I was introduced to cafe sapientia by a coworker. It's a pretty popular place. We were there from 10a-11:30a on a Friday and there was a constant stream of customers. We both ordered a soy cappuccino and it was delicious. I am guessing it was a light roast because I didn't have to add any sugar! Really cute place. Lots of comfortable places to sit inside and outside. Clean bathroom for customers. Only thing worth mentioning is it got a little warm and stuffy inside while we were there, but I survived. :) I will definitely go back again. Really interested to try their ice desserts, pictures look yummy! read more

Parking lot seemed very worn out/buildings in the area looked closed down so we were a little worried maybe this place was shut too, but thankfully it wasn't! It's just a lil hidden in the corner. I'm glad bc it's def gonna become one of my go-to's now. Ive been here twice and it def gets busy around lunch time, not many seats were available when we went here around 12pm. But I'm glad business seems to be doing well bc it's a cute place. Cozy little spot with great food and bingsu! They absolutely nail the fluffy snow-like texture of Korean shaved ice. Portions are pretty big so I'd say stick to either getting food or shaved ice bc I have a pretty big appetite but couldn't finish either! And it's a lil hard to store bingsu in the freezer since it's prone to becoming completely frozen if you leave it in there too long. It won't have the fluffy melt in your mouth texture anymore. So eat as soon as your can even if you take it to-go (they pack them in drink cups with lids if you order to-go). I've had the matcha, Oreo, mango, and original flavors. They're all good but I'd rank original last bc I was expecting a lore more injeolmi powder like ive seen in pics + the flavors were too subtle for me (I did order with oat milk however so that can be where I went wrong). I'd say Oreo was my fave of all that ive tried. Only the ones with a white base are available with dairy-free options btw, so matcha and Oreo can't be made dairy-free. They appear to have seasonal flavors as well. The panini was very good. My partner called it prob the best smelling sandwich he's had LOL. I'm excited to try their drinks and other sandwiches next time! read more

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With all the five star reviews, had to stop in myself to check it out. My husband and I came in on an Sunday afternoon - the place was fairly busy with folks dining or working at tables inside. The baristas were quick to greet us and happily explained details on any menu items we were curious about. We ordered two cold brews and they were fresh and smooth. I really enjoyed the cart with options to personalize your drink - milk, sugars, simple syrup, honey, etc. - its rare that you have so many options! Easy to access and plenty of parking, definitely worth stopping by! read more

Cafe Sapientia - Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

No matter who is working here the staff is always kind and friendly. They have delicious and unique pastries. One time I got a pistachio croissant that was bursting with pistachio cream. The vibes here are very laid back and chill. It's like your little local coffee shop. Love it here! read more

Cafe Sapientia - The Commuter Special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

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Making the rounds of Conejo Valley bing su offerings (Korean shaved ice), we were so happy to find Cafe Sapientia on a toasty lunchtime /afternoon. Besides being a beautiful local broad full service coffee and tea shop - wide variety of many coffees and teas, with delicious breakfast offerings (pastries) and healthy & hearty lunch creations, they offer about six "standard" bing su "powder snow" flavors, from matcha to fruit to red bean - but what caught our eye was the espresso coffee flavor. We ordered the larger size to share between my wife and I. Delivered to our table in about 5 minutes, it was truly worth the wait. We have to say that it topped our charts for bing su creativity and flavor from Gardena to Ventura! You must try it to believe it. Not overly sweet, excellent espresso coffee flavor accented by a crunchy mochi macaroon and Biscoff cookie. You can't ask for a better treat after a meal or on a hot day. Well done! Cafe Sapientia offers the same amenities as the big boys, but in a more local charming atmosphere. read more

This cafe is so comfy and can be on the more quiet side. The vibes are casual. This is a great place to catch up with friends or work. The drinks taste delicious. A go-to drink I would recommend is the Sapienna. They have milk alternatives (which does cost a bit extra), like oat milk. The Lox also tastes great. There's some outside seating, but more so inside seating. There's plenty of parking - think plaza parking. Service is quick and friendly. They also give great recommendations. read more

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Made it to CS just in time before they closed today. We were craving a bingsu and our Oreo bingsu really hit the spot. It was chocolaty, smooth and silky. Most importantly not overly sweet. They prepared one order in two to-go cups. Worked out perfectly for us. read more

Cafe Sapientia - Oreo bingsu (snow crème) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

so i decided to come back and give this place another shot after my bad review. the person at the front was nicer this time and actually greeted me first thing. the decor is nice but nothing spectacular. there isn't much of a menu and seems like most syrups are meant to be paired with the matcha drinks or lemonades. i got a vanilla iced latte with soy milk and it came out to $8. the man behind the counter made it fast which was nice. unfortunately it really wasn't good or anything special. mostly it just tasted like milk even though i added a shot. genuinely tasted like low end coffee with low quality syrups and beans. it really just tasted the same as every coffee shop that is small owned in the area that is overpriced but all taste just ok in the end. read more

Stopped in for an iced matcha latte, no one was in line so I was helped right away. Color was nice and earthy flavor came through. What a cute spot with plenty of indoor seating to meet with friends or get some work done. They have 5 different snow créme options there as well- I want to try them next time! Parking- big lot shared with other businesses read more

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Fast and refreshing! The owners were also very kind. Love having this place in the neighborhood. read more

Cafe Sapientia - Matcha snow ice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

Popped in for a fall chai latte to go. Staff behind the counter was friendly and efficient. She made good eye contact and listened well to what I hoped to have. The result was a pumpkin chai latte with low fat milk and cinnamon....DELICIOUS for fall! Lots of foam, and a bit more lukewarm than I prefer, but so tasty. Wish I could have sat awhile, it's a quiet place to meet a friend with great decor. read more

Delicious bingsu comparable to chains like sul and beans but without the wait, crazy parking and loud noise! We had the mango shaved ice and it was delicious. My goal is to try all the flavors by the end of year haha. Cute little mom and pop hidden in a plaza with many parking spots. I'm looking forward to trying their lattes/drinks too! read more

Cafe Sapientia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

Whether I come on for their dessert, lunch, or coffee, I have always had a good time here. The food is always delicious, and the coffee is never too sweet or too milky. The atmosphere is nice, even though there are times I wish the music was more relaxing to suit the vibe. Customer service has always been fantastic as well. read more

Solid cafe in the Oak Park area! I've been to Cafe Sapientia for a Yelp event (their bingsu is quite good), but I surprisingly haven't been back since. I have since realized why - Yelp has this place labeled as "Not a A Good Place for Working", which I personally disagree with. There's actually a decent amount of seating and outlets. Anyways, for my second visit, I ordered an Iced London Fog and a Tuna Sandwich. The tea was okay, pretty average quality for the London Fog. The Tuna Sandwich was actually really good and is something that I would order again. If you are looking for a cafe in the area with good food, drinks, and dessert, and is also a suitable place for getting things done on the computer, give Cafe Sapientia a try! read more

Cafe Sapientia - Tuna Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

This place is so nice. The snow creme ice is so good! We bought one for to-go, they put it into 2 cups so it's easier to eat. Service was a bit slow considering there were only 4 people working (2 front and 2 in the back) and there were always customers coming in and out. But, overall the service was great, they were very nice. There are a lot of tables for people to hang-out/study/work. Overall, it's a great place to go get desserts. Would definitely come back! read more

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Cafe Sapientia is a hidden gem! Tucked away in a quiet Oak Park shopping center, it is very unassuming on the outside. As soon as you walk in, many tables are filled with folks studying, chatting with friends, or just relaxing with a latte. It is a very chill vibe and friendly atmosphere. The baristas are always very friendly and accommodating. The selection of drinks and food options are solid, packed with flavor and variety. I love the tuna sandwich, paninis, herbal teas, and lattes. They also have delicious desserts and baked goods. Every time I come here I always have a positive experience. Highly recommend this local neighborhood spot! read more

Cafe Sapientia - Tuna Sandwich and matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

This place absolutely lives up to the good things people have to say about it. We went at about midday on a weekday, and it wasn't too crowded, and everything came out relatively quickly. We got the avocado toast with lox which was excellent, as well as the chive cream cheese taiyaki which was also quite good. Drinks didn't blow us away, but they were both quite solid (matcha latte and hazelnut latte). Not the cheapest, but that's to be expected for the area. Definitely see myself coming back here! read more

Cafe Sapientia - lox avocado toast, chive and cream cheese taiyaki, iced matcha latte, hazelnut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

Matcha is my best! My hubby likes original. Their shaved ice form keeps long time. They are keeping serving bowl in freezer. Their snow powder ice is unbelievably soft. I recommend you to try sweet, good flavor ice melt in your mouth. read more

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I love this cafe. I never tasted ice cream like this before. It was very unique and extremely good. The Avocado Toast was amazing, full of flora or with a little kick (horseradish). The Taiyaki was wonderful as well. Stuffed with cream cheese and chives and full of flavor. It was pretty busy so service was a little slow but well worth the wait. Everyone was friendly and took their time helping me place my order as I had never had this kind of food before. Tables inside and out were comfortable and accommodating for adults and children. A large menu selection assures something wonderful for everyone. Wonderful food and service will have me coming back for more. read more

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Cafe Sapientia is one of those perfect local coffee shops. Unassuming, welcoming, friendly and amazing flavorful coffee. Not to mention they have amazing food that is made fresh every time you order. Always a privilege to have that perfect little coffee shop that can make you feel like you're part of a cool community. Highly recommend! read more

Great coffee and pleasant staff. Plus, they have a collection of records and you can pick one and have them play it for you.

I love coming here for coffee! The coffee here is superb and delicious! The service is excellent. Always friendly staff and always willing to help and always have a smile on your face that even if you have a bad day, you can't help but smile back. Ambience is cute and cozy, nothing overwhelming. Just a great coffee shop. Food is also very good and I come here just about once a week. read more

Café Sapientia is hands down one of my favorite spots! Their food is absolutely delicious--whether it's their sandwiches or the avocado toast, everything is fresh and so tasty. But the real star is their shaved ice. It's the softest, melt-in-your-mouth treat I've ever had, and nothing else comes close. Their coffee is also legit, with rich flavors that make it a perfect pick-me-up. The service here is always amazing--fast, friendly, and accompanied by warm smiles that make you feel right at home. One small thing to keep in mind is that it can get super packed after 3pm when the kids end school and start hanging out inside and outside, but that's just proof of how popular this place is. Highly recommend for anyone looking for good vibes, great food, and the best drinks. read more

The best avocado toast in the Conejo Valley! Coffee was great. Happy friendly staff. Cool, relaxed vibe. Definitely give them a try!

This coffee shop is amazing! I tend to order their iced coffee, which is the best in town. I've also had their cinnamon rolls and taiyaki which are the perfect accompaniment. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the quality of both the drinks and food keeps me coming back. The vibes are definitely of a neighborhood coffee shop; it's a good place to work or just catch up with friends. read more

Cafe Sapientia - Cinnamon roll and iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

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My boss' boss invited me out to coffee here. I think it's one of her go-to spots around Thousand Oaks. We met up here on a Wednesday afternoon around 3 pm. There was ample parking since it's in a plaza. The inside wasn't crowded or busy but a large family came in later on. The high ceilings made it a bit loud and echo-y (if you're planning on doing some work here) but it wasn't too bad. The inside is cute, kind of like a rustic modern barn style. I'm not much of a coffee drinker so I decided to get an iced chai latte. I also ordered the ham and cheese taiyaki. I wanted to try the Korean shaved ice but I wasn't craving anything too sweet (the chai latte was enough for me) but would definitely come back to try it sometime. My boss got a latte and avocado toast, both looked yummy. The taiyaki was hot and slightly flaky. The ham and cheese were delicious. A great savory snack! The iced chai latte was yummy and refreshing, you can't really go wrong with it. Everything was very reasonably priced. I would definitely come again since it's so close to work and I want to try the bingsu! read more

Cafe Sapientia - Latte, toast, iced chai latte, ham and cheese taiyaki - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

Cute, clean cafe in Oak Park. Only tried the Mango Snow Crème What a refreshing & light treat! read more

Cafe Sapientia - Mango Snow Créme - fresh mango with house made mango pureé - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California

Had to try out this gem! Rsvp d for the Yelp elite event. We had a good time, finally met Jara, and thanks for the awesome Yelp bento box and stickers. We ordered the Mango Snow Creme, Grilled Cheese with bacon and tomato, and a Creme Cheese and Chive Taiyaki. Atmosphere: Buzzing with business, delicious food delivered to patrons, CLEAN, super friendly, nice background music at a tolerable volume, relaxing environment all and all. Enjoyable to sit and chat or read book. Mango Snow Creme -crazy delicious, it was a perfect blend of cream and mango! The shaved ice is so thin it melts right away, I enjoyed not getting brain freeze for a change. So refreshing I wanna go back and try the rest of their flavors! Grilled Cheese - Really delicious cheese with a tomato and who doesn't love bacon!? Grilled cheese hit the spot! Taiyaki- cream cheese and chives, was delicious like a stuffed pancake flavor. Please be careful the cream cheese is hot and will burn your mouth. I would definitely go back again, this was an event so some items were free, but I will be back for more, We truly enjoyed our experience at Sapientia! Thank you for the invite! We will be back and I recommend this place not just for the snow creme, because all of the food I saw being brought out looked pretty delicious as well! Cya soon read more

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This is my favorite coffee shop in the area, objectively top-2 shops in the conejo valley. They do everything right and don't pretend to be anything they're not. The inside is simple -- nothing distracting and relatively quiet, with ample seating and room to bring your work/school equipment if that's your thing. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their coffee, and there's a variety of origins to choose from if you're a nerd. Special shout to this joint for carrying iced coffee *and* cold brew. Not a ton of places have true iced coffee anymore, and I'm a fan of theirs. I can't say I've eaten a ton of food here, but I've had their cinnamon roll a few times, and it's quite nice (obviously, if I've gotten it more than once). If you care about your coffee and want to buy from a business who cares about their coffee, this is your spot. read more

Came back again for some tasty shaved ice (Bingsoo), and it didn't disappoint! The ice is shaved so fine, it's like snow. It is not the same as those you would get in the paper cones with syrup added. It's very fluffy and light. Simply delicious! I tried the Original Snow Creme which wasn't overly sweet, but just right. If you like red bean, this one is for you. It also has small bits of Mochi to add a little more sweetness. We also had the Mango and Strawberry Snow Creme which were delicious. I have tried all the other snow cremes and you can't go wrong with any of them. Staff is always friendly, place is always clean and very roomy inside with lots of tables. They also have an outside patio to sit at and enjoy the sun while having your dessert, coffee, or food. Come check this place out if your in the area. Happy Nom Nom! read more

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Delicious food, coffee and wonderful staff. A perfect place to wile away an afternoon.

Stopped by to grab a coffee and this place did not disappoint! I typically drink sugary coffee and I really enjoyed the Sapienna (I got mine iced). It has a little bit of sweetness to it, not too much, and the cheese cream that topped the drink added a nice salty touch. You can even combine different flavors of syrup in your drink, which is a great way to customize your drink. Our barista, Anthony, was super friendly, explained the menu well, and gave great recommendations. In addition, there are several small tables in indoors for you to enjoy your coffee or food and one large table that could be great for a larger group. The ambiance is very chill inside! This looks like a great place to do some work or just relax. The record player and several records that you can sift through are a cool touch as well. read more

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Café Sapientia is a strange combo of delicious Italian coffee, sandwiches and Korean shave ice. It works! There are lots of people working there--laptops welcome, and it is the epitome of a neighborhood stop. I didn't get the EaterLA nod until I tried the Shave Ice. There is nothing like it for miles. read more

Food in this place gets a 5/5 from me !! Probably one of the best coffee's I've ever had. And I love how you can see them brew the espresso and go through the whole process of making the perfect drink. I love bagels and this everything bagel with creen cheese was the absolute best one I've ever had. Service was fast but the workers aren't the most talkative. It's a very cute casual vibe but also great if you're looking to just get a quick bite and leave! read more

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Simply the best!! We ordered the tuna sandwich, and the strawberry snow cream and both were 10/10. The cafe itself is cute with lots of seating, and the staff are very friendly and fast. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Super hot & thought reviews for this place were pretty good, but our experience far exceeded expectations! Very unique & delicious shave ice experience. Get one at least because they are huge & like a very delicious work of art. The mango one was fantastic, but the seasonal Honeydew flavor was outstanding with beautiful presentation. Definitely will be returning for more!! read more

Stopped here after a wedding ceremony to get our quick caffeine fix and it was exactly what we needed! After some recommendations from Anthony (thanks so much for your friendly service!), I decided to go with the Iced Latte (vanilla and lavender syrup) and it was super tasty! The ambience is very nice to study and have a chat too. They played jazz music and there were lots of seating options! read more

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A very nice cafe that's not run of the mill. Most notable are Asian snacks like taiyaki (red bean, ham and cheese, cream cheese are available) and bingsu (aka snow creme). This is basically like a very fine shaved ice milk. It's not straight ice- it's milky shaved ice. That's my best description! We tried a an original bingsu, which had mochi and red bean. It was fun to try these dishes. They also have avocado toast and sandwiches. The coffees and teas look great as well. They have many interesting syrup flavors. Their hours are a little weird in that they don't open till 9am. Personally, I like coffee first thing in the morning, so I'll probably never get coffee here because of their opening time. Service is fairly quick but not especially warm. read more

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The service was nice and the ambience was calm and pleasant to work in. Their shaved ice has been my favorite sweet treat lately and I would definitely recommend their Oreo or strawberry option! read more

First time here and it exceeded my expectations. My husband thought we were coming to get shaved ice but he was shocked when it was shaved milk flakes - similar to an Italian icee he described it. Each bite was delicate and flavorful with it melting on your palate. The red bean and mochi were hidden treasures buried in the milky mix. Not too sweet and enough to share for two people. This is perfect on a hot day or after an activity in the sun. Everyone around us ordered sandwiches and coffee so we'll be back to try that next. The location is spacious - outdoor and indoor seated with ample parking spaces. read more

Cafe Sapientia - Original bingsu (mochi & red bean) $10.50 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oak Park, California