Junia Café — Restaurant in Gardena

Junia Cafe caught my attention right away when I spotted someone posted about it on my IG feed. The space was perfect representation to my coffee shop preference with clean and sleek look, well-lit space; just awesome spot to be when away from my regular working desk. They're still on their soft opening hence probably the pastries availability was quite limited, but the drink selection offered was pretty extensive with some eccentric options.

Not missing the chance to try their signatures, I went for their Matcha Grey, bold oat matcha served with Earl Grey cream top. The vibrant color might have been able to tell the quality and the strong matcha flavor; and looking at the dainty size, it's doubtlessly quality over quantity game here. I wouldn't deny that it's tad pricey for the size, but appreciated that by the time I placed the order, the barista did tell me that it's a small-sized drink. I finished it in a blink, but...

Soon as I walked in, I was greeted by smiling faces and a cozy atmosphere. I knew I wanted coffee but I wasn’t sure what to order since it was my first time. The barista that took my order was kind and attentive. He asked me a few questions about what I usually like when I go to a cafe and recommended the toasted vanilla latte. I chose whole milk in my latte but they have non-lactose options too. The wait wasn’t too long and i was able to watch them make my drink which was cool. I asked for my drink to go but when I received it, I didn’t want to place a top on it! It was so pretty! And tasted just as pretty as it looked! 100% would recommend. I didn’t try the food this time so I...

Junia Café is such a gem in Gardena! They just opened recently and are already one of my new favorite spots. The standout for me is their Matcha Earl Grey — it’s smaller than the typical size but incredibly concentrated, creamy, and uniquely delicious. Truly one of the best I’ve had.

The café itself is spacious with plenty of seating, making it a great place to work or study. WiFi is strong, the vibe is calm, and it’s even dog-friendly, which is a huge plus. Parking can be a little tough, but honestly, that’s just LA.

I’ll definitely be back to try more of...