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    4.4 (176 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    Jasmine latte
    Mabel H.

    I'm not from the area and I've had this cafe near my friend's house bookmarked for a while! I love the uncommon ingredients they have in their drinks, and I chose the Jasmine Latte ($7). You can taste the Jasmine syrup and even as a latte, it somehow also tastes like a milk tea! I'm curious to try a drink with their black sesame syrup next time. There is a parking lot at the back that we weren't aware of, so we parked around the corner on the street. A lot of seating and the high ceiling is nice, staff were friendly. My friend tried the Cloudy ($7) which is described as red date, pear, and cream, so she wasn't expecting coffee to be in it LOL. Now you know! I only wish they closed later than 4:30pm T-T

    Chocolate milk
    Ann T.

    Needed a real quick pick me up after doing 2 late night Jiluka concerts in a row, driving from NorCal to SoCal and then doing a day long maid cafe event and Yihui Coffee wasn't too far and we wanted to try something new. Service is efficient and our drinks came out decently quickly. This was around lunch time on a Sunday. As with almost every new drink or coffee place, minimalist aesthetic and a place for people to study and catch up I suppose. Wouldn't say it's the most unique. We got the: 1) Hojicha Latte: -We got this iced and you have the option to sweeten it with simple syrup or something else. We got this with a black sesame flavor and just the standard milk that it came with. -Not too sweet, but the taste of the sesame or even the hojicha can be a bit stronger as we've had similar drinks to this that were more appealing. 2) Iced Chocolate Milk: -I mean you can't really mess this up to be honest. It's mixed well and doesn't taste scathingly sweet like a bottled chocolate milk. My boyfriend got a no sugar coffee here and it still tasted pretty sweet (like unadjusted Starbucks sweet) and it was just tossed into my chocolate milk because he couldn't stomach it. Overall, it's just okay. I'm not really a coffee person, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

    Iced Americano

    Been here a few times already and can say it is a pretty solid coffee choice. My go to is the Cloudy since it is unique. They use date syrup in the date/pear cream top and the cream is smooth and slightly fruity balancing well with the Americano. Have also tried their flat white and hojicha latte hot with simple syrup and thought they were all good quality. Only problem is that the price is on the higher side for the size. For reference, the Cloudy is 14 oz ($7) but their prices include tax so I think it is fair for the quality. Also got their regular croissants ($5.50) a couple of times and it was buttery and flaky. Parking lot in the back. Service was fast. Would definitely come back but just not often due to the price point.

    Helen Y.

    Found this hidden gem. I like this coffee spot. It's simple and chill. It's not a big coffee shop, but there is about 9 small tables. They offer specialty coffee beans. Service was good. I just got a pour over and the barista taste the drink beforehand to make sure it's a good drink. The customers here were also fairly quiet and not loud. Nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee.

    Iced Americano
    Jayson E.

    This café has a minimalist interior design with plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to relax, study, or catch up with friends. Their menu is fairly simple and not overly extensive when it comes to drink options, which makes ordering straightforward. I ordered an iced Americano with sweetener on the side, and it was a solid choice. Parking can sometimes be a challenge, but they do offer additional parking behind the building if street parking is full, which is convenient. Overall, it's a nice, simple café with a clean atmosphere and a comfortable amount of seating.

    Lychee Tonic
    Andy T.

    Yihui Coffee caught my attention due to its minimalist interior and selection of drink menus. The store is located on Garvey ave and could be easy to miss. I was in the area on a weekday and decided to stop by before work to grab a coffee. I went at around 8:30 AM and it was busy with many folks doing work. After looking at the menu, I had a hard time trying to figure out what to get given the selection! I asked for a recommendation between drinks and they mentioned if I want a hot drink - Miso White would be good; for a cold drink - Lychee Tonic would be ideal. It was a hotter day, so I opted for the Lychee Tonic. Since it was busy, the wait was ~ 10 minutes for the drink. After giving it a try, it tasted refreshing but I didn't really get the lychee taste. Not the best first impression with the tonic. However, I'd still consider coming back considering their ambience. Also absolutely interested to try their pour over options! Parking is available in the back of the building. American Express is accepted here.

    Gloria L.

    Yihui is one of my go-to coffee spots for the studyability and their good quality coffee! They have a moderate number of tables along the wall with plenty of outlets and wifi available. Workers are always friendly and give great recommendations. I have been here numerous times, and my favorite items have been their lychee tonic (though on the pricier end for $9) and the Fist Bump (small black sesame breve), but I also love their hot flat white, as it has the balance of their strong and smooth espresso flavor with the perfect balance of milk. I have also enjoyed the Cloudy, which has subtle notes of red date and pear with a cream top. The drink was nicely balanced and not too sweet. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their coffee drinks, which have strong coffee notes. I also love their coffee cakes, which tend to sell out pretty quickly by midday. The cake is rich and moist with a nice cinnamon-sugar top and pairs nicely with coffee. They have plenty of parking in the back lot. Definitely check them out if you're in the area!

    Lychee Tonic
    Lovella A.

    Yihui is my go-to coffee spot when I'm in the area. I wish their cups were a tad bigger but overall Yihui is a quality coffee shop! I usually order the Cloudy or Fist bump. It seems like they switch off the flavor at times, but the Fist bump is the best black sesame coffee I've had! Cloudy is more of a refreshing tonic. They also offer pastries from Tropicana Bakery. There's plenty of tables to sit and yap, and I've seen people with their laptops. There's a parking lot in the back or street parking.

    Emily Z.

    I'd comment most on the sizes of the drinks... they're overpriced for such a small cup. I understand if hot drinks need to be different sizes but why was my friend's iced drink also that same small size and it's not mentioned anywhere on the menu? It was such a bad experience and the drinks were 6/10 at best so I would not come back to this location.

    Joe G.

    Excellent Americano and a very nice spacious place. Love the ambience of this coffee shop, and love that they have a Slayer espresso machine, too! You can tell it's different Americano because of the more modern, foward-tasting notes that's more typical of Slayer. Slightly more woodsy, and layered than your heavier, rounded espresso drinks from a La Marzocco. The ham and cheese croissant is light, crispy, and very delicious. It's a great case of less is more when you don't need a heavy sandwich but expect delicious clean flavor. I ended up buying their Espresso Blend, and I can't wait to try it on my Profitec Go espresso machine at home.

    Pour over
    Ailun H.

    Yihui Coffee is a study-friendly cafe, which meant it was hard to find a table upon arrival last Sunday afternoon. We had to stand around for 10-15 minutes before we got the next available table. My cousin and I ordered each ordered a pour over. I got a washed Ethiopian from BlendIn Coffee based in Houston, TX with yuzu tea and peach tasting notes. I enjoyed the citrus brightness of my pour over. The baristas at Yihui are pretty meticulous, and we received a coffee intro card with the coffee information, water temperature, and extraction time. The extra details were a nice touch. My cousin's Mexican pour over was on the nutty side. It was well-brewed, but not my favorite. Along with our coffees, we were given complimentary bites of pineapple cakes to enjoy. However, we both didn't like the after taste of the pastry, and left most of it. All in all, the baristas care about craft and their pour overs at Yihui. I would definitely recommend if you're into this type of coffee.

    Menu 1/2026
    Brian V.

    Sleek, spacious coffee shop in Monterey Park with a minimalist decor. It has kind of a modern hangout / collaboration spot vibe going for it. They have and serve the classic caffeinated beverages on their menu, but also have some fun, more unique beverages as well. I wanted a pick me up so I found this place when I was in the area watching a movie at a theater nearby. I ended up ordering a Lychee tonic coffee because it I was intrigued.... it was good! Definitely unique. When I visit in the future, I would love to see how they do the classics, but the Lychee tonic was definitely a fun try. The people here are friendly and work pretty efficiently - they kind of have to because this place seems to be very popular. I ended up parking on the street out front, but noticed they have a parking lot behind the building as well as an entrance on that side as well.

    Matcha latte w/ cream top, matcha latte, and hot decaf americano
    Sarah Y.

    Coffee here is amazing. I ordered a decaf americano and was honestly impressed -- it's so hard to find a good decaf at cafes, but this one tasted just like a regular americano. Full flavor, smooth, and not watered down at all. The matcha was decent, but a bit too milky for my taste. If you prefer a richer matcha-to-milk ratio with a stronger tea flavor, this might not be your spot for matcha. Overall though, I'd definitely come back for the coffee -- especially that decaf!

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    I've been wanting to try this spot for a while. I'm a huge coffee lover and have visited coffee…read moreshops all over Southern California, so any place I haven't tried yet automatically catches my attention. Since this one is located inside my local mall, I figured it was finally time. I arrived at the mall about an hour before closing, placed a quick food from the food court first, then headed over to the coffee shop about 50- 45 minutes before they were closing. When I walked up, I didn't see anyone at the counter. I could hear someone sweeping in the back and said "hello" a few times, but I don't think he heard me. Since there was a self-service kiosk, I went ahead and placed my order there. Eventually, he came out, and I asked whether the horchata latte came with a cream top. He answered my question, but then immediately went back to sweeping. As a customer still standing there, I did feel a little overlooked. First impressions matter, especially when someone walks into your business. After placing my order, I realized I'd accidentally selected decaf on the kiosk, which is exactly why I originally wanted to order with a person. Sometimes those kiosks aren't the most user-friendly. I had also selected whole milk, but I noticed oat milk being used both times my drink was made. I decided not to say anything since it still tasted good. The first drink had to be remade because of the decaf selection, and let's be honest...the whole reason I came was for the caffeine! Thankfully, once we started talking while he was making the second drink, he opened up quite a bit. We ended up chatting about the World Cup and other random topics, and he turned out to be a genuinely nice guy. It looked like he was the evening manager working by himself, so I can understand trying to get closing duties done. I ordered the small horchata latte and added the cream top. After the add-on and tip, it came out to about $8.75... That's a little pricey for a small drink, but being inside a mall, it's about what I'd expect. The shop itself was very clean, and the horchata latte was flavorful and enjoyable. While it isn't one of my absolute favorite coffee spots, it's definitely a solid option if I'm already at the mall and craving a flavored latte. I'd happily stop by again. One small suggestion: if a customer walks in before closing, take a moment to acknowledge them before jumping back into closing tasks. That little bit of attentiveness can make all the difference. Unfortunately, my phone had died, so I didn't get any photos this visit. I'll be sure to grab some next time.

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    This has become my new favorite local coffee spot. I stop by before work all the time, and it's…read morenice seeing a small community coffee shop getting more popular. It's conveniently right off the 60 freeway, with both indoor and outdoor seating and a welcoming local feel. The service is quick and efficient, and I appreciate supporting places like this over big corporate chains. I've tried the turkey & cheese croissant, spinach & ricotta croissant, everything bagel, and chocolate chip cookie, all really good. I also like that they heat everything in a toaster oven instead of a microwave. The coffee is consistently good, and I'll definitely keep coming back. Worth checking out if you're in the area.

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