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5 years ago

Very cute, homey coffee shop. There's plenty of 1 hour free street parking in the surrounding blocks. This may or may not be enforced as my friends left their cars parked and didn't check for the 2-3 hours we were at the shop. I ordered the regular sized iced honey lavender latte with oat milk. I think they also have almond milk as a milk alternative. It was really refreshing and the sweetness was not overpowering in total, I paid $5 and it was a pretty generous size. There's wifi (ask for password), a small, clean bathroom in the back (ask for the key) and outlets for charging. I que read more

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Rosquete B.

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y+4p* Café Marbo Montebello Shopping Center Hidden on second floor next to Forever 21 and children's playground Specialty coffee shop with pastries Fun and delicious flavors Milk alternatives Loved the Mexican mocha Service friendly read more

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This place is great! I really hope they take off and become successful. I love how they have seating area in the immediate area to sit and just enjoy their coffee or pastries. I don't really have a reason to venture out this mall as I think it sucks, but now I'll be going just for the coffee. 10 stars !!!! read more

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Margarita R.

2 years ago

Amazing drink. This is the Horchata frappe, tastes delicious! Highly recommend this drink! read more

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Stef G.

3 years ago

Blueberry coffee cake was good , soft and moist Cake pops are a good size Love that they have "kid options" I'd recommend hanging a menu sign towards the play area , would bring a lot more mommas to purchase . read more

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Sara L.

2 years ago

I've stopped by this coffee shop a couple of times and flavor of the coffee keeps bringing me back. I'm not a huge fan of sweet drinks, so I tend to order lattes wherever I go. The advantage is this is that it gives me a clear taste of the espresso. This espresso has been consistently outstanding. The batista is friendly as well, although there can be a bit of a wait depending on the time of day. That's the price to pay for the best coffee in the mall. In my opinion, it's always been worth it. And I'll be back again. read more

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Mahya J.

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I'm glad that I finally got to try this place! The coffee was really good, I must say. The service was great and productive. The ambiance was good and hidden. I wish thr read more

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Dylan Q.

3 years ago

Stopped by for the first time today and I'll definitely be back! Got the shaken espresso with oatmilk and it was delicious - I loved the brown sugar syrup in it. Dave (assuming that's his name based on what was written on his apron lol) was attentive and helpful. He explained what the shaken espresso was while he was making a drink and took my order right away. One small thing to note is the shop is right next to a children's play area so you might have to walk a little bit if you want to sit somewhere with more peace & quiet haha There's also a couple nice parks within driving distance if you wanna take your drinks to go and hangout somewhere besides the mall. Great drinks, friendly service! Looking forward to trying more things from them soon. read more

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Raymond G.

5 years ago

Today I had the pleasure of checking out this new local coffee shop in El Sereno. Living in the Alhambra area there are not too many true coffee shops. Add this one to the list. I tried the iced vanilla latte and a hot hazelnut latte. I loved how the coffee shines through and is not overpowered by the added flavors. Nothing I hate more than over sweetened coffee. I was really digging the ambiance inside too. The collection of artwork and a great selection of books on full display. Coffee Ambiance Service Chances I come back read more

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Kimberly J.

3 years ago

Delicious chai tea very great service and great price Def my coffee spot for the mall read more

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Denise A.

3 years ago

I found my spot! I enjoyed their coffee while watching my girls play. I am definitely coming back for my latte here. Highly recommend. read more

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Nancy M.

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I always been a fan of mobar coffee since he opened in El Sereno. Honestly you won't regret trying he's coffee! Hands down best latte ever!

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The baristas were really nice and i like their dirty seed the mob lattes and pretty much most of the vegan friendly options haha and i recommend them if you need to pull an all nighter because i gave in to my caffeine craving and i ended up putting an unwanted all nighter lmao. But i had some leftover coffees so that helped me afterwards for my zombie-ism. Haha read more

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Zeida F.

2 years ago

Coffee is amazing! Staff is super sweet. Pastries are mouth watering and they just added turkey pesto sandwiches that WOW really clean and although a little hidden on the second floor it's worth the trip! I'm always on the hunt for quality coffee taste and ever since I had I kept coming back twice a week because it's that good read more

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Angel W.

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Love Mobar! Love Luis! Love the personalization! I've attended a few events where Luis & Co tended to our boozy & caffeine cravings! Every event has been different, be it birthdays, graduations or big fight nights! The menu has always been very customized to you and your tastes! Love the names they come up with too! The alchy drinks are always strong & comes with all the bells & whistles! The coffee drinks are always great too! I love that Luis decorates the bar for the occasion. When we have our big girl parties, it's always extra girly! I love the idea of a mobile professional bar! So inventive! Congrats on the new storefront! Can't wait to visit & get some pupusas! read more

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Tala Z.

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I came across this place lately - They opened a few months ago, so looking like a great new coffee spot for me to venture from time to time. I ordered their Iced Matcha Latte, and they made it very tasty! I really love their seating area, it's cozy with a lot of books stacked on the shelves. I would love to come by sometime and work in there. Parking can be tough since this is off a main road, but I was able to find street parking (with no meters) no farther than a block away, so cannot complain about that. read more

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Jo A. V.

2 years ago

Finally stopped by for some coffee. Located in the mall and the ambiance can be relaxing, even with all the foot traffic because they have some cute tables that are off to the side of foot traffic I wasn't disappointed! Friendly service is awesome and since I have dietary restrictions, the young lady made my coffee the way I like it. Very accommodating Will definitely come back here again when I'm in the area :) read more

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Since we are still in this C19 pandemic the coffee shop cart has been moved outside onto the sidewalk. It was time for my 4pm iced coffee break and I ordered the largest available size. The coffee was very good but it was lacking a bit of sweetness from quality beans, but other than that I was happy with my drink. read more

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Hilary V.

3 years ago

This is the best coffee shop so far! I love trying different local coffee shops and this was too good to not write a review. Highly recommend over any! Service was great and the ambiance was very chill as well. I'm very surprised this place isn't packed with customers. read more

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Sally Z.

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My go to coffee place! First of all this is the only place that isn't charging extra for my sub oat milk so bye bye starbucks. I can actually tastes the coffee beans here. They sell pastries too and teas. They also have the horchata lattes and frappes. Amazing service and great coffee! read more

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Kristal A.

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Was looking for coffee in the morning and wanted something besides Starbucks so found this place and they were open. I was greeted with a smile and I think the owners son he was really helpful to. I got the mocha frappe and it was delicious not to sweet just right. They are in the MTB mall so if you would like a quick pick me up try this place great experience overall, I have already been here 3 times... sooo good read more

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Daniel S.

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The two women working were so nice, informative, and my mobar special tasted great. I don't understand this location for this business, especially if it's a roaster. It's in a lower income style mall, and if you sell beans, I would think a solo store front would be better. Still unsure if this place is actually the roaster or if they just buy the beans roasted, washed, honey etc. While it was not the vibe I was looking for, I totally recommend this place and give 5 of 5 stars to the locals. read more

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Ofelia S.

4 years ago

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mobar Coffee & Co!!! I hired them for my daughters bridal shower. The drinks were such a HUGE hit not only DELICIOUS but super amazing barista Sid! He went above and beyond for our party. I will definitely hire you guys again! Thank you so much Luis from the bottom of our hearts! Top notch read more

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Rex W.

5 years ago

Love this place!! I got an iced latte with oat milk and my sister got a lavender latte. Both were perfect! The lavender was the perfect amount and they even did a latte art heart for us :). The shop is filled with art, jewelry, and clothes from small businesses so there's lots of goodies to find while in the shop. The shop runner and barista, Luis and Ricky were super sweet and helpful while we chose are drinks and had a nice conversation while they were preparing them. An absolute 10/10 little gem of a coffee shop. Also!!!!! On Sundays, they have a pop up in front with Plant Fit Meals that makes THE BEST vegan brioche sandwich. The sandwich is just egg, vegan bacon, tomato, arugula, some type of delicious truffle aioli all on a brioche bun. Also served with a side salad that comes with nuts and blueberries! Delicious! When I tell you it's the best vegan breakfast sandwich I've ever had I am not exaggerating. It was perfectly balanced and surprisingly light! Definitely coming here on Sundays to try out their other breakfast items!! (Their menu includes another egg muffin sandwich, breakfast burrito, and butternut squash grilled cheese). read more

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Phillip G.

3 years ago

Luis is an awesome young entrepreneur who has great people skills, and more importantly Great Coffee!! To me, what's more important is his ability to connect with his customers to provide great customer service! Not to mention these beans are a great quality, and have such a strong and great taste! read more

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Ana Z.

4 years ago

I love Mobar! Every time I have gone in, I have been welcomed and just feel like I am part of the family I especially love the Mobar Special and highly recommend it. It's got a nice blend of vanilla and cinnamon. read more

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Misses M.

3 years ago

The service was excellent, very nice staff thats why the 2 stars. I ordered an iced coffee, and it was not tasty at all. Maybe we need to try one of their flavored lattes. Might give this place one more try. read more

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Martha M.

3 years ago

Coffee here is great! Victoria always provides amazing customer service and gets my order just right. They have plenty of tasty options to choose from. I always recommend this place when someone asks me for something different and good. read more

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Erika G.

3 years ago

Had the hot horchata latte with oat milk. It was just the right amount of sweetness and the espresso was a rich, nutty taste, with the oat milk a great creamy finish! Definitely will continue supporting this small business! Great addition to the mall. read more

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Sebastian L.

5 years ago

Stopped by one morning back in January and have been coming back at least once a week ever since. It's a local spot founded by local people and the coffee is excellent. I recommend the Honey Lavender Latte with Espresso or the Golden Milk. Also, they have clothing and other stuff made by people in the community you can buy. They have the foot pads so you can keep a safe distance while there too. Would much rather have them than a Starbucks. read more

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Vanessa M.

5 years ago

I live in the area and decided to skip the McDs line to try this coffee spot out that my neighbor told me . As I walked in I was greeted by this really nice guy who worked there and was assisting someone else. So I started to look around and saw all these cool local vendors that sell merchandise in the coffee shop. While waiting I purchased a rosemary + lavender smudge bundle. It smells so good btw. Can't wait to light it. I purchased a large black ice coffee which was amazing!!!! No to bitter not to sweet ,just perfect. I was also given a frequent flyer card . read more

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Chantel A.

5 years ago

I would DEFINITELY like to give a sincere and worthwhile complement to Mobar's barista Phoenix. Phoenix went ABOVE & BEYOND expectations yesterday at my sister's baby shower at the park. She represented Mobar & Co. very well and would highly recommend her as your barista. I would also like to thank Mobar & Co for the DELICIOUS coffee and wide variety on their menu and would recommend them for your next event. Thanks again Phoenix and to Mobar continue putting out a great product and service read more

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Yajaira B.

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Love me a good coffee shop! Really, what caught my eye was the cocktail menu but I do love coffee and always in search of a good cup of Joe! Anyways, after discovering their website and seeing they are fellow Central Americans, I had to come and support! I am Guatemalan and love to support anything Guatemalan or Hispanic in general! They are also in the works for a night market, which will in turn also help other pop up foods - so they are giving back to others - I mean, how can you not support that! The shop also gets their coffee directly from Juayua, El Salvador .... Also, another way of them giving back directly to the source - rather than purchasing from a middle man. read more

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Kyaw Su T.

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3/28/22. A big chunk of rain pouring unlike usual LA but the store opens as always and always deliver a nice good quality coffee although they are new. ( or maybe new ). As someone who seeks and hunt coffee, this shop has a lot of potential to grow a lot bigger one. read more

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Daisy C.

5 years ago

I love Mobar and am so grateful they bring their excellent talent to my community. I was an avid starbucks customer for years, and it just wasn't doing it for me anymore. Mobar had recently opened up and I figured, why not? Let's try. Once was all it took, I was hooked. From the coffee, to the community support where they house products from community vendors and artisans, to the exceptional customer service from Rikki. It left me wanting to come back, and they have yet to disappoint me. Adoro su cafe, Mobar! read more

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Julie T.

3 years ago

As of this posting, they are located on the second floor near Forever 21. Worth the effort to find this place. My horchata latte with oat milk was creamy and coffee was spot on. Would come back before the mall opens. read more

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Kristen C.

5 years ago

Mobar & Co. is a great coffee spot in El Sereno. I also love that the prices, menu and vibes cater to the community. Probably the fanciest it gets for me is the lavender latte and it's so smooth and delicious! And thank you for having non-dairy milk! read more

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Damian C.

4 years ago

Great coffee. Had their Morchata Latte! Delicious. Not too sweet, just perfect. The guys are super sweet. Definitely coming back again. They also do alot for the community. read more

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Tracy B.

2 years ago

Coffee tastes like shi gross and nobody in front and took 20mins for it. These other posts must be mall buddies.

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Delane C.

2 years ago

taste and service was amazing! highly recommend the protein drink and iced coffee! We are not local to the area but loved trying a new place! Thank you! read more

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2104 Montebello Town Ctr
Montebello, CA 90640
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(323) 804-6311
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http://www.mobarcoffee.com

Hours

What time does Mobar Coffee open?

Mobar Coffee opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Mobar Coffee opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Mobar Coffee close?

Mobar Coffee closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Mobar Coffee closes at 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Mobar Coffee take Bitcoin?

No, Mobar Coffee does not take Bitcoin.

Does Mobar Coffee take credit cards?

Yes, Mobar Coffee takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Mobar Coffee have catering options?

Yes, Mobar Coffee does have catering options.

Does Mobar Coffee have a drive thru?

No, Mobar Coffee does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Mobar Coffee allow dogs?

Yes, Mobar Coffee allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mobar Coffee have bike parking?

Yes, Mobar Coffee has bike parking.

Does Mobar Coffee have outdoor seating?

Yes, Mobar Coffee has outdoor seating options.

Does Mobar Coffee have parking?

Yes, Mobar Coffee has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Mobar Coffee wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mobar Coffee is wheelchair accessible.

Does Mobar Coffee have free WiFi?

Yes, Mobar Coffee has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Local Montebello Coffee Shop and Roasters - Roasting and selling coffee from small coffee farms in Latin America nation wide! Offering a wide variety of drinks, pastries and food at the Shops at Montebello.

History

Established in 2014.

Mobar Coffee Co. (Formally Mobar & Co.) was established in 2014 offering bartending and beverage catering services in the LA and OC area. We worked many weddings, parties and corporate events and traveled as far as San Diego and Las Vegas. Due to COVID, all private ewe were canceled and forced us to pivot to a store front business model. In the summer of 2020, we opened our first store front location in Downtown LA Little Tokyo and then moved to El Sereno from 2021-2022 and now located in the Shops of Montebello. Mobar strives to offer the best coffee and drinks, using authentic single origin coffee from Central America and Mexico.

Meet the Business Owner: Luis M.

Before bartending, Luis has always had a passion for music and service..and in a way music was a kind of service to him. Being able to create sounds and drinks that people can appreciate and love is what drives him to always give his 110% to every guest and event as if it was his own. Lucky for Luis, he has surrounded himself with a crew who shares the same love and passion for the service industry and can create beautiful environments for his guests and their friends and family.

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Ask the Community - Mobar Coffee

Is this place dog friendly?

Hi, is the El Sereno location open again?

Hi, we unfortunately had to close the El Sereno location for good. We are now open at the Shops at Montebello located at 2104 Montebello Town Center Montebello, CA 90640. Hours are 10am - 8pm everyday!

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Are they closed in Sundays now?

No, they are open on Sundays, with shortened hours, I know they open at 7:00 on Sundays, I believe they close early, like 12:00 noon.

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Found this place on Instagram, so we drove down from Pasadena...and it was well worth the drive…read more The store is super cute inside with a fun seating area. I wished we had arrived earlier to be able to enjoy more of the sold out offerings, but next time we'll arrive right when they open. We ordered a dozen crinkle cookies for a Mother's Day lunch - enjoying the sweet ube and the spiced thai tea versions. Both were great compliments to each other - more perfectly sweet and the other a bit more herbal. The chocolate chip cookie was perfect - nice crunchy edges and slightly gooey soft inside. The ube tres leches was a little disappointing as there wasn't any tres leches cake at the bottom, just crumbly graham crackers resting below exquisite ube mousse. It could have been mislabeled, but it was essentially just ube mousse with crumbly graham crackers for texture. The staff were friendly and the store is so fun!

We visited Butter Lab for the first time on 05/10/2026 in the late morning hours…read more The person helping us out at the counter, on this somewhat busy morning, kept the flow running nice and smooth (and he was friendly) So, we tried a few things during this visit. Two items for immediate consumption and then some cookies for later. We purchased a dozen of the regular size cookies, including both Ube and Thai Tea. Both of them were excellent, and I felt they were priced appropriately at a dozen for $18. The Thai Tea seriously tasted like you were truly drinking a thai tea. We also shared one large classic chocolate chip cookies (so yummy!) The only thing we didn't understand is that we shared a Ube Tres Leches. I am not sure what was going on. Don't get me wrong, what we ate was very good; however, it was 100% not Tres Leches. It was an Ube Cream with some graham cracker crumble underneath. So, my assumption is that they must have just given us the wrong item. I would love to try the Tres Leches again in the future. Please support his lovely local business. It was a real treat!

Chocolate mousse

Ube Brownie and crinkle cookies.

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They also take payment through cash apps

Leaflet Coffee House

4.8(223 reviews)

3.4 mi

Best coffee in the city. Hands down. The staff is great, location is perfect. Don't change pleaseread more

friendly staff and great service - my girlfriend and I ordered a cortado and a hot cocoa. the hot…read morecocoa was delightfully consistent from top to bottom, and the cortado had the best texture of any cortado I've had. their beans are clearly rested to perfection, and I couldn't ask any more of a specialty shop.

Luxurious George

Honey Cinnamon Latte

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Into the London Fog

SunTea

4.2(62 reviews)

2.2 mi

We've been here a few times now. I've tried the Matcha coconut (water) full sweet and %50 sweet…read moreboth are so good I recommend it if you like matcha. I've also tired the Creme Brulee Milk Tea, and the Thai milk tea. The Creme Brulee Milk Tea is really good I recommend it everyone, the Thai milk tea was good but nothing special. I think their speciality drinks are the way to go. The girls working there are always so nice, they even let us have our lunch there once it was a good place to eat and cool off on a hot day with our ice cold teas. I'm happy to have this place so close to home. Ziggy liked hanging out here too!

I decided to drove here to try the boba here. To my surprise, the boba tasted sour and weird. I…read moretold the staff and she said, it was okay. I thought; okay maybe it's me. Before walking back to my car, I decided, nope. I paid for this. It tasted bad. So I walked back in there and asked if they can just replace my drink. Same drink without boba. They were sweet enough to replaced it and tossed away the previous one. They offered me a new batch of boba, I refused because, nope, can't get rid of the first sour boba i ever had. Better stick with just milk tea with no boba. Disappointed. Won't go back. But the girls were very sweet. Thanks

VENTI Fresh Fruit Tea

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Cheese Grape Boom Tea

7 Leaves Cafe

4.0(153 reviews)

2.5 mi

I was in San Gabriel area and heading back down to OC and since I had the 7 Leaves app already…read moreinstalled on my phone I decide to drop at this location. I already placed an order for 2 Sunset Passion on the app and the estimated time for pickup was approximately 8 minutes. I arrived earlier than the timeframe and when I entered the store my drinks were already ready. At the time I went, all the parking spaces in front and near the store was taken so I park in the parking lot in the nearby shopping center. I was a little surprised to see a sign at the parking lot to beware of your surroundings and ensure to be vigilant of belongings in the car. I don't go to the Montebello often, but aside from this, the overall area felt extremely safe. Regarding the store though, even if I didn't spend much time inside, I noticed it was packed with only one or two tables remaining.

I was in the area for work and decided to stop by and order a drink on a hot day. I arrived around…read moreopening so there wasn't many people. While I waited for my drink, o noted they have a book library at this location so it was pretty cool to have something for the community to engage in. I was a first timer and ordered the hibiscus tea with aloe Vera. The drink was good but tasted a bit artificial and didn't really taste much of the hibiscus. It didn't taste like tea, rather water, flavoring and sweetener with a sprinkle of tea leaves to give the impression it was tea...While it was "tea" it would have been better to maybe have a tea bag or poured ""steeped tea" instead of loose leaf teas because the straw was so big, I kept getting leaves stuck in the back of my throat. It was sweet and refreshing to have but it wasn't nothing to rave about. When I did more research on the sweetener I was told they use artificial sweetener versus agave or honey. So while it was something that did the trick and quenched my thirst, it wasn't the healthier option I thought it would be. Maybe I'll return to try other items on the menu.

Seating Area

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Green Thai Tea

Da Vien Coffee

i love this coffee place so much!! my sister gets me the strawberry milk matcha and it's so good! i…read moreusually hate all types of matcha. but this matcha. CHEFS KISS!! definitely coming back since it's so close by my house!

the matcha is always amazing here and workers are super nice!! the place is cute too I highly…read morerecommend!

Strawberry Cream Oat Matcha Latte

Matcha Latte

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Einspanner Matcha

Browned

4.5(89 reviews)

3.2 mi

The pastries are very light not too sweet and very delicious. The ingredients are high quality and…read morethe flavors really emphasize that. Service was great and attentive.

Found this spot on Yelp and it's quickly become one of my regulars. Kelly (the owner) is super…read morewelcoming and genuinely makes you feel comfortable every time you walk in. I've been back a few times now and the consistency is what really stands out. The drinks are always solid, the pastries are fresh, and everything looks just as good as it tastes. No drop-off between visits, which I really appreciate. Overall just a reliable, well-run spot with good energy. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.