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    Surfboy

    4.8 (47 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Kristine H.

    DTLA coffee adventures continue! The coffee was really good, and while there isn't any seating inside, there's plenty of outdoor seating shared among the neighboring businesses. I didn't try any of the food, but the pastry I had was delicious. Honestly, I would have never discovered this spot if I hadn't searched for it, it's tucked away in an almost hidden, underground-style location. A great little find for coffee lovers exploring downtown.

    Cj P.

    Decided to pop in based on the reviews, and this place did not disappoint. Extremely delicious and refreshing matcha. Great service. Not much space inside but plenty of seating nearby outside.

    Nanc E.

    This review is strictly for my experience with the iced matcha latte. The service is actually great, the cashier in the front register was very nice and was helpful and explaining everything with my iced Matcha latte order. This coffee shop is relatively small so expect a couple of stools available if you're looking to sit, otherwise it is best that you sit outside in the premises. Most people who order from here just go in and out. The iced much a latte was OK, but this shops main offering is coffee. If you're not snooty about how your matcha is, it's passable. The price is fair considering the location.

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    Calena A.

    Exceptional service and coffee! When you walk in, the vibe is as if you actually are at a beach-side cafe. They pay their homages to Angeleno life with their dodgers bobble head display and the glass walls bring in a lot of natural light. The menu is simple but definitely broad enough to cater to the coffee, tea, matcha, and even smoothie people. The coffee is strong!!! The orange mocha is delicious and the flavors mix well but you will be very energized. The pastry selection dwindles as you go later in the day but they're all yummy. Most importantly, the staff are so great and personable. They make an effort to give you a great customer experience down to making sure the drink is in your hand when it's done. The only downside is how hard it is to get to if you don't work in the immediate surrounding buildings since parking in downtown is so complicated. But it's a gem of downtown!

    Jennifer F.

    Stopped by today for a coffee, wow! Their tres leches latte was soooo goood! Friendly and fast service. I love their beach vibes interiors, they sell yummy looking pastries too.

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    Marcus C.

    Sometimes Starbucks just doesn't quite cut it for me, so I was pretty glad to find Surfboy & try something new! They're located in the lower level of One California Plaza DTLA. Since they're nearby my office, we've had the chance to try a lot of their menu. First things first - the coffee is good and will put a pep in your step! The Tres Leches Latte is the standout so far. The pastries are good and the breakfast burrito is decent but on the smaller side considering the price. The employees are really nice & accommodating. It's a small clean coffee shop with good coffee & pastries - give them a shot if you're in the area!

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    Areial R.

    Awesome customer service very clean and inviting environment. We ordered the harmless hippie matcha americano and the tres leches latte. Both super delicious and tasty I can't wait to purchase more from here.

    First time on the recommendation of a close mentor/friend. On the way to Malibu, made a pit stop for coffee

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    The matcha is great quality, I highly recommend the harmless hippie matcha americano.

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    2 years ago

    Best smoothie and atmosphere in downtown LA. The owner is Awesome as well as the team !! :)

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    Great ambiance! Coffee is delicious and service was great! Staff is so friendly and helpful!

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    $3.75 - $10.25 everything is reasonably price, signatures drinks are priced accordingly and smoothies are on the higher scale. Add-ons and boosts available for all beverages.

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    Was craving a breakfast burrito in DTLA that wasn't huge and wasn't Wake and Late (which I do love).

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    I love that we still have small local shops in this area! Glowing has managed to survive a lot of…read morechanges in the neighborhood, and it's heartening to know the community is supporting local businesses like this one. Everyone is always so friendly here. They always seem to be upgrading the interior as well, and it's small but they do have some window seating along with a few outdoor tables. On this visit, I got the OG Avocado Toast. The avocado was perfectly ripe and fresh, and a heaping portion was served over their toasted olive bread. It's a pretty simple preparation. I probably would have preferred the Mediterranean version, as the tomatoes on this weren't my fave and there was raw red onion mixed into the avo so I wasn't able to pick it out. Next time, I'll have to request it without the onion. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu items.

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    Wow, I cannot wait to go back. The drink menu here gave me choice paralysis because I wanted…read moreeverything! I ordered the matcha mochi latte, and the cream on top was divine! Super thick and rich, and when you dip the mochi in it OOOOH just the best thing ever. I also love their seasonal Persimmon Milk Latte. The persimmon at the top and bottom are just so refreshing and sweet, I couldn't get enough! We also ordered their egg waffle sando, which is basically an egg sando but in a hardshell waffle. The savory fluffy eggs went well with the harder exterior of the waffle!! I'm excited to come back and try their Injeolmi mochi latte and their Mugwort one too. What an incredible discovery in Ktown!!! The interior is clean, quiet, and comfortable. Perfect for some quiet time to yourself or to catch up casually with a friend. Staff is super nice, and drinks came out fast. There is a small parking lot behind the shop, which is a huge plus!!!!

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    Arrived 12:20pm on a Sunday, and it was surprisingly quiet. Store is small and cute. Can get tight…read moreon busier days. They have matcha powder, Ring donuts, and other non food items for purchase in the shop. There's a couple of outdoor tables. They were accepting online orders but it said 12:35 so decided to chance it/order at register. Fyi soft serve online price $6.50 & in store $6.25. Employees were helpful and decently friendly. Soft serve came out within a few minutes. Matcha flavor is not very strong, but also not sweet. It's creamy and portion size is decent.

    I really wanted to love this place because the café itself is cute and small, the atmosphere is…read morenice, and the service was friendly. Unfortunately, the matcha was a letdown for me. I ordered a cold matcha latte and found it tasted very watered down. Instead of having that rich, earthy matcha flavor I was expecting, it mostly tasted like lightly flavored milk. My boyfriend normally can't stand matcha and usually avoids it altogether, but he was able to drink this one easily because the matcha flavor was so faint. The drink wasn't bad, but it definitely didn't satisfy my matcha craving. I've had much better matcha drinks elsewhere with a stronger flavor and better balance, so I left feeling a little disappointed. The staff were great and the café had a welcoming vibe. I'd consider coming back for the atmosphere, but I probably wouldn't order the matcha latte again.

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    Menu - Feb 2022
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    (Left) Cold Brew. (Right) Iced Matcha Latte with Tofu Donuts (Left to right) Matcha, Chocolate Chip, and Earl Grey.

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