From early morning, customers gathered outside the restaurant as staff began taking orders. The strong turnout reflected interest from the local community and nearby South Bay cities.
Wide Selection of Drinks and Food
Some of the different drinks provided by LA CHA include milk teas, smoothies, coffee drinks, and special frappes. They also have rice bowls and macaroni dishes.
Some of the most popular items on the menu are Oreo shakes, banana shakes, mango smoothies, coconut strawberry smoothies, pistachio matcha, strawberry matcha, Thai tea, jasmine milk tea, and a few iced coffee drinks.
Residents from Hawthorne and the South Bay attended the opening to welcome a new dining option closer to home. The new location allows customers to enjoy LA CHA’s offerings without traveling to Los Angeles.
Editor’s Disclaimer:Presence News staff attended the grand opening of LA CHA’s Hawthorne location and reported on the event firsthand. All descriptions of menu items, promotions, and customer turnout are based on direct observation.
Maria Cornejo is a Staff Writer and award-winning Photojournalist with Presence News based in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. She regularly covers community events, entertainment, business, culture, and human-interest stories throughout Southern California, where her reporting has led to numerous invitations to local events and community gatherings. Maria began her journalism career at just 13 years old and has written for The Union Newspaper and Warrior Life Magazine. She is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton and is also the host of the Everything Entertainment & Inspiration podcast. Combining professional journalism with visual storytelling, Maria produces original reporting and photography that highlights the people, organizations, and events shaping the South Bay community. One of her most recognized contributions to Presence News is South Bay Galleria Isn’t Closing — Here’s What’s Actually Happening, one of the publication’s most-viewed articles. As a Staff Writer, Maria is committed to accurate, people-first journalism through firsthand reporting, original photography, and meaningful storytelling that informs and connects readers with their local communities. She can be contacted at: mariacornejo27@gmail.com More by Maria Cornejo
