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    Federal Coffee

    4.2 (210 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Maple cream latte  Sugar free vanilla latte
    Milko M.

    Stopped by Federal Coffee and tried the Maple Cream Latte and the Sugar-Free Vanilla Latte. The coffees were okay overall. The Maple Cream Latte was fine, but the maple flavor wasn't very strong, and the cream on top was a bit light. The Sugar-Free Vanilla Latte tasted like it was made with a standard grocery-store sugar-free creamer, which wasn't great. Overall, it was just alright--probably won't be coming back.

    Mariela O.

    I was happy to finally check out federal coffee after years of wanting to check them out. I went to an event nearby and I just had to make my way here. There is street parking so if you get lucky to find one, then you scored. The coffee shop is located on the corner, you sure can't miss it. When I'm not getting an iced latte, I get a hot latte with whole milk and no sweetener. But I'm a sucker for latte art so I will always make sure to take a picture. The coffee tasted amazing and the staff was really friendly

    Decked out for Halloween!
    Sandra A.

    I stopped by here after the gym wanting to support a non-chain coffee place. Really cute corner where you order in one window and pick up in another. I had an espresso and a veggie burrito. The service was super friendly! The espresso was good and served in a small paper cup which I liked. The burrito was all right. They also had a bunch of yummy looking and creative flavor pastries that I will target next time. Love the sidewalk tables and community of mellow people and dogs who frequent this sweet place. A good way to start your day!

    Rey F.

    My girlfriend and I stopped by Federal Coffee early on a Sunday morning. The coffee was decent, and the shop itself has a nice vibe. It's a cool little corner spot with some outdoor seating and a neat mural. You order at the walk up window. I didn't have any issues with finding street parking. I found a spot pretty close without any trouble. The service wasn't there though. They were finishing up an order for the customer ahead of us, so it didn't seem very busy. Still, the baristas seemed more focused on their own conversation than on being welcoming. It came across like they were rushing through our order just to get back to talking with each other. After we ordered, no other customers showed up until we were about to leave. It's a one and done spot for me but still a cool place to check out though, especially if you like all pink everything.

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    Kristin S.

    Needed a good coffee and quick bite to eat before work. Fast and friendly service this Vegan Jalenpeno Za'tar Croissant has to be one of my all time favorite things I have gotten at any coffee shop. It's delicious! I would go back just for that. My iced latte was also great! Cute little outdoor area if you are grabbing something to go.

    Mallory C.

    Cute corner coffee window! I'll stop here occasionally for their famous matcha with pink milk, which is just as gorgeous as it seems on Instagram. The matcha is well-made and strong. Sometimes there's a bit of a wait for the drinks, but it's always worth it. And while they're well-known for their coffee and matcha, don't forget to get some of their amazing pastries! Parking is a bit of a challenge here and just a heads up that there isn't any indoor seating; you'll have to sit outside if you want to hang around.

    Latte with cream top (banana)
    Olivia P.

    Cute corner coffee shop with a few tables outside. Overall it was okay. I got a latte with the banana cream top. Interesting cream top concept. Coffee was okay. On the pricier side.

    Meeso C.

    She put vanilla syrup then ice then oat milk then the espresso then 4 tablespoons of cream too that costs $2 !!!! First if you get a latte with cream top it's meant to be sipped on. But since she didn't mix the syrup and it's all at the bottom I wasn't getting the full experience of having a cream top latte. They charged $10 for 1 latte to make it incorrectly and only give like 4 tablespoons of cream top! Expensive and not trained well on how to make a proper latte. Poor experience. And the latte was mid.

    Kelly K.

    Ordered a vanilla latte and the coffee was great! Cute little spot and quick service. Only outdoor seating here and parking is a little tough but I'd definitely come back when I'm in the area!

    Nicole B.

    I'd say the coffee here is pretty mid, and unfortunately, my experience wasn't great. I stopped by on a gloomy Sunday and was met with less-than-friendly service from the baristas. To top it off, they didn't have coffee sleeves and told me they were out--huh? This is a coffee shop, right? How does that happen? I feel like I was catfished because I was expecting my drink to look as good as the drinks on their Yelp page, but that is not what I received. Overall, not impressed. The drinks look good but the excitement stops there.

    Matcha latte
    Kelsey P.

    New favorite matcha spot! They use some of the highest quality matcha I've seen for a coffee shop on the west side (Ippodo Ikuyo). I always grab an iced matcha latte with oat milk and they never miss! No parking lot, but pretty easy to find street parking on Pico or in the nearby neighborhood.

    Small Iced Vanilla coffee
    Patricia H.

    Been wanting to come and check this place out for a while and it's worth the drive. It's a cute little place with outdoor seating only, which is great. Parking is a mission but if you're planning a quick pick-up then you should be good . Service is quick to order which is always a plus but overall it's a nice little spot for chill and enjoy a good breeze or have fun with the photo ops.

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    Nishika T.

    Found this place on TikTok for the pink coffees, decided to take a friend with me to try it. They do NOT have any inside seats! Sadly it was a sunny but a colder day so this did cut our coffee date short. I did ask about the pink flavors and it sounded like it was just food coloring, which also made the hype less exciting for me. I ordered my coffee hot and it wasn't pink so I assume it's only for the cold drinks that can be pink. My server also wasn't able to make a cute art on the top, she apologized which is fine but again didn't add to my expectation. The service was overall good and the coffee came out pretty quickly. It was so windy that the umbrella outside fell on the streets as well. Overall the hype didn't live it up for me but it wasn't a bad coffee. Maybe I will need to come back on a sunnier day!

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    7 months ago

    Love their coffee although overpriced but their burrito is WAAAAAYYYYY overpriced and mediocre. $16 for a veggie burritonis crazy

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    What does the pink milk taste like?

    I was just told that the pink is a coloring with no flavor... it makes their signature color but doesn't alter the taste of the coffee... which is very good :)

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    Chitchat Coffee + Matcha

    Chitchat Coffee + Matcha

    4.2
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    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.

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    I absolutely adore this place and have been going nearly everyday for about a year. The service is…read morewonderful and it's easily the best coffee in Sawtelle. However, recently they've been playing AI generated music and it's very disappointing to hear. I would much rather hear one song on loop over and over again, than a playlist of AI slop. This coffee shop is so warm and cozy but the change in music really takes away from the space and makes me not want to come in. If you're cutting corners with AI, where else are you cutting it short? I hope this is something that changes because it is my favorite cup of coffee in town!

    Disappointing end to 15 years of loyalty…read more I have been a loyal customer of Coffee Tomo since 2011, frequently recommending it to friends. Sadly, that ends today. Over the last couple of years, the charm of this café has faded, culminating in a truly awful experience this morning. The solo staff member working today was incredibly discourteous. Because I had my leashed dog with me, she practically threw me out of the store. While she pointed to the "no dogs allowed" sign, I explained that I was only inside to order and planned to sit outside, something I have done on countless previous visits. After being forced to wait outside, my drink was left sitting on the counter for several minutes. The barista never bothered to let me know it was ready, despite the café being slow. To make matters worse, the beverage was poorly made, with coffee spilled all over the saucer. This isn't the first time I've experienced bad service here, but it will definitely be the last.

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    4.2
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    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.

    Had this coffee shop on my list for a while, and I finally got a chance to check it out! The space…read moreis cute, with a small patio and a few sidewalk tables for enjoying your drinks outside. I ordered one of their signature drinks, the Okinawa Cold Foam, which is a matcha latte topped with an Okinawa brown sugar cream foam. I got mine with light foam to cut down on the sweetness a bit. The foam was delicious, super unique, and paired well with the matcha. However, the matcha itself was just okay and was a little too milky for my taste. Parking: street and neighborhood parking.

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    chicken caesar wraps are one of the most overhyped food items on social media... dialog cafe proves…read moreotherwise once upon a time i was a bitter hater too... until i tried dialog's. it's crunch and flavor and elevates the classic caesar salad from a simple side dish your mom forces onto your plate at a family function to the main star that you dream about, wake up for, and work towards. all of the flavors in the wrap work together and the tortilla itself is lightly toasted to hold shape. the salad is well tossed so with every bite you get a little of everything. pro tip: sub the chips for the fries (+ $3.50 i think but worth it) for take out, the thoughtfulness of cutting out a hole into the takeout container keeps the fries crispy and fresh, and they are so well seasoned. i could not recommend a better work lunch, for those days you could not bother to bring anything. it's filling, but not too heavy to the point that you're in a food coma and nodding off at 3pm. and it's still good, by some miracle it doesn't get soggy, if you want to eat half and save the other for later. dialog cafe, i love you forever, you are my favorite lunch and what gets me going through a work day (and also what makes me happy on a lunch date with my boyfriend) side note: this location is located inside of an equinox, just show your id at the front and parking is valet but i typically just tell the workers that i'm picking something up real quick to avoid paying LOL

    Having been to the West Hollywood Dialog which was constantly busy, it's an excitement knowing they…read morenow opened in Sawtelle with way more cozy space, occupying a spot in Equinox sports center. Once ordered, you're allowed to sit at the Equinox lounge and they'd bring your order to your table. The menu offered probably not as plentiful as the one in WeHo, but rich enough selections to pick from including many fun smoothies! We went for their Breakfast Burrito with avocado add-ons and loved how perfectly the eggs were cooked and well-complemented by the melted cheese. Instead of regular hash-brown, they used more rosti-alike one which gave extra twist of crispy texture within the burrito. The sausages were my fave being flavorful and served in big satisfying chunks! If you're into pastries like me, definitely no skip on their Pain Suisse. Like seriously just looking at the pic almost made me drooled again, perfect lamination with delightful buttery pastry and rich stuffing. Would certainly order it again and again!

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    4.0
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    This is one of my favorite Boba tea shops in Los Angeles. One small snafu on the most recent visit…read more- I ordered online and waited in the shop. They made the drinks but kept them behind the counter without calling the order aloud... finally went to check and found them there - so approach and ask for your drinks. Ordered the Black Sugar Assam - flavor was smooth, it was surprisingly sweet but not overly so (this drink has no sugar level to adjust). Boba were cooked just right and had great chew. I ordered it with less ice as my usual. Also ordered for a friend and didn't realize her drink came without boba so be sure to double check the menu as you order so you get toppings (or not) as you wish. FYI - they have a rewards program, join earn points, and get a birthday drink (discount) too! There's a small seating area inside, quiet music playing, and people working/studying (with a sign to use your indoor voice). Vibe is quiet and chill.

    Decent boba spot if you want a more "classic" drink! They have an online ordering system where you…read morecan pre-order beforehand and pick up! It was clean inside when I went by at 8 PM, not super busy, decent amount of seating/tables. There are a bunch of board games as well so seem like a nice place to drink boba and hang out. I got the creamy jasmine -- it's essentially a jasmine milk tea. The tea flavor is okay, nothing super crazy but nice and floral. Boba has pretty good texture -- not super mushy/overly soft, decent qq.

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