This is a spacious coffee shop in Torrance that is excellent for working and grabbing a coffee or some dessert. I went here around 4pm on a Tuesday to wrap up some work while waiting for a friend and ordered the Misugaru (multigrain) latte. For $7+ it's a bit pricey but decent, not too sweet, though they didn't really fill the drink all the way, but I trust it's close to 16oz. It has a bunch of grains like barley, black soybean, brown rice, black rice, and black sesame mixed in, with milk to complete the drink. I would've expected a bit more flavor but the drink is fine. The seats are not really ergonomic for working but there is plenty to choose for some quick work. read more

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They close at 10. Went in around 9:50pm. Ordered Misugaru Latte, guy said he cant take order because they close in 10 minutes. Why? Put a last call time by your door. read more

paid for an incredibly mid $8 drink so that i could use their wifi to work but the wifi never connected and when I asked the work about it she said "well it's working on my phone." ‍ read more

This is one of the go-to spots for college students living in the south bay. That being said, during the week in the evenings especially, seating can be extremely limited, and a good amount of the tables do not have access to the outlets. The tables that do get taken quickly. If you are coming here to study, there are tables that come to socialize, and though there is a no laptop area specifically for that, they do often sit among the tables of students, but throw your headphones on and turn on the noise cancellation, I know I have had to many times. As for the drinks and food, their drinks are pretty basic, not the best i've ever had but also not bad. Their food can be on the expensive side but if you're hungry, the sandwiches are delicious. I will say, if you are not familiar with korean style sandwiches you may find even the savory sandwiches to be sweet due to the mustard seed "sauce" found on most of them, but it's what makes them so good! read more

Came in around 9:20ish with a wooden sign that said closed but a sign that said open til 10pm. There were people inside so I walked in and asked a worker and they said yes they close at 10pm. When I tried to order, they said the kitchen was closed and that all food items not being served. (We came for the dessert) Employees did not seem to want to serve us and made the experience very off putting. read more

Horrible service. Awful attitude. Do not recommend. They were an hour away from closing and they took upon themselves to alter my order so that they can close faster. It's such bad customer service. read more

Great place to enjoy some premium coffee in a nice casual setting. This is an ideal place to get some work done or catch up on some light reading. Wish the prices weren't so high! A bagel costs $6.25 which I had to decline. read more

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It 9:45 and im outside and they are closed. I called 5 mins before arriving and they said i had 10. Till they closed. Furthermore, they staff does understand what your asking them. I asked if they are still serving ppl. She like we close at 10pm. But my question was if they are still taking order but couldnt comprehend the question How do you go against your hours and don't understand question about your wrong doings? This the second time this happens. So the staff is used to close more then 15 minutes early read more

I was excited to get a matcha banana cream latte , unfortunately it did not look like I was expecting no cream top or banana. I tried it and taste of banana was one sip and just all matcha , still good but a little disappointing . Also worker who took our order seemed like she didn't want to be there maybe it was just an off day for her. Honestly won't be coming back but glad I got to at least try it read more

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We got Oreo cookie gelato and "Oreo cookie cheesecake". What we ended up with was Oreo cookie gelato that taste like a lot of coconut was used in making it, and instead of Oreo cookie cheesecake, we got Oreo cookie crepe cake. All of this was because the person taking the order was acting like they didn't want to be at work. They took the order and gave 1 gelato when we asked for 2 and gave crepe cake instead of cheesecake. Both were not bad but wasn't exactly what I asked for or was expecting. Someone else behind the counter asked was everything ok and we said no we were supposed to get 2 gelato's so they scooped us a second gelato and charged us for it. Everything there is expensive. For 2 gelatos and 1 crepe cake that we received cost $30. Thirty dollars for 3 things and bad service. This could be a really great cafe if the workers were pleasant. A lot of people were eating and working on there laptops even tho it was really warm inside of the cafe which was surprising because it was hot outside and they serve gelato so I would think it would be cooler. Doubt I will come back here , because I would like friendly service and to get exactly what I ordered read more

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Caffe Bene is a cute cafe with lots of space to work or meet up with friends. They have a large variety of treats and drinks. My daughter wanted a mango smoothie, and I was craving a sweet treat. I ordered her mango smoothie and got this huge banana and walnut honey bread. The mango smoothie was made quickly, but it took a little while for my banana and walnut honey bread. The mango smoothie was really bad. It tasted really artificial and just terrible. Both my daughter and I couldn't even take a second sip. But man o man, the banana and walnut honey bread were terrific! It was warm, sweet, moist, and delicious! I would definitely come back for more. I would be open to trying a coffee, but I would avoid fruity drinks. read more

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I don't usually come here because I prefer grabbing my coffee through a drive-thru but Coffee Bean and Starbucks were both busy. Got here at 9 am when they're supposed to be open. Wooden sign on the door still says closed. I poke my head in to ask if they're open and both employees are like "no, we open at 9." I'm like.. it's 9 and they go "okay sure then". And then they both proceed to go back to ignoring me. I put in my order at the mobile kiosk and the drink gets made after maybe 5 minutes. No issue here. Coffee is a 3, but service is a 1. Almost as bad as the Yankees defense. Not coming back. read more

This spot is a favorite for students because it is a perfect study spot. There is lots of seating and WiFi. The coffee and chai is very good. read more

TOOOOOO COLD !!!!!!!!! What happened to the AC here?? It is DECEMBER. How do they turn on the AC in the middle of December

Very nice cafe and a lot of space to study. The staff were friendly. The coffee was okay. read more

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This is a hard no for me. Sorry, I took one sip and didn't swallow it at first as the texture was weird and then when I finally did, it was odd. I took another sip (this time I mixed it) and still gross; overly sweet, sour, artificial... just plain nasty. I threw it away as the drink was not drinkable... I don't like to waste money but I also don't want to drink something this is straight up disgusting. I didn't eat anything here but if their coffee is any indication of their food... yikes. There were a couple of people in front of me and one paid in cash. There was only one worker and she was taking orders and also making the orders and she did not wear gloves nor wash her hands... so, that's also something that was concerning. Will not be returning back. read more

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Was in need for coffee and I stumbled upon this place! Doesn't look like much on the outside but the inside has a really cute aesthetic. I ordered the cafe mocha but it was a bit too on the strong side for my taste. The service was very quick and attentive. I will come back here and try the other items on the menu! read more

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This is my favorite place to study or do schoolwork. The atmosphere and vibes are so peaceful. The music suits the place well to. My favorite is mocha frappe decaf with whip cream. Taste good and service is amazing. 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

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A Korean cafe that gives off great study vibes and a wide selection of drinks + food to keep up your energy. I tried the hot misugaru latte since it was advertised as one of their classics and a healthy multigrain drink. The drink is slightly sweet with the barley and grain flavor standing out as the most prominent flavors. It's definitely a drink worth trying if you're looking to expand your palette. If you need to charge your devices, I highly recommend sitting against the wall because none of the center seating has access to outlets. Also, I studied here for about 6 hours and the peak time is around 2-4 pm so if you want to find seating I would recommend coming before or after this time frame. read more

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i love caffe bene !! so good and such a vibe yesssss free wifi too . they can be understaffed at times but the food is worth the wait

Greet the customers. Say hello. Smile. Say thank you. Good freakin' grief! Go back to your job running Space X if you don't want to be here. $6 for a shot of espresso and they just give the Zombie Stare. Shot was delicious. read more

Space full. I like atmosphere. Lots of drinks menu. Every time I go there I am trying different drinks. So far all of them are good and stuffs are always nice. Great place. read more

The atmosphere was amazing, very beautiful interior. I ordered a teriyaki chicken sandwich and a mocha, the mocha was done quite a while before the sandwich though. If you order a sandwich that has bean sprouts, I recommend ordering it with light bean sprouts because dear god, I got about half way through that sandwich where most of the chicken was gone already and it was like biting down on a nest of worms, there were so many bean sprouts it was a decent sandwich though. A little pricey, but pretty good! read more

This is a really nice looking place. I like the simplicity, the environment and the music. I got a frappe and a pastry (See picture attached) which both were delicious. Now here is my issue with this place, they have young people at the cashier and most of them have a bad attitude, from the cashier to the person who gave me the drinks. The only person who was nice was an Asian girl who gave me my pastry. If management was able to address this issue and the staff was able to understand the importance of customer service then this place would be a 5 star place without a doubt. read more

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Great place to come and study or get some work done. Lots of seating although not all seats are very comfortable. You'll need to buy something to get the Wifi password which changes everyday. The coffee is decent enough although the toast I've tried is not flavorful. Friendly service. read more

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Went here for a post-dinner dessert drink. The cafe is located at the end of a plaza packed with restaurants. Parking can be pretty difficult especially around lunch and dinner time. Inside, there is a large space with plenty of tables and chairs that you can eat/drink/work at, definitely has a nice calm ambience to it. On the side opposite from the tables there is the ordering area where you can order pastry, ice cream, coffee, tea, waffles, pancakes... honestly there are a lot of options, you can probably find SOMETHING you're interested in for sure. We ordered the lemon mojito (mocktail) since neither of us wanted anything heavy and the drink was pretty solid, nice and sweet and sparkly. The price for the drink was a bit much at $6.50 for something that's half ice, but it was definitely a good drink. read more

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The food and drinks are good. the ambiance is calm and great to come to study. wifi is given after purchasing an item which is fair. the service is fast and straightforward which I like they don't hinder if you're ready or not. great place to study and do homework there's plenty of seating. read more

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Cafe bene is a really good place to study or get work done. Its very quiet and most people were on their laptops when I went. There's a great selection of drinks and snacks. Parking was easy, as it's in a strip mall with parking lot. read more

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Good place to do office work or homework. Quiet atmosphere. Staff is nice to kids and always welcoming. Lines aren't bad. Food and pastries are the reason I come here! read more

Service could be better. I have gone a couple of times as it is one of the few cafes that are open past 5 and I usually go to study. There is nothing special about the service and baristas have never really given a smile. Once there was a baseball game that I believe the owner was playing on the tv in the lobby, but the calm environment soon became chaotic as the game went on and I was disturbed from my work (people cheering and loud talking even after the game had finished) . Long story short, I would appreciate a more welcoming environment. read more

Got a Taro Tea Latte with two shots of espresso and soy milk! AND I got this super cute latte art as a special surprise! Antonia is the best Barista who makes the cutest art and the drinks made by her are always on point!! read more

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Beware! This location overcharges and doesn't honor their displayed prices. Ordered the strawberry ice parfait as displayed. Was charged an extra $2 on top of the price displayed. I asked one of the workers why the price charged didn't match the price displayed. She responded that it was because it included the tax, which didn't make sense because there was an additional tax charge. I asked a different worker why the price charged was different and she said it was always $18.55 even though I showed her the sign. She said there was nothing she could do since the manager wasn't there. That's unfortunate because food, service, & ambiance tend to be good and this time it was otherwise. The staff need to get their stories straight and management needs to honor their displayed prices & train the staff on how to do the same. read more

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I got the White Mocha Latte and it is pretty tasty. My favorite drink is still the Misugaru Latte though. read more

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Black Coffee is not good at all.......is that only me? Really watery... just don't order coffee. but other than than that's space is awesome

Misugaru frappe with so many ice chunks I ordered misugaru frappe and they didnt even grind the ices properly. I had about 15 pieces of ice that wasnt even touched by the blender blade. What a shame. Also the frappe didnt have enough milk in it so it was really bland and underwhelming. They charged this for $8.15. Very disappointing experience. read more

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Service was good. The environment was nice and relaxing and perfect for students or business meetings.

Just randomly came across this on my lunch break to grab some coffee and I'm surprised that this place has much to offer. Although I only got a drink I would definitely come back to try the deserts and the brick toast read more

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So I was excited to go taste this place I. I was with my toddler that has a condition as soon as I went in the barista a young man told me that my son who was listening to his iPad without headphones to put the volume down. I explained to him that he had a medical condition he still was rude and insisted on him putting volume down. I almost walked out but I had been wanting to taste this place. I had a strawberry cream cheese and a mocha latte the latter was not all that and the cream cheese had a weird taste maybe cause the cream cheese was warm, I don't recommend this place If you have kids this is definitely not kid friendly and coffee was not all that.I was disappointed and will never return specially after how they treated me and my toddler. By the way the cashier came over and apologized for the way the barista treated me and my son. read more

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This place is what it's supposed to be, a cafe, that's why I'll give it 5 stars. The prices are decent, with the cheapest things on their menu being under $5 after taxes. I've been here many times and have never encountered a bad experience with their management, like other reviews have said. I've actually had many meetings here and not everyone bought something, and nothing was said to us. It's not to discredit anyone else's experience, but if you're going to sit here-- you should've bought something before you sat down. Common sense, that an establishment would be for customers only. Now, is everything on their menu amazing? No. But, it's a cafe. Expect cafe quality food. One thing I love here is the banana bread dessert. 10/10 would recommend. I've had their sandwiches, and it's cafe sandwich quality lol. The seats along the walls have plugs, which is nice. There's plenty of seating here as well. During the day it's quiet, at night people come here to chill, so unless you're good with people talking, wouldn't recommend studying here at night if it's SUPER important. All in all, I've been coming here for almost 2 years to study & haven't had a bad experience yet! read more