Mad Lab hit the spot for a lovely morning cappuccino. The service was quick and friendly. There were a lot of options on the menu. I went traditional. Wifey went signature and tried a Dali latte which was a delicious latte. There was a lot of seating with many customers working while drinking their coffee and tea. The ambiance was alive with lotf of colors and some excellent jazz playing. Maybe baristas choice? I was looking at the coffee selection mostly from Ethiopia from what it seems. I will do a better job on my next visit to see what's the light and dark roasts. I prefer the light roasts. read more

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Good coffee but wish they were stocked with fresher beans. I stopped in on a Saturday morning and got a free hot drip coffee with purchase of beans. Most beans had been roasted a month ago and the "newest" was about 2.5 weeks old. Selection was limited with about 4 varieties mostly natural (not washed). Shop is small but has decent seating and I can usually find neighborhood street parking. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Light roast and lightly acidic in latte form, no sweetener. But I imagine the acidity will be much more noticeable if you take your coffee black. FYI if you don't like acidity! I added the merengue topper for a dollar and I think I might actually like it better than the standard cream toppers! Mainly because thick cream has a harder time mixing into the coffee as you drink it and even if you mix it. But the merengue? Absorbs right in. My plain latte evolved into a lightly sweetened latte 1/3 of the way in without me trying. It was nice. Ambience-wise, standard coffee nook. Main downside is that there are very few seats with many people lingering to work and spread out their stuff across 3 other seats after they've long finished their coffee. read more

I wandered in during a neighborhood stroll while my little was having her grooming up the street and was super happy to see this café allows inside - that's major bonus points in my book! On a busy Sunday morning, the service was a bit slow, but the solo barista was very friendly. I ordered the apple pie matcha, which was earthy, delicious, and didn't come over-sweetened as matcha does at so many cafés. I'll definitely be popping in again when I'm in the neighborhood! read more

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I liked the vibe of this place and the server was pretty nice but the sticky rice latte wasn't amazing. there was a hint of mango but it tasted pretty much like a regular plain latte. maybe they could add mango chunks or something to boost up the flavor a bit. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Sticky Rice Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite spots to get work done and grab coffee! I used to work not far from here and even though it's a drive for me now, I still love to sit and enjoy a moment here. Inside is always so clean and the coffee is delicious! Some of the best coffee beans! The baristas are always sweet and fast with preparing everything! They are very knowledgeable about all of their products too! My one wish is for decaf espresso but their matcha is amazing! read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So, while I very much frequent my local coffee shops, I'm also a "home barista" and while Mad Lab not only has cafes, they are also a roaster (it's in the name)! It wasn't until recently that I purchased a bag of one of their frequently used beans in the Del Rey location. I asked the barista the name of the beans they had that day as I thoroughly enjoyed the cup from earlier. They have freshly roasted beans at the counter. They have several varieties of beans at the counter and always look for the roasting date on the bottom of the bag to make sure it is roasted within two weeks or so for the best flavor out of your beans! Also don't be afraid to ask the barista for recommendations. They are always friendly and engaging. Today's bean recommendation was Huila - a Columbian bean that I think tastes great from my usual latte! It took a while for me to dial-in my beans (I'm still a beginner) but its a nice pull I have to say. Check out their IG as they post which beans are being used at each of their locations! That's awesome. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Using my Huila beans from Mad Lab and my pour at home - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

An L.A. based coffee roaster with fresh, bright flavors and a community-oriented feel. As a big coffee person, appreciated the chance to try an LA roaster. Today, their house coffee was Colombia Bryan Smith and the espresso the Doc Brown blend (?) I tasted the house coffee which was unique and very solid. We got the Americano ($4) and The Dolly ($7). The flavor notes of the espresso really shined through even for the Americano! The Dolly has their specialty syrup. We got less ice and sweetener but next time will just do it regular. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cute little coffee spot. Only one person was working, so be nice to her! She was nice to us! I mean, any coffee or matcha lover knows the quality of a drink is based on the color inside the cup. So if I can't let the picture speak for itself, it was really flippin good. Worth the stop read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The coffee was fine, nothing that necessarily stands out to me in any way. I ordered candied yams and my girl got a regular matcha. My coffee didn't have much flavor, but I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and say that maybe it was because I ordered it iced? The place itself had a cool atmosphere, and parking fortunately wasn't an issue, the menu was a bit unclear for certain drinks, and the service was okay. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was sad then I drank coffee and lifted weights I feel better now. That said let's begin this mad review! :D Mad Lab Coffee Roasters is a tiny coffee shop on Pico blvd and Carmona ave in Culver City, LA. They offer a modest selection of coffee, tea and specialty drinks on their menu. Similarly, they have pastries, merch and bean bags for customers. This coffee shop has limited indoor and outdoor seats. I was on the mood of a new coffee shop adventure and I end up choosing this shop. I came on a warm Easter weekend and I was warmly greeted by a female barista. I perused their menu and order an Iced Sencha Green Tea. It's packed with antioxidants, supports heart health, boosts metabolism, and can enhance focus while reducing stress. I really liked it. Atmosphere was cool. Prices were reasonable and competitive. Street parking only. Staff was competent. Overall, it's a humble little coffee shop. read more

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Coffee here was okay. Iced coffee was not good but the espresso was. I got a specialty latte and it was good. They sadly don't have cold brew. read more

They keep it fun and new with various coffee and latte creations. Lately I enjoy the espresso or cold brew drink without milk. I love the various espresso iced with soda drinks. Less calories and lots of caffeine kick! Today I had a Fig Figtion cold brew with fig drink. While not carbonated it was not too sweet and I "get" maybe taste, the "Old Fashioned " reference. The slice of orange on top made it look cool too! The only negative here is parking is difficult and while on weekends a lot of people hang out, but for me it's not a warm comfy place sit and drink or do work. But the drinks are great read more

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Stopped by Mad Lab for my Sunday morning coffee on vacation in Hollywood, CA. I tried the Azuki Latte because I'd never seen that flavor combo before: sweetened red bean paste and sesame. Very smooth and nutty, a nice change up. It's pretty calm and cool at 9am on Sunset Blvd - sitting at their outdoor tables - enjoying my latte, a cool breeze, and pretty tame people watching. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Azuki Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cute little cafe on a corner in Culver City. I stopped by on my way to run errands. Seems like a great place to study, work, or catch up with friends. Service is friendly but can be a little slow when busy. Drinks are decent! Standard coffee menu with some food items and grab n go as well. Parking can be tricky because it's all street parking and confusing time restrictions read more

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Don't come here if you're looking for boring and mediocre coffee. You don't just luck out on coffee this good. It takes testing, tasting constant refinement, and thoughtfulness. Even with milk, you're likley to notice nutty, chocholate, fruit notes, and things that just pop on the tongue. Drinks always land on the tongue super balqnced, nice acidity but perfectly balanced. Have never gone wrong at Mad Lads. They have a nice selection of pastries and roasted veans for your own at home routines read more

It all started with the peculiar design of the cup that got me hooked and triggered my curiosity to pay the coffee shop a visit. Yep, that skeleton on the green cup. The cute coffee shop was located right at the intersection between Inglewood and Culver Boulevard, two busy roads making it bit tricky to find parking. The place was cozy and pretty quiet other than the background music, as most guests were on their own gadgets. It was pretty busy throughout the day even on weekday, I guess with the location being strategic. The service was swift and the barista was super friendly. I tried their Dolly, which was basically latte with Demerara sugar. I would say their coffee was pretty strong and tad acidic, so probably would suit those loving that kind of notes for their cup of joe. I would say it's pretty decent, despite wouldn't call it my top list. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Dolly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute little cafe in Culver City! Great place to work, co-work, and just catch up with a coffee. Interior is cozy and has some seating. Service was also good, and I ordered a Mocha Latte which tasted good and was a nice size as well. Will be back to grab a coffee and get some laptop work done! read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Let me start by saying, coffee there is AMAZING. Delicious. However - ordered food, a breakfast burrito and a croissant (my order was to go) and both food items came ice cold so I really want to emphasis the disappointment there. A big bummer when trying to get a warm bite to eat on a cold morning. read more

Great tasting coffee, an amazing crew of baristas that really care and pay attention to the regulars and non regulars alike. Extremely kind and thoughtful, i live near by but often come in to just work from there. Love that this coffee shop is here. only thing beware parking can be difficult and ticketing can be irregular, but that's on you and you alone. read more

One of our favorite local coffee roasters! We've purchased many bags of coffee, their recent coferments were particularly enjoyable in particular the blackberry and lychee ones. We typically like to order an oat latte or their specialty dolly latte that has their house-made syrup. The dolly latte is slightly sweeter than a normal latte but some days that's what you want in a pick-me-up. They have a few other locations around LA but all the locations I've been to have good vibes and the baristas are super friendly and helpful. I also love their logo! read more

Not a bad spot on the west side at all, and the service was super great and friendly! I ordered the cherry pie latte and it was delicious. Reason for 4 stars is that the seating was pretty limited, and they don't offer decaf espresso. They seemed to have a decent food menu and pastries but I didn't get a good enough look at the menu. Also: not a reason I deducted a star, but street parking is def hard around here, but that's just LA! read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - one shot of espresso (half caf) Cherry Pie Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I've been meaning to checkout Mad Lab for a while now and am SO GLAD I finally did today! Both the Cashier & our Barrista were highly friendly, professional, more than courteous, and went the extra mile in customer service. I had the Cherry Pie Latte (WORTH IT!!), and my friend had a Chai with Stevia. We each tried different croissants, and they did not disappoint. We were both very happy with our orders. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I might have to pickup the habit just so I can enjoy this experience again. Only things I would change is adding Cinnamon Rolls back to the menu (that's what caught my eye when I first found them) and stock more pastries since they seem to sell out fast. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Cherry Pie Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely perfect modern Cappuccino. Great selection on beans as well! Will definitely be making this a regular spot.

Saw this coffee shop being recommended by a food influencer on Instagram and decided to check it out. Nice spot to drop by with some interesting speciality drinks! I tried the dreamsicle latte which was fine? I tried to order the cherry pie latte (off of an online ordering platform but it was a summer special that hadn't been removed - unfortunately. The barista said it's delicious). Would come here again and try their other drinks. Friendly service and easy neighborhood street parking. read more

Decent, slightly below average but quaint enough where I wouldn't mind coming back hence bumping this spot from a 3 to 4 stars. * both whole milk & Oatmilk was creamy and full in taste and texture * cappuccino was a bit too sour but was tolerable. They didn't offer brown sugar & cap was served in a no handle cup which was quite hot and unenjoyable. * the dolly latte - had an odd aftertaste. You could definitely tell the difference in unique sugar they used but unfortunately it wasn't a good unique sugar. Just overly sweet with a diff aftertaste. For staff recommended this one as one of their top sellers Ambiance: * only a few wooden tables. If you come in the afternoon, the sun through the high set windows hits your eye in a not nice way Service * very friendly staff I'd come back to try their other flavors because I did think this spot has potential but it didn't leave a great first impression read more

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A cozy place to get some work done. They have a few tables for outside as well. The coffee is good and they always seem to have new concoctions. I tried the Abuelita Latte with oat milk, tasted like my childhood hehe the right amount of sweetness and creamiest latte you'd want. 10/10 They also carry a variety of pastries for about $7. All in all a great addition to Culver City coffee scene read more

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Mad Lab Coffee Roasters is a new coffee shop in the area. It's located right across the street from St. Gerard Catholic Church in the Culver City/Del Rey area. I live about 2 minutes away from this location and always pass by hoping to one day to stop by and try it out and recently was one of those days where I was free and to make my way there. It's a small coffee shop with a limited menu. They make drips, espressos, and crafted coffee and tea drinks. I really didn't know what to get so I went with my usual iced dirty chai. It was mellow and creamy. The spice wasn't too strong and not too sweet. Personally I thought it was perfect. And you taste that bold espresso flavor in it- it was a perfect drink on a warm L.A. Fall morning. Since they just opened a couple months ago, the place looks bare but I believe over time it will be aesthetically pleasing. I do love the mural that is right outside the shop though. The service was very quick. It took the barista under 5 minutes to make my order. Very friendly and welcoming. I am looking forward to going back and trying their other coffee drinks. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Unfortunately this was a NO GO for me. Not sure if it was an off day or the under roasted the coffee beans or they went bad but the coffee was horrible, couldn't even finish it and wasted my money. I was very disappointed, I'm not sure what happened. And if you prefer matcha I wouldn't go for matcha as it's not ceremonial grade read more

Hubby and I discovered a new coffee spot! Yay! Being a coffee lover, I'm always excited to try new coffee spots. Mad Lab Coffee Roasters, is this cute corner coffee shop located in Culver City. I have to be honest, parking is not fun! So, be patient when you are looking for parking. The space is super chill and very minimalistic. They have your traditional coffee beverages, tea drinks, and seasonal drinks. They also have small bites and kid-friendly drinks. I went for one of their seasonal drinks called the Dolly. Since I'm an iced vanilla latte kind of girl, the nice gentleman said I would enjoy their Dolly drink as it is very similar. I also had to get this sugary croissant type of pastry. Everything was delicious! The service was A1 and hubby and I left with smiles on our faces. I'll be back! read more

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Street parking and small indoor space. Service was knowledgeable and patient. The descriptions of the coffee were not intuitive which made it difficult to select which I would prefer. read more

I'm not really mad for Mad Lab. I had higher expectations for this shop, given that I saw a location within the Topanga Social (a food hall with some of LA's best eateries). When I saw the Del Rey location had opened, I thought it would be worth the stop after work. There isn't too much parking besides street parking, but that of course is expected around all of LA. I was hesitant to go in because I didn't really see any employees at the counter through the door, but as I got closer, a gentleman stood up from one of their outside tables (who was taking a smoke break) and walked in and behind the counter. Not a huge deal, but I prefer to see all around attention at businesses. I ended up ordering just a simple iced matcha latte with whole milk. Gentleman was super friendly and even offered me a pastry since I came in an hour before close, and he said he wasn't gonna sell them. As for the matcha, the matcha looked to be prepared from a concentrate, as I watched matcha come out of a sauce bottle, which kinda seemed off putting to me. The color seemed promising though (the color of the drink is always the first indicator for me). When I drank the matcha, it tasted a bit gritty/powdery, which made me feel sad for going out of my way for this. It overall wasn't a terrible experience, but Mad Lab didn't live up to my expectations at all. Maybe next time I'll give their actual coffee a go. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this little coffee spot in an industrial space ... that's very reminiscent of when I ran a clothing company out of 5000 square foot warehouse in downtown LA. A very local yocal spot. Lots of young families ... parents getting their daily fix. Talked to Kai or Khai ( not sure the spelling ) and he was able to direct me to a few businesses that have or may have what I was looking for .. Iced matcha latte was great .. will come back read more

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Opening day of Mad Lab in Culver City! After driving by it on the initial opening day but closed due to delays and holiday 4th of July weekend last week, it's finally open! Free coffee, pastries and bagels by Hot Water Bagels on opening day! Great way to bring in the community together. This time I tried their Giddy Up latte, with just the right amount of sweetness. It was tasty, and this is coming from a black coffee drinker. Sometimes you gotta treat yourself on the weekend with a delicious coffee latte ;) A delicious variety of fresh pastries from almond croissant to guava + cream cheese croissant, which I tried. The service was friendly, quick and very attentive. The atmosphere and ambiance is filled with coffee aromas, a few tables inside and outside surrounding the building. Merch available and other beverages other than coffee also available in the fridge. It's great to have another great option of a coffee roaster and to have Mad Lab in Culver City. Welcome to the neighborhood :) read more

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Had a cappuccino today at Mad Club Coffee Roasters. The coffee was very good and the place has a nice vibe. Highly recommended.

Great coffee and customer service. I'll definitely be going back soon! The coffee shop was clean, nice and quiet. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - Iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Visited this location on a drizzly mid Saturday morning and there was just one barista working both the drinks and cashier counter. Apparently the system had to reboot so she had to catch up on charging guests after she made the drinks . I forgot to get her name but she handled the whole situation very gracefully . It can't be easy having to multi task and still produce such a great espresso drink. I am impressed! (I had a flat white which is my go- to. ) I first discovered MadLab at their sunset location during Covid times and was always impressed with how efficient they operated the business out of a postage stamp size walk up window . So glad to see they have expanded ! ( Finding Parking at this location can get a little tricky - ) read more

I visited for the first time today. I had a latte and banana bread rectangle. The latte was good. The muffin was a little underwhelming. It lacked a bit of richness. Perhaps it was vegan (not that there's anything wrong with that). The place is nice and in an area that is lacking in nearby coffee shops. Give em a visit and see for yourself. They have seating indoors and some tables and chairs out front. There's a nice mural on the apartment building that they are in. read more

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Great addition to the neighborhood! Came to the sneak preview event and they offered free drinks, pastries, and bagels. I believe the coffee I ordered was called the Dolly which is just a latte with sugar and milk. Delicious flavor and not watered down or overly sweet. Its normally $7. Menu looked like they only offer one size, hope they add large size when they officially open. Love that its a corner suite and they have a handful of tables outdoor and indoor. Super friendly staff too! The Hot Water Bagel guys were so nice and their bagels were tasty. read more

Mad Lab Coffee Roasters - The perfect latte color! Cool cups too - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time here, had an iced latte and it was just right. Not watered down like some other places do. You can tell they care about what they're brewing. Barista even asked how strong I wanted it, which was cool. Might start stopping here before work from now on. read more