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This is cute cafe right by CSUN! It gets quite crowded with a lot of people coming to get work done. Since it was later in the day, I got the *sunset tonic* which was aesthetically pleasing with delicious yuzu and lychee. My cousin got the *injeolmi latte* and it was quite caffeinated/strong and creamy! We shared a *banana brûlée croffle* with a yummy white cloud of mascarpone cream and carmelized banana. It was my first time here and definitely not my last! Can't wait to come back and try more things!!
Laid back cafe with decent bingsoo and matcha. Plenty of parking next to csun. Definately wished the binsoo would have more of the drizzle and toppings for the sweetness and flavor layered into the bingsoo because once you eat it off the top, its all downhill after. Plenty of mochi though. Strawberry matcha is a bit expensive for the location and quality. The baristas were nice and friendly :)
Bustling place on Sunday at 2pm, short line to place order that moved quickly, but I could have used the extra time to read all drink options on the menu. The Bischoffee or Banana Latte or Corn Coffee were all very tempting but I went for my preferred drink these days Strawberry Matcha although as I stood there waiting for my drink (which quite a bit longer than my friends American) I was regretting not trying one of their insane looking coffee drinks (aka deserts). My BF said his Americano was excellent, not acidic or bitter in any way. My strawberry matcha was good, a bit too jammy, but not cloyingly sweet although the matcha itself was mildly flavored, it was highly caffeinated since it kept me from falling asleep at my regular time. If I was in the area I'd absolutely go back there again.
I was truly impressed with Peak Café and I know I'm not alone because the place was packed the night we went even though it was midweek. The staff was extremely friendly and efficient. And the menu had the most interesting looking selection of unusual items. I know I will be returning in order to try some of them. The reason I'm not giving Peak Cafe a perfect rating is because I went specifically to try the bingsoo. I was very excited to find a bingsoo place in the valley. However, because I was comparing it to the Bingsoo at Oakobing, I was slightly disappointed. If I had tried Peak Café first I would have loved it, however, it is very hard to beat Oakobing. All in all, I will definitely recommend Peak Cafe. A nice relaxed environment paired with an interesting menu and reasonable prices.
Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Peak Cafe and had no complaints about drinks, service, or vibes. Service was very friendly! It's a beautifully decorated and aesthetically pleasing space with plenty of seating and even the bathrooms were nice and definitely well-maintained. I had the Coconut Cloud with Matcha and it was perfectly refreshing. I also sampled the Biscoffee and it had a strong espresso flavor that was well complemented by the sweet cookie butter flavor. The bungeoppang was freshly prepared and well worth the $5.50 for 2; the hotteok flavor was my favorite. Overall, Peak is a wonderful space and a comfy place to study in. No wifi on Sundays though!
Really great place to study and do work since they are open later than most coffee shops. They offer free wifi and there's lots of spots to sit! I ordered a Passionfruit refresher, but next time I will be trying the matcha! Service was great. The line went by very quickly even though it was a pretty busy day. I will be back!
Yes, this cafe is indeed peak. One of the best in the northridge area with such great seating and a great study space, along with great drinks and desserts. We had their corn latte and matcha latte, as well as their mango bingsoo and it was top notch! There's nothing like this place in northridge with the exception of maybe a couple coffee spots possibly. But there is no place that's honestly better. It has it all. Service is great, food and drinks are great, space and ambiance is incredible. Plenty of parking! Highly recommended!
Definitely one of the better matchas I've had. I ordered the Matcha Squared (double matcha) and loved both the flavor and the name. We stopped by on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy, which is understandable given that it's in a college community. There's plenty of seating, making it a great spot to hang out with friends or come solo for a drink and study session.
I just wanna take a peek.. inside and it's honestly kinda dark in there as if you're not at the PEAK of the mountain. Plenty of drink options, shaved ice that looked tasty.. I got a strawberry matcha with almond milk. Didn't really like it, kinda bland. Also note when they ask for your name they may write it down wrong and call a different name over and over again. I told her my name was shawna she wrote it down as sienna, how is that even close?? Besides that fluke, drink was made quickly for how many people were ahead of me. Plenty of seats inside does get busy since csun is near by, parking lot is super compact.
Had to come back to Peak since I was in the area and it did not disappoint! I got the lavender earl gray matcha latte with half sweetness and it was perfect. I got the standard matcha latte last time but really enjoyed the flavored option way more - highly recommend you check out their limited time flavors! I was able to do a bit of work here - seating is a bit limited and there are few outlets, but the drinks make up for it. Would definitely be back.
I've been wanting to find a matcha spot in the valley and stumbled across Peak Cafe. The inside is nice and is a great study spot. It took the servers a little while to take my order, but they were busy. I found a nice spot to sit and read at while I drank my matcha. The matcha itself was on the sweeter side. I would have preferred it less sweet, but it was still good.
We enjoyed our visits at Peak Cafe and glad to have found another awesome cafe in the San Fernando Valley that offers both delicious specialty coffee drinks and excellent customer service. Peak Cafe has plenty of parking spots available and also plenty of tables and chairs for dining inside. Peak Cafe has a very welcoming and open ambiance. The cashier and barista at the counter consistently provides excellent customer service whenever we stop by for coffee. Our favorites at Peak Coffee are Biscoffee, Goguma (Sweet Potata) Latte, Pumpkin Peak Spice Latte, Banana Latte, Peaked Up Latte, Matcha and Injeoimi Latte (iced). We have yet to try the other specialty coffee drinks on their menu. We are looking forward to trying them out with every visit.
2 months ago
The large bingsoo is huge and perfect for 3 people to share! The interior is very well decorated and gives off a clean, trendy atmosphere. Lots of college students on laptops so perfect for a study session. Service was quick and friendly. Can't wait to come back. read more
*Check pictures for reference* The desserts are YUMMY. They all taste unique and great! Wish I can try them all, but gotta savor them one by one. Can't wait to try their other Bingsu flavors. The service was fast and prompt, and the area has lots of tables and chairs; great for studying, socializing, and hanging with the fam. Give it a try! read more
I'm glad more cafes with asian menus are popping up around CSUN. There's plenty of free parking in the front and the side of the cafe. The cafe layout was spacious and minimalist, plenty of seats available (gets filled quick however), and high ceiling! Service was good, nothing out of the ordinary. For those studying, it can be pretty loud in there at times so just a heads up! Their iced matcha latte was pretty good- the color of the matcha in the picture looks brighter than in real life. I'm not sure what the aftertaste is, but it seems like a powder sweetener type of aftertaste- can't put my finger on it. I have had this aftertaste in other cafes so I'm guessing the ingredient they're using is pretty common. I also got their bulgogi kimchi panini and this would be a good snack as it'll fill you up for a couple hours. It is cheesy so watch out for the lactose intolerant peeps! I haven't tried their bingsoo because I was focused on studying, but will maybe try next time. The only thing about this cafe is that they only have charging stations/outlets on one side of the cafe and you have to be lucky to grab a spot there. They also don't have wifi on Sundays if you're looking to get some work done. read more
5 months ago
This place is awesome! A first visit, and this place completely won me over. I loved the atmosphere and the concept: it feels thoughtful, almost curated. Every drink looks so inviting that choosing becomes a small dilemma in itself. I went for the Matcha² with oat milk, and let me tell you... it was like resting your lips on a cloud! Soft, velvety, and comforting in the most elegant way. Absolutely worth the price. I truly recommend experiencing it at least once. read more
5 months ago
Peak Cafe is such a great all-around coffee spot. Everything we tried was beautifully presented and tasted just as good. The desserts were light, balanced, and not overly sweet--perfect with coffee. The shaved ice was fluffy and refreshing, the waffles were soft with just the right amount of crisp, and the fruit toppings tasted fresh and thoughtfully paired. You can tell a lot of care goes into both flavor and presentation. The drinks were just as solid. Smooth, well-balanced coffee and specialty drinks that weren't too sweet or bitter, making them easy to enjoy alongside the desserts. read more
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6 months ago
5 star for the baristas friendliness. The cashier was very cold , mumbling and didn't even acknowledge or say thank you when we brought our trays back to the counter. We wanted to like this place but the treatment from the cashier was very off putting. $7 for a half filled cup of hot chocolate that was also not great and one of our mochi fish were pretty burned read more
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3 months ago
Definitely an underrated location. Saw they had biscoff lattes and had to try, as it is my current fixation. Interior is cute, decent parking and baristas are helpful. read more
They were fast, and their drink was refreshing. One of the freshest matchas I've tasted by fair super light and fresh. They were quick to make the drinks but sometimes super packed in terms of seating. Inside is spacious though but usually large groups can make it loud. read more
6 days ago
10 months ago
Such a great cafe to catch up with friends or get work done because it is so spacious, has WiFi, and restrooms! Love that it's student friendly and there is plenty of parking! Staff was helpful in explaining the menu as we were first timers and the croffle was delish! The matchas delivered too with large drink sizes and potent matcha flavor! Loved my experience and will definitely be back! read more
6 months ago
For what it's worth, I typically enjoy coming to Peak Cafe for their drinks and big paninis. It's solid. And I always tag them when I buy from them. However, I'm taking out 2 stars because when the young man at the counter (December 13, 2025 at 5:15pm) later CORRECTED HIS statement that Peak's discounts aren't exclusive for just CSUN students, but also Trader Joe's employees as well as healthcare workers, and I then proceeded to show my RN badge, he said he won't include the discount because the transaction already went through. I guess I had a negative facial expression on my face because he then proceeded to ramble about "I feel bad about it and I know you want to save money..." and I told him it's okay, and I walked away from the counter. Personally, I find this weird because when I worked in food service, and something similar like this happened, I voided the order, resubmitted the order, and then added the discount. This employee came off EXTREMELY lazy, and overall, unprofessional. What was even more disrespectful is that HE GOT A TIP from me (pictured in this post). Yet, he didn't want to correct the mistake in the order. Again, their products are great. But now I'll come here when my other options are not available. In short, this cafe will be the last one I resort to in the Northridge area. read more
My second review for this place!!! I've gone and gotten their matcha squared with oat milk twice already!!! The menu is seasonal but it's honestly so delicious I'd be upset if it was gone forever!!! I believe my friend got some type of tea which was delicious and my other friend got the banana matcha which was honestly so creamy and perfect. It had the best banana flavor I've ever tried. Definitely hands down one of the best places I've had read more
I loved Peak Cafe! We shared a regular size cookie bingsoo and a match croffle and both were great. Portion sizes were generous and the bingsoo was delicious. Matcha croffle was also great and I loved all of the fruit that they put on top of it! The cafe is huge and we were surprised by how crowded it was on a Thursday night, but we were able to find seating pretty quickly. It was a great place to hangout! read more
10 months ago
It was my first time at Peak Cafe and also my first time trying a hojicha latte! The iced hojicha latte was good! There was plenty of seating and parking available when we visited on a Saturday morning. They even have reserved parking spots for customers. The cafe is spacious which makes it a good spot to get work done. Looking forward to coming back to try their matcha! read more
Definitely recommend trying the bingsoo and the fish bread called Bungeoppang! I loved the sweet and tart strawberries in the bingsoo, paired with the little rice cakes--it was so refreshing and not overly sweet. The flavors were just right. As for the Bungeoppang, I tried both the red bean and Nutella fillings. They were cooked perfectly--crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. One of my favorites for sure! Can't wait to come back and get these again. read more
Came here cause they have great photos of shaved ice (bingsoo) and I left feeling supper satisfied. The desserts at this cafe are at its peak! The large strawberry bingsoo was so fluffy and tasty. I believe the best thing at this location is the bungeoppang (the fish). The fish batter tasted very different from the ones i tried, including somisomi. The fish has a crunchy texture when you bite into it, but it surprises you with a soft and slightly chewy interior like mochi. The best fish filling is Nutella. Service was quick and staff were friendly. This place can get busy during the day on weekends, but I highly think you should check them out! read more
Peak Cafe is a bright and open coffee and bingsoo shop nearby CSUN. This might be my new favorite study spot in Northridge! They have really great drinks and desserts, and it is also a great place for either studying or catching up with friends. There are some tables that are marked as laptop-free for those who want to chat with their friends, but there are also spots with outlets for those who want to study. Their Sunset Tonic drink is a refreshing and fizzy drink, and it isn't too sweet with yuzu and lychee. The Biscoffee is also a fun twist on traditional coffee, combining the Biscoff cookie flavor with caffeine. For dessert, the Cookies and Cloud Bingsoo is so good! It combines, vanilla, ice cream, Oreos, and mochi, all topped with sweet condensed milk. They also have taiyaki with different fillings. I look forward to coming back the next time I'm in Northridge! read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
I love peak cafe!!!! Their croffles are divine and the bingsu is also really good. My favorites are the strawberry bingsu and strawberry matcha croffle. I have also tried the caramel crunch croffle (8.5/10) and strawberry matcha latte (6.5/10). The service is good and theres lots of places to study (and lots of plugs too). There are lots of parking spots too! The two bathrooms are clean and need a code. The bathroom code and wifi password is on the receipt after you buy something! read more
3 months ago
I love this cafe! As a CSUN student, it's within perfect walking distance to grab a coffee and study. The decor is super cute and the drinks are great. My favorites are the iced Peak Time and Peaked Up with oat milk. Good service and friendly cashiers. read more
This place is a vibe! Gives memory look vibes from ktown, but much nicer inside. I love the wooden pieces and hanging decorations! The music is nice too, and makes it easy to focus for studying (korean soft pop, lofi) Decent studying, though at peak study times wifi can be spotty. Smart for not offering wifi on Sundays to prevent overcrowding. Drinks: - Halo Tea - seasonal $8.50 - full flower inside and its yummy! Seasonal last til the end of this month 1/24/25 - Tonics are my fave here with the cheong. - SO likes the pour over coffee $7 which is also seasonal, but will be staying on after the seasonal menu changes at the end of the month. - einspienners are aight here, i think re: might be the better option bingsoo is pretty good too and def would come back for it here. read more
I'm pretty sure I reviewed this place a while back, but a friend suggested going here and I didn't see my review, so I'm adding it here: First, the space is pretty big with a good amount of seating. I remember service being pretty good, too. However, I also remember that the taro bingsoo was memorably disappointing. The taro paste didn't really go well with the bingsoo. The powder was reminiscent of the powder that would be used for taro milk tea. The crunchy dates also didn't really go well with the dish. It definitely didn't hit, even for $7.50. The boongopang (fish shaped bread) with hotteok filling also fell short for me, but my partner did think it was ok. Overall, I wouldn't get the bingsoo again, but I might be willing to try a different boongopang. I would probably try a drink instead next time. read more
4 months ago
We came in on a Saturday night, right before closing at 8:45 pm. They were super sweet and helpful with the menu. We were trying to do something hot (for once-since it was cold) but most drinks are iced. Which normally I love, so I'll definitely be back. We got the Biscoff cookie, one iced and hot, I preferred the hot as the flavor pops more. Plenty of parking. read more
1 year ago
We ordered the small/regular sized strawberry bingsu and it was enough for the two of us! Portion size is a 5/5. The bingsu tastes like your average bingsu, but it tasted refreshing and wasn't too sweet even with the condensed milk. Service was good and we got our order pretty quickly. This place seemed pretty popular as there were lots of families and students hanging out or studying. Would like to come back to try their drinks! read more
2 months ago
I absolutely loved this drink it is the coconut cloud. It has coconut water and pieces of coconut with matcha, the cloud on top was perfect. I recommend for sure. The service was great, they made my drink in less than 5 minutes. It was a pretty lively cafe and a great place for study. read more
Peak Cafe is one of my go-to spots for studying or getting some work done. The space is always clean and beautifully decorated, making it a cozy and inviting environment. That said, it can get pretty busy--when I visited around noon, most of the seating was already taken. With its proximity to CSUN, it's no surprise this place fills up fast! I ordered the Iced Unsweetened Matcha Latte ($7). While it was good, I was hoping for a bolder matcha flavor--it leaned more towards tasting like milk. Still, I enjoyed it enough and am curious to explore other items on their menu. Overall, Peak Café has a lot to offer, especially if you're looking for a productive and stylish spot to hang out. I'll definitely be back to try more drinks soon! read more
Peak Cafe has plenty of seating and wifi, making it a great place to study! So far, the lines have never been long and my order is always ready within minutes. Food-wise, the black sesame bingsoo was way too sweet for me but I love the nutty flavor. For the strawberry matcha, the strawberry completely masked the weak matcha flavor, making it taste like plain strawberry milk. I tried the regular matcha latte a separate time, and I could taste some matcha but would prefer they add even more powder. read more
4 months ago
Peak was so freaking delicious! Their cafe was very nice and it was very chill, and they had good spots to study and the food was so good in love with the croffles! I loved how cozy everything was and also they had so many different types of drinks and desserts such a good place to go to! read more
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1 year ago
Food: DELICIOUS , me and friends got the nutella boongobbang which was warm and soft inside and crunchy outside. We also got the cookies and cloud bingsu which had such amazing mochi, oreo and ice cream shaved ice (also came with condensed milk i think?)!!! We also got a passion fruit drink that was tasty and refreshing! Service: The man at the front asked if we had any questions and was very helpful and joyful. Our order was also out quickly even when basically every table was filled! Ambiance: super clean, wasn't noisy or crowded. Space was open concept and very enjoyable. Many college students or people working on computers or homework! Also a nice place to hang with friends for a sweet treat! Apartments are nearby along with CSUN being right there so the parking can either be empty or a little cramped. Usually it's a little cramped in that specific area, but do not let that stop you from visiting this place! No outdoor seating! ***I went back again the following day to try their coffee and reorder the nutella boongobbang. Super delicious. There is a restroom with a code you get from receipt and they also have wifi EXCEPT on sundays (unsure why). They also accept apple pay! *NOTE: me and my friends tried the little claw machine and unfortunately it let's go at the top everytime. no chance of winning so tbh don't waste your money. (it also accepts apple pay/tap) 10/10 would recommend trying. a great hidden spot. read more
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18436 Dearborn St
Northridge, CA 91325
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(818) 812-9836
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Yes, there are outlets available along the communal table wall.
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Hi! I'm sure you can ask the people at the counter as I've seen some customers bring their small dogs with them while enjoying their coffee.
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