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    Ritual Cafe

    4.8 (34 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Nourishing tea lemonade .
    Arion R.

    You'll feel at home sitting in this cafe. Every order is hand crafted with personal attention so please know this in advance. I've popped in twice now and each time my order was ready within 5 minutes so I could enjoy. They've got vegan sweet treats if that's your thing. You can sit at a classroom table in a chair that reminds you of grandmas house

    Divine T.

    I keep coming back here!! Service is definitely great. I like to explore with different latte flavors at times and it always hits. Drinks are definitely great and the place has lots of sitting, they have WiFi and plenty of parking too. Ambiance is just perfect. I could focus on doing my stuff comfortably. They have a construction going on so that can be too loud but overall experience it's still a nice place to hang around

    Meryah F.

    Melissa is a café alchemist. She's always making new and delicious drinks and snacks and is truly becoming a pillar in the community. The vibe is unmatched, the lattes are ridiculously good, everything is super intentional, and she is constantly partnering with and elevating community. She has vegan and non-vegan snacks, something for everyone. Not sure what you want or have flavors/a vibe in mind? She'll make new things on the spot with what she has, pays incredible attention to community and details, and will leave you satisfied every single time. I'm so impressed by Melissa and Ritual Cafe. She even has a Toro Discount for folxs from CSUDH! The coffee is mostly Black-owned and always brewed fresh. Literally cannot say enough, this isn't just a café- it is an experience, and for so many it is becoming a ritualistic home away from home. Go see for yourself!

    Hot butter pecan and iced honey lavender lattes.
    Chio S.

    If I could be here everyday. I would!!! The owner is amazing and carefully crafts the drinks. I have tried almost every flavor. New flavors happen often. I am obsessed!!

    Butter pecan latte & abuelita latte
    Adrianna C.

    My little sister and I made a coffee stop after leaving CSUDH and saw this right around the corner ! soooo close to the school which is great for a caffeine break haha. I got the butter pecan latte ( i always take advantage of a seasonal drink ) It was sweet but strong ! I need to come back and try more of the menu. They have pastries as well that I didn't have a chance to grab but maybe next time. They don't charge extra for non dairy milk which is a HUGE plus as someone who is lactose intolerant!! Ambience was quaint, lots of paintings and plenty of seating with tables if you need to get some homework/work done.

    Khristian F.

    Service was amazing, whenever I asked questions about the menu the barista(s) gave in depth answers and showed patience! I got the House Tea Iced & it was refreshing, sweet and a myriad of great flavors mixed together!

    Almost done and i just made it to the car it is so delicious i didn't need to add a thing
    Kaye D.

    Melissa is a gem! My butter pecan latte is simply amazing! All the joy she's bringing into the community is exactly what we need in this day and age! I'll be back no doubt! Ask her suggestions and i promise you will not be disappointed!

    I got the soursop drink and a vegan chocolate donut  absolutely delicious
    Itzel M.

    The service is amazing, Her name is Melissa and she is such a sweet person, the place itself is such a vibe

    Honey lavender latte
    Jasmin A.

    Love this place! I randomly drove by and saw the sign and had to check it out. Since I don't support Starbucks it's been hard to grab a coffee locally. I love that the owner makes her own syrup, milk alternatives are free, and she uses black and brown owned coffee brands! I've been raving about ritual, the service, and the delicious latte and fresh juices!

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    Delicious coffee. They make their own syrups. And the space is very community focused and super friendly staff and patrons.

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    Barista/owner is very friendly. Coffee is great! The ambience is very relax, definitely recommended.

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    The owner is really kind! The atmosphere is calming and inviting. A nice place to study or even just chill with a cup of coffee and friends.

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    Absolutely love this coffee shop The butter pecan is my personal favorite , her expresso has a great flavor !

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    The environment is very peaceful and welcoming with great customer service!! The teas and drinks are super goodd and flavorful.

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    MAI Coffee & Tea House

    MAI Coffee & Tea House

    4.6
    (446 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    BD says it's the best Vietnamese coffee in South Bay Area. He drinks Vietnamese coffee (black and…read morecafe sua da) everyday and he thinks MAI coffee does it the most authentic and delicious. Gotta try their other drinks here too! But a lil pricey maybe?

    I've been going to MAI coffee for the past couple of months, and I've been able to try out their…read morevariety of options. I'm not a fan of coffee so I'm always deciding between their mochi, fresh fruit, or iced teas etc. My go-to drinks are the Yuzu Citrus No. 8 and Jasmine Frost Iced Tea (less sweet for both options). The Yuzu Citrus has the perfect amount of tang with a slight sweetness that cuts through the acidity. The tea flavor manages to shine through the fruitiness, and overall the flavors pair well with one another. The Jasmine Frost Iced Tea is very aromatic and brewed to really highlight the Jasmine. My boyfriend normally gets the mochi mango which has soft chunks of mochi mixed, and tart/sweet mango puree. I appreciate how the smoothie is never icy, and has a creamy texture. There are plenty of seating options for people, whether it's socializing or studying. It gets pretty busy and wait-times can vary greatly; I would recommend ordering ahead of time. The staff members are friendly and helpful. The only issue I have with the spot is that the drinks do tend to be on the more expensive side, with drinks ranging from $7-9. The matcha drinks are also not the highest quality, and often the matcha tastes quite diluted. Overall a solid spot!

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    Teofilo Coffee Company

    Teofilo Coffee Company

    4.4
    (167 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Coffee was great. I ordered their seasonal Peach Cobbler latte and the Red Velvet Matcha. The Red…read moreValvet Cake Latte tasted OK. I really enjoyed the Red Velvet Matcha. It wasn't overly sweet and the matcha wasn't overly powering.

    Visited Teofilo Coffee Company while spending some time in Carson and overall it was an okay…read moreexperience. The café itself has a decent atmosphere, but it didn't really stand out to me compared to other coffee spots I've visited. I tried the Halo-Halo latte and the Bibingka latte. Both drinks were interesting and drinkable, but neither left a lasting impression. The flavors were unique and inspired by Filipino desserts, which I appreciated, but I found them more "good" than "great." I also ordered the Nutella Croissant, which was enjoyable but nothing particularly memorable. One thing that stood out was the pricing. The drinks and pastries felt a bit expensive for what they were, especially coming from Orange County where I feel like similar cafés offer comparable quality at lower prices. Since I was just visiting the area, the price difference was pretty noticeable. Overall, it wasn't a bad visit by any means. The drinks were okay, the food was okay, and the service was fine. I'm glad I gave it a try, but it's probably not a café I'd go out of my way to recommend or revisit. If you're nearby and curious about Filipino-inspired coffee drinks, it may be worth checking out once, but I wouldn't consider it a must-visit spot.

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    Cafe 86

    Cafe 86

    4.3
    (93 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $

    Great halo halo Nice and friendly staff…read more Cool ambience makes me feel close to home Filipino food served here Yummy dessert

    My partner and I stopped by Cafe 86 in Carson hoping we had found our next go-to halo-halo spot…read more Unfortunately, authenticity and customer service were both missing from the recipe. Parking was easy, and when we walked in, there was only one occupied table. Three employees were chatting in the back. We were greeted, but it felt more like, "What would you like?" than "Welcome in." No smile, no conversation, no thank you--just a transaction. After taking our order, the employee returned to chatting with coworkers. When our order was ready, our name was called, the halo-halo was placed on the counter, and that was the end of the interaction. As for the halo-halo itself, my partner rated it a 2/10. It was overwhelmingly sweet and overpriced for what we received. We were hoping for layers of flavor and nostalgia but got a sugar rush that could probably power a small city. As a business owner myself, I understand that customer service is one of the biggest drivers of customer retention. Great products can bring people in once, but great service brings them back. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark on both. The good news? These issues are fixable. A little more warmth, engagement, and hospitality would go a long way. Until then, we'll continue our search for our next favorite halo-halo spot.

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    Halo Halo - 2 Regular and 1 Mini for comparison
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    La Cha x The Bowl

    La Cha x The Bowl

    4.4
    (619 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    What a cute tea shop with a modern, slightly Japandi-inspired decor that makes the space feel calm…read moreand inviting. Their drinks were a pleasant surprise. The Thai tea was nicely balanced and not overly sweet, and the Jasmine tea was fragrant, thick, and perfect at 50% sweetness. The matcha latte was the best drink here for me: earthy, not sweet at all, and with a subtle nuttiness that made it so satisfying. The only miss was the strawberry taro, which leaned too sweet for my taste. Overall, a beautifully designed shop with some truly great drinks.

    I finally got around to this tiktok famous spot…read more I wanted a matcha horchata but did not want to make the drive to a farther destination so I settled for trying this place out. It was not that busy at all. It's a small place but there's a good amount of seating for the size of the place. There's parking in the plaza & they have restrooms. I ordered their own matcha horchata and .... ...:. .... I only was able to taste milk. I have no clue how it is made, but I genuinely was like..... I feel like I'm drinking cows milk. I was not impressed at all. I tasted 0 horchata and 0 matcha it was the weirdest experience. The cashier was somewhat nice? It was a minimal interaction. There's screens to order as well so maybe he was not expecting the human interaction. Either way it threw me off unfortunately. I'd have to wait a while to see if I wanna come back and try something different. There's too many coffee and milk tea shops that come to my mind first to visit instead.

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