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    Black Canvas Coffee

    3.9 (279 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sunny patio!
    Crystal L.

    This is a really lovely place and great for a meeting. I am always on the lookout for a coffee spot with adequate seating for an actual private conversation and this is IT. Parking was super easy. Their pastry case was very limited but looked lovely. I am not an artful eater during meetings so I passed but bought a packaged cookie which was delicious. Cookie and coffee was over $10. That's crazy but normal here I guess. They have a full food menu but I wish they made it more obvious - this place is minimalism to the hilt. Still, a gorgeous living wall of plants and lots of places on their sunny patio to have a conversation. If you need a meeting place in Weho/Hollywood area, this is a great choice.

    Ryna D.

    I stopped in here for an afternoon coffee after visiting a nearby art gallery. Nice decor, love the cool plant wall! Very good coffee.

    Cappuccino
    Jeff H.

    Excellent cappuccino , clean and modern atmosphere, good baristas, and open earlier than others in the area. Kitchen doesn't open until later though....

    Blueberry Matcha - delicious!!
    Brittney L.

    Our new fave place to get some work done. We live on Highland so it is a quick walk for us but they do have a parking garage for customers. There's always open places to sit both inside and outside with a restroom and free WiFi. What more do you need! My go-to is the blueberry matcha latte which is delish and my husband always gets a vanilla latte. We've also tried their caprese panini which is bomb!

    Matcha Latte or lack thereof
    Troy H.

    10$ for a matcha latte with oat milk is ridiculous. Especially if it looks like this! I complained to the dude but he didn't seem to care. Just stated that he used the same qty that he usually uses to make it and just walked away. Next time a customer complains, the only words out of your mouth should be: "I'm sorry. May I replace it for you or offer a refund?". I apologize if your management hasn't had sufficient training to train you. Ambiance kinda sux. Small and very noisy from the busy street and they keep the doors open. I'm sure the coffee is great. But I definitely won't be back to try.

    Latte
    Enrique M.

    I drove past this shop about a week ago and couldn't wait to try it. This is my first coffee shop visit of 2025 and It did not disappoint! Ordered a Latte and I'll tell you right off the rip the art was beautiful and the coffee tasted great! The barista was super friendly and the shop is overall a good time. It's clean it feels open with the high ceiling and super fresh with the indoor plants! I will definitely be back soon!

    Matcha latte
    Harry E.

    This was my first time at Black Canvas Coffee, and I had a good experience. This cafe offers good wifi, a bathroom for customers with a code, free street parking on Sundays, and both indoor/outdoor seating. It also has a lovely ambiance, with soft music, lots of natural light, and a variety of plants throughout the cafe. I came on a Sunday around 12PM to get some work done, and there was plentiful seating, however, it was also a holiday. I ordered their signature matcha latte, and the barista, Natalie, was very kind and knowledgeable about their menu. Their latte uses ceremonial-grade matcha and charges an extra $1.50 for plant-based milk substitutions. Natalie informed me that the standard drink does not come sweetened, so I asked to sweeten it for no additional charge. The drink finished fairly quickly and came in a glass. I appreciate the effort towards waste reduction. The drink itself was a bit watery, and I did feel that the sweetener was a little strong, but the matcha flavor was still present. Overall, it is not an exceptionally special matcha latte, however, it did fulfill my matcha craving. I also ordered their matchagato, which is two scoops of vanilla ice cream with matcha on top. The ice cream was of great quality, however, I was not the biggest fan of the matcha shot on its own. Together, it was quite good, however, I was tasting more of the ice cream than the matcha, which is maybe why I enjoyed it more. However, one part of the ice cream did have some freezer burn. Overall, it seems like a great study spot, however, I did not see any outlets, so make sure to have your devices sufficiently charged before arriving. The drink I tried was average, but perhaps their talents are more present in their coffees. I would recommend this cafe for coffee chats or somewhat brief study sessions. It also offered various pastries and a food menu, however, I did not try any of these items.

    Anna K. S.

    One of the staff members probably shouldn't be in a customer-based field, but I'm not holding it against this place this time. I love this place! Parking in the garage is free and right there. You can enter the cafe from the parking lot or from the street. The place is cool. Small and charming with pretty blue tile tables. I loved being there and hanging out enjoying my mocha and coffee cake donut which were both very good. The gal who helped me was great. But there's a guy who was pretty sarcastic with customers, me included. When asked questions, it was like he hated having to answer them, so he'd reply with total "I don't care" sarcasm. I deducted a star for this because management should know. If this guy was the owner, they don't deserve 4 stars, but whatever. Had a nice time, enjoyed my coffee and pastry, and I'd come back.

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    Eugene K.

    Delicious coffee and dessert, a cozy atmosphere, and a very charming cashier. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

    Wasted drinks :(
    Aiko K.

    The hardest thing about paying these $8-9 drinks in LA is how terrible you feel paying that much if the drink doesn't taste good.. ...and their drinks didn't make the cut for me. I forgot which drink my fiancé got (it was the first drink on the menu) but I got their iced honey rose matcha latte. My immediate thought was how even that name had a lot going on.. but I like honey, and Rosewater, and matcha.. soo if you combined it all, it might be good, right? WRONG! I saw the barista pour a decent amount of matcha in it and even though the menu said ceremonial grade matcha, I did not taste the matcha AT ALL. Maybe the quality of the matcha isn't good? It was more like milk with rosewater and a tiny drop of honey. My fiancé's drink was just OK too. He also said he tasted more milk than anything. He hates wasting food & he's the one that paid for it but even he couldn't finish his drink. We ended up trashing our half full drinks (ice melted in the pic but the color stayed the same.. look at how light my matcha is) The breakfast items were ridiculously priced too I almost can't believe ppl pay that much ($19 for a ham & cheese croissant) for breakfast. I get it.. they're on highland so rent must be expensive but.. I would rather go to Javista a few blocks away at that point. They do have plenty of outdoor and indoor seating but sadly we will not be returning :\

    Salmon Bagel
    Mika C.

    I really enjoy coming to this coffee shop! There's options to sit inside or outside. Food here is phenomenal. I got the salmon on the bagel with poached egg and avocado and it was made to perfection. I've had their lattes here prior and their pastries and I've always enjoyed them! Great place to solo hang out, meet with some friends, or do some light work (no outlets so make sure to come charged)

    Front: Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Toast Back: Avocado Toast
    Joanna M.

    Skip the Matcha Rose Latte and get their Blueberry Maple Latte. It's a divine latte creation. If you're hungry, you could also share breakfast albeit a little pricy. The first time we came, we wanted a mini breakfast to hold us down until lunch and ordered a prosciutto and goat cheese toast and an avocado toast. Expecting nyc portions, we were happily surprised by how hefty the toast portions were and understood the price tag that came with them. Not only did they give generous portions, the toasts were tasty. I think the only thing that threw us off was that the poached egg was given in a separate bowl and not on top of the avocado toast. The poached egg was also a little overcooked so we wish we did without it. The best part of breakfast, as mentioned above, is the blueberry maple latte. Whether it's hot or iced, it still tastes amazing and you can definitely taste the blueberry. The rose matcha latte tasted like watered down matcha with too much rose syrup. I've had some great rose matcha lattes and this one did not impress. Aside from food and drink, the ambiance is chill and relaxed. The workers are friendly and there are multiple tables to sit both inside and outside the cafe. It's definitely a place where you can sit down and get some work done. I wish I could steal the blueberry maple latte recipe because it was really that good and probably the main reason I want to come back. Excuse me while I try to find a good blueberry maple latte in the jungle of specialty lattes offered in nyc. If my search fails, I'll need to find my way back just for the latte.

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    Coffee is great, the staff is brutal. I wouldnt recommend this just because of the barista. He's am acquired taste, lets say that

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    $1.50 for oat milk?!!! $10 for just an average coffee... ridiculous. Not coming back.

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    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    1.6 miBeverly Grove
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    Overall: The wait isn't too bad if you come *super* early…read moreand you're waiting in line with a friend :) The drinks are really good, so I'd say try it at least once if you're able to come early. Line/Wait: - Came on a Saturday and joined the line around 7:45 am (opens at 8). The line was out the door, but thankfully didn't turn the corner yet! By the time we got our drinks and stepped out, it was 8:35 am--so about 50 min total. - The line was SO long when we left (around 9 am) and packed *tight* with people waiting. IMO we probably would've just left if the line was that dense when we came. Parking: - There was available street parking along Melrose when we arrived in the area. The parking meter was 1.50/hour, 2 hrs max. 8a-8p from Mon-Sat, 11a-8p on Sundays. Seating: - There's limited seating in the back, and the little walkway to the left leading to it. Not a lot of spaces to sit, but the surrounding greenery is pretty to look at while you drink. Drinks: - Matcha Einspanner: I prefer my matcha unsweetened and am a bit wary of sweet matcha, but I didn't mind the sweetness of this one at all! It goes well with the matcha and doesn't just feel like a simple syrup thrown into the drink. The creaminess and sweetness is tempered with the sea salt on top, and it comes together with the matcha to make a surprisingly yummy drink. I recommend mixing the drink after your initial sips. :) - Einspanner (w Espresso): Tried my partner's drink, and it was just as delicious! The espresso itself was really smooth, and balanced the sweet cream nicely-- it tasted sweet and creamy without tasting completely like a coffee ice cream. REALLY good! Also recommend mixing this one after you take your initial sips.

    Since it's Justin Bieber's fave coffee place, we drove close to an hour and another hour in line…read more We wanna know the hype. * Matcha Einspanner - good quality matcha, cream top not overly sweet, just perfect mix with the matcha. My friend who doesn't like matcha at all loved it. * Einspanner Latte - can taste the coffee, not too bitter and not too sweet. The cream was just perfect too add milky-ness to a non coffee drinker like me. 4 stars for me because these drinks were not too special for the drive and wait. I feel like I can buy the same exact einspanner nearby! Street parking can be difficult, situated near a neighborhood. Just got lucky to get one just right in front. ** There's seatings at the back and the vibes felt like you're in Japan. People are raving about the breakfast sliders. Was sold out when we went. I'm willing to go back for it and try other drinks.

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