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Thanks to the OC Yelp team and Sojeata for creating this event for us Yelpers. Perfect timing to get a refreshing drink on a hot day too! I ordered the peach fruit tea with half the sweetener and I'm glad I did because it tasted amazing. Just the way I like it. I'm not too much of a sweet fan, but Taylor made my drink quite tasty today. There is plenty of seating inside and a lot of people study in here so it's a pretty quiet place. And so close to where I live as well, I can walk here and I'm glad that I was able to be part of the event because now I know where to get some yummy tea drinks!
Thank you, Hayley and Sojeata, for another taste experience. First and foremost, I love food (and matcha). I love discovering new flavors and new places. Sojeata is a small cafe in Downtown Fullerton. I commend the creatively of fitting sizable amount of tables to accommodate a small crowd. During the weekend, there are two small outdoor tables by the storefront. Upon entering, it's a bit overcrowded and open bar layout with pots and pts of plants seems to mesh well. The wall posters are deities. I'm surprised there's no background "coffee house" music. During the weekend, the one screen order kiosk can be a bit inefficient. However, I like to people watch so time didn't matter to me as I waited for my drink -- sitting on a bench that feels like "an offside alley". Heheheh. The matcha selection is a bit overwhelming but I ordered: 1- Blueberry Lavender Matcha Latte (50% sweetness). This was a tad disappointing. The aesthetic was nice, the matcha was present but the lavender syrup was very overpowering. I'm questioning how the 50% sweetness was measured. 2- Thai Ice Tea - Just perfect and delicious. If there are promotions, we will continue to stop by but Sojaeta blends into other shops in the Downtown Fullerton district so hard to distinguish from similar cafes.
We came here on a Saturday morning right after breakfast. If we weren't so full, we might have purchased some pastries or sandwich. First off, being that we were there right at opening, the guy who helped us was pretty chill. He gave us the 411 on what Sojeata is all about. They are known for their matcha and homemade organic ice cream. As soon as you walk in, I gotta say, you are transported to a serene cafe with a fresh space to enjoy some tea and possibly study for that upcoming midterm or final. There is so much space to sit and relax. The cafe is pretty clean and smells really good. I ordered the passionfruit tea and my boyfriend had the peach tea. Both were really yummy and I love the fact that you control how sweet you want your drink to be. Make sure to walk around the cafe and check out the framed photos. You will see a few of the Hindu gods and goddesses. Such a pretty cool concept. Overall, this experience was great. Thank you to Hayley, Yelp OC, and Sojeata for having me. I will definitely recommend this place to friends and family. See you soon!
GOOD experience. * Kind and helpful customer service -- they answered all of my questions and helped me out at the front * aesthetic environment with good vibes -- perfect for studying, catching up with a friend, reading a good book ("the ruthless elimination of hurry" is a LIFE changing book yall;) * YOM drinks -- got the strawberry matcha with oat milk and sakura boba! let me tell y'all -- one of my favorite matcha spots and oat milk is free of charge! a rarity and treasure for real haha thank u wonderful sojeata staff and owner brandon for welcoming us and making it feel like an awesome spot to grow in community :) BLESSINGS !!!
Thank you Sojeata & Yelp OC! Parking: This spot is located in Downtown Fullerton, so parking can be difficult. I visited on a Thursday afternoon. I was able to find parking in a lot, or you can try to find street parking. There's 2 hour free parking and flat $5 rate. Ambiance/Environment: Very spacious and modern. There are plenty of indoor seating. No outdoor seating. The decor gave modern, green, outdoorsy vibes. Service: The baristas were sweet and welcoming! They gave me information about their most popular drinks, recommendations, and quick background story. There is no cashier. You'd self order via the tablet, and if you have any questions, the barista is near by to assist. I also appreciate them for offering to redo or adjust the drink to my liking after receiving the drink. Drink: I'm a crackhead for caffeine, and they serve organic matcha so of course I had to get the best of both worlds. I ordered the Dirty Matcha. The barista ensured the matcha was organic. You can also adjust the sweetness, ice, toppings, etc. while ordering. The only adjustment I made was easy ice. I believe they only have one size - 16oz. I absolutely love their matcha! It had a sweet aftertaste, silky, and smooth. It definitely overpowered the espresso.
The wait was super long. There was ONE poor guy working this Saturday afternoon. There was no line when I got there but many people were seated. Some with drinks and some without. I went up to order on the kiosk, and the one guy working said he would be right with me. There were people impatiently waiting behind me, so it was very uncomfortable because he needed to put a code in for me for the Yelp event. So I let them go first, not knowing it was going to add an extra long wait. I got here at 11:55 am and left at 12:35 pm. A 40-minute wait for two drinks: my free one and the one I bought for my husband since he tagged along. He was nice but I felt bad for him because he looked so overwhelmed. Near the end of my wait, another guy came out to help at the front. I ordered a blueberry matcha at 25% sweetness with the cloud foam. This was my first matcha drink and I think it might have been better at 50% sweetness. I paid for my husband's mango fruit tea plus the surcharge for the mango jellies. They forgot the jellies and I felt the drink itself was rather pricey. The wait was beyond ridiculous, so it just soured my overall experience.
My first SoCal Yelp Event since moving! How exciting. The event took me out to Fullerton, which I've never been before. Thank you Hayley and Sojeata for hosting this wonderful event! One of many things I love about attending Yelp Elite Events is precisely because of this - going to places I haven't been, trying something new that I otherwise wouldn't have or discovering new things I didn't know I liked so much. Parking for Sojeata is right around the corner and free for up to 2hrs. I arrived right at 10am -- unfortunately, the drink, toppings, and the food item I wanted was unavailable. That's ok! I ordered some iced chai with crystal boba as earl gray tea or regular boba was out of stock. Hopefully the next time, the mochi donut holes are available too as that too needed to be prepared still. The owner was gracious and the store interior gorgeous. I wouldn't mind returning in the future again!
Always a great experience with Yelp OC! Sojeata is such a nice place with great service and tables to study! I tried the Matcha Einspanner as recommended by the worker, and it was great! Service was fast, and interior is clean. Thank you so much for the experience & I can't wait to come back & try this place again!
Thank you, Hailey and Yelp, for this Elite Experience! I've driven by this place quite often, and it always seems busy. Sojeata is located near downtown Fullerton, close to The Poke Co. This place specializes in organic drinks like tea and coffee, as well as desserts. The interior is simple and clean. However, parking can be tricky at times due to the lack of street parking and parking lots. Although it's a cool concept, there are many things they need to work on. When I was helped at the counter, the gentleman who assisted me was nice but a bit weird. While explaining the menu and my options, he had some small laughs here and there. I chose the matcha einspänner and ordered two jasmine teas with boba. I waited a long time for my drinks; it ended up taking 30 minutes to get them. There was only one person making drinks, and I had to ask about the delay. You would think it was worth the wait, but I was very disappointed with the drinks. My matcha einspänner looked dark and had cinnamon in it--way different from what I had shown them I wanted. The jasmine tea with boba wasn't special either. All three drinks looked rushed, with no attention to detail. I won't be back. Save yourself the trip and go to Sunright Tea Studio just 5 minutes away.
First elite experience event as a yelp elite! I've always wanted to try Sojeata for some time now. It was very busy when I came in, which shows how popular this spot is for people to chill and study. For my drink, I ordered an oolong milk tea 50% sweet. I'm usually a matcha girl but was feeling oolong today. It was perfect sweetness and definitely much needed for my drive back home! I also did not have lunch yet so decided to try the egg sando. I ordered it with white bread and it was DELICIOUS. Packed full of flavor with perfect salt ratio and it kept me full for the rest of the day. I'd definitely come back again to try their matcha drinks.
Great to see a new drink spot open up in Downtown Fullerton! Parking-wise, it definitely has those Downtown Fullerton difficulties, but I was able to find street parking pretty close by. Coming in, I appreciated the modern and sleek aesthetic. Definitely seemed inspired by several LA coffee shops and appreciated the ample amount of tables and seating options. Also loved seeing the open coffee bar. When I got there in the mid-afternoon, it was a bit busy. The single line / iPad set-up also was a little confusing at first as the cashier needed to input in a discount code after ordering on the iPad and because of the number of drinks, he definitely was running a bit back and forth. But overall, he was super helpful and wanting to do his best to show off the shop and answer any questions. The drink selection had a lot of interesting varieties as well as some limited food items. I focused on the matcha and went with the blueberry variation. There were also topping selections as well like red bean and boba. After about 5-7 minutes, the drink came out and was able to take it to a table to drink while doing some work. The WiFi worked great and the seat was comfortable. For the drink itself, I chose the lesser sweet option (there was one more option that was 'least' sweet) with the 'normal' option being the recommended option. Admittedly, I'm a bit more sensitive to sweets and personally found the 'lesser' sweet option still a bit too much. I did appreciate the look of the drink as well as the clear blueberry flavor. I also liked the matcha tea and saw them making it in the open bar and not just a pre-made mix. Thanks so much to Hayley, Yelp, And Sojeata for the opportunity!
Thank you Yelp, Hayley, and Sojeata! + There was plenty of street parking (free 1 hour) at the front of the store. There are also some parking lots nearby. + The inside of the store is clean and has modern decor. There are lots of tables and wifi. + The AC was working very well in here. Very impressed on a hot summer day! + Ordering is done on a tablet and you are able to make modifications on your drinks from there. + I ordered two iced drinks: Hojicha Latte & Matcha Latte both less sweet. Both drinks were very tasty and perfectly sweet. + Service was great! The gentleman working was very kind and made sure I was satisfied with my drinks.
Thank you Sojeata and the OC Yelp team for the invite. Sojeata is located in downtown Fullerton. The place is very nice with plenty of seating available. There were so many good drinks that I was interested in trying, I eventually ordered the Matcha Einspanner. The drink was delicious especially the cream on top. Overall, what a great experience. Thank you again Yelp OC for allowing me to discover a new coffee shop! read more
Come here if you are a matcha lover. Their matcha quality is really high and they abide by their promise of providing premium matcha. I came here on a Sunday early afternoon and the place was very peaceful and it wasn't too busy. The staff members were nice and helped me pick out a drink. I typically go for a classic matcha latte but they had so many fruity options that I couldn't help but want to try something new. Strawberry matcha has been around so I was looking for something more tropical. I was super torn between the Mango and Peach, but was lucky enough that the staff I spoke to offered to mix both. So technically I ordered something off the menu - Mango Peach Matcha Latte with Oat Milk. It was delicious! The drink was very balanced, just make sure you mix your drink well so you get all those flavors in every sip. The vibe in the cafe was very zen. They went for a minimalistic and natural aesthetic which I appreciate given it's a matcha place. The music choice was nice too. All in all, I had a great experience and would definitely go back! Quick note: The parking lot in the back of the plaza is free for Sunday and it's a big lot. There is also street parking available if you are looking to pick up a drink. read more
2 years ago
Thank you! Yummy tea. Great event. I like these grab and goes. Thank you for the elite event! read more
Thanks to the OC Yelp team and Sojeata for creating this event for us Yelpers. Perfect timing to get a refreshing drink on a hot day too! I ordered the peach fruit tea with half the sweetener and I'm glad I did because it tasted amazing. Just the way I like it. I'm not too much of a sweet fan, but Taylor made my drink quite tasty today. There is plenty of seating inside and a lot of people study in here so it's a pretty quiet place. And so close to where I live as well, I can walk here and I'm glad that I was able to be part of the event because now I know where to get some yummy tea drinks! read more
Thank you, Hayley and Sojeata, for another taste experience. First and foremost, I love food (and matcha). I love discovering new flavors and new places. Sojeata is a small cafe in Downtown Fullerton. I commend the creatively of fitting sizable amount of tables to accommodate a small crowd. During the weekend, there are two small outdoor tables by the storefront. Upon entering, it's a bit overcrowded and open bar layout with pots and pts of plants seems to mesh well. The wall posters are deities. I'm surprised there's no background "coffee house" music. During the weekend, the one screen order kiosk can be a bit inefficient. However, I like to people watch so time didn't matter to me as I waited for my drink -- sitting on a bench that feels like "an offside alley". Heheheh. The matcha selection is a bit overwhelming but I ordered: 1- Blueberry Lavender Matcha Latte (50% sweetness). This was a tad disappointing. The aesthetic was nice, the matcha was present but the lavender syrup was very overpowering. I'm questioning how the 50% sweetness was measured. 2- Thai Ice Tea - Just perfect and delicious. If there are promotions, we will continue to stop by but Sojaeta blends into other shops in the Downtown Fullerton district so hard to distinguish from similar cafes. read more
We came here on a Saturday morning right after breakfast. If we weren't so full, we might have purchased some pastries or sandwich. First off, being that we were there right at opening, the guy who helped us was pretty chill. He gave us the 411 on what Sojeata is all about. They are known for their matcha and homemade organic ice cream. As soon as you walk in, I gotta say, you are transported to a serene cafe with a fresh space to enjoy some tea and possibly study for that upcoming midterm or final. There is so much space to sit and relax. The cafe is pretty clean and smells really good. I ordered the passionfruit tea and my boyfriend had the peach tea. Both were really yummy and I love the fact that you control how sweet you want your drink to be. Make sure to walk around the cafe and check out the framed photos. You will see a few of the Hindu gods and goddesses. Such a pretty cool concept. Overall, this experience was great. Thank you to Hayley, Yelp OC, and Sojeata for having me. I will definitely recommend this place to friends and family. See you soon! read more
GOOD experience. * Kind and helpful customer service -- they answered all of my questions and helped me out at the front * aesthetic environment with good vibes -- perfect for studying, catching up with a friend, reading a good book ("the ruthless elimination of hurry" is a LIFE changing book yall;) * YOM drinks -- got the strawberry matcha with oat milk and sakura boba! let me tell y'all -- one of my favorite matcha spots and oat milk is free of charge! a rarity and treasure for real haha thank u wonderful sojeata staff and owner brandon for welcoming us and making it feel like an awesome spot to grow in community :) BLESSINGS !!! read more
2 years ago
Thank you Sojeata & Yelp OC! Parking: This spot is located in Downtown Fullerton, so parking can be difficult. I visited on a Thursday afternoon. I was able to find parking in a lot, or you can try to find street parking. There's 2 hour free parking and flat $5 rate. Ambiance/Environment: Very spacious and modern. There are plenty of indoor seating. No outdoor seating. The decor gave modern, green, outdoorsy vibes. Service: The baristas were sweet and welcoming! They gave me information about their most popular drinks, recommendations, and quick background story. There is no cashier. You'd self order via the tablet, and if you have any questions, the barista is near by to assist. I also appreciate them for offering to redo or adjust the drink to my liking after receiving the drink. Drink: I'm a crackhead for caffeine, and they serve organic matcha so of course I had to get the best of both worlds. I ordered the Dirty Matcha. The barista ensured the matcha was organic. You can also adjust the sweetness, ice, toppings, etc. while ordering. The only adjustment I made was easy ice. I believe they only have one size - 16oz. I absolutely love their matcha! It had a sweet aftertaste, silky, and smooth. It definitely overpowered the espresso. read more
The wait was super long. There was ONE poor guy working this Saturday afternoon. There was no line when I got there but many people were seated. Some with drinks and some without. I went up to order on the kiosk, and the one guy working said he would be right with me. There were people impatiently waiting behind me, so it was very uncomfortable because he needed to put a code in for me for the Yelp event. So I let them go first, not knowing it was going to add an extra long wait. I got here at 11:55 am and left at 12:35 pm. A 40-minute wait for two drinks: my free one and the one I bought for my husband since he tagged along. He was nice but I felt bad for him because he looked so overwhelmed. Near the end of my wait, another guy came out to help at the front. I ordered a blueberry matcha at 25% sweetness with the cloud foam. This was my first matcha drink and I think it might have been better at 50% sweetness. I paid for my husband's mango fruit tea plus the surcharge for the mango jellies. They forgot the jellies and I felt the drink itself was rather pricey. The wait was beyond ridiculous, so it just soured my overall experience. read more
My first SoCal Yelp Event since moving! How exciting. The event took me out to Fullerton, which I've never been before. Thank you Hayley and Sojeata for hosting this wonderful event! One of many things I love about attending Yelp Elite Events is precisely because of this - going to places I haven't been, trying something new that I otherwise wouldn't have or discovering new things I didn't know I liked so much. Parking for Sojeata is right around the corner and free for up to 2hrs. I arrived right at 10am -- unfortunately, the drink, toppings, and the food item I wanted was unavailable. That's ok! I ordered some iced chai with crystal boba as earl gray tea or regular boba was out of stock. Hopefully the next time, the mochi donut holes are available too as that too needed to be prepared still. The owner was gracious and the store interior gorgeous. I wouldn't mind returning in the future again! read more
Always a great experience with Yelp OC! Sojeata is such a nice place with great service and tables to study! I tried the Matcha Einspanner as recommended by the worker, and it was great! Service was fast, and interior is clean. Thank you so much for the experience & I can't wait to come back & try this place again! read more
Thank you, Hailey and Yelp, for this Elite Experience! I've driven by this place quite often, and it always seems busy. Sojeata is located near downtown Fullerton, close to The Poke Co. This place specializes in organic drinks like tea and coffee, as well as desserts. The interior is simple and clean. However, parking can be tricky at times due to the lack of street parking and parking lots. Although it's a cool concept, there are many things they need to work on. When I was helped at the counter, the gentleman who assisted me was nice but a bit weird. While explaining the menu and my options, he had some small laughs here and there. I chose the matcha einspänner and ordered two jasmine teas with boba. I waited a long time for my drinks; it ended up taking 30 minutes to get them. There was only one person making drinks, and I had to ask about the delay. You would think it was worth the wait, but I was very disappointed with the drinks. My matcha einspänner looked dark and had cinnamon in it--way different from what I had shown them I wanted. The jasmine tea with boba wasn't special either. All three drinks looked rushed, with no attention to detail. I won't be back. Save yourself the trip and go to Sunright Tea Studio just 5 minutes away. read more
2 years ago
Loved the natural feeling decor and the open concept! Enjoyed being able to watch the workers handcraft the drinks! The Hojitcha and Matcha Strawberry was amazing! Thank you Yelp and Sojeata for this experience! read more
First elite experience event as a yelp elite! I've always wanted to try Sojeata for some time now. It was very busy when I came in, which shows how popular this spot is for people to chill and study. For my drink, I ordered an oolong milk tea 50% sweet. I'm usually a matcha girl but was feeling oolong today. It was perfect sweetness and definitely much needed for my drive back home! I also did not have lunch yet so decided to try the egg sando. I ordered it with white bread and it was DELICIOUS. Packed full of flavor with perfect salt ratio and it kept me full for the rest of the day. I'd definitely come back again to try their matcha drinks. read more
Great to see a new drink spot open up in Downtown Fullerton! Parking-wise, it definitely has those Downtown Fullerton difficulties, but I was able to find street parking pretty close by. Coming in, I appreciated the modern and sleek aesthetic. Definitely seemed inspired by several LA coffee shops and appreciated the ample amount of tables and seating options. Also loved seeing the open coffee bar. When I got there in the mid-afternoon, it was a bit busy. The single line / iPad set-up also was a little confusing at first as the cashier needed to input in a discount code after ordering on the iPad and because of the number of drinks, he definitely was running a bit back and forth. But overall, he was super helpful and wanting to do his best to show off the shop and answer any questions. The drink selection had a lot of interesting varieties as well as some limited food items. I focused on the matcha and went with the blueberry variation. There were also topping selections as well like red bean and boba. After about 5-7 minutes, the drink came out and was able to take it to a table to drink while doing some work. The WiFi worked great and the seat was comfortable. For the drink itself, I chose the lesser sweet option (there was one more option that was 'least' sweet) with the 'normal' option being the recommended option. Admittedly, I'm a bit more sensitive to sweets and personally found the 'lesser' sweet option still a bit too much. I did appreciate the look of the drink as well as the clear blueberry flavor. I also liked the matcha tea and saw them making it in the open bar and not just a pre-made mix. Thanks so much to Hayley, Yelp, And Sojeata for the opportunity! read more
Thank you Yelp, Hayley, and Sojeata! + There was plenty of street parking (free 1 hour) at the front of the store. There are also some parking lots nearby. + The inside of the store is clean and has modern decor. There are lots of tables and wifi. + The AC was working very well in here. Very impressed on a hot summer day! + Ordering is done on a tablet and you are able to make modifications on your drinks from there. + I ordered two iced drinks: Hojicha Latte & Matcha Latte both less sweet. Both drinks were very tasty and perfectly sweet. + Service was great! The gentleman working was very kind and made sure I was satisfied with my drinks. read more
There's free wifi and water here. Plenty of seats and table. Lots of street parking next to the store. You can place your order on an ipad. I got the black milk tea. I like that you can adjust the sugar level and substitute the milk. I like where the location is. There's so many places to explore around there as well. Thank you Hayley and Yelp OC! read more
Cute tea shop in downtown Fullerton. There's a parking lot walking distance to the shop, and I came on a morning weekend so it was pretty empty. Service was excellent. The employee at the front explained the drinks and how they only use organic ingredients. Everything is made in house too. I got a matcha drink with this creamy foam on top that was slightly salty, balanced with sweetness. It was very refreshing and I adjusted the sweetness to be 75 percent. A couple people were inside studying, and I really liked the decor. Ambiance is calming. I'd be back for a drink! Thank you to Yelp for this event read more
Thanks Yelp elite for the invite and I had a fun time sipping some lavender matcha and enjoying this cute little coffee/tea shop. They have different kinds of tea, matcha and non tea items and service was fast and staff are nice. Place is very aesthetic and cute! read more
Sojeata has been on my list of places to try & thanks to Yelp I was able to try one of their most popular beverages! Located on Commonwealth, there is a parking lot behind the storefront. Depending on the time of day it may get full, there's additional parking in a parking structure nearby on Amerige. I ordered the Wild Blueberry Matcha (75% sweet) topped with their cold foam. I love the fact that you can see all the drinks being prepared with their open coffee bar. I also ordered a condensed milk croffle for my little one. It was so good & a nice sweet treat. I can't wait to go back to try their ice cream & the other matchas! read more
2 years ago
A great Yelp Elite Event! Wow this cafe checked off all of my boxes from the decor, to the interior, and best of all the drinks. There were so many options to choose from it was so hard to decide. Since they did boba and coffee it was like an impossible decision when everything sounded so yummy. I finally decided on the Matcha Einspeiner and it was DELICIOUS! The creamy foam top mixed with the slight bitterness of the matcha was a perfect combination. I loved when they both combined at the same time to make a perfect, balanced drink. Another great thing about this cafe is the interior. Wow, the inside is stunning. It's a very modern design with a very clean and minimalist interior. There's free WiFi and air purifiers at every table. I can't rave about this place enough. Thank you Yelp for getting me to try a new cafe, I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to come back here the next time I'm in downtown Fullerton and try their whole menu. read more
I stopped by today around 6pm, no wait, which was great! The baristas were super friendly and were more than happy to give recommendations. I got the strawberry matcha, regular sweetness and a lemonade. They were both great!! I loved the minimalistic vibe and there was plenty of seating. Only annoying thing is the parking, but that's downtown Fullerton for you! Thanks for the experience! read more
ICED MATCHA WITH UBE CLOUD FOAM Literally THE BEST whipped cream topping I've had at any coffee shop thus far. I know these whipped foam tops are super popular right now! The Ube was sweet, salty and very THICK. It was seriously so good. The matcha itself was strong and flavorful. I usually feel like places water down the matcha, this was not the case here. My only suggestion would be to use a different cap with this whipped top because you're supposed to drink it from the top not through a straw to get the whole experience & the cap they gave me did not allow this. I obviously just took off the cap, but it was SO MESSY and the purple Ube stains everything. Delicious coffee, I'll definitely be back! read more
Came around 12:45pm on a Saturday and waited about 15-20 mins for my drink. The first thing I noticed was the bright natural lighting and all the beautiful houseplants sprawled throughout the cafe. I ordered the Einspanner matcha less sweet (75%). This was the best tasting matcha I've ever had!!! Recipes are super precise, all the ingredients are weighed out for each drink they make. This probably contributed to the longer wait time, but I appreciate the consistency. Service was good, the workers were really sweet and apologetic about the wait. Great place to catch up with friends or get some work done. read more
Was happy for an opportunity to return for more matcha! Great-quality matcha with tasty, natural-tasting peach flavor--seemed to be infused into the milk. 50% sweet was plenty sweet. I prefer the strawberry matcha due to ?puree/fresh strawberry on the bottom. That said, I plan to come back to try other matcha flavors. My mom liked her oolong milk tea. Was a bit crowded on the last day of the event (Sun afternoon), but line never went outside. They kept the place nice and cool. Still loving the decor/design, though. read more
The interior is gorgeous and was pretty packed on a Saturday afternoon. There were a ton of people working/studying on laptops. It has a shared lot in the back for people who don't like to street park. The drinks were on the pricier side. The menu from the website needs to be updated.. They offer way more than their soft opening. The blueberry lavender matcha was a miss. It was too grainy, we didn't finish it. However, I LOVED their tropical fruit tea. I added cherry blossom crystal boba but honestly didn't taste the difference since the tea itself was super sweet even at 75%. read more
2 years ago
Luckily came here before 3pm on Sunday and we were able to park on the street nearby Sojeata. For some reason someone already came in and used my name but luckily the employee told me not to worry about it and I got my drink. Someone probably crossed off the wrong name... There's plenty of seats and tables inside. Decent place to study if you're near the door or have headphones. Wifi credentials are provided near the counter. It's 1 drink per person so once you place your order on the iPad then the employee will handle the rest. I got the Hojicha Latte which has matcha as it's under the matcha menu. 25% sweet with oat milk and iced is what I chose. When I got the drink the employee let me know I could make adjustments if needed. This is the best matcha I've had to date. Not too overpowering but you know it's there. I wish there was more of a hojicha flavor so I'll still be on the lookout for that in future drinks. Thanks Yelp OC, Sojeata, and Hayley H. for the event! read more
2 years ago
I've been on a matcha kick lately so I was looking forward to trying Sojeata. There was ample parking behind the business. I was warmly greeted upon entering and the staff seemed friendly. I arrived close to 10 am opening time on a Sunday as I had somewhere to be soon after and read the previous reviews that wait times could be long. From the recommendation of the staff, I ordered a matcha einspanner at 75% sweetness. There were two people ahead of me and it took about 20 minutes for me to receive my order. I would recommend that Sojeata have more staff working as each drink is made to order and takes time to make. There was only one person when I was there which slowed the process. He did apologize for the wait. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here again but the cafe has a cute ambience to hangout or get work done. I would recommend some menus for people to have on hand or on the wall as there was only one iPad for ordering. The drink tasted good but a little too sweet for my liking. Thank you Sojeata and Yelp OC for having us. read more
Thank you so much Hayley and Sojeata for this Yelp elite event! Sojeata has been in my "want to try" list for SO long so I was thrilled to be able to swing by Saturday morning. I had one of the most stressful weeks ever and this was a nice way to start off a weekend. I've seen this particular location change throughout the years, and was a little bummed Sojeata didn't utilize the back entrance, especially since most people park back there. I walked in and for 3:50pm on a Saturday, it was very packed. No open seats, which wasn't too surprising as I've seen this place be talked about a lot. Luckily, there was no line to order. Went to the kiosk (I like that they have an iPad for orders) and got a Matcha Einspanner. I did half sweetness after reading some reviews. Didn't get the name of the worker who helped me but he was nice (and complimented my last name :D). While this drink was free, 8.89 for an einspanner is one of the most expensive I've seen. They use ceremonial matcha, which is wonderful, but WOW. Given that there's so many other coffee places around the area, I feel as if I'd only come here if I wanted to splurge on a drink. I took some pictures while waiting for my drink. I thought the open countertop for the barista station was super cool! They really committed to the design of this place, as everything is aesthetically pleasing and has a soothing vibe. It took around 8ish minutes for my drink to come out, which wasn't the end of the world but I could see how that could be an issue for some. I liked how they asked if I wanted adjustments after trying to my drink when I picked it up. I thought the 50% sweetness was perfect for the einspanner. They also had the sip lids today (not sure if they read the reviews and adjusted accordingly but I was pleased to see it!) It looks lovely, too! **editing to add that I was NOT a fan of the foam when the matcha ran out. Ir has salt in it, which tasted fine when with the matcha, but I like to have the foam after I finish an Einspanner and I couldn't finish the foam because it was so salty. I winded up tossing it after...so I'll lower my review to 3.5 and round to 4.** I would return here if I wanted to get some work done and felt like splurging on a drink. The vibes are nice and workers are polite, too. It always makes me happy seeing a business thrive in downtown. read more
Thank you Sojeata and Yelp OC team for this experience! Always on the hunt for good matcha places in OC and heard of this place before, but so glad I finally got to try it! 'Matcha Einspanner': I liked the matcha taste, it was earthy and the drink itself was not too sweet! The cream top was slightly salty, but I actually enjoyed the contrast with the drink because it balanced it out really well! I do wish it came with a sip lid though so you could get the layers of the drink. Staff was friendly, there was only one person in the front, but the drinks still came out pretty quick! Seems like a great place to study and hangout because there were plenty of seating and tables. Loved the overall interior and aesthetic of the cafe as well! read more
2 years ago
I've always wanted to try Sojeatea and I'm glad I finally got to thanks to Yelp. I got the blueberry matcha 75% sweet and it was really good! Both the matcha and blueberry complimented each other very well and one wasn't too overpowering over the other. I do recommend you mix your drink because my first sip was pretty grainy with matcha powder. The owner (?) I believe also made sure I wasn't lactose intolerant because they use regular milk. I would get 50% or less next time because it was still a bit sweet for me. I also thought it was a nice & spacious cafe to study at and even got some work done for a few hours. Parking was easy as well because there were tons of street parking when I went and an empty lot (~2 hrs limit). I would def come back to try their other drinks! read more
Sojeatea has been in my bookmarks for quite a while now and so glad I finally got the chance to try it! Great place to study, lots of seating, free WiFi, and very clean. There's a parking lot too which is great for people like me who get stressed finding street parking downtown. I got the blueberry matcha which was soo good!! Perfect balance between the blueberry and matcha. I got regular milk and regular sweetness. I would definitely come back to study and try the other drinks! read more
Thank you to Yelp OC & Sojeata for the experience! Although I'm familiar with the downtown Fullerton area, this was my first time hearing about Sojeata. Parking is typical of downtown areas: some street parking available on the busy streets, but lots of lots scattered around the area. Since I came during the mid-afternoon, it was easy to find spots just behind the shop. When I walked in, I noticed every single table space was taken - it was quite busy even in the middle of the day, in the middle of the week! There was a small nook that was closed for a photo shoot, but looked very cute and cozy to set up in! You walk up a small ramp on the left and there's a line that forms in front of a kiosk to place an order. If you have questions, don't worry! The baristas are available to answer any questions you have as they multitask mixing orders up. To check in for the Yelp event, I entered my order on the kiosk screen before letting the barista know I wanted to check in for the event. He kindly helped me out by coming over to cross my name off their list & enter the promo code on their end. After a short wait, I received my drink: a blueberry lavender matcha latte. It was delicious - and the colors were vibrant and beautiful! The blueberry was pulpy and delicious and paired well with the earthy tones from the matcha. In all honesty, the lavender was a little lost between the other flavors, but I didn't miss it. The shop itself has such a bright and airy vibe. The artwork on the walls are beautiful and minimalistic - mainly showcasing different gods or deities of Cambodian culture. The space is great for anyone looking to get some studying or work done, but it seems that finding an available table is hard to come by. If you are lucky enough to snag a table, you'll notice that all the tables against the walls also have an air purifier on each to help with ventilation which I struck me as such a thoughtful touch! Overall, I very much enjoyed stopping by and trying out a wonderful and tasty blueberry matcha latte. Whenever I'm in the area, I would gladly stop by and grab another. I just wouldn't hold my breath in hope for table. read more
It is a nice cafe that served boba drinks/ matcha/ tea. The atmosphere leaning towards a chill / study vibes, I can see a lot of customers on their laptop. Plenty of tables and seats but the time I came on Wednesday afternoon it is quite busy not sure it is because of the event. I ordered the strawberry matcha with oat milk and it is pretty good. I did less sweet but still on a sweeter side, maybe next time I'll do half sweet. But, the matcha itself is full of flavor and not artificial, honestly, they did their ceremonial matcha pretty good! I would visit this place again because the service and drinks are good. read more
I LOVE SOJEATA!! Their strawberry matcha and blueberry matcha are *chef kiss* so I obviously had to try their matcha einspanner. Definitely did not disappoint!! It actually tastes so good unmixed bc you can taste all the flavors but mixed is just as yummy too. The perfect ratio of matcha to milk :-) Service was also great! I was greeted as soon as I came in and my drink came out swiftly. The last time I was here, I met the owners and they took the time to go over the menu/get to know me despite how busy they were. They ended up giving us a free drink too :') Vibes are perfect for studying and they have a good amount of seating. Free 2 hour parking next door. Not very crowded on a Wednesday afternoon. Would highly recommend visiting! TIP: If you leave a 5-star review and show it to them, they'll give you a free dessert -- your choice of croffle or icecream. I got their pandan ice cream and let's just say it's my new fave icecream flavor!! Thank you Yelp and Sojeata for this opportunity :-) read more
I'm so glad that Yelp has provided me an opportunity to check out this cafe in the heart of Downtown Fullerton! I've passed by it a few times when spending time in the area, so I've been meaning to stop on in. Thank you Yelp and a big thanks to the generous Sojeata for letting us try your drinks. The inside of Sojeata is terrific! Between the minimalist design and the quieter beats playing in the background, there's a very casual ambiance about the shop. There's a good amount of seating spread out in the main dining area - about half a dozen tables and seats on the right with a handful more on the left. It's a bit easy to miss, but in the back right of the shop, there is a hallway with wooden benches and tables. With a creamy color scheme (whites and beige) and brightly lit interior, there's a comforting, relaxing atmosphere about the place. A few scattered green ferns adds a touch of lush vividness. The coarse gravelly countertop and pebble strewn pathway gives a sort of modern, outdoorsy, desert sort of vibe (like an Mos Eisley cantina?). The barista I got was super friendly - he kindly gave me honest recommendations as well as detailed info on the drinks they offered. Ultimately, I decided to try one of their newer concoctions - the Tropsicle fruit tea. It is, I believe, green tea infused with other berry flavors. I added lychee jelly to mine along with a 50% sweetness level. The tea is refreshing with just a bit of a bitter body to it. The lychee jelly brings in a nice touch of sweetness and flavor. Maybe because my palate isn't refined enough, I didn't detect much of the fruitier notes within the tea. Overall, it wasn't too bad and it was a nice, refreshing drink to enjoy on this warm day. I didn't realize they had this, but I'll have to visit again to try their yogurt based drinks. Thanks again Yelp and Sojeata for the generosity you showed us! :) read more
Thanks for the opportunity to check this place out Hailey and OC Yelp team! 5 stars for these opportunities and experiences. I give this place only 2 stars for multiple reasons. Walking in, the vibe felt very sterile and unwelcoming. Place was packed but as I looked around, most people didn't have drinks or anything in hand. There is a self service kiosk to place your order, very minimal staff interaction. I ordered a chai latte, the drink itself was ok. I ordered 75% sweetness, but it's not like I knew what that meant as far as sweetness levels go. I ordered a scoop of ice cream which had to be a separate order for whatever reason. It took a full 30 minutes for me to get my one drink. I understand this place is big on ceremonial matcha and etc., but 30 min was ridiculous. If I hadn't ordered the ice cream I would have probably just left. One person seemingly running the place alone during the week you're offering a Yelp experience is probably not the best idea. Overall I did not enjoy the experience here and would not come back. read more
Ordered the strawberry matcha. Not a huge fan of super sweet drinks, this one was perfect, half sweet. The staff were helpful and were super nice. The ambience is nice, it's minimalistic and calm. Parking is a little difficult but it's Fullerton. It's easy to miss if you don't know what you're looking for. It's a nice place to sit and get some work done. It's also a really big space with plenty of seating which is awesome read more
Such a cute cafe! Perfect for studying or catching up with friends! I brought my mom with me and she loved it! The inside is super aesthetic, clean, with plenty of seating! We tried the matcha einspanner and the blueberry matcha latte! 10/10 quality for both! Thank you so much to yelp for this event!! read more
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