Stopped by Makenna's Koffee on my long drive home from Santa Barbara to Long Beach. I got a 32oz…read moreCabo San Lucas and it was delicious and a great caffine rush. They even threw an extra shot in!! Awesome first time experience. Staff was awesome and friendly

I wanted to check out Makenna Koffee since it's a newer independent spot in the area. The drink…read moreselection is huge, and the barista who took my order was genuinely helpful and polite. I ordered a Sandy Blonde latte and a ham and cheese croissant; the food was fresh and the espresso itself tasted great. However, the overall environment made it hard to enjoy the visit. The music is blasted pretty loud, and there are absolutely no power outlets available if you're trying to sit and get work done on a laptop. Beyond the physical setup, the space just has a very distinct, intense energy. It's well known locally as a MAGA-aligned business, and you can absolutely feel that undercurrent in the space and among the regulars who hang out here. It feels less like a relaxed neighborhood coffee shop and more like a specific political hub. If you just want a solid drink to go, the service is fast, but it's not an environment I'd want to lounge or study in.

I had the strawberry Matcha latte. It was really yummy and not with a bunch of fake crap powders…read morebut the real puréed strawberries. This current space is not where you will find her, you'll need to go up the road to 31425 Agoura Road. She's upstairs in a healthy restaurant--it's in a gym environment so it's fun to see all the athleticism on display. I'm impressed with anyone who has an idea and makes it happen. Clearly, she loves what she does so she's a pop-up for now in this new location until the other location construction is completed. You can still stop at the address listed on the yelp page and get a postcard with her current location and you'll get a discount too.

Fortunately I read some reviews ahead of making my way to Moonphaze, which well informed me to find…read moreit inside Lumber + Linen. Otherwise from the outside one wouldn't have told there's a cafe inside as the giant sign was only featuring the shop's name and not the cafe. It was such gorgeous green scenery that gave me the Alice in Wonderland tea party vibe; regardless of the seat I picked, either indoor or outdoor patio at the back. I honestly could spend hours sitting there enjoying my read as it felt like I was just sitting amidst a garden or backyard surrounded by peaceful natural ambiance sipping my drink. Selling that distinctive vibe, as expected the drinks came with pretty steep price tags. I got their Cloud Matcha, their version of Matcha Latte with cream top that I customized to get their Salted Maple cream (typically served with different drink). It wasn't like my top matcha list, but decent enough and prolly elevated by the setting. More than the drink, I was prolly more hooked by the flavored cream top which was less common and even available in non-dairy option!

Double Espresso, 2oz. Ceramic Cup $3.90…read more Roast: Medium Dark Milk: N/A Foam Art: N/A TOD: 2:00 pm Prep: Less than 5min (one order up) Machine: La Marzocco Roaster: Longevity Baked Goods: No Menu: Breakfast, brunch Review: Medium dark roast past first crack, a little bright but acid level is mellow. Served in an espresso cup. The crema is medium thick, dark and enhances the espresso flavor. Tip Worthy?: 25%+ Level. (Ratings: 0%; 10%; 15%; 20%; 25%; 25%+) Customer: Locals who would happily wait in line to experience some of the best tasting coffee in the Conejo Valley.

I think Longevity is hip with a cool vibe that serves delicious organic low acidic coffee. The…read morestaff are always super friendly and give top notch service. Where I think Longevity is lacking though is in their food pricing which I don't feel it's justified, I totally get paying a premium for their coffee. I ordered some avocado toast and a side order of sourdough toast; they have the avocado toast priced just under $15 for only one piece of toast where almost anywhere else in the area is priced at $10. The one piece of sourdough toast with butter was a whopping $8+. It won't stop me going there I just won't order those food items again. It's real easy to get to , located in Westlake off Hampshire blvd off the 101 freeway., absolutely worth a visit. Would have been 5 stars if food wasn't so pricey.

Drove all the way from Burbank just to check out Carrara's Pastry Shop in Agoura Hills--and wow,…read morethey absolutely did not disappoint. It's a small, charming café with a cozy atmosphere, featuring old-school car collectibles displayed on a shelf that add a unique touch. They also offer outdoor seating where you can enjoy your desserts surrounded by lush greenery, natural foliage, and a peaceful little waterfall pond. The service was great as well, they were friendly and welcoming and answered all my questions. suggested I definitely I ended up picking up a chocolate and hazelnut cake with an incredibly soft, spongy interior that was perfectly balanced and rich without being overwhelming. I also grabbed a single serving of the blueberry cheesecake, which was light, airy, and still decadently satisfying--definitely worth every spoonful. The rum babas were a standout: bite-sized, soaked in Jamaican rum, filled with Chantilly cream, and topped with a raspberry. So flavorful and unique--each bite was indulgent without being too heavy. And then there was the Velina cake... oh my goodness. A beautiful sponge layered with chocolate mousse and hazelnut mousse, all covered in a glossy dark chocolate glaze. It was so rich and decadent that I had to slow myself down just to fully enjoy every bite. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtfully made, and worth the drive. I'd absolutely come back again.

I have wanted to stop by for some time. My significant other and I had a chance tonight after…read moredinner next door. We were greeted right away, and we let one of the people working there know we wanted to take a look around as it was our first time stopping in, which was okay. The shop itself was empty. We took a look at the ice cream selection, the full cakes, and then the pastries. Everything looked really good. We decided on a chocolate trilogia pastry and a red velvet pastry to go. The transaction went well. When we got home, we ate the goodies. The trilogia was fresh and had great flavor. The red velvet, unfortunately, did not meet expectations. The cake part was dry, and the frosting was dense and had little flavor. Maybe I just ended up getting an older one, but at $8.25, I had expected a much better item. The service was great, but as a red velvet lover, the flavor was not as expected. I would potentially try again but would sample some other treats.

Café Ficelle is located off E Thousand Oaks Blvd & Zuniga Ridge Pl . Parking is in the back where…read morethere are signs of the designated to the cafe This Café is beautiful inside & outside , everything is very is so bright in here, the atmosphere here very warm, friendly, chic, classy, elegant. At this location you can eat & drink either inside or outside patio. Yesterday, upon entering I noticed how super clean, highly organized, attention to details, and their restroom was super clean. I also noticed the have a ray of different things here from shirts, hats, mugs, non toxic scented rollers, different coffee beans bags, jams, spreads, pastas, freshly made bread, pastries with differ types of croissants, bread by the loafs, cakes, cupcakes, fudge brownies, crème brûlée, butter & bubbles which includes different types of sandwiches , toasts, quiches, French dip sliders, house salad, tapenade & hummus, burrata & prosciutto , fruit bowls. They also have Brunch here as well: English muffins breakfast sandwich, vegetarian croissant sandwich, avocado & toast, breakfast crepe, Egg Benedict, poulet roti . Brunch classic: croque monsieur , French omelette,Yogurt & Fruit, Smoked salmon & toast. Crepes, Waffles & French toast: Classic crepe, Liege Waffle, French toast. Different kinds of Salads , French dip comes with a side salad, Grilled Cheese. They also serve drinks such as : Mimosas, cocktails, beer & wine, types of coffee, teas & other drinks. You can also add on extra sides if you want too! After 2pm they have an happy hour. They also have Grab & Go which includes: quiches, different type of croissants, Ficelle, Bagels & Spread It's also sweet to know that you can order online and pick at one the 4 locations, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, 2 in Ventura! Armand & Shawn was working yesterday, Armand asked me if I had any questions about their food & drinks . I did he answered them beautifully. I got a butterfly Matcha iced, large which a 20 oz cup but only that size for iced tea or French sodas. Shawn actually is the one that made my drink so sweet of him. Next went to their counter to stir in my drink. Please be courteous and throw your trash away "as the sign says"! Armand & Shawn, we're so polite, kind, caring, sweet, very helpful, genuine, knowledgeable, super down to earth. They both have this positive upbeat energy about themselves that really radiates! Armand & Shawn are your rarest diamonds! Please treasure them greatly!! I would love to especially Thank Armand & Shawn for being so amazingly awesome & making my visit so memorable! I would like to Thank Café Ficelle for a wonderful visit! I'll definitely tell all my Family & Friends to come by here! Please be kind & courteous to these hard workers!

I always knew this place existed and passed it many times on TO Boulevard and I'm so glad I finally…read moremade the effort. I found the atmosphere to be so inviting, warm and modern with plenty of seating and a really nice outside patio. I would also mention that's it's so nice not to lumped in the middle of a strip mall like, ' Longevity in TO & Ragamuffin in Newbury Park' . I love the design of the interior! I have been to a ton of coffee locations in the area, ( Westlake, TO, Newbury Park, Oxnard, Ventura , Santa Barbara, Malibu) and this Cafe Ficelle location is up there with the best of them. Yes the parking is not perfect- but....the service I found on my, 'so far 5 visits' has been excellent and my ' cappuccinos' have been perfectly made and tasted superb. I also had a Tri Tip sandwich which I also found to be really tasty. I am a fan and would encourage you to give it a shot and look past the 3.7 stars on Yelp- I hope this location makes it as the Pizza place that was next to it didn't.

Laidrey is great! Good coffee and all the staff are great and friendly. It has a good coffee shop…read morevibe it doesn't feel corporate or suburban. The food is good too all the pastries breakfast burritos etc. plenty of places to chill and get work done. I'm snobby about coffee and theirs is totally good and they have no oil oatmilk which my wife is into. So pints there. I go in all the time and they all know my name and drink , very neighborly and chill. Props to Audrey , Eli , Sam, Tara, Hai, Ken, Dani, Riley, Enrique, and all the new folks I might know your name yet. Good crew!

- Cappuccino 8oz Ceramic Cup - $5.50…read more- Roast: Italian, 2 oz Espresso - Milk: Whole - Foam Art: Leaf - TOD: 9:00 am - Prep: +7 min (one up) - Machine: La Marzacco - Roaster: Laidrey - Baked Goods: Yes - Menu: Breakfast, Brunch - Review: Medium roast; 2oz balanced with 3oz steamed milk/3oz foam. Milk is steamed to smooth il latte saturated in the espresso and balanced with microform floating on top. A silky leche espresso drink. - Tip Worthy?: 25% Level - (Rating Scale: 0%; 10%; 15%; 20%; 25%; 25%+) - Customers: Coffee fiends who ensure this remains a strong word-of-mouth business at the feet of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Not from here, but we always stop at Makenna for coffee when in the area. I really like the house…read moreblend, and my wife really likes the Kona roast. There's always a friendly face behind the counter. This time it was Simeon who made us feel like regulars here!

Ran in to grab a medium coffee. My kids love this place so I thought I'd try it…read more The coffee was fine. The staff was hustling handling orders. However, I need to make a recommendation. When someone just orders a medium drip coffee (nothing else), can the cashier guy turn around, pour a coffee and hand it back to me? I had to wait about 15 mintues for a simple cup of coffee.

Loved this little spot!…read more If you're looking for a coffee place with a view and tchotchkes to throw money at, this is the place! They are so much more than a coffee spot though. They have small bites like cookies and sandwiches as well as a WIDE VARIETY of tinctures -which was really unexpected. I got an iced dirty chai and it was pretty good. Parking is free and easy to find. Order/pay at the register. Service was fine.

Great place to come and grab a coffee while enjoying the lake view. The pastries were subpar and…read morewere also on average $7 which literally at Boccaccio's next door a sprawling dessert is only $10 makes you think which you'd rather have. The drip coffee is $4, decent, but no refills or thrills. This place has a great gift shop and seems more like the vibe/ambiance than the actual coffee/pastries.