Really enjoyed the experience. I ordered some steak and eggs and they were a lot better than I…read moreexpected. Francisco helped us out and made all of our needs were met. for sure coming back soon.

Great food, even better coffee and a nice ambiance! I especially love the strawberry banana crepe.read more

Walked into Soulmate and the line was almost out the door... always a good sign. Everyone looked…read morehappy and the vibes were so good. Tried the pistachio croissant, passionfruit cheese danish, and a Soulmate Matcha with vanilla banana cold foam. Everything was delicious, and this was actually my first time trying matcha. Definitely coming back!

I am floored! One of the worst Matcha beverages I have ever consumed. BTW- I've visited this little…read morevenue quite a few times. What the heck happened today? On 6*2*26 at about 9:45am...I ordered a Soulmate Matcha and took notice of the young lady adding cinnamon to everyone's drinks. She sprinkled away like there was no tomorrow! Thought, well, someone wants extra cinnamon. I drove away with my Soulmate Matcha which typically contains oat milk, maple, and cinnamon. And to my dismay it was an Adversary not a Soulmate! Not. Edible. At. All. The taste was bitter, a ton of cinnamon floating in my mouth with zero Matcha or oat milk flavor. Disgusting to say the least. Unfortunately, it will be my last visit. $7.25 of pure disgust! Pictures to follow.

There's a lot I want to say about this spot but I'm a try and keep it short lol…read more My first time visiting was this past Sunday, May 31st. I had my whole day planned out with a list of events to attend but first I wanted to stop by Patria and grab some coffee to start my morning off. Located in a parking lot next to Wilson Park on Compton Blvd and Alameda Street you'll find this nice cut lawn in front of this small white building, Patria Coffee Roaster. Depending on your time of arrival, the parking lot can be full but it's cool cuz there's also street parking available. I was able to park in the lot. After walking in I was welcomed and greeted with positive energy from 2 young ladies who I forgot their names but we'll just call them "A" and "C" lol. A guy to my right was sitting next to the window working on his laptop. And two others against the wall sipping their coffees and doing whatever on their phones. A customer was at the register ordering while another customer walked in to stand in line behind me. I let her go in front of me while I took pics and recorded footage. I like the atmosphere and space a lot. It has a very nice decor. Artwork, pictures and murals with history displayed along the walls. Grab and cold drinks available for purchase. Nice music playing that wasn't too loud but just right to complement a chill coffee shop vibe. "A" was friendly and patient as shared with her this was my first visit. As I browsed thru the coffee menu before making my selection I noticed more costumes coming in. I ordered a medium sized Americano which is $3.75 but I requested to add some hazelnut creamer as well as some almond milk which totaled out to $4.75 which was quite exceptional to me. Giving the location, the quality of service and the quality of the coffee. Not to mention to overall experience. I even thru in a $1 tip. I support the business and love the space. It feels welcoming and safe. The restroom was clean. They also have many different events held there. If you're ever in the area definitely pull up and check em' out. It's black owned as well. I actually ended up sitting there in the lot sipping my coffee while working on my video to post on social media. The coffee was good and tasteful. Didn't need any sugar. Great vibes and great coffee. You can even go the park right next door and get your steps in or just chill. I definitely recommend coming here. If you're passing thru the area or coming to the city, do yourself a favor and pull up. Check em' out. Grab you a coffee or something. Prices are reasonable and the community is welcoming to all individuals.

While driving home, we noticed this coffee shop and I'm so happy we decided to stop by!…read more Coffee 8/10 We ordered an iced cafe de olla and a quad Ibarra mex mocha. Both were soo flavorful. I will say, the cafe de olla is very spice forward. I taste a lot of cloves and star anise. A bit different than others I've had but I really liked it. The mex mocha was smooth and rich. I did see that their slushies are highly rated and now that it's getting hot, we'll def be back to try them! Food 10/10 They don't have food items on their menu but there are baked goods! We ordered a cream croissant looking muffin and a chocolate chip cookie. Both were warmed up and were absolutely delicious. Vibes/Ambiance : 10/10 We came on a Friday morning and it wasn't too busy. There were people working there as they have free wifi and outlets. The decor and vibe is cute! They have art on the walls, pictures, plants, community flyers/events, and statements that make you feel safe and at home. The staff is so friendly and welcoming too! There is a little parking lot right next to the shop and we didn't find it hard to find a spot. There is a park next door so I can imagine on the weekends, parking might be a bit tricker. Loved that we found a local gem like Patria and will def be back!

guys you have to try the cajeta latte!!!!! best thing i've…read moreever had in my life. the service was very fast and the space is perfect to go and work/read/study. it's so big and comfortable !

I Love the vibe here! The inside is pretty big and there is…read moreseating for you to enjoy your drinks/treats and do some laptop work. They have many types of drinks iced/hot/blended and also sell some baked goods. The service is fast and friendly and I always leave satisfied with my experience here

Shoutout to Noemi--she absolutely nailed it. I ordered the…read morebanana latte, and it was smooth, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor . You can tell she takes pride in what she does. Great service, great vibe, and even better coffee. I'll definitely be coming back to Gracias Cafecito! I was also able to wrap my Christmas gifts at this location and do some business work without being bothered they also have great music

Their drinks are crazy expensive. More than most other places…read more Asked for everything croissant toasted and I specified in the toaster not microwave but they microwaved and it ruined the texture. Only layer on with my next visit did I order another croissant again and find out it's actually that they have dry pastries there. Not great. Matcha blueberry was pretty good. Guava matcha latte was amazing!! Expensive but really good My only two gripes about this place is dry pastries and the biggest is the high price.

Great place to work or study. Really good drinks with trendy atmosphere and music. Plenty of seats…read moreand chargers. Parking was a bit snug but was still able to find a space in the shopping center. I got an earl gray iced tea with honey (total $5 and ir was great) it was presented on a spinning record which was unique and on brand! The two gentlemen working the coffee bar were friendly and had a sense of urgency to bring out orders which was great.

Came here with my partner and our pups for a new spot to try…read more Really liked the decor inside quirky, but homey feel to it. I like the bigger community seating style table as well as the living room set up and individual tables as well. Nicley done to accommodate a single person or a group. We ordered a pastry, cortado and a chai latte. Pastry wasn't anything special pretty standard coffee shop pasties, the cortado was pretty good but the Chai left me with a "meh" feeling. Very watered down with how much milk was used. I would have liked to taste more Chai. Other than that not bad and it's nice to see that Lakewood has a few coffee shops out there we can visit. Would we come back.. we have our favorites but if we are in the area sure why not. Beats Starbucks or any big box name.

first time checking out this cafe & it was a lovely experience! service was super nice and the…read moredrink I ordered was so tasty I couldn't decide between the Guinness butterscotch cream latte or the seasonal Coconut Ube Latte. With the help of the cashier, I chose the latter. I'm so glad I did! The ratio between the coffee and ube was just right and I enjoyed every sip of my drink. Parking is tight but I'm definitely coming here again :)

My new favorite coffee shop in a sea of coffee shops in the Cerritos/Artesia area…read more They have beans and coffee supply for sale. Pastries were yummy. I ordered the butterscotch latte. Delish. I can't wait to go back.

A friend attended a meeting here and couldn't wait to tell me about it, the owner and her family…read more So, I grabbed my family and paid a visit. All the times I've been next door at Dollar Tree and even the female owned Nostalgia Gorditas two doors down, I never paid attention to Padekwa. It could be the name. My friend had me at Black owned/Lakewood! Nothing fancy about the sign or outside but the inside is roomie and looks like a great spot to hang out for sips, sweet treats, food & entertainment. The owner's mother son-in-law and another young man were all very friendly. We tried a Bananas Foster Latte, Cookie Crumble Smoothie and a brownie. We enjoyed everything and the prices were lower than similar places in the area. I was advised Padekwa is celebrating their 2-year anniversary this weekend. Gumbo, brunch & R&B are on the agenda. Other events are scheduled fletch month. Can't wait to spread the word about this Black, females owned business! Congratulations on two years!

I've passed by here several times and finally stopped by, was greeted right away by what I'm…read moreassuming are the owners.. you first walk in and looks fairly small but there is a bigger recreational room, very calm and quiet place to just relax and get work done.. I got the raspberry amaretto latte and it's soo good.. had a good balance.. I would def come back

First time here, and I was genuinely impressed. I ordered the Mila's Matcha and the Banana Matcha,…read moreand both drinks had excellent flavor smooth, balanced, and neither overly grassy nor overly sweet. You can actually taste the matcha without it being overwhelming, and the cold foam adds a great finishing touch. At $8 each, the portion size and quality feel worth the price. Service was fast and efficient: order at the front window, pick up at the back. My drinks were ready in about 2-3 minutes. I also appreciate that this is a Mexican-owned business, it's great to see local entrepreneurs creating something this high quality. The location fits perfectly with the concept, and I'll definitely be coming back.

I arrived at 9 a.m. and there was already a small crowd waiting for drinks. To start, they didn't…read morehave any homemade pinguinos available, which was disappointing. They also don't serve breakfast on-site since they partner with a taco spot across the way, and that doesn't open until 10 a.m., so options were very limited at that time. The drink itself was just okay--I've had it before and expected a bit more since it's one of their popular items. I ordered a cold drink, and it was average, about a 3 out of 5. My best friend ordered a hot drink and enjoyed hers more than I did mine. As for the pan dulce, one felt a bit stale, so I chose another based on texture alone, and that one was noticeably fresher. Overall, I'd rate the experience a 3 out of 5 due to the limited morning options and inconsistency in freshness, though the staff and drinks weren't bad--just not outstanding this visit.

GUYS. When I tell you this is THE BEST MATCHA place I am not lying. I got their iced matcha with…read moreoatmilk because I think it's a good baseline to judge them off of. The quality of the matcha is amazing and I love how the matcha presence is very prominent. It has the perfect amount of sweetness without it overpowering the matcha and doesn't leave it tasting grassy or bitter. It is also not too creamy or milky. As for the service, the workers were nice and got the drinks out in a timely matter. I def recommend coming here. 1000/10!

Drinks: 5/5 The matcha drinks tasted premium and well-made…read more I tried the hojicha and was really pleased with the overall flavor. The menu also includes short descriptions, which helps when choosing drinks you haven't seen before. Customer Service: 5/5 The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They answered our questions about the unique drink options and made the experience feel welcoming. Ambiance: 5/5 The vibe was chill and mellow, perfect for relaxing and enjoying your drink. There are a few tables inside, plus cute merch available. Parking: 4/5 Parking spaces are a bit tight, but availability was good when we stopped by in the evening. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm around town.