Tea Brick - Arcadia

I avoided this place since it opened because the lines were ridiculously long and I wasn't in a…read morerush to wait an hour for ramen. Recently, I noticed the lines disappeared so we came for an early dinner. The interior is pretty cool. It's kit just tables and chairs but the design element is unique. Some seating are inside a honeycomb shaped booth, some are just in the middle of the dining area. We were seated at a table that resembles a birdcage. There's a lot of wood and warm colors, which makes the ambiance stand out over other ramen places. We ordered a ramen, omurice with katsu, some skewers and popcorn chicken. The spicy ramen was delicious, but there was no soft boiled egg as shown on the menu photo. All I saw was a broken egg white at the bottom of the bowl. 4/5. The omurice was nicely done. The egg was perfectly soft and silky with a nice curry sauce in the side. The katsu that came with it was crispy, hot and tasty. 4.5/5. The popcorn chicken was great. Perfect seasoning and crispy. 5/5. The skewers however, were the low point of our dinner. They did not appear they were cooked fresh. The meats were dry and tough. The scallops were OK but tiny. Chicken was average. The whole order did not satisfy. We also got an Amazing Lemonade and Thai iced tea. The lemonade was a very refreshing drink, and the Thai tea is just like all other places. Our server, unfortunately forgot his name, was excellent. Very personable and great at describing flavors. The friendliness extends to the rest of the staff too. It's a nice place to check out. Note their parking lot is fairly small, and shared with Paris Baguette next door. It's a 4.5, rounded up.

When this place first opened it was ridiculous. No parking, long lines. Now it's more doable…read more Parking lot and street parking, roomie seating area. Friendly service. The server kept coming by and checking on us. We sat in the of the honeycomb area. It gets a little warm in there, be warned lol. Cute area thou. Lots of variety when it comes to food and drinks. From spicy to simple items. All good.

Interior

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Sapporo beer

626 Ice Cream

4.7(927 reviews)

0.4 mi

After a recent family dinner with my good friend Chris R., we decided to keep the night going with…read morea trip to 626 Ice Cream, and it was the perfect move. I'm updating my previous review because I recently tried the Tamarind Lime Chili soft serve, and it is an absolute 10/10 must-get. I trusted the staff's expertise and went with their recommended pairing: Chamoy gummy bears, Tajín, and pomegranate molasses. It was an incredible flavor combination--fruity, tart, and gently spicy--serving as a fantastic homage to Mexican candy profiles. It's a bold, refreshing choice, perfect for anyone who loves tangy, savory-sweet, and spicy flavors. A big shout-out to Donny for his excellent service! He was patient, friendly, and incredibly helpful in guiding us through the menu and offering samples. I'll definitely be back, even if my wife continues to tease me for choosing "spicy" ice cream. One thing I've learned is that the experience here really shines when you lean into their expertise. While the soft serve is solid on its own, adding the right toppings elevates it significantly. When I try to guess the combinations myself, it can be hit or miss, but sticking to their recommendations was a home run. Overall, it's a 5/5 for flavor. While the pricing is a bit premium--I paid $20 for one large with three toppings and one small--the quality is high enough that I don't mind paying for the experience. When the flavor hits this hard, it is absolutely worth it!

This place was great and the flavors were…read more Everyone who works here was so nice: They let us try all the flavors before ordering and guided us through topping selections (you get three with every order). The vibe was great and our whole experience was so fun!

Lychee strawberry and Hojicha

To go ice cream and free stickers

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Small yakult soft serve with osmanthus peach, oreos, and mochi topping.

Patisserie Bluejay

4.6(190 reviews)

0.3 mi

I went back to Bluejay because I missed its cake so much…read more With my luck, it had a couple of slices of cake for me to buy. I got the black sesame cake, mango, rose, and durian. All of them tasted good and had a balanced flavor. Although the hours are kind of odd, it was totally worth it.

A small hidden spot!…read more We came to get other things but stopped by for their huge cookie! For $4 we got the rocky road cookie. It was delicious, soft and chewy and crunchy outer border. They also had very fancy cakes and cake slices for sale.

Inside the Coconut Mango mousse cake - it's so light and refreshing- I loved this!

Our haul! 2 cookies, 1 canele, and 1 mini mousse cake!

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Warabimochi Kamakura

3.9(299 reviews)

1.1 mi

I came here post-hype, so the line was normal lol. I got the matcha warabimochi and it was lightly…read moresweet with the perfect texture! I didn't really use the brown sugar syrup as I'm someone who likes their treats to be 'not too sweet' (I'm sure those who are reading Yelp reviews already know what's up with this commentary!) Anyway, I will definitely be back when I'm at the Santa Anita mall again :)

Best place to get warabimochi I loved having in Japan! Kamakura is located inside the Santa Anita…read moremall. The warabimochi is quite big, soft, and delightfully chewy. It also stores well in the fridge; doesn't harden and hardly changes in terms of texture and taste. I order the 12 piece set, because it offers the most number of warabimochis on the menu. It comes with: 4pc kinako, 4pc matcha, 4pc black sesame. I can eat all of this in one sitting during my current pregnancy, but it's also nice to share once in awhile. You know it's fresh because I believe they only make 100 pieces of each flavor each day and are done selling once they've sold out for the day. In terms of service, the couple who runs the place take their time but are quite thorough. The kitchen looks clean, which is a plus, but this place is best for takeout; otherwise, you can eat inside the mall food court.

Say Mo-Chi!! Actually Strawberry Matcha Latte!! lol

3 flavor mix warabimochi

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Close look at the mochi, a bit slimy, not the normal mochi you're used to

CC Cake

Came to pick up a custom birthday cake and left with some tasty drinks!…read more They have some seasonal specialties with cheesy drinks. Unfortunately no coffee or mangos but we got some fresh milk strawberry drink! Quite refreshing. There is parking available in the attached strip mall parking lot but does get busy.

I was looking for a place to do a custom cake and found CC Cake. After trying one of their mango…read morebox cakes I placed an order for a 10 inch chiffon cake with fresh strawberry + jam. Ordering was super easy and they were super responsive with making sure they understood the plan and had everything ready within only a couple days. During pick up they packed extra candles, utensils, ice pack and even helped me make sure it was secure in my car since I'd be driving over 30 mins away. I was sooo impressed that my cake was exactly like the references I provided. The cake was a hugeeee hit with the guests and I really appreciated how every part of the cake was edible. Overall great service and experience!

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Bingsu Bingsu

4.2(179 reviews)

1.2 mi

Bingsu Bingsu at Arcadia Mall is such a good dessert spot! Their Korean shaved ice is so yummy,…read moreespecially with the fresh fruit. I love that it's not overly sweet, so it's really refreshing and easy to enjoy. The portions are also a great size and perfect for sharing. Definitely the perfect treat for a hot, sunny day or just a delicious dessert after a meal. I'll definitely be back to try more!

I was happy to find this bingsu spot at the mall and happier still to find they had a smaller size…read moreoption. The place is bright and cute and the staff member was very friendly. I ordered the injeolmi bingsu which was very good. I love roasted sesame powder and red bean combo. The shaved ice itself was smooth and creamy. It was a perfectly light treat. Unfortunate I saw a sign that's said they were closing for business at the end of July. So if you're in the area, try to give them some love before they go.

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Fika Fika Coffee

4.3(1k reviews)

2.0 mi

Such a cute spot to hang out or do work! Tons of parking, lots of seating and so many options for…read moredrinks, eats & snacks! Came here for a mommy/son date and we absolutely loved it. The paw cakes are delicious!! The strawberry pocky ice cream was definitely a favorite for my 5 year old. Cant wait to come back!

The Fika Blend coffee here is such a yummy treat! Their Tabby Caramel Brown Sugar is definitely on…read morethe sweeter side, but really good, and even their espresso on its own is delicious. My only complaint is the quality of the clear to-go cups. I've gotten drinks to go twice now, and both times I've had issues with either the cup breaking or the lid not snapping securely into place. Unfortunately, it did cause my coffee to spill in my car and all over my outfit, which was definitely frustrating. That being said, I don't think that reflects on the coffee or the staff at all. The service has always been nice, and the space itself is spacious and comfortable. I'd definitely come back, I just hope they consider switching to sturdier to-go cups!

Front Desk

Smoked Salmon Toast

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Hazelnut latte

Moo Moo Mia

4.7(270 reviews)

2.1 mi

This month's flavors had me absolutely dying to come back to Moo Moo Mia!…read more I tried the Toasted Almond Boysenberry, and it was seriously to die for. It wasn't even on display, but I asked if they still had it and I'm SO glad I did! After one bite, I knew I had to have it. The combination of toasted almond and boysenberry was incredible and easily became one of my favorites. We also tried this month's Maple Brown Sugar Pecan flavor, which was absolutely exquisite. It reminded me of Cinnamon Toast Crunch drizzled with maple syrup: sweet, warm, and so comforting. Both flavors were amazing in their own way, and I'm already looking forward to seeing what Moo Moo Mia comes up with next!

Moo Moo Mia is such a treat! We moved to Monrovia last year and have become somewhat regulars. It's…read morebeen so much fun getting to try all the different seasonal flavors they offer throughout the year. We've absolutely enjoyed that, although my ultimate favorite is still the coffee ice cream! So delicious! Swing by and give them a try. You won't regret it! And a special shoutout to Sabrina! She's one of the best employees at this location. She's always so friendly and kind, and she immediately made us feel welcome when we were new to the city and to Moo Moo Mia. We've been coming back ever since! Thanks, Sabrina!

A scoop of Lucky Charms (left) & A Little Taste of Havana (right) - super good!! (March 2026 flavors!)

Seasonal pineapple orange sorbet - fantastic!! Light, refreshing, and flavorful! (Nov 2025)

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Scoop of the special August flavor Cookie Butter on a kids waffle cone - SO GOOD!

Cafe Sweets

5.0(95 reviews)

1.7 mi

The dry noodles are still the best! I recently got their…read moremini egg rolls and they're so good, just like the ones I used to eat growing up! Dry noodles + egg rolls are definitely a must try for anyone who hasn't had it yet!! :)

Cafe Sweet has been in my Yelp list for a while. Finally, I stopped by. The parking lot was…read moreconvenient. It is shared with other businesses, but I didn't have any problem The cafe is a small family owned business. It was clean and organized with indoor seating. It has inviting and relaxing vibes. The menu includes; various assortment of tea, milk tea, three color dessert, smoothies, matcha, fruit tea, coffee, and espresso. In addition to tea cakes and muffins. They offer also some savory snacks. The cafe was clean. The young lady who received our order, was very nice and friendly. They had an offer to buy two drinks and get the third free. So, we ordered the following; -Mango Strawberry Smoothie 5/5 The tropical flavor of mango mixed with sweet strawberry gave the drink creamy flavor and velvety texture. It was heavenly. - Strawberry Matcha 5/5 The drink was perfectly sweetened and refreshing. Then, we found out that if you buy six items from the bakery, you get the seventh free. We ordered the following from the bakery; - 3 carrot Tea Cakes 5/5 I really enjoyed this carrot tea cake. It had coconut and raisins. The texture was incredibly soft and rich in flavor. It's a must try! - 1 apple cinnamon Tea cakes 5/5 - 2 Almond Tea cake 5/5 - Chocolate Muffin 5/5 We enjoyed our drinks and the fresh tea cakes and muffins. This cafe is a hidden gem in Arcadia. I will definitely come back to try more drinks and enjoy their delicious tea cakes.

Tiramisu Latte, Crème Brûlée Latte, Hot Golden Tea, and a tea cake

3 color dessert

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Hop Cafe

4.5(166 reviews)

1.6 mi

I decided to try their strawberry matcha latte. It was so refreshing. Perfect for a hot day. The…read morestrawberry purée perfectly balances the matcha flavor. Exceptional service as always. The people making the egg waffles explained to me that it was going to take a bit of time and I really liked the fact that they told me. I enjoyed eating the egg waffles as it was light, airy and not too sweet which I like.

I was here a few weeks ago for a Studio Ghibli mini concert. It was quite lovely to listen to some…read moremusic while eating some ice cream. They had other snacks and drinks, but my friend and I opted for some ice cream. The ice cream wasn't anything to rave about. Service was also okay nothing to point out. Ambiance was wonderful with the live music for this specific event. Overall experience was only 3 stars because I'm not sure I would come back just to experience the cafe itself, only for an event.

The popcorn chicken is the best I come back just for this

Classic egg waffle

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Hojicha Latte & Strawberry Matcha Latte. YUM!

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Mally C.

6 years ago

Been coming to tea brick for a while now, usually don't write reviews but this time around I had a much lower than average experience. Came on a Friday night and it was semi busy, drinks took a while to make, waiting about 15mins. Completely fine with that, understandable. But when we drank them at home about 10mins later, one of the drinks were not filled up. Looks like it was spilled after they made it since the sides were sticky, missing about 1/6 of the drink. The bobas were HARD, that was the worst part. I am a chef and I know boba gets hard when it's old. This is not right, paid almost 6 dollars for a drink and the main part wasn't done correctly, very disappointed. Hopefully management looks into the problems. Thanks for reading. read more

Julie T.

204

3 months ago

I stopped by Tea Brick and had a great experience. I ordered a milk tea, and it was really good. The one thing that really stood out to me was how cute the cup was! I loved the adorable designs of corgis on the cup. It's definitely one of the cutest drink cups I've seen and perfect for taking pictures. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back to try more of their drinks. If you're looking for a good boba spot with tasty drinks and super cute cups, Tea Brick is worth checking out! read more

Dee S.

4 years ago

No inside seating. No ability to drink their tasty boba inside. No ability to order their tasty boba and relax and enjoy it in Arcadia. They want you to drink it in your car. There are signs posted in the windows reflecting this policy, i doubt its good for business. read more

Kim B.

4 years ago

Do not order pick up from this place. The drinks are watered down and nothing like when you order them there. I had ordered twice and picked up, both times the drinks were like that. It's too late when you get home. read more

Hm M.

110

9 months ago

amazing u must try nice guy inside helping can't wait for the new stick of bottles to arrive!

Karen H.

156

5 years ago

Love all their drinks. Especially the iced tea drinks. Super clean inside. Service is great.

Kevin T.

6 years ago

Very quick service. Placed and order through phone and pick up in less than 10 minutes

Amy M.

6 years ago

Love this place, must try. Specially brown sugar milk tea blended with egg pudding.

Ari S.

5 years ago

great drinks! i recommend it. The cups are also super cute

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