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    3.1 (213 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 4:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Marquese C.

    Stopped in for a quick pick me up of double shot iced espresso. The service was truly grand and accommodating. The ambiance on melrose is very unique and the ultimate experience. Thanks Starbucks!

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    EM H.

    1.5 stars. During our week-long trip to the L.A. area (first week of May, 2023), I hit up this Starbucks twice; once to pick up drinks that my best friend ordered for us via the app on the early evening of Sunday, May 7, and again on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 9. May 7 - We sent the kids to go inside to pick up our drinks as we remained in the car, illegally parked in the street in front of the parking lot. They were literally in and out without delay. My Iced Matcha Tea Latte made with Oat Milk was good. Easy peasy, no complaints. May 9 - Came in with my cousins and aunt to sit and rest, drinking coffee, while the kids shopped on Melrose. I don't remember what my cousin ordered, I went with an Iced Shaken Espresso with Oat Milk & Classic Syrup. There wasn't a long line of customers ahead of me at the register, but I waited unusually longer than expected for my beverage. When the barista called out my drink for pick-up, I immediately asked her if she used oat milk. Nope, she used regular milk. Clearly, she didn't read the drink label details, which is super important, especially for those who are lactose intolerant. Good thing that I asked! When my replacement iced drink was ready, the same barista did not even look up to me when confirming that she added classic syrup (I had to ask because, clearly, she could not be trusted). What a total fail on customer service! Additionally, one of the bathrooms was locked because it was out of service. The other restroom was so disgusting I couldn't use it. I almost vomited my breakfast and nearly lost my appetite to drink my coffee. The rest of the cafe appeared to be decent in cleanliness, but the severely dirty lavatory definitely overshadowed any tidy condition in that whole place. At least they have a free parking lot! I would go elsewhere for a caffeine boost, but if you must, beware of the lousy barista customer service and hold your pee if you can!

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    Guilherme P.

    Worts Starbucks in the area. They don't chave cash back. They don't chave even a sign, to say that. I made my order, but when I should pay, they didn't accept a 100 bills, a employed asked me to change in somewhere around here, that's not my function, but I tried help them, even that, they find allowed me buy something. Yes ! I couldn't buy something in the store because they didn't have a change !! That's ridiculous !!!

    Employees that rather talk with each other than assist an obvious new hire
    Reef B.

    One star for employees talking to each other instead of helping the only person in line (me). The girl who helped me was sweet but I could tell that she was a new hire because she struggled with my one drink order. She needed help and her fellow employees rather gossip instead of help. After the order was finally put in five minutes later the drink came fast. Great spot for mobile orders but not so much for in store customers.

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    2 months ago

    My neighborhood Starbucks, I love it! Cool, chill vibe. I like to go there when it's not too crowded. Early in the day can be nice.

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    They deny you the restrooms always saying they are out of order even though they serve food

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    I had a bad experience with the lemonade. It does not taste good. Service was great though

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    Fairly large Starbucks with indoor and outdoor seating right smack in the Melrose hip scene.

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    I've been to the Verve Coffee Roasters location in the Arts District before, but this was my first…read moretime visiting the Melrose shop, and I really liked the atmosphere. It has a cozy, tucked-away feel with plenty of seating both inside and outside, making it a great place to relax with a coffee. We ordered a mocha and a latte, and both were solid. They were well balanced and not overly sweet, which I always appreciate since you can actually taste the quality of the espresso. We spent some time enjoying the outdoor seating and it ended up being one of my favorite parts of the visit. If you're in the Melrose area and looking for a good coffee shop to unwind, this is definitely worth stopping by.

    I've been to the Verve Coffee Roasters in DTLA so was excited to try this WeHo hot spot because I…read moreenjoy their coffee. This place is so cute that I've driven by it a million times thinking it was a fancy restaurant - not a cute hidden gem coffee shop! This particular shop is incredibly popular and always full but if you're lucky you'll get a seat in their adorable little outdoor area. They have some belly up counter style seats along the sidewalk and also a side garden with a few tables & chairs, plus some cute cushions on the steps for ground seating. Once again, I'm obsessed with the aesthetics at a Verve location. They really seem to focus on rustic wood vibes inside and incorporating nature in a fun way. I always love their flash nitro cold brew here. It's so smooth and refreshing! I also tried their matcha and loved it. Plus their chocolate chip sea salt cookie was money. I'm sure I'll be back to Verve in WeHo! Really enjoyed it yesterday.

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    I've been to Community Goods a handful of times now, and my opinion has always stayed the same:…read morethis place is absolutely worth the hype. The lines can be incredibly long. I've had visits where I waited over an hour and others where I was in and out in under 10 minutes. From my experience, the best time to go is in the middle of the week between 11 am and 3 pm. The shop itself is very small, so when it gets busy, the line often wraps outside. Parking is also street parking, and you may have to park farther down and walk over during peak times. Despite the crowds, the staff is always friendly and works quickly for the amount of people they're serving. My favorites are the Matcha Einspanner and Hojicha Einspanner with whole milk. Both are SO smooth with strong tea flavors. The matcha leans nutty, which I love, while the hojicha has such a rich, earthy flavor. This is genuinely one of the best places I've had matcha and hojicha, and I've tried a lot of both. The Breakfast Sliders are another favorite and absolutely worth getting if you make it before they stop serving them. They're delicious on their own, but the sauces that come with them make them even better. No matter how busy Community Goods gets, I always find myself coming back whenever I'm in the area. If you love matcha or hojicha, this is an absolute must-try.

    I wanted to like Community Goods, especially after hearing so many good things about their drinks,…read morebut unfortunately my first experience here was bad enough that I genuinely don't see myself coming back. We don't come to West Hollywood often, so when we saw the extremely long line, we decided to wait anyway. I already knew this place was popular, so waiting wasn't the issue. We ended up being there for around an hour, and I was completely prepared for that. What bothered me was how poorly the crowd was being managed and, more importantly, how unnecessarily rude one of the staff members was. The shop itself is VERY small, yet when we finally reached the entrance, there was nobody outside managing the door, explaining the capacity limit, or telling customers when they were allowed to enter. Naturally, when it appeared to be our turn, I walked inside with my sister behind me. As soon as I entered, a male employee who was working across the counter asked me, "Are you with the group in front of you?" I said no, and he very rudely told me that I needed to go back outside. I don't know what his actual position was, but he appeared to possibly be a manager or someone in charge because he was constantly moving around the shop and handling different things. My issue was: how exactly was I supposed to know I wasn't allowed inside yet? This was my first time here. There was no employee stationed at the entrance, no one directing the line, and nobody explaining that customers needed to wait for permission before entering. I had absolutely no problem going back outside and waiting longer. What I DID have a problem with was being spoken to like I had knowingly done something wrong when their own system was unclear. Ironically, shortly afterward, I watched that same employee go to the front and actually start managing the indoor entrance, asking groups how many people they had and telling people when they could enter. Exactly what should have been happening in the first place. Had someone been doing that when we reached the door, the entire interaction could have been avoided. Once we finally reached the register, the cashier was actually incredibly sweet and kind. She was probably the best part of the customer service experience, and I genuinely appreciated her. We ordered two matcha spanners and two coffee spanners. The drinks also came out quickly, which I appreciated after the long wait. Then, while leaving, there was another employee stationed near the entrance. My sister and I were each carrying two drinks, so both of our hands were completely full. The employee appeared distracted and didn't offer any assistance with the door, so I literally had to maneuver it open while trying not to spill four expensive drinks. Is opening the door technically required? No. But when you're stationed right there and see customers struggling with their hands full, it would have been a small gesture of basic hospitality. As for the actual drinks: they were genuinely good. I preferred the matcha over the coffee, and I can understand why people like them. But when I look at the experience as a WHOLE; the price, tiny drink size, extremely long line, limited space/seating, parking situation, crowd management, and customer service; I simply cannot justify coming back. You're essentially spending close to the price of a meal on a small drink that can be finished in a few minutes, after potentially waiting an hour, only to receive an attitude from staff because you didn't understand a system that nobody explained to you. If a business knows it regularly draws crowds this large while operating out of such a small space, there should be a better system in place. Have someone consistently managing the entrance. Clearly communicate when customers can enter. Develop a better queue system. Most importantly, don't make customers feel stupid or unwelcome for not understanding rules that were never communicated to them. The drinks may be good, but good drinks alone don't make a good café experience. There are far too many cafés in West Hollywood and LA with great coffee and matcha where I don't have to wait an hour, spend nearly $10 on a tiny drink, struggle with parking, AND deal with rude service. For me, Community Goods was absolutely not worth the hype or the wait. One rude interaction within seconds of walking through the door completely set the tone for what should have been an enjoyable first visit. Great drinks. Sweet cashier. Terrible first impression and poorly managed customer experience. I won't be waiting in that line again.

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    Sweets Talk - Self service Kiosk

    Sweets Talk

    4.9(156 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    I've been here a couple of times and thought it was time to review this establishment. Located at…read morethe busy intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Fairfax in West Hollywood; you won't be disappointed. It's a small space with a few tables inside with multiple large sliding glass doors that open onto the intersection on one side and a courtyard on the other side. It gives the place a nice urban feel with plenty of foot traffic outside and people watching. You order from one of the two kiosks outside of the kitchen. You select from the menu, make your payment, and assigned a number to notify you when your order is ready. They send messages to you via text. I was with a friend mid-afternoon on a Saturday. There was just a couple of people inside when we arrived. The evenings are usually busier with several people inside and on the outdoor courtyard which has a few tables. We both ordered cheesecake and we loved them. Very fresh, flavorful, and creamy in texture. I had the Oreo Cheesecake and my friend had the Mocha Cheesecake. My friend also had a Fusion Mocha Shake which he said tasted great with the right amount of mocha flavoring for his taste. We spoke to the owner/baker after we ate to compliment his desserts. I asked how business was and he said unfortunately slow. He mentioned how restaurants in general were having a hard time in the current uncertain economy. It has nothing to do with his products. The desserts and treats are great. If you can, give this spot a try. And the prices are reasonable considering the quality of the desserts. There's a promotion for new customers. Whatever amount you spend on your first visit, you earn that amount in credits towards your next purchase. It's all automated through your phone number. Open everyday until midnight. There are complimentary board games to play while dining. Limited parking in the plaza or street parking. It's great to have a quality dessert café in my neighborhood.

    Had a friend's meet up reunion at Sweets Talk in West Hollywood and it was so much fun…read more You cannot miss the venue because it says "Sweets Talk" outside of the place in huge letters and there's a boba drinks sandwich boards advertising on the sidewalk. It's a petit venue with comfy couch seating, chairs and cute table that you can connect. We did that since there were about 7 of us. You order from the two kiosks or off of your phone so remember that they do not take cash as payment. There's so many fun options on the menus from scrumptious desserts, hot and cold beverages like teas and coffees. I had to have an iced boba beverage. So yummy. Our server who may also be the owner was very nice. Quick service, like we received text messages that your order has been placed and it was brought to our table within minutes. Incredible and he was very cheerful. While conversations were happening I noticed a cool shelf and on the shelf were games! Fun board and card games that continued the our mini party! This place was open until 11pm so it cool to have a coffee shop that stays open late. I took public transportation but there is underground parking at the venue, there are tons of parking meters and parking in the residential area. This place is YUMMY!

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