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    Yi's Cafe

    4.8 (293 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Ichika G.

    I heard that they serve affordable food and coffees and I didn't wait a second to get there. I ordered tuna melt which was a little on the oily side but for $4.99 it's really good. Cold brew had instant coffee flavor but again for $2.50?!?! You can't complain... I really appreciate the owner for serving food this affordable. Do not forget to tip!!!

    Moises C.

    First timer here, amazing experience! The best coffee in town and the best prices you will ever get for coffee! Well said 5/5 Its a must try. - Cookie butter with oat milk 5/5 -Turamisu latte with oat milk 5/5 - Spanish latte with oat milk 5/5 - pina colada 5/5 - Iced lemon tea 5/5 * Chicken pesta panini. 5/5 * Ham and cheese 5/5 Great customer service, welcoming, and very polite, Nice. Clean environment, small and well Decorated. No restrooms Street parking available Outside seating available in front Definitely recommended Friends and family I will be back soon for more.

    Inside - Look at the pastries!
    Flora W.

    "Whhhhaaaaaatttt?" was the word I said out loud (and in my head) when I saw Yi's Cafe's prices. Takes me back to the early 2010s when prices were reasonable, and going out to eat wouldn't burn a hole in your wallet. Beautiful cafe drinks for under $4 and sandwiches under $6. Again, "wwhhhhaaaattt?" It is unheard of and unseen in this day and age. Boy I miss the living in the 2010s as a kid but I'll just come back to Yi's Cafe to be nostalgic then and enjoy their amazing prices and value. My fiancé and I felt like a simpleton that day so we went the basic route ordering a Cold Brew and their Hot Vanilla Latte, with a ham & cheese croissant to share. Came out to less than $15 for 2 drinks and a pastry. Again, unheard of in this day and age. And I should add - just as delicious, and it tastes even better with their prices. They have fresh baked muffins on display, and it was very tempting to look at, too. I can't wait to come back and try more pastries, and their cool drinks (e.g. Tiramisu latte, Dalgona Whipped Coffee, Lychee Rainbow Soda, etc)! There was only one man making all the orders. He is very efficient and friendly, too! He welcomed every customer in and had a very warm hello and goodbye - I appreciated that! A lot of the customers we saw go in and out seem like regulars too and knew the man by name. Loyal customers here! There are a couple of chairs inside and outside to sit. Parking is on the street, but there is plenty on Foothill Blvd or Wigwam Ave (the next mini street to the right). Needless to say, Yi's Cafe will be my fiancé and I's go-to spot for coffee and pastries now! We love to support a great local business that is honest with their prices, that's what everyone is saying here, and we gotta spread the word!

    Iced Cookie Butter Coffee, Tiramisu Latte
    Vince N.

    There are not enough words in a Yelp review to say all I want to say about this place, but I'll give it a shot. Yi's Cafe is a spot on the corner of a street that is a bit unassuming, with just two tables and a bit of seating outside. But don't let that fool you, this is one of the best cafe experiences Arcadia, and even SoCal, have to offer! Even though it was my first time, it felt like I'd known Eric for years. His friendliness, down-to-earth style of handling things, and open communication about wait times were highlights of the amazing customer service here. We waited approx. 20 minutes for our food and drinks, and were offered two free pastries along with it. We got a banana chip muffin and a matcha muffin, both phenomenal quick bites that satisfied our cravings and hunger for a bit while we waited for our food. We ended up spending about $23 for two entrees, two drinks, and two muffins. The bang for your buck here is unbeatable. I've never seen anything like it. The two entrees we picked were Yi's Beef Burrito and the Chicken Pesto Panini. Both were delicious and hearty, feeling more like a nostalgic meal from back home than lunch out. The drinks are quite literally $4. $4 for a coffee nowadays is like winning the lottery on your first try. No better feeling. Both were amazing, with bold coffee flavors and strong notes of tiramisu and cookie butter. No notes at all. Overall, I think this place does exactly what it needs to. It's a small, corner shop-style cafe with an owner that cares about his customers, remembering "usual" orders and having conversations with them while making their drinks. He's patient, hardworking, and deserves all of the success he gets! I hope Yi's Cafe is around to stay, because I will definitely be back! 10/10.

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    Nicole A.

    I almost missed this cafe! Don't blink! I ended up at the next block,parked,walked. We were his last customers on a Saturday.Let me just say i discovered an amazing true small business we enjoyed his drinks! I did lie to the owner i told him i was only getting drinks but ended up getting a pesto sandwich and burrito.everything was top notch! It just shows not everything "fancy" needs a pricey price tag. I went to a fancy coffee shop close to me the following day and it doesn't compare! It's a coffee and wine "cafe" - that i went to! I would rather driver HERE! Hands down

    Menu 7/24/26
    Carissa P.

    Inexpensive, no-frills spot to get your caffeine fix and a meal for about $10 or less in 2026!! Wooh! I ordered the chicken panini for $5.99. I tempered my expectations and expected a mediocre sandwich due to the price of $5.99 but was pleasantly surprised to receive a hot, generously-filled sandwich all within 5 minutes! I ate outside at one of their two tables and noticed a handful of people come in to order their drinks. Will try one next time!

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    Kim M.

    July 2026 Food/Pricing - Very reasonably priced drinks and food! The chicken pesto panini is our go to and only $5.99! Service/Ambiance - Small place but does have a few chairs inside. More chairs outside as well. The staff is always super nice! Parking - Street parking.

    iced Pumpkin Spice Latte with oatmilk
    Georgina T.

    Read good reviews on Yelp, which are accurate. Saturday morning is very busy, but the owner and employee worked hard to keep pace. The iced Pumpkin Spice Latte is delicately balanced, not too sweet. Is a bit milk forward but not unpleasant. I would order again. A couple of tables outdoors with some shade. I don't think anyone can beat the $4 price. I overheard owner say if you order over $10, you get a free muffin, which looked fresh baked. Street parking.

    Chicken Pesto Panini
    Ken F.

    Finally tried this cute new cafe. Amazed by the quality and quantity of food and reasonable prices! Not much seating but so worth the visit! And our lunch included two free muffins!!!

    Chicken Pesto Panini
    April V.

    The service is quick and the prices are amazing! Had a chicken panini, a tuna melt, and ham cheese croissant and they were good! The tiramisu coffee was also so taste!

    Banana chocolate muffin (left), Tiramisu Latte (right)
    Valerie H.

    I think I've found my favorite local cafe! Yi's Cafe has amazing coffee and foods for an incredible price. I can't believe they are selling latte's for under $4, when most other places are charging almost double. I ordered the hainan chicken burrito and it was so flavorful and a very decent portion. It includes rice, scallions, cucumber, and Hainan chicken. The staff are super friendly as well, as they offered a free muffin when I came in. Plenty of parking in front of the store. I'm definitely going to become a regular here!

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    Ann C.

    This cute little place has been on my bookmark for a little while now so I was so happy to have tried it today. It's a little shop, but it's ran super efficiently with friendly service. Reading some other Yelp review and seeing some of their TikTok's, I knew I wanted to try their Hainan Chicken Rice, Chicken Pesto Panini, and their Tiramisu Latte. I did order all of those things, and added their chicken tacos and their Iced Dalgona Whipped Coffee. We came closer to their closing time and they gave us some blueberry muffins to try, which was better than some bakery muffins I've had. I have to say... Everything was pretty good, but my favorite would be the Chicken Pesto Panini and Tiramisu Latte. Other cafés, they would probably charge double the price and not taste as good but, Yi's Cafe definitely does it right! The Hainan Chicken Rice was decent for the price but the chicken was a little dry, the rice needed a bit more chicken stock, and I wish the sauce had more ginger in it. Other than that... It was pretty good. With all the food and drinks I got, plus tax and tip included... It only cost around $38. Which is such a steal for the quality of food and drinks that you get. There is so many good things I wanted to try on their menu, especially their breakfast sandwiches. I have to come back and try their Spanish coffee and get another Chicken Pesto Panini and tiramisu latte. So good! Make sure to put them on your bookmark and try to go support this small cafe. Your wallet and stomach will thank you!

    Amanda L.

    I could NOT believe these prices. The staff were kind & service was fast! We got our food & drinks within 6 minutes. I also got a free muffin for purchasing over $10!! I definitely recommend the Chicken Pesto Panini & Tuna Melt, but skipping on the Breakfast Burrito.

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