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    4.3 (255 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    thai steak wrap & miso chicken caesar wrap
    Julie L.

    it was so busy in there so the wait was a bit long. but the staff were so attentive and made sure to keep us updated when our food will be out. they were very friendly too. theres very limited seating so be cautious of that. to order food you have to go to the register instead of the kiosk, which was fine but we just didnt know. the wraps here are HUGGEEE and so filling. the miso chicken caesar wrap was everything we couldve wanted and more. literally can barely finish half of one. we also got the thai steak wrap and it was a tiny bit smaller than the miso pne (still big af tho) but it sooo filling, and yummy. the meat is very flavorful already and we didnt need the sauce on the side. for the matcha SO GOOD. i will say they did give us a strawb matcha instead of the banana one we ordered but we were too shy to correct them. it was still very yummy anyway tho. the coconut matcha was sooo refreshing and flavorful

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    Shirley C.

    Cute little place in BH Parking available on street Plenty of solid coffee drinks. A real cafe with breakfast and lunch options. Nice pastries available too Clean ingredients are highlighted

    Megan L.

    My friend highly recommended their matcha, so we made a point of stopping by -- but I think we caught them on an off day. They were using a different oat milk than usual, and it made the drink taste pretty different from what she remembered, so I'm not sure we got the full experience. That said, the staff here is SO friendly! We came in near closing time and they still agreed to make our matcha drinks for us, which I really appreciated and definitely didn't expect. Our friend also raved about their sandwiches, which we didn't get a chance to try this time. Next time I'll for sure be back for both the matcha and the sandwiches -- I have a feeling a normal day here is a much better showing!

    Marshay D.

    Ok I cane to try their coffee and debated on food options. I heard alot of hype about Faregrounds and so I se to try it, I only ended up trying the salted vanilla foam latte and honestly it was just decent to me. Thought the coffee could have been better but it was not to me. The service was nice, the man at the cashier was amicable and gave good insight on what to get. The ambiance is like cafe/coffee spot and very small inside. I do want to one back one day tho to try their sandwiches! But after today I hope the hype is correct about the sandwiches. -Marshay D.

    Crispy chicken Caesar wrap
    Sahar M.

    I stopped by here for pickup on a weekday just before the lunch rush around 11:30. For some reason I was expecting a larger seating area and space overall. It was coffee shop vibes. Regardless, the infamous crispy chicken Caesar wrap made me pretty happy for a wrap. Just the right amount of crispy and the right amount of miso Caesar. I have had many a chicken Caesar lunch wrap but this is probably the best one I've had. Will be back to try their burritos . Service was good and my wrap was ready 15 min after I called so just enough time to drive over and grab it.

    Strawberry Foam Matcha
    Ashley M.

    Faregrounds is my go-to matcha spot in West LA. I love my matcha on the sweeter side, and this place isn't too sweet like La La Land but also not insanely earthy and bitter. Their miso chicken Caesar wrap with crispy chicken was also so delicious, and this summer they had a peaches and cream matcha seasonal special that was amazing. I ordered ahead to avoid the line and came early at 7:30am to avoid any crowds but this place deserves all the hype!

    Caesar wrap
    Cassie H.

    WOW... so the food here is AMAZING! I definitely will give them that... the Caesar wrap was absolutely delicious and thats what i came here for. My problem is the drinks... im not a coffee or matcha drinker at all, but I do love a chai latte, so this is what I ordered. When I got it and took the first taste, I automatically knew there was coffee in it. When I returned it, the girl looked and me and said "of course there is, its a latte... latte means coffee". I kind of blew this comment off and explained that I would like chai tea with milk and she agreed to remake it. What i got next was literally just hot water with a tea bag and foam. At this point I went in and just figured, ok this isnt working, so maybe I can just try a matcha since thats what they seem to do best. When I asked she looked at me blankly and said "sorry we just closed so I cant make anything else... you can come back next time and tell them that I said you could get something for free". She didnt give me her name, offer a refund, and by the way, they had closed 1 minute ago. Literally 1 minute. At this point I had to put the water in the trash and leave. Im sorry, but this was absolutely ridiculous! Don't have something on the menu if you dont even know how to make it properly... or maybe they need better training? It really ruined my experience and makes me question if ill be returning, which is really a shame because I did enjoy my meal.

    Bomb cream banana
    Liz H.

    Banana cream foam latte = obsessed. Tastes like banana cream pie in a cup, sweet but not sugary, with a fluffy, velvety foam on top. Tasty af. Already planning my next visit.

    Salted Vanilla Foam Latte
    Alex J.

    I have been bamboozled by yet another breakfast burrito. I stopped by for a short rib breakfast burrito as the menu description made it sound really interesting and somewhat unique compared to the majority of those found throughout LA. The menu says this burrito comes with "eggs, short rib, crispy potatoes, fontina, pickled red onions, and gochujang aioli". The cashier also asked me what sauce I wanted which I thought was odd since the burrito already comes with the gochujang aioli, but she offered a cilantro, chipotle mayo, and "hot sauce". I went for the cilantro sauce getting confused and not thinking to ask about the gochujang. I also later found out the "hot sauce" is a calabrian hot sauce and not just any old "hot sauce". If that was mentioned I probably would've tried that but how many people think to ask what kind of "hot sauce" is used when it's not specified to begin with? The cross section looked decent but definitely so little short rib compared to the other photos and tik tok videos I've seen. Naive me should've known these were paid influencers getting special treatment, so obviously they're getting more short rib. The short rib itself had decent flavor but it was just so dry. The potatoes were not crispy at all and more like homestyle potatoes, soft. What really made things worse was the missing gochujang aioli and fontina cheese. There definitely was not any of it in here and I'm kicking myself for not bringing it up to the staff but honestly, it's something that shouldn't be forgotten to begin with. The cilantro sauce was basically sludge and very mild in flavor so it didn't elevate the burrito flavor much. To drink I tried the recommended Salted vanilla foam latte, although not too sweet, it didn't have much flavor. I couldn't help but notice the lack of cleaning too. I sat for almost an hour (9:30-10:18) before I saw anyone clean a table while many people had left tables dirty. Even when I sat at the first table and moved to a second table, I had to clean up spilled sauce, sticky residue, and wet areas on my tables to not dirty my own arms or phone. The space isn't very cozy and the interior tables are crammed together. I asked the cashier if the wi-fi works fine outside and she said the wi-fi "isn't very good and pretty spotty, it usually doesn't work outside". I was hoping to initially try their caesar wrap and ended up here for breakfast so I tried that and was disappointed but now I don't have plans to return for anything else.

    Christine L.

    This review is for drinks only. I tried the salted maple iced latte and it lives rent free in my head. I dream of this and need to stop by whenever I'm in the area. Perfectly sweet, perfectly creamy, perfectly coffee-ey. SALTED MAPLE LATTE, you'll thank me later.

    Banana matcha
    Natalia H.

    This is one of best banana matcha in the area! It's very hard to find banana matcha which tastes good and not artificial or without taste. So happy I found this place. The sandwiches were fantastic, waited about 30 min for them because place was very busy but I didn't mind. The only thing is they gave me regular chicken to the wrap instead the crispy one I ordered. Taste of everything was fantastic, I'd recommend!

    Pantea M.

    Stopped there for a quick coffee and bite, very friendly staff and fast service. The cafe itself is clean and cozy. The line wasnt that long. Very well made and delicious burrito, and loved my iced latte. The parking can be challenging there if you are driving.

    Cane C.

    Finally gave the viral Chicken Caesar Wrap a try, and for once the internet didn't overhype it. The chicken was perfectly cooked--juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor. Every bite had the perfect balance of fresh romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, and just the right amount of crunch. The wrap stayed crisp without getting soggy, and the portion was surprisingly filling. This is one of those rare viral foods that actually deserves the attention. If you've been debating whether it's worth the hype, the answer is absolutely yes. I'll definitely be back for another.

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    the matcha is sooo good and such high quality! they have amazing fun drinks. The service is also amazing!

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    Loved the breakfast burrito and iced matcha! Perfect way to start the day. Will definitely be back! :)

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    Series A  - double matcha

    Series A

    4.3(668 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Series A has become one of our go-to cafes in LA, especially when we can't decide whether we're in…read morethe mood for matcha, coffee, or tea. Drinks: We've tried the Strawberry Matcha, Black Sesame Latte, Corn Latte, Mango Sticky Rice Cream Tea, and Green Matcha Cream Top. A lot of cafes may do matcha, coffee, or tea particularly well, but Series A is one of the few spots where I think they excel at all three. My personal favorites are the Corn Latte and Mango Sticky Rice Cream Tea. Service: They push out orders really fast, even when the cafe is busy. Seating: There's a good amount of seating inside, but it's almost always full. A lot of people come here to study, so tables don't necessarily open up quickly. There are also quite a few solo customers at the larger tables, so you may have to wait around a little for a spot. Parking: The parking lot is small but actually a decent size for LA. It's usually packed, but people are constantly coming and going, so we've been able to find an opening. Series A is easily one of my favorite cafes in LA. Between the variety and how consistently good the drinks are, there's always something worth coming back for.

    very good matcha spot!…read more strawberry matcha: not too sweet not too bitter. perfect ratio of everything. subbed for almond milk. very tasty! the match isn't as rich here though. mango sticky rice cream tea: 10/10. I'm not the type to get new flavors but THIS IS A MUST GET. creamy but very refreshing. service: Nice workers. ambiance: Small coffee shop, curated menu, some sitting spots. not really for studying more so for casual chats. very open in there

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    Heytea - California sunset

    Heytea

    3.9(187 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Coconut Mango Boom 8.86/10- I got the slushy version w/ jasmine green tea, which is what they…read morerecommend, & half sweetness, & I loved this. It's so refreshing & the perfect amount of sweetness, not overly sugary at all. The coconut, mango, & sago all pair so well together & I love how fresh this tasted, like you could really taste real fruit & not just syrup. They also have mango & coconut jelly in it, which was delicious & added such a nice chew. All the textures in the drink are so fun too, it honestly feels like a dance party in your mouth in the best way, from the sago to the jelly to the slush itself. The mango is also so sweet & ripe, & the portion size is huge. This drink has gone super viral & I can definitely see why. This place normally has a very long line, sometimes the wait can be 45 minutes, especially if you go during peak hours. I'd suggest ordering ahead, they have a HeyTea app which is so helpful for that. The location itself is really nice though, I like to walk around Rodeo while I wait for my order. This was actually their first West Coast location in the US too, so it makes sense why it's been so packed. Instagram: @hungrytamale

    A group of us decided to try out Heytea which is down the street from our job. So we made the trek…read moreand once we got there, I didn't realize how small the shop was. It's a nice little spot on Santa Monica with a calming vibe in the inside.therearea fewbar stools to the right to sit and enjoy your drinks and a few other chairs and sections in the front by the door. Once it was our turn to order, we were told that the boba was t ready and wouldn't be until about an hour later. We we t around 11am, so you may want to call to make sure they have boba if you are coming from a distance. Anyway, since we work down the street, we decided to go back when the boba was ready and get a few drinks. Our order consisted of the loud matcha latte, a match cheese milk tea, and a supreme brown sugar boba, which was my order. Overall, it wasn't the best milk tea boba I had but the boba's were very warm and soft. It was a hot day and I noticed my drink was a little warm too. I was going to add more ice to my drink because there wasn't very much ice in it. It was also creamy with some froth or something. It wasn't bad but it was a little different than what I am used to and I go to a lot of boba spots. I will probably go back to try their fruit teas but the milk teas were a little unusual to me. OOOC 3.5 out of 5 Afros

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    The Living Room - Peninsula Cap Cake

    The Living Room

    4.3(340 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    The bar is high!…read more Took my little girl for her 9th birthday for her first high tea experience. This establishment exceeded our expectations. We were seated promptly and the wait staff was so kind, patient and made us feel special. The live harpist and the wide variety of teas stood out. They offered a kids tea experience that offered apple cider and tea cakes and sandwiches that are more geared towards simplicity. The adult towers were excellent and the champagne and caviar were a perfect pair. My daughter enjoyed her complimentary cake and the whole living room applauded and helped sing happy birthday which was so sweet. Can't wait to return.

    I came here on a Sunday with my mom and the presentation is beautiful…read more They offer valet parking. You walk straight past the lobby and run into the restaurant. They seated us right away for our reservation. My mom and I love high tea. We try a new place about twice a year. This place is stunning. The food is okay. I appreciated that my mom and I each had our own stand since most places do two of everything and place on one stand. The tea was good. It is a bit pricey - $135 per person for afternoon tea, an additional $65 per person for unlimited champagne. My mom & I both had the afternoon tea, she treated herself with the unlimited champagne and a $24 caviar bite which was so small, I would consider it half a bite. It was still worth a cute picture and my mom said it was delicious. The tip was included in our bill and was a little over $400. The servers are attentive and checked up on us often. I will say there is limited seating and although it is comfortable, it is a bit awkward. I would come back here for the aesthetics and look however as for food and traditional high tea, most likely not.

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