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    Fresh Roast

    4.2 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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    The inside was so fluffy and the outside was so crispy and the custard was perfect
    Jimmy S.

    Came here on a Wednesday morning to grab coffee with a friend, and honestly this spot exceeded expectations. I ordered the pandan coconut Vietnamese coffee and WOW... easily a 10/10 for me. It had the perfect level of sweetness, and you could clearly taste the pandan without it overpowering the coffee itself. Everything was super well balanced. My friend got the sea salt Vietnamese coffee. He said it was good, but personally prefers the traditional version without the sea salt. We also shared the HK egg waffle stuffed with Portuguese custard, and this was a standout. The waffle was crispy on the outside, light and hollow inside, and the custard was smooth and just the right amount of sweet. Definitely worth ordering. The space itself is great if you're looking to study or just hang out. It's quiet inside with plenty of tables. There is outdoor seating too, but there were a couple of people smoking when we went, so we stayed inside (which worked out since it was hot anyway). Service was smooth. We ordered at the counter and the barista brought everything out to us, which was a nice touch. Overall, it's a really cute spot with great drinks and unique snacks. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Only downside is parking can be a bit tricky since it's just free street parking, so you might have to park across the street and walk over.

    Outside patio sitting area
    Bridgette Q.

    I was pleasantly surprised how cute the inside was kind of gave a vintage London coffee shop on a rainy day. I'm definitely a plant person and there was lots of plants upon the front of the store. The parking is right off the street but if you park in the rear or the back of the restaurant or coffee shop, there's more parking I ordered the Vietnamese coffee iced and the egg yolk Vietnamese, coffee hot. I was not disappointed. I love a strong, robust coffee and it came in with a punch nice sweet creamy yet strong flavor. I did in fact order their little pancake popper things you can pass on those, but do not sleep on this man's coffee, but like I say, give it a try and you decide.

    Pandan Coconut Coffee ($6.50 - Close Up)
    Ian A.

    I had a putrid, bad experience at Fresh Roast (San Gabriel). I ordered the Pandan Coconut Coffee ($6.50 - Iced). It tastes stale, bitter, and artificial! When stirred, the coffee tastes worse. It's a burnt, old aftertaste. (Important: There's a 50 cent fee for card payments if purchase is under $20. There's also a 2 Hour Limit for customer internet.) I arrived at Fresh Roast (San Gabriel) on Wednesday (around 10:35AM). There's street parking, and there's a hidden, worn-down rear parking lot. The rear's sign says, "Limit 2 Hours." Staff is approachable and friendly. Staff speaks limited English; however, Staff is charming. Staff is diligent behind the counter. My order took three minutes and 50 seconds. Good time. As mentioned, I dislike this Pandan Coconut Coffee ($6.50 - Iced). Its flavor reminds me of the stale, two-day old coffee that I desperately drank during my old college days. This Pandan Coconut Coffee tasted like leftovers, and it felt poorly put together. Thankfully, this coffee wasn't bad enough to toss into the garbage can. At the very minimum, it woke me up. Concerning ambiance, Fresh Roast (San Gabriel) felt sticky, humid, and uncomfortable. I felt my skin slowly become moist from its air. Ugh. The many tables all had dried sticky stains, and there's many food crumbs on the floor. It all looked poorly maintained and old. There's also a gender neutral restroom in the back, but I had to walk through many buzzing flies. Also, there's a surprisingly large amount of hidden electrical outlets, but it felt like searching for an outlet in a retired grandparent's dusty home. However, I did appreciate the cute knickknacks despite the grime. And I enjoyed the soft music. Overall, Fresh Roast (San Gabriel) felt poorly maintained and passionless. I had a puke inducing experience. Perhaps this location had potential once upon a time; however, it's currently a dusty relic. I would wait a long time before attempting Fresh Roast (San Gabriel). Hopefully, it improves... 2 out of 5

    Tofu Pudding
    Winn H.

    I've visited Fresh Roast a few times to enjoy their drinks. Their HK Milk Tea is impressively well done. I've also had some of their food items, including the Portuguese Egg Tart and Tofu Pudding. I can't recommend either of these though they were prepped to order. The Portuguese Egg Tart was small, and it wasn't the most tasty. The Tofu Pudding (with red bean) come with the sweet syrup, but the texture was a bit off. There is Wi-Fi available, and it is otherwise a dimly lit, cute spot to study at. It's very calming, without any loud music - a tad cramped, but still a relaxing spot. Their menu is plentiful; you'll find it very difficult to try everything at least once!

    12/6/25 Hubby's oat milk latte (epic fail) & my pandan latte, pretty good
    Jennifer W.

    12/6/25 Looking for a mom n pop shop for egg waffles & treats? Come to Fresh Roast in San Gabriel. As soon as you walk in, you smell this wonderful aroma wafting in the air, so warm & inviting. There's parking at the rear of the shop & I entered through the back entrance. It's definitely honey, vintage & cozy. Eclectic. A quirky yet friendly gentleman greeted me as I was gawking at the decor & inquired what I would like to order. He even recommended soft tofu dessert or frozen dumplings to take home. As I ordered, he spoke out loud to another person in the back ground (implying for this person to start making what I am ordering). I ordered Hubby's usual oat milk latte & I wanted an iced pandan latte. Saw these egg waffles so I ordered the pandan , he asked if I wanted mochi, I said "why not, sure". When I was paying, I saw his shirt, he said they sell them for $10, in the spirit of things, I bought one and told him, hey "you're a good salesman. He says they sort loose out on these, I said "that's a great price". Alright, the latte for Hubby was definitely an epic fail, flat, no foam, it's like a regular cup of coffee with cream. My iced pandan latte was pretty good but way too sweet, he said next time to ask & adjust the sweetness level. I just requested for another cup of ice to dilute it. Overall I still give this shop a 4 star for his amazing service & demeanor & the warm, cozy ambiance. The egg waffles were delicious, fresh, hot, both lightly crispy outer layer & soft center. Will like return if I'm tge area.

    Spanish coffee
    Amy L.

    Grabbing my morning coffee. I wanted to take my friend so she can try their durian coffee. I told her it's weird but it's a good weird. I got myself their Spanish coffee....so delicious. We also ordered their Portuguese egg waffle. So bomb, just the right amount of crunch with the gooey sweetness of the egg custard in each bubble. The food and service is always on point. The ambience is a nice and comfy coffee shop. Similar to the ones I've gone to in Vietnam. This is my to go spot every time I'm in the San Gabriel in the morning.

    fish
    Brandon K.

    Always passed by this spot since it's on a busy street. Needed to catch up with a family member so we decided on this spot for some sunday morning coffee. Let me tell you this place is like walking into an auntie's crib in the best way possible. It was looking super promising. It felt homey, cozy, with a lot of character. I mean look at this beta fish they had chillin on our table. Now onto the coffee, I got the sea salt iced coffee. To be frank, it was a little underwhelming. It tasted very diluted with milk and not strong whatsoever. I liked the nuttiness but it was subtle. The place has plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, so I appreciated that. Will be back to try a different drink.

    Fanny S.

    I had never been to this shop before, but their egg waffles looked so good that I decided to give them a try. They were honestly delicious

    Pandan waffle
    Giao L.

    Pandan Egg Waffle (no mochi) - good texture, as it was crunchy on the outside, while still moist and chewy on the inside. However, it was lacking flavor and didn't really taste like pandan. Ube Vietnamese Coffee (hot) - the Vietnamese coffee was good and not too sweet. The drink contained solids, like shavings/threads of ube, which were a surprise. Wish there was more of an ube flavor though.

    Erica F.

    This is a small coffee shop located on San Gabriel Blvd. It is full of characters. There are a lot of vintage coffee related decorations. They also rent out tools to make egg waffles. The barista is a very friendly gentleman. He can make coffee based on personal preference. For example, specific flavor and how strong it should be. I ordered ube coffee with non-fat milk instead of coconut milk because I do not like coconut flavored drinks. The coffee came out good and full of ube flavor! I like it. He accept cash, card, and zelle. Perfect if we happened to forget our wallet at home, and still want a cup of coffee! There are 2 parking spots in the back, and street parking is available. This is a very convenient location, and I will come back for more coffee.

    Maggie O.

    Coffee was delicious and the egg waffle was amazing. The owner who is an older man was so sweet and was great. The vibes of the cafe were very vintage and felt cozy. Sesame latte - 9/10, amazing latte, which there was more sesame flavor! He let me know that he could make it sweeter if needed Pandan Egg Puff - 11/10, this was soo good. I love egg puffs and haven't had one in a while! Inside was soft and outside was crunchy. I saw there was a portugese egg tart one and will definitely come by again next time

    Albert L.

    Fresh Roast is that rare mom and pops coffee shop in the SGV area doesn't just have a distinct vibe that feels cozy and authentic, but also serves up the most legit egg waffles you can find for miles around. Filled with rustic furnishings, egg waffle makers for rent ($10 for 1 day!), and other touches that take you a world away from the bustling street outside, Fresh Roast sure has a lot of character that I feel is lacking in other tea and coffee places in the area. I think it's the perfect spot to get some work done for a couple of hours or to hang out with loved ones or friends as well. But with that character and terrific vibe also comes a delicious sounding menu of drink and snack options. I had a sesame latte here that did not skimp out having noticeably strong coffee that wasn't drowned out by its sweeter ingredients. And regarding the egg waffle I mentioned earlier...with a "bubble" that is crispy on the outside and really soft in the inside, you get a waffle that has a texture that feels like it was made with really good batter and cooked with the right amount of time. Most other egg waffles I've had here in SoCal taste too soft, to be frank. I think it also helps that the establishment is family owned and family run - little visual touches such as stickers on the bill as well as a stack of red envelopes customers can take for free by the register help to remind you that the owners are people who are very much part of the local community. I also wanted to note a neighborhood cat seems to have made a home for itself in the backside seating area. I will definitely do my best to support such a gem of an establishment and I would urge anyone in the area to stop by for a great coffee/snack experience!

    Pandan egg waffle w mochi
    Kimberly T.

    5 stars solely for their egg waffles The decor gives me... Uncle vibes but you know what? If the food is amazing I really don't care haha. Their egg waffles are SO GOOD. This shop is a bit further but I keep coming back just for the egg waffles. The original is good, but my favorite lately has been the Pandan egg waffle with mochi. It's perfectly chewy with a hint of Pandan. Tbh I'm not sure how he magically makes these waffles so quickly but he's definitely perfected it, I've even debated whether to rent their egg waffle machines and batter because I crave it so often haha Pandan coffee was just ok. Parking sucks but there's a few spots out front

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    Is their wifi good enough to run a 2 hour Zoom meeting?

    No. It was only 1 hour free WiFi the last time I was there.

    Is this place closed? We've stopped by and called the past 2 weeks and they've been closed.

    They're still open

    Do they sell ground coffee for home-brew?

    I think so. The coffee beans usually comes in a bag of whole beans. I vaguely remember they can ground it for you if you prefer ground coffee. Call them to verify before you go. The whole beans are wonderful. I grind it myself at home.

    Do they serve coffee with eggs?

    Yes, I was just there today and saw coffee with eggs on their menu! I believe the price was $5.50.

    Is the coffee really strong?

    Yes. I usually get Coffee Temptation (both hot and iced) and it's strong. They have your typical Vietnamese Coffee. Those are strong. They also have a variety of coffee, so I'm sure they sell less strong ones and decaf as well. Just ask them to… 

    Are they strict with their 2hr wifi policy? i have a meeting that's around 3hr and needs a good coffee space with wifi for that (a weekday morning)

    I've sat there for roughly three hours and nobody asked me to leave while I surfed the Internet using the WiFi. Make sure you order coffee and some food otherwise you may get the boot.

    Do they still serve the Civet coffee here?

    I am here right now and talked to the owner,he said he is still selling it but it is quiet expensive,we call it coffee LUWAK

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