San Gabriel Coffee & Tea

Good Selection

1. Tenju Tea House

A very nice place to study. I like their mango green tea. They have free wi-fi and plenty of tables. Their garlic toast is also good. Cash only. Great selection of snacks to get you through a day...

2. Bean Town

play here and the vibe is decidely family friendly and fun. Coffee is good, pastry selection is spot on but my favorite is the ice cream.   They have peppermint ice cream which is my favorite....

3. Aloha Boba Tea House

Aloha is GOOD stuff. They brew their teas FRESH, so none of that sickly sweet sludge that's pre-made at the other boba establishments. They have a wide selection of teas and are very knowledgeable...

4. Cofftea

Neighborhood: Alhambra

are all family and they remember their returning customers.  Polite and patient to help you out, they also have a good selection of drinks that set them apart.  Actually, it's not so much...

5. Jones Coffee…

Neighborhood: Pasadena

Just as good is their selection of Numi teas -- the finest brand of bagged teas I've ever sampled (check out the reviews on Amazon).  Jones' has periodic workshops and events for the true or, in my case...

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Good Value

1. La Luce Cafe & Deli

Neighborhood: Pasadena

The truth about La Luce is that you're not going to get the greatest sandwich ever, but you will get a darned good sandwich for a very good price.  In Old Town Pasadena, where you can easily spend...

2. Ba Le French…

Neighborhood: Alhambra

the taste is good here and their egg banh mi is an extreme value for under $2. I think this was their only vegetarian sandwich option. they use the longer baguette (yes, it is scratchy on the mouth...

3. Buster's Coffee and…

Great little coffee/casual food spot.  I have been coming here for 10 years.  Their sandwiches are pretty damn good, they have great ice cream, good coffee....it's cute and friendly, what more do you...

4. Phoenix Food…

Their mochi is delicious! I also tried their sweet coconut and black rice soup, which is also pretty good. Great selection of desserts, reasonable prices. I would definitely go back....

5. Banh Mi My Tho

Neighborhood: Alhambra

So so bomb  !!  for $2.50 and $2.75 a pop for footlongs it's hard to complain.  I get beef or chicken, both of em do it, but their whole banh mi menu's good.  Their eggrolls-over-vermicelli  (Viet...

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