Waffle Studio

This place is an absolute gem! Their coffee drinks are amazing, with my favorite being the Ube Vietnamese Coffee. The waffles are super tasty and a perfect way to start your morning.

The decor is super aesthetic, featuring comfy couches and tables that make it a great spot to relax and enjoy your dessert.

Some must-try items include:

- Ube Iced Coffee ⭐
- Coconut Pandan Egg Waffle
- Black Sesame Egg Waffle ⭐
- Strawberry Egg Waffle
- Thai Tea Oreo Blended ⭐
- Avocado Coffee ⭐

I've driven by this place many times, seen it on socials, and am happy that I finally got to try it out this weekend. My new fave Viet Coffee spot in the 626!?

ITEM'S ORDERED:

Sesame Coffee
Vietnamese Coffee
Matcha Coffee
Ube Coffee
Pandan Coconut Waffle
Black Sesame Waffle

TASTE:

Not to be unoriginal but my favorite was the OG, straight up Viet Coffee. Not to say the other drinks were bad in anyway, it's just I enjoy the original version so much, I don't think any variation ever stands up to it. Strong bold coffee, balanced out by the proper amount of sweetness, always so good.

The other drinks which are basically Viet Coffee but with a flavored cream on top all reminded of Da Vien (in the OC) when I first saw the pics. I'll have to say that I may prefer these though simply since I like the texture of the creams better than the overly thick versions at Da Vien. This way they can more easily be mixed into the overall drink for better flavor balance.

The Sesame Coffee was interesting since even though the coffee is so strong, you can detect that roasted, nutty flavor adding another dimension which is worth a try. The Matcha Coffee has a strong enough matcha flavor which is not lost when it's paired with the strong coffee base and is a good choice if you enjoy both matcha and coffee. The Ube Coffee has a nice look with it's deep purple color and was overall the sweetest with light notes of coconut coming from the ube.

I don't get these type of waffles often but since I enjoy the black sesame flavor I tried the Black Sesame Waffle and it's really good paired with the sesame cream. The waffle itself is quite light and has a pretty subtle sesame flavor which is nice. Having it with the cream added a little more sesame flavor along with salt and sweet.

SERVICE, LOCATION & PARKING:

The service was very good here. They were nice at the counter and even though it was very busy, they service was still there.

The are located right at the corner of Rosemead & Garvey in Garvey Rose Center, right across from Starbucks. Parking is easy since the center has it's own parking lot. If you know the area, you know the intersection right here is very busy so be careful leaving the parking lot.

There are about 6 tables inside and an aesthetically pleasing wall for you to use for your IG photos of your drinks.

If you are looking for a solid Viet Coffee spot that's not in the OC, you should make your way to Waffle Studio.

Cheers!

I was passing by this area and decided to stop by Waffle Studio for fun. I was pleasantly surprised by how good this place is! They have a variety of delicious waffles, teas, and coffees to choose from. I ordered the strawberry waffle, which was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It was so good that I almost finished it by myself. I also tried the house salted coffee and the coconut coffee blended, both of which were smooth and flavorful. The house salted coffee had a nice balance of sweet and salty, while the coconut coffee blended was creamy and refreshing. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the cafe was cozy and cute. They have a lot of decorations and seating options, perfect for a small chat or a relaxing break. The prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity of food and drinks. I would definitely come back here again and try their other waffle flavors, such as pandan, sesame. Waffle Studio is a hidden gem in South El Monte that deserves more recognition and customers. If you are looking for a place to satisfy your sweet tooth or your caffeine craving, you should check out Waffle Studio!

Cute little spot with indoor seating, got the Vietnamese coffee and ube coffee. Both were delicious. I will definitely be coming here again. There was only one person working though so take that into consideration if you order hot food because it will take a while. My husband ordered the cream cheese taiyaki. It was soft, creamy, and not too sweet. He gave the taiyaki a 10/10

I usually don't make it a habit of leaving positive reviews because, I admit, I am selfish! 😁. But today I had a exceptional and rare experience and I promise to leave a review. Well, like I said I am selfish when it comes to finding a spot or place I truly enjoy overall. From the drinks, the deserts, the privacy, modernly cuteness style, the cleanliness of the place to the customer service experience!

There is nothing more valuable to me that will top the first sip of my drink that tastes like a happy customer! ☺. Although today they made and inocente but justifiable mistake to not add my cheese waffle to the order a beautiful young lady made sure I went home with it & with a grand smile on her face. She assured excellent customer service. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I'll see ya next week!

PS. This place is like a book. You'll be surprised to find the tresure inside. Don't judge it by it's outside cover.

First time here with husband and 7yr old kiddo. Team was very helpful, environment was very chill. Ordered (2) strawberry waffles were very yummy, Vietnamese coffee was wonderful. Will come back

I don't know many coffee shops in the El Monte area that serve Vietnamese Egg Coffee or cream topped coffee for that matter so when I heard about this spot, I made a mental note to stop by this spot if I was ever in the area. If the fact that they sell Vietnamese coffee is not an indicator already, but their coffee is very strong. If coffee isn't your thing, they have other milk teas and non-caffeinated drinks so there's really something for everyone here. They also sell egg waffles and taiyaki. Usually in other spots, I see one or the other but not both! I really love how they decorated their interior, especially the floral wall. There's a decent amount of seating inside, but they were all occupied when I went on a Sunday morning.

|| L O C A T I O N / P A R K I N G ||
-Cross Streets are
-Shared parking lot with plenty of spots, hassle free

|| D E S S E R T / D R I N K S ||
Egg Waffle - I opted for the Strawberry and I liked how it came with fresh strawberries and cream. This was just a delicious treat

Ube Coffee - my favorite out of all the three coffees but I am also a fan of Ube so I may be biased.

Brulee Cofee - gotta love me some egg coffee!

House Coffee - perfect for those that aren't ready to experiment with egg coffee or ube yet.

I came across this place going home from work. Friendly staff, tantalizing offerings, waffles made fresh to order. I really enjoyed my experience.

Customer service was good. Place was very cute and friendly. I paid $6.25 for a strawberry matcha. Definitely would come again!

The second generation of Ding Tea. Highly recommended bubble waffle and Ube Coffee love this place!

Highly recommended 👍👍
Egg waffle and Sunset passion drink is the Best🥰 all kind waffle so amazing😁

Love the flavored teas and coffee here. The decor of the shop is so pretty

This is the closest tea shop to our office so we decided to give it a try... and I am so glad we did! It was soooo good and the interior is so freaking cute.

They had a buy 4 get 1 free special so we got 5 drinks total.

- House Salted Coffee
- Matcha Brulee
- Avocado Coffee Blended
- Fresh Taro Milk
- Dragon Lichi

I spilled my Taro Milk as soon as we got back to the office, so I only got to try a tiny bit, but it was delicious.

I was super surprised at how good the avocado coffee was. It seemed like a weird combination, but I wanted to give it a try. This was easily my favorite drink. It was soooo smooth and creamy and delicious. This is definitely one I will order again.

I also tried a sip of my coworkers matcha brulee and it was tasty.

I haven't tried the dragon lichi yet, I put it in the fridge for later, so I can't say much on it other than it looks so pretty.

My other coworkers got the salted coffee and said it was great.

Next time we will probably order ahead, though, because the wait was pretty long. We were probably waiting for about 30 minutes. There was a large order right before ours and then our 5 drinks, so it is completely understandable... but if you are trying to grab a quick drink on your lunch break just be prepared for a bit of a wait. Overall our experience was great. Everything was so delicious and we will definitely be back!

So good.

Friendly staff, great Vietnamese coffee and cute fish waffles, what more can I ask for

All their drinks are amazing. Waffles are delicious too.

The drinks and waffle are very good. They have a promotion buy two raffles and get one free, Buy four drinks and get one free!

The bog that took my order was so nice and the waffle smelled so good

Delicious! I got the cocoa and condensed milk egg waffle 😍

I love the waffle and my iced coffee!