The cafe is cute and cozy with friendly staff, and doesn't have too long of a wait (probably 15 min max). They have some board games and ample seating to hang out. It has a parking lot shared with multiple businesses, so parking may be a challenge at busier times. I love how they have a lot of unique signature Filipino drinks like the mais con ube and turon kape, along with viral classics like a banana pudding matcha. They also had a lot of thick cookies available with their pastries. The mais con ube was very creamy and rich, but the corn kind of overpowered the ube taste imo. The green pastures and matcha tonics were delicious and had the perfect amount of matcha flavor. read more

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They are currently in their soft opening but nonetheless the drinks were super good! Ordered matcha mango sticky rice and a pandan matcha - it was so good but a bit on the sweeter side. I feel like they need to balance out the flavors a bit but I still really liked it! Service was good, the cashier was very nice, interior is also really cute. They have board games on display that you can play with friends or family while you hang out. There's also some outlets in there if you ever need to study or do work- which I will probably do next time. Will def come back! read more

Tamistea - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

i love coming here! it's so cute inside & the coffee + food is amazing!! my favorite drink is the milo latte which is so perfectly chocolatey & smooth. the mango sticky rice latte has yummy mango puree at the bottom & the matcha was just right. There's plenty of places to sit & even games to play. Service is 5 stars always, will be coming back of course! read more

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Super cute lil coffee shop with amazing drinks and even more amazing service!! Their matcha was rich, creamy and high quality. Great place to get a little work done, only downside is that there is no bathroom for customers read more

Tamistea - Mango sticky rice matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

Loved this cute little Filipino-American inspired coffee shop! Enough space and cozy enough to just bring your laptop and work or study. Only con is they do not have restrooms available. Came a little late so most of the pastries were sold out, but I did get a red velvet cheesecake cookie and it was amazing 1000/10! You can tell it was freshly made! Also got a banana bread iced latte, 9/10 , I was expecting more banana flavor. Parking can be a nightmare if you come during rush hour. Service was 1000000/10. Very polite and friendly This coffee shop is rooted in faith, and love for Christ you can definitely feel!!! Will be stopping by to try something new soon! 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

Ordered the mais con ube latte and the mango sticky rice matcha. You could actually taste the hints of sticky rice/coconut flavor that complimented the mango. It was a little too sweet for me, but that's just my preference since I don't like things too sweet. My bf thought it was perfect and he loved his latte so much that he wanted to come back the next day since we were in the area for the weekend. I sadly had to tell him they're not open on Sundays. read more

Tamistea - (Left) Mango sticky rice matcha (Right) Mais con ube - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

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

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

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

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 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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Such a charming and faith forward cafe. Would've wished for more dairy-free options but I enjoyed my signature Milk & Honey drink with a side of the fluffy and perfectly sweet cornbread cake. I picked up an encouraging sticker and also scribbled in a prayer request for their box near the window. Lots of natural light and indoor and outdoor seating. Adequate parking and easy to find spot. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend! read more

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I was not a fan of the coffee here!! The espresso felt a bit too weak. I will give their match a try next time around. they do have plenty of parking that they share with the other businesses. They also have lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of people were doing work indoors. They couches are super comfy. they have pictures of their drinks for those that are more visual. The service was friendly and quick as well. Looking forward to finding a drink that I like better since it's so close to work and every other aspect of the business is so cute! read more

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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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New favorite coffee spot! Tamistea has such a clean and modern vibe, making it a really nice place to relax and enjoy a drink. The space feels bright, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. The drinks are just as good as the atmosphere. The ube matcha was smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced, and the mais con coffee is definitely one of my go-to orders now. Everything tastes fresh and not overly sweet, which I really appreciate. Overall, a great neighborhood café and a spot I can see myself coming back to often. If you're nearby and looking for a good coffee place, this one is worth checking out. read more

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No restrooms, stale pastry and mediocre coffee. What is this place? I wasted 20 min to come here. Do not come here. read more

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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This is the definition of top tier pastries/coffee, especially the Mais con Ube. This spot gives all the other spots a run for its money. read more

Tamistea - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

I don't ever leave reviews but this is the best coffee place I've ever tried and I'm not exaggerating. I don't even like coffee all that much but this place has changed my mind. It's really cute and peaceful inside and I love the smiski figurines they have lol. They're always really friendly and kind as well :) A must try for sure!!! 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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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 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

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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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

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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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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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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inside is a cute study space! i believe there's no bathroom though. drinks are filipino inspired and very unique (: read more

Tamistea - Bakeries Near Me - Torrance, California

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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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

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

I've always wanted to check out this place since I've been seeing a lot of videos on Tik Tok lately. Ordered 3 drinks.But sadly,non of them didn't impressed me.It just tasted like milk.Service was so-so. read more

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

I have seen Tamistea advertised on Instagram for months and loved their photos and aesthetic. I have been so excited to try this cafe! After consideration, I ordered a banana bread latte and was pleased with the color and presentation of the drink. When I tried it, the banana bread foam tasted of bitter plantain rather than sweet banana. Maybe this is the flavor profile the drink is supposed to have, but it was quite disappointing. I will say, the coffee flavor and the salted caramel were great. The foam flavor was the only thing that threw off the overall flavor of the drink. On the bright side this means real banana was used for the flavor, it just wasn't ripe enough! Maybe it was just an off day, and I'm excited to come back in to try another drink (matcha looks yum)! read more

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