This was my favorite place for about a year until their lead barista and Manager left. The last two times I've been back for coffee the drip has been brewed poorly and or extracted incorrectly. Really really really delicious beans with the distinct taste of lotion/soap. Oops. Taste starts so good and then gets so gross. Fyi as it cools the taste is even more apparent. Also really bummed they took the great photography off the walls and replaced it with hospital waiting room art. lol is the Dodger stadium photo for sale? read more

Stopped by Mad Lab Coffee to check out their tasty coffee drinks! Their regular ice coffee utilized a coffee bean co-fermented wih green apple and indeed had a prominent apple taste followed by coffee flavors. Sadly they were out of this type of bean until next week, otherwise we would have definitely gotten them! The dolly latte had everything I ever wanted in a latte. Not only was the espresso and milk combined really nicely, but also it was slightly sweetened with ?caramel, almost reminded me of sweet condensed milk. Overall it tasted like a combination of an American latte with Viet coffee! Staff were nice and friendly. Some bench seating on the inside but lots of tables/chairs outside. The seafoam green is hard to miss and pretty aesthetically pleasing in contrast to the shades of coffee brown. Street parking only. Would definitely stop by next time I'm in town! read more

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I'm always looking for a cozy local, artisan coffee place near my hood and this one hit the spot. They roast their own beans and wow! Got an iced latte (baristas choose the week's beans) and loved their pick -- yergacheffe. The mid-city Pico location is far from status-seeking crowds and a chill place to hang out over great brews. Looking forward to trying other flavors, as well as their unique specialty drinks. read more

Mad Lab Coffee - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just a heads up if you buy a bag of coffee beans you get a free drip coffee or a free ice coffee! The beans are smzing I make them on the weekends, and I love the ice coffee with their special sweetener. Such a fabulous treat, and if it's a nice day, sit outside in the sun. read more

I was excited to find this coffee shop in the area, but was a bit bummed when I arrived that there wasn't much that I could have. Being pregnant, I'm limiting my caffeine intake, but I did want the taste of coffee to help satiate my craving. There was no decaf option for me. I ended up just walking away with a cookie, which was delicious. I do hope to try this place again when I'm able to drink caffeine. read more

Firstly, I ordered ahead with the InKind app, which was very easy and allows you to earn cash back. I love their Dolly latte and find it the right line of sweetness. I also got their monkeybread which was fabulous! It's like a cinnamon roll taste profile in a more cake configuration. The barista was super friendly at this location and the one in Culver where I first had the Dolly latte (iced). Worth a try and somewhat affordable within the LA coffee landscape. read more

Mad Lab is a hidden gem on Pico. The coffee is top-notch, with great attention to detail in every cup. Staff is welcoming and clearly passionate about what they do. Cool, creative space with a relaxed vibe--easy 5 stars. read more

Service 5/5 - @ 7am NY morning, amazing. Good music when walking in and barista played a song I was listening to the night before. Coffee was 5/5 - good espresso flavor and reasonably priced Ambiance - 5/5 , small interior but has outdoor seating and street parking. read more

Mad Lab Coffee - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My partner and I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was just as the barista had stepped away. Once they came back, a few other folks came by, so it does ebb and flow in terms of business. This is their second location, with their first one being on Sunset, but I prefer this one because of the wider variety of parking options, even if it can be a walk at times. What I got: - Giddy up: $7 - Espresso tonic: $4 - Morning bun: $4-7 (can't remember the exact price anymore). Ginormously sugary and delicious - perfect with my Giddy Up. I'd like to try their other drinks, especially their matchas. Yhere is a small-ish inside cafe, but it was closed when I was there, so I haven't been in there. And, I opted to sit outside where there are a few tables, chairs, and benches right outside where you order from. The ambiance is relaxed, with speakers playing music. Since this one is on Pico, so parking can be challenging at times because it's rather limited street parking (all of which are paid), but if you drive around a bit, you should be able to find free street parking in the neighbourhood (as long as you don't mind walking a bit). read more

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As much as I want to love this place just like how good the coffee I ordered (oat latte) but not being able to have my sandwich warmed up is terrible. It's a gloomy cold day and I'd like to use the restroom while waiting for my coffee and he said it's not a public restroom. I went back to work and warmed up the Caprese sandwich $15 I got from them and it's okay. Not bad. I don't think I'll be coming back since there are other coffee shops that would cater warming up a sandwich and with a restroom for customers. read more

I got a vanilla latte from this place and chocolate croissant. Always love a warm chocolate one and got lucky with having the last one. The service was great and it was a quick trip. The logo and name of the place got my attraction, but unfortunately, I did not get a cup with the logo on it. All good though! It's a good spot for that coffee fix. read more

I was in the area the other day, and I noticed a green business so I went to check it out. The barista was super friendly and helpful with suggestions. I ended up with a matcha latte sweetened with honey and oat milk and my friend got a specialty latte - sugar cookie latte (iced). The drink came standard with oat milk. I think they were both delicious beverages, but the matcha lacked the matcha taste. They have different flavors to sweeten your lattes up. They use one of my favorite oat milk brands here - Minor Figures. The sugar cookie latte was more on the sweeter side, with a slight taste of espresso in each sip. Pricing is average, between $6-7. Parking is street parking. I think you get your average latte and service at this coffee shop! read more

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My new favorite quick coffee spot! Friendly service and cute interior. No table seating area for dine in but great for a grab and go. read more

Mad Lab Coffee - Dreamsicle oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My iced mocha was the perfect accompaniment to a day of exploring, but I was so enthralled with their collection of books here that I neglected to capture images of their primary offering: Coffee! Topics ranged from body art and bike culture to punk rock - just a few of my favorite things. Looking forward to stopping by when I am less rushed. Also hoping to explore their other locations in Culver City and Hollywood, that are among my usual haunts when I visit the city. read more

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Mad Lab had a grand opening on April 8th at their new location on 5508 W. Pico Blvd. I heard about their Sunset location through a friend but didn't have the chance to try it until now so what better way than to go to their grand opening! They were very generous to their community and provided free coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches on opening day! I met a few of the owners and they were very nice and friendly and grateful we were there. I ordered their Dolly Latte which is their house crafted sweetened latte. It was very delicious, not too sweet and I could still taste the coffee. I liked the color of their cups as well. A creative eye here just making an observation haha. Service on opening day was on point. Very friendly staff and efficient. They were crafting out drink by drink! There was lines out the door and everyone was patient and chill. Ambiance is chill with speakers setup up to play music outside, some tables, chairs and bench right outside. The inside is small but cute, with a wall color that pops. You can also pick up some coffee beans and merch. I picked up a bag of beans, Doc Brown, to take home as I love to grind whole beans and brew my coffee. This has tasting notes of Chocolate, Mulberry, Marshmallow, Future, Charisma! Looking forward to next time! read more

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Coffee was tasteless , totally watery. Was bummed. Service was nice tho , coffee just sucked.

Mad Lab is a cute cozy coffee shop with some great house drinks made up of a variety of lattes. We came Saturday morning and there were a few parties at the tables outside but a very short line. The Dolly had a decent amount of sweetness but an enjoyable drink. They also have pastries as well. A bench inside but a few tables outside. Street parking available. read more

This is a cute coffee shop on pico! Customer service is great and the ambiance in general is fun. If you like sweet coffee this place is definitely for you. Unfortunately, it was not for me because I do not enjoy sweet coffee. I asked for my drink less sweet because they had a seasonal drink that I was intrigued by and it was still very sweet. Did not want to make a fuss about it so I just went about my day. read more

Good local coffee stop if you're looking for a quick pick me up. I had the Dolly Latte and my boyfriend had the creamsicle. Dolly latte was good with a nice strong coffee flavor. The creamsicle was interesting; not quite our cup of tea but worth a try. Overall great experience read more

Sylvester is very friendly and makes a great cappuccino. I highly recommend stopping by and picking up a cup of coffee or tea before work. read more

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My first time coming to this location, and I was so pleased. I ordered a cappuccino with a little splash of "dreamsicle" and it was wonderful. I enjoyed every drop. I love that the location is open late for those of us that need a night cap. Best part of my experience was meeting James, the barista that assisted me. He was so sweet and engaging. He made an already great experience memorable. Can't wait to return. read more

Mad Lab Coffee - Cappuccino. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tea was mid. Coffee was ok. Baked goods were excellent. It's overpriced and very LA iykyk

Pastry prices are crazy expensive and the pastries themselves are mediocre at best. If I'm going to get gouged, there are many other places in LA with way better pastries. I can't see myself coming back. read more

Been here few times already I think this is my new favorite spot by my work. The place is clean, the guava croissants with a cappuccino ohh wow, dip the croissants in that cappuccino and change your life. The service is always great too everyone super nice. read more

Some of the best coffee I got to try in LA. I ended up coming back every morning during my trip. Great pastries and honestly really really interesting coffee. As a coffee lover, their beans are SO interesting. I ended up buying a bag of their "Colombia El Indio, Planadas, Tolima". One of the most interesting beans I've had the pleasure to try. I'm usually a big fan of South America chocolate notes, and not a big fan of fruitier beans. But this was a great mixture of "dark chocolate covered blueberries" as I described it. Great service every time, didn't catch his name but he remembered me every morning. Highly recommend! I'm going to buy more Mad Lab beans online for sure since I'm in Austin, TX read more

I found MadLab in a moment of desperation looking for *good* coffee in the mid-city area. I don't get to MadLab super often, but when I do they make a mean cup of coffee . From the first time I went the staff were super friendly and made beverage suggestions and suggestions on coffee, etc. The drink the barista suggested to me on my first visit has become my go to whenever I visit. They seem like real coffee folks who know *a lot* about coffee (without being pretentious) which I love shops like that. The shop itself is tiny but cute (and clean!), and they have sidewalk tables. MadLab is a very nice spot in the area. read more

Mad Lab Coffee - Inside MadLab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cool spot in my neighborhood. Staff is kind efficient and suggests good choices. Service is great. Price points are competitive. Plenty of parking on the street. read more

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Last time we had been to LA we stopped at Mad Lab and had phenomenal coffee but we weren't psyched about the location so we decided to try another. Similar to the order-to-go counter location, parking is difficult (but a lot of LA is so there it is I guess). The area is also very busy. There were a bunch of people sitting outside but only one person ordering inside. The inside is pretty small but very cute. They had a beautiful display case of pastries (I don't think any were vegan so we did not have any). Like last time we both had oat milk lattes and took them to go. Coffee was really good but not quite as great as their other location but still better than most coffee shops in general. Would recommend both Mad Lab locations I've been to so far. read more

Mad Lab Coffee - Oat milk lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Worst coffee I've had in a long time... very disappointed 7.50$ went to this establishment. Never again /:

Yo! Give this place a try if you're in the area. I'm very picky with my coffee and this place is legit. The menu offers hot and cold options, and judging off what everyone else was ordering, it all looks tasty. I ordered a hot dolly and it's very good. Will definitely be my new go to cafecito spot whenever I'm in the area. Big shout out to Sylvester, keep up the good vibes my man. My boy appreciated the chocolate milk, you're far too kind brother. Go dodgers! read more

Mad Lab Coffee - a cup of coffee and a cap on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

wanted to like this place - sometimes the coffee just tastes bad. it's very very expensive, about $22 for a coffee and a cold sandwich. on top of this, service is kind of bad. everyone is nice, just seems this place falls short. friend thought her drink tasted sour from the milk, so she asked for another one, charged another $7 for a latte. no apology. nothing. i had a free item to redeem, went through the checkout process to be told "that's weird! it didn't recognize your card. maybe next time?" and pay $22. Oh and they forgot my sandwich when all they do grab it from the fridge. all honest mistakes and no one is mean, im not a super demanding person, but there's always something annoying about how they handle things. read more

Mad Lab is the best coffee shop in L.A. I grew up here and tried well over 100 coffee shops over the past 20 years and none of them are as delicious as Mad Lab. Plus, the coffee isn't too acidic. The staff is friendly and the music is great. read more

Parking: While parking on Pico might be rough at times, there's plentiful neighborhood parking. You may need to walk a little but tons available. Overall, this place is awesome. The cold brew was great as it was very smooth, acidic and had good clarity. The Dolly is their take on a vanilla latte and has a caramel-y aftertaste. It was perfect and had just the right amount of sweetness. Additionally, the baristas were all very friendly and willing to answer any questions. Will definitely be back! read more

Mad Lab has quickly become one of my favorite coffee spots in the city. The coffee is the bomb and the friendly staff can't be beat. Highly recommend the Dreamsicle and get it iced. It's a delicious citrusy blast of summer fun in a cup! And don't miss out on the pastries. I have yet to have one that I did not enjoy! Their tagline is "A BETTER ADDICTION". Suffice it to say that I am indeed addicted. Show this place some love, folks. We need more like it! read more

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This is a great coffee spot. I go here whenever I'm in LA. Everyone is friendly and it has become a favorite of the locals. They will make anything you want to drink in the morning and the breakfast pastries are delicious. It's a cute little place with seats and tables on the sidewalk. read more

First, the coffee is really good (I can't wait for winter, I'm hoping their cookie latte comes back). Second, the staff are just freaking delightful. The type of people who make your day with their kindness. I've been to their other locations which are great too but this one is special. First visit: The cookie latte is out of season, barista magically finds one last batch of syrup and makes it for me off menu Second visit: They're having a community event. So sweet. Third visit: I get the dreamsicle coffee a sticker and the staff is just so kind. This place has a wonderful community vibe. read more

They do a solid cappuccino. Wish they had seating indoors but come when it's good weather if you'd like to sit outside! Can't speak for any of the bites because we came when they were out of most of the pastries and little eats. read more

This place is convenient for the area. Glad it's here but their sweet croissants I've gotten 2 chocolate and an almond and they all always taste like garlic as if they heat up other stuff in the same place so it sucks that everytime I'm excited to a bite I taste garlic. But the coffee is good and staff is super sweet read more

I visited Mad Lab Coffee and had a terrible experience. The service was abysmal from start to finish. I requested an iced coffee drink without ice, and the barista gave me such a bad attitude, making a big fuss about removing the ice when it should have been a simple request. The cashier was extremely rude and seemed annoyed by my presence and such simple accommodation. When I finally got my order, all of my drinks were filled with ice, and when I politely pointed this out, the barista rolled their eyes and told me to scram and remove the ice outside the shop by the tree. This is definitely not a kid-friendly spot. I was there with my young child, and the lack of compassion for a mom juggling four drinks and a kid was glaring. Service is one star due to the lack of empathy and professionalism. I won't be coming back for the service and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone with young kids, notwithstanding the solid drink quality and drink creation read more

Coffee is superb! And I love that they have a rotating and seasonal menu - not to mention all of their delicious pastries! I highly recommend :) read more