Finally!! I have heard so much and have craved Halo Halo…read more Pretty busy on a Friday mid afternoon. Lots of food traffic with majority of customers coming for Halo Halo or drinks. The mini Upside Down Halo Halo was the perfect size and wasn't like a mini at all lol. Had a taste of brown sugar, included boba, jellies, scoop of ice cream, the Corn Flakes, flan. The cupcakes still taste good after 2 days. Texture and taste didn't change at all. Milo Cupcake: Buttercream reminded me of Milo on point. Ube Leche Flan Cupcake: Omg the taste of the Ube was Soo good and still moist. The flan on top made it extra yummy.

This is one week old review. It was on our list to try since I love halo halo. This place…read moreactually deserve 3.5 stars but since overall experience is positive, it round up to 4. The place is small but cozy and they have a giant couch in the middle for lounging. The price is high compare to other places, with the exception of their daily special tea. Their tea is actually cheap. I love love the jasmine calamonsi tea, so refreshing for $3. The halo halo was overwhelmed with ice cream, need more of other ingredients. The monster oreo shake was delicious but it is not worth it for that price. The ube flan cupcake was just ube cupcake and flan stack on top. It kinds of lacking the cohesiveness. Overall, I would come back just for that tea.

Visited here for something sweet after lunch with the fam. This spot was only a minute away from…read morethe plaza we were at. They offer Hong Kong desserts, so we were eager to try this spot. Parking: They're located in a high foot traffic plaza, so finding a parking spot can be difficult. Ambiance/Environment: They have a small space with a decent amount of indoor seating. The tables and seats were kept clean. There's cute decor from the ceiling as well. This is the type of spot where you'd bring your family with younger kids for something sweet, while the adults sit and talk. When we visited, my family and one other family pretty much took up all the tables lol. Service: There was only one worker behind the counter serving and making the drinks and desserts. She doesn't acknowledge anyone. It wasn't too busy, but throughput took a while since she was by herself. There's two kiosk to order from. You don't really interact with the worker until she brings out your order. Desserts & drinks: We ordered a mixture of almost everything. We noticed there were a few menu items that were out of stock. I ordered a mango pamelo sago, my sister ordered a brown sugar boba milk tea, my cousin ordered an americano, and my other cousin ordered a strawberry & cream eggette. I thought the mango pamelo sago was okay; the mango flavor was lacking except for the actual mangos. There was plenty of sago, but I thought this dessert was underwhelming. My sister thought the boba was okay bc it had an interesting texture, and the drink itself was lightly sweet than what she's used to. My cousin thought the coffee was okay. The only thing we all enjoyed was the eggette. It's a bubble waffle with ice cream and fresh fruits, which is pretty difficult to mess up. Pricing: Prices are pretty high for the portions offered. Overall, the desserts were underwhelming and some didn't meet our expectations. The eggettes are most likely the only thing we'll come back for.

I've been eyeing this spot for awhile, but never got around trying it. I finally was able to try…read moretheir desserts after having dinner in this plaza. We came in around 730pm on a Monday night and there were a few tables taken. I thought that was a good sign since it was kind of cold tonight...if people are choosing to come here on a cold night, there must be a reason why! When we walked in, there was a gal at the counter, but was on her phone. Barely looked up to greet us, which wasn't a big deal since there are kiosks for you to order, but what I thought was kind of strange was she didn't bother trying to help us when we kept saying out loud "there are no photos of this or that" literally just on her phone and not trying to explain any of their menu items. The kiosk set up is on top of the counter, so we were asking these questions right in front of her. Lol. Made me wonder what the point of her sitting there was. Might as well have been in the back to watch whatever she was watching on her phone to make things less awkward. Luckily both our desserts were fine, but I did not appreciate having someone sitting at the counter only to let you know they don't care if 1) it's your first time there, 2) are confused by some of their dessert names, and 3) photos are missing for many of their items listed in the kiosk. The tables were dirty, my bag got wet from whatever was left from the previous party. Not cool. If the service (or lack there of) was better and tables clean I may have rated this place higher. Though the desserts were decent, not I'll be back. ** Warning Auto Tip: I noticed when I got home that they added a 12% tip to my total. There was no option to get a printed receipt nor was there a step to review ANY tip. I've never experienced such a thing, especially when this is a self service/pick up cafe **

This place is really good! They have yummy che and drinks. I think the che could be sweeter and…read morecreamier but the toppings are super yummy. All the drinks we got were yummy too, but I got the toffee Creme Brulee drink and it could've been better with coffee or as milk tea. The base of it is just milk with boba and very light crème brûlée topping. The honeycomb is excellent though! The pandan waffle was also good but is more fluffy and American waffle-like and lacking sweetness and pandan flavor. I enjoyed it but might not order it again.

This place is truly a hidden gem. You wear a lot about boba shops and coffee shops, but this place…read moreis more unique in that it's got vietnamese-inspired che. When I'm feeling something more refreshing with more of an icyness or something to chew on, I go here. I loved their coconut and pandan drinks and everything is so refreshing. There is indoor seating and it's always got a crowd, especially during the summer time. The staff is friendly and there's plenty of parking in the lot. The only negative is that the prices are pretty high for a drink, but given the amount and type of ingredients, it kind of makes sense!

I am not someone that loves ice cream and yet this place made me so very happy. The ice cream…read moreflavors are inventive and tasty. I tried a split cup with two flavors: Salted Pistachio Brittle and Milk and Cereal. They were both scrumptious. This may have been the first time I've finished an ice cream. The staff is wonderful and you can try multiple favors before making a decision. It does get busy so just be patient and enjoy the AC. You can also buy pint a of ice cream to go.

I got the cereal and milk ice cream in a waffle cone. I liked the cone a lot. It was not soggy at…read moreall and held the melted ice cream in well even though I'm a slow eater. The cereal and milk ice cream and the coffee and donut ice cream were both good. A hint of salt but not overpowering at all.

Would def come back. Paul was super helpful and informative and provided a warm welcome!!read more

As someone who studies in Cerritos pretty often, it can be hard to find a coffee shop with enough…read moreseating--especially on a busy Sunday. That's one of the reasons I love Smoking Tiger Bread Factory. Even when it's crowded, there always seem to be enough study spots to find a place to settle in and get work done. The drinks are always fresh and delicious, and the matcha is absolutely chef's kiss! The atmosphere is welcoming, the space is great for studying, and it's become one of my go-to spots when I need a productive study session with a great drink in hand. Highly recommend!

The drinks are pretty good. The worker takes your order. Everyone is friendly and it's right next…read moreto Jollibee. It's a tough spot to be because there's a bunch of other Boba spots in this area, but I think they hold their own with their Boba flavors!

Easy to read menu. Order on the screen. Few seats. Restroom available. The little stones along the…read morewall gives off a calming ambiance Love that most drinks are dairy free. I got the mango pomelo which comes with coconut milk and agar. So yummy! Hubby got the jasmine milk tea with oat milk. Perfectly balanced and jasminey. Afraid to get a watery drink so I chose 70% sweet but for my taste buds I'd try 50% sweet next time. Will come back!

This place is perfect for those who need to study into the late night. Open late and has a variety…read moreof drinks and snacks. There is plenty of seating with wifi and outlets for those planning to do some work. I only ended up getting an Iced Americano, but the worker there was pleasant , they walk your order to you and are very helpful navigating their huge menu.

Free WiFi, lots of outlets and the owner is an absolute sweetheart. I've been here a few times for…read morelate night studying and it's become one of my go-to places. My favorite is the banana matcha and sometimes I'll get a hot tea to watch my lecture videos. The drinks aren't anything spectacular but the late night study environment really became a third space I had been needing or a while now. Owner is very nice and makes the place feel very personable. He always brings students an extra water for studying and sometimes a sweet treat.

This was my first time trying Filipino pastries, so I honestly had no idea what to order. I just…read morepicked a few of the items with good reviews and brought them to work. Everyone ended up loving them. The flavors were different from what we're used to, but in a really good way. It was fun trying something new, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. The prices were surprisingly affordable, especially compared to other bakeries. The pastries looked great, tasted great, and were perfect for a quick snack. If you've never tried Filipino baked goods before, this is definitely a good place to start. I'll be back to try more next time.

They have excellent turon but I'm giving 2 stars and this is why:…read more We have been coming to this place for years because of their perfectly sweet turon. One thing they have always been consistent about is the quality of their turon--and unfortunately, the long wait times as well. There have been several occasions when we had to pay and come back later because of the high demand for their product. Because we live about 30 miles away, we were advised to place our orders by phone before making the trip, which is exactly what we've been doing. Yesterday, however, we experienced one of the most inefficient customer service experiences we've ever had. We called multiple times to confirm our order, and the staff who answered assured us not to worry because they had plenty available and that our order would be ready when we arrived. When we got there, the exact opposite happened. We were told they had run out of turon and that we would need to wait another hour. While discussing the situation with the cashier, we watched another staff member assist the customer behind us, who purchased 60 pieces. We had preordered only 30 pieces, yet somehow they were able to fulfill that larger order while failing to honor ours. Poor customer service will eventually drive customers away. Yes, the product is excellent, but there will come a time when the product alone is no longer enough to keep customers coming back. Given the popularity of their business, they should be focusing on improving their customer service and honoring preorders to maintain customer loyalty. Good products attract customers, but good service keeps them.