Black Elephant Café has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Atwater. The vibe is cozy,…read morecreative, and just the right amount of quirky. The matcha lavender latte is the star of the show. It's beautifully balanced: earthy matcha, a gentle floral note from the lavender, and just enough sweetness to tie everything together. It's the kind of drink you think about later in the day and wish you had another. And then there's the chocolate cake . The small ugly one that comes in a mini loaf, it was rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey without being overly heavy. It pairs perfectly with their drinks and feels like a little reward every time you order it.

And it happened again, popping in spontaneously and not getting disappointed. Wonderful coffee, and…read moredelicious pastries, allowing for a relaxed outdoor coffee break. PREVIOUS REVIEW2 It's been a while since I've been here the previous time. In addition to being very nice last time (except for the logistics of ordering and the non-functioning power outlets), the please remains a peaceful oasis and the ordering process has improved since. Most importantly, the coffee remains delicious, and the tomato basil tart was a wonderful quick lunch followed by a multi berry muffin. PREVIOUS REVIEW1 Cute little place in Atwater Village!! So cute with peaceful, relaxing and quiet atmosphere (inside/outside) that I thought I could get some work done (free WiFi). The concept is a bit confusing: There are a bunch of "menu items" such as sandwiches and wraps etc, but while they are listed on a big board behind the counter, you have to actually grab them premade/prepacked from a fridge ... The Vegan Smokey BBQ Wrap was very good except for the short and transient moment when I opened the container, but after all it was actually fresh, juicy and had a great flavor mix. The Mex Mocha with Almond milk (alternatives are available) was delicious, and I paired it with a GF Orange Chia Bread Loaf. PS: I'm neither Vegan nor GF fanatic... What really defied the purpose of coming here was the non-working power outlets, and the manager not taking care of it. My laptop unfortunately does not have a TESLA battery and hence I did not last for 2 hours... PS: I neither have a TESLA nor a Prius either ... Tip: Parking on this side of the street can be tough, look on the other side ...

What a neat new cafe on Fifth Avenue! Elegant and very modern. The sandwiches look so tempting…read morebut I just came from a restaurant nearby for lunch. Of course I could Not pass to try something's. I ordered a black sesame seed Espiner - it had whipped cream, ice the black sesame seed paste plus a shot of espresso. Not so sweet but a perfect new ending to the lunch place I just went to. In fact now, I have a new place to go try. The bulgogi sandwich and then next time again - the garlic shrimp sandwich! I cannot wait to go back! I am sure this place will have lines in the future. If you already know what you like they also have a machine at their entrance foyer where you can order ahead them pick it up. The place also have various sets of tea. Meaning the tea with other delicacies to go with it. One can have "high" tea as well their version. Korean version. As I said - a new find to dine in light!

Open space but minimal seating. Free street parking. The…read morepistachio bliss was alright. I didnt think it tasted very much like pistachio. The mango matcha was also alright. Matcha quality is good but it was definitely overpowered by the mango. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here specifically.

So Quat is basically an expansion from the Kumquat / Loquat coffee group, so I'm thinking it's a…read moreconnected sister/umbrella brand situation. I'm also not sure if Wynd is part of it as well (they were located on Virgil but moved elsewhere in the Arts District), but I did notice there was some sort of pop-up happening here too. I really love the location it's in, it's sort of hidden, and you might actually miss it if you're not looking for it. You park in the lot adjacent to it, and there's a sign that leads you to walk in. It really does feel like an oasis, like some people have described, tucked away from everything. Anyways, the coffee is amazing. The attention to detail these coffee shops put into everything is the cherry on top of it all. I'm a simple gal with my iced lattes with whole milk and no sweetener, and this place just knows how to get the ratio right, smooth, balanced, and not overpowering at all. Aside from it all, this location is definitely promising and I can see a lot of other businesses flourishing here. The vibe is so Zen.

I visited on a Saturday, and parking was easy. There's plenty of outdoor seating, but not all of it…read moreis shaded, so be prepared for some sun if the covered spots are taken. The shop and coffee area have separate entrances, and drinks aren't allowed inside the store. There's a cart/rack near the entrance where you can leave your drinks while you shop, which is convenient. I've been looking for a matcha bowl for a while and came across one from Origami. It was labeled $26, which seemed like a great deal given the quality. Unfortunately, at checkout, the staff told me it had been mislabeled and was actually $45, and they couldn't honor the marked price. I understand mistakes happen, and I did overhear them saying it was someone else's error--they weren't sure how the $26 tag ended up there. It sounded like that price might have been the original Japanese yen price without markup. I guess it really was too good to be true. Still, it was a bit disappointing since I was excited to find it at that price in the U.S. Make sure you are charged the correct price during checkout in case they made the same mistake on other products and you get charged more than what you expect. Other than that, the staff was friendly. The coffee was decent, and the seating area had a really nice vibe. I would recommend this place if you are in the area and wanted to enjoy coffee without parking hassle. It's not exceptionally good coffee but it's still decent.

i love a consistent pour and regent gets it every time! i haven't been to glendale this often in a…read morelong time haha. i've tried their cantina cold brew, it was well crafted but i'm gonna stick to their oatmilk latte, always so well balanced and delicious. street parkings a bit tricky bc it's on a busy blvd. small coffee shop, some seating outside.

ICED MATCHA LATTE 6/10: The matcha latte was really smooth…read moreand had a decent matcha taste to it. I would say that it is a fairly standard matcha had a pleasant sweetness with light vanilla. My only notes are that the matcha latte was undermixed and that it was $8.25. I understand the high 7 to mid 8 dollar price points but for more speciality matcha lattes such as those with cold foam already included in the price. NOTES -- - Street parking! - They sell a really good Mr Peelz banana budding..

Loooong Lines! The wait time for the drinks is crazy but the…read morebaristas inside are fantastic at their craft and still paid a lot of attention to their drinks. I got the famous cream top and I enjoyed it. It was perfect and the coffee below was fantastic as well. It was a very smooth long black and the espresso was just well rounded and tasty. Good prices all around and a cool shop on the inside. I wish I had time to sit down and really try their menu/pour over/etc to truly say how well rounded they are but their signature didn't fall short.

Came here on a Friday afternoon with a friend from out of town before exploring Los Feliz. There is…read moremetered street parking right by Maru but we drove a block down and parking outside the library on the street for free. Although it was around 2 pm, there was still a line and a ~7 minute wait time. There are a few benches to sit at outside and limited indoor seating so this is very much a to-go style coffee shop. My friend is super allergic to lactose and they were very good about understanding this and sanitizing all equipment for her drinks (she did not have any reaction). Iced matcha latte 3/5, not super great but not super bad, just middle of the road matcha. I spoke with the friend who recommended me this spot and she noted that they got rid of the cream top which made it fantastic so it's possible this is why I didn't end up loving this latte ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

love this place so much just wish i didn't have to walk in a shop that smell like straight up bhole…read moreevery time i want a drink

This review is for the King Jasmine Guava ($7.99) only!!…read more I don't like slushies or chunky drinks so I've had sips of their coconut mango and grape slushie before and didn't enjoy it... but that would be unfair since I don't like those types of drinks in general. So anyways Heytea was completely off my radar because I figured I wasn't their target audience (which is fair) HOWEVERRR this new guava drink has me in a chokehold!! It's not thick and chunky like their other stuff. And it's actually good?? I hate that it's good because I went from a Heytea hater to a Heytea frequenter. It's floral, fragrant and it's a perfect mix of guava and milk/cream. Never would I have thought to pair guava and dairy together BUT IT WORKS SOMEHOW. Think strawberries and cream... but guava. The jasmine tea isn't prominent but it's there as a base layer and definitely smells soooo good. The guava taste is strong and I don't know what magic they put in there but it's not artificial and gross. The cream on top is nice too! I tend to drink from the lid the first and just enjoy the cream and then afterwards I'll mix it in with the drink. It's $8 which is pricey.... But I hate that I like it. I've gotten it like 5 times this month alone. They ran out of stickers but the drink is still just as good!

Early morning coffee cravings deserve better than the generic spots on every corner. This place…read morestands out. If you're in a rush, ordering online for pickup makes everything seamless and efficient. Metered parking right out front makes it even easier. The coffee? Just right. Smooth, balanced, and exactly what I needed to start the day. One small note: for online orders, I'd request it extra hot next time. Easy. Convenient. Good coffee. I'm in.

This was extremely unprofessional. We entered the café, placed our order, and the staff failed to…read morewarn us that there was no place to sit. We did not come for take-out. Three women, including a pregnant woman, ordered, stood there waiting with plates in their hands, and eventually had to leave. Wouldn't it be more professional to inform customers in advance that there is no seating available? Were we supposed to sit on the floor?

This place was so cool. It's tucked in the middle are of other businesses. I ordered the earl grey…read morebrown sugar latte. It was exactly what I needed with wonderful flavoring and presentation. Parking was a bit tricky as there are only a handful of spots. The spots are also very narrow so a careless parker may make it difficult to park.

Took my dog for a walk along the LA River and needed a little pick-me-up, so I stopped by 10 Speed…read moreCoffee. The space was really clean and super dog-friendly, which I appreciated. I decided to try the jasmine passionfruit tea over ice--honestly, I wish I had gotten it hot because the iced version didn't have much flavor. That said, the overall experience was still good. Nice atmosphere, friendly vibe, and a great spot to stop by after a walk. I'd definitely come back to try something different next time. Service was really friendly and my drink came out fast