Very friendly and cute shop on the corner. Some good options to choose from and found parking pretty easily. Good experience, will come back. read more

About a 1-1.5: Highlight Coffee was one of our pitstops to get a caffeine fix, while we were in the area - I had an Orange Vanilla Latte, extra hot - there wasn't any hint of orange or vanilla flavors in the latte, and it was served lukewarm. The space is bright and pretty nice, but the counter seating was a little uncomfortable. Limited metered street parking around the area. +avoid the lattes +metered street parking read more

Ordered the orange vanilla late and really enjoyed. Not sweet at all and a really subtle but enjoyable flavor profile. I got it with oat milk and, unless I'm misremembering, I was pleasantly surprised that I did not have to pay extra. Also tried the almond croissant and it was 10/10 -- and with surprised jelly filling too lol. Staff were really nice and the vibe was chill. Now one of my favorite coffee spots in Glendale. read more

A coffee shop I've walked past since it first opened; I finally stopped in. I tried their latte with house made orange vanilla syrup, and it delivered both comfort and the caffeine kick I needed. Smooth, well-crafted, and genuinely delicious. Service was fast and the coffee shop was quiet and enjoyable. read more

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I wanted a decent cup of espresso, but this was likely the worst coffee I've ever had, with a strong, moldy, and highly acidic taste. Maybe the grind was too coarse or the water too cold, I can't be sure. I've had bad coffee before, but this one tops the list. The overall place wasn't bad, decent service, but the coffee was way too disgusting. I had to throw it away read more

Highlight Coffee - The worst cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

Ambiance: it's a corner spot coffee place located in Glendale, mostly likely you'll have to find street parking, limited seats inside and they don't have a restroom here Service: friendly staff, patient with questions, and provided useful suggestions Drink: variety choices of coffee options, classic and store specialities ORANGE VANILLA LATTE - **** creamy top and unique flavors, a bit blend coffee, overall still recommend Price: decent quality, slightly overpriced, it costs $7+ per drink read more

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For where thou art, there is the world itself, with every several pleasure in the world including a good coffee. Without further ado, let us begin this new review. Highlight Coffee (est 2015) is a tiny corner coffee shop nestled in central Glendale. Owned and operated by Mr. Frank Kim. He has another shop in Pasadena. This coffee shop location is at an historic hotel building across the Civic center on Broadway. Cafe's indoor atmosphere was quite relaxing with a few seats and long wooden bar tables; good background music. They sell some pastries and donuts as well as coffee bags and merch. Menu items were modest and has the basic and specialty drinks. I arrived on a hot midafternoon and was genuinely greeted with warmth by a male barista with cool tattoos. I ordered a Cold Brew (16oz) x milk. It was very smooth, aromatic and refreshing. And barista gave a Spinach Cheese Croissant ostensibly as giveaway since they're closing soon. I acquiesce on his kindness. Staff was nice and competent. Prices were quite affordable and highly competitive. Quality was awesome. Street metered parking only. Overall, I enjoyed my cold coffee drink and service. I highly recommend this nice coffee shop. read more

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You have to try the butterscotch latte--seriously, it's a standout. Chill vibes, no-frills service (they won't serenade you, but they will caffeinate you), and coffee that's dangerously good. Lots of easy side-street parking too, which is a win. Great little spot to relax or get some work done read more

Highlight Coffee - Butterscotch latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

I tried the butterscotch iced coffee. It was reallly good for those iced coffee lovers

This place is a hidden gem in Glendale. Love the ambience the Orange vanilla latte is perhaps the best vanilla latte I've ever had. And they always have a lot of different pastries in the morning but they sell fast, so get here early if you like pastries with coffee! Very quick service too, so I don't have to wait a long time. Love it. A Must try coffee shop here in Glendale. read more

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Stopped by Highlight Coffee for a large drip coffee, only $4.75, and worth every penny. The coffee is gourmet, smooth, and clearly made with care, far better than Starbucks or any other spot around. The ambiance is great, the service is friendly, and the prices are solid. If you're looking for a quality cup of coffee in town, this is the place to go. read more

Highlight Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

First time trying Highlight. Very cute interior, a nice environment to do work. The coffee was good, but nothing to write home about. The mocha was not very sweet, which is how I like it, and the cold brew was fine, but pretty standard. Service was very quick. read more

Iced orange vanilla latte from Highlight is a delight! I mainly tasted the subtle zest from the orange flavor and the espresso was on the lighter side. It's right on the corner of Broadway and Glendale. and the lighting inside is lovely. Barista was chill and quick with it. They're also known for their butterscotch latte! read more

Highlight Coffee - iced orange vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

The orange vanilla coffee was the best coffee I've ever had. I highly recommend it when visiting Highlight Coffee.

I wanted to try this place out since it's near my girlfriend's area but I ended up with mixed feelings. The drinks weren't great even with added sugar; it was bitter and just wasn't hitting for me. Their pastries are fantastic though, I loved their miso and ham & cheese croissants; they were crispy, fluffy, and sweet. I'm not sure if I came on a day where the barista handling the register was in a bad mood but he gave me attitude on simple questions I had and it threw me off. Ambiance was just ok as it's small inside with barely any seating. read more

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The pastries here are TO DIE FOR! I ordered the white miso kouign amann and loved how flakey it and sweet it was. I also ordered the ham and cheese croissant and found it to be super light and savory! The butterscotch latte is also fantastic and not overly sweet. I can't wait to visit again soon! read more

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Great coffee, friendly service, and a really chill atmosphere. Everything tasted fresh and well made, and it's a perfect spot to stop by whether you're grabbing something quick or hanging out for a bit. Definitely coming back. read more

Came to get a matcha Americano this AM. Cute little place on the corner of Glendale and Broadway, $4.50 for my drink which is totally reasonable. The service was quick and friendly, all the pastries in the box looked amazing so I will definitely try one next time. My only note here was that there's too much ice in my drink. About 20 giant pieces of it. Which is usually fine given I didn't ask for light ice, which I should have and will next time. the ice quickly tasted like refrigerator water once it melted in with the matcha completely altering the taste of the drink. I came here because another review said they use a certain ceremonial matcha brand. I'll definitely be back to support this shop, but will make sure to get light or no ice. read more

Stopped in after bowling across the street and was pleasantly surprised :) pretty friendly and quick. Drank my vanilla oat milk latte so quickly because it was so good. Lots of pastries options too which looked yum. Will be back read more

Cute shop on the corner of two fairly busy streets. Got the Iced Mocha with whole milk. Good to note you can add oat milk at no extra charge, which I don't see very often but is becoming more common. Mocha flavor wasn't very strong, but I liked that it had an actual chocolate flavor to it, as opposed to the typical overly sweet syrupy taste. The one size option here was $6 which is fairly average for around LA and the size is decent, looking like a Starbucks grande ~ 16floz. read more

The butterscotch latte is amazing! Perfectly sweet with a slightly salty foam On Saturday at 4 p.m., there were no pastries. The interior is outdated, but the drinks are tasty. read more

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Great coffee and very well-lit with the large windows. Minimal seating as this is a small coffee shop and street parking is probably your best bet. Friendly baristas and pleasant space to drop in for an excellent cup of coffee. read more

Highlight Coffee - Iced almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

Refined atmosphere, exceptional espresso, and delightful baristas. Highlight Coffee offers a perfect harmony of taste and hospitality. A gem in the heart of Glendale. read more

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I can't tell you how many times I have passed by this place but never stopped by until yesterday. I always thought there is no parking available and where am I going to park. I finally realized there is parking in the back of the building. So I parked and walked in. There were a few people in line it was morning rush I believe. I ordered a cold brew and a butter croissant. The coffee tasted amazing so did the croissant. I found a seat and took a few minute break and enjoyed my croissant and coffee while looking around the shop. I didn't like seeing the kitchen all open with so many visible items such as a sink pots and pans etc It's not pleasant. Customer service was good. read more

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Came here twice, ordered a matcha, both times the matcha was very underwhelming. Milk to matcha ratio is off making the drink taste like mostly milk with a hint of matcha. Also why are they putting solid honey in an iced drink when it just clumps at the bottom, instead of pre melting it the first time?!? Pastries are good, service is good. Vibes are good otherwise. read more

I drink coffee on a pretty regular basis and when I say that this was the highlight of all the coffees I've had in the past month or so, it's not an exaggeration! It's very memorable and I will probably think about the Butterscotch Latte for days. Service was phenomenal. Friendly and fast service. Parking was easy (at least on a Sunday). Inside is cute and cozy. Would definitely recommend! read more

Highlight Coffee - Butterscotch Latte + Mocha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

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This is currently one of the two Highlight Coffee locations (another one in Pasadena) and this is the original location. The coffee shop is located on the corner of the intersection of E Broadway & S Glendale Ave. [Parking]: Street parking only and I found an available metered parking across the street ($0.25 for 10 minutes.) [Atmosphere]: No outdoor patio seating with fairly small interior spacing. [Menu]: Simple espresso bar menu - no extra charge on organic milk, almond milk, and oat milk. Customers can even order a half-gallon jug (64 oz) of cold brew, coffee lemonade, latte, orange vanilla, mocha, chai, and matcha. *** Latte (hot, $5.25): It was one of the most acidic-tasting lattes I have ever had and honestly it wasn't all that bad. It is all up to personal preference and the drink certainly tasted pretty strong with strong aroma too. The drink was memorable enough, but the flavor profile wasn't exactly my cup of tea. *** Definitely one of the most interesting lattes I have had in a long time. If you like acidic latte, then this is certainly the place to check out. read more

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Went to get a cup of coffee. The cashier at the front was very rude. We asked if there were more pastries and bluntly the guy said no. We were like okay. Thank you. Then we ordered a vanilla latte. The guy said we only have orange vanilla blah blah. Then I asked again I am sorry I wasn't able to understand so you have Vanilla latte. And the guy said I already said we don't, only what I mentioned. I didn't end up buy a coffee. Was just rude. Sucks for it to be such a cool spot. The workers there seems like they hate it. Bad experience for sure. I won't recommend or come back here. read more

Stopped by for a quick breakfast before work. I got the iced freddo cappuccino and a ham and cheese croissant. Despite the wonderful reviews, I was a bit disappointed. The cappuccino came in a 16 oz cup but only filled up about 12 oz. The coffee was good, but wished it was mentioned. The ham and cheese proportion to the bread was little so tasted a bit bland and not as fresh. It's a small cafe so seating is limited. Friendly service. Street parking only. read more

Years later and I'm still inadvertently ordering the same drink! The pineapple lime espresso tonic has a hint of everything I like in a cup, and you can't go wrong with it if you're into crazy flavors. The service is always friendly and too notch, and the ambiance here is very clean and calm. Now if only the parking could be the same. PARKING: You need coins for the meters. No card payments. read more

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The coffee that I had here was of good quality but as a first time customer the vibes here just threw me off. The staff did not make me feel welcome at all. read more

I was looking for a good coffee shop in the area and this place came up. I decided to try it based on the reviews and it didn't disappoint. My husband got the iced butterscotch latte with oatmilk and I got the orange vanilla latte. They were both really good. The orange one was like a a party in your mouth. You can definitely taste the orange but it wasn't too over powering. The butterscotch was a bit on the sweeter side so less sweetness if you don't like your lattes too sweet. But overall they were both good. read more

Highlight Coffee - Butterscotch latte and orange vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

The worst coffee and worst service in my life The waitress was so rude and the coffee was so bad that me and my wife couldnt drink it read more

Another good Matcha Latte discovery! Went here to try out their matcha latte since I'm not a coffee enthusiast. I was quiet surprised that they use korean matcha from Jeju to make the drink. The taste is awesome! Although a little too much milk for me, but I can still taste the matcha. Parking is a little tricky because there's no parking space and you can't park or stop in front of the store. You have to ask someone to drop you off or park more forward by the 99 cents store. read more

Highlight Coffee - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

I just possibly had the best latte of my life!! I want another one. Great service as well and cute inside. Had to leave a review

EXCELLENT coffee here vibes are great foam is crazy the vanilla latte is not too sweet which is always my big complaint at other shops. just feel really lucky to have a local shop that is doing great coffee here read more

This place is quaint. I came in for a chai matcha, and they don't mix teas. I understand, it's respectable to honor tea in that way. I ordered a pastry warmed, and I watched the barista hold it in a bag and remember I wanted it warmed. I say this because it was cold, but I didn't know until after leaving. Spinach and cheese on the road isn't great with a cold center. It was good. It would be way better warm though. read more

We were driving around and I was jonesing for a coffee when I spotted Highlight because of the building it's located in. One of those great old historic buildings you find in Glendale & Pasadena :) The coffee here is very good, I had a Cortado (rich, smooth & strong) & my son had the Coffee Lemonade. I didn't try it but he said it was refreshing with a lemon forward flavor he enjoyed. There are a few tables & a standing counter in the small shop. Probably not a great place to work but perfect for a quick caffeine fix or a little conversation with friends. Inside was neat and clean as were the streets outside. They don't have a parking lot but there's plenty of street parking around. You can park on the street in front of the shop but it is metered. Note: The meters are coin only so bring your dimes, nickels & quarters! Free on Sunday ;) Highlight has a second location in Pasadena which I'm looking forward to trying soon :) read more

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Love the coffee and the teas there. If you'd like to stay, the seating is limited but a very cool, vintage vibe. The staff is always friendly too. read more

Came here on the 4th since I was craving coffee and saw they were open. I have passed by it numerous times and can finally say that I've been here. The barista was super friendly and helpful. I decided to get a drip coffee and a kouign Aman. The coffee tasted great. Not too strong and not watery. The kouign amann was very good. The place is not too big and I enjoyed that they were playing A Tribe Called Quest. It wasn't too loud so I definitely think if you can snag a table, this would be a good place to study/work. read more

Highlight Coffee - Kouign Amann and a drip coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California