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    Copa Vida

    3.9 (56 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Sean Z.

    This place is a hidden gem. You can park at the parking structure. The shop is located next to the court yard of the main building and parking structure. The service was good. They greeted me as soon as I entered. Very friendly, which made it much more pleasant knowing that you are welcomed in a cozy and beautiful cafe. The latte I ordered was tasteful. I have seen reviews saying it was ok. I try basic hot latte at every cafe I go to, and I can confidently say that the latte was good. Yes. The latte is small but it supposed to be a a shot or two with framed milk. If you are expecting to have a large drink, order something else. I enjoyed every sip of it. The paper cup may not be eye pleasing but it held up ok, and thats all it mattered. Especially, if you are driving and sipping at the same time. Overall, it was great. This place gets a 4.7 out of 5.

    Inconsistent. The coffee tastes different and sour every time. The staff are too busy talking to work. I wish it was better as it's really conveniently located for me. EDIT I don't know what is going on at this place but the drama is off the charts. Getting messages from one of them accusing me of some weird shit on behalf of Maddie.

    mocha, avocado toast, blueberry muffin
    Alex H.

    A hidden gem right near Del Amo mall. I ordered a café mocha, it was perfectly made and delicious. For food I had the avocado toast, and it was so fresh with a generous portion. Has a lemony kick (the use chili oil), a perfect touch. The place is very clean, warm, and inviting, and the staff is incredibly kind. Can't wait to come back!

    Jasmine T.

    First time there, coffee wasn't the best but the blueberry muffin was good. Customer service was okay. Nice place to study.

    Lauren T.

    Copa Vida is located inside of an office building. There is free parking in the structure outside. As soon as you walk into the building, Copa Vida is on the left hand side! The interior of Copa Vida is really cute, & it looks like a great place to study or read. However, I just wasn't impressed with their drinks at all. I ordered an iced honey latte with oat milk & almost couldn't even drink it. I usually get oat milk at other coffee shops, but they must use a different brand here because it was very grainy & almost tasted like rice. The coffee was smooth, but the oat milk flavor was just very off putting. It also isn't a sweet drink, so keep that in mind if that's what you're looking for. My sister ordered the peppermint mocha, a seasonal drink. I thought the portion was very small for the price. It looks even smaller than a tall at starbucks. The peppermint was better than my drink, but it was bitter. If I were to come back, I'd stick to regular milk & avoid oat milk.

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    Mai V.

    This is a really low-key cafe located in a large commercial office building so it's tucked away and not easy to find from the main streets. It's adjacent to a large parking structure. Their menu hosts some typical breakfast sandwiches, burritos and avocado toast. They serve a good assortment of coffees and teas. Overall, decent food and drinks. There was only one barista working while I was here, but she was friendly and fast. The inside is simple and clean with lots of seating. They have good chill music. It's a perfect place to get some work done or a good site for an out-of-office meeting. There's also a nice little courtyard right outside with patio tables/chairs, umbrellas, and some lounge chairs.

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    Jennifer N.

    Very excited to see Copa Vida in Torrance! No more driving to Pasadena. :-) Coffee drinks are very solid and strong. My go-to are simple.. expresso with oatmilk, or cappuccino. Located inside of the Torrance business building next to Denny's/ across from Norsstroms. There is plenty of garage parking.

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    Brenda L.

    The good: There's plenty of parking and plen-tea of tea options! I liked the seasonal options like the yuzu matcha. They had plenty of tea options and tea latte options. I tried the brûlée mint tea and liked the frothy foam. I like the modern interior and trendy outdoor communal space. There are tables and umbrellas. The outside has a mural, bamboo plants, lounge chairs and flowers. I came here to treat myself to a peaceful morning on this rainy June day. They sell cute merchandise that includes travel mugs, ceramic cups, and kettles. The service was great. The worker brought my almond croissant and tea to my table. The bad: The brûlée mint tea latte tasted good but tasted like a London fog with black tea and didn't have mint flavor. The almond croissant was good but the almond paste inside was lacking. Instead, it was oozing with lots of butter (not a bad thing- but was definitely looking for that almond paste!). The interesting: They're located on the first floor of a business building.

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    The coffees pretty bad. I don't think they've calibrated their espresso machines since they opened.

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    Love the staff! Very friendly and welcoming, will be coming back soon! Best latte ive had in a while

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    Everything here is so good, new manager is also super welcoming and kind. love this Coffee shop . (:

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    Excellent coffee. Perfect temperature and tasty food. Had a muffin and Korean wrap.

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    A bit tricky to find the entrance because of how maps navigate you to the parking lot but the coffee was good. Would come back again.

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