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    Maru Espresso Bar

    4.5 (238 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Pantea M.

    Best espresso bar in LA! Their coffee beans are perfect, medium roast and great balance of sweetness and boldness (vanilla ones). The cafe itself is very cozy, the line can get long but its very well worth it.

    Richard C.

    This location is a cute little grab-and-go spot right in front of the Maybourne. It was my first time visiting, and I had a great experience. The barista at the register was incredibly friendly and took the time to walk me through the menu and offer drink recommendations. I ended up trying the Cream Top -- a bold iced coffee topped with a sweet cream foam inspired by an Einspänner. A great spot for a coffee on the go with excellent service.

    Pooja M.

    I LOOOVE this place soooo much! I always get the espresso con panna which is a shot of espresso with the cream of the panna cotta. All these pictures are the different times I've been there. Employees are really nice and friendly and will help you out. Line is always really long, can't sit there but still highly recommend! Place is a bit small.

    Cream top
    Sally C.

    Here for the foam...worth the early Sunday morning drive for a cream top! Friendly service... took the time to greet and explain their different versions of their unique drinks. Small, cute boutique espresso bar.

    Espresso con panna
    Ann L.

    Nice rich double shot Espresso with delicious cream top and cacao powder that gives a perfectly blended sweetness to compliment the bitterness (bitter but much needed). A big fan!

    Lauren C.

    Maybe I didn't order the right drink, but I thought my drink was ok. I got the cream top and the cream top is definitely delicious, but once the cream top is not there, that's when the drink starts to downfall. Friendly service. There was a line but to be honest if there wasn't a line, I probably wouldn't have found it so quickly. This place is small. The line moved fast. It was about twenty minutes in total - walking there (short distance), standing in line, ordering, getting the drinks and walking back to the car. Finding a parking spot was difficult, but I'm glad I finally got to try this place.

    Shabrin M.

    Maru Coffee Bar is a solid stop if you're in the area and want something strong and well-made. Street parking was surprisingly easy, and even though it was a bit busy, the wait wasn't long at all. The cashier wasn't the friendliest, but the baristas definitely made up for it--they clearly know what they're doing. The cream top was so good, and the coffee itself was bold and smooth. Just don't expect to hang out for long, there's no seating. Overall, clean aesthetic and quick in-and-out vibes.

    Classic cream top
    Isabel S.

    Cream top is a must-try if you like sweet coffees- it did not overshadow the aromatic coffee at all. Service was great and line moved pretty fast, so don't let that turn you away!

    Hours and Menu
    Kiran V.

    My friends and I love this place. Best coffee place in the area. The best part about this place is very close to the rodeo drive and Beverly Hills sign. You can walk around Beverly Hills and have the best time going to this place. It's also incorporated at the corner of Maybourne hotel.

    Cream top, vanilla bean flat white, sesame pretzel croissant
    Gab G.

    Great coffee option in BH. I got the famed cream top (iced), which was tasty. The sesame pretzel croissant was possibly even better. Would try the vanilla bean flat white next time. They also just opened a location of Maru in NYC, so I'll have to check that out soon. 4.5 stars.

    Jessica W.

    經過這家非常小小可愛的咖啡廳,讓人家都想進去試看看他的咖啡好喝嗎,外面排的全部都是俊男美女,我們大概是兩個東方人,結果來的時候咖啡分非常的小杯,把我嚇到,可是也非常好喝,值得五顆星的咖啡廳

    vanilla bean flat white and cream top
    Margaret T.

    Small coffee shop with a minimalistic modern vibe. The cream top ($6.75) is their signature drink. It can come hot or iced, and as the name suggests, it's a creamy sweetened foam that sits atop the coffee. I'm personally a big fan of vanilla, so opted for the vanilla bean flat white ($6.75). Drink wasn't super sweet and the vanilla flavor was distinct. I also liked seeing the flecks of vanilla bean! Would highly recommend either drink.

    Nicole D.

    As far as quality goes, Maru has probably the best espresso I've ever consumed in my life. It's so smooth and the flavors are perfect. I find most places overheat their espresso or don't brew at all constant temperature causing the espresso to burn even a little. The espresso here is so delicious and worth standing in a long line for. The aesthetic for this location is minimalist which I love, there are a couple spots to sit down while you wait. The staff works pretty fast considering the demand they deal with as the line is constantly out the door and wrapped around the corner. This location has metered parking so be prepared for that.

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    This is some of the best coffee I've ever had. It makes you regret drinking Starbucks because it's so good

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    Best coffee in LA hands down. Espresso Con Panna was amazing. Great location. Tough parking but worth it

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    Do they have non caffeine coffee drinks?

    Their best drinks are the espresso ones, but non caffeine options are definitely available: lychee rose, some matcha ones, etc These are not available at every location… 

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    4.1
    (209 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I passed by this place 1 million times and always see a huge line, I'm not a fan of waiting line so…read moreI never stopped to get it. Last Sunday the line was a little bit shorter, and I was craving coffee so I decided to try it for the first time. I was thinking to myself, I hope this coffee is not super good so I don't have to ever come back again lol, hahahaha. However, the coffee turns out to be great. The matcha also fantastic , so I guess I'll be back. On the sidenote, the lime look long that's because the store is very small, so if you see like 10 people lining up your way, my only be 10-15 minutes, no worse than Starbucks during rush hour!

    I'll be honest. I wasn't sure if waiting over an hour for a matcha einspanner could possibly be…read moreworth it. When I first got here and saw the line, I seriously questioned my decision. But after taking my first sip... I completely understood the hype. The Matcha einspanner is absolutely heavenly. It's rich, creamy, perfectly sweet, and one of the best matcha drinks I've ever had. We also ordered the pistachio bread and the sliders for breakfast, and both were delicious. The pistachio bread was soft and flavorful, and the sliders made for a satisfying breakfast. Yes, you'll probably have to wait, but in my opinion, it's worth experiencing at least once. If you're a matcha lover, this place definitely deserves a spot on your list.

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    Vanilla bean latte, maple lavender matcha
    Vanilla bean latte, maple lavender matcha
    Maple lavender matcha + vanilla latte
    Maple lavender matcha + vanilla latte
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    The Living Room

    The Living Room

    4.3
    (339 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$$

    Going to afternoon tea has been on my list of bougie things to do once I'm back in LA!! The…read moreLivining Room at the Peninsula hotel did not disappoint! I went Sunday, and saw a bottleneck at Valet so I found plenty of parking a block south and on the side street. Valet was only $18 for the 2 hours we were there so not awful at all. This hotel is super elegant and walking into The Living Room was like that, walking into a living room. It was right there past the receptionist and with a glass back drop of the garden. We opted for the 2nd tier, Premium. It doesn't change the tea choice ( you only get 1) or the food, it's just whatever champagne or bubbles you prefer. And oh my god! That rose was fantastic! I am not a rose fan, but I see why this one was considered Premium. I choose the coconut creme tea, thinking it might he herbal, but I didn't ask. I was planning on my jacked on caffeine and sugar before the day was over. All the finger sandwiches were fabulous, I ate them all. My favorite was the salmon, chicken and egg salad. Although I also enjoyed the egg plant. I can't tell you all the desserts that I ate. I ate all of that too. I literally only left half of a scone and the scones were fabulous as well. They were soft and they were fresh and I don't think i've ever had a fresh scone before so game changer! The service was perfect! Someone is coming by to pour you more tea. Everyone was very nice and attentive. We had a lovely time! I highly recommend this place for afternoon tea with the gals!

    I came here on a Sunday with my mom and the presentation is beautiful…read more They offer valet parking. You walk straight past the lobby and run into the restaurant. They seated us right away for our reservation. My mom and I love high tea. We try a new place about twice a year. This place is stunning. The food is okay. I appreciated that my mom and I each had our own stand since most places do two of everything and place on one stand. The tea was good. It is a bit pricey - $135 per person for afternoon tea, an additional $65 per person for unlimited champagne. My mom & I both had the afternoon tea, she treated herself with the unlimited champagne and a $24 caviar bite which was so small, I would consider it half a bite. It was still worth a cute picture and my mom said it was delicious. The tip was included in our bill and was a little over $400. The servers are attentive and checked up on us often. I will say there is limited seating and although it is comfortable, it is a bit awkward. I would come back here for the aesthetics and look however as for food and traditional high tea, most likely not.

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    Interior harp music
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    The Living Room

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    Verve Coffee Roasters

    Verve Coffee Roasters

    3.9
    (552 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    First time at this location and first time trying an espresso tonic. What is this magic?! I've…read morenever had coffee this good before. I had no idea Verve Coffee Roasters made coffee this good. The location I usually go to in the Bay Area never impressed me this much, so now I can't wait to try this drink again back home. Highly recommend trying the espresso tonic. Such a nice outdoor vibe too, loved it!

    This Verve location is on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, and I've mostly visited when beginning…read moreor ending a bike ride originating at this cafe. This point is key as this neighborhood can be tricky to park in during peak business hours even though there are several metered spots available in front of the shop and on surrounding streets. I recently visited on a Friday morning and found nearby parking within walking distance, and you could also park at the nearby library and walk if the cafe if circling around for a spot is getting you nowhere. Now, on to the cafe itself! Verve offers a variety of drinks along with pastries for sale, and they even hosted a cookbook popup during my recent visit. I usually get espresso-based drinks or their cold brew, and I've never been disappointed by the drink quality or the time it takes to prepare my beverages. There's ample seating both indoors and outdoors, and I could see why this would be a popular spot for reading or getting work on your laptop done.

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