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    4.5 (152 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Tiger Milk with Boba ($5)
    Ian A.

    I experienced something awful at Tea Hive (West Covina). It's the first time I needed to rush towards a trashcan to spit out slimy, oozy, boba. This Tiger Milk ($5.00) not only had gross tofu-like boba, but this beverage's liquid tasted like leftover, watery milk that had been forgotten. The beverage is aesthetically pleasing, but this drink's unsettling and off-putting taste resulted in me pouring it into a nearby bush. Tea Hive (West Covina) is also unmaintained. Staff just ignores the uncleaned tables and unswept floors. One table (similar to another) had napkins laying on the ground while being covered in crumbs. The ambiance is mixed. Tea Hive (West Covina) is superficially cute. The wall artwork is charming; the anime-themed, cute knickknacks are adorable; and the furniture appears new. However, the location is dimly lit and eerie. No music plays. The place is well-ventilated, but all that's left is a slight ghostly chill throughout this empty location. I arrived on a Wednesday (around 10:10am). Staff at the register is cordial and quick. Receipt says Vynita. The drink took six minutes and eight seconds. As mentioned prior, whoever prepared the Tiger Milk with Boba did an awful job. I can tolerate a bland, unsweetened old milk taste; however, I have never had boba that bad before. Those boba balls were more reminiscent of tofu in taste and texture. Overall, Tea Hive (West Covina) is a beautiful location that offers carelessly prepared drinks. Wrapping something gross in a shiny veneer is not a real solution. Tea Hive (West Covina) needs to invest more time in hiring diligent staff and acquiring good-quality ingredients. 1 out of 5

    Andrea B.

    I love the retheming of this place! The mural on the wall and the colorful merchandise make it a fun place to be. I'm a sucker for stamp cards. Buy 10 drinks, get one free. They give you a sticker for buying a drink too. They have some good deals for happy hour worth checking out. I got the brown sugar boba with almond milk. They are not stingy with the brown sugar syrup, which I love! It would be nice if they had oatmilk or soymilk that's more creamy. However, the chairs are so uncomfortable. The back on the chair is so low and there is 0 support. It might as well be a stool. I would stay longer to study and drink a boba if there were better chairs. Sadly there is no vegan options for the food. The cashier clarified with me that the leaf symbol on the menu stands for vegetarian and not vegan. I wish the chow mien and the eggrolls were vegan-friendly. I would come more. The cashier didn't seem super knowledgeable on what drinks were actually vegan or could be made vegan with almond milk either.

    Cesar Uriel F.

    This was my first time here and I really loved it! The shop is super cute inside with nice decorations. I tried a box of pastries -- chocolate eclairs, a croissant, a glazed donut with rainbow sprinkles, and even some mini cream puffs. Everything was fresh, soft, and so delicious. I also ordered a tea and the guy working there was kind enough to mix two flavors (passion fruit and guava with glass boba) since I couldn't decide. That small gesture made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back!

    Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
    Melisa A.

    I've been to Tea Hive twice, once to try their drinks and the second time to try their breakfast offerings. I ordered their Mangonada. It was pretty sweet, but overall ok. The next visit, I ordered their sausage, egg, and cheese croissant sandwich. The croissant itself was pretty good, flake and fluffy. The sausage and egg were cooked well, but I felt like you could taste the flat top the food was cooked on. It was missing some sort of sauce or spread. Overall, this is a decent spot that have a ton of offerings from drinks, breakfast items, donuts and teriyaki.

    Ed. L.

    2/5 left confused and disappointed Originally, I was leaning toward a 4/5, but my second visit--just hours after my first--completely changed my impression. During my first visit, I ordered three drinks and three ham & cheese croissants (one jalapeño because they ran out of the regular ones). The drinks were just okay. For three Honey Green Teas, I expected a quick turnaround, maybe 2-3 minutes, but the wait dragged on to the point where I wasn't even sure anyone was preparing my order. Still, I brushed it off and appreciated that the drinks were drinkable, so I came back a few hours later for more. During that second visit, I inquired about a rewards program or stamp card. The staff member kindly gave me two stamps for this visit. I mentioned I had just been in earlier that day and asked if I could get stamps for that visit too. She seemed fine with it and went to ask--only to be met with an eye-roll from the woman who helped me earlier (now realizing she's the manager or owner). Instead of acknowledging a returning customer who had just spent over $110 on drinks, croissants, donuts, and a mystery box, she walked to the back without a word. Let's be clear: that kind of attitude is not okay, especially to a returning customer who tipped generously during both visits. Not to mention, I didn't make a fuss when she accidentally charged me for the wrong item earlier and told her to just keep the difference as an extra tip. The guy who handed me my drinks during my first visit and the girl who helped me on the second visit were both friendly and provided good service--shoutout to them. But for the manager: I'm genuinely at a loss. Hospitality matters. You never know who's returning, who's recommending, or who's writing the reviews.

    smaller cup fit right in

    Been there 2x. Nice little place with lots of toys / collections for sale along with tea, coffee, donut and other bake goods. Was actually thinking of making it as my TO GO place for drinks till I realized just now that from the 1st and 2nd time purchase of their drinks, the cup they use SHRINKED!!!! 1st time was taller wider and my 2nd visit was shorter- 1/2" and narrower and of course -- for the same $. A bit discouraging actually. As consumer, of course that is not a good thing. Taste are good and services are ok.

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    Carolyne T.

    Teriyaki Chicken! If you only get one item here, get the teriyaki chicken (you're welcome). I stopped by on a Friday during lunch rush and there was a handful of people inside. The service was friendly and I was told it's under new management - so be a little patient with them as they get their operations down. I ordered the Beet, Carrot, and Orange juice, donut holes, chicken and steak plate, and donut holes. I don't normally order healthy juices with carrots in them but this was recommended to me as it's their most popular juice drink. It was good if you're looking to stay healthy - there are not any additional sugar added. Donut holes were standard, nothing crazy about them but I love a good solid donut hole. Chicken and Steak Plate - I was so hungry I gobbled this up quickly. The chicken is juicy and had good flavoring. No complaints about the steak but the chicken definitely stole the show. Overall, this was good and I would come back and order it again since it seems healthy as it's your choice of carbs (or you can get steamed veggies) with a protein. The portion sizes are good, you definitely get more bang for your buck here versus skimpy Panda Express. Thai Tea with Boba - they use tea leaves for their thai tea and not powder. My only complaint is the tapioca balls are harder than I prefer it to be. If they were cooked a little longer/softer it would be perfect. Overall, I'll be back!

    Teriyaki chicken bowl with chow mien instead of rice! Delicious!
    Crystal M.

    Came to this place for lunch after getting my hair done next door and I was pleasantly surprised! The food was delicious!! The cashier who was also the cook was very friendly answering all my questions and happily made my bowl with noodles instead of rice. The place was clean with a well stocked fridge full of a variety of drinks. Will definitely return!

    Tempura Shrimp (6 pieces) Teriyaki Plate Matcha coco

    The cashier guy was really nice and the lady were really nice as well, no hassle, super quick. Great seats and tables, would like more shade tho but can't help the location, the food was reasonably priced and really good. My homie ordered some dumpling and they were good as well

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    The donuts and drinks are really good! Also like the wonton soup and the Thanksgiving croissant! Thank you!

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    2 years ago

    Loved the maple bars, They were very fresh and big. Service was fast and pleasant. Will definitely return soon to try other things.

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    Amazing donuts I and coffee. I come here every week. Best place around. Nice friendly staff.

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    2 years ago

    Great service I guess the holders need to be switched out but I dropped a drink and they were quick to replace it excellent service .!

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    2 years ago

    it's an amazing place since this is where I stop every day after school they have good quality food and drinks

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    Food is great (chicken and fried noodles), very fair price and the staff is extremely friendly, will definitely come back again

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    I had the teriyaki chicken bowl with Chow mein Excellent service. Wonderful food 10/10 would recommend.

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    2 years ago

    I love this place! I eat here whenever I'm in the area, the food is always great and the drinks are my favorite on a hot day.

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    There donuts and there boba taste good. I usually get a Thai tea with boba, I like there boba more cause it's not to sweet.

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    Are there vegan options?

    We currently don’t have any vegan food items, but we do offer a variety of vegan-friendly drinks! Our fresh juices, smoothies, and many of our boba drinks can be made with non-dairy options. Let us know what you’re looking for, and we’d be happy to… 

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    Clandestino Gastro-Bar

    Clandestino Gastro-Bar

    4.4
    (2k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    We were greeted and seated immediately. Food was delicious, as always!…read moreOur server Jasmin was great, she explained to us their new dishes and she constantly checked on us making sure we had everything we needed at our table. Dessert was very good too. We left very satisfied!

    My girlfriends and I came here for happy hour and dinner, and we had such a good first experience…read more The food was really good! We started with guacamole and chips and fish tacos, then shared a big platter with carne asada, grilled chicken, cheese, nopales, grilled cebollitas and more, along with rice and beans. There was plenty of food to share, everything came out beautifully presented, and everything we tried was delicious. We finished with the churros, which were also really good. The drinks were very well made and actually nice and strong! I appreciate that because so many places serve drinks that taste watered down, and that definitely wasn't our experience here. The restaurant itself is really cute and has some great signs and backgrounds for pictures. We got some really nice group photos for our social media, and one of the employees even volunteered to take a picture for us so we could all be in it, which was really sweet. Even the girls' restroom was super cute and nicely decorated. You can tell they put thought into the little details throughout the place. Our waitress, Marissa, was wonderful from beginning to end. She was sweet, attentive and made sure we were taken care of throughout the night. The other employees we interacted with were also very friendly and helpful. I'm really happy our first experience here was such a good one. I would definitely come back for another girls' night, but I could also see myself coming back with my husband and kids for a family dinner. Definitely a place I would recommend.

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    Pang Inasal

    Pang Inasal

    4.4
    (93 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Pang Inasal absolutely hit the spot for us. My wife and I came in craving some Filipino comfort…read morefood, and this place delivered in every way. She ordered the sisilog (crispy pork with fried eggs), and I went with the Binagoongan talong (sautéed eggplant with shrimp paste). Both dishes were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly, rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying. We paired our meals with refreshing sago't gulaman, made with tapioca pearls, sweet syrup, and Filipino-style gelatin. It was the perfect sweet, icy finish. Customer service was great from start to finish. Staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Pang Inasal did not disappoint, and we'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu. Highly recommended!

    The place is at the corner of what looks like a deserted square on S Glendora blvd... and it made…read moreme nervous that the place was empty, but open til 9pm. It's a large-ish space, and I guess kind of like a sit-down place (not "turo-turo/cafeteria style like some Filipino joints), with a ton of Filipino snacks on the counter. Plenty of seats that have seen better days. A portion of the restaurant is covered in plastic to house some construction equipment ? I asked for the pork sisig ala carte and decided to add an order of kalderetang kambing and 2c of rice. Big mistake buying more than one entree when you are taking it home and have no clue how their food tastes. I trusted Yelp too much. . Sisig had a 1:1 ratio of meat to bell peppers. I also couldn't help but feel lile the peppers were undercooked, even raw. Maybe that was their style, but I also disliked the mayo on top. Now the kalderetang kambing had a strange fishy (gamey) smell in the car. When I tried it at home, the meat looked so red and tasted way too sweet, not at all like the Kalderetas I'm used to back home. The meat was falling off the bone soft though. This is my problem with Filipino restaurants in the US - if they can't make dishes better tasting than what I make at home (i rarely cook but im a good eater), I cannot rate them high at all. I've eaten too much Filipino food in my life to know what tastes good. I feel bad because the folks who work here/(owners?) are pretty nice and they were working on Valentines. But the current rating they have is misleading. If you're going for the big entrees like I did, and are used to Gerry's Grill type sisig, prepare to be disappointed. Yelp, you did not come thru for me this time.

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    Cafe Valer

    Cafe Valer

    4.6
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Vegetarian friendly
    Casual dining

    My wife and I stopped by Cafe Valer on a Sunday morning and were thoroughly impressed. The menu is…read moreextensive, the service is fast and friendly, and the entire space--inside and out--is spotless and well-kept. We grabbed a table on the patio under the umbrellas. Portions are generous and the food is outstanding. My wife ordered the Chipotle Breakfast Avocado Panini with a Raw Sugar Caramel Shaken Iced Oat Milk Latte, and I had the Steak & Egg Burrito with a Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Everything was packed with flavor. We were too full to try dessert, but that just gives us an excuse to return :D This is easily my new go-to lunch spot whenever I'm in the West Covina area. Highly recommended, 5 stars!

    Severely overrated, omg. Wife and I came in for a sandwich…read moreand boy was this place underwhelming. First red flag we noticed is that they use Lavazza machines for their coffee drinks. Lavazza might as well be the sugary gimmicks Starbucks can pull off on their best days. You're paying for the name, not the quality of your drinks. Next red flag was the counters behind the 'baristas.' They were stocked with buckets of sugary ingredients like some store bought cookie butter stacked on top of some other store bought 'dubai' butter. That seemed a bit unsanitary and, frankly, kinda sloppy. Last red flag were the sad, sauce-soaked paninis we got. In fact, they were probably the worst paninis we've ever had. Our chicken chipotle avocado panini was drenched in what clearly tasted like store-bought chipotle sauce and the chicken just tasted like reheated chopped breasts (I mean I wouldn't blame them, they're a cafe, not a kitchen.) The mango habanero panini was even worse in that it was more drenched in what also tasted like store-bought habanero sauce, making the panini a dripping mess. But the choice of using what tasted like candied dried mango slices in the sandwich was awful. The flavors just did not marry and it's likely because this is what happens when you have a great idea, but use crap and cheap ingredients to craft something. Maybe they are better known for some other dishes, but the fact that they use store-bought sauces on their sandwiches is pretty tacky. Overall, this place is all hype and no heart. Just a steady flow of clout-chasing customers akin to those that frequent Starbucks as part of a lifestyle. Don't fall for the hype. It's okay to not like something that the masses do.

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    Fonda Don Chon

    Fonda Don Chon

    4.3
    (3.1k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Fonda Don Chon is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in Shopper Ln. In Covina near the…read moredowntown. Parking lot across the restaurant. You can park in the additional parking spots all around Shopper Ln. I have been a customer for many years and tried many delicious dishes. They serve a traditional Mexican open buffet at certain times. The waiting line is expected, but don't feel discouraged because it moves fast. The decor is vibrant enriched with colorful murals. The staff are very welcoming and genuinely warm. The restaurant has cozy and inviting ambience. Outdoor and indoor seating are available. I placed an online order for pickup. It was fast and convenient since I had friends coming for dinner. I ordered the following: - Burrito Panchon 5/5 Stuffed with carnita, beans and rice, served with cream, beans and guacamole. Huge portion! You can choose your protein. - Fajitas Cielo Mar Y Tierra 5/5 Marinated beef, shrimp, chicken. It served with sauteed bell peppers tomatoes and onions, rice, guacamole, beans and pico de gallo. It was smoky, savory and flavorful. - Vegetarian Enchiladas 5/5 Corn tortillas stuffed with bell pepper, corn, onion, carrot, cilantro, squash, and topped with a combination of cream and jack cheese. The portion was enormous. It was a very flavorful and savory. - Carna Asada 5/5 Flap meat marinated with homemade adobo. It served with pico de gallo, rice & guacamole. The meat was juicy and tender. It was such a delicious dish. - Empanadas 5/5 I chose chicken empanadas. It served with salad. The empanadas was crispy from outside and very flavorful. - Ensalada de Nopales 5/5 Diced cactus mixed with tomatoes, onion, lime, and cilantro. - Taquitos 5/5 It was crispy from outside with savory and juicy filling. - Taco de Cameron , taco de Pescado & taco de Birria 5/5 They were savory, juicy and delicious. - Beans 5/5 Topped with melted cheese, really delicious - Large Bionico Bowl 5/5 Fresh fruits like topped strawberries, mango, cantaloupe, banana, papaya, blueberries, apples, pineapple topped with granola and shaved coconut. It was rich, creamy. The fruits were fresh and sweet. It was heavenly! Every box was wrapped with layers of plastic wrap perfectly. I got a bag full of different types of salsa with my order and another bag with tortilla chips. The food portions were very generous. Every dish reflected authenticity and deliciousness. Fonda Don Chon has high quality, flavorful and delicious food. It is my FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

    I'm sorry, but I wanted to like this place. Let's start with…read morethe drink. -Cafe De Olla. I don't know, I've had it at quite a few places. Even made it myself. Just wasn't a fan of theirs. Now the food.... I had the Chon's Breakfast Comal. The chorizo was ok. Lacked quite a bit of flavor. Potatoes tasted kinda like they were boiled and then finished in a sauce, then plated. The bell peppers and onions were fantastic. A lot. But they were cooked well. Over easy eggs were decent, despite one of them being cooked all the way through. Comal was perfect temperature. But insanely greasy (which is expected from chorizo). Rice. Eh... Rice is rice. Wasn't bad. But was all "Oh my goodness this is amazing." Beans tasted like the refried Rosarita's can. Just topped with cheese. The salsa. It was pretty good. The 1st time. Until I found a hair. Then I was given a 2nd one. And when I decided to eat it, it was no good. It was starting to spoil. I realized this once I put it on a bite I was about to take and immediately put it in my food i was about to chew in my napkin. After about 15 minutes when my server finally came by, I told her of the situation. She said "I'll go check." Then disappeared. Someone else gave me the check, and then someone else brought the receipt. The initial server didn't pop up until I was getting up to walk out. So no manager interaction. No "we'll comp your coffee." Just a "Sorry you didn't like it." As I walked out. Ambiance is cool, but some table placement doesn't make sense. That needs to be addressed. Will I come back here? I don't know. Maybe. Maybe not. But I'm talking like 80 no /20 yea. So I guess we'll see.. So I'm giving this place 1 star. I'm sorry, but this is my opinion based on my 1st experience here. Maybe it'll be better. We'll see....

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