Probably the greatest coffee shop addition in the South Bay area! I'm always stopping by for myself…read moreor the office bc it's truly our fave. I've tried their banana matcha (top tier), strawberry matcha (has real strawberry bits ), coconut matcha, ube matcha (seasonal), biscoff latte (off menu). All so very good! They also have many pastry options to complement your drink. All the workers are nice and are always hustlin to get the drinks out with a quickness since the line tends to be long during peak hours. Unfortunately no online ordering still due to said long line. Aesthetically pleasing and love their music choices. A definite must in Torrance!

I got to try an iced matcha latte with almond milk at the POV Husband pop up. I was genuinely…read moreimpressed by the quality of the drink despite how busy they were. The staff members were all friendly and provided great customer service. I would definitely come back for more matcha the next time I'm in the area.

Bada Coffee is an independent coffee shop located in Torrance, at the Plaza Mayor Shopping Center…read more It combines Korean Café' looks and taste and it even has a robot to make your coffee, but have no fear, there are people there to help out. The place is ever so cute. It is spotless. The service is great. Even the robot is adorable. We love their Mango mango and all of their lattes are great. Their espresso is perfect. I wish it was open a bit later. We often end up there near closing. But it is one of our favorite coffee shops in the South Bay. It is fun, the prices are fair and again, they have a robot. They close at 6 pm so get there. Please stay open until 7, we will come. The attention to detail in every cup is consistent and amazing. You will love it.

I got the matcha cloud $7.25. I thought it did not have much flavor and tasted quite milky. Maybe…read moreits because I went close to closing time, so I'll definitely had to come back again and try something else. - rating: 7.3/10 update: got the mango matcha recently and really liked it! would recommend that one

My favorite go to place for MATCHA EINSPANNER. They use ceremonial grade matcha and you can taste…read moreit. The topping is delicious. The quality and time and effort put into the drinks is there. The pastries are decent too. They are able to warm them. Theyre usually not busy when I come so they tend to make the drinks fast. There's some tables you can hang out and work too as there is also wifi. Not a ton of sitting room but very good vibes. Parking can be tight as there's only a tiny lot but near a dry cleaners, subway and a couple other shops.

I was in the area and was looking for a place to study/work. This popped up, looked at their menu,…read moreand got intrigued with their Mango Sticky Matcha and croissants. I got there close to 6pm and everyone was so nice. The lady that took my order was friendly and welcoming. I got their Mango Sticky Matcha. It was pretty interesting. Loved that it has a rich matcha flavor and mango sticky flavor didn't overpower the drink. If anything, it complimented well with the matcha. I love it and would absolutely order it again. Unfortunately, they didn't have any pastries left other than a couple bagels. I wanted to try their croissants but maybe next time when I'm in the area again. The place is super clean and organized. They have a wifi, an outlet, a couple tables for single or multiple customers as well as comfy couches. The restroom was also clean and smells great. Highly recommend this place. Not only was I able to complete so many tasks but was also able to just relax. Loved the vibe here!

My friend recommended to try this chain. It was on my way to work one day so I stopped by. Plenty…read moreof parking at 07:30 am located in a cute plaza with seating all around. Service was lovely! So sweet and kind. Ambiance was a little loud, most people taking their order to go. I ordered an almond danish with an iced spanish latte and both were yummy. Recommend! I will definitely try their rancho location next time.

Great Demand, But Poor Convenience for Working Customers…read more I've had The Nook's mushroom coffee before. My best friend took me here on a weekend afternoon, and even then there was a line, although it was manageable and mostly stayed inside the shop. Because of that experience, I knew The Nook was popular, but I wasn't prepared for what I encountered on a weekday morning. I wanted to pick up a coffee before work, so I actually planned ahead. Before leaving home, I checked the mobile website expecting that, given the obvious demand, there might be an order-ahead option. Unfortunately, there isn't one. So I gave myself an additional 30 minutes specifically for parking, waiting in line, ordering, and waiting for the drink to be prepared. I figured that should be more than enough for a morning coffee pickup. I arrived around 7:30 AM, and as I walked toward The Nook from the south side of The Enclave, I could already see the line stretching out of the door and into the courtyard. I was honestly shocked. There were easily 15-20 people ahead of me. I decided to give it a fair chance and got in line. After 10 minutes, the line had barely moved. At that point, I walked out. I understand that popular businesses get busy, especially in the morning. But there is a difference between being busy and having a customer wait in a line of 15-20 people with virtually no movement at 7:30 AM, particularly when there is no mobile ordering or order-ahead option. For a coffee shop with this level of demand, I find the lack of an ordering system especially frustrating. If you're going to consistently have lines extending outside the business during the morning rush, there should be some way for customers who are trying to grab a drink on their way to work to order ahead. And that's really my issue: the customer experience doesn't seem designed for people who need coffee efficiently. If you're coming here on a weekend, have nowhere to be, or are willing to dedicate an unpredictable amount of time to waiting, you may have a completely different experience. But if you're trying to get coffee before work, I would strongly recommend accounting for significantly more time than you think you'll need -- or having a backup plan. I no longer work as close to The Nook, and I don't drink coffee after noon, so I don't have much reason to make a special trip. Unless I'm conveniently nearby and see little to no line, I won't be making another attempt anytime soon. The Nook clearly has a loyal following, but popularity shouldn't come at the expense of basic convenience. If the demand is consistently this high, the ordering process needs to catch up with it.

Clean cafe with efficient, helpful staff…read more The Yuzu Espresso Tonic was so refreshing. I don't like sugary drinks, so the friendly crew member recommended replacing their usual sweetened tonic water with unsweetened, and reducing the yuzu to 75%. He said the yuzu flavoring is sweet too, but reducing it lessens the flavor as well as the sweetness. He mentioned they could add more yuzu later if I wanted. I appreciate the options presented clearly with the flexibility built in. And the original 75% recommendation turned out to be the perfect balance! The private shared parking lot had multiple empty spaces on a Wednesday afternoon. There is some seating but not a lot, and I was getting it to go anyway. While I stood around for my order, it looked like a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. My drink came out very quickly and I was on my way. I plan to be back!

if you know anything about me, it's 1. I don't like sweets but contradictory 2. I need my coffee…read moresweet french toast latte: my god. I don't even like french toast, but this made me crave it?? it's delicious, the cinnamon, the sugar, spice, and everything nice. I wanted to order another! be careful though the espresso is quite strong even with the sugar masking it. frozen matcha: I was skeptical because the cup is smaller, do not make the mistake I did. it's POTENT but in the best way. it doesn't taste like grass but it's a good first impression of matcha for newbies. lowkey wish I had this instead of the latte. jasmine matcha cloud: my mom is on a jasmine tea kick, she said the flavor was yummy + floral/sweet. will definitely be back, my sole duty as an SF but Torrance foodie!

First time at Mai and I was impressed!…read more We got the new cheese top biscoff coffee, mochi mango, and black sesame coffee. They use high-quality Vietnamese coffee that were strong and bold but not extremely bitter. It was milky and perfectly sweet. I loved the biscoff crumbs and the caramel after taste of the biscoff coffee. The sesame coffee tasted like a mix of oreos in a coffee drink. The mochi mango highlighted the fresh mangoes very well and the subtle chewiness of the mochi paired perfectly in the drink. This will be a new go-to in Gardena. Plus, there's plenty of parking and they are reasonably priced!

Mai is an absolute gem of a local spot that has quickly become a fave go-…read more to spot for me! I've tried most of their menu offerings and can confidently say they're all equally good. The selection here is incredible, starting with their top tier matcha, both the matcha latte and the matcha with mochi toppings feature a rich, earthy, and beautifully grassy profile that isn't overly sweet. On the tea front, the black milk tea with unique barley burst boba is fantastic, while the white peach oolong iced tea offers the crispest, most refreshing pick me up. Their Vietnamese coffee is equally phenomenal whether ordered straight up or topped with their velvety banana or sesame creams! To top it all off, their baked goods are unbelievable!! The freshly baked croissants are to die for, with the chocolate and guava flavors standing out as absolute must tries. Parking is super easy bc they're located in a big plaza! They also have a reward system for frequent customers.

Ice Cream 5/5 Yum!!! I had their matcha/hojica soft serve…read moreand loved every part of it. Tea Master in Little Tokyo still wins my heart when it comes to matcha ice cream since theirs is really creamy. However, this is one of the best hojicha soft serves out there. Service 5/5 Standard, nothing special. Ambiance 4/5 Located inside Mitsuwa. Busy grocery store with lots of seating in the food court.

Got a medium matcha latte, sweetened…read more It's unfortunate that the matcha is premade- they just poured it into a cup and added milk. The matcha is a bit chalky but the quality is pretty good. There is no bitterness to it and i can actually taste the matcha. It's not watered down. Sweetness is just right. Service is quick and friendly.

The Torrance location located in the Del Amo mall had just recently opened so I decided to give…read moreChagee a try (finally!) after hearing so many good reviews about it for the past few months. When I came up, the employees immediately greeted me with a sample of their new Guava CitrusTeafresher which I absolutely loved since I usually do prefer fruit teas over milk teas. I ordered that with less sweetness along with their most popular drink, the Boya Jasmine Green Tea Latte. From what I heard from others, I came in with high expectations of the actual tea itself and thought their drinks would highlight a strong jasmine tea fragrance and flavor. While the Boya Jasmine was a good drink overall, I was slightly let down because the tea flavor was a bit more diluted than I had expected. However, the drink was still pretty solid. Next time I'd probably do less sweet to bring out the tea more. The Guava refresher, on the other hand, was my fave. Unlike other tea spots where their fruit teas are made from syrups and are overly sweet, this genuinely tasted like they had squeezed real Guava in green tea. It was definitely refreshing and the added lime in the drink also brought some tanginess. Service was stellar as well. And I love the concept of being able to sample teas. Overall, my drinks were solid but for a place so popular I expected a tiny bit more. However, I still enjoyed my experience here and will likely come again.

The tea equivalent to Starbucks. Even the logo is reminiscent of Starbucks…read more Tables? Very few. All occupied by teens who apparently just camp out after school . Over priced but worth a try just for the experience Don't make a habit of it Service is prompt. I suppose it's easier to assemble the drinks than Starbucks.

The taste and quality of the coffee here is excellent. I got a vanilla latte that was not overly…read moresweet, allowing the flavor of the coffee to shine. Service is always excellent as well!

OFFSET.... Not the rapper, the coffee shop!…read more I've been hooked on their dirty horchata for YEARS now. It could be store bought horchata mix for all I know but it is uuuhhhhhMAAYYYZZZIINNGGG!!!! It hits everytime!! All the dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, all of them rush my brain once that first sip hits. This location is much smaller with the most horrid parking spots known to man. & with the traffic on Crenshaw.... Phew good luck. Anyways love my dirty horchata!! I tried the waffle from the bakery case, it was good. Way too sweet for my liking but fluffy and a nice bite to it!

Vienna latte with no agave syrup pump was perfect for me. The cream added sugar already so it was…read morethe right amount of sweetness. Smooth and decadent. Chocolate bread and banana bread were delicious, esp when they warm it up for you. Staff were friendly and quick. Easy to park in the lot. Love how there's no more long lines.

Yum! Adorable coffee shop with such great vibes!…read more Parking was easy since it's in a small plaza. I came on a weekday afternoon so there wasn't any line but there were plenty of people sipping on their lattes inside and hanging out. I ordered the Vienna Matcha since it is their most popular item and I'm not from here so I wanted to try what they're most known for. The latte was so good! Not that sweet until you mixed the foam and even then it wasn't overly sweet. It was just right. The girl helping me seemed very sweet and kind and ready to answer any questions I had. Since I was on the road I wanted to also try one of their pastries so I got the mushroom croissant with cheese and that tasted so good especially warmed up. It was like having a mini pizza. I'm glad I got to try this spot!