Jozel R.

My best friend wanted to hangout for my late bday celebration and she had asked me to choose a place. We both love matcha and I've been wanting to visit and learn how to make matcha so I thought this place would be a great little girls date. I made reservations on their website. We arrived Saturday probably 5mins before our noon reservations. Lucky found parking right in front of the Sun Stereo Warehouse. There was no one there at the time we arrived but people started to trickle in a few mins after we got seated. We didn't know what to expect and how to order until we realized we ordered so much TEA!!! lol so we did The Isla Experience to share comes with 3 tea samples, 1 solo pot, 1 savory and 1 sweet nibble. Tea: Jasmine, Earl Grey and oolong were our choices. The jasmine smelled beautiful, the oolong was good and but the Earl Grey was our favorite! They served it with a side of honey and sugar cubes. The food was amazing. My friend and I shared the pesto turkey cheddar crossiant comes with a salad and it was delicious!! Perfectly toasted and the pesto was good portion was definitely large enough to share. The salad was fresh and the dressing was phenomenal. For the sweet we chose Tao's cheese cake per recommendation and it was delicious. Didn't realized the In house matcha ceremony was a separate thing so we also ordered 2 of that, hence we had so much tea!!! lol The lady who assisted us with the In house matcha ceremony was kinda and we definitely went through it quickly lol she didn't rush us but it was definitely a quick experience. Pouring all the ingredients together and mixing it and BAM DONE! lol we opted into oat milk as well. Wish there was more matcha flavor, felt the was just too much oat milk but it was a good drink regardless. Overall it was such a fun experience, we had a great time and the food and tea were amazing!!!! We had so much tea I felt over caffeinated I was shaking lol would definitely love to return!

Gee D.

You're transporting to a delightful atmosphere and experience upon entry. Greeted immediately and served promptly. Everything I sampled today pleased all five senses. I am happy Isla is open late. Definitely a spot for the community, check this month's schedule. Follow on instagram for current events.

Annika G.

I've been to Isla Tea Lounge a few times now, and it's definitely a vibe. The space itself is well-decorated, the lighting is ambient, and it's definitely a community and work space. As for the service, I've done the matcha ceremony before and spoken with the owners, and everyone is super sweet. They were very helpful with the ceremony and made good recommendations for food. I really appreciate spaces like these, especially since they care a lot about their craft. Definitely recommend for post-dinner drinks or a study sesh.

Natalie T.

My experience to find the place was not the best. I saw it on my IG feed so I wanted to try out their matcha. I'm not familiar with downtown so it took me a few trips around the block until I finally pulled over and looked in help. GPS stopped me on Inyo, but it's off of Fulton. Isla Tea Lounge is inside the building Sun Stereo Warehouse. You will not see a sign on the outside other than on the glass which lists what businesses are inside. I finally pulled over and someone else's review mentioned Sun Stereo. My rating is based solely on my drink. I ordered the caramel toffee matcha and it was delicious. $13 is pricey for a drink. ($12 plus $1 tax. Paid $14.80 with 15% tip. ) On a side note, someone was having a salad when I went to order and it looked good! Would definitely go back to try their food.

One of the best matcha lattes I've had so far in Fresno! I love how green it is. I like my matcha on the sweeter side so I did ask for 125% sweetness. Could definitely just gotten it at 100% but since it was my first time, wanted to make sure I got my sweet fixings in. Inside was cute, quiet and cozy! Staff was nice and helpful and when I had a few questions to ask. Definitely recommend this spot and will be returning again soon!

Zulema G.

I've been a few times to this great space, but the last 2 times I've attended their r&b night in which they have a dj and are open later at night. The event is about 3 hours with chill r&b mixes and you can order from their menu and their late night menu. I've also done the ceremonial matcha and it's fun! The matcha is good too. My favorite is the strawberry matcha. The coconut matcha is good, more refreshing. Their yuzu cheesecake is 10/10!! Gyozas are yummy too with some greens underneath. The space is welcoming, calm perfect for a chill hangout/date. This 2nd time for dj night, the music was louder than last time. Just be aware the ambiance is more poppin/louder than a regular time there. The owners are awesome. Great hospitality! They created something great for Fresno and the Central Valley.

Ella G.

Wonderful place to sit and relax and enjoy some quality tea. This woman owned business has set a standard here in Fresno that's giving warm and inviting place to hang out and enjoy the cool vibes. I haven't seen another place like this in town and I'm happy it's here to stay. We got to experience matcha making tonight with the yelp elite and got to try different flavors, my favorite was strawberries and cream and the coconut matcha. There's plenty of space to sit and talk maybe even grab a bite to eat. They have local entertainment at night time so make sure you follow their social media to keep an eye on what's going on. The 2 woman who own and operate the business are super nice and sweet and know a lot of the matcha making process and the culture. I highly recommend stopping by.

Alyssa E.

Cute design, decent service, great tea! Seems super community oriented with sharing the space with other small business owners for a creative night

Bailey I.

Definitely one of Fresno's hidden gems for tea enthusiasts. My first time here was for one of their tea & yoga events. It was a well structured event which they offered a hot lavender cream welcome tea, iced vanilla matcha, & a lavender bouquet after yoga. The atmosphere is cozy with welcoming & enthusiastic owners. They host multiple different events weekly which creates a unique space for Fresno's community to join in. I'm also really stoked about their late hours for night owls like myself who crave a matcha or warm tea late at night when nothing is open. Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday 11am-10pm, Wednesday-Saturday 11am-Midnight, Sunday 11am-10pm. A place that was definitely needed in the Fresno community. We will be coming back to try more of their menu & future events!

Sally L.

I want to thank my friend Suevia for getting the gals together from high school to Isla Tea. I've been meaning to check this place out and was excited to come. What an inviting space for some tea. Located downtown in the Sunrise Stereo, there is street parking. I was greeted by one of the owner who was super friendly and broke down the menu for me since it was my first time. The order: I ordered the Tea Flight, you pick 3 tea flavors. I got the gemaicha , chai, and China black. Wonderful rich flavors from the tea leaves. I can tell they are pretty good quality tea. The aromatics from each tea were so fragrant and nice. Each with its very distinctive tea. They order comes with sugar cubes and honey as sweeteners. You add to your liking on the side. It comes with creamer as well. The display was beautiful. Each with its own teapot that's so dainty and beautiful. You also get one free refill for each tea. I was thoroughly satisfied with my experience. Restroom is located in the same building. This tea lounge is cozy, comfortable, and inviting. I saw someone studying and doing homework. Another group playing board game. So this space is great for all. Definitely recommend coming here and will be returning in the future.

Krystal V.

Definitely check out this spot if you want a nice and slow atmosphere to catch up with friends or to taste test different kinds of tea! The service was great because the worker there was very informative with the variation of teas.

Susan L.

Inside was very minimalistic but very yea house coded. The service was great. The girl explained all the teas for us and how they would taste. I would pass on the charcuterie board, it was quite plain and basic. Order the butternut beignets! They are soooooo goood and it pared well with some teas! Overall we really enjoyed this experience and will be back!

Jamie L.

Super happy that this place exists in Fresno! Stopped by on a Sunday evening to get some work done on my laptop. I ordered a solo tea pot of chamomile and the charcuterie board. With tea, there is an option of honey, sugar and creamer. Everything tasted good, no complaints whatsoever. I enjoyed every detail about Isla Tea Lounge: the vibe, music, ambiance, tea, food, service and community feel in the Sun Stereo Warehouse. There are various seating configurations, which make it perfect for any occasion: studying, solo time, group hang or a date. The best part is that it's open late, which makes it a great alternative to hanging out at a bar. Housekeeping: -Counter service: place an order, enjoy your goodies, then pay when you're done. -Restrooms are shared with the whole building and located in the main hallway. Code is required. -Yes, there's wi-fi. -Street parking.