I love this coffee shop, it's walking distance from UCLA, and the environment is peaceful - they…read morehave long tables/counters perfect for studying or doing work. The drinks are on the pricier side, but I especially enjoyed the coffee, which was so fragrant. I also tried the strawberry matcha - it was creamy, but had less matcha flavor than expected. The employees were all so friendly as well!

Went on a Tuesday around 10:30a (right before coffee rush hour) and took about 10-15min to order,…read moresit down, and get drink/food. Ample seating with indoor and (limited) outdoor options. Most people were there with their laptops doing work or studying - they offer free wifi! Got the cold brew and avocado toast - both were good! The toast had a lot of shmear and the cold brew was not sour at all :) Very chill vibe inside and staff is friendly. Overall great coffee shop for work/studying - no bathrooms though!

Boondocks is easily one of my favorite coffee spots in LA. First impressions, the atmosphere is…read morerelaxed, inviting, and communal. I can see why students love being there. Baristas are on point, too. If you don't know exactly what to get, let them guide you. They know their stuff. I've tried the Salted Latik, Cinnamon Turon, Ubeng Ube, and Matchang Matcha. The flavors were subtle, balanced, and thoughtfully executed. They also have all the milk substitutes. Important! Aside from the coffee, my wife and I picked up some of their merch. The fit on the crop tees is perfect and still solid after a few cycles in the wash. This is one of those rare brands you genuinely love to support because they stay true to their mission. Great coffee, rooted in heritage, and for the culture. 10/10 highly recommend.

One thing about me is I love an Asian American-inspired coffee shop, so this was right up my alley…read moreand perfect since I was at UCLA and in need of a place to grab a coffee with a friend. WHAT I ORDERED: Salted latik latte THE DRINK: The espresso was very well done, and I think the balance with the amount of milk and cream was really good! I will say that the latik syrup was a little subtle (it sweetened my drink perfectly but would have liked a stronger flavor), and I could have done with a little more salt, but not an egregious complaint. SERVICE: Great! Drink didn't take too long. VIBES: This place was gorgeous! The aesthetic was pretty inviting, and I loved the variety of seating, including a comfy couch. I saw lots of people doing work so I assume there's wi-fi, though not all the seating is set up as if it were geared for long work sessions (i.e., low tables, though there were one or two regular tables too). Not too loud, and no restrictions on laptops that I saw. BOTTOM LINE: I definitely want to come back to try the other signature drinks - they looked super interesting! And perhaps will have to be a go-to when I'm in Westwood.

Having been to the West Hollywood Dialog which was constantly busy, it's an excitement knowing they…read morenow opened in Sawtelle with way more cozy space, occupying a spot in Equinox sports center. Once ordered, you're allowed to sit at the Equinox lounge and they'd bring your order to your table. The menu offered probably not as plentiful as the one in WeHo, but rich enough selections to pick from including many fun smoothies! We went for their Breakfast Burrito with avocado add-ons and loved how perfectly the eggs were cooked and well-complemented by the melted cheese. Instead of regular hash-brown, they used more rosti-alike one which gave extra twist of crispy texture within the burrito. The sausages were my fave being flavorful and served in big satisfying chunks! If you're into pastries like me, definitely no skip on their Pain Suisse. Like seriously just looking at the pic almost made me drooled again, perfect lamination with delightful buttery pastry and rich stuffing. Would certainly order it again and again!

Stopped by because of a pop up so it was a first time experience…read more This location is located behind the front desk inside the equinox gym. I ordered the strawberry matcha with a strawberry cream top and it was delicious and creamy. The staff who took my order and made my drink was super helpful and friendly. This cafe has a lot of seating so perfect to enjoy a snack after your workout. I'm unsure if you need a gym membership to access, but since I was attending a pop up, all they had to do was scan my ID. You have to pay for parking if you use the garage, but the front desk validates parking

Came in for a coffee before a work gig and realized I found the best breakfast burrito in LA. WOW,…read moreit was amazing. I also got their banana latte which is also delish and so was their Spanish latte. Very friendly baristas so I will be happy to be back. Great outdoor sitting space too.

Needed a cup of coffee after lunch and walked in here since the coffee bean smell coming from the…read morespot was actually quite good. The folks working behind the counter took my order and my coffee came out relatively quickly. The coffee I got was good and similar to other cafes I had in the area. The spot itself is cute and small with a few options for sitting.

I just had my coffee fix! This coffee shop is cute, and the coffee is delicious! I had an ice…read morecoffee with vanilla and cinnamon powder. My barista was sweet. Come check them out!

My experience at this cafe was very strange - when friends and I walked in on a Saturday afternoon,…read morethere were many students around but it was dead silent inside. No music or chatter at all. Upon ordering, about half of the items on the menu were not available. My friend ordered a chai, which came as purely as a steeped tea and without milk, which was fair but also somewhat unexpected. The drinks were ok. Not sure if this is the usual environment or maybe we visited on an off day.

The matcha tasted pretty good. The issue was not the drinks but the ambience and service. The staff…read moreis so rude and unwelcoming. This place is used as a study area and staff when asked a question for WiFi, for drinks, for a receipt, freaking anything would give a blank stare and or would give two word answers or would ignore you by being "busy". One thing is being tired from being busy, but another is not wanting to do your job and being rude. There are other places with good matcha where one can study and this place just gives you anxiety. I would rather order to go or got to another spot.

MATCHA X MATCHA 9/10: The Matcha x Matcha was $7.50 and it…read morewas really good! The matcha has a bold profile with a pleasant earthiness to it. I would say this is definitely a stranger matcha and I got it lightly sweetened. The cold foam was generous in ratio to the matcha and was quite sweet with a good saltiness. I suggest this for people who like slightly sweeter matcha. Also for the portion size, $7.50 is great considering a lot of places are now charging 8.25+ for this kind of drink. AMBIANCE 10/10: Really clean, open, and very pleasant ambiance. There were lots of tables for people to sit and do work and it genuinely had such good vibes. SERVICE 10/10: The barista was really sweet, answered any questions I had, and they were kind enough to ask if I needed the wifi password! NOTES-- - Street parking (as far as I am aware of)

i had the yummiest jasmine matcha at malou!! the matcha quality is great, and drinks do not come…read moretoo sweet :) the foam was creamy and light with some matcha powder sprinkled on top. i also enjoyed the brioche sandwich, i did not realize it came with a side salad so that was a nice surprise. the avocado, egg, and chipotle sauce were just perfect for me! wifi available and some spots to sit, but it didn't seem like staff cleaned the tables, so i ended up clearing one off. parking is available on some side streets, and the line moves pretty quick. i'll be back for the matcha!

We got so lucky with parking!!! Someone left right when we came, and we could park right in front…read moreof the cafe on the street. Street parking is hard hard to find. :-( Came on a Saturday around 10:30 AM and it was PACKED, but the line moved surprisingly fast and we only waited around 10 minutes. We got the Matcha Maple Top and Okinawa Cold Foam Matcha. I was honestly really disappointed because I had heard great reviews!! The matcha was way too milky for my liking and lacked that strong matcha flavor I usually look for.... The Maple Top especially barely tasted like matcha at all. Matcha flavor got lost from the maple... The Okinawa Cold Foam was slightly better, but still not strong enough. If you like sweeter, milkier matchas this might be your thing, but I personally prefer a stronger matcha-forward drink. For around $8 a matcha, I expected a lot more. Unfortunately I don't think I'd come back.

Great staff, great coffee/matcha, and great study spot across SMC. Highly recommend the iced…read morehoneycomb latte w oat!

Service was great, chai is fantastic and that barista Yoyo really knows how to serve! Amai just got…read morea new regular

Perfect spot for working on your laptop, in fact the place feels like it welcomes it…read more Baristas are friendly. It's dog friendly. Light nice background music. Clean bathroom. Clean tables. Fast internet (that you don't have to reconnect to every time) Plenty of outlets I love their matcha latte with honey :)

Coffee and staff are awesome!! Place is clean and the vibe is…read more Charging for maple syrup and honey is so cheap and petty, it's enough reason to stop into any of the 6 million coffee shops on the way here.

If I could give an award for the best playlist, I would. Great atmosphere from the moment you walk…read morein. The owner, Mark, is amazing, and you can genuinely see the passion behind this personal project. Everything from the design, to the menu, to even the name has a story behind it. As a former UCLA Latino Bruin, his journey made this place feel even more special to me as a first generation Latina. The food and drinks were delicious, and I'm excited to have found a new space to get some work done, meet with friends, and just enjoy the environment

This was my 3rd time stopping by Sidóh Cafe, and it just keeps getting better. I usually can't…read moreresist their Horchata Matcha, but today I had to try their new Valentine's drink: the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte. I'm not a big coffee person, so I asked for just a single shot of espresso, and the staff was so sweet about customizing it for me--no issues at all! The latte was absolutely beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked. Of course, I couldn't leave without a Concha. You can't have cafecito without pan dulce, and the pairing was perfect. The employees here are consistently some of the nicest people, and I just love the whole ambiance of the cafe. It's such a gem in West LA!