28 Best Coffee Shops in San Gabriel

“I enjoy coming here when my partner and I can't agree one something. I wish the seating was more comfortable and the less cramped together but there usually is somewhere to sit. The cleaning staff is always quick to clear tables and manage trash and dishes. Even at its busiest there is usually plenty of parking.“

“My new favorite coffee place! The Pear Jasmine latte is perfectly sweet and refreshing. Upon first sip, it's so smooth and creamy (chose to get both signature and pear Jasmine latte with oat milk). Very small and cute coffee shop that I'll visit again!

They play calm pop music and the cashier is helpful. 😊“

“garlic bread was amazing! took it to next level w creme cheese“

“Great food. Good friendly service. Affordable. Wonderful Indian grocery. Highly recommended.“

“my favorite local coffee“

“This place was great! 👍🏼 it’s a family owned shop where a husband and wife run the shop. They were so patient, kind and helpful. They even opened 10 minutes early for us because we didn’t realize they weren’t open yet. They made 3 bobas in under 5 minutes and they were PERFECT. We got Sour Plum (green) Tea, Kumquat (green) Tea, and Taro Ice Slush. Great sweetness, great boba, great tea. The best part was the price! It was so inexpensive especially in comparison to other shops who would literally charge you double the price. Highly recommend.“

“I had the Spanish latte hot w whole milk. Really enjoyed it. Smooth and flavorful. Will ask for it extra hot next time. Son ordered an iced banana latte (sorry, can't remember the exact name of the drink), and he thought it was great, and he is incredibly picky when it comes to coffee. Also tried their ham and cheese croissant extra toasted. Flaky, fresh and yum. A big win for STCL!“

“Great food. Great staff. Huge portions. Open late nights til 2am takeout only, walk up ordering is fine. Great for a quick fix after a night out

Got the popcorn chicken, mozz sticks, and yogurt slush. Tbh popcorn chicken is slightly tough and bland. Slush is a lil watery. Overall though can’t complain at this time of night and these portion sizes!!“

“japanese rice tea/milk tea.“

“There is a restaurant here called Pa Pa Walk! Sam the owner and his brother are a few of his employees. They are very nice. There is usually a line out the door. Make sure you sign in on the form hanging outside!Seating: A bit cramped, but its busy.

Parking: Cramped, but there is a lot downstairs. Don't park in Hotel parking.Service: When I am there I ususally get a water pretty quickly. They might not be the best at followup but if you are enjoying your food and DESSERT then you will be fine.Food: They serve Taiwanese foods like shaved ice, boba, slush, teas, coffee, popcorn chicken, stinky tofu, leek bun, coffin bread (with cream soup inside), dumplings, chicken/pork chop rice, sausage rice, fried rice, noodles, and they just recently added hot-pot to their menu. I also like their beef noodle soup!I love their mango shaved ice when it is in season. Their fluff ice is just fabulous!“

“Literally so delicious!!! My friend and I ordered a second round since we were blown away! We tried the Taro Salted Egg Yolk, Black Sesame Hojicha, Lemon Delight, and Rich Koyamen Matcha (the last 2 are pictured, we ate the first two before we remembered to take a photo haha). They were super nice, they cut it for us so my friend and I could try all the flavors we bought.

If I could only eat one selection of deserts for the rest of life it would definitely be from Browned.“

“Ordered a pineapple oolong tea with 25% sweetness but it was still just as sweet as honey. I asked the employee to remake it and he suggested doing zero percent sweetness level. The new drink tasted perfect because the pineapple jams sweetness balanced the zero sugar tea. I also tried my friends traditional milk tea with no sweetness adjusted and it was delicious. The drink itself wasn't too sweet and milk tasted like soymilk. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area.“

“Pretty standard 85° competitor but I found this spot before 85° at the Arcadia mall and really enjoyed their pastries! For some reason, I feel like it's a little less memorable and maybe slightly lower quality than I remember but still pretty good for a quick pastry or slice of cake.“

“The store is bright and fun. Staffs are young with joyful smile. Of course the drinks are great which bring the happy day.“

“Last night I tried the pork cartilage rice combo, and it was a pleasant surprise. The pork was tender and juicy, and the portion size was very reasonable. They also have a great variety of classic Asian dishes—I’m excited to come back and try more. Glad I found this spot!“

“My husband and I were visiting the area and we really wanted donuts. We got the cinnamon roll donut, a classic chocolate glazed, and an apple fritter. We paid $7 total. These were the best donuts we’ve had in a while! They were soft, fluffy, and not too sweet. Will definitely be returning next time we’re in LA!“

“My family came here before, and loved it so much they made us drive 1 hour 10 through LA traffic to come again. All vegetarian (some contain eggs, clearly marked), mostly vegan. First class food. The best was the Vege Fish with Pine Nuts; but even the Chopped Mustard with Tofu Skin was excellent. The other tables were all filled with Chinese people - it looks popular. Updated from previous review on 2025-10-19“

“不錯的休閒地點，還有不錯的咖啡和停車位“

“It may not be the most Instagram worthy location but it is great. The food might not look pretty but you're getting good food. Too many places try too hard to look pretty, this place isn't messing around, you point and move on. Simple and fast, but the quantity and quality is there. You will be getting good food and a large portion.

Vegetarian options: If you don't know what it is, I hope you brought someone versed in Mandarin or familiar with Chinese food.

Dietary restrictions: If you don't know what you're doing or eating, good luck. Order your food or the next person is up.

Parking: Tiny parking lot, you can also park in the street.

Kid-friendliness: If they're okay with spices

Wheelchair accessibility: You might have some trouble, the area is sloped and the building is old so the doors aren't automatic“

“One of the best bakeries in Alhambra. So fluffy and not too sweet. Buy 5 get 1 free. The choco bread and taro bread are amazing. Theres always discounts on day old bread and pastries. The spongecake tastes like a cloud! Please come here lots to support this local shop!“

“Best coffee I’ve had. So many different flavors that I have a different kind every other day.“

“Felt like I’d stepped into a time capsule when I walked in and got a large cup of boba milk tea for 2.99. Those are 2010 prices in 2026!! The drink itself was simple and not anything outstanding or gimmicky like those overpriced fancy boba drinks you might find elsewhere nowadays. But for 3 dollars, it was simple and tasted like childhood.

The store looks quite old and many of the displays are weathered, but I didn’t mind it a bit because it felt extremely nostalgic to me. The man who rang me up was also very friendly and I wish him all the best.“

“Beat boba milk tea. 😀😀😀😀“

“The workers are friendly and very efficient. I was there when they were busy with a lot of to-go orders and my order still came out in a good amount of time. Seasoning needs a touch more salt, but otherwise doesn't really break it. The food, though mostly fried options, are drained enough that it's not heavy covered in grease like most places.“

“All good good place the pancakes is fenomenal“

“Let’s make STARBUCKS great again! Without further ado, let’s begin this review.

Starbucks (est 1971) is a coffee shop franchise located at the Hilton hotel in SGV. This location is very spacious with relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and good service. Moreover, they do not accept the Starbucks app payment but can get star points.

I came on a sunny warm Friday midafternoon and was warmly greeted by a young female staff. I got an Iced Coffee and Chocolate Croissant. And they were Starbucks good.😅lol. Plenty of parking in the hotel lot.

Overall, I had fantastic experience and enjoyed my drink & food.“

“Out of all the 3CATEA spots, this is one of my favorites. What used to be Bambu is now 3CATEA. This shop has moderate size compared to the others with plenty of seating inside. The decorations inside are very cute and nice vibes overall. Plus points for self ordering kiosks to avoid long wait times as this shop gets busy very often. Ordering online via Snackpass is highly recommended as well.

Parking can be found in the rear lot, street parking, and curbside parking is available as well.
| love this spot specifically, very quick with orders, friendly staff, and drinks are pretty great here. I have plenty of go to drinks here but the stand out is definitely the Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea. It's super refreshing, and a drink that I always prefer whenever I can't decide on other choices.

This spot is very cute overall, very modern and easy to order. Perfect grab and go type boba shop, no complaints overall and one of my top spots around SGV.“