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    Padekwa is still a whole vibe. The food and customer service are excellent!
    Monica D.

    Padekwa is still a whole vibe! The food is delicious, especially the baked goods prepared by their talented pastry chef. The coffees and teas are uniquely tasty as well. Stop by for a refreshing drink or stay awhile. The owners are friendly and atmosphere is inviting.

    A family recipe
    An P.

    Quiet spot and good service to study or work during the week. I had a croissant and a wellness tea. Pastries are made in-house. The croissant smelled especially fragrant and buttery, which was a plus. Also had the chicken wrap for lunch. The added croutons gave it a unique crunch, which I really liked. The tea was great for my stressed belly. I love the mom and pop feel, especially the traditional recipes posted on the walls and the family photos displayed in a cute reading corner. I love the homage to family and tradition. Always love supporting Black-owned businesses.

    Iced berry cobbler
    Andrew C.

    Padekwa is a great place for both a coffee fix and to be productive. It's deceptively small, but there's *so* much table space inside, especially around the back corner. They have music playing at a reasonable volume, but it's loud enough that you probably wouldn't want to take meetings here. Nonetheless, it's not distracting, pretty great for focusing actually! They also have some spaces you can book for a fee (like for a small 5-person conference, or a space to record a podcast) according to their website. Seems like they might host events too, as they have a small stage area in the back. It wasn't busy when I visited early morning. I was greeted warmly when I walked in the door, and after I ordered and set up shop to do some work in the early morning, the employees even brought my order to me. Lovely service, and great drinks! Today, I got the iced berry cobbler, a seasonal item with cookie dough and blackberry syrups. It was unreasonably pretty, and not too sweet. Would definitely get it again!

    Artwork
    Aunje M.

    Love it here. I'm a regular. Try the chai apple latte thank me later. Nice people....amazing service....vibe fosters community and creativity

    Inside
    Mellanie A.

    I stopped by Padekwa with my family a few months ago and had an alright experience. Something I couldn't help but notice, though, was the awkward service. When we arrived, we weren't greeted and ended up standing there in silence, reading the menu. Once we were ready to order, the older gentleman working the register came off a bit too strong. My little cousin is extremely shy and soft-spoken, and he was passive-aggressively telling her to speak up and order, which made us feel kind of "eh." I opted for a seasonal pumpkin beverage they had at the time, and it was pretty good. My cousin enjoyed her drink, although she wasn't a fan of the brownie. The ambiance itself is quite spacious and gives off art-gallery vibes, even offering a display of books to read to pass the time. Speaking of time, I vividly remember waiting almost 15 minutes for two drinks in an otherwise empty establishment. Hopefully, the timeliness and service have improved since then. Overall, it's a decent coffee shop within the border of North Long Beach and Lakewood.

    Reserved one of their meeting rooms and ordered a latte and sandwiches! (pesto sandwich)
    Shelly S.

    This is another one of those local IYKYK places. Such a cute homey neighborly cafe with a multi-purpose space. It's a great meet up spot for various local groups and clubs. They even have open mic nights for local comedians! What is great is if you have a meeting there, you won't feel obligated to pay for everyone; they can order themselves and each person can settle their own checks. My daughter has met her social media/writing crew here. I've had a business meeting in their meeting room also. They bring you fresh iced water and it's so cool because you can get coffee or sandwiches delivered right to the room if needed. The bathrooms are clean. The cafe: I've been here lots of times and their coffee drinks are among my favorite. They have some Creole specials but or favorite is the sweethearts cocoa Latte with chocolate, & cherries. So good hot or cold. This is also the place that hosted the matcha with the mayor so they are highly recommended.

    TV displaying community events.
    Sara P.

    Such a cute, little welcoming coffee shop tucked away in a little strip mall. The owner is very sweet. She is a pastry chef and they serve a variety of pastries and sandwiches; the coffee cake is delicious! There is also a nice assortment of coffees and teas. I like that they have add ins to the coffee like collagen and protein. There's a variety of seating from couches to tables and chairs; a very comfortable place to do some work. They also have small, private conference rooms you can reserve. In addition to being a great place to work, they host nice little community events: sip and paint, workshops and open mic nights. Definitely a great, community spot to support.

    Blueberry Muffin
    Deweyne L.

    Padekwa is a little family owned coffee house sitting right in the heart of Lakewood and it's a really special spot. The space has this creative energy to it that just makes you want to sit down, stay a while, and make something. You can see why artists are drawn to it. The blueberry muffins are fresh and genuinely full of blueberries, which sounds like a low bar but you'd be surprised how many places miss that. Padekwa is the kind of neighborhood gem that makes a community feel like home.

    Menu
    Kayla W.

    Saw this new Lakewood coffee shop just down the street and had to try it out. This shop is black and family owned. The name is creole and the menu is creole inspired. The space is nice and big with tables in the front and back rooms you can rent out for events. They do art nights and lots more. Staff were nice and working hard. We got a hot beignet cappuccino that was good but didn't fully give beignet. An iced vanilla latte that was nice. And an iced tiramisu latte that was a little sweet but nice. Will definitely be back to try some more drinks.

    Entrance
    Vanessa C.

    Padekwa is tucked away on a corner next to Dollar Tree, so it's a little hidden -- but so worth finding. We were greeted by the baker, who was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home right away. The space is much bigger than it looks from the outside, which totally surprised us. There appears to be a room for meetings and a large open area for activities. They have books, games, and artwork throughout the space, along with a flyer listing all the activities they host during the month. All of the artwork is done by the owner, who also does tattoos, which makes the space feel very personal and creative. It truly feels like a family-owned business with a lot of heart behind it. The coffee cake was absolutely delicious -- it practically melted in our mouths. I ordered the hazelnut cookie latte with oat milk, and it was strong and full of flavor, which I loved. My boyfriend got the tiramisu coffee, and his was sweet, smooth, and delightful. We would definitely recommend Padekwa to everyone. The coffee and pastries are amazing, and the environment is welcoming, creative, and interactive. We'll absolutely be back!

    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    D D.

    Food & coffee was amazing. Service was super sweet and friendly staff! Place was giving space for work/ social time, abundance in menu items and quality overall. Wish I lived nearby!!

    Pris R.

    I've passed by here several times and finally stopped by, was greeted right away by what I'm assuming are the owners.. you first walk in and looks fairly small but there is a bigger recreational room, very calm and quiet place to just relax and get work done.. I got the raspberry amaretto latte and it's soo good.. had a good balance.. I would def come back

    1st room, plenty of seating
    Vala R.

    I visited Padekwa a month ago! It is fabulous and the only coffee shop I've been to with a Creole influence. I was intrigued by the Beignet latte, but went with the Maple Praline. It was delicious. The owner makes many yummy baked goods. I had her chocolate chip cookie which she said is award winning. She also recommended her coffee cake. On weekends, she has specialties like Gumbo as I recall. Everyone was nice and helpful. Delivering our drinks to us. The space is cute. It would be good for working or just reading. There is a small kids area if you need to keep little someone's entertained. Also, she has a room in back that can be reserved. Overall, quality coffee & baked goods, friendly people - total winner!!!

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    Great coffee and pastries in a beautiful space. Had the Creole latte and my son loved the coffee cake. We'll be back.

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    Coffee was perfect- try the Creole latte, delicious oatmeal raisin cookie, and the ambience is beautiful.

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