First impression- It feels a bit tucked away and in a food hall…read more Parking- I went on a Monday and easily found street parking but can imagine during the weekend it would be hard to find Drinks - Shaken espresso with soy milk,vanilla sweetener(made in house) and pandan cream top- I got this drink with 50% sweetness and it was great. To my surprise, the pandan cream top is actually vegan. Salted egg cream top latte - My friend got this one and liked it a lot. Overall- Looking forward to coming back and trying their ube drinks.

My sister had been to this spot and had great things to say about the drinks at ELNO, so when I…read morefound myself nearby, I thought I'd check it out with her. Being a huge matcha fan, I was all set to order one, but then I spotted a unique drink on the menu called "Fluffy Hojicha." I got curious and asked a staff member what hijocha was. They told me it has a distinct roasted flavor, which really intrigued me. Not knowing what to expect from a roasted tea, I decided to give it a try. The wait for my sister's drink, along with a crème brûlée donut and a strawberry donut, was just a quick 3-5 minutes. The first sip of the Hojicha caught me off guard; it wasn't my favorite right away. But with each sip, I started to appreciate and eventually really enjoy the unique roasted flavor of the tea. The crème brûlée donut was a lovely addition - just the right amount of sweetness without being too much. ELNO is located in a building with other small vendors, and there's a seating area that fits only two to three people. I found parking easily since I went on a weekday around 4 PM. My sister mentioned that on weekends, parking is a real hassle. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're in the neighborhood.

The vibe was cute, the food was delicious, and the people were very nice…read more First, the location is within a church, which was a little unexpected. Like it's fully in a church village kind of thing. While drinking my coffee, little kids were brought out on their recess to play. So be aware of that, but there's also an inside section if you want a bit more quiet. The interior is really cute with free WiFi and fun drinks. The staff was very friendly and nice. I ordered the banana cold brew which was really good and my friend had the matcha latte. The chocolate croissant was also really good! Delicious! :)

Girl... WHAT???? I had no idea this place was in a church…read moremegaplex. I was so lost and confused if they accidentally put this place wrong on maps. Finally found the place, the service was very sweet - and they let me know this was a part of their church. Honestly - the place is cute - I was just so confused what was going on because I was picturing your run of the mill cafe in a typical plaza. I got an iced vanilla latte which was pretty standard yummy - wanted to play it safe. They don't have many speciality drinks. Overall, decent place - just be aware that it's inside a church.

Came by for after dinner boba! It seems like it's under new management…read more Cozy dine in experience with some board games to enjoy. We tried some Hokkaido coffee and taro milk tea, with ice and sweetness levels to our liking.

This place is definitely one of my top 5 favorite Boba shops in the valley. As someone who really…read moreappreciates a strong tea flavor, they do a great job with their signature milk tea. They have customizations and a variety of toppings including agar/white boba. I haven't tried their other drinks yet, but my coworkers have and told me that they are very good. The staff is polite, friendly, and nice. They have plenty of tables and few board games. Plentiful parking as it's in located in the plaza. Their bathroom is well kept which says a lot about their good sanitation. Check them out!

The staff was nice and welcoming and explained the drinks!…read more We were happy we showed up 15 minutes before closing yet the staff still served us! We wanted to try some boba drinks with a Filipino inspiration. The ube pancake was nice and creamy with no artificial taste. The mango sticky rice did not actually have sticky rice but does come with boba included. It was great with the coconut foam. The dining area is welcoming and decorated well. They had a YouTube dj streaming plus lots of photos of their drinks.

Always on the hunt for a great boba spot. Stopped in since I was in the area and ordered a classic…read moremilk tea with boba and a passion fruit green tea with rainbow jelly. The shop is cute with lots of seats and staff were friendly and drink to make the drinks. Drinks were also tasty! A good boba shop!

Churro Hub is a whimsical place with food, drinks, games and so much more!…read more I LOVE Churros and when I saw their store name, I just had to check it out. I see Churros.. and I buy one or a few! I'm usually getting Churros from a stand at a festival.. but when I saw the store, I had to go inside : ) Service was a little slow, not many people were waiting. Maybe they make items to order. My items were hot. Location is at a strip mall, lots of parking. I got the Cinnamon Sugar Churro with sauces to go. I would have wanted to stay, have a coffee and play a game or two, but I had to get home so I placed my order to go. The place looked so fun, a place to hang out for all different ages. I saw vintage toys and items for sale; the place looked like a wonderful place for a collector to have a great time adding to his or her collection. The place has cool vibes. Next time I'm in town, I plane to enjoy my Churros inside. Cheers!~

I really wanted to like this place. The vibe is kitschy, cluttered, but sweet. The eclectic,…read morecolorful ambience gives way to (unfortunately) overpriced coffee and churros. The prices are not commensurate to the type of strip mall and overall valley location that the spot is in. Also, the churros took 10 minutes yet somehow tasted stale and lacking cinnamon. This place might be for those that like to make their life hard...those that expect a treat to have drawbacks...those who enjoy paying more for less. Admittedly, good churros in the valley are hard to come by. Churro Man sucks, and Junior's Churros switched over to catering because they were the best on the streets. Come here if you don't believe me, but I promise you won't be back.

Great spot !! From the POUR OVERs to just a LATTE with almond milk. This place does coffee right…read more Feels like coffee roaster quality drinks with a SPACIOUS, CLEAN, INVITING set up. With great SEATING, WIFI, BATHROOM and SERVICE. I will definitely be coming back to study or grab and go!

Inicio Coffee review: Parking is small and limited, but due…read moreto most people coming and going, a spot opens up somewhat quickly. Wait times when things got a bit busy, grew longer. I came when it was not busy and got my drink in under two minutes. However, the person sitting next to me (with the cutest doggie! They're dog friendly, I think ) waited longer than 10 minutes for her drink. However, this was during a rush and when it was probably the busiest in the morning (?) AMBIANCE AND ENVIRONMENT: The music volume was pretty good. It was low level when the place got busy due to people chatting, machines, ice scooping etc., but when it wasn't so busy, the level was about medium due to the atmosphere being more quiet. The vibes were Mumford and sons, Oasis, Of Monsters and Men, the Head and the Heart, and some classical sprinkled here and there. It is smaller than a chain, but cozy with quite a few seats and table options. I think they did a great job at making the best of the space. The space also encourages community as half of the seating options are shared/shareable. All within an arms reach, which in my personal opinion, is plenty of space. Because of this, it encourages you to acknowledge your fellow human being sitting across, or beside you. The environment was clean, bright, and comfortable. The environment feedback I woukd give is perhaps a stronger sun shade in the windows that the bar and stools face. I first sat here but within minutes decide to move because the heat was a bit too much for me. Again! A personal preference. Coffee shops can also naturally get warm due to the energy being used for the machines and refrigerators, so something to consider. The air-conditioning kicked in a little later which helped make it more comfortable. Another thing I noticed is the outlet near the corner table and lounge chairs has a an outlet extender plugged into the wall outlet, but the wall outlet is extremely loose with no faceplate. This can cause electric shock, wiring damage and possible fires. I know from personal experience. It's a real easy and cheap fix that I highlyyy recommend they do ASAP. Just trying to be helpful because I really, really like this spot. FOOD AND DRINKS: I ordered a Hibiscus Berry Blend, as is, iced. It was $5.00 even. It is served in a14 Oz. cup. With ice, it's probably about 12-13 Oz. of drink you're getting. I think it was worth it. The flavor was equal and very nice. Not too fruity, not too watery. It wasn't sweet, due to me not asking for any additional sweetener. As I sat and worked, I heard a lot of other orders and some were very creative. So they do have all those fun drinks people love to indulge in occasionally. They also have classic drip coffee and loose leaf tea. THE REASON WHY I TRIED INICIO: The biggest thing I noticed, being an activist myself involved in many efforts for social justice through my work and personal life, was their mission to erase modern day slavery. Human trafficking is a horrible thing that unfortunately is haooening right before out very eyes. They donate a portion of all food, drink, and catering sales to Justice 180. That is honestly, the reason why I came. I would love to partner with them and invite them to come cater at my center. I plan to spread the word about this place and continue to support them.

i went to wash my car today and saw the little small cafe they have inside the car wash. I got…read moremyself a cup with coffee while waiting for my car to be done. The beautiful and hardworking lady Alina helped me out, she recommended i try the chicken wrap which i ended up buying and it was so delicious!!! definitely recommend this place!! the service was amazing!! thank you so much!!!

From the owner: "Parking Cafe inside Valley Car Wash offers fresh sandwiches, smoothies, and delicious shawarma…read more Perfect for a quick and tasty bite while you wait!"

Had to come here after a good lunch at a nearby thai resto. There was no one when we came here so…read morewe got our order quickly. We had a supreme halo halo and that banana con yelo dessert, they were so good! Very comparable to another filipino dessert place. Very colorful, ingredients were abundant, the sweetness was just right,,, excellent dessert place especially if you're a fan of halo halo. Place is cool, lots of fun table games to enjoy while waiting and having your dessert! Price maybe a bit pricey but hey with the quality you're getting , it kinda overshadowed it. Very good overall. Recommended. Support small local businesses..

This spot is super cute. Located in a small plaza with very limited parking. The staff was very…read morefriendly and helpful as well. We got the mango graham float and champorado. The mango graham float was so good! It was perfectly sweet with chunks of mangoes. The champorado was okay. It was a little bland but probably because I do like mine on the sweeter side. They have a lot of board games too. I recommend this place!

I just moved back to LA from Seattle with no local spots and one craving: a good almond croissant…read more Victory Cafe delivered -- literally. Within two weeks of regular orders, the owner Efren called me personally. They were out of my almond croissants, so he stayed late, made a batch himself, and dropped them off on his way home. He remembered a note I'd left on a receipt about just moving back and wanted to make sure I was taken care of. The food is excellent -- salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, pastries -- and I routinely get two to three days' worth for fifty dollars. But what sets Victory Cafe apart is something you can't fake: genuine care, consistency, and a team that clearly reflects how they're led. Loyal customer for life. Keep an eye on this place.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I'm so disappointed in this place and I will never be coming here again because of some dumb policy…read morethey have, if you place an order for pick up, you have to get back in line to ask for your food, even if you place the order along time ago, and if your food is ready and sitting on the counter. I put a pick up order on Uber eats and I gave them lots of time to make it, I went about 10 minutes after my pick up delivery time so that I can make a fast pick up on my way to work, there was a huge line When I got inside and when the cashier was done taking someone's order, I just said hi I'm here to pick up my order, and he scored me in front of all of the customers said that I had to get in the back of the line until I talk to him to pick up an order that was already READY! I'm never coming here again, the food isn't worth it to have to wait in line to pick up some thing that I already ordered, that's the point of ordering!!! This is the dumbest policy since this place is notorious for being slow! This guy is the worst at his job, because he actually kept stalling the line by telling me to get in the back of the line, when it would've been faster to ask me my name and just pass me the bag. He obviously can't multitask, and that's not a restaurant that I want to go to.! I don't have all day to pick up a breakfast burrito, and not to mention, there's never parking in the parking lot, and my car was double parked. Not worth it the hassle!!!

Hands down one of the best neighborhood spots in Mission Hills. Max & Lucy's has that perfect cozy,…read morewelcoming vibe where you immediately feel like a regular--even on your first visit. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, and their portions are generous without feeling heavy. The service is friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm--you can tell the team actually cares about their guests. Whether you're grabbing a casual bite or meeting friends for a relaxed meal, this spot delivers every time. Local gem status for sure.

What a great experience!…read more Walked to this bakery and tried a few things and everything tasted fresh and delicious. We tried the Silvana cookies (wow), the pan de sal with pork (delicious, hot, and soft), the ensaymadas, lemon bar, and Ube cheesecake. Mike was extremely hospitable and so excited to serve us. I highly recommend stopping by!