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    Espresso Hour

    4.1 (26 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Danni C.

    Service: Horrible. Lady was not attentive, dismissive, and rude. No "hello" or "have a good day". Felt like I was begging for her attention. Coffee: Ordered an iced caramel latte. Honestly tastes like a McDonald's iced coffee. Quality isn't there. Ambiance: Very beautiful interior.

    Latte coffee
    Tania P.

    Coffee very good Fast servíce and great ambience full of flowers so adorable right at fashion district

    Jessica G.

    Cute little cafe in DTLA, offering some unique signature drinks. The place was more for to-go order or quick coffee stop given not much seats available and they didn't really have any high tables for sit and work. The attendant was solo fighter playing barista and order-taker simultaneously. We opted for their Dirty Chai Latte and Brown Sugar Rush Latte. I was just okay with the chai as the espresso kind of dominated the overall flavor but to be fair they did tell us that it came with 2 shots of espresso. Nonetheless I loved the brown sugar one for sure! Imagine iced shaken espresso with brown sugar syrup and topped with cinnamon cream. Every element came in right doze here with bold coffee flavor, right sweetness from the brown sugar and light fluffy cream top with cinnamon hint!

    Iced Cortado
    Daniel G.

    Staff is very nice and helpful. One of the only local spots than can serve an iced cortado. Usually my go to when working!

    Banana crème matcha and vanilla latte
    Becca L.

    Had such a friendly cashier that had let me know the banana crème matcha is their best drink! The menu had some specialty drinks like the horchata latte and the banana crème matcha. Banana crème matcha: 7/10 Vanilla latte: 8/10

    Pamela M.

    Being a DTLA girl I have been searching high and low for the best DTLA shops. I have a few favorites, but this place stole my heart. One of the best coffees I've ever had. Everyone is lovely and welcoming. The space offers seating to work or drink your coffee. I would recommend anything on their menu. My favorites are Trini's horchata latte & Brown sugar rush. I can't stop myself from coming daily it's THAT GOOD. Support your local latina owned businesses!

    Hosai W.

    Stopped by Espresso Hour for a quick coffee run and loved it. Cute minimalist décor, super friendly baristas, and great drink recommendations. We tried the horchata latte, hot chocolate, brown sugar latte, and a classic latte -- and everyone loved their drinks. Cozy spot with great vibes. Definitely worth trying.

    Iced latte
    Pedro R.

    Such a cozy atmosphere ... feels like you're in an episode of friends where everyone feels like family. It's very chique inside so definitely the place to go if you want to take pictures. I recommend the pistachio lavender iced latte ... The owner and barista are always there to help you and I've never had this level of customer service before. 5/5

    Horchata coffee

    Sweet owner who knows her coffee! Local Woman owned business! Def coming back to try other flavors

    Trini's Horchata Latte
    Luis H.

    As someone who is an everyday coffee drinker this place is it! Amazing drink selections and so far my top drink is the Trini's Horchata Latte with an extra shot. By far the best drink on the menu!!

    Espresso Hour is such a cute coffee shop in Downtown LA. The brown sugar latte is 10/10 and you can't beat their prices.
    Nancy M.

    I can't brag enough about this coffee shop so affordable to be in Downtown LA, the brown sugar latte is a 10/10. Customer service is 10/10 Laura the owner instantly makes you feel like a friend as soonest you walk in and Vanessa knows how to get your coffee right.

    Brown sugar to perfection

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    Great service & coffee. I love the minimalist look of this coffee shop. It's very aesthetic!

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    7 months ago

    I got the brown sugar coffee and it was SO good. The owner is so kind and helpful as well! Definitely recommend!

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    Worst coffee, worker inattentive , girl there was paying attention to her phone more than customers

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    The baristas are very welcoming, my go to drink is the Horchata latte is amazing 10/10

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    Tilt Coffee - Tastes as good as it looks

    Tilt Coffee

    4.7(836 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    I don't typically stray from my usual drip or pour over, but I happened to be in the area and…read moredecided to give Tilt Coffee a shot -- and I'm so glad I did. I went with their Iced Cloud Cinnamon Foam latte, and it did not disappoint. The latte is infused with maple-flavored milk and finished with cinnamon, and the combination is absolutely delightful -- ice cold and bursting with flavor from the first sip to the very last. What really sets Tilt apart, though, is the staff. They go above and beyond for every customer, and you can genuinely feel the care they pour into their craft and their service. Whether you're a coffee purist or just looking to try something new, Tilt Coffee is absolutely worth a visit. They just earned a new fan!

    Tried Tilt Coffee for the first time today while I was in the area…read more The shop is a very small coffee bar tucked between a few buildings, so there isn't a dedicated parking lot, but street parking was easy enough to find (for reference, I came at 11am on a Sunday). Seating is limited, though they do offer a few outdoor tables and a bench inside while you wait for your drinks. The service was great. The employees were friendly, welcoming, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. As for the coffee, it unfortunately wasn't my favorite. I tried the Cloud Latte and found it a bit too thick, lacking the smoothness and flavor I was hoping for. I also tried the Cinnamon Cloud, which was smoother but still tasted fairly bitter to me. Coffee preferences are subjective, of course, but the flavor profile just didn't quite hit the mark for me. That said, I enjoyed everything else about the experience and would be willing to come back and try a few different drinks from the menu. The service and ambiance were definitely highlights of the visit.

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    Rok - Olympic Blvd

    4.4(892 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Harvard Heights
    •$$

    I have been dying to try this place since it is very popular on social media. They are well known…read morefor their matcha so I decided to try it out for myself. First, the cafe is super cute and quaint. There is seating inside and outside and the service was pretty quick. I have to warn you - there is no parking! I had to circle around a bit to try and find a spot on the street. I decided on the coconut mango matcha because it was 100° outside and I wanted something refreshing. I thought the switch of coconut water vs a traditional latte with milk would be a great treat for the weather. I was able to adjust the sweetness to half sweet which I greatly appreciated. This drink was probably one of the best matcha's I've ever had. It definitely lived up to its reputation. The matcha was very good and balanced well with the coconut water. The mango puree added the perfect flavor and sweetness to the drink. I would absolutely come back!

    I only waited in line for around 10 minutes before getting to order on a weekend afternoon. I was…read moreimpressed by their various matcha selection, but I ended up trying their classic Matcha Duo, and my friend tried their Earl Grey Matcha. Both were delicious in their own ways, and both were smooth and creamy. The Matcha Duo was sweet, refreshing, and well balanced, while the Early Grey Matcha had a subtle floral note that paired well with the matcha. Neither drink was overly sweet, and I loved this spot for their creative matcha drinks!

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    MEMORYLOOK - Brown Sugar Hojicha Einspanner and Matcha Latte

    MEMORYLOOK

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi•Koreatown
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    So MemoryLook is a little expensive, BUT honestly the prices offset the cost of parking which is so…read morehelpful in K Town. And they are so sweet and do not rush anyone, you can stay here as long as you want. My friends and I WFH so we decided to Work From MemoryLook (WFML) one day together. I'm glad we did! Great pastries in the morning, i had the cremme brûlée donut which had tons of filling, and the pea foam matcha latte which was fantastic. And I had an EXCELLENT chicken Chipotle wrap at lunch that was recommended to me by the gentleman working at memory look. I'm not certain where these wraps are made. Another gentleman would bring them from the building in the same complex. I LOVED my wrap. They have a ton of seating outside too but there aren't any outlets out there so it's harder to WFH out there unless you're fully charged. But was great for separate meetings we all had to attend. The photobooth was fun but we were so thrown off by it taking 8 photos, we had no idea how many poses we would have to come up with hahaha. I would definitely come back here anytime!

    This was my second time visiting Memory Look. They have plenty of seating options both indoors and…read moreoutdoors, which is definitely a plus. Parking is also pretty convenient with a good amount of spaces available. When I visited, though, there weren't many desserts on display. For drinks, they don't offer a double matcha option, but you can order a matcha latte with Einspänner cream instead. The drink itself was good, although I found the prices a little higher compared to other matcha spots I've tried. Service was on the slower side, and it took a while for the drinks to come out. The staff were okay, but not particularly friendly. (+) Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, convenient parking (-) Pricier than other matcha spots, slower drink preparation, and no double matcha option

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    Kokoro No Coffee

    Kokoro No Coffee

    5.0(17 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

    What an absolute treat in the Japan Town area! Not too far from the center, just a short walk away…read moreis Kokoro No Coffee- a pop-up coffee shop at Aloha Cafe. I stumbled across their Yelp page when I was visiting from out of town and checked the Instagram for their hours on a Saturday afternoon and was happy to see they were open! I am a sucker for pop-up coffee shop/cart concepts so I had to check it out. The pop-up is easy to find, it's outside facing into the parking lot, and they had a cute A-frame sign out by the street side. There was no line, and I ordered and sat down at one of the tables out front. The service was so warm, and I believe the shop is owned and operated by one man on his own! He was an absolute delight to meet, and he brought my matcha latte to me at the table when it was prepared. He suggested I get the cream top on it, and boy was that the perfect recommendation. I would say I'm a little bit of a matcha fiend... I think I got a matcha latte at 3 different places this day... and this one far surpassed the others. I think it was one of the best matcha lattes I have ever drank to-date. It was perfectly green, the matcha quality was phenomenal, both taste and look-wise. The texture was just right, perfectly creamy with barely any grittiness. The cream top only added to the drink, and didn't take away from the matcha flavor at all, which I feel like has happened at other places for me. I'm dreaming of this matcha latte days later, and need to go back to Kokoro No Coffee as soon as I am in town again. This was a spectacular find, and I hope this spot gets all the love it deserves! There is truly nothing like a great business ran by a great person and you can tell there's so much intention put into this concept. Highly, highly recommend and I could not sing praises more!

    Got there at 9am and ordered drinks. Friendly service and delicious coffee beans. Great pop up…read morespot to support located at Aloha Cafe in little Tokyo! I could see some outdoor sitting option to wait or enjoy coffee being helpful, yet currently it is only take out with paper and plastic cups available.

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    Maru Coffee

    Maru Coffee

    4.3(733 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Downtown
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    This place is such a cool hidden gem! From the moment you walk in, the whole space has such a…read moreunique, minimal vibe. The interior is very simple but beautifully designed, with the wooden tables and that industrial feel that makes you want to sit down and enjoy your coffee. The coffee was really good too! I got an iced latte and loved how smooth and creamy it was. Everything about the experience feels very laid back and effortless. But what I thought was SO interesting is that it's more than just a coffee shop. There's also a hidden clothing store inside where they sell designer pieces, which I definitely wasn't expecting! It almost feels like you're discovering a little secret shop within the coffee shop. Definitely a fun place to stop by if you love good coffee, cool spaces, and finding unique hidden gems!

    I've tried the other Maru Coffee locations (Beverly Hills, Silverlake), and I finally got to try…read morethe DTLA branch. Service was nice, and I order the standard einspänner (americano with cream top). A bit steep at $8 for 12 oz, but the coffee itself was quite nice and smooth; I found it more pleasant and enjoyable than the one I'd gotten at the Beverly Hills location. My only gripe is that I'd originally wanted a matcha latte with the option to pay extra with cream top, but apparently, it wasn't an option at the DTLA store; I'd been able to order a matcha with cream top at the Silver Lake location, so I guess it differs from store to store. Overall, a decent little pick-me-up to start my day!

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    Rny Coffee Studio - Pour over

    Rny Coffee Studio

    4.5(509 reviews)
    3.4 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center
    •$
    Free WiFi
    Grab-and-go

    Nice coffee shop in K-Town. There's valet parking available in the shared plaza, though the plaza…read morewas pretty busy when we visited. I really enjoyed the coffee here. Lots of interesting choices. The drinks were well balanced and not overly sweet, so you could actually taste the coffee instead of having it covered up by syrups or other flavors. The coffee itself was smooth, with no harsh or overly bitter aftertaste. I also liked that the flavors complemented the coffee rather than overpowering it. Loved the honey lavender matcha and peanut coffee. The drinks were beautifully presented too, so they looked just as good as they tasted. Overall, a really enjoyable coffee experience and definitely a place I'd come back to try more drinks.

    i visited RNY coffee studio on a friday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised by how mellow and…read morerelaxed it felt compared to other cafes i visited in ktown! the cafe created a great space for heads down work and casual conversation. there is one unisex restroom, stable wifi, and plenty of seating, including chairs at the counter connected to the coffee bar and a large sofa. the hojicha i ordered seemed promising with its deep, rich color, but it ended up being a bit too milky for my liking. 7/10 valet parking in the plaza was available, but i opted for metered parking.

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    Berry crunch latte

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