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    Urban Espresso

    4.5 (51 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Turmeric Almond Latte
    Priscilla K.

    Thank God for wonderful parents who generously arrange coffee trucks to come to our school for staff appreciation :-) Urban Espresso was the perfect, much-needed afternoon pick-me-up. We got free drinks from 11am-1pm, and they were really good! Today, I was craving something sweet, so I was debating between the Strawberry Banana Smoothie and Nutella Latte (which I heard was rlyyy good). However, when I went up to order, I spotted the Turmeric Almond Latte that was not on the original menu and decided to order that one last-minute. The latte itself wasn't sweet at all, but it helped to curb my craving for sweets for sure. I did enjoy the strong taste & smell of turmeric, but wished it were creamier. It's challenging to work with nut milk, but considering that, I thought the latte art was beautifully done! I also liked that they had three alternative milk options: almond, oat, and soy. When I am hosting an event in the future, I'd love to book the Urban Espresso coffee truck. Reading from other reviews, their food is really good too, so maybe I'll try their food + drink truck next time I have the chance.

    Bagel breakfast sandwich
    Tina M.

    Finally got a chance to try Urban Espresso.... I ordered the bagel breakfast sandwich and the passion fruit peach tea, and both were Amazing!!! The sandwich had so much flavor, everything blended well together. Not sure if the bagel sandwich is on their usual menu because it was posted on the truck away from the menu board. I'll definitely try other items from their menu. And actually try some of their coffee drinks.

    Devin R.

    What an awesome espresso bar they set up at my sisters wedding this past weekend! They had any kind of milk you could want and the drinks tasted amazing! And the baristas were cool, calm and collected.. Not only is Scott really great at answering emails fast, he was great at communicating everything! I would hire them in a heartbeat again.. Thanks Urban Espresso!

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    Tracy M.

    I have worked with Urban Espresso twice for work functions. Scott is always quick and efficient in his responses to emails and tailors the station to our event needs. Both times the staff was on-time (I would even say early, leaving plenty of time before our events), efficient and friendly to us and our guests. I would highly recommend Urban Espresso if hosting an event or just want a bite to eat.

    Jim A.

    Its a good truck that serves coffee and a few food items. But considering all that? Its not bad at all. I was expecting the worst. I was pleasantly surprised. Only thing i advise for people is to not ask for the simple syrup because its the bottled "Monin" syrup. Just in case you don't like that. I will give them the sugar packets to throw into the cup before hand. I will be heading back. I would rather go here than starbucks or coffee bean down the street if i am at USC if i have to stay close to campus. Natures Brew on hoover is horrible.

    Matcha latte- way too sweet and milky
    Clarice H.

    Great coffee and espresso drinks, tea not so great. We ordered two lattes and they were very good and the flavor was strong. Definitely good quality lattes and the latte art aesthetic never hurts either. But I also ordered the matcha latte and although the drink was pretty, it was definitely not good quality matcha. Either the matcha itself had sugar mixed in or they added way too much sugar, because the flavor of the matcha was completely masked by milk and sugar. Overall, a cute place to grab coffee and maybe a quick breakfast.

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    We absolutely loved our experience with Urban Espresso! We recently booked them for a large wedding (500+ guest) not only was the coffee delicious but it was beautiful. Every latte with a design they stood consistent until the end. The bride (a huge coffee lover) was extremely pleased with the experience her guest had. We rented 2 carts and the baristas were a joy to work with, the manger was easy to reach and pleasant to do business with. OH and the set up is beautiful and very classy!

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    We recently used Urban Espresso for our fundraiser walk. Would absolutely use them again. Thank you Scott and your team!

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    Not only was the coffee AMAZING, but the staff was efficient, fast, and really nice !

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    No bamboozles here!! Expect to be served some of the most delicious food and coffee LA has to offer. Top notch service and great staff.

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    4.5(292 reviews)
    2.8 kmPico-Union
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    My supervisor loves this place and recommended it. I haven't been inside, so I can't comment on…read moreservice, etc. Honeycomb Sugar Latte: I like the idea that you can add the amount of honey crumble into the drink based on your preference. I ended up adding it all. Salted Caramel Latte: I tried this drink the second time around, and I love it. It will be my go-to drink from now on at Alibi Coffee. It's sweet and creamy.

    I was headed to dinner at the fabulous Holbox, but driving there from Hollywood at rush hour is…read morenever a good idea. So I looked for a coffee spot closer to the restaurant at which I could do some work. Alibi Coffee is only 10-15 minutes from the restaurant, which made it a good candidate--and off I went. It sits on the corner of Washington and Raymond Avenue. While there's one-hour parking on Washington, Raymond seems to offer unlimited parking (other than street cleaning days)--the friendly, helpful barista directed me over there. Inside, it's a tranquil, clean and comfortable environment that mixes contemporary touches with brick industrial vibes. I'm in my cream top era, so I decided to get their Trademark Cream Top Latte, which uses cold brew and house made cream with a hint of brown sugar. The drink was smooth and not too sweet and, all in all, extremely enjoyable. Next time, I might try the Salted Caramel Cream Top Latte. I was warned it was a bit sweeter, but I'd like to see for myself. Wi-Fi seems solid, and there are plenty of outlets (yay!), so this was a great work spot. I'd definitely return anytime I needed to be in this area.

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    So MemoryLook is a little expensive, BUT honestly the prices offset the cost of parking which is so…read morehelpful in K Town. And they are so sweet and do not rush anyone, you can stay here as long as you want. My friends and I WFH so we decided to Work From MemoryLook (WFML) one day together. I'm glad we did! Great pastries in the morning, i had the cremme brûlée donut which had tons of filling, and the pea foam matcha latte which was fantastic. And I had an EXCELLENT chicken Chipotle wrap at lunch that was recommended to me by the gentleman working at memory look. I'm not certain where these wraps are made. Another gentleman would bring them from the building in the same complex. I LOVED my wrap. They have a ton of seating outside too but there aren't any outlets out there so it's harder to WFH out there unless you're fully charged. But was great for separate meetings we all had to attend. The photobooth was fun but we were so thrown off by it taking 8 photos, we had no idea how many poses we would have to come up with hahaha. I would definitely come back here anytime!

    Came on a Friday afternoon, and there weren't too many people. I like the outdoor and indoor…read moreseating options, and the interior of the cafe is really cute! I got the Matcha Einspanner, and it was pretty good. It tasted a bit grainy I will say. When I mixed the cream top with the matcha, the flavor was better, but I wouldn't say it's the best matcha I've had before. I would try one of their other drinks if I'm ever in the area again!

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    One of my favorite matcha spots in LA!…read more The Double Matcha is always a classic here. It's rich, creamy, and a solid choice if it's your first time at Stagger. BUT what I've been absolutely obsessed with lately is their Jasmine Matcha. I constantly find myself coming back specifically for this drink. The balance between the jasmine and matcha is PERFECT. You get that floral, fragrant jasmine flavor while still being able to distinctly taste the matcha, and neither one overpowers the other. Parking is also surprisingly easy for LA! I've usually been able to find street parking nearby, so I personally wouldn't bother spending the extra money on valet. I will say this probably isn't the best place if you're looking for somewhere quiet to study. There are constantly people coming in and out and it can get pretty noisy and busy inside. I'd come here more to grab a drink and catch up with someone than to lock in for a study session. The Double Matcha may be the classic, but the Jasmine Matcha is what keeps me coming back. If you're a jasmine matcha person, GET THIS ONE!!

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    4.4(880 reviews)
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    4.5/5 Definitely one of my top 10 matcha spots in LA!…read more I've tried both the Matcha Duo and Ube Matcha and the cream here is SO SO SO good. Any of their cream tops are honestly perfection and probably what makes the drink for me. The matcha itself is rich, creamy, and really smooth. I wouldn't necessarily say it's super strong, but it's definitely not weak either. It doesn't have as much of that bitter/earthy matcha taste. The drinks do lean on the sweeter side, which is kind of a dilemma for me because the cream is SO good, but it also takes away from the matcha a little. I love the cream and wouldn't want less of it, but I do wish the matcha came through a bit more. Additionally, the cup is pretty small And getting matcha here is honestly a whole DEDICATED JOURNEY. Parking, waiting in line, waiting for your drink... you have to really want that matcha. But I would 100% come back. Despite the journey and the small cup, Rōk is still easily one of my favorite matcha spots in LA.

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