i got the signature latte and usually i get 50% sweet at every cafe i go to but forgot to this time. it wasn't too sweet but just a tad bit too sweet for my liking so usually i will purchase another shot when drinks are too sweet. however this time, when i asked for another shot, they offered to remake it without being prompted to, which was so incredibly sweet. lots of outdoor seating and parking. studied for a bit here and they had really chill music. i would definitely come back to try their matcha. 10/10!! read more

Malaya - malaya signature latte(~$8) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

A++ Service and great food!!!! Love their Matcha it's perfectly mixed. Will come back for sure with the family!!!

1st time at Malaya, ordered Malaya Signature and Spam Sando, Loved it!!! Definitely coming back for more.

First time at Malaya and I love the very outdoor concept! Order at the counter and there's a covered outdoor space to chill, even with outlets around if you want to work there. The staff were very friendly and the mural by the counter is beautiful. For APIHM, they were running some specials in May that I tried: + Adobo Bowl - A pretty simple dish where the price seemed a little steep. The meat was seasoned well, sauce was thick and sweet, but the overall bowl ratio with overwhelmed with white rice. I think it was missing like pickled veggies or something too to complete the dish. + Pandan Matcha - a sweet drink where the pandan flavor shined through more than the matcha. Other menu items we tried: + Lumpia crispy sando: Solid sando, but needs to be eaten right away. The fried wonton sheets that lumpia is made with in hindsight would give a good crunch but I think one sheet is not enough in comparison to the whole sandwich. Maybe test multiple layers (or a thicker wonton sheet). I also think it needs a dipping sauce. + Ensaymada - queso: Favorite thing I tried! The Ensaymada was soft and pillowy and the mixture of cheese gave it was really nice sweet and savory combo. Would love to come back for this! read more

It seems the owners are not well experienced with a small restaurant/cafe. They were not able to give you any receipts or numbers after you placed the order. Out of 3 entree items, 2 were already sold out by 12 noon which means they never stocked those and they only want to cook up one item. It's definitely pricer than Chaaste in Pasadena, $13 for palm size burger!! They need to add rice combo plates if want to please Asian crowds. Hello this is Arcadia! read more

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Came on a Sunday around 230pm. We ordered the ube crème and signature malaya latte. There likely was a huge rush but it took us 15 min to order and another 35-40 minutes to receive our drinks. It looked like they were understaffed and poor guy making the drinks he was all by himself and doing his best. We noticed that customers in front of us were having issues with their orders and we think this could be improved if Malaya gets a mic/speaker to call out the orders and maybe check receipts to ensure the customers are picking up the right order. It was hard to hear what names were being called with the music playing in the patio area. I recognize they were understaffed but I hope Malaya Arcadia improves their processes because I do want this place to succeed. The ube crème latte didn't have enough ube, it mainly just tasted like milk and the Malaya signature latte tasted like a normal brown sugar latte. I'm not in a rush to come back but if I do, I'd like to try their food options. There is plenty of parking with good amount of counter top seating and chairs and music playing on speakers for the vibes. Service 1/5 stars & Drinks 3/5 stars. read more

Malaya - Ube crème - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Ube and pandan both were solid! what a fun great addition to this area. Flavors of the ensaymadas were ube, ube crème, salted egg, strawberry, guava, and a bunch more I couldn't remember. Option to warm it up. We had the salted egg. Big parking lot with shaded tables and chairs. read more

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I've been wanting to check this out since they opened up in the neighborhood, but just haven't had a chance till now, & am glad we got to! Super excited to support a local API-OWNED independent business! Friendly & helpful staff greeted us! They also looked like they were having fun, which was a pleasant change! The menu is not super extensive but had a nice variety, with a good mix of food & drinks. I am hopeful more food items will be added as they establish themselves here, especially ethnically interesting foods! We had chicken Adobo bowls, which was not on their regular menu but part of an AAPI month promo. Yes, they should put it on their regular menu, tasty sauce! Also ordered pandan churros, which was different, and mini lumpias. My husband also ordered their Signature Malaya Latte, which he promptly chugged, before the food was out, lol. The seating area is an outdoor space, and they had music playing, so it had a relaxed and casual vibe. Good for small groups and hanging out. They even have free wifi! Think they have it pegged, being close to two middle schools, lol. Looking forward to checking out all the other menu items!! Excited to see how they will progress & hope they build a steady customer pool! read more

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New cafe spot that serves coffee, matchas, pastries, and meals opened up in Arcadia! I've seen a lot of social media posts from Malaya on social media and decided to stop by and try it! Their location has tons of parking available on the street and in the lot. I stopped by on Thursday 30 minutes from closing (oops) and they still had a few people ordering! They have a beautifully painted mural on the side of the ordering window and plenty of outdoor seating available to enjoy your food and drinks. The person that took our order was very nice and gave us recommendations on what to get since it was our first time here. Food ($15.75): Queso Ensaymada (8/10): This was my first time ever having an ensaymada and wow, need it again. It's a soft, freshly baked brioche bun with melted cheese and a sweet white sauce on top. It was peel-able and warm! The saltiness of the cheese helped added a nice touch to the sweetness of the bun and the sauce (?) that was drizzled on top. Plain Matcha Latte (6/10): This one was honestly my fault... I read through multiple reviews from other people saying that the sweetness of the matcha could be balanced out by the cream top (it did not). The person taking my order did warn me that the plain matcha had no sweeter. It was still drinkable but wasn't as enjoyable as I prefer matcha lattes to be. The cream top is an extra 75 cent add-on. read more

Malaya - Plain Matcha Latte + Queso Ensaymada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Came yesterday & got the pandan matcha and the matcha latte Both were nice but I like the pandan more. I like how they have unique options & dessert! I also like how they let you choose different types of sweeteners They have great service, their team is friendly & welcoming read more

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Filipino coffee and brunch eatery that took over the old Bentoya and Flavor Fusion location on 1st Ave. ample parking. The food begins at 10am, which lines especially on weekends will develop. But for good reason, as it's quite tasty! We enjoyed their Spam Breakfast Sando, which had a nice spicy kick with their Chili crunch aoli sauce. The Lumpia was pretty standard but had a nice dipping sauce with it. The other standout was their Ensaymada (like the Spanish sweet bread with buttery topping). It was a very good small bread pastry, however just pricey considering it was $6.50 each. Tried their original, but they also have many other flavors (ex Guava and Red Velvet, etc) Their coffee was nice, but not as much of a standout as their food. Their Malaya signature was flavorful, as well as their Caramel Banana latte. Both ran quite sweet despite asking for less sweetness. Overall will be back. Nice addition of drink/food options in downtown Arcadia. read more

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It was good for a coffee based drink spot. The staff was friendly although it was really busy during the soft opening. The ube based espresso drink was actually quite tasty. Wish the prices were a little lower. Also didn't know why tax is charged, esp when it's not required. read more

Malaya - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

I heard about Malaya Coffee's opening in Arcadia and I was super excited to finally see a Filipino-owned business in the area! They are located in the downtown area, with plenty of parking and an outdoor patio. I am hoping that more businesses could open here in the future so this area would thrive and be a hangout spot in the future. You would order your food from their kiosk and stay if you would like in one of the tables to eat your food. I ordered their Malaya coffee special and banana coffee. I personally thought that their coffee could be stronger in caffeine. The prices felt a little too high for me. I did not get to try their food so I definitely need to come back. The ambiance was nice and I could imagine myself studying here but I don't see any plugs or WiFi provided. Other than that, the space is quiet and a great addition to the community! read more

Malaya - Malaya Coffee Special + Banana Latte Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

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#188 in my Coffeeshop Chronicles. Malaya is a little walk-up filipino coffeeshop that recently opened in Arcadia. The outdoor café is set up as a concession window with a service counter and a protective awning overhead; there's also a covered patio to the side with some chairs, stools, and wooden countertops attached to the brick wall enclosure, and they even installed some outlets and purse hooks along the enclosure. I actually really like the laid-back setup - it's a fun place to relax in good weather. I ordered the signature Malaya latte. The drink itself was pretty small - definitely smaller than the standard sizes typically used at other coffeshops. That being said, the latte sounded interesting enough, like a Spanish latte but with brown sugar added. Overall, the drink was decent. It didn't amaze me or leave me with an unforgettable impression, but I liked it enough to finish it and it got the job done in satisfying my caffeine addiction. Honestly I regret not trying one of the more prominently filipino drinks like their ube or pandan lattes, which look pretty great in all the photos. There's always next time though. Service was superb. The owner (or supervisor maybe) was welcoming as he took my order, and I appreciated his cheerful and friendly disposition. Update: I stopped by again and they changed their cups to standard size! ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more

I was really excited to try this place out and support a Filipino small business This is 10 min from my dentist and I got there around 11:30am on a Tuesday. It was surprisingly busy. I ordered the Malaya signature which had good flavor but given how small the drink was and came out to $8+ I don't think I'll be rushing to come back. read more

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This new Filipino café has taken over the former Flavor Fusion space, and I love how they've brightened it up with lively Hawaiian flower murals. I stopped by for a drink after a Lagree class nearby. They were pretty busy, so it took a while before someone took my order, but the cashier was very kind and friendly once she helped me. I ordered a pandan latte with oat milk, which came out to $8.84 after tax, definitely on the pricier side for a small drink. The espresso itself was rich and flavorful, but I couldn't taste any pandan at all. By the time I realized it, I had already walked a couple of blocks back to my car, but it did make me wonder if pandan flavoring was forgotten. Overall, I'd give it three stars mainly due to the lack of pandan flavor and the price point. read more

Malaya - pandan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Another great addition to SGV! Malaya has a small parking lot or there are lots of street parking. You order outside through the window. There is no interior seating but they do have a nice shaded outdoor seating with an amazing R&B playlist. To my surprise, there are electrical outlets all around to charge your devices. I ordered their strawberry matcha and added the cream top for 75 cents. The total for this drink was around $9. This is probably one of the most enjoyable strawberry matchas I ever had. They use real strawberry puree and it's not artificial tasting at all. From my opinion, I wouldn't get the cream top next time since it's hard to mix it with the plastic straw as it bends. The lid isn't the one where you can sip from. The matcha is whisked well, no clumps. The drink is also creamy. It did take awhile for them to prepare but staff were friendly, kind and apologized for the wait. So do expect to wait at least 10 min for your order. read more

Malaya - Strawberry Matcha with cream top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

This coffee shop have plenty of parking. When we arrived, there was a long line, but it moved steadily. I ordered the pandan latte and waited about 10 minutes for my drink. The guy taking orders was super friendly and even started a little conversation with us. The coffee is $7.50 for one size. I really liked the décor and aesthetic. There's a Hawaiian‑inspired theme with plumeria flower artwork. There are a few benches outside where you can sit and enjoy your drink. The pandan latte itself was creamy, but I wish it had a stronger pandan flavor. I mostly tasted the coffee rather than the pandan. read more

Malaya - Pandan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Great spot! Repurposed drive-in selling specialty drinks and snacks. The folks here are warm and welcoming, and I really enjoyed the shaded seating area. I ordered a decaf ube cream latte and churros. My friend had a matcha and guava ensaymada (guava was Arcadia exclusive). Unfortunately, they were out of churros, but I was offered a free melona bar, and happily accepted. I will note that most of the seating area was made up of backless stools, but we were able to snag 2/4 chairs with back support. I love me a supported back! Everything we had was delicious, and I look forward to returning for another iced bevy and churros. Thank you, Malaya Arcadia! read more

Malaya - Guava ensaymaya, matcha, ube cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

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We ordered: -Banana Caramel Latte -Malaya Signature New coffee shop in the SGV! I enjoyed their banana caramel latte--it wasn't too sweet and had a rich caramel flavor! :) The banana taste was more on the subtle side, though, and I wish it stood out a bit more. The Malaya Signature had a bold cinnamon-forward flavor that kind of overpowered the rest of the drink for me. It's definitely unique, but not my personal favorite. The shop itself has a cute, tropical vibe--perfect for catching up with friends! Service was okay and our drinks were made quickly. read more

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I got their Spam Breakfast Sando ($13) and a matcha latte with oat milk ($8) I got the matcha latte half sweet and asked if they had simple syrup but they only had agave, brown sugar, and one other option I can't recall. I asked if they normally will have simple syrup but didn't get a straightforward answer so I'm not sure. The matcha latte was okay but not worth the price. It's premade in a squeeze bottle and has a bad aftertaste. The spam breakfast sando was okay. It was a little plain overall, I wish it was seasoned a bit more and on top of that, at $13 it was pricy. They don't have a bathroom which is a bummer especially since they serve food and drinks. We ended up having to leave because of that. The stools for the counter seating are too short to be comfortable for the height of the counter. The trash was also overflowing and stacking up with nowhere for us to put our trash before we left. I hope in the future they improve their seating and keep a better eye on the trash situation. read more

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Stopped in this morning to grab some coffees while they have their soft opening! It's an outdoor ordering window with a cute patio area next to it. They also have their own little parking lot. We got the Ube Creme Latte and the Caramel Banana Latte. Both drinks were delicious and the flavors were well balanced. The only thing I'd note is that I wish they used 'sippy cup' lids instead of straw lids for the cream top drinks so I don't have to take off the whole lid to sip on it. Service was very friendly as well. Will definitely be back to try their food and more drinks since I work close by!! read more

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A great spot for coffee, a bite, and to do work/study. The outdoor seating is a nice touch, and there's no shortage of outlets, a huge plus if you're staying a while. The caramel banana latte was well-balanced blend of sweet and bitter. read more

Malaya - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

2nd time at Malaya Banana Caramel Latte (9/10): I went back a couple weeks later because I was craving this drink! I ordered less sweet (50%) with almond milk and it was a good balance of sweet and bitter. I did taste more caramel than banana flavor this time around so it may have been an off day but not a big deal. I'll definitely be back soon and would love to try some of the other drinks like the Malaya Signature. read more

Malaya - Banana Caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Really wanted to like this place. Drinks were mid and service was poor. Took about 40 minutes to order and get our drinks. They need to improve their order taking and distribution process as it seemed disorganized. Plenty of parking though! Ube crème - couldn't taste the ube at all Malaya latte - just your average brown sugar with cinnamon latte read more

Malaya - Ube Crème and Malaya latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Okay so I didn't know what to get at all. Mark the owner was so nice talking me thru all their menu options and I was between the Pandan Matcha and the Leche Latte. I got the Pandan matcha because he told me that's what they were most famous for and it didn't disappoint! 5/5. I will have to come back to try the latte. read more

Malaya - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Very cute cafe with vibes that bring me back to my trip to the Philippines! The breakfast sanwich was so good with the fluffy buns, crunchy hashbrowns that pair well with the egg and spam! The Malaya signature latte was a good sweet treat as well. read more

Malaya - Breakfast Sandwich and Malaya Signature Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

The food is superb, from juicy, fresh lumpia burgers to crispy, sweet, ube churros this place was amazing! The service took a bit long (5-8 min) but got many drinks and food. They have a very nice, cozy ambiance and very peaceful. Only thing is spit is not the best -near a cremation center.- All in all, great place, would go again. read more

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Stopped by during their opening weekend to check out this new coffee spot. This location has had several businesses come and go in the past few years, so hoping this one sticks. Definitely a more unique business in the area as we don't have too many, if any, Filipino inspired restaurants. Malaya has a storefront in Silverlake already, but seems like they are heading over to the SGV. This place is more of a grab and go, outdoor eatery spot. Order at the window and either sit outdoors under the awning or take it with you to-go. Parking is pretty easy as there's a small lot and ample street parking. Ordered 3 drinks: Malaya signature $7.50, caramel banana $7.50, and a matcha latte with a cream top $7.50 + $1. Out of the three, I liked only one. The Malaya signature was the best tasting to me. Espresso was strong and flavorful, but I liked the added hints of cinnamon and brown sugar to really elevate the drink. The cream top was pretty minimal though. The caramel banana - I think I'm just not a banana fan for my drinks. The espresso was good but the banana syrup kind of killed it for me. But this was just a flavor preference. The matcha latte though - I was told they don't do any sweeteners to the matcha, but the cream top would give it some sweetness. But I did see some other people say they were able to adjust for sugar, but I wasn't given that option. So the matcha was really strong but tasted like grass. Cream top could have been thicker, too. Drinks are not badly priced, but the cups are pretty small, so even less ice - I felt like the cups had a lot of ice inside. They also offer pastries and food but I think the pasties are not from another vendor. I got the cheese ensaymada for $6.50. They heated it up so the cheese was nicely melted when I started eating. The topping of the cheese was great! But the pastry itself was super dry. The staff were all fairly nice. Really like the mural as well. Out of the items I ordered, I pretty much only liked the signature drink. read more

My friend recommended me this place and the drinks are so good. I got the pandan matcha with soy milk and it was delicious. You order at the window, and there are a few tables and seats off to the side if you want to sit and hang out. The person at the cashier was patient and nice. read more

Malaya - menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

A must try in the area for a unique Filipino cafe concept. I appreciate that this spot is a change from the typical Chinese spots. The food is solid and so are the drinks... what more do you need? The chicken rice bowl is very flavorful and portions are good. I love the mini lumpia in my rice bowl too. And their matcha is the good kind too, so don't be skeptical of the fusion take. I think this has a nice retro vibe with the open cafe sitting right by the car park, which there is ample parking in their lot or by the street too! read more

Malaya - Matcha with oat, chicken rice bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Found this place on tik tok, tried their banana latte and from all the other banana lattes I've tried, this was not on the sweet side. The espresso did have a certain type of after taste that did over power the banana flavor. The cold foam definitely added some taste but if it had not had it, it would not be as good. The service was 10/10. Instead of calling my name, my drink was brought out to me and was greeted. Also it's in a cute little area with plenty of parking. I can see this place thriving read more

New Filipino cafe in town! After a friend raved about the food, I knew I had to come try it myself. I arrived about 20 minutes before closing but the person working the register (I wanna say he was the owner) was very gracious and kind. I mentioned it was my first time there and I was debating between the spam breakfast sando and the lumpia crunch sando. After we chatted a bit, he ultimately said I should try the spam one first. Great choice because this was soooooo good. I loved the sauce that tied everything together, and the sweetness of the brioche bun offset the saltiness of the spam. Yum!!!! I'll have to come back earlier in the day to try their drinks as well as their other sando! read more

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First off, what a dream that a coffee shop opened up in this area! For drinks, I've had their signature latte (less sweet) as well as a regular latte. The signature latte is quite yummy. The cream is delicious as well as the cinnamon. Unfortunately, I am not a big fan of the taste of the espresso they use without the added bells and whistles. The regular latte did not have a pleasant taste for me, and I could taste that same off aftertaste and flavor when I drank the signature latte. The loaded fries are amazing, though! Love the spam and the sauces they use. The fries are perfectly cooked too. read more

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The menu here differs from their Silverlake spot, so I opted for the house specialty Leche Flan Latte and the Breakfast Sando. Both were solid. The flan flavor really comes through, and the sandwich is surprisingly addicting despite the price. My only minor gripes: I wish the Spam was sliced a bit thicker and had more sauce. The space itself is great with plenty of parking, outdoor seating and several outlets. I'm knocking off one star primarily because there is no bathroom. Overall, a great experience! read more

Malaya - Breakfast sando + Leche flan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

I'll preface this by saying I might critique a little harder since I'm Filipino myself, so take that for what it's worth. I ordered the Malaya Signature drink and the Malaya Chicken Bowl. The drinks lean pretty sweet, which I knew going in, but if you're watching your sugar intake this probably isn't your spot. That said, the espresso flavor actually holds its own despite everything going on in the drink, so points for that. The chicken bowl was just okay for me. It listed patis (fish sauce) as an ingredient so I was expecting something more savory, but it skewed sweet. They added pickled cabbage, which was fine, but I really think atchara would've worked so much better. For non-Filipinos, atchara is a tangy pickled green papaya condiment common in Filipino cooking. That brightness would've cut through the sweetness and complemented the chicken way more. The lumpia was a bit of a letdown. Pretty small, and it didn't really hit like traditional Filipino lumpia does. No sweet and sour sauce on the side either, which feels like a miss. On the plus side, parking is a breeze. Big lot, and street parking is easy to grab if it fills up. There's also a patio if you want to eat outside. read more

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I've been here twice and enjoyed my coffee both times! I liked the signature latte slightly better than the pandan one. I love that they have their own parking lot & it's easy to go up and order at the window. They make the drinks fairly fast too. I'll be back again to try other items! read more

Malaya - Pandan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I tried a few drinks during both soft and grand opening days. The price average is $7-8 for a 12 oz drink. The caramel banana latte didn't really taste like banana, and the drink leaned sour. The Malaya signature was also just okay. The pandan matcha was actually good at first. It's slightly sweet with a nice balance of matcha and pandan, however it turned pretty bitter after sitting out. The banana matcha was the most disappointing. It tasted watery, like banana water with a hint of matcha. Customer service was great and the staff were friendly. There's a spacious parking lot, which is a plus, but outdoor seating is limited. A big downside was that the straws were terrible. Mine was so bent I literally couldn't sip from it. Overall, it's a decent spot to try, but the drinks and straws could definitely use some improvement. read more

Malaya - Banana caramel latte + Malaya signature latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

Paid for a pandan latte and breakfast sandwich and I even tipped 15% ahead of time because the woman who took my order was really nice. However, I waited a total of 45 minutes because they forgot my sandwich because they cleared my order when I got my drink. I didnt want to rush them to check in my order because they were so busy and the line kept piling up but something felt off when the people after me received their orders. Owner didnt really seem to care. Expect more from a new business oh well. Tastewise: the sandwich was OK and the coffee was just fine. A little bit overpriced read more

Malaya - Spam sando - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

First time trying this place and it did not disappoint! I got the House Special coffee & the Ube and both were delicious. The coffee was not too bitter or too sweet.. Perfect! Overall i was sad to see the previous establishment leave but i'm glad something great has taken its place. If you aren't familiar with the layout of this establishment. The theme is an outdoor cozy dining place. There is no indoor seating but it is covered with a roof. There is a good amount of parking but if it fills up, you can always park on the street which is plentiful. The servers were friendly and all is good in this neighborhood! read more

Malaya - House special coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcadia, California

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