This spot is solid! My son had an event at his school so I had to drop him off and then go back an…read morehour later. I didn't want to lose my park at the school so I decided to walk to Alfred to grab something to eat and drink for my youngest son. It's located on Ventura Blvd so there is limited parking out front. However, there is parking on the side street Paso Robles Ave which is convenient. Walking into the coffee shop, it was clean and pretty modern, walking through the patio area first to get to the inside. The setup is nice but it's small and can get crowded fast! The people at the front register were great. They were super helpful and even joked around with my son as he was ordering. We decided to go with the bacon breakfast burrito, the turkey sandwich, the pog juice and a strawberry lemonade. The food was good and they called our name in a reasonable time so the wait wasn't bad. The only thing I feel could be better, and they may be working on this, is if they could include more food items. If they did this, it would give Starbucks a run for their money. My kids like going to Starbucks for all of their food items and we kill two birds with one stone. That may not be their goal but if I could easily grab what I need and grab them a breakfast from here in the mornings, that would eliminate several morning stops for me lol. Overall, I like Alfred! There's a lot of potential here and I'm here for it! OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros

So i'm not usually the type of person that comes on this app to leave a poor review but this one…read morehad to be done. I want to start with the positive: the staff is absolutely amazing and hard working. They're very attentive and were great. Negative: the matcha is decent (nothing amazing but also not terrible) Where I'm extremely disappointed is the partnership with Wake and Late. I order wake and late weekly through postmates but today I decided to grab a burrito from Alfreds (as they have a partnership). This is the worst idea I could have made. The burrito tasted like a slight better LAUSD breakfast burrito. There were no tots, but instead cut up potato pieces, the egg was overcooked, the steak tasted more like sausage and it felt like it was microwaved. This was genuinely the most disappointing experience I could have had.

Emerson taught me many life lessons that helped me grow from a small boy to a big man the ice cream…read morewas also very good.

The Coffee Queen has met one of her favorite new crushes...Yes, Aurora Coffee & Creamery!…read more Such a cute place inside with a nice covered patio as well. The barista and owner Mesha, could not have been nicer! He answered all of our questions and knew exactly how to make our drinks to our personal taste. We ordered: *Crème brûlée Ice latte which Mesha made for me so I could taste the coffee and not too sweet! It was honestly amazing!!!! The sweetness with the espresso made for the perfect combo. *Black Raspberry Cloud- no longer on the menu but they went out of their way to make this for my daughter! It was perfect! Saved to my "Coffee Lovers Unite" Collection on Yelp! *Parking can get tricky here. There is a lot in the back that charges but if you are in and out it won't cost much! They give out parking tickets on the side street all day long so READ THE SIGNS! You can also park across the street by "Raising Cane's" for free! ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

This is my neighborhood specialty coffee spot with amazing lunch and breakfast…read more I have a hard time deciding what to eat when I get here: The chilaquiles. The kids breakfast. The arugula egg and bacon breakfast sandwich. The turkey Sammich on a pretzel bun, basically everything here is delicious. I'm not a huge fan of the mocha is my only gripe here but the butterscotch latte is fine for the sweet tooth. If you have dairy concerns, they got all plenty of alternative options. The espresso is proper, the workers are kind, the interior is clean and not cluttered. The prices are fair and the pastries are delicious. This is a great cafe to go have a casual lunch or breakfast at and it will hit all the marks to satisfy one's soul. Thanks for existing near me, I wish it was open later but it's understandable why coffee places don't stay open for dinner. Call ahead or use the website to order if you're in a hurry, they have a pickup window for that! Also you get cash app points here too!

We haven't had the chance to try their food yet, but everything looks and smells so delicious!…read more The service is always friendly and quick, and the ambiance is warm, cozy, and welcoming. My husband and I have been here many times after our weekly walk at Lake Balboa Park, and treating ourselves to one of their hot or iced coffees has become our favorite weekend tradition. It's the perfect way to end the weekend and unwind. If you're in the area, definitely stop by and give them a try. You won't be disappointed!

This is my favorite location, they have the best customer service, and the banana pudding matcha is…read moremy favorite!!

Thank you Ben and Maura for your kindness and hospitality. What a Peach in Encino has quickly…read morebecome my new favorite study spot, and the protein acai bowl is my favorite! The Matcha is excellent as well!

Paris Baguette Bakery & Restaurant is absolutely phenomenal! Entering this place feels exactly like…read morestepping into a cozy European café. They make daily, from-scratch pastries in small batches, ranging from mochi donuts, butter croissants, and custard-filled donuts to fresh baguette sandwiches, salads, and tons of drink selections like fresh juices, mineral waters, and lattes. The service is super friendly and incredibly fast. The system is so fun and easy: you just walk in, grab a tray and a pair of tongs, handpick your desired pastries, and head to the front. You can eat there or take them to go in a box. If you order a sandwich, they can heat it up on-site for you so you get a cheesy, warm, toasty meal. For this visit, we tried: World Cup Special Donut: A custard-filled donut topped with chocolate and shaped like a soccer ball in honor of the World Cup going on right now. The egg custard filling was so addictive and creamy--absolutely amazing! Almond Croissant: Stuffed with almond paste, covered in buttery, toasted almond slices, and dusted with powdered sugar. The flavor was fantastic! The inside could have been just a tiny bit more moist, and I always wish for more of that delicious almond filling, but it was still extremely flavorful. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Sitting outside is especially nice since you're facing busy Ventura Boulevard, making it a perfect spot to shade-sit and people-watch. Plus, it's located in a great shopping plaza, so there's plenty of parking. My only critique is that it is definitely a little overpriced, making it more of a "once-in-a-while" treat rather than a daily habit. Still, it's a truly fantastic spot if you want high-quality, fresh-baked bread and pastries~~~

I love this Lavazza Coffee! It tasted so good always,…read moreeither on ice or as a hot drink, it always so delicious! And let's not talk about their insane pastries! They are illegal!! Thank you Paris baguette, we will come back!

Now I know what all these people are talking about this lovely Blinkie's donuts and the shop…read more Lately, I have been having a lot of sweet cravings. No, I am NOT pregnant. :-) just cravings like most people have. Walked in this morning around 10am & was greeted by couple of employees. Both very nice, sweet, helpful and kind. They have so many different donuts, croissants, sandwiches, hot and cold coffee, espresso, latte, bottled drinks and more.. They have an indoor and outdoor seating and the place is super cute and very clean, chill and you get what you pay for. I got a dozen donuts from them and tried one on my way home and it was just decadent, fresh, fluffy and the frosting isn't overly sweet. Has parking and a restroom for their customers! Will definitely return next time I am in the Encino area. Established back in 1960 & Winnie/the owner of the place took over ownership in February of 2023. Give this donut shop a try and you will be very satisfied!!:-))

My son and I decided to be bad and grab a few donuts, so we stopped by Dunkin' down the street and…read morebought a half dozen. We got busy and never ate them that night. The next morning, I opened the box and realized how small the donuts really are for the price. Compared to Randy's Donuts, there's really no comparison. Further, they become a bit hard. There's also another donut shop south of the boulevard on Topanga Canyon (I believe around 4872 Topanga Canyon Blvd) that does an excellent job. If you go too late, they're usually sold out -- which says a lot. Sometimes driving a little farther for better quality, larger donuts, and fair prices is absolutely worth the trip.

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

I enjoy coming to this coffee shop when in the neighborhood. The staff is great, location is clean,…read moreand coffee is top tier. 5 stars every time!

I was visiting town and was a bit overwhelmed with with to order but Jay was so sweet and…read moreattentive! Definitely going back.