Motto Tea Cafe - San Gabriel
250 W Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA
Crema's Take
“Motto Tea Cafe is a cozy San Gabriel gem that's earned serious devotion for their ethereal Japanese soufflé pancakes—fluffy, golden-edged, and offered in creative seasonal flavors that locals say rival anything in LA. Beyond the Instagram-worthy pancakes, they craft thoughtful specialty drinks and matcha creations in a charming space with both intimate indoor seating and a sweet outdoor patio, making it the kind of place where families and friends naturally linger for hours. The staff's genuine warmth and commitment to not-overly-sweet flavors create the feeling of a beloved neighborhood spot that just happens to nail every detail.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
The soufflé pancakes are soft and fluffy and they have so many different flavors. It’s definitely one of the best places to get soufflé pancakes outside of LA. The drinks are really good too, especially their fruit teas and matcha.
Stacks on stacks! 🥞 Motto Tea Cafe in San Gabriel has always been my go-to dessert spot. They have the best soufflés in town—perfectly fluffy with golden edges and generous toppings. 🫶 I have tried almost everything on the menu, especially the pancake soufflés, and it is a…
I really like the products of their family. The taste is not overly sweet. They have two stores, Pasadena and San Gabriel. The pancakes are delicious. Sometimes I even order their birthday cakes. However, the cut pieces of cakes available for dine-in or takeout at their store…
The aesthetic is so cute! I love the variety of drinks and desserts, and the staff: SO FRIENDLY. They have an outdoor patio, and plenty of seats inside too! I had the seasonal soufflé pancake, which was strawberry. It was decorated delicately, but I feel like there was a bit too…
Always love the Japanese Souffle Pancakes here 💙 A pretty small place for eating and chill, but it understandable on why it can be packed with people because of the food and drinks here. It is still a good place to chill with a small group of friends! The pancakes are FANTASTIC…
Crema Reviews
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