A cozy cafe hidden in a business lot in Cerritos. This review is from the beginning of the year, before it closed down. Indoor seating for those who want to relax and drink your coffee. Staff is nice and fast witht their service I ordered their Hot Honey Lavender Latte and Ham and Cheese Jalepeno Panini read more

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Cute little cafe, and inside is super clean. They have a really nice art piece right when you get in. Parking is really easy, big lot, and plenty of spots. Employees are friendly and service was pretty quick. All of the employees here are super pretty too. On their menu, they half a good chunk of it crossed out. It was mostly the food though I think. I didn't look too deep into it, because I already kind of knew I wanted something simple. I got a cold brew with pumpkin cream foam. The barista asked if i wanted cinnamon on it, I said yes. To be honest, I didn't taste anything pumpkin about it. I would definitely come back though and try a different drink. read more

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Cool cafe! Lots of seats and drinks to choose from! I was also surprised to see that they have sandwiches too. They also have some donuts and pastries. I tried their matcha latte with less ice. It not sweet, which is how I like it, but I wish the matcha taste was a bit stronger. I was gonna try their coffee, and I should have lol. After ordering, I saw that they have chagaccino (mushroom coffee)! Need to try this next time! Love the ambiance. It's quiet and good for chatting with others. The staff member was very friendly. I was very sad to hear that they will close soon, in October because the place will be turned into apartments :( Hope I can go back again before they close. read more

Stopped here for a quick coffee and ordered an Iced Honey Rose Latte. The rose flavors weren't too overbearing and it complimented the espresso nicely. Cool place. read more

Roots Cafe - Iced Honey Rose Latte - Cafes Near Me - Cerritos, California

It was my favorite cafe to go to. I'm so sad that it closed down :,( Their matcha latte was the best latte in the world that u have ever tried. read more

Roots remains one of my favorite coffee shops to go to. My go-to drink is The David but today I tried the Fruity Pebbles latte which was also very tasty. The baristas are always friendly and the drinks cost about the same as Starbucks, yet tastes 5x better. Whenever I'm around the area, I always gotta stop by to get my caffeine fix. I just finished my drink but I still want another one! read more

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First time at this coffee shop and if it wasn't for Yelp, I wouldn't have ever know there was a coffee shop in this plaza. My husband and I came here to try out some drinks. We ordered The David (iced Vanilla Latte made w/H+H and topped with Cinnamon Vanilla Cream) and Cereal Milk Smoothie w/Cinnamon Toast. The David was really good - just the right amount of caffeine to sweet to creamy for me. It's definitely worth a try at Roots Cafe. However, the Cereal Milk Smoothie was a huge disappointment. The "smoothie" was more icy than creamy and basically felt like I could've made it at home. Wish the drink had blended better since it's listed as a smoothie on the menu but wasn't the consistency as expected. There's a few tables for customers to sit and one restroom for customer use. Roots is located in a pretty decent plaza with tons of parking. The atmosphere is more calm so I can see someone coming here to study or meet with a friend to catchup. read more

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Not a place for real coffee drinkers. It was the early afternoon, and I just wanted a cup of black coffee. I had been there before to try their lattes and other drinks, and those were ok. So I asked them if they had just plain black coffee, and they said they did. I watched as they got a cup of old coffee from the morning, put it in a small metal pitcher, and then use the steam wand to heat it up! McDonald's has fresher coffee than that. I was desperate for caffeine, so I gave it a try -- it was as bad as I thought it'd be. Old coffee that was now warm. Never again. Too many other, better coffee shops out there. read more

I'm a sucker for any coffee shop with a bunch of cold foam options! I got an iced matcha latte with strawberry cold foam. The strawberry cold foam was made with real strawberries! The perfect amount of sweetness. I LOVED it. Roots is a great study spot! I'm looking forward to coming back and possibly trying their banana pudding. read more

A hidden coffee shop! The drinks were good, we ordered the smores latte (seasoned item) and the honey rose latte. Will def come back read more

Roots Cafe - Honey Rose Latte and Smores Latte - Cafes Near Me - Cerritos, California

I absolutely love the coffee at this cafe! If I was closer to it, I would stop by nearly every morning. It's a nice vibe with plenty of indoor seating. It is located in a small business plaza with ample parking spaces. This cafe serves tea, waffles, avocado toast, and more. Their waffle was decent. It was a nice treat to share between two people and comes with a scoop of ice cream. Personally tried the matcha waffle, which comes with condensed milk as a topping instead of the traditional syrup. Friendly service. Would recommend. read more

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Their Iced Vanilla Latte (love getting it sugar free vanilla as well), is my favorite iced latte!!!! It is the perfect flavor profile for me, can't explain it but i've had it at large coffee chains, other mom & pop coffee shops, yet, the Roots Cafe one just... speaks to me. And its delicious and perfect. Only downside is that there isn't a larger size than their large! I'd gladly treat myself to a super big iced vanilla latte, but the large will do just fine :) read more

The coffee is delicious here. The David is by far my favorite coffee from here. I am so sad they are closing. read more

Roots Cafe - the DAVID - Cafes Near Me - Cerritos, California

Listen I live in Washington, I used to live in Cerritos so now every time I go back to visit my sister, she already know we have to go to Roots! The coffee is amazing, the service is always great and the ambiance is cute. I'll be there in three days!!!!! Can't wait!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

I came here for the first time with my friend and my mom and I was really impressed! SERVICE: really fast for just 2 people working DRINKS: we ordered the cereal milk, the strawberry yogurt slush, and the lavender milk tea with almond milk and they were all sooo good!! FOOD: We got the strawberry banana toast and it was decent. I definitely want to give the other food items a try next time! read more

I ordered the vanilla latte with hazelnut cold foam and it was super delicious. The coffee flavor was still there and the foam was super creamy. It was not too sweet and I highly recommend! read more

Food 5/5 The Ham Cheese Jalapeno Panini and Churro Waffles are really really good. Left me smiling. Fan of the Honey Lavender Latte and the David, will say the David is a small but underwhelming but still good. Matcha good as well, small after taste. Service 5/5 Everyone chill and ready to attend. Small dine-in space but plenty room to do some work inside. Like the aesthetic inside a lot. Notes Sometimes weird stingy customers, feel bad for staff. read more

Roots Cafe - Ham Cheese Jalapeno Panini, Churro Waffle, Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Cerritos, California

Roots Café is such a great little spot. The coffee here is solid, always good and consistent. But honestly, what keeps me coming back is their banana pudding. It's absolutely phenomenal! I don't think I've had anything like it anywhere else. I'll go out of my way just to come here for that. If you're a banana pudding fan (or even if you're not), you need to try it. Totally worth it. read more

Great vibes with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to relax or get some work done. The menu offers a fantastic range of coffee and espresso drinks, along with some delicious pastries and light bites. Whether you're into classic brews or looking for something more unique, they have something for every coffee lover. The service was friendly and efficient, with baristas who clearly know their craft. One of the highlights was the music - they play a smooth selection of R&B that adds to the chill ambiance, making it easy to settle in and enjoy your coffee. Definitely a go-to spot for a laid-back coffee experience! read more

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My husband and I just recently discovered roots around first week of may and we find their coffee really good! We're from lb and I can say this is my go to when I need a good caffeine fix! The place is cozy, and It saddens me that they're closing this September 2025 read more

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I've gone twice now to roots and feel like I'll be coming here often. Not only for the drinks but for the relaxing atmosphere. They have a good amount of drink offers as well as foods with tables that are all two tops. No more no less. The tables are on the smaller size to doing assignments with textbooks, laptops, and notebooks might be a tight squeeze. The cafe offers their own merch and has a playlist to my liking, sorta catered to the younger crowd like myself. Roots will now be my "go to" for my latte cravings as well as when I need to get assignments done. read more

Roots Cafe - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Cerritos, California

This place is soooo good! I specifically loved their "the David" drink! It was perfect and the employees were really kind. It looks small, but there's plenty of indoor seating :) can't wait to go back read more

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Always on the lookout for a great coffee shop, and finally got enough coffee time today. Got myself a toffee nut latte, hot for takeout. Quick and personable server at the counter, he rang me up for my purchase. A different lady prepared the coffee itself. Cute little coffee shop, with some small tables, probably to encourage short visit customers rather than those looking to use the WiFi. I noted some small objets d'art and other crafted goods for sale. Coffee beans by the bag were $15 for 8 ounces or so. Took home raisin cookies, a lemon square (think of lemony coffee cake) and the banana pudding. Not sure if the desserts are made in house but that banana pudding is a perfect sweet end to anyone's meal! I had a spoonful of it after my workday and it just made everything seem so much better than it went. I was going to get a second cup but they close at 5 pm , it will have to wait until another day! Accepts credit card and Apple Pay. read more

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super friendly staff and cute vibe in the shop. i got a strawberry matcha and it was good! i so randomly got their banana pudding and that was good too read more

Definitely will be coming back to try and few of the different drinks on the menu. The staff were really friendly and I loved the decor and vibe of this place. It had pretty good seating for a smaller cafe and the food and drinks were always super fresh. Even the fruits! You can tell it wasn't precut and just sitting. I like how even though we did get a waffle it didn't take long to come out. read more

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Roots Cafe! holds plenty of food options for guests to enjoy with their coffee! From waffles to the cafe classic, avocado toast, Roots has it all. Our attention went towards our traditional and favorite coffee option, a hot Honey Oat Latte with oat milk and a dash of ground cinnamon on top. A warm honey oat latte is the perfect way to start the morning, and Root's rendition of the drink did not disappoint. The warm cinnamon and honey fuse never goes wrong! We also ordered an Affogato. After months and months of desiring and craving the vanilla ice cream and espresso mix, and not being able to come across it, Roots Cafe had what he was looking for. It's the perfect coffee dessert as the bitter espresso neutralizes the sweetness from the vanilla ice cream. Roots elevates their item even more, adding Nilla Wafers into their affogato. If you guys are looking for an affogato, come to Roots!!!! Before starting Coffee Thursday, we've gone to this location and had their churro waffles, and they were certainly delicious. This week we had their avocado toast with bacon bits. Each coffee shop tries their own version of this toast, and Roots definitely does well, adding a great amount of seasoning and lemon juice to it! As previously stated, we've been to Roots before. They have certainly improved in taste. From this location, we also had their rose latte--delicious. Their lavender latte--also delicious. Roots is definitely a must try, and have been around for a while, so go give the little local shop some love! read more

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Adore this place ; I work in Cerritos so I was looking for a quick place to grab coffee and listen to a podcast ! I was absolutely able to and enjoyed the ambiance and the customer service . Wonderful job and parking was superb and this was around 12pm on a Tuesday read more

This cozy little Cafe has potential, charm Destin to become a beloved favorite for residents of Cerritos and Long Beach, tucked away in a Strip Mall Offering the traditional coffee shop aumbiaucee with good vibes, just don't come here on an empty stomach because they only have sustainance to give you a little recharge The girl with the spunky attitude at the front counter is so nice with a voice that is so inviting and warm Come check it out! read more

I ordered an iced s'mores latte for myself & a hot chestnut latte for my husband (both were sooo good!) At first, the hot latte was accidentally made iced, but the barista was very sweet & insisted on remaking it for me even when I said it was okay (even let me keep the iced coffee). I feel bad when drinks are remade, but I was very grateful nonetheless. I will be returning to this cute cozy little cafe for more delicious coffee! read more

Roots Cafe - Chestnut latte & S'mores latte - Cafes Near Me - Cerritos, California

Chill vibes, they play music but it's not overwhelmingly loud, good place to study with wifi & a couple of plugs . I tried the David w oat and so so yummy; good energy and sweet & cinnamonny. I'd come back to study w friends again or alone too . The ladies that served us were quick and nice the service served read more

Roots Cafe - Ambiance - Cafes Near Me - Cerritos, California

Really enjoyed the strawberry matcha latte I ordered! Love that the strawberry really peaks thru. Will definitely come back for this drink. read more

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I've had this place a we years ago but just the cold brew and it had me wired. But, we came the other day because I needed to study for a bit. We got the smores and the fruity pebbles. Both were really good! We'd come back! Services was pretty quick and they have a few tables of you need to study. read more

My boyfriend and I were in the area and hungry so we decided to eat here. I ordered the breakfast burrito and a large matcha latte with almond milk. My boyfriend ordered the ham cheese jalapeño panini and a large vanilla cold brew with cream cheese. My food was delicious and filling and my boyfriend enjoyed his food as well. The service was great and the ambiance was very college student friendly. read more

Roots Cafe - Vanilla cold brew with cream and ham cheese jalapeño panini. - Cafes Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I love their flavorful coffee and their breakfast burrito is top notch. Really nice people there.

Another Sunday, another new coffee spot...Roots Cafe. For starters the place doesn't open until 9am on Sunday, which by that time I'm usually a couple cups in, but I didn't hold that against them. The reason we gave this place a shot was because they had a drink called "the David", and obviously I had to try it. Walking in they have a sign that they have the best banana pudding, of course I was intrigued, but not really something I have for breakfast with coffee. I ordered breakfast burrito without cheese, but they told me they were all premade and couldn't remove the cheese...which sucked....so now I had no choice but to order the banana pudding! Everything ordered was good, "the David" was nice, I could smell the cinnamon coming from the cup, but it wasn't overpowering. Now to the banana pudding...it was good but hard to say it's the best. To their defense though I find banana pudding is either good or bad, and this was good. They had a steady flow of customers, which was good to see, because this place is tucked away in a shopping center with lot of vacant shops. Definitely give them a shot if you're in the area or looking to try a new place. read more

Roots Cafe - Cafe entrance - Cafes Near Me - Cerritos, California

Roots Cafe is one of my preferred coffee shops in the area. Not only do they offer all types of drinks that other places do not offer but they carry their yummy banana pudding that I love. Roots has lots of options of lattes. Besides just a normal basic latte you can get a lavender or turmeric option. If you have not tried their hazelnut latte then you must. Although they do not carry organic milk they have options for sweeteners, like monk fruit, which most places do not. They also have matcha, smoothies, other coffees and teas. Their food is also good. They have waffles, sandwiches, toast, and of course my favorite, their banana pudding. It's not too sweet and is always made fresh tasting. The staff is always nice and the pricing is just right. The inside is small but it is cute and there are a few tables and places to hang out. I want to come back and try their other drinks. read more

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Small cafe with good service, coffee, and food. There is a variety of drinks to choose from including regular coffee, flavored lattes, matcha, milk tea, tea, and smoothies. For food they have a variety to choose from. Employees are helpful if you don't know what to pick. I ordered an iced honey oat latte and ham, cheese, jalapeño panini. It tasted more like a sandwich than a panini for me since it didn't have the grill marks. Will come back to try the David, one of their popular drinks. read more

OVERALL Roots Cafe is a small cafe in Cerritos, CA, that serves breakfast and brunch items all day long. I loved having our girls' brunch here meanwhile listening to a business meeting at one small table behind us and a book club of about six women at joined tables to my left. RATING BREAKDOWN | Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Environment: 4 | Price: 4 | PARKING There is ample free parking in shared plaza lot. LOCATION/AMBIANCE It's a small place. I'm going to complain about the door being so dang heavy and difficult to push. Lol. You order at the counter. For drinks they will call it out for you to pick up. If you dine-in, they will call your name out and bring your food order to your table. The tables are minimal and small. I would not come here with a large group, however, I saw several patrons come in to pick up their online orders. The shared gender neutral restroom hasn't gotten a deep cleaning in a while, but we were grateful there was one so we could wash up before sitting down. THE GRUB My daughters and I ordered the following at 10AM on Sunday (4/3/22): + Breakfast Waffle ($10.00) - came with sliced bananas and strawberries. Meh. I preferred the churro waffle. + Churro Waffle ($9.00) - this was really good. Recommend it! My oldest asked an employee if they made their own ice cream. They don't. Lol. + Breakfast burrito with a small side of salsa ($8.00) - It was okay. I would not order it again, though. + Americano ($4.00) - my Yelp friend told me it was Intelligentsia Coffee. Damn good coffee if it was. + Frozen Hot Chocolate (regular size = $4.25) - my daughter chose this. It's a smoothie. Not very easy to sip until it thawed out for a while. Tasty, though. + Bottled apple juice ($2.25) LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB No kid's menu. It's okay for bigger kids who eat well or can share with you, but for babies and toddlers - definitely a no. SERVICE Service was very friendly. MY FAVORITE PART My Americano. That coffee was served piping hot. Full-bodied roast. NOT SO FAVORITE PART The eggs in the breakfast burrito tasted weird to me, plus they neglected to give us salsa with it. I eventually got a small container - not spicy whatsoever. TIPS + Love the hand-painted flowers on the wall. + They sell some locally-made artisan gifts and some Roots apparel near the counter. read more

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Loved it! Had the breakfast burrito with salsa, it was sooooo good!! Plan to go back again

Walked in on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty empty. Ordered an ice coffee and an iced vanilla latte but was disappointed because they were out of avocado toast. They told us it was a really busy morning and usually they don't run out. The ice coffee itself looked exactly like the iced vanilla latte and tasted very milky. I couldn't really taste the coffee whether it was more on the acidic side or not but still delicious. The latte didn't taste acidic and was also delicious. The espresso shots were on the bottom so don't forget to stir if you order one The vibe is very relaxed and welcoming. On the left side there's merch you can purchase that includes jewelry, sanitizer and apparel. Will come back at an earlier time to order their avocado toast read more