Curtomer service is always excellent! They get thru the…read moreline quickly. I always try something new.

Inicio Coffee review: Parking is small and limited, but due…read moreto most people coming and going, a spot opens up somewhat quickly. Wait times when things got a bit busy, grew longer. I came when it was not busy and got my drink in under two minutes. However, the person sitting next to me (with the cutest doggie! They're dog friendly, I think ) waited longer than 10 minutes for her drink. However, this was during a rush and when it was probably the busiest in the morning (?) AMBIANCE AND ENVIRONMENT: The music volume was pretty good. It was low level when the place got busy due to people chatting, machines, ice scooping etc., but when it wasn't so busy, the level was about medium due to the atmosphere being more quiet. The vibes were Mumford and sons, Oasis, Of Monsters and Men, the Head and the Heart, and some classical sprinkled here and there. It is smaller than a chain, but cozy with quite a few seats and table options. I think they did a great job at making the best of the space. The space also encourages community as half of the seating options are shared/shareable. All within an arms reach, which in my personal opinion, is plenty of space. Because of this, it encourages you to acknowledge your fellow human being sitting across, or beside you. The environment was clean, bright, and comfortable. The environment feedback I woukd give is perhaps a stronger sun shade in the windows that the bar and stools face. I first sat here but within minutes decide to move because the heat was a bit too much for me. Again! A personal preference. Coffee shops can also naturally get warm due to the energy being used for the machines and refrigerators, so something to consider. The air-conditioning kicked in a little later which helped make it more comfortable. Another thing I noticed is the outlet near the corner table and lounge chairs has a an outlet extender plugged into the wall outlet, but the wall outlet is extremely loose with no faceplate. This can cause electric shock, wiring damage and possible fires. I know from personal experience. It's a real easy and cheap fix that I highlyyy recommend they do ASAP. Just trying to be helpful because I really, really like this spot. FOOD AND DRINKS: I ordered a Hibiscus Berry Blend, as is, iced. It was $5.00 even. It is served in a14 Oz. cup. With ice, it's probably about 12-13 Oz. of drink you're getting. I think it was worth it. The flavor was equal and very nice. Not too fruity, not too watery. It wasn't sweet, due to me not asking for any additional sweetener. As I sat and worked, I heard a lot of other orders and some were very creative. So they do have all those fun drinks people love to indulge in occasionally. They also have classic drip coffee and loose leaf tea. THE REASON WHY I TRIED INICIO: The biggest thing I noticed, being an activist myself involved in many efforts for social justice through my work and personal life, was their mission to erase modern day slavery. Human trafficking is a horrible thing that unfortunately is haooening right before out very eyes. They donate a portion of all food, drink, and catering sales to Justice 180. That is honestly, the reason why I came. I would love to partner with them and invite them to come cater at my center. I plan to spread the word about this place and continue to support them.

Great coffee, fun lattes! It is connected to a church parking lot, so a lot of parking to choose…read morefrom. Really cute spot.

This is a small stand next to a church I believe. Easy to miss as you feel like the side of the…read morestreet it's on is just houses. It faces a big street so it doesn't feel too residential-y. It's a cute stand. It unfortunately smells like poop or manure somewhere nearby? Made me think of dog poop. But they cleverly put some coffee grounds on the ground surrounding the stand to stave off outside smells. I got the españa. Not a fan, but I also drank it wrong. At first I thought it needed more condensed milk but idiot me just didn't mix my cold drink enough and the condensed milk stayed at the bottom. Other than that, I think it has too much milk and needed more coffee for a more rich blend. I also got the brownie. I forgot how much it was but it was less than $3. Which is amazing. Other places cost like $4.50 or 5 and it's too much. This price is not only amazing but I really enjoyed the brownie. Slight crispiness on the outside. Not too sweet. Would come back just for the brownies . Anyway, this is a small business run by young adults. It's good to help them out.

The food is amazing , the environment is nice, the service is on point ! If I could give this place…read more6 stars I would. I come all the way from Watts , CA If the owner reads this please move Jardin cafe out here in LA !!! lol

Simple, small, but good…read more I got their café de olla; I won't lie, it was not the greatest. It was weak and did not pick me up. I had to order an additional shot of espresso to add to it in order to feel a boost. The drink may have been too sweet, but the espresso evened it out. The drink costs 5 bucks, and adding a shot costs 3, so I spent 8 dollars on a drink here just to fix it. However, that was a small hiccup; the coffee shop was nice and small and very cozy. Felt family-friendly, it is next to the restaurant, which is owned by the same owner. They have little games on their counter you can play while you wait, which is what my kids did. Kept them entertained while they waited for my coffee and my shot. The staff was very friendly and nice, and there are a lot of inspirational quotes all over the waiting area. Parking here does suck, but there's plenty of street parking if needed. I probably would not go out of my way to come to this location, but if I'm close by at the local parks, then I would come here and try some specialty drinks. It seems like they got plenty. Overall a great place, small drink hiccup, but I can always stick to my usual americanos.

I was in the area and hungry and found this place had Ethiopian food. I've never had this cuisine…read morebefore so I was so excited to try! It has American, Mexican and Ethiopian food, so there is something for everyone :) I started with the Sambusa with beef and really liked it! The waitress recommended us to eat it with salsa from their salsa bar and it paired perfectly. It was a little oily but great flavor regardless! I also got the Awaze tips with Injera and beef. The injera was a spongey tortilla/bread like carb that was covered with a beef/veggies mixture. We were able to adjust the spice level on this since the waitress warned us the dishes were very spicy but to be honest, it wasn't spicy at all and I would like to try the other dishes with spice next time. The Awaze tips dish was really good and pretty big portion. Excellent service and food! I would love to come back to try more.

Who would have guessed there would be an eatery that serves Ethiopian cuisine near the foothills of…read morethe San Gabriel Mountains in northern San Fernando Valley? Featuring about 5 different varieties. No need to go to Fairfax to Little Ethiopia, an hour away. Interior is decorated mostly with all things western cowboy with smattering of movie stars & bit of British royalty. Other menu items are basically American diner breakfast, lunch, dinner, punctuated by standard northern Mexican. Service is polite, understatedly welcoming and subtly aware. My ice tea was refreshed many times due to the piquancy of Dorowot. 1) Dorowot/Ethiopian Chicken: Injera, a hole pocked, spongy, huge "pancake" made from Teff, gluten-free, faintly nutty, earthy grain native to Ethiopia. It reminds me of Indian rice based Appam with many holes from the carbon dioxide given off while the batter mixture is fermented. Dorowot here is not slowly stewed for 3 days to create a rich, dark, thick, sauce demi-glace by the likes of Master Chef Genet Agonafar, but the dark red, paprika enriched thickened sauce may be braised for about 3 hours which is enough to mellow out the chiles so it only leaves a slow burn. Chicken leg & thigh cooked in this red sauce anchor this main dish. The three vegetable accompaniment are: a) Soft, smooth, velvety, sweet cabbage cooked with buttery olive oil b) Chunks of earthy, dulcet red beets that have an initial firmness yielding to cleavable softness. c) Collard Greens are chopped with pieces of garlic, cooked retaining fresh greenness. Ranch Side's Dorowot at $21 may be a good value compared to the more detailed $31 Dorowot by Genet. 2) Awazè Tibs: Sweet, butter aroma hits first, Acidic tomato paste-like, red chile piquancy. Slow burn as well as a subtle smokiness to this complex stew. Owner explained the Berbere was the name of the chile based spice mix. There is a subdued sourness that comes into play along with aromatics from chopped onion and green bellpepper. I ordered off menu so I asked that the mushrooms and cubed beef be mixed together. Mushrooms are soft and cushy while the beef has a good chaw to add contrast in texture. 1-2a) Old Prague Traditional Czech Beer, Bohemian Premium Lager: The art on the can depicts elegant old buildings of the Stare Mesto old town and picturesque Karlov Most crossing tbe Vlatava River on the way to Hradcany castle. Toasty, roasted grain, light fizzy acidity, brown sugar, long lasting sweet, burnt, tingly finish. 3) Peach Cobler has a wheat flour crust that is very moist and plush to the point of feeling almost like a pudding picking up the cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg spicing. Canned yellow Cling peach slices seem suspended in this rather overly sweet, rustic version. I had to take the peach cobbler home since it was so sweet. But glad I did since it pairs perfectly with strong Japanese Matcha, powdered green tea. 4 stars for a taste of Ethiopian international cuisine

My sister and I were looking for a place to get some work done on a Friday afternoon and stopped by…read moreBodevi. There's metered street parking and also free parking lots nearby. When we arrived, there were people working on their laptops with a few tables still available. They also have a quieter room in the back with long tables. I grabbed a table while my sister ordered at the register. I ordered an iced matcha latte with honey and it was really good! Once our order was ready, the staff brought our drinks to the table. If you need to charge your laptop, the outlets are located by the counter seating. They also have a restroom which was spacious and clean. Overall, it's a great spot to get work done with good drink and food options!

Wine bar and coffee spot, what a combo!!! We were in the…read morearea and needed some coffee and breakfast and found this cute spot. San Fernando is a narrow 2 way street but there is parking available. We found a metered spot and put money in for an hour. You have to pay everyday except Sundays. The inside was cute and busy. There are tables and a bar area to sit at. You place your order at the counter and they give you a number so they can bring your order to you. Staff was friendly, they gave us a few min to go over the menu and answered any questions we had. The menu had drinks, small bites and sandwitches. Drinks also came out quickly, although we did have to wait longer for the food items. My matcha that I ordered was really good, it was off the seasonal menu. It was a peach basil matcha, very creative combination and the basil was not overpowering at all. I also got an avocado toast with egg and that item was a little underwhelming. The egg was cold and the avocado needed a little more flavor. However, overall good experience.

Never really come out to the valley but was passing through on my way to Santa Clarita for a…read moremeeting and was going to be early. Hopped on Yelp to find a coffee spot and Steeple House came up. Interestingly enough, the coffee shop is located within a church campus so it's a bit harder to find. We did get to find it thanks to a kind young man who directed us. Now, don't be afraid to stop in because it's located within a church campus. The coffee they serve are great. From Onyx to Black and White Coffee Roasters. The litmus test for how well a barista can do is ordering an espresso straight. My brother's shot was under extracted and he gave it a 2.5, mine was better and was a 3.5/4 Majority of shops will definitely pull shots and use roasts that are more in the classic profile which we don't really like, but it hits with 95 percent of "coffee snobs" we however, prefer true medium roasts that aren't "burnt" or "strong", but when most people are ordering iced lattes, we understand that you need that burnt taste in order to cut through all that milk. Service was great and the vibe is super chill. It's a relatively small shop but it's a nice place to study and to chill.

The vibe was cute, the food was delicious, and the people were very nice…read more First, the location is within a church, which was a little unexpected. Like it's fully in a church village kind of thing. While drinking my coffee, little kids were brought out on their recess to play. So be aware of that, but there's also an inside section if you want a bit more quiet. The interior is really cute with free WiFi and fun drinks. The staff was very friendly and nice. I ordered the banana cold brew which was really good and my friend had the matcha latte. The chocolate croissant was also really good! Delicious! :)

Personalized service fresh food good host Great tasting…read morecoffee. Clean and welcoming environment.

My coworker and I love exploring new coffee spots, and we're so glad we gave this one a try. The…read morecoffee here is bold, rich, and the real deal--no excessive syrups or sugary add-ins, just genuinely good coffee. The food was freshly made, and the owner, who was incredibly kind and attentive, even showed us the organic ingredients they use in their dishes. If you appreciate high-quality, real coffee and fresh food, this place is definitely worth a visit.

I just had to immediately come to make this review after the gentleman at the counter provided such…read moresweet, kind, and friendly customer service. 100/10 for him! The woman behind the counter was very friendly and polite as we This is a cute establishment with seating inside and out. It is very cute inside with a WIDE range of food items to choose from! Today I ordered a mocha iced latte with oat milk and it was delicious. For food I ordered a healthy meal with steak sautéed veggies and roasted potatoes. And it was amazing ! I would definitely order it again! The steak is not like a prime steak BUT everything had flavor! For desert I HAD to get the pecan brownie and the caramel brownie cause I'm a brownie connoisseur I like my brownies warmed up and these are good but I'll update my review once I have them warmed up with a warm coffee. Just the customer service alone would bring me back! But definitely if you are in the area please stop by and give it a try!

Waited exactly 20 minutes for two mediocre hot mochas. I've lived here since before this cafe was…read moreestablished and it has never not been at the very least a somewhat disappointing visit. I always wanted to keep giving them a chance because it's not like we have a lot of similar options locally, but this was the last straw for me. The quality doesn't even come close to justifying the price. I could get teenagers to whip me up any crazy drink within minutes at Starbucks, but the simplest order here requires that I've got nothing else going on in my day. And don't get me started on ordering food here. Let's just say last time it was a similar story but no coffee, just a lemon square... that was already made. Also, one of their young male employees seemed to be on break and used the female restroom when the male restroom was free. Just a little strange there. Cute ambience and I like the paintings from local artists they have up, but it isn't a place I'd recommend to anyone. The workers are mostly smiles and friendly demeanors, I just wish they'd be more efficient and thoughtful.

Coffee is fantastic! Service is friendly …read more Location is fun. Parking is easy. What more could you ask for

Love this coffee pop-up in Tujunga! Great to see an exciting business on Commerce again. Limited…read morehours as of this review, but they offer many of the same coffee and tea drinks as the Altadena location. It's in front of their building; not sure if a brick and mortar coffee spot will be here soon or not. Glad to hear that the original spot survived in Altadena and welcome to the neighborhood. Free parking on the street.

I come here daily!' Love ALL the baristas…read more Especially Noah & Christian N.!!!!! He's very kind and pleasant!

Have you ever gone to a pastry shop such as William Greenberg's Desserts in NY, NY that has a…read moretime-honored tradition of using the same recipe for generations for their beloved chocolate cake or cheesecake? Well this place ISN'T Greenbergs! I enjoyed for weeks their raspberry muffins only to have their store pull it off their shelf saying I was the only customer who liked it. Next came their bacon burritos, which were delicious and popular. Then of course the store told me last week that they won't carry them anymore. A good way to lose a loyal custome, but here the preferences of the loyal customers apparently don't warrant that much consideration. As for the coffee, it is served in paper cups that quickly dissipate the heat so that by the time you finish a cup, it is ice cold. And they refuse to reheat it. No longer recommend.