Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    First Flight Coffee

    4.5 (209 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

    First Flight Coffee Photos

    Business Info

    FIRST FLIGHT COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    More like First Flight Coffee

    Recommended Reviews - First Flight Coffee

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Lauren C.

    I am a sucker for Strawberry Matcha and they make a decent one here. Friendly staff. Service was great. There's this place that I love getting Passion Fruit Matcha Tonic. I'm literally obsessed; it's so good, so when I saw it on their Summer Seasonal Menu, I thought I would order it. I didn't like it as much as I do at the other place. I thought it was flat in more ways than one, but the drink looked really nice. Love the little details in this shop. The theme is really cute!

    Summer menu 2026
    Naomy V.

    One of my favorite matcha shops in the south bay! I particularly love their hojicha matcha-it's double foam too! LOVE! They just released their summer menu although I havnt tried any yet im excited to try.

    french toast latte
    Mollie P.

    Such a cute coffee shop! Parking was good, has good seating for the area and line was small compared to being just down the street from Chrome. Service was great! Everyone was very welcoming and eager to help. Ordered the French Toast Latte with whole milk and WOW, 10/10 I love this coffee. I want to make this my regular go to place asap.

    Iced latte with oat milk
    Katrina S.

    Excellent coffee and service! I stopped here at 830 during the week and was a bit nervous with the line. However they were fast in getting orders placed and even faster with getting my coffee. By the time I pulled my phone out, my coffee was ready. The barista was fast and efficient clearly hitting his flow! Don't be worried about how fast the turnaround is because the coffee was delicious! I will be back and I'm excited to try the rest of their menu.

    Jenny L.

    This is a small hidden coffee spot that can be easily missed. Found this place via google- wanted some caffeine for the road and wanted to try a new spot. Had their strawberry matcha at 50% sweetness and had to say it was delicious! Love the quality of the matcha powder they used. It was smooth to drink! Will def come back! Parking lot is compacted though so can be hard when it comes to parking, small space mostly made for to go, but there are limited seating and tables. Cute decor on airport vibes with themes of airplane tickets.

    French toast latte , first flight matcha latte
    Heather M.

    This coffee shop is super cute and modern, it's very kitsch with all the airport designed things inside. We were greeted when we came in and they have a loyalty program , which I think is great. I had the first flight matcha and it was excellent perfectly balanced and creamy and the right amount of sweetness. My companions had a Spanish latte and French toast latte and both report them as being excellent Overall vibe is super chill and they had little bursts of long lines while we were there which was good to see. The staff seemed really happy and most of all efficient , can't wait to come back.

    First flight matcha
    Gorgeous R.

    Great matcha consistently. Always friendly and fast service. Keeps me coming back and can't wait to go again!

    Store
    Julia L.

    S tier matcha!!! Might I say it is one of my top three matcha spots? I got the First Flight matcha, which is their version of a double matcha. It was so rich and the perfect sweetness for me. I mean, look at the color of that matcha. BEAUTIFUL. The size of the cup is good for the price too, and I savored each and every sip. I would also like to note that it's $1 for alternative milk. Service is good, and there is some seating in the front of the cafe and a small lounge/couch area in the back of the cafe by the restroom. There is a parking lot in front of the cafe with ample parking. They also sell some really cute merch that I was tempted to purchase. Overall, I love their travel concept and will definitely be back to taste their other matcha options.

    how cayoot the air related decor
    Shwe N.

    hmMmmM got the first flight matcha (which is basically a double matcha) and it was creamy and thick ! like avocado smoothies. lov how potent the matcha powder was and worth it!! am also a lover of traveling so i adored the lil theme going on haha

    Craig Y.

    Located off the corner of Crenshaw Bl and Sepulveda Bl in Torrance in the little strip mall. Parking is shared with the other businesses in that little strip area so it can get filled up. This place has changed its' name many times I been here when it was Ding Tea then they changed to Lotus which I never tried and now it's First Flight Coffee. The inside hasn't changed as far as layout upon entering is the counter to place your order along the wall are some tables and seating and as you walk down the hallway to the back there are more seating basically a couple tables and a couch. I got the strawberry matcha latte it was not bad. The two gals working were friendly and service was pretty fast . Overall the spot is not bad but keep in mind there is not a lot of seating inside oh there were two small tables outside as well.

    Pastry
    Kiani D.

    Halfway through the day and I really needed a caffeine kick just small case of the Sunday Blues. I stopped by right before closing and was assisted immediately. I ordered the French Toast Latte, which comes topped with a delicious cold foam. You can get it hot or iced; I went with iced and swapped the whole milk for oat milk. The cold foam is honestly the best part it's incredibly creamy and almost tastes like cheesecake! The shop has seating in both the front and back, making it a perfect spot for remote work. They also sell super cute apparel, stickers, and keychains. Definitely worth a visit!

    Strawberry matcha latte
    Julia H.

    Pretty busy at 9am on a Sunday. Got a strawberry matcha latte, spinach feta danish, and a blueberry muffin. The strawberry matcha latte tastes more like strawberry milk with a hint of matcha. Overall the flavors are not very strong. Wish it had more strawberry and matcha taste. If you don't like strong flavors or overly sweet drinks then you might like this. Blueberry muffin wasn't too sweet but had few blueberries. Danish was okay. Because it's mixed into the bread, you can't really taste the spinach or feta that much. Overall, might come back for the drinks.

    Matcha
    Jennifer H.

    I've driven by here several times and finally stopped by on a weekend to give them a try. I got their First Flight Matcha with their matcha foam. I asked for it less sweet and paired with the foam on top, it had a nice balance of bitter/sweet to it. I think I still prefer Yeem's matcha, but this is a great alternative if you're in the area and aren't planning to go into Gardena. Parking can be difficult as spaces are limited and the actual space is pretty tight. There are some chairs inside, but I think this is more of a grab and go place.

    coconut matcha & earl grey matcha

    See all

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dennis K.
    434
    20
    5

    4 months ago

    Matcha was delish. Service was great. Parking was easy. Will definitely be back soon!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Julie R.
    301
    18
    17

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Angela J.
    4
    99
    185

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Croissant was good and service was great. Had the hot tea and it was good definitely want to try the coffees.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Karen C.
    62
    58
    22

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amy G.
    0
    17
    0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Small space but very fast service and everyone there is chill. Nice to have a local option like this that isn't a Starbucks

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lauren O.
    140
    36
    41

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tia M.
    0
    7
    10

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Cute coffee spot , coffee is good and the service was fast and friendly. Will definitely be back.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Went to try this today . I have been always wanted to try their matcha . Service and match were amazing ! Going again and getting a shirt

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Really good matcha lattes. The Maple Earl Gray Matcha and Strawberry Matchas are great. Nice ambiance.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 4

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    I like this place. It's a new place, so it's fresh. The owner is friendly, and the coffee tastes rich and good. I hope you prosper.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 5 of 6

    First Flight Coffee Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - First Flight Coffee

    Is the store dog friendly?

    The shop is NOT dog friendly. Only Service Animals allowed. They need to correct this & post signage.

    Is the matcha ceremonial?

    Yes

    Do they offer any sugar free options?

    Yes! We have sugar free vanilla syrup and Splenda

    View All 4 Questions

    You might also consider

    Caffe Bene

    Caffe Bene

    3.5
    (425 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

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

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

    Photos
    Caffe Bene
    Banana Walnut sweet Cake
    Banana Walnut sweet Cake
    Banana Matcha Latte and Banana Cream Pie Latte

    See all

    Banana Matcha Latte and Banana Cream Pie Latte
    Nook Coffee Bar

    Nook Coffee Bar

    4.6
    (642 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Located at The Enclave, Nook Coffee Bar always seems to have a line, so I finally decided to see…read morewhat all the hype was about. On a recent Sunday, the wait really wasn't bad at all. My friend and I stood in line for about 15 minutes, and once we ordered, our drinks were ready in less than five minutes. I chose the lavender matcha, and I was impressed by how well the two flavors balanced each other. Neither overpowered the other, making for a smooth and enjoyable drink. My friend ordered the hibiscus lemonade and found it light and refreshing. One of the best parts of visiting is being able to enjoy your drinks in the spacious outdoor seating area around The Enclave. Prices were reasonable at around $6-$7 per drink, and the cashier was friendly and welcoming. Overall, it was a great experience, and I can see why this spot is so popular.

    We are always exploring new places, and we actually came here once before when we were trying a…read morerestaurant next door. Today, we were on our way to Orange County and wanted to grab some coffee along the way. The shop is located in a really cute center with a great ambiance. There always seems to be a line, which is usually a good sign. The staff does a fairly good job serving a large number of customers, but despite that, it still took us about 20-30 minutes to get our order. The coffee was good, but not great--definitely not the best I've had. I hate writing negative reviews, but I wanted to share my honest experience and break it down individually. We ordered a flat white, which was crafted nicely, so I would give that a 5/5. As for the taste of the coffee itself, I thought it was average and would rate it a 3/5. My wife enjoyed it a bit more and would give it a 4/5. One thing I did not like was the milk they use. It is the cheapest milk you can buy, and I personally feel that a gourmet coffee shop should invest in higher-quality milk. For that reason, I would give the milk a 1/5. Ratings: * Coffee Craftsmanship: 5/5 * Coffee Taste: 3/5 (4/5 according to my wife) * Milk Quality: 1/5 * Ambiance: 5/5 * Service: 4/5 Overall, I would rate it a 3.5 out of 5. I personally lean closer to a 3, but my wife insists it deserves a 4, so I'll settle on 4 stars since there isn't a 3.5-star option. I think it's worth trying for yourself and forming your own opinion. In my personal view, the coffee and overall experience were not worth the wait, but it may be worth visiting at least once to see what all the hype is about.

    Photos
    Inside - pick up counter
    Inside - pick up counter
    Matcha Latte & a Cinnamon Roll.
    Matcha Latte & a Cinnamon Roll.
    Clean and open floor plan.

    See all

    Clean and open floor plan.
    La Cha x The Bowl

    La Cha x The Bowl

    4.4
    (619 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    What a cute tea shop with a modern, slightly Japandi-inspired decor that makes the space feel calm…read moreand inviting. Their drinks were a pleasant surprise. The Thai tea was nicely balanced and not overly sweet, and the Jasmine tea was fragrant, thick, and perfect at 50% sweetness. The matcha latte was the best drink here for me: earthy, not sweet at all, and with a subtle nuttiness that made it so satisfying. The only miss was the strawberry taro, which leaned too sweet for my taste. Overall, a beautifully designed shop with some truly great drinks.

    I finally got around to this tiktok famous spot…read more I wanted a matcha horchata but did not want to make the drive to a farther destination so I settled for trying this place out. It was not that busy at all. It's a small place but there's a good amount of seating for the size of the place. There's parking in the plaza & they have restrooms. I ordered their own matcha horchata and .... ...:. .... I only was able to taste milk. I have no clue how it is made, but I genuinely was like..... I feel like I'm drinking cows milk. I was not impressed at all. I tasted 0 horchata and 0 matcha it was the weirdest experience. The cashier was somewhat nice? It was a minimal interaction. There's screens to order as well so maybe he was not expecting the human interaction. Either way it threw me off unfortunately. I'd have to wait a while to see if I wanna come back and try something different. There's too many coffee and milk tea shops that come to my mind first to visit instead.

    Photos
    IG: happyfoodieoc
    IG: happyfoodieoc
    IG: happyfoodieoc
    IG: happyfoodieoc
    IG: happyfoodieoc

    See all

    IG: happyfoodieoc

    First Flight Coffee - coffee - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...