Love having a new coffee shop in the area! Easy to walk to, easy parking, lots of seating inside, love their matcha options, always a good crowd. Excited to support a local shop and avoid the chains. Only downside are the later open hours on the weekends. read more

Cold brew was excellent, my wife's iced latte was great, vibe and decor were fantastic, and the Dubai chocolate with strawberries was good as well, albeit pricey read more

Such a cute cafe with a classic but creative menu, perfect for someone looking for a pretty but delicious drink and a spot to study or work. I got a banana matcha latte which was so delicious and a chocolate muffin, as well as the salmon croissant which was so yummy! The staff is very nice and quick to help. I appreciate the cleanliness and the relaxing atmosphere. I love having a local cutesy cafe like Soft Cafe nearby! read more

Soft Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

The matcha affogato is so good. They made their own ice cream and its so creamy. The coffee also strong. Great place to sit down and enjoy it read more

Soft Cafe - Matcha affogato left and right latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Absolutely worth the stop! The service was friendly and efficient, and the sandwiches were seriously delicious--fresh ingredients, packed with flavor. There was a bit of a wait, but that just shows how popular the place is. Totally worth it once you take that first bite. read more

Soft Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Tried this new coffee spot and was seriously impressed! Their espresso is smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced -- you can tell they care about quality. Definitely my new go-to for a solid caffeine fix. read more

Great spot I would say. The decor is very clean and warm, not over the top. Plenty of space to sit. I ordered the Madagascar vanilla latte and a breakfast burrito. The latte was simple and good! No powder mixes here. The burrito was also good. Freshly made, not greasy. The blonde lady, I'm assuming the manager, was very kind and friendly. She offered my dog a treat and was attentive to other customers. Overall cool spot. Music not too loud, lots on the menu. I'll definitely be back to try more. read more

This is a cute little spot. The ice cream is good but the price points on the drinks,sandwiches,and pastries are ridiculous. They are higher than Starbucks which doesn't make sense. There are no trash cans to throw anything away which is weird. The staff is a little cold and standoffish. They are not warm and friendly people. For the amount of money they charge and the attitudes they have, I won't be back. It's too bad because I really wanted to support this local business. read more

This place is such a great find! Went there with my mom for tea and dessert, and my mom is the kind of person who doesn't like going out and prefers simple food at home. Surprisingly, she loved the place and she really enjoyed her chia pudding. The food here is great, the drinks delicious, but what really sets this place apart is the service. It's been a while since I found this kind of "small-town" vibe in LA--truly caring, warm, attentive people. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Luis provided such a great and warm customer service. Thank you for sharing good drinks and vibes, I will be coming back!

I never leave reviews! But they deserve one! I'm always on the hunt for the best coffee around the Southbay. This one hands down might just have to take first place! Every other coffee spot is overhyped and has no flavor and is just bleh tbh l. It's a family owned business and service is excellent! The ladies were so sweet and even gave me a free cookie which totally made my day. Thank you will be back! read more

Soft Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

We came back! Tried the banana matcha this time, along with the softie matcha. Both were so delicious and so balanced! I get soft openings make things tougher in the beginning. But the flavor just keeps getting better! Will be back more regularly! read more

recently found this hidden gem and i it. drinks are fire, food is fire, and the owner & workers are amazing and very sweet. nice place to sit and enjoy your drink filled with cute little games & a kids corner. read more

Soft Cafe - matcha w matcha cold foam & strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

My first time coming in, I was disappointed because they only had matcha available. I waited about 40 minutes. The second time I came in, I waited about 45 minutes for my drink due to only one staff member working. By the time I received my drink the rest of the staff members started working. I ordered the vanilla latte. The coffee it self has a bold and strong flavor, which I love. Overall this place has good drinks, you just may wait long depending on the day. I recommend ordering ahead unless you are dining in. The cafe it self, is decorated nicely and is supplied with books, seating area, games, and even a small table for children. The staff was truly sorry for the long waits, but I will definitely order ahead next time. read more

I've came here a few times and every time has been a delight. But yesterday (9/9/25) I came here and usually there's a bit of a wait, I don't really mind it as I've seen new employees, probably still training and haven't gotten the hang of things quite yet. One of the owners I'm assuming she's always there when I go, was honestly super rude to the employee. Regardless of how busy, hectic things can be, you don't treat your employees like that especially in front of customers. The lady that took my order was a gem! She was super polite and welcomed me with kindness. I wanted to say something but thought maybe not. Overall the acai bowls are to die for, their muffins are delicious, and their drinks are honestly like anywhere else I've been. read more

Came in today for a latte and was welcomed so kindly! The barista there with curly brown hair was super sweet, she recommended me a rose and vanilla latte with oatmilk and it was so good. She even made sure to ask me how I liked it and if I needed any modifications. It's great to know there are still caring and amazing baristas out there who know about coffee too! As for the rest of the cafe I love the vibe and scenery, such a cute cafe definitely is now one of my favorites! I also love the variety of sorbets and croissant sandwiches. There is something new to try every time you go. Soft cafe is the place to be at in Hawthorne, CA! read more

This establishment is extremely homely and the staff are excellent. They were very willing to answer our questions regarding their mixing techniques and glassware. The ice cream and matcha were delicious. We will be coming back for sure! read more

Soft Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Came in a week ago and tried to get a drink and walked out after approximately 8 min of waiting with no service. It was about 3pm and they had a few customers but to be honest it wasn't anything that overwhelming! I've been to tons of cafe's that are more bustling than this and still attend to their customers. A simple "hey, I'll be right with you" would have gone a long way! Worse yet was that the bar was incredibly messy and the menu I grabbed had syrup all over it and looked beyond rough. Walked out disappointed not only in the lack of customer attention but also the cleaning standards. Won't be back, sad to say! read more

Everything was so good! Service was amazing (she is very kind even when it's crazy busy). The music is great, nice place to sit and chill or get some work done read more

Soft Cafe - Iced Banana Matcha, Berry Açaí Bowl, Madagascar vanilla latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Can't wait to go back! The owner, I think, was very accommodating. She made a lemonade for my granddaughter. Not on the menu. Nice cozy place. read more

The food is amazing. Great açaí bowls and Ukrainian treats. The owner has excellent customer service! She's super helpful and friendly. They make their ice cream in-house which is super cool. Highly recommend. The vibe of the place and interior is really relaxing too. read more

I went about a week ago and had high hopes because of the reviews but it was just okay. Kind of confused by the rave reviews. It was one woman (the owner I assume) and her mom working. She seemed to keep getting frustrated at her mom for making things wrong or not knowing how to make something and sternly speaking to her in another language. Definitely need another employee either way as it was quite slow to take orders and serve drinks/food. I was a little confused about what to order as the menu had a bunch of stuff crossed off and then hand written options all over the paper and it was hard to read. I ended up with a matcha softy and a some drink that was an iced americano with rose foam. The drinks were a bit small and uneventful for the price. Matcha was premade. The foam for the coffee drink was made first so my matcha foam also tasted like rose even though it wasn't supposed to I don't think. Overall the drinks were okay but definitely not living up to the way these other reviews are talking about them. I also saw the woman serve very expired espresso after setting it off to the side for at least five minutes. It seemed like she was going to toss it but then was overwhelmed so ended up using it after all. I feel bad for whoever got that drink. I appreciate the new local coffee shop in a location without many other options, but I get the feeling the owner has not managed a coffee shop before as it just felt disorganized and chaotic. I hope they figure it out and can be a great new coffee shop in the area. I won't be back anytime soon but may give it another shot in a few months to see if anything improves. read more

Very cute interior! Passed by on my way to work and got a nice iced latte to start my day

I understand they are new and im trying to grant grace but if you walk-in and ask what kind of tea they have for the iced tea--they give you a brand name. They cannot tell you if its green tea, black tea, herbal... it was frustrating as a tea drinker to not have the basic question answered. The owner kept telling me, the brand name, like it matters when im asking, "what kind of tea is it?". I ordered a French Vanilla Lavender latte, whole milk, half sweet. It was extremely bitter, no sweetener at all and I didnt taste a hint of Lavender. The cashier was very helpful and was able to add more sweetener and the drink was much better, I could finally taste lavender. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed in this place (as far as tea and knowledge is concerned). I hope to come back in the future with better options and more knowledge of the products. The ambiance was wonderful and it was very clean and cool inside. read more

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Best banana cream match i've ever had in my life. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. God amount of seating :) read more

Soft Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Awesome addition to Hawthorne as a much needed alternative to the genocide juice supplier Star%#ks ! Great cappuccino , welcoming crew that runs it , № long waits & clean bathroom ... positive vibe ! read more

Açaí bowls are a go to for me and I've gone to dozens and dozens of spots all over LA county. This is honestly one of my favorites I've ever come across. Super super good. Will be back. read more

The matcha here is so delicious. Soft cafe is a lil gem. From the matcha to there breakfast burritos are so delicious. I've also tried their salmon croissant and also there ice creams are also very tasty. Congratulations to this small little coffee shop for getting the Congress award child well done!!!! read more

WOW. I rarely review places but this place deserves all the hype! The person who helped us was beyond helpful and welcoming. The drinks were fire! I had the strawberry matcha and the banana matcha. Both amazing. The place is so warm and beautiful, nice to come sit and chat. They also have a few games! Definitely coming back!!! read more

Soft Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I have just found my new favorite cafe. It was so good this is my first and only yelp review ever. When I arrived one of the two sisters seemed a bit overwhelmed being that it was just her working while her sister was out getting supplies. I ordered a strawberry matcha with oat milk and a pastrami croissant sandwich and was informed they had run out of oat milk and croissants but her sister would be shortly returning with the supplies, I appreciated the transparency and didn't mind the wait as I was planning to get some homework and studying out of the way anyway. After about 5 minutes her sister had returned with the needed ingredients and they both immediately started with my order. The matcha came first and let me tell you, that was worth the review alone. They make the purée in-house with fresh strawberries and it is probably the best I've had in the Hawthorne/Gardena area maybe LA in general. A few minutes later came the sandwich and no exaggeration it's the best cafe sandwich I have EVER had. Avocado mash, cream cheese, soft pastrami, fresh greens and a crispy on the outside soft on the inside croissant. 9.5/10 sandwich. To top it off they make excellent use of the space provided. It doesn't feel cramped like many cafes do, the music could be a bit louder but the selection was fantastic, and the sisters were delightful. I will definitely be returning and bring any out of town friends here. Fantastic work ladies! read more

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The guava matcha was amazing. The inside is cute very chill vibes. Perfect for meetings or studying.

The service was so quick and my drink and pastries were so yummy! Perfect coffee shop for a coffee date or a study sesh. read more

Soft Cafe - The matcha is such good quality! And the pastries are unreal!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Definitely worth a try ! I love the banana cloud matcha ! Nice little space. Will be back soon read more

Was excited to try the place and was met with great expectations. The Acai and Service were so good! Will definitely be back this place is so cute :) read more

Soft Cafe - Amazing Acai!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Krystyna and her mom were so sweet and treated us with such good service. It's a very underrated spot to come get a coffee , ice cream , pastry's and even some acai they offer if you're in the area highly recommend stopping by hidden gem very nice and welcoming environment!! read more

Soft Cafe - Acai bowl!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

This is such a cute spot! I've been here twice with my daughter & I love that there's a little area for her to color. The staff has been so sweet & offered ice cream to my daughter. Their ice cream is amazing btw! My favorites are the mango & dragonfruit ice creams. I ordered a matcha & that was really good as well. They give you just the right amount of sweetness, which I love. This has definitely become one of my go to spots! read more

Super cute place to work! The pastrami sandwich was delicious. Very friendly and fast service. Excited to try their Elderflower Strawberry Lemonade! read more

Soft Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

tried their cold brew with rose soft top once, amazing, went back a couple more times after that because the drink was good i'll give them that, and was met with americanos, it's a bit frustrating when you pay for a drink and they don't know what they're giving you, it's my fault for not saying anything, but i shouldn't have to specify the difference between an americano and a cold brew and on top of that i ask for 16oz and am met with the smallest size. Overall space is good if you want to study, but their drinks aren't consistent read more

Such a cozy and cute cafe!! I got the matcha with the matcha cream top -- it was really good, slightly on the sweeter side. I did notice the matcha itself had a more mild flavor and less froth than expected, so I'm guessing it might have been pre-whisked. Whisking it fresh can really bring out that rich, creamy taste and give it a nice texture, so that could be something to try. Totally understandable during a testing phase -- I'm excited to come back and see how the drinks evolve! read more

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i went 6 months ago and the matcha was perfect and service and ambiance amazing but i recently came and oh my god i saw ants all on the counter and i got a pumpkin spice latte and tell me why its the worst i've ever tried this latte taste so sour but of course ima drink it because it was 8 freaking dollars hello!? if you do come here get the strawberry matcha only it's good read more

Soft Cafe - warm modern dining area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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