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Compelling Coffee

4.7 (65 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

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Isabella D.

A cute neighborhood spot. Got a matcha americano and a cappuccino. Their matcha was decent but not fully mixed--had some matcha clumps at the bottom. Also, the cashier rang it up as a matcha latte ($6.75), and I just thought it to be a little silly to charge the same price as a latte which has milk when I'm getting it with water. Whatever, it's ceremonial grade. Partner's cappuccino was good, a little too milky and less coffee-forward than I like but pretty smooth. The interior of the space is super cute! Small and intimate, well decorated, has wifi. Not a ton of tables so I'm not sure I'd post up and work here, but certainly nice for a moment to enjoy your drink. Parking situation: free lot! I might come back if I were walking around the neighborhood, but if I'm driving I'd rather drive somewhere else.

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Mike M.

The place was cute. It is a nice hole-in-the-wall coffee shop that I found while waiting for my kids pizza next door to be ready. I decided to check it out and grab my usual iced Americano; it was decent. I did not think it was strong at all. Usually an American brings me back to life, but I felt it was weak. The store itself is pretty; it has some nice decor and some random speakers, and the vinyl feels like the vibe is young and hippy. It's pretty great; parking is rough here, though. Come on a crowded day, and you won't find much. I thought my experience and my drink here were just average, nothing too crazy to brag about. I think my experience was also a bit, I guess you can say, an interrupted one. When I walked by the cashier, the young man was giving this other young girl half a sandwich, and it looked like they knew each other, as they were laughing and chatting. When I walked in, they stopped, the girl sat down and ate her sandwich, and the dude did greet me, but he looked bothered, like I had just bothered him from his conversation with this girl. I ordered my drink and got it, and once I left, I could see from the window as I sat in my car still waiting for the pizza how quickly he went back to her table and began chatting it up and laughing. I don't know; that whole little experience threw me off because I felt I interrupted something. I like that I got to check out a new spot. Since it's close to my home, I could easily go back, but then again, I really do hate going back to places where I feel unwelcome.

Jessica M.

While visiting my sister, she took me to this super cute coffee shop, and I'm so glad she did! The barista was incredibly knowledgeable and gave me different recommendations based on the types of coffee I usually like. I ended up ordering a vanilla latte, and I loved how he took his time making it he even added the cutest little design on top. I also got a warmed-up Nutella croissant, which was super good (and super messy), but honestly I didn't mind one bit because it tasted amazing. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Mariya K.

My boyfriend and I both got iced lattes and they were alright. They had a weird taste to them but I'm assuming it was because they were house made syrups. The service was nice. The man helping us was kind and patient. The inside itself was pretty cool I loved the vibe of it. The coffee menu is very small. Hoping it gets bigger overtime!

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Ashley R.

When I think of a local coffee shop that I want to be a regular at, this is the spot. Great service, delicious coffee, and they have pistachio milk! I grabbed an iced americano with pistachio milk and some overnight oats. Parking lot is small, so if you need to, grab street parking. The decor inside reminds me of a vinyl shop. I really love that they play jazz. Very cool spot.

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Flavio P.

YALLLL this place is my favorite coffee shop ever ever EVER!! i go here pretty often when im not running late for work and i can always count on them (no matter the barista) to make my drink as quickly AND DELICIOUS as possible and i am so in love with that. customer service is a 10/10 on top of that the ambiance is so peaceful and well arranged. they do not only have drinks but really great sandwiches. i took my friends here when they were visiting and they said it was probably LA's best cafe. IM NOT GLAZING AT ALL i've been all over K-Town, Little Tokyo, DTLA and yes they have good cafes but sometimes the quality of the drinks really put the places down. BUT NOT WITH COMPELLING!! they're soo so quality. THANK YOU COMPELLING!!!

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Rich C.

Good small spot. Customer service was top notch and she told us what they had and didn't. I like sugar free and they don't have so that was good to know. I have my go to vanilla latte and really like it. They have yummy pastries and many choice. Recommend you give them a chance

Chel S.

Came in and was warmly welcomed by the cafe's barista. The shop had light music and a few small tables with a chill vibe. I had a few questions regarding the syrups and she made some suggestions that I will try the next time I visit. I decided on an iced latte with pistachio milk and vanilla bean syrup. I was going to do the chocolate syrup to get a Dubai chocolate feel, but when she described the syrups I opted for the vanilla bean. She quickly brewed the espresso and made my drink in less than 2 minutes, WOW! Impressive. I was in and out so fast so that was really convenient. The coffee itself was great. I loved that it wasn't too sweet so I got to appreciate the coffee roast.

Alexis M.

This is a cute coffee shop with some indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is simple which I like and the barista was friendly. I got an iced vanilla latte and it was so good! I will definitely be back. Just note parking is very limited and street parking may be the best bet.

Iced Vanilla Latte with Pistachio milk

Came here for coffee and I'm so glad I found this little gem! I had an iced vanilla latte with pistachio milk and it was so smooth and perfectly balanced. I also tried their breakfast sandwich and it was really tasty. The inside is also really nice, and I loved the music they had playing. Definitely will be back!

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Beatrice V.

Small little coffee shop, nicely decorated and clean inside. They have a small parking lot out front. I got an iced latte with their house-made vanilla bean syrup. Their dairy-free milks are only $0.25 which is really reasonable. I tried the latte with pistachio milk. I really loved the drink! Not too sweet, nicely balanced from the saltiness of the pistachio milk and the sweetness of the syrup.

Gohar K.

I have stopped by a few weeks ago to try their coffee but I was a little late, they had closed for the day. This place is open til 2 so if you want coffee after that gotta look for another place. Parking lot is small and busy, street parking might work better. Customer service was great. Friendly and welcoming staff. I got two iced coffees with milk to go. I liked the way the coffee tastes. Really good. By the way it was almost closing time again when I went in today so there weren't any pastries or food available. The interiors are very simple and seating area is not that comfortable but they do have two tables outside the coffee shop. Overall a great place to get coffee from cause it tasted amazing.

Portishead & tame impala, good taste in music
Mariela O.

Cutest new coffee shop on this side of the valley. Parking sucks a little as it's tucked in the corner of a small plaza so be mindful you may have to park on street. The coffee tasted yummy, all I got was an ice latte but I can tell right away if the coffee tastes good and this coffee shop sure has good coffee. The barista mentioned they also had pistachio milk so I definitely have to try it next time I come. They were playing good music on a record player and had vinyls of great bands + wall decor of tame impala and portishead! Win! Love good music! Lastly, the barista was friendly and this cute coffee shop seems like it's good place you can do work and enjoy good coffee.

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10 months ago

Love this place I go pretty frequently because it's near my house . Love their coffee great experience really recommend

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Thank you Alexa! Appreciate you and hope to see you again soon :)

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Been here a few times for their amazing avocado toast, I have always been greeted with a smile & I love the record player & vibe!

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1 year ago

Delicious coffee. Came by on my way to a friend and it is so delicious! Wish they hadn't run out of gluten free items that day.

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7 months ago

i LOVE this coffee shop! the staff is super friendly, it's clean, and my drinks are always so good. def a must try if you're in the area!

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11 months ago

theyr the best people, coffee and homemade chai ever. such pleasant atmosphere, vibes and people

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Friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere/decor/vibe, and most importantly, a DELICIOUS cappuccino. Love whatever bean roast/blend they use.

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Thanks so much, Roman! Glad to be in the neighborhood :)

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Thanks so much, Adam!

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2 years ago

Very friendly staff. Good coffee, far superior to Starbucks! Bistro tables and outside which is nice on a warm sunny day.

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2 years ago

Great coffee shop that roasts its own beans! Delicious coffee. I'll have to try their breakfast sandwich and baked goods next time.

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Pistachio milk latte is the best latte I ever had. The vibe was cute. The service was fast, and made a new friend with one of the baristas!

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Friendly AND delicious coffee!! Definitely worth a stop. We've been looking for a good coffee place we could walk to for years. Yay!!

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The cappuccino was fantastic! Fresh roasted coffee made by a knowledgeable and friendly barista.

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Thanks so much Kyle, appreciate your review and patronage!

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