Came around opening time on a Friday, and luckily it wasn't too busy. I know this place can get…read morepretty busy with students in the afternoon/evening. The cafe is 2 floors with lots of seating, both upstairs and downstairs. Definitely a great spot to study, get some work done, or catch up with friends. I ordered the Matcha Earl Grey Latte and the Popcorn Chicken. My drink came out pretty fast, while the popcorn chicken took around 10 minutes. I loved the latte! The earl grey flavor was strong, so it was definitely on the sweeter side. The chicken was definitely different from the Taiwanese-style popcorn chicken I was expecting. The texture was more like mini chicken tenders or nuggets than the usual crispy, popcorn chicken. The chicken itself was juicy and had less breading. Not bad at all, just different from what I expected. Pricing is also not bad, especially for the portions. I parked in the back lot, but there's also free street parking. Overall, I really liked the space and would definitely come back to try more of their drinks!

My boyfriend and I were looking for a place where we could grab a bite to eat and settle down for a…read moresolid study session, and this combination café/restaurant nailed it. He ordered the K-style toast and I got the tteokbokki--both were absolutely delicious! Word of caution: I completely missed the warning on the menu stating that the tteokbokki is meant for two people. They were definitely not kidding, and I couldn't even finish it! The setup here is super student-friendly. They have free water available, plenty of tables, a bathroom, and even an upstairs area we didn't get to check out yet. We stayed for about two hours and got so much done. Just a heads-up that it does get a little busy, so if you need absolute silence to focus, it might not be for you. But for us, the background buzz was perfect. We will definitely be back for future study sessions!

This review is long overdue…read more I've been a House Roots regular since they opened their SFV shop many years ago and frequent the bakery as well. This location is the newest (only about a year or so?) of the three. Each store has a similar and yet distinct style/focus. This shop is located on the ground level of an apartment/leasing space, so if you're not looking for it, it can be missed/mistaken. Parking at first glance also seems difficult but don't worry, there's plenty in the parking garage behind the shop/ below the apartment building. The shop itself is beautiful! Compared to the other two locations, this location is most spacious; There's outdoor seating as well and indoor seating. It's pretty family friendly and equally accommodating to students/working professionals who need a place to do some work. There's a grab and go section, for those who need a quick bite as well as some food items- pastries and burritos. Overall, the environment is pretty relaxed and chill. As far as drinks go, I've tried several- everything from the drip, pour overs, espresso shots, americanos, sweet lattes, and pictured, both matcha and einspanner dreams from the last time I came with my husband and parents. Pricing is fair but most importantly, all their drinks are good! The espresso is good consistently which in turn makes all their coffee drinks delicious. All the speciality drinks are not overly sweet and well balanced, unless requested. Specifically from the last visit, the vanilla cream on top of the einspanner/matcha dreams were to die for. My husband, who isn't a coffee drinker also mentioned how good the matcha was, even with almond milk (he's lactose). If you want to venture out/explore something out of the usual drip or americano, I recommend the einspanner or matcha dream drinks! Besides the good coffee, all the Houseroots locations are set apart by their hospitality, and this shop is unparalleled. Every time I've come to grab a cup on my way to visit my parents or for an afternoon pick me up, all the baristas have been welcoming and warm. Northridge is always a treat, can't wait to come back when in the area!

House Roots Coffee is one of my favorite coffee spots. My go-to drink is the Eispeiner Dream--the…read morecoffee has an amazing aroma, and the salted cream foam on top is perfectly balanced, adding just the right amount of richness without being overly salty or sweet. I love it so much that I regularly buy their Valley Blend coffee beans to make coffee at home whenever I can't make it to the shop. The quality is consistently great, and the flavor is always satisfying. Another thing I really like is their outdoor seating area. They have plenty of tables outside, making it a comfortable place to relax, or catch up with friends.

As a Filipino, walking into Cafe Aficionado felt just like home. They capture our culture and…read morehospitality so authentically, and the food and drinks are on another level! * Tres Leches Latte: Rich, perfectly sweet, and easily one of the best specialty lattes I've ever had. * Nutella French Toast: Golden, fluffy, and pure comfort food perfection. I absolutely loved the vibe and the genuine warmth from the staff. A place I will visit again!

Friendly staff and great drinks, but if you come for food expect a wait on a Saturday…read more Our drinks came out very quick, but a party before us waited 40 mins for their food and we figured we shouldn't be too far off, about an hour in we noticed people after us received their order before us. When i asked about my order i guess another person misheard their name and accidentally took my order (which happens) but after letting them know other people's orders were still sent out and similar to our order which was a beef tapa plate and Sean's burrito. An hour and 15 mins in I had to go up and ask for a refund because we had to go and I was told they just started my order and I saw the order on the end of the line. Personally I would've made the order who was waiting the longest first and have new orders wait a little more since they haven't waited as long as us, especially if the orders are very similar because everyone was getting the same plates and burritos

Was craving Korean shaved ice! Since we didn't want to drive to ktown, this is our go-to. Second or…read morethird time here. Simon (owner's nephew) greeted us and said we looked familiar! He took our orders: mango bingsoo ($9?) and matcha bingsoo $8.50 (subbed red bean for strawberries)--both regular size. Our order was called out 15 minutes later. Beautiful presentation and good portions! It wasn't too sweet and it includes side of condensed milk. Tip: if you prefer less sweet do let them know so they can adjust. Great ambience: lots of tables, beautifully decorated, bathrooms, claw machine :)

PEAK spot w lots of seating vibe, some parking spots (limited tho), wifi, bathrooms, and gooodddd…read moredrinks! Drinks on the expensive side but they're HUGE - kind guy offered suggestions - note: no wifi offered on Sundays

Wasn't sure what I wanted so my default is always a vanilla latte iced. I love that the man who…read moretook my order said no one makes vanilla iced lattes like I do. He wasn't kidding; it's beyond perfect. 1st of July 2026

Nice coffee house with comfortable seating and workspace. Good coffee and good service. 1 star off…read morebecause of the bible verse on the cup sleeve Recommended and I would come back

walking in to House of Roots Coffee you get a welcome feeling…read more The staff greets you with a smile , the coffee shop is small well organized and super clean. They have a great menu. i tried the matcha lavender latte, it had the perfect amount of matcha &lavender. love that it is down the street from me will be back soon.

I have become a almost weekly customer. Their sweet latte is the best. The service is excellent and…read morealthough the line can get a little long, the barristas are quick. It is small and there is limited parking but it's worth the try. This is a great place to study as well! They also have food, pulled chicken burrito is yum. They sell their ceremonial matcha and coffee beans as well.

I ordered the cake and latte. Super tasty! Very authentic Japanese style. The latte with creamy…read morecheese top is the best

boba shops are the cheat code if you wanna get some sort of unique artisanal flavored iced coffee,…read morebut yah know... in LARGE quantities worth your money. be honest, you want a sugary iced latte but think you're too good for boba shops. I KNOW YOU WANT THAT CHEESE FOAM YOU CANT HIlIlIDE. stop pretending ur a connoisseur and stop by Bon Bon. this large stinkin cup was only $7 (can't believe im saying "only" but this is LA) and still probably costs less than a coffee shop using the same colombian beans toh. it was so sweet (if ur feeling something dessert) and the black sesame flavor was so real, almost like peanut butter in drink form. and that BOBA was so warm and gooey and you could taste the brown sugar which is pretty hard to perfect. UGH AND I LOVE HOW BIG THE CUPS ARE!! THEYRE HUGE. i feel so american put me on an obese TLC show this instant--

Such a good underrated spot for some drinks with their filipino-themed flavors and some teas!!! My…read morefriends and I decided to come here because of a really good deal and we were all saying that we should come here more often because of how good the drinks were. You can either order with the staff or order through the kiosk on the right side. You have an option to type on the text box if you need to change the milk to oat milk, for example. I always ask for just in case they do have oat milk so if you have any special requests, depending on how busy it is, might be better to talk to someone to order!!! The Tiger Tea was really delicious and was a good amount of sweet. The Mermaid drink was a fav from my group. I really liked the Milo and the Ube Milk teas. They were pretty quick with the orders so it's not too crowded inside of people waiting. It's very cozy inside and there's warm lighting and some books too for people to read. Public bathroom in the back.

With today's heat wave in the SFV, it felt like the perfect excuse to finally try the halo-halo…read morefrom this Filipino bakery/café that's been sitting on my "Want to Go" list for a while. One thing to note: they open late--12:30 PM. Parking was easy, and there's a decent amount of seating inside. I happened to be the first customer of the day. Don't expect the warm, smiley Filipino hospitality right away--just head straight to the counter and place your order on the iPad. As for the halo-halo, it's definitely not your traditional version. It wasn't bad by any means, but it's quite different from the halo-halo I grew up with and the ones I enjoy whenever I visit Manila. If you're looking for a modern take on the classic dessert, you may appreciate it more than I did. Prices are pretty standard for Los Angeles, and they accept Apple Pay, which is always a plus.