I've suspected this was coming for a while. The owners of Enigma have sold the Tarzana location…read more It's now known as Flavorite Cafe. The new owner, Leon, seems to be a nice gentleman who's trying to get a grasp on both his clientele and the business and make it a smooth transition. He's increased the selection of pastries and food that's available. Service does seem to be a little slower so far. But since the same morning shift barista was working there today, my latte was as good as always.

We were trying to get to Laidrey when I remembered a cute little shop in a plaza a minute north. I…read moreconvinced my husband to check out this spot since we hadn't been here before. The shop is located in a plaza with decent parking spots. I can imagine on a busy day it can be hard to park here! Which was already a good start to our experience since Laidrey has terrible parking (no offense). I love Laidrey but wanted to give a chance to a place I haven't tried before. Upon entrance, we were greeted with a warm and pleasant "good morning!" The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. The cashier/barista was the sweetest girl who gave me helpful tips on what to get. There was an older gentlemen who walked us through on the different pastries. He told us what to get warmed up and what would taste good with the coffee. I'm so glad the staff had actual good tips because man was everything DELICIOUS. The potato croquette I had was mind blowing! It was savory with hints of cumin and a little bit of spice which you can't really get something like this at regular coffee shops. My FAVORITE! The sweetened puff pastry with cheese felt decadent and good with the coffee but boy did it fill me up immediately! The savory feta pastry was something my husband ordered which he seemed to really like but wasn't a personal favorite of mine. The Spiced Mexican Mocha was smooth and creamy. My husband ordered this and it was perfectly up to his speed! I ordered "The Sam" which is a salted vanilla oat latte. I was so excited because it already had oat milk in it! This latte was absolutely incredible and she even added the aesthetic foam art heart to it. Overall, the environment was wholesome and it's a very spacious shop. Not too loud or crowded for me. I would definitely come back and maybe even do some office work here while enjoying my potato croquette!!

The two ladies working the front worked at a good pace and gave good customer service. There was…read morestill a bit of a wait for drinks but the quality is still good. I like how clean and managed this branch was. Several tables to sit at, more for 1-2 people but there was a couple of 4-seater tables and a lot of seats to sit at outside. Parking wasn't too bad, but you can enter only from the right. I think this spot is a good place to study, there's nice and relaxing music playing at a good volume but I think that you need to make sure your devices are fully charged because there are no outlets here. Overall a solid place to do work because of the AC especially on a hot day and the vanilla ice blended drink I got was very creamy and at the right texture and thickness!! It was nice to come here for the first time and definitely will be in my radar if I'm in the area. To use the bathroom, you need a code. Only reason I'm removing a star is because the bathroom smelled terrible and stuffy, and even worse, there was no soap in the soap dispensers and there was no toilet paper at all!!

The employees at this Coffee Bean have always been among the friendliest humans alive, and they…read morework very hard to keep the place clean and running smoothly. In a location with an ever-shifting number of street people who may occasionally cause grief, all condiments are kept behind the counter, which needles the personal customization experience a touch (though it's understandable). Coffee here (which I always get iced) is robustly flavored without being bitter. Though I'm not the kind of aficionado others may claim to be, even I can appreciate this Java is far better than what's being served at Starbucks. However, food items are lagging far behind. The Cheddar & Jalapeño Croissant, previously pretty well-packed with cheese and peppers and sporting a goodly hit of heat, has been revamped and replaced by a dry, very mass-produced crescent with hardly any cheese or peppers, and no spice; really, barely any flavor at all, spicy or not. Other breakfast items on display failed to ignite much of a spark in me, and their version of a McMuffin looked especially unappealing in its display case packaging. So, the food is a bit of a bust, but the coffee is top notch, and the cafe areas are comfortable and well lit. Add in the free WiFi, and this is a good place to relax, chat with friends, watch a game or do some work. Maybe just sneak in a cruller from Winchell's across the street to go with your cup of Joe.

This coffee spot is so cute! The only issue is it's accessibility during the week. It's a part of…read moresome office buildings, so this is more of an office coffee spot. That means parking is a pain in the butt. There is a parking lot behind the offices, but Mon-Fri the prices are absurd. If you want to check it out, I would recommend street parking or come during the weekend when the parking lot is free! Actual coffee spot is very clean and well decorated. It's easily a place where you can spend hours if you manage to grab a table. Great place for conversation, hangouts or work. Service is great. Because the store is small, the employees are either pumping out drinks during busy hours or getting creative with their time when it's slow. They seem to enjoy what they do which makes the experience better. Coffee is solid and they have quite an interesting list of combinations available.

The cafe has a lovely, clean interior with chairs and booth seating! The booths offer pillows and…read morecushions to make yourself comfortable, which is perfect for study sessions or a beverage date with your partner or friend. The cashier was super friendly, offered detailed descriptions of the drinks, and can definitely help you decide on your order if you are unsure of what to get. The parking is street parking with a meter, but you can definitely park at a nearby public lot and walk a bit! My reason for deducting a star is because the drinks themselves were a bit bland. We ordered the iced Aurora Latte and the Raspberry Hibiscus Tea. The Aurora Latte had too much milk and I couldn't really taste the coffee itself, and the Raspberry Hibiscus Tea was watered down. I would come back for the ambiance, but not necessarily for the beverages themselves (it's possible that other items on the menu are good and we just got unlucky with our order!).

I did not go there my brother stopped off on the way up to see me. He got cheese, arugula,…read morechocolate chip danish, egg bread with sesame seeds, which you cannot find anywhere else and rye bread with seeds. I've already eaten some of it even though I just got home and the food was excellent. They always have high standards. There's one of the best bakeries around.

Bea's is my favorite Jewish Bakery in the Valley as far as the quality and taste of the baked…read moregoods. Ive been going here for quite some time. Lots of variety of traditional Jewish delights, Babka, Hamamtashen, Rugelach, Challah, Russian Tea Cake (a must have) plus all the cookies and danish you can imagine. It's all very good and will kill any dieting plans you had. They have added a selection of Ube baked goods, but not sure why or how that fits with the old school Jewish bakery theme, but it's there. I have no particular interest in that. As far as service, its alway fairly busy, but line moves fairly fast. The staff has morfed to mostly very young counter people that have zero interpersonal skills and are not friendly. The only warmth you will get here is freshly baked Challah. Still worth a visit.

The best drinks and all the staff are welcoming. Love the consistency in their service and the…read moreefficiency.

To start, the cashiers/staff were super friendly and kind! They offered drink recommendations and…read moreprovided descriptions when I wasn't sure of what to order, which was very helpful. We ended up getting an iced Matcha Latte and an iced Matcha Einspanner, which were both delicious. The matcha at Re Coffee tends to have a rich, earthy taste as opposed to a sweeter, artificial flavor, which really demonstrates the quality of the ingredients they use. You could also choose to add on syrups to sweeten your beverage, so if you aren't a huge fan of earthy matcha, you can customize your drink. They also provide milk alternatives (oat milk, almond milk, etc.) for those who prefer non-dairy drinks, however, this will cost $1 extra. The space itself is on the smaller side and has a very industrial, contemporary design. You can definitely sit down to do some work or have a chat with friends, but most people tend to order and pick up their drinks. The seating is concrete benches with small tables, which isn't the most comfortable but looks very aesthetic.

What I love about SF Coffee Company is one that all their locations are consistent with their…read moredrinks and especially food and two, I'd rather support a smaller coffee place than the BIGBUCKS coffee places. This location is so cute, its tucked into a small shopping center on Reseda and Vanowen and I love how decorated the shop as well, its consistent as well with their other locations and there was plenty of parking but I do see that parking lot can get congested since theres an El Pollo Loco drive thru and a 7/11. Walked in around 11am today and was instantly greeted and they have kiosk available but the gentleman behind the counter said he could assist me when I was ready. I ordered a drink from their summer menu the cherry vanilla latte iced, its bomb and next I have to try their version of the dirty Dr. Pepper with espresso and I wanted their delicious BLTA but they were out of avocados ='( so I went with the grilled cheese with bacon and added tomatoes and their salsa. Their salsa is fire and I do know where they get it from but my lips are sealed. So, if you're in the area, like supporting smaller coffee shops, give them a shoot. FYI, they also have online ordering and I believe delivery.

I've been coming to this location ever since they opened and SFCC is the best…read more I love how they have tons of options to choose from and that they add new items to their menu because I'm always excited to see what comes next. Their coffee has never disappointed! Sometimes I grab the BLTA which is really great for a quick bite. The service is great everytime and each barista is so kind, they really make you feel at home. I really appreciate the team they have built there. Shout out my man Ethan. The overall vibe inside is always super chill, they welcome you to work on your laptop or come hang out with friends, and the music in there is always hitting. Thank you SFCC for what you do for the community

I really like the atmosphere here. Both the coffee and the shop's décor have a very understated,…read moreelegant feel.

Solid spot if you're in the Encino area! We tried the…read morecardamom latte with oat milk and it was really good! You can actually taste the spices, and it's not overly sweet at all. Just a clean, well-balanced coffee drink. I'd give the coffee itself a solid 4/5. What really stood out though was the customer service. The barista was super helpful in guiding us through the menu, which I always appreciate. That kind of warmth makes a difference! We'd definitely come back when we're in the area. If this review helped, a thumbs up means a lot!

What an amazing staff! Always doing their best. Plenty of street parking in the surrounding surface…read morestreets!

I've been to a few Alfred Coffees and love them! This particular location is so bright and airy…read moreinside with plenty of seating. I ordered the Cloud Cream Latte and really enjoyed it. It was strong and a bit sweet. The service was pretty fast as well. I also think the prices are pretty fair. There's a small, free parking lot in the back.