I honestly had high expectations from the subreddit posts I stumbled on. I'm into Iced Americano lately so I ordered it, it was very strong and on the acidic/sour bean category. The cafe is very minamalist. I didn't realize there's a sign of no photo taking inside. Also, no laptop use and oustide food allowed. The cafe is very intentional, it's meant to drink your coffee and be present. The inside only has stools by the bar then outside seating has more chairs and small tables. The staff looked very serious and didn't feel any friendly vibe at all. Street parking closeby and a paid lot next to it. It is located inside the place, across Howlin Ray's. read more

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I make it a point to visit Endorffeine every week, and it's become one of the coffee shops I look forward to most. Every cortado I've had has been exceptionally well executed, with a silky texture, excellent balance, and clean presentation. What impresses me most is how clearly the coffee itself comes through. The sweetness, clarity, and character of the espresso remain present from the very first sip to the last, while the milk complements the coffee without ever overshadowing it. What continues to stand out is the remarkable consistency. Every cortado has been prepared with precision, from the espresso extraction and milk texture to the serving temperature and overall balance. The body stays cohesive throughout the entire drink, allowing the flavors to remain expressive from start to finish. It's the kind of consistency that's difficult to achieve and even harder to maintain, which is why every visit is just as enjoyable as the last. More than just serving exceptional coffee, Endorffeine has become my place of peace. Sitting at the bar with a cortado in hand and watching Jack work is where I feel most at ease. There's something calming about watching someone so dedicated to their craft. His passion and attention to detail are immediately apparent, and it's rare to see someone so committed to quality that they're willing to remake a drink as many times as necessary until it meets their own standards. That level of care, precision, and consistency is something any coffee enthusiast can appreciate, and it's a big part of what makes Endorffeine such a special place. read more

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Endorffeine isn't your typical coffee shop. This isn't the place where you dwell for hours writing a screenplay over lukewarm, machine-made drip. Nor is it somewhere to lounge on couches with your crew, sipping massive lattes during a sad open-mic night like some bohemian caricatures out of Friends. This is a sanctuary for coffee purists. The vibe is quiet, contemplative, and minimalist--but never cold. Founder Jack Benchakul is the sole barista, treating the bar less like a counter and more like a precise laboratory. Jack pulls every shot, froths every pitcher of milk, and crafts every single pour-over himself. Because he is the only one making the drinks, the quality is meticulous and utterly uncompromising. As a dedicated pour-over drinker, it's incredibly rare for me to find a shop that outperforms what I can brew at home, but Jack delivers the perfect cup every single time. In fact, his execution is so flawless that I took his pour-over class just to decode his secrets. If you're looking for the absolute pinnacle of coffee in SoCal, this is it. read more

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It took us a bit to find Endorffeine because they're one of many shops on the first floor within an older plaza that's fairly dark, which makes it easy to miss. The exterior is also bare, with minimal signage -- almost as if they want to gatekeep and keep it lowkey. Inside, the space is still pretty minimalistic with a hint of pretentiousness. There are onyx black floors, white walls with touches of pastel blue, and five thin pendant lamps hanging from the ceiling to brighten the room. A large coffee bar sits in the center, with a few stools surrounding it for seating. The menu matches its interior -- no frills, just espresso basics and pour over coffee. They provide no sugar or sweeteners, and there are no specialty lattes in sight. I ordered a CAPPUCCINO (5.50), which was well-balanced with bright, fruity notes from the espresso. It's definitely one of the best ones I've had. They don't roast their own beans, but they source from well-known domestic roasters (ilse) and international roasters (Coffee Collective), which are also available for purchase. The service wasn't the most friendly, definitely a bit more aloof, but they clearly value craft and take coffee seriously, which matters more to me. read more

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Drinking coffee is the next best thing that ever happened to me. lol. Let's begin. Endorffeine is a tiny coffee bar on Broadway in Chinatown, LA. They're located within an old plaza. It's dim lit, minimalist design and bare layout gray walls that makes you think you're in a wet chemistry lab. The menu is quite short with 5 hot and 3 iced drinks. No pastries. However, they sell merch and coffee bags. Moreover, sugar/sweeteners are not available in case you're wondering. This coffee shop has got me curious for months now but never had a chance until today. Alas I arrived on a cool weekday. I had a hot Cortado ($5.5) with oat milk. It was robust enough to get jolted. Service was absolutely spot on. Atmosphere was chill, very dim lit and quiet for a coffee bar. They prohibit laptops, kissing, sound on cellphones and outside drinks. Yes, Kissing!! Parking ain't a problem in the area. Staff were incredible. Overall, this is a nice coffee bar with solid coffee. read more

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Delicious Pour Over and Jack and the Staff are highly dedicated to their craft. Jack made me a washed Colombian from Sey and it was fantastic. They have limited options but source good coffees and care about the customer experience. Jack was busy talking to another cafe member and I was crunched for time but it seems Jack is always up for a chat and if I ever stop by I'd love to talk about coffee and whatever comes up. This is a small shop with only about 6 or 7 bar chairs, it's very nice and relaxing inside and if I'm in LA again I will happily return. read more

For anyone who is on a serious coffee journey, this is the Super Bowl of coffee experiences. Jack is a biochemist who meticulously brews every cup. You go here for pour overs or espressos. Think of Jiro for sushi, that is Jack for coffee. You feel like you are transported to Japan, and the ambience is more like a temple or a shrine. There isn't a lot of noise, despite being across from howling ray's, no music, no laptops or plush seating. You are there to experience coffee taken to a level that's previously unknown, to unlock the secrets of the molecule that only a few shamans have been privy. That you need to be patient is a given. This is not a place for large groups. There's counter seating around Jack, as he extracts the flavors from the bean du jour. While his cousin manages the till. You wait patiently and then take your time to savor the heavenly brew, taking time to let your nose pick the sweet, the acidity, the soul of the bean. The taste profile changes to the sublime as you get closer to room temperature. Jack is meticulous, I hesitate to use the word perfectionist as he may not agree. He may toss out a cup that isn't up to his exalted mark. You are witnessing an artisan at work, who won't compromise. I have a soft spot for the pour over, however even the espresso is a masterclass in high pressure bean extraction. Last time we spoke, Jack mentioned a possible collaboration with Diego Bermudez, my absolute favorite roaster, who have a heavenly lychee forward Colombian light roast. That would be the dream, mad hacker Diego's beans, and rocket scientist Jack's extraction. There's great coffee shops in LA from Kumquat to Maru, Dayglow to the Boy and the Bear, Good Boy Bob to Loquat, but there's only one Endorffeine. This will never be a chain, or run by employees. If I could, I'd be here everyday, but a trip to coffee heaven is a special treat I look forward to. Tip: Park across the street a few blocks south for relatively low cost metered parking options. read more

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The Hand Brew at Endorffeine is brewed individually and precisely. It's not the fastest cup you'll get, but it may be one of the best pour-overs. read more

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A small, cute, very hidden cafe with amazingly great coffee. I visited on a weekday morning. The place was extremely quiet but full of coffee lovers. I'm not an expert but you definitely see the effort put into the coffee brewing methods. A lovely quiet space to have great coffee and relax (not working) read more

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Amazing coffee, great location - this place is the real deal and slept on. The bad rep is silly and the commitment to excellence is to be admired. The barista is and an actual barista and very knowledgable about everything he has on his menu. Cant wait to be back in LA and try something again! read more

Endorffeine is quietly located directly across from the chicken restaurant. There's a small outdoor seating area and a bar as well. The menu is limited but they do what's offered quite well. If you're into sweet drinks however this is not the place for you, they have a no sugar policy. I enjoyed my sugarless iced latte nevertheless. It was reasonably priced at around $6.50, the going rate for a latte in LA nowadays. 5/5 I would return but I probably wouldn't go out of my way. read more

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I've tried at least 50 shops in the states. Hands down this is the BEST. All the hype is real. If you've been trying espresso for a long time you'll notice all the nuances that makes this place goated. I'll be back every time I'm in LA now. If you like medium roast burnt coffee you're better of at mid shops that offer that! read more

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Owner is very precise with his art of making coffee. He has some fancy built in equipments. I noticed that he discards the Excess steamed milk, Also He physically Bends down to watch the coffee drip down from espresso machine, for every brew, not sure why. I don't know much about coffees but I know my Cortado was really good, very smooth. read more

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To note the positives... the staff are friendly and inviting. I also appreciate the minimal look and coffee station and paper to go cup. As for the coffee... I have never felt so gaslit in my life. All the research on this business said it was an experience and focused on quality. I can only speak for the iced latte. It tasted like an americano and not in a good way. It was very thin and watery. I was very disappointed, especially since I am from out of town and drove from my hotel in San Gabriel to try it. I feel like the scientist coffee lab description has gotta be a gimmick and social experiment to test if people will come and hype something up because they think they're supposed to. read more

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Interesting story behind the owner of this place... won't spoil it, there is an article you can read while waiting for your order.... He is the only Barista, so be patient in getting your coffee... He looks like a perfectionist... Making each cup with fancy machines, scales and he looks like a scientist behind the counter... something you don't see anywhere else... Now how does the coffee taste?... Quiet good... soft tasting coffee, not bitter, I believe is a light roast, now it doesnt have that "kick" but its desent enough for me to go back 1 more time.... BUT, BUT,BUTttttt... my cup was warm and not hot... I really dislike that... I hate how coffee gets cool fast... Small place, i would describe as a quiet ambiance, just sit and sip... people were sitting and just sipping away!!... No pastries (for all those who want something sweet with your coffee)... Parking lot across the street, scan and pay thur a QR code... made me feel a lil un easy, now a days with so much fraud... so waited a lil and got street parking... 25 cents for 30 min... No real interaction with staff... just order, get your cup and leave... 1 thing I did notice.. in which i do not agree with... is that the price changes if you are going to sit there and drink your cup of coffee??!!.. I was asked "for here or to go", I said to go and the price dropped about 50 cents... If l.a wasnt over priced enough, places will charge for you to sit and enjoy?!... thats just isnt right!... so what i did, sat outside and enjoyed the surroundings since its located inside a shopping center.... for free! Lol... Place is closed weekdays... Over all, this coffee shop didnt impress me too much... but i will go back, just not anytime soon... Hey, When you go... Enjoy!!... read more

This experience was very fun for me. The atmosphere was unique. The coffee was good. And the barista was like a ninja assassinating my coffee and service me its head in a tiny cup. If you need high quality coffee in Chinatown, this is the spot to go. read more

I think this is one of the best iced lattes I've ever had!! I typically like my coffee sweetened or with a flavor, but this shop doesn't add any sugar or sweeteners to any of their drinks. So, I ordered a shaken iced latte with oat milk. It was strong, but smooth. It was so good! I highly recommend this to any coffee lovers. read more

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My coffee understanding and palate are pretty basic. That said, I love this place. This is not a cafe for folks who love *$ , which I'm guessing folks would realize on the approach even if they haven't checked out reviews. I would be bummed if I ended up here without getting a seat inside, because part of the experience for me is getting to step out of the chaos and really savor my drink. The juxtaposition of the minimalist vibes inside and the consumeristic insanity across the way is pretty hilarious. I'll take a quiet, quality, cortado in decadent air conditioning any day of the week over whatever is happening out there. To each their own, but if your own is the former, check this place out. read more

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Honestly, as a coffee enthusiast, I enjoy the concept of Endorffeine. It's the coffee experience distilled down to the most important thing: the coffee. You get no sweeteners in your lattes, no choice of fancy beans; the barista makes the choices for you. While the experience can feel a little cold--the sole barista doesn't talk, and everyone around the bar is silently watching him--I actually enjoyed myself immensely in the little space. As someone who likes to watch and learn myself, it was a hypnotizing moment that made the thirty-minute wait for my pourover pass effortlessly. Unfortunately, the coffee is as distilled as the experience. I think I can understand why: the barista is clearly exceptionally experienced with his chosen beans. His coffee tastes incredibly clean, with barely any bitterness or acidity indicative of a poor pull. But, strangely, it tastes so pure that it tastes sterile. As I sit outside the shop with my cup of just-poured coffee typing this review, I keep sipping it trying to detect any memorable character in it. But what I'm getting is the absolute best rendition of coffee beans that might have been purchased from the bulk mart at Costco. It tastes like... coffee. I actually can't describe it better. There's very little fruitiness, nuttiness, or complexity. I think that this is a testament to the barista's skill: to make such coffee taste even passable is amazing. But in today's coffee landscape, where the quality, origin and processing of the beans matter so much to the flavor, it feels like Endorffeine has stripped all of that away to deliver the quintessential cup of coffee. To some, that might be the ideal. But if you are more into exploring coffee's immense potential, Endorffeine stands more as a one-and-done than a place that will constantly bring you back for new and exciting experiences. read more

Very ceremonial and precise. Both drinks I had were exceptional and vibrant. My new favorite shop in the US.

One hell of a delicious cold brew. This minimalist coffee shop is a Chinatown gem. If I lived nearby, I'd swing by every weekend to sit at the bar with a book and a tall glass of cold brew. read more

Excellent coffee, amongst the best that LA has to offer. Tucked into a large multipurpose building with limited hours.

First time here and I loved the whole experience. Newer to the area and this is by far the best cappuccino in the area. Also they stay open until 6pm which is amazing for people who work nights in the service industry. Respectful, kind, and polite service. Looking forward to coming back! read more

I asked, "how did you end up choosing coffee as your passion?" And he replied, "I wouldn't call it a passion, it's more of an obsession." I told him it's the best coffee drink I've ever had, and he said that "it's not perfect yet, I'm still chasing the perfection." Can't wait to keep coming back to be able to drink his "perfect" drink. read more

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Not a fan of. First off they don't say hi. Don't smile. Not welcoming at all. Vanilla pandan out of the can tasted like watered down coffee with a hint of pandan. Tasted horrible. Thai tea one wasn't much better. So many better options with friendlier service out there read more

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One of the best specialty coffee in town, maybe the best of LA style! Was referred by another barista as we were both for the light/washed beans. The place runs Mon-Thur inside an indoor plaza in old Chinatown. Barista and owner Jack stood firmly for the spirit of independent coffee shop. 'We don't provide sugar and sweeteners' what a bold statement! The pick for beans went top, the operation ran stable, the quality was high and the whole process flowed in a way well designed and professionally executed. As a real coffee goer, you could always trust his taste! The atmosphere was quite minimalist. The personality presented inward. Frequent visitors would make self explanatory talks of how they got into coffee and passionate about this place. I threw a dozen of questions and the owner was very knowledgeable of coffee makings and selections, probably an INTJ? Just hope he could share more info next time! read more

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The owner/barista of this place has a Biochemistry background and it is actually pretty neat how he incorporated that into his newfound craft. He makes a meticulous cup of coffee each and every time. I had a triple shot latte (hot) and my gf had the same thing (iced). My reason for giving 4 stars and not 5 is because the iced version just wasn't good. Also, they pour the iced version in a paper cup. I found that pretty strange as it forces you to finish it fast. Nonetheless, the hot version was extremely well done and a solid 5 stars all around. It kept me up all day, too. I really felt the coffee chemistry working in my veins, lol. Note: they do not offer sweeteners here. I personally don't mind because I don't use them anyway, but for people who do, just be aware of this. read more

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Great homey and authentic coffee. I liked how they have cans to go and I love how you can see them make the coffee in front of you. I would come back. read more

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I'm not a coffee drinker, but I was waiting in line at Howlin Rays and I loved the minimalist aesthetic they had so I decided to order a coffee. You don't need sugar it was so well balanced and beautifully crafted that it was a cup of art. Beautifully done, we need a matcha shop like this. read more

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Biochemist turned barista? I didn't get a chance to speak with them but was told by a nearby shop owner that was the case. Anyhow, the espresso was spectacular. The ambiance is minimalistic, the music could have matched it a bit more but overall, I'll be thinking about this espresso for a while. read more

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The Sey Colombian espresso I had was solid, but not mind blowing - it's nice to have options for light roast espresso. The "house coffee" was unusual - I think a Kenyan cold brew resteamed and lightly foamed to warm it up? I'm not usually a fan of cold brew but this was quite good - fruity and with a nice texture. This isn't a place to come if you're in a rush. The owner is the only barista and he takes his time making the drinks to his satisfaction, but it's worth the visit if you have time. read more

I've been coming here since my college years back in 2016-2017, and one of the reasons I moved to LA from the bay was for places like this coffeeshop. It has a simple menu and very recently they expanded to allow "for-here" inside seating so you can take a bit more time to appreciate and enjoy the coffeemaking and the product you receive. Owned by a Thai husband and wife duo and their sleeping shop dog (you won't be able to see him since he naps behind the counter), this is one of my top 5 favorite coffeeshops in LA. I'll be reviewing the other 4 shortly. Personally I've seen Jack pull the first espresso shot and then discard it, rinse it, and then pull another, to be able to serve a better one to his customers. When the line for customers is long you'll wait a little bit more but it's reasonable considering there's a single station operated by a single person. read more

I've read about this spot online and glad to finally check it out! The atmosphere of this place is very minimal with only one barista. He has a biochemistry background and uses his knowledge to perfect the quality of the pour over. It's a pretty good cup of coffee-- beautifully poured and flavorful. read more

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Told that it would take 1/2 hour for an order and so left without a drink in hand. I'll give this 5 stars -- it's exactly what it appears and meant to be; a patient place for connoisseurs. read more

Good coffee but not so good on hospitality.. Very pretentious instead of serving with respect read more

This place is weird. 2 stars for the extreme effort this guy puts in. Place is very uninviting. The lady at the register gave minimal customer service. But it all comes down to the coffee right? I ordered a cappucino and an espresso because I wanted to taste it alone. I did not like it. It was overly acidic. Like it already had lemon in it. So much so, that it made the milk in the cappuccino taste sour, like it had gone bad. That alone was a huge turn off. I couldn't really drink the espresso even though it was perfectly pulled and I know the guy is meticulous. He looks looks like a scientist in front of his latest experiment. Kudos, but not for me. I've spent a good majority of my life looking for a perfect coffee, or espresso drink and sadly this was not it. I would not go back. Im sorry to all the die hards out there. read more

Solo barista operation owned and operated by a man OBSESSED with coffee. The person in front of me ordered an espresso and the dude bent down on his knees to visually check the flow rate out of the portafilter. When he was making my pour over, he used a custom water dispenser to stream hot water directly into the bed of coffee. I love how much time and attention he puts into every brew, with amazing results to show for it. The pour over is rather expensive so not sure I'd spring for that again, but I definitely want to come back to try his espresso drinks! I really wish this was my local coffee shop read more

Endorffeine - Hand pour over - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow! We just came across this place accidentally - wow the coffee is amazing , espresso is even better . Rich a flavorful no bitterness, just smooth and delicious. read more

Endorffeine is a must stop place for me. They put so much detail into their coffee and make the bar feel like a premium experience, and the customer service is amazing. It's pretty in and out though, so don't expect to stay too long. The nice thing is it is in the Chinatown plaza and there's other stores to explore. Like Howlin Rays. The coffee is brewed to perfection and you can really taste the notes. I go for the cold brew but I feel like you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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