Been frequenting this boba shop with my husband every now and then. It has a cozy cafe vibe with a…read morevariety of comfy chairs and tables. The shop feels very nice and clean with a simple interior design. My top drink is probably the White Peach Oolong Milk Tea, which has an oolong tea base with floral notes and a kick of sweet white peach. I like how creamy and fragrant it is. At 50% sweetness, I feel like there is the perfect balance of sugar, tea, and milk. Another solid drink is the Oops Cheese Matcha Smash, which is easily one of their best sellers. This drink is creamy, rich, and indulgent. The layer of cheese foam deepens the flavor of the matcha, making it extra creamy with an enjoyable contrast. Aside from drinks, there are also some snack food options like popcorn chicken and fries. The savory snacks would pair perfectly alongside the sweet drinks. This is for sure a boba spot I would recommend.

First off, finding this place requires a treasure map, a bloodhound, and possibly a sacrifice to…read morethe GPS gods. It's tucked away so deep in the middle of nowhere that even the locals forget it exists. You will not stumble upon it -- you will summon it. But once you've completed your side quest and arrived, the popcorn chicken is legit. Like, "grandma-would-approve" legit. And the tea? Actually tasty enough to make you forget you're drinking it in what appears to be an abandoned shed. Service is... well, let's call it leisurely. As in, you might have time to write a novel between ordering and receiving your food. But honestly? If you're not in a rush and you've accepted your fate as a hermit in the wilderness, it's totally fine.

I stopped by One Tea and decided to try the strawberry matcha. It was really good! The strawberry…read moreand matcha flavors went really well together, and it was refreshing without being too sweet. It was a nicet regular matcha drink. One thing I really liked was the shop itself. The atmosphere was cute, and I especially loved the moon decoration in the back. It gave the place a cozy vibe and made it a fun spot to enjoy my drink. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back to try more of their drinks. If you like matcha, I definitely recommend trying the strawberry matcha!

Located in the 626, One Tea has earned a reputation for its thoughtfully curated selection of…read morepremium teas. The café features a bright, modern interior, while the back seating area is decorated with an adorable space theme that adds a fun, whimsical touch. Although there was a short line when we arrived, it moved quickly, and the staff remained warm and attentive, taking the time to recommend different blends based on our preferences. **One Tea Signature Blend Milk Tea: 4/5** Customized with housecrafted jasmine tea jelly and 50% sweetness, the milk tea showcased a bold, tea-forward profile with smoky, nutty, and lightly caramelized aromas that added remarkable depth and complexity to each sip. The jasmine tea jelly was a standout addition, featuring a delightfully jiggly texture along with delicate floral notes and subtle sweetness that complemented the drink beautifully. However, it left a slightly bitter aftertaste that wasn't quite to my personal preference. One Tea distinguishes itself in the SGV boba scene through its commitment to quality and welcoming service. While this particular drink wasn't a perfect fit for my taste, I'm looking forward to returning to explore more of the menu.

After having a yummy and delicious lunch at Kim Tar in Temple City, my Mom, me + my youngest…read moredaughter, and my brother + his family strolled on over to Fika Fika Coffee for ice cream and coffee. Entrance can be made from the front or back. Shared community parking is available behind the shop. Street parking can be found. Please read the signages. What a cute and cozy shop! Amazing cool atmosphere with good airflow. Restrooms in the back. Plenty of tables and chairs plus bench seating in the back. Saw a lot of people with their laptops and a cup of coffee in hand. Seventeen flavors of ice cream available which is a lot more than I remembered when they first opened. Single scoop for $5. Double scoops for $8.50. Split for $0.75 (not exactly sure what this means). Extra $1 for waffe cone. They offer free samples. I tried a few flavors... Vanilla Lavender, Coconut Pandan, and Very Mango. Unfortunately, they were all very light for my taste. I prefer deeper flavors. I ended up getting double scoops... Young Coconut Ube and Japanese Okinawa Brown Sugar. I love coconut and ube in general. I didn't taste much of the coconut flavor. Ube stood out more with its smooth and intense flavor. Brown sugar wasn't super sweet. It had the perfect hint of sweetness. An amazing pair of flavors. SO DELECTABLY GOOD! I would get this combo again. Thanks Bro for the sweet treat! After an hour plus of enjoying our ice cream and chitchatting, we went for coffee and tea. Yes, we got the best of both worlds that day. I chose Affogato that came with Fika Expresso Blend and one scoop of Japanese Okinawa Brown Sugar. Expresso had a smooth and deep roasted flavor which I enjoyed very much. Each complemented the other so well. What a spectacular combo, however, it needed one more scoop of ice cream which I ended up getting... should have gotten two more scoops. Staff was super friendly and helpful plus very patient with our many sample requests. We may have tried all flavors between the 6 of us LOL. Thank you Landon (hope I spelled his name correctly) for the extra attention and service. We appreciate it. If you're looking for a great spot to hang for work, study, or just to chill with a cup of expresso, coffee, tea, and/or ice cream + pastries, Fika Fika is your hidden gem! Btw, they are a CASHLESS facility so bring your credit/debit cards.

Out for a sweet treat cuz it's hotttt. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. Vibes and…read morepeople are super nice and they just opened another spot in downtown La. I got their matcha ube cloud, Thai tea, strawberry matcha and ube mochi waffle paws, and lychee ice cream to try. The matcha ube cloud was bitter, roasty, not sweet, kinda grainy and honestly wasn't getting much ube flaves even after mixing. The Thai tea tho had addicted bitter sweet milky tea flaves. The mochi paws had a crisp exterior, chewy vanillay mochi interiors. The strawberry one reminded me of strawberry pocky, the matcha one was like a sweet matchay paste, and the ube one was nicely vanillay and nutty. My grandma got their taro ice cream and really enjoyed it. I got The lychee one was super smooth, creamy, and fruity but also like really sweet. Overall this place for me eh. Thai tea $5.45 Ube matcha cloud $6.45 Waffle paws $7.75 for 3 Gelato $5 per scoop

Friendly staff. Not too long of a wait…read more Grabbed their iced banana milk latte. I would say this is one of the better banana milk lattes I've had, if not the best. The flavor is not overpowering and doesn't taste artificial. I would definitely come back.

second smoking tiger i've been to!…read more Drink: -Smoking Spaniard: solid drink and matched the description! Service: -friendly, helpful and prompt! Ambience: -kinda loud but not in a bad way (but if you're sensitive to that, just know) -nicely lit and like a long area with plenty of seating! If I'm in the area, I'll come by again!

Unfortunately they have discontinued their weekday combo menu making it less worth the drive for us…read moreso we're not sure when we'll next be back. The good news is, their chicken steak is still just as yummy! We ordered: - Grilled chicken steak with black pepper sauce and spaghetti (4/5): Super crispy skin and juicy chicken. The black pepper sauce adds a fragrant touch - much better pairing than the mushroom sauce we got on a previous visit. The spaghetti portion is smaller than at most other HK cafes and isn't as good though. - Baked sole filet with rice and white sauce (3/5): Had high expectations for this dish but it didn't quite meet them. The rice used was plain white rice which isn't what I'm used to at other HK cafes and it left me a bit disappointed since it meant the dish was much more monotone in flavor and there were bites that were unflavorful. The fish itself was generously portioned and easy to eat with the warming cheese and white sauce combo. Wouldn't get again only because I know other spots that do it much better but decent overall. - Beef stew with noodle (3/5): Had expected this to be dry style with the beef stew over softened egg noodles but it came out as a soup. Beef pieces were tender and generous. Egg noodles were a bit overcooked. - Sticky Rice Dim Sum: They were massive and decent in flavor. They were a little mushy I think because it had been steaming a while (which was probably why they were quick to be served) but we didn't mind - Siumai: Generous amount of fish egg on top and was pleasantly meaty. We found parking in the front but also know there's a lot in the back. The restaurant itself is big and pretty empty and quiet. We were glad that service was friendly and quick this visit since the first time we were there one of the servers gave us attitude.

The two of us created our own little afternoon tea time when we stopped by at 2pm on a Monday. I…read morewas surprised at how affordable the drinks were, ranging from $1.99 to $4.99. I haven't seen prices like that in ages! It reminded me of visiting Cafe Spot back in the day in Alhambra on Valley Blvd. We weren't too hungry, so we shared an order of fried chicken wings and a minced beef with egg over rice. Both dishes were tasty, and we even had leftovers from each. My osmanthus milk tea had a very light floral flavor, but for the price, I really can't complain. You can customize your drink, which I did with easy ice and half sugar. Since we came during off-hours, we were the only customers the entire time and basically had the place to ourselves. I'd definitely come back again!

So much variety of teas here! I love how they have a picture and description of each type of Tea so…read moreyou know what youre getting. There are kids friendly drinks as well so the whole family can get something (Yakult drinks, slushes etc.). The boba is ok, the drinks are definitely better than the boba but still ok that I would get it if I wanted a drink from here. Make the boba better and it would be a perfect combination! There are tables so people can come and do work or study as well. The place is clean and drinks can be customized for sweetness and ice level. Weekly BOGO's for a drink each week so allows us to try a different drink and see if we like it.

Street parking or there's a plaza next door that has parking…read more The place is pretty big and modern! There's a lot of tables and the place was filled with people coming with their laptop for work or just hanging out. I came to try their BOGO special for the Assam Black Milk Tea. I had regular sweetness and thought the drink was just right! Not too sweet or bland.

A great boba shop even after all these years. Their drinks are consistent and the quality has been…read morethere. My favorites are the rose GT, guava GT, and the GT with the hokkaido cream top. Top it off with their mango star jellies and you won't be disappointed! I recommend 30/50% sweetness.

Nest Tea has been one of my favorite bubble tea spots for years, and it's truly one of Arcadia's…read morehidden gems. From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted by the wonderfully fragrant aroma of freshly brewed tea. The shop features a clean, minimalist interior with a handful of tables, making it a great place to study, get some work done, or simply relax with a drink. What keeps me coming back, though, is the consistently friendly service and the outstanding quality of the drinks. **Wintermelon Green Tea with Boba: 5/5** This was an exceptionally well-balanced drink that showcased the best of both flavors. The wintermelon contributed a subtle smoky, caramelized sweetness with delicate sweet gourd notes, while the green tea balanced it beautifully with a floral, earthy finish that kept the drink light and refreshing. Soft and pleasantly chewy, the boba provided the perfect textural contrast to the fragrant tea. I also really appreciated how accommodating the staff was. They happily customized my drink by blending green tea with the wintermelon and even had me sample it beforehand to make sure the flavor was exactly what I was looking for. That level of care and commitment to quality is something you don't see everywhere. After countless visits over the years, Nest Tea continues to be one of the best boba shops in the area. From its thoughtfully crafted drinks to its attentive service, every visit has been consistently enjoyable. It's the kind of neighborhood tea shop that keeps you coming back, one perfectly brewed cup at a time.

This is hands down my favorite places to get ice cream! The ice cream has the most amazing…read morestretchy, chewy texture that's unlike anything I've had before. The flavors are incredible, rich, and so delicious. Every time I come here, it's consistently amazing. If you're looking for something unique and seriously tasty, you have to try this place. Highly recommend!

Horrible to hear this small coffee shop got broken into last night! Horrible. Hopefully a lot of…read morepeople go to support. This coffee shop is small and cute with some unique offerings. My husband got the cold brew and I got the hojicha espresso latte. In the past we've also gotten their food items which are delish. Ooops, forgot to post back then. Parking is easy and there is an hmart nearby if you need groceries after your coffee run.