I love their coffee here but especially the burritos! Best burritos!! They do get a little busy and wait times can be long but worth the wait. Lovely staff as well :) read more

LFTD recently made an announcement that they are being evicted by their landlord and will close down this brick-and-mortar location by the end of this year (December 29th, 2025). A week before the announcement was made, I came here to try their famous blue tortilla breakfast burrito. [Parking]: There's a free public parking structure located one block away from the coffee shop (6738 Comstock Ave, Whittier, CA 90601). [Atmosphere]: Super crowded on Sunday & I was not able to find a place to sit. I ultimately ordered my breakfast burrito to-go. They also have a section of cafe that sell vintage clothing. [Menu]: For the signature breakfast burrito, they actually have 6 options - classic breakfast burritos (bacon - $16.50), Prime Steak (grass-fed prime steak $20.50), the Ultimate Burrito (grass-fed prime steak + avocado + bacon), Chilaquiles ($15.50), Chorizo ($16.00), and Vegan ($16.00). They also sell their cold brew cafe de olla in giant plastic bags that look like IV drip bags at the refrigerated section. [Ordering]: Customers can order at the cashier counter or order via kiosk (they use Toast). I reviewed their breakfast burrito options at 12 PM and they ran out of classic breakfast burrito. I ended up with prime steak breakfast burrito instead. Unfortunately I waited 45 minutes before they had my order ready and I could tell other customers were not too patient with their orders as they kept walking up to the pick-up counter & checked the ordering status. *** Prime Steak Breakfast Burrito (grass fed prime steak, scrambled egg, Monterey Jack cheese, crema, pico de gallo, tri-colored peppers, hash browns - $20.50): Unlike other breakfast burrito I have had at other places, this breakfast burrito had blue tortilla. The portion was a bit smaller than I expected, but chewy steak + crispy hash browns + roasted peppers + red salsa = one delicious and s-tier tasting breakfast burrito. *** While LFTD serves one of the best 5-star worthy breakfast burritos I have ever had in LA + Orange County, I have to take off a star due to extremely long wait time on food order. Please do yourself a favor and place an online order at least 30 minutes ahead of time if you want to try their breakfast burritos ( https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/lift-6701-greenleaf-ave ). read more

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Nice neighborhood coffee shop. Plenty of tables and chairs that complement the chill vibes. The baristas all look like they are having a good time, and it reflects it in the coffee and food. The strawberry matcha is a solid choice, as is the classic breakfast burrito; the tortilla is made with blue corn. read more

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Great little corner mom and pop shop. Quick and easy to order on their tablet. Crew hustles non stop to crank out the orders. Many regulars zip in and out to pick up their orders. Some customers working on their laptops. Great friendly customer service. Highly recommend this location!!! read more

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Such a cute place I'm uptown whittier! I got the strawberry matcha with soy and really enjoyed the foam at the top. Place was clean and spacious with lots of seating, and service was fast despite all the orders that were being placed. Will come back to try more! read more

LFTD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whittier, California

If you're wandering around Uptown Whittier and need a little pick-me-up, this corner café is the spot. Lftd It is small, cozy, and has that perfect "locals know what's up" vibe. The kind of place you walk into once and instantly add to your rotation. The coffee is smooth, fresh, and made with actual care -- every cup tastes like someone took their time with it. Whether you're into strong americanos, fun lattes, or just something iced to sip while you stroll around Whittier, they've got you. The atmosphere is relaxed, the baristas are genuinely friendly, and it's the perfect stop whether you're grabbing a quick drink or hanging out for a minute. Bonus points for being right on the corner -- it gives you that cute "main character with a coffee cup" moment when you walk out. Perfect for: A morning boost before errands Studying or working with a chill vibe Catching up with a friend ‍ Coffee-in-hand city strolling Lftd lives up to its name -- good coffee, good energy, good vibes. read more

Cool music, local art, and a graffiti wall in the bathroom (bring a pen). The breakfast burritos? Legendary. Blue flour tortillas that are chewy, warm, and stuffed to perfection. The steak burrito is fire, the classic with bacon hits every time... and yes, a CHILAQUILES burrito exists and it slaps. The coffee? Chef's kiss. Perfectly roasted, bold but balanced, and their espresso drinks are artisan-level--smooth, rich, and crafted with care. They've got the good ice (IYKYK), so your iced latte game is strong. Pro tip: order ahead--weekend waits get long, but trust me, so worth it. read more

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I'm the #1 breakfast burrito hater, not because I don't like them but because none of them meet my expectations. The breakfast burritos here are SO good that I will def be driving 30 minutes to have this Chorizo burrito going forward. The coffee is delicious as well, and the staff is super helpful and friendly! read more

LFTD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whittier, California

Decided to come try their Strawberry matcha 7/10, cafe de Olla for my love 7/10 & a steak burrito $18 pretty small , didn't taste hash browns, very little steak & plenty off egg,no balance for being called a steak burrito. 7/10& red salsa was mid. Service was a 10/10 coming in greeted instantly! Ambience is smooth! read more

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I can see why the burritos here are so popular. My friend ordered the chorizo burrito and I ordered the vegan burrito. Both of them were so decadent, delicious, and filling. read more

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They are back!!! New hours too. Closed Wednesdays for now. Seems like the community missed this place cause it was packed. We ordered their cold brew and Iced Honey Latte 10/10! read more

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I really wished I had visit this establishment sooner.The lattes are Amazing!The LFTD latte is the best I've ever tasted!The flavor is so good with a creamy foam..It is up there with unicorpated coffee roasters'Paco's delight'!The cafe was super cute!I really like the decor of the restroom!With graffiti,stickers and an exposed pipe to hold the toilet paper roll.Very industrial looking type of Los Angeles look..which I really love!The owner was really nice as well..I will definitely be visiting their cafe in Dtla.They are moving from the city of Whittier to Dtla next month. read more

Lift Coffee in Whittier is truly a gem! Every time I come here, I'm reminded why it's one of my favorite spots. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the care and intention behind everything they do -- from the way the drinks are crafted to how spotless and clean the entire place is. They've consistently maintained a high standard, and it shows. I've tried almost everything on the menu, and not once have I been disappointed. Each item is made with quality and love, and it really comes through in the taste. The Honey Sea Salt Matcha is hands-down my favorite the perfect balance of flavors and incredibly smooth. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out. What really sets Lift apart, though, is the team. The manager and staff are always kind, welcoming, and helpful. You can tell they genuinely care about the customers and creating a positive atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you feel like more than just another order you feel like part of the community. If you're in Whittier, don't miss out on this place. Lift Coffee is the real deal. read more

LFTD - Sea salt honey matcha & Pumpkin chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whittier, California

Cute coffee shop with a cozy vibe perfect for chilling with a friend when you've got time to linger . Staff was super friendly. Grabbed a 12oz Cinnamon Sugar LIFT coffee for about $7.50, which was solid, not mind-blowing. The chorizo burrito took forever--25-30 minutes--so I had to canceled, but they refunded me quick. Order ahead next time, folks. Great atmosphere, just need faster service. I'd go back give it another chance. read more

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A cute coffee shop aesthetic. Baristas are welcoming and sweet. The Honey Graham Latte is a must try. Visit this cute coffee shop post run/workout in the early mornings! read more

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Came to this little part of Whittier on a rainy Saturday, it was about 9 am, we had our energetic Labrador and so we could not sit at an eatery! We ended up finding this spot and were excited given the reviews on Yelp, Ok so... the burritos took like half an hour to make, and my beans were still not fully cooked so what do you mean?! The coffee was tasty! Back to the burrito taking forever, there is only one item as far as food and it's these darn somewhat tasty burritos but they aren't like Michelin grade for them to be taking so long, so what's happening? It was busy but as a business we, pivot we figure out why the kitchen is taking so long, we overcome and thrive, I think this spot is new so let's give them some time... read more

Lift Coffee Roasters in Uptown Whittier is one of my favorite local spots. The atmosphere is warm, modern, and perfect for getting work done or catching up with friends. The breakfast burrito was seriously one of the best I've had--flavorful, filling, and wrapped in their signature blue flour tortilla. Even though I didn't get a photo of it, trust me, it's worth ordering. I did snap a pic of my pistachio croissant and coffee--both were excellent. The croissant had a rich pistachio flavor and perfect flaky texture, and the coffee was smooth and strong, just how I like it. Service was fast and friendly, and everything I tried tasted thoughtfully made. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. read more

LFTD - Pistachio croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whittier, California

I love this coffee! Such a cute and casual place with a nice vibe. Everything I've gotten on the menu has been great and they're always so kind and helpful here. I love Lift! read more

LFTD - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whittier, California

Iced Matcha Latte with vanilla cold foam.The matcha tastes very authentic flavor! Service was great! It does get busy, so you need to be patient. Friendly staff. The ambience is great! They serve hot/cold foods... pastries, and regular drinks. They have difference coffee flavors. They have an area with clothes for sale. The wall mural is pretty cool very different pictures and wall decor. read more

LFTD - 16 oz Iced Matcha Latte with vanilla cold foam. Light ice, extra Will definitely be back. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whittier, California

The burritos are Delicious And the staff is extremely nice . I came in early on a Wednesday morning, and it was my first time the young girl took my order and on the menu. I would definitely come back read more

I'm a huge matcha girly and am always in Whittier so figured why not - I've come here a few times now and although I started to like their specialty drinks, this last time I paid TWENTY FOUR DOLLARS for 2 matchas....I've ordered the exact thing online and it comes out to $14. I asked the worker if it was a mistake because we got the smallest sizes and nothing special but she said their online prices are wrong? So you're telling me a 12oz matcha is $12...I don't even pay anything near that at the top tier matcha spots in LA. I was so close to leaving a stronger review but overcharging customers is not okay :( read more

LFTD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whittier, California

Came in on a Friday around 10am just a few people waiting, nothing too wild. I ordered a breakfast burrito and a small iced latte extra shot (after tip $30) coffee came out just fine they do crushed iced which is my favorite type of ice but not for coffee it melts too fast, by the time I actually got my burrito, it was 10:50... I ordered at 10:15. More than 30 minutes for a single burrito feels excessive, especially when it's not slammed. This isn't the first time this has happened, either. Long waits for hot food seem to be a pattern here, which is frustrating especially when it's not acknowledged. A couple of staff members asked if I was waiting on something (like two or three times), and each time I said yes but there wasn't any update or real communication. When I finally got my food, instead of a quick "sorry for the delay" or "thanks for your patience," I got asked if it was my first time ordering a burrito here. The burrito itself had quality ingredients but was kind of wet this time maybe from the grilled peppers and onions? Not the best texture overall, which was disappointing after such a long wait. read more

Really good savory chickpea spinach feta hand pie. There's a bit of heat in it and I believe it also had lentils. I really enjoyed their burrito too. I think I'd try their matcha next time. This time I had a latte with mocha but the mocha was really forward and strong so it didn't seem like I was drinking coffee. I like that they have a screen to order at by the register and they offer the option to add light ice too. Staff was really friendly and asked a few times to check in with if there were any questions about the menu. Their steak burrito is very filling but took quite some time to come out. Our drinks were out really quick and we had to wait a pretty long time for our burrito. The green sauce was really fresh (I preferred it to the red sauce). The hash browns were really crispy and the pico de gallo was finely chopped. The burrito was delicious but pretty heavy/filling; kinda wish they had egg sandwiches for a lighter but substantial option besides pastries. Vibe was nice too! The staff seemed happy to help and sometimes were dancing along to the music. read more

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Food is good and so is the coffee BUT they really need a better system in taking orders and serving the orders in a timely manner. Sunday mornings are really busy, they have the hikers and church people. They should prepare better for when they know it's going to be really busy. I waited 30min for my to go order. Four young ladies were there before me and were complaining how long it took for their order to come out. I think I'll wait to visit again. It's a really good place and nice ambiance just terrible set up and food delivery for me. read more

This is only for the establishment. I came here early Saturday morning to watch my niece's DJ set. I didn't try the coffee yet, but it looked very good. And a lot of people were buying breakfast burritos. I heard them say it was a 15 minute wait to get one. Very chill vibe great location and very busy! read more

I just had the best breakfast burrito of all time here at LFTD. I came by for an event. And everyone kept raving about the steak breakfast burrito. It was amazing as everyone said it was. A blue tortilla filled with soft scrambled eggs, hash browns, steak, cheese, and pico de gallo. All the ingredients were high quality and you can tell it was chef driven. I was blown away by it. It also came with 3 dipping salsas. I also had the strawberry matcha drink. And that was really delicious. This is a W for Whittier! Great service and cool art vibes inside. I was very impressed read more

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Cool building in a nice area. The coffee was flavorful. Variety of options available. The chorizo burrito was really good with the green salsa. Nice and helpful staff. Overall, I highly recommend. read more

This place is nice inside. I've been here a couple of times and it's been a positive experience. Pretty big space with plenty of seating inside and some outside as well. The baristas seem a little like they're 'I'm better than you' vibe, but they're polite enough. I've never had coffee here, only the chai. It is decent. Very strong star of anise flavor. Whoever supplies their pistachio croissant is the star of the show. I had it the first time I came here and it was incredible. 3.5 stars overall. read more

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This place definitely has the hipster vibe going on One of the few coffee places that has gluten-free options! Which is a big plus for me so I will be going back if I'm in the area. They have a little bit of everything they even have burritos. The coffee is not bad but a bit pricey. Self serving station , and we got our drinks quickly. There's plenty of places to sit, and it's quite enough to work etc... My only complaint really is, I found the drinks to be a little bit watery. I think if you're going to pull fresh espresso, you should use bigger ice cubes. I definitely recommend this place and will be coming back. You can't beat the quality of espresso. read more

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Food is fire. Service is top tier. Ambience is for working, resting, and finding peace. read more

I haven't had a matcha drink in a while and decided to give this spot a try. To my surprise they have this Strawberry Matcha that I absolutely love! Also happy to see they have several milk alternatives including coconut milk! Will definitely be coming back for this. It's absolutely perfect! Not too sweet. It was just right! Highly recommend giving it a try! :) read more

There strawberry matcha is so good. Definitely would recommend. If you're an a hurry or short on time I would recommend placing your order online before getting there because the wait time could take awhile. read more

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Lift is a pretty chill coffee shop. I just moved around the Whittier area and I love trying new coffee shops and this one is my go to 100% of the time! There's hardly any wait time besides waiting for your drink to be made doesn't take too long but worth the wait. I usually come here on my motorcycle and sit outside I would recommend this place. great coffee & great workers! read more

LFTD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whittier, California

Huge shoutout to Julian, Victoria, Vanessa, and the entire crew -- they're incredibly friendly, down-to-earth people who make you feel welcome every time. My go-to is a cortado or cappuccino with hazelnut with whole milk - absolutely delicious. Plus, most of their drinks aren't overloaded with sugar like you find at a lot of other places, which I really appreciate. In all the times I've visited, I've never had a single bad experience. This place easily earns a solid 5 stars from me. I've been dropping by this spot regularly over the past year whenever I'm in town -- usually on a daily basis to get some remote work done -- and I have to say, it never disappoints. The coffee, the vibe, and the level of service are consistently top-notch. Some reviews mention a bit of a wait, but honestly, what do you expect when you're getting quality drinks? Good things take time, and this place is absolutely worth the wait. It does get busy (no surprise there), so just remember: "Patience is a virtue," as the good book says ;) read more

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I had time to kill prior to a meeting on a weekday evening. This independent coffee cafe stays open a little later than most and was the perfect place to relax with a coffee and pastry while waiting. Walking in I was surprised that there were quite a few wooden tables and some big cushy chairs but every table except one was occupied by individuals on their laptops. Seems to to the spot in Uptown Whittier to camp out. There were a large number of offerings in their pastry case which was a pleasant surprise being it was so late in the day. I decided on an almond croissant and a large, hot vanilla latte. They offer breakfast burritos if you visit in the morning. I took my croissant to the only free table and started to nibble on it. It was huge and flakey and covered with thinly sliced almond pieces. The delicious almond filling could have been more plentiful based on the size of the thing. My vanilla latte took a very long time (15 minutes or so) and was ready just about the same time I finished the croissant. It was obvious a new barista was being trained so I was patient, realizing this wasn't the norm; I think it took a few tries to get it right. The result was a fantastic latte which was the perfect temperature to start drinking and the exact balance of espresso and vanilla flavors to make it exemplary. Nice job, new barista! If you are in the area and want some coffee this is the place to come rather than the yucky stuff served by that huge corporate chain down the street. read more

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I've always had mixed feeling about this place. I now know that I won't be coming in here no longer. This place never feels like they want to interact with you, they try to push you to a touch screen kiosk instead of taking your order in person. I only order a black coffee (nothing in it) still takes 15+ minutes to get it served. Oh well. read more

The interior is really nice. It seems like a great spot to study or hang out or honestly just get any work done. The service is kind of slow in the drink seemed OK I think for the price spending over seven dollars for a 12 ounce latte is kind of a lot even with alternative milk Above the market, but I will probably come back. The drink was OK. read more

It was great took my gf here and she loved it ! We liked the matcha latte and we asked to make it sweetener which was no problem they added it kindly. There are also board games and chess to play here. It's not too packed and the restroom is accessible too. I like the layout of this coffee shop it's one of my favorites! read more

LFTD - Matcha Drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Whittier, California

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" Big Red Cars" yes, I did not know that exited. Back in the day, Southern Pacific Railroad had Electric car line from Downtown Los Angeles to Whittier, CA which called The Whittier Line. I really wish there could less automobile lobbyists in California that public can more access public transportation & preserved " Big Red Cars" . I was so fortunate to be here. The EastSide of Los Angeles County has been fascinating. There is more culturally preserved and a lot of youngsters didn't looking for fame and celebrity cheering competitions mindset. There is more chill atmosphere and multicultural including variety of accents I heard that in this cafe. There is a couple of colleges in town. If I'd have a chance to suggest the founder of this cafe, I'd say monthly Americana folk band showcase in there. They already have some artists' exhibit and some clothing corner. The vibe is so right ! I be back in 2024. read more

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The burritos here are packed with yummy ingredients and are super filling! I got the steak breakfast burrito and it was delicious! The coffee has a bold flavor and pairs well with their unique flavor combos. read more