Must Have Coffee
141 N Atlantic Blvd, San Gabriel, CA
Crema's Take
“Must Have is a dessert-forward café in Monterey Park where creative matcha drinks and pastries steal the show—think strawberry yakult matcha and banana mazapan lattes alongside croissant waffles and pastries that justify lingering with friends. The cozy spot has a casual vibe with a kiosk ordering system, though be warned: drinks skew sweet and prices run higher than typical for the SGV, so it's better framed as a treat destination than your daily coffee run.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
More of a dessert shop than a coffee or tea place. You can smell the sugar at the moment you walk in. On the pricier side for a mid drink that’s still too sweet after asking for 50% sugar.
Date of visit: June 2025 Must Have is next to the fountain facing Atlantic Blvd. Ordering is at the tall kiosk, so you have to pay with credit card/tap. You can make adjustments to your drink. They also have food like waffles or something. The kiosk made the shop feel less…
Finally got to do a food review in the SGV, and @musthavecafe did not disappoint! 🙏 follow @no0delle for more food recs 𝜗𝜚⋆₊˚ Must Have Coffee 📍141 N Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Walking into this cafe felt like walking home. The setup was like a cozy living room…
Great matcha, food, vibes, and people. I got the strawberry yakult matcha ($7.50), banana mazapan matcha ($7.50), strawberry banana croffle ($6.95), and banana Nutella muffin ($5.15). The matchas were smooth, earthy, not too sweet, and delicious. Strawberry matcha is just a good…
Another coffee gem and not for the faint of heart when it comes to caffeine, as this is a Vietnamese Coffee Cafe! As you all know, Vietnamese coffee is the super caffeine drink which has kept people up for days....well, more like hours past their allotted sleep time. This cute…
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