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    Junia Café

    4.5 (184 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Iced Americano
    Sheila W.

    One of my favorite go-to for food, beverage and great service. It's a cool vibe and busy most days.

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    Nichole T.

    Have been meaning to do a review ever since it opened. Lovely space with ample spread apart seating. Can tell everything including the design, seating, branding and drinks are very intentional so kudos to the owners. They have a good mix of both drink types - the fun seasonal drinks with their homemade syrups for both tea and coffee or classic pour over/espresso with quality beans. We've came here multiple times and the drinks are never too sweet which I appreciate Nice selection of pastries both savory and sweet. They just opened their kitchen as well! Fave local coffee shop for sure!

    Kris A.

    It was my first time here at Junia Café and it did not disappoint! I was greeted by a barista who had a kind demeanor and a warm smile, and the drinks came out swiftly. I ordered the matcha latte with oat milk as well as the earl grey mocha. The matcha powder that they use is high quality, and it's sweetened just enough with agave that the matcha shines through. The flavors in the earl grey mocha complimented each other very well. The lighting is natural and bright with their large windows, and there is a lot of seating for those who want to study or have a place to chat!

    Jessica B.

    Looks like I found a new local coffee spot that's not a chain and the Toasted Vanilla Latte (decaf with oat milk) was delicious, wow!! The cafe is super cute and has a great chill vibe. The service was great from the moment I walked in. I'll definitely be back.

    Lauren C.

    Customer service is 10/10. The person who took my order was very friendly. She definitely made my experience better. Fast service. My drink was ready in no time. Parking wasn't the easiest but I was able to find one. When it comes to matcha lattes, I'm super picky because I feel like I can make a good one at home. I genuinely think the matcha latte here is incredible! I mean, just look at that color! Super smooth, well balanced, and the perfect amount of sweetness. It's just perfection. Also love that it's sweetened with agave. I got mine with oat milk and it was the best matcha latte I've had in a long time. The best in Gardena, imo. I definitely will be coming back and recommending this place to all my fellow matcha latte enthusiasts.

    matcha latte with house vanilla bean syrup
    Dinah G.

    I met my match(a), and it's here at Junia! The matcha/coffee scene is so saturated now, so it's really hard to know which places are actually serving quality matcha. But Junia DEFINITELY lives up to any hype and more! The interior is minimal but intentionally decorated. I love the wood furnishing against the slate walls. Service was very warm and friendly, and the cashier gave me a full run down of the menu and their signatures. Although not explicitly on the menu, they were able to make me a matcha latte with their house made toasted vanilla bean syrup which was the best addition to a matcha latte I've ever tasted. They have a secret ingredient but whatever it is, it made my tastebuds transcend. Matcha was perfectly umami and not too grassy yet also creamy, just the way I like it. Only qualm is that I wish the sizes were bigger because it's so good!! But I know usually quality drinks come in small packages. Parking was interesting. They have diagonal parking spaces along the fronting street. Just watch out for signage with parking limits. I visited on a weekday, so I didn't have much of an issue. Love love love Junia, and I can't wait to come back!!

    Matthew C.

    What can I say about Junia that hasn't been said already? I could talk about how great the staff are, how welcoming the space is, which amazing drink to try, but it all comes down to experiencing it for yourself. As an early riser in the ever growing cafe scene of the South Bay, and Gardena specifically, Junia has positioned itself as a community staple in the short time period since its doors first opened. This space is welcoming and draws you in to take a seat, have a drink, enjoy the company of both the regulars and the people stumbling across this place because of social media alike. My usual drink choices are the following: Matcha Grey, Iced Hojicha Latte, Toasted Vanilla Latte, and the Milky Pear Oolong if I crave some tea. The drinks are all well made and come out fairly quickly. There are days I even order drinks twice! Junia is a great addition to the South Bay community and I am excited to see how this place continues to grow!

    Matcha latte with oat milk and earl grey matcha
    Dante B.

    Beautiful cafe with large seating area. My husband and I ordered the matcha latte with oat milk and matcha grey. Matcha latte was light and milky. We prefer a double matcha but didn't see that on the menu. When I ordered the server was kind enough to explain to me that the matcha grey is a 9 oz cortada with earl grey cream top. This is so well balanced with deep matcha and earl grey flavor complimenting each other with perfect amount of sweetness. Highly recommend! Parking was hard to find on a Saturday morning but found a spot in the residential area.

    Matcha Grey, Hojicha Latte
    Nathan L.

    I enjoyed Junia Cafe, it fits the bill for a trendy space for trendy people to enjoy trendy drinks. I walked into a space where everything is laid bare: the baristas will make your drink right in front of you, which is always appreciated. No tricks, no frills. I got the Matcha Gray, and I have some thoughts. The flavors were bold, and the matcha was great quality. The drink did come with a warning that it's small (on purpose). I should've known that a drink that comes with a disclaimer is not for people like me, a casual matcha drinker. I found the 75% ice, airplane in-flight drink-sized cup leaving me thinking I ordered the wrong thing. However, with what Junia does well, they blew me away. The latte art on the hojicha latte was clean. And the ham and cheese croissant! Came with mustard and gherkins, and that was something I never knew I desired until now. Junia Cafe was memorable, though I wish they gave something out to help me remember them, like a sticker, or even a cup sleeve. A welcome addition to Gardena.

    Lorena S.

    When my sister here for a coffee date. Everyone inside was very welcoming and answered my questions since it was my first time ever going there. My sister had been there before so she knew exactly what she wanted. We placed our order and sat at the main table. There's a lot of space and a lot of areas to sit, which was really nice. We were able to talk and look through some books we had brought, I just really enjoyed this space Our coffees were amazing. I can't remember what my sister talked to me into having, but it was really strong, but not bitter. Very smooth. She did give me a taste of hers as well and I really enjoyed it. My sister had some questions about some of the artwork and pastries when we were leaving, and the staff was able to answer all her questions and we're very very friendly

    Matcha Grey and Yuzu Shiso Ade
    Lisa Y.

    Such a cute new addition to Gardena! Junia Cafe is located on the ground floor of an apartment building. There is street parking available, but it can fill up, so you might have to park a little farther down the street. Love the vibes of this cafe! Friendly service, and it's so fun to watch your drinks being made! They offer a variety of coffee drinks, matcha and hojicha, and unique speciality drinks. We got the Matcha Grey (matcha oat cortado and earl grey cream) and a Yuzu Shiso Ade. Both were so yummy and very pretty! I'll definitely be back to try some more of their specialty drinks!

    Hojicha Latte
    Roy L.

    Junia is super popular and for good reason. The cafe is amply spacious and lots of tables for people to meet and do work and/or study. It's definitely the nicest cafe in an already gentrifying area. It's nice to see. Junia is the quintessential manifestation of the 4th wave of coffee, and it's such a joy to experience. This isn't Starbucks so don't expect that kind of experience. The coffee is solid. The hojicha latte is extraordinary. I'll be coming back to try the other drinks, but it has been a very positive experience thus far. Parking can be a little tough as it's street parking, but usually you can park a few streets down in the residential area.

    hojicha latte, matcha latte, soinach pastry
    Maricel S.

    I love visiting Junia Cafe! Along with it being so close to home, all of the drinks i've tried so far are so good! My favorite drink has to be their seasonal Earl Grey Hot Chocolate (looking forward to the holidays just for this). My go to is their Matcha Latte and if i'm craving a coffee i'll get their Toasty Vanilla Latte. The staff are always kind and helpful. I love the ambiance of the cafe. It's a great place to work, study, or just hang out. They come out with seasonal drinks and i'm always looking forward to what unique drink they have next. Junia is such a great addition to the South Bay!

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    thanks so much for coming by, alyson! so glad you enjoyed everything!

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    appreciate this kind review, sarah! hope to see you again soon!

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    thanks for coming by, lauren!

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    this is so kind, michelle! glad you enjoyed your time here :)

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    this is so kind, chy! lee says hello and thank you!

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    thank you for choosing us - josh!

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    appreciate this lots, naomy, can't wait to see you again!

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    thanks so much, kristin!

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    thank you, joyce!

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    thanks for the kind words, daniel!

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    thanks for coming by, chad!

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    such kind words - thank you jasmine!

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    thanks for coming by, terrence!

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    appreciate your thoughts, melanie!

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    thanks for coming by and for this thoughtful review, tamara!

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