Fresh Roast
308 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, CA
Crema's Take
“Fresh Roast is a nostalgic Hong Kong-style cafe that feels like a hidden gem tucked away in San Gabriel, easily missed but absolutely worth the detour. They roast their beans on-site and excel at both traditional and creative specialty drinks—Vietnamese coffee, their signature "Coffee Temptation," and inventive pours that taste nothing like chain coffee—plus they stay open later than most local spots and serve delightful Asian-inspired fare like mochi egg waffles and freshly made spam musubi. With its eclectic, homey decor and family-friendly vibe, it's the kind of quirky neighborhood spot that feels authentic and loved by locals who keep coming back.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. Slow-sit spot. Pastries and light food on the menu. Open late. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
This unassuming coffee shop is a hidden gem. You can pass by and easily miss it, but it is worth the stop and visit. Very delicious coffee drinks (NOT Starbucks burned coffee). All types and specialty coffees. I’ve had the “Egg Coffee.” Surprisingly delicious and you get breaks…
An old school cafe serving Asian inspired fare. Mochi egg waffles are a highlight. Great coffee drinks. Beans are roasted on site and are available for sale. A hidden gem!
The cutest most nostalgic Hong Kong coffee shop in the area. Super underrated hidden gem, it’s open later than most coffee shops and they have a wide variety of desserts and things to order. The decor is absolutely cozy and reminiscent of an era seemingly frozen in time. Love…
Visited this quirky coffee spot today. We ordered the Vietnamese coffee and coffee temptation. We also ordered a freshly made spam musubi. Drinks were really good and the spam tasted healthy and had good flavor. Recommend if in the area!
What an absolute gem in LA if you want an authentic Hong Kong cafe experience. It felt very homey inside and eccentric with a lot of different places to sit. It was busy when I went and must be a local favorite spot, as a large gaggle of Chinese women laughed and enjoyed…
Crema Reviews
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