I got the iced chai. I know this spot is known for its coffee, but I wanted to try something different. For me, the chai flavor was really faint, and it mostly tasted like almond milk. /// Iced chai, $6.50 read more

Aquarela Coffee - Iced Chai, $6.50 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So far, I've only enjoyed several of the best cups of coffee I've had in a very long time. I am one who normally grinds beans at home, and takes pride in my home coffee, while bragging to my friends that coffee at my home is better than any coffee you can buy out there...well... Times change and here I am buying coffee from Aquarela. If you buy the bag, it's a pretty steep price, but by the cup is not so bad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a drive up joint. In the case you see croissants and gluten-free cheese bites.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However the star of a show is coffee. You get different ones every day and they are all delicious. You might wonder "delicious?" Yes, the coffee is, in fact, delicious, flavored nuances, difficult to describe. I cannot sing enough praises about the quick service and kind appreciation shared by people who are obviously passionate about coffee. I'm looking forward to the months and hopefully years ahead where I can enjoy all this place has to offer. Drive up, stop, run, don't walk. Enjoy! read more

Stumbled upon this super cute coffee shop near Dodger Stadium and I'm so glad I did. The coffee was amazing--smooth, flavorful, and exactly what I needed. The chocolate ganache was the real star though... perfectly sweet, super soft, and honestly hard to stop eating. The cheddar bites were also a great surprise--warm, cheesy, and perfect if you're a cheese lover. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a great little spot to relax.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was incredible. Definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

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Perfection. I got the dirty chai latte. This has an additional spice that made it taste different than other chai, but in the most amazing way! It pepped me up! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a walk up cafe with a space next door to sit![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was parking right in front. I will come back here if I come back to LA. read more

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Brazilian coffee, crafted and served to satisfy your caffeine cravings yes, please. Not every coffee shop offers condensed milk, so when I see it on the menu, it's an instant must-order. My latte came perfectly balanced with condensed milk and a light sprinkle of cinnamon, and I enjoyed every single sip. Located in the heart of DTLA, parking is best handled in the nearby structures, as expected. read more

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It's hard finding places opened on holidays, but this little coffee shop had big unique flavors of drinks that was opened for memorial day. Aquarela sits on N Figueroa St just around the corner from Alpine street. Street parking is the only form of parking available. My bf and I parked along Alpine and walked about 5 mins to get to the shop. Staff is set up outside, with the menu on the window as well as specialty drinks on laminated menues ont he table in front. There is seating outside The staff that helped us was super friendly and gave suggestions as it was our first time. Aquarela specializes in Brazilian coffees, with beans that come from farms in San Paolo that they work directly with. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have white chairs and tables out front as well as a small indoor seating area with white painted walls and, what I think are, wickered arm chairs with different colored cushions.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The back wall had bags of coffee beans, there was a small order window to grab drinks from too. They also had one restroom available. The drinks we chose were the Batida and Sabotage. Now I'm not a huge banana flavor person, but the Batida was such a unique flavor experience that it worked so well. This is a riff on the Brazilian bar drink (made with alcohol, virgin in this case as indicated on the menu). Lovely coffee flavor and their unique inclusion of banana flavor throughout the drink. Blended like the cocktail it was refreshing, creamy and the caffeine fix I needed. My bf's Sabotage was delicious as well, most similar to a mocha. His was iced and was delightful. Very choclatey, I didn't get too much of the spices probably because I had my drink prior, but was still refreshing. We also purchased a cheese Danish that they warmed up for us. It was flakey lightly glazed sweet, with the creamy and tangy cheese filling in the center. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Glad they were opened on a holiday, give this place a try for some unique coffee drinks, great staff and a chill environment to enjoy them in[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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First time here, parking was ok. Free and metered street parking. Always see people outside, the service was very slow. That was probably the only thing that would detour me from detouring. A coffee and croissant was $14. Good flavor but pricey. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Couple tables to sit outside and an area to sit and work inside that was really nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would recommend. Worth the try. Not sure if I will return. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice small coffee shop![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Better than most big chain coffee shops thats for sure! Very attentive employees! read more

Aquarela Coffee - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Aquarela Coffee is a hidden gem with a hip, artsy vibe that feels effortlessly cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their Matcha Latte is prepped fresh and crafted to perfection--smooth, balanced, and full of flavor. Whether you're looking to disconnect with a book or connect over a quick coffee break, this spot hits the mark for both coffee and matcha lovers. Fast and baristas bring in warm hospitality. read more

Aquarela Coffee - Matcha Latte w Oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Coffee was great it was a little confusing to order but otherwise ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has beautiful views[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

I've been here a few times and every time it's a fun and welcoming experience. The staff is always helpful and friendly. I try and go out of my way to get coffee here. They have great food as well. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small, fun coffee spot located in what feels like the edge of Chinatown in DTLA.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This place came up on my radar because I was looking up for a pick me up and a place to post up to do a little work. The person I ordered from was very friendly and helpful in figuring out what I wanted. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place also has a room that is bright and very calming relaxing to be in![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I really liked enjoying my beverage here. I ended up getting the Sabotage which was basically a latte. Very tasty and beautifully presented. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a great spot for coffee and a great spot to be at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking felt pretty easy to find. But also just know I was there in the middle of the day. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Quaint and low key cafe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Charming staff! I look forward to my weekend coffee here. limited food items but plenty delicious coffee options xoxo read more

Yelp brought me here. I was hoping to try something different. I came for one of the featured drinks but was asked by the cashier what I normally get. I told her and she proceeded to make it. I'm very plain: Americano with very light almond milk and a flavor syrup. I got simple syrup here. Coffee was very watered down. The first time they forget to add the simple syrup. The second time I still couldn't taste the simple syrup. I just took my coffee and left. I love the mission of this place and want to support but the coffee wasn't good enough for me to make that drive again. read more

I came back and it was as wonderful as the first time! The baristas were so sweet and helpful. I tried the Caju smoothie, which I've never had or heard of and it was great! Nutty and refreshing. The matcha was heavenly, the saude latte was refreshing with the lightest, loveliest hint of orange , and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I could get some work done in their beautiful space! It was clean and welcoming for work or hanging out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Happy to see more people here this time too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Only thing this time is I had to circle around for parking but SO so worth it. read more

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Street parking so parking blows in other words. Clean spacious bright inviting interior. Lots of seating. Cool bathroom. Super professional hospitality staff. Yummy coffee. Strong but flavorful. Don't know price as I didn't pay. Will return fo sho & will recommend ! read more

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Best Brazilian coffee shop in town! I wouldn't call myself a coffee connoisseur, but I do like my coffee strong, rich, and not too sweet. Their specialty coffees are made with two shots of espresso and light on sweeteners, so you can still taste the flavors of the beans. I got the Saúde Latte (hot) and absolutely loved it! With a subtle hint of orange and cinnamon, everything blended together so smoothly. My friends got the Sabotage (iced), and that was more like a mocha, but also not too sweet. That's their fave. They ran out of the pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), so I got the blueberry scone. I usually eat half a pastry and save the half for later, but this scone was so soft and buttery, I couldn't resist devouring it all at once! I forget the name of the French bakery they get them from down the street. While waiting for the coffee, we sat inside and reveled in the adorably furnished room with colorful pillows and plants. Even the bathroom is cute and pink! The baristas were incredibly nice and made great recommendations! I will be back when I'm in the area!! read more

Aquarela Coffee - Awesome Brazilian speciality coffee: Saúde Latte and Iced Sabotage. Delicious blueberry scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The coffee here was amazing! Loved it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was so quaint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The POS is right in front on the sidewalk.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Last was so nice. There were a good bit of parking spots right in front. The coffee came out pretty quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you wanna hang out the do have an inside area which was super cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We just did a grab and go but I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Thanks gals, Great customer service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]cute ambiance to pull up a chair inside and relax[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]!! read more

Aquarela Coffee - Brazillian latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Found a cute coffee shop close to the Dodger Stadium.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Almost closing time but was able to get a cappuccino,espresso and iced coffee that hit the spot for everybody. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chairs inside and outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place has become one of my favorite coffee spots. Great coffee, friendly staff, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere is always really nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Love the coffee but why did they leave my cup (paid $5+ for) a third empty? That's crazy work read more

Aquarela Coffee - Like why - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a small coffee spot with another spot 8 minutes away. Tried the bourbon cold brew which was really good. My buddy had sabotage which I had a sip of, which is usually the type of coffee I get. We had the cheese bites with jam which were delicious. Went well with the coffee. I want to visit the DTLA location next and try a different item on the menu. read more

Aquarela Coffee - Cheese balls with jam. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Some good ass coffee. A little pricy, but honestly worth it for the quality of the espresso. They have some unique drinks I'm excited to try but. The vanilla oat mills latte was perfect. read more

We were craving for something different. My fellow yelper found this place! Nice walk from the church (Cathedral of Angels on Temple). They weren't busy and there were a few open spots to sit at outside. We pulled together two tables while we waited for our order. Order came pretty quickly. I loved my drink. Not enough caffeine compared to the latte that someone else ordered, but still very good and tasty. The cheese bread with the guava jelly was very good. I preferred to eat the cheese bread without the guava jelly. One little cheese bread definitely wasn't enough. Kind of pricey, but no regrets. Spent about $30 for three drinks, three cheese breads, and two other pastries. read more

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I am actually leaning toward 3 stars but service was great. Originally, I decided on this place was because the online ordering showed some kind of pumpkin spice egg nogg latte. I am a fan of pumpkin spice so I wanted to try it. Arrived and did street parking right in front. Right when I stepped out of the car, I was greeted ( : I didn't see the pumpkin latte on the menu so I asked and the girl said it was an old menu. Menu should be updated esp. when providing online orders to prevent cancellation and etc. I really didn't know what else to order because I am not a fan of condense milk in coffee but seemed like most of em had it. Also, I didn't wanted to order the popular sabotage latte because I don't like chocolate in my coffee. Oh and because it comes with condense milk as well. So I was recommended the Saude latte. It had a citrus taste with cinnamon. Also, was recommended to get it hot. I thought it tasted ok. Not worth $7 something. The cinnamon and citrus taste was not strong enough and the coffee was a bit weak. The mochi cheese bread was very simple. I have tried something similar and better so nothing to wow about. It was $4 something for 3 small pieces w/jam. The jam made it a bit more tasty. Also, a new batch just came out so it was warm and fresh which made it good. Overall, I am not a fan. It's near Chinatown so to me it was pretty pricey since there was nothing special about the latte. I noticed that previously, their menu had prices for the items. What I also noticed was the price already went up due to pandemic or whatever reasons so it was understandable. However, when the menu got updated again just about 3 months ago, they no longer put the price. And of course, it was because they raised the price again. So without putting any prices up, it means they can just change the price whenever they want. Prob will up the price again in the upcoming months. I get it that prices of things are more expensive and businesses needs to go with the flow. However, raising the price every few months to the point, a drink is more expensive than food is ridiculous!!! This is not good and for this reason, I won't be coming back. read more

Aquarela Coffee - Saude latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow. Wow. Wow. I can't believe I found this place. Absolutely fantastic! I was blessed to be able to spend the three weeks in Brazil a number of years ago and coming into this place. Brought it all back to me. The owner is Brazilian and spends a lot of time in the country working with coffee farmers. Both the owner and barista were amazing, friendly, and helpful. The cheese bread with guava jelly was authentic and a fantastic way to start my day. They had a number of Brazilian coffees drinks to choose from. Perfection! They also sell whole beans from several growers. Amazing! On top of it all, it is inside a beautiful historic building. Highest recommendation! read more

Aquarela Coffee - Yummm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of our favorite coffee shops in the area. Located in a super convenient location with lots of street parking, this coffee shop is always great and consistent. The oat milk latte is fantastic and the baked goods are equally great. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Meu Povo, Preste Atenção/ My People, Pay Attention: This is THE best coffee I have ever had the privilege and honor to try. Half of the ownership is Brazilian while the other half loves Brazil enough to make it complete. When I tell you this is the face of coffee, believe me. The team works diligently and meticulously on sourcing the most quality beans and flavors by frequent trips to Brazil and it shows. They have special anaerobic coffees that have flavors and create experiences like no other. Best drip coffee I have ever had HANDS DOWN. The staff are always so kind, so knowledgeable and the community built around this location is full of Passionate Coffee Lovers who are LOYAL! I live in the Bay now but am a proud born and raise LA giiirl who will visit Aquarela every single day I am in LA (lucky for me my brother lives a stones throw away from them) and tell every single person I know who visits LA to DROP INTO THIS CAFE. There really is nothing like Aquarela. If you're less into pour overs their cappuccinos are EXCELLENT, and my brother loves their drink called "sabotage". They have smoothies for my non caffeinated cuties and on the weekends they have "Pão de queijo" traditional Brazilan cheese bread and "Coxinhas" Brazilian chicken croquettes. Brazilians and Non Brazilian alike LOVE this place. But as a Brazilian I am particularly fond of and proud of our people for showcasing the best of what we got. Obrigada Aquarela. read more

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DTLA Location Coffee: 9 out of 10 Customer Service: 10 out of 10 As a non-coffee drinker, this made me hopeful for the future. Their specialty drink (Sabotage?) was one of their sweeter coffees and I think it does this place justice. Will return :) (Please also try the little cheese balls with the guava jelly! So good) read more

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The service was horrible I went there for coffee the the person at the cash register thought it was ok to help the people he knew instead of first come first serve will never be going to this place again food was nothing out of this world plus the service was horrendous and [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance need the be better[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Does this coffee shop allow good doggos? Yes!! Ample outdoor seating to hang out with your dog. Aquarela is a small coffee shop located in an unassuming area between Chinatown and DTLA. They partner with micro-farmers from Brazil to bring rare and fermented coffee. They had the friendliest and most helpful and welcoming employees when we stopped by on a Tuesday morning. We tried the Sabotage and Outono lattes per recommendation and they were both delicious! I especially enjoyed the Sabotage which had chocolate and house spices. We also got to sample two different drip coffees made with their very own micro-roasted beans (red bourbon and yellow catuai) and they were both incredible. We appreciated all the Covid-19 safety measures they had such as offering hand sanitizer, requiring face masks, taking orders outdoors and availability of outdoor seating. There's also a good amount of parking meters along Figueroa. Overall, we feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon Aquarela Coffee and are very excited to return! read more

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Delicious coffee that is not acidic in nature. Their ordering is outside but was very quick and efficient. Of course with anything in LA the parking is terrible but that is the nature of the area. Highly recommended their current special. And the staff is very helpful in helping you with their recommendation. read more

My favorite walk in the morning is to my neighborhood cafe. Aquarela is such a cute coffee spot! Quick service and great coffee. If you're in the area check it out! You won't be disappointed. read more

Aquarela Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So excited to find a nice coffee spot in/around Chinatown. I was there mid-morning and it was fairly warm, but the spot is situated so it was open shade when I showed up. I was in a hurry and I had to grab and go, or I would have loved to stick around to enjoy my cup. I spoke with who I believe to be the proprietor who was super friendly and even let me try two different (very generous) samples before I even purchased anything. I bought a bag of beans, and ordered a pourover black which he said was on the house with the bean purchase (this really doesn't happen often enough). I got the ARARA beans to take home, which I somehow actually got to taste like it did at the shop just with an Aeropress! Will definitely be visiting again. read more

Aquarela Coffee - Pastries, coffee beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Really unique and delicious coffee shop. I highly recommend the Batida. Absolutely delicious. The chicken croquette was incredible and made me wish I had purchased a few more. The only downside is it was a bit expensive at $25 for two drinks and two small bites. read more

One of my favorite spots in LA. The drinks are bomb, the employees are so attentive. Always recommending this place to friends and fam. Lo mejor! read more

Aquarela Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm always looking for new coffee shops so when I saw Aquarela in my recommendations I knew I had to try it. I had never had Brazilian coffee so I was excited to try. I came in a Saturday afternoon and they were not busy so my drinks too less than 10min. The guy at the register was really friendly and gave me good drink recommendations. I decided to try the Batida and it was good, I don't think I had ever tried anything like it before. I would like to try their iced coffee and lattes next time. Parking: they have metered parking in the front of the store and the blocks around have parking as well. read more

Aquarela Coffee - Batida - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Found this cute coffee shop 3 min away from our airbnb. So glad we did because their chai latte was exactly what I needed in my life ‍ spiced perfectly and not too sweet just how I loveeeee it ! read more

Aquarela Coffee - Iced Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best blueberry scone I've ever had!! The outside was the perfect amount of crispy and inside was so fluffy. I also go this coffee banana coconut smoothie drink thingy which I can't get enough of. Also the lady that helped me out was so sweet :) read more