First new coffee shop of the year! We were in the area so I picked one that stood out to me per…read moreYelp recs and this was the one! We luckily found street parking up front, otherwise they have a small street nearby that you can probably park in as well. Only two people were ahead of us when we walked in but shortly after, the place filled up with the line almost out the door! There was only one worker but she made it work and she was fast! Cute decor and vibes inside. I wanted to try the pistachio bliss that everyone seemed to rave about but since their seasonal menu was out, I went for the toffee nut iced latte. The drinks are a bit on the pricier side, cute cups though! Something about the drink I got was a little off putting. Idk if it was whatever spice they used but I was not crazy about it. I definitely want to come back and try the pistachio at some point though! Getting out of my parking spot was rough. Busy street but also some annoying guy parked in the red zone behind me, basically bumper to bumper and then another girl in front had A LOT of room in front of her and just didn't give me enough room. I luckily made it out but very annoying! Anyway, still looking forward to coming back to try their pistachio bliss! IG: @ammysalamii

Stopped by Soulsweets Coffee after running errands in the area and loved it. The space is super…read morecute and girly, with indoor seating only. I ordered the vanilla latte with marshmallow foam and it was very yummy. I love their super cute cups. Customer service was decent, and it's definitely a spot I'd return to when I'm back in the area. Limited street parking out front, but worth the stop.

Decided to check this spot out over the weekend on a whim. It's kind of on a busy street but there…read moreis some residential and that street is SUPER small so good luck finding parking there too. We got lucky lol! They have some nice seating and tables on the side of their building down that same residential street and they also have umbrellas for shade which is nice. Walked in and what a beautiful cafe! You immediately notice all the musical instruments which makes me think they have live music some times. Ordered at the counter and asked what their "RAF Latte" was and the guy mentioned it was for the customers who wanted them to be more on the sweeter side and less strong so I went for their Horchata latte. Took a few minutes to get my drink but as soon as I saw it, it looked absolutely delish! And it was. Super creamy, still on the sweeter side but the creaminess is what I loved most about it. Still strong enough for my liking so I would definitely come back and get it again! IG: @ammysalamii

Really enjoyed this coffee spot. The atmosphere is super chill and cozy, which made it a perfect…read moreplace to sit down, study, and enjoy a good cup of coffee. It has a comfortable vibe where you can actually relax and focus without feeling rushed. Definitely a spot I'd come back to whenever I need to get some studying done or just want to enjoy a quiet coffee.

Good coffee with fast service. It was a popular spot. Recommend for you to try if you are in the…read morearea.

We hired My Cafe Fresco for our wedding and our guests loved it!!! They were punctual and the…read moredrinks were amazing. We will definitely keep them in our vendor list for future events. Highly recommend them for your future events!!

The best latte's I've tried! I hired them to work an event I hosted. They were great. They handled…read morethe crowd well and everyone kept complimenting their food and latte's.

I ordered ca for my office and it exceeded expectations! The lattes are incredible--the matcha is…read moredelicious . I had the vanilla latte and a croissant, and both were fantastic. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, making great recommendations. Will absolutely be booking for another event very soon.

I was blown away by Regent Coffee and their commitment to their craft. I stopped in with a few…read morefriends the other day. The barista that helped us was so passionate when describing their barrel aged coffee. I ordered the Cantina Cream Top and loved it. The cream topping was delicious and rich, and the dried orange was bright and sweet. It's on the pricey side for coffee but I think it's worth it. There's metered parking out front.

Ok, this is a particularly sad one -- one that may even make it to become the #1 poster boy in my…read moreupcoming business lecture tour and book. Coffee. So many people define themselves as experts. Sadly, many of those same people will walk in and say things like, "Gosh, I'm tired, could you make me a double espresso?", clearly assuming that stronger taste automatically means more caffeine. My wife and I simply like a good coffee in the morning. Which leads to the obvious question: what do we define as "good coffee"? For us, it helps us get into the day, tastes pleasant, and does not leave a bitter note. We are absolutely not coffee experts and can discuss coffee, at best, at what we Germans would call "Thekenniveau" -- bar-counter level. I do understand, however, that it may make a difference whether beans were roasted weeks or even months ago somewhere remote, then shipped and stored, or whether they were roasted locally and recently. So we asked ChatGPT, and one of the recommendations was REGENT Coffee in our neighborhood. We went. Our directive was very clear: we explained that we knew little to nothing about coffee, which was precisely why we had come in and were looking for advice. The lady helping us started with: "Well, it all comes down to the settings of your coffee machine when you pour your espresso." I responded that we are not really espresso drinkers -- we drink Americano. She gave us "the look" and explained that an Americano is espresso with more water. The information: fair enough. The way it was communicated: not ideal if your goal is to win me as a customer. From there, the conversation did not really lead anywhere. We were asked questions such as whether we preferred nutty or fruity coffee. That may be a perfectly reasonable question for someone who already knows what those terms mean in practical taste terms. But we had just told her that we did not. That was the entire reason we were there. We were not looking to prove our coffee knowledge. We were looking for someone who had the expertise to guide us. In the end, we bought an Americano. It was served so hot that my wife burned her mouth in the car, and it took almost the entire 45-minute drive to Santa Monica before it had reached what we considered a comfortable drinking temperature. It cost $5. And we did not even particularly like it. Would I go again? No. Would I recommend REGENT based on this experience? No. What makes this particularly disappointing is that this was a tremendous lost opportunity to turn us into long-term customers. We like expert advice. We drive to Farmers Markets to buy fresh produce knowing full well that we may pay 200% more for something that is perhaps only 15% better. But we can taste the difference, and that makes it worthwhile to us. Coffee could have been exactly the same. If I specialized in coffee, I would make it incredibly easy for people like us to enter that world. I would offer tastings. I would explain, in simple language, what "nutty", "fruity", "chocolatey", "bright", "smooth" or "low acidity" actually mean in the cup. I might offer a short class on how to set up a home coffee machine properly. Maybe even machine-specific sessions. Maybe in the shop. Maybe at the customer's home. Because there are customers walking through the door saying, quite literally: "We know very little. We want advice. We are willing to spend money." And even better from a business perspective: Not just money once. Continuous money. Imagine if the conversation had instead started with: "I totally understand where you are coming from. Coffee can become unnecessarily complicated very quickly. Since you mostly drink Americano and want something smooth rather than bitter, let me give you two small tastes so you can understand the difference. Then I'll recommend one bean to start with." We would almost certainly have bought a bag. Possibly two. And if we had liked them, we might have bought beans there for years. Instead, they sold us one tiny cup for $5 over the counter, while the payment screen suggested an 18-25% tip. And two potentially very loyal customers walked out frustrated. That, to me, is the real business lesson here. It is not about whether REGENT makes good or bad coffee. Taste is subjective. It is about recognizing the customer who is standing right in front of you. Especially when that customer is effectively saying: "Please teach me how to spend more money with you." And then making sure you do not send them home without doing exactly that. Small caffeine footnote: espresso is more concentrated in caffeine per ounce, but a normal serving of drip coffee usually contains more total caffeine than a single espresso because the serving is much larger. Stronger taste does not automatically mean more caffeine.

Delicious coffee. Great sandwiches. And very friendly staff. I highly recommend the Iced Mocha.read more

Came on the hottest day of the summer so far and got the iced cream top latte and they were willing…read moreto make an iced version of the marshmallow latte for my partner. Service was super knowledgeable and friendly and made good recommendations. Cream top is very sweet, and goes great with the mellow latte below. This tastes like the kind of vanilla ice cream your kids love. I got the large 20oz size and enjoyed every ounce! Iced marshmallow was perhaps not a good idea only because the marshmallows got chilled and became a weird texture. Definitely our bad ordering it that way! Get it hot, the way it was thoughtfuly designed , and I'm sure it's delightful! This truck is in the office building courtyard off to the right before you pull into the garage on Monterey. There are tables with it umbrellas around for shade in the summer. There is sometimes street parking right in front of the office building on Brand, otherwise the lot for this complex is $1 for every 12 minutes and this stand doesn't validate (tho Equinox does, apparently).

Amazing vanilla and brown sugar shaken espresso! Very delicious 10/10…read more Many options on pastries! Outstanding! 5/5 . Great customer service! Very nice , and welcoming staff , helpful. Great attitude Clean environment inside has great lighting , decorative well and designs very on point . Restrooms available for customers Parking available on street not hard to find . Definitely recommend to friends and family 10/10 I will be back soon :)

4/5 Customer service was welcoming and friendly. 4/5…read moreAmbiance was clean and quaint. The had an upbeat playlist of music. I ordered a banana matcha which tasted great! No complaints!

10/10 experience! My mom and I reserved the hands on coffee roasting experience and we couldn't…read morehave enjoyed more. Henry and his lovely wife treated us with such kindness and warmth! Answered all of our questions, went in depth about the different origins of coffee beans and the processes for them while at the same time made the whole experience fun! Would recommend it 1000%

Despite being very humble, friendly, and outgoing, Henry (*Henrikh) could easily be a well-studied…read morecollege professor with his vast knowledge of absolutely everything to do with coffee. Given the wonderful ambiance of his shop, which is filled with the heavenly aroma of roasted java, I encourage coffee lovers everywhere to check out Henry's classes.