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    4.2 (98 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Vanilla bean lattes (one with pistachio milk & one with dairy milk); the most unique milk substitute we've seen in WeHo so far
    Jodie F.

    Saw that they have pistachio milk, had to visit! It was about $13 for two 16-oz lattes with syrup (+ $1) & milk substitution (+ $.50). Most cafes charge like $1 for milk subs so this was very reasonable. It's definitely the most affordable coffee place we tried in WeHo so far. My latte with pistachio milk was pretty good! Hope they expand the menu, would love to try different flavors. My boyfriend's latte with dairy milk was underwhelming. We barely tasted the espresso. Will give it another try & ask for less milk next time haha. Small store with indoor & outdoor seating available. Street parking only.

    Robert C.

    Not sure if the name came from what I'm about to say, but this cute spot has a compellingly good iced coffee. Sometimes you find a good cold ice coffee and after a few sips it hits you "Wow, this is fantastically good coffee!" I had one of those moments today after ordering. From what I saw it's street parking only. However, I was able to park on the street for free before 11am on Sunday! Score!

    Nubia O.

    Though this place is located in one of the newest buildings in the block (the line lofts) there is sketchy activity going on in the street so please don't seat on the tables outside if you're just a girl by yourself. Now the coffee and pastries is what drawn my friend and I into this place. We ordered the breakfast sandwhich (egg, bacon, avocado and chipotle on ciabatta... very compelling for sure!), the blueberry mufin and the orange pastry to share. All three were delicious and pretty filling for a shared breakkie. The coffee was solid and yummy as well. I love the inside plants and the attention. We got here pretty early one weekday morning and the guy in there was super attentive. I will be back accompanied again soon. Street parking.

    Great service .fast to service.They have the cleanest oat milk with no fillers . Love the mocha and it right next to the pretty woman hotel with the balcony.

    Breakfast Sandwich

    What a great spot! Super friendly staff (Tatiana is really nice), cute interior, great coffee and really fulfilling food. I've a breakfast sandwich and a cold brew. 10/10!

    Elisa S.

    Good overall coffee! Super convenient for the folks that live in the neighborhood! I was basic and ordered the vanilla latte with almond milk. It was good and much needed for my commute to work.

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    Gab G.

    Came here three days in a row because it was walkable from my hotel in WeHo - and because the coffee and food is awesome. I tried: + cold brew + breakfast sandwich + ham and cheese croissant + turkey sandwich (the best food offering, definitely get this) + yogurt with jam and granola Super friendly baristas, too!

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    Richie D.

    I'm compelled to tell others about this coffee shop. Truly tiny yet mighty. A few blocks off the busy drag of Hollywood Blvd is Compelling Coffee. While it is simply a pick up window and a one seat coffeeshop, they focus on their pride and joy: Coffee. They honestly make a mean latte, cappuccino, and drip coffee. The Good Food Award medals only go to prove my point. I appreciate the fact that their coffee is ethically sourced and roasted locally in LA. I also love the option of oat and pistachio milk as an alternative milk offering (+.75 cents). While I have already been here twice, I foresee myself returning in the near future. The friendly staff, delicious lattes and chocolate banana bread (which also happens to be gluten free) are all stellar.

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    11 months ago

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    Thank you Andi! We really appreciate you

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    29 days ago

    Small place with generic coffee and food. It was good in a pinch. Right near Hollywood blvd

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    7 months ago

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    10 months ago

    Coffee here is pretty good. Service is decent and pretty fast. Parking in the area sucks though.

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    11 months ago

    Friendly service and super-yummy tea and sweets. Nice, big outdoor porch area. I'll be back!

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    Thanks so much, Dan! See you soon.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent coffee. Charming decor. Friendly staff. Definitely my new go-to spot when I'm in Hollywood.

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    Thanks, Kiefer!

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    Thanks so much Elisa! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Thanks so much Gab, so glad you enjoyed everything!

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    Thank you so much, Richie!

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    7 months ago

    Tasty! Delicious! My favorite spot in LA. They take their time paring all the flavors and you can taste each one in every cup!

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    Great cold brew and great staff. Nice little location. Smooth cold brew and the prices are good too

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    Thank you! Happy to serve such a great regular :) See you soon!

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    11 months ago

    Coffee here always hits the spot! Tried a cherry pastry the other day and it was decadenttt

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    Thank you, Riley! Appreciate you, glad you like the pastry :)

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    Thanks so much Melissa! So happy our staff is doing an amazing job.

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    Thanks so much Elvis, we appreciate you!

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    Thanks so much Christine, we appreciate you!

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    Thanks so much Roderick! Glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again

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