Right smack in the middle of Downtown LA and the Financial District is the City National Plaza. In the courtyard near the big fountain sculpture is where you'll find this kiosk building. You would think it's like a box that opens out with those doors on a food truck but it is a neat little building that open up on all sides. That's how you know you're at the right place. The daily sandwich is always gone by the time I get here. I looked at the menu on the wall and asked myself, self: do you want a vanilla latte or a mocha? I ordered the vanilla latte with almond milk, no soy available in case you were looking for different options like I was. The red color chocolate donut looked really good but the name was better for the vanilla orange donut. Choices between a rising dough or no rise donut. The donut is a little chewy and a slight hint of orange. One of these days I'll get here to try the breakfast burrito and the daily sandwich before they quickly run out. read more

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Nice coffee is a nice little coffee bar located in City National Plaza.. What's nice about this nice coffee shop is it's nicely located in the newly renovated plaza area between the Paul Hastings and City National twin towers. Located adjacent to the iconic fountain area between two buildings, it's a nice place to grab a nice cup of coffee. The area adjacent is renovated with patio type seating and some bar table type seating. Nice spot to chill during a nice work break. Cold brew is nicely smooth. Nothing extraordinary. Just nice. The serve up espresso, mocha, lattes, and some nice pastries. I haven't tried the house made donuts but they do look pretty nice. Okay.. Enough of this niceness.. Worth trying if you're in the Financial District. read more

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My coworkers and I often take mid-morning walks to different coffee shops so once I saw this on Yelp's "Hot and New," we went not once, but two days in a row! Conveniently located at City National Plaza across from the library, NICE has a great, modern vibe that's attuned to the urban feel of Downtown. The baristas are as cute and NICE as they can be and it was a pleasure doing business with them. I got an iced vanilla latte two days in a row and didn't disappoint. My only complaint is that it's one size so it's $4.75 no matter what. I tried the grapefruit donut as well which is quite chewy. Not bad, just a different consistency than your average donut. They must make them on site. The rest of the pastries look good but they're sitting outside in that glass container. Not sure of the freshness on a hot day but maybe I'll get around to trying them eventually. Like most eateries downtown, it IS on the pricier side. All in all, NICE Coffee is a treat. My coworkers were pleased as well. I recommend anyone in the area to try it out at least once! There's plenty of seating around the plaza for break time or date time! read more

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I love this place! It's a chic yet quaint little outdoor coffee shop located right above my gym. Plenty of outdoor seating right next to a relaxing waterfall. What's not to absolutely love? The staff are always friendly, the coffee is great and it always has a great mix of people. It's far better than any chain coffee shop. Today I'm picking up a bag of coffee to take home. read more

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I go there every day! I love their Mocha's and their patio, very classy ambiance and nice baristas! I wish they were open late evening and on the weekends :) read more

Pastries 10/10 Coffee 20/10 (I mean it, it's 20/10) Service 10/10, they really are nice and play really good music! Bombolinis and cinnamon rolls are my favorite here. read more

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We start every day in the office with a cup from Nice Coffee. Their shop is intricate in that they aren't a standard store that just opens and closes their doors, but instead they close their store by bringing down the walls. We are sure that sounds confusing, yet maybe intriguing, so I guess you will just have to go and see it for yourself. The store fits the vibe of the people that work there. They're all friendly and have their own unique personalities. The drinks and food they serve are the reason going into the office is more tolerable. Our boss thanks you for that. read more

The iced almond vanilla latte at Nice is such a treat that I'll drink it happily even on one of those rare, rainy, and 50-degree days in LA. Though I made a resolution to cut down on my coffee intake (which was scarily bordering on addiction), this is one of the few places where I treat myself on my cheat days. I love that it's outdoors, and it's refreshing to come here for a short break from work. Baristas are super friendly, too, adding to the relaxing ambiance. Can't speak for the baked goods, but I don't really think I need to. The coffee is a true standout! read more

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This cute coffee spot is located out in the open at City National Plaza. Nice Coffee is a wonderful place to stop by and grab a delicious Almond Latte (that's all I've ever gotten so I can't comment on anything else) and enjoy it under the sun with friends or colleagues. I've tried coffee from their beans, and it is absolutely delicious. I would love to get a drip here next time. There were a variety of little pastries that were offered, but I wasn't able to get any at the time. The service was fantastic! The baristas were friendly, the latte came out quick (and as I've mentioned before, was SO good!) Without a doubt, I'd come back again and again if I have some time to kill for coffee. This place has a specific audience, business workers in the DTLA area who work from 7am-4pm. That's their actual hours...Mondays through Fridays from 7am-4pm. That's one reason I'm giving this place only 4 stars instead of 5 (sorry, Matthew!) It's not always easy to stop by if you're not working in DTLA and get off at 4 or 5pm. The other reason I'm giving this place 4 stars is because it's not easy to find parking around DTLA, especially during those times. Obviously these aren't reasons enough for me to avoid this place. I'll definitely be back...when I get more time off. read more

First things first staff is super friendly! So be kind ! To start the coffee is very delicious and well crafted everything from plain black coffee to there lattes it's all great! The coffee is a distinct citrusy/sweet blend it's very light but a great all around! Most enjoyed the lattes iced or hot both delicious! And for the cold brew connoisseur it's bittersweet but a great pick me up! Don't forget the pastries there are so good and fresh daily ! read more

Nice coffee, has the best people and the best coffee in LA. The coffee is made great and the staff is always so friendly. They have a large group of loyal customers and it's no question why. I highly recommend stopping by on a warm sunny day! You won't regret it. read more

5 stars for location (sunny outdoor plaza with wifi, lounge chairs, and umbrellas). Nice music and quiet enough clientele. 3 stars for the "goods" themselves. Iced tea was a tad pricey and served up rather cloudy and strong tasting. This at least for the black tea, maybe the sparkling green tea on tap is more promising. Also got a chocolate croissant that was a tad impenetrable through its crusty shell and filled with unexpected cream. Would come back for the ambience, and try my luck with some other menu offerings. read more

We had a nice Iced Black Tea and a Hot Fat Donut Situation that we found ourselves in. We ordered the vanilla bean, chocolate with sprinkles, and grapefruit raised donuts. The texture was spongy and doughy, not your usual soft airy raised donuts, but still good. I expected the grapefruit donut to be a bit tart but it only had a hint of grapefruit flavor. The location is easy to get to. Parking is underground and valet provided, but they do not validate. Best to order lunch downstairs to go and get validation from the restaurants there, then come up and have your lunch in the sunshine with Nice Coffee. Less hassle, more efficient, and inexpensive. read more

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I hate going here because of how angry all the employees are except the shorter of the two female employees. I literally started going to Starbucks because of how rude they are read more

My favorite morning coffee shop before starting my work day. I love coming here because I know no matter how bad the traffic was on the way to work, I can count on the staff at Nice to make me a solid latte any day of the week to get me right. I enjoy the open air coffee shop vibe and the staff is always friendly to me and my co-workers when we go. read more

I love stopping by here when I'm walking around, explorin' DTLA. the baristas are always friendly and nice and their iced vanilla lattes (which I always get) are always refreshing and tasty. There's a nice seating area to relax in and just people watch :) read more

Nice Coffee - coffee after getting flowers at the farmers market :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Name checks out. Nice coffee. I had a chocolate croissant which was much better than I anticipated. Buttery, flakey, not too sweet, delicious. My cold brew was excellent as well. The service was friendly and quick. Wish they had more savory options but very happy overall! read more

This was a really nice spot for a morning coffee before going in to the office. The coffee was good, as were the breakfast burritos. The little plaza across from the public library was also a nice spot to enjoy morning caffeination. read more

What a fantastic coffee shop in the heart of downtown LA. Nestled between three building in a courtyard, next to a water feature, is this hip standalone coffee shop; friendly service and damn good coffee. I wish we had more independent coffee shops like these, instead of the dreaded green logo mermaid on every corner. read more

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I've been here quite a few times already. I really liked their cappuccinos, pumpkin spice lattes and vanilla latte. By far, maybe the best pumpkin spice latte because they use real pumpkin! You can taste a huge difference! However, their sizes are small and a little pricy, but I guess nowadays the cost of lattes are rising. Anyways, I'm not a huge fan of their iced coffees because I feel like every time I ask for a small splash of cream, it's as though I'm drinking milk. Another thing I'm not a huge fan of - the donuts, to me they're too dry and I wouldn't pay for it. The cookie is good though, soft and moist (except I personally hate sea salt, I know I know). The ambiance is nice though and the baristas all talk to you and make you feel very welcome - they even sang for my birthday! I'll be back! read more

Wanted to try a new spot but was heavily disappointed. Bought their Breakfast Burrito which is only served Fridays and a Matcha Latte. Could hardly taste the matcha in my drink, and the burrito was pre-made, so the flavor was pretty bland-- the salsa couldn't even save it. I guess you can come here if you really really need a quick bite and coffee. read more

Been meaning to try this place in the lobby of my work. I got a vanilla latte with almond milk and I'm not impressed. I kept coughing from the ground coffee that was not filtered out. The taste is very thick and sour - almost like sour/rotten milk (taste + consistency). The drink was $5.50 for equivalent to a "tall" size from sbux. Definitely not worth it IMO. Probably will not be back unless co-workers drag me there. read more

Nice Coffee - Tiny tiny drink for $$$. Coffee grinds not filtered out and taste sour. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Superb coffee located in downtown Los Angeles! ALmond milk cappuccino was made perfectly and delicious coffee cake! Excited to try the other pastries as well. Customer service 10/10 as well. read more

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First of all, this place has the best pastries in the entire world. The buns are amazing! Second, the coffee is exceptional!!! I wanted to shoutout the Friday morning crew today because they took a little extra time making our drinks, but made it better by giving us a gift card and apologizing. They were so awesome and kind and went out of their way! Going to be a regular here now :) read more

The name says it all and I hope that these nice people finish first! I work in CN Plaza and the recent renovation to the courtyard was a wonderful change, most of all the addition of this coffee stand. We have a Starbucks a block away in every direction you could walk in, including downward (not exaggerating at all) so it's nice to have some good, quality hipster coffee! I ordered my usual iced coffee with vanilla and cream, and a burrata/roasted tomato panini. The panini was a little steep in price, but I am in love with burrata and will gladly pay up. They warmed the sandwich for me, and it was perfect. There is a changing variety of donuts, pastries, sandwiches, savory croissants, and other deliciousness. On Fridays, they bring in breakfast burritos and recommend signing up in advance! The coffee itself was wonderful. True to the name, the staff is friendly, chatty, and helpful, even remembering me on my second visit. The coffee stand itself completely opens up to take full advantage of our awesome weather (and construction sounds) with a large bar to sit at or have meetings. I wish them all the best success! read more

This review is solely on their baked goods as we decided to pick up something small on the way to work. My Apple turnover looked great but it was on the stale side of things :( Thought maybe toasting it would do the trick but it didn't. My husband said the muffin was fine but not worth the price (it was small). By the way, none of the pastries were labeled what they were but if I did it again, I'd go with something that looked like people have been buying :D Would like to try their drinks the next time, although they seemed on the small side for the price as well. Totally understand how convenient it is to have that place by the businesses, just wish it was a little more quality for your buck. I always get charmed by small places like these and their aesthetics so like trying them, especially since the name is "Nice". Will be back though! read more

Nice Coffee - Turnover was a little stale but pretty. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Fast and friendly service. Stopped by during my mid morning break and ordered the cappuccino. Small but potent. I am a coffee drinker and drink about 2-3 shots of espresso every morning and a cup of Starbucks coffee from our work machine and this coffee proved itself worth the short wait. My only complaint is that they open at 7am instead of 6:30am. Great coffee and friendly service. read more

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A staple for our days in the office! Lovely little stand with friendly baristas, a simple coffee menu, and delicious pastries. Not only convenient for anyone that works in the nearby buildings but also great quality! You can definitely see and taste the effort they put into making their drinks. read more

Delicious drinks that are right by my work office. I've had their chai, matcha, and lattes!

It's always NICE to have a new coffee shop in Downtown LA. It's NICE to know the workers are actually NICE. Wow! The line for this al fresco coffee shop is long!! I got espresso and croissant on my 1st visit: Espresso ($3.25): Why is my espresso sour and spicy? I asked my friend to taste it and she said the same thing. The coffee was very strong though.. Croissant ($4.00): the croissant wasn't cheap, but it was very good. So good that it is actually comparable to Parisian croissants. It was flaky, crispy, slightly salty and very buttery. I came back again for another coffee break. I mentioned the sourness of my coffee and the barista explained maybe I wasn't used to their style of coffee. He recommended a traditional espresso for me. Traditional espresso ($3.25): stilly tasted sour to me :( Maple raised donut: this firm and chewy donut actually tasted good. It's very bread-y, if that makes sense. Nice Coffee has assorted donuts (chocolate cake, chocolate raised, strawberry cake, strawberry raised, maple glazed), mortadela-provolone sandwich and assorted croissants. I want to go back for its kimchi spam croissant. Fivestar reward is accepted. 3.5 stars!! Nice Coffee is kinda yummylicious!! read more

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I love this place! Cool aesthetic, great customer service, tasty product. It can be a little pricey (for my budget any way). I just got a latte and a mini bag of 4 donut holes and it was $10. Sometimes you need a great latte and cream filled donut holes of deliciousness and for that...this is where you should spend your money. read more

Nice Coffee - Latte and donut hole so good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great Coffee from a great crew. Nice location. Really Really convenient. If you are walking or on a bike or running between office and lunch or coming into the office in that location and need a pick me up there is no excuse not to try NICE COFFEE. Great for outdoor meetings. Im just loving the vibe of this place! Or grab a coffee and take it across the street to the library! The coffee is great plus the pastries (Doughnuts!) The crew will really take care of you. Thanks Guys. read more

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I came here for a Chai Latte on a random Thursday afternoon. I had passed by this place before but a friend that I knew helped with the design/architecture and suggested this place. Staff was nice and the place has a cool vibe. My Chai was tasty but a little cold. Guess I need to come back to try their hopefully hot coffee. Presentation is good and its a pretty cool place to sit and drink your coffee. read more

Nice Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Small cafe stand in the middle of DTLA, expressos galore. Good service and fast for the office folks. Had a quick drink of Americano and it was good and strong enough. Cannot say more because that's all I ordered. The friend had a latte and enjoyed as well. Just to mention it is hidden between buildings and sits in the middle of the veranda where there are plenty of tables and chairs for guest. read more

Such a cute place located in the beautiful in the city national twin towers. They do custom brews, made to order. Yummy assorted pastries available. Cold brew A regular place for me. They sell breakfast burrito on Fridays only. Veggie or Bacon. Be sure to get both kinds of salsa. Mix it. Big smiles on the staff. Free WiFi is available thru the plaza. Plenty of outdoor seating. Great for lunch. A break or hang out. Love this place. read more

Coffee was OK, kouign amann was so bad. Pastry was dry and the "caramelized" part is just a disk of hard crystalized caramel gathered at the bottom. Maybe the other pastries are decent, but I only had the kouign amann. I've never had a kouign amann that I didn't like -- that is, until I came here. read more

Cool little outdoor spot in downtown LA. I went with a friend, and it was like Cheers--the staff all knew him and they were super friendly. The prices are average. The cold brew was good, not super strong but good. They offer a couple of sammich offerings each day, changing the menu daily. It's not ideal that they're premise, the caprese was a bit soggy by noon, but it was good, with nice crusty bread, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and fresh tomatoes that looked like heirloom. The courtyard is pretty shady by early afternoon, and even had a nice breeze when I was there. There are scattered tables with umbrellas, and counter seating by the work area and at a table in one side of the work area. There was a line through the early afternoon maybe 5 deep at any given time, which didn't mean too long a wait. read more

My husband and I came here on a whim and became obsessed with it. Best coffee I've had in a long time. We both got the same thing, hot vanilla latte. The baristas were very sweet and attentive. The actual coffee bar was really simple and beautiful. Looked clean. I wish I lived closer to this I'll look forward to coming here next time I'm In LA read more

This is a cute and gay outdoor style cafe nestled in the cold and corporate financial district plaza. The coffee was exceptional no doubt, but what surprised me was the quality of the sandwiches here. Plenty of seating too. Such a surprise. read more

So far, so good! It's great to have a mom and pop coffee shop in our plaza! Today was their soft opening and I tried out their iced mocha. It was really good...the flavor was robust and you could really taste the quality. They've got cups to-go as well as actual ceramic cups for people who'd like to sit around and enjoy their coffee/espresso. The staff here is AWESOME! Really cool personalities and they seem really fun. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their other menu options! read more