Crema's Take
“Tucked beneath the Fashion Valley trolley stop, Hot Blend Café punches well above its weight as a hidden gem that combines an impressive array of creative specialty drinks with genuinely friendly service and exceptional value. Whether you're grabbing a smooth, well-priced Americano before work or settling in for one of their signature creations like a blended caramel coffee paired with an ice cream sandwich, this small café delivers the kind of care and flavor that keeps locals coming back.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I bought a blended caramel coffee and ice cream sandwich the lady who made and gave me it was very nice this was around 10:05 before I went to work
Wow. You would never expect this much value and flavor from this fine establishment. Hidden gem for sure.
Freshly made chai latte and bagel cheese spread. Friendly customer service
So-Cal's Best Hot Dog? I'm gob-smacked... (I think that's a thing?) as I always wanted to visit this small cafe/food stand under the Fashion Valley trolley stop, but as it is a bit far from the mall entrances and my normal parking near the food court, I never got to go until…
I had a good Americano from this little cafe. The americano was smooth for the most part and offered good coffee flavor. The 16 oz Americano was well priced at $3.25. You can't find this price at many places in town. The place is to go only and offers a variety of coffees and…
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