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    Compelling Coffee

    4.6 (67 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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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.

    Rotten avocado

    Slow service. They should hire more people. And he game me rotten, black avocado which cost extra too.

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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.

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    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.

    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.

    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!

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    Kian A.

    Thanks so much, Carolyn! See you again soon :)

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    11 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

    Love this place I go pretty frequently because it's near my house . Love their coffee great experience really recommend

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    Kian A.

    Thank you Alexa! Appreciate you and hope to see you again soon :)

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    1 year ago

    Been here a few times for their amazing avocado toast, I have always been greeted with a smile & I love the record player & vibe!

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    1 year ago

    Delicious coffee. Came by on my way to a friend and it is so delicious! Wish they hadn't run out of gluten free items that day.

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    11 months ago

    i LOVE this coffee shop! the staff is super friendly, it's clean, and my drinks are always so good. def a must try if you're in the area!

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    Friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere/decor/vibe, and most importantly, a DELICIOUS cappuccino. Love whatever bean roast/blend they use.

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    Thanks so much, Roman! Glad to be in the neighborhood :)

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    1 year ago

    theyr the best people, coffee and homemade chai ever. such pleasant atmosphere, vibes and people

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    Thanks so much, Adam!

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    2 years ago

    Very friendly staff. Good coffee, far superior to Starbucks! Bistro tables and outside which is nice on a warm sunny day.

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    3 years ago

    Great coffee shop that roasts its own beans! Delicious coffee. I'll have to try their breakfast sandwich and baked goods next time.

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    Pistachio milk latte is the best latte I ever had. The vibe was cute. The service was fast, and made a new friend with one of the baristas!

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    Friendly AND delicious coffee!! Definitely worth a stop. We've been looking for a good coffee place we could walk to for years. Yay!!

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    The cappuccino was fantastic! Fresh roasted coffee made by a knowledgeable and friendly barista.

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    Thanks so much Kyle, appreciate your review and patronage!

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    Steve’s Coffee Roaster

    4.6(406 reviews)
    2.2 miSherman Oaks
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    Stellar lattés and friendliest customer service! Soothing, old-timey vibes inside, and they even…read morehave patio seating outdoors. Freshest beans you'll get in the city! Highly recommend for any caffeine or treats of drinks!!!

    A quaint coffee roaster off of Ventura boulevard. There's street parking as well as a small parking…read morelot in the back. The main thing that stands out here is their 1987 coffee roaster which is the center piece of the cafe. They roast various single origin beans on a daily basis, so you know you can purchase some fresh coffee beans here. If you need your beans grounded, they do grind it for you depending on your brewing method. They have beans of light roast, medium roast and dark roast and sell by various weights for a very reasonable price. They also sell various tea leaves, baked goods (croissant, muffin, scones, bagel, Danish, coffee cake, Dessert Therapy cookies, and merchs. They also have a seasonable menu that changes. When I went, it was the Sakura season menu. Staff were all friendly and were very willing to answer any questions regarding the menu. Please note, the base coffee blend for each day varies and rotates on a daily basis For my visit, I tried ... 1. Buttered Coffee (4.5/5) The base coffee for the day was the Peru single origin, which was well-balanced; slightly sweet with a hint of tartness and nuttiness. They then add a chunk of butter into the coffee, which helps cut some of the acidity, but also is supposed to enhance the caffeine effect and give you additional energy from the fat. It does leave a layer of fat/oiliness so if you are not a fan of that, then this may not be for you. The butter did give it a subtle buttery flavor, which I personally liked. 2. Matcha with Sakura Cold Foam (4/5) The matcha was blended smoothly and was not grassy at all. The Sakura cold foam didn't really taste like Sakura (been to Japan, so know what real Sakura flavor should taste like), but instead, just tasted floral. 3. Columbia Supremo Whole Beans Full body and aromatic. Good for those who like to drink black coffee 4. Guatemala Huehuetenango Whole Beans: Crisp, acidic and a hint of nuttiness Glad I found this local roaster where I'll definitely be coming back to get some more fresh beans.

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    The Boy & The Bear

    4.2(194 reviews)
    3.3 miSherman Oaks
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    Finally got to try this spot!! Honestly, parking along Ventura is always a nightmare which is what…read morehas been keeping me away. Super happy I finally got to try this place though!! Got lucky with parking about only a block away and walked over. Very busy!! Love the high ceilings in here and it looks like it was connected to some kind of homeware shop? Didn't really look and was more focused on trying to figure out what to order lol!! They only have a small menu on the counter right when you order. Would be nice to have it on the wall to browse while waiting in the long line. The menu is very simple though so I ended up just getting an iced caramel latte and my bf got an iced matcha latte. I also got a toasted everything croissant which was absolutely fantastic!! Perfect jalapeno cream cheese in the middle. Delish!! The drinks took a bit but it was also very busy so I understand. Two workers but they managed and had great energy! Loved our drinks as well. Super creamy, strong, not overly sweet!! They are also pet friendly and even have a water bowl inside by the entryway. Great spot and would definitely come back if I happen to be in the area. IG: @ammysalamii

    I've been wanting to check out the Boy & The Bear for a while now, so because I was in the area, I…read moredecided to stop by for a coffee and croissant. It's a really cute little cafe, that shares a space with a furniture store. It's located in a great part of Sherman Oaks and it seemed like the place had many regulars. Upon entering I was greeted by both the barista and the cashier/barista. It was quite busy on a Friday at 10:30 am, but I managed to get seating outdoors. It was fully packed inside! I ordered an iced latte and managed to get their lack everything croissant. The girl who took my order was very sweet and friendly. She warmed up my croissant and it was ready in a few mins. Now, my coffee took over 20 minutes to be made. I saw the barista make orders that were placed after mine. Some seemed to be for his regulars, which was annoying and was not appreciated. I was also in a bit of a rush, but managed to just make it out in time for my appointment. I enjoyed the coffee and croissant, but did not appreciate waiting over 20 mins for my iced latte which should have been ready with my croissant!

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    4.1(59 reviews)
    3.4 miVan Nuys

    My bf and I have been to the Tarzana location once before and although we had to do metered street…read moreparking, it wasn't too bad. But boy oh boy this Van Nuys location nails the parking situation (insert sarcasm). We came by this morning (Saturday) and didn't realize it was inside an office building. It's at the bottom lobby area of this big office building and we didn't think it would be a big deal till we turned into the parking lot and realized it was a pay to enter kinda lot.. I said screw it since I originally turned into the BevMo parking lot next door by accident but I should've stayed there and just walked on over lol. I turned into this paid one since I just wanted to get my coffee and after pushing the ticket machine a few times, it didn't spit out a parking ticket and gate didn't open, I was like welp, back it on outta there lol! The ticket machine also said "check printer" which I thought was odd and maybe just broken? I didn't even think of it being "closed" due to the weekend. I backed out and drove next door to just park (Ace Hardware / Verizon). I walked over finally and this lovely young man named Justin greeted us with the loveliest of vibes. I began to rant a bit about the parking situation and he completely understood and explained how it would've been bad if we somehow got in because the parking guy isn't working weekends and you'd need a key to get out of the lot or something so that would've sucked LOL. Glad we managed to park next door and walked over. Justin had great vibes and really felt like a friend we already knew. Talked about current video games such as Expedition 33 and Deadlock and he made my Iced "Sam" latte all within a timely matter. I love the salted vanilla flavor that you don't typically see on menus in other coffee shops! Perfect balance and tastes fantastic. Great service and glad this coffee run ended well lol! Probably won't come back to this location due to the hassle of it all but I definitely recommend trying their coffee! IG: @ammysalamii

    My assistant and I have been craving peanut butter toast for ages! So today while out walking the…read morepack I yelled places near us that served it! Here's my only two complaints: 1) It's in a medical building (I think) so you have to pay to park in the lot. No validation and limited parking anywhere close. 2) I loved the granola and blueberries on top BUT the drizzled vanilla syrup was too much. Also they use JIF and it's just sugary sweet already! Price was reasonable and service was super quick! When you call to order you are instructed to leave a message or text. They actually text me immediately and asked how they could help. I ordered via text and it was so easy! Plus the person on the other end was extremely helpful. Great customer service.

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