I stumbled upon this hidden gem tucked away behind a clothing store! I ordered the Whippersnapper, which is their iced cortado, and I was really impressed by the coffee flavor. It has such a rich, delicious coffee taste -- definitely one of the things that stood out to me. The only downside is the seating situation. They only have two sofa booths, with no regular tables and chairs, which feels a little unusual for a coffee shop. It's definitely more of a grab-and-go spot than somewhere to sit and work or hang out. But honestly, I really like their coffee, so I'll definitely be coming back to try more drinks! read more

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I stopped by Fast Times Coffee for a cortado on my first visit. My first impression was positive-the shop has a clean, and modern aesthetic. Presentation was solid with simple latte art, and the drink had a balanced, enjoyable flavor profile. The main area that held it back was the body and overall structure. It never quite reached the dense, syrupy texture I look for in a great cortado, and after about two sips the drink began to lose its integration. The body became noticeably thinner, however the flavor remained decent and enjoyable. One thing I appreciated was that the espresso itself still showed good quality. Even after the body started to fade, there was still a nice amount of crema coating the inside of the glass, which suggested the espresso was well prepared. The drink never became unpleasant--it simply evolved into a lighter, less structured version of itself. Overall, I enjoyed my first visit. Fast Times has a nice aesthetic, a comfortable atmosphere, and served a solid cortado. With more body and a structure that holds together from the first sip to the last, it could be a memorable drink. read more

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Food/Drinks: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 10/10 The general vibe of this café is great, especially because it's right behind Buck Mason, so you can shop while also getting a great cup of coffee. Personally for me, I got the whipper snapper and it wasn't the best. It's an iced Cortado. My friend though got the iced vanilla latte and she said it was great so I think the café is worth a try there isn't that many seating because it's more of a take and go kind of café. But it's definitely worth a try if you're in the area. I'd be coming again because through this café they also sold me for Buck Mason so I think it's a win-win. read more

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I truly love this hidden gem of a coffee shop! I love that it's tucked away from the main stretch of Abbot Kinney, making it feel like such a peaceful little escape. I've always been able to walk right up and grab a coffee! The service is consistently great, the vibes are always so good, and I love how open and inviting the space feels. Definitely one of my favorite spots! read more

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A Hidden Gem Inside Buck Mason - Beautiful Vibe, But Get Ready for a Crowd! I finally had my first visit to the newly opened Fast Time Cafe, tucked inside the Buck Mason store on Abbot Kinney. It's a perfect little escape from the usual hustle and bustle of the street. The best part about this spot is the convenience! You can browse through great clothes while sipping on your coffee. The interior design is stunningly beautiful, which made waiting in line much more enjoyable. However, because they just opened, the space was very crowded, and seating was extremely limited. It's definitely more of a "grab and go" or "sip and shop" kind of vibe right now. I ordered an Iced Americano. To be honest, the taste was pretty average/standard. It didn't particularly stand out but it was refreshing enough for a stroll down Abbot Kinney. If you're looking for a peaceful moment in a gorgeous setting, this is the place. While the coffee might not blow your mind, the aesthetic and the overall experience of shopping with a drink in hand make it worth a stop. read more

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If you are looking for sour coffee with judgy baristas then I def recommend this place. Bad service. Bad vibes. read more

Fast Times - Cinnamon roll, Sweet latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Venice, California

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Very cute petite coffee shop inside Buck and Mason in Abbot Kinney. The 'Kinfolk'ish look of the store itself made it gorgeous, and I might be biased but I loved Abbot Kinney's ambience that always gave that slow-living vibes. The baristas were all super friendly and welcoming, and I loved the idea that they kept their menu pretty simple offering all the basic ones with couple of their signatures! I went for their sweet latte, which for the size prolly bit on the expensive end, but the area didn't get me surprised. TBH it's probably not my preference of coffee given the acidity, but if you're those within that boat, you might love it. Not plenty of seats available so this was probably more for your short stop and go for your caffeine pickup. read more

Fast Times - Sweet Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Venice, California

Super cute local nice coffee spot. It feels and looks like a friends living room, with full on chairs, bookshelves and clothing. Love! Wish they had more sitting spots. Coffee is great. Love esthetical vibes read more

Fast Times - Americano cap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Venice, California

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$11 for a matcha?? Thats absolutely ridiculous and absurd as I have had much better quality for lower pricing. They have housemade almond milk which is pre sweetened and is too rough on the throat and also overpowers the whole drink making your latte taste like almond milk not matcha and then when you ask for extra matcha they charge you even more and they stingily give you a little bit and if you ask for more they say theyll charge more. Highly do NOT recommend. read more

Fast Times - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Venice, California

If this place was strictly for the vibes then I would be giving it a 5 start rating. The meticulous detailing for the interior design is a breath of fresh air. I wish there was more seating around, but it is a tight space after all. I ordered some tea and iced coffee which were just okay. This place is more for the aesthetic, which completely floored me! I think it's also a good space to catch up with some friends. read more

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Fast Times is tucked behind the Buck Mason store. They opened in November. The staff was very friendly. They also have a curated collection of books to buy. I came yesterday around 1pm, and it was very busy. I recommend the Nitro Cold Brew! I definitely would come back! read more

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The interior is stunning and cozy, with limited, intimate seating. They offer vinyl, plenty of books, and curated clothing, which adds to the overall vibe. I ordered the spiced maple latte and it was perfectly made--balanced and not overly sweet. The baristas were super chill, brought great energy, and clearly know their espresso. Will definitely be back. read more

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Obsessed with the store, great coffee, but there is 1 barista who is so rude. Every time I come in has the worst attitude. Love all the other girls, but getting your coffee is an experience, and she ruins it every time. read more

such a cute vibe!! beautiful hidden cafe with countless books and other goodies for sale. i went in for a matcha and they sadly were out, but the ambiance made up for it! read more

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Very disappointing experience. We drove about an hour across Los Angeles specifically to visit this cafe, but it was closed for renovation or some internal reason. Google still showed it as open. Staff were inside and people were moving around, but no coffee service was available. A waste of time and no warning for visitors. read more

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Dear Yelp Community, This place is amazing! Hidden behind Buck Mason, truly beautiful interior design, landscape, coffee shop combined with products (books, pottery, etc.) and fashion. I had a cortado, and enjoyed walking around the shop. Friendly staff. Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna read more

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I went in and they own a retail store & in the very back is where they sell coffee. This place is beautiful! I came here for the aesthetics. The baristas were lovely & helpful. The coffee though was alright - I ordered Maple Spice Latte with oatmilk. The ratio is a lil different from what I'm used to but I felt it was more espresso than milk? I think it's worth the visit read more

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Went to Fast times on a Saturday afternoon, was able to find parking luckily. The ambiance is very nice and aesthetically pleasing. Leaving a 3 star review because the matcha was subpar, it was grainy, not as green and overall very expensive for what it was (I am an avid matcha drinker). The coffee was fine, nothing too crazy. Customer service was also good. read more

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Friendly staff. Great coffee. Cool vibe. The coffee area is a bit small so we didn't stay too long. Will definitely be going back tho.

i really wanted to love this place. i initially heard about them via tik tok and was really excited to try this spot while i was in venice. there are a million coffee spots... not spending my money at a place that clearly doesn't value it's customers and i STILL LEFT A 20% tip despite of. poor service. poor parking. coffee is mid. will not be coming back. read more

Coffee wasn't extraordinary, it was also $10. Inside was cute and aesthetic. Do consider that this is a retail store and seating is very limited. read more

love the aesthetic, love buck mason, very cool environment and bonus points for the almond milk (seemingly) being made in house. however, the drink quality does not justify a visit. the matcha ratio needs calibration, but i would return to see if there's been improvement. read more

Coffee was on the slight acidic side, but definitely tolerable. I got an iced sweet latte with a triple shot and oat milk, paid 11 dollars. Overall the interior is very cozy and relaxing. The customer service could be improved. read more