Cute little coffee shop! Adequate Indoor and outdoor seating. They have a standup fridge of salads…read moreand sandwiches. The main showcase is a great selection of 8-10 different panini sandwiches and desserts. I had the caprese panini. They pressed and toasted it for me. It was delicious! I also had their special mint Arnold Palmer. Refreshing. What I liked best about this place is the service. All staff were super friendly and welcoming. They were helpful and attentive. Great customer service.

The Habitat is a cute spot in Glassell Park with a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Everyone we…read moreinteracted with was welcoming, and the service was great. We ordered the matcha latte and the vanilla latte. Unfortunately, both drinks were a little too milky for our liking. The matcha flavor was very subtle, and the vanilla latte didn't have much coffee flavor either. We also ordered the avocado toast, and that was really good. It was fresh, flavorful, and definitely our favorite part of the meal. Next time, we'll just try different drinks because we'd love to give their menu another shot.

Service is kind and fast they hand you the drinks personally…read more Iced Chagaccino is strong flavor very good not grainy 10/10 Iced chai is 8/10 light in the espresso amazing flavor. Yummy chai ! Bagel is pretty good the perfect amount of cream cheese. Music is quiet so it's not overstimulating

I had a great tuna melt here today! They also give my dog a…read moretreat! Sitting out was cozy and shaded.

Ever since I moved to LA 5 years ago, I've loved Kumquat. I live about 25/30 minutes away, and on…read moremy days off I will swing by to grab a coffee or a matcha from this beautiful little place. Kumquat lives off of York Blvd - a street with many families, creatives, and small businesses live. The environment is always wholesome. Their staff are always friendly, and as an experienced barista myself, I can see that their team are also very talented, well trained and very good at quality control. Their espresso is so balanced and sits perfectly center on your palette. Their matcha and hojicha is rich and velvety and seemingly a higher grade product. They work with many roasters, and sell a lot of their beans on their shelves. They also sell a lot of coffee and tea tools. I love everything about coming to Kumquat. Don't skip on their other locations (Loquat and newfound Quat). I'll forever stan this business

Met a friend here for a late morning coffee…read more Parked a block and a half away, nice day, so an OK stroll, just watch the uneven pavement since it is L.A. and our streets and sidewalks not so maintained. There wasn't a line, but all the tables outside were full. The shop was well appointed, but the inside seating bar area was roped off. Staff was friendly, and accommodated my request for the Tennessee, not too sweet. It had a nice subtle caramel flavor. It's an iced latte sweetened with Sorghum syrup (like molasses) and smoke salt. I think it was $6.25 They do not accept cash! And it's tip when you order... Which I did, but isn't the price factoring in the making of the item? I've become confused ‍ over what is tip worthy when it's just placing it on the counter for me to pick up. My friend ordered the Affogato as she was in the mood for ice cream! Fun part of being an adult is having ice cream for brunch but labeling it coffee! I am curious about the $34 coffee beans, I don't know if they do regular brews featuring the fancy coffee, I would definitely want to try before I buy. We strolled over to the little park on the corner and had a chat in the shade. Something that just wasn't an option in the Old HLP !

Wish I could give six stars!!!…read more MENU: Their chocolate chip banana bread is to die for, genuinely so yummy, and their lemon poppyseed bread is a close second (note: they generally have each flavor every other day I believe, but I've been there sometimes when they've had neither or both, I think it just depends on the time you're there). Wouldn't get the breakfast burrito again, but maybe that's just me. My girlfriend loves their iced oat milk latte with honey. Not sure if they took their chai off tap since it's September, but I'd love to try it. NOTE: They have a rule on their tables requesting you buy something every two hours, so make sure you know that going in and plan accordingly. They have funky seasonal drinks that rotate monthly. WFH/COWORKING COMPATIBILITY: There is no shortage of outlets. An abundance of them on the tall tables, which is where my gf and I usually sit. I believe they are on the booths too, but can't confirm because I haven't sat there. I don't think they are super accessible via couch, but I've only sat there once. They also have wifi, which has never given me issues. It can get noisy with people playing tabletop games, but I've never had an issue if I just put headphones in. The communal tables mean there is plenty of space for everyone's stuff. I just hang my backpack on my chair. AMBIANCE: They play excellent music. A lot of sapphic stuff, riot grrrl, oldies, very good vibes. I've been going over the summer, and it's never been terribly warm. They have huge windows with shades that you can pull down. There's a sort of "backyard" area, I'm not sure whether it's accessible to the public, but it makes it feel cute and homey. It's very rustic-feeling, everything's wood and there are these wood bars on the ceiling if that makes sense. They have booths, a couch, two armchairs, and communal tall tables. Even though it can get crowded, I've never had nowhere to sit. PARKING/DRIVING/TRANSIT: Street parking (with no time limit/associated cost) is really your only option, but that's never been an issue for me and my gf. We've never had to park too far away, and we've never been unable to find a spot or had to look for more than a couple minutes. Make sure to not listen to Maps when it tells you to turn left on those big streets if that's not your jam lol. Also I think it's a five minute walk from that one A line stop, so if you live close enough that's a good alternative. STAFF: The sweetest, friendliest, gayest, nerdiest baristas ever. I've never had a bad experience with them. I've been to other cafes frequently, but since this one became our new spot, one of the baristas recognized me after we'd only gone a few days in a row. They all seem to be friends with the regulars, even though they've only been open a year as of a couple days ago. We usually go around the same time, so we generally see the same staff members, and they seem to recognize us when we come in. LOCATION: For me personally, it's very conveniently located, which is a huge plus. It's in a super cute area with lots of restaurants, dessert places, thrift shops, bars, etc., and I'm excited to check out the area more. Right next to Revenge Of, a comic book store, and I believe they have some sort of relationship or connection. I'm not huge into comic books, but if you are, that would be a huge plus, and it seems like they have a hang sesh out behind the comic book store maybe once a week or month? I think the comic book store has some sort of parking situation (where the hang is), but not sure if it's open to the public/And Destroy patrons. BATHROOM: They have a bathroom with a code, I don't remember exactly how I felt about it but I at least didn't have a negative enough experience that it stuck in my head as bad. I remember it being cute and aesthetic. It's just one single bathroom, but I've never had to wait or seen a line. STIMULATION: At times it can be overstimulating to be so close to other people at the communal tables. I've been there many times, and I've only been overstimulated by it once. It depends on the time and day that you go. If you look at their calendar, you can see if there's stuff going on that day, which may affect crowdedness. HOURS: They have great hours - 7am-10pm. They open early and close late - much later than most coffee shops. RESERVING TABLES/GAMING: I'm not versed in tabletop games, so I can't speak to that, but I've overheard people saying that if you want to play tabletop, this is the place to do it. In terms of reserving tables, it's $5/person for 2 hours from 5-10pm, but I believe it's free 7am-5pm. However, it's very easy after a few visits to earn the reward of a free 2 hour reservation. I believe you can reserve any of the different types of seating options. People reserving tables has never been an issue for seating, I've stayed as late as 8/8:30pm with no issue. REWARDS: After maybe 7 visits, I was able to get $5 off.

I wanted to check out this cafe for the first time one weekend and I'm so glad I did. I was…read morepleasantly surprised to find out it was connected to its sister shop, Revenge Of... The space is great, spacious and had a relaxed feel, and the folx behind the counter were nice! I read some books in a corner and was a little self conscious since I wasn't playing games with a group, but the atmosphere was chill and friendly, so I relaxed after a while. I would definitely come here again!

Slow Beginnings is exactly that, the warm, thoughtful start to something special. Steph and David…read morebring care and craft to every cup. They made custom drinks for our housewarming, and it felt like a cozy café came straight to us. Great coffee, even better people. Don't miss them!

After seeing Slow Beginnings Coffee at a few of their other pop-ups, I knew I had to hire them for…read moremy housewarming party. I told Steph I wanted a signature drink inspired by Hawaiian flavors, and she came up with a salted macadamia nut cream matcha latte. On the day of the party, Slow Beginnings turned my home into the coziest cafe. All my friends were so impressed by the drinks. Steph and David were also incredibly professional and left my kitchen even cleaner than when they came in. I can't recommend Slow Beginnings enough for anyone looking to book a mobile coffee cart, or if you happen to be able to stop by any of their pop-ups!

I was in the area to get waxed (don't ask lol) and I was early for my appointment so I stopped in…read morethis place to get some java. I thought the name Creature was kinda cool because it reminds me of Halloween. No creatures or mummies or anything scary in this place, just delicious coffee and pastries. There was a hot guy there too. Not an employee, just a guy hanging out getting coffee. I drank my coffee at one of their tables outside in the yard area thing they have. There were a bunch of plants and stuff out there too, it was cool. I thought it would be cute if I hid behind a plant and acted like I was spying on the cute guy, so I got up to do that and as soon as I did someone took my seat. Actually it was several people who took my seat and the whole table I was sitting at. They were like "ooh that table is open, let's sit there!" but I wanted to save my seat because I was just going to hide behind a plant to joke spy on the stud to try and flirt with him. Anyway, I was so mad I was glaring at the people who stole my table, then when I looked back at the hunk he was gone! I guess he left while I was glaring at the table thieves. The coffee was great and the place is cool. I will definitely go back there next time I'm in the neighborhood to get waxed.

The cute cafe logo (of a smiley plant holding a mug) is probably one of the first things that drew…read moreme to Creature's, and it expertly captures the concept of a cafe combined with a plant shop. While I have not bought any yet, they carry a big selection of various plants, and there's ample patio seating if you want to be outdoors while enjoying your food or beverage. They offer a seasonal drink menu, and I liked an espresso tonic with a citrus syrup in the past off of the temporary drink listing. I tried a cortado during my most recent visit and thought it was well-made. I've been able to find street parking fairly easily though there is also some parking spaces on site.

Is this possibly the bougiest coffee shop in L.A. (bougie defined as pretentious)? Yah, it's…read moredefinitely in the running. The patrons include bicyclists whose bikes cost more than my car, folks driving Porsches (the bougiest car of all imho), lots of performative tattoos, and more athleisurewear than I've seen in my life. And this is in Cypress Park, which to me is most famous as the location of my favorite King Taco (not bougie at all). So, is gentrification happening here? That's a big yes. When the word "elevated" gets used to describe menu items, that's a dead giveaway. And yet....that Mascarpone latte is a work of art. Per their website, it's a "Tiramisu inspired drink layered with espresso, mascarpone cheese foam, and muscovado milk." It's just as good as it sounds. And honestly, these days, $8 was a bargain. Shocking how many young people were up and ordering their custom drinks at 7:30 am on a Sunday morning. I'm guessing the line gets really long on weekends. So order early! Five stars for creative drinks and free street parking.

Was able to revisit LOQUAT COFFEE a few times since my last review. A couple of times with…read morecoworkers and another couple of times with fam. In each and every visit, I know I am boring, I ordered the same thing - CORTADO. The benefit of being boring and visiting several times is that I can definitively say that they churn out consistently GREAT cortados. I was able to finagle some of the following as well: - HOT LATTE. Not "watery", or should I say "milky". Strong and creamy. - FONDRY KOUIGN AMMAN. Sooo good. Of course. And without the Fondry line. Staff is always awesome. Parking looks challenging but I've never had a problem. There was always space for me to sit and down my bean drug.