22 Best Coffee Shops in El Monte

“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.“

“delicious breakfast at a very good price and a very friendly atmosphere“

“Best customer service I can’t get through my day without my morning coffee from my favorite Starbucks in El Monte on Garvey they greet me by name first thing in the morning and always make my coffee just perfect“

“The bolo bao ice cream sandwich was the bomb! I had it with ube ice cream. The garlic fries - lots of fresh garlic with a side of bomb lemon aoili and house sauce! The best! Passionfruit green tea was perfect for the hot weather! So cute inside too! It's a smaller space and a one man show. Everything is made fresh so please be patient - it's worth the wait! Great service! It's a hidden gem to the right of BofA in the plaza. — at CrispyandFluffed.“

“I'm new in the neighborhood, from New York. They make great coffee, doughnuts, drinks and sandwiches. The girl was pleasant and spoke politely. The prices are good and this will now be my go to coffee shop. I highly recommend this coffee spot.“

“This Tierra Mia location is super close to my work so I always take the drive thru. Unfortunately the wait is always long and the parking/location area is horrible. Hard to drive in and out on such a busy intersection, with a super tiny lot. However, the horchata drinks that I get are very consistent and delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness in the lattes and frappes. I like the churro muffin as well. Quality is great for to-go, just the wait time can be long.“

“South El Monte has some of the best boba in the world. South El Monte is also home to a lot of Taiwanese boba supplies companies and import so that makes people who start boba shop businesses in the South El Monte an easy access to the materials and that makes it all thrive. When I am not getting the 7Leaves down the street in South El Monte, I would come here to study Mandarin or work on software engineering projects remotely. I think South El Monte has a thriving community of Asian and boba drink lovers. Hello Boba adds another great addition to that one. Another great option is Boba Time which is also right down the same street. I love to get boba and then head to the King Taco place and drink boba with my taco.“

“Today the Friday before Christmas 2022.Whom ever was in charge of making the donut holes and the sugar twist donuts today has made the most fresh and best tasting donut treat I have ever purchased at Universal DonutsCompliments !Have a HappyHoliday Season!“

“El Monte doesn’t have too many good boba spots, but Ono Tea House is a decent option. Prices here are a little lower than most places, which is nice.

The tea itself is just okay — not super strong — and the drinks can lean on the sweeter side. I usually order mine with 1/4 sugar since I don’t like them too sweet.

Overall, it’s not a spot I’d go out of my way for, but if you’re in El Monte and really craving boba, it does the job.“

“great friendly wonderful staffs and large formal Tea selections...👍“

“It was late Friday night and I was craving a donut. SK Donuts was close by and I stopped in. I bought my favorite chocolate covered custard donut and it was fabulous! So much creamy custard inside and the donut was soft and tasty. I will go back to SK Donuts and try some different types.“

“Since it shares a parking lot with Home Depot, it's super tiny. The patio is always clean, and they have seating. This store is tiny, so it's only for employees you can not sit inside. It's always less crowded after 4 pm. I never wait in a long line. Staff is friendly and nice always.

Vegetarian options: Some items are“

“Bomber#1 in USA. May be the best around the world...“

“Un poco caro pero sabroso“

“This place has a great selections of donuts and some pan dulce and they serve cafe de olla as well! Depending on the time you go in the morning there could be a little of a wait since all the early bird gardeners and blue collar workers come here to get their morning fix. Very efficient staff who are pretty friendly and take pride in their work.“

“very good comfort food that you can really dig into<3“

“Love the food!“

“I wholeheartedly endorse this establishment. It transcends the traditional concept of a donut shop, offering not just a meal, but a complete breakfast experience. The variety is impressive, with an extensive selection of donuts that cater to every palate. But it doesn’t stop at donuts - their menu extends to a wide array of food items, ensuring there’s something for everyone. This place is more than a donut shop; it’s a culinary journey that starts with breakfast.“

“Family-owned & operated specializing in Chicken Pho, and Hai Phong-style chicken and rice.

Perfect for a cold and/or rainy day. Comfort food. A nice find hidden in the SW corner plaza of Santa Anita and Lower Azusa.“

“Drive thru...blessing. Props to the person who thought about the design replacement of this location it is a drive-through next to a grocery store. What person hasn't woken up early to go groceries and realized OmG I need my coffee and this place is right here! Drivethru was fast and friendly.... I tried the mint Serrano and If you are not a fan of mint don't try it if you are this is delicious and I wish I wouldn't back to get a second one after I was done. It was a perfect combo of sweet savory and foam. As variant plays later when it melted and I actually could have more. Love the freshness of the mint and as I opened it I saw the fresh mint! I will come back again for a revisit

Parking: Drive thru available“

“awesome customer service 👏“

“buena la atención, recomendable“