Coffee Tomo is a welcome departure from the overly trendy LA coffee shop. The ambiance gives you a sense of a straight-forward no frills neighborhood coffee shop, however the cappuccino I ordered was terrific and made so quickly! I came in today to work from one of the long wooden tables. It was relatively empty which made it easy to focus, and there are outlets and reliable wifi as well! They do have a selection of what look like fresh pastries and a whole menu of pretzels, although I did not partake today. With walking distance to countless Sawtelle eateries, Coffee Tomo is an excellent home base for a day in Japantown. I will be back soon to try the pretzels!! read more

Coffee Tomo - Cappuccino! (I already started drinking it, it was much prettier when I got it!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a rare gem! I am new to the neighborhood. Driving around Sawtelle early in the morning before work to check out meal options and found this little coffee shop on a side street, normally impossible to find parking but there was a spot right across the street. I walked into the shop and was enchanted by the aroma of the coffee for the customer before me. I asked for the same, hand dripped Ethiopian - the elixir of energy has a clean and balanced taste, with great fragrance of berries and nuts, slightly acidic but not overpowering. I had it black initially and asked for a dab of cream half way through, both fantastic. Two hours later as I write this review, even though I already had a glass of water after my coffee, I am still savoring the clean coffee aroma in my mouth, not sour, not bitter but a beautiful clean smooth aftertaste. What a cup! As I was waiting for my hand dripped coffee, I surveyed the shop and menu and saw the Pretzels. I had to try the sweet potato cheese even though it would be detrimental to my calories and carb counts.... The pretzels were not on display and I did not know if they would be available at such early hour. But it turned out they are made in the shop -- took only a couple minutes to receive my freshly baked, piping hot pretzel. I had tears in my eyes when I took my first bite. Worth it! Not cheap but top quality. I can see myself coming back to sit and enjoy the coffee early morning before work when I need a special treat or every couple of days really. If there is anything I could change, it would be a bigger cup of coffee and a smaller pretzel. Or maybe with a dab of heavy whipping cream with my coffee from time to time. But maybe the pretzel, like the name of the shop suggests, is meant for sharing with a friend. To be continued, after I try more things on the menu. read more

Coffee Tomo - Amazing sweet potato cheese pretzel, right out of the oven! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

reading the other promising Yelp reviews about the pretzels made me cave and buy one. No regrets at all because the sweet potato cheese pretzel is superior. Warm and fresh out of the oven, the cheese pull was so iconic CAN WE TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE A GOOD CHEESE PULL? Smooth sweet potato filling and creamy gooey cheese meeting toasted bread = a five stars for me! It was sweet, savory, soft, slightly salty, and so serene. Highly recommend! Also Coffee Tomo is a really great space to study and chill. They play soft lofi beats, have spacious seating and large tables, great natural lighting, and there is a free parking structure in Sawtelle that is only about a 5 minute walk over. The wifi password is coffeetomo300 and the staff is very kind and willing to help! Thank you and I will definitely be back! read more

Coffee Tomo - Sweet potato cheese pretzel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND. I cannot express or write in words how much I appreciate the coffee brewed at Coffee Tomo. I have yet to find another iced americano that lives up to the richness and depth of the one from here. It definitely is strong with lots of caffeine bc if I don't eat it with food I'll get jittery :P but don't worry bc their pretzel options are also AMAZING. My personal favorite is the sweet potato and cheese pretzel. They do not cheat you with that cheese!! It comes out fresh out of the oven~ so warm and gooey. It's a great snack and dish that compliments the coffee here. I usually take a trip here at least once a week. Say hi to Kevin, the owner! His passion for introducing different beans and brewing top-notch coffee doesn't go unnoticed. He's so friendly and I love that he's so attentive to his customers! During my most recent visit, he knew my order and had it ready even before I got to the register!! read more

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This review is looooong overdue but this local Sawtele coffee shop is absolutely worth every bit of my highest praise. I've watched it slowly grow both their menu and their customers over the past year. The owner - Kevin - holds all his products to the absolute highest standard and consistency. The coffee is the same every time (delicious and fresh) and the food is not something to skip out on. My favorite food items include the sweet potato cheese bread and the red bean cheese bread. If I'm in the mood for something a bit heartier, I'll get the honey butter bread which is sweeter but great if you're sharing with a group. For the cheese breads - they all play a perfect ratio between the sweetness of the red bean/sweet potato and the savory tones from the cheese. The bread is always piping hot and the perfect complement to a cup of joe. Speaking of joe - the beans at this place are off the hook. I'm a typical black, hot americano sort of guy but I've recently gotten into their pour overs that are lol excellent and a good alternative to americanos. I begrudgingly give this review for fear of advertising my local coffee joint but this place is too good not to write home about. Come here for great coffee, great vibes, and stellar food! Yes they have WiFi and outlets. Perfect place to come to study, catch up with friends, or get a cup of joe to go! read more

Coffee Tomo - Amazing sweet potato cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super small coffee shop in Sawtelle that you wouldn't really see unless you looked for it. It's an old shop with a super strong smell of coffee. It looks like they roast their coffee in house and their blends and single origin are super pungent and strong. I ordered a vanilla latte and after the first sip I knew it was good. Strong, light sweetness and a good ice/drink ratio. Loved every sip and super underrated place. A bit on the expensive but I don't mind supporting small businesses in this trying time. read more

Coffee Tomo - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I LOVE coming here. I live in the valley and if I'm in LA and need to work, I come here for an hour or so. My favorite is their sweet potatoe cheese pretzel and their red bean cheese pretzel. Their drinks are amazing as well. Their Tomo latte is one of my top drinks! Flavors are rich! They dont have a lot of seating, so if you plan on staying there long - have a back up plan in case u dont have a seat. There is street parking, usually 2 hr limit for the meters. Would recommend this place for a snack/pick me up. Like I said. Their pretzels are amazing! read more

Coffee Tomo - Sweet potatoe cheese pretzel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Come on over to coffee, tomo, and have your coffee made by the owner with extreme care. This place really knows their business. They make beautiful gallons of beans and clearly roast to perfection. They understand the power of an excellent crema! This neighborhood has a lot to offer and Tomos is one of those wonderful things. Super friendly and masterful at once. Glad I stopped in. I'll be back.I'm read more

Came here right as it opened on a Tuesday morning, was pleasantly surprised by the plentiful street parking nearby. There's also a convenient pick-up spot right outside the store! Ordered an iced earl grey crème, which did have a hint of vanilla but no milk / crème as far as I could tell, so perhaps good for those who are lactose-intolerant. There were various tables fitting anywhere from 2-6 people, so convenient for studying in a group or alone. Free Wifi is always a plus, but bathroom was out of order during my visit, so not a place you can stay for long. Overall, good place to study when it's not busy :) read more

Coffee Tomo - Earl grey crème - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I think their iced americano is way to expensive. I paid like 6$ for it like ????? I just think cafes who charge 6$ for an iced americano cares more about money than anything else so it rubs me the wrong way. Also like might I add, if the iced americano is insanly good, fine. I can justify it but like its so mid and so sour. Ill kms before I order it again. Studing here is alright now, I dont come here just bc Im not trynna pay 6$ for an iced americano. But i can see why people would study here bc there do be charging spots. read more

I come here to study sometimes and always get the red bean latte. I personally like it better than the Tomo latte even though it only comes hot and is non-coffee. It's yummy af and has just the right amount of sweetness for my taste (aka not overly sweet). There's also actual red bean at the at the bottom which I liked. I also had the sweet potato cheese pretzel here a long time ago, which I remember being extremely delicious but forgot the details. The vibe is cozy and nice. Free WiFi but it's really bad and slow and disconnects all the time. So I'd only recommend studying here if the WiFi isn't that important to what youre doing. If you do study here (or in general if you're gonna stay in the Sawtelle area for more than a few hours), I'd recommend parking on Beloit Ave bc that street doesn't have a time limit or parking meter. Other street parking next to the restaurants have time limits and parking meter, and the residential area behind the restaurants is usually permit-only. read more

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Had sweet potato latte and a red bean latte, very tasty. The pretzel was omg. I would go back for the pretzel for sure. read more

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I got the sweet potato latte. It does not have any coffee/caffeine in it but my gosh it is delicious. Absolutely divine. Service was quick and attentive. The ambiance is very cute and quintessential coffeehouse vibes. There are only about 8 tables inside that fill up quickly and there aren't too many outlets around so you could probably come to work here for as long as your battery lasts. There is some seating outside too if you want to enjoy the sun in the parklet. read more

My coworker and I arrived 10 minutes before Coffee Tomo opened. The barista said we can't order yet, but we can sit and wait. After 5 minutes, a lady strolls up to the cashier and the barista takes her order. Luckily, I wasn't in a rush, but this definitely did not sit well with me. Latte was pretty standard. The gold star definitely went to the delicious sweet potato pretzel loaded with cheese and sweet potato puree. I liked the flavor profile and how it was savory and sweet at the same time. Overall, despite the hiccup, I'll still come back for the pretzels. read more

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A very cute shop that's in Sawtelle. My coworker introduced me to this place so we arrived on a Friday right when it opened and she suggested ordering the Tomo Coffee and sweet potato cheese pretzel. The coffee has the perfect amount of sweetness even though it has condensed milk in it. The sweetness is very subtle and doesn't over power the coffee taste and milky. The pretzel was by far AMAZING. Cheese pretzel may be too savory but the sweet potato adds a bit of sweetness and cuts the fattiness of the cheese. I'm always in favor the sweet and salty combo and this was delicious! Make sure to eat this hot! If it gets cold, just pop it in the microwave for a few secs and you get back that melted cheese! The only thing that irked us was that the guy behind the counter said to wait 5 mins since it wasn't quite 7:30am yet (we walked in at 7:25am). We didn't mind waiting so we took a seat and after about a couple mins (prob 2-3mins), and definitely not 7:30am yet, a women and her kids walked in and started ordering before us. We we baffled because the guy took the order when he knew we were there before this lady! You would think he'd have the courtesy to let us go first but also, he told us to wait but didn't her wait! I gave the benefit of the doubt maybe he knew her but still. I think it's unfair and rude to your other customers when you tell them to wait because it's not time yet. But let another person that just stroll in and order when it was "supposedly" not time yet. Besides this, I did enjoy the food and another girl helped us instead. Plenty of street parking since it was before 8am. read more

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My friend and I really enjoyed this cafe. The staff was so sweet (even though we were "those people" that stayed a bit too long). The tea we got was very tasty! We especially enjoyed the Honey Citron Tea. I wish we had gotten a pretzel! They looked delicious! Unfortunately, we did not get a chance to. The cafe felt very cozy and nice read more

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

I've passed by Coffee Tomo several times before and after dining somewhere on Sawtelle. I like that it's a much quieter coffee shop than others I usually go to. I've been here twice in one week, and I am now a fan. I first tried the Iced Vanilla Latte (4 stars). I enjoyed this latte because it wasn't too sweet, and I would order it again. I prefer the Iced Tomo Latte (5 stars) because I love lattes with condensed milk. This latte was sweetened just enough, and the flavor of the condensed milk brought out the caramel notes of the espresso. Service (5 stars) was great as they quickly prepared my latte during both visits. I wish I didn't wait so long try this place. With various coffee options, I look forward to trying other lattes. read more

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

Great coffee shop on Sawtelle and one of the few businesses that are open at 8 am. I frequent the area typically during lunch and dinner hours. Today I went to charge my car and walk my dog in the morning (two birds with one stone) when I came across Coffee Tomo. I couldn't resist a hot beverage so I ducked inside and ordered a green tea latte, aka matcha matte. They offer alternative milks but I like dairy milk so that's what I ordered. The matcha latte is fantastic and I'd recommend it. On my way out, I caught a glimpse of their massive chocolate croissants and decided that I'll have to come back to try it along with their espresso-based lattes. read more

Unique coffee shop! Wasn't able to get the full experience due to indoor dining being closed, but the staff was very nice and brought our food outside to us. The coffee was good, nothing special. But the pretzels are the hidden gem! Many flavor options to keep it fresh, and options if you're feeling savory or sweet! Tried the Sweet Potato Cheese pretzel and an iced vanilla latte. Would come back for the pretzel. read more

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

As I was on the hunt for an above average, locally-owned coffee shop to start off my Sunday morning, I stumbled across "Coffee Tomo" based on the above-average Yelp reviews. Located on Mississippi Ave. and adjacent to Sawtelle Blvd. in West LA, this place is literally a couple blocks away from the 405 freeway. I came here with my lovely lady at around 8:15am. Parking was very easy to find as we found a parking spot literally right outside the business. Surprisingly, there was only one other customer in the restaurant; but then again they don't open until 8am on weekends. There was only one employee taking orders & making drinks. The inside was small yet cozy with only a few tables to sit at. My lady ordered their "Vanilla Latte" while I tried their #1 requested beverage, the "Tomo Latte". This consists of condensed milk (instead of vitamin D milk). Prices were a little above average, $5.00 for each latte for a standard 12 oz. size. Since we took our orders to-go, our barista prepares them in a paper cup complete with the latte art (shown in the photo I took). Overall, my Tomo Latte was rich, creamy, and had a nice bitter taste to it. However, it wasn't anything spectacular as the condensed milk tasted no different than standard milk. I do notice that they have a very generous pretzel selection as well as a ton of baked goods to choose from their pastry case. With that said and done, the atmosphere and vibe were amazing yet the coffee was just average to me. My rating for "Coffee Tomo", four solid stars. read more

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The coffees are exquisite reminding me of the best of many amazing and perfectionistic coffee boutiques in Tokyo.

The tomo ice is really bad. It was watery and overall the taste of the beans was stale and bitter. I really dont understand how its so highly recommend. The coffee in this area overall is just bad, makes me think the expensiveness of this area is causing people to desperately pretend to like the local coffee lol. Pretzel is good though at least. read more

Sweet potato cheese bagel is good, it's a pretty slight sweet potato taste though. Mugs are cute, outlets for charging, quiet study space

I've been here numerous times and think the coffee here is great! I usually get an iced latte ($5.25) or hot latte ($4.50). It has a rich creamy flavor. The iced caramel latte ($5.50) is sweet, but not as sweet as a drink at Starbucks. I've also tried the red bean latte ($4.50), which is a coffee free drink that is sweet kind of like honey and milk. The drinks are definitely on the pricey side and if you want to change things it can get pricier (decaf +0.50, adding a shot +1.75, soy/almond milk + 0.75). The PRETZELS (jalapeno cheese, sweet potato; $5.75) are VERY GOOD! These are well worth the price an can be relatively filling. I also tried the Cheese Tomo, which is kind of like a cheesy flat bread and was good (I like the pretzel more!). There is a good amount of indoor seating area and a couple tables outside. There are outlets by all the tables adjacent to the wall, which is helpful if you're planning to do work here. But keep in mind the WiFI is usually spotty and can go out for short periods (has happened multiple times), so bring non-WiFi stuff to work on as well. read more

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Ambiance: bright coffee shop, located in the corner close to Tsujita Service: very friendly and patient with specific request Drink: plenty choices for caffein and non caffein drinks Cafe Latte - **** smooth taste, recommend Green Pomegranate - *** average Price: each drink is around $5 read more

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Bad policy Tomo! We came, ordered, and wanted to sit. There was to table with a hoodie on it, with the owner nowhere in sight. We were there 15 minutes waiting for our order am no one showed to claim their table,so we asked to sit. The barista told us that we couldn't. Saving seats with a piece of clothing is okay?! Good coffee-bad policy! read more

Coffee Tomo - Saving seat for 15-20 min & Tomo allows this!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The man at the counter was a dark haired Asian older man and was very rude and unpleasant when I went in to order a drink. Will NOT be returning and don't recommend anyone to go here unless you want rude customer service. read more

The coffee is okay, but certainly not worth the price. Then again, when should a latte EVER cost almost $8? Maybe if it came with a shoulder massage and shot of Japanese whisky. read more

I've been to Sawtelle a zillion times since moving to LA for school, and for some reason, I always overlooked this place (maybe it's because I always come for dinner)! I needed some coffee after brunch and their Tomo latte (espresso with condensed milk) was fantastic. They even have a very cool drip coffee apparatus going on. A major plus is that they offer PRETZELS. I am a major soft pretzel fan and snob, so I had to try one. I got the sweet potato pretzel that was filled with cheese- this isn't like an OG pretzel boiled in lye and covered in kosher salt, but a buttery, dough horn filled with hot sweet potato and mozzarella. Though I wouldn't say it's a pretzel, it was pretty damn good and well worth the 7 bucks. read more

After taking care of some business in West LA, I made my way over here for some cold brew. Unfortunately, they were out of cold brew that morning. So they recommended an iced Americano. I noticed on Yelp that this place made specialty pretzels with cheese and sweet potato. That was right up my alley, so I ordered one as well. The pretzel took a bit, which was fine, because it was freshly made when I received it. The coffee was pretty good. It tasted smooth, even though I didn't add anything to it. The pretzel tasted delicious! It was decently sizes, and packed with a good amount of cheese and traces of sweet potato baked in. The pretzel hit the spot, and satisfied the sweet tooth I thought I didn't have. The coffee gave me the boost of energy I needed before tackling the traffic on the 405. I recommend this place, it's legit. read more

Coffee Tomo - Iced Americano and cheese sweet potato pretzel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The sweet potato cheese pretzel is a must, wash it down with a Tomo coffeeRunner up is the jalapeño cheese pretzel read more

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really nice read bean latte pretzel looks like Xmas wreath Tea is from tea bag but taste good Soothing music is nice to concentrate but no power outlet. Good to stop by before your battery out read more

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

Amazing coffee spot in the hidden gem of 'Sawtelle Japantown.' The barista did an amazing job of explaining the different coffee beans that they have in store which are Sumatran, Brazilian, Guatemalan, Costa Rican, and Ethiopian coffee beans!!! Prime customer service and kudos to her for her high knowledgeable in coffee beans and coffee types. The Tomo Latte with condensed milk made me so happy and I enjoyed every sip of it! Definitely will be back to support again and again! read more

I went here to try the matcha and it was really good. I need to come back to try more of their drinks.

Easy to see why this cafe was nearly standing room only - my 5th gen iced latte needed no sugar as it went down as smooth as the almond croissant I chose. read more

Great little coffee shop in Sawtelle. It doesn't have much "instagram appeal," which seems to be a requisite feature for many new spots popping up on Sawtelle, but it doesn't need to try and keep up with those trend because the coffee here is legit. I've tried the Tomo Latte, which was very good, but my favorite is the cold brew here; its in the top 99% of cold brews I've ever had and very consistent every time I visit. The service is sometimes a bit brusque, but the NYer in me kind of thrives on it lol read more

Friendly service and good cold brew. The real star, however, are the pretzels. I've never had a jalapeño cheese pretzel stuffed with so many jalapeños. The dough tasted fresh and soft. They didn't go light on the cheese either. Highly recommend. I will be back. read more

Coffee Tomo - Jalapeño cheese pretzel goodness! YUM! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite coffee shop in Sawtelle! Great place to meet a friend, or just grab a table and do some work. The staff is very friendly and makes great coffee. If you order a pretzel be prepared to wait a little bit because they take some time and often there's only one person working in the shop. read more

Tried: -sweet potato latte -sweet potato cheese pretzel For the drinks, they are one size only. The sweet potato latte is served hot only but it was perfect for a non-caffeinated option. It seems like the pretzels are really popular but I would give it a 7.5/10. It was pretty expensive (around $11) and while it was a good size, it felt a little bland and greasy. I think given how much cheese is inside the stuffed pretzel, the jalapeño cheese pretzel would have been a better choice. This is a great spot for UCLA students looking to study in Sawtelle. I went around 11:00 AM on a weekday and it was very quiet. Only a few tables inside though! read more

Coffee Tomo - Sweet potato cheese pretzel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely loved both the drinks here and the vibe. I ordered the sweet potato and the red bean lattes, and the genius barista behind the counter suggested that I also get the sweet potato / red bean stuffed pretzels to mix and match. I've gotten used to coffee flavors being very understated, so I was expecting a regular latte with a little hint of the flavor, but I was Totally wrong - you could clearly taste the red bean and potato in the coffee! The stuffed pretzels were amazing too - cheesy, warm, and filled with the ingredient! For that alone I would have given this place 5 stars. BUT - the interior was also designed like a beanery, with the burlap sacks cut and mounted on a wall. The lights and wood roof added to a rustic feel, and the coffee merch on the wall added to the grounded (haha) atmosphere. I will definitely be back! read more

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