Established Today is a really cool Melrose coffee shop that works just as well for getting some work done as it does for a casual date. The outdoor area is especially nice, and the music and record collection give the whole place a lot more personality than your average cafe. I have also randomly ended up here when they had a Burning Man pop-up clothing store set up in the back, which was a fun surprise and felt very on brand for the space. My go-to is the ube matcha, and it is so good. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to. read more

Loved my cherry latte! The cherry flavor shines through nicely, although the espresso itself was a little sour. I loved the vinyl collections and outdoor space, and there's plenty of seating to relax. Oh, there also happened to be a clothing pop up which was fun to browse as well! read more

The coffee shop was very aesthetic with their vinyl collection and record players. They hung speakers from the ceiling too. The espresso tonic I ordered was average, nothing too special. It had a lot of space to lounge and relax. It was a stark difference to the long lines that you see at Community Goods down the street. Much more chill and enjoyable. read more

Established Today - Espresso tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really aesthetic coffee shop combined with a vinyl listening bar. Lots of tables inside for studying and also a couch section to just hang out. Dog friendly! Matcha was very meh and watery. Added 50 cents for cold foam and it was vey little. Workers were kind Street parking was easy to find read more

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Ube Latte: not on the menu but they can make it! I ended up adding cold form for some extra sweetness. The ube is house-made, per the barista, that's the only house made syrup. I went on a Friday afternoon and it was consistently busy but not jam packed so there was plenty of seating. No DJ at the time though and I was lowkey looking forward to that vibe. read more

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Nice little cafe on Melrose Ave, within walking distance of Fairfax High. Cool vibe, has the whole hybrid-funky vinyl records collection thingy going on. As for the latte I ordered it was decent-as was the greeting and overall customer experience. The reality is that most cofee shops are the same, even those that try to come off as being unique. The product's they offer are pretty much run of the mill in terms of their pastries. But hey, its a coffee shop. Overall, a solid experience. read more

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Popped in today for their ELF pop-up and WOW -- I was seriously blown away. This coffee shop is such a vibe. Vinyl records everywhere, cozy but cool atmosphere, and just an all-around dope space to hang in. I tried the espresso banana latte and it was so good -- easily right up my alley and something I'd 100% order again. Super smooth, flavorful, and just hits. Everyone here was incredibly welcoming and kind, which honestly made the experience even better. Between the drinks, the vibe, and the pop-up, this spot is a must. read more

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What a cute coffee shop and record shop too. Love the vibes here Great coffee and tea options with baked goods Available read more

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SUCH a vibe. There are lots of vinyl records you can try listening to - love the interior, playlist, and that the menu has a solid variety of specialty drinks such as ube matcha, cherry cream espresso latte, or mango sparkling matcha which is what I tried and loved - the layer of fresh mango puree on the bottom was refreshing! Service is reliably quick and friendly. Love this for a solo outing, date, people watching, or getting work done! Upbeat & energizing. There's WiFi and plug outlets. Street parking on Melrose. read more

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This place has the cutest vibe! Loved the music they were playing and there were vinyls for sale. There were also listening seats where you can listen to vinyls on a table. We got the strange sparkling coconut matcha and the mango matcha foam + coconut water. Both were really refreshing! Definitely want to go back and try their coffees. read more

Established Today - Strange Sparkling Coconut Matcha and Mango Matcha Foam + Coconut Water - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A great spot for music lovers, people in need of a comfortable work space, and to get coffee or matcha. My barista Ritchie was the coolest person ever and made us feel so welcomed and entertained (we laughed the entire time they made our coffees) and gave us great recs off of what we were looking for. The space is pretty big and there's a few different corners to choose from. One is where the bar-like table and high chairs are at, another is more of a lounge-y space, and the other has individual record listening stations. There's also cushions lined around their entrance with small tables if you want to be outside. There's a back outdoor area that we found out is only open on the weekends, and near the bathrooms in the back, there's a few classic arcade games. Overall a very cute work space with free WiFi, good espresso, cold brew, and great vibes! read more

Established Today - Mocha cold brew and pumpkin spice espresso latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

LOVED the strawberry matcha with oat milk. Great place with ample indoor and outdoor seating. Price is steep but I enjoyed every sip of it. read more

Established Today - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Soooo in love !!! They have shelves with vinyl you can listen too and have a small but cute collection of vinyl for sale, Clean restrooms, cutest polite staff and a yummy selection of baked goods I got my usual mocha latte and was delicious Cute adorable modern decor and great location read more

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Super cute . Took my daughter for an iced matcha ! Loved the vibes and the cup! She said the matcha was so good read more

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What I ordered | ube matcha Taste | once you mixed the drink together, the flavors tasted well together Service | workers were nice and gave some dog treats Parking | street Notes | they had a vinyl records and a dj playing on a Saturday morning so vibes were good! read more

Established Today - Ube matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Elf beauty was advertising a pop up free to the public in their instagram so I had to stop by! We were able to try their banana latte and it was delicious, super creamy. We also got samples of their new skincare line, and got to enjoy some live entertainment. All the staff were so kind and friendly. They made this whole experience very worth it. Parking in the area is all metered or permitted. read more

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Tremendous coffeeshop that hits all of the right notes: good and deep playlist; not too loud; all kinds of seating (couches, chairs) inside AND out; staff that lets you work/hang; tasty drinks. The strawberry matcha latte sounds trendy but is really lovingly made; the flat white is appropriately small; the pumpkin spice latte is worth skipping. Record players with headphones look gorgeous but don't all work and sound pretty bad, but it's mostly for atmo. read more

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This coffee shop is so bright and spacious!! I think there are lattes are really good!! the people are cool! The interior and art on the inside is very unique! I would definitely come back for this vibe! Definitely a nice spot to chill and hang out and talk with your friends! read more

Established Today - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Such a good vibe with the music/cafe combo. The ambiance and materiality is really warm and soothing, with a great sound system and good music playing. I love that it's open late, went at 4 pm on Saturday and stayed until almost 6, it was pretty chill which was great to explore the vinyls and listening station. The premade chia pudding etc items were excellent, and after asking for recs I ordered the cold brew + mocha cold foam. It was a bit strong with just the foam to dilute the cold brew, but decent. They have many drinks on the specialty menu, including the fall ones still. I do wish they had for-here glasses/mugs to use in the cafe instead of just the plastic option for the iced drink. Fair warning also, the specialty drinks are more expensive than average. There are couches, lounge chairs, and stools/tables for a variety of seating options. read more

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The decoration and the vibe inside this store was very unique! I didn't get a chance to try their drinks or food because I think I came too early cuz they were still setting up. Otherwise, I thought this spot was cool! read more

Established Today - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cool vibes, ok drinks. Great to bring friends from out of town! The interior is so beautiful and vibey. The vintage look of it all was done super well and I loved the addition of being able to listen to some of the vinyls. This place is great for a coffee date and hangout. The service was good and the orders come out fast. However, the drinks themselves were not good. The matcha tasted watered down and was dissapointing. The matcha gets a 0/5 order something else! Parking here is a bit tough on weekends since it is on a Main Street, best to find parking on a side street. They also have restrooms in the back! read more

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Unique cafe with cool vibes! I visited this cafe on a Friday early afternoon and I'm glad I did because this place serves up some good vibes and drinks! Walking in, I loved the decor. There seemed to be a music theme with all the speakers and records decorated throughout the cafe. You could even select records to listen to on the spot there which I thought was really cool. Ordering and receiving my drink was relatively quick and easy, I got my drink almost immediately. I ordered the strawberry matcha and it was good. The best part was the strawberry cream and purée which had a nice strawberry flavor and was sweet and creamy. The matcha itself was okay, I wish there more of a matcha concentration relative to milk. Mixed together with the strawberry, it was good though. It felt more like a strawberry drink with some matcha flavoring. I also liked the strawberry and basil topping which they picked fresh from a basil plant. The seating was also nice too. There were many different seating options from outdoor to indoor and window seating. There were also outlets and wifi, so this could be a good study/work spot. There were even retro arcade games in the background which was really cool! Overall, I liked my experience here. I would definitely come back for the vibes and to try their other drinks and items. read more

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Stumbled upon this cute coffee shop at the end of April (super late review!) and I really enjoyed it. The vibes are 10/10, the decor is so cute, the music is great, and of course, the coffee was delicious. I grabbed the Thai coffee and was pleasantly surprised. I would love to come back anytime I'm in the area! Service: 5/5 Food/Drinks: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

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Nice place to come and have a seat after walking all day. The ambiance is great and the staff is really nice. One thing I didn't like was that the in house dj's (you can only perform if you're a friend if the owner btw) had the music on a bit too loud for the amount of people that were in there. And their water tasted kind of gross. Other than that, it was a nice respite from the heat. read more

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Walked by on a Sunday afternoon and decided to pop in for a fun drink! The music was pleasant albeit very loud. You have to shout a bit to communicate with the baristas which I can imagine gets old quickly. Based on the baristas recommendation, I ordered the mango coconut matcha. It came out fairly quickly and tasted great. I wish the menu listed that it was topped with coconut flakes, because I would have asked to skip them. It made the drinking experience fairly annoying for a really delicious drink. Now I know for next time! read more

Established Today - Mango coconut matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you're into music, this place is surely for you as they have live DJ performance occasionally and always on loud music playing on the background. The place and the interior were just vibing, especially if you don't mind having it at pretty high volume. They served pastries from nearby bakery, Ludivine, and Thai Tea as well as Thai Coffee beyond the regular espresso based drinks. There might be bit of line during weekend, but it moved swiftly. I went for their Almond Croissant which wasn't bad but wouldn't say it's outstanding either. Pretty stuffed with the almond paste, but I knew the town offered so many good options! Their Thai coffee was tad too sweet for me, who did love my coffee served sweet. It was okay but I would say if I made my way back, it's more the place than the food or beverage. read more

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Spent the whole Friday working from this cafe and loved the vibe. Plenty of seating (a rare find), strong cold brew that kept me locked in, and surprisingly good chia pudding. Around 3PM, a DJ rolled in and started spinning, which sounds chaotic but was actually kind of perfect -- the music added energy without being disruptive. It did get busier later in the day, but not in a way that made it hard to focus. I never even reached for my headphones, which says a lot. Solid spot for a productive work day with just the right amount of ambiance. read more

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Retro vinyl cafe with live dj and comfy seats. The music got really loud and the wifi doesn't work so it's not optimal for doing work. Menu had pretty standard tea/coffee options, nothing special. Parking: neighborhood or meters read more

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As all of these reviews state - such an awesome hole in the wall that I am so glad I found on Yelp. Unfortunately, the day that I visited, they were having issues with their water or their machines so they were unable to make any drinks which was rather dissapointing as I always love seeing who can make a good coffee. As for the ambience, it is so cool and inviting. The music was a little bit too loud but if you are one that can get work done in up-beat environments, this place might be for you! The music was a mixture of 2010s pop and the workers were singing along and dancing - just overall good vibes! Would be a great place for a photoshoot. read more

Dear Yelp Community, I visited this week for the first time. Great ambiance. Large space. Various sections indoor and outdoor (and what appears to be a food truck). Individual tables to listen to records. Small arcade in the back near the restrooms. Service was friendly, I enjoyed my cortado with pistachio milk. Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna read more

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3.5/5 - Beautiful cafe with just OK drinks. It was my first time visiting Established Today and I decided to try the Ube Matcha Latte. However, I was super disappointed by the lack of matcha flavor, especially for the price. I really only could taste the ube and the coconut flakes. The barista who took our order wasn't the warmest, but they could have been having a bad day. Most of the customers were doing work or catching up with friends, and there's plenty of comfortable seating both inside and outside the cafe. The individual listening booths are a nice touch but I didn't see anyone take advantage of them while we were there. Something that did take me by surprise was the amount of street parking available, something I don't take for granted in LA. read more

Established Today - Ube Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is SO cute! The coffee and croissant are great - and so is the music. The music is not too loud - so I could sit and do a little work and not be annoyed by it. I love the idea of buying records here and the arcade in the back is a nice touch. There is outdoor seating for then the weather is not as warm. Great décor, friendly employees, and great coffee. What more could you want? read more

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Did I have a third-place experience? Of all the neighborhoods in Los Angeles, I had it in Melrose. I'm perplexed, in a good way. I visited later in the day and opted for their iced black tea instead of an espresso drink. It cost $5.38 plus a $1 tip. Service was speedy, and I could grab a table to settle. The iced black tea was OK. I enjoyed the floral notes; it wasn't bitter, so the tea was steeped well. They utilize space well. Although it was busy when I arrived, I did not feel claustrophobic at any point. They also have charging ports, which is rare for coffee shops. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. It was tranquil and productive, with a good crowd and plenty of space. I'll have to visit again with my pup and fiance! read more

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Super cute interior and exterior, but the rest had areas of improvement. - The matcha was not great, 2.5/5 - The water station was gross (puddles of water, cups didnt look clean) - The short, wide sippy cups are odd, hope more places arent switching to those read more

The strawberry foam was delicious! Probably one of the best strawberry matchas I've had. The matcha itself was really solid too. The cup is small though and the drink was around $8, which is typical for LA. The service was great, the worker was very welcoming and answered all questions I had. The store has record players you could listen to and they also had a huge selection of vinyls from many artists. I would definitely come back here! read more

Established Today - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Omg this spot is so cute ! Would definitely come back and recommend, the staff was so friendly and funny ! The vibe so so cute plenty of seating and it's such a cool music vibe ! And my drink was so delusional I got an uber match with expresso and it was so yummy ! And the cups are so cute read more

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I got coffee here yesterday with a friend. You can listen to the records they have. I got a cold brew; it was pretty strong but good. My friend liked her almond iced latte. There is plenty of street parking. read more

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Seemingly a cozy cafe with lots of seating and turntables/vinyls you can use, i decided to stop by while in the area. The menu offerings are pretty simple and basic, no drinks that are too unique to this spot. However, please update your menu prices if the system has a different price on the drinks. I'm not even sure why the menu would be wrong if this place opened recently and the menu was printed out weeks ago. I was up charged an extra $1.50 for a tea bag in some hot milk and didn't notice until after I paid. Excluding details, please do not make the customer feel like it is his/her fault as we do not want to make a big deal when there are people waiting behind us and feel pressured to just ignore the deal and move on. Rubbed me the wrong way. read more

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A newer coffee shop and I can tell it's gonna go viral soon. The aesthetic is such a vibe. It's got a wall of vinyls with individual listening booths, as well as communal seating in the middle area, and then tucked away on both sides is more seating and tables. I love the disco balls and the second wall of vinyls. The space is pretty big which is nice for a coffee shop since you don't feel crammed or anything. I ordered the hibiscus tea and it was very refreshing. read more

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3.6/5 - This spot is undeniably beautiful and thoughtfully centered around music. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a lot bigger than I expected based on pictures I've seen online. Also love the arcade games in the back of the café which adds a fun touch and shows that Est Today is definitely trying to create a third space for music folks to gather. However, I was disappointed with my iced matcha latte. I asked for almond milk sub and my drink ended up just tasting like only almond milk. Service was also not the warmest but maybe they were having a case of Mondays. I'd go back to give a different drink a try and hopefully, overall, have a better experience. read more

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