a strong social media presence, but has received little press; nonetheless, the mob around the stall every weekend morning speaks for itself. L&B has a stall in the Blossom Market Hall. Briefly, this premium San Gabriel food hall (opened in a former Masonic lodge) hosts two rooms of fast casual food and beverages, broadly with a pan-Asian bent. The rainbow mosaic mural in the main room is almost pretty enough to make you forget the weak AC. Chatter for customers overwhelms the pop playlist. L&B is right up front, in the accessory room. The miniature pastry case is stocked with cookies and croffles. The menu is displayed on flat screens behind the counter, while seasonal drinks are featured against the faux-foliage wall to the right. Across the expansive menu, my go-to drink is the Pandan Coffee. The coffee is strong, and the pandan-forward flavor is indulgent without feeling unnecessarily sweet. Other solid choices are the fresh Banana Coffee and toasty Black Sesame Coffee. Any of the beverages can be decked with a cream top; my favorite is the sweet-and-savory Black Sesame Cream, but the smoky Creme Brulee Cream with intermittent sugar crisps is a strong option, too. The service is efficient, but the queue may still take 30 minutes if you don't order ahead. The coffees run $6-7, before accounting for add-ons. While the price is no laughing matter, neither are the drinks -- my fiancee and I agree that they are the best Vietnamese lattes in the area, always fun but never sacrificing flavor or quality.

    VIETNAMESE COFFEE
    Tracy K.

    My family and I came here during the San Gabriel farmers market. This location is located in the Blossom Market Hall. I'm allergic to dairy and eggs and the owner was really nice and patient has she check to make sure the matcha and Hojicha did not have milk powder in it. My family ordered the iced black sesame coffee, hot Vietnamese coffee, Thai iced coffee, and pandan mochi cake. I had the Hojicha latte with oat milk. I'm so happy they don't charge for milk substitutes because half my family are lactose intolerant and it's not fair that most places charge. My family liked their drinks and the cake. I thought my Hojicha latte was really good. I'm a fan of this spot.

    MANGO STICKY RICE MATCHA
    Kimberly T.

    Probably the only drink place I'd splurge on. Recently made a visit to Lotus and Bean (formerly AK Fresh Roast) for their new seasonal menu. They have a matcha pandan latte in their new lineup, and it's so delicious! The pandan did not have a bitter aftertaste and I enjoyed my drink. I really do hope they make this one permanent. Other drink I've tried and liked - Viet coffee, any of their flavored foam drinks, and the Pandan tea. The last one hits when it's a hot day.

    Katelyn K.

    Lotus & Bean is located inside Blossom Market Food Hall. If you enter from the front, they are the first shop once you entered the food hall. So far I've tried Egg Coffee and Brown Sugar Shaken Latte. To me, these have strong flavor, not on the light side. I have yet to try their baked goods. I'd love to try Black Sesame Coffee next time. If you're looking for unique flavors, check them out!

    Chris H.

    I've been here numerous times now, and I am surprised I have not yet written a review for this spot. Located inside the Blossom Market Food Hall in the back corner or front corner (depending on where you enter), this speciality shop combines the amazing asian flavors of so many cultures into a little shop. Whether you want Thai coffee or Vietnamese coffee, or even a mixture, you can find it. Definitely a gem and well worth the wait this spot may sometimes have.

    EGG COFFEE
    Emily G.

    This is a 2 person show running the cafe within Blossom Hall, with 1 person taking the order and the other preparing the drinks. Located right at the main entrance but plenty of seating. Oddly the wait in line to order took longer than the time for drinks to be prepared. Lots of interesting seasonal drinks as well as specialty drinks on the menu but ended up getting my go-to viet egg coffee. Loved that it was not too sweet. Coffee was smooth but didn't taste that strong compared to other viet places I've been to so it didn't need that much ice to dilute it. $6.50 for viet coffee is as affordable as it'll get but wish there was just a little less ice because I finished the drink so fast lol

    FEB 2026 - seasonal menu
    Kevin M.

    Lotus & Bean is located inside the Blosssom Market Food Hall. We were just in the area and wanted to grab something to drink. The location is not issues with seating as there's plenty in the food hall. The staff were friendly and chatty let us take our time browsing the menu. Ultimately, we settled on the Hojicha Latte and the Black Sesame Latte both of them with oat milk. The service was super quick, the drinks were done in 2-3 minutes. Both the drinks are comparable to other spots we have tried in the past in terms of flavors of the Hojicha and Black Sesame. I'm a big fan of Black Sesame in drinks. I love the roasted flavors and overall amount of sweetness with the milk. The drinks looked great and tasted great. I noticed they have a lot of seasonal drink options and many specialty drinks to order. Lotus & Bean is a solid option to get some coffee and teas if you find yourself in Blossom Market Hall. ( ^_^)b

    MACBRULEE COFFEE
    Ruth Z.

    What a pleasant surprise to find this place. I've never seen such a large selection of flavors like the ones Lotus & Bean offers. I wasn't feeling too adventurous so I ordered their version of crème brûlée coffee and a Thai coffee. The coffee was strong, which I really liked. My favorite was the Thai coffee. The staff were friendly and service was fast. I would definitely come back to try other options.

    BLACK SESAME LATTE and MANGO STICKY RICE MATCHA
    Erika T.

    Parking isn't too bad. The shop is right at the main entrance of the main street so pretty easy to find! Menu is straight forward with nice unique drinks. I got the black sesame latte which had a nice black sesame foam flavor and a strong coffee favorite. My mom got the Mango Sticky Rice Matcha- the matcha itself was super mid but the foam had a good mango flavor. I would definitely go for the black sesame next time instead or their non-matcha drinks.

    Linh Y.

    Upon entry to the beautifully acclaimed Blossom Market Hall (BMH) located at San Gabriel Mission District, at the front entrance to our right, is Lotus & Bean (formerly AK Fresh Roast). I am not a big coffee drinker, but I do love pandan flavor drinks. Free parking behind the food hall. Seating inside and at outside patio. Friendly staff was ready to take our order. Per the young gentleman staff's recommendation, Pandan Coffee is a crowd favorite so that's what I got. My eldest daughter took a bit longer to order as she was undecided. She ended up with the Vietnamese Coffee. Both drinks with easy ice. Prices were reasonable. It took about 5 minutes for our drinks to be ready. Thank you! Pandan Coffee - Love the brown coffee on top and green pandan at bottom display! Before drinking, it's best to stir it fully so you have a good balance of coffee and pandan intertwined. Sweetness of pandan and nuttiness of coffee worked very well together. Smooth and delightful drink! I would order this again. Vietnamese Coffee - Unfortunately, this drink was on the bitter side and it tasted slightly watered down. Both my daughter and I were disappointed. We're used to Lee's Vietnamese Iced Coffee and this wasn't even close. I won't order this again. Nevertheless, when you're at BMH, do swing on by Lotus & Bean to try their unique specialty coffee, tea, juice, and smoothie drinks. We'll still come back and see what other drinks may entice us.

    Find them towards the back of the market hall
    Hannah S.

    Tasty spot for coffee in Blossom Market Hall with some fun, unique flavors and themes. We tried a Mango Sticky Rice Latte (iced) and a Coconut Coffee (hot) - loved them both! The coffee is smooth and mild and the milk is thick and creamy. Both drinks had great flavor balances for their themes (mango and coconut). I LOVED the mango cream and sticky rice cream on top of my latte - excellent flavors and textures! They have matcha drinks and caffeine free drinks as well, along with trendy Vietnamese coffees (their specialty), egg coffees, and a fun seasonal menu. They have some sweet treats on their menu like croffles and cookies and even pandan mochi. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Prices are on par for the area for the specialty drinks and very reasonable for other lattes and items. Lotus & Bean (formerly called AK Fresh Roast) is towards the back of the market hall and there's plenty of free parking on site. The vibe in the market is lively and inviting - with lots of seating options to enjoy your drinks. Loved our drinks and will definitely be sure to grab a coffee anytime I visit the market.

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