50 Best Cafes near Duarte

“Classic diner comfort food! Kids menu 😋“

“congratulation J&A's 25th anniversary! great food 🎉👍“

“I don't give out 5 stars lightly. But it's like this place was made for me. They are always switching up their desserts and are so eager to please because if you don't like a drink they will remake it when this place gets bad reviews I really don't get it they must be mixing up their boba shops. I wanted to gate keep this place but I also want it to last and be around for a while so this is a must try.“

“The influence is real and it definitely delivered! Wow, the Spicy California Caesar Wrap was DELICIOUS. I cannot wait to have it again! I was able to order online and pick it up fairly quickly because the restaurant is right outside near the parking garage. The ambiance is very relaxing, I love their outdoor seating area that doesn't feel like you're in the mall but I also like that you can just go straight to the mall if you wanted to. I'm super grateful for influencers that find gems like these.“

“Wonderful boba tea! Delicious food as well! :)“

“I happen to go to the tea place next door and saw this place and the menu caught my attention. I was fascinated by the port cutlet and the nice Japanese omelette over the rice with curry. I walk in and I get greeted by the lady who is so nice and friendly. Ordered the pork cutlet with rice and egg omelette and it was delicious

Cutlet was nice and crispy combined with the curry sauce. The was nicely done and added a twist to the rice. Definitely coming back here again. Friendly staff work here“

“This place was so amazing! I specifically want to talk about the service because it was phenomenal. Zen was amazing, and he had a great attitude and was super kind and interactive. He gave us an unforgettable experience. 100% would recommend.“

“Nice cafe, Portions are huge, Great service“

“very delicious food is always fresh the food is very good from sandwiches to bagels waffles smoothies cant forget the owners are very nice and polite always have the place clean“

“The place had delicious food. This place had many people coming in and was crowded during brunch time. I can see why so many people come here. The drinks and food are excellent but the seating was a bit of a challenge since it was quite noisy.“

“I took my granddaughter to the Huntington Library & Gardens, and we enjoyed the Traditional Tea along with a Charcuterie Board. I hadn't been to the Rose Garden Tea Room for years and I think it has really improved. We enjoyed the charcuterie board so much that we barely had room for all the other assorted goodies. Everything was delicious and there was lots of it. We agreed that a couple of the sandwich breads were a little too strong on the herbs, drowning out the flavor of the fillings. but all in all we had a lovely time. “

“Went here on my birthday on October 23rd this year with my family and Maid Nagi was very attentive, helpful, and very sweet. I ordered the SR Kawaii Combo and got the Omurice with Ketchup writing as my Entree, Ichigo Cheesecake for dessert, and Sakura Flower Milky Tea. The food here is made fresh and hot, while the taste for everything was really delicious and I had a good time here. Maid Nagi also wrote Happy Birthday on my Omurice as well as my polaroid included in the set which I thought was very cute and generous. The place was really elegant and clean. I recommend Arcane if you’re wanting to celebrate a birthday, just want to chill out with friends, or family.“

“wow first time here food was excellent. very nice customer service 👍💯.can't wait to come back 😀“

“The coffee here is excellent, making it a great spot for coffee enthusiasts. However, it’s a bit of a letdown that there’s no outdoor seating. On a cold sunny day, it would have been nice to enjoy the coffee outside. Still, if you're after quality coffee, it's definitely worth a visit.“

“Wonderful boba tea! Delicious food as well! :)“

“First time visiting, lived in El Monte for 5 years never knew this place was here; small but spacious nice little diner to come have a meal. I had the French Toast Combo with a large orange juice came out to $22.20. With a $7.80 tip came to $30 flat. Food was fine/delicious, place seemed clean. Lot of help in the kitchen, pretty fast service, no complaints. The atmosphere gives like veterans POW/Elk Lodge/small town/diner vibes, a handful of older(40/50+) dudes, a young teen couple and a family with toddler was here when I sat in at 10am on Wednesday morning. Parking: I was able to find a spot,but it is limited-if busy.“

“The store was very crowded even in the morning. The line was really long. The food was really great though - nice pastries, nice burritos, and nice croquettes. The tables were very close to each other and it was a very open and crowded hall stuffed with loads of people. I feel like they were understaffed.“

“The place is really cute inside & The drinks were really good. We got 3 different kind. Thai Tea. CHEESECAKE smoothie, the strawberry are really fresh
& Mango Smoothie with mango jelly? They all had great flavor & customer service was great.“

“It's a half & half so never disappoints and always delivers.
The lady at the counter was nice and explained everything and ended up getting the classic boba with almond flavor. The bobas were chewy and sweet just perfect and the tea was so smooth 👍👍.“

“Como un breakfast burrito Que experiencia tan deliciosa Todo en su punto exacto de concibo sabor textura. Very jyummi😋 y el café otra delicia😋“

“Excellent service, sweet ladies, great prices & a humble atmosphere�“

“Best coffee shop for miles - everything about jpeg is first-rate. The baristas are serious coffee pros, and the drinks they make are among the best I’ve had. They roast on-site of course, and the variety and quality of the beans guarantees your next bag of jpeg will be yet another new adventure. We are Lucky to have them here in town.“

“I haven’t been here for a while and had a craving for the Chilaquiles. I knew they added a new Mole salsa so I called to order that to go. I was told they also have a chipotle sauce, so I went with that instead. When I got home, OH MY GOSH!! Those were the best chilaquiles I’ve ever had with the Chipotle sauce. They were so good I’m embarrassed to say I lick the plate clean🥴. And of course the churros were amazing as usual.“

“Old school diner with really friendly staff, and massive pieces of pie!
We ordered breakfast that came out within 10 minutes. We had bottomless coffee and beautiful, massive, delicious coconut cream pie. It was made from scratch that morning. I knew I should have bought the whole pie ? I’ve been dreaming of it ever since.“

“Love this store very much! Old customer! ! ! ! Recommend Pink Peach Planet! ! ! And their milk tea! ! ! It tastes really good! ! ! I haven’t tried the others, but my friends said they tasted delicious.

Kid-friendliness: It tastes great, feel free to eat it! ! ! Very clean, no need to worry about food safety issues“

“Love the ambiance. Great food. Great service and excellent drinks are served at the bar. Great for an intimate dinner or for a special occasion.“

“I tried their peach oolong tea and loved it! They have plenty of outdoor seatings (tables, benches, and booths) and what I also liked about this cafe is that I can bring my own food. You just need to purchase their drinks. As long as you get there between 10 am and 2 pm (Tue-Sat), you can grab a drink and use their cafe area!“

“Chili dog is yummyyyyyyyy“

“Really cute place to visit! Ordered the matcha crème brûlée and brown sugar fresh milk and very surprised with taste. I’m usually picky with my matcha drinks, and this was a good option for me. Staff are also very friendly and would recommend this place!“

“I love coming here and it's very close to my house, reminds me of my grandma baking growing up. They make great tamales as well with lots of meat, very delicious. Their sweet bread are great a big variety to choose from. They open at 5am you won't be sorry if you stopped by and bought some thing to have with your coffee in the morning.“

“So their smoothies are excellent. The ones that have some sort of greens don't taste like they have greens in them. I usually make mine at home, but if you're on the run or you don't want to make one personally, I highly recommend them.“

“Lovely bakery offerring fresh baked pastries, breads and cookies. You can get a hearty lunch sandwichm or a coffee to go with your breakfast pastry. Why go to that Seattle based coffee stand, when you can get better coffee and pastries, without the hassle of a drive thru window.“

“Great service. Delicious Coffees!!“

“Love the coffee, great food, and ambiance“

“First time here and and I must say I was very satisfied with the service and the quality of the food. I ordered a breakfast crepe and a green shake. I was in town for a work meeting and was looking for healthy eating options. This place is definitely the place for that. I highly recommend it.“

“Very nice store I went in Tuesday about 3:34 and one of the guys helped me that he had tattoos I don't know his name fantastic service. One of the girls are slender had an attitude I said hi and she just told him brush me off and appreciate that very nice story by the way“

“Best Coffee in town by far!“

“Overall, it's a really great spot for a quick breakfast and donut.

Their service is amazing. SUPER friendly folks and very nice. Lovely people I'd love to start every morning with.

Their food was good. Basic sandwiches that get you through the day and their donuts are always delicious.

It's tucked in a strip mall of a busy street. Outside can sometimes have some sketchy people, but the workers didn't seem phased. Like they're used to it.

Best for good service and good food.“

“We visited here because I heard they have daily specials. This gem use to be Lollicup. Same management but I’m glad they’re independent now.

Parking: They’re located in a large yet busy plaza. Finding a spot can be a hit or miss.

Ambiance/Environment: I absolutely love the interior! Super clean and bright. They have a medium sized space with a decent amount of indoor seating. You’re literally transported to a London train station. Peep all the details! I was also told the luggage is actually from London!

Service: Shout out to Sam and Nolan! Sam was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us their most popular recommendations & some tips about the drinks. Nolan was courteous, quick, & efficient!

Food & drinks: Their daily specials alternate everyday at a constant price of $8.95. We visited on a Wednesday night, and they had their tofu + milk tea or Thai tea special. I’m not a tofu fan, but we decided to try their other foods.

1) Matcha cheesecake - My favorite! The matcha is sweet, and the cheesecake foam was sooo good!

2) Thai milk tea w/ boba - I really enjoyed this! There was an equal amount of tea and creamer. It was more on the sweeter side, but you can adjust the sweetness level.

3) Milk tea w/ boba - This tasted as expected. Can’t mess up a basic milk tea. I got regular boba, and it wasn’t too chewy.

4) Orange Creamsicle - This was shockingly not orange lol. The taste reminded me of a cream soda. It’s perfect when you pair it with a savory food item.

5) Blueberry yogurt - Yummm! It tasted exactly as it sounds. The blueberry flavor definitely came through, and the consistency wasn’t too thick.

6) Cookie butter cold brew - I’m not a cold brew person either bc I don’t like watered down coffee. This was actually decent. I heavily mixed the cookie butter, and it gave it some flavor.

7) Mozzarella sticks - The cheese pull went crazy. If you love cheese, this is the perfect appetizer for you.

8) Gyozas - These were pan seared and filled with meat. The outer portion was very crispy.

9) Chicken & fries - Popcorn chicken served with crinkled fries. They don’t season it, so make sure you ask for some spice. I sprinkled the spicy seasoning all over the chicken & fries. I wished they hand tossed it.

10) Bulgogi fries - Sooo cheesy and delicious! The bulgogi sat on the crinkled fries with a generous amount of cheese on top.

11) Chew Chew Katsu - My favorite dish! The katsu was absolutely crispyyy. There was a generous amount of rice & lettuce. Make sure to dip! The creamy mayo sauce was our fav!

Pricing: Average prices for boba nowadays $$. I really like the theme. The drinks are fun and sweet. The food was perfect as snacks but could use some seasoning.“

“The coffee was good! The staff was awesome, especially since they made my granddaughter feel special for her birthday. One of the staff gave her a waffle.“

“First time visit. Excellent and Quick service. A very good breakfast menu. Good variety of breakfast selections. Found the food tasty and good value. Will definitely return.“

“lo recomiendo al %100. its amazing place“

“Wonderful place a lot of choices and flavours and also in food love it a place you must visit 🥰🥰🥰“

“Bon Appetea Cafe Arcadia.“

“BB’s Cafe is SO good. I’m so happy that my loved ones and I were able to find a soul food place near home. The service is great and they make you feel very welcomed. The food is 10/10 and reminds me of my grandma’s cooking. I highly recommend going there!“

“Amazing service! Nice elderly couple running the place. They have a great selection of teas, coffee (including Vietnamese coffee), and smoothies/slushes. I got the honeydew boba, which I believe comes automatically with non dairy milk. Overall, great place inside of the market to get a quick drink.“

“Súper rico y lo más increíble es que es saludable 🥹🙏🏻😍😍😍“

“This place still lives up to its name, if it's not busy, ofc. Boba & taste (maybe don't do lower than 50% sugar) has quality; the price for Large is insanely good.
Lots of available parking, but be cautious if you park away because oncoming traffic.“