Walk in and you can order on the kiosk (with photos) OR order at the front counter with the staffs! We ordered and got our drinks within 10 minutes. They'll call your number! Double matcha - always a good drink to grab on the go! My go to matcha drink. It's not too sweet so it's perfect! Black Sesame cream coffee - sesame and coffee were perfectly balanced! If you like sesame, this is a good drink for you. Yes, it is sweet! Lucky bloom - i believe this was a limited time drink! We managed to get it. They had to check with the back to see if they can still make it. It was light with a bit of sweetness with the herbs they put in! Recommend if you want to grab something light! Pastries - many options! Id have to come back for these Seating - lots of tables and chairs. Theres wifi here so lots of people on their laptops and working. Parking - huge lot! Wont have an issue finding spots. read more

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One of the best coffee around town. I love their innovative cheese popping boba and the oat barley popping boba. Although they got rid of the cheese boba before the influencer found this place lol. Sad its always my goto. All the drinks are good, not too sweet and not bland at all for tea and milk tea. The mochi topping - top tier very clean. Everything just so wonderful i hope it stay hidden gem and lowkey. Influencer ruin so many things, lets this place stay mine only read more

I tried this place for the mochi mango and it was delicious! The space is cute and trendy. It has WiFi and lots of seating and space to study or hangout with friends. They have self serve kiosks so it was pretty easy. I didn't have to wait too long on a Wednesday evening. Fortunately all was good. My only complaint was that their cups are not really sturdy. Unfortunately my sister's drink was the same as mine, but the whole bottom of the cup fell out. The cup broke and spilled her whole drink! She only got one sip. I hope they make their cups a little stronger! read more

This is really good phin style iced Vietnamese coffee. Strong and bitter as expected since I opted for the less sweet option. There is plenty of seating inside and out and I was able to enjoy my drink while there. My only complaint is that it took an unusually long time to prepare (15 min wait) and they were not extremely busy. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Cheese Hōjicha with Biscoff® cookie crumbs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Came back to try new drinks - cheese foam with Biscoff and banana coffee - both were rich, creamy and so delicious. Staff were attentive and let me know when my drinks were ready. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable as I enjoyed sitting here for an hour enjoying my coffee. Highly recommended! read more

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I've gone here a handful of times now! It's one of my favorite places for viet coffee in the Southbay! Their coffee is my favorite! And you have to try their guava croissant! Especially because they go quickly! Their banana coffee is one of my favorite s! It is also the perfect space to work or relax and catch up with friends. The environment is so warm and inviting! Great service too! The ube matcha combo was not my favorite but I did like the Mango matcha tea. And the boba was nice and chewy. read more

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Might be the best boba place around the Gardena area! Ordered their milk tea with less sweet and it was perfect! Liked how their tea tasted and appreciated that the level of sweetness was just right. Interior of the shop was spacious and clean! Pastries looked really good and would want to get them next time! Ordered through the kiosk so didn't have interaction with anybody but drink was made really fast! read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Taiwanese Black Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

My go to strawberry matcha. It's perfect and recommended it to anyone looking for a sweet matcha treat. I also love the lemon poppy muffin and the inside is perfect for studying. There are 2 kiosks to place your order. Super easy and straight forward. read more

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I ordered the double matcha & banana bread. Both were pretty good! I ordered light sweetness & I should've ordered full sweet. It made the drink very bitter along with the topping over powering the drink making it more thick. The banana bread had a perfect crust & fresh custard inside that gave it the perfect balance. The inside was spacious, modern, & had plenty of seating. The service was good. Nothing great or bad. Hoping to try their teas & coffee next! Double Matcha + Light Sweet + Oat Milk: 6/10 Banana Bread: 8/10 read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Double Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

This spot has lots of seating indoor and few outdoor. You can order on the kiosk in the front. I tried the strawberry matcha latte and it was not that great. They put a lot of strawberry puree in the drink. I mixed it up well and it tasted like I was drinking the puree. Matcha flavor was light as well. I may have ordered the wrong drink here but I do not recommend the strawberry matcha here. I would try another drink instead. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

This place was good! They're open really late, and it's such a vibe. They have a good amount of options to choose from! I personally got the strawberry matcha - it was alright! The strawberry at the bottom was delicious, but the matcha was definitely grainy. I'll come back another time to try it again since they had some other drinks that looked really good. read more

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Mai features high-quality tea and coffees beans with Straus Organic milk for Matcha and Tea Lattes, Strawberry, Mango and Avocado house-made fresh fruit purees. I especially like this place as there are no fruit syrup and processed sugar. I ordered the Passion Mango Fruit Tea, Mochi Mango, and Lucky Bloom Latte, and all were delicious! Service is also fast even with lots of people. Would highly recommend! read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

The Nutella croissant was flakey, chocolate goodness, and it's big enough to share, but you may not want to; it's that good! The service was friendly and accommodating with the server even double checking to see that the add-on crystal boba was indeed added into the drink - just clumped together, so that was the downside. There was plenty of seating, and the vibe was really chill. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

MAI is so crowded and I understand why. The inside is cute and vibing. The drinks are served very fast. Though I wish for the avomango drink they used a plastic cup. The Avomango drink is just right amount and not too sweet. It has an abundant amount of toppings Peach milk tea is my favorite. I requested 25% so the tea is fragrant and not overwhelmed by sugar tastes. I could taste distinct jasmine tea and peach flavor The bag that comes with it is lovely too. I like to collect bags read more

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I've had Mai Coffee and Tea House on my Yelp list for a while now and finally had the time last weekend to check it out. After trying their drinks and pastries, I can confidently say I understand why it's so beloved and highly rated~ With so many specialty cafes opening up, what makes Mai Coffee and Tea House stand out above its competitors is its attention to high quality ingredients and its unique blend of Vietnamese, Japanese, and Filipino fusion. Like where else can I get a matcha drink infused with the silky and chewy texture of Japanese mochi or how about Hōjicha tea whose nutty, creamy texture blends perfectly with the caramel of Biscoff cookie and cheese cream!? (And it spoke volumes to me when the baristas eagerly shared their favorites.) Items tried: - Cheese Hōjicha with Biscoff Cookie - Mochi Matcha - Pistachio Bun In addition, a huge plus in my book for cafes is the ease of parking, availability of comfortable seating, and of course, good WIFI! With a modern and clean interior, I see Mai Coffee and Tea House as a great place for hang outs or studying. Definitely will come back to try more!! Highly recommend checking out~ read more

MAI coffee and tea is one of our favorite drink spot in Gardena! They have delicious Vietnamese coffee, matcha and fresh fruit drink drinks! This time we tried the avocado mango smoothie that was so creamy and fruity and perfectly not too sweet. We also got the barley milk tea with mochi which was a delicious treat. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients. The cafe is beautiful with plenty of seating and there's free parking in the plaza. Definitely check them out if you're in the area! read more

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Perfect way to start my Sunday morning! I got the iced matcha latte here with oat milk and enjoyed it very much. It wasn't too sweet and had great matcha flavor. Very refreshing too. The Phin Smith Black Coffee was quite strong, rich and bold. Definitely will wake you up in the morning haha. The ham and cheese croissant was very flaky and paired well with the drinks. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Cute interior! Love the variety of Vietnamese coffee drinks and that they make their purees in house. Staff was friendly and there was plenty of seating. The drinks were decent but nothing special, a safe pick if you were already in the area. PISTACHIO BUN [ 6 / 10 ] - nice flaky crust that had a cheese savory tast and was not overly sweet. Not a fan of the cream though, that part was a bit too sweet. STRAWBERRY MATCHA [ 4 / 10 ] - matcha was bland and tasteless. The strawberry puree was very fresh and tasty though. Just wish the matcha that came with it was better. BLACK SESAME LATTE[ 7 / 10 ] - strong coffee flavor , a good choice for back sesame fans that like a strong Vietnamese coffee taste. - lots of free street parking - seating for groups, duos, and solos - Bathrooms available - WiFi available - Outlets available - Sells both drinks and pasteries read more

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MAI, not to be confused with Amai in Torrance.... This is the better place anyways. I asked for black tea, I ended up with black coffee ?! I told the girl 3x I guess she couldn't understand that I wanted tea and not coffee. It's okay, mistakes happen. The other gentleman working the coffee bar fixed my order and let me keep the black coffee. Although I didn't drink it. I didn't want coffee lol. Let alone plain black coffee. Black tea was yummy! I enjoyed it and thought it was good. I did spill it on my white pants ofc so RIP me. This was due to the drink being made so quick and visible tea under the cap that was seeping through. I didn't end up with milk hands cause the container wasn't sealed properly and was made messy. Seating inside and outside. The aesthetic is cute and fun. They also do sell pastries here. They have a restroom and plenty plaza parking. Although that plaza road is atrocious just be careful driving in there. read more

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I had Kopper with me inside while waiting for my drink when staff offered him a pup cup! We enjoyed our drinks outside :) read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Kopper enjoying a pup cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Came here for our first time as we wanted to try somewhere new. Super cute inside and spacious, has a kiosk to order or can order with a person. We decided to use the kiosk. The coffee was really good it is on the stronger side but very tasty. I had grabbed a Nutella croissant not pictured but it was super yummy as well. They even heated it up, which I was not expecting. I would definitely recommend and go back. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Bakery items - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

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Location: It's in the same plaza as Tokyo Central so there's plenty of parking. Ambiance: There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Clean, modern aesthetic. One gender neutral restroom. Drink: I ordered the Ube cream matcha and an employee told me to mix it well. The Ube flavor came through but barely tasted the matcha. The drink just tasted water down at the first sip. Price: $8 for a drink. Expensive given the drink quality. It was an additional $1 if you wanted oat milk, which I did not get. Service: The employee taking my order was friendly and helpful. You can also order from the kiosks but I wanted to pay in cash. Overall, not worth spending $8 for a lackluster matcha drink. read more

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I feel like the drink quality has dipped since my first visit in 2025; the tea has become noticeably more bitter lately. I used to consider this a strong contender against Chagee, but after my last experience, it's probably not at that level anymore. On the plus side, the service was fast and parking is decent since it's located in a large plaza with plenty of other shops. The ambiance is much better suited for catching up with friends than for studying, making it a nice spot for a quick social hangout even if the tea isn't quite what it used to be. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

I've been going to MAI coffee for the past couple of months, and I've been able to try out their variety of options. I'm not a fan of coffee so I'm always deciding between their mochi, fresh fruit, or iced teas etc. My go-to drinks are the Yuzu Citrus No. 8 and Jasmine Frost Iced Tea (less sweet for both options). The Yuzu Citrus has the perfect amount of tang with a slight sweetness that cuts through the acidity. The tea flavor manages to shine through the fruitiness, and overall the flavors pair well with one another. The Jasmine Frost Iced Tea is very aromatic and brewed to really highlight the Jasmine. My boyfriend normally gets the mochi mango which has soft chunks of mochi mixed, and tart/sweet mango puree. I appreciate how the smoothie is never icy, and has a creamy texture. There are plenty of seating options for people, whether it's socializing or studying. It gets pretty busy and wait-times can vary greatly; I would recommend ordering ahead of time. The staff members are friendly and helpful. The only issue I have with the spot is that the drinks do tend to be on the more expensive side, with drinks ranging from $7-9. The matcha drinks are also not the highest quality, and often the matcha tastes quite diluted. Overall a solid spot! read more

Very friendly service, but not too many choices for diabetics. The Taiwanese milk tea without the sugar was delicious. It seemed to be a nice and fun atmosphere to hang out even though I was just passing by, will be back when I am in the area again. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Pastries, self-ordering kiosk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Parking is easy to find. It looks super busy. Theres a lot of people when we were walking in on a Saturday at 5 PM. Lots of seating interior and exterior. There was no line and you can order on two different kiosk or at the counter. Peach Oolong Milk Tea had both flavor but peach was on first taste then the milk tea overpowered the peach and was a bit bitter. We had to ask for more sugar. Cheese coffee biscoff was very strong. Mainly coffee strong and even without adjusting sweetness, it wasn't sweet. Yuzu drink was sour but sweet at the same time. It has lemon, kamquat and mint in the drink. Somehow not as refreshing as I'd hope. This place wasn't as I expected. All these random drinks were on the menu but they might just be popular for their matcha only. I'd try but for matcha or black sesame coffee one last try. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - White Peach Oolong Milk Tea; Avomango Glow; Cheese Coffee with Biscoff cookie crumbs; Yuzu Citrus No.8 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Went to Gardena to check out Mai Coffee and Tea House. Upon entering the store they have an opening seating. Rather you want to sit on a couch or table they have it for you. They serve a variety of coffee, matcha and teas. I ordered the double matcha, pineapple osmanthus oolong tea and avomango glow. Their double matcha is made with Straus organic milk and all their drinks use fresh fruit. Their drinks ranges from $7-$8 and pastries are about $6. The caffeine level on the drinks are through the roof as it helped me stay awake and alert all day without any crash. You don't need to make any adjustments to the sweetness as the drinks aren't too sweet. Their pastries are massive. They were the size of my face. The cashier will ask if you want it warmed up. Upon ripping into the croissant it was warm and super flakey. The almond croissant had an event amount of almond paste throughout the croissant. It was buttery and decadent. The place is located in a plaza with Tokyo Central and had plenty of parking. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Walked into this cute little shop and I was throughly impressed. Employee was super nice and the drinks and pastry were super yummy. I will definitely be back next time I'm in LA area read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Banana Vietnamese coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

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Ahhh finally found my fav viet coffee in South Bay! It's a good amount of sweetness and lots of caffeine which is just what I needed. We ordered the Maicheese cream and the one with Biscoff on top, both so tasty and super strong! Wish I had room to try the pastries and other drinks like their matcha and fruit teas. They have a beautiful space inside and outdoors with cute chairs and umbrella! read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

We came here before dinner for a quick stop. I chose the peach oolong milk tea with matcha tofu and my friend opted for the mochi mango! We also shared a Nutella croissant. The drinks were so yummy and refreshing. I liked the matcha tofu add-on and that the use real fruit in their purées. Service was quick and friendly as well. Will be back when I'm in the area to try more drinks! read more

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A beautiful sunny weekend calls for coffee dates! Parking: Free parking lot. They're located in one of the oldest plazas in Gardena. This plaza always has high foot traffic, so finding a parking spot can be difficult. Ambiance/Environment: They have a small indoor space with a decent amount of indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating. It's a studious and social environment. The indoor is very cute with Asian decor everywhere. The tables and chairs could use a cleaning as they seem neglected throughout the day. Service: I didn't interact with anyone since I opted to order at the kiosks. You can also place an order with a cashier at the register. It might take a while to flag one of the workers. Throughput was quick after ordering. Drinks: They offer specialty Vietnamese coffee, milk teas, fruit teas, pure teas, and matcha. One thing that makes them stand out from other coffee shops is their handcrafted mochi. Although I didn't try the mochi drinks during this visit, the presentation looks amazing. Their Vietnamese coffee is sweet and strong. Their foam is thickkk and flavorful. Their fruit teas were refreshing and also sweet. I also looove the free reusable tote bag! So cute! 1) Phin Drip Black Coffee 2) Maicheese Cream Coffee 3) Mango Passion Pricing: Prices are a bit higher than the average for small coffee shop/boba shop. I'd visit once in a while, and I'll definitely be back to try their mochi drinks. read more

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Wow, not enough people are talking about this spot. I came here as I was in the area, but was pleasantly surprised by a couple of things here. The space is huge and would be a great place to get some work done. I got the mango matcha, which was a beautiful and delicious drink with fresh mango puree and high quality matcha. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu, and I think you should check it out too. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

This spot is a dream for anyone who appreciates quality ingredients and clean flavors. Every drink is crafted with care, using rich Straus Organic milk and house-made fruit purées like fresh strawberry. No artificial syrups or processed sugars here, which really makes a difference in taste. We order the: brown sugar coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đường Đen) passion mango fruit tea strawberry matcha Their commitment to sourcing high-quality tea and coffee beans from Vietnam, Taiwan, and Japan truly shines through in every sip. You can taste the authenticity and depth in each drink. The space itself is modern and cozy, with a welcoming atmosphere and a great outdoor seating area. They also offer a variety of pastries to pair with your drinks, making it an easy go-to spot. Overall, a refreshing take on a coffee and tea spot that prioritizes real ingredients, bold flavors. read more

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I tried their mango mochi drink after seeing Yelp reviews calling it one of the best. Honestly, it wasn't very sweet--more mild than I expected. I usually order drinks with less sugar, but this one was even less sweet than my usual preference, so I didn't enjoy it as much. The service was good, and ordering online made pickup super convenient. The ambiance is also really nice, with plenty of indoor seating--it seems like a great place to study or get some work done. Next time I'm back I would love to try this mango match and their fruit teas! read more

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Like wow... we stumbled upon this spot while casually looking for coffee, and I'm so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, the display alone was enough to make us want one of everything. They offer a great selection of drinks and an impressive variety of pastries. Everything looked fresh, flaky, and honestly hard to choose from. We ended up with: * Black sesame cream coffee * Ube cream coffee * Butter croissant * Pistachio croissant They warmed up the croissants for us and wow... absolute game changer. Perfectly flaky, buttery, and crisp on the outside, the kind you plan to save but realistically don't. We definitely didn't. The drinks had a solid caffeine kick and were well-balanced, flavorful without being overly sweet. The black sesame and ube added a nice, unique twist without overpowering the coffee itself. Overall, such a pleasant surprise find. Great flavors, quality pastries, and definitely a spot I'd come back to (with zero self-control next time). read more

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Very popular cafe with lots of indoors and outdoors seating, which is great considering how many people they have. It does take some time for your drink to be ready, just order on the tablet for easy ordering. Pistachio bun - dense and kinda dry. I like that they warm it up for you but it tastes MUCH better when you warm it up more at home. Double matcha - Not bad but didn't have a strong flavor, I wouldn't get matcha from this place with better places out there. Ube viet coffee - pretty good, ube and coffee flavor both show up, I'd opt for their coffee next time. Parking was not a problem, it's part of a big plaza. read more

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Parking: Super easy in the large lot right outside. Service: Friendly and helpful with recommendations. Vibe: Spacious with plenty of patio chairs outside, tables to study or work at, benches with outlets, and free wifi provided. Double matcha: Great matcha flavor, not too sweet, good portion, liked the extra powder on top of the cream, Straus Organic milk used. Mango passion fruit tea with pearl boba: Topping was cooked perfectly, not too chewy nor too firm, and fruit was actually fresh without any fruit syrups or processed sugar with fruit bits in the tea. The tea is sourced from Vietnam, Japan, and Taiwan and tasted of high quality. I expected the passion fruit tartness to be a main flavor but it was really well balanced out by the sweetness of the mango. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - double matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

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Got the mango and strawberry matcha lattes. I really liked them! The fruit puree adds sweetness but it did not over power the matcha flavor. I also loved the sizes of the drinks. Although they were almost $9 each (oat milk is an extra $1), the sizes of the drinks were good. It was refreshing to see a bigger drink cup, at other cafes I can finish my drink in 2 sips. The place was also super cute, had cute decor and it is a good place to sit and chat with friends. The bathroom was kind of dirty, but besides that the place was great! Would go back to try something else read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Mango Matcha & Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

BD says it's the best Vietnamese coffee in South Bay Area. He drinks Vietnamese coffee (black and cafe sua da) everyday and he thinks MAI coffee does it the most authentic and delicious. Gotta try their other drinks here too! But a lil pricey maybe? read more

I've been twice within the last week... That should speak volumes. I'm a sucker for a great strong coffee or Vietnamese coffee and the brown sugar caramel coffee has me in a chokehold! We also tried the banana latte as well, and my sister is obsessed! They have a wide selection of past eats and small eats and we have tried both the Nutella and pistachio croissants and I cannot decide which one I like better. This coffee shop is located in a plaza and it has ample parking and a good amount of seating inside. It is a quick service and they have the option to order on the kiosk or at the register. I don't know if it's a weekend thing, but from open until 11 AM they only sell Matcha and coffee and the full menu is not available until after 11 AM. The ambience is nice, well lit and decorated. They do have music going. I will definitely be back. read more

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