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    Cognoscenti Coffee

    4.1 (353 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Sarah S.

    Ya girl had an early morning job in Culver City and needed some fuel to get me going. I popped into Cognoscenti Coffee to grab a bite & some caffeine. They only had one person making the drinks and handling the register, so the line was a bit slow moving. But it moved and I ended up just ordering a cold brew to not hold things up longer for the line that stretched out the door. My cold brew was solid! Person working was friendly! They had a few tables inside their tight quarters but also a few on the outdoor sidewalk. Finding parking was no problem either. I don't know if they make their own pastries or source them from somewhere but goodness! I absolutely loved my Danish pastry! The laminated dough had great croissant-like layers in a square fold with blueberries on top and a lovely cheese custard. I've been dreaming about it since!

    The cold brew they gave me

    Just fully unimpressed with their coffee. I ordered a 16 ounce cold brew, and they basically filled it 2/3 all the way up and said that they portion control their cold brew. But if you order a 16 ounce, shouldn't you get a 16 ounce? I will say the cold brew is bold and delicious.

    Iced latte
    Jessica G.

    Cute coffee shop at the heart of Culver City, just few steps away from The Platform. Plenty of street parking spaces available on weekend afternoon. You could easily grab your cup of joe and also walk around the platform. At my visit I could see many guests who seemed to be regulars, just stopped by for grab and go. The coffee was decent and the baristas were super friendly. Also for the price, the size was pretty worthy.

    iced matcha latte
    Elisa W.

    this place rules. they we're playing ska christmas music, and the barista was real chill and friendly. awesome tasting matcha!

    Best oat cap ever!!!
    Jill S.

    I started working in Culver City last September. Since I'm a coffee snob, I immediately had to find a coffee shop. I found this spot and was instantly hooked! Seriously, this is the best coffee I've had in LA. Usually when I order an oat cap it's either has no foam or very little. This is just right. Also, the vibe here is super chill. Always good music playing in the background. If you're looking for the BEST coffee spot in Culver City, then definitely stop by here.

    Alan N.

    The matcha is eh. Not very flavorful. Not very good. The shop has great vibes though. Cute indoor and outdoor seating. Tip: 25 cent parking out front, or drive behind the Main Street and park in the suburbs for free.

    Stacy J.

    This is a great, no-frills coffee shop. They really know their coffee, and you can tell by the regulars who keep coming back. The space is small, with one table inside that seats about six, plus a couple of tables outside. Not the best spot for working remotely, but it has a warm, friendly vibe that makes it worth visiting.

    Honey oat latte
    Tina L.

    Ambience// Really nice spot with chairs outside to sit and chat with your coffee. They also had wonderful pastries but I didn't try them.9 Drink// Got their popular honey oat latte which was great, perfect amount of sweetness and somewhat creamy. Would've liked clearer image or poster of available and popular drinks though but the menu was on a board that added to the nice cafe vibes. Service// Really nice, welcoming staff.

    Cappuccino
    Elliot S.

    Super friendly service. Coffee had a very unique flavor. I got a cappuccino. Cool artsy vibe. I'd go back.

    Iced americano and coffee cake
    Hanna K.

    All around a great coffee shop! Iced americano was very tasty, all the pastries looked yummy and were selling fast even at 9am on a weekday - I got a lovely coffee cake which was crumbly in the best way. They didn't seem like generic coffee shop pastries, which I always appreciate. Strong community vibes, and it seemed like a lot of the customers were regulars based on how friendly their convos with the baristas sounded! One of the customers came back into the store to say that the drink he got was the best coffee drink he's ever had! Indoor and outdoor seating - not too huge but there was always at least one empty seat while I was there in the AM.

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    I love Blue Bottle! I was going to work in Culver City and decided to stop by on a Tuesday morning…read more. I ordered a mobile order , iced sweet latte and and a waffle about 15 minutes ahead . This was my first time at this location and I was confused to say the least . There's no street parking , I parked in a structure but was lost in finding the actual location . I had to ask someone and they explained to turn into as Blue Bottle was hidden in the back. The actual location is beautiful , and aesthetically pleasing with lots of seating inside and out. I would definitely enjoy working outside or having coffee with a friend . The parking was free, thankfully (maybe under 15 min) ? But I enjoyed my coffee and my waffle that were both 10/10!

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