The store is now under new management and the name has changed. The crew are quite nice but it took over half an hour to have my drinks served while there was only three people in the store. I chose the number one mango drink and it taste sucks, no much fruit slices and the whole drink tastes pretty normal. Besides that, coconut milk coffee is way much better.
Corie L.
New owners and understaff at the moment. If you're coming here for the corgi thing, that's no longer on the menu. They still do have the fruit drinks. Please be patient with the staff for drinks.
Jennifer Y.
Went in and the cashier said "today is cash only" ???? But all the screens were working fine so I have no idea why it's cash only. Waste of time to come here
Sean M.
Everything online still advertises this as a Corgi themed cafe. This is no longer the case. Pancakes and corgi themed drinks are no longer served. I would be a lot less disappointed if they advertised appropriately.
Al
They no longer serve soufflé pancakes. :(My drink was super bland & it cost $7I wanted to ask for my money back.Not a great a experience I was so excited to try this place and it was such a let down. :(((
Greg L.
NEW OWNERSHIP! No longer Cafe Der. So bummed!!!!! (I'm sure the new owners are great) My wife LOVES Corgis and I took the day off to check it out. The establishment switched owners a week ago and there are no more Corgis! The only trace of Corgis were two drawings in the restroom. We did try the coconut coffee and it was fine. Not great, not horrible. Nice, sweet taste.
ChangMing D.
It's a really good shop. I heard that it's very popular in China. The tea made with fruits is also very delicious. It's full of ingredients and very healthy.
Rebekah L.
When I first mentioned Cafe D.er to Teej, she had mistakenly took it as an actual corgi cafe like with real corgis, which was my bad because I think I had actually introduced it to her as a "corgi cafe." However, once the confusion was cleared up, we decided that it would be a good place to visit and grab some gifts for our husbands, both of whom love corgis. I can't remember if we had been coming from Koreatown on the day of our visit, but I know we had about an hour and a half to an hour before closing, so we decided to make a quick drive over. Parking was fortunately quick and easy to find as it is located behind the actual storefront with both ground and underground level parking. When we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised by the cute interior which was your typical Asian minimalistic decor (think whites and light woods with cute little accents, which in this case were Corgi based). We immediately walked over to the counter where there was a menu plastered by the register and asked what their most popular drink items were. The employee at the register then mentioned their Matcha Messy Tea and their Rose Macchiato, which we both decided on as well as their Original Souffle Pancakes. After we had ordered and paid for our items, we then sat at one of the tables next to their little Corgi merchandise display (closest to the bathroom vs. by the register). Unfortunately, things seemed to take a turn for the worse after we ordered because all I remember is Teej and I sitting there for what seemed like ages. When our drinks were finally ready, we picked them up from the employee who had been at the register but our excitement for the drinks quickly turned to disappointment. My Matcha Messy Tea was awful. There was no matcha flavor at all and if I had to be honest, the only thing somewhat indicating there was matcha in this drink was the coloring. The matcha was also chalky and thick making it really hard to swallow. The boba was also undercooked as it was hard and did not have the delicate chewiness that usually comes with good boba. Teej's Rose Macchiato was not any better either and again if I did not know it was a Rose Macchiato, I would not have been able to tell because there was no Rose flavor and the Macchiato was essentially just hot water. We figured that maybe the Original Souffle Pancakes would be better but that was also disappointing. The Souffle pancakes seemed to be overcooked because the light egg, almost custard-like flavor that come with Souffle pancakes was not present. These were overdone and had a weird aftertaste. We had to rely on the strawberry pieces to cut down on the flavor of the souffle pancakes but even then, neither of us were able to finish our drinks our the Souffle pancakes. Since the drink and food items were lackluster, we figured we would focus in on the corgi trinkets that our husbands would want. But even that had its own issues. When Teej had gone up to the employee at the register to ask about purchasing merchandise, specifically a bucket hat, keychain, and mousepad, all of these items, while still displayed in store for purchase, were apparently out of stock. The employee tried to give us other options which worked out for the keychain but everything else was a really bad substitute, so Teej declined. Overall, I would not necessarily recommend Cafe D.er if you want a good dessert or boba drink option. While the concept of the store is a cute idea, especially for all the Corgi lovers, it is almost like they focused so much on the concept that they did not focus on execution. For the amount we paid for our drinks and souffle pancakes, I definitely expected a lot more. I also did not enjoy the fact that the hallway leading up to the bathroom and the actual bathroom itself is cluttered with I believe merchandise. I kept tripping over the boxes on my way in and out of the bathroom. The fact that there was also an empty hand soap dispenser on the sink and hand sanitizer also left a bad impression on me because it made me wonder if whoever was in the kitchen was pro
Jennifer H.
Good boba drinks with cute decor - what more can you ask for? I originally wanted to go to a different boba shop but since it was Monday and most boba places close early I came across Cafe D.er. Once I saw the decor I immediately knew I wanted to try this place out. Staff was extremely nice. I believe they are known for their pancakes but it's only offered on certain days. I went with a jasmine milk tea 50% sugar and it tasted great. I would love to return to try other drinks or their pancakes.
David Pui
Cute corgi themed dessert cafe. Closed kind of early for a Saturday night.
Corgi themed cafe??? SAY LESS! As if those 3 words weren't already enough for you to run to this café. This place is pet friendly but does not have it's own corgis. If you bring your pet, there is a play area for them to socialize. Ambiance - 5/5 : The theme is corgis and London. Everything is cute and there's so many photo ops. The place is a little small but there is some outdoor seating and some spots inside. Price- $$ : The prices of the food and drink are quite average. It is on the "pricier" side of normal but it's not too expensive. Service - 5/5 : The servers are super kind and patient. The girl at the register was super sweet and explained everything when I asked questions. Also there's like free stuff if you post on social media which, you just have to show proof and they will give you the free stickers or whatever. Location -2/5 : Location isn't the most convenient if I'm being completely honest but there is parking underground, just be careful when driving because you can miss the turn into the plaza quite quickly.
Alan C.
A cute, corgi-themed cafe with cozy vibes. We came here for dessert and got their Purple Yam Soufflé Pancakes, Sparking Dragon Fruit drink, and House Signature Latte. Everything we ordered was good but fell a bit short of being amazing. There were a few minor things that made it a bit underwhelming: the soufflé pancake wasn't sweet enough (it didn't really have much taste imo) and the sparkling dragonfruit drink was too sweet. They all looked very aesthetic tho! The staff was super friendly and helped recommend some solid drinks when the ones we initially wanted were unavailable. Dogs are allowed in the cafe and they even sell merch for all corgi lovers out there haha. Some tips from our experience: 1. Be prepared to wait for a bit. The soufflé pancakes do take around 15-20 minutes to prepare. 2. Some drinks might be unavailable depending on their inventory for the day. 3. There is parking in the back and underground, but it is a bit tight. Would be interested in trying out some of their other items next time if around the area.
Alice W.
I came to this cafe bc I wanted a soufflé pancake and to bring my corgi. :) Dogs are allowed in the cafe which is very nice! Our corgi got lots of love and he was given a cup of whipped cream to enjoy. The environment is cute. The cafe is smaller than I expected but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The staff was really nice as well. I'm only giving this 3 stars bc the drinks were actually not good. Lol! We got the messy matcha drink and the rose tea latte and both were just meh. I probably would not come back for the milk teas or boba drinks here. We weren't able to try the pancakes since the kitchen was closed, which was another bummer!
Nikki Y.
I was super excited to try this spot after the recommendations from friends and the photos on instagram. I was very disappointed that soufflé pancakes were unavailable and the drinks were bland. Parking: There is some parking on the floor of the coffee shop and there are also two underground parking levels. Quality of Drinks: The boba is was too squishy. They were not making soufflé pancakes so there weren't any snacks to order. Ambiance: The cafe was cute but smelled very musty and gross. I would recommend you try another boba shop in the area.
Allie L.
A very cute corgi-themed cafe to definitely try! They have limited outdoor seating, kiosk for ordering, friendly staff, ample underground parking, and best of all: corgis!! Great idea to make this dog-friendly and fun for both hoomans and doggies! Not a good place to get any serious work done here if you're one to be easily distracted by cute dogs. The jiggly fluffy pancakes were interesting and tasted like eggs--I liked it! My friend and I ordered "less sweet" for our drinks from the kiosk but the drinks still tasted REALLY sweet.
The store is now under new management and the name has changed. The crew are quite nice but it took over half an hour to have my drinks served while there was only three people in the store. I chose the number one mango drink and it taste sucks, no much fruit slices and the whole drink tastes pretty normal. Besides that, coconut milk coffee is way much better.
New owners and understaff at the moment. If you're coming here for the corgi thing, that's no longer on the menu. They still do have the fruit drinks. Please be patient with the staff for drinks.
Went in and the cashier said "today is cash only" ???? But all the screens were working fine so I have no idea why it's cash only. Waste of time to come here
Everything online still advertises this as a Corgi themed cafe. This is no longer the case. Pancakes and corgi themed drinks are no longer served. I would be a lot less disappointed if they advertised appropriately.
They no longer serve soufflé pancakes. :(My drink was super bland & it cost $7I wanted to ask for my money back.Not a great a experience I was so excited to try this place and it was such a let down. :(((
NEW OWNERSHIP! No longer Cafe Der. So bummed!!!!! (I'm sure the new owners are great) My wife LOVES Corgis and I took the day off to check it out. The establishment switched owners a week ago and there are no more Corgis! The only trace of Corgis were two drawings in the restroom. We did try the coconut coffee and it was fine. Not great, not horrible. Nice, sweet taste.
It's a really good shop. I heard that it's very popular in China. The tea made with fruits is also very delicious. It's full of ingredients and very healthy.
When I first mentioned Cafe D.er to Teej, she had mistakenly took it as an actual corgi cafe like with real corgis, which was my bad because I think I had actually introduced it to her as a "corgi cafe." However, once the confusion was cleared up, we decided that it would be a good place to visit and grab some gifts for our husbands, both of whom love corgis. I can't remember if we had been coming from Koreatown on the day of our visit, but I know we had about an hour and a half to an hour before closing, so we decided to make a quick drive over. Parking was fortunately quick and easy to find as it is located behind the actual storefront with both ground and underground level parking. When we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised by the cute interior which was your typical Asian minimalistic decor (think whites and light woods with cute little accents, which in this case were Corgi based). We immediately walked over to the counter where there was a menu plastered by the register and asked what their most popular drink items were. The employee at the register then mentioned their Matcha Messy Tea and their Rose Macchiato, which we both decided on as well as their Original Souffle Pancakes. After we had ordered and paid for our items, we then sat at one of the tables next to their little Corgi merchandise display (closest to the bathroom vs. by the register). Unfortunately, things seemed to take a turn for the worse after we ordered because all I remember is Teej and I sitting there for what seemed like ages. When our drinks were finally ready, we picked them up from the employee who had been at the register but our excitement for the drinks quickly turned to disappointment. My Matcha Messy Tea was awful. There was no matcha flavor at all and if I had to be honest, the only thing somewhat indicating there was matcha in this drink was the coloring. The matcha was also chalky and thick making it really hard to swallow. The boba was also undercooked as it was hard and did not have the delicate chewiness that usually comes with good boba. Teej's Rose Macchiato was not any better either and again if I did not know it was a Rose Macchiato, I would not have been able to tell because there was no Rose flavor and the Macchiato was essentially just hot water. We figured that maybe the Original Souffle Pancakes would be better but that was also disappointing. The Souffle pancakes seemed to be overcooked because the light egg, almost custard-like flavor that come with Souffle pancakes was not present. These were overdone and had a weird aftertaste. We had to rely on the strawberry pieces to cut down on the flavor of the souffle pancakes but even then, neither of us were able to finish our drinks our the Souffle pancakes. Since the drink and food items were lackluster, we figured we would focus in on the corgi trinkets that our husbands would want. But even that had its own issues. When Teej had gone up to the employee at the register to ask about purchasing merchandise, specifically a bucket hat, keychain, and mousepad, all of these items, while still displayed in store for purchase, were apparently out of stock. The employee tried to give us other options which worked out for the keychain but everything else was a really bad substitute, so Teej declined. Overall, I would not necessarily recommend Cafe D.er if you want a good dessert or boba drink option. While the concept of the store is a cute idea, especially for all the Corgi lovers, it is almost like they focused so much on the concept that they did not focus on execution. For the amount we paid for our drinks and souffle pancakes, I definitely expected a lot more. I also did not enjoy the fact that the hallway leading up to the bathroom and the actual bathroom itself is cluttered with I believe merchandise. I kept tripping over the boxes on my way in and out of the bathroom. The fact that there was also an empty hand soap dispenser on the sink and hand sanitizer also left a bad impression on me because it made me wonder if whoever was in the kitchen was pro
Good boba drinks with cute decor - what more can you ask for? I originally wanted to go to a different boba shop but since it was Monday and most boba places close early I came across Cafe D.er. Once I saw the decor I immediately knew I wanted to try this place out. Staff was extremely nice. I believe they are known for their pancakes but it's only offered on certain days. I went with a jasmine milk tea 50% sugar and it tasted great. I would love to return to try other drinks or their pancakes.
Cute corgi themed dessert cafe. Closed kind of early for a Saturday night.
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Corgi themed cafe??? SAY LESS! As if those 3 words weren't already enough for you to run to this café. This place is pet friendly but does not have it's own corgis. If you bring your pet, there is a play area for them to socialize. Ambiance - 5/5 : The theme is corgis and London. Everything is cute and there's so many photo ops. The place is a little small but there is some outdoor seating and some spots inside. Price- $$ : The prices of the food and drink are quite average. It is on the "pricier" side of normal but it's not too expensive. Service - 5/5 : The servers are super kind and patient. The girl at the register was super sweet and explained everything when I asked questions. Also there's like free stuff if you post on social media which, you just have to show proof and they will give you the free stickers or whatever. Location -2/5 : Location isn't the most convenient if I'm being completely honest but there is parking underground, just be careful when driving because you can miss the turn into the plaza quite quickly.
A cute, corgi-themed cafe with cozy vibes. We came here for dessert and got their Purple Yam Soufflé Pancakes, Sparking Dragon Fruit drink, and House Signature Latte. Everything we ordered was good but fell a bit short of being amazing. There were a few minor things that made it a bit underwhelming: the soufflé pancake wasn't sweet enough (it didn't really have much taste imo) and the sparkling dragonfruit drink was too sweet. They all looked very aesthetic tho! The staff was super friendly and helped recommend some solid drinks when the ones we initially wanted were unavailable. Dogs are allowed in the cafe and they even sell merch for all corgi lovers out there haha. Some tips from our experience: 1. Be prepared to wait for a bit. The soufflé pancakes do take around 15-20 minutes to prepare. 2. Some drinks might be unavailable depending on their inventory for the day. 3. There is parking in the back and underground, but it is a bit tight. Would be interested in trying out some of their other items next time if around the area.
I came to this cafe bc I wanted a soufflé pancake and to bring my corgi. :) Dogs are allowed in the cafe which is very nice! Our corgi got lots of love and he was given a cup of whipped cream to enjoy. The environment is cute. The cafe is smaller than I expected but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The staff was really nice as well. I'm only giving this 3 stars bc the drinks were actually not good. Lol! We got the messy matcha drink and the rose tea latte and both were just meh. I probably would not come back for the milk teas or boba drinks here. We weren't able to try the pancakes since the kitchen was closed, which was another bummer!
I was super excited to try this spot after the recommendations from friends and the photos on instagram. I was very disappointed that soufflé pancakes were unavailable and the drinks were bland. Parking: There is some parking on the floor of the coffee shop and there are also two underground parking levels. Quality of Drinks: The boba is was too squishy. They were not making soufflé pancakes so there weren't any snacks to order. Ambiance: The cafe was cute but smelled very musty and gross. I would recommend you try another boba shop in the area.
A very cute corgi-themed cafe to definitely try! They have limited outdoor seating, kiosk for ordering, friendly staff, ample underground parking, and best of all: corgis!! Great idea to make this dog-friendly and fun for both hoomans and doggies! Not a good place to get any serious work done here if you're one to be easily distracted by cute dogs. The jiggly fluffy pancakes were interesting and tasted like eggs--I liked it! My friend and I ordered "less sweet" for our drinks from the kiosk but the drinks still tasted REALLY sweet.