Josh holding it down on register was great, as well as staff in how they smoothly flowed when…read moremoving around to tend to hot and cold bar. Hot milk bevs sound like they'd be good. They use Onyx (from what i noticed), and the sound of the milk being steamed sounded silky (-: ! I think saw they used a bottomless portafilter ? Might have mis-seen. But for those unfamiliar, bottomless doesn't divide your shots into two physical shots. so it looks like "one" shot. but it would be 2 shots if it had that attachment. Shots are dialed by weight, so your coffee will be consistent! The layout of the cafe is nice: entry/line formation moves in a counter clockwise motion. Allows customers to enter space and wait in line while leaving space for people to exit/ wait to pick up their drink. First come, first serve for pastries - expect this for freshness purposes. Drink and their components are measured for consistency and quality control. Wait is subjective in relation to volume at the time which you go. Came in at about 1:30 PM on a Sunday (today was 8/16). Curated menu for their specialty drinks that aligns with their identity. Standard menu for espresso based beverages. Great selection for their Single Origin menu. Roasters they use align with those they highlight on their shelves for retail as a multi-roaster cafe. Ordered a Columbia from Hydrangea - enjoyed thoroughly! When it was still quite hot you get the heavy aroma and flavor of the pastry notes in the coffee. Then more tea-like once it cools down more. Coldbrew in the Woodman did not feel like your typical bold-in-flavor base. Which I think works for the inclusions in the beverage. Not your typical/second wave coffee shop. It's cool to see shops want to bridge that gap between fun drinks and specialty coffee! Kudos to Lynx!

Worst coffee shop experience I've ever had. The customer service was nonexistent, the staff showed…read moreno compassion, and no one was willing to help with a very simple situation. It was 7:58 a.m., and I stopped in to grab my usual coffee before my appointment next door. I accidentally left my wallet at home, my Apple Pay wasn't working, and the only cash I had was a $100 bill. My total was only $8.50. I even offered a simple solution--I asked if another employee could pay for my coffee and I would immediately Zelle them the money. All three employees told me that was "beyond their job duties" and refused to help. Instead, they pointed to the sign stating they don't accept $100 bills and had me leave without making any effort to accommodate a regular customer. The disappointing part isn't that they couldn't break a $100 bill--it's that no one showed even the slightest willingness to help find a solution. I come here almost every Friday because I have appointments at the salon next door, and after this experience, I'll be taking my business elsewhere. A little kindness and customer service go a long way. Unfortunately, I found neither here.

Ideology is one of my favorite coffee shops on Ventura Blvd--simple, cozy, and consistently good…read more They make a great vanilla latte. I always ask for extra ice so it's not too milky and half the sweetness, and it comes out perfect every time. Sometimes I'll order a RAF, equally delicious, but I'd recommend getting it hot than iced. My husband really enjoys their drip coffee too. The staff is quick, friendly, and super accommodating. I'll even call ahead when I'm in a rush, and they always have my order ready to go. Also don't forget to sign up for their rewards program! Each drink gets you a point and after I believe 15 points? you get free drink of your choice.

The matcha tastes like flavored milk and the chai is Rishi concentrate that you can buy from the…read morestore.

Crema is amazing! The matcha, ambiance, and staff were all wonderful. As a first time visitor, they…read moremade me feel very welcomed.

Really cute spot and definitely worth checking out!…read more It's small and gets pretty crowded inside quickly. They offer a variety of drinks and refill their pastries daily. It's a great selection and some of the combinations work wonderfully. I'm not a fan of all of their drinks, but it's not bad. It's more a personal preference on how they make their drinks and it's just got a unique touch to it. This is where I say to each their own. Give it a try and see which ones you prefer. Customer service is wonderful! It's always nice to come here and talk with the employees. They're great people overall and they seem to be of similar personalities. The indoor space gets filled up very quickly. It's an open area, but there's almost always a line out the door. They can get really busy and your drinks may take a while if you come during peak hours. Thankfully, they might open up the window so an outdoor breeze comes through. This way, the place never gets humid. Plenty of outdoor seating areas if you want to spend more time here. It can be hard to get here because you have to street park, but it's worth it.

Always dependably open late. Cute and charming cafe. I've brought friends to this place for their…read morefirst time, and they've all seemed to love it. No exception to my most recent visit. Still loved it. One little negative would be that they don't offer customer use of their restroom. It's for employees only. I thought that restaurants that have seating for customers were required to provide a restroom. Maybe I was wrong?

Really wanted to love this place…read more The atmosphere here is genuinely beautiful. That antique door with the neon sign, the decorative plates on the wall, the whole vibe makes you want to sit down, relax, and get some work done. It's exactly the kind of cafe I look for. Unfortunately the coffee itself was a big letdown. I ordered a Spanish latte with oat milk and honestly couldn't taste any coffee or any hint of oat milk. It tasted like watered down almond milk, kind of like the Kirkland brand you'd get at Costco, just slightly sweeter. And for the price, the size was disappointing too, probably one of the smallest I've seen on Ventura Boulevard for the cost. There are much better coffee options throughout the Valley. I'd rate the coffee an honest 1/5, but the atmosphere is a solid 4/5. Hoping they make some changes because this place has real potential.

Great coffee and great staff! Always kind and warm whenever I come in! I also appreciate that…read morethey're open until 5pm.

I can't believe how many times I have passed by this coffee shop and never noticed it. Walked in…read morethis morning at 8:40AM and got a very nice welcome from Mary. Actually, all of their employees. Place was packed. Wanted to see and know the sizes of the cups for me to decide which one to go with and the price difference. I went with a medium size hot decaf (one shot) Vanilla Latte with Macadamia Milk. Also got a Blueberry Muffin and a plain butter Croissant. I thought that they would also have some breakfast items like egg, bacon, sausage, cheese etc..they didn't. They only had plain bagel and Cream Cheese. My Latte tasted very good, on the flip side the Croissant wasn't as warm and fresh as I wanted for it to be. I asked the ladies behind the counter to warm it up again. The muffin was very fresh and delicious. Lauren handed me the Latte and my goodies. I don't want to dock a star for the Croissant, but it could have been a lot more fresh. Place was clean, with one gender neutral restroom, inside and outside seating, and the price was right for the 3 items that I got. $14.00 in total plus my tip of $2.00. Street parking only, woman owned, beautiful art work on their walls by famous artists, merchandise for sale, and nice music from the 80's playing overhead. Last but not least, under the businesses amenities page it says, no dogs allowed. It was dogs galore inside and outside. No offense to people who have dogs, but outside is ok, not inside..

I'm always looking for new coffee shops to try out when I'm in a different city and my best friend…read moreand I happened to be dress shopping in the area and stumbled across this place. I'm particularly picky when it comes to coffee shops - I love finding small cafes that either roasts their own beans or makes their own syrups as they usually tends to taste a lot better! We ordered two matchas and two banana bread lattes (1/2 sweet) which weren't overly sweet and tastes amazing! The matcha was also a great color and hand-whisked. Only one person was working the front, which I don't mind waiting, and all props to them! From one barista to another, this cafe is amazing and I definitely recommend stopping by!

Ordered a mocha and it was pretty good…read more Small space but nice and clean. They even have merch. Service was good. Staff were very friendly. Street parking as well

Stellar lattés and friendliest customer service! Soothing, old-timey vibes inside, and they even…read morehave patio seating outdoors. Freshest beans you'll get in the city! Highly recommend for any caffeine or treats of drinks!!!

A quaint coffee roaster off of Ventura boulevard. There's street parking as well as a small parking…read morelot in the back. The main thing that stands out here is their 1987 coffee roaster which is the center piece of the cafe. They roast various single origin beans on a daily basis, so you know you can purchase some fresh coffee beans here. If you need your beans grounded, they do grind it for you depending on your brewing method. They have beans of light roast, medium roast and dark roast and sell by various weights for a very reasonable price. They also sell various tea leaves, baked goods (croissant, muffin, scones, bagel, Danish, coffee cake, Dessert Therapy cookies, and merchs. They also have a seasonable menu that changes. When I went, it was the Sakura season menu. Staff were all friendly and were very willing to answer any questions regarding the menu. Please note, the base coffee blend for each day varies and rotates on a daily basis For my visit, I tried ... 1. Buttered Coffee (4.5/5) The base coffee for the day was the Peru single origin, which was well-balanced; slightly sweet with a hint of tartness and nuttiness. They then add a chunk of butter into the coffee, which helps cut some of the acidity, but also is supposed to enhance the caffeine effect and give you additional energy from the fat. It does leave a layer of fat/oiliness so if you are not a fan of that, then this may not be for you. The butter did give it a subtle buttery flavor, which I personally liked. 2. Matcha with Sakura Cold Foam (4/5) The matcha was blended smoothly and was not grassy at all. The Sakura cold foam didn't really taste like Sakura (been to Japan, so know what real Sakura flavor should taste like), but instead, just tasted floral. 3. Columbia Supremo Whole Beans Full body and aromatic. Good for those who like to drink black coffee 4. Guatemala Huehuetenango Whole Beans: Crisp, acidic and a hint of nuttiness Glad I found this local roaster where I'll definitely be coming back to get some more fresh beans.

Finally got to try this spot!! Honestly, parking along Ventura is always a nightmare which is what…read morehas been keeping me away. Super happy I finally got to try this place though!! Got lucky with parking about only a block away and walked over. Very busy!! Love the high ceilings in here and it looks like it was connected to some kind of homeware shop? Didn't really look and was more focused on trying to figure out what to order lol!! They only have a small menu on the counter right when you order. Would be nice to have it on the wall to browse while waiting in the long line. The menu is very simple though so I ended up just getting an iced caramel latte and my bf got an iced matcha latte. I also got a toasted everything croissant which was absolutely fantastic!! Perfect jalapeno cream cheese in the middle. Delish!! The drinks took a bit but it was also very busy so I understand. Two workers but they managed and had great energy! Loved our drinks as well. Super creamy, strong, not overly sweet!! They are also pet friendly and even have a water bowl inside by the entryway. Great spot and would definitely come back if I happen to be in the area. IG: @ammysalamii

I've been wanting to check out the Boy & The Bear for a while now, so because I was in the area, I…read moredecided to stop by for a coffee and croissant. It's a really cute little cafe, that shares a space with a furniture store. It's located in a great part of Sherman Oaks and it seemed like the place had many regulars. Upon entering I was greeted by both the barista and the cashier/barista. It was quite busy on a Friday at 10:30 am, but I managed to get seating outdoors. It was fully packed inside! I ordered an iced latte and managed to get their lack everything croissant. The girl who took my order was very sweet and friendly. She warmed up my croissant and it was ready in a few mins. Now, my coffee took over 20 minutes to be made. I saw the barista make orders that were placed after mine. Some seemed to be for his regulars, which was annoying and was not appreciated. I was also in a bit of a rush, but managed to just make it out in time for my appointment. I enjoyed the coffee and croissant, but did not appreciate waiting over 20 mins for my iced latte which should have been ready with my croissant!

Came here with a friend for a little catch up session! I had also bookmarked this spot for a while…read morenow and was super excited to try it. I got the dulce de leche latte on ice and it was delicious! Not too sweet and was able to taste the coffee - which is hard at some places. The staff was super friendly !! The guy that helped me was a gem! The location was also clean and had indoor and outdoor seating. The vibes were great- and I'd def go back! There is street metered parking as well !

Great Coffee! Atmosphere is very nice and plenty of comfortable seating…read more Dolce de leche was great Shianne killed it Wonderful service 10/10

They have monk fruit sweetener and non dairy milk options... perfect for high maintenance girlies…read morelike me. Quirky cluttered decor. Filipino flavors :) Spent about $24 for two drinks and a pastry.

Signature Filipino desserts with a space to hang out! Prolly take the indoor space given extreme LA…read moreheat recently. The server welcoming us was the sweetest, explaining everything they offered and sharing us dessert samples to try before we placed our orders. We got to try their Ube and Pandan creme caramel, Ube cheesecake, and the #1 Ube upside down pie. Our fave was the last one, basically solid creamy custard with legit ube flavor, topped with crumbs. Such a dangerously addicting treat!! We went all out with ube that day, getting Ube horchata and Ube cream top cold brew for the drinks. I would say the drinks weren't as hooking, but I would easily come back for their desserts.