First Flight

Yummy drinks, friendly staff, and plenty of parking! The signature matcha is comparable to likes of Bonsai or Stagger without the long lines. Cookie was meh though.

Great atmosphere and options for a casual coffee. Stopped by while traveling in the area and wish I could come here every day! Definitely one of the best cold brews I’ve ever had.

Drinks were super nice. I had the strawberry matcha and it was perfect :) the Italian pastry is also very delicious!!

The matcha was very yummy , and the employees were kind, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere felt warm and comfortable :)

Cole Tretheway

Door jingles, opens to cute coffee and tea shop with plastic white chairs and baristas quietly pouring coffee. “Welcome in” is said quietly, but sincerely. After you order, walk along the narrow strip of wall toward the windows, past the bathroom. There’s a table and couches. It’s where I work. Matcha, ear phones + Fat Rat, and my laptop. Street view, low hubbub, no one is looking. My favorite matcha shop for ambiance. The matcha is tasty, too. FYI there’s not a ton of seating but they do have WiFi. If you say you are dining in they may give you different cups.

Araceli Barba

I absolutely love First flight Coffee! The first flight matcha is my go-to drink, and I appreciate that it's not overly sugary. It's definitely one of my favorite spots, and I always recommend it to my family and friends. The staff are incredibly friendly, and they always remember my name, which makes every visit feel special. Plus the wait time is 5 min at the most. Which is amazing, if you need to get to work on time in the morning. It's such a great hangout spot for coffee or a refreshing matcha drink.

Maritza M.

I am so happy that this spot opened up! As someone who typically doesn’t order matcha, I am so glad that I tried one of their signature drinks. Service was super attentive, and I loved all of the little details related to flight (including their super cute stickers). Will 100% be returning each time I am in town.

hedzi

The First Flight Matcha - oh my god. So incredible. They have high speed wifi and more seating in the back with a couple outlets so it’s a great spot for working/studying too. Not busy on a Tuesday morning. I will be back!!

Simone R.

Really enjoyed this matcha! The orange cream on top is super refreshing and creamy. The staff were very friendly-overall very good vibe. Definitely would recommend giving a try!

Lisa Le

Yummy drinks, friendly staff, and plenty of parking! The signature matcha is comparable to likes of Bonsai or Stagger without the long lines. Cookie was meh though.

Aparna Sivakumar

Great coffee, matcha, and matcha cream top! Very rich flavor and makes an excellent pre-beach treat :)

Adam Campbell

Great atmosphere and options for a casual coffee. Stopped by while traveling in the area and wish I could come here every day! Definitely one of the best cold brews I’ve ever had.

Sarah Brunton

Drinks were super nice. I had the strawberry matcha and it was perfect :) the Italian pastry is also very delicious!!

Meleck Kazza

The matcha was very yummy , and the employees were kind, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere felt warm and comfortable :)

Stopped by to spread word about a local book club but also wanted to try the orange creamsicle matcha — as an orange creamsicle die-hard, the matcha was amazing. I need it in my veins stat. I don’t even like matcha like that but I finished my drink SO fast. The cream top tasted tart and tangy, and the flavor profile definitely exceeded my expectations. Brandon and Janice were incredibly welcoming and super sweet. I would definitely come back here for their hospitality! They were so genuine and friendly :)

As far as flavor profiles go, this place NAILS IT!! Best tasting iced Matcha drinks, best tasting Chai, best tasting Iced French toast latte. I usually have a three days in a row craving and then I’m over it but I am addicted to this place and can’t get enough! Very sweet staff as well 🙏🏼✨💖

Their signature First Flight Matcha is one of the best matchas I've had. The matcha is just one of the highlights of their menu though. Their signature flight with the first flight matcha, first flight cold brew, peaches n' cream, and rose tea latte is a great way to try all their signature drinks. You won't be disappointed! LOX and heirloom tomato bagels are really good and filling too.

Elena Le

i got the iced honey cinnamon latte before my hike and it was perfect! the inside is very peaceful and i love the aviation theme on the walls and cups!

Joshua Liao

Their signature First Flight Matcha is one of the best matchas I've had. The matcha is just one of the highlights of their menu though. Their signature flight with the first flight matcha, first flight cold brew, peaches n' cream, and rose tea latte is a great way to try all their signature drinks. You won't be disappointed! LOX and heirloom tomato bagels are really good and filling too.

Holiday H.

As far as flavor profiles go, this place NAILS IT!! Best tasting iced Matcha drinks, best tasting Chai, best tasting Iced French toast latte. I usually have a three days in a row craving and then I’m over it but I am addicted to this place and can’t get enough! Very sweet staff as well 🙏🏼✨💖

Catherine Myint

Stopped by to spread word about a local book club but also wanted to try the orange creamsicle matcha — as an orange creamsicle die-hard, the matcha was amazing. I need it in my veins stat. I don’t even like matcha like that but I finished my drink SO fast. The cream top tasted tart and tangy, and the flavor profile definitely exceeded my expectations. Brandon and Janice were incredibly welcoming and super sweet. I would definitely come back here for their hospitality! They were so genuine and friendly :)

Miggles 86

Yeah idk what Jessica is talking about, but their signature matcha is up there pretty close to my personal favorite matcha stop, it's unsweetened and flavorful and the staff are very welcoming. Adding their sticker to my wall of go tos! Got their strawberry croissant too very bueno.

Thomas Rous

Absolutely love this place and the friendly staff. My girlfriend and I go here, no joke, 2-3 times a week. Small cafe in Torrance. Great drink selection, baked goods, and music/atmosphere. Their peaches and cream drink is amazing. They also have cool shirts.

I've driven by here several times and finally stopped by on a weekend to give them a try. I got their First Flight Matcha with their matcha foam. I asked for it less sweet and paired with the foam on top, it had a nice balance of bitter/sweet to it. I think I still prefer Yeem's matcha, but this is a great alternative if you're in the area and aren't planning to go into Gardena. Parking can be difficult as spaces are limited and the actual space is pretty tight. There are some chairs inside, but I think this is more of a grab and go place.

Whoo hoo!!! Another new coffee spot in the SouthBay! Specifically in Torrance!! Yay!! So, First Flight Coffee is in a small space that used to be Ding Tea which turned into Lotus and is now First Flight Coffee! I’m a Torrance girly so I know who comes and goes lol. The space is small but cute. It’s very minimalist and it has just what it needs, no extras. Theres seating inside at the front of the cafe and also in the back. Theres a few small tables outside as well. The menu is very straight to the point. Which I appreciate because some of these coffee spots just have these menus that are so overwhelming and I just end up ordering an iced vanilla latte because I’m so confused lol. But not here, it’s very straight forward. Of course they offer coffee, but they also offer matcha, tea, ades, and light food. I went with an iced honey cinnamon latte. It was good but I wasn’t really tasting the cinnamon or honey really. It could’ve been a bit more seen. However, I would come again and try their matcha.

Darlene D

Whoo hoo!!! Another new coffee spot in the SouthBay! Specifically in Torrance!! Yay!! So, First Flight Coffee is in a small space that used to be Ding Tea which turned into Lotus and is now First Flight Coffee! I’m a Torrance girly so I know who comes and goes lol. The space is small but cute. It’s very minimalist and it has just what it needs, no extras. Theres seating inside at the front of the cafe and also in the back. Theres a few small tables outside as well. The menu is very straight to the point. Which I appreciate because some of these coffee spots just have these menus that are so overwhelming and I just end up ordering an iced vanilla latte because I’m so confused lol. But not here, it’s very straight forward. Of course they offer coffee, but they also offer matcha, tea, ades, and light food. I went with an iced honey cinnamon latte. It was good but I wasn’t really tasting the cinnamon or honey really. It could’ve been a bit more seen. However, I would come again and try their matcha.

Grace Toshiko

This place makes a VERY good matcha latte. They use a good quality ceremonial grade matcha, consistent quality and fairly priced.

Losing count on the numbers of Matcha drinks I have tried in past few weeks. Lol. Everything’s just turning green recently with the hype. The South Bay didn’t wanna be missed out, and here’s another new comer. Wasn’t expecting at all the crowd would be this big. The line went up to the entrance door during weekend and you could see them constantly making more drinks. They had some seats at the front and more at the back. Nice thing’s most of the guests were just grabbing stuffs for to-go or spending few minutes and not like hanging forever so the turnaround was quick. Not surprising, the cream top ones being the crowd’s favorite, either the cold brew or Matcha. I’d say, as I tried more now, my benchmark might have gotten higher and higher LOL. I got their First Flight Matcha, which you might have rightly guessed was their version of Matcha Latte with Matcha cream top. For me it was slightly above average but I wouldn’t call it attention-stealer. Might give a try on their cold brew or Spanish Latte next.

JG

Losing count on the numbers of Matcha drinks I have tried in past few weeks. Lol. Everything’s just turning green recently with the hype. The South Bay didn’t wanna be missed out, and here’s another new comer. Wasn’t expecting at all the crowd would be this big. The line went up to the entrance door during weekend and you could see them constantly making more drinks. They had some seats at the front and more at the back. Nice thing’s most of the guests were just grabbing stuffs for to-go or spending few minutes and not like hanging forever so the turnaround was quick. Not surprising, the cream top ones being the crowd’s favorite, either the cold brew or Matcha. I’d say, as I tried more now, my benchmark might have gotten higher and higher LOL. I got their First Flight Matcha, which you might have rightly guessed was their version of Matcha Latte with Matcha cream top. For me it was slightly above average but I wouldn’t call it attention-stealer. Might give a try on their cold brew or Spanish Latte next.

Laura Valdez

The latte was delicious. I’ll be back for sure. Must admit some of the staff wasn’t nice. I think her name was Shar, she wasn’t as friendly as other customer service greeters I’ve met in the past.