Josh holding it down on register was great, as well as staff in how they smoothly flowed when…read moremoving around to tend to hot and cold bar. Hot milk bevs sound like they'd be good. They use Onyx (from what i noticed), and the sound of the milk being steamed sounded silky (-: ! I think saw they used a bottomless portafilter ? Might have mis-seen. But for those unfamiliar, bottomless doesn't divide your shots into two physical shots. so it looks like "one" shot. but it would be 2 shots if it had that attachment. Shots are dialed by weight, so your coffee will be consistent! The layout of the cafe is nice: entry/line formation moves in a counter clockwise motion. Allows customers to enter space and wait in line while leaving space for people to exit/ wait to pick up their drink. First come, first serve for pastries - expect this for freshness purposes. Drink and their components are measured for consistency and quality control. Wait is subjective in relation to volume at the time which you go. Came in at about 1:30 PM on a Sunday (today was 8/16). Curated menu for their specialty drinks that aligns with their identity. Standard menu for espresso based beverages. Great selection for their Single Origin menu. Roasters they use align with those they highlight on their shelves for retail as a multi-roaster cafe. Ordered a Columbia from Hydrangea - enjoyed thoroughly! When it was still quite hot you get the heavy aroma and flavor of the pastry notes in the coffee. Then more tea-like once it cools down more. Coldbrew in the Woodman did not feel like your typical bold-in-flavor base. Which I think works for the inclusions in the beverage. Not your typical/second wave coffee shop. It's cool to see shops want to bridge that gap between fun drinks and specialty coffee! Kudos to Lynx!

Cute interior!…read more There is both outdoor and indoor seating. I ordered the Snow and my friend ordered the balboa. We both liked our drinks. Not too sweet and great matcha flavor. I would come back to try their other drinks.

I found this place in Yelp by specifically putting "cappuccino" in the Yelp search bar…read more After living in Florence, Italy for a while, finding a comparable cappuccino in the states is always a fun adventure for me. Most places don't quite hit that invisible bench mark I've set inside my head. Well, the first sip of my dry (extra foamy) cappuccino from Saint Coffee shop stopped me in my tracks and briefly took me back to Florence. The sip was extra foamy and the cappuccino soft in flavor. I had to go back into the shop and discover who made it. Laney was the barista and let me tell you... Laney makes a wonderful cappuccino!

I really like Saint--the coffee is excellent, and I appreciate that it's locally owned…read more Unfortunately, the seating situation has become a problem. A friend and I came in at lunchtime intending to order lunch and coffee, but we had to leave without ordering because there was nowhere to sit. About ten of the available tables were each occupied by a single person working on a computer. I understand that cafés can be comfortable places to work, but in such a small space, it would be helpful if Saint placed some limits on laptop use during busy meal hours. Customers coming in to enjoy lunch or coffee together should also have a reasonable chance of finding a table. I truly hope they address this, because I would like to keep supporting this lovely neighborhood café.

Compelling Coffee is such a great addition to the neighborhood. Dropped in today for the first…read moretime, and was extremely pleased with my order/purchases. For starters, I went with a vanilla latte. Vanilla was sweet and flavorful, and the coffee was bold with a hint of nuttiness. Overall a 5/5. Folks have been raving about their delicious roasts, so I decided to pick up a bag of roast to brew at home. Great coffee, friendly staff and exceptional service! Will definitely be coming back for more coffee and to pick up another roast!

Compelling is compelling. Great espresso tonic....but let's…read moretalk about the yogurt parfait it was so incredible, I almost ordered a second one for the road! Thanks for making my morning!

I can't believe how many times I have passed by this coffee shop and never noticed it. Walked in…read morethis morning at 8:40AM and got a very nice welcome from Mary. Actually, all of their employees. Place was packed. Wanted to see and know the sizes of the cups for me to decide which one to go with and the price difference. I went with a medium size hot decaf (one shot) Vanilla Latte with Macadamia Milk. Also got a Blueberry Muffin and a plain butter Croissant. I thought that they would also have some breakfast items like egg, bacon, sausage, cheese etc..they didn't. They only had plain bagel and Cream Cheese. My Latte tasted very good, on the flip side the Croissant wasn't as warm and fresh as I wanted for it to be. I asked the ladies behind the counter to warm it up again. The muffin was very fresh and delicious. Lauren handed me the Latte and my goodies. I don't want to dock a star for the Croissant, but it could have been a lot more fresh. Place was clean, with one gender neutral restroom, inside and outside seating, and the price was right for the 3 items that I got. $14.00 in total plus my tip of $2.00. Street parking only, woman owned, beautiful art work on their walls by famous artists, merchandise for sale, and nice music from the 80's playing overhead. Last but not least, under the businesses amenities page it says, no dogs allowed. It was dogs galore inside and outside. No offense to people who have dogs, but outside is ok, not inside..

Nice location with a decent amount of street parking. Walked in and was instantly greeted by…read morefriendly staff. A good selection of pastries and beverages. I went with the ice blended Frappuccino and blueberry scone. The Frappuccino isn't too sweet and refreshing on a hot day. The blueberry scone was also "not too sweet" and went well with the blended drink. There is outdoor seating as well as an indoor seating area. It didn't get too loud even with the interior area being filled with patrons. Will have to try the Pistachio Latte next time I come.

Cara Vana Coffee Shop is honestly one of the best local coffee shops I've tried in a while!…read more I hate to say it, but a lot of local coffee shops tend to miss the mark for me. The coffee can be bitter, and sometimes you order a vanilla latte and can barely taste any vanilla. But Cara Vana gets it right. Their Horchata Iced Latte is absolutely delicious! I always get iced coffee, and this one has quickly become a favorite. It is definitely on the sweeter side, which is exactly how I like my coffee, but they have no problem modifying the sweetness if you prefer it less sweet. The horchata flavor is actually distinct and tastes SO good with the coffee. It doesn't just get lost in the espresso. The shop itself is also really cute, with a modern Latino flair that gives it a great atmosphere. And of course, I love supporting Latino-owned businesses! The staff are always so kind and welcoming, too, which makes the experience even better. And I have to mention the green burrito and the salsa they serve with it. Both are a MUST try! Great coffee, great food, cute atmosphere, and genuinely nice people. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for a good local coffee shop!

Extremely disappointing first and last visit…read more I walked in expecting a simple coffee, but the customer service was incredibly disappointing. The barista was playing games on his phone while I was speaking to him, and I could clearly see that he was still on his phone because of the way he was positioned. I was already frustrated by the lack of attention, but things got worse after I finished ordering. After I tapped my card, I was told that there had been a mistake and that I had only been charged 9 cents, so I needed to come back and pay again. Mistakes happen, and I would have completely understood if he had simply apologized and handled the situation professionally. Instead, he continued playing on his phone while dealing with me. The entire interaction came across as incredibly rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. Customer service should be the bare minimum, especially when someone is taking the time to come into your establishment and spend their money. Unfortunately, this experience was enough to make me realize that this would be my first and last visit. There are plenty of coffee shops where customers can get good coffee and basic courtesy.

Quaint little spot tucked away that you can almost forget about…read more It's got a great coffee selection and a nice little café eatery. If you want something not too pretentious, this is your spot.

Casual, nice ambiance, local coffee spot in Studio City that's right across from the library…read more(street parking only). The inside is bigger than I expected and the vibes are really nice and there were people working and reading which was great to see. I got an Hojicha Latte which definitely tastes like just milk with a tiny hint of hojicha so the actual drink itself wasn't the best and service was a bit slow but friendly. Would come back again and try a coffee based drink instead next time!

We had such a great first visit! There was a short wait, but the staff was incredibly friendly and…read morepatient with our questions since it was our first time. You could really tell they wanted to make sure we had a great experience. The restaurant has tons of indoor and outdoor seating, and I loved that each area has a different vibe. There's also a convenient to-go window if you're looking to grab something for takeout. We opted for the country breakfast and the chilaquiles which were both a 10/10! Will absolutely be returning and already looking forward to trying more from their menu!

The major issue I had with this place was all the bees and flies. They have a nice outdoor seating…read morearea but there's a water fountain right in the middle of three tables where there was basically a bee hive. But the flies were an absolute nuisance. Almost horrifyingly so. The other issue I had was the grilled shrimp salad. Easily the worst salad I had in my life. They add all sorts stuff into the bowl that it just didn't make any sense with a grilled shrimp salad. They added bacon that had the texture of beef jerky. Then they had all kinds fruits that didn't compliment the taste at all. Think about it: grilled shrimp, beef jerky bacon, fruits like strawberries and blueberries? I love all those things ... except bacon beef jerky but to put it all in a salad? Gross.

I love blueberry matchas and açaí bowls so I knew I had to visit Hideout! The blueberry flavor was…read moredelicious and the matcha quality was perfect! I do wish it had a bit more blueberry, but overall a very solid matcha! The açaí bowl was also very refreshing and I'd love to go back to try other bowls! Friendly service with a casual, quick service ambiance!

My friends wanted to try this place on a sat afternoon so of course I was excited because we enjoy…read moretrying new coffee spots. Located on Ventura blvd, they have parking in the back. Inside was clean, not too big but they have a few tables as well as some outside. They have a little patio area out front. They have different options on the menu besides coffee, like açaí and smoothies. I opted for their rose late which was on the specialty menu and chose almond milk. Unfortunately I was disappointed by the flavor of the coffee. There was no hint of rose at all. The coffee flavor itself tasted ok but when you advertise rose, you should get that prominent flavor shine through.

This place is very unique. It's a historic part of the railyard that was once here. It's been…read moreturned into an amazing coffee house and let me tell you even if you wanted to sit outside and that historic patio you can in my case I came inside because the heat was incinerating me, but I was very lucky. I had to get myself a Boylan natural cane sugar soda, which was a Shirley Temple that sweet crisp liquid but so welcome given out parched I was the Service was super friendly. I recommend coming back and trying the coffee drinks.

After seeing this place recommended so many times, I finally gave Groundwork Coffee a try, and I'm…read moreglad I did. I ordered the vegan breakfast burrito, which comes packed with soyrizo, tofu, roasted potatoes, peppers, avocado, and vegan chipotle mayo. It was filling, flavorful, and satisfying from the first bite. The harissa hot sauce completely elevated the burrito and gave it the perfect amount of heat without overpowering everything else. I also grabbed the seasonal Strawberry Matcha Latte, which was light, refreshing, and a great balance of matcha and strawberry. If you're vegan or just looking for a great breakfast burrito, I'd definitely recommend stopping by.