I came here and the service was amazing! I ordered a Tawainese Black Milk tea and it was delicious,…read moreI also ordered a chocolate Croissant. They warm it up for you if you ask. The workers are super friendly, the place is also clean and pretty chill for people that wanna come here and chill. I recommend this place if you really enjoy coffee,teas and matcha!

Phin Coffee.. only for the pros. stayed up until 4 AM. Then went back to get another one to power…read morethrough work. 10/10 doing it again.

I absolutely love this place! They opened this spot few months back and all the hype around it is…read morereal. They have an array of things to eat and drink and so far nothing I've gotten is not tasty. The staff is great and there's plenty of space to work/hang out at. Parking can be challenging although there's plenty but this spot gets so busy. I would highly recommend.

Junia Cafe in Gardena has a nice, inviting space with a good amount of tables and room to sit down…read moreand get some work done. I've been here a couple of times, and the staff have always been friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere and service are definitely reasons to stop by. On this visit, I ordered an iced pour-over using their Ecuador beans by Felix Morocho. It tasted a little under-extracted to me, but it was still a pretty good cup overall. The flavors lined up well with the listed tasting notes, and I enjoyed the coffee enough that I'd consider picking up a bag to brew at home. My main hesitation is the price. At $11 for an iced pour-over, it's pretty steep compared with what I'm used to paying. When I think about getting multiple brews out of a 250g bag ($30 is the average cost for this coffee) at home, it makes that single-cup price harder to justify. I understand that you're also paying for the preparation, service, and cafe experience, but for me, the cup didn't quite feel worth the price tag. Overall, Junia is a pleasant place to visit, with welcoming staff and coffee I enjoyed despite the slightly under-extracted brew. I'd stop in occasionally, but at that price, I probably wouldn't make it a regular coffee stop.

The drinks are so good I had To run them back…read more I got the buttercream latte and then went back For the Vienna and that one was my favorite' I love the foam that they use and the place is packed on the weekends but you can order online which I did because I don't like to stand in lines. The place is cute as well! Can't wait to go back

I used to get Yeems Coffee pretty often when I lived in the South Bay, and their Vienna matcha was…read morealways my go-to. It was one of those drinks I genuinely looked forward to, and I'd usually finish it before I even made it home. I was back in the area today and decided to stop by, hoping to enjoy an old favorite. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to what I remembered. The matcha flavor was a little dull, and the drink was noticeably less sweet than usual. I don't necessarily need my matcha to be super sweet, but the balance felt off this time. It just didn't have the same flavor that made me enjoy it so much before, and I found myself not really wanting to finish it. At around $8 plus tip for the Vienna matcha, I do expect a certain level of consistency, especially with a drink I've ordered and enjoyed so many times. That's what made this visit disappointing. It wasn't terrible, but it didn't feel worth the price this time. Maybe it was just an off day, and I can't speak to their other drinks, but based on this visit, I probably won't be going back. I wish it had been as good as I remembered.

I absolutely love this place. I come here at least once a week for my matcha strawberry with boba…read more It is phenomenal when I ask for 50% sweetness, it's authentic. Not too sweet, not too bitter. The service at this place is top notch! The workers are so sweet and hands the drink out to you. I love the atmosphere there! It's super cozy, a place where everyone can have peace and study. If I had a place to choose to study, definitely here!

My new favorite spot! I drive by Dol often and finally…read moredecided to stop in and check out their menu. I'm glad I did! Dol is located in a busy strip mall, so the free parking directly in front can be a little tight, but there is additional parking around the shopping center. When you walk in, the space is open and spacious with plenty of seating and tables. I've seen customers working on their laptops, as well as groups sitting together, laughing and enjoying their drinks. It has a really nice, relaxed atmosphere. Ordering is easy. The menu is displayed above the counter, and they also have handheld menus available. I had a few questions, and the cashier was very helpful in helping me narrow down what I wanted. You can customize the sweetness level of your drink and add extras like boba. Once you decide, you place and pay for your order using the ordering screen. The prices are reasonable, the drink sizes are generous, and the wait isn't long. They usually bring your order right to you. My favorite so far is the Coco Matcha. I enjoyed it so much that I've already been back! Dol specializes in Vietnamese coffee drinks, but they have plenty of other options as well. Definitely worth stopping by. You just might find yourself coming back like I did!

I'm not one to write reviews but I had to say something…read more First off, love the coffee here. Needed to mention that yesterday the employees did a great job handling a rude and disgruntled customer. Kudos to the Nook for keeping it professional. The staff is always super friendly and they make my Spanish latte perfect every time. Sucks they have to deal with crazy people time to time but hey, that's life!

I gotta give props to the locals for this one! I asked my friend whom I was visiting, for a…read morerecommendation of where to get coffee that is not a chain. I came on a Saturday afternoon, not looking at any reviews or Yelp tips. As mentioned in other reviews, the line was out the door. I told my friend "I am extra introverted and impatient today but that coffee smells so good." That was when the person in front of me turned around and said "I am so sorry. I don't mean to be listening but I just wanted to let you know it is so worth it." She proceeds to tell me a little more about Nook and the other locations and her favorite drinks. I ended up getting TWO drinks for me and kouign aman. The island matcha is something I have never had before. It is matcha with coconut milk and macadamia nut syrup. It is not too sweet and absolutely refreshing. It does have a very strong coconut water taste so for those who love fresh coconut water, this is for you. Honey lavender lattes are one of my favorite drinks and this one is just delicious and would make me come back to Torrance Nook for this drink. The floral taste is smooth and complements well with the honey. The coffee is robust but smooth. The kouign aman was okay. It was a little dry for my liking. With all that said, yes, I can see what Nook is well loved. The baristas were very friendly and made the drinks with craftsmanship and care. The line moved along nicely but it seemed like I got my drinks in a very timely manner. The shop itself is bright and open with a few spots in the bench to sit. Most of the seating is outside. This place seems like more of a place to hangout casually with friends than being a place to work. Thanks to the local patron who convinced me to wait in the long line.

Love trying new coffee shops. This one caught my eye! There's street parking and parking in the…read moreback. They're open Thursday-Sunday for Coffee and all of their syrups are made in-house. Friendly customer service, Chill vibes, and loved the decor. Grab a drink and chill friends. The Rosemary Fig latte was great. We also tried the Thai Tea Coffee which was also just as good. Both drinks had a good balance of flavor and coffee. It's not overly sweet, but still fun. it just works. A few days later, I brought my wife to try and she loved it just as much as I did. We tried the Good Latte and a Chai Latte. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with any drink here. Pro Tip - I believe their drinks are listed in order from the most popular to least. I'll be back to try their matcha!

Love to give a review to a coffee shop that made my morning. I was looking for a nice coffee in my…read morearea looked it up and bomb that's what brought me here. The coffee was great I could definitely taste the citrus the nutty from the coffee excellent coffee friendly staff would definitely be coming back

Chrome Coffee Studio in Torrance made such a great first impression! The café has a modern, chic…read moreaesthetic that I absolutely love. The interior is stylish, clean, and welcoming, with a chill atmosphere and nice music playing in the background. It's the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy a good drink, and take a little break from your day. The staff were also friendly and helpful! I asked for a recommendation and decided to try their Banana Cream Matcha, and I'm so glad I did! It genuinely surprised me with how good it was. You could actually taste little pieces of real banana in the drink, which made it feel extra special. The banana flavor paired so well with the matcha, and it was such a delicious combination. Definitely a great recommendation! They also have a cute assortment of pastries that looked so tempting. I can't wait to come back and try some of those, along with more of their drinks. One that caught my attention was their Coconut Matcha, made with a coconut water base and topped with coconut foam. That sounds amazing! I'm also looking forward to trying their Strawberry Matcha and exploring more of their coffee options. Overall, I had a wonderful first experience at Chrome Coffee Studio. Between the stylish interior, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and unique drink options, there's already plenty that makes me want to return. If you're in Torrance and enjoy matcha or discovering cute new cafés, I'd definitely recommend giving this spot a try. I'm excited to come back and see what else their menu has to offer!

The BEST Matcha in the South Bay! Everything is amazing, the Matcha is not too bitter or too sweet…read more There is sometimes a line, but it is totally worth it and doesn't take that long. The inside is small, but definitely has space to sit down and chat. Parking: On Site (Lot) What We Ordered: Banana Cream Matcha and Matcha Latte Food: Pastries Drinks: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Vibe/Atmosphere: Casual Wait Time: 10 minutes Favorite Item: BANANA MATCHA LATTE Overall Experience: 10/10 Would I Return?: YES

Branching out to different coffee joints in Gardena and Smoking Tiger definitely impressed! Plenty…read moreof good options drink wise and even solid pastries and small bites. So far have tried the Tiger Latte, Banana Milk Latte, and the signature Coconut Matcha (hella good if you're into Matcha). All made with distinct flavors that you can't taste without being diluted by the ice and has a good kick of caffeine to keep you going. Even tried a couple of scones, the ube and cinnamon honey. Ube is top so far with their blend of macadamia nut imbedded in the pastry. Ordered through the app but the service is always pleasant from the staff. Always friendly and never delayed. Great space to work in as well as there's plenty of sitting areas for you and your group. Overall will be back for more!

Went there around 8:00am on a Saturday and they barely had any bread out and had to wait for the…read moresalt bread to finish baking. We ordered 5 breads each and one batch was finished baking and instead of giving us some fresh bread as they come out they waited until everything was done baking which was another 30 minutes (even though they said 10 minutes) and thennn they stuffed all 10 breads into one box. All the salty garlic breads stuffed with the sweet ones. Appalling. I had to ask for another box and they couldn't even be bothered to help us. The salt breads themselves were good but the service was so appalling bad that I don't think it's worth your time or money or effort getting there. Original: good but didn't have it fresh Cream cheese garlic: I usually don't like sweetness in my savory items but this was pretty good K-cheese dog: this tasted more like bbq Hot honey pep: pretty good but not hot at all Coffee: my least favorite. Couldn't taste much coffee flavor at all Triple choco: this got ruined bc they mushed the savory and sweet together so it tasted like garlic choco Hodduk: pretty good a little on the sweeter side but I liked it Squid ink matcha: just a squid ink bread with white chocolate matcha on top. No filling. It's good but was hoping for more matcha flavor. Ube: the inside has sweet potato stuffing which is good but also not ube. Not to mention we ordered the san blanc and pear milk tea. The san blanc was actually very good but the pear milk tea barely had any pear flavor and the tea flavor was also very watered down. I asked for some pear syrup and lowkey it made it worse bc it just tasted like sweet milk.

Café Pruvia is definitely one of my go-to spots when I'm craving boba or a refreshing drink after…read moredinner. The place always has a nice buzz with people studying, working, or just hanging out with friends, but there always seems to be plenty of tables to sit and relax. Ordering is super easy through their tablet system. I love that it has pictures and descriptions for each drink, which makes trying something new really simple. You can also earn points if you come back regularly, which is a nice bonus for frequent visitors like me. This time I got the Oreo Ube Swirl, and it was such a unique treat. The flavors were well balanced, sweet and creamy without either the oreo or ube overpowering the other. Overall, Café Pruvia is a consistent favorite for me, and I'll definitely keep coming back to try more of their drinks!

Review #990 2026-060…read more Drinks Order: Peach Jasmine Tea with Crystal Boba $5.60 Passionfruit Green Apple Refresher with Lychee Jelly $6.60 Peach Refresher with Crystal Boba $7 Cafe Pruvia is located on the east side of Pacific Square Shopping Center while traversing over a bunch of speed bumps to reach the cafe. With several boba/tea shops in the same plaza, I'm guessing they're trying to capitalize on the high foot traffic from Tokyo Central & Main supermarket, & their competitors ("boba clusters")? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ On my first visit, I wasn't sure what to order & saw someone exit with a bright green drink; the cashier said it's one of their more popular refreshers: Passionfruit Green Apple Refresher, & ordered it with lychee jelly. It's basically a slushy with passionfruit & green apple, but the flavor isn't as sharp, though it paired well with the jelly. I love peach, & their Peach Jasmine Tea is perfect for the summer... light, refreshing, & aromatically alluring with the combo of jasmine & peach. I prefer the Peach Refresher with Crystal Boba, which I claimed for my Local By Toast (LBT) $5 birthday reward. This slush has a notable peach flavor & crystal boba tastes better in this icy drink because it maintains its soft, chewy texture whereas tapioca pearls usually hardens & becomes tough after longer icy exposure. The menu is compact, consisting of: milk & flavored teas, non-caffeinated drinks, swirls, refreshers, crema (milk smoothies), coffees & coffee lattes, & tea lattes, with moderate prices in this competitive neighborhood. It's a decent selection but nothing that I considered unique enough for dedicated loyalty with other options in this center. Not the friendliest of service, but they are fast. The cafe is quite spacious with tables & chairs lining around the perimeter... with free WiFi, there's usually a crowd hanging out, particularly during the weekend evenings. If they provided board games, would that be additional entertainment to entice customers to stay a little longer & have a few more drinks? Hmmm... Cafe Pruvia uses LBT for their loyalty rewards, & program rules allows you to earn 1 point for every $1 spent, & earning 165 points for a $5 discount (or 3%). I'm not a frequent patron so I haven't checked my rewards status in a while... I came back recently when they dropped a $5 birthday reward. That's when I checked my account & saw that I only tallied 3 points after multiple trips; their tracking system is glitchy & I don't plan to fix it since there's no way I'll spend enough to earn the next $5 reward. Opened during the pandemic lockdown for nearly 6 years, Cafe Pruvia announced that they will be permanently closing on Sunday, 05/24/26, but will maintain next door sister, Pruvia Coffee Bar. If you're a fan of their teas & smoothies, this is your last chance to say goodbye.

I love Oko cafe. This time tried the Moshi Moshi sandos. A bit pricey but the egg salad sando was…read moreso good! It's just kiosk inside Oko cafe. Love the atmosphere of the place. It's like walking to the aha music video for "Take On Me" iykyk. That comment just shows my age lol.

Came by for a boba fix but the drink was so sweet. The desserts look good, but coming from the…read moreSGV/OC, I wasn't impressed by this one. There's an order kiosk but you can't order drinks there. I ordered at front and when I asked them to make it less sweet, they were able to but it was still much too sweet for me. The store itself is really cool--it's a comic style interior. There's not too much seating though