I am in love with this place. They are always so nice. I can tell that the owner, Mark, emphasizes to their team to make their customers feel welcomed and valued because literally everyone has always been so kind and accommodating- whether offering suggestions, small talk or answering questions. I've encountered at least 5 different people and they've all been amazing! I am really big on customer service so they are already winning before the food and drinks are ordered. I can tell it is a family business. It has that feel and I love it. I tend to find something I like and veer. My go-to selects are the mudslide (a protein smoothie), the breakfast croissant (what makes this bomb us how much you get on it - 4 proteins!) And the vanilla cold brew with oat milk topped sea salt foam. The pesto chicken sandwich is being eyed however. I really need to try more of the menu. Today, T.K. made my sandwich. He told me he made it with love and asked me if I wanted to see it. I was so hungry and so happy that he made it with love and was excited to see his creation. It was magnificent! And Michael (I think, sorry if I got that wrong) made a wonderful cold brew for me today, too! They were both new employees but so attentive to me and it really made my day even better. They have a points program, too. Every 50 points earns you $5 off. The store is always clean. They have a small seating area but they somehow manage to make it feel roomy by maximizing the space. There is plenty of seating with a mounted television, too. I love the little details and the effort they make. For example, they offer flavored coffee creamer. I am very particular when it comes to my coffee which is why I tend to never order coffee when I'm out. Instead, I usually do like a latte or cappuccino but having these options is clutch. I make mine at home with french vanilla creamer so this makes me smile. Also, I believe their coffee is dark roast which is right up my alley. It is all I drink. Don't swing no medium roast my way. I am pretty much a guaranteed customer. I'll be back! Highly recommended!!! read more

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This is a small and unassuming shop next to Cal State Dominguez Hills. The sign was partially covered with a tacos sign. I can't speak to the tacos sold at a place that does drinks as I haven't tried them, but I can say the following: Ambiance (3/5): Small but cute, they don't skimp on AC even as it's a sunny little shop. Great for studying if you're able to nab a seat; they have three tables that seat 4 (maybe 5 if you bunch up on the bench). The natural lighting makes it pretty nice to so some work in there. They have an extension cord with multiple outlets tucked in the corner under the corner table. Service (4/5): Server was friendly and quick. I'm glad he asked if regular milk was okay because it reminded me that it's not for my husband. It's a small thing but it's appreciated! I also loved the little surprise of getting some extra smoothie in a small cup, perfect for my daughter. Why can't other shops be like this? Appreciate it! Drink (4/5): The strawberry banana smoothies tasted fresh. Real fruit bits and not overly sweet or artificial tasting. My husband and I both noted that it had great flavor. My only gripe was that it was still a bit icy; it was hard at times sucking the smoothie out of the boba straw we used. If it were blended fully and smoothly, I would say it would be near perfect. Would we come back? Based on this experience, if we need a quick stop for a drink before the freeway, this makes for a good stop. I wouldn't mind trying out one of their match drinks next time (those look pretty good)! read more

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For my very 1st review as an official Yelp Elite All-Star (which I extremely earned by doing 31 reviews in 1 month last month!!!), I choose to do my 1st February, 2026 review on this gem of an Asian-owned business in the heart of Carson, California: Avalon Cafe & Boba! It may be a small establishment for now, but this little place has such a BIG heart and quality via their in-house drinks and foods! My very 1st taste of this place was thanks to my wifey for bringing home their Chicken Pesto Sandwich; which was the thing that got me HOOKED and wanting to try more of their stuff! Everything from its texture balanced out with the juiciness of the grilled chicken, toasty grilled bread, their seasonings and all around flavor just straight up HITTTT! For $10.75, it's honestly not a bad sandwich and I put it up against any other delis around Southern California because it is that damn good, IMO. Now...originally, we wanted to try another spot near this place, BUT there was a line and we didn't want to wait, SO ....we ended up going to Avalon Cafe & Boba instead. It was meant to be because I wanted to honestly try their other foods as well as their drinks. I believe my wifey got the Peachy Like Me with lychee if I'm not mistaken? while I got their regular iced Thai Tea. Her drink was very refreshing and my drink was great because it wasn't watered down with too much ice like other Thai Tea spots. Food-wise... Like I stated... I wanted to try their other stuff, so I ended up getting their super proteined-up Breakfast Croissant! I told the owner to just load me up with that ham, cheese, bacon and sausage, so he did!!! LOVED IT! Tastes way better in gourmet quality compared to donut shops. Hard to fully explain, but you have to just try it for yourself. I also wanted to try their Pastrami Melt and damn.... Bruhhhhh... compared to other famous delis out there, THIS was just amazing because you got that crunch from their toasted/grilled bread, along with their specially seasoned pastrami with all their fixins! It's not even oily or too drippy! Nothing but perfect balance and such a gourmet/homely flavor compared to other pastrami delis!!! On the side, I had some of their seasoned tater tots, but the sandwiches stole the show for me. All in all, this little place was just so warm and welcoming all around literally out of nowhere. It was our jump-off, but ended up being such a hero/star/main eventer in our hearts and tummies that day of rejected hunger due to the other spot nearby being too trendy and popular to where we couldn't partake in that other journey; but hey... Avalon saved the day and it was such an F'n delicious experience! THANK YOU and YES! We WILL be back to try the other drinks and foods!!! read more

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I had such a great experience at this cafe and boba shop! The cashier was incredibly friendly and welcoming. My mother and I were having a hard time deciding what drinks to order, and he kindly offered us samples so we could get a better idea of what we liked. That small gesture really made the experience feel thoughtful and personal. After we placed our order, they even brought the drinks to our table. The staff checked in on us afterward and asked if we enjoyed our drinks, which we absolutely did! The hospitality here was amazing. The shop itself is cozy, clean, and nicely decorated, creating a very relaxing atmosphere. They also have board and card games available, which makes it a perfect place to hang out with friends or just unwind. The music was upbeat yet calming, adding to the chill vibes of the place. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a cozy hangout with great drinks, snacks, and excellent customer service! read more

Today I went to Avalon Café and Boba because they had a sign out front that said tacos. I love tacos and I'm always trying to support local businesses in Carson. Customer service was excellent, and the price was good as well. It was three tacos with two types of salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and grilled jalapeños. You can have a clean location, great customer service, good prices, but at the end of the day, it's the taste of the food that matters. This restaurant fell short in every way. The tortillas taste like they were warmed up in a microwave. The Carne Asada, pork and chicken all have no flavor . They were not seasoned well at all. The guacamole was a little brown like it had been sitting for a while. The pico de gallo is not good as well, not seasoned no spiciness at all. unfortunately, this is definitely not a place you want to visit for tacos. I should've known better based on the name of the restaurant but again just trying to support local businesses as they diversify to try to stay open. Maybe their coffee is better. This was a definite miss!!! read more

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Stopped by while we were in the area after hearing about from a friend, and it's definitely a solid spot to grab a quick boba, smoothie, coffee. What was pleasantly surprising was the food though. It was really good. Drinks wise, I got the Mudslide shake, which is peanut butter based, really good and filling. Also tried the watermelon chamoy smoothie, which I really liked too. Foodwise, we tried: the breakfast burrito, chicken pesto sandwich, the pastrami melt, and the avanchelero tacos. The breakfast burrito was solid and probably my favorite but the chicken pesto sandwich was really good too. Overall, we really enjoyed everything. We'll definitely come back when we're in the area, probably on an Ikea run. read more

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Got the rose matcha and never seen any other cafe do that and it was delicious!! Definitely recommend a try if you're a matcha lover. The staff was also very sweet and nice as well. read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Rose Matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

I frequent this place often since I work in the area. Coffee is always on point! I've had the Thai tea as well but I am a coffee snob at heart lol. Offering Vietnamese coffee is a plus!! Boba is fresh. I've only had breakfast once here- feta breakfast croissant. It was yummy and huge. Definitely shareable! I appreciate the owner's interactions with his customers. Coming from behind the counter to hand us our orders is such a nice touch and I can tell he is grateful to be in business. I wish nothing but best for this gem! I will be back :) read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Scrambled Feta Croissant and iced biscoff late - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

Scrambled Feta Breakfast Croissant is my favorite! The beef tacos were good and nicely presented. They were able to accommodate my pregnancy needs of having well-done eggs and beef and non caffeinated drinks, taro milk tea. Yum! The owner, Mark, recommended Tiger Boba tea as a decaffeinated drink as well. Will try that next. Thanks! read more

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After the Yelp event I also purchased additional items. The review below is based on purchases made and not the Yelp event. I arrived this Sunday around 10 and the parking was easy. I am not sure how parking would be during the weekdays. The staff was very friendly and professional. The staff had a good vibe with the customers and they helped us use the photo booth. The photo booth was cool. The wall décor gave this place a nice vibe. There was not a ton of seating but enough and they also had some outdoor seating. I enjoyed the "Netflix and Crunch" cookie which was sweet, thick, and had a density of flavors. It reminded me of Recess and Chocolate and Cookie, so, it did the job. I enjoyed the Ham and Swiss Croissant because the ham was cooked and the bread was soft inside and lightly toasty on the outside; I appreciate that a lot. After my next hike or jog on the West side, I will stop by here and get something to bring home. Please listen to the song I am parodying, U Send Me Swingin' by Mint Condition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBFM72-5WM4 While you are reading my song parody portion of my review below. Taste buds are spinning My taste buds are spinning I like this café ay ay Sweet spot by the bay ay ay With a smooth style and sway ay ay My taste buds are spinning Taste buds are spinning My taste buds are spinning The modern music sets a vibe The wall décor is really nice With spirit that's so sweet eeh eeh I'll have a coffee made so smooth A Ham and Swiss that made so goo-oo-ood My hunger's getting stronger One taste and ooh My morning has begun Happy This café, is a café That I'll return to in ti-i-i-ime I like this café ay ay ay ay Sweet spot by the bay ay ay With a smooth style and sway ay ay Vibe that is great Stay with sway by the bay hey ay My taste buds are spinning Taste buds are spinning My taste buds are spinning I-i-i-If the parking lot gets full We could walk or maybe carpool ooh ooh Just us on a bus The photo booth makes me Happy, we see and feel free glee eeh eeh The vibe is sweet eeh eeh eeh eeh eeh eeh Knowing today, that I will write you a review Gladly Every toast and boba put people in the smooth groove I like this café ay ay ay ay Sweet spot by the bay ay ay With a smooth style and sway ay ay Vibe that is great Stay with sway by the bay hey ay My taste buds are spinning Taste buds are spinning My taste buds are spinning Yum yum This is yum yum Food and the brew Food and the brew Yummy yum yum This is yum yum Food and the brew Food and the brew One taste and ooh My morning has begun This café, is a café That I'll return to in t-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-ime I like this café ay ay ay ay Sweet spot by the bay ay ay With a smooth style and sway ay ay Vibe that is so great ay ay ay ay Stay with sway by the bay hey ay ay ay My taste buds are spinning I adore food Made right here I feel found I can come breakfast or lunch Loving the mood The vibe is great Something great, something great, so great Sweet Sway out by the bay My taste buds are spinning Taste buds are spinning My taste buds are spinning My taste buds are spinning Taste buds are spinning My taste buds are spinning Time to show Yelp love I will write with Yelp lo-o-o-ove read more

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The food here is amazing and super flavorful! Everything is made to order and super fresh, so you will need about 15 minutes, but so worth it. read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Tacos - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

The food was good! There was a bit of a wait but I understand because we ordered three of the Scrambled egg croissant. We also ordered two black coffees and one vanilla cold brew. read more

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We met the owner and he's pretty chill. My husband got the Mango lychee dragon fruit. Taste delicious and I just got vietnamese coffee. But it's on point not overly strong or sweet. I love Avalon Cafe&Boba cozy little place. Well be cack again. read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Vietnamese coffee yum. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

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First time at Avalon Boba & Cafe with my son after errands -- and wow! The pistachio Vietnamese coffee had me in a chokehold . Breakfast sandwich? Fresh, customizable, and hit the spot. Friendly staff, bomb boba... yeah, we'll be back. read more

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We were around the area and decided to try this place. The food is amazing and the combos are worth it!! You get a sandwich, drink and a dessert for a great price. The service is great everyone is super welcoming and friendly, you can tell they love their job. The owner is super nice and talkative and super attentive. It's a hidden gem but it's worth it!! The ambiance is super relaxed and comfy. It's perfect if you want to come with friends and chill. The peaches and cream is to die for!!! read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Thai Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

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Just wanted to shout out Mark and the establishment. Mark was so warm and welcoming, and the place itself was also very cool, it looks like you can have like a club night or for party. I ended up getting the Pineapple Express (I think) and it was awesome. Great quality juices and great quality Boba and jelly. The place is worth a visit if you like good food and drinks and vibes. read more

This Cafe location is a Clutch! The owner of the cafe who is a veteran and served for the country and who I had the pleasure to meet and speak with every morning when I go in is an amazing kind person. I always go for the Thai Tea, which is Delicious and best in Carson town! The reason it's a clutch for me is because is near my home, near the Stadium, and near my job. I can always stop by for a quick drink. The avocado toast is delicious as well! The vibes inside the place always make you want to come back. The owner always knows who I am and knows what drink I am there to get. If Im in line He has the drink already ready for me by the time I am done paying. Now that's customer service! Great place for you and the Fam, not to mention you can take photos from their photo machine and place them on the wall for memories. read more

Coffee, matcha and avocado toast are my favorite here! Service is amazing, staff really nice and the place it's really chill to wait in. I've been coming here for quite a time and it's always nice. read more

First time there at Avalon Cafe, the customer service from Raul was great. He was very knowledgeable about the food items and different discount events on certain days. I ordered the tuna croissant with cheese. So delicious. I enjoyed my sandwich. read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Tuna croissant - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

Came here after watching a play over at CSUDH! The staff were really kind. It's quite small, but they have quite a bit of indoor and outdoor seating. Looks like a pretty chill place to hang out for a bit! The staff were great and had our drinks prepared very quickly. I got the Ube matcha and the flavors blended really well I enjoyed it a lot! Theres also a little photo booth/machine inside that I did with my sister and they came out super cute! read more

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Good strong latte freshly made! Nice clean location. parking can be tricky but not impossible. Staff is kind a willing to answer questions about drinks. Good selection of food options. read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

Amazing customer service, perfect coffee and clean area! Staff is always giving great suggestions!

Amazing service, everyone is super nice! My drink and breakfast burrito were fantastic!! I would definitely recommend. It's also super cozy and cute inside. read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - I got a Blueberry and passion fruit green tea And I got their breakfast burrito with ham, turkey bacon, and american cheese also 10/10 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

This place is such a hidden gem! I came here after a friend invited me out for coffee and a sandwich, and I was genuinely impressed from the moment I walked in. I ordered a Spanish latte, which was smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced, and paired it with the scrambled feta breakfast croissant--absolutely delicious and very satisfying. The atmosphere is bright, fun, and welcoming. The clean white interior is elevated by colorful LED lighting and a beautiful plant wall, giving the space a modern, upbeat vibe. There's even a claw machine and a photo booth, with a wall full of customer photos that makes the café feel personal and community-driven. On top of that, the customer service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. This is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to and recommending to others! read more

This place has great customer service and the best sandwiches and a big variety of drinks! Love their matcha green teas! Highly recommend. read more

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This was the best chicken pesto sandwich I've ever had, and my refresher drink made how I wanted; green tea lemonade with strawberry mane !! read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - This is the best chicken pesto sandwich I've ever hand/got my refresher made how I wanted it with green tea strawberry lemonade !!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

Omg so excited I found a little gem of a place by my work! Small, so cutely decorated place with such great curated options to choose from. The service was an absolute delight and super friendly! I had an amazing ube matcha and delish banh mi!!! I'm definitely coming back for more, and of course to try all their cookies and treats! Must try for sure. read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Ube Match (oops already mixed...I couldn't wait) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

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People are very friendly however their boba is undercooked (hard in the center) and they don't give you much of it. Other than that the drink was good. read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - The boba was undercooked and not much given. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

I tried both their boba drink and latte. So far their vanilla latte is great. I would come back for that. But the boba I am a little disappointed. The sweetness level could not be lessened and the girl said the milk tea should not be too sweet. But I guess since I got two scoops of boba, mine turned out a little bit sweeter than I wanted. I wish they can lower sweetness level. But most importantly, why I am giving only 4 stars is because of the quality of boba I got. I was disappointed that I got some hard to chew boba and some good boba. I hope next time, they can make sure to check quality of boba and no hard boba moving forward. I had to spit out some of my boba. . Overall, I would still recommend this business because people were great and I am sure they want to make necessary changes. Thank you for your business. read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Milk tea boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

The guy who makes the sandwiches very nice, but we bought a sandwich the other day and I was eating it when I found a long long hair it was really long there is not way for them to don't see it, I was so upset, so that means the people around the food doesn't use hairnets I work in a restaurant and we always must be wearing hairnets when we are around the food.... read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - But see how long it was and all mixed with the food... - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

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I didn't catch his name, but I came in around 4:40 PM on Friday, November 28th, and the young guy at the register was so sweet! Super polite and made my visit feel really welcoming. This is my second time here and the Pearly Dragon with lemonade is officially my go-to -- honestly way better than Starbucks. I usually order my drinks and then grab some snacks at La Michoacana next door. Love this spot! read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Pearly Dragon - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

The drink was great! I got the cappuccino with ube flavoring and boba. The coffee was well balanced and didnt taste bitter. The foam they add on top made the drink extra creamy :) Also the decor they have is so cute read more

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Food was cold, meat for ban me was old/off The staff was nice enough but probably not return read more

The food here is terrible. The tacos were dry, bland, and overcooked. The hot sandwich I had was cold. On another note, they are great at making Boba and should really stick to that. read more

Both the owner and staff were very friendly and down to earth. The drinks spoke for themselves. In my strawberry matcha latte, they used high quality matcha imported from Kyoto, along with real blended strawberries. The pineapple and mango smoothie that I had also ordered used real fruits. It appeared to me that they use fresh ingredients across the board. Would recommend, coming back. read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - With the owner, "Mark" Thua, after getting the shop tour! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

Ordered food . Took like 45 min to get and food was cold The staff was nice but not coming over read more

Friendly place, I love how the inside is clean, and added board games and a photo booth which I sometimes use with my friends. I love how understanding and friendly the staff is and the boss. Delicious Boba as well very squishy read more

Avalon Cafe & Boba - Fruit Tea Mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Carson, California

My sandwich was absolutely delightful, and the service was excellent. They also offer a points system for future orders, which is a nice bonus. read more

Great menu, parking lot is tight and limited. Took 30+ minutes to get 2 drinks. Drinks are a convenience drink, don't worry want to wait that long. also, verifies the tea isn't fresh brewed. Couldn't get green tea because it was out and so was flavor for my tea. So I didn't get the drink I wanted. People are nice but hard pass for a second time for me. read more

Exceptional food, service, and environment. I decided to visit because it had some great reviews and it exceeded all expectations. I found my new spot for some good food and Boba! Mark and his team and friendly and truly make this a great place to enjoy some good food and drinks. read more