And it happened again, popping in spontaneously and not getting disappointed. Wonderful coffee, and…read moredelicious pastries, allowing for a relaxed outdoor coffee break. PREVIOUS REVIEW2 It's been a while since I've been here the previous time. In addition to being very nice last time (except for the logistics of ordering and the non-functioning power outlets), the please remains a peaceful oasis and the ordering process has improved since. Most importantly, the coffee remains delicious, and the tomato basil tart was a wonderful quick lunch followed by a multi berry muffin. PREVIOUS REVIEW1 Cute little place in Atwater Village!! So cute with peaceful, relaxing and quiet atmosphere (inside/outside) that I thought I could get some work done (free WiFi). The concept is a bit confusing: There are a bunch of "menu items" such as sandwiches and wraps etc, but while they are listed on a big board behind the counter, you have to actually grab them premade/prepacked from a fridge ... The Vegan Smokey BBQ Wrap was very good except for the short and transient moment when I opened the container, but after all it was actually fresh, juicy and had a great flavor mix. The Mex Mocha with Almond milk (alternatives are available) was delicious, and I paired it with a GF Orange Chia Bread Loaf. PS: I'm neither Vegan nor GF fanatic... What really defied the purpose of coming here was the non-working power outlets, and the manager not taking care of it. My laptop unfortunately does not have a TESLA battery and hence I did not last for 2 hours... PS: I neither have a TESLA nor a Prius either ... Tip: Parking on this side of the street can be tough, look on the other side ...

This quaint little coffee establishment located on Glendale Boulevard serves Stumptown coffee. All…read morethe good stuff from Cortado's to cappuccinos to basic drip, the barista's here can put it together for you with ease and efficiency. As well as a smile which is always a plus nowadays. Light pastries available. Looking forward for the next visit.

First new coffee shop of the year! We were in the area so I picked one that stood out to me per…read moreYelp recs and this was the one! We luckily found street parking up front, otherwise they have a small street nearby that you can probably park in as well. Only two people were ahead of us when we walked in but shortly after, the place filled up with the line almost out the door! There was only one worker but she made it work and she was fast! Cute decor and vibes inside. I wanted to try the pistachio bliss that everyone seemed to rave about but since their seasonal menu was out, I went for the toffee nut iced latte. The drinks are a bit on the pricier side, cute cups though! Something about the drink I got was a little off putting. Idk if it was whatever spice they used but I was not crazy about it. I definitely want to come back and try the pistachio at some point though! Getting out of my parking spot was rough. Busy street but also some annoying guy parked in the red zone behind me, basically bumper to bumper and then another girl in front had A LOT of room in front of her and just didn't give me enough room. I luckily made it out but very annoying! Anyway, still looking forward to coming back to try their pistachio bliss! IG: @ammysalamii

Stopped by Soulsweets Coffee after running errands in the area and loved it. The space is super…read morecute and girly, with indoor seating only. I ordered the vanilla latte with marshmallow foam and it was very yummy. I love their super cute cups. Customer service was decent, and it's definitely a spot I'd return to when I'm back in the area. Limited street parking out front, but worth the stop.

A slight reprieve from our high temps led us to make the decision today to venture out to Quat…read more Came here off a recommendation that someone I trust swore by so, here we were. Best way to describe this place is a campus tucked away. They have a place for classes, a large open meet up spot with seating, and it seems like it is surrounded by art or art adjacent studios. Their shop is definitely a coffee nerds dream come true. The actual coffee shop has a nice mix of drinks. The pour overs we got were served in these beautiful mugs and they really go out of their way to make their place distinct and set apart so you can just focus on your drink and your company if you made the visit with others or if you have a journal or good book. As a Baldwin Park resident there are many great coffee shops in the SGV so I don't know if I would make the trek out here again unless I decide to go splurge on some expensive equipment or take one of their classes. But for a one time visit it was awesome

Nice place to meet up. Seems popular with families. All outdoor seating. My matcha drink looks like…read morea cocktail. LIke's the canele pastry that was flavored with rum and is crispy on outside. They brought out more pastries later in the afternoon. I'm aware they have coffee tastings here from time to time.

I was blown away by Regent Coffee and their commitment to their craft. I stopped in with a few…read morefriends the other day. The barista that helped us was so passionate when describing their barrel aged coffee. I ordered the Cantina Cream Top and loved it. The cream topping was delicious and rich, and the dried orange was bright and sweet. It's on the pricey side for coffee but I think it's worth it. There's metered parking out front.

Ok, this is a particularly sad one -- one that may even make it to become the #1 poster boy in my…read moreupcoming business lecture tour and book. Coffee. So many people define themselves as experts. Sadly, many of those same people will walk in and say things like, "Gosh, I'm tired, could you make me a double espresso?", clearly assuming that stronger taste automatically means more caffeine. My wife and I simply like a good coffee in the morning. Which leads to the obvious question: what do we define as "good coffee"? For us, it helps us get into the day, tastes pleasant, and does not leave a bitter note. We are absolutely not coffee experts and can discuss coffee, at best, at what we Germans would call "Thekenniveau" -- bar-counter level. I do understand, however, that it may make a difference whether beans were roasted weeks or even months ago somewhere remote, then shipped and stored, or whether they were roasted locally and recently. So we asked ChatGPT, and one of the recommendations was REGENT Coffee in our neighborhood. We went. Our directive was very clear: we explained that we knew little to nothing about coffee, which was precisely why we had come in and were looking for advice. The lady helping us started with: "Well, it all comes down to the settings of your coffee machine when you pour your espresso." I responded that we are not really espresso drinkers -- we drink Americano. She gave us "the look" and explained that an Americano is espresso with more water. The information: fair enough. The way it was communicated: not ideal if your goal is to win me as a customer. From there, the conversation did not really lead anywhere. We were asked questions such as whether we preferred nutty or fruity coffee. That may be a perfectly reasonable question for someone who already knows what those terms mean in practical taste terms. But we had just told her that we did not. That was the entire reason we were there. We were not looking to prove our coffee knowledge. We were looking for someone who had the expertise to guide us. In the end, we bought an Americano. It was served so hot that my wife burned her mouth in the car, and it took almost the entire 45-minute drive to Santa Monica before it had reached what we considered a comfortable drinking temperature. It cost $5. And we did not even particularly like it. Would I go again? No. Would I recommend REGENT based on this experience? No. What makes this particularly disappointing is that this was a tremendous lost opportunity to turn us into long-term customers. We like expert advice. We drive to Farmers Markets to buy fresh produce knowing full well that we may pay 200% more for something that is perhaps only 15% better. But we can taste the difference, and that makes it worthwhile to us. Coffee could have been exactly the same. If I specialized in coffee, I would make it incredibly easy for people like us to enter that world. I would offer tastings. I would explain, in simple language, what "nutty", "fruity", "chocolatey", "bright", "smooth" or "low acidity" actually mean in the cup. I might offer a short class on how to set up a home coffee machine properly. Maybe even machine-specific sessions. Maybe in the shop. Maybe at the customer's home. Because there are customers walking through the door saying, quite literally: "We know very little. We want advice. We are willing to spend money." And even better from a business perspective: Not just money once. Continuous money. Imagine if the conversation had instead started with: "I totally understand where you are coming from. Coffee can become unnecessarily complicated very quickly. Since you mostly drink Americano and want something smooth rather than bitter, let me give you two small tastes so you can understand the difference. Then I'll recommend one bean to start with." We would almost certainly have bought a bag. Possibly two. And if we had liked them, we might have bought beans there for years. Instead, they sold us one tiny cup for $5 over the counter, while the payment screen suggested an 18-25% tip. And two potentially very loyal customers walked out frustrated. That, to me, is the real business lesson here. It is not about whether REGENT makes good or bad coffee. Taste is subjective. It is about recognizing the customer who is standing right in front of you. Especially when that customer is effectively saying: "Please teach me how to spend more money with you." And then making sure you do not send them home without doing exactly that. Small caffeine footnote: espresso is more concentrated in caffeine per ounce, but a normal serving of drip coffee usually contains more total caffeine than a single espresso because the serving is much larger. Stronger taste does not automatically mean more caffeine.

Came on a rainy day in LA and it was still busy! Busy but the wait time was quite reasonable! This…read morecafe is a bit small, but there is enough seating for groups, individually and is dog friendly! The Bon Bon perked me right up, esp on a gloomy day! The taste of the coffee was really good! I would definitely come back here to get my coffee fix!

Maru coffee, the Los Feliz location, is located on hillhurst and the first original at that. In…read morecase you were wondering the name in Korean means Mountaintop. During the week, lines can even get long, but the lines move rather quickly. I like the minimalist aesthetic; small inside area for bench seating and perhaps a small wait time for a table to open up. Shh, I'm not a coffee drinker so instead I ordered a matcha latte. At home I usually drink it straight (meticulously whisking the green powder) or as a latte with alterative milk. Nevertheless, I slowed my day down on purpose to enjoy my beverage. The latte served here was delicious. The flavor is generational. It was earthy, smooth, and rich. Matcha is a different take on tea and I feel a great alternative to coffee. I only consume a few times a week for the benefits of green tea (everything in moderation) and never after consuming an iron-rich meal. Street parking only available and I typically find parking right away. Opening hours vary between 7am and 8am, and they close at 5pm on most days. Tips: Street Parking Close to Jenis Ice Cream Parlor "Silence forces us to meet ourselves and our real thoughts begin to speak --clearest direction happens when we stop rushing."

In the mall + very clean inside and fast service and kind :)…read more This grape flavor tasted similar to olipop flavor! Fresh grapes and no dye was a perfect healthy slushie to get me out of the heat stress 10/10 recommend !! It's hard to find yummy slushies without dye as someone with kidney problems I felt so lucky and my fav flavor!! AND compostable straws!!

Clean and small store. No seating inside. Placed an order…read moreonline and it was made quickly. Got the mango boom with minimal sweet but it's sweeter than I expected it to be. The milk tastes better here than all their other locations I've been to. It's more fragrant.

I would give ideology 4.5 stars. This is clearly a place people come to work/study and they never…read moremake you feel rushed. I tried the mushroom coffee drink - they told me it tastes like a mocha but with way more antioxidants. And they were right! It tastes like a strong mocha, I needed the ice to melt a little bit to calm down the flavor, but that was just my personal preference. I was able to get a lot of work done and my friends came to visit at one point. It's smaller inside but there are probably 8-10 tables for customers. If I lived closer, I would definitely be here more often!

Nice service. Consistent delicious lattes…read more Easy street parking. Clean restroom. No notes.

This place was so cool. It's tucked in the middle are of other businesses. I ordered the earl grey…read morebrown sugar latte. It was exactly what I needed with wonderful flavoring and presentation. Parking was a bit tricky as there are only a handful of spots. The spots are also very narrow so a careless parker may make it difficult to park.

An extension of their Calabasas location with Pedalers Fork, the theme continues to cater to a…read morecycling enthusiast crowd. Located along the LA River bicycle path, 10 Speed Coffee is located in Frog Town. Parking is limited to their small parking lot or neighborhood streets. Of course, the focus is on the bicycle. The decor is modern and architecturally impressive. This is a nice location to enjoy your favorite coffee or tea or other refreshments. Whether with a laptop or a favorite book, the ambiance is inviting and peaceful, with a good amount of outdoor seating and limited indoor seating in the air conditioning. There are some creative drinks on their menu. Including an Earl Grey and coffee item. The menu also includes some pastries, a breakfast burrito, and vegan options. The espresso here is on the average side. Smooth in taste and weak in their lattes and cappuccinos. For a boutique coffee place, their coffee selection is mediocre compared to other nearby places.