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My top SoCal recs

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Best food spots that I have tried in SoCal!!
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Favorite spots with amazing coffee!!!

I love anything coffee and I’m always looking for new places to try. These are my top 5 places for good coffee!!
 
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The top 3 drinks in my book are the injeolmi mochi latte, green forest mochi latte, and black sesame cream latte. For the black sesame one, do NOT mix and drink as is🖤
Cafe De Mama
 
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Such a cute, cozy coffee spot with outdoor seating. It’s nice and quiet with a small coffee selection. Their iced turon latte has the best coffee to banana ratio. My #1 favorite drink!!
Yonder Coffee
 
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Their banana cream latte was to die for! I went for the coffee, but stayed for the vibes
BODEVI - Updated July 2025 - 426 Photos & 192 Reviews
 
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Owners are absolutely amazing and super sweet. They told me they’re from Argentina and recommended we try the chagaccino. One of the best HOT coffees I have had in a while!
Tortoni Caffe
 
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Such a beautiful coffee spot with so much character. I would regularly get an iced white chocolate latte with smoked butterscotch, but that syrup is seasonal. Still amazing without the syrup!!
Three Sisters Coffee and Tea
 
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Their cookie butter latte is actually so addicting. That coffee is the reason why I would willing drive 30 minutes!!
Whata Peach

The best food spots IN MY OPINION!!

These are the top spots that had bold, amazing flavors. I love anything and everything
 
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The spicy beef noodles were my absolute favorite especially on a cold night. The dan dan? So rich and nutty and left me craving more🙂‍↕️
LAN NOODLE - Updated July 2025 - 457 Photos & 294 Reviews
 
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Cutest family owned spot I have been to in a while. Their birria is just amazing and it does not hurt my stomach. The family is so sweet and always listens to feedback. Quesabirria and quesatacos are my go to!🩷
Birrieria Familia Castro
 
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Ugh I get this place so much it’s not even funny. Their hummus is absolutely delicious I could actually just eat it on its own. They give you so much food too so the price is amazing! I always build my own plate🙂‍↕️ Their meatball soup also hit the ...
Paros Family Restaurant (@parosfamilyrestaurant)
 
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Their queso con loroco pupusas were 1000% my favorite. Revueltas and queso con chicharron? Tied for firs and a half place!! The ensalada drink was the best drink I had in a while😍
RESTAURANTE Y PUPUSERIA EL MANGUITO - Updated July 2025