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.

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.

Ambience/vibe is 5 stars, but it's too expensive. Coffee is good, but not mind blowing like i'd…read moreexpect for an $8 latte (not including tip).

Felt compelled to leave a review after reading some of the negative reviews. This place is the…read moreantithesis of Starbucks and every other extra-large-size-offering-full-of-sugar-and-colors type place. The reviews mention minimal flavor, sweetness, etc. Take a look at this place. It's minimalistic. Hence, it follows that the drinks are minimalistic. In other words you're not going to get a ton of chocolate, vanilla, sugar, etc. in your drinks. Yes: it's expensive. I paid nine dollars for an iced oat milk mocha. Ouch! However, I have a feeling that the employees are paid well, and all ingredients are of the highest quality. Again, this place is not Starbucks. If that's your cup of Joe, then stay away.

First time here and got a great iced oat milk latte and ham and cheese croissant. Both hit the…read morespot. Service fast and friendly by the baristas. Interesting architecture in an older building with a warm atmosphere. Definitely coming back. Only downside is paid street parking.

I went there with friends for a coffee date and they didn't have Vanilla Latte! I was so ready to…read morego in and get my refreshing coffee of the day and to find out they don't have any vanilla sweetener. I was disappointed. He instead gave me an orange latte which tastes like oranges and it was a change that I didn't like. The person serving us was really nice though he was very kind and talkative! I just really wish they had vanilla sweetener it would've made my day! The parking was really a good by the way they had a huge parking lot at the back of the place.

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.

I like Copa Vida in Pasadena so glad it's in Glendale…read more This would be a great space to sit and study or work. It was pretty quiet when I went in the morning. One employee was nice and had to check if they had all the ingredients for my tumeric latte thing that my silly brain didn't realize didn't have caffeine! It was still good tho. Apparently they have a food menu but I didn't try any this time.

Service was good. No bathroom so you have to travel outside…read moreof the cafe. There was only two outlets and they are in inconvenient corners. I don't recommended this cafe for studying. I got the bacon burrito which was not seasoned at all. I regretted ordering it half way eating it. The sauce it came with was the only good thing about it. My friend ended up visiting a little later to order more of their food options and EVERYTHING was sold out. I also purchased their vanilla iced latte w/ almond milk. It was tasty but could've been better. The vanilla barely came through and it mostly had the taste of almond milk. After my overpriced morning, I wish I had a better experience!

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!

Relaxing tea house with hangout vibes (still finding its rhythm)…read moreStopped by Monstera Tea House and the first thing I noticed was how bright and airy the space feels. The interior leans minimalist -- lots of white, light wood tabletops, and green plant accents that match the "Monstera" name. It's a calm and comfortable space to sit for a while. They also have board games like chess, Uno, and Jenga, which makes it feel more like a casual hangout spot than just a quick grab-and-go tea shop. What I ordered: Peach Hibiscus tea with rainbow jelly 5 macarons (pistachio x2, vanilla, strawberry, and another flavor everything except caramel) Fried chicken tenders & fries combo They offer 10% off if you follow them on Instagram or Facebook, which brought my total to about $25. The Peach Hibiscus tea ended up being the highlight. It was refreshing and not overly sweet, and the rainbow jelly added a fun texture. I was a little disappointed they were out of boba, since that's usually my go-to topping. The macarons looked nice visually but the flavors didn't quite come through. The pistachio in particular tasted mostly sweet rather than having a distinct pistachio flavor. The shells were also a bit chewy with slightly uneven edges. The fried chicken tenders and fries ended up being the biggest issue. Two guests ahead of me had already been waiting around 30 minutes before I even placed my order. After ordering, it became clear the kitchen hadn't actually started the food yet. I could hear one staff member explaining to another how to make the tenders and mentioning that the process takes about 7 minutes total. Hearing that while watching orders sit unprepared made the delay a bit confusing. The couple ahead of me had ordered about 10 minutes before I did and still hadn't received their food either. The staff seemed to be enjoying themselves and chatting, which is great for morale, but the service side didn't feel very focused on getting orders out in a timely way. Eventually I decided to ask for a refund rather than continue waiting. I also noticed they sell $18 individual cakes that come in small square tins (similar to tiramisu containers). They might taste great, but visually they looked fairly simple, so the price point felt a bit high for what you see. Overall: The space itself is pleasant and the tea was refreshing. It's also nice that they provide games for people to hang out. Unfortunately, between the food delays, items being out of stock, and the feeling that the kitchen wasn't fully prepared yet, the experience ended up feeling like a lot of money spent without much payoff. Personally it's not a spot I'd return to, though the atmosphere may still appeal to people looking for a place to relax and play a game

What a cozy little gem! This newly opened boba café has such a warm and inviting atmosphere -- the…read morekind of place you just want to sit, relax, and stay awhile. The drinks were perfectly made with fresh, chewy boba and just the right level of sweetness. And the cake and desserts? Absolutely exceptional. So soft, flavorful, and beautifully crafted -- you can really taste the quality. The staff were welcoming and kind, which made the whole experience even better. Can't wait to come back for more sweet treats!