Ideology is one of my favorite coffee shops on Ventura Blvd--simple, cozy, and consistently good. They make a great vanilla latte. I always ask for extra ice so it's not too milky and half the sweetness, and it comes out perfect every time. Sometimes I'll order a RAF, equally delicious, but I'd recommend getting it hot than iced. My husband really enjoys their drip coffee too. The staff is quick, friendly, and super accommodating. I'll even call ahead when I'm in a rush, and they always have my order ready to go. Also don't forget to sign up for their rewards program! Each drink gets you a point and after I believe 15 points? you get free drink of your choice. read more

Ordered by mobile. My order tasted like a chai tea but I had ordered coffee (Chagaccino). They had to remake mine for me. The remake was totally different in flavor. I really like the Chagaccino with oatmilk. It was fantastic in flavor and smooth. The first drink was nothing like it. They said someone probably took mine but my receipt was attached to the first drink. Ugh! I'm so glad the offered to remake mine. Since it was my first time here I would know what my drink was supposed to taste like and I have also never ordered a Chagaccino before. I don't think my review would have been as favorable. I like the atmosphere. It is funny and cute. I hope I can come back soon but it is far from my house to make this every day. Street parking. There is also pay for parking lot in back. I don't know if they validate since I stayed on street. Otherwise it is normally $3 every 15 minutes. read more

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I came here one afternoon when in desperate need of some caffeine! The cafe is spacious and cute with plenty of seating inside and outside. I opted to sit on their lovely patio as it was a gorgeous day outside and it's a great place to people watch. I ordered a lavender latte with oat milk and it was very delicious! It had a great balance of being earthy and sweet and the espresso tasted very fresh and not bitter at all. The service was friendly and accommodating. It was very clean and comfy there and I felt at ease being there. Parking is very easy in the surrounding neighborhood with plenty of free parking. read more

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I tried this for the first time and it was amazing and there pastries such a great experience

This is one of my son's favorite morning breakfast spots since we usually stop here to grab him a ham & cheese croissant with a milk before school. Everytime we arrive, we are greeted by the workers who are familiar with my kids and are always super friendly when taking our order. There actually used to be two workers here who knew my boy's orders but have since moved on from the company. The place is small but always nice and clean. It's usually quiet with a few people working on laptops and sometimes you'll find a dog or two enjoying a snack with his owner. The shop has coffees, teas, hot chocolate, lattes, cold brew, macchiatos and lemonade with a variety of pastries such as banana bread, carrot cake, almond, butter, chocolate and ham croissants. I don't usually get a pastry but I order a blossom peach tea mixed with lemonade. Overall, it's a cool little coffee shop that could benefit from having other pastries besides 4 different croissants. I'm not a coffee drinker but it looks like they have the good stuff so I recommend this shop for the ham & cheese croissant and the peach blossom Arnold Palmer. OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros read more

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Really good coffee! Located right on Ventura Blvd so parking can be tricky depending on time of day. I got their iced latte with lavender syrup - apparently they use real lavender for it. They charge a bit extra for non-dairy milk. It was ready quite quickly and tasted delicious! I really enjoyed. Pretty spacious inside with some seating inside and outside in their patio. read more

Ideology Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

How hard is it to put a lid that fits properly onto your cups? The lid popped off in my car and spilled half of the coffee on my center console. Now I have dairy and sugar all over the interior of my car. Some brainless employee cost me a few hundred dollars to get my car detailed read more

On the way to work, I knew I needed a pick-me-up from matcha. I saw this spot and went to place an order thru Yelp/GrubHub, and the order pickup time scared me at first as it rose up from the initial time. When I came by, there was only one other person in line and the barista went to finishing up my order. She was very friendly despite the morning rush and her working alone. The matcha was okay and wasn't off-putting. I had oat milk with my matcha, although I feel the ratio of matcha to milk was quite low because part of the drink started to feel 'watered-down'. I finished the drink and was able to feel satisfaction from the matcha however! Parking was hard to find in front, so I had to quickly park at the loading area around the corner. read more

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New customer here. I've been in 4 times this week. Coffee is fantastic, customer service is not. Baristas and cashiers are cold, standoffish and unwelcoming. I wanted to give the place the benefit of the doubt so made the effort to come several times but continually met with polite indifference by staff. The coffee is for me but the clinical vibes are not. read more

I had a great experience with both customer service and great coffee. I got berry danish and lavender latte both of which were delicious. Will be coming back :) read more

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|[ i d e a l ]| Can't believe I haven't reviewed yet! Def one of my fav coffee shops because their chagacinno is perfect. It's sweetened using monk fruit and not sugar but tastes amazing (and no after taste) I purely come for this and seating is a hit and miss because of how limited they are at this location but for a grab and go this is one of my local favs! |[ m e t m y m a t c h a ]| I usually get the original but the matcha version of the chaggacino is also bomb! Iced or hot it just depends on my mood but it gives me the perfect amount of caffeine to cram. I see various coffee shops offering the chaggacino using the same powder but tbh no one makes it like ideology. |[ n o t e s ]| Staff are always kind, they have treats and water for dogs :,) and overall great vibes here. Parking is only 15min in the lot otherwise it's street which can get tricky. But the quality of my drink is what keeps me here. Keep up the amazing work and quality! read more

Ideology Coffee - Hot Chagaccino Latte my fav - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

First time here and it was a positive experience ! Fast n friendly service - my drink and food item tasted fresh ! Very very dog friendly establishment with treats & a water bowl by the door - Bravo ! read more

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I've been drinking coffee for a long time, black coffee, matcha, all of it, and Ideology Café has become one of my go-to spots. When they first opened, the space felt a little bare, but over time I grew to appreciate its minimal, calming vibe. Our office is right upstairs, so I became a regular, and now it feels like a second workspace for me. Ideology is very much a "work-friendly" café. It's quiet, comfortable, and filled with people who look like freelancers, nomads, creators, and small business owners getting things done. The music is always good, and the atmosphere really helps you focus and finish whatever project you're working on--whether that's a YouTube video, a book chapter, or just catching up on tasks. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. I even became friends with one of them. They're also great with dogs: they offer water and little treats, and it's a very pet-welcoming spot. Overall, I love the vibe here. It's perfect for anyone who enjoys a clean, quiet, independent space to work, read, or meet a friend. Highly recommended. read more

Stopped by here after visiting one of my project sites and honestly I can't complain! See small business owner coffee shops? this is how you get it right. read more

Cool space and iced coffee on a hot day. Efficient use of bar/counter seating, and a few patio tables on Ventura Boulevard. They make drinks quickly. The vanilla latte is pretty good...not the most delicate flavor and quite sweet, but not unbearably sweet. read more

Ideology Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I joined my colleague for an afternoon treat, and Ideology Coffee totally hit the spot. Conveniently located on Ventura Blvd, the staff was super kind and able to explain many of their options. I went with one of their specials, the blue jasmine matcha, and it was delicious. I usually go for coffee, but I wanted to try something new. I also got the chocolate croissant, and it was one of the best I've ever had. The combination together was perfect. I really appreciated that they offer both indoor seating and a beautiful patio, perfect for the current fall weather. Street-metered parking is available. read more

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Second time here. From what I remember from the first time, the coffee was overpriced and it was just okay. Now with coffee being normally about $7.50, it didn't seem overpriced this time around since it has gone up since last time I came. I got an iced cinnamon and clove latte with oat milk. They do carry soy milk which is my first choice but they had ran out but it's good to know they still carry it. The coffee was good but I could've used more flavor of the cinnamon. They have an outside seating area which is so nice and next to other restaurants but there is plenty of eating inside even though it's a little small. Parking is a bit of a hassle since it's on Ventura so there's street meter parking and in the back residential area but it's usually packed. read more

Ideology Coffee - Chagaccino Latte and Cinnamon and Clove latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Popped in here for a matcha after breakfast with some friends and would definitely come back! 10/10 matcha and you can add sweetener if you don't like the natural bitterness of matcha and they have non dairy milk options as well. Service was great and employees were super friendly and efficient with their orders. Cute location with both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

My wife is now working at the Rite Aid in Glendale. Searching for the best coffee and matcha shop in Glendale, I came across Ideology cafe. It's located on Central Ave. There plenty of metered parking on Central and California. The inside is modern and casual with a serene atmosphere. I ordered an ice latte with oat milk for my wife and a hot matcha latte with almond milk. My matcha latte was smooth without a bitter aftertaste. One of the best matcha latte I've had. My wife's ice latte was very good. This is our "go to" place for coffee and matcha. DJ's rating: 4.82/5.00 Would I come back? Definitely Yes read more

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Cute spot Quality coffee Reasonable prices I got the vanilla iced latte coffee with these vegan cookie and it was all very delicious ! read more

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The last few months I have been trying out new coffee places and today I ended up here after a meeting. It's very spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating. I have been to their Glendale location a few times but first time here. I ordered a cold brew which tasted good. I had it black today without any milk. They also sell pastries here but there wasn't much left when I got there around 11:30. Customer service was ok but not as friendly as the Glendale location. Most likely I'll stop by again when in the area. read more

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I was super dissappointed in my matcha latte drink. I pretty much paid for milk 7 dollars as it tasted very milky. The matcha to milk ratio was way off. I also had to ask for more syrup as well. My sisters and I came for thanksgiving get together thinking we would be able to choose from a variety of baked goods. Sadly there was only one chocolate croissant left. My sisters bought it and we split it in 3. We ended up at starbucks after our experience... should have gone to starbucks to begin with. read more

I visited Ideology for a morning cup of coffee, and the staff were welcoming and patient as I ordered. Only about 3-5 parties visited during my two-hour stay, which was what I paid for for metered street parking ($1 / hr, max 2h). If you would like to park in the back, there is a 1 hour of free validation. The coffee was fairly priced, though I found their espresso to be subtly sour. Most of their seating is also near the entrance, so if you want to get work done, consistent door opening and foot traffic may be distracting during peak hours. Aside from the small distractions, I enjoyed the ambiance and will likely be adding this to my list of regular coffee shops if I want to work out-of-home in the mornings. read more

Ideology Coffee - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Another coffee shop in the valley? Yesss! I'm so happy + this location is in a very convenient place next to shops and restaurants so you know you'll definitely need a coffee fix! Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable about coffee They have cute murals + neon sign so that's always the star of the show, coffee being first! I got the almond milk latte and the coffee tasted so good! I definitely want to be back for more. There is metered parking but if you can't find any you can park on side streets as I usually find parking there and walk to coffee shop. read more

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I'm so sorry but this coffee is not worth the atrocious service. I will never set foot in here again. I'm literally giving two stars to be nice. read more

Very good coffee w an amazing team serving it up:) we got the chagachino & cinnamon clove latte. Great flavor without being too sweet and reasonably priced. Xx the frog read more

The service here goes waaaay above and beyond!! Mari and Cassandra were super helpful and sweet! We enjoyed my son's birthday party here and when we couldn't cut through the frozen ice cream cake, they took it in back and cut it for us. Every time we came back to the counter for another lemonade or coffee they were all smiles. I found my new favorite coffee spot! read more

This place has amazing beans! Their coffee sizes aren't particularly large but the quality is so high it doesn't matter. I ordered a standard iced latte, it was fantastic. In my opinion this is hands down the best quality coffee in Sherman Oaks. read more

This is the best Vanilla Latte I've had! This is my morning coffee shop, sometimes I get it 2 times a day. They make the perfect vanilla latte ever. My sister gets their chai latte and she says it's the best she's ever had. The service is impossible to beat. They have your coffee ready for you in less than 5 minutes. Unheard of. They're also very kind. The ambiance is perfect, very chic and modern. read more

Ideology Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I ordered a lavender latte and it didn't really taste the best. I don't really like asking to change my drink but I did and the person helping me wasn't very nice. I want to come back to try another but I would probably try a different location since the staff wasn't so kind or helpful. read more

Pretty sure I down my coffee in 10 big gulps... welp. I love coming here when I'm in the Sherman Oaks area, as this is in a happening spot on Ventura. I usually order the Iced Vanilla Oat Latte and Iced Hazelnut Oat Latte. Each drink isn't cheap, especially with add-ons like alternative milk and syrup. Ambiance is casual, bustling, and hipster-ish. Not a place where I'd stay and study, but I've seen others do. If you can fight through the chatter, you'll be fine. Expect a line in the mornings, though it's always worth the wait to me. read more

Ideology Coffee - Iced Vanilla Oat Latte and Iced Hazelnut Oat Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

The matcha is organic. I got the regular lavender matcha I can taste the lavender. I like that they have Chaga chino and matcha chinos. That's the mushroom ones low sugar. I can't wait to try those too Quick reviews just for you read more

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Coffee was good here. Got my regular iced vanilla latte with whole milk and easy ice. Service was great and place was clean inside. Parking can be tricky since it's on the blvd but there is a parking structure on the small street. read more

Ideology Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

The girl who greeted and helped me with my order was genuinely awesome. Would come back for this type of energy and the flat white was good. read more

Football season is over, which means my Sundays are free again, so I met up with the darling Te-See B for an afternoon of thrifting. After our shopping excursion was over we were on the hunt for a place to relax and catch up, so she suggested Ideology. Turns out it was the perfect spot! The coffee shop has a clean aesthetic and a welcoming vibe. It's also dog friendly. Several people arrived with their pups for their caffeine fix. They even provide water and treats for the furry ones, which I loved. The baked goods looked yummy, but I was in the mood for coffee. I ordered a Drip ($3.75). It was a light roast, which was perfect for me. I took a sip. It was smooth, delightful and rich in flavor. The staff were nice and service was quick. There's an outdoor patio, which is perfect for people watching. However, we decided to sit inside since it was chilly out. We chatted for an hour while enjoying our beverages and each other's company. If I'm out in that area again, I would definitely stop by. *Metered street parking. read more

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I am a coffee connoisseur, have ya noticed?! This year I am on a quest to find that perfect espresso/coffee shop in SFV, LA, and any where i happen to be at the moment:). So follow me here on yelp if you are a coffee lover like me. At the end of the year I will post my top 5 places under my "coffee collection!" Check it out: So on Sunday, I met with my sweet angel, Nikki, for a catch up. We hit Ideology after going to "Start Rescue Resale Store" since it was close by & had good reviews. *FYI: This use to be a Starbucks...The inside is all white, very clean with plenty of counter tops & bar stools to sit. *The patio tables out front don't get any sun until early afternoon. Friendly service. Ordered my staple extra hot breve latte with 3 shots no foam. Cost was $7. It was good but mostly foam which was not what I ordered. My cheese danish was huge and very good. Nice, fresh, and they didn't skimp on the yummy part. *metered street parking. *weekends have less parking available. *you could park in the Marie Calendar, CVS across the street just a bit west. read more

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You know that feeling you get after a really good sip of coffee? Well, if you have not experienced that good feeling, I highly recommend you come check out Ideology Coffee. After a terrible breakfast from another restaurant, my husband and I just needed some coffee because you know, coffee makes everything better! We came across Ideology Coffee and decided to try them out. It's a really cute minimalistic coffee shop located on the busy Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. My husband got a drink called the Raft (I think it was a seasonal drink) and I went with my usual iced vanilla latte. Man were they delicious! I'm so happy we checked them out. I will definitely be coming back if I'm in the area to grab a cup of Joe. Thank you ideology for making my day much better. read more

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Love this place! Such delicious coffee and I love their homemade syrup options. I only wish parking were easier.

A conveniently located coffee shop on the strip of Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks! Coffee is top notch and service is great. Menu is straightforward with a selection of baked goods. I usually opt for their Cinnamon and Clove latte - it's really good. read more

100% good coffee. I got a simple iced hazelnut oat latte. Otherwise great hipster vibe coffee shop. Simple and clean. They do have fun wall art, not a whole lot of seating. But you can also sit outside. Parking sucks, the Ventura part is congested too BUT once you find parking you can go to different stores and even have lunch. Didn't have a pastry cos nothing Bundt cakes are next door. Haha everyone is nice. Simple cute neighbor coffee shop. No line and not crazy when I went in. Plenty of pastries left also and it was 11 ish on a Saturday! I'm just a coffee fanatic, and their coffee was delicious! read more

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