Have stopped by a few times and love every drink I've tried, from the cafe de olla to their lattes. I have yet to try baked goods and food. Will definitely be coming back to try other drinks. Their staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. This place is a little hidden gem, very cute decor.

This place is so cute! The señoras working behind the counter are providing warm and welcoming hospitality. Proud of them for learning the ins and outs of coffee & coffee culture! They had coffee knowledge and were very pleasant. They brought my coffee & pastry to me from behind the counter. They really made this a memorable experience. This coffee shop is located in the city of South Gate, this is not a suburban area, it's a very overpopulated neighborhood with limited parking, street parking is your best bet! Complain all you want, this is a fairly new concept to this area. They are doing a fantastic job. The menu is pretty extensive--I had a hard time deciding what I wanted. I ordered the iced Cafe De Olla with cold foam. I do wish the coffee was stronger and less sweet but the cold from was tasty. I'd get it again with a shot of espresso. I also ordered the coffee cake & it was great, not too sweet, perfectly warm & spongy. Loved it! The prices here are super affordable. Definitely worth it. The chime jar is such a vibe I love the concept. When I walked in a few teenagers were writing down their chisme and we all laughed at reading some of other folks chisme. Overall a great experience I really appreciate what they are doing here! I'll be back!

Coffee is Amazing as well as the customer service! I loved the banana muffin especially warmed up. I love the chisme lol and the fact you get to write and leave stuff as well, really nice place to come and gossip with friends!

Great coffee, service and vibes. I got the cafe de olla with cold foam and Iced abuelita latte. Both soo good, with some old school music playing in the back ground on a rainy day. This place hit the spot.

Coffee & Chisme is a delightful gem in the city or South Gate that combines a cozy atmosphere with a vibrant cultural flair. From the moment you walk in, the welcoming decor and friendly staff make you feel right at home. I ordered the Colombian Coffee and it was smooth and so delicious. What sets Coffee & Chisme apart is its commitment to community and culture. It's a wonderful place to catch up with friends, get some work done, or simply enjoy a quiet moment with a fantastic cup of coffee. Overall, Coffee & Chisme delivers on all fronts - excellent coffee, delicious food, and a warm, inviting atmosphere that celebrates culture and community. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience a unique and enjoyable coffeehouse.

I was recently assigned to work in South Gate after a 3 year hiatus. Whether or not this is going to be a permanent gig doesn't matter since I have Coffee and Chisme to keep me company. This particular part of State Street doesn't have a Starbucks or Tierra Mia nearby. I was craving my go-to Horchata Frappe that I get at Tierra Mia, but my car was plugged in and charging and I didn't want to go through the hassle of using some electrons in the middle of my charge. Street parking is tight, but if you work nearby, like me, it's a just a quick walk. The place is small, to be sure, but it's chill with a good vibe. There's one main counter that has a Thrifty Ice cream display that greets you when you walk in. There's some lounge seating elevated right up in front, along with a couple of tables and some bar stools if you want to eat, drink, work of gossip (chisme). The lady running the place is really sweet and prefers to speak Spanish, but she can easily accommodate English speakers. The menu is extensive with cold and hot drinks, various sandwiches and panini's, and desserts. The Horchata Frappe was delicious. On par, if not better than Tierra Mia. The straw, though, is way too small and often gets clogged. I had to wait for my drink to thaw a little before I could really enjoy it. If they used bigger straws, like at Starbucks, I'm sure I would have had the full frappe experience. The sausage, bacon and egg muffin was a surprise! It was just delicious. I got mine with Swiss cheese and regular mayo. The muffin really is an English muffin, not a sweet muffin. Unlike Starbucks, it wasn't a frozen sandwich heated in an air fryer. The muffin here was toasted with butter (you could taste the butteriness in the bread) with a wonderful crunch. The sausage and bacon was not remarkable, but the scrambled eggs were really fluffy and the combination of melted Swiss and mayo added a velvety smoothness I've never had in a sandwich. I love supporting small businesses and the small upcharge compared to going to a larger chain is outweighed by the deliciousness of the drinks and food. I can't wait to try their other offerings, especially the Thrifty Ice Cream, on my next break. For an out of the way, hole in the wall coffee shop in a part of South Gate that needs a change of coffee pace, Coffee and Chisme is a refreshing and delicious alternative to the big chains. And that is no chisme...