Karak House is always clean, welcoming, and has a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect whether you're…read moremeeting with clients, studying for school, or just enjoying a quiet coffee break. There's almost always a good mix of people working inside or out on the patio, giving the space a productive but comfortable energy without feeling overcrowded. The staff is consistently friendly, welcoming, and efficient, and the drinks are reasonably priced for the quality you receive. My go-to is the Iced Vanilla Latte, which is always smooth, well-balanced, and never overly sweet. I've also tried several other drinks over the years, and everything has been consistently well-crafted. So if you're looking for a coffee shop with quality drinks, a great atmosphere, and a place where you can actually settle in and get some work done, this is the café for you!

I didn't know this place existed until I stopped by the area for dinner but due to how many people…read moreI saw inside I wanted to see what the excitement was for so I swung by here afterwards for dessert. Due to how late it was (around 10pm when I came) I didn't want any drinks/anything caffeinated but the milk cakes did catch my eye. Unfortunately the ras malai was out but I went with the gullible as jamun which I've never had. I was expecting it to be ridiculously sweet based off it looking like a tres leches but I was pleasantly surprised at how balanced the sugar was with the spices. Hopefully if I come back I'll get to try their coffee/other milk cakes!

Everyone working here was super pleasant and very helpful. On an early Thursday morning, there…read morewere at least seven people working. Our barista was very helpful in sliding a drink for me to try as it was my first time here. I didn't realize until I watched the activity behind the counter after my order that each cup is brewed individually. This can take a little bit for orders to come out, but it was well worth it. I tried a brown sugar latte decaffeinated, and went with a little less sweet than normal based on the recommendation. It was a beautifully poured latte and quite delicious.

The NOLA cold foam was actually pretty yummy, I liked how it added a nice creaminess to the drink…read more And it wasn't too sweet!! I did a matcha base instead of the coffee base, but unfortunately the matcha taste was sooo faint. It kinda just tasted like oat milk :( Interior is cute and minimalistic! They have some seating and wifi, so if you're lucky enough to get a table, it could be a nice spot to get some work done!

It's our third time ordering desserts and would always be back even though prices are on the higher…read moreside. Ordered our usual take out: Carrot cake, Le Noisette, and French Pudding. All were deliciously! Great spot when looking for a delicious dessert/pastries while in UTC. Courteous staff on duty. Highly recommended!

TLDR - All style, some substance. Everything from the exterior to the foods exudes a beautiful…read moreaesthetic but the quality aside from looks does not justify the price when there are comparable and more price appropriate dessert/sweets/cafes within a 2 minute walk Parfait Paris is an adorable patisserie/cafe at the utc Westfield. The staff is friendly, anything you buy looks gorgeous and the inside is immaculate. Ambience 9/10 Lunar New Year Croissant Described as a croissant filled with sesame and almond paste, this is a good but not great croissant. It has the layers, it has the chew, but it's no better than a croissant you would get at a number of other bakeries in the area. But those other bakeries are charging $4-7 instead of $10! The almond and sesame flavors were both very subtle and make me believe there is just a very minimal amount used in the recipe. Would not recommend even as a chewy over crispy croissant guy. 5/10 Creme brûlée latte Pretty much what I wanted without description. Creamy, noticeable but not overpowering vanilla flavor, and a lovely burnt topping for bitter balance. The coffee still comes through meaning this is a well crafted latte, not a dessert. This one actually comes at a pretty decent price too. 8/10 Yuzu & lime tart Their take on meringue pie is composed of a graham crust, yuzu mousse, and a meringue topper with a circle of lemon curd gel. To my taste, there is too much sweet on this plate, needing some balance of tart. But the textures of each component were on point: fluffy meringue, thick lemon gel, dense crust, and substantial yet airy mousse. Torching the meringue at home added a bitter element which I think made the sweetness more palatable. Would have liked the citrus to be more present. 5/10. All in all I would choose other sweets shops at most shopping centers than return here but for drinks this is a pretty good option.

Quick spot in the UTC mall to grab the classic salted latte. The coffee is good, not very strong…read more The pastries are delicious. Staff is always welcoming and service is fast. Great prices. Overall a great spot!

Very disappointing customer service experience today around 4 PM. The staff overall seemed unhappy…read moreand unwelcoming, and one employee repeatedly made me feel like I was in the way the entire time I was there -- which was less than 5 minutes. While I was getting bread, I was asked to move aside so they could restock, which I completely understood. Then while waiting for my drink, I was told to step outside, which I also understood. But when it was finally my turn to get my drink, I was asked to move away yet again because they needed to return the bread bin to the baking area. I understand employees have work to do, but the repeated interruptions and tone made the experience feel uncomfortable and unfriendly. Hoping management can look into who was working around 4 PM today and improve how customers are treated.

Wushiland is a good go-to spot and they have many locations all around California, especially…read moreSoCal. This location does not have any seating so I would not plan on sitting down and getting work done. BUT, it is located inside the mall with plenty of seating. My go-to drink at this place is their Green Milk Tea. The drink is so smooth and satisfying, but definitely more milk heavy, but you can still definitely taste the tea. A lot of people like their pearl (mini boba) because they are the only place I know that has the mini boba, and I like that you can put it in the fridge and it won't get hard. Parking: UTC mall parking, free the first hour

I got the roasted oolong milk tea with 50% sugar, less ice and added coconut jelly instead of boba…read moreor pearl. This is one of the few places that offers pearl(small boba) but the coconut jelly is so delicious and adds so much flavor that I just can't pass it up. I mobile ordered and my drink was ready when I got there, despite the line which tells me the prioritize mobile orders who are probably loyal customers. Wushiland never disappoints

Looking for a late night sweet treat? Luckily Van Leeuwen is one of the few places open past 9 PM…read moreat the mall. They have such unique flavors and allow you to sample as many as you like. I decided to get the strawberry matcha latte. Nice flavor and creamy consistency. For a single scoop at $7.95, it is quite pricey, especially for the size of the scoop (as I've been to places that have been more generous in portion). However, I would say it is worth it if you are trying some of their special flavors, as you may not find those that easily at other ice cream shops.

A single scoop is $7.95, a milkshake is $11.65; bit pricey but standard compared to other icecream…read moreshops. We really enjoyed their vanilla bean icecream with a fresh waffle cone. The praline butter cake milkshake was yummy and not overwhelmingly sweet.

Wonderful service as always! During my most recent visit, we ordered our drinks and honestly I…read morethink they were done within 2 minutes, it was so fast. They have always been fast here, at least what I have experienced, but this was definitely the record. Our drinks tasted amazing too! I had the strawberry matcha latte with soy milk and my friend had the strawberry lemonade. I loved both but the strawberry matcha was perfect. I did get it at 50% sugar, and it was still very sweet. I would go as low as 25% next time because the sugar with the strawberries did overpower the matcha, but again still delicious. I don't think you could go wrong with ordering anything off their menu as it's always delicious.

We were definitely happier after trying Happy Lemon. The line was pretty long on a Sunday afternoon…read morebut glad we waited. We tried the lemon yokult green tea and the Mango green tea. We reduced the sweetness to 75% and glad that we did. It was perfect with less sweetness. The drinks did take a few minutes. There are small tables and areas where you can seat while you wait or seat after you get your drinks. We would definitely go back and try some of their other drinks.

This time we got the BOGOF jasmine snow pear tea latte, 25% sugar. What surprised me was the snow…read morefungus and pear pieces inside, great for your skin. The drink was light and refreshing. The Buy 1 get 1 free deal was worth it!

Came here to try Bengong's Tea in UTC for the first time. Most of the boba spots I've tried before…read morehave been Taiwanese, so I believe this is the first Chinese-style boba shop I've been to. The storefront is nice, and there's a decorative tree where you can hang notes with your wishes, which is a fun touch. They also had a random pop-up press-on nail setup inside, which was unexpected but interesting. We ordered the special boba milk tea and the jasmine boba milk tea, both with golden boba. I usually order light ice and 50-75% sugar. The special boba milk tea was sweet and tasty, and the boba itself was semi-sweet, but the tea didn't taste especially fresh. The jasmine milk tea, on the other hand, was more subtle in sweetness and tasted noticeably fresher and cleaner. One thing I did notice was inconsistency in the boba texture--some pearls were quite firm while others were very soft--which made it feel like there may have been a mix of freshness levels. Overall, pretty good tea, but a bit of a mixed experience when it comes to ingredient freshness and consistency.