Caffe Bene is a solid spot if you're looking for a delicious caffeine fix, to satisfy your sweet tooth, 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! read more

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Cafe Bene reminds me of those college boba studying days; big spacious room, clearly loved tables and desks and people are actually studying here from what I can see..... large array of drinks and food items to choose from, mostly smoothies and some trendy banana creme drinks, waffles, sandwiches etc. They have a stamp card but its a stamp per purchase. Booo. Times are tough I guess. Its on a corner of a big parking lot but there's a lot of scary drivers around since its on a large street. Not too bad for Torrance. read more

Caffe Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I paid $10 for a matcha latte and it was the worst the drink I've ever had. Waste of money.

I got their iced blueberry matcha and it was surprisingly really good. The sweet dried up blueberries with the matcha went so great together and I don't even like blueberries all that much. I honestly wanted to try something new and a blueberry matcha isn't seen everywhere. Price point for a regular was about $7.25 which felt a bit on the pricer side but overall, the taste came through. The service here was friendly and welcoming. Ambiance was also great, there's quite a lot of seating inside and welcoming for big groups to come by. read more

Caffe Bene - Iced Blueberry Matcha (Regular Size) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

The family and I stopped into Caffé Bene after grabbing food at Arby's, curious to give it a try. Their self-ordering kiosk was a little confusing since not all pastries were listed, but the counter staff was very kind and helped me place my order at the register. We decided on the Banana Walnut Cake and the Mango Crepe Cake. The Banana Walnut Cake was a letdown--it felt more like a thick slice of Texas Toast than an actual cake. It was warm and tasted fine, but for $13 I expected something more substantial, like a pound cake. The Mango Crepe Cake, on the other hand, was delicious. It had a light, cheesecake-like texture with delicate layers and was easily the better of the two. Overall, while the service was friendly, I don't see myself returning here for dessert. The prices felt too steep for what was offered. read more

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Came here for a meeting on a Saturday night and the lot was packed. There were other stores and shops and I had to wait a few to get a spot. The place inside is huge and a lot of students inside studying or working on something with their laptops. What's funny was I thought this is Coffee Bean that's why I picked the place and when I got there I realized it's a Korean knock off lol. I ordered the taro latte. It was not too sweet but really hit the spot. It's a cross between coffee and dessert. We were able to find a spot to practice our presentation but felt all the tables were bunched up together so it's hard to get privacy. Overall: they had food/ice cream/desserts on the menu. We just came from dinner so none of us were able to try anything. Might be back again to try some items on the menu. read more

Caffe Bene - Taro latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

My son ordered a sandwich unfortunately I don't remember which one and he said it was amazing. I had a banana coffee drink which was pretty good and his Matcha he said was super good. The only thing that I didn't care for was the restaurant was very hot inside I felt and also we were waiting and waiting and waiting and they never give us our drinks until I asked. I think the drinks can be served first while you're waiting for food. read more

I loved the fact that the place was very spacious and had lot of sitting area. Our drinks came out pretty quickly. Misugaru latte was little bit too sweet. Next time I'll ask them to make it with less sugar and extra misugaru. read more

Their gelato, waffles, and pastries are all so good! I always get the coffee flavor ice cream with the waffle. The building itself is pretty spacious, there's a ton of tables and seats available, and always a lot of students studying. read more

Nice spacious place with a nice seating arrangement. The worst is parking in this plaza ... but I would say it was totally worth it !! They have a variety of teas, coffees and desserts. They also have a few lemonade mojito options & sandwich options that are on an amazing baguette. If you need a place to study, or want to meet up with a few friends.. this is your place! If you are a sweet treat person, you definitely need to add Caffe Bene to your list of late night sweet treat stops YUM!! read more

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The Bingsoo was good but the furniture is very uncomfortable and the caffe overall looks like it's run down a bit. I probably won't be back but it was worth it for one time. read more

I've always tried the Misugaru drink. And absolutely love it. Will definitely need to try their food and other drinks. read more

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I met a couple of mu friends here to do a bit of catching up. I really wanted to try their pumpkin cheesecake but they didn't have any. So I tried the other cheesecake they had instead that had a hard layer of dark chocolate on top. I inhaled the cheesecake and left the chocolate. Lol! I also ordered a mocha frappe. It was yummy. The area we sat in was not as cozy. The chairs were so low that I felt like it was made for kids. Lol! If you don't have good knees, it's a really bad place to sit. The parking lot is pretty much always busy so be patient. If you come after dark, there is barely any lights on in the lot so be very careful. read more

Caffe Bene - Cheesecake W/ Dark Chocolate on top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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Cafe Bene in Torrance is my go-to spot for a relaxing and enjoyable Saturday. Whether I'm running errands or just want to unwind, Cafe Bene has something for everyone. The friendly staff, delicious food, and comfortable ambiance make it a perfect place to spend a few hours. I can easily spend hours getting work done with their amazingly delicious Cafe Saigon Coffee in hand. If you're in the area and looking for a comfortable place to chill, I highly recommend dropping by Cafe Bene as soon as possible. I would like to point out that parking in the shopping center is extremely poor, and the parking spaces are very close together. Additionally, the 30-minute markers on the parking curbs are completely ineffective because they are never checked according to the businesses in this center. read more

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Caffe Bene used to be a very nice spot. Their main attraction is large space and long hours, great for getting work done and studying. Coffee is not strong, but does have variety of food. Main complaint is cleanliness. Booth areas in the back now have cracked seats, oily fingerprints, and just feels too dirty to stay for studying. This was the main function of this cafe to begin with. I hope they can put more care into that area. read more

Great food! The cafe looked spacious and seems like a place to go for doing work. The service was ok not too friendly, just direct. But the food was a great price and very tasty. Will come back and try the drinks. read more

Caffe Bene - Egg ham and cheese Sandwhich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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Would give it zero Stars if given the option. Walked in at 10am on a weekday, only one gentleman working on his laptop near the front window, otherwise empty. No Good Morning nor May We Help You from the two employees working the counter. Pricey Menu, poor service, needless to say we all WALKED OUT and drove over to Creme Pan. We just thought we'd try someplace different this morning..... Anyone who has been to Creme Pan knows their service and broad menu of fresh items sell out daily! Prompt, kind and courteous service confirms their manager has trained them well. Save the trouble of Caffe Bene's cramped parking lot too. Poor Service, Poor Parking, pricey menu....none and done. read more

Caffe Bene - Empty..... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

The good: I tried the s'mores honey brick toast with charred marshmallow and an Oreo, a peach mojito refreshment (non-alcoholic) and a liege Belgian waffle with salted caramel gelato on top. I liked the crispy outside of the marshmallow and the soft gooey inside. The presentation of all the items were great. The interior of the shop is massive and has designated areas for laptop use or no laptop use (conversation areas). Lots of people were inside studying or working. The front left space was designated for reservations and groups. They also sold macarons and crepe cakes. I liked the peach drink that bad chunks of fruit at the bottom and fresh mint. The bad: They have croissant sandwiches but it seems like they use Costco croissants or some type of store-bought croissants. I suspect that the waffle is also pre-packaged and then just heated up. The drink was almost $8 which I thought was expensive because it was bubbly soda with syrup and a few fruit chunks. There's no outdoor dining. The interesting: I've been to a Cafe Bene in two other locations but their menus differ. read more

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This place is an amazing place for those who like to study in coffee shops! It was quiet and calm even though there were quite a bit of people in there. The baristas were very warm and welcoming which made ordering easy and relaxing. The coffee, at least for me, was smooth. I liked the Caramel Latte Macchiato more than the Vanilla Latte. We also tried a Ham and Cheese sandwich without knowing what it had inside. To my surprise it had what I believe was pickled onion! I enjoyed the flavor, but maybe next time I'll order with less onion just because I'm not used to it- yet! The cheese on top of the sandwich was my personal favorite. Their food menu had a fair amount of options so I don't doubt this will be my last time here! read more

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Seems to be Korean owned and pastries and foods reflected that. Wide varieties of drinks including non coffee specialties. I always go for the rainbow cake and strawberry mojito. Also have ice cream so I makeup an iced Vietnamese coffee float. read more

Spicy Chicken sandwich- excellent! Large size on toasted focaccia bread, sprouts, mozzarella, mustard. Chai tea latte, very good- not too sweet. Cappuccino cake- 3 layers of cocoa/coffee cake, and 2 generous middle layers of rich, creamy cappuccino latte cream frosting (not grainy or shortening heavy) with another high layer of frosting on top. Delicious! Usually come here before going to Symphony Hall, as it is right across the street. read more

Went here last week and I just wanted to make a review about their desserts because I think they're delicious and worth the price. I got a strawberry shaved ice dessert and didn't expect it to be up to 4 servings considering its size. I do think the ambiance is nice and perfect for studying or meetings. read more

Caffe Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

One of my favorite places to study or get work done. Parking is either very hard to come by or easy to get. Very friendly staff and music that is soothing and not really distracting. Their coffee menu is very amazing and I love getting their affogato not too sweet and not too bitter! If you're hungry they have honey toast and sandwiches which range from $10-$14! They have multiple seating areas some of the chairs are comfortable, yet some chairs are a little uncomfortable especially if you are working for a long time. Lots of outlets in the study area, but outside of it there is probably only 2-3 outlets for use so make sure to grab a spot if you need to charge your devices. read more

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Very exceptional service, especially the handsome worker Jonah Kim! He picked up my dropped ice cream and gave me a new one! Makes me want to come again! read more

Caffé Bene has such a cozy and inviting vibe--definitely a great spot for studying or catching up with friends. I ordered the honey bread with cream cheese inside and strawberries on top, and it was absolutely dreamy! The bread was fresh, soft, and not overly sweet, which I loved. That said, the food and desserts are on the pricier side considering the portion sizes. While everything tastes great, you're definitely paying a bit more for the experience. The café itself is a solid study spot, but it does get pretty crowded, and snagging one of the good tables in the back (with plugs and good lighting) can be tough. Overall, a lovely atmosphere with delicious treats--just be prepared to hunt for a seat! read more

Caffe Bene - Honey Bread with Cream Cheese inside & Strawberry Topping! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I was a bit unfair with my previous response. The staff are chill and allowed me to stay at the cafe to study for an inexpensive price. Would highly recommend if you can't find w quiet, cozy place to study at night. read more

always one of my favorite cafe a bit overpriced on their sandwiches though but its delicious read more

Caffe Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Cool place; spacious, chill, clean. Service is good, the staff was patient with us; we had to do multiple orders and we didn't know what to get. I ordered hot tea and it was refreshing, the options are not that overwhelming which is perfect. Pastries were divine!!! read more

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A good place to study or catch up on group projects! A friend wanted to meet up with me here to take care of group project stuff. Parking is a little tricky since there's a lot of 30 minute parking slots. I parked by the Del Taco. This cafe has coffee, tea, and sandwiches. There's plenty of seating and it's pretty cozy. Service is passable and simple since it's a cafe quick service place. I had the mushroom sandwich and the cafe au lait. This was a good combination for group work. The sandwich was very hearty and the vegetables were fresh. The cafe au lait was nice and delicious! Highly recommend if you're in Torrance and need a quiet cozy place to study and have cafe food. read more

Caffe Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Chill spot. There's so much seating and the furniture is really comfortable. The service has been great every time I've gone in. The coffee is consistently good but the cakes aren't. I had one they was amazing and the second time I went in for one it was very stale. That's why I have it a 4/5. read more

2 stars for their Misugaru Red Bean Bingsu shaved ice. They need to rename it. There is barely any misugaru in it. It used to be milky before. Now it's just ice and it lacks the creamy consistency. It is way overpriced for ice and red beans ($21). read more

Caffe Bene - Misugaru red bean shaved ice (lacks misugaru) Mostly ice and red beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Great place to study since the music tends to be lofi or classical. Hours are also long. Things to note: - Coffee prices are high but given the service you get, and most people sit for long hours to busy work... the prices make sense - clean bathrooms - ample seating options - WiFi turns off 15 minutes before closing (9:45pm) - free parking read more

Place is nice and big. Food and service is ok. Good place for students who want to chill and study. read more

Caffe Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I wanted to try a new cafe spot & saw this one had pretty good reviews so decided to stop in & was really happy with my decision! Personally all I got was the mango passion fruit smoothie & was honestly shocked by how much I liked it, the person I went with got the teriyaki chicken sandwich & the peach mojito and was also pretty impressed by the taste and quality of both items! I was able to also try a bite of the sandwich and drink & thought they were delicious! The drink was nice and refreshing & peach flavor was nice and subtle, and the sandwich having a good ratio of everything making it pretty good! Also the portion was pretty big and could easily be split between two people (the picture provided only had one half of the sandwich) it was pretty busy with what looked like students or people working, but they have a good amount of tables to sit at so we were still able to sit & eat in a nice chill environment. I'm really happy I chose to come here & will be open to coming back to try their other menu items! :) read more

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So we came here with the family for deserts and coffee..we ordered 2 cappuccinos for me and the wife, Fiji water and 3 slices of cake..the food was ok..coffee is actually not that bad(with mine having an extra xtra shot of espresso)..unfortunately we couldn't finish the coffee and we had to leave..asked my daughter to get me coffee cups for to-go..my daughter came back saying "they said you need to pay for a coffee cups to-go, they have plastic that's free"..so, after everything that i ordered more than these kids that stays here for hours purchasing 1 iced coffee or whatever, now i have to pay for a to-go cup coz i need to leave..?now management, you tell me if i have the right to write this review.. read more

Caffe Bene - Left with this much coffee in my cup coz they want me to pay for a cup to-go..really..? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I'm no coffee connoisseur nor wanting to be one, but it's nice to know that there are lot of choices one can get coffee and treats. Went here with a friend one Saturday morning. Place was empty, space is big though for a coffee spot and looks cozy for a quick break or catching up with friends. I ordered a Caramel Latte Macchiato and tried the Waffle with Whipped Cream and Strawberry. Sweet on Sweet was too much for me, should have known better to just go with black coffee. That order alone is about $18 which is now a days a bit over. It was good though...it's more of an indulgence. May come back here for the treats but for coffee, I'll stick with my usual cup of joe. read more

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Tasty korean red bean shaved iced. It's a delightful and refreshing dessert treat made from freshly shaved ice cream, combined with sweet ingredients to create a burst of dessert like consistency. Its textures are chewy from the rice cakes and sweet from the red beans and condensed milk. It can be customized to one's taste. Friendly and attentive staffs and plenty of parking spaces. Vibe is cool with lots of seatings from diverse age communities. Hope you get to go and enjoy. Bon appetite! read more

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A big part of the appeal of this place is that it's a nice place to study or work. Not sure if it's worth going here anymore since the drinks aren't that great but the sweet treats are nice, albeit overpriced. Last time I went the lights kept turning on and off for awhile which was so annoying I had to leave. read more

Caffe Bene - oreo crepe cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Rant about powder for drink change: My favorite drink, pure yogurt smoothie, tastes really bad now. I heard that they changed the powder, but god it taste so awful now... I had to ask if they forgot any ingrediants because the taste was just like really badly washed mop with smoothie texture. The employee was very nice and asked me if I would want some more sugar as the new powder they used is 'not sweet', but I knew that sugar would not do anything.... just asked for a cheaper drink, didn't get refund for the few bucks as the new drink costed less. The only menu I loved was pure yogurt smoothie, and I tried it for probably more than 50 times so I KNOW the original taste. But with that gone, I do not know if I will go here anymore. Im pretty disapointed that a cafe that has been running for a long time just decided to switch using powder that obviously doesn't taste the same and not let the customer know. Honey bread: But, I have to say that the honey bread caramel cinammon was EXTREMELY GOOD. I felt that it was a little too sweet with lots of caramel on the honey bread so I never ordered any other types of honeybreads, but this is really good. It is quite expensive, but it is definetly worth a try if you are busy studying and want something filling inside cafe bene. New drink I LOVE: Misugaru latte TASTES AMAZING. But I knew how it tasted like and was already comfortable with the texture (I dont know how to describe it, you can feel the grinded up powder not in a clump way, but just powdery way...). But if you never tried misugaru latte before, try it before you buy it as some people might not like it. You can get it really cheap in korean markets, or even amazon. Also, although this drink tastes amazing, it is soo SO much cheaper to just buy the powder and mix it in with milk.... You might be thinking: well obviously, what drinks dont? Well yes, its true and I get that stuff like m@tcha its still expensive to make it your own, but misugaru is really REALLY cheap and easy (mix in powder you bought with milk, shake it well) to make. But with my fav drink gone, I might just stick to this. Atmosphere: Overall, the atmosphere is nice. There are a lot of people studying so you won't feel guilty of spending 7+ hrs with one drink. The best spots with a lot of charging station is all the way back of the entrance, and the most popular spot, so if you plan to spend a lot of time here go there as soon as possible. If everything is taken, try to take the closest tables to the charging port and ask the people near charging station if you can charge your device. There is always plenty so you should be able to charge it just fine. It could get a little noisy when there are groups of people meeting here during the afternoon, so I highly recommend bringing a earphone or noise canceling headphones. Some tips, good to knows: The wifi is also on the receipt ONLY if you order from the front. If you order voa kiosk or the machine, the receipt from there wont give you a wifi. In that case, just go to the person on the front and ask for the wifi. They will give you cutouts of the wifi. Also, I never tried this but only heard from other students studying here: there is a menu for hot water that costs like 3 dollars, and you can also get wifi. If you are a poor student trying to study during test season, you could try just getting the hot water. By the way, a tip for anyone reading this review: for smoothie drinks (as smoothies are the only things I tried) the large option DOES NOT CHANGE THE SIZE!! Realized this after spending probably 5 dollars more on large drinks, as $0.50 do cost a lot as it adds up with tax. Do not make the same mistake I did!! read more

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Great spot for doing a study session. There is plenty of seating and tables. Only downside is that There are a lack of outlets to charge your computers/electronics and the only section available that had an outlet for me that day was in a section that didn't allow computers so that was a bit confusing for me. Thankfully no one gave me any gruff about using it because I really needed to get my homework done. In terms of food: They no longer have the cheese brick toast that I used to order but the sweet toasts still taste great. The coffee wasn't too shabby either. There's even ice cream so on days like this, it will be perfect to take a load off in that place. The cafe is in a shared plaza with a bunch of other places so just know when it's high peak times for lunch you might have to park a little down the lot. read more