Friendly staff. Not too long of a wait…read more Grabbed their iced banana milk latte. I would say this is one of the better banana milk lattes I've had, if not the best. The flavor is not overpowering and doesn't taste artificial. I would definitely come back.

Banana latte is well balanced. Sweet corn latte is tasty. Tiger latte is strong. House drip coffee…read moreis black plain coffee. It's just the flavor added coffees which are well balanced. I ordered 4 coffees and they all come out without label on the cup so if you order a lot to go, be sure to ask which one is which. I ordered large size but the size is like medium size to me. Price is high. Also latte came out without mixing so you have to shake it but again the lid doesn't have lid stopper which I have to asked for that. The Place is small so you are sitting pretty close to other party. Parking is the same parking lot in 168 market so it's challenging sometimes.

Lotus & Bean (formerly, AK fresh roast) is my go to spot for coffee in the SGV. It's dangerously…read moreclose to my office (about 3 miles) so I'm usually here once a week. My go to order is their pandan coffee with oat milk 75% sweetness. If I'm in the mood for something sweet, I'll add a slice of the pandan mochi (or go to Baking with Ish). Lynn is always friendly and so passionate about her business. I love that she makes her pandan syrup from scratch. You can definitely taste the difference compared to other coffee shops. Her pandan coffee is very fresh and strong, it always helps me stay awake. I will always support and tell people about Lotus & Bean!

Want a Matcha or coffee? This is the best coffee and Matcha place we had found…read more My daughter loves Matcha and her dad loves Coffee. She tried their Banana Matcha and is so good! I tried their Matcha Pandan Bliss. I love the taste because i can really drink out of the really Pandan in the drink and not syrup. Their price is a very fair and worth of trying yourself! I happened to meet the owner there and asked her what makes your Matcha so special and she said she used the finest Premium Organic Matcha in her drinks so customers can taste the difference of the real quality ingredients in the drink. I hardly see out there any coffee or tea shop put so much thoughts for their drinks. This owner really cares not just her business but the quality she puts in the ingredients in her drinks! Their Strawberry Coffee is very delicious too with the little kicks of fruits inside and gives a cool tasteful strawberry favor! Dont believe in me! Go try it yourself and definitely you will give a 5 stars! Not only that , it was a long line but they service very fast ! I love it! We come here when we go visit my mom in San Gabriel! Thanks the owner for so thoughtful and a good service to their clients. Look at the line, especially on a weekend is packed and longline but good thing they service is very fast

~ The best lemon tea! ~…read more Love the creamy lemon tart & high mountain tea with lemon juice! (slightly similar to taiwan's street lemon ice tea) Depending when you go, there might be a wait! They brew the tea each order. There are 3 tables inside! And underground parking.

Chicha sets the bar high for the gold standard boba drink. After trying drinks at other chicha…read morelocations, I can confirm that the San Gabriel location makes the best drinks. I've noticed that some of my drinks at the other places are sometimes watered down, whereas the quality has always been consistent here. The dong ding oolong milk tea with cream and bubble is usually my go to order. Drinks here usually run on the sweeter side so I always get light sweetness. This shop is definitely my go to place for drinks whenever I'm in the area.

The hype is no joke. We waited a while for our drinks but well worth it. The best jasmine tea I've…read moreever tried omg. So strong, prominent, smooth, and flavorful. Not overwhelmingly sweet and just perfect. Would highly rec and come back. Prepare to wait in a long line tho lol

FIRST visit: *…read moreFARE(S) feasted on: *** Jasmine tea (pure, no sugar) *** Matcha jasmine latte * FRIENDLY service: Yes * FRESH air seating outside? 1 table * FEATURES: 12 small tables inside lining wall & store-front window side; 1 bathroom inside * FAIR pricing: Yes * FEE processing: None. Kiosk or cashier ordering * FREE parking: Yes, only 4 car spots right in front (teeny lot), or open street parking on the sides * FYI: A bit chaotic on arrival - there seemed to be no distinct lines upon entering to place order and no large back-wall menu easily discernible while waiting. But basically: 1 line for kiosk ordering, 1 line for cashier ordering. Pickup area shares same long cashier counter and again, bit chaotic... they didn't call out order names either so you had to ask. Loud ambience with music. Visit was on late afternoon, weekend. Drinks were enjoyable. FOUR & 1/2 stars **** '

Second time visiting this location, and it was just as good as I remembered!…read more I hadn't been here in a few months, and it looks like they've expanded their menu. They also added more outdoor seating, which is nice since the interior is pretty small. Parking is street parking only, but I've never had any trouble finding a spot. Emily, the cashier, was incredibly friendly and helpful. She took the time to walk us through the new seasonal drinks and menu additions, which made it much easier to decide what to order. Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapioca ($7.85) - My go-to drink! - Perfect level of sweetness without being overpowering - Rich, creamy, nutty flavor - Brown sugar tapioca had the perfect soft and chewy texture (only wished it was cut a bit smaller) Pinewood Milk Tea ($6.85) - Similar to the Popcorn Milk Tea, but with a lighter, more subtle nutty flavor - Still delicious, though I personally prefer the Popcorn Milk Tea Jasmine Oolong Milk Tea ($6.85) - A great option if you're looking for something lighter and more refreshing Everything was made well, and the service made the experience even better. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. Love that they still do daily samples!

I absolutely love the drinks at Torotea. Their drinks taste fresh and distinctive. They look…read moreaesthetic too. You can tell that they use high quality tea and ingredients. A must-try is the Popcorn Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi. This is a rich blend of assam black tea and creamy milk with a toasty buttery popcorn twist. It is my husband's go-to drink. Another drink I would recommend is the Cassia Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Tapiochi, my go-to drink. This drink has a comforting aroma of cinnamon with the maltiness of a milk tea and the creaminess of a latte. Their tapiochi is made in-house daily and is super delicious. This topping feels like boba, mochi, and jelly all in one. The texture of it is nice and enjoyable to chew. It also seems to pair well with basically any drink. Definitely check this spot out if you have not yet. It is unlike any of the other boba shops around. There are plenty of parking spots directly in front of the shop.

Was in the area with some friends and we stumbled across Three Fields Coffee! The space is modern…read moreand spacious, with small tables as well as communal tables and even some board games on the shelf along the wall! Definitely a great space for hanging out and/or getting some work done. The staff members were friendly and welcoming as well. I got an iced matcha latte lightly sweetened with agave which was quite good but the matcha flavor could have been a bit stronger. The prices for the matcha are a bit steep though - $8.5 for a matcha latte, and $10 for the strawberry matcha latte or the matcha latte with a matcha cream top. If you bring your own mug they'll give you a small discount on your drink too! Parking: there's a nearby free parking structure, or street parking

EDIT: business let me know there's structures in the back! 4 stories…read more Decent coffee spot but only street parking, hojicha latte was alright, would go back for their biscoff! Service was pretty nice, no issues. Only 1 bathroom. The vibe was pretty chill - seats were comfy!

Chun Yang continues to be at the top of my list of drink places to visit whenever I'm in the San…read moreGabriel Valley area. I love the Oolong tea from here and the variations that they offer have all been very good. I especially like the Pomelo Oolong Tea ($6.49), which is a nice change from the grapefruit that they offer. I also like the Lemon Green Tea with Green Tea Jelly ($5.99) and Kumquat Lemon ($6.59) from here. Service here is great - people are friendly and helpful. I just love everything about this place and wish they opened one in Orange County closer to me. :)

Power tip: a small but nice shop at a very busy plaza, next to a couple of my favorite businesses…read more Menu has a nice variety, but not too overwhelming. After a couple visits there, I realize that I like the black tea latte with 50% sugar. It's very nice that changing the ice and alternative milk options do not cost extra, like many of the other special tea places. Having a reward program is a nice bonus. Looks like I found a new place to be loyal to :D

Came here for their afternoon tea experience and I love the selection of teas. I had the osmanthus…read moreoolong and it was perfect. The employees are helpful and nice and explained everything you needed to know about the experience. The pastries were unique and delicious and the decor inside was beautiful!

My wife and I came to this place based on the pictures of Tie Guan Yin ice cream, but when we…read morearrived and saw that there was an afternoon tea experience, we decided to book an appointment. We both were impressed with the care, detail, and most importantly the tea! We had a choice of 15 tea's, varying from light/floral to dark/bold flavors. Our tea menu provided steeping times for every pour to maximize taste and the assortment of snacks was aesthetically pleasing in preparation and taste. Our server was kind and offered suggestions depending on the flavor profile we were looking for. To top it all off, the space we were given to sit in had A/C in a well lit room. Soft piano music played which gave a relaxing, spa like vibe. Our sitting arrangement was nicely decorated in a modern, Asian chic. I highly recommend this experience for tea lovers who want a cozy 2 hour experience. It was lovely for my wife and I, but the seating can accommodate for up to 6 people.