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    4.0 (567 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Honey lavender draft latte
    Abigail U.

    Pretty good coffee! The food is really good too! I've tried a few items like the BLT sandwich, chilaquiles, breakfast burrito & their heirloom toast and all have been delicious. However the last time I visited I didn't see the chilaquiles on the menu. Nonetheless, I recommend the breakfast burrito & for coffee The Missile.

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    Lily Q.

    Love the interior. It's so bright and airy with tall ceilings and there's a good amount of seating with two levels. Staff is friendly and service is pretty quick. I think there's only 4 or 5 dedicated parking spots available out front so you'll likely have to street park unless you get lucky. It can be difficult to find as the entrance is more on Santa Fe than it is on Mateo. I ordered an iced chai latte and my date ordered a pour over. I think he was pretty satisfied with his drink but my drink was mediocre. Chai lattes are my go-to so it's easy for me to compare and the drink here just doesn't have as much flavor as I expected and tasted watery. Not itching to return but if I did, I'd order an açaí bowl or a pastry as those seem pretty good.

    Melody A.

    Amazing coffee place with a lovely outdoor and indoor space as well as a loft. Obviously it's a well-known place in Arts District but many people come here to work and drink delicious coffee and Matcha. I will also shout out their breakfast burrito, which is crispy, crunchy and filled with delicious inside. My only regret was not adding avocado, but it's a lovely place to catch up with friends and or do your work. I even saw some people bring some books to read outside in the sun on the benches and while I don't have that free time yet, it's definitely a goal to come back to do that. Shout out to the lovely cashier who is very patient with my order and everyone who was very kind.

    Erika N.

    We really enjoyed this coffee spot. We came in for breakfast and we got a breakfast sandwich and a breakfast burrito which were both delicious. The girl who took our order was very patient and accommodating, as the sandwich I wanted was no longer available but she took the time to make some substitutions to the current breakfast sandwich to make it more to my liking. The ambiance is amazing, we sat right by the window where we could see a lot of greenery. We will definitely be returning.

    Pam Y.

    My 1st time at Verve, parking was kinda crazy (I found a spot on the street, my companion found a spot in the Verve parking lot!!! Unicorn status). She had a latte (it was visually beautiful) & I had the hojicha. The portion was very generous which I appreciated but it was a really wobbly situation (see pic, I thought the container was going to fall over, ppl were parting away from me when they saw me coming LOL.) the staff is really friendly & accommodating. I had no idea they had food! def want to try some eggs next time :)

    Amy A.

    Although the food was good, I don't particularly think it was worth the cost. I feel like I've had better breakfast sandwiches and coffees out there, or even equivalent for cheaper. It's definitely a tasty option but I'd probably choose somewhere else next time. Sandwich in the bag was very fluffy, didn't finish it tho just didn't hit the spot. There was a decent wait inside, but ordering and getting our orders didn't take too long. Not much space to sit, most spaces were taken up. Cool area tho

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    Leonard A.

    The Verve is superb and a cool spot to chill and not be disturbed. But if you do you'll be getting on my nerve so just go and disappear and never return. When it comes to enjoying your Java and just thinking about nada this is a place you'll definitely want to visit. I ordered a One on One along with an Espresso Tonic. I really loved how they presented it and my tonic came in a glass which I'm really not use to so that was a treat. Both of my drinks were spot on and lit me up for the day. The service was great and I can see they take the coffee culture very serious when some don't. They have an upstairs area also if you want to be in that deep thought. Plus they have a cute little patio too for that alfresco vibe. My only gripe is the parking but that's to be expected in this area. Overall it's a cool spot to sip and chill. Oh! A quick fun fact alert! They filmed a clip of a show called Imperfect Women here! And that's my take on this dine in spot, Peace out...

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    Gia H.

    Wasn't expecting such a spacious and well maintained ambiance! Their citrus iced coffee was yummy. It seems to be a very popular study spot that also attracts tourists and friends. The staff are friendly. Also dog friendly in the patio!

    Wing C.

    This is a nice little spot to grab coffee and do some work. There's ample of space and well lit inside. They have their own parking lot or you can find street parking. I recommend maybe parking in the street if you can find parking, since the inside parking seems very tight. The person that worked the front was amazing and gave recommendation. The only draw back that I have is the price. It is a bit more than other coffee places.

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    Maggie Z.

    Best place to study. Interior is so cute. Coffee is good. Love the toast and jam. Food a lil overpriced but it's a nice ambience, big windows.

    Julia R.

    Great cafe to study/work at in the Fashion District! Spacious, modern interior with two stories and outdoor area. The decor is nice and bright with lots of windows. Their food menu also has many options to choose from. There is extremely limited parking in their lot and street parking is difficult so be aware of that. Their prices are very high, $9 for a latte and $20 for a pre-packaged salad. Staff was nice and they are open until 6PM which is later than many cafes, making it convenient. Overall I had a good experience, and would like to return.

    Sara C.

    Loved this location! Depending on the time parking isn't too bad at all! There is plenty of seating! Service was good, they were kind! I loved my drink and my friends enjoyed theirs too!

    Hair on Food. Rude manager. Saturday 04.04.26 at 12:00pm.
    Zane N.

    Hair on Food. Rude Manager. Saturday 04.04.26 at 12:00pm. Photos attached. Please Siena C (Business Customer Service) retrain that Manager on customer service! Manager became ruder once we informed staff that hair was on our Food. Seconds upon receiving food we noticed the hair.

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    Thank you, Gia! We hope to have you back soon :)

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    Thank you, Sara! We're glad that you enjoyed your visit :)

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    Thank you, Lyane! We're so glad that you enjoyed your visit :D

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    How is parking there? Is it easy to find parking?

    There are about 4 or 5 parking spots in the lot they share with Bavel. Otherwise it's street parking which can be hit or miss.

    Are there coffee tastings for purchase?

    Are there any outlets?

    There are no public electrical outlets.

    Are they serving food yet? I saw indoor dining and seating was open now.

    YES!!

    Does anyone know when will they allow indoor seating? Would like to bring my laptop and work there! Thanks

    They allow it now, but there are no outlets

    Would they have plenty of outdoor seating for students to study?

    Hey!!!! The one downtown definitely! The one on melrose, I haven't been to since covid but the inside was expansive the outside I don't remember seating. Though again, it might have changed during the current conditions. Have good coffee!!!!!!

    Is the kitchen open at 630am? Meaning I can order my avocado toast when they open?

    Hello Reycie! Our kitchen hours are from 8am-5pm but we do have grab n go options (salads, chia… 

    Do they turn the WiFi off on weekends?

    They do, actually. Peak hours 11am - 2:30p no wifi.

    Do you accept Apple Pay?

    Yes, they have Square POS systems which accept Apple Pay.

    Do they have outlets?

    No.

    Is there WiFi?

    Yes. We have free wifi. The password is 'streetlevel'.

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    A beautiful cafe located in Chinatown with high-quality matcha! The madeleines were delicious as…read morewell. The workers were all very nice. There is indoor and patio seating. Hoping to see jasmine matcha on the menu sometime and to try some of their food next time (kitchen closes at 4 pm on weekdays so I was too late that day). I parked for free in an abandoned plaza on the corner of New High St and Cesar Chavez and walked over. They do validate parking for 30 min in their own plaza lot. Area is sketch with lots of traffic.

    AOU is a lovely, chic café in the heart of Chinatown. You can park in the building's parking…read morestructure, which they share with the apartment complex and a couple other businesses, and grab a valet ticket before heading up two separate elevators. You must pay before you leave (if you've stayed longer than 30 minutes -- but the lines can get up to 30 minutes anyway), and this fact as well as the limited parking make it a bit of a pain to come here, but it is pretty well worth the effort. The interior is modern-industrial, with plenty of seating for studying -- or, if you prefer, you can sit on the outside patio and enjoy a scenic view of the city. The line is usually long, especially on weekends, but the staff are efficient and helpful, and most importantly, the matcha is good. It's more vegetal than I prefer, but its creaminess and full-bodied taste make up for the grassiness. They do lots of food, as well as a matcha tiramisu that they only make limited batches of daily. If you're ever in downtown LA and need a matcha fix + a cute place to R&R, AOU is your place!

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