No soft serve until December :( I only came for the dessert but they aren't serving it right now. The lavender matcha was good however. Will be coming back in December!! read more

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Junbi's got quality matcha for sure! I've been seeing this in Rowland heights and Hawaii but never got a chance to try. So happy they opened in the OC and it's safe to say that it's one of my FAV matcha spots. It's not diluted in milk and you can totally taste the matcha. I loved their Madagascar vanilla, guava, and mango matcha! Price was around 7-8$, typical lol. Service is friendly and quick! There's ample seating outside and kid friendly for the little ones to play. The only downside is there's limited parking and it's mostly street parking but it's so WORTH IT! read more

Junbi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Love Junbi's matcha drinks! This location is in a cute little community area! The shop has a few tables indoors and some seating outdoors which is nice as well! The staff was great and the drinks are made pretty quickly! My go-to is the strawberry matcha cold brew. I enjoy how refreshing it is and how nice and prominent the matcha flavor is! There are a few parking spots in front of the store, and there's also some street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. read more

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Truly a wonderful experience! The matcha ice cream was incredible and I made it just in time to try the Taro BT21 special edition drink and all were so great. Taking to the staff it seems like they really use great quality ingredients which makes any sweets and dessert making you feel "better". The store was very clean and got to appreciate kind staff members! Will be back to try out the other flavors read more

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This is my second review/visit and I was lucky enough to catch these in house sweets they make , their spin on a mochi and Dubai chocolate fusion. The mochi shell comes in three flavors: matcha, ube and chocolate and the inside is a decadent pistachio creme with lots of kataifi! I was told everything is made in house, and you can definitely taste the quality. Every bite is heavenly, I could've eaten 10 of these easily! I am sad they will no longer be making them after this month(due to the extensive and arduous process) so RUN and try these before they're gone! I promise you that you will not regret it. The customer service is always stellar and very helpful, not to mention friendly and patient. Sometimes my drink order can be complex and the staff always have a smile while accommodating my requests and I do appreciate that. Keep up the amazing work Junbi! read more

Junbi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I was surprised to see they recently opened closer to me and decided to stop by to finally give them a try. I came on a weekday so parking was fine but I can see that being a problem on weekends and once more businesses open up around them. Only one side seems to have a small parking area, while the other side seems to be all street parking. I ordered online and my drinks were quickly ready upon arrival. The two employees were very nice and polite. They actually asked how I managed to order online as they had just set the system up 5 minutes before I had placed my order, so I'm glad to see that the system is in place now (they use Toast, I just searched Junbi Garden Grove pickup). I noticed a LOT of their drinks were out of stock online, but thankfully I only wanted the more basic stuff. Strawberry Matcha Latte: 6/10, the drink isn't bad but I do prefer my matchas a bit stronger, and I found the drink to be more milk leaning. The strawberry was not a very strong part of the drink. Black Milk Tea w/ boba: 5/10, this rating is partially my fault as I asked for it to be less sweet and it made the drink kind of flavorless. There was a hint of tea there but it was not very strong. I also found the boba to be bland which didn't help the drink's taste. Overall, a cute location with nice staff. The drinks don't seem like they're for me but I wish them success. read more

Junbi - Strawberry Matcha, Black Milk Tea w/ boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Sososo excited to have a Junbi closer to home! I initially tried them at a Yelp Elite event in 626 a long time ago, and would always drive out to that area to get my guava matcha fix. Now that they're less than a mile from my house, I can have Junbi whenever I want! I came for their mock day and soft opening, and both were such refreshing experiences. Their staff and management are very thoughtful, and it's nice to have more AAPI representation in that plaza. I usually order either their hojicha latte or guava/strawberry matcha, but don't think the former is available at this location yet. I'm sure as they ramp up, their menu offerings will expand. There's amazing A/C that's been coming in clutch with the summer heat waves, which is a selling point for WFH girlies and students that need a place to cowork or study. Parking isn't ideal, but you can park residential and get your steps in. Welcome to the neighborhood, Junbi GG!!!! read more

Junbi - Guava matcha latte (was shaken already lol) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Overall - 8/10 - I visited the shop for their grand opening event happening at this cute location this past Saturday morning from mid-morning till the early afternoon. The space was in a cute cottage near a community garden and a cute backyard hangout area. The owners of this location were also very kind. There were ample parking spaces in the front parking lot in front of the store and in the neighborhood. They had a limited menu for the grand opening. Drinks - The drinks were free, but if purchased, cost around $6.25 to $7.50. They also had a BOGO drink deal during the grand opening too. I ordered a yuzu dragonfruit matcha cold brew with aloe vera. The drink was not your typical matcha cold brew, which has a strong matcha flavor. The matcha flavor was subtle, and the Yuzu and Dragonfruit flavors were a bit stronger. The drink might have tasted a bit better with a splash of milk. I have had drinks at some other Junbi locations before. I believe the drinks at some other locations tasted better, but I honestly ordered mostly matcha lattes, though. - Overall Experience - It was a fun experience, and the drinks were good, but they could have had a stronger matcha flavor. The place was nestled in a cute location with a place that is child-friendly to hang around at any time. It also had a BBQ place nearby that people can also try, and pop-ups are happening during the weekend. It was fun because I received a free pack of Junbi sweetened ceremonial matcha that tasted wonderful and was not too sweet. I also received a free mechanical whisk. It was a fun grand opening and space. read more

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This place is easy to miss but you will be glad you didn't. We came here for a yelp event for the matcha. The matcha was very delicious! Was looking forward to trying the snacks but they ran out when we got there. The owner we met was very warm and welcoming! She got us our drinks fairly quickly! The place is very cute and IG worthy for taking pics with your drinks. Whats really cool is that its in a plaza thats kinda of a park which you can walk around and check out other stores nearby. read more

Junbi - BT21 Collab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Junbi has been one of my go to matcha and boba spots and I am glad they opened up a location in Garden Grove! This spot is located in a more residential area right next to Smoke Queen BBQ. Street parking will be your best and there is a decent amount of it around the area. Inside, they have a nice and modern setup with about 4-5 tables for seating. They have a similar menu to all of their other locations. I opted for the Strawberry Chrysanthemum Tea and it was solid as usual. They are currently in soft opening so keep that in mind and be patient. Overall, you really cannot go wrong with any of their drinks here. All of the staff are very friendly and welling. Come support their grand opening coming up soon! read more

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Junbi is located at a fun outdoor space called Cottage Industries that is nestled in a residential neighborhood. They are opened daily from 11 AM to 9 PM with parking out front or in the surrounding area. They have an extensive drink menu to select from along with different types of rice balls and several soft serve flavors. We ordered a flight of three rice balls ($14) listed in order of preference: (1) snow crab, (2) mentaiko, and (3) salmon. The matcha vanilla swirl with a dusting of matcha powder and boba helped cleanse our palate afterwards. Service was fast and the employees were really nice. Go check this place out! read more

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This is a really cute spot for a date or to catch up with a friend if you have a bit to chill. There is a big beautiful back yard area where kids can play or to snap some cool photos, its very chill to hang out. They have so many boba options to choose from and even more toppings. So much to try and not too sweet. I was disappointed because I ordered a rice ball but their machine broke, so I wasn't able to try it. I was also a little frustrated that it took 25 minutes to receive my ice cream after I ordered it with my drink. The staff was super friendly and accommodating so they gave me a cheesecake cookie which was so delicious! read more

Junbi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Would highly recommend Junbi for a matcha pit stop if you're ever in Garden Grove! Parking is quite limited but the drinks are made with high quality ceremonial matcha and the staff are super friendly and accommodating. There is also a cute campground themed back patio area so make sure to check that out as well. They have 4 onigiri flavors and portions are pretty generous. read more

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First time I tried Junbi, I ordered through an app for delivery. I was impressed with their takeout bag and how carefully it was packed. The second time and third time I went to their actual store. The place is clean and the staff were nice and helpful. I have tried their Matcha Mango, Matcha Strawberry, Matcha Guava and Matcha Vanilla Madagascar for the drinks and liked all of it. If it's your first time trying a drink I suggest to not lower the sweetness level so you'll get an idea of what the actual taste is. Their ube oreo cookie is always a favorite cookie flavor that I get. For their rolls, the salmon roll is the best for me and the crab one is also okay. read more

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I love Junbi and their matchas so I'm glad they're opening another location here in Garden Grove. There's limited parking as it's near a residential area but we easily got a parking since it was still early. Came today in the morning for their mock day (saw on Instagram they may soft open soon) that started at 10am so they had a limited menu but they still actually had a good variety of each type of drink (matcha cold brew, matcha latte, classic teas, and even non-caffeinated drinks), toppings (boba, aloe, lychee), and milk options (whole, soy, oat, coconut). I got the yuzu dragonfruit matcha cold brew while my sister got the strawberry matcha. It was also nice that we can adjust sugar and ice level. The girl who took my order was super nice and helpful. I was intrigued by the matcha cold brew since I never realized it was even a thing lol and I thought the cold brew meant the coffee. Both drinks were so yummy, not only that, they were pretty and aesthetically pleasing with the color layers. The yuzu dragonfruit was a good combination, there was a good tartness from the yuzu and slight sweetness from the dragonfruit. The matcha itself was subtly sweet and as a cold brew it was more refreshing (adding milk was an option too to make it richer but ultimately I kept it as it was). It's a good drink for the summer! The strawberry matcha was a classic, it was creamy and high quality. Overall, I would say I'm very impressed by how fast and efficient they are considering they haven't even soft opened! Can't wait for their grand opening and definitely will be back if I'm ever in the area. read more

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Inside smelled pretty earful. Quickly placed our order and grabbed seated outside. Seemed short staffed so took a while to get our drinks. Yuzu dranfruit green tea: 3/5 less sweet was too sweet for me. Taste wise was ok. There was no distinct flavor that stood out. Hojita: tastes like straight cold chocolate milk. Mango purée: 4/5 this was the best of the 3 I did like the play area in the back. Friendly service. read more

Great outdoor area for large gatherings! Love the interior design too! I wanted a more matcha forward soft serve but the sweetness level was perfect! It was not too sweet (highest compliment an asian person can give tbh). read more

Coffee was great ! I had a Vietnamese coffee with the matcha foam & a blueberry cold foam matcha. Both were sooo good 10/10. Vanessa & Katrina were the sweetest people. Plus they have wifi ! read more

My wife and I have been here several times now and each time has been amazing. The quality and consistency of their drinks is always perfect. They use real(!!) matcha. My go to is the Guava Matcha Tea. They also have soft serve. We tried their green tea soft serve with hojicha sprinkle and it's refreshing after a meal. The service is always fast and friendly. Workers are happy to help you navigate their menu. The inside of the space is well lit with natural lighting and there are plenty of tables to do some work inside and outside. There's also a huge space outside with a playground that is good for toddlers and kids. Overall a great spot to go to for a tea/boba and soft serve fix. Also a great spot to pop in and do some work. read more

So goood! Vanessa was so helpful in suggesting a matcha drink! I got the Hojicha Latte w/sea salt foam & it was perfect!!! Place is very cute, has plenty of outdoor seating. Thank you y'all! Will be back... read more

I ordered the strawberry matcha latte but got mostly milk. Where's the strawberry puree?! I didn't mix or drink it when I took the photo. Service was extremely slow. I've been to the Irvine location over 50+ times and their drinks are way better! This costed $7.50 and I'm so disappointed The location is connected to a community garden center with a ton of outdoor seatings. Great for enjoying the SoCal weather! The inside of Junbi smells funky so outdoor seating is the way to go read more

Junbi - Cold Strawberry Matcha Latte = 75% milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Guava Matcha Latte: - A hint of sweetness with every sip - Good matcha texture and subtle taste - Just enough guava flavor to tell you its there but doesn't take over the whole drink Salmon Onigiri - Salmon was flavorful - Rice was soft and moist, good ratio - Nori was soft and easily tore with every bite - Nice touch with furikake Vanilla and Match Soft Serve: - Hint of matcha - Not too sweet - Compliments with with cocoa powder and granola - Granola was nice and crunchy - Good portion read more

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Junbi is a nice spot for matcha. Their ceremonial-grade Uji matcha is fresh, vibrant, and never bitter. I love the Strawberry Matcha (cold)--perfectly balanced, not too sweet, with bright berry flavor. The Mango Matcha Latte is a tropical dream: creamy, fruity, and super refreshing. And the Yuzu Dragonfruit Matcha is another winner: citrusy, vibrant, and exotic. Bright yellow vibes, friendly staff, quick service, and creative specials keep it exciting. Premium quality without the high price--definitely 4 stars. Highly recommend for anyone who loves great matcha! read more

Junbi - Strawberry matcha, yuzu dragon fruit, and mango refresher! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We just finished shopping and wanted to pick up bubble tea on our way back home. This was one of the options on the way, and had some tasty-sounding fruit tea flavors (I only drink fruit teas). I especially went for the Yuzu Dragonfruit Jasmine Green Tea, since I've never seen that flavor before. My cousin and I both ordered that, and also the Strawberry Jasmine Tea and Hibiscus Fruit Tea. They were all tasty and flavorful. And the tapioca was good texture. Cute place. If I'm in town, I would definitely visit again. read more

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I was happy to see they finally opened Junbi in Garden Grove. This is now the closest to my home, and also technically on my way home from work. The cottages are super cute to begin with, with a great outdoor area for kids to run around. I feel like Junbi really preceded this trendy matcha phase, so I consider them an OG in that space. They make their own matcha powder that they source from a farm in Japan. I love so many different items from their menu, but recently I got the guava matcha latte and strawberry matcha cold brew. I always find the cold brews to be more refreshing and summery, and the lattes to be more filling, so I'll really change my order depending on the weather. I'm just glad that I have a closer access to one and will be stopping by regularly! read more

The drinks and soft service ice cream are absolutely delicious a must try. Customer service is absolutely excellent.

Honestly, I thought this was fake news they were building a location here so I gave up until I randomly saw it on the map! Turns out, they've been open for a month. It's a bit of an odd spot and to access Junbi in particular, make sure to head to 8th street and not 9th to the parking lot for the BBQ spot (unless the gate is open on that side, you'd have to go to 8th street). I love their guava matcha latte, but the puree was out (who knew it had to be shipped in!) so mango matcha it is. The puree is fresh and definitely worth the addition to the matcha. There's a nice outdoor area to sit and the interior is very modern. Will definitely visit again with the close proximity! Also, there's a current collab with BTS for their BT21 Galaxy series with purple sweet potato and black sesame paste drinks! read more

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Stumbled upon this place when we drove here to eat at Smoke Queen BBQ in Cottage Industries. First time and won't be my last! I didn't even know they were a chain but it totally makes sense! Service was fast and friendly! There are digital kiosks ya can order yourself but they were both being used when I came in. I walked right up to the cashier and was greeted right away. He suggested some drinks and I was curious to try the dirty matcha latte (NEVER had one before!) I got it the way they make it plus added extra ice. AMAZING!! I downed it so quick I wanted to get another one!!! The inside is super cute! Small but a few tables and stools plus a tiny bar table inside, a little more seating outside on the patio. Try it out yourself!! read more

Wow. I unfortunately have no photo as I originally intended to grab a quick drink without reviewing. This place is delicious! I got the matcha guava and it was an awesome mix of strong matcha tea flavor with sweet yet refreshing guava. I am realizing what I just said was extremely obvious from the drink name, but trust me when I say they got the balance right. Not too sweet, extremely refreshing, and I am now hooked. read more

This place is sadly another victim of shrinkflation. Their drinks are decent but they used to give 20 oz cups by default before and now they are 12 oz cups while keeping the price the same. $9 for a drink of this size is just not worth it anymore. read more

This is our first time at Junbi. This location was so cute. There's plenty of seating in store and there's a unique shared area outdoors. We were immediately greeted by Vanessa. She was so kind, friendly and helpful! We just saw the cute little spot and didn't really know what to get. She was very well informed about their drinks. She gave us great recommendations. I would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone to come try! We got the cold strawberry matcha latte and the cold guava matcha latte. The drinks were not too sweet (the best Asian compliment). 10/10 read more

Location is amazing! The space is nice. A few tables and seats inside and a few outside. You can find parking right outside or in the surrounding neighborhood (look for cottage industries parking). It is self order so the ordering process is easy. Would say that the matcha is alright, the guava matcha was pretty refreshing so I do recommend that one, but I tried the regular matcha latte and it was alright. Nothing particularly special especially in this saturated matcha market. The boba is good though, so I will say if I want more of a "boba drink" over matcha, this is still a decent spot. I wouldn't come here looking for a regular matcha latte though. These drinks are quite pricey ($8-10). I will be back to try some of the other drinks to hopefully find something that I like! read more

new amazing matcha and boba spot, heard about it before but so glad a location opened in OC. the staff was super super sweet and gave us recommendations and the location is in a new food hall/plaza area that is going to be filled with other spots in the coming year. great vibes and drinks here! read more

Junbi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This place has great drinks and friendly staff. I have been to this location a few times since they opened and the location is wonderful. You can order a drink and sit on the patio or inside. The staff is very friendly and helped me out on drinks. Further they have a reward program where you can get discount on drinks after so much purchases. I am looking forward to going back. Tasty drinks! read more

The matcha strawberry 10/10, matcha is pretty strong and fragrant in my opinion. For the oolong milk tea, I believe it needs to be a bit stronger in order for you to taste the oolong with all the milk added in. Boba texture is perfect. One con is the parking spots so keep in mind about that if you're going on the weekends read more

Junbi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Honestly, this is one of the worst franchises I've tried. The menu is confusing and the drinks themselves are really disappointing. The matcha tastes watery and very thin, with almost no depth of flavor. It just doesn't taste good. I've tried it three different times at both Irvine location and the garden grove location, hoping maybe it was just a one-time issue, but it was the same every time. The GG location also smelled strongly like fresh paint, which made the experience even less pleasant. I honestly don't understand how they've managed to open so many locations. For me, the drinks were just not drinkable. read more

I was so excited to have a Junbi open up so close to home. Knowing that they pride themselves in their numerous matcha varieties and unique drinks, I knew I had to stop by and try it out for myself. I came by on a Sunday and the place was bright and clean, with plenty of open seating, which is a plus. I got the strawberry matcha latte and hubby got the ceremonial matcha cold brew. Drinks: 2/5 Ambience: 5/5 Overall: 3/5 The drinks are extremely watered down and there was barely any matcha flavor at all. The strawberry mixture was too overwhelming so most of the drink tasted of strawberry milk, while the cold brew had a sour strawberry taste to it. It would have been permissible if the rest of the drink held up, but the boba was hard and had no chew to it. It was as if the boba was cooked the day prior or left out without rewarming. All in all, I probably would not come back. There are just too many other matcha/ milk tea shops in Orange County that offer similar drinks without the compromise. read more

I am really disappointed at this business, It really sucks that business don't always accept cash, I think business should get fine because they are refusing a US legal currency it is very wrong! Because some people only have cash and some seniors or people with disabilities don't like using their cards or they just can't and cash is the only currency that they have! Because there is a risk for data breach and risk losing your information and when you don't accept cash you loose customers so understand that! It is the honest truth so today I did not order anything because of that fact and you do lose customers! If business are afraid of theft keep cash to a bare minimum there was a Coffee Shop had a sign posted on their window it says There is No Cash at night when business is closed and Arco at night has a sign only has no more than $50 in the cash drawer at night! read more

Came last week for their soft opening bc i was itching to try their matcha, had the regular matcha latte and hubbs got the vanilla matcha latte. We both liked it. Today is their grand opening but we didn't make it to the first 100 customers that received a free drink and a match goodie bag. The line was already long at 11 AM, they opened at noon. It was BOGO after the freebies which was cool. I got the mango matcha latte while hubbs got the strawberry matcha latte. Both less sweet with oat milk, we enjoyed it very much. Staff were nice and the cafe looks very vibrant. Can't wait to come back again once they have their whole menu available. Hubbs is more of a coffee drinker so he'll def wanna try that. read more

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OMG, this spot is a total gem! Their drinks are absolutely perfect--super refreshing, creamy, and packed with flavor. Their matcha is a dream come true, and the best part? They have AMAZING non-caffeinated options! As someone who's been to countless shops with little to no caffeine-free choices, this was such a win. I stopped by with my three kids, and not only did they LOVE their drinks, but they had the best time in the outdoor play area. It's the ultimate spot for a family outing, a fun playdate, or even just grabbing dessert and catching up with friends. Seriously--a must try if you love matcha, boba, or just want a fun, welcoming place with drinks for everyone. read more

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