My bf and I have been to the Tarzana location once before and although we had to do metered street parking, it wasn't too bad. But boy oh boy this Van Nuys location nails the parking situation (insert sarcasm). We came by this morning (Saturday) and didn't realize it was inside an office building. It's at the bottom lobby area of this big office building and we didn't think it would be a big deal till we turned into the parking lot and realized it was a pay to enter kinda lot.. I said screw it since I originally turned into the BevMo parking lot next door by accident but I should've stayed there and just walked on over lol. I turned into this paid one since I just wanted to get my coffee and after pushing the ticket machine a few times, it didn't spit out a parking ticket and gate didn't open, I was like welp, back it on outta there lol! The ticket machine also said "check printer" which I thought was odd and maybe just broken? I didn't even think of it being "closed" due to the weekend. I backed out and drove next door to just park (Ace Hardware / Verizon). I walked over finally and this lovely young man named Justin greeted us with the loveliest of vibes. I began to rant a bit about the parking situation and he completely understood and explained how it would've been bad if we somehow got in because the parking guy isn't working weekends and you'd need a key to get out of the lot or something so that would've sucked LOL. Glad we managed to park next door and walked over. Justin had great vibes and really felt like a friend we already knew. Talked about current video games such as Expedition 33 and Deadlock and he made my Iced "Sam" latte all within a timely matter. I love the salted vanilla flavor that you don't typically see on menus in other coffee shops! Perfect balance and tastes fantastic. Great service and glad this coffee run ended well lol! Probably won't come back to this location due to the hassle of it all but I definitely recommend trying their coffee! IG: @ammysalamii read more

Enigma Coffee - Iced "Sam" latte IG: @ammysalamii - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

My assistant and I have been craving peanut butter toast for ages! So today while out walking the pack I yelled places near us that served it! Here's my only two complaints: 1) It's in a medical building (I think) so you have to pay to park in the lot. No validation and limited parking anywhere close. 2) I loved the granola and blueberries on top BUT the drizzled vanilla syrup was too much. Also they use JIF and it's just sugary sweet already! Price was reasonable and service was super quick! When you call to order you are instructed to leave a message or text. They actually text me immediately and asked how they could help. I ordered via text and it was so easy! Plus the person on the other end was extremely helpful. Great customer service. read more

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My first time here and let me tell you how frustrating parking situation is. Very confusing to figure out where to park. And the parking in front is not free. The cold brew I got tasted ok, not the best but not bad either. Customer service was ok. There was no one there when I stopped by Monday morning so I got my order right away. The place is aesthetically not pleasing, two tables and few chairs to sit in the lobby area. I can say this place is probably for people who work nearby and walk in and out to get coffee or order thru Postmates or something. They have few breakfast options and some croissants and cookies ... read more

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Very nice staff! Love starting my morning with my green matcha from Enigma, the day just starts on good foot. The barista is the best out there. read more

As much as I have loved enigma i recently stopped at the Tarzana location To get myself a Lovers Addict Well the cup was so white with so much milk it was more milk than anything .... Like if I ordered a cup of milk I know it has milk but not when it's super white and tastes like milk only. The barista saw how white it was he added another half a shot of espresso it was still so milky/white but I didn't want to say more I took it like that. I've had so many in the past they were perfect not so milky lately the milk portions are out of hand. Last week I stopped at this location Sherman Oaks Was there at 3:20 pm to get me another Lovers Addict. I said let me try again... Barista said the espresso machine was closed he could do my lovers addict with cold brew.... I needed caffeine bad I told him go ahead I'm not a fan of cold brew ... And yup sure thing I wasn't pleased but I had paid for it I was not going to throw it away. 2 not so great experiences back to back Makes me double think if I should stop throwing away my money like that. In the picture posted it's a cold brew "lovers addict" read more

Enigma Coffee - After adding more espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Ooof. I'm sure this was a one-off but I ordered a matcha latte with soy milk from here, and it tasted *so* bad. I drink soy milk a lot, including buying the Cartons from Trader Joe's of it, and sometimes I have a hard time using the soy milk before it goes bad. And I think maybe that's what happened here? The soy milk tasted bad, like it was far past its due date to me. Sad because it was $6.50 or 7 before tip :( the barista was really nice tho and got the drinks out quick. My partner really liked his oat milk latte. It's a convenient spot to grab coffee and go but not really meant to hang out in the coffee shop. There might be seating elsewhere on the premises (it's in building with a few other businesses). read more

This coffee place is inside a building so you might have to either park at verizon or get your parking stamp in :) Taste: YUM YUM they do know how to make delicious coffee. The extraction was perfect. This location is smaller but cute. Thumbs up because is not crowded and you get your coffee quickly. Service was good too!! read more

Enigma Coffee - Make sure to get your parking stamp - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Very good coffee in a huge coffee desert. Thankful to have found this place. The oat milk latte was perfect. read more

This place is too good, I got their iced salted caramel latte and a blueberry muffin. The coffee is delicious, not too bitter or too sweet, it's the perfect blend, the blueberry muffin is criminally good, the blueberry feels like jelly, it's sweet and delicious. I'm coming back at least once a week read more

While it has taken me a few tries to figure out where the coffee shop was due to the way parking looks, I'm so glad I just took a risk and went in today! I went in thinking I would get a mocha....but the gentleman working suggested the Monday special which was a Salted Vanilla Oat-milk iced latte and pastry for 9$. Since I was trying the place for the first time I just said yes and happy I did. The SOMVL is delightful, blueberry muffin very nice, will try a croissant next time! Heads up to get your parking ticket validated. They make their own syrups which is a huge difference compared to others. Service was excellent 10/10! read more

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" . . . Their coffee is absolutely delicious!" "Some of the best coffee in SFV" "Greatest coffee shop in Van Nuys" Yup, these are actual comments made by other reviewers for what is possibly not just the saddest coffee in SFV, but one of the blandest and most overpriced I've had anywhere. When you order a "Mexican Spiced Mocha" you should expect a little chocolate, a little spice, some bitterness from the coffee, richness from the milk . . . What you should not be drinking is just hot milk with grainy espresso throughout the cup and absolutely no "mocha" flavor let alone any spice. And that cup of milk was $6.75. $5.50 for a blueberry muffin that hardly has any blueberries except for maybe the 2 used to garnish it? I can't fault them entirely since it's clear the pastries aren't made in house, but cmon source them from somewhere decent. Hell I'd be happy paying for a single muffin from Costco instead of wherever this came from. read more

Enigma Coffee - $5.50 for a "blueberry" muffin.... Where are the blueberries? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Friendly , little . Go early avoid the crowd . I ordered the Sam ! I will def come back . Loved the vibe . Quick and efficient. Neighborhood parking . read more

Enigma Coffee - The Sam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Bruhhhhh I love this place I actually dream about the coffee here my favorite is the Sam which is an salted vanilla iced latte I usually get it with the tuna avacado toast. The tuna is always fresh! Love it here come by the people that work here are so sweet! Will definitely be coming back and giving them all my money read more

Good drinks This location is tiny but great! It is located in a big building that has different offices. Parking is a bit strange, it is in a structure but you can get it validated. The coffee itself was good. The iced chai was refreshing and sweetened perfectly. read more

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Very mid coffee, have to pay for parking, even though you're in the building for less than 5 mins. The matcha was very disappointing and unfortunately the oat milk they use is one of the ones I do not like. Might be someone else's cup of tea but not mine. read more

Best cappuccino I've ever had definitely going back for another one. You can taste the high quality beans and they make all the difference

This tiny coffee shop is located inside an office building. There's a gated entry for the parking lot and a fee is required. The shop itself is very small and barely fits two customers inside. It's located very close to the building's main entrance. I ordered a small drip coffee. It tasted sour like it was brewed the day before. The bill came out to four dollars. There's a menu taped to the window outside the shop and some food items are listed as well. However, there's no prices displayed anywhere on the menu. If I had known that a simple cup of coffee would cost four dollars, it would have been a non starter from the get go. This is Van Nuys. Not Beverly Hills. read more

One of the best coffee shops. The Sam & Lover Addict is lovely. Will always come back

The food and drinks were great but if you're expecting a dining room and cozy ambiance this isn't the place for you. Based on photos online I thought there was a nice dining room but there isn't. It's just uncomfortable folding chairs and a table in the hallway of this commercial office building that you can sit at. read more

Enigma doesn't disappoint! Got the SAM half sweet and it has a subtle flavor of salted caramel & i still taste the coffee! Downside of this location is the lack of parking (hence 4 stars). It's located within commercial building. read more

Good coffee, really bizarre location in an office building. We parked in the lot next door and walked over. The guy was super kind and pulled a great shot. They make all their own syrups. If you want a grab-and-go I would advise parking next door and running over instead of trying to figure out their parking lot. If you're looking for a place to camp out or enjoy the atmosphere, this probably isn't it. read more

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Upsetting! My sister and I try new coffee shops every week, and today we were excited about checking out this spot--only to find the doors locked! With just 45 minutes until closing, I kept calling but got no answer. So disappointing--if you're not ready to run your business properly, why have one? read more

Hours are wrong on the website and Apple Maps. I went there on a Saturday at 1:30 and they are closed, even though the website says they close at 3:30. Other people showed up too, so the hours need to be updated. Also, having to pay for parking at a coffee shop is silly. I parked at Ace Hardware and walked over. This isn't a place I would fight to visit. read more

Giving this place two stars because there's literally nowhere to freaking park. Drove 10 minutes out of my way just to go to a quaint mom and pop coffee shop only to find there's no free parking in the lot -minimum payment of $2.50 for 20 minutes of parking even with validation. Busy road nightmare to park anywhere else. I didn't even get to try their coffee. Had to go somewhere else because of the parking situation. read more

Excellent Flat white!!!! I'm always on the search for coffee shops that can get an oat flat white right if not perfect and Enigma's was delicious. Would recommend. read more

I really enjoy their lavender matcha drink. The individual who makes them really knows what they are doing. I get the hint of lavender as it is not overpowering. My partner loves their salted latte and tastes the freshness of the coffee. This is a spot that we enjoy to go. It is a bit pricey but worth it when you have the money. read more

Love the sam. Highly recommend. I will say this location and parking at this particular location are not ideal.

I saw this place on Google maps and decided to try it out since it was near Lake Balboa and I was taking my grandma for a day out. I didn't realize it would be in an office building and you have to pay $2 for every 20 min. So just be aware of that if you decide to go. I had to pay like $2.29 since I had to wait for a bit. For me, I ordered the lavender matcha and avocado toast. Honestly it was one of the best matcha drinks I've had from a coffee shop and I've been around. They don't put too much milk like a lot of other places tend to do. The avocado toast was okay. I usually order avo toast when I'm at a new cafe since it's pretty simple and i love avocado, but I couldn't really taste the avocado :(. There was a LOT of flavor like a lot of spices and even arugula on top so if you're into that then maybe you will like it. Also they were unfortunately out of egg so I don't know if that could have made me like it more. For my grandma, I got her a hot chocolate and a peanut butter toast. I did need to request changes to her food since she needs softer food to eat (I asked for no granola and untoasted) and they were very kind and accommodating. There was also only one person working when I went and I applaud him for being able to do everything himself. I tried the peanut butter bread (it comes with blueberries) and it tasted pretty good! I didn't expect the combo but it was pretty good. You could probably make it at home though, they just use skippy peanut butter. My grandma liked it and also the hot chocolate. also side note and personal preference but I really like how they use sourdough bread for a lot of their stuff. i freaking love sourdough. I probably wouldn't come back for more than a matcha if I was already in the area, but it might be worth a try if you're curious! another note: i took my photos at woodley park since that is where we ate the food read more

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I've since tried the blonde caramel bar(not sure the specific name) but it's very popular. It is out of this world. I've been back many times and will even call to have them hold it for me because they go so quick! Definitely try it if you need a sugar high:) read more

Best coffee place in Sherman Oaks, hidden in a quiet office building with the sweetest valet ever! Don't forget to let him know that you're going in for coffee so your ticket is validated read more

Gotta start your day with a SAM. Best Coffee in West Hollywood. The house made salted caramel is the best. Friendly staff too!

I'm addicted to this place. Their coffee is the bomb. Service is always incredible, I love Isabel and Matthew. Their matcha is so good and so it's their avocado toast! The vibe of the place is really cool too, as the Van Nuys location is in a business building. You see tons of people. read more

Screw this place I called at 1:45pm to confirm their hours, lady on the phone confirmed that they close at 4:30pm I have a Christmas Eve gig in this area. I planned and left my place accordingly, since LB to Sherman Oaks is quite a drive! I get there a little before 4pm... closed read more

Great coffee. Not a great choice in pastries. The service was quick and friendly. There was no real place to sit except in the lobby or outside. read more

It's my second time coming here. I got the pumpkin spice latte for $7.25. Unfortunately the shot was watered down. I politely asked the girl barista to remake it. She was nice but did it in hurry. No latte art! The shot was still watery. For the price I would expect at least some latte art. I was disappointed because I was so excited to try their drink and the first time I had a great experience. read more

Enigma Coffee - Pumpkin spice latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Great coffee but even more after Shira (amazing women who worked there ) explained to me how they make everything and all the hard work that goes into their coffee.... Def will be making this my coffee place ! THANK YOU SHIRA :) read more

Yummy tea and grilled cheese! Love the ambiance! I had no clue what to order but the girl there Shira was so cute and sweet. Very informative and delicious recommendations! Definitely coming back awesome service!! 5 stars all the way! read more

This "meal" was $18.25 before tip. Now I understand why they don't list the prices on the menu--which feels shady, by the way. The coffee was at least tasty and the barista was nice, but I left feeling robbed. With the high (hidden) prices combined with the tough parking and zero atmosphere (it's a tiny nook in a cold office building), I definitely wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Enigma Coffee - "The Sam" and Peanut Butter Vanilla Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Enigma is the best coffee shop in the Valley! Such a friendly staff and amazing coffee. What more can you ask for? Go and grab your Enigma today!! read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in the valley! Super tasty, fresh coffee every time. It's smaller than the Tarzana location but there are still tables to sit at and work if you need it. read more