Twisteas

4.5 (287 reviews)

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Grey C.

nice place. the drinks are creative, and sugar is adjustable which is always good (25%, 50%, 75%)! there are a few tables inside along with a countertop seating area. prices are very reasonable, and the staff were really nice.

Kelly N.

This is a cute little place that I stopped by whenever my mom gets her hair perm. The fries are so delish here. My daughter and I loved the seasoned fries. We usually get bbq and sour cream & chives. It's perfectly cooked fries and well seasoned. This time I also ordered Cane Solo and Milky Way. Cane Solo was too sweet and tastes a little artificial. My mom said the boba in the Milky Way was too hard. I guess I just stick to the seasoned fries.

Kaitlyn L.

I used to come here solely for their potato twist sticks because it is a snack you can't find anywhere else. Their drink menu is big and very unique (drink styles that you will most certainly not find anywhere else). I will say their drinks are pretty expensive but it is unique and they include a variety of toppings and flavors per drink. It seemed that there was only one person working the entire place so it took a while to get our drink. In addition, my mom ordered the cane-gerine with no crystal boba and it says it on the sticker too, but the barista ended up putting it in either the way. We weren't too upset about it seeing how it was just him working alone. The place is kind of tiny so there isn't much seating. I would come back for their unique drink menu but definitely for their snacks, just disappointed it's so expensive!

Yen L.

I was pleasantly surprised by the tea menu at Twisteas. It's a small boba shop with an extensive menu that includes boba, sugar cane juice, and milk tea. I ordered the sugar cane drink hoping that it the same as a sugar cane juice I would get at Vietnamese vendors. However, I was pretty disappointed with the flavors. It's bland and not as sweet. I'm not sure if the drink was diluted down. The milk tea was flavorful, not too overwhelmingly sweet.

Ana T.

Very easy parking as the plaza is not too busy. Interior is nice and clean. If there's nobody in the front, just click the little bell to let them know you're ready to order. I tried the can(e)nergy and hazelnut milk tea. They were good and refreshing.

Elena C.

Ordered plain ol' milk tea, and it's consistent with it's namesake. Give a little bit time to your tea, don't drink it immediately because the boba is warm. If you hit it straight from the bottom, it's taste like chinese warm dessert. Wait, maybe that's the concept? Keeping it with the namesake?

Annie L.

Do not order the popcorn chicken!!!!! it will leave you unsatisfied and disappointed for paying for fried little itty bitty pieces that consists of about 5 pieces and the rest is like fried dough. We should have really listened to that one review on here. Embarrassing to even serve it. We ordered to go and did realize until we got back to the office and realized we got scammed. Drink was whatever. Got coconut, sugar cane and grass jelly. Lacked flavor.

Christina F.

Still my favorite boba place in the SGV. Can't beat their taste, value, and service. They also do many fundraisers with local schools, so it's obvious they care about the community too. Love small businesses like this, you really see their heart and soul. Also, their decorations are adorable and seasonal. Only con is they're a small place, and if it's during peak hours (after school) forget about finding seating. But if you go during off peak hours with 3 people or less, you're fine. It's not far from me, but it's also not really in an area I go often. If it was, I'd visit more frequently. Definitely go support them, they're great.

Amy L.

My family LOVES this place. We have been going back time and time again because the drinks have not been disappointing. My favorite is the jasmine milk tea and the rose milk tea! My sister orders for me and we do either 25% or 50% sweet and it's so perfect because you can really taste the tea flavor! We made the mistake of not adjusting the sweetness level one time and it was just way too sweet for us. We also order my dad the fruity drinks like last time we ordered a kiwi flavor one and he loved it as well! All the drinks here so far are VERY good and I would go to as far to say this is my one of my top favorite boba places near my house! I would highly recommend to my friends and would time and time come back again.

Ann T.

Thank god we saw their sign on the back of the building while we were heading down the road cuz we were actually on our way to a different boba place. Glad we stopped here! Gotta say to start it off, the dude that worked the counter was super friendly, energetic, and helpful with our orders. My friend got their sugar cane drink and I took a sip of it. Nice, natural sweetness and it went perfectly well with the lychee flavor and bits inside. I got the: 1) Tropical Extravaganza: -Super, super refreshing. -You taste both the peach and pineapple tea (pineapple was slightly stronger in my opinion, but I liked it !). -The longan and jackfruit bits are tasty toppings that other boba places don't really offer. Went great with the smooth, sweetness of the grass jelly. -I know, bad, but they used really crushed, soft ice and it absorbed the flavor of the tea and I loved munching on it... -Drink really made me want to go to a beach to be quite honest. 2) Large Twisted Fries (Spicy BBQ flavor): -Hands down better than Potato Corner LOL. -The size of their large had way more fries than Potato Corner's Mega size. -They also actually push down the paper into the cup, giving you a massive amount of fries (that also spilled out into the bag). -Definitely worth it. -The spicy BBQ wasn't spicy at all, but was still a pleasant treat to have. GET THE STAMP CARD FOR THIS PLACE. I'm already pre-planning what I'm gonna have here the next time I go because they have so many unique drinks and toppings and it's all so so good. I don't usually get fruit flavored drinks at boba places, opting more for milk tea options since not many other places offer much uniqueness in terms of what they offer, but not Twisteas. They got so, so many different drinks to try. Sucks that they don't have those tornado potatoes any more because the ghost pepper flavor sounded really pog, but I'd still cop the fries here. Yummy snack that's worth it ! Can't wait until the next time I come back !

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Tim E.

There was one young man behind the counter and luckily the peeps before us were his friends. So they let us order first. My friend said this place is good for her family so I went to pickup something refreshing for da family. I got the large paradise which is a mixture of fruit flavors and finely chopped fruit bits. I for four of those and a matcha with pudding and a regular milk tea. They also have French fries so I picked up their bbq flavor which turned out okay. After I placed my order another two families came in to wait patiently for my order to get through. The place has some seats for waiting but it's not really a hangout spot. The strip mall is dead so plenty of parking. Probably best to place a phone order since they are understaffed.

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Hanna G.

5 years ago

We were in tea and sugarcane heaven! We got the passionate, strawberry vortex, and two sugarcane drinks. The twist in their teas and sugarcane hits the spot and made my heart happy. Even the tapioca and fruit bits were fresh and yummy! The staff were friendly especially the owner Alex. We will come back again to try other drinks! read more

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Irene N.

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Dang! Honestly I was a little skeptical of the 5 stars review on this place, BUT IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. I actually wanted to go to tastea but they closed so I came here. And their drinks are comparable! Way cheaper than tastea too! I also tried their potato sticks and they were DELICIOUS! very reasonable prices too. Great service as well!! They have a stamp card too! I'm excited to come back and try more of their drinks :) read more

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Nina W.

5 years ago

After looking for 5 stars reviews, I have been wanting to try this place. I just don't to drive 5 miles for a drink, but it was worth it. Their concoction are unique and refreshing. Not artificial tasting at all. Must try. read more

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Margaret L.

9 years ago

I love this place get their strawberry vortex! Their milk teas need a little help tho :/

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Tien L.

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8 years ago

Drinks are good as they are different from most boba shops. My go to drinks are jasmine milk tea and strawberry vortex. Their place is clean and the staff are nice. Giving it one less star. When it's not busy, they are slow to make drinks. So when they are busy, they are even more slow! Been here more than a handful of times and this always seem to be the case. Waited 23mins for 3 drinks read more

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Came here to check out the new boba spot that just opened. I ordered the Hazelnut Milk Tea, Raspberryade, and the Ghost Pepper Parmesan Twisted Potatoes. The milk tea was not too sweet like other boba spots. The potatoes was not that spicy and tasted like Hot Cheetos. Great location and super clean. read more

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Jeannie D.

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8 years ago

The drinks here are really good. The service was friendly and fast. Many selections on the drinks and were really refreshing. I also ordered garlic parm fries and those were delicious! read more

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Laurie V.

8 years ago

First time trying this place and It's very good in my opinion. I got the first fruit tea on the menu,mango something and added the clear boba (agar boba).I usually request less sweet because some boba shops overly sweeten their drinks, but forgot to mention it this time. To my surprise it was very well balanced and refreshing. I shall be back! read more

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Esther L.

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8 years ago

Stumbled upon this place and I gotta say... YUM! Their drinks are not too sweet and the workers are very friendly. If you don't like the taste or it's too sweet, they will remake your drink! They have this thing called crystal boba with all sorts of flavors. It's very interesting. Goes well with your drink. They also have fries and potato on a stick! I haven't tried that yet but will have to come back for that! One thing... there are no tables to sit down and chat with your friends. There are two benches though. read more

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Sheiline L.

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8 years ago

I love the twisted potato stick, its hot, crispy and flavorful. Service exceeded my expectation!

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Jennie D.

6 years ago

Yummy teas and great customer service!! I love supporting small businesses esp during these weird times. Their teas tastes fresh and innovating!! Alex and Eva helped us out and honestly, their friendly attitude and drinks is gonna have me coming back for more :) read more

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Mandy P.

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8 years ago

Great little stop for boba and tea drinks. I love the different types of toppings they offer. They workers are really nice and friendly and are willing to make the drinks the way you like. read more

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Sandy C.

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8 years ago

I loved every drink I've had so far and the fries with sour cream...YUMMY! The people are real friendly and it's clean. I love this place!

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Shirley Z.

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I must say, the one dude who took our order and made our drinks was very nice and helpful. I forgot to get his name, but I asked him if he could make something similar to bootea shaker from tastea and he was like sure why not ‍ what a cool guy. Drink tasted pretty good too read more

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Nguyen T.

6 years ago

This place is right next to my aunt's workplace and gets VERY crowded after 3 p.m because it's so close to Keppel High school. I usually order Hazelnut milk tea or milky way taro. They're both very tasty. The food there was OK too. Recommend this place if you want a quick snack and boba tea with good price. read more

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Matthew N.

5 years ago

The service was friendly and prompt..in addition to that the Boba was delicious. I've never had anything like this mango Boba. It was refreshing and woke the flavors of palette read more

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Sam M.

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I am so happy I came across this little gem. After driving around Monterey Park, my friend and I were on a search for boba. There was construction and traffic, so we changed our GPS a few times to reroute to different places. We ended up seeing a newer place with great reviews and decided to check it out. Had to go around the block since it was in a little plaza and I missed it. Parking is so small, but I luckily found a spot. The guy working was older than the typical boba shop employee and gave my friend and I a run down of the menu. I liked the different options and couldn't decide between Thai or milk tea. The guy also let us sample the crystal boba which was like a hybrid boba and lychee. Pretty good, but I didn't want that for my tea. I ended up getting the milk tea with sago boba and vanilla pudding because they serve a true Thai tea that is less creamy. I've had a lot of boba in my life and a lot of milk tea specifically. THIS WAS MY FAVORITE MILK TEA EVER. I loved the flavor of it and most importantly, the add-ins! Sago boba is the clear tapioca you see in a lot of Asian desserts and oh my goodness, if only I knew how amazing that tasted before. Can I invest in this place?? But yeah, after chatting a bit, turns out that guy was the owner! He was so nice to talk to and I will definitely come back and bring friends. This place was fresh, clean, well-decorated, and great quality!!!! Just need to figure out the parking..... apparently everyone knew we were leaving because there were 5 cars in there blocking every lane and this jerk stole a parking spot from an elderly couple. read more

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Alex L.

9 years ago

Great and delicious teas with fruit inside of them. I ordered the Rasberryade and it was refreshing with just the right amount of sweatness to them. I will highly recommend this place read more

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Jessea Y.

6 years ago

I'm just so excited they are open again. Their Strawberry Vortex is my favorite drink. Go support your local small businesse.

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Ti W.

9 years ago

Love this place. Fresh drinks, love the green tea with foam , And twisted potatoes on a stick. What more can you ask for. Also very reasonable prices. This will be my new drink/snack place. read more

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Juana M.

8 years ago

I found this tea shop through Yelp and decided to try it upon seeing the good reviews. We ordered the Strawberry Vortex, the Plain Ol' Milk Tea and a twisted potato. And we really enjoyed it all! The Strawberry Vortex had a good balance of tea and fruity flavor with real chunks of fruit with a touch of tartness. The Plain Ol' Milk Tea is different from the other milk teas I had before. Usually, milk tea is mostly sweet and milky/creamy with a splash of tea, but for this place, their milk tea has a stronger tea flavor, making it brighter and not as heavy. The potato was freshly fried, hot and crispy. Besides the good drinks and food, the customer service was great. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us with extra cups and straws. I will definitely recommend and come back! read more

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Michael H.

8 years ago

Highly recommending this place to everyone who likes tea and good service. Also the drinks are very good. They have good listening music as well. read more

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Potato S.

8 years ago

Came here after eating lunch with my coworkers. The twisted potato was bomb!! Order the sour cream and chive. I liked the strawberry vortex but that potato was just wow. Will come back for potato soon. read more

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Frank D.

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8 years ago

Nice whole in the wall. Been driving by it for months. I decided to stop and try it out. Their teas are good. Their twisted potatoes are good as well. I Tried their ghost pepper and it was delicious. read more

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Mimi M.

6 years ago

I come back for solo cane drink almost every weekend. I love that they always add kumquat to the drink. Sweet and tangy is so refreshing for any day. read more

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Phu T.

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7 years ago

Brother, sister , anyone. This place has amazing service , very fast response, great ambience, of course amazing drinks at decent prices. Basically fruit mixes and classic boba drinks. Variety of toppings so no worries. Pretty great places. I go here like 10+ times a month but just really lazy so I don't go on yelp or can't be bothered, but this place is so good I got off my butt and actually wrote a review. 10/10 would go again. read more

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Alton T.

8 years ago

Potato twists are not too bad. I do wish they had more flavor because sometimes, I just taste the potato. It is very greasy so I can't eat a lot of it. Price is reasonable for what you get. read more

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Tiffany N.

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I really enjoy their fruit mojitos. That is all. My brother is trying to try everything on their menu but I found that everything else is okay, nothing special. Their boba was a little hard, I've had better boba but the orange tiki and lychee mojito was greattttt. I enjoyed the pineapple one also but it is a bit acidic. read more

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Lynn H.

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9 years ago

Awesome service. Super friendly service. The teas were perfectly sweetened even with lightly sweeten request. Can't wait to try the other teas. We got the hazelnut milk tea and jasmine green tea. read more

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Mary W.

6 years ago

The Shirley temple cherry drink was delicious. We also ordered a plain ol milk tea and almond milk tea. The pudding in the tea had good texture. read more

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John V.

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9 years ago

Step over tastea theres a fresh new place and its in the SGV!! Although the location isnt lively they do have alot of parking. There arent tables and the place is pretty small so you cant hang around that long, its more get your drink at and in and out manner. They use real fruit chunks infused teas but in all honesty it taste fresher and more refreshing than tasteas. And omg they even have their twisted potatoes *their signature* which is pretty good for a nice and trendy snack. Good for the gram! Really clean place, very friendly staff and extremely delicious, quality drinks! read more

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As a first timer, my friend and I got a passion tea, mango tango, and bacon and cheese potato swirl. The mango tango has mango jelly, mango bits, and basil sweets, the drink itself taste amazing even being half sugar. The bacon and cheese potato swirl is tasty and crunchy, I highly recommended to get it! The cons side is there is hardly any tables just benches to sit. It is a to go place than sit and talk with your friends. Overall, the drinks are inexpensive and refreshing. I will come back here to try their other fruit drinks. read more

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Christian H.

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9 years ago

This tea shop seems like it was inspired by Tastea. They serve up plentea of fruity options and allow you to swap out any of the add-ons. I had a hard time deciding what to order. Everything looks so good! I ended up going with the mango tango, and it was super refreshing. Most of their drinks come with black tea as a base, but they will happily switch it to green if requested. Customer service also deserves an A. The cashier was very patient with me as I couldn't decide what to order. Prices are also reasonable and less expensive than most boba shops. Next time I'm gonna try their swirly potato. read more

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Davis Z.

9 years ago

Went to try out this place for the first time and the drinks were actually really good! I had the orange tiki and they made it just perfect. It wasn't too sweet and the drink was quite refreshing. I would definitely recommend my friends to come here and try it out. read more

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Mimi L.

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9 years ago

Yes yes yes!!!! So glad they opened this near by! I drive by this place almost everyday... But never went in.. But I decided to give it a try... Now I've Been coming here at least once a week... Or maybe twice a week! Their twisteas concoctions are soooo refreshing and delicious!! With real pieces of fruits and fruit jelly! Definitely recommend this place! And their twisted potatoes are good too! The people that works their are so nice. They made sure I was happy with my drinks. Tried and recommend: Summer elixir Mango tango Passionade Passion-tea Everything's peachy Strawberry vortex Twisted potatoes: Sour cream & chives Bbq Ghost pepper read more

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Marie C.

8 years ago

The Lychee breeze is my favorite drink! So refreshing and not overly sweet! Their potato twists are pretty yummy too. They are always made to order. read more

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Stephanie T.

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8 years ago

My favorite tea place of the moment! The drinks are delicious and so refreshing and the workers are super duper nice. I come here at least once a week, if not more. read more

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Catherine T.

8 years ago

I visited last week during a brief trip and this place is superb. From what I can tell, this isn't your run of the mill boba joint. The Rose Milk Green Tea I tried was like discovering a new craft beer. The flavors were super delicate, complimentary, balanced, (not too sweet!) but also surprising and of course, delicious. Apparently, the owner came up with all of the drinks himself and the creativity is evident in the unique and well-conceived flavor combinations on the menu. I'd honestly try them all! Plus, the place is super clean and staff is a delight! read more

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Tammi H.

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8 years ago

Amazing service and drinks! Going to try different drinks every time I go. So far I have tried ki-ki-kiwi, passionate-tea, and everything's peachy and it was all really good. The teas come with different toppings, which is a huge plus. I wish this place had a study spot bc it would make this place even more perfect, but considering the limited space there is, that's probably not going to happen. But other than that, this place is a hidden gem. read more

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Mistie Z.

6 years ago

twisteas is what you would think as an average bubble tea / drink place. i would suggest more seating areas. sometimes it takes a while for the order. the drinks and foods are great, some r a lil overpriced just personally in my opinion. read more

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605 N New Ave
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Monterey Park, CA 91755
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Hours

What time does Twisteas open?

Twisteas opens at 1:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Twisteas close?

Twisteas closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Twisteas closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMSat-Sun 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Twisteas take Bitcoin?

No, Twisteas does not take Bitcoin.

Does Twisteas take credit cards?

Yes, Twisteas takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Twisteas have catering options?

No, Twisteas does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Twisteas allow dogs?

Yes, Twisteas allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Twisteas have bike parking?

Yes, Twisteas has bike parking.

Does Twisteas have parking?

Yes, Twisteas has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Twisteas wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Twisteas is wheelchair accessible.

Does Twisteas have free WiFi?

Yes, Twisteas has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We make classic teas with a creative twist using fresh ingredients daily. We are also now serving sugar cane drinks =)

History

Established in 2016.

Trying to make history

Meet the Business Owner: Alex L.

In a galaxy far far away....

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Do you offer oat, almond or coconut milk?

Hi Samantha, We currently don't have milk alternatives. We do use lactose free milk in our drinks.

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There's a review that says they don't sell potato twists anymore. Do they still offer them?

No they don't offer potato twists anymore only flavored French fries.

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"I hart Molly tea" for real Came here with a friend after dinner in San Gabriel and now I get the…read morehype. I grabbed a Jasmine Milk Tea (their 茉莉奶白) and it was super fragrant, not fake-perfume jasmine, just clean and floral, with a nice creamy finish. Also tried the Yang Zhi Gan Lu and the mango flavor was bright and not overly sweet, with a refreshing citrusy kick. Space is cute, very chill to sit and sip, and the drinks actually taste like tea, not just sugar water. Low‑key Los Angeles must‑visit tea spot, I'm already planning my next run.

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BenGong’s Tea

I like the ambiance and they have a cute wishing tree in the middle. Drinks are good qualitea…read more(haha) and they have seating. There are cushioned bench seating areas and while overall it's a small shop, it's a decent place to study. I don't see outlets though. A favorite of mine is their bloom teas with a nice coconut milk, sago, and real fresh fruit. Definitely a refreshing drink that is worth the price.

This BenGong's Tea location is found in a small plaza that has Hengzhou Chili King with a lot in…read morethe back. The lot itself doesn't really have enough parking spots available for the 4 or 5 businesses that are in this little plaza. My husband and I have been to the location in Arcadia a few times and decided to check out this location since we were in the area. We came here last Saturday night and ordered our drinks at the kiosk (not sure if you are order with an employee or not, but the 2 employees we saw behind the counter seemed busy working on drinks, since their backs were towards us). We ended up ordering: Purple Rice Drink, $5.95- My husband ordered this drink to be made with no ice and 25% sweetener. I didn't have any but he thought it was just fine and enjoyed it. But the size was rather small. Osmanthus Rice Milk Tea $6.75 + Large Size $0.75- I ordered this drink to be made with no ice and 25% sweetener. I was disappointed with this drink because the tea was overstepped. Quite a shame because that bitter taste lingered and had a weird after taste with the osmanthus (which is a flower). But the osmanthus flavor seemed a little artificial (I really like osmanthus and usually like to order it at tea houses so I am familiar with the taste). This drink did not taste good. ----------------------------- (Total= $13.45) Wait time was a little after 10 minutes. There wasn't really much interaction with the employees. The staff just placed our drink on the counter and called out the drink order number and then my husband walked up to the counter to get it. You had to get your own straw, which is right by the area where you pick up the drinks. I really don't see myself coming back to this location and probably won't be going back to BenGong's Tea in general anytime soon (the last time we went to the Arcadia location, my drink was also over steeped).

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Jasmine boba milk tea and takeaway bag

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Takeaway bag

YOTEA

First time at Yotea! Parking: street parking…read moreService: nothing outstanding but pretty fast Ambiance: Large amount of seating, modern interior vibe, music can be a little bit loud Drinks: the corn matcha was FIRE! It tasted non artificial and I got 50% and it was still decently sweet. Creamy and not too overpowering as well. I just wish they had some food or mini bites, but overall a great study space or yap place with friends :)

So unfortunate that this boba shop is closing down very soon. I have been visiting ever since it…read morefirst opened and really like some of the drinks here. The coconut ice cream milk tea is a unique and delicious drink. Another standout drink is the matcha frostie with creme brulee. I have never had a bad drink from this place. The menu here is very huge, maybe even too huge. There are so many drinks you could possibly order, ranging from milk teas to fruit teas to slushies to coffees and a lot more. I think it would be better if they focused on a smaller menu with some really good specialty drinks. Nevertheless, I will miss this boba shop.

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Signature Matcha Coffee

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Chicha San Chen

~ The best lemon tea! ~…read more Love the creamy lemon tart & high mountain tea with lemon juice! (slightly similar to taiwan's street lemon ice tea) Depending when you go, there might be a wait! They brew the tea each order. There are 3 tables inside! And underground parking.

Chicha sets the bar high for the gold standard boba drink. After trying drinks at other chicha…read morelocations, I can confirm that the San Gabriel location makes the best drinks. I've noticed that some of my drinks at the other places are sometimes watered down, whereas the quality has always been consistent here. The dong ding oolong milk tea with cream and bubble is usually my go to order. Drinks here usually run on the sweeter side so I always get light sweetness. This shop is definitely my go to place for drinks whenever I'm in the area.

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Chun Yang Tea - San Gabriel

Chun Yang continues to be at the top of my list of drink places to visit whenever I'm in the San…read moreGabriel Valley area. I love the Oolong tea from here and the variations that they offer have all been very good. I especially like the Pomelo Oolong Tea ($6.49), which is a nice change from the grapefruit that they offer. I also like the Lemon Green Tea with Green Tea Jelly ($5.99) and Kumquat Lemon ($6.59) from here. Service here is great - people are friendly and helpful. I just love everything about this place and wish they opened one in Orange County closer to me. :)

Power tip: a small but nice shop at a very busy plaza, next to a couple of my favorite businesses…read more Menu has a nice variety, but not too overwhelming. After a couple visits there, I realize that I like the black tea latte with 50% sugar. It's very nice that changing the ice and alternative milk options do not cost extra, like many of the other special tea places. Having a reward program is a nice bonus. Looks like I found a new place to be loyal to :D

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Tapioca Mochi is now available from 7/11/2025. Jelly Noodle is back from 7/11/2025 too.

Roasted Oolong Tea Latte

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R&B Tea

Stopped by R&B Tea in Rosemead and tried one of their seasonal drinks: matcha with coconut water. I…read morewasn't sure what to expect, but the combination was surprisingly refreshing. The earthy matcha paired really well with the light sweetness of the coconut water, making it a great drink for a warm day. For toppings, I added the mango jelly stars and basil seeds. The mango jelly was fun because they are actually shaped like little stars, which made the drink extra cute. The jelly added a nice fruity flavor, while the basil seeds gave it a unique texture. If you're looking for something different from the usual milk tea, I definitely recommend giving this seasonal drink a try. Refreshing, not overly sweet, and perfect for matcha lovers.

The second best Boba out there! I tried over 50 places in LA this one is the second best!…read moreBrown boba sugar milk tea is my absolute favorite! I moved and don't have location near by so anytime I'm in area I stop by!

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Da Vien Coffee

im so glad they have da vien in the sgv now! they have the best vietnamese/egg coffee that will…read morekeep me energized and happy the rest of the day. i always get the coffee at 30% sweet, less cream, more coffee, which is perfect for someone like me who needs strong caffeine and cannot handle things too sweet. egg cream coffee - generous amount of egg cream, a bit foamy. perfect for days i want to indulge. einspanner cream coffee - my other to-go order if i want something less sweet than egg coffee. vietnamese coffee - perfect for days when i just need that hard caffeine kick with nothing else overshadowing it. marble coffee - good for if you want something less strong sesame latte - i couldn't taste the coffee and it felt too diluted. id go to other cafes (cafe de mama) for a good sesame latte. cold brew - diluted, not strong enough for me.

Marble coffee is their signature drink. Very smooth and tasty…read more They have their own parking lot but can be packed, there's also street parking. Service was quick, environment was clean. First time on a Thursday afternoon and it was buy one get one free marble drink.

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Strawberry Cream Oat Matcha Latte

Matcha Latte

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Einspanner Matcha

Moncha Cafe

4.6

(119 reviews)

1.7 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Amazingly chill spot with good food & drinks…read more Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Has free parking!

Moncha Cafe (est 2025) is a new boba tea in SGV. They are located at a corner plaza in Valley blvd…read moreand San Gabriel blvd. They have a modest selection of boba tea and snacks such as popcorn chicken. I made a quick stop by to grab their Strawberry Jasmine Green tea x Sakura boba. It was light and refreshing. Their popcorn chicken was decent bit crispier than most popcorn chicken in the entire valley. I won't it order again. Staff was nice, attentive and professional. Plenty off seats but most are occupied by young people playing mind craft cards or something. Overall, it's a decent tea shop.

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Formosa Aroma

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.

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Formosa Thai Mango Sticky Rice 島嶼泰式糯米芒果露

Formosa Portuguese Egg Tart 島嶼葡式蛋塔

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Mango Pomelo Sago

Leaflet Coffee House

Cute little coffee place. Seems like alot of college students come here. I have been wanting…read morejasmine coffee for along time ever since i tried it. And leaflet has it. You can Taste the jasmine in the coffee. So good. Furious george was also amazing. You can taste the banana and it doesnt even have the banana cream foam. It seems like they will remake you drink if something doesnt taste right as well because they asked if it tastes good. But im not sure since i loved mines. They have the cutest pikachu chillin on a shelf. If you eat or drink inside, there is a plave to return your cup or dish. No parking in front of store but you can park on the sides or in the parking structure. Thrres no bathroom inside but you can use the one inside the parking structure.

Leaflet Coffee is a charming café that's well worth a visit for its unique specialty drinks. The…read morespace is exceptionally clean and cozy, featuring a modern, aesthetic interior with a handful of tables that make it a great spot to enjoy a drink or get some work done. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the Luxurious George was prepared surprisingly quickly despite the matcha being hand-whisked to order. We also ordered their seasonal Vietnamese Coconut Latte, which was visually stunning, though I didn't get the chance to try it myself. **Luxurious George: 4/5** The Luxurious George, a banana jasmine matcha latte, was smooth and not overly sweet, allowing the flavors to remain light and refreshing. Fragrant jasmine took center stage, offering a beautiful floral aroma and delicate tea notes that paired nicely with the earthy matcha. The milk, however, overshadowed the matcha and made the drink taste a bit milkier than I had anticipated. While the banana was a unique addition, its flavor remained very subtle and was difficult to distinguish, leaving the jasmine as the dominant flavor profile. Despite not quite meeting all of my expectations, Leaflet Coffee left a great impression with its inviting ambiance and creative drink offerings. With such a unique menu, I'm excited to come back and discover more of what they have to offer.

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Matcha Cafe Maiko

This place is located in the Atlantic Time Square plaza so we just parked within the structure. The…read moreinterior design was very cute with touches of Japanese inspired artworks and a unique ceiling design. There isn't a lot of seating inside but we were lucky to snag a table before the rush. We got: Ube Maiko Special - yummy but not worth the price. The difference is you get way more soft serve, but I didn't love all the toppings below it. My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed the Ube. Matcha Shaved Ice - better priced. Although the soft serve wasn't as much as the Special order, it was still a satisfying amount and it also had the same mochi balls in the Special order. These were very chewy and delicious. For someone that loves Matcha, the Matcha soft serve was very delicious and I would definitely come back just for this.

Stopped by on a Sunday around 7 pm and ended up waiting about 20 minutes after placing our order,…read morewhich wasn't too bad considering how busy it was. The shop was lively and fairly noisy, with a mix of booths and tables for seating. We ordered the Maiko Special with ube and matcha soft serve. Overall, it was just okay. The soft serve itself was smooth, creamy, and had a nice balance of ube and matcha flavors. However, there was a bit too much red bean for my liking. The portion is generous and definitely something I'd recommend sharing. The staff was friendly, and our order came out in a reasonable amount of time despite the crowd. While this wasn't a standout dessert for me, it's a fun spot to satisfy a soft serve craving.

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Ube Matcha Maiko Special

Matcha Cream

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Matcha Frappe

Jim's Bakery

Jim's Bakery continues to be my go-to Hong Kong bakery. They don't have a ton of variety of breads…read moreand pastries, but they have all of my favorites. I highly recommend their Pineapple BBQ Pork Bun ($3.75), BBQ Pork Pie ($3.25), Curry Beef Pie ($3.25), and Hot Dog Bun ($2.40). Their egg tarts are also a winner, but I don't always get it because I prefer savory items. This place accepts cards and parking is plenty!

Oooh yes, had to stop by for a Portuguese Tart! It was tasty, though the caramelized top was on the…read morebrittle candy side. The breading was tasty, and the custard was just the right amount of sweetness. There are also a variety of other baked goods that I can't wait to return and try. One thing to note though is that it's cash only up until ~ $!0 charge, then which a credit card may be used for payment. If you're visiting, make sure to be careful also of the side by the door... there's an awkward step that's super easy to trip over, especially since there isn't much standing room inside.

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Egg tart and Portuguese egg tart

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Hong Coffee & Bakery

The service was quick and interactions were nice. There are about 4 tables. Everything was clean…read moreand tidy. We ordered the wanton noodle soup with egg noodles and the dumpling soup. The soup was nice, clean, and light. The veggies were perfect: bright green and a bit crisp, not over done. The wantons and noodles were tasty. The dumplings were very nice. Both had thin wrappers, full of shrimp, and so tasty with the chili sauce. We would definitely return. Next time we will be buying some frozen dumplings and wantons to take home.

Got my go to frozen wontons, picked up extra side dishes like curry and they sold noodles here…read more Dinner for day-check! P.S. Thank you for asking if I knew how to cook wontons, explaining it to me but more importantly, pointing to the directions on the bag! The noodles came with instructions but it was on the counter and I took a photo

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Tables inside and drinks

Dumplings (white wrapped wontons).

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Bachan's Take Out

Very hole in the wall place! There's a small parking lot and the interior is very roomy. I was a…read morelittle overwhelmed with all the options on the menu but I settled with the medium combo plate. For $13.65, it came with 2 scoops of rice, mac salad, ribs, chicken, and teriyaki sauce on thw side which I appreciated. The meat portions are definitely on the generous side! I only ate half before I felt so full. The chicken is very juicy and the teriyaki sauce is more on the thin side which I liked. The ribs were a little too charred for me but still delicious. The mac salad was my least favorite part og the meal. But overall very solid! Service is quick and they also have a lot of seating inside if you wanted to eat there. Very clean too!

Bachan's Takeout is not your typical teriyaki joint. Having cooked at fine dining restaurants, the…read moreowner kicks down Hawaiian/Japanese Food to a different level. This is a very non pretentious eatery, just down home style cooking. Everything is so good here, from their Teri Salmon, Teri Chicken, Teri Short Ribs it's all solid. If you wanna go real Hawaiian, try some homemade chili over rice, it's Ono and broke my mouph! Service is pretty quick from order to ready so it makes a great place to get your food. Make sure to stop by and get some shaved ice! Aloha!

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Alan S.

121

8 years ago

After dinner with our family we decided to get some tea nearby. We wanted to try this place because our cousin recommended it. As we were deciding what to get I was concern that the kids may get sugar high and not go to sleep soon. As we began to order, Elmo started making suggestion based on my families conversation! It turns out he was listening when we were talking among ourselves. So that's bonus for the extra attention and service. Sugar level was adjusted and gave us a he even gave us samples of the drinks to help us decide. I don't know if this tea house can do this for everyone but it definitely helped me. It's a five star because the teas were just right and I felt like I was taken care of! read more

Bella T.

9 years ago

This is probably going to be my new boba place. It's super close to my house and no other boba shop has TWISTED POTATOES nearby!! I tried the Everything's Peachy drink & sour cream & chives Twisted Potato!! They were both so good :) the twisted potato is easy to eat and super yummy!! Recommended to everyone! They also have a stamp card :) read more

Mimi Z.

112

1 year ago

Really !!! This is ridiculous how the popcorn chicken looks like. Is so tiny. Doesn't even looks like have chicken meat on it. This place is very pricey too. It's literally a scam. Scam high school students money. ( is very close to MKHS ) read more

Angie N.

108

122

413

6 years ago

I tried the PowCorn chicken for the first time today. It was delicious! Very flavorful and crispy! I'm so glad this is on the menu. Now, I can enjoy all my favorite Twisteas drinks with a yummy snack! read more

Sok L.

8 years ago

This is a great place for drinks and a snack. Loved their fruit teas! Good service the employees are really helpful and have reliable recommendations read more