Boondocks is easily one of my favorite coffee spots in LA. First impressions, the atmosphere is…read morerelaxed, inviting, and communal. I can see why students love being there. Baristas are on point, too. If you don't know exactly what to get, let them guide you. They know their stuff. I've tried the Salted Latik, Cinnamon Turon, Ubeng Ube, and Matchang Matcha. The flavors were subtle, balanced, and thoughtfully executed. They also have all the milk substitutes. Important! Aside from the coffee, my wife and I picked up some of their merch. The fit on the crop tees is perfect and still solid after a few cycles in the wash. This is one of those rare brands you genuinely love to support because they stay true to their mission. Great coffee, rooted in heritage, and for the culture. 10/10 highly recommend.

First time trying Boondocks. I've heard nothing but great things. I ordered the iced mango island…read morematcha tea (never had it) and to be honest I would not order it again. More of a personal preference than the actual drink. I would love to try another drink, they have a few options on menu that looked very interesting. Everyone was really friendly and greeted us as soon as we walked in. The vibe is really nice and relaxing. You can come in to sit and enjoy menu items or do some work.

Chitchat is a favorite for me. When it comes to matcha, it's a struggle to get one that tastes good…read moreand has the perfect green color (iykyk lol) and they always KNOCK it out of the park. I've had their Spanish latte, banana bread matcha, matcha lemonade, etc and they're all perfect. plus, the atmosphere is so cute and charming, i love the decor and location of this place. I highly recommend if you love matcha you have to try this place at LEAST once!!

Sawtelle is full of cool restaurants and shops and ChitChat fits right in…read more We were waiting for a few stores to open, so we wandered down the street away from the main stretch and found ChitChat. Worth the short trek. It was a cold Sunday morning, but the place was busy with families, Gen Z'ers, young couples and lots of dogs. Out front, two girlfriends were hanging out with their matchas deep in gossip and clearly enjoying the morning. The matcha seemed popular, but I needed something hot. I appreciated that their drink menu had some personality, because a lot of coffee/matcha spots feel like they're copying from the same boring menu. I got the sea salt mocha and it was delicious. Smooth, chocolatey and just salty enough. My wife got some type of cereal milk latte, which sounded epic but was apparently just mid. Still, we didn't regret the walk. ChitChat is a cool little Sawtelle stop with good drinks, good energy and plenty of dog-friendly vibes. Pro tip: Afterwards, swing-by Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery kitty-corner from the coffee shop. The bonsai garden is insane.

I loved the vibe in this place. The decor is beautiful and it's a quiet clean place to study. I got…read morea to go order, the coffee was excellent - the cookie butter latte was the perfect amount of sweet and the chai latte was heavily spiced and flavorful. Service was maybe not the friendliest, but I liked the coffee and the shop itself enough that it wasn't too big of a deal. I look forward to coming here again and staying for a while.

My experience at this cafe was very strange - when friends and I walked in on a Saturday afternoon,…read morethere were many students around but it was dead silent inside. No music or chatter at all. Upon ordering, about half of the items on the menu were not available. My friend ordered a chai, which came as purely as a steeped tea and without milk, which was fair but also somewhat unexpected. The drinks were ok. Not sure if this is the usual environment or maybe we visited on an off day.

Cute coffee shop with good drinks! I got the pandan coconut matcha which wasn't too sweet and had a…read moreperfect matcha flavor. The cafe was very crowded but I placed an online order which i recommend

I was very pleased with the service and quality of drinks. Their spam musubis are impeccable. Worth…read morethe try if you happen to be in the Santa Monica area. The store has a perfect vibe to study at. Special shoutout to one of the workers, Victoria, for being very warmhearted and welcoming.

Amazing, spectacular, and delicious are the three words that immediately come to mind…read more I had a meeting nearby, so my wife, my son, and I decided to stop in for breakfast. The drinks were very good and exactly what you'd expect from a quality café. But the food presentation--wow! It completely exceeded my expectations. We ordered the avocado toast, the breakfast burrito, and the egg on brioche. Every dish was beautifully plated, garnished with edible flowers, and served with a fresh, delicious salad. I honestly wasn't expecting this level of presentation from a café. The portions were generous as well, leaving us completely satisfied. I also tried one of their pastries that reminded me of a cinnamon roll. It was enjoyable, though as a professional baker and pastry chef, I felt the pastries were the one area with room for improvement. In my opinion, they seemed to prioritize elegance and originality over achieving the best texture and flavor. Even so, they were still good, and I appreciated the creativity. Overall, this was an outstanding breakfast experience. Beautiful presentation, delicious food, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. I would gladly return.

Great place to sit on the patio, enjoy some Brentwood breeze, and settle in with a cute and just…read moredeep-enough menu to keep you excited. I found a table pretty easily, and ordered from there via QR code. Ngl, the tables can be a little uncomfortable because of the angular metal nature of them. You can nestle in there pretty easily, but one wrong move, and ouch! I really enjoyed the Breakfast Burrito. Definitely original and inspired: Scrambled Egg, Avocado, Pinto Beans, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo, Cheddar Cheese, Tater Tots & Jalapeno Paste on a Flour Tortilla. A handful of Tater Tots arrive with as well as Cilantro sauce on the side. This burrito is pretty peppy -- and even intense in flavor. I liked it a lot, but actually had to take a break between halves as a result. My companion had the Golden Morning Brioche (Scrambled Egg, Avocado, Caramelized Onion, Arugula, Cheddar Cheese & Chipotle Sauce on a Brioche Bun) and enjoyed that. She also really enjoyed her drink, the Okinawa Cold Foam. I liked my coffee, and later, an espresso over ice. Fun vibe, and lots of other choices, including their bakery goods. Definitely recommend. Street parking, but be careful -- it's pretty tight on Barrington.

Love their espresso tonic drink…read more And this is coming from someone who makes their espresso at home almost daily Good stuff

We got the matcha einspanner, banana matcha, and mango sticky rice matcha. Service was fast and…read morethere's a good amount of seating inside for studyung. - Matcha einspanner: standard, good amount of sweetness - Banana matcha: banana flavor was a but too artificial for our liking Mango sticky rice matcha: subtle mango flavor and good amount of sweetness (we liked this one the most)

At 10 Speed Coffee on Sawtelle on a weekday morning, the tables are filled with patrons enjoying…read moretheir morning drink. I tried their latte, which had a a rich espresso flavor and complemented the milk well. Service was friendly, and the cafe had a relaxed atmosphere in the more busier area of Sawtelle.

Coffee and staff are awesome!! Place is clean and the vibe is…read more Charging for maple syrup and honey is so cheap and petty, it's enough reason to stop into any of the 6 million coffee shops on the way here.

If I could give an award for the best playlist, I would. Great atmosphere from the moment you walk…read morein. The owner, Mark, is amazing, and you can genuinely see the passion behind this personal project. Everything from the design, to the menu, to even the name has a story behind it. As a former UCLA Latino Bruin, his journey made this place feel even more special to me as a first generation Latina. The food and drinks were delicious, and I'm excited to have found a new space to get some work done, meet with friends, and just enjoy the environment

This was my 3rd time stopping by Sidóh Cafe, and it just keeps getting better. I usually can't…read moreresist their Horchata Matcha, but today I had to try their new Valentine's drink: the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte. I'm not a big coffee person, so I asked for just a single shot of espresso, and the staff was so sweet about customizing it for me--no issues at all! The latte was absolutely beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked. Of course, I couldn't leave without a Concha. You can't have cafecito without pan dulce, and the pairing was perfect. The employees here are consistently some of the nicest people, and I just love the whole ambiance of the cafe. It's such a gem in West LA!