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    Bru Coffeebar

    3.4 (399 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Conner G.

    Coffee is pretty good (I get an iced americano). Matcha is usually good but sometimes a little milky. The customer service is usually pretty bland and can come across as rude. There have been a few occasions where the employee doesn't bother to respond or make any eye contact. They seem to be in a constant rush even when it's slow. Pastries have been pretty stale too... possibly frozen and then thawed out. At least they have some vegan options ‍

    Iced Latte and Work on the Loft
    Winn H.

    Parking for Bru was a tad difficult, but if you don't mind walking, there's plenty of street parking a few blocks away. The walk over wasn't too bad, though the sidewalks weren't the most accessible if you have wheelchair. Finding Bru was also a tad difficult, since their sign is blocked by their arbor; I didn't even know I entered til I did! Working and studying at Arbor is quite pleasant, with seating options downstairs and upstairs on the loft. There's also a nice large table downstairs for larger groups. I had my usual latte (iced), and it was okay. The beans weren't , but it also wasn't poor. I also appreciated the staff's service for providing a cup of ice since I accidentally ordered a latte, not knowing they naturally came hot. In addition to seating options and a variety of coffee options, they also have a corner stocked full of merchandise from small businesses and the local community. I especially enjoyed spending time at these displays!

    Vanilla latte
    Emma W.

    Super cute coffee shop in LA! Love how there is a good amount of seating, and the chill vibes make it the perfect peaceful study spot (especially with loft seating on top!) I asked what drink was most recommended and the barista said they made all their syrups in house, so I tried the vanilla iced latte. As someone who likes strong coffee and coffee that is not too sweet, this was perfect! You could even see the little bits of vanilla bean in the syrup they use. They have some really unique drinks (e.g. a root beer float with coffee) that I'd be interested in trying another time :)

    Chai Latte (I topped with cinnamon)
    Beatrice V.

    I wasn't super impressed, sadly. I got a Chai Latte with almond milk. I thought it was super bland and didn't have the typical chai spice I was looking for and craving. Pretty disappointed by that. Would definitely not recommend. They have some pastries - some vegan, some gluten-free, some regular. I got the Morning Glory muffin, a vegan muffin with carrot and raisins. It was pretty good! Much of it stuck to the wrapper. Both items came out to a little over $11 so prices are kinda steep. They have a lot of fun gift items inside: cards, funny mugs and journals, etc which all seem locally sourced. There's seating inside and a very small amount of seating outside. Didn't find the barista very friendly but maybe an off day.

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