When it comes to coffee, the first place that comes to my mind is Flowing Coffee. They have so many…read moreoptions with unique and extraordinary flavors. My favorites are the Peanut Butter & Jelly, Banana Moon, Spanish Latte, and the Americano. The service is amazing, and the vibes are always great. They make you feel welcomed every time and provide exceptional customer service. I love how creative they are with their variety of drinks, meals, and pastries. Definitely one of the best coffee spots in Melrose!

I was so happy to finally find a coffee shop close to my house that I really enjoy, and I've been…read morecoming here weekly. I've always had a great experience. The coffee, atmosphere, and location are all great. Unfortunately, this time, the two male employees working that day were playing rock/metal music at a high volume. I tried to stay and work for a little while, but the music was quite loud and ended up bothering me enough that I had to leave. In my opinion, rock/metal at that volume isn't the best match for the kind of ambiance I personally expect from a coffee shop, especially when people come here to work or study. Hopefully this was just a one time thing, because I really like this place and would love to keep coming back. Everything else has been great

walking in, the place is an immediate & evident fan girl / girly girl vibe…read more the people here are very nice & chill. now, moving on to the menu... personally, i LOVE when a cafe has caffeine-free choices that AREN'T just a hot chamomile tea. enter Silk Shiffon: blue chamomile tea and lavender lemonade. it's SO refreshing & not too sweet. will definitely repurchase. the brat-stachio was giving pistachio & tasty. the perfect sweet treat drink, IMO. also... i saw they have a weekend special of a $2.99 mollete with any drink purchase, which i will deffff be trying next time i'm here on a weekend. last -- you MUST check out the lighters they have for sale. iconiqué!

Amazing, amazing, amazing…read more Came here with my book club for Pride activities and stopped here for a pick me up. The menu has creative names for drinks, great variety, and of course all of it was delicious. The service was awesome. They were so so nice and just great to be around. I know it can be a lot when a large group comes in but they had our drinks ready quickly and the presentation was also top notch. The ambiance is everything. The pink, the photos, the Mariah Carey fan. I am obsessed. I wish I lived closer because this place is my vibe. As an ally, I will always support inclusive spaces like this. I hope this place is around for a very long time

As East Coast early birds visiting Los Angeles, we were so grateful to find Rise Juice & Coffee…read moreopen at 6:00 AM--especially since so many other coffee shops don't open until 7. We stopped by just after 6 on a Friday morning, and it was the perfect way to start the day. The café itself is adorable. The interior is simple, chic, and so cute with a couple of tables inside. The barista was incredibly warm and kind, and the service was very quick. Even though I kept it simple with a cappuccino (it was smooth, balanced, and delicious), I spent way too long looking at the specialty menu. Their drinks sound like dessert in a cup! I'll have to come back to try the Thai Tea Coconut Foam Latte, the Strawberry Coconut Cream Latte, and the Lychee drinks. I also want to try the juices. If you're looking for an excellent early-morning coffee and juice spot with friendly service, a cute space, and a menu full of creative drinks, Rise Juice & Coffee is worth the visit!

Rise is a small, but cute cafe. The customer service was great! I went early and there was one…read moreperson working. She gave great suggestions and explanations. I was definitely disappointed that the pastry display was pretty empty, but maybe they didn't restock. I tried the banana cream matcha, which I think I should have mixed a little better because the banana flavor was good but very sweet. By the time I got to the bottom I only tasted matcha and I wasn't the hugest fan of the matcha they used. However, if I mixed the drink I think it would have been way more balanced and enjoyable. I also tried the cranberry scone, which was pretty good. It was not super dry, which sometimes scones can be.

I got the bloom matcha and the butterscotch foam on top is just amazing! Their service is…read moreincredibly fast they are so nice to everyone. It is such a chill place to just sit and enjoy your coffee and pastry in, you can buy flowers and plants and overall the place just has the calmest and happiest vibes . I totally recommend as it's a great place to go and relax after a difficult day!

I've had the coffee several times and has to be some of the best in all of LA! I've tried several…read morethings and they were all spot on. Cute shop but not setup for people who like to go to Starbucks and never leave. Parking is tight but well worth it

The food was FRESH and the drink was very good and the service even better :)…read more Easily found parking on a Tuesday morning. Ordered the breakfast sandwich, the bread was soft, jam was sweet, and I could tell the egg was freshly made along with the bacon. The hash brown was perfectly crispy and also really hot. Overall great sandwich. I'm usually hesitant to buy food from a cafe, don't really like the microwaved vibe but this was actually real food, woohoo! Person at the front was super helpful and friendly, which paired with the cute decor and music, made the whole experience amazing! 10/10 would recommend

My wife and I stumbled across GG Coffee and Matcha while in Beverly Grove. It's a small but cozy…read morecafe on Fairfax Ave between Clinton St. & Rosewood Ave. There are some tables and chairs inside if you wanted to hang around or use their WiFi, but most customers get their orders to go. The menu is short and sweet and surprisingly decently priced - so many hipster doofus places upcharge the hell outta you! It seemed like there was only one employee so service was a little slow but not outrageously so. Wifey ordered an iced mocha while I had a horchata cold brew. Honestly GG Coffee and Matcha is a nice chill place to grab a drink while walking around the area. If you're nearby, check them out!

I was leary of a coffee shop in the middle of a tourist spot/area. I was desperately hoping they're…read morenot just serving up ok coffee drowned in sugar and flavorings. My fears were unfounded! The ICED LATTE was not bitter, creamy, strong, and delicious. Not only do they use CAFFE LUXXE for their beans, they have their own Caffe Luxxe MYX blend! The girls' MANGO MATCHA was pretty good. I can still taste the matcha and the mango wasn't straight up syrup flavorings. The MANGO SLUSHIE was great! There was no line to get in. The shop is small. There was no line to order. The wait to get our order was minimal. There were a lot of places to sit inside even though there weren't many to begin with -- people didn't linger inside I guess. The barista was super friendly and patient.

We were walking around on Hollywood....and wanted dessert. Came for boba. Ordered the mango…read morejasmine tea. Added boba. Drink was OK at best. Boba was hard towards the end of the drink. That doesn't happen to the best boba! My wife got the Korean banana milk plus boba. She liked it. Overall pricey (well it's Hollywood so it's expected. ). Overall quality OK. Would not return. Can order from a kiosk or the person in the front. We ordered from the human. Prefer human interactions when ordering boba drinks from a new place. Maybe the coffee drinks are better....

Tectonic is one of those gems on Fairfax that's kind of hidden in plain sight, with no gaudy…read moresignage, or anything of that sort. But once you discover it you'll be coming back. Staff is cool, there's some parking and tucked away outdoor seating but most importantly the coffee hits right every time.

Stopped by Tectonic and loved it. Staff was nice/welcoming. The shop is cute/cozy and small…read more My coffee drink was flavorful. I'll be back tontru something new.

Cafe Goldie is inside the W Hotel on Hollywood Blvd. We were staying at the W and went there…read more for breakfast. Amazing! The whole space is decorated in blonde colors and gold. It's very inviting and very comfortable. We chose to eat outside and the patio was cool and has a lot of plants to add to a nice patio feel. Our server was always one step ahead of our needs. She gave us timely refills and knew just when to prepare to go cups of our beverages. The food was very good. We had the classic breakfast with a choice of salad over potatoes. I appreciated that was already set up as a choice. We also ordered a breakfast sandwich with a fruit plate. The sandwich had sausage. If I were to order it again I would ask for bacon instead. This would be a place I would stop in if in the area. It's across from the Pantages and next door to Amoeba records. You will find a nice relaxing spot for breakfast/brunch.

Café Goldie is located inside the W Hollywood hotel, where I was staying during a trip to LA, I…read morestopped in at the Café quite a few times. The atmosphere is beautiful, especially in the morning. The whole interior of the hotel is absolutely stunning, and the outdoor seating area is so cozy and chic. It makes for such a nice, peaceful way to start the day. Service was also consistently great--quick, warm, and kind. The coffee was definitely the highlight for me. I only ate breakfast here once, but came back for coffee every day and it never disappointed. The cappuccino was smooth and delicious, and I also really enjoyed the Mont Blanc specialty drink. I also stopped by for a late lunch one day. There weren't a ton of gluten-free options on the bar food menu (they weren't serving dinner yet), but when we asked about it, the staff really went above and beyond to accommodate me and made me a gluten-free club sandwich. I really appreciated the extra effort. I came back for dinner another night and had the beef kebabs, which were really tasty. My biggest complaint about the atmosphere is actually the music. For such a beautiful, upscale space, the soundtrack feels completely mismatched. They played loud upbeat, electronic/club-style music at night and even throughout much of the day while I was there. I understand wanting it to feel trendy, but the constant electronic beats really detracted from the atmosphere. Something like vibey jazz, R&B, or lounge music would complement the space so much better. Breakfast was also just okay, particularly for the price. I expect hotel restaurants to be overpriced, but around $90 for breakfast and coffee for two people felt really steep for what we got. Nothing was bad, but the food just wasn't memorable enough to justify the price. Overall, Café Goldie is a beautiful spot with wonderful service, excellent coffee, and a staff that really made an effort to accommodate my dietary needs. I especially recommend stopping by for coffee or an early evening happy hour.