Chitchat is a favorite for me. When it comes to matcha, it's a struggle to get one that tastes good…read moreand has the perfect green color (iykyk lol) and they always KNOCK it out of the park. I've had their Spanish latte, banana bread matcha, matcha lemonade, etc and they're all perfect. plus, the atmosphere is so cute and charming, i love the decor and location of this place. I highly recommend if you love matcha you have to try this place at LEAST once!!

Needed a cup of coffee after lunch and walked in here since the coffee bean smell coming from the…read morespot was actually quite good. The folks working behind the counter took my order and my coffee came out relatively quickly. The coffee I got was good and similar to other cafes I had in the area. The spot itself is cute and small with a few options for sitting.

I absolutely adore this place and have been going nearly everyday for about a year. The service is…read morewonderful and it's easily the best coffee in Sawtelle. However, recently they've been playing AI generated music and it's very disappointing to hear. I would much rather hear one song on loop over and over again, than a playlist of AI slop. This coffee shop is so warm and cozy but the change in music really takes away from the space and makes me not want to come in. If you're cutting corners with AI, where else are you cutting it short? I hope this is something that changes because it is my favorite cup of coffee in town!

The Bottom Line: 4 stars: A nice eclectic spot for interesting and unique Japanese-inspired coffee…read moredrinks and snacks. Location 4 stars: In the busy Sawtelle area. Surrounded by many competitors and many great Asian restaurants and Japanese novelty shops. Parking can be a challenge. There are limited metered parking spots on the streets and many paid parking garages nearby which I would recommend. Parking on residential streets is at your risk only as they have complex rules about when the parking is allowed and when it requires a resident permit. You may get a ticket worth several trips to paid parking garage :D Venue 4 stars: Medium-sized facility with indoor and outdoor seating. Eclectic indoors with high ceilings, unique coffee roasting/grinding/brewing paraphernalia, and large woven burlap (aka jute) coffee bags, adorning the walls. Very unique! Food and Drinks 4 stars: Some very unique offerings, such as Red Bean and Sweet Potato Lattes, and a large selection of pretzels with interesting fillings, including Jalapeno Cheese, Red Bean Cheese, and sweet Potato Cheese. They are however limited on sandwiches and pastries. We had the Cold Brew Iced Coffee, the Sweet Potato Cheese Pretzel and the Jalapeno Cheese Pretzel, and all were great. Prices are on par with similar coffee places.

Very cute cafe. Cake choice was very unique and flavorful. It was good. Good coffee choice. Cute…read morecozy looking cafe. Staff was very nice too. WiFi available, Note : no restroom.

I love this coffee shop, it's walking distance from UCLA, and the environment is peaceful - they…read morehave long tables/counters perfect for studying or doing work. The drinks are on the pricier side, but I especially enjoyed the coffee, which was so fragrant. I also tried the strawberry matcha - it was creamy, but had less matcha flavor than expected. The employees were all so friendly as well!

I was across the street and saw that there was a tea place obscured by some trees. That's when I…read moresaw 7 Miles Tea Lab. After a quick yelp and Google search, saw that a few of my friends have reviewed this place and so I decided to give it a try. I ordered through one of the kiosk screens on the right hand side when you first walk in. There's two screens but only one of them worked. So I had to wait until the guest before me finished ordering. I ended up getting the Earl Grey Matcha with sago. I couldn't figure out how to add a new Rewards account to it. It kept erroring out, but oh well. I have a few minutes awaiting my drink was done. It's pretty tasty I'm still shocked how busy Sawtelle is typically. Parking here it's not easy. I wanted to try some of the places here while I got lucky with parking Glad I saw this place across the street beyond all the trees covering this sign in the building solved pretty much. It's worth coming into and give it a try if you are in the side of the street looking for some drinks.

They have Cheesetella, which is Japanese cheesecakes! You need to try it because it's sooo good!…read more I tried their Mango Avocado drink, so refreshing! The store is very simple and you order on the kiosk, quick in and out sugar boba fix!

i had the yummiest jasmine matcha at malou!! the matcha quality is great, and drinks do not come…read moretoo sweet :) the foam was creamy and light with some matcha powder sprinkled on top. i also enjoyed the brioche sandwich, i did not realize it came with a side salad so that was a nice surprise. the avocado, egg, and chipotle sauce were just perfect for me! wifi available and some spots to sit, but it didn't seem like staff cleaned the tables, so i ended up clearing one off. parking is available on some side streets, and the line moves pretty quick. i'll be back for the matcha!

I decided to try Malou because it was within walking distance of my friend's apartment and appeared…read moreto have enough seating for me to get some work done. Ordering was quick, and I didn't have to wait. I ordered a drip coffee and a pastry (I can't remember the name). Unfortunately, the coffee wasn't to my taste. It had a noticeably sour flavor, whereas I prefer coffee with a richer, roasted bean aroma and taste. The pastry, however, was excellent--fresh, flaky, and definitely the highlight of my visit. I initially found a table on the sidewalk, but the Wi-Fi signal was very weak there. I then moved inside and found a table with bench seating. While the space looked inviting, the seating wasn't very comfortable for working on a laptop for an extended period. Overall, the pastry was enjoyable, but the coffee and workspace setup didn't quite meet my expectations.

Having been to the West Hollywood Dialog which was constantly busy, it's an excitement knowing they…read morenow opened in Sawtelle with way more cozy space, occupying a spot in Equinox sports center. Once ordered, you're allowed to sit at the Equinox lounge and they'd bring your order to your table. The menu offered probably not as plentiful as the one in WeHo, but rich enough selections to pick from including many fun smoothies! We went for their Breakfast Burrito with avocado add-ons and loved how perfectly the eggs were cooked and well-complemented by the melted cheese. Instead of regular hash-brown, they used more rosti-alike one which gave extra twist of crispy texture within the burrito. The sausages were my fave being flavorful and served in big satisfying chunks! If you're into pastries like me, definitely no skip on their Pain Suisse. Like seriously just looking at the pic almost made me drooled again, perfect lamination with delightful buttery pastry and rich stuffing. Would certainly order it again and again!

Stopped by because of a pop up so it was a first time experience…read more This location is located behind the front desk inside the equinox gym. I ordered the strawberry matcha with a strawberry cream top and it was delicious and creamy. The staff who took my order and made my drink was super helpful and friendly. This cafe has a lot of seating so perfect to enjoy a snack after your workout. I'm unsure if you need a gym membership to access, but since I was attending a pop up, all they had to do was scan my ID. You have to pay for parking if you use the garage, but the front desk validates parking

The BBL (Brown Butter Latte) is the absolutely heavinly. In addition, all of their coffees/ lattes…read moreare always on point, and made with precision and love. If you have not tried, they have excellent burritos where they make in-house sauces, so good! Ambience is so cute and gives off trendy and local spot Santa Monica vibe that only people that work in the area or live near know about. Its Santa Monica's best kept secret. Also, they have great beans that we buy for home! Excellent service, always warm and friendly staff. 10/10 recommend!

Cute little shop that's usually pretty busy…read more I've gotten their matcha drink on multiple visits, and the latest one I had was their Volcanic Vanilla (because I looove vanilla). It definitely tasted like vanilla, but, unfortunately, there was absolutely no trace of matcha :( My friends also agreed. This also happened with the other matcha drinks I tried here, even if it wasn't the Volcanic Vanilla. Their service is great despite being a busy cafe. They have seating inside and outside, but usually the inside is already filled up if you get there anytime after opening. I also like how they have a water bowl for pets hehe Parking isn't too bad, since there's street parking everywhere.

My experience at this cafe was very strange - when friends and I walked in on a Saturday afternoon,…read morethere were many students around but it was dead silent inside. No music or chatter at all. Upon ordering, about half of the items on the menu were not available. My friend ordered a chai, which came as purely as a steeped tea and without milk, which was fair but also somewhat unexpected. The drinks were ok. Not sure if this is the usual environment or maybe we visited on an off day.

PARKING: Walked here but there's street parking!…read more SEATING: Very spacious, lots of students here studying. I sat at the bar sipping on my coffee as I was waiting for my nail appointment next door. Super pretty interior! Very cozy. SERVICE: The barista was helpful and friendly. He answered my questions and even walked the drink out to me instead of calling my name out at the counter. That was very nice! FOOD: I got the iced ube latte. Absolutely amazing. Not too sweet but definitely remember to mix it up before you drink or you'll end up drinking all the syrup first, haha. The coffee was perfect and I am def coming back for another one! I wish I had the appetite for the pastries/food because they sounded so good. OVERALL: A cute place to study or to just chill! It's a very good vibes type of place with great coffee!