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    It’s Boba Time El Monte

    4.1 (18 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    If I could put 0 stars I would!!!!! The worker had a nasty attitude there was 2 men at the time of my visit! There was one doing the drinks and one being a cashier he completely had the worst attitude and worst customer service ever! I sincerely hate when people have a nasty ugly attitude towards customers because if you didn't want to work today why even show up? Some people take their hard earned money to try and treat themselves the man being a cashier was talking to me like I was stupid!! He needs to get fired Asap!!!! To top it off that they put my drink in an open lid container this is so crazy! I'm currently sitting outside in the parking lot writing this review! Extremely disappointed Do not come here!!!! He looked so mad doing his job and he went to the back to help the other man make drinks i will not be consuming this knowing that man did everything with a nasty attitude! DO NOT COME HERE

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    Tim C.

    09/25/2024 Finally, a new boba place is now open. Soft Opening so please be patient as they fine tune things. The boba is soft and the matcha powder is strong. Right amount of milk and ice. I like trying the drink before i Shake things up. You can order at the kiosk or at the counter. They have a QR code to order online. Please excuse the person who was first to review. It may be a chain but I think you can say it is franchised. Individually owned with the same concept for service. That means some training to get the employees up to speed and practice to get the service you saw at another location. I do Hope they let me know when they have their Grand Opening so i could participate. I wonder if I could camp out here to work remote or start a study group.

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    Sarai G.

    Shoutout to Lupe O. For always making our visits so pleasant and having such great customer service and a smile on her face. I've been to 3 different boba times and they could never make my bfs boba drink the way he likes aside from this location so this is always our go to! This location is just amazing if I can give more than 5 stars I would and it's always so spotless and clean.

    Large caramel frappe and a Butterfly Lemonade so delicious!!!

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    Boba's taste were definitely delicious! Service was good and they were super fast and efficient

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    4.7(268 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Lately One Tea has become one of my favorite go-to boba spots in the SGV. Probably because of their…read moreamazing weekly bogo deals. If I want a quick pick me up and I'm with someone, or even if I'm just buy myself and I want 2 drinks (one for now and one for later), I almost always opt to come to One Tea. The deal is just too good to pass up plus the tea drinks here are refreshing and actually good. I love that they usually do fruit teas for their weekly bogo rotation and that the teas always come with a topping. I also love that they have 2 options for the bogo drinks because most places only have one. Everyone I've ever encountered working here has been so friendly and sweet. Wait time has never been more than 5-10 minutes. Parking is free and ample in the back parking lot and they have plenty of seating and space to hang out.

    SO GOOD! I'm a bit sad I only recently discovered One Tea. I've been here about 2-3 times and def…read moreplan to be back more often! They have a good variety of drinks so there's something for everyone. The first time I ordered the Matcha Biscoff and it became my favorite drink. The matcha was pretty strong and smooth, not bitter or grassy. It had the perfect amount of cream and biscoff. It had bits and a whole biscoff in the drink. I always get atleast 75% less sugar so it's not too sweet and it's perfect. I also had the Coconut Matcha Cloud which was also strong in matcha taste, creamy, and refreshing. The service is friendly and the drinks come out pretty fast. Never a long wait when i'm here. Parking was easy as there's street parking and a parking lot. It's also nice they have ample space, chairs in the back if you want to lounge or study.

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    Browned - Creme puff

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    4.5(92 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Find me a treasure bread coffee shop with good looks and strength online!…read more As soon as I entered the door, I was confused by the box full of puffs and coson fragrance. It was completely a paradise for dessert fans Puff Want their Dong Ding Oolong and matcha puffs Dong Ding Oolong The tea fragrance is particularly strong, not that kind of dead sweet cream. At first, there is a faint oolong tea fragrance in the mouth, and the afterter sweetness is very obvious. After eating, it will not be greasy at all. Matcha Puff The source of happiness of matcha stars , the filling is thick and smooth, with a slight bitter charm and tea fragrance, and it goes well with the crispy puff shell. bread Rose Lychee Raspberry Croffin What is amazing this time is that the rose lychee is praised. The outer layer is crispy and the slag is falling off. The song itself has a rich milky fragrance, with the fragrance of rose and lychee fruit. The sense of hierarchy is particularly rich, which is a taste that will be remembered after a bite. almond cream is also with a strong almond fragrance and silky milk sauce, which is full of aroma but not too sweet. runny yolk kimchi bacon garlic roll can be praised Salty The moment you cut it, the egg yolk slowly flows out, with smoked flavor and garlic cream, salty and fragrant, which is very suitable for brunch. coffee Their latte series is also very good. Hazelnut Latte With the aroma of nuts, the coffee and milk fragrance blend very smoothly. Matcha Latte The tea is rich in flavor, and the taste is silky and smooth. It is not only sweet, and matcha has a strong sense of presence. Black Sesame Latte The aroma of sesame is strong, and it feels like a combination of Chinese dessert and coffee. The more you drink, the more delicious it is. On the whole, whether it is puffs, songs or drinks, it doesn't step on a mine. It's good-looking and delicious. It's very suitable for weekend dates, sister afternoon tea or being alone in a daze Browned is located on the first floor of the one apartment building opposite the Hawaii supermarket. It is very convenient.

    Finally made it to Browned and these Macau Mini Cream Puffs disappeared so fast the box looked…read morepersonally offended. We got the 4-piece set with Bischoff Crunch, Taiwan Dong Ding Oolong Tea, Marukyu Matcha, and Dark Chocolate because leaving chocolate behind feels illegal. First bite in and suddenly everyone at the table forgot manners. The puff shells were perfectly crisp and airy, while the cream inside was smooth, light, and not sugar-bomb sweet. Every flavor showed up exactly as advertised too. The matcha came in earthy and rich, the oolong tasted like tea leaves earned a pastry degree, and the Bischoff Crunch almost caused a "who had more bites" courtroom situation. Meanwhile the Dark Chocolate sat there quietly like the cool cousin at the family party before completely stealing the show. The drinks were not about to get overshadowed either. The Pistachio Cream Top Latte was ridiculous in the best way possible, especially knowing they roast the pistachios in-house before turning them into that silky nutty cloud on top. And the Lemon Breeze Espresso? Bright, citrusy, refreshing, basically summer on vacation while espresso does cartwheels in the background. Safe to say Browned did not come to play. My caffeine levels are concerning, my dessert standards are now unrealistic, and yes... I'm already planning my return like a pastry addict with a mission.

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    Ahma is singlehandedly the best coffee experience I've ever had in my life…read more Josh and team take care of you from the moment you walk into their home, where you not only feel like a valued customer, but a part of their family. Perhaps because, yes, it is their literal home (which, of course, has an incredibly relaxing vibe that provides the familiar feeling of visiting a relative or cousin's home, or perhaps dare I say, even "Ahma's" (Grandma's) home). Now to the actual bread and butter: the thoughtfulness of the pairings was next level. But that was somehow topped by the painstaking precision and craftsmanship of Josh and his coffees. He brews them all with not only the utmost accuracy of temperature and ratios, but provides unique and never-before-tasted flavors, with the greatest of passion poured into every drop. I mean, I swear you can taste the actual love he put in there. I highly, HIGHLY recommend this unique experience in the greater Los Angeles area. Ahma is THE BEST!

    Wow I'm blown away at how much fun I had at Ahma!!…read more Me and 3 friends (4 total) came for an amazing 5 course experience and it was so educational and new. We were hosted by Josh and Mei, who are both lovely people by the way, and we got to try a beautifully crafted 5 course tasting menu. The coffee pairing with small bites was very very cute and hearing Josh's inspiration behind each ingredient, dish, idea was so special. You can really tell the attention to detail - they provide lactaid when milk is present, there's optional ice cubes for certain drinks, the bathroom is fully stocked with hand towels, lotion, etc. and the space is very beautifully decorated to be warm and inviting. 100% recommend to whoever is planning a date, girls hangout, or if you and your friends just enjoy coffee. The whole experience is about 2 hours, you walk away learning so much, very full of delicious homemade food, and just super happy. There is only 1 gender neutral restroom as ahma is hosted inside a home. Shoes off at the door, they will give you clean indoor slippers. Parking on the street is free and easy.

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    Yihui Coffee - Lychee Tonic

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    This café has a minimalist interior design with plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to…read morerelax, study, or catch up with friends. Their menu is fairly simple and not overly extensive when it comes to drink options, which makes ordering straightforward. I ordered an iced Americano with sweetener on the side, and it was a solid choice. Parking can sometimes be a challenge, but they do offer additional parking behind the building if street parking is full, which is convenient. Overall, it's a nice, simple café with a clean atmosphere and a comfortable amount of seating.

    Needed a real quick pick me up after doing 2 late night Jiluka concerts in a row, driving from…read moreNorCal to SoCal and then doing a day long maid cafe event and Yihui Coffee wasn't too far and we wanted to try something new. Service is efficient and our drinks came out decently quickly. This was around lunch time on a Sunday. As with almost every new drink or coffee place, minimalist aesthetic and a place for people to study and catch up I suppose. Wouldn't say it's the most unique. We got the: 1) Hojicha Latte: -We got this iced and you have the option to sweeten it with simple syrup or something else. We got this with a black sesame flavor and just the standard milk that it came with. -Not too sweet, but the taste of the sesame or even the hojicha can be a bit stronger as we've had similar drinks to this that were more appealing. 2) Iced Chocolate Milk: -I mean you can't really mess this up to be honest. It's mixed well and doesn't taste scathingly sweet like a bottled chocolate milk. My boyfriend got a no sugar coffee here and it still tasted pretty sweet (like unadjusted Starbucks sweet) and it was just tossed into my chocolate milk because he couldn't stomach it. Overall, it's just okay. I'm not really a coffee person, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

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    Arrived around 10 am on Saturday and was able to find a seat easily…read more Vibe 5/5 Nicely decorated with posters, had an old school kinda feel. It was moderately loud and there was a lot of foot traffic. ordered : (5/5) - The putu: the barista recommended this and I was pleasantly surprised. The Pandan works great with the coffee and it didn't taste too strong. - Putu ayu: it tasted like a fluffy cake with Pandan and coconut. It was good, but nothing spectacular. The other pastries on display also looked delicious! service: (5/5) The place was fairly busy but the barista took their time explaining the menu. parking: (5/5) Large free lot across the street, otherwise street parking. overall: The drink was delicious and I would come back to try others!

    I've heard about this place for a while now but just tried for the first time!! I looooove an…read moreinteresting coffee shop and this one with Indonesian fusion flavors was on my list :) The Putu ($8)-- Lots of pandan flavor, cream top is nice and thick and doesn't melt easily, however reallyyyyy weak coffee taste. I got half sweet but could probably go down to quarter sweet next time. Because of the weak coffee taste it's just like sweet pandan milk? But the pandan is SUUUPER nice and fragrant like they did not skimp out on the pandan at all. If you've never had pandan I guess I'd describe it as a really fragrant Asian vanilla? It smells really good. Don't let the green scare you! And it's absolutely nothing like matcha-- it's just a sweetener. Tried a sip of the Dirty Milo (hot) and that was really good too but regular sugar is just way, wayyyy too sweet. It's like Asian flavors but American level sweetness here. Love the Asian fusion flavors as a concept though and am curious about other flavors! Wish the coffee was stronger is all. Will be back to try more things and maybe some pastries next time!

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