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    Shaka Java

    5.0 (26 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Iced Americano
    Johnny N.

    A hidden gem, almost speakeasy-esque! This little cart is located within the Nobel Executive Center, a non-descript office park near Nobel Drive and the 5 Freeway. It's near the back of the complex, and has a good amount of outdoor seating. I had the iced Americano and sweetened it. The espresso was made really well, which made this a great morning pick-me-up. The menu also has a number of non-coffee items as well, with pastries on display. The service was spectacular, with the staff making sure that we were happy with our drinks! Definitely try this place out, and don't let the location scare you

    Strawberry Smoothie

    The definition of a hidden gem. This cute coffee shop is located behind a business building but it is worth the find! My mom and I stopped during our long drive home after seeing the reviews. It was really convenient for us because it is located right off of the freeway. The owner was kind and patient with us while we looked over the menu and even helped us find the drinks we were looking for. We ordered a strawberry smoothie and a cinnamon coconut latte. They were both really delicious and I was happy that the smoothie had some plant based protein in it as well. Overall an enjoyable experience and would recommend!

    Worth the detour!

    Worth your detour! Great coffee! Very friendly barista & very knowledgeable when it comes to coffee! He's not making drinks to make drinks!

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    We almost didn't find this amazing breakfast stop! It's actually behind the office building at the SW side and there's plenty of seating with trees for shade. Yummy smoothies! Friendly service. Very reasonable prices! Worth the scavenger hunt to find it today

    Such a hidden gem, Steven was the absolute sweetest! We were coming back from a conference and he made us lattes even though the shop was closed. The perfect afternoon pick me up

    Carammel mach and mocha latte
    Andrea K.

    A truly hidden gem! Has great vibes and she is simply so sweet and pleasant! I will be visiting here a few times before leaving the area! The coffee was legit better than any of those big corps. Bold taste, smooth and hits the heart so good Thank you!!

    Açaí bowl and coffee
    Carly D.

    This place is a hidden gem! I was staying at the nearby Hyatt and stopped here for a quick breakfast. I had an açaí bowl and carmel macchiato. Both were delicious! I highly recommend if you're in the area.

    Açaí smoothie is so delicious !!
    Laura P.

    This hidden place is the best option for a quiet coffee or lunch in UTC. In the middle of many big grocery stores and chain restaurants in the area is a gem to find a place that you can sit outside and drink your coffee while speaking with the owner (Michelle - a sweet heart). Shaka Java has different types of coffee, açaí bowls, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, muffins.. it's actually hard to decide what you wanna eat. The tables are all outside and the free WiFi makes it a nice work place!

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    i got the mexican mocha & my friend got the caramel macchiato and they were fire!! so good and highly recommend!

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    A place with good coffee, service, and scenery. Try the bowls or shakes. You cannot go wrong with them.

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    Really great little shop - tucked away behind the office park building. Good vibes!

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    Whatever coffee or espresso you need to get day started - give this hidden gem a try!!

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    La Colombe Coffee Roasters

    La Colombe Coffee Roasters

    4.0
    (327 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Awesome place! The coffee and pastries were outstanding! They have this beautiful outdoor patio…read morearea right next to a fountain. I sat there with my friends for hours drinking our coffee and playing cards. The baristas were great and made my coffee in a mug when I asked. The perfect shopping break!

    La Colombe Coffee Roasters (Westfield UTC)Rating: (2/5)The Experience:While the outdoor setting…read morenext to the mall's koi pond is beautiful, the actual product simply does not justify the outrageous premium cost. It functions as an upscale kiosk with standard outdoor mall seating, making it feel less like a true specialty coffee shop and more like an overhyped pitstop. The Coffee:The espresso drinks are incredibly overpriced, frequently pushing past $7 for a single beverage. For that price point, you expect a flawless, complex flavor profile. Instead, the espresso tastes completely average, falling flat and lacking any distinct richness. Paying a steep premium just to get a lukewarm drink served without ice is frustrating. Service and Food:The staff moves the line quickly, but the menu lacks flexibility. $7 for a chocolate cookie or pastry?! On top of the high base prices, expect to pay steep upcharges for standard customizations like milk alternatives or extra flavor. To make matters worse, they cannot even warm up their expensive pastries, leaving you with a cold croissant to match an overpriced coffee.

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    Parfait Paris

    Parfait Paris

    4.6
    (142 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    It's our third time ordering desserts and would always be back even though prices are on the higher…read moreside. Ordered our usual take out: Carrot cake, Le Noisette, and French Pudding. All were deliciously! Great spot when looking for a delicious dessert/pastries while in UTC. Courteous staff on duty. Highly recommended!

    TLDR - All style, some substance. Everything from the exterior to the foods exudes a beautiful…read moreaesthetic but the quality aside from looks does not justify the price when there are comparable and more price appropriate dessert/sweets/cafes within a 2 minute walk Parfait Paris is an adorable patisserie/cafe at the utc Westfield. The staff is friendly, anything you buy looks gorgeous and the inside is immaculate. Ambience 9/10 Lunar New Year Croissant Described as a croissant filled with sesame and almond paste, this is a good but not great croissant. It has the layers, it has the chew, but it's no better than a croissant you would get at a number of other bakeries in the area. But those other bakeries are charging $4-7 instead of $10! The almond and sesame flavors were both very subtle and make me believe there is just a very minimal amount used in the recipe. Would not recommend even as a chewy over crispy croissant guy. 5/10 Creme brûlée latte Pretty much what I wanted without description. Creamy, noticeable but not overpowering vanilla flavor, and a lovely burnt topping for bitter balance. The coffee still comes through meaning this is a well crafted latte, not a dessert. This one actually comes at a pretty decent price too. 8/10 Yuzu & lime tart Their take on meringue pie is composed of a graham crust, yuzu mousse, and a meringue topper with a circle of lemon curd gel. To my taste, there is too much sweet on this plate, needing some balance of tart. But the textures of each component were on point: fluffy meringue, thick lemon gel, dense crust, and substantial yet airy mousse. Torching the meringue at home added a bitter element which I think made the sweetness more palatable. Would have liked the citrus to be more present. 5/10. All in all I would choose other sweets shops at most shopping centers than return here but for drinks this is a pretty good option.

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    Iced Berry Matcha is soooo gorgeous! And yummy!

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    Iced Berry Matcha is soooo gorgeous! And yummy!
    Arteazen Handcrafted Tea

    Arteazen Handcrafted Tea

    3.9
    (236 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    What we ordered | Rose milk tea…read more Taste | strong rose flavor and had some rose petals in the drink Service | drinks came out fast Parking | plaza Notes | order through kiosk

    We stopped in one evening for some after dinner drinks. Liquid dessert so to speak. Have to be…read moretruthful - wasn't a good experience. Started off good though. Lots of parking. In a plaza that appeared to be slow or dead leaving lots of space. I parked almost in front - just off to the side. Walk in and it's order at a kiosk. I get automation as it's something I do, I've done and will do as times change. However, I had questions and ended up just ordering something else as there was no human interaction to answer me. Place is deceivingly small - there are a bunch of seating - I wouldn't go in with a large group but definitely places to sit, chat or work on your laptop (saw several students? hammering away on their laptop keyboard). Not sure, but maybe they also offer WIFI.? Drinks seems watered down in my opinion. And I've ordered the same drinks at other locations and either the ingredients were off or it was prepared differently that didn't quite align to my expectations and taste. However, place was busy so maybe it's just how it's served as business was steady and I saw a few order the same as what I got. Don't live in the area so highly unlikely that there will be a return visit.

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    Matcha Oreo Brûlée with Boba
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    Hanna's Creamery & Cafe

    Hanna's Creamery & Cafe

    4.1
    (193 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Me and my wife have been here a handful of times just because it's in the UTC mall. Not big on…read moregoing to malls, dealing with traffic and pay parking. This could be one of the few reasons we'll make the drive. But I do like the new location in the mall better now. It used to be in the center where it would be a walk, now it is located on the south side next to the parking lot. The new spot is a bit smaller with a few tables on the outside for sit down to eat. The inside a simple but love how everything is open so we can see the pastries and gelato. The pastries are pretty good. I think they're famous for the stuffed croissant donut and the Dubai chocolate but our favorites or go to are the drinks and gelato. They have some unique flavors that you won't find elsewhere like biscoff, Persian (rose water I think), and my wife's fav lavender honey. I like how the flavors are blended completely and not just chunks on cream base. Oh and their customer service is really good. They even considered my request for Dubai dark chocolate bar. Thanks for that. Hope this helps but definitely a must try.

    I think the ac might have been broken because I remember it being super hot inside…read more The food was just ok, and the so were the drinks. We got a drink and the mango shaped dessert and neither really hit the spot. Very plasticy all around. Later I went to the capital one cafe and tried to fix the drink to make it better.

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