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    Alfred Coffee

    3.5 (61 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Bill A.

    I stopped by this morning for my daily coffee, and the customer service was honestly awful. No greeting when I walked in, no friendliness at all. I told the cashier my order, and she just looked at me with no response. After I paid, she walked away--no receipt, no explanation, nothing. The coffee itself was fine, but the staff seemed completely uninterested and unenthusiastic. I don't know if it's this specific location or the area, but it's a huge contrast from other Alfred locations where service is usually great. Definitely won't be returning.

    Lavender Madeline
    Matt V.

    There is no shortage of hipster coffee places in Highland Park. I'm actually surprised this place doesn't have a vinyl record collection and a built-in barbershop/winery/thrift store to match the other coffee places nearby! Why do I keep returning to this location? Great baked items, natural light, and WIFI. Surprised that Civil Coffee, another great vibe/hang, has no WIFI, and I ain't using my hotspot to work! The Matcha Croissant was fabulous, and I enjoyed the lavender Madeline, if you are into the perfumey taste like I am! I wouldn't get their Bagel and cream cheese, because they made it more of a dessert bagel, and I'm more of a traditional bagel purist. You can people-watch on Figueroa while you drink and work.

    World Famous Vanilla Lattes, one hot & one iced
    Emese S.

    On a sleepy Sunday morning, our eyelids woke up to the World Famous Vanilla Lattes from Alfred Coffee. We ordered one hot & one iced. Both were superb. Service was also quick with our friendly, neighborhood baristas. Inside, it was festively decorated for the season. And the sun poured in through the front windows that greet Highland Park's heartbeat, better known as Figueroa Street. And it had that NYC vibe that we coffee snobs love. Now I'm not sure what the qualifications would be to label a latte as "world famous" but I suppose a few blokes in the UK gave it a thumbs up, a Parisian's pinkie got aroused, while someone in the Middle East raised their hands in admiration on Instagram to this robust espresso drip. However, I was informed by the Alfred staff that this title comes from its "bar-raising, innovative recipe." Ok, fine, whatever. It's true that ever since its Melrose coffee shop brewed the first, fresh batch in 2013, Alfred has gained meme-worthy status on TikTok. Apparently, it's Alfred's World Famous Vanilla Syrup that gets all the attention. Well, I'll drink to that. And I'll be back for more of this World Famous cup of joe.

    Lavender Matcha Latte
    Luis M.

    Stopped in for an iced matcha latte and it did not disappoint. I personally love a strong matcha flavor when I sip so it delivered to my standards! It seems like the perfect place to sit down and study, so might be back! Baristas were friendly, only issue was restroom was out of service so I had to cut my time short.

    peaches n' cream iced matcha w/ oatmilk (limited time offering)
    Breasia J.

    Amazing ambiance, i came on a Tuesday evening and hardly anyone was occupying the seating area. The barista was so friendly and helpful when I was asking for recommendations. I ended up ordering the peaches n' cream iced matcha with oat milk and it was so good, the matcha taste isn't very prominent but it was still pretty good. I also got a blueberry scone which was amazing, great size and density for the price. I will say it's a bit more on the pricey side but totally worth in my opinion. baristas have great music taste as well, lots of Lauryn Hill and neo-soul/r&b being played over the speakers.

    Peaches N' Cream Matcha, Cloud Cream Latte (Plant Based Version)

    Solid yummy lattes. We got the cloud cream latte (plant based version) and a peaches n cream matcha latte. The matcha latte was refreshing. The coffee latte was a great balanced latte, super creamy. The service was great, the staff was kind especially considering we went in right before closing. There was plenty of seating and beautiful interior, perfect place to study or catch up with a friend.

    Mai L.

    Please. Just stick with coffee. Don't even serve your matcha drink please It literally tasted like milk only.... And the fact that matcha cans were being sold.. I'm so so disappointed, I rarely even give one star but had to toss my drink along with how much I paid for that.

    Sugar Free Vanilla Latte.
    Nikki B.

    4.5 stars I discovered Alfred about a year ago and was excited when I found out they opened in my hood. Alfred is known for its exceptional brews, vibrant atmosphere, and engaging design aesthetic. I must say, their new location in HLP checks all the boxes. This place is retro chic! I love the décor. The menu is printed on glass in white lettering, so it was difficult for me to read. Tessa assisted me with my order. She was cheerful and friendly. I got a Sugar Free Vanilla Latte with almond milk. They make their own Vanilla Bean syrup, and you can taste the quality in every sip. My latte was the perfect Sunday morning pick me up. The foam was creamy, and the brew was nicely balanced with a hint of vanilla. They also have vegan pastries, breakfast burritos, & bagels with vegan smears too. I'm so happy to have Alfred in the area! *Small parking lot or street parking.

    Egg and cheese breakfast burrito
    Anna A.

    My first stop on the "Highland Park Coffee Passport". My family and I came for a quick easy bite and ordered: plain latte, cloud latte, plain bagel, sweet onion bagel and egg+cheese breakfast burrito by Wake and Late. The coffee was good, the cloud cream was a lot so I feel like I couldn't really tell what their espresso was like but overall good drink, not too sweet. More on the dessert end of drinks for me. I love their bagels! Ball shaped bagels that have a crispy top and the softest inside. The sweet onion bagel + scallion cream cheese is my favorite combo. Their cream cheese is a bit gritty but not sure from what? Don't get the breakfast burritos! Not a bad review on Alfred's part since it's from a different shop (wake and late). Small overpriced burritos that overall did not taste good. Overcooked eggs and no cheese in the "egg+cheese"??? The interior is spacious but very cold (today) since there are large open windows facing the street. There is a shared parking lot which had no spots so paid street parking is best.

    Matchaga and matcha croissant
    Christine L.

    LA weather is perfect for this place. My man got a matchaga and matcha croissant. Clearly this dude is into matcha and i didn't think this place would do it right (being a coffee place not an Asian tea joint) but wow i was impressed with specialty drink and baked product (which was sourced somewhere but they clearly chose a solid place). Has a nice old-time feel but clearly isn't old and decrepit. Nice ambiance to chill or talk to companion.

    Rocio C.

    Expensive, mid quality, bad customer service. Tried it once, it was not good, won't come back. I think that bad costumer service started my experience. I was already not okay with the cost and the service just sealed my thoughts. Got a signature matcha, it was a little too watery for me. The vibes are pretty cool, I went on a Sunday morning, there was plenty of parking.

    Cloud matcha latte
    Samantha C.

    I probably should've acknowledged the low ratings here and not come. It might just be me, but I do not like tasting salt in my matcha. There were big pieces of salt in my cloud matcha and most of the drink was the cloud foam. It was so expensive and not worth the price AT ALL. There was hardly any matcha, mostly foam, and salty. My personal experience also included having to be in downtown where there are hardly any public restrooms and this one was out of service. I think they should've offered their employee restroom or recommended where to go especially since I was a paying customer. Would not go back here.

    Espresso cloud cream
    Jennifer H.

    Placed an order on their app and it was ready for pickup in 15 min. Really like all of the customizable options! I got the espresso cloud cream with half caf, oat milk and added cinnamon on top. Very creamy and not too sweet! Would def get this again.

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    Cafe is super friendly and the drinks always taste amazing definitely check them out if you're in the area!

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    Ok, Alfred....just wow The drinks, the vibe.... it's a yes for me. Great service here, the drinks are great!

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