20 Best Coffee Shops in Gardena

“Randomly went here on a Sunday, and I was very pleasantly surprised!

It was a little crowded, but the team moved pretty quickly. You order at the kiosk and I waited only about 10 minutes. Not bad.

I got a brown sugar, Vietnamese coffee. I think that’s what it was called… It was very rich and flavor and fairly priced too!! Will definitely come back to try more.“

“Really good coffee!! Just go!
Fresh beans and HOMEMADE syrups = Awesome!!
Definitely worth a visit!!

I'm not a friend or relation -- just a fan.

Independent owned and operated
Black owned business“

“Cute little shop in a busy shopping plaza. Parking can be tough, especially weekend or evening. Friendly service and fast turnaround since not beeesy.
Got Honey Affogato & Iced Honey Tea.
Both are delish, especially the ice cream with coffee and honey...soo tasty and delicious.“

“I ordered Doordash delivery (two drinks and a small cake). The cake was not delivered. I planned on canceling the order, but the owner of Smoking Tiger called me, apologized profusely, and delivered the cake to me herself! She was so kind and generous and I didn't expect that at all.

The jeju matcha and misugaru were delicious. I don't know of any other teahouses in the Gardena area that serve misugaru, so that's a great treat.

Great food and drinks, and outstanding service. You have a forever customer, Smoking Tiger. Thank you and God bless you!“

“Absolutely incredible shop with an amazing selection of herbs and teas. Nick was exceptionally knowledgeable and took the time to help me create my own custom tea blends. The pineapple, mango, and soursop smoothie was also outstanding, easily a 12/10!“

“I visited on a Sunday afternoon and there was almost no line, so ordering was quick and easy.
I first discovered Yeems in K-town and became a fan right away, so I’m really grateful they opened a location here as well. The Vienna Latte and Vienna Matcha are absolute must-tries. Personally, I would prefer them a little less sweet, but they were still delicious.
The interior is cozy, cute, and relaxing—it feels like visiting a friend’s home. A lovely spot to enjoy a drink and unwind.“

“My spouse and I come here at least once a week. We really enjoy the sandwiches and the iced coffee (strong and sweet, just how I like it). They stuff the sandwiches with lots of ingredients but will leave off any ingredient that you want and even give you pickled peppers on the side. We don't understand why anyone would even go to the Dunkin down the way when you can go to this place. The donuts are big and fresh here. They have such a variety of food and drinks (like fresh juices) that I'm amazed every time. If you think you won't find something you'll like, go in and at least see the menus on the wall.“

“I love it 🍰🥰 so much I really recommended, it’s grate 🍰🍰🍰“

“Refreshing Korean shaved ice with fruits. (Not to be confused with Hawaiian shaved ice.) The price tag appears a little steep for ice at first glance, but it is more substantial in content and presentation, so it is not as bad in the end. A better price point would be a dollar less.“

“Amazing customer service and excellent food!! I will definitely be back!“

“Cute with a lot of homey options cheaper than Diana's. The green salsa was fresh and had great flavor. The eggs on the chilequiles were perfectly fried. We'll have to come back to get drinks and try try their cemitas poblanas and breakfast burritos & bollilos

Bonus we got to watch an Olympics women's soccer match during our short wait“

“Located in the same plaza area as In n Out.

Good place to get a quick to go boba fix. No tables or seating inside.

Self order at the self service kiosk.

Plenty of free parking in the parking lot.“

“We absolutely love this place! It has officially become our weekend tradition and our absolute go-to spot. The drinks here are incredible you honestly can’t go wrong, but the matcha, Oreo brûlée, and strawberry mousse are next-level amazing. On top of that, the service is insanely fast; you never have to wait more than two minutes for your order. Beyond the drinks, they are incredibly dog-friendly. They even gave my dog a pup cup, which made him the happiest pup alive. Honestly, if he could drive, he’d be coming here alone every single day. Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely loved this place! The Japanese sweets are authentic, beautifully made, and wonderfully high quality. I especially appreciate that they’re not overly sweet, which lets you really enjoy the delicate flavors. The portions are on the smaller side, but the quality and attention to detail make them well worth it. A lovely spot for anyone who enjoys refined Japanese-style sweets!“

“I’m basing my review on two different cake donuts from two different visits….One was chocolate with vanilla icing, the other crumb-top—both of excellent donuts. The cafe also serves coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, but I came for the donuts.

The cafe itself is very clean, good music playing, booth tables lining the windows, upgraded with a digital menu board. Nothing fancy, yet nicely upgraded interiors with tasteful finishes. It’s a perfect traditional Los Angeles donut shop that has invested in offering a comfortable cafe experience with above average food.

Next time I’m ordering coffee and more donuts, maybe a sandwich, and bringing something to read and stay a while.“

“I ordered the rose lychee green tea it was so good, my daughter ordered the unicorn tears that one was also very good, my son ordered the oreo milk tea also very yummy and my husband ordered the very orange that one was also good and very refreshing 😊“

“WOAH. Best banh mi I ever had. They put them on freshly made baguettes that they make (so it’s fresh and crisp)! The chicken and veggies were so perfectly fresh and delicious! Filling and you don’t feel like you ate a heavy sandwich—this the place. The biscoff latte, also the shit. While waiting for my order also got to buy my Asian chili sauce for my house that most Asian restaurants have (if you are a frequent buyer of this, was also a nice convenience!)
It’s right in front of Tesla chargers so also can be most efficient charge/snack ever.
Don’t hesitate!!!!! Get this!

My photo sucks, but trust me, it was fire“

“they make a great Turkey and cheese sandwich“

“Felipe was soooooo dope when I went through the drive through. Great costumer service . Great convo while waiting for all my drinks.
Kody , the manger is great as well .
This is my local Starbucks and they never miss on my drink.“

“These guys handled the ffxiv collab bumrush pretty well I'd say. Professional and fast service, interpreted the collab rules correctly too and didn't give anyone a hard time. Feels like their medium is a bit on the smaller side though, I finished in like 3 sips.“