I was headed to dinner at the fabulous Holbox, but driving there from Hollywood at rush hour is…read morenever a good idea. So I looked for a coffee spot closer to the restaurant at which I could do some work. Alibi Coffee is only 10-15 minutes from the restaurant, which made it a good candidate--and off I went. It sits on the corner of Washington and Raymond Avenue. While there's one-hour parking on Washington, Raymond seems to offer unlimited parking (other than street cleaning days)--the friendly, helpful barista directed me over there. Inside, it's a tranquil, clean and comfortable environment that mixes contemporary touches with brick industrial vibes. I'm in my cream top era, so I decided to get their Trademark Cream Top Latte, which uses cold brew and house made cream with a hint of brown sugar. The drink was smooth and not too sweet and, all in all, extremely enjoyable. Next time, I might try the Salted Caramel Cream Top Latte. I was warned it was a bit sweeter, but I'd like to see for myself. Wi-Fi seems solid, and there are plenty of outlets (yay!), so this was a great work spot. I'd definitely return anytime I needed to be in this area.

My supervisor loves this place and recommended it. I haven't been inside, so I can't comment on…read moreservice, etc. Honeycomb Sugar Latte: I like the idea that you can add the amount of honey crumble into the drink based on your preference. I ended up adding it all. Salted Caramel Latte: I tried this drink the second time around, and I love it. It will be my go-to drink from now on at Alibi Coffee. It's sweet and creamy.

4.5 Yelp Stars *** Stopped by here to pick up coffee before…read morethe long roadtrip home to the Bay Area! This was one of the closer coffee spot with good reviews that I found near the kbbq place (Seogwan by Yellow Cow Kbbq) my family and I ate at for lunch. It was about 0.5miles (3 mins drive). The coffee shop is super large, bright, and has nice background music. There are plenty of seats for people to hang out or study. There are also street parking but can be difficult to cross the street due to cars driving by so quickly without a pedestrian crosswalk on one side. I ordered their signature drink which was the orange espresso tonic with one extra shot for my husband, and the double mango matcha for myself. Both of us really enjoyed the drinks, especially the orange espresso tonic. It was refreshing, clean, and easy to drink. Normally, they include double shots of espresso, which may have tasted stronger for me since my husband wanted three shots, and I usually stick with two shots. The double mango matcha uses fresh fruit syrup so the mango flavor was not too strong and my drink was very creamy due to the signature mango cream on top. Usually, I would enjoy a creamy matcha but it made me more thirsty on a hot day. The service took a bit of time since they had to mix my matcha the legit way with the bamboo whisk. The matcha tasted like premium, ceremonial matcha since it was stronger and authentic in taste. Overall, both drinks were enjoyable but if I had to choose one, I would go with the orange espresso tonic even though I love mango matcha!

You know the most dangerous drinking game is seeing how long I can stand without coffee on…read moreweekdays. Let's begin this new coffee adventure. Van Dyke Coffee Roaster (est. 08/2025) is a relatively new coffee shop in Koreatown, Los Angeles, at West Olympic Blvd. The cafe features a very spacious interior x outdoor seating; thus, it works equally well for focused work sessions, study days, or a relaxed midday break. They have copious signature lattes, hot/cold coffee, coffee bags, pastries and friendly baristas. Their interior decor is modern with long maple wood center table and a relaxing atmosphere. I came late morning to grab a Flat white. And it was strong despite its hobbit size--8oz-- appearance albeit good quality. The female barista who wore a pulchritudinous blue checkered, white folded sleeves that almost matched my blue/white striped long-sleeved shirt was assiduous. I could have absconded with her. lol. Anyways, their service was spot on, however, the price seems above market price. Overall, I had a good experience from VDC. I recommend you visit.

Good coffee and for a good cause. They plant a tree with…read moreeach coffee sold, or something like that. They get their beans from a few different places and they roast them right on site. Pretty cool to see; I didn't realize the beans were green in their raw form! I ended up getting a good ol' plain latte and it was great. The espresso was super smooth, perfect without sugar or syrups. The inside space is small, but they have outdoor seating and a cool swing bench. The barista was nice and got our drinks out quickly. Definitely recommend this place!

Beautiful historic building. Fantastic food and pastries. I wish they had overnight accommodations…read morewhere you can just sleep there and wake up in the morning to their breakfast.

Friendly service. Good drinks. Great for working remotely. I ordered the raspberry spritz which was…read moreperfect in this summer heat. Refreshing and not coyingly sweet. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Extra seating upstairs. Bonus: as a sensitive human, I appreciated the subtle and pleasant scent of the bathrooom hand soap. Not the usual pink, drying generic soaps. Didn't stay long enough to order from the food menu. But it's good to know they have a number of options. I'm told the breakfast burrito is a good go-to. Would love to visit again when in the arts district.

One star for the great customer service and ample seating. However, my coffee and matcha were so…read moredisgusting my party and I did not drink them and tossed them in the trash. Nearly $50 on drinks down the drain The coffee was extremely sour. Which means 1 of 2 things and an experienced barista should know... I understand they were busy and maybe the barista on duty wasn't paying attention to the quality, but it was (and truly no exaggeration) the worst coffee of my life. I'm saying plain Kroger's was better than whatever we had here. The matcha... now messing up matcha is an easy feat. However, it's a new experience for me to have a "green" matcha drink and for it to taste of no matcha and only oat milk HOW? Truly I'm asking. How does that happen? The most green drink, you'd think I'd be heavy on matcha and too bitter. No. That's not the taste you got at all. Straight milk. HOW? Overpriced and disgusting? Hard pass. I have never wanted to pull a "Karen" in my life until that moment. Because wtf. But I have issues with standing up for myself and my earned money, so I simply left rather than bringing it up to an employee. And I will say the lady who was at the cashier that day and took our order was friendly and sweet. I think she tried to warn us on what was actually good to order, clearly I did not heed.

Chill atmosphere.. Great coffee.. Friendly service…read more. Ordered cold brew here. Super solid. Will repeat.

Came by for coffee the other day and it was a mediocre experience. Boxx Coffee Roasters is located…read morewithin the Arts District. The vibe of the cafe was lit although the Gen Z barista seemed a touch clueless. Opted for an iced latte and the latte itself was lacklustre. The shot tasted sour. It was a touch better after mixing it thoroughly... They had plenty of seating to hang out.

I never write reviews but Gaviña deserves it. I am a highschool student and I wanted to find a…read moreplace to sit down and do my homeotk before school. when I find this place I walk inside and it's the cutest. I thought it would be quiet with not many people but wuickly many people where coming and going but it was like an everyone was family. Everyone knew everyone. every time someone walked through the door everyone in the shop would say good morning and they would all make jokes and laugh. Honestly it felt like I was at a big family reunion. The food and drinks were good. but I think the community and spirit between the people working and the customers was amazing. it really brightened my day.

Been a long time customer of their Don Franciscos's coffee for many years up until this past week,…read morewhen I went to purchase my usual several cans of coffee. I looked at the can and realized they had recently SHRUNK the amount of product by 2 ounces. So while most companies have acknowledged the fact that inflation has been reduced significantly recently this company has decided to hide their price increases by shrinking the amount of product in their cans of coffee. MOST people probably don't even realize the TOTALLY DISHONEST way corporations attempt to fool people. But I as a senior citizen living on social security have to be aware of such things as I suspect many people these days have to be. But its sad when companies do it dishonestly, such as slowly raising their prices and then shrink the amount of product they put in their packages while hiding the price increases. Therefore I will no longer purchase their coffee and look for other alternative brands that treat their customers with respect and appreciation for their business.

Same business. New location in DTLA. Great coffee and I love this space even more. The pastries…read moreare baked in house and their coffee is smooth and flavorful. I have tried coming here for a while but always came at the wrong time (they are closed in the weekends) There are so many options and everything looked and tasted fresh This gives an upscale and very cool vibe.

My friend took me here for the first time and it seriously did not disappoint! The matcha was…read moreflavorful and earthy (and not watered down by too much ice). The pastries were also very good and i especially enjoyed the chocolate croissant! I left it sitting for maybe 4-5 hours and it was still buttery and soft! One more thing that stood out was the service: since they were about to close, rather than throwing any leftovers away, they gave us extra pastries! Sustainable and so nice Would for sure recommend!

Nice spot for a coffee date with many other things around. Cool seating area outside and coffee was…read moredelicious as well! The seasonal drinks were also intriguing and matched perfect for the summer.

You can actually smell the coffee before you even walk in -- such a nice way to start the morning…read more The espresso here is super smooth and flavorful without being bitter. Definitely one of the better coffee pulls in the area. There's usually plenty of street parking nearby, though it depends what time you go. Early morning was easy for me; weekends get busier. The space itself is clean and minimalist, with a chill vibe and friendly staff. Ample seating outside. Overall, great spot for a solid cup of coffee and worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood.