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    House Roots Coffee

    4.4 (93 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Einspanner Dream
    Ginna S.

    This review is long overdue. I've been a House Roots regular since they opened their SFV shop many years ago and frequent the bakery as well. This location is the newest (only about a year or so?) of the three. Each store has a similar and yet distinct style/focus. This shop is located on the ground level of an apartment/leasing space, so if you're not looking for it, it can be missed/mistaken. Parking at first glance also seems difficult but don't worry, there's plenty in the parking garage behind the shop/ below the apartment building. The shop itself is beautiful! Compared to the other two locations, this location is most spacious; There's outdoor seating as well and indoor seating. It's pretty family friendly and equally accommodating to students/working professionals who need a place to do some work. There's a grab and go section, for those who need a quick bite as well as some food items- pastries and burritos. Overall, the environment is pretty relaxed and chill. As far as drinks go, I've tried several- everything from the drip, pour overs, espresso shots, americanos, sweet lattes, and pictured, both matcha and einspanner dreams from the last time I came with my husband and parents. Pricing is fair but most importantly, all their drinks are good! The espresso is good consistently which in turn makes all their coffee drinks delicious. All the speciality drinks are not overly sweet and well balanced, unless requested. Specifically from the last visit, the vanilla cream on top of the einspanner/matcha dreams were to die for. My husband, who isn't a coffee drinker also mentioned how good the matcha was, even with almond milk (he's lactose). If you want to venture out/explore something out of the usual drip or americano, I recommend the einspanner or matcha dream drinks! Besides the good coffee, all the Houseroots locations are set apart by their hospitality, and this shop is unparalleled. Every time I've come to grab a cup on my way to visit my parents or for an afternoon pick me up, all the baristas have been welcoming and warm. Northridge is always a treat, can't wait to come back when in the area!

    Elena A.

    My daughter and I came here for afternoon coffee, She got the lavender latte and I got the sweet latte, both very delicious. Great customer service, very fast, the shop was very clean and organized, they had some pastries, and they also had some juices. Very close to the college. There was no street parking so we found a parking lot at the corner and parked there and just walked a little bit to get our coffees .

    Not just your average latte.... But a damn good one!
    Elle E.

    Love this place. No pretension, just a well balanced drink you can ask for be it matcha, latte or their cold brew. The crew are friendly and the place is clean. I personally love my matcha drinks. I can go from hot to cold, sweetened or that matcha dream with all that banana foam goodness. Then I'll switch it up to a nice hot chocolate or when I am feeling adventurous, I would go for that cold brew to give me an extra kick when I need the boost. Then, I would, once in a while have a plain latte made to perfection especially when the doming action and froth makes my drink just how I craved for

    Iced Matcha Latte sweetened with oat milk (drank some already before taking the picture oops)
    Jordan S.

    I went to this location during the soft opening and it was good! It's been awhile since I came back and I will say, I feel like they changed their recipes to some items or changed a manufacturer of some sort. I usually get an Iced Matcha Latte - sweetened with oat milk. When I used to get it, the latte with dull green and tasted yummy. I got a good mix of matcha and oat milk. When I got it this past week, it tasted much more grassy although the color was more vibrant. I will say I think I preferred the old way they used to make the drink. Also the scones they sell are still pretty good! I do look and taste just a tad different but they are overall good. They do have a good seating area to study if you are student going to CSUN. Also staff are very sweet.

    The lavender latte tasted good. The barista made an abstract heart shape that I forgot to take a photo.
    Gina M.

    The lavender latte was good but already lukewarm when I am called to pick it up. The bear claw was terrible, hard and not even tasty almond or apple filling. I asked if it was apple or almond filling. The person said it was both. I didn't taste any apple. It was just almond filling. It was not bread/pain not croissant-like pastries. Just a hard bread as if it has been sitting there for days. The pesto tomato pastry was decent, crusty and layered that the bear claw was not. I might come back for the latte and matcha. Not sure on the pastries. I have had better pastries.

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    Joe G.

    Such a delicious cup of Americano here! You can tell a lot about a coffee shop based on their Espresso and Americano, distilling coffee to its purest unadulterated form, and not hiding behind sweet sugar, foamy milk, and flavored syrup. The House Roots Coffee Valley Blend that they use for their Espresso is rich and layered. It's not merely "coffee-tasting." Any good Americano that comes from excellent beans should be more than just that. The hints of peach and hazelnut is most noticeable at first, while the lingering taste evolves to unsweetened chocolate. The selection of whole beans are also really good, making it hard to choose from. I have had a few of their Single Origin bags before, and while they are honestly more difficult to wrangle consistency in flavor and taste when pulling a shot of espresso at home (Single Origin can be like this), the results are worth it. This time around, I'm going to try a new bag I have not tried, the Ethiopia Uraga Gogogu (Landraces Washed) from Guji. Tasting notes are Candied Melon Dried Cherry, and Oolong Tea. The aroma is already so good, so I can't wait to try this at home!

    ThuyTien N.

    House Roots Coffee is one of my favorite coffee spots. My go-to drink is the Eispeiner Dream--the coffee has an amazing aroma, and the salted cream foam on top is perfectly balanced, adding just the right amount of richness without being overly salty or sweet. I love it so much that I regularly buy their Valley Blend coffee beans to make coffee at home whenever I can't make it to the shop. The quality is consistently great, and the flavor is always satisfying. Another thing I really like is their outdoor seating area. They have plenty of tables outside, making it a comfortable place to relax, or catch up with friends.

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    Eric P.

    Tried this spot for the first time. Nice chill vibe. They have a few tables and bench seating. Parking is terrible but theres a close plaza with parking within walking distance. Staff was nice. No restroom though fyi. Theres complimentary water as well. Ordered orange truffle latte. Really good. Hot and the orange is subtle but it's a nice combination of flavor. Some might want the orange to be stronger but I liked it. Thank you!

    Einspanner Dream
    Ashlee M.

    Decided to try this spot after my friend recommended it to me. Absolutely BLOWN away. I'm not one to finish my bevs mostly because I get full quickly and some places serve their drinks terribly too sweet for me. But this one??? I could not get enough. Best coffee I've ever had!

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    Bianka G.

    This is the third location location I've been to and I believe it's the newest. It's a much larger spot and right next to CSUN so good size for all the college students needing their caffeine fix or study session. Parking in the street seems hopeless but you can easily find parking at the shopping center next door. The coffee at House Roots is good- true to the bean and their drinks are consistently not too sweet. They have seasonal drinks as well which is always a fun surprise. Today I tried their toasted pecan latte and it was nutty and again not too sweet, good quality coffee here. I haven't tried any of their baked goods yet or hot food aka burritos but that's next on the list!

    Gohar K.

    Sunday afternoon rainy weather what do I get ? An iced latte with cold foam. Rain or shine I love an iced coffee. My first time at this location and wow it's so big. The other two locations I have been to are smaller, this is great lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Right next to CSUN. I'm sure the students love it here. I sure did. Freshly baked goods (you serve yourself and take it to the register to pay) Delicious coffee and matcha drinks , good customer service.

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    Shik P.

    Found about House Roots Coffee on a Sunday morning while running errands. So happy to run into House Roots Coffee and discover their menu and coffee drinks. Customer service here is also great. The young lady at the counter along with the barista were pleasant. House Roots Coffee is a pretty good size coffee shop and just a short walk to the next door parking lot. The shop has plenty of seating options both outside and inside the coffee shop. They also have a bar like seating inside. As soon as you walk into the shop the sweet smell of coffee greets you. The place is spacious and very nicely decorated for the holidays. There's a Christmas tree in the corner with ornaments and lights. The counter is also festively decorated with a banner that says Merry Christmas. You can definitely feel the warmth and spirit of the holidays once you walk in. Love the vibe and ambiance of House Roots Coffee. It's our first time at House Roots Coffee. We wanted to try their Signature Mocha Latte and Seasonal Orange Truffle Latte. Both coffee drinks were equally delicious and up to par. The Signature Mocha Latte was tasteful and you can taste the espresso and mocha blend. It was good and not too strong. My favorite is the Orange Truffle Latte. This was a tasteful coffee drink. Not many coffee houses can perfect an Orange Truffle Latte taste. It's late with orange cardamom chocolate syrup garnished with powdered cocoa. I will order this drink again and we look forward to trying other coffee drinks on House Roots Coffee menu.

    Jasmine M.

    In my opinion I wasn't impressed with their regular coffee. I always try that first when I go to a new place most of the time. My house coffee was bitter and sour. Not sure I'd get that again. I might give it another chance and try something else. Service excellent. Ambiance is casual. Parking available in structure.

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    We ordered a blueberry lemon cake for an 80th birthday party and it was Delicious! Thank you! We…read morewill definitely be ordering our cakes here again.

    I had no clue that this beautiful family owned bakery has been here since 2022!! I was next door…read moreat Gelato Mio and noticed the bakery and decided to pop in. I had the pleasure of meeting Sa'id who is part of the family owned business and such a nice young gentleman! He welcomed me in and shared with me what makes their bakery a cut above the rest. For starters they are not a French bakery. It is an eastern European style bakery which most likely means that the baked goods are heartier, dense and more substantial in texture I would say. Their croissant was more dense than a typical french croissant which is light, airy and flakey. Sa'id offered for me to try a small sliver of their napoleon soft cake and it was amazing! I bought a regular cinnamon bun and the pistachio tiramisu. I really appreciated that the cinnamon bun wasn't overly sweet. I heated it in the microwave for about 8 seconds and my husband and I enjoyed it very much. The pistachio tiramisu was also very very good! A beautiful blend of coffee flavor with hints of pistachio flavor. In fact, it was OUTSTANDING! Best tiramisu my husband and I have ever tasted! Everything is carefully handmade with lots of care and love. There were some beautiful cakes in the display. They take special orders for any occasion. They also have specialty drinks and savory pastries to select from. The shop is small with a couple tables inside and some outdoor tables with chairs. Also open 7 days a week! I can't wait to go back!

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    3.9(387 reviews)
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    Their pastries never fail to satisfy my sweet tooth. I always get their assorted ponchik because I…read morecan't pick just a single flavor -- you can't go wrong with any of them because they're all pretty good! The texture is always right and they're generously filled. It's one of their popular items, but they have a lot of other good stuff on their menu too! Their perashkis are good if you're looking for something savory (I wish there was an "assorted" box for this too for when I can't pick a single flavor). Also recommend their Bread broat - Adjarakan and Georgian Khachapuri. And then there's the cake section. Don't get me started on this. I'm admittedly biased when it comes to honey cakes but their assorted sheet cakes are SO GOOOOOOD!!! Just the right sweetness and texture, and good portion sizing (bless them for this because I'd eat the whole sheet otherwise). So yeah, if you're looking for a new spot to try or just want a break from other known big or chain bakeries, try Papillon!

    We've ordered from Papillon Bakery in Northridge several times now, and every single visit has been…read moreconsistently great. The food is always fresh, tasty, and very reasonably priced, which keeps us coming back. Some of our absolute favorites are the potato pirashki, cabbage pirashki, nacho cheese empanadas, and of course the custard and Nutella ponchiks--everything is always warm, flavorful, and perfectly made. Today my husband, who is very picky, decided to try their lahmajun for the first time. He loved it! It was crisp, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. That was another win for Papillon. Definitely worth trying a variety of their recipes--you really can't go wrong here.

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    My favorite halo-halo spot!…read more I come to Cafe 86 all the time, and honestly, their halo-halo is one of my absolute favorites! It's probably the ONLY halo-halo I can actually finish because it's not overwhelmingly sweet. Everything blends together perfectly, and you can actually enjoy all the flavors without feeling like you're eating a bowl of pure sugar! Both their regular Halo-Halo and Upside Down Halo-Halo are SO GOOD! I also love their calamansi drinks and Cali-Mango Slush. So refreshing and delicious! The atmosphere is another reason I keep coming back. They even have a cute little mini library with books, which I love! There are always people studying or just hanging out, and it has such a nice, relaxed coffee shop vibe. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the service is consistently good. I love having a place nearby where I can enjoy my favorite Filipino desserts, relax, and just hang out.

    Such a good underrated spot for some drinks with their filipino-themed flavors and some teas!!! My…read morefriends and I decided to come here because of a really good deal and we were all saying that we should come here more often because of how good the drinks were. You can either order with the staff or order through the kiosk on the right side. You have an option to type on the text box if you need to change the milk to oat milk, for example. I always ask for just in case they do have oat milk so if you have any special requests, depending on how busy it is, might be better to talk to someone to order!!! The Tiger Tea was really delicious and was a good amount of sweet. The Mermaid drink was a fav from my group. I really liked the Milo and the Ube Milk teas. They were pretty quick with the orders so it's not too crowded inside of people waiting. It's very cozy inside and there's warm lighting and some books too for people to read. Public bathroom in the back.

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