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4.4 (176 reviews)
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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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Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

4.2
(111 reviews)
0.3 mi
Free parking
Free WiFi

Dangerously good! Honestly, this may be a new favorite spot for me!…read more The drink itself (Smokin Spaniard) was a lovely mix of sweet and rich, it'd be hard for me to order something different the next time I'm there bc of how good it was! Lots of seating, some tables and chairs, some bench tables. Free WiFi and several outlets make it a great spot to get work done. There's a bathroom for customers as well. I went midday and it wasn't very busy on a weekday, but I'm sure it's popular on the weekend. I got my drink very fast as well. Really enjoyed it!

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab is a decent cafe with plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to…read morerelax or get some work done. Coffee - 3/5. The coffee was well-made - it wasn't burnt, overly bitter, or sour, so the extraction seemed solid. However, the flavor felt flat and watered down. It lacked the aroma, body, and rich roasted notes that make a cup memorable. Nothing really stood out, leaving it tasting more diluted than satisfying. Also, I don't think the barista could froth the coffee well. Instead of a nice velvety, dense froth, the froth was a bubbly foam (see photo). Food - 3/5. I visited around 9 a.m., but the pastry selection was surprisingly limited (see photo). The pastries also didn't taste particularly fresh; they had more of the texture and flavor you'd expect from pastries sitting out later in the day rather than freshly baked items you'd hope to find early in the morning. The café has a modern, hip vibe and a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's spacious, with plenty of seating, making it a pleasant place to spend some time. Overall, Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab is a fine neighborhood café if you're looking for a comfortable place to sit and enjoy a coffee. Unfortunately, neither the coffee nor the food left much of an impression. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing really stood out either. While the ambiance is probably its strongest point, the coffee is just average.

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Goguma Crème Brûlée Bun
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The Tea

The Tea

4.1
(443 reviews)
0.3 mi
$$

Visited The Tea with my wife on a Saturday evening and it was pretty chill. There's two self…read moreordering kiosks by the front desk which is always a nice sight to see. They have some tables but not enough for a place to hangout to be honest. Their whole concept is pretty much a open kitchen, order and walk to the back and wait for your order. Can get pretty cramped but that's just how their shop is designed. Parking - Free in a one way outdoor lot. If it's full, there's the plaza right next door and/or street parking, plenty overall. Their menu is quite extensive, from teas, boba, coffee, fruit teas, they've got it all. For first timers, they have a signature section which I think is basically their most popular drinks, they're all recommended to try. My wife and I ordered the Oreo Matcha Brulee and the Uji Matcha Latte to share, both came out pretty quickly, around 5 minutes or so. I'm a huge sucker for oreo matcha brulee type drinks and this place made it perfectly. Each sip is full of the ingredients, very refreshing, and perfect sweetness in my opinion with 30% - 60% sugar level. Overall, great tea shop, it's pretty ironic to find a place that's just called "The Tea" which can be hard to search up, but their drinks are high quality, staff is quick, and their shop is clean. Very impressed.

The Tea or Not Tea is the question. Let's dive into this new tea adventure…read more The Tea is a popular local tea shot in Monterey. They are located in a shopping plaza on Atlantic avenue. Their tea drinks are compendious. Staff were competent. It was my first time here and was impressed with their tea drinks. I had an Avocado smash smoothie and Mango pomelo sago. Both were very good at an affordable price. This tea shop is welcoming and relaxing, Overall, I enjoyed their drinks. I recommend it.

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Toasted brown sugar boba milk tea (left) and oreo taro milk (right)
Toasted brown sugar boba milk tea (left) and oreo taro milk (right)
Toasted Oreo milk & Coconut taro blend
Toasted Oreo milk & Coconut taro blend
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Heytea

Heytea

3.8
(288 reviews)
0.5 mi

What is that smell?!…read more This was my first reaction as I stepped foot into the store. The scent of fresh jasmine tea permeating to my nose was absolutely intoxicating. Whatever air freshener Heytea uses, I want it. The shop is not too big, and there are two kiosks you can order from towards the left hand side of the store. You may also order with the cashier at the register if you prefer. My favorite thing about Heytea is that they have a zero calorie sweetener option. I always order it with my Grapefruit Mango Boom. The tartness of the mango and grapefruit is perfectly balanced with the coconut jelly and milk. Mix it all together and voila!!---a creamy fruity party in your mouth. I have also tried their Milk Tea with boba. The tea flavor is pleasant with a very creamy base. The boba however was disappointing. It was very overcooked and lacked chewiness. Parking can be a hit or miss since it is located in the Atlantic Times Square plaza. If you're lucky you might be able to find parking in front of the store. Overall, Heytea is an overall enjoyable experience. If anyone knows what air freshener they use in their stores, please let me know!

First time trying HeyTea and didn't realize how strong the store smells of tea. It honestly hits…read moreyou like a truck, and personally made me feel a little dizzy from just being in the line. I got a Brown Sugar Milk Tea and the Mango Grapefruit Boom. Milk tea wasn't too sweet and pretty light. I enjoyed it but wished there was a stronger tea flavor. As for the Mango Grapefruit Boom, it was actually pretty decent but the grapefruit topping was super bitter. I usually enjoy ordering this combo at other shops because it's a nice balance. But unfortunately, maybe today had a bad fruit, but it was extremely bitter. Will probably come back another time to give it another chance.

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Coconut Mango Boom
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Matcha Cloud Jasmine Latte
Supreme brown sugar bobo milk tea, mango grapefruit boom

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Torotea

Torotea

4.5
(518 reviews)
4.4 mi
Locally owned & operated
Women-owned & operated

My wife wanted to try Torotea, so she sent me to pick it up. It was takeout, and I had a bit of a…read moredrive home. I wasn't a believer. I kept thinking, *"How many boba shops do we really need?"* One thing that stood out was their ordering system - they don't use the usual percentage options for sweetness and ice. Instead, they have "Perfect Sweet" and "Perfect Ice." Whatever that means, right? I was still skeptical. I waited until I got home so my wife and I could try it together. Mind. Blown. Even though it's a bit of a drive for us, we've already gone back three times in a month. That might not sound like much to some people, but for us to make a special trip just for boba says everything. It's not the fastest. You'll probably wait 5-10 minutes in full, but perfection takes time, and it's absolutely worth it. Suggestion: a stamp or loyalty card would be awesome. No disrespect to the brand, but I think the real Torotea fans would appreciate it.

Torotea has become one of my go-to's in the SGV although they are definitely on the pricier side…read more The interior is modern and cozy, but there is no space to sit and chit chat, only a space to sit to wait for drinks. They provide self-serve water outside of the store in the case that there is a long wait. Fortunately, this has never been the case when I have visited. The employees were also super helpful and very well-versed with their menu. They knew exactly what drink paired well with what jelly. All the drinks are true to the taste profile as described on the website. The Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi is one of the most popular items and it was indeed very buttery. It had a very unique taste profile, but definitely not for me. I personally really really really enjoyed the Misty Oolong MT which had a light-roasted, malty flavor with subtle buttery highlights. It paired perfectly with the osmanthus jelly. The best drink Torotea has to offer by far!

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Torotea
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Browned

Browned

4.6
(116 reviews)
2.1 mi
$$

There are about 10 different flavored cream puffs, and I highly recommend the taro paste with…read moresalted egg yolk (recently launched), the newly released sesame roasted tea, the ever-reliable matcha , and the rich oolong tea flavor! My friends also love their chocolate ones . Each one has a thin crust and generous filling--just be careful not to let the filling burst out when you eat them! Besides cream puffs, I never expected their other pastries to be this delicious Rose Lychee Croissant Their laminating technique is truly impressive--crispy and flaky with a sweet-tangy sauce, perfect for summer. Dubai Chocolate Although it's topped with chocolate sauce, it's not as sweet as expected--perfectly suited to Chinese tastes. The pistachio paste is deliciously fragrant! Kimchi Bacon Roll Number one in my heart! I'm a firm believer in sweet-and-savory combos! It's packed with bacon and eggs , mixed with kimchi, yet has a delightful sweetness--just one bite and my eyes lit up!! Flat & Crispy Like a little snack, crunchy and delicious--I love munching on it while watching TV. Almond Croissant In addition to the crispy almond slices on top, it's filled with a refreshing lemon sauce that's delicious and light. I've had their sesame latte before, and this time I tried their pistachio iced Americano, recommended by a friend! The first sip of the pistachio cream was incredibly rich and delicious. When I asked, I found out they make their own pistachio sauce in-house--it pairs perfectly with the iced Americano!

I originally came for their famous cream puffs, but the bakery section ended up being the biggest…read moresurprise. I tried several cream puff flavors, and I definitely recommend chilling them before eating. The shell stays crisp, and the filling tastes even better cold. My favorites were the Maple Pecan and Black Sesame Hojicha. The maple flavor was noticeable without being overly sweet, and the slightly bitter dark chocolate coating balanced it really well. The black sesame and hojicha combination was also excellent, with a strong nutty flavor followed by a subtle roasted tea finish. The Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Croissant was easily the highlight of my visit. The croissant was flaky and crisp, and the inside was packed with crunchy pistachio kataifi, chocolate, and a generous amount of pistachio cream. The pistachio flavor tasted natural and nutty rather than overly sweet or artificial, and you could actually taste small pieces of ground pistachio. I also really enjoyed the Kimchi Bacon Garlic Roll. It had a great mix of savory, slightly sweet, creamy, smoky, and tangy flavors. The Raspberry Rose Lychee Croffin was lighter and more refreshing, especially after being chilled. The raspberry, rose, and lychee flavors worked surprisingly well together without tasting too floral. Even the Almond Croissant had a nice surprise inside with lemon custard, which helped balance the richness. Their flattened croissant was also incredibly crispy and reminded me of an extra-buttery palmier. I paired everything with the pistachio coffee, which was another standout. The pistachio cream topping was thick, rich, and actually tasted like pistachio instead of just flavored syrup. There are so many creative items here, but the flavors still feel thoughtful and well balanced. I would absolutely come back for the pistachio croissant, cream puffs, and coffee.

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Chocolate puff
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Creme puff
Creme puff 8 for $30

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Creme puff 8 for $30

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