Founded in Melrose Place in 2013, Alfred Coffee specializes in matcha drinks but also has coffee on the menu along with breakfast burritos and pastries. I ordered the Matchaga - described as a matcha + functional mushroom drink blended with chaga, reishi, and lion's mane mushrooms, vanilla, monk fruit, and a dash of strawberry. I got mine with oat milk, which they don't charge extra for. I liked this location with its natural lighting and indoor/outdoor seating arrangement. You can park in the back as well with a door that leads to the parking lot. The matchaga (12 oz $7.50) had just the right amount of sweetness with NO SUGAR. Since I'm trying to cut out sugar these days, this was a welcome change. The matcha wasn't too bitter and there was just the hint of mushroom, in fact I could barely taste it. When it is busy, you may have to wait awhile, although my daughter got her iced strawberry matcha latte right away. Would totally return! read more

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Love that an Alfred opened up in Encino! It's right by a small park too which is a nice one to walk around. Metered parking around the area or free parking deeper in the residential area. Pretty big cafe, they have a decent amount of seating. Great spot to meet up with someone. Alfred has lots of options, both espresso and matcha, standard and specialty ones too like lavender or strawberry. I usually love their vanilla bean latte but this time I went with an iced matcha. I also love that they have a dairy-free cloud/cream top so folks who are dairy-free or vegan can enjoy it too. I went without it this time to cut down on cost but am excited to try it in the future! I'm also really excited to try their peaches n cream matcha too, it sounds so good! read more

Alfred Coffee - Iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not a fan of Alfred coffee and don't think the hype is worth it. The coffee is okay and overpriced as well as the food but this location is pretty cute and nice. Came here after a run with a group and there was plenty of seating. Honestly, they did such a nice job with the ambiance for this location. I got a maple oat latte and the bagel bits. The latte was actually the best one I've had out of all the times I've been to Alfred and the bagel was good and not overpriced surprisingly. Parking is on the street on Ventura so if you get lucky you can park right in front or in the back in the residential area. I wouldn't mind coming back to this location. I had a good time. read more

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Incredible service , best coffee I've ever tasted! worth every penny Get this drink next time you visit read more

Alfred Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've jumped around and tried almost every Alfred in the valley and West LA. This Alfred makes drinks a tad stronger than the others. Always delicious though. Cute indoor and outdoor seating area read more

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Surprisingly, not many coffee shops open until 6PM, so lucky to find Alfred as an option! Came by around 5:35 and still quite a bit of people. We ordered a few drinks: -strawberry matcha latte $7.75 ea, 16 oz iced (50 cent surcharge), oat milk, cloud cream (plant based coconut) -americano $4.50 -ice pumpkin spice latte $7.75 ea I personally had the iced americano. It was very smooth and saved the day to keep me up. Street parking only. read more

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I've passed by Alfred's Coffee countless times and I always wanted to stop in. Finally, I got a chance to visit! Located on Ventura Blvd next to Fat Sal's, the space is clean and styled with their signature pastel colors. The open patio is a great spot to hang out and get some work/studying done while having a view of Ventura Blvd. Beyond the coffee, they serve food from breakfast burritos to fresh pastries. A small parking lot is shared between Fat Sal's so parking can be challenging. If it is packed, look for street parking on Ventura Blvd. read more

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Such a good studying environment if you can put up with some noise/ social environments. I love the outdoor area. This coffee was delicious!!! World's best vanilla latte with cold foam. Such a simple drink but it's great. The workers are also helpful and super sweet- loved the music playing hehehe. I parked nearby on the street for free read more

Alfred Coffee - Vanilla latte with cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Alfred Coffee never disappoints. I have been to many location but first time here in Encino. What a lovely cafe. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The ambiance is great, very busy when I stopped by with my mom. Everyone was working so hard to fill orders and Uber Eats and app orders ... what an operation. Friendly customer service, great drinks also freshly baked croissants and pastries. I ordered a steak burrito and shared it with my mom as a light breakfast. Really good. My late was delicious with the Alfred cloud cream. I also noticed packaged sandwiches in the fridge area and drinks. Also bagels with cream cheese is available. Overall a great place to stop by for coffee, breakfast or lunch. Very cute interiors as well. Currently they are doing a fundraiser for CHLA and of course I had to donate. read more

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Service was great and quick. We ordered the world famous ice vanilla latte and the iced lavender vanilla latte. I would give them five stars, but parking is an absolute mess so plan accordingly when choosing this location. read more

Alfred Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got to try the cloud cream and let me tell you it was amazing. It was creamy and sweet. I regret not asking for a bigger size if it was available! Service was great. I orders online and while they were busy my order was still ready before the given pick up time. Music was great! Nice little treat to start off my Friday morning. Well worth the small detour. read more

Delicious heated caprese sandwich. Wonderful vanilla latte. But two days in a row they gave me iced coffee when I wanted hot. The first day I said hot twice while ordering. we took it back and reminded them I wanted it hot and it came out iced a second time. After 30 minutes I had a coffee to drink. Second day they didn't ask hot or cold and I forgot to say so they automatically served it iced. I didn't have time to wait for another try or two so I just left. It's worth coming back but say hot ten times of you want hot. MAYBE it will work on the first try. read more

its been awhile, decided to try this place out since I was in the area also not a very big fan of matcha but this place did do wonders when it came down to their peached matcha. read more

Alfred Coffee - Iced Peached Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A post picnic coffee was just what the afternoon ordered. Alfred Coffee - Encino is a chic, earthy, vibrant, perfectly lit coffee cafe in the city of Encino, serving up a variety of hot & cold beverages from 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM daily. Located on Ventura Blvd/Balboa Blvd just west of Smart Final shopping center directly next to Fal Sal's you can find metered parking as well as some limited spaces with shared businesses, as well as a door to the parking lot in back near their restrooms. We stopped in on the holiday so meter parking was free, and got in just after someone had finished ordering so we had zero wait. We got a cold brew and an americano, both made to perfection. The service was friendly and prompt. They served some great food option here, including ready to grab and go items, breakfast burritos (w/ vegan and gluten free options), bagels, and more. They have a small station of beverage essentials like sugar in the raw, stevia, stirrers, etc. If you'd like a little cream or milk, and yes they have non-dairy options: oat, almond, coconut and macadamia, you can ask and they'll give you a small shot sized cup full to add as you need. We found a great table overlooking Ventura Blvd, with a nice breeze and Wi-Fi (just ask - as I didn't notice any signs posted). Lots of people working off their laptops, enjoying conversations and the ambiance. On weekends you can find an ice cream vendor Kinrose Creamery at their stall in the cafe's main open air lounge hub serving scoops of their Middle Eastern Style ice creams (no dairy-free options yet, but plenty for classic ice cream goers to enjoy). Very unique flavors! Happy to see Alfred Coffee expanding (a few locations throughout Greater LA). Hoping this new gem in Encino will be around for years to come. I see more brew in my future :) read more

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Got invited to their soft opening/friends and family day today. I got the lavender matcha and the vanilla latte. Both were SUPER amazing and perfect flavor. The location is great and clean - a lot of open space and chairs and tables. Parking: there is a very small lot that it shares with fat sals, and then meter street parking. Everyone was super nice and helpful - but will def come back and see if that's the same when they officially open hahaha. But amazing coffee as always! Will def be back! read more

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This was our first time here. The ambience is nice. But during the summer sitting in the patio section will be uncomfortable. The service was very nice. Everyone was polite and helpful. As For the drip coffee, it was very acidic. It seemed like it was a Americano. The steak burrito, didn't have much egg or steak to speak of, but it had a ton of potato. I would call it a potato burrito with a touch of eggs and meat. My wife's bagel with avocado was really good. I had a bite. I also ordered a scone as well, it was alright, not tempting to get it again. Over all, it wasn't a place that I would be jazzed about. My son may be jazzed however. read more

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I rarely write reviews, but what happened here today was one of the most disrespectful and unprofessional customer service experiences I have ever had. On Christmas morning, my husband, our three children, and I came in for coffee and breakfast because this location is close to our home. From the start, the staff felt cold and unfriendly, but I brushed it off. I ordered a matcha latte and politely asked for half the amount of matcha because I do not like it too strong, and I specifically requested that it be hot. The drink came out lukewarm. I went back and asked if it could be heated. The barista said she would make a new one, which was fine. I calmly reminded her that I had asked for half the matcha, so if she was remaking it, please keep that in mind. She responded with an attitude, told me that is "their recipe," and made it very clear she was annoyed by a simple and reasonable request. When she handed me the new drink, she did so rudely and aggressively. What happened next was shocking. After I sat down with my family, she changed the Christmas music playlist to the song "Rude," turned the volume up, and loudly encouraged the staff to sing along, clearly directing it at me. This was done in front of other customers and my children. I felt humiliated. This was not a misunderstanding, it was intentional mockery. We immediately decided to leave. As we were walking out, my husband calmly told her, "You are the rude one." She responded by yelling back that I was rude. When I confronted her and asked what exactly I did wrong, requesting half the amount of matcha, there was no answer, only hostility. If this is the type of employee you choose to put at the front of your business, it says a lot about your standards. Zero professionalism, zero customer service, and complete disrespect. I will never return to this location. Ever!!!!!!!!! read more

Alfred Coffee - This photo shows the bar area and the staff member working during the incident described in my review - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I come to Alfred in Encino at least once a week; it is consistently excellent across the board! The employees are always friendly and welcoming, but they also seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs which is so refreshing. The store is very clean, aesthetically pleasing, and has a warm ambiance that doesn't seem cookie cutter or forced. The food is delicious, especially the breakfast burritos (bacon is my personal favorite). I also love that they have a rotational menu. The cherry lemonade in the summer made me fall in love with the location, but their drip coffee is better than any other chain I've visited! There is ample street parking (a pet peeve of mine, especially in LA), they have indoor/outdoor seating, the bathrooms are clean, and it is ADA accessible. I cannot speak highly enough of each and every employee that works here, and the culture that they have cultivated always makes me feel welcome! Special shout out to Angie who took care of me today! The best read more

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I love visiting this Alfred's and I'm so glad they opened a location a bit closer to me (I'm SUPER excited about the new Woodland Hills location as well). Every time I visit Alfred's the staff is so kind and we get our coffee orders so quickly. This particular location was a bit busy but this didn't impact the timing of our order at all. One of my favorite things to do there is try their seasonal drinks. Every fall, I look forward to their version of the pumpkin spice latte. However, this year, they came out with the Prinsesstårta Matcha Latte which is DIVINE!! It jam flavor is so fruity and on point and pairs perfectly with the matcha flavor. I hope they continue to offer it in the future! I've never had anything like it. read more

Alfred Coffee - Prinsesstårta Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yay! Alfred's has made its way over to the valley at last. I didn't know they have one in Encino, so it was a pleasant surprise yesterday after lunch. The vibe is different than the other locations, but still very cute, and offering breakfast (not sure I noticed that before). We ordered a latte and a short americano. The americano was okay - a little on the sour side and slightly watered down. Latte was good! The service is nice. The staff is welcoming, attentive and friendly. The only thing that needs to be improved is the cleanliness. Most of the open tables had crumbs and other things left behind. read more

Alfred Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Obsessed with Alfred Coffee. Went 2x today. Ordered the iced lavender latte. So good. Adore the decor here and vibe. Good service. Clean. Interesting menu w a good food selection too. One of my newest favorite spots: read more

Alfred Coffee - Iced lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been waiting soooo long for this Alfred Coffee location to open. It's great to have them in the neighborhood, but gosh is it hard to patron. The order-ahead option online really doesn't work at random times of the day, they run out of favorites like breakfast burritos by 10:45am(?!), and parking is a paaaaaaain. Like, what do you mean, that's all Fat Sal's?! The few times that I've actually been able to order ahead or kill 15 minutes in the line, the drinks have only been decent at best. For these prices, and considering this brand, it is quite disappointing. The interior is cute, though, and there's a good amount of seating and pops of color to go around. Hoping things improve as Alfred settles into the neighborhood. read more

Alfred's has great selection of pasties and made to order food, their coffee is very good...place is specious and every location has a special and different design. Service is crap! Not only the barista more then once the same person, moves slower then a turtle, more then once as I was the only one ( not often) at the counter, every person was doing "something" and would not acknowledge me. I order my fav scones in advance on the app ( if it works) so all I want is an americano... the way it works here, all the orders are getting ready as they come in, you have 4-5-6 people in front , but only 1 making espresso drinks, so if you are unlucky 16th order, they will pour hot water in the cup and leave it there to wait for the barista to get to it... so if you have time and patience to wait for it, your americano is nowhere near temperature it should be for you to enjoy it. The barista I am referring to, that I have watched move super slow is known to every store emp. and the manager ( I am sure) , but there are no changes. I wish I was closer to the location on Coldwater Cyn., a great store w amazing employees. If anything, company should send most of Encino people to Coldwater to observe how to run a wonderful coffee shop! read more

I decided to stop by after my workout in the area on a Wednesday morning. I was absolutely shocked to see such a low rating for Alfred's given that they just opened. I really wanted to be proven wrong. But in fact, I wasn't. I ordered a large matcha latte with some honey (thinking that the matcha will be stronger) but after looking over my receipt, I noticed that it says "single shot". I was so confused because why would I pay more for ice and milk? So I asked the girl who was at the cashier if that's true and she said yes. I asked her "shouldn't there be more matcha for a larger size?" and she said "well, that's not how they do it here" in the most dismissive. What's the point of paying more for a larger cup if the amount of matcha is the same? Drink I was drinking sweetened iced milk. Absolutely no taste of matcha. The color was so light and faded after I blended it all together. So disappointed. Service I don't think there's much to say here. Unfortunately, as others have mentioned, I didn't receive good service and in fact, it left a sour taste in my mouth. Price Prices are like most other places and seem reasonable. Ambiance The only thing this place has going is its aesthetics. What a waste of $8+, time, and energy. read more

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I don't want to see any bad reviews for this Alfred! I love it here since it's my neighborhood coffee shop and a tad cheaper than Laidrey. This is such a pretty location and way cuter than the Studio City ones in my opinion. Nice baristas and super easy for mobile orders too. read more

Alfred Coffee - lavender tea lemonade :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great coffee (love the matcha!) and great service. The line moves fast and there's plenty of indoor seating. They have an app, so you can always plan ahead, but a nice spot to meet with friends. read more

Came in yesterday craving a good iced coffee. I was in a good mood and just wanted to treat myself, even though I don't go to coffee shops much. I walked in and got a blank stare, no greeting, nothing. I sat a bit outside but close enough to hear my name. When I thought they called it, I went back inside and the same lady looked me dead in the eye and still didn't say anything. No confirmation, no help. I had to figure out my own order like it was some kind of guessing game. The vibe here? Peak emotional detachment. Felt like I was inconveniencing their aesthetic just by breathing near the counter. The coffee itself? Mid. Tasted like it was brewed by someone who gave up halfway through and decided life was too short to care about flavor. Look, I'm not asking for a red carpet or a motivational speech. Just a "hello" would be nice. Or even eye contact. Something to let me know I'm not an NPC in their vibe-heavy, effort-light universe. If you enjoy paying $7 to feel like a social burden, this is your place. read more

Alfred Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Nice spot. Airy, lots of light, and very chill. I had the iced vanilla latte with cloud foam. Very enjoyable.

Thank you to the team working today on Labor Day! I Postmated my order and it's just as excellent as if I went in, in person. I think this is the fifth time I've ordered from Alfred's via Postmates and I am never disappointed. My go to is the Iced Vanilla Latte with Oat milk Their pastries are delicious, especially the flaky croissants. Today I tried the bacon burrito, it's okay. Thanks Alfred's read more

Alfred Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I gave this place 2 chances. 1st time I ordered the espresso cloud cream coffee iced... it was too thick and the sea salt that automatically comes with it doesn't taste good with it, it tastes weird. 2nd time I ordered the vanilla late hot and it just tasted super basic and just not worth the $7 and I wouldn't get it again. Definitely not coming back here read more

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Very disappointing. I'm obsessed with their matcha cloud drink and I always get the same order at 2 different Alfred's with no issues. I was in a rush and decided to try another location otw to my work. The second I left and tried my drink I was extremely irritated and disappointed. Overall it tasted off and I wouldn't have wasted my money if I knew that's what I was going to get. Idk if it's a location thing or if someone made a mistake but definitely sticking to my original locations from now on. read more

Since my last review, it seems Alfred's has really stepped up--I've had no issues placing my order in advance lately. Their coffee remains excellent, and the Lavender Latte, in particular, is absolutely delicious. read more

Alfred's Coffee has a great vibe at this location. Parking can be tough, but once you step inside, it's worth it. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, with the outdoor section feeling more like a bright patio thanks to the large windows. The interior has a retro feel with cool tile seating and a stylish setup that makes it stand out. Service was excellent--everyone was friendly and welcoming--and the coffee was just as good as always. A spot I'll definitely be coming back to. Solid 5/5. read more

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Very nice location but was not happy with what we ordered. We ordered two iced cloud cream, and one bagel. I did as for a triple shot in one of them, but it was still way too sweet. The Pasadena location is not this sweet. The bagel wasn't anything special. I think a Starbucks bagel is probably better. The staff was very non chalant. They just look at you when you walk in and don't say anything. Don't think I'd go back. read more

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Very friendly employees, definitely coming back! Lots of seating and an overall nice establishment.

Love the coffee, the staff, and the inviting atmosphere. Thank you, Alfred! Love the coffee, the staff, and the inviting atmosphere. Thank you, Alfred! read more

Amazing experience! Stefanie, the manager, provided excellent service and took the time to explain everything about the coffee. Her recommendations were spot on and really made the visit special. I was also greeted by Angie, who was so sweet and welcoming from the moment I walked in. Great service all around :) I'll definitely be back! read more

10+ for Alfred Coffee! I'd been wanting to stop into Alfred for a while, but it's always so busy--no surprise since everyone loves it so much! Finally made it in, and wow... what a treat. The coffee is truly wonderful--not bitter or burnt tasting. Every gulp is an experience . I've only tried a scone so far, but it was delectably delicious and super fresh . Can't wait to work my way through the menu and try some of the lunch options too. The atmosphere is so comfortable with a cozy European feel . The patio is perfect for just hanging out or catching up with friends. And the staff? Beyond accommodating and kind . Even the manager, Stephanie, personally checked in to make sure everything was perfect--such a welcoming touch . I have business down the street from Alfred, but I live in Santa Clarita--and I can only hope we'll get an Alfred there in the future (we really need one! ). We've been needing an alternative to Starbucks for a long time, and now we finally have it. Alfred Coffee is everything I was hoping for and more. Overall: 10+ Highly recommend! read more

Was so looking forward to this place because I heard a lot of good things about it. I went there this morning and it was the worst experience ever slow service expensive as fuck and nobody knew what they were doing. read more

Parking is horrible. Service is very slow and the sitting area is nothing to get excited about. My first and last time here.