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    Bon Appetea Cafe - Arcadia

    3.8 (378 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Aileen H.

    They have happy hour specials, also daily drink specials and their tea latte is currently buy one get the second one 50%! I think they have one of the best Taiwanese popcorn chickens in town. The flavors of the five spice, basil, garlic, and white pepper really come through! Service is fine. I always call and order beforehand if I don't plan to eat there. The ambience is casual. They also have delicious Bento boxes. This is a popular spot with locals and students!

    Leesuh W.

    I came here a couple of times specifically to do some homework, and have my dinner while I'm here. I tried a few of their dishes and they were all pretty tasty. The Taiwanese sausage and rice is my favorite dish. I think it's better than Simbala tbh. I'll definitely come back here to chill with some friends, but probably not to doing any homework. The music was just a little too loud. Overall, I had a good experience. The workers were professional and friendly.

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    Stephanie L.

    The popcorn chicken rice for $12.05 is solid. They have a munchie combo which includes fries, popcorn chicken, and fish balls so that's a good pick! I've tried their strawberry milk tea, passion fruit slushes, and mango yogurt. Although it's not super flashy like other boba shops, the quality is good!

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    Annie Y.

    I think this spot has some of the best popcorn chicken in the 626! I ordered a jasmine milk tea half sugar with lychee jelly and a munchie's combo because I couldn't decide between popcorn chicken and tempura. The lychee jelly taste was kind of overpowering, and it seems like they changed the tempura because it's a lot smaller and not chewy anymore. I miss the old tempura. This is a great study spot with consistent wifi and a good amount of tables considering the size of the space.

    Nicole L.

    Bon Appetea is a boba shop that has been open for so long -- for good reason! My friend orders the popcorn chicken and we also ordered the jasmine milk tea with boba. The tea has a really nice jasmine taste & I loved how the boba was chewy. I wish I tried Bon Appetea sooner! I'll be back soon :)

    Curry chicken
    Ron R.

    Bon Appetea Cafe seems like a Taiwanese style fast food restaurant based on their menu items and clientele. We got the curry chicken and pork chop rice. The prices are moderate and the portion size relatively small. If you are super hungry, then you will need to order two items or get some side dishes. They have a decent selection to choose from. There were a lot of young people studying in here on our visit. They do have plugs, but no one was using them even for the computers, even through it seems like the young people wet hanging out here for a long time. The food quality was decent, not bad, not super good. The servers were neutral to aloof. The strip mall they are in does not have the feel of a super safe neighborhood even if it is. So just be on the alert if you visit here. The parking lot is decent sized and does not seem to ever get super full, so you should be able to find a spot. Overall, if you are just in the mood for this kind of food, do not want to pay too much, and are not that hungry or willing to pay for multiple items, then this is a good place to try.

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    Peter D.

    I thought this place was alright. They had a good selection of drinks, so I decided to try the rose yogurt drink. This drink came out pretty fast, to my surprise. The taste was just alright - nothing extraordinary. Perhaps my expectations were higher, but I would order differently next time. Indias, there was plenty of seating and parking can be found in front of the shop

    Kumquat Lemon Juice and boba milk tea
    Ray L.

    I loved coming to this place back in high school when it was Tapioca Express. I didn't realize it was happy hour when I came, but they had a deal for a free green, black, or milk tea with an appetizer order. Food/Drinks: 5/5 This place has really refreshing drinks. Their kumquat tea was sweet, sour, and refreshing. Their fries were made fresh and had great seasoning. Service: 5/5 I came here during a pretty busy time when tons of people were here working on their laptops. However, our order was taken right away and everything came out freshly made. Ambiance: 5/5 This place seems like a great place to study. Chill vibes, good drinks, tons of chargers, and quiet enough to get work done.

    Cream cheese matcha
    Selene S.

    Got the cream cheese matcha (50% sugar and ice) this time around and it was pretty good. My friend got the matcha milk tea (less sweet and ice) but they still made it super sweet. I'd recommend double confirming with them on the sweetness adjustments.

    Green Milk Tea w/Crystal Boba
    Conway L.

    Came here on a Friday afternoon with a friend to work with. It was moderately busy starting from noon. Bon Appetea is in a big plaza and you do not have to worry about parking. The inside of the store front is pretty small with about 9-10 tables to sit at. There's also an outside patio with a couple of tables as well which is cozy to do work at or sit. I really enjoyed the interior of the store and the seating. The staff was generous and helped me order a nice lunch combo to start my day. The green milk tea was decent, nothing special as it's pretty standard at almost all bubble tea establishments. Hainan Chicken - I usually get hainan chicken from restaurants known for it but I decided to get this dish at a boba spot... and it exceeded my expectations. They de-boned the chicken so well and the chicken was so tender. The rice was mediocre but that's okay, as the sauces made up for it. The ginger sauce and spicy sauce was great. I ended up mixing them together and pouring it with the soy sauce on the chicken and it was such a great lunch. The portion of the chicken was fantastic as well. The only thing I have to comment about was the make time, it took about 20 minutes for them to make it but I was working here anyways so it didn't matter much. Overall, I'd come back again!

    Salty Crispy Chicken combo. Extra meat sauce (itty bitty on top of rice) for 50¢.
    Rita C H.

    Love their food but their service is hit/miss. I know youngsters get their experiences here but they're lacking training.

    Strawberry Mochistrawberry Mango Flavored Yogurt
    Shwe N.

    first time and omg it's different... the mochi threw me off but it's yommy. and the popcorn chicken is bawm i can taste bits of the cartilage. wthelly i'm coming back here 10/10

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    Are there vegan non-dairy options for drinks?

    Do you take credit cards?

    Yes we do~

    Is Bon Appetea Cafe Arcadia same as Bon Appetea Cafe Alhambra?

    Yes

    What happened to Tapioca Express? Is Bon Appetea the same company as Tapioca Express?

    Hi Jason, thank you for your question! We recently rebranded and yes we are still the same team running this store! All our popular food and drink items before will continue, and more new options are introduced. Hope to see you again!

    You don't do online ordering for take out?

    We are currently offering online orders through DoorDash . Thank you!

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    1.8 mi
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    Free parking

    I stopped by Cup of Cha Tea House today while passing through Monrovia, and I'm so glad I did. It's…read morelocated right in Old Town Monrovia, and the shop itself is super cute, spacious, and inviting. This is a great little spot to hang out with friends or family, play games, go on a date, or just relax by yourself with a drink. I came with my baby sister and we both really liked the atmosphere. The front of the store has cute seating, and there's also a smaller, almost private, area toward the back near the bathrooms with a little couch and board games, which gives the place even more personality. I'd say the back area with the small couch is more of a first-come, first-served spot. The couch could comfortably fit a group of 4-5 people you came with, or maybe just one couple. Otherwise, it might feel a little awkward sharing such a small space with people you don't know unless you're not socially awkward. They have a good variety of drinks on the menu, though they don't sell any food. My sister didn't like the drink she initially ordered because she had requested foam and salt, but the staff was kind enough to remake it to her liking, which we really appreciated. Good customer service makes such a difference, and they handled it very kindly. My drink came out great... good size, good flavor, and fairly priced. Overall, I'd definitely come back here again if I'm in the area. Cute shop, good drinks, great service, and a nice cozy vibe without feeling cramped.

    WALK WITH MEEEE. We go try something new for brunch in old town, then grab Cup of Cha for a sweet…read moretreat, then walk around the little stores, people watch and yap. In that order. Came here on a Sunday afternoon and had a really good experience. The shop was clean, ordering on the tablet was super easy, and the drinks came out pretty fast. The drinks are HUGE too, definitely worth the price. One thing to watch out for is that some toppings are already included in certain drinks, which was actually a nice surprise for me. There's a little bit of seating inside, and the location itself is really cute with lots of surrounding shops to walk around and browse. Definitely a nice place to grab a treat while spending the afternoon in the area. Also appreciated that there was plenty of street parking nearby, which made stopping in really convenient. Thanks Cup of Cha !

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    4.6(282 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I had a lovely experience at Boba Friend (Monrovia). I ordered the Taro Ube Milk Tea ($6.50 -…read moreLarge) and a Surprise Cup ($4.50 - Contains a Random Mini Stuffed Plushy). The Taro Ube Milk Tea is DELICIOUS! Its boba is also bouncy, playful, and soft. YUM!! I arrived at Boba Friend (Monrovia) on Sunday (around 6:30PM). Parking is easy. The lot is big; however, there were a few stumbling, unfortunate homeless people. Customers order at counter; there's no self-service kiosk. Cash and card are accepted. Staff is professional, friendly, and hard working. Staff politely answered all my questions. My drink took about one minute and twenty seconds. Very fast!! As mentioned, I enjoyed the Taro Ube Milk Tea ($6.50 - Large). There's a bold sweetness with fresh taro, and it's creamy & thirst-quenching. The accompanying boba are also good quality. These boba pearls are fresh, bouncy, and delicious. YUM!! The Surprise Cup ($4.50) is also very FUN! If you break open the side, a random mini plushy pops out. I received an adorable tiny dog/bear plushy. "I now have a new Boba Friend!" Regarding ambiance, Boba Friend (Monrovia) is comfortable and functional. There's customer internet with password; details are on a very tiny sign on the counter's glass. There's also about four electrical outlets. Customers also have access to an unmarked/hidden restroom in the back. The location also felt relatively clean and spacious. There's about six interior tables. There's also very extremely soft music, but I disliked how this music also played intermittent advertisements/commercials. However, it was somewhat spooky how the back area was so dimly lit. Overall, I found unexpected happiness and joy at Boba Friend (Monrovia). The boba is delicious; the drinks are flavorful & well-crafted; and the atmosphere has very adorable moments. If you enjoy boba, this is an easy recommendation. 4.9 out of 5!

    They have the most "buy one get one free" options on doordash. It's great because we were ordering…read morefor a group. We got like 6 choices and total of 12 drinks. Drinks are ok. They ended up being $7-8 for each with the delivery fees and everything, so that's a big saving.

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