Ambience/vibe is 5 stars, but it's too expensive. Coffee is good, but not mind blowing like i'd expect for an $8 latte (not including tip).

Felt compelled to leave a review after reading some of the negative reviews. This place is the antithesis of Starbucks and every other extra-large-size-offering-full-of-sugar-and-colors type place. The reviews mention minimal flavor, sweetness, etc. Take a look at this place. It's minimalistic. Hence, it follows that the drinks are minimalistic. In other words you're not going to get a ton of chocolate, vanilla, sugar, etc. in your drinks. Yes: it's expensive. I paid nine dollars for an iced oat milk mocha. Ouch! However, I have a feeling that the employees are paid well, and all ingredients are of the highest quality. Again, this place is not Starbucks. If that's your cup of Joe, then stay away. read more

The cortado was solid overall. The espresso and milk had good balance, and the drink maintained a decent body, but the microfoam leaned slightly foamier than ideal. You could see some separation developing between the top layer of foam and the rest of the drink rather than everything staying completely integrated. Tightening up the microfoam and creating a silkier, more uniform texture would make the cortado feel more cohesive and refined. It was still an enjoyable drink and the coffee program definitely has potential. The space itself is very cool and well designed, and there's a lot of potential here, but I think the shop is missing one of the most important ingredients for a great coffee shop: a genuinely warm and welcoming atmosphere. Right now, the experience can feel a little cold and soulless, and I think a lot of that comes down to the service. Looking through other reviews, service seems to be a recurring complaint, and I think ownership should really take that feedback seriously. During my experience, it felt like the staff were more engaged with each other and with very specific customers they already knew, while interactions with everyone else felt noticeably colder. A great coffee shop isn't only about serving good coffee or having a beautiful space. The best shops create a sense of community where regulars and first-time customers both feel welcomed. You shouldn't have to already know someone behind the bar to feel like you're part of the atmosphere. That's what makes this somewhat frustrating, because How It's Going to End? has a lot going for it. The space is unique, the coffee is solid, and the concept has plenty of potential. With more attention toward hospitality, customer interaction, and building a genuine community atmosphere, I think this could become a very successful coffee shop. The coffee can always be refined, but creating an environment where people genuinely feel welcome is just as important. read more

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Honestly the pretentious vibe here is what gets such a bad review from me. The coffee is decent at best, but the cashier almost always has an attitude, especially if someone dares to ask for light ice. Also it's $9 for a mediocre latte and a quarter of a cup filled when I asked for one less ice cube LOL. However I will say the rest of the workers are always friendly and kind. Maybe it's coffee shop culture to stinge out on milk, but either way, won't be coming here no matter how close it is in proximity. read more

The coffee here isn't bad. I got the vanilla latte with the cream top, and it tasted good. That said, I just can't justify paying $9 for a latte. There are plenty of other coffee shops serving drinks that are just as good for much less. To top it off, after paying nearly $10 for a single drink, being prompted to leave a tip felt excessive. Overall, the coffee was decent, but the price is just not it. read more

How's It Going To End - Vanilla cream top latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

Cold brew with coconut cream top: 10/10. $11 for a tiny mini cold brew but no Wi-Fi? read more

This (presumably) based off the Truman Show coffee shop stands as a wink iykyk spot in Montrose disguised with its cleaners exterior. There is limited attached parking in their back lot but free street parking on the side street its attached to. My dad and I came by on a weekday morning and this was decently packed. There is both indoor and outdoor seating and the interior of How's It Going To End? though it isn't much. Service was polite and quick. Matcha latte (iced) 3.5/5, this wasn't bad for a matcha latte and while it did have a decent strength to it, I just felt like something was missing? I think I would order this with some sort of sweetener for me to enjoy it more in the future Cinnamon Morning Roll 3/5, this was just okay and mainly because there was an unexpected orange citrus flavor that overpowered the cinnamon throughout the pastry read more

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Tried the vanilla latte, PB cookie, and chocolate croissant. The pastries were sweet and fresh. They use large chunks of ice so the latte does water down quicker, but the cashier did note that the vanilla latte does not have a strong vanilla flavor. Overall, the ambiance is calming, the employees are chill, I was able to relax, get some work done, then sit outside where it got breezy. read more

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How's It Going to End is a fun coffee shop located in a former dry cleaning shop with an open and retro concept and desert landscaped patio! We stopped by on a Sunday morning and could tell it was a popular neighborhood spot. There was a short line but it moved quickly. There's some seating available but is limited. This is a nice spot to relax and chat but not really ideal for working. There is a very small parking lot on site but there's street parking available. Love the fun lighting in the bathroom too! I tried the iced matcha latte which I really enjoyed - just the perfect sweetness and not too sweet, and felt really refreshing on a warm day. Matcha quality was not bad too. Their iced vanilla latte was solid as well. Would also recommend the raspberry fairy pastry which is a crispy and fresh croissant with a sweet and tart raspberry filling - soo delicious! Downside is their drinks are a bit on the pricey and slightly smaller side. read more

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Terrible seating. Beautiful design and natural lighting. We got three drinks (2 hot chocolates & 1 vanilla latte), one rye chocolate chip cookie, and a peanut butter cookies. $28. Service was fine. Beautiful space. Terrible seating. No padding. No back support. read more

this coffee shop is really unique and has an interesting environment. the store front is practically open door (more like open window) with a small botanical garden in the front. parking is very limited so park on the street, it's free. the drinks.... were okay? i originally wanted the chai but heard it's very ginger-heavy so i got the vanilla latte instead, for 8 dollars before tax. despite being able to see the vanilla beans at the bottom of my cup, it was very lightly vanilla flavored and only semi sweet. i didn't end up drinking it completely. ambiance wise, while the view is nice and the interior is very cohesive and MCM-inspired, it does get very loud during rush. i was sitting by the window stools with my friend and there were times where we could barely hear each other. the open-door concept also doesn't block out any loud noise from the street outside like fire trucks or anything. so i wouldn't come here during the busiest hours if you are looking for somewhere to work or read. read more

How's It Going To End - iced vanilla lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

Environment is so cutie reminds me of Palm Springs and I got the matcha w cream top wowwww so good just a bit pricy but isn't every place like that I would def recccomend read more

How's It Going To End - Matcha and iced coffee w cream too - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

4/5 vibes and design 2/5 for the matcha. $10 for a matcha that was mostly ice is insane im sorry read more

A lovely atmosphere! Family and pet friendly. a sweet neighborhood indie coffee spot. I much rather give HIGTE my $ than Starbucks. Beverages and pastries are a tad pricey but they're solid. Baristas are friendly and competent. Recommend! read more

It's kinda cute. The guy who took my order was nice but my coffee?!! Garbage! Thin, watery, flavorless matcha and an americano that was bitter and almost see thru. I could tell just by looking at them it would be forgettable. Ridiculous portions, terrible flavor, weak and highly acidic yuk read more

Beautiful re-use of a retro dry cleaning business, this coffee house is a nice addition to the Montrose coffee scene. Landscaped with native plants, it's a great place to have a coffee and relax. I also love that they saved the old signs! The coffee itself is just okay, tbh; the cinnamon roll I ordered was hard as a rock (but they said the day's pastries hadn't arrived yet.) On my second visit, the chai was actually delicous and highly recommended. The prices are not cheap, although inflationary pressures may be partly to blame. Free parking in the lot, as well as street parking. read more

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Saw this REALLY nice Facebook post of places to check out in the La Canada/Montrose area. I love checking out neat looking places that serve coffee. I've driven by this place hundreds of times and I always thought it was an actual Regal dry cleaning place! Who would have known that all this time, it was an actual coffee joint. Free parking lot, but also plenty of free street parking. Once inside, I was surprised how small it was. Very neat and clean with a few products to buy besides a limited drink menu which was very pricy. I love a good matcha with foam which cost $8.00!! It was good, but not good enough to pay $8.00!! That was one expensive Mothers Day Matcha!! Service was fine. A few seats inside and outside to sit. Would I come back? Nah... been there done that... read more

How's It Going To End - Humongous rock inside the shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

How's it Going to End? Apparently with me wondering why I could barely taste coffee in my cream top. Discovered this spot through The Nudge and was charmed by the whole dry cleaners turned coffee shop vibe. How adorbs! Came by after my daughter's swim class with the husband. I got the cream top, he got the mocha with cream top, and neither of us could taste the coffee. For $8 a cup, I expected espresso, not glorified milk and chocolate. The pastries were solid. Our toddler loved the ham and cheese croissant, and the biscuit with jam was fine. Nothing mind blowing, just.. fine. Everything came in to-go cups and bags without asking, even though we planned to stay. There's plenty of seating, but it lowkey felt like they didn't want us to use it. Kind of a bummer to see other folks get their stuff in nice glasses and plates. Cute concept. Mid follow-through. Probably won't be back. read more

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Vibes were cool, baristas had a sense of I'm too cool for you. I got a matcha latte which was $8 which was a bit too expensive for the size. There was nothing special about it. The ice cubes were huge which took up a lot of the space. Wouldn't go here again unless I was desperate for matcha. read more

The ambiance here is unmatched in the area. You get a laid back oasis with a view of the foothills that is particularly beautiful on a misty morning. Their matcha latte is delightful and their cream top is a treat I often stop for in the later morning. It's especially enjoyable when you are able to get it in a glass to stay. Great spot to meet up with friends or conduct a brief business meeting. And the staff is friendly and quick. read more

How's It Going To End - Peppermint cream top (seasonal) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

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Well, the place looks great. The drive to the place was nice. The people working at the place were nice. The coffee? Forgettable, but not horrible. $45 for a t-shirt is stupid. read more

Very unique setting outdoors excellent coffee great service love our local business to support. Many idles to choose from baked goods. Very modern cool setting inside and of course outside it's beautiful place old dry cleaner, regal dry cleaner, but they kept everything the same except the inside must try. read more

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The coffee was outstanding. Love the old dry cleaners building - it makes it a bit more difficult to find the first time, but it works. I wish there was a bit more parking as getting in and out can get sticky if there are multiple cars. But the coffee was great, we liked the way everything was served, and my husband especially enjoyed his espresso. read more

How's It Going To End - Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

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A curious name for a coffee & tea spot located inside what was cleaners but is now a hip spot. Spacious and open concept, the coffee matches the standard of the aesthetics. Elegant and sophisticated, the latte was smooth. If it wasn't for the price point I'd visit more regularly, but I'll reserve this for meeting spots. So ... how's this going to end? I'll be back :) read more

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Very cute spot. Great ambiance and decor. The staff is very friendly. The latte was average but their iced matcha was great! Overall cute coffee date spot read more

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Cute coffee shop in a repurposed dry cleaning location. Coffee was pretty good, nice landscaping and open walls that make the shop feel like an enlarged patio. Good place to sip and chat, or do some quick journaling. But not good for extended laptopping due to minimal seating and a tiny parking lot (limited street parking on Park Place). Bathroom has A LOT of tiles. Will stop by from time to time. read more

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Food - 4/5 Coffee was solid. I got a cookie but can't remember what it was, but solid. Service - 4/5 Nothing super special about the service. The staff is nice. Ambience - 4/5 Definitely a viral spot that I can see people flocking to for its open space vibe. Just a heads up for anyone looking to do work here they don't have WiFi. Limited lot parking and street parking. read more

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Coffee is good, the cinnamon breakfast roll is crazy good! Something of a cross between a cinnamon roll and a kouign Amman. Very sweet. Very flaky. Love it! The location away from the street and the outdoor seating make it the best place to hand out in all of Montrose/La Canada/La Crescenta. Now if only more "regular" people went there and fewer "hipsters" (if those even exist in Montrose). read more

How's It Going To End - Breakfast cinnamon roll (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

Very cute store design but it's really small. And the $8 matcha tasted like water straight up.

Cool landscaping, yummy coffee, and a vibey bathroom that I like to have quick dance parties in by myself. (Also, the staff is really sweet!) read more

Our local gem! Great drinks and pastries. Such a wonderful little outdoor nature space to relax. You will miss this place if you don't know about it, it really is hidden away. I'll tell you how it's gona end... with a matcha and cinnamon roll! read more

How's It Going To End - My cafe date fell asleep on me but we still enjoyed the visit. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

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Their chai mix is delicious and made in-house! I usually get it dirty, but the barista advised against it. He explained that the ginger-forward chai mix would not pair well with the bright espresso flavor. I took his advice and enjoyed my iced chai latte! The drink customization culture has gotten out of hand, and food establishments are cautious about directing customers to enjoy their products. I appreciated the heads up! The place's ambiance is spacious and airy. There is a lot of natural lighting and outdoor seating. There is a parking lot and street parking. They are also dog-friendly! read more

How's It Going To End - Iced chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

Loved the retro desert vibe of this coffee shop. I ordered a vanilla latte and it was pretty average. Kind of overpriced at $8 for a vanilla latte. In case you're planning on doing some work here that requires internet, they do not offer WiFi and there is pretty limited seating. read more

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COOL MID CENTURY MODERN VIBE ============================= This place is a mile and a half from my house and I can't believe it has taken me so long to visit. A couple local friends and I love to meet up in local spots and one of my friends recommended this place. I love all the big rocks and landscaping. My matcha latte was a bit pricey, but the space makes up for it. You really have to hover near the order window because they'll put your drink there without calling your name or anything. I'd recommend getting your customer's name and calling them. My matcha latte wasn't hot and I think I grabbed it right away. read more

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The pasteries are heavenly! I really like this quaint addition to Montrose. Staff was very friendly. The coffee, however, left more to be desired. Perhaps they should consider switching up their beans. read more

A little slice of Joshua Tree in the middle of Glendale. Coffee was mediocre at best but the interior of the coffeeshop was very cute and very picturesque. Honestly I was pretty disappointed in their coffee...it's been a while since I thought to myself "I should have just made coffee at home." Oh well~ read more

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What was great: Friendly staff, beautiful drought tolerant and native habitat, outdoor area to sit, open layout indoors, water and stainless steel cups, and delicious coffee served in glassware. Appreciate the intentionality throughout. Food: I just wished for a dash of salt added on the biscuit, it had great flavor yet was missing salt for my taste! I did appreciate a vegan option but didn't see any gf options available when I went. Wifi: Something important to know is that there is no wifi at location. read more

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Dropped by to check this place out on a Friday morning, the shop itself was super cute and well decorated. There were some seating options indoors and outdoors. There's a parking lot and we had no problem street parking right out front. The workers were friendly and helpful also Prices for drinks felt pretty standard for LA, I thought the iced vanilla latte was fine, I usually prefer a richer vanilla, whereas this one was a bit too light for my taste. The peanut cookie and the cappuccino were great though Hope to drop by again soon! read more

How's It Going To End - cappuccino, iced vanilla latte w oat milk, peanut butter cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend. It was so good that I called my friend on the way home and told her that this is her next coffee stop! The place was so cute. Loved that it was retro dry cleaner on the outside, with a modern landscape, and a modern inside. People definitely enjoying their coffee inside and outside. I appreciated seeing a customer sip her coffee and read her book in a little corner outside. I ordered my drink: a vanilla latte. It came out in a timely and swift manner. And it is THE BEST ESPRESSO based drink I've ever tasted! The espresso was so smooth. The vanilla was not overly sweet and it didn't overpower the espresso. I could drink that all day. Definitely a must! read more

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Reallly cool spot. Aesthetically, really nice, with like an Eastern style open yard influence, it's a bit addicting to go there just for the design! Coffee and drinks though are a bit c-rated. It's not bad or terrible but theirs nothing too special about their drinks. Their matcha is good grade, bit imo not prepared correctly. Baristas are nice and cool! but they are also your general LA type baristas. read more