Lotus & Bean (formerly AK Fresh Roast)
264 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Blossom Market Hall, Lotus & Bean brings creative Southeast Asian-inspired coffee drinks to San Gabriel with a smooth, quality espresso base that keeps regulars coming back for years. Their signature creations like the Mango Sticky Rice Latte and Coconut Coffee showcase their playful approach to specialty drinks, blending traditional coffee craftsmanship with bold, unexpected flavors that actually work beautifully together.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew.
Google Reviews
Tasty spot for coffee in Blossom Market Hall with some fun, unique flavors and themes. We tried a Mango Sticky Rice Latte (iced) and a Coconut Coffee (hot) - loved them both! The coffee is smooth and mild and the milk is thick and creamy. Both drinks had great flavor balances…
If you’ve been missing AK Fresh Roast inside Blossom Market Hall… good news — they’re still here, just rebranded as Lotus & Bean, and the drinks are better than ever. ✨ I stopped by to try a few of their signatures, starting with the Banana Matcha made with organic ceremonial…
I just ordered a hot matcha latte sweetened with honey. It was delicious, the temperature was just right and the flavor was good. Overall it was a satisfying drink. I’d definitely come back here again to try their other menu items.
I used to come to this coffee spot everyday when I lived in the area. Till this day, they are still my favorite coffee spot. Recently came back after a few years and their coffees still taste just as AMAZING. A perfect balance of coffee and sweet in every sip. Trust me when I…
My friend and I were looking to grab some quick coffee and chat briefly before some plans. We stopped by AK Fresh Roast around 11 AM on a Saturday and saw it was busy. After a brief wait, I ordered the black sesame latte. I waited 2 minutes before it was ready. The black sesame…
Crema Reviews
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