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Torotea

4.3 (1.3k reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Dominic B.

Yeah, there's almost always a line here, but for good reason! The high quality teas are freshly brewed and flavorful. Definitely a fan of their roasted oolong which hits the spot! The staff is friendly, efficient with orders, and even hand out some samples to try. The spot itself is on the small side, but well-designed. Will be back when I'm in the area!

Popcorn Milk Tea
Andrew N.

I was surprised to see all the raving reviews for Torotea, especially for the popcorn milk tea with brown sugar. The tapiochi in the drink was good, but the drink itself tasted just like a nutty milk. There wasn't much of a strong flavor of tea at all. I thought they were supposed to be famous for their tea. The drink was average at best, but definitely not worth the nine dollars. The vibe inside was pretty cool and the service was normal. There is a small free parking lot so you don't have to worry about paying for parking.

Mulberry with osmanthus jelly
Clara C.

I love the jellies at ToroTea. I think it tastes better than boba. The popcorn milk tea is a popular drink here, and I do think the buttery flavor is so interesting. But I think I prefer their teas. I like that the specialty ones include toppings already. Mulberry was a bit too sweet for me even though I got zero sugar. I prefer their roasted barley iced tea with osmanthus jelly. Drinks can be easily close to $10. Service is great! Queues can be long. Parking is easy. Bathroom available. Credit card/tap is accepted with no surcharge. I like to stop by when I'm in the area.

Lily L.

Tapiochi is definitely the highlight of this boba shop! Super tender chewy jelly, have to try the brown sugar one. The black tea tapiochi doesn't really have any flavor but the brown sugar tapiochi has the distinct roasted taste, which adds more character to the popcorn milk tea. So I got the popcorn milk tea and I feel like that's the only thing I only want from them now. It's a strong toasty tea blend with rich creamy buttery popcorn flavor, tastes just like a cereal milk or almost like a corn milk! A small but cozy hangout spot with some minimal aesthetic decors, it was half packed with teens and adults around 8pm on a Sunday but plenty parking outside. Service was fast and nice. Only complain I have is that this small cup of drink does not really worth $9 to me. They do have some other interesting teas but the price is just little shocking to me.

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Chassidie L.

One of my favorite boba spots ever! I love that they do not do traditional boba. I much prefer the jellies and tapaochi! The texture is perfect, if you like jello you'll like this. The drinks are also the perfect amount of sweetness. Normally at boba shops I adjust to 50% sugar, but here 100% is just fine. I do feel the tea quality has gone a bit down since they have expanded. But overall, it is still good. The service is always great & they always have a sample to give you when you enter. My personal favorite is the misty oolong. The first time I came I tried the popcorn milk tea and it was a little over rated. I think great for people that love popcorn flavored things but not my vibe. Their cassia is also good if you're looking for a non-caffeinated version.

Popcorn Milktea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi
Jackie D.

YUMMY!!!! The Popcorn Milktea is soo smooth and buttery, I've never had anything like it! And omg the tapiochi!! 10/10!! I shouldn't be drinking dairy because I'm lowkey lactose but it will forever be worth it for a milktea boba LMAO!! :') Went on a Saturday afternoon, even though it was busy, didn't have to wait very long. Definitely a cool little boba spot!

Katy C.

* a passion project created by a physician * rather than traditional boba, this tea shop handcrafts unique toppings in-house, offering different flavored tapiochi (tapioca + mochi) and jellies (my favorite is the osmanthus jelly!) * each location has store exclusive drinks 10/10

Matcha Latte with Matcha Cold Foam
Caes F.

Torotea has really fragrant drinks. I highly recommend the Double Matcha!! It's like Super Matcha on Steriods! The Jellies are made in house!

Connie L.

One of my favorite milk tea spots! Bummed at their recent price hike - one of my favorites the popcorn milk tea is now around $9... I tend to get their fruit teas like the calamansi oolong twist as their milk teas, albeit incredibly fragrant, are not as strong as I'd like after milk is added. The interior is very aesthetic although quite small- I was occasionally able to snag a spot to enjoy the drinks inside with friends. Service is friendly.

Line at 3pm on a hot, hot Saturday
Vanessa R.

Really enjoying the uva milk tea with black tea tapiochi. I get it less sweet and it's perfect. Hoping they add more black teas to the menu in the future! They mostly have oolongs on the menu currently. Definitely on the pricy side, especially since their toppings are an extra dollar on top of the $6-9+ for your drink. I don't think any drink should be close to $10 so that part is a little off putting. Still don't recommend their matcha, especially since they're $8.55-9.85 and taste pretty bad and chalky to me. Would recommend trying out their other tea drinks instead.

Crème brûlée
Rhea M.

I've tried toro tea out a few more times and realized their non-viral drinks are so much more my cup of tea (pun intended). I've had the ember milk tea and cassia milk tea my last two visits while sampling the jellies that could come with each drink. I do appreciate Toro tea for unique, low/no caffeine options. That being said, the price is still crazy high and it really sucks if you get a drink you don't want. If you're new to toro tea, I'd go with a group so you can try each others drinks to know what works best for you.

Menu as of July 2026
Katherine P.

I used to love coming to torotea from OC, but after today I probably won't visit as often or at all. While the drinks have remained consistent as far as I can tell, there has been a SIGNIFICANT price increase across all drinks on the menu. The lack of a rewards program also makes it less enticing to return, as they used to have one in the very beginning. I am aware that a new location just opened in Santa Ana, but it doesn't have the Yelp waitlist system just fyi, so the line is incredibly long.

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Rachel Y.

My all-time favorite drink spot! I've been coming here for years, and it never disappoints. My go-to is the Osmanthus Citrus Refresher--it's so refreshing and always hits the spot. I've tried a lot of their other drinks too, and they're all delicious. At this point, I'm honestly just a hardcore Torotea fan. If you're visiting for the first time, I definitely recommend giving the Osmanthus Citrus Refresher a try! The shop is clean and inviting, and there's plenty of parking, making it an easy stop whenever you're craving a drink.

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Must try spot in SoCal. Quality teas worth the hype. Amazing service from Jalen in particular!

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Always with lots of people waiting and long lines, finally got a a drink and the mochi is very special, i like it!

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Overhyped. Got rid of the pinewood tea. Slow service. Not worth the price with so much other boba and tea places around.

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Came here at 8pm (30 minutes before closing) and was turned away. Hours need to be updated.

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Taste soooooo goood! I cannot remember what I ordered by it was two milk teas and two refreshments and they taste absolutely delicious

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Prices gone up, got rid of the rewards system. Wished they could have only done one....

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Ask the Community - Torotea

Does Torotea use whole milk for their teas?

Hi Alice, we use a combination of non dairy creamer and heavy whipping cream in our milkteas.

Is your online order working?

Hi! We offer Online Order but do turn it off when a waitlist is formed.

Which drinks have no dairy?

The flavored Tea drinks don't have dairy.

Hello! Are your drinks/toppings gluten free?

Hi, our chewies are gluten free and vegan.

Do you offer delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats?

Hello! We do not currently offer delivery, only pick for online orders.

Any plans of making the bamboo seasonal drink permanent?

Hi Laura! We love that you love the Bamboo!!! It was intended as a seasonal tea, but we have received lots of feedback asking for it to be permanent. We do anticipate bringing it back later in the year, harvest season permitting! In the meantime, we… 

Where is the online ordering link? I checked their website on mobile but not intuitive

https://www.toroteausa.com/s/order#most-popular

Do they offer non dairy alternatives (like vegan milks)?

Hi Gia, We currently do not offer non dairy alternatives. It is something we are looking into!

Do they still have the limits on how many drinks you can order? Like 2 on the weekdays and 1 on the weekends?

Hi Charlie, Updating this! We can take up to 12 drinks on online odering and in store. We also… 

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Grid Coffee - Hot Vanilla Latte to go with

Grid Coffee

4.3(601 reviews)
0.4 mi
•$$

We recently moved to the area and we're lucky to have such a good coffee spot. We typically order…read moretheir iced latte and cold brew. Both have been great. They use high quality beans. I love their cold brew here. It has depth and doesn't have a generic profile. The service here is good too. The staff here are very attentive and helpful. As for the ambiance of the place, it's like a mini gallery with minimalist decor and huge signature art pieces. It's a good place to get coffee and work. Don't let the small entrance deceive you. It's very spacious. The pricing here is very reasonable. It's also easy to find parking out. It's everything you want from a coffee shop. Although we didn't get to try the pastries, we're sure it's delicious.

I got the mango matcha with oatmilk (no other adjustments) and my total was $7.75. Unfortunately it…read morewas so bitter I would rate it a 3/5. As I kept drinking it, a bitter aftertaste kept building up and it was unpleasant. The mango bits were good but the mint on top threw me off I felt like that was unnecessary. Overall the drink wasn't the worst I've had but I wouldn't go out of my way to get this again. I was pretty disappointed since I've been seeing great reviews from other people. If you zoom into picture the matcha looks so chunky i'm not sure why but it didn't look visually appealing. The interior was actually pretty spacious and they had plenty of parking. I would recommend trying something else from their menu.

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Wish You Were Here Coffee

Wish You Were Here Coffee

4.3(393 reviews)
5.6 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Speaks Spanish

It was my second time at this coffee shop, and of course, I will continue coming back. Wish You…read moreWere Here Coffee is located in the heart of Pomona. You can find parking on the street, or you can park in the lot. There isn't a parking meter anymore, so I'm not sure what the city guidelines are for payment, but your first two hours parking there are free! When walking towards the cafe, you will see a sign for a pub. You can walk inside and turn towards the right. The cafe and baristas are located towards the very back! Yet, once you go inside, you notice all the seating that is available. We have asked towards the baristas, and used a little tablet to scan their menu. We ended up ordering a tonic and a banana cold brew. They also had food items! We had chosen their breakfast burrito. Their coffee is strong and you can feel the caffeine. Yet, the sweetness is perfect and can mask your actual caffeine intake! It's amazing how they can do both. Their burrito was very savory and delicious as well. It's always quick and clean at this cafe. The baristas are always sweet. My fiancé and I do come here to do work, and their WiFi is decent, too. I highly recommend this cafe if you're ever in the area!

First time visitor Located in old town Pomona…read more Parking street side and parking lot - read signs in case cost Date solo family friendly group outing Some alcohol served and caffeine options Brunch and small bites Functional clean industrial decor with the lights and duct work Order In person as the toast app appears to charge slightly more Can be quiet and slightly loud but service was friendly Spanish latte very tasty just the right amount of sweetness efficient with timing of drink made Quesabirria tacos - 3 Slightly greasy but meat was tender and consommé was flavorful and tasty to dip freshly fried tater tots in Portion reasonable to pricing and photos of food resemble what was received Would return for a future visit

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Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - MATCHA LATTE

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

4.2(147 reviews)
4.4 mi
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Free WiFi
Grab-and-go

Yummy! 5 stars for the coffee and food alone…read more I absolutely loved the coffee and pastries. It's one of the best coffees I've ever had. I wanted to try all the desserts! I've been trying to go back but it's far from me. I honestly think the coffee was better than Dutch Bros and Tierra Mia.

Drink 4 stars Service 3.5 stars…read more I have been to 2 other Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab locations before visiting this location. This Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab location is located where the previous Diamond Bakery was, in the 99 Ranch Market plaza at the corner of Nogales and Gale. Berries n' Cream $7.50 (EZ Ice, Room on Top) I had a $5 off promotion in the app but on the day of ordering, it became a $3 off promotion. Of course, the company can do whatever they want with their promotions, but it was disappointing when I was ordering through the app to see that the promo was lower than when I had just seen it as $5 off a few days prior, with no expiration date. I ordered through the app and when I arrived, the drink was not yet ready, so we waited a bit. I forgot that there is no "welcoming vibes" with Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab locations. Basically there's no acknowledgment or "hellos" when you enter or even arrive at the counter. It is very mellow, quiet. There were a few orders ahead of me so we just waited until I was called. We had only previously ordered coffee drinks before so we decided to try a seasonal drink with the promo. It was delicious and everything was well-balanced. Overall, I would only return if I have a craving due to the prices. Their drinks are more of a treat for me, than a regular every day type of deal.

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