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Aurora's Coffee & Tea
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Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ethnic Food, Bakeries [Edit]
25685 Redlands BlvdSte B
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 799-7500
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
8 reviews for Aurora's Coffee & Tea
free wifi.
relatively quiet.
decent chicken empanada.
decent coffee & chai latte.
i like studying here.
I am not one to check out breakfast spots because I barely get up in time to make it to work. I decided to check out Aurora's after an early bird friend of mine altered me to their Filipino breakfast; I am all up for discovering new ethnic eats in this sometimes bland area. I had the Tapsilog (beef, fried rice, eggs with soy + chili sauce). I wasn't impressed but seeing as I have never eaten Filipino breakfast I have nothing to compare it to. I did however like the steamed chicken bun that I ended up consuming later at home. Whole venture ran about $7.00
Thanks to Roselle E., I was reminded that I needed to make an update. In my preview review, I mentioned that I (the BF included) always order their Tapsilog (fried tapa [beef], fried rice, 2 eggs) but one day when we got breakfast, I really didn't feel like tapa.
We both ordered their Longasilog (longanisa, fried rice, 2 eggs). I was a bit irritated when the BF ordered chicken longanisa. I was hoping for pork because everytime I've eaten chicken longanisa, I really didn't like it.
Of course the order was to-go since we both worked the night before and had to work that night again. To my surprise, the longanisa was moist (the chicken ones I usually had were dry) and very delicious! Reminded me of the smoked longanisas that my mom used to cook.
It was so good, I ate everything... Yeah and it was a lot. So now I have a new "order" whenever I get breakfast there :]. Mmm mmm good.
Oh yeah... There can be a bit of a problem with parking around lunch time there on the weekdays. There was no parking what-so-ever!. With a couple of restaurants there, I guess it's not too weird. So don't be surprised :]
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6/20/2008 First to Review
This little cafe was first introduced to me by my boyfriend. I think someone mentioned to him that… Read more »
I'm adding this little cafe to my list of "must-stop-here!" places when I visit my folks in the hot-ass 909... and no, that wasn't a typo, I said 909.
My parents and allll my siblings gathered here (all but 1 sister) to escape the heat and we all ordered their specialty... halo-halo (mix-mix, translated). I don't remember the last time I had it so good (ehem...)! This was definitely one of the best ever. It was served up in a giant plastic cup... with just enough shaved ice, not too much of the bean stuff (which I don't like anyway), they added a big slice of leche flan, corn, macapuno (sweet coconut), lanka (jackfruit), little jello pieces and a heaping scoop of ube ice-cream on top... it was perfect! For $4.75... totally worth it!
I noticed they served other pastries like cake and tiramisu... and I'm sure eventually I'll try it... but right now, it's all about the halo-halo... I'm heading there this weekend, so I'm sure I'll get my fix again. Yum!
When this place first opened, they were solely a breakfast pastry, coffee and tea shop. Went back here today and to my surprise, they now offer a breakfast and lunch menu!
On their menu:
Espresso (varieties) & Ice Blended Drinks
Boba Slushes & Smoothies
Sandwiches
Grilled Paninis
Breakfast bagels, pastries, croissants and omelets)
Tosilog
Tapsilog
Longasilog
Teriyaki Bowls
Siopao
Empanada
Hopia
Halo Halo
Cakes (cheesecakes, tiramisu, etc)
Soup - mami, etc.
I ordered the chicken tosilog (you can have breakfast any time of the day!) and for dessert? Halo Halo. My meal came with a generous portion of fried rice, 2 eggs any style and my tocino. It was just the right amount for me, actually - if not more than enough. The Halo Halo was good.
*If there's one thing that makes me NOT want to eat Halo is the over abundance of the sweet red beans in it. The guy at the counter didn't put too much at all! I loved it!
Service was great - the guy was respectful and accommodating. Food was prepared fresh.
drinks $1.60-4
sandwiches - $4-6
breakfast $1.75-5.10
Free WI-FI! This wasn't crowded during lunch hrs at all. The place is very cozy, with a few tables against the windows, 3-4 individual lounge seats and 2 sofas on the other side of the room. Would def return!
One of the only places that serve a Filipino-style breakfast in the area... and it's really good here. Mostly I come here for the halo-halo which is quite excellent. Haven't tried anything else on the menu, but the halo-halo makes it worth a visit every couple of weeks or so.
Only visited this place a few times ? When i entered this scenario when i was about 7, i was like "I totally need to work here!" because all the LLA kids had a job here and i wanted to be the sharpest little kid to work there, but still, haven't tried there food but i guess this place is going to close soon ? Ayy, pobre.. "LONGANISA" Did i just read that ? those are the bomb !
I would agree with the 2 other reviews. They weren't exaggerating about the halo halo; it's the bomb! If you're not familiar, it's a dessert not unlike most other asian shaved ice desserts. Plus, the "American" fare isn't bad either--simple sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. They're also very accomodating so you can change your order to your own tastes. It's rarely crowded, though I haven't been here for lunch. And they offer free wi-fi.
