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Yi's Cafe

4.8 (299 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Vietnamese Coffee (Left), Dalgona Coffee (middle), and Tiramisu coffee (Right)
Evan M.

Came back after a year, and was quite pleasantly surprised and happy! Prices still remained VERY competitive, and drink quality was quite good for the price. I think I just caught them at a bad time before when they just opened. I got their Tiramisu latte now a few times, half sweet and extra shot of espresso, and I really love it! I love getting their Ham and Cheese croissant with it (freshly toasted) all under $7 with the drink, a great deal for a solid breakfast. I tried their Ube muffin as well which was very flavorful. It also came free with a greater than ten dollar spend. Not everything is perfect. I'm not the biggest fan of the meat burrito (although still a solid value, and filling) or their Vietnamese coffee, but overall you can't beat their overall quality at this price point. The owner is also very hardworking. You can see his care into finishing each drink and food item nicely and personally hands it to you. Will be back. Happy to support a mom and pop business.

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.

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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!!!

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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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.

Chicken pesto panini
Ritney N.

For this economy nowadays, you seriously can't beat these prices. Affordable sandwiches that don't cost almost $15/20 and drinks that are under $10 is hard to find. I got a chicken pesto panini and black lemon tea for $8/9. AND it was filling and good. Will be back to try more stuff. Hopefully they bring back their full menu of foods soon.

The haul: 2 matcha, 1 banana chocolate chip, 3 ube, 3 cinnamon, 4 blueberry - GOOD STUFF
David C.

This is a teeny tiny joint in Sierra Madre. They sell a few muffins, which is what I came for, and some sandwiches, along with coffee and teas. I got there literally as they were closing up and was worried everything would be gone. Surprisingly they had most of the muffins, and when I asked if they were in fact out of the blueberry muffins, the owner told me there were more in back (probably just made). Thank you! I got some blueberry muffins, cinnamon bun muffins, a banana chocolate chip, a couple of matcha, and a couple of Ube muffins. I guess you get 13 for the price of 12 or 12 for the price of 11. It's your choice. I got the extra muffin. The blueberry muffins and cinnamon muffins were fantastic, the ube were very good, and the banana chocolate chip was decent. Matcha is an odd beast - sometimes it is delightful in sweets and desserts and sometimes it is totally unpleasant. I know there are different types of green tea, and I think that's what makes the difference, but I could be making this all up for all I know. What I do know is none of us liked the matcha muffins. Also, they don't use any preservatives, which should make everyone happy. Just keep in mind that within two days the muffins will be stale and hard as cement, so only buy what you can eat in a day. Still, I would totally go back for the blueberry and cinnamon muffins and probably the Ube, too. Their drinks also look interesting. They have an extensive selection of choices. Stop on by and give them a try for the muffins, if for nothing else!

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!

Chicken Pesto Panini
Katelin W.

The prices are affordable and pretty reasonable, especially for the quality of the food! The service is also top-notch. It is a little tight inside, so don't expect to sit down and eat--it's definitely more of a grab-and-go spot. Overall: 4/5

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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!

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Great good and drinks at a great price. Owner is very friendly . Strongly recommended

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The best in every category: all the food and drinks are fire and so fresh AND at an extremely affordable price point

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Great service and my coffee was delicious. A little hard to find but plenty of street parking.

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The spot for a quick coffee and bite. Word is getting out quick. This place is unbeatable.

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