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    Black Elephant Coffee

    4.3 (371 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Gabriel R.

    Another day and another amazing coffee experience at Black Elephant. On this occasion I took the time to sit and sip in the coffee shop. Love the way they craft their drinks and the relaxed vibe of this place lends itself to a good respite on an otherwise hectic day. Today we were serenaded by a variety of light jazz courtesy of Mr Nat King Cole

    Lauren S.

    I've had this place bookmarked for a while! the coffee is good, and really smooth, but it's too watered down for my liking. I ordered the peanut butter latte and it also didn't taste much like peanut butter. I'm not sure if they just didn't put in enough syrup or what happened. The cost is also way too high for the amount of coffee/vs ice they give you in my opinion. They have a small size, comparable to a tall at Starbucks and it's still over $7 for the smallest size of coffee. I'm not sure what the regular sizing costs. I would go back to try more flavors, but it wouldn't be my go-to! The inside is also really cute! they have a nice waiting area. I also wish they had more table space outside to sit as well since there was no seating when we went.

    Chagaccino
    Stephanie B.

    Best chagaccino I've ever tried! Usually they don't taste like coffee to me at all but this one was strong & flavorful. Would definitely come back for another one or to try something else. Long lines but not a long wait at all & friendly service 10/10 recommend if you're in the area

    Pantea M.

    I was driving by and decided to stop by for coffee, while it was busy they were fast with getting orders ready. The ambiance was cozy and cute, and the latte i had was really tasty. Will for sure stop by again if I'm in the neighborhood again.

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    Troy W.

    The coffee was so good. I wish that they had larger sizes. If you're looking for a good cup of coffee, this is the place to go.

    Mexican Mocha Coffee
    Karen L.

    Try the Mexican Mocha coffee! One of our favorite coffee is from this coffee shop. We happened upon this cafe while we were just taking a walk and browsing the stores. The barista recommended the Mexican Mocha coffee and we were hooked. It has a deep rich mocha taste without being overly sweet. The mocha also doesn't overpower the taste of the expresso so both really come through in this drink. You can usually find seating and there is a bathroom for customers. Service is pretty quick and pleasant. Street parking available. Usually park and explore some of the cute stores near by.

    Vegan coconut chocolate muffin
    Izza N.

    This place has the worst customer service! I came in on Sunday morning with my partner. I ordered an iced matcha latte, and my partner got a hot mocha latte. When we placed our order, the cashier seemed like she had woken up on the wrong side of the bed. She asked what I wanted, and when I said "matcha," she responded with an attitude: "Okay? So what do you want in it?! What kind of milk? Do you want it sweetened or what?!" Her tone was unnecessary. Their menu clearly lists an iced matcha latte, so I was simply reading what they offer. She could have asked me nicely. My partner had the same experience when he ordered his mocha. If we're ordering items directly from the menu, they should be made as listed. I'm not the type of person who likes to modify drinks, but if I needed a specific type of milk, I would mention it. People go to coffee shops to relax, hang out with friends, or enjoy drinks they can't make at home. There's absolutely no need for such an attitude. The matcha drink was too sweet, and I could barely taste the matcha. The mocha latte was just okay--it tasted like regular hot cocoa. I will not be coming back to this café.

    Chai latte and poppyseed muffin
    Veronique B.

    Food is delicious! I had a poppy seed blueberry muffin that was just the right level of sweetness, with the perfect amount of blueberries. My friend tried the tomato basil tart and absolutely loved it. I went with a chai latte, but now I'm really eager to come back and try the white chocolate latte. The service was great, and the ambiance was lovely. It's located on a busy street, but there are so many cute little LA shops and restaurants nearby, making it a nice spot to visit.

    Elise B.

    They still have their valentine specials- I ordered the dark chocolate strawberry latte. That is a perfect combo in a drink! There was a small line, but it moved quickly & the staff were friendly. They have lots of indoor seating & outdoor seating. Great place to do work or meet up with friends! They're dog friendly too!

    Gohar K.

    I have passed by this coffee shop many times and never noticed it until today. I have been to their Burbank shop before but not here. The service was friendly and quick, beautiful interiors with plenty of tables and chairs, some outdoor seating. Great place to hang out with friends and grab some coffee I ordered the cold brew with easy milk and enjoyed it much. I will try other drinks next time I'm nearby. The only bad thing is the parking situation.

    Matcha Latte (Organic) UNSWEETENED
    Stella C.

    Went here on a trip with my friends, decent ceremonial grade matcha, offers default no sweetener which is appreciated. Their horchata coffee is great too. Beautiful ambiance and quick service! After the ice melts you can't taste the matcha, ask for lite ice

    Gubaa M.

    Sage cheddar croissant on the right was nice. Chocolate croissant on the left was ok. Coffee was good. Overall, I enjoyed coffee here but not much for pastries.

    Raspberry White Chocolate Latte, Salted Caramel Latte
    Gabriel B.

    Aesthetic coffee shop in the heart of Atwater Village. Staff was friendly, and there was ample seating on a Saturday afternoon. Coffees were on the sweeter side however, and I would recommend it more for those with a sweet tooth.

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    Ask the Community - Black Elephant Coffee

    Can I buy a bag of coffee grounded or only whole beans?

    Hi Bita! Yes you can! Please go to our website www.blackelephantcoffee.com and under Coffee/Gifts/Merch section you will find 12os bags of Stumptown Hairbender or Single… Read more

    What kind of beans do they use for their coffee?

    Stumptown beans are used here.

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    0.6 miGlassell Park

    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.

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    Maru Coffee

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    4.2(778 reviews)
    1.7 miLos Feliz
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    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2016

    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)_/¯

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    4.6(201 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    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!

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    Heytea - Kitchen area inside

    Kitchen area inside

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    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    0.1 miAtwater Village
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    How have I never heard of this place? I wish I read the reviews to know what to order, but honestly…read moreeven the less popular goods I got were delicious. My friend got a croissant that she said was perfect. I got some almond pastry that I can't remember the name of that I didn't think I'd like too much (wanted to take a chance anyways) and the miso chocolate cake. Almond pastry was divine. Not too sweet or dense and a little moist. The miso chocolate cake is a deep and rich chocolate with a unique depth from the miso. My immigrant parents loved it because it also wasn't too sweet (although I wouldn't have complained if it was lol). Totally worth the short wait in line (despite some rude people cutting in line) and I'd come back ANY time to try more! Also lovely it's a worker owned co-op.

    Always miss their almond croissant due to timing issues. All the delish baked goods sell out fast!…read more Why Proof bakery? - Pastries and sandwiches are delish! FOOD 4/5 - Plain croissant - flaky on the outside and super soft inside - Ham sandwich w/gruyere, cornichon, and aioli was the perfect "to-go" size for a SNACK - Almond Financier, loved it. SERVICE 4/5 Average quick service, no issues PARKING 3.5/5 Can be tricky with paid street metered parking or neighborhood parking if you're willing to walk

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    Proof Bakery - Quaint indoor.

    Quaint indoor.

    Proof Bakery - Clockwise from top left: Ham & Gruyere Croissant, Thai Green Curry Coconut Puff, Lemon Cream Puff, Saffron Danish.

    Clockwise from top left: Ham & Gruyere Croissant, Thai Green Curry Coconut Puff, Lemon Cream Puff, Saffron Danish.

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