Tamistea Bakery Café has a distinctly laid-back Filipino vibe that immediately makes you feel at ease. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a warm Filipino welcome that sets the tone for the entire experience. We tried their Mais Con Ube, and it did not disappoint. The coffee is strong--just the way I like it--and it pairs beautifully with the sweet corn and ube flavors, making it a perfect pick-me-up drink. The ham and cheese croissant is a must-try. The bread is flaky, buttery, and incredibly satisfying, making it an ideal savory snack. We also sampled the apple Danish pastry, which was delightfully sweet with fresh-tasting apples that added a nice, natural flavor. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we will certainly be back. read more

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This matcha was delicious. It was so well prepared and balanced. I didn't feel any of the bitterness that matcha has. Will come back to try the other flavors. Service was excellent. The staff was very friendly. read more

Tamistea - Ube matcha latte - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Wow, so glad I finally tried this spot. Loved all of my drinks so much, and the Filipino cornbread was to die for!! The matcha and coffee here are both so high quality. The owner is an absolute sweetheart, she was so welcoming and generous which is a huge plus. The shop itself is also really cute and gives cozy islandy vibes. Plenty of indoor and some outdoor seating so this is a perfect hangout spot! I can't wait to come back!! read more

Tamistea - Double matcha, Bethlehem bliss, buko pandan matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

I love how so many cute cafés are popping all over the South Bay, and Tamistea is a recent addition. Stopped by after lunch for a pick-me-up: it is located inside of a strip mall with a good amount of parking, but I can imagine it might be tricky to find a spot during busier hours. Inside is minimalist, but charming with plenty of natural lighting and some board games on the side. It's a Christian-based café, so you'll see quotes and drinks inspired by the faith. I ordered their signature mais con ube and double matcha. The mais con ube came beautifully-presented, and I can see why it's a fan favorite: taste-wise, it was solid, with strong coffee and a sweet ube cream top to balance it out. Not sure if I tasted much of the corn flavor, but in any case, it was really good! Double matcha was good, but a bit on the milky side; perhaps it was the oat milk I'd opted for as the latte base, but it could've had more matcha. Not bad, though! I would return to Tamistea for the mais con ube alone. Even if you're not faith-based, it's still a nice café to come and sit a while! read more

Tamistea - Mais con ube and double matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Tamistea is a newer local Filipino inspired coffee shop with a decent selection of coffees and specialty drinks. They have a very cozy interior and decent parking. Their mais con ube was really delicious, strong earthy corn flavor mixed with coffee and the mild sweetness from the ube paired perfectly with the drink. I will definitely be returning in the near future. read more

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Their latte was enjoyable but their matcha was a bit watered down. As far as the drinks we tried, nothing stood out as exceptional enough to rave about, but it also wasn't offensive so it's all a matter of personal taste. The pastries we tried were also pretty good. These things can be modified and improved and I know they'll tweak things and only makes things better and I can already see from the reviews that many people love their offerings. The service is friendly. I truly, truly wish them well. I do disagree with the notion that it's a good place to work or study because they do not offer restrooms. I feel like a good coffee shop (or at least a coffee shop that you can work and study at) gives you at least that option. read more

Tamistea - Drinks and sweets, ok - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Maganda Ka to that Ube Latte I had. The croissant was special, not just a regular croissant, it had a texture and flavor and season that I enjoyed. The Smores Cookie was just good, actually, it was great. The décor was original, with style, and yet still comfortable. There were many seating options but I just had to sit at the smallest table and smallest stool for the experience. There is a water station. The parking was great on this early Saturday morning; the parking hot here is shared among many businesses. I support the Women-owned businesses and I hope this café does well. My experience here was excellent. ***Please listen to the song I am parodying, "Sweet Thing" by Mary J Blige.*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EjZF88vqNU&list=RD6EjZF88vqNU&start_radio=1 While you are reading my song parody portion of my review below. I love you, Ube latte You bring sunshine on cloudy days All the décor is so unique And you bring the sweetest treats Your croissant leaves me so inspired Your soft, sweet, cookie leaves me on fire When I'm in this lovely cafe Fill my heart with your sweet Ube Whoa oh oh oh Sweetness You bring joy to my latte dreams Whoa oh oh oh Sweetness Rule my skies like the ube queen Glory to ube lovers The things that they will discover Eat Sarap this whole life long Your food is, a sweet song The staff right here is very friendly The atmosphere is clean and trendy I like the vibe that feels so sunny I love the food that hits my tummy Whoa oh oh oh Sweetness You bring joy to my latte dreams Whoa oh oh oh Sweetness Rule my skies like the ube queen Your Philippine, food inspired Snacks and drinks, I so desire Eat Sarap this whole life long Your food is, that sweet song Your croissant leaves me so inspired Your soft, sweet, cookie leaves me on fire When I'm in this lovely cafe Fill my heart with your sweet Ube Your Philippine, food inspired Snacks and drinks, I so desire When I'm in this lovely cafe Fill my heart with your sweet Ube Your Philippine, food inspired Snacks and drinks, I so desire When I'm in this lovely cafe Fill my heart with your sweet Ube read more

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I've been meaning to try this spot since they opened I'm so glad I came! It's in a small shopping center with plenty of parking. There's some seating inside, we came late on a weekday morning and there was none though. The menu had a lot of great unique drinks so it was hard to pick but the barista helping us was super friendly! The mango matcha was super refreshing and light, a great summer drink overall. I also really enjoyed the Pandan and loved that it wasn't too sweet. The Ube cookie was one of the best cookies I've had as well. I'll definitely be back to try the coffee! read more

Tamistea - Ube cookie, mango matcha (left), Pandan matcha (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

I really like this spot that open in the South Bay. I struggle to find coffee spots and tea spots in the area that I like. Parking is plenty as well and there is a cozy sitting area in the store. The workers were quick and helpful. I really like their ube foam since the flavor is concentrated. Their coffee is strong as well and their corn flavor in both the matcha and coffee shines through. Definitely would be a go to spot for me now. Only thing different is to ask for less sweet next time. read more

Tamistea - Ube corn latte Corn matcha latte - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Great choices of matcha and coffee, flavors are Filipino inspired. The staff was very nice and good at making recommendations, especially since they noticed many flavors caught our attention. I got the Buko pandan matcha, it was great, fresh and I tasted the creamy authentic coconut flavor. My boyfriend's coffee was great, reminded us of a dirty Ube latte but with cornflakes, great flavor! The environment is very friendly and positive, we loved that there were games to play together on our coffee/matcha date. Parking lot can be a little tight at times, depending on the time of day. Wished there was more dessert options maybe in the future like Turon! That would be a great addition :) We will be back! read more

Tamistea - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

I think I ordered the wrong drinks lol. So I'll probably have to visit this place again in the future. This is a new coffee shop that opened up recently in Torrance. I heard great things! We got the milk and honey and the banana bread latte. Both drinks were just okay. The milk and honey tasted like a normal iced coffee with milk in it. The banana bread latte had a nice foam top to it, but the coffee underneath it was essentially identical to the milk and honey. The foam top was tasty but rather thin. Each drink/sip was met with a taste of the foam but quickly overpowered in volume and taste by the iced coffee beneath. The service was good. Really nice and polite. The barista highly recommended the banana bread latte and I was quite excited to try it. I think I'll try out some other popular drinks next time :) The ambiance is what you'd expect from a coffee shop. It's a nice place for studying and socializing. There's a decent amount of parking available too so that's a plus. read more

Tamistea - Banana bread latte - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

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Looking for a mom & pop place to support that is Christian owned.. look no further. A great mix of faith and culture all in one experience! Loving the Filipino drinks that remind me the Philippines! Great place to catch up or do some studying. read more

Tamistea - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Finally got around to trying Tamistea and I'm impressed! They have games, plenty of space for sitting and hanging out, and of course COFFEEEEEE. I tried their mais con ube latte because as a Filipina I have to try ube from all the Filipino spots. The ube cream top did not disappoint. The sweet corn milk was creamy and yummy, tasted like cereal milk and that's one of my favorite flavors, to be real. I forgot that there would be bits of corn in the drink so just be aware of that. I'm eager to try their banana bread latte and matcha pandan next time. I could totally see this as a spot to hang out after school or to do some WFH action when you're sick of being at home. I love the vibe and the barista that helped me out was helpful in offering up some of their popular drinks. They also had a couple mancala games which I love to play! read more

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What an adorable space for a coffee shop! I love finding these small businesses that offer unique flavors in their drinks and cookies/ pastries. The owner is a Filipina entrepreneur and that shows in the flavor choices in the drinks and goodies. As my first time there, I like to ask what their signature drinks are. They actually have a section on their menu called "signature drinks" After debating in my head what was going to be my first choice, I opted for Turon Kape. This was an iced drink, be sure to mix the drink for the flavors to meld. I also got a few cookies to bring home for family, ube, champorado, and chocolate chip. Cookies came out warm and were delicious! Everyone was friendly and personable! Plenty of parking available in the strip mall. I will definitely be back! Salamat! read more

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First time visiting! I've been meaning to try for awhile. Local business with a strong team behind them. The menu is short and sweet and the pastries are unique. Loved my Isla Refresher. Plenty of parking in the plaza. Might be hard to miss if you're driving fast. Seating and board games inside if you want a place to hang out. Seems like a cool place to do work as well. Friendly service and humble people. I would recommend!! read more

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I was so excited to find out that there was a new coffee shop opening up in Torrance! As a big coffee fan, I've been loving all the coffee spots popping up lately. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that this new coffee shop is Filipino owned! Double happiness! Being a Filipina, Tamistea was definitely one I absolutely wanted to check out. I came during soft opening and loved how they had a good selection of pastries and drinks. All the cookies were $4.50 and the croissants were $6. I chose to get the Mais con Ube iced coffee ($7) and a Ube White Chocolate cookies ($4.50). Being an ube fan, I was definitely happy to see these ube offerings and hope Tamistea will offer more Ube offerings in the future. The Mais con Ube had a nice layer of ube at the top of the drink along with some sprinkles of corn flake. I loved the sweet ube and the strong coffee, though I wish they mixed better. The ube layer mostly stayed at the top. Overall the coffee was enjoyable and I definitely want to try more of their drinks in the future. The Bethlehem Bliss and the Milk and Honey Drinks not only sound intriguing but sound delicious too. The Ube White Chocolate cookie was a great deal at $4.50. The cookie was huge! The ube flavor was subtle but the cookie was still really good. It had a soft, chewy texture and a nice buttery, sweet flavor. It made for the perfect pair with my ube drink. Overall I am thrilled to have Tamistea in Torrance. It was my first visit this past weekend and it definitely won't be my last! read more

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Its located in a plaza so there is parking available Came here after haircut to check them out and amazing! Quality espresso and combination of flavors I ordered their bethlehem bliss which had coconut flavor which is different and i loved it. You want good coffee this is the place They also had a nice assortment of baked goodies but ill try those next time I recommend read more

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Newest tea shop In a strange little outside strip mall Selection of teas, coffees and danishes Mellow music plays and the games invite visits, but could use some more seating. The only negative is that there is no public rest room. So, don't drink too much when you're here ! If you're in the area and in the mood for a piping hot (or cold) caffeinated beverage give it a go I had to get the matcha with mango ... because I've never had that combo before. The staff are super friendly. Very nice visit read more

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Heard that the chocolate chip cookies and matcha were good. I'm always looking for a good new matcha place. Tries a couple of pastries. They can warm up the cookies if needed. The Matcha was a too bitter for me and no counterbalancing sweetness. Not sure if I could have asked to adjust sugar level like some other places but wasn't given an option. Maybe it needed more strawberry. Dunno. I think I prefer the Matcha strawberry at some other places. 1. Mushroom pastry and Spinach pastry: flavor pretty good. recommend heating up in oven to crisp up the pastry. 3. Chocolate chip cookie: pretty sweet. Would recommend warming up since the cookie is a little bit on the hard otherwise. 4. Strawberry cream croissant: Don't know why but this tasted salty. Not sure if it was the croissant itself but the cream was a bit salty too. 5. Coffee cake: Tastes more like cinnamon than coffee. Service was good. Might come back to try something else. read more

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I've been seeing Tamistea all over Instagram so I was excited to stop by in the morning! I love the cutesy vibes and always a bonus point but a big parking lot! I got the green pasture with almond milk. It's definitely matcha forward which I appreciate but I wish they put more banana pudding... maybe I'm biased because I LOVE banana pudding. I also got the spinach pastry which was nice a flakey. Next time I'm definitely getting one of those massive cookies!! Overall, I'm excited to come back and try out different drinks. Come check them out! read more

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Needed a spot to spend some time reading and stumbled upon this Filipino shop. Tried the green pastures and the ube kuki (warmed up) and just loved both! Will definitely come back to try their other drink options. read more

Tamistea - Interior - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

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I've only heard great things about this place from my friends and sister, so I finally paid a visit. I ordered the Green Pastures matcha and my boyfriend ordered the Pandan matcha, both of which were so good--not too sweet but still conveying their key flavor notes. The ambience was welcoming and ideal for studying/working, and the decor was very cute; the employees were also super friendly and helpful. I would definitely come back again (and again, haha)! It's refreshing to finally see a Christian Fil-Am business flourish in my hometown. God bless! read more

Tamistea - Green Pastures matcha + Pandan matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Small coffee shop with a few drink and food options. The service was friendly and inviting. As mentioned, it's a small coffee shop so there isn't a lot of seating options. Nor is there a restroom. The only con (other than the no restroom) I have is the prices. The difference in price of the pastry and drink is by $1. But, that's a simple fix on my part. read more

Tamistea - Apple Danish - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

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Located off Torrance Bl. between Amie and Madrona in Torrance. It's in the small strip plaza a good amount of parking but can get busy with all the other businesses in there. This place is still on their soft opening as well. They did tell me next week or so they will extend their hours to 5pm they are still in the beginning stage of the place adding more things along the way. I got the strawberry matcha which was good and the Ube Halaya Kuki it was warm and fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is not too big with a few tables and seating. Overall so far this place is a hit and I do hope the shine big cause they do offer some good stuff and service as well. I'll be back again and glad it is close by as well. read more

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First time here and I already know I'll be back for more! Their matcha drinks are superb! Top tier, ceremonial matcha imo! The mais (corn) matcha is a bit subtle than what I'm used to from other shops but theirs still tasted great! I'd definitely recommend it and reorder as well. It didn't overtake the matcha flavor, and less creamy. The double matcha on the other hand, go ahead and order it for a later time or the next day because wow, it's 10000/10! Does anybody else do that?! Order extra drinks for a later time?! Just me?! I've been drinking matcha over coffee for a while now and this place does not disappoint. Their matcha isn't your typical bitter flavor or grainy texture. It's perfectly blended, I love it! Welcome to Torrance! And congratulations on finally opening! It's still soft opening phase but expect longer hours in the future! I'm so happy there's more shops opening in the Southbay! It's at least closer to me versus driving out to LB and further down to OC. See you again soon, Tamistea! read more

Tamistea - Must try if you're a matcha lover! - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

This place newly opened and I came here with my family. We both liked our drinks and we especially recomended this for l Matcha lovers! The service was superb and fast! The staffs are all friendly and very welcoming. The place was neatly oragnized and very cute. We definitely will come here and visits more often. read more

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Cute new cafe in torrance! The drinks are solid, not the best ever, but considering they are only in their soft opening I can see this place improving a lot! I got the double matcha, 7.5/10! read more

Tamistea - Double Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

OMGoodness This new coffee house & bakery is wildly wonderful! What a fantastic addition to the South Bay! The drinks & food items are well above the typical. The Staff & Owner are delightful, well trained and creative! Very welcoming I found them because my hair stylist (the Beard Zone) is right across the parking lot. I'm one happy camper... A haircut, coffee and bakery item every four weeks for sure!!! I'm sure I'll sneak in a couple times before my haircut is due for a wonderful treat and visit! Best of luck, I know there's lots of competition and you all are well above anyone one or any place I've visited in the last year in the South Bay read more

Tamistea - Charming group - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

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Cute, new, and spacious coffee and tea house in Torrance with large variety of pastries and well made drinks! Comfy couches and chairs inside along with regular tables inside and outside. They also have a selection of games. There are no public toilets at the time so keep that in mind. The staff were very friendly and offered suggestions for their drinks. I love coconut flavor so was going to try the Bethlehem bliss, but I wanted something hot (will save to try it another time!), so they recommended the milk and honey which was really good and also had a nutty flavor. read more

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This CB place b is AMAZING!!!! Everything on their meñu looked good!! I had the Ube matcha iced and it was deeeelicious!!! This business is also a Christian based business so I'm all for it. I also had the ham and cheese croissanwich and it was fresh and delicious! I highly recommend you try this place!!! You won't regret it! read more

New coffee shop in Torrance. They bake their cookies in house!! Got the milk & honey and banana cream special drinks and they were delicious! Amazing service and the cafe gives out Hawaii vibes! Tons of parking as well read more

Tamistea - Banana cream & milk and honey - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Such a cute little coffee/matcha spot! I've been seeing it all over instagram so I had to stop by and support a small business. The cashier was very polite and welcoming. We got the ube matcha 10/10 and strawberry matcha (7/10) I wasn't much of a fan of the strawberry puree. There was some cute stickers for sale, a good amount of seating inside and outside and it looked like they have games for people to play which is so engaging. The pastries and baked goods looked yummy so I'll be back for that! read more

Tamistea - Strawberry matcha and Ube matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

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Um I think this might be my favorite cafe/bakery in Torrance!!! The owner and staff are incredibly sweet! I got the isla refresher which is mixed in with calamansi and it is such a nice twist and never seen any cafe sell it (such a great drink for da summer time)!! Along with their ube kuki, it is such a good size for its price in my opinion, plus good flavor. Nice place to study too. They also spread so much Filipino representation and the word of God, which absolutely makes me appreciate this business even more! May God continue to guide this cafe's journey toward more success in the future :) Maraming salamt for your the amazing drinks and food! read more

Tamistea - Isla Refresher - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

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This is my new favorite coffee shop! I got the mais con ube, which was amazingly flavorful without being too sweet and reminded me of halo halo in the best way. The drink was as aesthetic as it was delicious and I thought the prices were very reasonable. There are so many other lattes on the menu that I want to try but I'll have a hard time not ordering this one every time! read more

Supporting local Filipino business and enjoying "SweetTea". Sooo yummy. Must try - mais con ube! read more

Tamistea - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Great new coffee and tea house! Stop by the menu is delicious with some fresh pastries and creative coffee drinks . The atmosphere is really charming and inviting. The owner and staff are all so welcoming and friendly. I loved the latte also macha drink is delicious too, fun little area with games if you like to hang for awhile . Wishing you much success I will be back soon read more

The coffee is excellent, and the staff is warm and welcoming. Cute spot to lounge and they also provide a variety of pastries. read more

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Quick service and a great space to hang out! The drinks were pretty good too! The Green Pastures Matcha is one of their signatures and it was very refreshing! read more

Tamistea - Green Pastures Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Amazing place. Family oriented. Friendly staff. Drinks and good were great. I would recommend this place to everyone local. We drove an hour away to come and visit this place! read more

Tamistea - The friendly staff!! - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Love this new place! Double matcha was solid, and the cookie is so yummy. Customer service was great and the inside is so cute. Happy to have this in the South Bay! read more

Tamistea - Double matcha and Ube cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

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