Dear Yelp Community, First time visiting this venue. Very low-key from the front of the venue on the street, so a great ambiance of a surprise upon entering (wine wall, open and spacious, outdoor patio, near the Venice canals, and colorful buildings nearby). Friendly staff. I enjoyed my golden latte (with turmeric). Best wishes. Sincerely, Anna read more

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3-1/2 stars. Charming coffee spot with a designated parking lot (a rarity in this part of town)! Coffee selection is solid, and I opted for the orange Dreamsicle cloud latte. The coffee base was decent, but I did not get any orange flavor at all. Not the best coffee I've had, but it did the trick for an afternoon pick-me-up. read more

Absolutely love this place. The staff are fun, welcoming, and make the whole experience feel easy and inviting. The coffee is excellent, and I really appreciate the variety of vegan options. My favorite part is the outdoor seating in the back--it feels like a little garden oasis tucked away from the noise. It's the perfect spot to sip your coffee, relax, and maybe get lost in a book for a while. They also offer indoor seating and tables out front, so even when it's busy, you'll most likely still find a place to sit and enjoy your time. read more

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This coffee shop is nestled right in my neighborhood, so it was almost obligatory that I come in. It was only later that I learned that Alana's is an LA must! My girlfriend and I really enjoy the coffee from here and love walking our pups early in the morning to get our day started right. Alana can get really packed during peak hours, so make sure you have some time to spare or get in before the crowds gather. read more

The drinks here are absolutely delicious! We really enjoyed their Matcha lemonade, a very unique twist with what seemed like iced tea. Perfectly refreshing on a hot day! Service is wonderful, they are so friendly and welcoming. They get through the lines quickly with a smile and everything is made perfectly. Prices are extremely fair and their coffee is roasted in house and fresh and delicious every time. Highly recommended if you are looking for the great drink or pick me up in the area. read more

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Just moved to Mar Vista and stumbled upon Alana's! Love love love this coffee shop. It's a super popular spot with tons of delicious coffee and pastries. The line was kind of long when I went but moved pretty quickly. I ordered the orange creamsicle latte and oh mannn the cream was so good. It's my go to now! The outside is also really nice and spacious as people often chill there. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu! read more

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Fresh, fast, and delicious mocha. Small parking lot next to the building with parking. Ordered to go and it was ready when I arrived. read more

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First time in a decade that I've been back here and honestly, I didn't miss much. The place is really nicely decorated with dog pictures and just the overall design however it is too small. When it gets crowded it's really hard not to bump into anyone. I tried a seasonal coffee (iced maple latte) and honestly it was okay. Nothing too special. Service was fair but not as welcoming as other places. I will give credit, for a place that is crowded they sure were fast. Overall place was decent. read more

This could be up there as one of best coffee spots i've ever been to. Incredible. Truly incredible coffee. Alana's roasts their beans in-house, and you can taste the difference. Fresh, rich, and beautifully balanced , the kind of coffee that makes you slow down and actually enjoy every sip. The staff were just as impressive welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. It adds so much when the people behind the counter care about what they're serving. The ambiance is cute and cozy, with a relaxed neighborhood feel. Plus, the available outdoor seating makes it a perfect spot to sit, sip, and stay awhile. read more

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This is a great little coffee shop for working. The cold brew is delicious, the service people who work there are kind, and there's ample seating on the cute patio outside. Good Wi-Fi connection. read more

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This place was cool! I needed a spot to get some work done and I was not alone in that pursuit. The staff were all a lovely, the coffee I got was good, and the pastry hit the spot. I will say the Chorizo hand pie was on the spicer end so watch out if you're a wimp like me aha. WiFi was fast, seating was ample, so a solid place to be if you need to hang! read more

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Very friendly and helpful staff. Welcoming environment. Delicious espresso. No notes . read more

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I cannot believe I did not discover this coffee spot until now, despite how close I live to it. Their coffee is very good and well priced (I got the Mocha Latte) and I tried their Vegan Pizza pastry and the bread literally melted it my mouth, it was SO good! The outdoor seating area is SO cute and a perfect place to get some work done or have a chat on a sunny day. It is also located in a nice area around lots of shops and restaurants, and is right by the Mar Vista Farmers Market. This is definitely going to be one of my go-to coffee spots now! read more

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Alana's coffee I bet is a staple among the Venice community. It feels like it has been standing for years. As I was pulling into their private parking lot, I could not only smell the amazing coffee aroma but I could hear that coffee roasting process was in full progress which was sooooooo awesome! The service was super friendly. The lavender latte was delicious. The coffee shop was full of people doing work or school stuff which shows that it is a place to just come and hang out and enjoy! I will be back for sure!!! read more

Great local coffee spot that roasts its own coffee. Great coffee, ample space to sit, small parking lot and super dog friendly. Come support a great local business! read more

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Tried the cold brew and the maple latte, latte was a little plain. It tasted like what I make at home, I'm looking for something more unique when I get coffee out. The cold brew was good and had a fruity finish, I would get that instead. read more

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One of my favorite coffee shops in the area! They have limited seating indoors, but tons of cute patio seating! Line is usually very long but worth it! Small adjacent parking lot available but street parking can be found. Delicious drinks, very friendly staff, and tons of pastries & treats! Dog friendly as well! They host occasional live music events too! read more

Alana's is easily one of my favorite coffee spots in LA, if not all of Venice. They have an incredible pastry selection - from their mouthwatering chorizo hand-pies to the flaky, guava-filled croissants. Honestly, I could close my eyes and randomly choose anything, confident it will be absolutely delicious, whether it's one of their tasty lattes or another pastry. Service is always great and the owner is such a cool, chill guy! Can't wait to return. read more

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Visited Jan '25 - came all the way to Alana's for the mushroom and vegan cheese croissant. This was my third visit back and second time having the croissant. Of everything I've tried, it's easily my favorite and worth swinging by for. Unfortunately, they don't always have it and I would prefer to call before going in that direction but, I don't believe the number works as I don't get an answer. However, I LOVE this croissant and I'm not at all vegan. It MUST be HOT, not warm, hot. That's how you get the full experience. I'm working my way through the menu to find a latte I love. The chai matcha latte is ok (wish they had just a chai latte). It's a cute coffee shop inside but small, the lovely part is the backyard style patio. Parking is easy, right off the side of the building but gets full fast. Staff is always lovely. read more

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I'm a little confused over all the 5 star reviews. Is the place really cool because you get to see the coffee roasting process? Yes. Do they have freshly roasted beans for sale? Yes. But I ordered an iced vanilla latte and I swear they forgot to put espresso in it or something. It tasted just like iced oatmilk. My husband got the same thing with regular milk and we tasted zero coffee in it. He also got a cold brew and it was so watered down. We did buy a bag of beans so the cold brew came free with it or a drip coffee. Besides that, the staff is super great! They're all so friendly and welcoming. It is really small inside and I believe you can't be there longer than 2 hours. So probably not the best place to get work done. Overall, I wouldn't come back unless it's maybe to buy beans only. Metered street parking. read more

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Great coffee and pastries and service with a smile. They actually get to know their customers by name and their usual order. There is also outdoor patio seating which offers a good vibe. read more

I stopped in here on my way to a concert down the street, and found a very charming backyard/courtyard at Alana's coffee roaster. I order their seasonal offering, which is the Spanish latte hot with regular milk. Oh my goodness it is to die for the spices are so delicious and the sweetness is just right. The backyard is so charming. The ambience is fantastic. People are chilled and not rambunctious by the energy is great. There is a small parking lot. It was completely full when I pulled in. But I was able to drive out the back alley which there was a homeless person's cart there however still a very charming little back alley with beautiful vegetation that led to the closest street which I was able to find parking right there. It is quite far from where I live, but I may just come back for an afternoon to enjoy this place as this time I wasn't able to stay. read more

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I have not had a single thing here that I didn't like. Their coffee is excellent, their pastries are delicious, there's an adorable garden patio space out back, and the baristas are always very friendly and kind. I can't recommend Alana's highly enough. read more

I love to come here and do some work. They have a great outdoor patio area with some shade but there's also indoor seats too. It looked pretty crowded when I went and it makes sense because the vibe is very friendly, the matcha latte is delicious and the wifi is strong. The inside is very air conditioned so given the hot days, the inside was packed. There are not any outlets in the patio area from what I saw so keep that in mind and come with a fully charged laptop. Then you can chill outside, do some work and enjoy the vibes. Parking: They have a small lot which can be filled up so you may have to look for street parking. It wasn't too bad when I went but a lot of it is 2 hr only. read more

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Love this cafe! Espresso is delicious and every drink is thoughtfully made. Great selection of pastries as well.

Tl;dr: Amazing place to get really good coffee and hang out/chat, not so much if you're trying to look for a place to work or get easily overstimulated. Drinks: -Hot latte with 2% milk (5/5): Opted for 2% milk because I was too stubborn to pay $1 extra for alternative milk. It was delicious and the barista even made a fancy swan latte art! -Pour over (5/5): The one we tried this day seemed to have some notes of dark chocolate and cherry, but I also could be completely wrong. It was great nonetheless. Food: -Saw some pastry options and other small items such as overnight oats. Their pastries look similar, if not identical, to that of another coffee branch, which I've tried multiple times and had not been impressed with, so I opted out this time. Service: -Friendly and fast, but gosh is it super chaotic. As soon as someone orders, the person working the cash register would yell out the order to the staff working in the back or at the espresso machine. I wish they had a more low key way to handle orders, but I guess this is what they've been doing and a system that they like. There were a few tables inside, but I personally know I would get absolutely no work done inside with all of the constant noise. You could also see someone roasting the beans to the side, so that is pretty cool. -Dog friendly. The cash register gave us a dog treat as soon as we walked up to the counter when he saw we had a dog, which was really nice!! Ambiance: Extremely loud and chaotic inside. Pretty small and crowded, so it can quickly get overwhelming if you're not used to it. There are tables outside both in the front and back. The back is a lot more quiet, though it could still feel pretty crowded because the tables are pretty close to each other and there are a lot of people chatting while enjoying their coffee. Overall, a nice place to hang out and chat, but not really an ideal place to work. I saw some people enjoying their coffee while reading. read more

Alana's Coffee Roasters - Latte art!!! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here the other day to get some studying done with my boyfriend and thought this place was the cutest thing! The outdoor patio felt like its own little oasis and I loved all of the hanging plants and different seating options. It was quite crowded but I totally understand why. I ordered a maple latte and my boyfriend got an iced matcha latte and they were both delicious. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

This is my go-to coffee shop in the MDR/Venice/Mar Vista neighborhood. They roast a variety of their own beans including some single origin options. Buy a bag and get a free coffee. I also love to order the Chipotle Mocha which isn't too sweet and has the perfect kick. Some people I have brought also like the mushroom coffee (not for coffee lovers though) Small free lot, metered street parking or walk a block for neighborhood street parking. There is a little seating inside and outside read more

This place is incredible - fresh roasted beans, yes, please! They have plenty of parking and an outside patio. We ordered the gingerbread latte, seasonal, of course, and an iced latte. They roast our own beans in house, so everything is fresh and packaged. There's more seating inside as well. The service is exceptional. Can't wait to come back again. Pro tip : the patio outside has plenty of space and pet friendly. Plenty of parking as well. read more

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Found this place on Yelp, and so glad I did! My last day in LA, I was looking for a nearby coffee shop with nice outdoor seating, and this place checked all the boxes. This was definitely the best cafe I've visited while in LA, and up there on my list of best coffee spots in general. Everything was all around great. Trendy neighborhood, lots of murals and street art. The decor inside the shop was very aesthetic. Often, you see cafes that have a curated, cute presence, and then the reality is less cool than it looks online. Not the case! This shop is even more gorgeous than it is online! The courtyard is the obvious draw. They have a large gated outdoor space out back in addition to a few tables out front on the sidewalk. It's an obvious plus to have a closed off courtyard, in case you want to relax without facing traffic or passersby. The courtyard is a little oasis! Sunshine streaming through but plenty of shade, lush leafy green plants all around, an airstream office at the back, plenty of seating. And, a cafe cat! He was lounging on a couch, sleeping and stretching in the sunshine, totally unbothered when guests sat next to him and happy to accept an occasional head scratch. I came mid to late afternoon on a weekday (2-4PM) and it was easy for me to find space both inside and outside. I opted to sit outside, and nabbed a table in the shade next to an outlet. I went for the chipotle mocha, which was like a Mexican hot chocolate but with coffee. It was immaculately made and just the exact perfect amount of smoky spicy. Coffee was roasted wonderfully and well-brewed. This was such a relaxing spot and a great place to work. I'm so happy I found this spot, and would surely visit again and work here next time I'm in LA. Highly recommend giving this spot a visit! read more

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Real coffee shops are back! This place felt straight out of a movie. The decor is modern, yet homey. The workers and customers are SO friendly. Multiple people seemed to be regulars, so they asked each other about things going on in their lives. I got the gingerbread latte and it was delicious! I wish there was more of a coffee flavor but next time I'll get a flat white. There are also comfy benches and outlets to get work done but the seats fill up FAST. read more

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I have fallen in love! Not just a coffee house, but fresh roasted on site. I have just got into coffee about 4yrs ago, and have gone deep. Walking into this place felt like not just a cool space with great service to come enjoy some coffee / tea products, but a family of people who love coffee. From the staff at the counter kind and full of information about what is being brewed, to the roaster on the other side with his partner helping the roast and the owner hanging out getting work done and cleaning tables as needed. YES COME IN! If you just want a coffee or tea great place. But if you want to enjoy coffee for what it is a Must! Buy a cup of coffee and you get a refill for $1. From the website they also do fun events, if I lived closer man I would be there daily. read more

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We had just come in off of a terrible experience at a tattoo parlor and were looking for a pick-me-up and this was exactly the right place. The cafe is in a pleasant, shaded location (with a parking lot). The cafe was cool and pleasant with nice seating and soft lighting. The baristas working there today were knowledgeable, kind and the espresso was fantastic. This was the first cafe I had been to in the two weeks of Los Angeles travel that was worth anyone's time. The macchiato was not just correct, but deliciously balanced and beautiful to look at. The foamed milk was perfectly thick and complemented the espresso perfectly. The barista was even able to recommend a better tattoo parlor! Thank you for saving the day! read more

Alana's is a cute little coffeeshop and the ideal spot to post up for a couple hrs to study/work or catch up with friends. The back patio is super inviting so don't be surprised if it reels you in to staying longer than intended. There are plants scattered throughout, a vintage airstream, and different types of seating with convenient outlets for those with technology. I enjoyed a matcha latte with almond milk and honey drizzle ($7) on the back patio while working on Friday morning around 11am. It was sunny, breezy, and calm - a pleasant morning indeed. read more

Alana's Coffee Roasters - Matcha latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oh i love going to this place! Its bright, peaceful and fun at the same time! The staff is super friends. This place is about being into meticulously roasted coffee, enjoy a laid‑back neighborhood vibe, and appreciate freshly baked items or light fare. Whether you're working on your laptop, grabbing beans to go, or sipping a latte on their patio, it's a reliably delightful spot in LA's coffee scene. read more

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Great vibes and great coffee!! Parking was a struggle, there is a lot but it fills up quick. I love that there's a front and back patio. Good place to get work done. Service was quick even with a lot of customers. read more

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Absolutely loved my experience at Alana's Coffee Roasters! The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and provided me with a delightful tasting of multiple coffees. Their passion for coffee really shines through. I ended up taking home a bag of their Ethiopian coffee, and it's fantastic. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore great coffee! Great environment, perfect ambiance to sit and relax as well read more

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Such a great coffee shop in Venice! Even though the parking lot is small, there is plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of shaded areas. The staff were fantastic - it was my first time visiting, and even though there was a line, the cashier had no problem answering my questions and explaining bits of the menu to me. I ended up ordering a Black Iced Tea with vanilla syrup and a splash of oat milk. I heard they are known for their delicious vanilla syrup, so I was excited to try. Overall I enjoyed it, and it wasn't too sweet! I need to come back to try the Pirate's Chai (matcha based chai)! It sounds so intriguing, and I've never had anything like it before. read more

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What a cozy little spot! The coffee was good, staff was helpful, but the real star of the show were their pastries! I'd make the trek back just for this croissant. read more

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As far as vibes go, best coffee place on the west side. Friendly staff, great seating, usually great food trucks outside, cute dogs. They are clearly very invested in the community and it shows. The coffee is slightly overpriced for the taste, but this is LA, so thats how its going to be anywhere. read more

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