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    Mr Rivers Coffee

    4.7 (30 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Elaine S.

    We came just for the Vietnamese coffee. Instead of the usual straight sugar flavor I might find in generic cafes, it tasted like the coffee ice cream bars I used to eat a lot as a kid. Very nostalgic! Service was straightforward and simple. The place itself is small and homey. The food looked good but you might wanna come in early to grab a table.

    Cream Top Vietnamese coffee Saigon Latte
    Jessica G.

    Used to be Le Frenchie and I remembered having brunch once there. Some of the brunch menu might still look similar but the drinks were certainly changed now that they featured Vietnamese coffee as their signature. The attendants were so welcoming even the first time we stepped into the door. The indoor section venue was bit too warm but the outdoor seats upfront could always be an alternative. We stopped by for coffee, getting their Saigon coffee and Cream Top Vietnamese Coffee. The Saigon one served great Vietnamese coffee but tad milky for our preference so next time we'd certainly go for just the Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk given Saigon one did add extra milk. The Cream Top got me sold as the airy salty cream couldn't be a better pair to the sweet and bold Vietnamese coffee. Most importantly, size for prize was a win here!

    Alexis P.

    Loved everything about this place! The croissants are delicious (especially loved the ham and cheese, prosciutto, and chocolate). They're dog friendly. The woman working there was also super nice! It was homey.

    Tiramisu latte
    Lorena A.

    Love Mr. Rivers Coffee! So far I've tried the tiramisu latte: 10/10, the early grey matcha latte, and the matcha coco cloud (also 10/10)! Love the calming vibe of the cafe and the baristas are super friendly. A hidden gem and new favorite here on the West Side.

    Ca phe muoi
    Rebecca T.

    Stopped by for a quick afternoon pick-me-up just before closing. Ordered the ca phe muoi, which was rich, bitter, salty, and sweet all at the same time; it kind of tasted like a liquified tiramisu (in a good way)! Strong caffeine kick to perk me up, too. There's plenty of parking on the upper level of the plaza, as well as street parking in the neighborhood. Worth a go!

    Hot oat milk rose latte
    Meagan M.

    Mr. Rivers just opened on February 7th, and they took over what was previously the French place. Great news, they upgraded their coffee program, and now carry Amigo coffee roasters. They kept the same pastries & some of the same breakfast menu items for Wednesday through Sunday from 8am-3pm. They have plenty of parking, both free parking in the lot directly above the building with the ramp access on Colonial Avenue. If that is full, there is also plenty of metered street barking right out front. Since it was still Valentine's Day weekend, I went with their romantic oat milk rose latte and it was delicious. I did less sweet, and I enjoyed the rose syrup as well as the dried rose petals on top. They make the rose syrup themselves but they'll probably keep it for February or longer if it stays popular. They are dog-friendly, with plenty of outdoor seating options and a fresh water bowl. The staff was very helpful with deciding what would be the best thing to order, and I will definitely be back to try their breakfast menu soon.

    Coco matcha cloud
    Su L.

    I've been to Mr Rivers several times since they opened and I'm happy to have a new spot near home that I love. The west side has been lacking a Vietnamese coffee shop for way too long. Mr Rivers has taken over the old location of Frenchie cafe, they still have the old Frenchie sign on the canopy. It's located right across the street from Menotti's Culver City, and has ample street parking. Each time I've been here, I've interacted with welcoming and friendly staff. The drinks are top-tier, and they have regular espresso drinks in addition to traditional Vietnamese coffees with condensed milk, and matcha. I haven't tried any of their food so far, but I sampled some of their ube basque cheesecake over the weekend and it was divine- I'll definitely be back for this sometime. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available here, but the cafe is small. Would highly recommend trying this new coffeeshop.

    Cloud matcha
    Paige A.

    Stopped by on a whim and was pleasantly surprised, such a cute, cozy spot that's easy to miss from the outside. Service was decent; not the most informative, but I appreciated the patience while I decided. The only downside was the lack of sugar free syrup options. I ordered the cloud matcha and enjoyed it overall, solid 7/10.

    Delicious unique flavors. Earl gray matcha and coconut Vietnamese coffee were incredible. Small and cozy inside area. Good service.

    Menu 2/7/26
    Vu T.

    I went to the grand opening of this lovely Vietnamese cafe! I'm happy that there are a lot more Vietnamese cafes expanding in LA because they are so underrated. Service was still fast even though there was a long line. Great quality Vietnamese coffee, and a good selection of pastries to pair with your drink :)

    Cà phê muối
    Emma P.

    I walked into Mr. Rivers' Coffee mid-morning on a Thursday, when it wasn't busy, and the atmosphere in the shop was light and airy, streaked with natural light shining through the windows. Small but mighty, there's just the right amount of seating for the small space, featuring both indoor and outdoor tables. I asked the friendly barista for help choosing between the prosciutto / gruyere croissant and the tomato / fennel danish, and was grateful for the recommendation of the prosciutto / gruyere croissant. It was flaky and flavorful and hearty enough to be fulfilling. The cà phê muối is a delicious salted coffee that has the right blend of bitter and a hint of sweet. Great amount of caffeine that kept me alert throughout the morning.

    Iced matcha latte with salted cold foam

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    Cozy ambiance, Very good service and solid coffee drinks including some Vietnamese variations. A local crowd pleaser! Thank you Mr. rivers!

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    Love that they have alt milk options to their Vietnamese coffees. Had the vegan salted cream Vietnamese coffee that was super delicious.

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    Everything here is made with love. The pastries are masterfully done to the point where it can be considered an art form.

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    Im glad you're here in the neighborhood..Excellent salted coffee. It's One of a kind. Bahn mi's maybe in the future???

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    This place is awesome! Amazing service, coffee, matcha, and pastries. Will be coming back!

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    Really good pastries. Great service, good ambiance! Would def come back again, great addition to the neighborhood

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    Great Coffee, and even better atmosphere. They will also make some of the best food you will ever eat with their pop ups

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    super cute and great service! very good coffee i loved the cold brew! would definitely recommend. i will be back soon!

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    Variable Cafe

    4.9
    (439 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Vegan friendly
    Healthy dining

    Delightful and tasty hidden gem on Washington Blvd in Marina del Rey. There are several places in…read morethe area, but Variable stands apart with their flavorful and satisfying vegan menu. While I am not at all vegan, it can be a fantastic change of pace when trying a cuisine that is not at all my regular routine. Happily, Variable has tons of choices, and we loved what we got. I was drawn towards the 'N Seoul Bowl' (Korean spicy plant based pork, house marinated Kimchi, organic edamame, steamed organic spinach, carrot, steamed broccoli, onion , organic shiitake, topped with green onion and sesame seeds and side organic quinoa). So good, a bit spicy, and so many flavors on the plate it was impossible to not only love it, but I could not finish it, either. That goes from all their dishes. They are big, and in our experience, it came out piping hot soon after ordering it. My companion tried the 'Indian Tikka Masala' (homemade Indian curry, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, yellow squash, potatoes, cabbage, chickpea, micro green, Served with blend wild Jasmin rice and Indian Flat Bread). Tastes so fresh, hearty, with just enough of a kick to it. I look forward to trying some of their other dishes, too. The burger that the table near us ordered looked fantastic. I gotta think that everything here is pretty dang great.

    Variable is a staple in our takeout rotation. Can't get enough of them…read more Their drunk cauliflower puts all other cauliflower wings to shame. The texture is addictive. My favorites are My Son's Pho (it's my favorite pho on the West side) and the N Seoul Bowl (which is light but hearty and the portion is so generous I always have leftovers for lunch). The Sunset Strip Burger is a major crowd pleaser. The Northern Lights pasta is cravable. The service is always warm and welcoming, but never hover. Love the staff. And it's usually quiet inside, pretty small. We've never had to wait for a table. It's such a gem, we were instantly hooked. I just wish I'd known about it sooner.

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    Simonette

    4.1
    (655 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$$

    Our server was Devon and she was delightful! We came for happy hour and stayed for a couple hours…read moreand felt very taken care of! Croquettes, frittes, gem salad and burgers all on happy hour were perfect! The trout my husband got for dinner was perfectly prepared. Love the atmosphere, food and delightful staff. They were super kind to our Aussie too :-)

    I have been here for Happy Hour but this was my first brunch! So for easter brunch they had a pre…read morefixed menu for $32, included 1 app and 1 main. Drinks: Macha latte was decent. Nothing to revert about. But wow, that mimosa was filled to the rim! I got the speciality weekend brunch spritz. I don't remember what it was call but it was strong and refreshing. Yes. The spritz was strong or my tolerance has gone way down. First course: I was pleasantly surprised by how big the Avacado toast was. It had a jam at the bottom that brought the whole dish together. Like my HH review, some micro greens would have taken my heard back. I just love microgreens! Deviled eggs and croquetts I've tried before. They were both pretty good. Croquetts can't do wrong. Mains: I got the crab Benedict and it was awesome! I filled up on my avocado toast so I took half of it home. There was plenty of crab and the poached egg was running and bright orange. That's some healthy eggs! Fresh toast looked amazing as well, same with the burger. I know the burger was also popular at happy hour for the price but I was told it was very good. I'll have to go next time just for that. Parking: Just park by the paid lot by trader Joe's or off Cardiff. Easier than trying to find parking on that street. The paid lot is $1 free and $1 additional hours. The patio was super charming with all the natural lights and shaded by the trees. The service was decent as well. Will took good care of us.

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    Dialog Cafe

    Dialog Cafe

    4.4
    (53 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    This Chicken Caesar Wrap.. MY GOD. It is the BEST CCW I've ever eaten, and I thought nothing could…read morebeat Milano market in NYC. WOW. I've ordered it twice, both on uber eats so it was delivery (so unsure what in store vibe is as I haven't been in person). I can say, both times, the wrap has been F****G sensational. The second time I got my cousin to try it with me, and she said it was the single best thing she's ever eaten. I am not a troll reviewer and I've only ever given one other 5* review... and I'm a HARSH critic, but this is without doubt deserving of the 5 stars. Just look the cross section. Dialog cafe, you are a hidden gem.

    chicken caesar wraps are one of the most overhyped food items on social media... dialog cafe proves…read moreotherwise once upon a time i was a bitter hater too... until i tried dialog's. it's crunch and flavor and elevates the classic caesar salad from a simple side dish your mom forces onto your plate at a family function to the main star that you dream about, wake up for, and work towards. all of the flavors in the wrap work together and the tortilla itself is lightly toasted to hold shape. the salad is well tossed so with every bite you get a little of everything. pro tip: sub the chips for the fries (+ $3.50 i think but worth it) for take out, the thoughtfulness of cutting out a hole into the takeout container keeps the fries crispy and fresh, and they are so well seasoned. i could not recommend a better work lunch, for those days you could not bother to bring anything. it's filling, but not too heavy to the point that you're in a food coma and nodding off at 3pm. and it's still good, by some miracle it doesn't get soggy, if you want to eat half and save the other for later. dialog cafe, i love you forever, you are my favorite lunch and what gets me going through a work day (and also what makes me happy on a lunch date with my boyfriend) side note: this location is located inside of an equinox, just show your id at the front and parking is valet but i typically just tell the workers that i'm picking something up real quick to avoid paying LOL

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    La La Land

    La La Land

    4.3
    (892 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $

    I ordered a strawberry matcha right.Then I realize it had too much strawberry and I kindly ask and…read morethey say no worries.They remade it and gave me both because they can't do anything with the first one.Then a another worker I can't remember her name but she had pink and white polka dot nails,Gave me a free avocado toast because it was extra and she didn't have anyone to give it to.Even though it was a 20 minute wait the service and matcha were AMAZING The workers here are so kind.

    I've been dying to come here and now I can't wait to come back!!!…read more This place has been on my to go places for Santa Monica! We never go since the walk is so far from Oceana hotel but this time we had scooters! The menu had so much yummy choices and it was so hard to pick one!! I did end up getting the strawberry cloud matcha which was perfect!! Not so sweet but you can't still taste the strawberry! My husband got the world's best vanilla latte. I had to have him try it since he's a "vanilla latte connoisseur". He said it was one of the best! I also tried all the pastries. Olive cake and chocolate banana bread were fiireeeeeee! Loved how moist banana bread was! The olive cake was also still really good the next day after you warmed it up. Both were not overly sweet which I love! The cookie was okay. We didn't like the salt on top of it. It was kind of weird too that the staff if I wanted salt in my matcha. Not sure if that's a thing??? Ambiance is casual. Love the spacious seating indoor and outdoor. There's also a pick up window! I can't wait to come back again and try another drink!!

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    ORA

    4.6
    (115 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    This place is a vibe. I did not grow up with this term in the schoolyard so I had to search what it…read moremeant to ensure I was using it right. And basically vibe is a non literal way of saying that a place has a striking and specific atmosphere that matches the objective of the place. For instance, if a beach has a vibe than it offers all that a beach should in a clear and present kind of way. And this place offers a multi-functional coffee house vibe that is clear and present. For instance, I can easily see friends catching up over latte's and croissants and feeling cozy enough to make the chat lazy in a most wonderful way, like laying on a bean bag with no midterms or mortgage payments near. I can also see people producing here. Whether it be beats, plays, books, or corporate re-structuring plan this place has a vibe that communicates one can focus to create. And that is the kind of vibe I like, cause it is the kind of vibe I need when I seek to produce. The focal point of the vibe were the work pods of the place. I took a picture of them and the way I did makes them seem like a row of catacombs or something like that. Something with infinite pillars. Why is sitting in pod important? Will my prose really be that much more impactful if I sit in a pod from this place as oppose to my kitchen table or a regular table that this place offers? Maybe. Perhaps not. But, like, science cannot explain why coffee taste better out of one's "coffee mug" but if one is a coffee drinker and one has a designated mug of their own, then one knows that coffee does taste more exquisite when the mug and the pour become one as vessel and brew. I am thinking the same concept applies here just in a different kind of way. Meaning that the work pod might not have any actual effect but a quasi-placebo or even self-fulfilling prophecy effect take place and make the person impacted produce work that sings better. I know my signatures are better when I use my favorite pen. I read a sign on the pods that ask visitors to only stay for 90 minutes, no more. So the pods of this place are regulated so they must be that important. And I can see why. At the basic level they are engaging to sit in and write within them. The last time I went I ordered one of the best iced coffees I ever had in my life and that is no cap. That felt good writhing, so I will say it anew: I ordered one of the best iced coffees I ever had. Meaning that on a random day, where I expected little, I try something new that makes me happy to be open to new cuisine even if the new cuisine is just a new flavor: Barry White. It was black berry with white chocolate. I expected the combination to fail in pleasing me. But I was wrong. Me. Not the drink. I loved the sweetness of the concoction. I also ordered their sweet potato chicken bowl. Another great set of bites, but not to my liking because I did not ask for the chili to be removed from the chicken bowl. But if the chili was gone I would have described this dish as the bomb or something similar. But the coffee takes the cake. I visited the place just yesterday and they had an exhibition titled the heartbeat of culture. I took a picture of two women just outside the bussiness on a festival day. They were wearing clothing of their cutlture. They were standing tall in pride, supporting each other, and reminding me that all people have a heart that shines brighter when they are wearing something that makes them feel powerful with color pop. This place is certainly a move when one is at Leimert Park or if one needs a place to work and they are just over the Hollywood coffee scene.

    Came in on a Tuesday afternoon and it was pretty full. I've been meaning to visit and finally made…read moretime. The space is open with high ceilings and had amazing photographs throughout. The natural light makes it a very welcoming environment. I ordered matcha and the turkey bacon and egg sandwich. It took about 10 min; they had a steady flow of traffic. The matcha was perfection and had excellent flavor (I got almond milk and lavender). The sandwich was also tasty and I LOVE that they have a turkey bacon option. This is a solid choice for a nice chat or meeting with someone. Check them out!

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