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    4.6 (66 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Mike M.

    The place was cute. It is a nice hole-in-the-wall coffee shop that I found while waiting for my kids pizza next door to be ready. I decided to check it out and grab my usual iced Americano; it was decent. I did not think it was strong at all. Usually an American brings me back to life, but I felt it was weak. The store itself is pretty; it has some nice decor and some random speakers, and the vinyl feels like the vibe is young and hippy. It's pretty great; parking is rough here, though. Come on a crowded day, and you won't find much. I thought my experience and my drink here were just average, nothing too crazy to brag about. I think my experience was also a bit, I guess you can say, an interrupted one. When I walked by the cashier, the young man was giving this other young girl half a sandwich, and it looked like they knew each other, as they were laughing and chatting. When I walked in, they stopped, the girl sat down and ate her sandwich, and the dude did greet me, but he looked bothered, like I had just bothered him from his conversation with this girl. I ordered my drink and got it, and once I left, I could see from the window as I sat in my car still waiting for the pizza how quickly he went back to her table and began chatting it up and laughing. I don't know; that whole little experience threw me off because I felt I interrupted something. I like that I got to check out a new spot. Since it's close to my home, I could easily go back, but then again, I really do hate going back to places where I feel unwelcome.

    Jessica M.

    While visiting my sister, she took me to this super cute coffee shop, and I'm so glad she did! The barista was incredibly knowledgeable and gave me different recommendations based on the types of coffee I usually like. I ended up ordering a vanilla latte, and I loved how he took his time making it he even added the cutest little design on top. I also got a warmed-up Nutella croissant, which was super good (and super messy), but honestly I didn't mind one bit because it tasted amazing. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

    Mariya K.

    My boyfriend and I both got iced lattes and they were alright. They had a weird taste to them but I'm assuming it was because they were house made syrups. The service was nice. The man helping us was kind and patient. The inside itself was pretty cool I loved the vibe of it. The coffee menu is very small. Hoping it gets bigger overtime!

    Americano with Pistachio Milk and Overnight Oats
    Ashley R.

    When I think of a local coffee shop that I want to be a regular at, this is the spot. Great service, delicious coffee, and they have pistachio milk! I grabbed an iced americano with pistachio milk and some overnight oats. Parking lot is small, so if you need to, grab street parking. The decor inside reminds me of a vinyl shop. I really love that they play jazz. Very cool spot.

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    Flavio P.

    YALLLL this place is my favorite coffee shop ever ever EVER!! i go here pretty often when im not running late for work and i can always count on them (no matter the barista) to make my drink as quickly AND DELICIOUS as possible and i am so in love with that. customer service is a 10/10 on top of that the ambiance is so peaceful and well arranged. they do not only have drinks but really great sandwiches. i took my friends here when they were visiting and they said it was probably LA's best cafe. IM NOT GLAZING AT ALL i've been all over K-Town, Little Tokyo, DTLA and yes they have good cafes but sometimes the quality of the drinks really put the places down. BUT NOT WITH COMPELLING!! they're soo so quality. THANK YOU COMPELLING!!!

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    Rich C.

    Good small spot. Customer service was top notch and she told us what they had and didn't. I like sugar free and they don't have so that was good to know. I have my go to vanilla latte and really like it. They have yummy pastries and many choice. Recommend you give them a chance

    Chel S.

    Came in and was warmly welcomed by the cafe's barista. The shop had light music and a few small tables with a chill vibe. I had a few questions regarding the syrups and she made some suggestions that I will try the next time I visit. I decided on an iced latte with pistachio milk and vanilla bean syrup. I was going to do the chocolate syrup to get a Dubai chocolate feel, but when she described the syrups I opted for the vanilla bean. She quickly brewed the espresso and made my drink in less than 2 minutes, WOW! Impressive. I was in and out so fast so that was really convenient. The coffee itself was great. I loved that it wasn't too sweet so I got to appreciate the coffee roast.

    Alexis M.

    This is a cute coffee shop with some indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is simple which I like and the barista was friendly. I got an iced vanilla latte and it was so good! I will definitely be back. Just note parking is very limited and street parking may be the best bet.

    Iced latte
    Beatrice V.

    Small little coffee shop, nicely decorated and clean inside. They have a small parking lot out front. I got an iced latte with their house-made vanilla bean syrup. Their dairy-free milks are only $0.25 which is really reasonable. I tried the latte with pistachio milk. I really loved the drink! Not too sweet, nicely balanced from the saltiness of the pistachio milk and the sweetness of the syrup.

    Iced Vanilla Latte with Pistachio milk

    Came here for coffee and I'm so glad I found this little gem! I had an iced vanilla latte with pistachio milk and it was so smooth and perfectly balanced. I also tried their breakfast sandwich and it was really tasty. The inside is also really nice, and I loved the music they had playing. Definitely will be back!

    Gohar K.

    I have stopped by a few weeks ago to try their coffee but I was a little late, they had closed for the day. This place is open til 2 so if you want coffee after that gotta look for another place. Parking lot is small and busy, street parking might work better. Customer service was great. Friendly and welcoming staff. I got two iced coffees with milk to go. I liked the way the coffee tastes. Really good. By the way it was almost closing time again when I went in today so there weren't any pastries or food available. The interiors are very simple and seating area is not that comfortable but they do have two tables outside the coffee shop. Overall a great place to get coffee from cause it tasted amazing.

    Portishead & tame impala, good taste in music
    Mariela O.

    Cutest new coffee shop on this side of the valley. Parking sucks a little as it's tucked in the corner of a small plaza so be mindful you may have to park on street. The coffee tasted yummy, all I got was an ice latte but I can tell right away if the coffee tastes good and this coffee shop sure has good coffee. The barista mentioned they also had pistachio milk so I definitely have to try it next time I come. They were playing good music on a record player and had vinyls of great bands + wall decor of tame impala and portishead! Win! Love good music! Lastly, the barista was friendly and this cute coffee shop seems like it's good place you can do work and enjoy good coffee.

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    Yvette L.

    Not gonna lie, but when I first walked in and saw the record player playing with the bookcase of neatly stacked records... Or as the kids say..."Vinyls" ...I thought to myself, "How pretentious. And yet, I like it." (Can't do emojis on Yelp so imagine a face palm and then a laughing with tears emoji). Super cool vibe. I liked the vocals of the singer so 8 picked up the sleeve to read who the vocalist was on this Jazzy orchestra band, while waiting to order, turns out it was the lead singer of Portishead! Ok, so now I'm digging this place even more. There's a cute little bench seating area inside and a cute patio set up outside. It's clean and they have food, but I didn't order any. I got a hot matcha latte sweetened and it was bomb! Made absolutely perfectly. Not bitter and not too sweet. I'll definitely go back to try a coffee whenever I'm in the area.

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    Thanks so much Beatrice! Really appreciate you checking us out

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    Thank you! This is so kind :) Glad to hear you’re enjoying everything!

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    3 months ago

    Awesome service, best almond croissant!! Thank you for fixing my coffee. You made a satisfied customer, happy!

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    Thanks Mariela, hope to see you again soon :)

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    The vanilla latte was great and service friendly! It's also a really clean place. Will definitely be back.

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    Thanks Jen! Appreciate all of that. Hope to see you again soon :)

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    Solid latte, nothing terribly fancy or complex, but still superior to anything else within walking distance from me.

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    Thanks for checking us out, Christian!

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    Thanks so much, Troy! We appreciate you coming in.

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    Thanks Alex! Appreciate you, hope to see you again soon.

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    Thanks so much, Gina! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Thanks so much Whitney!

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    Great location for me. Super close to my place. Alexia is a sweetheart and makes a mean cup of joe.

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    Uncle Paulie's Deli

    4.3
    (433 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2017

    If you're looking for a no-nonsense, seriously satisfying breakfast, Paulie's Deli absolutely…read moredelivers. We grabbed two breakfast sandwiches, one with bacon and one without, and both were standout in their own way. The first thing you notice? These sandwiches come out piping hot, wrapped tight and ready to go. Crack them open and you're hit with perfectly cooked eggs and an almost ridiculous amount of gooey, melted cheese. Not skimpy, not balanced, loaded in the best possible way. The Kaiser roll deserves its own shoutout: lightly toasted with just enough crunch on the outside while staying soft and pillowy inside. It holds everything together without getting soggy, even with all that cheese. * The meat version had crispy, flavorful bacon layered just right, salty, smoky, and not overdone. * The meatless one didn't feel like a compromise at all, still rich, filling, and honestly just as indulgent thanks to the cheese and eggs. No frills, no gimmicks, just classic deli breakfast sandwiches executed really well. Bottom line: If you want a hot, cheesy, perfectly toasted breakfast sandwich that actually hits the spot, Paulie's is a win. I can't wait to go back for lunch!

    In a cramped room, next to a patio with shade sales strategically placed to let in as much sun as…read morepossible, with sidewalk tables crowded with people apparently waiting for the methadone clinic to open, I dined at Uncle Paulie's. The Downtown Turkey (my choice) is pretty basic (which was fine by me) but it was very dry and I only had half, leaving with a stomachache for the rest of the afternoon. My dining companion had the Penne Alla Vodka which she really liked. I didn't get to try any, but if a pasta dish is the winner from a deli, well, enough said. A while back, Yelp listed this as a business to try. I'd saved this for the next time I was in Studio City. My entire feeling while heading home was "I drove all the way over here for this?!"

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    4.4
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    Usually a clutch staple for me especially with a large group of friends. And I will likely still…read morecome here. Other Stand locations have been great. But why was my chili hot dog served cold? Like refrigerated cold. Not even room temp as if it was sitting out. Straight cold from the fridge. I took it back and they remade it no problem. Customer service, tho slow and understaffed that day, was great. Still, it's alarming that this cold hot dog made it out of their kitchen and onto a customer's table.

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    Babushka Grandma's Deli

    4.6
    (195 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Babushka means "Grandma" in Russian in an especially endearing way. Babushka Grandma's Deli…read moreachieves that rare homemade style of handed-down recipes in its well-stocked deli counter of ready-to-eat meals for the whole family. "Grandma's Hands" sums up the comfort many of us associate with Grandma's cooking. The owners and employees are doing a five-star job at forwarding that kind of comfort to the community and customers here. First of all, everything is freaking deliciousness! Admire the always-on-point "People Love Us On Yelp" sign as you arrive. The free parking lot offers nice and ample parking spaces for disabled customers as well as tables upon arrival which can comfortably accommodate wheelchairs. Now don't get me wrong, I love fancy gastronomy featuring tres Nouveau French culinary techniques just like you but I absolutely ADORE borscht, stuffed cabbage and plav equally. (Even more sometimes!) I've been shopping here and picking up takeout here for a long time. My experiences have only been better over the years. The discounts can be incredible and I appreciate sale-priced groceries in today's economy as well as the opportunity to support local and international farms. Sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, low sugar and no sugar added cookies, pastries and cakes, caviar, dried fish, pickled Herring, perfectly ripe berries, smoked fish, halva, cheese spread, jams, and artisan teas, all five stars. But wait. Is it a Russian-American market where I find the most Ukrainian imported groceries and ways to support Ukrainian farming?! Yep! +Heart hands emoji+ This market does a great job of offering a nice seat and friendly conversation to the average dine-in customer. Stop by to sip on an imported pear juice. Try a bite of fresh cream cheese cake with berries. Ask for advice! Go for the Beef Plav which is an employee favorite. The Beef Plav here contains a generous amount of tender, lean beef with carrots, savory buttery rice and whole softly roasted garlic cloves. Yum! (Five stars!) I've found some especially healthy and nutritious food here for my health recovery goals recently. About six years ago, I had been exposed to high levels of radiation according to a good old fashioned Geiger counter. My health began to drastically decline and I became very weak. I could barely stand and I barely survived. I knew about a famous brave Ukrainian woman who had survived radiation exposure thanks to her unborn child. Her survival story led to me requesting female cancer screenings which led to the surgeries that saved my life. (**Confetti flying **) There's a very long list of doctors and people who have helped me survive and recover to whom I live for in gratitude. Our commitment to the people and values which help us survive the impossible compels us to rise to the occasion of coming back stronger and better than we ever could have accomplished before or alone. So I'm drinking bone broth, eating extra protein, taking vitamins. And lifting weights with steadfast determination to recover my strength and then some. (Go Navy!) No market has helped me more in this health effort than this hidden gem. (Many thanks!) I am the customer who buys ALL the boxes of pastilla. (SORRY OTHER CUSTOMERS!) Pastilla is a layered pastry made of baked apples and eggs white, no sugar and nothing else! It's a miracle of a snack! Tastes like apple cake, made of egg whites. Protein in my car after working out? Five million stars. ***** To all y'all spending big bucks on cold bone broth, consider the chilled chicken gelatin dish here. Khoolidets? -It's rich with real collagen, high in protein and perfectly balanced with firm carrots and vegetables.I love this dish! Five stars. A real life look young dish! My personal secret to looking a little younger than my age is recovering from surgeries and serious stuff through nutrition, hard work and most importantly, contributing to my community. Beat the odds. Cimb a mountain. Start a non profit. Save the world. You've got this! And. Yyou're going to look GORGEOUS while you're doing it because you're already beautiful just the way you are. If ever there's a pandemic, a zombie apocalypse, or problem, people will come to each other's aid time and time again. To offer encouragement, advice and help to achieve the impossible. Grandma's Deli Babushka is a good place to be reminded that we're in it together.:) Spaseeeba! I'm on a mission to recover improved again. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who is helping me with this mission! Cheers YELP! :)!

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