We were trying to get to Laidrey when I remembered a cute little shop in a plaza a minute north. I convinced my husband to check out this spot since we hadn't been here before. The shop is located in a plaza with decent parking spots. I can imagine on a busy day it can be hard to park here! Which was already a good start to our experience since Laidrey has terrible parking (no offense). I love Laidrey but wanted to give a chance to a place I haven't tried before. Upon entrance, we were greeted with a warm and pleasant "good morning!" The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. The cashier/barista was the sweetest girl who gave me helpful tips on what to get. There was an older gentlemen who walked us through on the different pastries. He told us what to get warmed up and what would taste good with the coffee. I'm so glad the staff had actual good tips because man was everything DELICIOUS. The potato croquette I had was mind blowing! It was savory with hints of cumin and a little bit of spice which you can't really get something like this at regular coffee shops. My FAVORITE! The sweetened puff pastry with cheese felt decadent and good with the coffee but boy did it fill me up immediately! The savory feta pastry was something my husband ordered which he seemed to really like but wasn't a personal favorite of mine. The Spiced Mexican Mocha was smooth and creamy. My husband ordered this and it was perfectly up to his speed! I ordered "The Sam" which is a salted vanilla oat latte. I was so excited because it already had oat milk in it! This latte was absolutely incredible and she even added the aesthetic foam art heart to it. Overall, the environment was wholesome and it's a very spacious shop. Not too loud or crowded for me. I would definitely come back and maybe even do some office work here while enjoying my potato croquette!! read more

Enigma coffee - Potato croquette, savory feta cheese pastry, puff pastry with cheese, Spiced Mexican Mocha Latte, and "The Sam" (salted vanilla oat latte) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

Don't know how this got almost 4.5 stars. The coffee was really watered down with a weird after taste. Maybe just not a fan of the salted vanilla syrup but even the coffee looks almost transparent. It tastes how it looks. Eeeek. read more

Enigma coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

Terrible coffee it tasted so horrible I wanted to give this place a try and I instantly regretted it. The coffee was the worst I've ever had. $15 on something that anyone could have made with their eyes closed read more

Really enjoyed my first experience here! It checked off basically all of my criteria for a great coffee shop: WiFi, helpful baristas, great coffee with some milk options for those with allergies, actual food options (I got the ham and cheese with sourdough. They were unfortunately out of croissant today and I was really looking forward to it). Parking can be a little tight or there's street parking. Also lots of spots to sit in coffee chairs with a variety of table types! It's a great place to catch up with friends or hunker down and get some work done. read more

After a doctor's appointment in the area I stopped by to get a cup of cold brew. The parking was a bit challenging but I managed. The interiors are not welcoming but they do have some indoor seating. The ambiance here is cold. I just wanted to get my coffee and leave. However the coffee tasted great and I enjoyed it much. FYI the cold brew was probably the most expensive cold brew I have ever got for this size. It cost me around $7. Service was friendly.They had a few cookies and plain croissants if you want a snack... read more

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Found this place on Google Maps and wanted to give it a try, but unfortunately it was very disappointing. The matcha was bad and expensive, the place was dirty, and the bathroom was extremely dirty. The service was good, but overall it's not a good coffee shop. Unfortunately, I felt sick right after having the matcha. read more

Came here for a weekend coffee break and really enjoyed the vibe. The cafe itself is fantastic, very clean, modern, and surprisingly spacious, making it a great place to relax or get some work done. The drinks and food were a bit of a mixed bag. The Mexican spiced mocha had a great kick, but I found myself wishing for a richer chocolate flavor to balance the spices. Similarly, the lavender in the matcha was unfortunately very subtle, to the point where I couldn't really taste it. On the food side, the ham and cheese croissant was a definite winner, incredibly flaky and delicious. The grilled cheese was also a solid, tasty choice. The only other thing to note is the parking situation. The lot is quite small and tight, which is clearly due to its location, so just be prepared to possibly hunt for a spot. All in all, a very good experience. I'll be back to try more of their pastries and other drinks! read more

Enigma coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

I love the SAM drink. I stop by on the way to work. The service was very friendly. Would recommend read more

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Decided to try a new coffee shop and went for this one! Didn't realize they had a small parking lot so we parked along Ventura to be safe. Metered parking to be precise. Walked in and it was eerily quiet? No music playing at all. One customer at their table on their laptop, 2 Baristas, and another couple who were ordering ahead of us. It's very bare in here. I noticed mostly the empty white space and open room and then a broken trash bin in the back by the restrooms. Ordered fairly quick and my drink came out almost immediately. I went for their advertised drink called "The Sam" which was a salted vanilla oat milk latte, got it iced and it was different but super good! Really delicious and didn't expect to love it so much. Definitely want to come back and get another one and possibly try some of their other drinks! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Amazing coffee amazing customer service. Baristas are very friendly. I highly recommend the Sam over ice read more

Enigma coffee - The sam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

You have to try their The Sam coffee. It's not like any coffee I've tried before. It's rich in flavor. I also always get their croissants ham and cheese sandwich. The staff is also great. Highly recommend! read more

Bad coffee. Lukewarm and tasteless. If you can't make a decent cup of coffee, and that's your specialty you might as well just close up and stop wasting everyone's time.. read more

Finally got to stop by! It looks like there's no parking and only street parking but there's a parking garage in the back. I parked at the top and no problem. I tried The Sam since it's their most popular and it's a salted vanilla oat latte. It was so good! Just right. I love this kind of latte. Not so sweet, not so milky, and the flavor is there. They only have one size which is a 16oz and that's fine with me. I look forward to coming back and trying their other coffees. Inside is so spacious, clean and minimalist. There's couches and tables as well as tables outside. The guy who helped me I wish I got his name but he gave off this chill vibe, so nice. Happy I got to finally come in and can't wait to come back again! read more

Enigma coffee - The Sam- iced salted vanilla oat latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

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The service is nice and the ambience is pleasant and they do have some outdoor seating, albeit on rickety chairs and tables. But the coffee itself is deadful, they make a pot and then let it sit there until until it burns and gets awful, and is presented to you lukewarm. So if you like good coffee this is not the place to go to, and since coffee IS the reason you're going there, it stands to reason there are far better options nearby. read more

Another long overdue review. This is my number one go-to coffeehouse in my neighborhood. They have their own coffee roasts, and even their house roast ("Enigma"), used in the café, is phenomenal. I've written about Enigma in my weekly posts about coffee and tea on LinkedIn twice (feel free to follow me -- and to be asked "how do you like your coffee?"). But for some inexplicable reason, I've never managed to write anything about Enigma here on Yelp, even though I've been coming for years. For those who follow me on LinkedIn or heard about it on the news, you already know about the unfortunate occurrence here in November. A driver crashed her car through the store front. She not only damaged a large portion of the café but also damaged the retaining wall between them and the main portion of the office building, taking out the elevator shaft (and thus causing the elevator to crash down into the café). Astonishingly, they managed to get up and running within a few days and continued as best they can, first as takeout and then shortly thereafter permitting people to once again dine inside or outside in front. My personal favorites are the SAM, the Mexican Mocha and their latte, which lets their Enigma coffee roast shine. (If you are buying beans, I recommend their Secret Temple single origin roast.) Plainly put, I think Enigma Coffee is one of the hidden gems in the L.A. coffee scene and any of their locations are worth a visit if you appreciate good coffee and great service. This location just happens to be my favorite. It's close to home, I know most if not all of the baristas, and the service is always friendly and efficient - whether you are dining in or taking out. Don't walk, run there when that urge for coffee next hits. I promise you won't be sorry. if you'd like to read about them on LinkedIn, feel free to search for me and then search my posts for Enigma. And for my original review of Enigma Tarzana from last November (mistakenly posted under their Hollywood location), read this: https://yelp.to/DLy8iHQ2Bu read more

So good I forgot to take a pic before drinking every last sip. Do yourself a big fat favor and go get the lover addict with oat milk read more

Enigma coffee - Lover addict latte with oat milk! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

Absolutely the worst cup of coffee I have ever had, period! Lukewarm, stale, and at $4.00, plus $1.00 tip the experience represented negative value. It reminded me of the days when you would go to a 7-11 and purchase a coffee that had been sitting in a pot for hours and tasted like oil. It was that level of disappointment. At least the 7-11 coffee was hot (and cheap). This place is guilty of "ambiance over quality." Incidentally, it was 10:00 a.m. on a beautiful SFV morning and nearly every table, inside and out, was unoccupied. That should have been my first clue. To be fair, and having received at least one other complaint, the "barista" prepared a new pot of coffee, and I was given a replacement cup for free, and it was reasonably good, but it should never have come to that. read more

Enigma Coffee in Encino, California, is a decently sized spot with lots of places to chill, sit, and just sip your coffee. Service is pretty quick, the barista was super helpful. Looks like they roast their coffee locally? The coffee was pretty good, and the prices were decent for two Americanos with a little cream. I definitely need to come back and try their breakfast items and pastries! read more

Great coffee that is not overpriced or over crowded and a nice clean space and environment. The service was great, definitely will return.

Came here a couple of times, and got their SAM special - smooth, not too sweet, not too strong, just right! It's my "go to" when I needed a pick me up at work! read more

Enigma coffee - Iced vanilla latte with oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

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5 stars for their service, staff friendliness, and their coffee. Parking is limited in the tiny strip mall. There's more parking on the street or parking garage in the back, but you'll have to pay. 1. SAM (salted vanilla) Subtly sweet and savory with a notes of nuttiness from the oat milk. Super delicious. 2. Lavender Matcha (4/5) Decent amounts of matcha, but no lavender taste at all. However, that likely is my own fault as I told them I wanted minimal sweetness. The lavender flavoring probably comes from the flavoring syrup. read more

Enigma coffee - Lavender Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

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my boyfriend and i visited a few days ago and my first thought was wow, this is a cute coffee shop to work from. we beat the rush, i don't recall what he got but i got an Iced Sam Latte and it was so so delicious!! the only down side is the parking lot because its quite small and limited parking i would definetly return read more

Enigma Coffee is a cut above All others ! This has become our Fav in Tarzana ! The Baristas go the extra mile to make everything special. Their food suggestions are delicious and served fresh. Enigma Coffee is more than just coffee. Keep up the excellent work Sara Ross / Atlanta read more

This cafe in Tarzan is small but nice, the baristas are nice and know what they're doing. Their iced chai is good and i recommend it with lavender, if you're more into matcha I recommend it with agave. While the cafe is small it's a nice spot to sit and get some work done. The ambience is nice and it's not too crowded so there's no worry of being overwhelmed. read more

The service was great and the shop is clean and minimalist. My partners mocha was fantastic, my cold brew was good, but I've had better. And my partners sister's matcha was average to me, I love matcha we make it at home and order it at many places. I'll def come back to try a different brew for myself. read more

Enigma coffee - Cold brew, matcha and mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

Excellent coffee at a moderately decent price! Unfortunately the place had a car accident and the front window is boarded up but it's still open! Plus I hear no one was hurt! I walked in and I was greeted by the cashier. I saw the sign that says no cash. So they take apple pay and credit cards. I didn't check if they take other forms but probably the major electronic ones. The cashier helped me pick a latte and I opted for the lavender one. The drink came super fast! There were a few people in line. The place is clean with a few places to sit. I came here after working out at LA fitness so it's a convenient location! read more

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Second time coming here. LOVE THE SERVICE. Very calm environment. Definitely can come sit and do some work on a computer without a problem. Today tried the Vegan lemon poppyseed muffin and given the word vegan in it, I was nervous. Wasn't too bad. Definitely coming back for a third time because the blueberry muffin was calling my name. Phillip, the server, is very kind and helps figure out what you want based on your flavor palette. He's been there the past two times I've come in and is super helpful. Thank you!! read more

Enigma coffee - Iced matcha with agave and an iced vanilla latte half sweet! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

Such a good coffee good service and delicious pastries one thing they do not assert cash :(

I was disappointed in the coffee truthfully and I was so excited to have somewhere close to home! The atmosphere is cute but with so many incredible shops around, the coffee has to be really good and it fell flat. The service was good and my drink was ready quickly which is why I am giving is three stars. read more

First time here!! I have to say the baristas were very welcoming and not stuffy, yep...service was awesome!! My favorite is their Lavender Matcha!! It's a nice inside and roomy (at least when we were there, Sunday around 11:30am). I can see parking maybe a pain during busy hours. I did see garage parking...at time I was there, the bar was up, so if the garage is part of this center, parking may not be a pain. read more

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Love Enigma Coffee! Very smooth and not bitter in any way. Great service, they have some delicious pastries, Free parking and great little seating area, inside and a couple outside. read more

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This coffee shop offers great quality coffee. My favorite is their hot Mexican Spiced Mocha. The flavor of the spiced mocha and the milk texture are perfect, rendering it a delicious coffee drink. A craveable pick me up. read more

Enigma coffee - Mexican Spiced Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

Stopped by on a Thursday around 10:30 am to get some work done. It's nice that they have free WiFi and outlets. It's a quiet space to catch up with someone or do some work. Drink 2.5/5 I ordered SAM which is salted vanilla latte with oat milk. They use Pacific Foods oat milk which is not my favorite in quality or flavor. All I could taste was the oat milk, no espresso, no salted vanilla. Every sip I took, I was disappointed. Finally went and let them know of the situation and he offered to make me another drink so I asked for something simple. He offered a sample of the cold brew and shared that it was from a few days ago so of course the cold brew tasted sour and acidic. I opted for an americano so double shot of espresso, water, and ice and asked for cream on the side and added some sugar myself which was much better. Service 5/5 As mentioned previously, the gentleman who remade my drink was nice and offered me another drink without hesitation. Price 2/5 I paid $7.5 for a small, below average drink that was filled with ice. I don't find the prices to be fair given the ambiance or quality of the drinks. I had paid $7.20 for a delicious large iced latte from Lalaland cafe the day before and if you've been there, you know how trendy it is. Ambience + parking 3/5 This is a place to sit and get work done because it's spacious, has a bathroom, WiFi, and outlets or get coffee to-go but given that I didn't like the taste of the coffee, I wouldn't come here just to get my caffeine fix. There's not anything special to the interior. As for parking, it's in a busy shopping plaza so you have to be lucky to find a spot. The day I visited, I found a spot close to the shop but it's usually really busy. They do offer pastries and small breakfast options. Overall Gets 2 points from me for service and because it's a good work-space but not a great coffee shop. read more

Enigma coffee - Iced SAM - could only taste the oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

Barrista is super sweet. An oat mocha for $9+, no. Ordered a Mexican Mocha, nothing Mexican about it. Spicy, decent, but not worth what it is charged for especially using bottom quality oat milk. Ill pass, I was hoping to find a cute place while visiting clients out this way. This is not it. Setting does not match prices. read more

Enigma coffee - My mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tarzana, California

I didn't feel very welcomed in this coffee shop- there is a fridge by the front door with minimal drinks and a small case for baked goods. The menu is at the register and doesn't give any details with a barista who seemed to be alright with us at the register , not super welcoming. I got the Sam with milk and after leaving realized there was more milk than coffee. Sad to say i wouldn't make another visit here. Card only read more

This is my go-to coffee place every weekend because of how perfect their iced vanilla latte is. I hate when I order a sweet coffee and it's too milky or two sweet or not sweet enough. Their latte is always perfectly balanced no matter which barista makes it. read more

You made the matcha latte perfect, thank you! Also love the coziness of the place and you are all so nice!

Great atmosphere, excellent coffee, and beautifully presented drinks. The space is stylish and comfortable, perfect for both relaxing and getting work done. Staff was friendly and the menu had some creative options worth trying. Definitely a place I'd return to. read more

Due to the numbers of stars on yelp, I drove out to get coffee here. Store was sparse, coffee was average, service was average.

So happy this place is near my house. The two drinks I've had here were both so good and both highly recommended. The Sam - salted vanilla latte. Lavender Matcha Latte - Thee best mix of lavender and matcha. Staff was friendly and the interior is so spacious. There is indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

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