A fan since day one. Great location! Friendly staff. Small but very good menu. I strongly recommend their chilaquiles and / or tacos. Not always packed but sometimes there could be a small line. Always super clean and this includes bathrooms. Outdoor patio seating is cute. All in the heart of Highland Park. I'd give it five stars but they've ran out of eggs a couple of times. (No bueno) Happy New Year! read more

The breakfast here never fails I come here a lot and enjoy that it's made right after you order . A the coffee is always so good too . Nice seating area made of all glass so you can check out the scenery in DTLA love the morning sunshine on my face sipping my coffee .. music sets the vibe .. people often come to do work or sit with friends the seating area is big and they have charging outlets ! Love you guys ! Thank you read more

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I forgot the name of the drinks, but it was a matcha crema and a coffee crema. The matcha crema was very delicious it had a hint of vanilla and had a light sweetness that didnt overly power the flavor of the matcha, VERYY creamy though, still delicious. The coffee crema, however, is very watery. I prefer my coffee similar to a vietnamese coffee, but milky. But with this drink it was watery coffee, it wasn't strong or had the sweetness the matcha had, i'm pretty sure they used the same cream top. I preferred the matcha more. Overall, there was great customer service and the cafe wasn't busy at all. There was pretty decent amount of seating areas for singles or groups of people. This place is great for working or studying, as well, and is very well kept. Would come here again to try the liquid gold or play it safe and get the matcha :) read more

Civil Coffee - Coffee Crema, Matcha Crema - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Superb black coffee. Very fresh and caffeinated. Stopped by to get some work done and this coffee brought me back to life. Great menu and cool vibes definitely worth the stop. read more

Civil Coffee - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Kind of sad because I loved Civil's breakfast, but like all corporate entities things always get worse. Their housemade to order breakfast items are now premade and refrigerated, AND more expensive for the decrease in quality. The bacon egg sammie used to be $12 and made to order. Now it's wrapped up cold premade and it's $15. Needless to say it wasn't as good. The previous sandwich used high quality dark yolk eggs, thick cut bacon, and a soft brioche bun. This one is the opposite, though the Kaiser roll wasn't that bad. This'll probably be my last time buying the food here, and I doubt I'll come here for the drinks as often. read more

Civil Coffee - Egg and Bacon Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Civil Coffee is in the middle of Fashion District in downtown LA, but not the part of downtown serviced by Metro rail but still walkable from 7th St / Metro Center (or you can transfer to the DASH E). I got the Liquid Gold (matcha + lavender syrup) slightly less sweetened, which was perfectly sweet. I only get matcha with almond or cashew milk if I can because I find dairy milk too overpowering, so it was really nice that the drink came with cashew-almond milk. The syrup was really good with both the matcha and the coffee (the Arroyo) but they were different experiences. The matcha taste was not as strong as the coffee, but the syrup was significantly more floral and noticeable in the matcha as a result. The drinks were large and it wasn't super expensive. There is SO much seating, really fast WiFi (I was on a Zoom for half the time I was there), AND outlets. What more can a girl ask for?? read more

Civil Coffee - liquid gold - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Inside is pretty small but it wasn't crowded. I got the vanilla oaty which was pretty good, I recommend. I also got the lemon loaf. My boyfriend got the salmon toast, which he enjoyed. He also got the matcha latte. If you like it sweeter, definitely ask for sweetener. It's the perfect sweetness. read more

Civil Coffee - Salmon Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I'm actually not too sure about Civil coffee and I'm going to go back a couple more times in the hopes of increasing my rating. The first time I went I tried one of their specialty coffees the vanilla oaty and it was just fine. As it's a specialty coffee, I didn't really have anything to compare it to so the next time I went in I ordered both a breakfast sandwich (EBC sammie) and a house chai latte. Now I love chai. What I don't love is watered down chai. And while i know ginger is essential in chai, this kind of just tasted off. Like the wellness shots you get from juice bars. The sandwich was good and despite the fact that I watched the guy handle bacon with his bare hands previously (I know it happens, watching it just gives me the ick) I decided to try it anyway and it was a really good sandwich. Wish I was coming here for just for the food but the coffee is supposed to be great too. So after drinking the chai, I realized that the specialty drink I had during my first visit might have been watered down too. Service was good and I like the atmosphere. Very clean aesthetic. I feel really bad about these 2 stars but I can't get over messing up my chai. Going to spend some more money here in the hopes of increasing the rating later, especially since the menu looks great and has some really good options. read more

Civil Coffee - Menu (drinks, sorry it's blurry) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Got the Figueroa, it was good, but I should've asked for light ice. I went around 2pm, and their service was fast. read more

Civil Coffee - The Figueroa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got a latte. The latte was 3 stars. The ratio of milk to espresso was off. There was so much more milk that I barely tasted the coffee. But they were very friendly and nice. The place looked clean and looked like a good place to sit and chat with friends so the extra star. read more

Civil Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've walked by here so many times on my way to and from Sonoratown. I finally stopped in on a Saturday morning. I was the only one there at 10:30, which sort of surprised me. But I got two lattes and a cappuccino to go. They all came out quickly and were great. The cafe itself is cute and I could see stopping in again to actually hang out for a bit. read more

Civil Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super cool urban coffee shop, probably one of the nicest in DTLA. A great place to sit and hang out. Might be busy during peak hours, but service is usually fast. Their coffee is pretty good. The competition is pretty steep in this part of town, and they do a nice job. Their cold brew is pretty good. Options are somewhat limited but they have all standard LA coffee shop offerings. They also have some fun signature drinks. Can't speak on their food, but they have small bites. Their prices are a bit high. I understand that rent has to be paid, but in over two hundred cafe visits in my short lifetime, this Civil location was one of the most expensive. Not too close to the Metro, but still walking distance. Street parking can be tough to find. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in Los Angeles. Real taste and always excellent customer service. Love how they are located all over Los Angeles! Also, the ambience so welcoming. 100% recommend!!! read more

Civil Coffee - Vanilla Oaty and Chilaquiles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just immaculate. The service, the presentation, the flavor, *chef's kiss* top tier. Took one sip of their The Figueroa and went someplace different. Some place warm, creamy, peaceful. The cashier's face was kind and the high ceilings made me at ease in a busy part of a town. A nice respite from the hustle and bustle, it felt like your own hideaway from the city for a bit. Excited to come back as I came in minutes before closing, hospitality was nonetheless, top notch. read more

Stopped by Civil Coffee this morning and ended up trying their vanilla oaty and matcha latte, both were spot on. Also grabbed a lemon loaf and it was super soft, fresh like it just came out the oven. The staff were chill, music was nice, just a good start to the day honestly. read more

On a cold blustery day, I walked into the warmth of Civil Coffee and was instantly happy. Their menu selections for both food and coffee were plentiful, plus tons of other refrigerated drinks. I was surprised to get to Civil Coffee on a weekday and not find it completely packed. There was some street construction detering visitors I think, but typically this is a great shop to study or remote work from. There were also some people having a team meeting so it works for that, too. Comfy seating in a variety option with some stool seats, some regular chairs and my personal go to - booths! Their internet was fast and worked perfectly. I came to Civil Coffee after having internet issues at a nearby coffee shop, so was very happy that I encountered no issues here. Staff was friendly and had my food & drink out to me quite quickly. Their cold brew was solid, drank that ish up! The breakfast burrito was divine! Packed with cheese, eggs and bacon, I was in morning foods heaven. The EBC was $9.50 and though not one of those humongous burritos, it was very filling and perfection for me. It's the little things: Their WiFi name is 'its a good day'! happy vibes! read more

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I just wanna pick up some food that I order online, I was just 2:52 and they were closed. A Lady with a short hair just pretended not to see me and I was outside doing some mimics and she didn't care. read more

Spensive like all coffee places these days. But a nice place to sit and enjoy an expensive latte and piece of banana bread. Good treat before or after walking around DTLA. read more

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The shop was empty on a Thursday mid morning. Cashier was courteous and we were offered water when our drinks came out. The chai latte was weak - 1/5, pretty disappointing for being house made and not able to taste it. I should have asked for them to make it stronger, but they got busier once I realized. The matcha donut was really good - cornbread texture and not too sweet. My partner liked the Mexican blend drip coffee alright. read more

Civil Coffee - Matcha donut and drip (Mexican blend) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The vibe: A snobby, emo, non-alcoholic, speakeasy. I loathe it so much, I love it! On offer: The menu is lovely and seems to be thoughtfully crafted. The drinks were delicious. They are shaken, not stirred. No, literally, the bareezstah shakes the drinks in a gold plated martini shaker. I was living for each elbow jerk! The food is also EXCELLENT. My dessert was flaky and tasted like a perfect blend of wealth and warmth. Decor: Chic and sophisticated with a soupçon of laissez faire. Customers: Artsy. Angsty. Indifferent. Poseurs. Conclusion: This place is where I belong. I'll be back. You should visit as well - especially when you feel like you need a respite from ordinary plebes and a reward for taking yourself very seriously. read more

Civil Coffee - Excellent apple galette. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Store signs say they're open at 7am. I'm outside at 9:15 and all doors are locked. There were no signs outside indicating that it was closed for whatever reason. There were employees inside who didn't even have the consideration to let me know why or what time they would open today 10/22/25. They were just signing that they were closed. No clue as to when they were opening. Poor service even when it was open the other days. All of them on their phones or just talking to each other. And when ordering, there was no customer service whatsoever. I've heard great things about the other location in Culver City but sadly not reflected in the downtown location. I hope the owner of this establishment does an audit and weed out anyone who can't represent the brand correctly. read more

I love their location in Highland Park so knew I had to come here when I saw it in DTLA. There's tables and bar seating with AC which makes for a nice spot for working (they do have a $1 surcharge per drink if you get your drink for here). The Arroyo - love their lavender syrup. It's not overwhelmingly floral because you can still taste the espresso. The Figueroa - love the cinnamon and condensed milk. It comes with a small Maria cookie. You can taste the espresso more in this latte. If you want something lighter or sweeter, I'd recommend the Arroyo. read more

Civil Coffee - The Arroyo & The Figueroa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Walking distance from the floral district. Cute spot and pretty empty around 930am. EBC bfast sandwich was delicious! Really cute decor but can definitely use a woman's touch with presentation. Drinks had coffee drip all over the cups, and was just lacking excellence. read more

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I got: The Figueroa. I knew it had dairy in it and still decided to get it. I wanted to taste how the drink was intended to be (without altering or substituting it with a non dairy milk) and I wasn't a fan of the taste nor was my stomach. This is no fault to this establishment. I'm just not a fan of milk nor condensed milk (dairy milk in general). It was a lot of dairy and I definitely have sensitivity to it. Friendly employee. When I went, I was the only one there and there was one employee working. She was really nice. Love the interior and the setup of everything. Cool vibes for sure. I would come back here, but will be ordering a latte with oat milk next time. Parking was easy to find! I didn't have to circle around again and again, lol. I found one very close to the entrance of this place. 75 cents got me 9 minutes and I had plenty of time to spare. read more

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Hands down the best lavender latte in dtla!! It's the perfect blend without it tasting too florally. Working up the street I am always recommending this coffee shop to all my coworkers knowing they will not be disappointed. Service is quick & easy, they have huge windows which give it natural light all day with plenty of seating. 100/100 read more

Dannnnnnngggg! This Vanilla Oaty drink is one of the best I've ever had! First time at this location (and haven't been to a Civil in years bc I got turned off by my neighborhood location) but now that I work downtown again, my tune has changed specifically for this location. Service was warm and friendly and this drink is crazy delicious. Thank you! read more

Great espresso, cool space in a cool neighbourhood. One of better places for java in DTLA

The Figueroa latte is my favorite. They have a good variety of small breakfast eats that are not overpriced. The staff is talented and obviously cares about making your coffee. There are outlets and it's a beautiful place to hang for a while in downtown. read more

We ordered on day on set (the crew knows I loathe Starbucks and prefer local spots ) and tried Civil Coffee. I was super stoked because I love the Highland Park spot. However, this was my first time trying the matcha tonic! So delicious and refreshing. The whole crew was very happy with their choices, so much so, the director wanted another round after lunch but they were already closed! Civil will definitely be our downtown coffee for set from here on out :) read more

Civil Coffee - Matcha tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here on a Friday morning, it's a nice new coffee + breakfast spot on the corner of 8th and Los Angeles. Customer service is great, I assume parking might be an issue since there's only street parking and local lots. We ordered the following: 1. Madagascar vanilla latte (5/5) 2. Ganache mocha iced latte (5/5) 3. 2 breakfast burritos (Angelenos) (5/5) Overall, I'd definitely be back! This place is BOMB. While the burritos took about 10-15 minutes to come out, they were VERY delicious and fresh! read more

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I love Civil coffee original location in Highland Park. It's absolutely one of my favorite coffee shops in LA. This was my first time going to the downtown LA location and I would not make it a point to go here unless I was already in downtown for something. The coffee was very good like it always is. No problems with the coffee, the service, it's a cute little shop once you make it inside etc. Love Civil. The reason I hadn't gone here is because it is really in one of the most difficult sections of Downtown Los Angeles to go and park. The parking lot around the corner which I've parked in over the weekend for five bucks, this was during the week and it was $20. So that was out. I parked a few blocks away on Olympic and my meter parking was expensive but still doable. My friend that I was meeting got a meter spot across the street and didn't realize that it was something absurd I think it was like 1quarter ($.25) per two minutes. So for people who live and work in downtown and can just walk over it's a fantastic coffee place but for anyone who would be traveling there be forewarned. read more

Civil Coffee - Figueroa Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Third wave, Mexican owned coffee shop, offering some of the best coffee and pastries in town. They also serve a small menu of light fare like avocado toast and breakfast burritos. The shop is sleek and modern, filled with natural light. They have a La Marzocco espresso machine, pastries from Sugar Bloom Bakery, and use thoughtfully sourced, local ingredients. I came in one hour before closing, and (as to be expected), only a single donut remained in the pastry cafe. It was a matcha cake donut, and among the best matcha pastries I have ever had. Moist, not too sweet, and packed with earthy matcha flavor. I've never had a bad pastry from Sugar Bloom, but this was next level. Their "Figueroa" was an exceptional specialty drink that left me wanting more. The full flavors of the espresso were enhanced by condensed milk and cinnamon, and the Maria cookie on top was a thoughtful touch. The barista working was polite, and genuinely friendly. 10/10. read more

Civil Coffee - Figueroa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Was ready to spend at least 30$ on breakfast and coffee here at 1:40pm and I couldn't because they closed the kitchen 20 minutes early. Places like this drive me up the wall. Chains with no regard for customer service. Can't wait for it to go out of business. Feel bad for the employees because ownership must suck. read more

Cute coffee shop located in DTLA. My friend and I were in downtown for a job and came across this small coffee shop. The coffee quality is amazing and the food was also great. read more

I've been to many cafés, but this one stands out. The drinks are fresh, the staff is amazing, and the cleanliness is impressive. A must-visit! read more

I tried their salted vanilla oat latte at the unique market art fair and haven't stopped thinking about it since. Well I actually had two because the first one was so good I couldn't just have one. Whoever thought up putting salt in coffee is an absolute genius. This coffee had such a perfect balance of salty and sweet that perfectly complimented their full coffee flavor. I loved it so much in fact that I drove to their DTLA location before work at the crack of dawn just to get another one even though it's very much out of my way. If you like a fun coffee in the morning or are ever in the area I very much recommend trying out the vanilla oaty at their DTLA location. read more

The coffee is sooo good I love the coffee so much The stuff here are super friendly and super helpful I like the lavender coffee It is sooo good read more

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I've been to there other location before. This is an amazing coffee shop with really good food too. One of the few coffee shops where you can actually taste the coffee. The seating space is great very open and bright. It's also a short walk to the flower district and other shopping. I got the cold brew with a Burrito Angeleno (scramble eggs, bruschetta, pepper jack and sweet potato) My girlfriend got a Cortado (espresso and pillowy, steamed milk) Definitely stopping by again next time I'm shopping this area read more

Civil Coffee - cold brew with a Burrito Angeleno (scramble eggs, bruschetta, pepper jack and sweet potato) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I stumbled into this place after eating a burrito from Wake and Late couple blocks down the street. I asked the barista what he recommended, he said his favorite is The Figueroa which comes with cookie (not pictured) If you like a smooth cinnamon coffee this would be your choice. Overall I'd give it 4/5. Inside it's pretty nice and the open coffee bar is spacious to sit at while you can work on your laptop. The whole atmosphere was a vibe read more

Civil Coffee - The Figueroa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I absolutely love this place! The coffee is delicious and the employees are super sweet. I also really love the story of the two brothers who founded this enterprise. They are super hardworking dudes and I want to continue to see their business thrive. It's spacious and gets a lot of natural sunlight. Great for meetings and dates because it's not too loud in there I love the iced vanilla oaty and the iced hochicha. The hochicha is earthy and reminds me of my childhood. read more

Civil Coffee - Iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California