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    Bon Appetea Cafe - Arcadia

    3.8 (380 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for groups

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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have delicious Bento boxes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a popular spot with locals and students![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

    Munchies Combo
    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great study spot with consistent wifi and a good amount of tables considering the size of the space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food quality was decent, not bad, not super good. The servers were neutral to aloof. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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 [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place seems like a great place to study. Chill vibes, good drinks, tons of chargers, and quiet enough to get work done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really enjoyed the interior of the store and the seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

    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

    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.

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    17 years ago

    the place has a nice atmosphere and the workers are very friendly(: they have great drinks and really yummy food.

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    Ask the Community - Bon Appetea Cafe - Arcadia

    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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    Chicha San Chen

    Chicha San Chen

    4.2
    (75 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    Sister store to the one in San Gabriel. It's less crowded here, so if you want to avoid the lines,…read morecome to this location. Once you walk in, there are kiosks that you order at. Their Chicha-exclusive tea machines are the star. It looks so cool and professional. It reminds me of an espresso machine, but in this case, it specifically brews tea. I ordered the High mountain tea with pineapple jelly, 0% sweetness. It was FANTASTIC. Full of tea fragrance without the drying tea effect. The pineapple jelly added just enough sweetness to the drink. You do taste the pineapple flavor, which contrasted the tea flavor perfectly. They also have very cute cup carriers that's environmentally friendly. I'll definitely be coming back to try out their other drinks.

    I've been a loyal Chi Cha San Chen customer for years, but the customer service I received at this…read morelocation left a sour taste in my mouth. I accidentally ordered the wrong tea--that part was my mistake. However, when I politely asked if they could help me fix it, I was met with a cold, flat "no." I then asked if I could simply add boba and pay the extra charge, but I was told that wasn't possible either. What disappointed me the most was the lack of customer service and empathy. For a shop that charges premium prices for its drinks, I expected a much better customer experience. The barista's tone came across as dismissive and irritated, which made the interaction even more unpleasant. I still enjoy Chi Cha San Chen as a brand, but this visit was disappointing enough that I definitely won't be before returning to this location.

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    Interior
    Taking tea seriously
    Taking tea seriously
    Interior of the store.

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    BenGong's Tea - Arcadia

    BenGong's Tea - Arcadia

    4.2
    (429 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I am a fan of BenGong's Tea as they are the definition of boba drinks done right. Each drink is…read moremade with real, freshly, brewed tea or fresh fruits... none of that powder crap. The quality of their teas are also regarded as high-quality as you can taste the genuine tea fragrances in the drink despite the added milk or toppings. They have unique tea flavors and toppings that differentiates them from so many other boba houses in the 626 area. 1. Pistachio Coconut Velvet (5/5) A summer/seasonal drink that is worth raving about. It's super refreshing from the coconut water, yet creamy and luxurious from the velvety pistachio cream. They are generous with the pistachio bits that they coat on top of the pistachio foam. I devoured this drink it less then 2 minutes and almost went back for a 2nd cup. 2. Tea-cube Special (5/5) This is a simple, yet, satisfying cup of traditional milk tea. It's made from a black tea base + milk + tea-cube topping. The tea-cube is made from fresh tea then made into a jelly cubes. Super creative, yet delicious. It pairs well with almost any milk tea based drinks. 3. Mango Pomelo Sago (4/5) If you like mangos and like fruity drinks, then this is a good choice. It comes with sago toppings, which pairs well with the drink. When it's fresh and icy, it's super refreshing. However, if you wait too long and it melts, the drink can get a bit too sweet. 4. Osmanthus Rice Milk Tea (4.5/5) This drink is a Jasmine tea base with osmanthus rice paste, milk and crystal boba. You certainly can taste the osmanthus flavor. My favorite thing to do is get it with their house-special tea-cubes. My go-to boba place whenever I am in the area.

    This is probably one of my new favorite places for milk tea!…read more There's plenty of parking in this plaza. Staff was friendly, but also busy making drinks. The interior has a modern and classy feel. There's a tree with everyone's wishes and hopes. The store itself is super clean. The menu was extensive and had so many options. The ordering kiosk displayed all the choices aesthetically and had appropriate descriptions. I liked how you could choose what kind of tea you'd get for some drinks (jasmine or black tea!) The tea cube special sounded unique so I gave it a try. It had a strong tea taste. The tea cubes were squishy and had a firm jelly texture. This drink would definitely fall more towards the chocolatey side. I felt that it was still sweet at 25% sugar, but I'd still get it again! I haven't stopped thinking about the drink since I had it yesterday. Definitely will need to stop by again soon to fix my craving for it.

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    Mango Pomelo Sago 杨枝甘露
    Mango Pomelo Sago 杨枝甘露
    The popular oolong tea
    The popular oolong tea
    Red bean taro drink ( hot)

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    Red bean taro drink ( hot)
    Cup of Cha Tea House

    Cup of Cha Tea House

    4.6
    (750 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    Really enjoy the watermelon series which was not overly sweet and very refreshing…read more The boba was cooked nicely and paired well with the lychee jelly. Nice ambiance overall.l

    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.

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    Try us today! We won't disappoint you!!
    Cup of Cha Tea House
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    O.M.G Fruit Tea
    Boba Friend

    Boba Friend

    4.6
    (284 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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    Our drinks: Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea and Thai boba milk tea
    Our drinks: Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea and Thai boba milk tea
    Calamansi Citrus Refresher and Super Lemon Tea
    Calamansi Citrus Refresher and Super Lemon Tea
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