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LaB Coffee & Roasters

4.4 (329 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
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Liz L.

I have been on a mission for the past year or so to try every indy coffee or pastry shop in LA County. So, when I spotted this one, tucked away in virtual obscurity in what I would say is Melrose Hill adjacent at Rosewood, I had to stop in. A really nice experience, all around. We were greeted in a very friendly way the minute we walked in. Yiun took our order promptly, which was caramel mocha coffees (hot) and cheddar chive scones. We also got two chocolate scones to take out. Next time we are going to try the scrumptious looking peanut butter cookies. Service was perfect and the order was filled so quickly, we barely were late for the next appointment. Parking is in the lot. See the pictures, they tell the rest of the story. (Not really sure I understand the name -- maybe someone else has figured it out.) Fun find!

About Cup of Excellence (Jun 2025)
Luke L.

LaB Coffee & Roasters was opened in 2014 and has been run by Specialty Coffee Association certified baristas and roasters. It is also the only shop in Los Angeles to serve coffee that's won the Cup of Excellence (top 1% speciality coffee). LaB Coffee also operates LA Coffee College next door with The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Coffee Skills Program (CSP) & Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) diploma course available. [Parking]: The coffee shop is located in a small strip mall parking lot, but I was able to find a parking spot pretty easily on Saturday afternoon. [Amenities]: No public restroom, but the coffee shop got plenty of empty tables as the shop was not super crowded on Saturday afternoon. I actually think this is a solid spot to study or work for anyone who's looking for a more quiet environment. [Menu]: This is one of few speciality coffee shops in Koreatown that does NOT offer einspanner on the menu, so personally it is quite refreshing and the shop just goes back to the basic. The Yelp's top highlights include Vanilla Latte and Orange Bianco. *** Vanilla Latte (hot, $6.50): Vanilla syrup didn't completely overwhelmed coffee aftertaste and it was a great cup of latte. Matcha White Chocolate Scone ($4.95): Barista warmed it up and I was completely blown away by how good it was - not overly sweet with crunchy texture and I absolutely love it! *** I really like this coffee shop - return to roots and simplicity at its finest. Sometime a drink shouldn't be all about sweetened whipped cream and ceremonial matcha - at the end coffee should be all about high quality coffee beans and this shop has certainly accomplished it. S-tier latte and s-tier scone!

Welcome to LAB Coffee and Roasters.
Carl N.

LaB C & R is a local family-owned coffee bar in LA. They're located in a small plaza on Western Avenue. They have modest selection of coffee and tea drink on their menu. Moreover, they have some pastries albeit limited. Ambiance was relaxing with very spacious layout. I arrived early weekend morning to grab a Flat White. It was really good, a high quality coffee. Service was on point. Price was expensive for a small cup of coffee. Parking in the plaza is limited but plenty of street parking. Overall, I enjoyed my small coffee. I recommend this coffee bar.

Orange Bianco
Salvina L.

The orange bianco here is really good! Really happy to have a coffee shop near me that makes orange coffee well. The coffee is very rich in flavor and worth a slightly higher price since their beans are roasted in house. My drink had orange pieces in it which was very pleasant. There is space to study and get work done as well as outlets. I was able to snag a parking spot in the small lot in front for free but there's also metered street parking.

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Sanny C.

10 stars!!!!! I dunno what kind of coffee beans this place used to brew their coffee, but it was seriously fresh and amazing. My mom got a regular latte w/half & half and simple syrup. I took a sip, and I was hooked. The taste was perfect. No adjustment was needed. I wanted to take her latte lol I got the orange bianco. It was something new to me. I had coffee with fruits before but never with oranges?? I wasn't a fan of it because the latte definitely blew my mind. Hahha it was still good. I honestly didn't think it would be a good mix. Somehow, it worked. Fresh good coffee beans make a big difference in coffee. The scone was ok. It was a bit bitter for me. I want a latte now...from here : (

I had an Americano here, I just wanted a straight drip to taste the beans. The coffee was good, I didn't think great, but the location was very coffee-oriented in vibe and decor, as they teach Barista classes here and seem very serious about coffee and coffee culture. I would try it again for sure and probably order a different drink. I guess the shop name LaB is because it looks a bit like a chemistry lab, which bodes well for coffee experimentation.

Cappuccino and Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie
Jack L.

Went for a post-Church coffee and came across LaB Coffee Roasters in K-town. The ambiance is very nice with some tables for a social time or doing work surrounded by many large bags of coffee beans. However, being that it is K-town, parking is TOUGH with a small lot. Service was good, as they greeted us warmly and were open to any available questions. This is a coffee roaster class as well as a coffee shop, and lets just say they got their cappuccino down to a science (hence, their namesake) and got a perfectly balanced capp! We also needed some food and got a vegan peanut butter cookie which was tasty, especially since it was vegan! If you are in the area, this is a nice shop to go to if you are willing to handle the parking situation!

Masami L.

Go to different good flavor coffee cafe is one of my hubby. I did Google search then this place popped up. I ordered americano since it's late afternoon. I like order latte in afternoon but I wanted to taste coffee flavor. As soon as I tasted coffee I bought a bag for home. They roast coffee a few times a week. I love fresh coffee available cafe. If you are looking for fresh roasting you may want to try this one. They also have coffee class, that's looks interesting.

Carol L.

Super yums! Been here twice and got the Orange Bianco which seems to be their special drink. Not a huge orange fan so wasn't sure if I'd like it, but it's so delish. All of the flavors blend really well together, coffee is super smooth, and this drink is so addicting. Highly recommend :)

Eric K.

The baristas at Labcoffee are very knowledgeable about coffee. Every time I visit, they recommend the COE pour-over coffee of the day and provide great explanations about it. I love that the coffee is full of acidity, has a clean taste, and finishes smoothly without any lingering aftertaste. It's also wonderful that you can purchase delicious coffee beans from around the world, and the store itself is neat and well-maintained.

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The coffee is amazing!!! Love the owner, she is the sweetest I recommend the spanish latte and matcha scone but everything there is amazing

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So good! The matcha scones are delicious. Order the shakerato too. There's parking and lots of space to do work or study.

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Best coffee and matcha ever.Yun and Mimi have the best coffee shop this side of LA. Highly recommend.

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Amazing coffee and latte! Matcha was amazing too. Perfectly sweetened but not too sweet. Workers were nice too

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