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    Lumen Coffee

    4.4 (91 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Cristina G.

    Tried Lumen Coffee in Highland Park and ordered the iced vanilla latte--I really enjoyed it. I went on an early Saturday morning, so it was pretty quiet and I was able to find street parking easily. The shop itself is a cute little spot with colorful architecture and a welcoming vibe. The server was super nice, friendly, and very patient in explaining the menu. I'm really glad I finally checked this place out, and I'll definitely be coming back.

    Rebecca R.

    Cute little spot to get your morning coffee. I love the architecture and art on the building. Small seating areas in front and to the side. Street parking. Employees are very nice. I'm Going to come back and try other things next time I'm in the area.

    Sarah S.

    My friend and I went by Lumen Coffee today and had a great experience. It's such a cute shop with really creative gold tiles artistically laid with dope cats intertwined throughout the design. Eye-catching and cool vibes for sure. The staff was really nice to us on our visit in, explaining their flash brew cold coffees to us. Interesting technique to lock in more flavors and I found it really tasty. We got a flash brewed blend and a standard cold brew, and could totally tell the difference. Also had a savory ham and cheese croissant which they warmed up for us. It was sooooo~ buttery and just melted in my mouth with a good amount of protein inside. Loved it! We got lucky to find a parking spot right out front so it can be done! Great coffee shop in Highland Park that I will definitely come back to.

    Rose cardamom latte with artsy kiosk
    Rebecca T.

    Lumen is a small, but colorful kiosk serving up a curated collection of coffee to try out. I opted for a rose cardamom latte (iced), as it was quite a warm day. My drink was nice and refreshing, although the cardamom did overpower the rose flavor; I would've loved to have had the rose shine a bit more. Glad I tried it!

    Maria D.

    I love the building! I also like the style. Grab and go, or you can go to the back and sit down. The service was friendly! Their menu is a bit more traditional and limited, but once I tasted my coffee I understood why. They have great espresso! When you have great espresso, you don't need much else in a drink. They also had vegan bakery items. Parking may be difficult around this location. Shout out to LA Coffee Passport for introducing me to this gem. Looking forward to visiting again.

    Pain au chocolat
    Ton H.

    A very smartly designed artsy coffee stand with awesome coffee and pastries. The espressos are deep and rich. I had an espresso fizz and it was super refreshing. With our Indian summer going I needed something cool and refreshing and this hit the spot. What I didn't need was the pain au chocolat but I'm so glad I did because it was delicious. The staff was as nice as it's allowed and still got the aloof air that's needed at the cool coffee spot. The outside of the building is a true work of art and there's a small patio seating area with a tells full of passion fruit. A pleasant experience all around.

    Welcome to Lumen Coffee. #highlandpark #bnw
    Carl N.

    Today, I start the Fall season with a cup of coffee and an adventure. Lumen Coffee is a tiny to-go coffee bar in the heart of HP neighborhood of LA. There are very few tables and seats out front and rear shaded area where you can enjoy and relax with your coffee. I perused their modest menu; they have all the basic coffee and tea drinks as well as signatures. Moreover, they sell coffee bags. Staff were diligent, affable and competent. Atmosphere was chill. Street parking only. Overall, I enjoyed my Cold Brew. And I cannot wait to try their hot drinks.

    Menu Oct 2025 (w fall drinks)
    Jenny E.

    Wow!! Coffee was delicious. Great customer service, answered all of our questions. The vanilla bean latte is great, with syrup made in house. There is a small seating area along the side of the building with a bathroom for customers. Street parking around the area.

    Iced  rose cardamon latte..
    Jennifer A.

    This establishment is conveniently located down the street ,from my sister's house.I really like the look of the cafe.I ordered the iced rose cardamom latte.It was was so good!It had little petals of roses on top of it.I also got a little Armenian cookie.It was of orange flavor.Again really good!I really like that this cafe doesn't have your normal flavors.Very unique and great tasting!The customer service is good as well!The associate there was very nice and informative.I will definitely be back!

    Espresso con panna, rose cardamom iced latte, rose water pistachio, orange chia seed loaf
    Jj B.

    Great staff, Great good and drinks! Great little seating area and good vibes all around

    My sibling hand and coffee
    Jade L.

    Coffee here is good. My sibling got a rose cardamom latte, it was pretty subtle but a nice additional flavor. The barista was super nice (didn't spit on me or yell at me idk my bar for service is low but also he was friendly so this is a tangent) No indoor seating and limited outdoor. Ambiance so superb though the flowers and design is fun. Also seemed like a lot of people just hung out and talked with each other which is nice (I did not talk to them besides saying excuse me to try to use the bathroom) one bathroom available but someone was in it so I ended up going across the street to food4less. Shout out food4less' toilet woooo There is street parking all around I'm not sure about any designated parking for this place

    Mocha iced
    Andres T.

    The coffee shop is located on a main street and there is some street parking available. Their iced Mocha has a lot of flavor but it doesn't taste too sweet. As far as food options is mostly pastries that I've seen available when I've gone. It's a nice chill place to enjoy some coffee and relax.

    Pumpkin spice latte
    Diane M.

    Great coffee! I got the pumpkin spice and it was slightly sweet, with pumpkin taste that was not overbearing. The pumpkin even tasted a bit more in the natural side. The barista was super nice and answered all my questions. There a little outdoor seating section to the side that is very cute, but if it's busy I would recommend just grabbing and going One of my fav spots around town!

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    Turmeric Latte. Furry "creature" in the background, crawling up the tree.
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    *** Cash not accepted ***…read more It has been a few years since my original visit and it looks like Kumquat Coffee is now known as the coffee shop to get matcha and hojicha lattes. Here are some of the key highlights: * In addition to the 2nd location in Downtown LA and a sister coffee shop Loquat Coffee in Cypress Park, the same owners also opened Fondry Bakery in 2024, a coffee roastery called Quat in Glassell Park in October 2025, and a 2nd Loquat location in Silver Lake in December 2025. * Still no private parking lot and the two public parking lots are still your best bet (5033 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90042 & 1311N N Ave 51, Los Angeles, CA 90042). Otherwise street parking is available. * Still no indoor seating with only few small outdoor chairs and a tiny table. * Our party had the Hojicha Latte (half-sweet $6.50) and Matcha Latte ($6.75). Personally, I strongly discourage anyone from getting the half-sweet option as it made the drink taste a bit watery. The Matcha Latte had full sweetness and it tasted about right, but it was still not as good as some other matcha lattes out there. * No public restroom [Conclusion]: A nice coffee shop to stop by while visiting the boutique shops on York Blvd. Decent matcha drinks, but I still prefer matcha drinks from various cafes in Koreatown if I want something on the next level.

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