Probably the greatest coffee shop addition in the South Bay area! I'm always stopping by for myself…read moreor the office bc it's truly our fave. I've tried their banana matcha (top tier), strawberry matcha (has real strawberry bits ), coconut matcha, ube matcha (seasonal), biscoff latte (off menu). All so very good! They also have many pastry options to complement your drink. All the workers are nice and are always hustlin to get the drinks out with a quickness since the line tends to be long during peak hours. Unfortunately no online ordering still due to said long line. Aesthetically pleasing and love their music choices. A definite must in Torrance!

Ambiance: the trendy coffee shop is located at a strip mall with limited shared parking, it's often…read morequite packed and loud inside, expect a long waiting line during peak hours Service: place the order at the counter and wait for it's prepared near the other side Drink: they have classic and store special coffee and matcha drinks Chrome Latte - **** Espresso, Milk, Brown Sugar, House Cream, Cacao, creamy and refreshing taste, recommend Price: decent quality and reasonable price, expect around $7 per drink

SUPER YUMMY! I don't know how they make their drinks so addictive, but I will be coming here very…read moreoften. This is by far my favorite matcha spot I've tried in the South Bay, and has a richer, smoother matcha flavor than comparable nearby cafes if that's what you're looking for. Their jasmine matcha cloud is my favorite and I had to get another after finishing my first one. The jasmine tea is very floral and perfectly compliments the matcha foam. I also loved the first flight matcha, but the coconut matcha even more so. It's really hard to find a place that 1. has good coconut water and 2. has matcha strong enough that it doesn't get diluted by the coconut water. First Flight Coffee does both of these perfectly and will always be my go-to spot in the South Bay for coconut matcha. Only downsides are that the parking lot sucks to get out of (especially if you plan on going west or north), but it's very easy to take a small detour. There isn't too much seating inside if you plan on studying so it's more of a grab and go place. Overall, I wish I could give this place more stars!

i visited on a saturday an hour before closing, and it was still pretty busy. the cafe is somewhat…read moresmall with limited seating, but they have guest wifi if you plan on getting work done there. the cafe has such cool decorations, including a live flight tracker on the wall - such a cool aviation touch! service was friendly and quick, and it took about 5 minutes for my drink to come out. i ordered a first flight matcha (matcha latte with matcha cold foam) and substituted for oat milk. the color was excellent, but unfortunately, the flavor and quality of the matcha powder didn't stand out for me. the matcha tasted almost grainy and oxidized, and it easily separates if you let the drink sit for longer than 10 minutes. it definitely does not taste freshly hand-whisked sadly. it's also shocking to me that a dairy-free milk substitution is a whole $1 extra?! it seems steep for the quality of drink i received. overall, i loved the ambiance of the cafe, but this is personally a one-time visit only :(

Small, populate coffee spot in Torrance that my sister raves about. Being a non-coffee drinker she…read moreinsisted I try a tea latte so I went with a matcha latte. Loved that it wasn't sweet and just was a perfect sip. Also decided to try the ricotta croissant. It was good but it's ricotta and jam.. so you have a hint of sweetness. All in all nice coffee/tea latte spot. And if I came back I'd love to try the hojicha latte. Note - There is no seat inside but plenty outside the store.

I'm not one to write reviews but I had to say something…read more First off, love the coffee here. Needed to mention that yesterday the employees did a great job handling a rude and disgruntled customer. Kudos to the Nook for keeping it professional. The staff is always super friendly and they make my Spanish latte perfect every time. Sucks they have to deal with crazy people time to time but hey, that's life!

Best fresh strawberry milk shaved ice in South Bay, California…read more Artistically made, most of all natural strawberries with a condensed milk flavor. Strawberries & puree drizzled on top. So refreshing, better than Hawaiian syrup shaved ice. More natural.

I really want to like this place but the price and size proportions force to feel like this is…read moreincredibly overpriced and not ok. THE GOOD: There are tons of options here and the flavors are great. They stay traditional to Korean bingsoo while also having items that aren't. I love how everything tastes and it's great quality! THE BAD: The size of one bingsoo is literally smaller than my hand and costs ~$20 with a side of mochi. The mochi is also tiny and dinky little guys. $20 for a bingsoo that is smaller than rhe size of my hand is just diabolical, im sorry but this is so overpriced and ridiculous. It's shaved milk I've and some red bean paste for christ sake it can't be that expensive to buy. The best advice i would give is to just make these darn proportions larger because what the heck am I paying $20 for a tiny bowl of ice. Absolutely ludicrous and greedy, you should know better.

Bada Coffee is an independent coffee shop located in Torrance, at the Plaza Mayor Shopping Center…read more It combines Korean Café' looks and taste and it even has a robot to make your coffee, but have no fear, there are people there to help out. The place is ever so cute. It is spotless. The service is great. Even the robot is adorable. We love their Mango mango and all of their lattes are great. Their espresso is perfect. I wish it was open a bit later. We often end up there near closing. But it is one of our favorite coffee shops in the South Bay. It is fun, the prices are fair and again, they have a robot. They close at 6 pm so get there. Please stay open until 7, we will come. The attention to detail in every cup is consistent and amazing. You will love it.

I got the matcha cloud $7.25. I thought it did not have much flavor and tasted quite milky. Maybe…read moreits because I went close to closing time, so I'll definitely had to come back again and try something else. - rating: 7.3/10 update: got the mango matcha recently and really liked it! would recommend that one

We got the earl grey matcha and the seasonal princess peach matcha, both very delicious! Creamy,…read morerefreshing, and the perfect sweetness, these drinks individually balanced their earl grey/peach and matcha flavors to perfection. Staff was friendly, place was a little messy but to be expected due to the amount of business. Seating was not difficult to find, and the parking lot was full so we parked on a nearby residential street. Side note: they had a bunch of gems that we could stick onto the cups, not sure if this is an everyday or seasonal offering but it was such a thoughtful touch!

This is the second location I have visited and wow, what a disappointment. The barista needs to…read morework on her customer service. She stood there, didn't greet or say hello. Also, she stood with her arms crossed and a serious look until we ordered. The location is more spacious and their coffee/matcha is delicious but their customer service was crap. The location in Glendale was more welcoming

Stopped by Cool Beans with our friends for a double date lunch on a weekend afternoon. The…read morerestaurant is really cute, bright, and inviting. The staff is also very warm and welcoming. The food was delicious, and the drinks were unique. We ordered the citrus matcha and bumble espresso, both of which were light and refreshing. The caffeinated tonics also looked yummy. For food, we opted for the mango and chia syrniki, which was lightly sweet and had the consistency of pan-fried cottage cheese, and the Shakshuka. My only feedback is that the portions were a bit small, and we all wished the Shakshuka was served with more sourdough. Our friends got the strawberry & orange lemonade, matcha latte, Shakshuka, and the cheese & dill syrniki, which they also enjoyed. Overall, would recommend for a light meal and refreshing drinks. Parking is also a breeze, as there is a parking lot for the strip mall that Cool Beans is located in.

We went to Cool Beans for breakfast on a weekend. It's located in a strip mall with plenty of…read moreparking. There's seating indoors and outdoors. Upon entering, you immediately see a case of Honey Cake slices. It looks so gorgeous and tempting, we had to order! It was unique in texture and had a perfect amount of sweetness. The layers are very impressive too! We got the pancakes too which are made of farmers cheese, which were a hit for our group! The service is incredibly kind and friendly here. It's just a couple of people working on the food and taking orders, so important to be patient, but everything came out quite fast! Definitely recommend stopping here for a coffee or a sweet treat!

Everything is wonderful and super pretty decour ! Pleasant staff and clean…read more A pleasant morning coffee date with husband. We had the almond & Nutella crossiant!

This Vietnamese Banana Coffee absolutely blew my mind! The banana cold foam was bananas! It was…read morethe perfect caffeine boost I needed for the long drive home and somehow kept me energized even after I got home. Funny enough, the menu spells it "Babanana Coffee," which I later learned from the friendly barista was just a typo. The vibes were super cute and welcoming, too. And if you're stopping by, Bowl Thai next door is also a must-try! Definitely a spot worth checking out.

Caffe Bene is a solid spot if you're looking for a delicious caffeine fix, to satisfy your sweet…read moretooth, or to hang out and study. The service here is quick and professional. You can tell they put a lot of effort into their food and drinks. As for the ambiance, it's perfect for those who want to hang out and catch up with friends/family or to study. When I visited, there were easily 5 other groups and individuals studying here. I have a big soft spot for banana flavored items. A BIG SOFT SPOT. Banana Cream Pie Latte - this one carries the biggest punch for banana lovers. Banana cream the entire way from start to finish. Not too sweet. Awesome foam top too. I highly recommend drinking these without the straw. Foam top drinks are best appreciated when you get a nice 50:50 ratio of the foam and drink. Banana Matcha Latte - the name speaks for itself. It's a nice mixture of both. So if you're looking to feel a little healthier with the matcha element, then go for it. This was probably the prettiest drink of the 3 that we had. Americano - delicious and got the job done here. I naturally enjoy Ethiopian and Colombian beans. I brew them often at home. I was definitely wide awake after these drinks lol Strawberrynana Waffle - If you LOVE belgian-style waffles like me, then you'll find yourself ordering this again and again. It wasn't too sweet but sweet enough to easily go through 2 or 3 of these plates if you're crazy enough. Banana Walnut Honey Bread - the best for last! I really loved eating brick toast growing up. There were so many stores back in the day that sold them, and now I can't find them as easily. In fact, Caffe Bene is the only place in the South Bay that I know that sells them. This one brought me back to the past and put a gigantic smile on my face. Delicious, perfectly sweet, balanced, and finished wanting more. Highly recommend!

The place is pretty good and pretty good coffees. Prices are a little bit expensive here if you're…read morethinking you're gonna get a deal. It's a lot more expensive than Starbucks is. That's why I prefer Starbucks over this place. The service is pretty good too. People are pretty friendly have a good environment places to study and hang out relax good AC. The only thing that I don't like and that I don't think it has anything to do with the owner's fault is their clients like predominantly Asian this makes me always feel uncomfortable when I go into an establishment and I'm just like the only one who is not the race of the store like if you go to an establishment and in another area could be all like Hispanic or it could be all black or it could be all white it always makes me feel uncomfortable when there isn't like diversity in the group for some reason here it's all Asian so unusual so if you're Asian, I guess you'll feel comfortable here if you're not Asian it just feels so strange, but the only thing that irks me anyways not too bad

I love misc and i've been going here for about a year now. for the past few months my favorite menu…read moreitem was the banana matcha, until they changed the recipe from matcha, banana milk, and topped with a banana foam to just banana milk with a matcha foam. the matcha foam is not the same as pure matcha in the latte. The flavor is a lot less strong and it pretty much just tastes like banana and milk :( i understand that it is probably more affordable to replace it with the matcha foam, but it really takes the quality out of the latte and i miss the original menu item! Other than that misc has amazing matcha and coffee, but I will say that change has disappointed me.

I love coming to Misc Coffee in Palos Verdes! The lattes are consistently delicious, the lavender…read morelatte is my favorite. Everything tastes fresh and high quality, and the service is always friendly. It's such a nice spot to grab a coffee and enjoy the area. They offer fresh made pastries, speciality drinks, foam, and have areas to work. I believe they also offer online ordering and some meals like avocado toast.