Artsy coffee shop with good drinks and a solid spot to work/study from! Walking-in, I loved the artsy vibe from the tiger rug to the records along the wall. They even had a CD player with CD's to listen to! They have two floors with lots of outlets and wifi. The seats are uncomfortable for seating for long periods of time though. For drinks, I got their signature Guinness Butterscotch Cream Latte and it was delicious! I loved the butterscotch cream top. The espresso was nicely strong and mixed with the cream, it was yummy. It was at a good size for $7.50 which was better compared to nearby coffee shops who had smaller portions at higher prices. Parking is street parking. Service was great and the baristas seemed nice. I'm unsure if they have a bathroom. I would definitely come back and add this to my rotation of coffee shops. The pastries looked good and I also want to try their other drinks! read more

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Stopped in for a cortado and thought it was decent overall, but not quite where I expected it to be. The drink looked decent and the texture held up. The crema and foam stayed intact throughout the drink. For context, I do drink bright coffees regularly and generally prefer light roasts and washed beans, so I'm usually pretty comfortable with higher-acidity profiles. That said, the crema had a slightly dry, matte appearance rather than the glossy, silky look I usually associate with a really well-executed cortado. Flavor-wise, it had more of a sour taste. I don't mind bright coffees, but this one tasted a bit sour, and I wasn't entirely sure whether it was an intentional characteristic of the coffee or a sign that it needed more balance. It could have used a little more sweetness to round everything out. The body was solid, but the flavor never really came together for me. My biggest issue was that nobody behind the bar could tell me what beans were being served for my cortado or provide any tasting notes. At a specialty coffee shop, I'd expect at least some basic information about the coffee, especially when customers are trying to learn more about what they're drinking. However the girl at the register was very nice. Not a bad drink overall but I did expect more. read more

Ondo Coffee - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I think the drink name is callled Blue'min Milk Tea. The blue comes from butterfly pea leaves so it didn't add much flavor. But it had a strong jasmine taste (the "min" part of the name) which I liked. However, I would also just get a jasmine milk tea from a boba shop. I don't remember what pastry I got but it was just fine, nothing standout. read more

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Holy cow. Flavor flavor flavor. I literally don't even like coffee that much but this is a flavor explosion. Creamy but not heavy. The coffee really comes through. It's deep and earthy. Sensational. read more

Ondo Coffee - It's all mixed now but the Guinness Butterscotch latte is the best coffee I've had in my life - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Quick service, tasty matcha, friendly spot This is a good option if you are in the area read more

Ondo Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here on Monday afternoon, there was free street parking out front. I still remember when this place was another coffee shop, well actually several other coffee shops. They've done a great job using with the open space/high ceilings and 2nd floor area. Got the Mt. Hoji drink, delicious. Wild that all their speciality drinks are only iced though, I guess hot drinks are not cool anymore? - signed, A Millennial struggling to stay on trend. Music is good (mostly R&B), wifi works, staff is pretty diverse racially (not just the stereotypical LA barista, you know what I mean), there's some power outlets, great spot to work and see all the hip LA kids and what they're up to. read more

Ondo Coffee - Mt. Hoji - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came on a weekday late morning. There was plenty of street metered parking. People are constantly coming and going so I didn't feel like it was an issue at that time. The place is small but even so, it feels like they really made the best of the space. There are a few tables for single or parties of two. There's also stairs that lead to another floor of seating. Most of the patrons there are on laptops working or keeping to themselves mostly. Service was the same; everyone is just so productive here! The menu is straightforward with coffee and tea drink options. They also had pastry options available. I ordered an iced latte, whole milk. The latte was subtle, silky, and smooth. I think this would be a good option for a second coffee of the day. Where it's midday and you just need a little something, but not too strong. Really enjoyed this local spot and will come back again. read more

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

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Excellent café in East Hollywood. I had work related meetings nearby and glad to stumble upon this one. The hojicha was excellent! read more

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Super vibey cafe with quality drinks! Got the Saigon latte 50% sweet/whole milk. Really smooth espresso with the right amount of creaminess. Ondo has a lot of seats for chatting or studying on the top and bottom floors. There are fun books, CDs, headphones, and knickknacks you can explore as well! Also a rare factor: music selection, decor, and ambiance are spot on read more

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Really cute and yummy spot! Not close to me but I go when I'm in the area. Last time I went I got a matcha and my partner got coffee and we both enjoyed them. They have pastries too. Shoutout to Marianne for the help! read more

Ondo Coffee - Matcha latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Someone recommended Ondo to me as one of LA's top coffee spots and I can see why! The pour over had floral notes and smelled like caramel, and the ceramics it's served in are very cute! There's a lot of space for studying, although the WiFi was having a moment while I was there. It's about half a mile from Vermont / Santa Monica so also very accessible by transit. read more

Ondo Coffee - pour over - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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8/28/2025 Came here on a Monday afternoon, so it wasn't busy. PEACH ROYALE (SEASONAL) (Organic black peach tea, cane sugar, organic oat milk, cold steeped for 18 hours) Mellowed black tea with that fruity peach flavor. The oat milk brings that extra creaminess and with fruity black peach tea. Surprisingly delicious! I do not like oat milk, but since it was steeped with the black peach tea, I could not substitute it. GUINNESS BUTTERSCOTCH CREAM LATTE (House-made Guinness butterscotch, sweetened milk base, espresso, whipped cream top) Surprisingly good flavors! At first sip it tasted like tiramisu. But as I mixed it, I can taste the Guinness with the coffee. It tasted like that buttery caramel toffee flavor. It tasted complex. There was some textures in the cream like chocolate specks. Everything was creamy and it felt like a good dessert drink. CHAMOE SPARKLER (House made Korean golden melon cheong and sparkling water) It did taste like the Korean melon. You do get small bits of the Korean melon throughout the drink. It was much sweeter than desired. Korean melon is usually mild in sweetness. The tonic did bring that extra bubbly mouthfeel with each sip. Personally, I did not love this drink nor was it unique. Very one note. AMBIANCE / SEATS Strangely, the pictures came out too nicely on Yelp and on Google reviews. In person, everything looked old and grungy. Also, muuuuch smaller than what I've seen in pictures. There are tables and seats indoors and outdoors, but still it's not a place you can comfortably sit with your laptop and study or work. CUSTOMER SERVICE Not super friendly nor welcoming, but no attitude. They just did their job and that's it. PARKING Metered street parking only. Luckily, I parked right across Ondo, so I didn't mind. Plus I put in less than a dollar. Not a whole lot of parking. Very limited area and limited in parking. My overall experience was good. I enjoyed their drinks to return in the future. read more

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We don't live in the area but I found Ondo Coffee after looking for a coffee shop not far from Griffith Park. They normally have an upstairs seating area but it was closed at the time we visited. Ambiance here was cute and minimal. Service was friendly and efficient. After ordering, our drinks were served quickly. I quite liked the matcha here and would be back if I lived closer. The coffee was also good. read more

Ondo Coffee - Strawberry matcha in front and iced latte in back - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Thanks to Yelp for allowing me to come across this cute lil whole in the wall. Known for their Guinness Butterscotch Cream latte, ofc I had to give it a try. It delivered sweet buttery, creamy and slightly bitter flavors. If you're into the sweetness of a latte, this will be for you. They top it off with cinnamon for a woody mild kick. The space is rather small and they offer some seating within their upper level mezzanine. Perfect spot for a quick pick me up. read more

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A cozy neighborhood coffee spot in Virgil Village with plenty of nearby street parking. I like coming here to do light work or read. It's not a huge space, but there are plenty of seats inside. So far, I've tried theur guinness cream latte, strawberry matcha latte, and vanilla iced latte. Overall, I find their drinks to be on the sweeter side. I don't think they use a house-made vanilla syrup--the vanilla tasted pretty artificial, so I wouldn't recommend that one. If you enjoy creamy, rich specialty drinks, the guinness latte is a good choice. And if you like a nice matcha flavor balanced with sweet strawberry milk, the strawberry matcha latte is solid. read more

Came here on a sun and got street parking pretty quickly! It's a nice quaint spot to grab coffee and chat with friends. The staff is friendly and coffee is solid. I got the Saigon de Leche which was more on the sweeter side for a latte, but I still enjoyed it as the coffee flavor still pulled through. read more

Ondo Coffee - Saigon de leche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I tried Ondo Coffee on a whim several months back, and I'm happy I visited! I appreciated the friendly service and the employee's attentiveness as he answered menu questions. I ended up sitting in the downstairs area near the ordering counter but noticed there's an upstairs level too. I ordered the Guinness Butterscotch Cream Latte; while I was worried it may be overly sweet, I though the balance between the espresso, Guinness butterscotch, milk, and whipped cream was spot-on. read more

Ondo Coffee - Guinness Butterscotch Cream Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Did I spend $9 on coffee, including tip? Yes. Would I do it again? Yes, but sporadically since I work too close to this cafe. Very cute space and nice location in a developing area of E. Hollywood. Their basic coffee is between $4.50/$5, and it's a tasty brew. I stopped getting their coffee because I wasn't getting that caffeine kick I'd expect from a pricey cup of coffee. However, their matcha is some of the best I've had in LA. I get that nice, sustained, mellow caffeination. I generally get their iced matcha americano and add my own milk at work. Their salted chocolate chip cookie is very good and always tempting me. They raised their prices $.50 for tariffs. They have a punch card that gets you $5 off. I would have expected them to raise their punch card to $5.50 to accommodate, but they don't-I haven't asked. All in all, great cafe with tasty coffee and excellent matcha. They are for sure a staple for the community in the neighborhood. read more

Coffee 5/5: combo of perf sweetness and strongness? I loved it. Cute ambiance. Lots of street parking. Highly recommend! read more

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Superb coffee at Ondo--delicious roasts and really well made. Very much artisanal in the best way possible. On my last visit, it was a hot day and I needed something cold. I was delighted that I could get a pour over of an Ethiopian roast from Berkeley put on ice. Yum. And what's more, the atmosphere and aesthetic inside is simple and elegant. The staff are also super friendly and helpful, both in choosing a brew that's right for you and ensuring it's made with care and skill. read more

I came on a Thursday morning at 10am. Very friendly service and ask what the barista suggested. A fall spice latte with oat milk. There is paid parking outside, but I do t know if it's strictly enforced or not. I seemed to be the only one to pay! Lul!! Walking inside, you get the feeling that these people know their coffee! It felt comfortable and not pretentious! It seemed to be very busy but the baristas made the time with each customer that I saw spent with quality. Liam was the barista and they were completely nice and had a great suggestion of the fall spice latte!! Thank you Liam! When I am in the area again, I plan to come back here!! read more

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Great coffee spot. A few seats inside, and some outside. I went on a holiday and it was busy but I was able to grab a table. I have a feeling it gets really busy on an average day as the community college is next door. I tried their butterscotch iced coffee and it was great. It tasted more like a dessert coffee so I probably wouldn't order that again if i don't want something really sweet. They have wifi too. read more

Really good Coffee location I tried Vegan Cinnamon Rolls was really good, coffee was nine. Coffe was ready In a few minutes! Only thing that I can't stand is the no cash system! This is AMERICA Cash is And should be Taken I'm old and use Cash all the time read more

Me enjoying my coffee at work lol, anyway the Saigon de leche is delicious!!!!!!!! I tried the Guinness butterscotch cream latte and it's also tasty, just smaller size. And their hojicha latte, I'm picky with my hojichas but theirs was bomb read more

Ondo Coffee - Saigon de leche - bomb as f*ck!!!!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ondo Coffee is by far one of the hippest and coolest coffee shops I have visited in a while! This specialty coffee shop located in East Hollywood is tucked away in a neighborhood nearby the LACC. There is no parking lot but there is a lot of street parking options all around. Inside, they have a cozy and cool ambiance with some retro Japanese vibes. They have an upstairs and downstairs area in the shop with about 4-5 tables for seating downstairs and additional seating upstairs. For their menu, they have a great selection of different specialty drinks to choose from. Wifey and I decided to try the Strawberry Matcha Latte and the Mt. Hoji. Both drinks were some of the best drinks we have tried in a while with great depth of flavors! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience grabbing drinks and hanging out here. They definitely have one of the cooler coffee shop setups that I have had the chance to experience. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Come stop by and come back to this post to thank me later for the put on! read more

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The Guinness Butterscotch Latte tasted like the nostalgia-tinted memory of having Butterbeer for the first time as a child. Not too sweet, and the foam is almost like custard. Definitely coming back to try it again. read more

The taste of their Earl Grey Latte was interesting, in a good way. I thought it might've been a little bit on the milky side, but nothing over the top.The ambiance of the place is very modern and hipster to me. They have a great wall selection of beans to purchase and a second story level where you can study and work in. Prices seem a little high for coffee, but then again they're are not making you a standard cup of coffee. I would certainly go back to order a different drink. read more

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Super cute coffee shop right by LACC! Staff are always friendly, it's very quiet (great for doing work), and has a cute loft area with more seating. They have a great selection of drinks but I always get their Japanese cold brew - alway delicious! Would love to come back and try their pastries and other drinks. read more

If you're into quality and specialty coffee, Ondo Coffee is a must visit. I've had some unique single origin coffees from there. While Ondo doesn't roast their own coffee, they serve specialty and estate coffee from other roasters. Not all coffees are alike. Coffee flavor comes from coffee plant species & variety, location, harvesting, processing and roasting. They do serve the creme del a creme of coffee.. Geisha coffee which is a bit more floral, tea like with fruit notes. One unique coffee that I had recently from here from Columbia, a pink bourbon variety was processed with hops. Very unique flavor that had notes of that of an IPA and nectarines. Great cafe to try if you're into specialty coffees. Ondo is tucked away in East Hollywood behind LACC/Braille Institute. Parking is metered parking. read more

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Great space to work with delicious coffee and ample street parking. I've been here a bunch and the coffee quality and service have been consistently good. read more

This is my favorite place!! The Saigon De Leche Always always hits the spot!! This place NEVER disappoints!! Great customer service friendly faces it's a block away from my place it's about time we get good coffee read more

We found this coffee and tea gem via a friends coffee focused discord and finally made the trip to LA to check it out. They have such unique drinks and the staff and owner are very friendly and helpful. This was probably one of the best strawberry matcha lattes I've ever had. Not too sweet, very strong matcha, and the strawberry puree was well balanced - expertly incorporated instead of leaving awkward chunks of strawberry at the bottom. It felt like a cohesive drink instead of three separate pieces. read more

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Great coffee. Great staff. Cool ambiance. Street parking. This place had been bookmarked for a while and I am so glad I finally got to try it. They take pride in what they do and offer. Definitely coming back! read more

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Stumbled upon this beautiful cafe while walking around the area. I felt sooo euphoric as I walked up to the loft area and saw the quirky books and somehow futuristic but retro computer. The vibe of this coffee shop is unbeatable. The music is always undiscovered beautiful indie music that matches the aesthetic videos on the huge projector above the cashier stand. I always get lucky and go when there's not that many people in the loft area and it's so fun to get some work done from that bird's eye view. It's a small shop but has more character and coziness than all the cafes I've been to in LA. Their strawberry matcha is AMAZING. Not too sweet. Deep, rich matcha flavor and color. Homemade strawberry puree. Absolute heavennn. Their iced tea is refreshing and flavorful, even without added sugar. I love their little pastry bites. I've only gotten this the few times I've come so I can't speak for their other drinks but I have a feeling everything on their menu is top tier as well. I love that they have Korean steeped tea options served in cute ceramics. I just know I would get along with whoever curated this coffee shop! Should've gate kept Ondo but I posted it on TikTok and it went viral read more

Never going back... I tipped $1 for take out over this $9 drink total to receive it way below the cup's line I've worked in the food industry for 3-4 years and never have I ever done someone dirty over a tip. This is crazy work and entitlement at its finest. Lost a customer! read more

Ondo Coffee - Never going back... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

loved the menu and japanese inspired drinks. the staff was very friendly too. i liked the lounge upstairs and seating availability. the place was a vibe and i would totally come back to study here. coffee was decent read more

Ondo Coffee - upstairs lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ondo Coffee is a cute little coffee shop in East Hollywood adjacent to LACC. They have a modest selection of coffee, teas and pastries on their menu. Its interior modern design and decor were beautifully crafted. Their space is arguably constrained but maximized; second floor provides extra seats as well as their outdoor patio. Staff was affable, competent and professional. Service was on point. Prices seem fair and won't break bank. Free wifi. Ample of street parking. I had an Iced (Japanese) Coffee x milk. It was alright. Overall, I had a good experience and liked drink. I'd recommend this shop. read more

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Such a cool coffee spot. The vibes were giving me flashbacks to my college days and that was a long time ago lol. The people here are very friendly and chill. I was looking for a spot to set up to send off some emails and this place kind of looked perfect since I was in the area. There's a downstairs and upstairs where there's plenty of outlets and free Wi-Fi. Also on the menu I saw something with Guinness on it so I knew I had to get it. I ordered the Guinness Butterscotch Cream Latte and it only comes iced. It was super delicious. Such a great spot. I wish it was closer to where I lived. But if I'm in the area and need a place to do some work or read or just drink coffee and hang out, this is definitely the spot. read more

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This place has been my go to in the mornings before school . It's right next to my schools parking lot so I just walk from the parking lot to the shop. The shop has such a cute and unique layout, it's very hipster and retro. I love the upstairs, I usually go up there and study, it feels like a homey nook. The customer service here varies, sometimes the person taking your order is friendly other times not so much. I love getting their strawberry matcha! I love how delicious and not overly sweet it is. I definitely want to expand to their other options once I get over this matcha fixation. The cinnamon bun on the other hand was not my favorite. It had a weird aftertaste and the frosting wasn't great either. read more

Ondo Coffee - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This cute coffee shop might look petite from the outside, bur surprisingly provided plenty of seats inside with the extra mezzanine. Looks like it's designed to accommodate people spending quite some time, almost each seat was complemented by power outlet. I spent about 90minutes on my visit and I could see it constantly being pretty busy. Bringing the simple neighborhood cafe concept, they didn't offer too much food, but did have some pastries and light bites. They didn't only offer handful selection of coffee, but also tea and when I said 'offer', it's not just available but they played it seriously. I knew people were hyping about their Guinness Butterscotch Cream Latte, but I was in the mood for tea so decided to opt for their Hojicha Latte with almond milk. It was certain decadent with vibrant roasted tea taste, and it's great that it came unsweetened so you could customize it to your liking. The only reason behind my 4 stars was I ordered it hot but it was lukewarm closer to room temp the first sip I took right at the bar. read more

Ondo Coffee - Hojicha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California