Bopomofo Cafe

Home
South Street
Bopomofo Cafe

Bopomofo Cafe is a casual cafe located on South Street, known for its active social presence and multiple locations across Southern California. The cafe has expanded beyond its original footprint, adding new spots in San Diego and Hollywood, with Irvine planned for the near future. Bopomofo Cafe also stands out for special opening initiatives, including early Monday hours with an espresso menu focused service and donation-based payments during that time.

Recent social media posts

06/16/2026

This trend got ppl straight up stealing from local small businesses! Something had to be done 😜 Jokes aside we’re way more active on our instagram so find us there!

02/10/2025

Hey everyone! We've been a little quiet here on Facebook (Instagram is more our scene) but we'll do better about keeping y'all updated with Bopomofo news and deals! Let's re-start things off on the right foot and share our "2025 Deal" which you can use in-store or online at shopbopomofo.com

And since it's been awhile since our last post, did you know we opened TWO new locations?? San Diego opened July 2024 and Hollywood opened last week! And Irvine opens in a few weeks! Come visit one of our 4 (soon to be 5 locations!)
San Diego: 7951 Othello Ave, #106, San Diego, CA 92111
Hollywood: Ovation Center 6801 Hollywood Blvd, #333, Hollywood, CA 90028

08/27/2023

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! For the first time ever, Bopomofo is opening on MONDAYS! But this isn’t just any typical day! We’re opening EARLY! Hours will be 8a-12p, and we’ll be serving our espresso menu exclusively. But most important, all payments are DONATION-BASED! 🤗
Swipe for more info on what this means! Hope to see you tomorrow bright and early! Both locations!

08/21/2023

Thank you for an amazing K-Con weekend! We had a blast collaborating with to create their K-Drama Cafe serving these 3 specialty beverages. Especially the exclusive “Friends Become Lovers” drink which featured an all natural blue color (not from fake food coloring cause that’s not how Bopo rolls). We used blue spirulina which is a super nutritious algae! 🤯 Who got to try??
Special shoutout to Amy, Kim, & Kristen for leading this activation! They deserve a K-pop girl group name.. Pearls Generation, New Straws, Blue Lychee.

08/18/2023

Here. We. DieGO!!! We’re so proud and excited to announce our THIRD location will be opening in San Diego!! SD holds a special place in our hearts, so we can’t wait to join the local community with our menu and team!
This has been in the works for awhile so there’s a LOT to share. More specific details to follow, but for now, what do you think of this exciting news?

08/16/2023

Bopo got BARS! Our Cali-Mango Lemonade was a hit at Head in the Clouds! We’re bringing this exclusive drink from the fest to our cafe for a limited time! Come try it at both our cafe locations. This 100% mango fruit lemonade is made in house and comes with a 100% (NO artificial flavors) mango frozen fruit bar in it to enhance the drink as it melts or for a fun bite in between sips! Perfect for this August heat!
This drink comes as Large only, with boba & tax included. Come try it while supplies last! Order online or in-store.

08/10/2023

Thanks & for being our guest cashiers, celebrity baristas, and sunglasses models! 😎
⚠️Reminder! Today is your last chance to bring your exclusive HITC sunglasses (which we gave out for free at the festival) in to either cafe location for 15% off your drinks! For anyone still coming down from this past weekend! 😜

08/08/2023

Head in the Clouds Day 2 and Weekend COMPLETE! Now of course there were a lot of big names to share about, but the biggest stars are those on our Bopomofo team. And that’s our biggest takeaway from this weekend. This was our 3rd year at this huge event and it’s hard to put into words how difficult it is to execute this kind of popup where we essentially have to build a kitchen in the middle of a golf course and have enough product to service thousands of ppl. But this team did it. And they did it with smiles, laughs, hard work, organization, and support for each other. Grateful for each and every one (many more not pictured) who made BPMFxHITC23 possible! Extra special shoutout to those at our cafes who held down huge turnouts because HITC, Hard Summer, AND Taylor Swift where all happening this weekend!! 😳🥵😵‍💫

08/06/2023

Day 1 Head in the Clouds dump. So much to say but we got one more day today!! Let’s go!!
Remember, cafes CLOSE at 4p today! Whether you’re in town for Hard Summer, Taylor Swift, or HITC, we hope to see you!!

08/05/2023

Head in the Clouds! See you tomorrow!! It’s our 3rd visit in a row and this one is already feeling special just from setting up! Find us in General Admission serving up some Bopo favorites as well as our exclusive Cali-Mango Lemonade which comes with a real fruit mango chamoy popsicle! Perfect for cooling down in the summer heat!!🥵🥶

And if you’re NOT attending the fest BE ADVISED, both our cafes in San Gabriel and Artesia will opened LIMITED HOURS, 11a-4p! Plan accordingly!

Here we go!!!!

Address

11632 South Street
Cerritos, CA
90701

Bopomofo Cafe (South Street), Cerritos

By public transport
- From the Cerritos area, take a bus toward the South Street corridor (look for stops near South St & major nearby intersections such as Studebaker Rd or Pioneer Blvd, depending on your starting point).
- Walk from the nearest South Street stop to the cafe along South St. Allow a few minutes for local walking.

By driving
- Use GPS and enter: “South Street, Cerritos” (then follow signs/route guidance to the specific storefront on South St).
- Typical approach: get onto local roads that connect to South St, then drive directly along South St to the destination.

Parking
- Look for street parking along nearby sections of South St where available.
- If there’s a dedicated lot/garage at or near the shopping center where it’s located, use that first; otherwise use nearby public lots/parking areas serving the same commercial area.
- Parking availability can vary by time of day—arrive a bit early during peak hours.

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bopomofo Cafe posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

What people say

Bopomofo Cafe on South Street in Cerritos is a standout local cafe known for its welcoming vibe and strong connection to the community. The cafe’s social presence reflects a business that stays engaged and responsive, with updates that keep customers in the loop and encourage people to check out what’s new.

What really sets Bopomofo Cafe apart is its momentum and growth. The brand has expanded beyond its original footprint, opening additional locations including San Diego and Hollywood, with more expansion on the way. That kind of steady progress speaks to consistent quality and customer appeal.

Even when sharing big announcements, Bopomofo Cafe keeps things fun and approachable—whether it’s celebrating milestones or highlighting special ways to enjoy their espresso menu. Overall, it’s a cafe that feels energetic, modern, and worth visiting for anyone looking for a friendly place with great coffee culture.