I had a lovely experience at Valley Cafe (El Monte). I ordered the Pandan Cream Coffee Latte ($7 - 24oz - Iced). This vibrant cream rekindled memories of nuts and delicate vanilla. This fresh, delicious coffee woke me up, and I couldn't contain my smile. TASTY! (Important: Bring Cash. There's a 50 cent processing fee for all card transactions.) I arrived at Valley Cafe (El Monte) on Tuesday (around 12PM). Parking is very easy because the rear lot is big. However, I felt a little uneasy as unfortunate homeless people wandered nearby. Honestly, I felt anxious about approaching this business because it's located in such a worn down area. I am so happy that the positive recommendations were genuine. Staff is very welcoming and hardworking. Staff politely answered all my questions, and Staff gave wonderful recommendations. My drink took four minutes and 19 seconds. Good time! As mentioned, I ordered the Pandan Cream Coffee Latte ($7 - 24oz - Iced). It's DELICIOUS and HUGE! It perfectly balances utility and flavor. I embraced its loving caffeine. And I happily enjoyed the silky, chill brew. I love how the flavor of fresh coffee shines while also delivering such a delectable pandan, nutty flavor. It's one of the best! On ambiance, Valley Cafe (El Monte) has some utility. There's customer internet with password; customers must ask Staff for the details. However, there's only one electrical outlet near a tall counter. Fortunately, there's a gender neutral restroom for customers in the back. Valley Cafe (El Monte) is also very clean. The floors sparkled! And the location is small, but it's comfy. There's about four tables and one counter. Light upbeat music played. Overall, I am humbled by Valley Cafe (El Monte). It's a perfect textbook example of "Don't judge a book by its cover." There's passion and sincere care within this establishment. The coffee is also phenomenal. If nearby, I wholeheartedly recommend. 4.9 out of 5 read more

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Friendly owner Fast service Fresh boba daily Clean and cute Ordered coconut milk tea, which was really good, might need to adjust the sweetness next time read more

Valley Cafe is a new coffee shop in El Monte. The owner is a very sweet and friendly lady. The shop has a joyous and bright decor. The menu includes; various assortment of cold coffee series, milk tea series, matcha series, fruit tea series, fresh juice, and many delicious items for breakfast and lunch. We ordered the following: -Large Banana Matcha Latte 5/5 The drink was creamy, rich with sweet and silky banana cold foam. It was such an excellent drink. - Large Pandan Cream Coffee Latte 5/5 It had a well balanced flavor between a strong espresso a fragrant taste of pandan. I really enjoyed every sip of this drink. There is ample parking in the adjacent free parking lot. I am glad I found Valley Cafe. It is a hidden gem in El Monte. Definitely, I will be back. read more

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From the moment we walked in, Sophie made us feel so welcome with her kindness and warm personality. The food was absolutely delicious -- the sandwich was fresh, flavorful, and made perfectly, and the drink was just as good. You can truly tell she puts love and care into everything she does. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. I'll definitely be returning with my daughter. If you're looking for great food and amazing customer service, I highly recommend stopping by and supporting Sophie's business! read more

An amazing cute place with such a nice owner. Drinks are amazing and they had a good selection of food, drinks and ice cream. read more

Valley Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - El Monte, California

Such a nice family run business, tons of options and great drinks! Owner is very friendly and kind read more

Valley Cafe - Sesame matcha and mahjong - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - El Monte, California

Had to check out this new cafe that took over EZ Sweet recently. Since its still soft opening they have boba teas and, coffee, but the owner said they will be introducing smoothies and sandwiches soon! The owner was very sweet and explained everything on the menu. Theres a good amount of seating and lots of parking in the public lot behind it. I loved the brown sugar milk tea it was honestly perfect and nostalgic and the boba texture was good! Come check out and support our local small businesses! read more

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Real cool owner. Lots of friendly vibes. For all the people that tries to avoid sugar in their drinks, they can do no sugar milk tea. I would highly recommend going here. Their drinks are awesome. read more

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Ambiance: cute, bright, mom and pop vibes. Very tidy and clean. The owner is working the front and super-sweet and welcoming. Perfect place to bring a book and unwind or bring the family for a treat. They're in a good older building, so it's nice and quiet inside considering it's next to a busy street. Drink recommendation: For more adventurous types I recommend the sesame matcha. It's nutty but still has that good matcha neutrality. Would recommend regular milk for rich fatty flavor. Love seeing local coffee and boba shops open up in the city and offer study and hangout spots. Support small business read more

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OBSESSED with their croissant sandwiches with bacon, egg, cheese and her own mayo recipe! The egg is also super high quality, and that's why it tastes good and fluffy! And she doesn't skimp out on the bacon too! The owner is also super friendly and you can also call in your order. My partner loves her bagel sandwiches as well, and they're only $7.25, which is unheard of nowadays, especially considering how good they are. Come support a cute small business in El Monte, where you can get boba and sandwiches and study too! read more

Valley Cafe - Croissant sandwich with bacon, egg, cheese and mayo - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - El Monte, California

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Really delicious tea and friendly environment! Truly recommend this place for boba and a nice place to play mah Jong.

Very nice little cafe in El Monte with quite delicious bagel & croissant sandwiches, varied selection of teas & smoothies, served by a very friendly staff. Worth a visit. read more

The coconut phin coffee was the best i ever taste. Croissants was great. Customer Service is excellent. I totally recommend you give this place a try. The place is nice, clean, and very comfortable. read more

This is my coffee to go spot i always get the hazelnut latte with oat milk! Sophia the owner is so nice she's always remembers my order and she makes the best coffee HANDS DOWN! read more

This spot is so worth checking out! The owner is so sweet plus the matcha is great 10/10 my new go to spot & the sandwiches are delicious and big! Banana & Taro matcha 10/10 read more

Their house coffee was so good! I asked her what was in it and she compared it to Vietnamese coffee but her version of it. I'm not sure if she was the owner but she was kind, even asked me my sweetness preference and accommodated me. My bf got a taro drink and he enjoyed it too. We got a little card she stamped and the 11th drink will be free, we will definitely be back. Wishing this place the best of luck in their business! read more

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I love the strawberry shake. Its a fun and warm place to play mahjong and vibes with friends. The owner is really sweet and kind. read more

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Sophia was great, happy with my nice and hot BLT. Easy to find parking at the free public parking next door. read more

Valley Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - El Monte, California

PLEASE everyone come here this is still EZ sweet tea but better! The lady working here is swift with the orders and is very passionate about the shop, and the place is very vibrant now with amazing quality boba and tea. Sweet tea for a sweet price. Promise you won't be let down! read more

Valley Cafe - Black Tea Mango Bursting Boba and Strawberry Smoothie Boba - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - El Monte, California

This is a new cafe in El Monte and I couldn't be happier! I hate having to drive so far for good matcha but now it's 5 minutes from me! Also a Great study spot the ambience is calm and quiet. Definitely give it a try if you're in the area. The owner is also super friendly read more

Valley Cafe - Match Latte With Vanilla Cold Foam - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - El Monte, California

The best boba shop in town. Fresh and tasty! Nice and friendly customer service. Absolutely recommend this place

I visited this locatio a few times when it was previously EZ Sweet and it was only recently that I found out it's under a brand new owner and name. On the inside, it looked pretty much how it was under the previous owner which meant things like some board games and the like were still around. It's looking a little bit bare at the moment and I'm hoping the owner will eventually get around giving it a cozier atmosphere. There's plenty of seating, including a small booth in front of the window, so the location is fine for small groups. There's also a restroom in the back for customers. This review is based on my second visit here and l decided to try out their croissant sandwiches since some of the other reviewers seemed to like it. I initially wanted to get their BLT sandwich, but the owner mentioned that there's a roast beef option available and I changed it to that. I'm not that big of a boba drinker, but I paired it with a vanilla milk tea boba (small). There's a bit of a wait since I believe it's just the owner managing the store, but once I got my order and started eating it a little while later, I'll have to say it was pretty good. I'd still like to try their BLT option, but I don't think you can go wrong going roast beef for the meat. As an aside, I was asked if I'd like some jalapeños on it, so if you want it a tad spicy, you've got the option there. For the vanilla milk tea boba, I believe the owner said she went light on the dairy which I had no problem with. It was overall a little too sweet for me, but aside from that, I found it acceptable. I'll keep trying their other drinks in the meantime. As a closing note, their business card doubles as a point card on the back where after 10 drinks you'll get your next one for free. This is pretty similar to the other local boba places nearby, so don't forget to bring it with you when you visit. read more

They have fresh juice, sandwiches, pastries, and lots of yummy drinks. Service is friendly and fast. read more

The shop owner was kind and heartwarming. Cute place and seating options. I order the brown sugar and house coffee. The brown sugar was sweet and tasty. The house coffee was strong and creamy. I recommend both and can't wait to try their matcha and sandwiches ! read more

Valley Cafe - Coffee - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - El Monte, California

If you're reading this, this is your sign to just go try it! Wow this place is amazing.. the best turkey bacon egg croissant ever.. it's not just the flavor it's the love into it! Sophia the owner is amazing!!! She has worked so hard to accomplish her small business and runs it with her small family. They deserve all the customers and blessings! The drinks are sooo delicious. I'm going down the list because I could never decide. If you're a matcha person, they have the best REAL matcha drinks! Literally everything is delicious! But overall what makes this place so special is the love and passion from Sophia! Let's support this business because it deserves it !! They are freshly new so invite your friends and family and try out this cute delicious spot. Also they have WiFi so go and study, hang and eat.. or they have some games.. go and hang out.. you will not be disappointed! Lastly she has amazing prices and quality.. I wish it was closer because I would be here daily! read more

Valley Cafe - Strawberry smoothies on top, bottom left strawberry banana boba, Lychee green tea, and coconut matcha - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - El Monte, California

Lovely family-owned spot! Coffee was made fresh and service was great. The ambiance is low-key, hosts Mahjong and community events too!

Drinks are so fresh and delicious! You guys need to try this location! Highly recommended