Cafe Santo located in Montebello, CA.This is an outdoor coffee shop mostly known for their food than their refreshments and coffee. However, we of course had to review the coffee as they had very interesting options. Cafe Santo is a Mexican inspired cafe with Mexican food and coffee selection. We ordered their hot Oaxacan Mocha with oatmilk. This drink was enjoyable hot as they use cocoa to add the chocolatey flavor. This drink was very subtle in sweetness and had a more bitter chocolate taste along with the coffee flavor. But overall, this was a pretty decent drink! We also ordered an iced Arroz Tatemado Latte with oatmilk. This drink sounded like an horchata but had the name due to roasting the rice. In truth, the drink was not entirely wowing. It had a heavy taste of cinnamon and that was pretty much it. We didn't really taste anything else but milk and cinnamon with the espresso taste. So we were unfortunately not impressed with this coffee. However, their food is DELICIOUS! They have plenty of food and pastries to choose from. We ordered their chilaquiles, and they had so much flavor and were perfectly spicy that it left us wanting more! Their chilaquiles are a must!!! Overall, the location and setup was pretty and they received a lot of attention as their food has great flavor. They always had a line. But because coffee may not be the main focus, we were not entirely galvanized by the coffee drinks we had. But don't let our opinion debunk Cafe Santo! Let us know what you tried! read more

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coffee is very good and so is the service. There was a vinyl record stand for purchasing and nice music playing outside.

Weird opening hours and sassy customer service. Their IG virtue signals so the vibe is already off. Everything's always out of stock and overly hyped. read more

The avocado toast was amazing in flavor and well toasted. I loved it. I got the Arroz Tatemado coffee and it one of the best coffees I have tried. They were friendly and have a very nice outdoors seating area. read more

Cafe Santo - Avocado Toasy - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

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Yep yep yep - Delicious! I had the matcha with ginger beer and lemon. It was refreshing and left me wanting more! I also bought the espresso brownie and unfortunately I didn't eat it until I got back to Arizona AND it was too late to buy another! The brownie was moist and melt in your mouth good! No doubt will find a way to get back! I also have a love for the sinage! read more

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I came here to try their Chilaquiles and they did not disappoint. They were very good. The staff was very polite and genuine. They went out of their way to make sure that we were satisfied and our order was on point. I was here very early in the morning when all of the other places were closed. I would like to come back and try the other places. It's a nice spot with great options. It is a small spot but it has a nice in door dinning area and an outside area too. I'm conflicted because I want to go back for the chilaquiles but I also want to try the other places. Great spot. read more

Ambiance: First of all everyone is so friendly. The customer service from all the places is excellent. They brought my food to me when I forgot to input my number. Taste test: I got the matcha. Def get some added extras if you want some sweetness to it. The burrito was tasty and very filling. read more

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I came to Cafe Santo for the first time on a Saturday while they were very busy. While wait times were slightly longer it was understandable because of the volume of orders coming in. The young lady taking orders, I believe her name was Kate was very sweet and knowledgeable about the coffee menu. She recommended the Semi Amargo with a shot of espresso. Coffee and food were absolutely delicious and overall vibe was incredible. I felt very accommodated with the staff constantly checking in and offering water while I wait. Very happy with my visit and will be returning soon! read more

I went to Cafe Santo and ordered the Arroz Tatemado Latte ($6). Honestly, it tasted gross and had no flavor at all. The service was okay, and the place is super cute and aesthetic, but the coffee was definitely not worth the price. I wouldn't recommend coming here. read more

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I tried multiple lattes here and never enjoy them. Today I ordered the arroz tatemado latte and it had no flavor. French toast takes 25min but also lacked flavor. Every time I order a coffee here it's bland + expensive. And all my friends have said they experience the same thing :( and we are also baristas sorry we didn't like it. There was also pieces of black wood ? In my drink read more

Cafe Santo - Arroz tatemado latte - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

Avocado toast is a must try. Order ahead to avoid the wait. Coffee a bit strong for me but come check it out

I was hoping to like this spot but it was very mid; if I had order just lattes it would be good but to order there specialty lattes, then lack flavor was just a miss. My friend had gotten the ICED OAXACAN MOCHA, and it was ok, like do you when you put choco powder and if it doesn't mix well there's clumps of chocolate, it was kinda like that. I had gotten the ICED ARROZ TATEMADO, it's was suppose have flavors of toasted rice and brown sugar but only tasted a reg latte w/ a hint of cinnamon. Should have read the reviews now I see more hibiscus cooler and there oaxacan non espresso drinks. read more

The food was filling and delicious. The Coffee was good and service was great! Over all the Pricing was fair!

The customer service and quality of drink needs to improve. I have gone on two occasions and each time I was given passive aggressive comments about having coffee from another spot across the street. Not welcoming at all. read more

Food was great but overpriced. Service is exceptional. Ambiance is chill. I will say I expected beans with my chilaquiles for the base price that they charge. I got this new banana drink that was advertised because I love bananas - Choco nana drink. I ended up not digging it at all but my partner enjoyed it very much so. However the rice cinnamon latte was fire! read more

Thanks to yelp for recommending this place. First time at Pico Rivera, this place is amazing several choices healthy Food, service is under 15 min. I don't enjoy spicy food, still their chilaquiles are spicy enough to let you drop a tear or run your moco... they are good . The ambience is good, come to the back of the store there's benches and where to sit, relax and enjoy your meal. I'm a coffee snob, and like to try new coffee combinations, give a chance to the Expresso Tonic. Yahoo !! read more

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Food & Drinks: Vanilla Latte - 3/5 Oaxacan Mocha - 3/5 Avocado Toast with Egg - 4/5 The avocado toast at this corner street cafe had a flavorful combination. However, the egg that we added to it wasn't as runny as expected. The coffee, wasn't the best but still decent. It tasted watered down and wasn't very strong. Service: The service at the cafe was decent, they nicely let us know of the items that they didn't have at the moment. Ambiance: The cute cafe is located on the front corner of the street and has outdoor seating provides a pleasant atmosphere. As you explore further in the area, you'll find an array of food options and trucks, enhancing the overall ambiance and making it a nice spot to spend time. read more

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Super fast service, I did notice more outside seating which makes a great outing with friends/family. Plenty of street parking (free) and across the street there is a free lot as well. I haven't tried their food yet, and they also have different pastries to choose from to par with your drink which I enjoy. I ordered a sweet roll. read more

Cafe Santo - Oaxacan mocha latte, very subtle taste, however you cam still taste the mocha - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

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Overall good latte and breakfast sandwich. It was much pricier than expected and cashier wasn't very friendly. Coffee was out in about 5 mins, sandwich took about 20mins. The time for the sandwich didn't bother me because it was very hot and it tastes good and fresh. Small outdoor tables, in a nice area to sit. I asked the cashier about a menu item and she responded in a rude manner. The only reason I continued to order was because I had a friend with me that chose the spot. I paid $25 for a small latte and breakfast sandwich. read more

Cafe Santo - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

I really loved my experience here. Esméralda took my order, and she was so friendly and kind! I got the Oaxacan mocha (asked for it less sweet), and it was yummy! I like the little bits of chocolate on the bottom, so tasty! The ambience of this place is light, bright, open, and fresh! The white paint of the building and the greenery of the plants make it such a beautiful spot to sit and enjoy the coffee! I had the pleasure of meeting one of the co-founders while I was there, he was so nice and lovely!! Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Really cute shop located in a small food hall area. Street parking only. I would park on a side street as people drove very fast on the Main Street. Cafe front is facing the street. They have lots of seating in the patio behind and some set up in front. Tried: Vanilla latte - too milky for me Triple espresso latte - perfect! Three shots has the best balance. $1.50 extra for one extra shot of espresso is fairly $$. (standard latte comes with two, but it really needs three). Drinks were around $6 each which is the usual rate. They had other speciality drinks but I'm not really a fan of mocha so I didn't try. I'd be back if I was in the area again. Staff was friendly. read more

Cafe Santo - Vanilla latte and triple espresso - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

I've tried other items on their menu such as their iced lattes; however, matcha is definitely not their speciality. The space is cute even though it's on the sidewalk, better on the back where the other food stands are at. It's good enough coffee for the area. read more

Cafe Santo - Matchas - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

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Wanted to try this place d/t visiting the area and seeing that they have a lot of good reviews. I thought the coffee was actually quite tasty. I also tried the chilaquiles which is something that I try in a lot of places. The actual tortilla chip itself might be one of the best I have ever had in chilaquiles. I wish there were more topping options that included protein as it got a little bit tiring finishing the whole meal. It was a to go type of place where you sit after ordering. Overall everybody was really nice and it was a nice cafe. read more

Such a fire place. Love the decor and drinks, breakfast, and desserts they serve! The employees are so sweet and welcoming! my sister goes there almost every day hehehaaa read more

The Food is 6/10 , Customer service is 1/10 Reason being the girls at the window are unwelcoming and SNOTTY! Whether you own the business or you work for them, you need to be kind to everyone, otherwise you will go out of business, Remember that next time you're serving someone!!!! read more

Place was very nice, staff was awesome! Super chill and nice place to hang out but 50 bucks for 2 coffees, an avocado toast and a breakfast sandwich. Thought I was still in San Diego for a second! read more

Every time I try to give them a chance, the cashier is extremely rude. I have been here more than 10 times since they opened and this last time I didn't even end up ordering because I asked a simple question and got a weird attitude from the lady taking orders. The coffee here isn't great, and the food is nothing special either for them to act like they are the only place to buy from. I really love supporting small businesses and truly do my best to shop small, or local before giving my money to corporations and big companies but wow do these people make it hard. Never coming back because every single time is as bad if not worse than the last. read more

A quick google search led me here as I was waiting for my mom to get out of surgery and wanted to eat near the hospital. It was a four minute drive! It's only street parking and it wasn't hard to get a spot. I can imagine it being difficult on the weekends though. I didn't interact much with the staff other than when they took my order but the two girls I spoke with were very polite and sweet! I'd come back just for that. The cafe is a part of a food court so there's plenty of seating! It's super clean and everyone has been friendly! I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and their avocado toast. The latte was good. It tasted like how it's supposed to taste so no complaints. The avocado toast though!!! Y'all need to stop playing and come over to try it. It was absolutely delicious! I'd eat a whole loaf. I love that each order is carefully prepared by them. The cherry tomatoes are nicely placed and each bite better than the last. The bread is also perfectly toasted where it isn't too crunchy that it's hard to bite or too soggy that the avocado is sinking in. 10/10. read more

Really good and different perfect for what I need. I got the classic Oaxaca Iced Coffee and it didn't disappoint. Service was friendly and location was clean I would come back when in in the area read more

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First time trying cafe santo and it definitely wouldn't be my last. Placed an order for pick up on their site and it was ready once I got there. I was very pleased to see that they wait to add your ice until you come to the pick up window unlike other establishments. The place is very cute and quaint, with a minimalist design- given its a window out of a shipping container. The only downside was when someone swiped my drinks from the window as I was purchasing a pastry, which seems to be quite common amongst another reviewer. they were quick to remake my order for me given that incident which was also nice. I would recommend trying the Oaxacan mocha, it wasn't overly sweet and the crushed chocolate and almond bits were satisfying. read more

Cafe Santo - Cute! But someone stole my drinks from the counter before I could get them! Not off to the best start - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

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First time here--came because it was recommended. I ordered a vanilla iced latte, which was just okay. It had more ice than coffee, and the flavor was pretty mediocre. The iced matcha latte didn't stand out either. I also tried the chilaquiles--while they were tasty, they were served pretty cold, which was disappointing. What really threw me off was the upcharge for everything. I asked for a little extra sour cream and was charged 25 cents plus tax for it, which feels excessive. Overall, not the worst experience, but definitely didn't live up to the hype for me. read more

Cafe Santo - Chilaquiles (you have to pay extra for everything including egg, avocado and toppings) - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

Café Santo has my heart! You could never go wrong with a Mocha. I also tried a shot of their Chocolate and I absolutely loved it. The food is incredible! I've had their Chilaquiles, and they were 10 out of 10. The breakfast burrito was incredible! Even the pastries never miss. There's outdoor seating, which is really nice always because the sun is always out. There's plenty of parking the staff a café, Santo are incredibly nice and attentive. read more

Cafe Santo - Oaxacan mocha and chocolate shot - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

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I've gone three times and each time the service was rough. Staff were uninviting and seem bothered by customers. Long waits each time. Coffee is meh. Food is overpriced. Really wanted this place to workout but won't be back. read more

The matcha is super watered down with no matcha flavor just water and milk. I also didn't like the bland service.

I love my matcha but this one just tasted more like the milk. They do have a great avocado toast. read more

We stopped by after hearing about this place on TikTok. I was happy to hear the owner was oaxaqueño so we had to support. I got the iced arroz tatemado (I think that was the name) and my bf got the hot Oaxacan mocha. My drink was amazing! The Oaxacan mocha was as authentic as it gets! It was cool to see that they used cacao beans we like we do back in the motherland. Overall the drinks were great and service was quick. The cashier seemed a little curt but the coffee made up for it. Will definitely be back! read more

Cafe Santo - Iced Arroz Tatemado and Hot Oaxacan Mocha - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

Came here at 9 am on a Tuesday morning and the place had a decent amount of customers already. There's seating in front of the shop, near the curb, and also behind. We got 2 drinks and 2 food items: Chai latte ($5.50) Matcha latte ($6.00) Veggie Burrito ($10.50) French toast ($13.50) We waited roughly 10-15 minutes for the food and drinks. The drinks came out first and first impression was that they weren't hot but lukewarm. The matcha latte tasted powdery and watered down. So the matcha powder itself wasn't properly mixed with the liquid and not enough was used to give it the proper matcha taste. The burrito itself was a bit disappointing in size considering it was $10.50 for the burrito and you're not able to add or substitute ingredients since they're premade. It came with salsa on the side that helped add flavor to the burrito. The French toast was a nice size and tasted good. There was a good amount of fruits provided with the toast. There was syrup on the side for the French toast and it was topped with some melted butter. This item was probably the only thing out of everything purchased that was worth the price. Personally I would not be coming back here again. Their menu is pretty limited as well with a couple of things marked off their menu. read more

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Great little coffee shop in Montebello serving delicious breakfast, pastries, and cafecito. Try their Chilaquiles with a Oaxacan Mocha for a great start to your weekend! read more

Cafe Santo - Chilaquiles - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California

We got coffee at another place and came here to get a pastry or something. So we sit down to look at the menu and are asked to leave. Owner says "come on we're a coffee shop too" like okay yeah dog we're not from around here, we were checking your store out. it's giving insecure read more

Had the chilaquiles they were plentiful, crunchy and had spice to them all good qualities of a good plate. Highly recommend if you're in the a read more

Cafe Santo - Very good! A bit spicy that most I've tasted - Caterers Near Me - Montebello, California