Cafe Monster (Previously Ding Tea Lakewood)
5685 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA
Crema's Take
“Cafe Monster brings affordable specialty drinks to Lakewood with a welcoming owner and staff who clearly care about getting flavors just right—whether that's a creamy coconut Vietnamese coffee blend or their standout boba selections with perfectly chewy pearls. They're equally confident with creative matcha drinks and traditional milk teas, offering something genuine for both coffee enthusiasts and boba lovers without the premium price tag of typical specialty spots.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. Quick-grab spot. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Online description is wayyyy off. I had high hopes for this place because their pricing is definitely more cost effective compared to other boba tea places. Unfortunately, it was a disappointing trip. I did ask for light ice so there was extra room in my cup. I ordered ahead.…
Got the strawberry matcha drink and açaí bowl. Strawberry matcha had a good balance of matcha flavor and strawberry flavor. Açaí was fine. Would go again to try their coffees!
This is such a a delicious coffee drink! Coconut coffee is what I had. It's a blended iced coffee that tastes like sweet coconut and it has a shot of Vietnamese coffee . So you definitely get a kick with that sweet creamy taste 😋😋😋😋
Best boba in Lakewood! Friendly owner + great service. They always get the boba flavor just right. Highly recommend the signature milk tea & taro milk tea. Also offers student discounts
Got a brown sugar boba, and it was delightful not overly sweet ans the boba was fresh! The staff was very welcoming, and the service was pretty quick. I also got a hoodie from them, which is super comfy thanks again for a pleasant experience. I will be back when im in the area.
Crema Reviews
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