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    Maru Coffee

    4.2 (777 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Yummy cappuccino
    Georgiann E.

    Visiting from Out of town, found this gem. Excellent cappuccino, right temperature, properly pulled shot, beautiful latte art, finish tasty and smooth. The staff was friendly and outstanding, Kendra dark hair , took our order was so sweet, working hard and help make our Capps, running everywhere. We got the almond crescent lots of nuts but surprised it was full of a fruit jam, and not almond paste. It was really good just a little bit on sweeter side. The pastry was fresh, crisp and delicious. We almost left when we saw line Saturday morning, but There is a line for a reason but they were really quick we even returned Sunday the next day but Kendra wasn't there. They have inside bench table seating and have put benches outside to accommodate the crowd. Great coffee community loved the vibe, can't wait to revisit. Bravo Kendra...

    Matcha lattes and cream top
    Brianna C.

    The space is so beautiful! Limited seating inside but if you are able to stay for a moment, I'd recommend it because it's such a beautifully designed environment. I got a matcha latte half sweet, and it was fine. Nothing noteworthy so I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but if I happened to be in the area and were craving a matcha, I would return. The matcha is pre-batched so it's not whisked to order. Service was fine.

    8oz Iced Breve Macchiato (~$6)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: 8oz Iced Breve Macchiato (~$6): double espresso with signature half + half; from Maru Espresso Bar (M.E.B.) Signature Menu Aya's take: Maru has gotten rave reviews for having some of the best coffee & matcha in LA, and I wanted to see what the hype was about. The 8oz Iced Breve Macchiato caught my eye which admittedly I didn't see anyone mention in reviews or photos. But wow, did I make a great decision. The espresso was extracted perfectly with clean taste and balanced body. What really blew me away with their signature half + half. It was smooth, creamy, and layered perfectly over the espresso. This drink needs a good mix so that rich cream incorporate with the espresso. Every sip was velvety, silky, and refined. I did not expect to like this so much but it was everything & more! My only critique would be that this should be offered in other sizes (8oz is just too small!). I also love the modern & minimalistic Japanese aesthetic. I'm glad they have a location in NY now; hope the quality is up to par!

    custom order: matcha (no milk) with a side order of cream.   @wigglewiggle90027
    Reycie G.

    Maru is one of the original hip coffee shops in Los Feliz / Silverlake area and tbh not much has changed since then (we've been coming here for 11-12 years). The drinks are pretty good (even though they stop selling the cream top on the side) and the matcha is pretty decent. The kids will call it "mid" since it doesn't have the cream top but I have to disagree, the matcha itself is high quality. The service is always pretty good and all the staff have always been very friendly. The only thing I would like to comment is I wish the have an oven to warm up the croissants. Overall it's still a 5 out of 5.

    Cream top, matcha donut
    Micaella S.

    Cute little coffee shop walking distance from where I worked this weekend. I got there at about 6:50am on a Saturday and a line already started forming before they even opened. I wanted a vanilla latte with a cream top but I was told you can't get the cream any longer but the staff was nice to offer that I can get a side of simple syrup on a regular cream top coffee. The cream was delicious! I do like my coffee on the sweater and creamier side so I'm glad I got the simple syrup. The coffee is very strong, but I needed something to wake me up so it's perfect. I also got the matcha donut. Next time I will try their matcha drinks!

    Cream top iced latte
    Niree S.

    Maru coffee is so so good. There's always such a long line but it's always worth it. It's a super small coffee shop and you'd miss it if you blink, not much seating so I usually take my drinks to go. I stop by when I'm in the area, particularly when I'm going to eat at Home! Their cream top iced latte is my favorite! I wish there was a way to place orders online to bypass the line!

    Matcha latte!
    Sam M.

    Came here on a Sunday to get matcha and this place is a real vibe! I personally like the design and aesthetic of the cafe itself, but it can be kind of small! Service was friendly and nice, and quick! We got matcha lattes and they were pretty good but I think there might have better options for matcha there! Also it's kind of tough because I might be a bit too comparative to some of the other matcha spots we've been at. I think I was told also that their coffee options are better too! Next time we'll try those! May have to find street parking!

    iced matcha latte
    Jessica G.

    I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon, which was perfect because the morning rush was over and there were fewer people. The line wasn't too long and it moved quickly. I ordered the iced matcha latte and it was so good!! It comes with agave and had the perfect balance of earthy and a hint of sweetness. The space is small and the ambiance is chill, people were hanging out with friends and their dogs. I found parking in the residential area and walked over. They also sell pastries!

    drip, ecuador pour over, matcha latte with oat milk
    Roxanne C.

    Espresso machine was broken, so we didn't get to try the drinks we wanted :( I ordered the matcha latte with oat milk because i've seen so many great reviews but I was so disappointed. The matcha is pre-batched in a big bowl and they scoop it with a ladle into your cup. I have nothing against pre-batched matcha, especially since lots of great cafes do so as well and just cold shock it to prevent oxidation. However, this matcha was just a miss for me. Flavor wasn't as rich and nutty as I prefer. I think ktown cafes will always be my go-to for matcha. However, I would still come for espresso based drinks since I've had them at the beverly hills location and enjoyed those. Would've given one star for the matcha but the second star is because my parents enjoyed their drip and pour over. There was a line but moved pretty quickly. Service is great and the baristas are very kind.

    Kristina P.

    I love their matcha here! Not too sweet and so delicious. My husband has enjoyed their pour overs. Usually a consistent line out the door on the weekends. But it moves pretty quickly. Totally recommend!

    Hope S.

    -Ambiance: Cute and aesthetic coffee shop with a variety of options (coffee/matcha) Drink: tried the vanilla bean latte and it was 10/10! -Smooth coffee flavor and you can see and taste the natural vanilla bean used. Flavor was balanced and not too sweet at all! -Short wait with a bustling shop Must try!!

    creamtop and matcha latte
    Lily P.

    Creamtop drink... i like this one a lot and would return for it. I like that it's a long black rather than a cold brew. TIL what a long black is lol. Iced matcha latte - i've noticed people either love it or hate it. It's very lightly sweetened which i suppose is so more earthiness comes thru, and is very thin/ kind of watery Anyways ill come back for coffee but not for matcha. Also their merchandise was cute

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    Ask the Community - Maru Coffee

    Do they make their own pastries or source it out? So delicious!

    They get them from a local baker and they are delicious!

    Do they still have a full drink menu near closing?

    In my experience, yes. They are still super friendly and ready and willing to do full service near close. With that said - out of respect - I keep my order super quick and simple if I come in 15 minutes to close.

    What milk alternatives do you offer? Coconut?

    I've gotten oat and almond.

    Is there AC?

    Yes

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    Amai - Amai Signature and Turon Banana latte w/ banana foam IG: @ammysalamii

    Amai

    4.4(153 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Delicious drinks! You can see the matcha being made by hand fresh as you wait in line. I loved the…read morehojicha einspanner - the tea was so fragrant. They have unique drinks like the Turo Banana latte that you can't find anywhere else. Their pastries also taste as good as they look. We had the matcha almond croissant which had matcha filling in the middle and it was so good! Service is so friendly and efficient. The space is small inside with just one large table and couple seats on the side, so it can be tight squeeze inside. It's worth a visit though because you can taste the quality.

    Was really excited to hear that a cute café like Amai was opening near me. We went on a Thursday…read moreafternoon and there was a short line. Their menu is incredibly innovative and has a lot of unique flavors, so it was super hard choosing just one. I wanted to try the mango matcha, too and the banana flavors also sounded good. We ended up ordering the Vietnamese coffee and the double matcha. The Vietnamese coffee was good, strong and not too sweet. However, my double matcha was very milky and tasted watered down. Despite it being the strongest matcha on the menu (supposedly), there was no matcha taste at all and it tasted more like just oat milk. The matcha cream on top was tasty and strong but not enough to balance out the milkiness of the matcha latte underneath. I was pretty disappointed, but hopefully it was just a one off. I hope I can come back and try some of the other flavors, and see if the matcha is redeemed. The space itself is super cute with wooden tables and a record player and plants in the corner. There are also chairs and tables outside, and it's located in a plaza with plenty of parking. A pretty convenient and cozy space - I'd opt for the coffee instead of matcha here or skip the double matcha and try a fruit matcha instead.

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    Amai - Inside IG: @ammysalamii

    Inside IG: @ammysalamii

    Amai
    Amai - Inside

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    Black Elephant Coffee

    Black Elephant Coffee

    4.3(371 reviews)
    1.7 miAtwater Village
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    Black Elephant Café has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Atwater. The vibe is cozy,…read morecreative, and just the right amount of quirky. The matcha lavender latte is the star of the show. It's beautifully balanced: earthy matcha, a gentle floral note from the lavender, and just enough sweetness to tie everything together. It's the kind of drink you think about later in the day and wish you had another. And then there's the chocolate cake . The small ugly one that comes in a mini loaf, it was rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey without being overly heavy. It pairs perfectly with their drinks and feels like a little reward every time you order it.

    And it happened again, popping in spontaneously and not getting disappointed. Wonderful coffee, and…read moredelicious pastries, allowing for a relaxed outdoor coffee break. PREVIOUS REVIEW2 It's been a while since I've been here the previous time. In addition to being very nice last time (except for the logistics of ordering and the non-functioning power outlets), the please remains a peaceful oasis and the ordering process has improved since. Most importantly, the coffee remains delicious, and the tomato basil tart was a wonderful quick lunch followed by a multi berry muffin. PREVIOUS REVIEW1 Cute little place in Atwater Village!! So cute with peaceful, relaxing and quiet atmosphere (inside/outside) that I thought I could get some work done (free WiFi). The concept is a bit confusing: There are a bunch of "menu items" such as sandwiches and wraps etc, but while they are listed on a big board behind the counter, you have to actually grab them premade/prepacked from a fridge ... The Vegan Smokey BBQ Wrap was very good except for the short and transient moment when I opened the container, but after all it was actually fresh, juicy and had a great flavor mix. The Mex Mocha with Almond milk (alternatives are available) was delicious, and I paired it with a GF Orange Chia Bread Loaf. PS: I'm neither Vegan nor GF fanatic... What really defied the purpose of coming here was the non-working power outlets, and the manager not taking care of it. My laptop unfortunately does not have a TESLA battery and hence I did not last for 2 hours... PS: I neither have a TESLA nor a Prius either ... Tip: Parking on this side of the street can be tough, look on the other side ...

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    Black Elephant Coffee - Inside

    Inside

    Black Elephant Coffee - Ham and Cheese Croissant && horchata latte

    Ham and Cheese Croissant && horchata latte

    Black Elephant Coffee - Raspberry White Chocolate Latte, Salted Caramel Latte

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    Raspberry White Chocolate Latte, Salted Caramel Latte

    QUAT - The Golden Mule

    QUAT

    4.3(32 reviews)
    2.3 miGlassell Park

    So Quat is basically an expansion from the Kumquat / Loquat coffee group, so I'm thinking it's a…read moreconnected sister/umbrella brand situation. I'm also not sure if Wynd is part of it as well (they were located on Virgil but moved elsewhere in the Arts District), but I did notice there was some sort of pop-up happening here too. I really love the location it's in, it's sort of hidden, and you might actually miss it if you're not looking for it. You park in the lot adjacent to it, and there's a sign that leads you to walk in. It really does feel like an oasis, like some people have described, tucked away from everything. Anyways, the coffee is amazing. The attention to detail these coffee shops put into everything is the cherry on top of it all. I'm a simple gal with my iced lattes with whole milk and no sweetener, and this place just knows how to get the ratio right, smooth, balanced, and not overpowering at all. Aside from it all, this location is definitely promising and I can see a lot of other businesses flourishing here. The vibe is so Zen.

    I visited on a Saturday, and parking was easy. There's plenty of outdoor seating, but not all of it…read moreis shaded, so be prepared for some sun if the covered spots are taken. The shop and coffee area have separate entrances, and drinks aren't allowed inside the store. There's a cart/rack near the entrance where you can leave your drinks while you shop, which is convenient. I've been looking for a matcha bowl for a while and came across one from Origami. It was labeled $26, which seemed like a great deal given the quality. Unfortunately, at checkout, the staff told me it had been mislabeled and was actually $45, and they couldn't honor the marked price. I understand mistakes happen, and I did overhear them saying it was someone else's error--they weren't sure how the $26 tag ended up there. It sounded like that price might have been the original Japanese yen price without markup. I guess it really was too good to be true. Still, it was a bit disappointing since I was excited to find it at that price in the U.S. Make sure you are charged the correct price during checkout in case they made the same mistake on other products and you get charged more than what you expect. Other than that, the staff was friendly. The coffee was decent, and the seating area had a really nice vibe. I would recommend this place if you are in the area and wanted to enjoy coffee without parking hassle. It's not exceptionally good coffee but it's still decent.

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    QUAT - Fine Chocolates

    Fine Chocolates

    QUAT - Morning Cold Brew

    Morning Cold Brew

    QUAT - Cold brew on the rocks..

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    Heytea - Coconut mango boom + jasmine tea latte

    Heytea

    4.6(201 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    love this place so much just wish i didn't have to walk in a shop that smell like straight up bhole…read moreevery time i want a drink

    This review is for the King Jasmine Guava ($7.99) only!!…read more I don't like slushies or chunky drinks so I've had sips of their coconut mango and grape slushie before and didn't enjoy it... but that would be unfair since I don't like those types of drinks in general. So anyways Heytea was completely off my radar because I figured I wasn't their target audience (which is fair) HOWEVERRR this new guava drink has me in a chokehold!! It's not thick and chunky like their other stuff. And it's actually good?? I hate that it's good because I went from a Heytea hater to a Heytea frequenter. It's floral, fragrant and it's a perfect mix of guava and milk/cream. Never would I have thought to pair guava and dairy together BUT IT WORKS SOMEHOW. Think strawberries and cream... but guava. The jasmine tea isn't prominent but it's there as a base layer and definitely smells soooo good. The guava taste is strong and I don't know what magic they put in there but it's not artificial and gross. The cream on top is nice too! I tend to drink from the lid the first and just enjoy the cream and then afterwards I'll mix it in with the drink. It's $8 which is pricey.... But I hate that I like it. I've gotten it like 5 times this month alone. They ran out of stickers but the drink is still just as good!

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    Heytea - Kitchen area inside

    Kitchen area inside

    Heytea - Inside

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    Heytea - Interior Space

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    Proof Bakery - Quesadilla

    Proof Bakery

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    1.6 miAtwater Village
    $$

    How have I never heard of this place? I wish I read the reviews to know what to order, but honestly…read moreeven the less popular goods I got were delicious. My friend got a croissant that she said was perfect. I got some almond pastry that I can't remember the name of that I didn't think I'd like too much (wanted to take a chance anyways) and the miso chocolate cake. Almond pastry was divine. Not too sweet or dense and a little moist. The miso chocolate cake is a deep and rich chocolate with a unique depth from the miso. My immigrant parents loved it because it also wasn't too sweet (although I wouldn't have complained if it was lol). Totally worth the short wait in line (despite some rude people cutting in line) and I'd come back ANY time to try more! Also lovely it's a worker owned co-op.

    Always miss their almond croissant due to timing issues. All the delish baked goods sell out fast!…read more Why Proof bakery? - Pastries and sandwiches are delish! FOOD 4/5 - Plain croissant - flaky on the outside and super soft inside - Ham sandwich w/gruyere, cornichon, and aioli was the perfect "to-go" size for a SNACK - Almond Financier, loved it. SERVICE 4/5 Average quick service, no issues PARKING 3.5/5 Can be tricky with paid street metered parking or neighborhood parking if you're willing to walk

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    Proof Bakery - Quaint indoor.

    Quaint indoor.

    Proof Bakery - Clockwise from top left: Ham & Gruyere Croissant, Thai Green Curry Coconut Puff, Lemon Cream Puff, Saffron Danish.

    Clockwise from top left: Ham & Gruyere Croissant, Thai Green Curry Coconut Puff, Lemon Cream Puff, Saffron Danish.

    Proof Bakery - Cappuccino

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    Cappuccino

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