Yi's Cafe
128 E Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, CA
Crema's Take
“This tiny Arcadia gem punches well above its weight with creative specialty drinks like the Tiramisu latte alongside expertly executed traditional coffee at prices that feel almost too good to be true. The real magic happens when you pair your perfectly pulled espresso with their standout food—the Hainan chicken rice and pesto sandwich are worthy of the trip alone, delivered with impressive speed despite the intimate, no-frills space. Best enjoyed as a quick takeout stop, Yi's Cafe proves that exceptional quality and genuine affordability aren't mutually exclusive.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Delicious food and coffee from a hole in the wall spot located in Arcadia. I had the Hainan chicken and Tiramisu latte. The chicken was delicious, not bland at all. The scallion oil it comes with it perfect and really flavorful. The Tiramisu latte is probably the best Tiramisu latte I've ever had which is saying a lot. It actually tastes like Tiramisu instead of just chocolate latte. Definitely worth checking this place out.
Great food at very competitive prices. The pesto sandwich is a must-try! It’s a small operation with quick service, but because seating is so limited, it’s best suited for takeout. Tip: If you go near closing time, you might snag a free leftover pastry with your order!
Wow this was my first time visiting and I am absolutely blown away! My iced latte with an extra shot was about $4 and was so yummy!! I also got a breakfast sandwich which was great. Food and drinks came out within 5 minutes- insanely fast but the quality is amazing. Today they had a promotion where if you spend $10 or more per person you get a free item from the bakery. Very friendly service as well :)
One of the best cafes around Arcadia, if not the whole SGV. I don't say this lightly because you just can't beat the price anywhere else. $3.75 lattes? $4 sandwiches? $10 Hainan chicken rice that has amazingly tender and moist chicken and a scallion oil sauce packed full of flavor? You can't find this anywhere else. And we got 2 free pastries to go with it all. Smoked salmon brioche sandwich was 10/10, super savory. Tuna melt was 9/10 only because I'm not a super fan of paninis. Blueberry muffin and banana chip muffins were just the right amount of sweet with a crispy top. I can't believe people don't come here more. The owner(?) or staff was super friendly too! It's a small place and doesn't have much room for seating but we can always take it to go and eat outside!
Came all the way from Orlando - FL and we have the habit of cafe-hop a lot, this cafe is simply one of THE best places you could find. Affordable yet the highest quality possible of food and drinks, Erick does an AMAZING job, they’re kind, generous and you can feel their love and attention through the superb taste of everything they do! May God bless this beautiful and wonderful place and prosper them immensely… they really deserve it!
Crema Reviews
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