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    Tamistea

    4.7 (109 reviews)
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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mango sticky rice matcha
    Esther C.

    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

    Ariana S.

    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!

    Ube matcha latte
    Erick L.

    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.

    (Left) Mango sticky rice matcha (Right) Mais con ube
    Jay F.

    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.

    Drinks and sweets, ok
    Maria E.

    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.

    Mais con ube and double matcha
    Rebecca T.

    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!

    Double matcha, Bethlehem bliss, buko pandan matcha
    Morgan W.

    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!!

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    Vince V.

    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

    Ube cookie, mango matcha (left), Pandan matcha (right)
    Victoria V.

    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!

    Banana bread latte
    Peter H.

    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.

    Abigail D.

    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!

    Maria D.

    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!

    Mais con Ube
    Zeeshan Q.

    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.

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