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Mad Lab Coffee

4.2 (183 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Joy D.

Simply has to do with my preference. I like smooth coffee. The Candied Yams coffee I ordered had too many notes of orange. I'm not a tangy coffee tasting girl. $8 for a small cup. I do like that they don't charge for alternative milk like oat.

bug in my latte

I found a BUG in my coffee. That alone completely ruined the drink and made me seriously question the cleanliness and food-handling standards. Finding an insect in something you're actively drinking is disgusting and unacceptable. Unfortunately, the experience left such a bad impression that good service wouldn't have been enough to make up for it. Something like this should never make it into a customer's cup. Whatever positive atmosphere the place may have had was immediately overshadowed by finding a bug in my coffee. It's pretty hard to relax and enjoy a coffee shop after that. I understand that mistakes can happen, but finding a bug in a drink crosses a line for me. I definitely won't be ordering coffee here again.

Nubia O.

This place is one of my favorite coffee shops in town! Being near my job and the one that saved me when I can't make it to any other place or make my own coffee at home... this place comes to the rescue! At this point I have tried all of their menu drinks including pastries, but my go to are either their Americano, espresso, and latte. It all depends the mood or what are my needs at that moment; but you can't go wrong with any of their regular drinks like their famous dreamsicle latte or seasonal drinks. I have seen baristas come and go; but everyone that's there is very attentive and amiable. They're so nice that even the new servers would just see you at the window, and ask you if you want your regular. This location is just a window stand though they put a few tables and chairs outside and in the sidewalk. One thing I miss is the green cups with the Mad Lab logo, but lately they're just giving out drinks on white cups. I'll keep coming back for sure! Unfortunately there's only street parking and no restroom onsite.

Michiko M.

Always pass by this cute little hole in the wall. I should have gotten the dolly but instead got the chele. It's very weird - didn't realize it has fizzy water which is my bad. It's a weird combo of strawberries, coffee and fizzy water. I wouldn't get a get. I'll try the dolly next time. Guy at window was nice

Almond Milk latte
Victoria L.

Really good if you like strong coffee i ordered an almond milk latte pretty good! Very easy to order as well which i liked!

Brian K.

Some good, some bleh. The barista was very nice and made the coffees pretty quickly. There wasn't a lot of seating but we were lucky to get one of the two tables out front. We got the Candied Yams and the the Apple Pie Matcha. The matcha was decent, but the Candied Yams latte was strange. I thought it was ok, but my wife didn't like it. It was a little thicker than I would have liked, but again it had a strange after taste.

Mel D.

My friend wanted to check out a boutique coffee shop while we were roaming Hollywood and ended up here due to the great reviews on yelp. I'm not a coffee connoisseur, I love to drink a simple black iced coffee - but that being said, I don't add anything into my coffee to dilute the actual flavor and I thought it was very good. My friend tried the Dolly Latte and felt it was good but nothing special. I'd actually be curious to try the Sage against the machine one of these days The service was fine. A simple window to place your order and a half a dozen tables to enjoy your coffee on the side walk. the color and design of the building is really cute.

Joe C.

Mad Lab was on my radar for a while, and I finally stopped in. It was solid. I tried the creamsicle latte, which uses vanilla and orange syrup. It was good. The orange was subtle, which I liked. It honestly reminded me more of fruity pebbles milk than a full on creamsicle, and that worked in its favor. The service stood out. Barista was friendly and welcoming, which always makes a place more enjoyable. The drink was balanced, not too sweet, and easy to finish. I would definitely come back.

Honey Latte
Nathalie R.

Cute little coffee shop in midcity. Stopped by on our way to the Harriet Tubman Center, just a few blocks East. The service is friendly and quick. They do not offer vanilla, which was disappointing, but the honey latte was good. The pastries looked great, so I look forward to trying them another time.

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Brian V.

4++ A walk up window in Hollywood where you can order some great coffee. This place is perfect for a grab and go pick me up. The service was great. The person was super friendly and was quick to help me. The vibe here is pretty chill because it is just really a place to pick stuff up at least in the afternoon. There are seats outside, but not very many people are sitting out there. Maybe it's a lot busier in the morning. I ordered orange dreamsicle latte. it was done well and it was the great mid afternoon. Pick me up that I was looking for. It's on a busy street in Hollywood so parking could get a little hectic but when I went, there was some street parking very close by. Great spot for a grab and go type situation and probably a great place to meet someone if you want to sit on the sidewalk along a busy street in Hollywood.

Christina W.

Super cute spot on sunset blvd. The girl working the counter was SO sweet, and really made the experience so much better . We got the dolly, really nice simple coffee, just like a regular late, we also got the dreamsicle, which is orange and vanilla- it was interesting.. if you like orange a lot, great. Not my thing.. I wish they had more options that weren't so... odd haha. But that's ok, the quality was there in the options they did have. Coffees were 7$ each Cute spot, I'm glad I tried it , They have cute merch, and pastries here that I didn't try.

Azuki Latte
Anthony D.

Some of the best coffee I had in LA. The location just has an order window, but there are little tables and chairs set up on the sidewalk. I decided to try their specialty Azuki Latte which had notes of red bean and sesame. Very good, would definitely recommend trying if you're in the area!

Cherry pie latte & Pulp figtion
Andrea V.

Mehh, this place was alright. The everyday coffee menu items were basic and boring. The seasonal items were definitely different and perked my interest. Prices were average, $4-7 a drink. There was limited street parking and a few small tables and chairs available outside. Service was alright, nothing memorable, he took our order, made the drinks, and that was it. I wanted something different, so I ordered the cherry pie latte. The cherry syrup or whatever it is they use was tart and bitter. I tasted cherry, but it overpowered the drink. Didn't taste like cherry pie. Tasted more like an underdeveloped squished cherry with a hint of espresso and milk. Ordered the pulp figtion and boy was that a disappointment. Tasted like coffee grinds and old espresso with fig seeds for texture. Yeah, I couldn't taste fig and actually couldn't stand the taste. The name caught my eye, and I liked the design. Other than that, not a fan of this place.

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Do they have wi-fi? Plugs for computers?

Just outside tables. No place to plug in a computer.

Do they offer decaf coffee/espresso?

No. Instead it's a split shot

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This was my second time visiting Memory Look. They have plenty of seating options both indoors and…read moreoutdoors, which is definitely a plus. Parking is also pretty convenient with a good amount of spaces available. When I visited, though, there weren't many desserts on display. For drinks, they don't offer a double matcha option, but you can order a matcha latte with Einspänner cream instead. The drink itself was good, although I found the prices a little higher compared to other matcha spots I've tried. Service was on the slower side, and it took a while for the drinks to come out. The staff were okay, but not particularly friendly. (+) Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, convenient parking (-) Pricier than other matcha spots, slower drink preparation, and no double matcha option

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