Awesome place! The coffee and pastries were outstanding! They have this beautiful outdoor patio…read morearea right next to a fountain. I sat there with my friends for hours drinking our coffee and playing cards. The baristas were great and made my coffee in a mug when I asked. The perfect shopping break!

Honestly it's such a vibe here. Admittedly, I come here just for that. The design of the cafe is…read morejust perfect. The see-through windows, the bar seating along the windows that open up, and the one-way traffic across the cafe...all screams cozy and articulate. I like that they post the menus outside too, in case of long lines, so that you don't flip and freak out when you get to the front and don't know what to order. What I've tried off their menu so far, were Americanos, Lattes, hot and cold. Cold drinks are my default though, you can never go wrong with iced coffee. Their white chocolate is popular, they run out quick, but regular choco does well in a pinch. I absolutely love the part where they give the cup to you at the end of the bar, for adjustments and adding in more milk/sugar. And also to see latte art before closing your cup. I don't know what it is, but that part in aspect allows you to take some time to appreciate coffee in general and then go back to the real world. It's just the little things that matter. Also, the employees are just always super uber nice here. They don't judge you for ordering two cups of coffee in one go, they actually commend the action!

The employee who helped me decide what to get--he was so kind and helpful! So I ordered the Golden…read moreSaffron Latte, asking him for his recs on the sweetness adjustment since I usually get 0% sugar in East Asian milk teas. He suggested getting 100% but said that I could try 75% and then see if I liked it. It was SO SAFFRONY and full of spice, with a bitter aftertaste, I really wish I liked it. It was so unique because the drink doesn't rely on sugar to give it taste, unlike so many drink places in SD. The flavor wasn't up my alley, so he replaced my drink with an iced Signature Karak Chai (which he'd given me a sample before). :) And before he left his shift, he even asked me if I wanted any adjustments to my chai! I appreciated that especially as a non-coffee drinker. 11/10 service. I also ordered the Ras Malai Milk Cake. Keep in mind I really don't like tres leches so I had really low expectations for the soaked cake lol. It was actually really good! The cream wasn't super sweet, and it was topped with sliced nuts. The soaked milk in the cake actually paired well with the cake. There's both outside and inside seating, a few outlets next to the booths, and plenty of parking in the plaza. I'll def be back!

Ambiance..chill place with comfy decor and plenty of parking…read moreService..fast and friendly..love how they have water station and utensils are out Food..amazing..the chai had good flavor and loved it ice with saffron cream. The rasmalai cake was so soft and good flavours like rasmalai

Everyone working here was super pleasant and very helpful. On an early Thursday morning, there…read morewere at least seven people working. Our barista was very helpful in sliding a drink for me to try as it was my first time here. I didn't realize until I watched the activity behind the counter after my order that each cup is brewed individually. This can take a little bit for orders to come out, but it was well worth it. I tried a brown sugar latte decaffeinated, and went with a little less sweet than normal based on the recommendation. It was a beautifully poured latte and quite delicious.

The NOLA cold foam was actually pretty yummy, I liked how it added a nice creaminess to the drink…read more And it wasn't too sweet!! I did a matcha base instead of the coffee base, but unfortunately the matcha taste was sooo faint. It kinda just tasted like oat milk :( Interior is cute and minimalistic! They have some seating and wifi, so if you're lucky enough to get a table, it could be a nice spot to get some work done!

It's our third time ordering desserts and would always be back even though prices are on the higher…read moreside. Ordered our usual take out: Carrot cake, Le Noisette, and French Pudding. All were deliciously! Great spot when looking for a delicious dessert/pastries while in UTC. Courteous staff on duty. Highly recommended!

TLDR - All style, some substance. Everything from the exterior to the foods exudes a beautiful…read moreaesthetic but the quality aside from looks does not justify the price when there are comparable and more price appropriate dessert/sweets/cafes within a 2 minute walk Parfait Paris is an adorable patisserie/cafe at the utc Westfield. The staff is friendly, anything you buy looks gorgeous and the inside is immaculate. Ambience 9/10 Lunar New Year Croissant Described as a croissant filled with sesame and almond paste, this is a good but not great croissant. It has the layers, it has the chew, but it's no better than a croissant you would get at a number of other bakeries in the area. But those other bakeries are charging $4-7 instead of $10! The almond and sesame flavors were both very subtle and make me believe there is just a very minimal amount used in the recipe. Would not recommend even as a chewy over crispy croissant guy. 5/10 Creme brûlée latte Pretty much what I wanted without description. Creamy, noticeable but not overpowering vanilla flavor, and a lovely burnt topping for bitter balance. The coffee still comes through meaning this is a well crafted latte, not a dessert. This one actually comes at a pretty decent price too. 8/10 Yuzu & lime tart Their take on meringue pie is composed of a graham crust, yuzu mousse, and a meringue topper with a circle of lemon curd gel. To my taste, there is too much sweet on this plate, needing some balance of tart. But the textures of each component were on point: fluffy meringue, thick lemon gel, dense crust, and substantial yet airy mousse. Torching the meringue at home added a bitter element which I think made the sweetness more palatable. Would have liked the citrus to be more present. 5/10. All in all I would choose other sweets shops at most shopping centers than return here but for drinks this is a pretty good option.

Very disappointing customer service experience today around 4 PM. The staff overall seemed unhappy…read moreand unwelcoming, and one employee repeatedly made me feel like I was in the way the entire time I was there -- which was less than 5 minutes. While I was getting bread, I was asked to move aside so they could restock, which I completely understood. Then while waiting for my drink, I was told to step outside, which I also understood. But when it was finally my turn to get my drink, I was asked to move away yet again because they needed to return the bread bin to the baking area. I understand employees have work to do, but the repeated interruptions and tone made the experience feel uncomfortable and unfriendly. Hoping management can look into who was working around 4 PM today and improve how customers are treated.

Quick spot in the UTC mall to grab the classic salted latte. The coffee is good, not very strong…read more The pastries are delicious. Staff is always welcoming and service is fast. Great prices. Overall a great spot!

Got a taro green tea latte and a grapefruit orange yakult. The taro was very yummy, I enjoyed the…read moretaro bits in the drink, it was on the sweeter side but all good. They offer $1 off coupons forever so one perk. Also scratch cards where you can win hats, tote bags, more $1 off coupons etc.

Wushiland is a good go-to spot and they have many locations all around California, especially…read moreSoCal. This location does not have any seating so I would not plan on sitting down and getting work done. BUT, it is located inside the mall with plenty of seating. My go-to drink at this place is their Green Milk Tea. The drink is so smooth and satisfying, but definitely more milk heavy, but you can still definitely taste the tea. A lot of people like their pearl (mini boba) because they are the only place I know that has the mini boba, and I like that you can put it in the fridge and it won't get hard. Parking: UTC mall parking, free the first hour

Looking for a late night sweet treat? Luckily Van Leeuwen is one of the few places open past 9 PM…read moreat the mall. They have such unique flavors and allow you to sample as many as you like. I decided to get the strawberry matcha latte. Nice flavor and creamy consistency. For a single scoop at $7.95, it is quite pricey, especially for the size of the scoop (as I've been to places that have been more generous in portion). However, I would say it is worth it if you are trying some of their special flavors, as you may not find those that easily at other ice cream shops.

The guy at the front has terrible service. 1: not…read morewelcoming. 2: show bad altitude 3: rude Ice cream was ok.

Got the Taro Smoothie (E6) with extra Puff Cream and it was so good definitely recommend!!! I also…read morerecommend the matcha latte with puff cream also fyi they don't take cash! (Maybe as of right now? Not sure) Overall, quick service and I loved the drinks after trying two for the first time from here

Wonderful service as always! During my most recent visit, we ordered our drinks and honestly I…read morethink they were done within 2 minutes, it was so fast. They have always been fast here, at least what I have experienced, but this was definitely the record. Our drinks tasted amazing too! I had the strawberry matcha latte with soy milk and my friend had the strawberry lemonade. I loved both but the strawberry matcha was perfect. I did get it at 50% sugar, and it was still very sweet. I would go as low as 25% next time because the sugar with the strawberries did overpower the matcha, but again still delicious. I don't think you could go wrong with ordering anything off their menu as it's always delicious.

I've been missing milk tea so much while on a work trip, so when I realized there was a Ben Gong…read moreTea near UTC, I had to stop by! There's actually one closer to where I live, but they don't have either of the flavors I tried here, so I was especially excited to order the jasmine snow pear latte and Matcha Coconut, with different toppings. Pear tea is on sweeter side so if you don't like sweet stuff so 50% was perfectly sweet for me. Matcha coconut 50% was not sweet at all so if you like drinks on sweeter side, maybe full sugar might be better. And I loved both drinks! This was my first time at the UTC location. It's inside the big UTC mall, which reminded me a little of South Coast Plaza. Just a heads-up: there was quite a bit of traffic getting in and out of the parking area. The cafe itself is more of a quick in-and-out type of spot, with no seating inside. But the staff were really nice, and the drinks more than made up for it. Both were so good that I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in the area. I'm honestly just wishing the Ben Gong Tea near me carried these two flavors too!

This time we got the BOGOF jasmine snow pear tea latte, 25% sugar. What surprised me was the snow…read morefungus and pear pieces inside, great for your skin. The drink was light and refreshing. The Buy 1 get 1 free deal was worth it!

We stopped in one evening for some after dinner drinks. Liquid dessert so to speak. Have to be…read moretruthful - wasn't a good experience. Started off good though. Lots of parking. In a plaza that appeared to be slow or dead leaving lots of space. I parked almost in front - just off to the side. Walk in and it's order at a kiosk. I get automation as it's something I do, I've done and will do as times change. However, I had questions and ended up just ordering something else as there was no human interaction to answer me. Place is deceivingly small - there are a bunch of seating - I wouldn't go in with a large group but definitely places to sit, chat or work on your laptop (saw several students? hammering away on their laptop keyboard). Not sure, but maybe they also offer WIFI.? Drinks seems watered down in my opinion. And I've ordered the same drinks at other locations and either the ingredients were off or it was prepared differently that didn't quite align to my expectations and taste. However, place was busy so maybe it's just how it's served as business was steady and I saw a few order the same as what I got. Don't live in the area so highly unlikely that there will be a return visit.

Stopped by here on a whim and this plaza is awesome! I got the mango yakult drink and tbh the drink…read moredidn't taste like yakult at all. There was a lot of syrup in it and it just tasted like artificial mango syrup when I got it at 75% sugar. They might be using a different brand for yakult but for the prices that are being charged (avg drink is 6.75) they can have better quality. Maybe can try adding more natural/ house made syrup. But maybe it's one off and just this drink. I haven't tried the other ones but the Thai tea one looked pretty good. The staff is nice and welcoming and the vibe of the store is cozy a good study spot! Plenty of parking in the plaza!