I went during the week day in the morning and it was empty which was amazing because you get a lot…read moreof quiet time! I got the Tiramisu latte which was AMAZING! The girl who helped us was very sweet and she helped us out with suggestions. There was a space in the back of the cafe that had very nice area to sit down and relax. The place was clean and she kept cleaning table. I would definitely recommend to try this place at least once!

I have been coming to this spot for shaved ice for a few years now when it was known as Hang Loose…read moreand I'm really sad to say they've made a lot of changes that are NOT for the better. The good news is, there's still shaved ice on the menu and many more menu options. The bad news is everything else. What once was a cozy and cute shaved ice store with lots of natural light and relaxed energy is now a cold, run of the mill modern coffee/boba shop with none of the charm of its previous storefront. In fact, they've managed to make the space feel even more cramped than before and you really notice it when a few parties come in. They have yet to update any of their old business information (from an online search it appears as if Hang Loose is still in business), but the store now goes by Aviator and their menu includes coffee, boba, and really overpriced lemonade (around $11 for a flavored lemonade). I'm not sure what inspired this change, but at the least the business could try and keep things consistent by updating their web pages. To make things worse there wasn't a clear sign on the storefront when we visited so it's very confusing even trying to find this spot to begin with. The upside of all this is that the shaved ice has remained on the menu and still is reasonably priced for the portion you get. They have all the same syrup flavors from before, as well as toppings (sour spray and Li Hing powder). That has not changed from before and the shaved ice is as tasty as ever. I did not try their coffee or any of the other menu items during my visit, but I'm not particularly opposed. While some of it looks good, there are some menu items that seem very overpriced and if anything the real negative of this shop just comes from the experience. You order on a tablet, the service isn't particularly spectacular or friendly. They hand you your items without utensils and don't make an effort to even tell you where the utensils are. They ended up being by the front door but since 2 other parties came in after we ordered, the view of them was blocked and they were difficult to reach in the tight space. I'm not sure what they could do to breathe some life back into this business, but the energy of the spot is less welcoming and less comfortable overall. I'm sure their new menu items might be really good, but I'm not running to come back there unless I'm really craving some shaved ice. If I want coffee or boba I know spots that are WAY more comfortable. I'm hoping they can make steps to improve their business as they go down this new direction.

Incrediblely sweet owner she was training the day I had stopped by and they weren't open when me…read moreand my friend came in. Even so she still went ahead an took our order, had a conversation with us and just took the time to connect. Overall love this place!

First new coffee shop of the year! We were in the area so I picked one that stood out to me per…read moreYelp recs and this was the one! We luckily found street parking up front, otherwise they have a small street nearby that you can probably park in as well. Only two people were ahead of us when we walked in but shortly after, the place filled up with the line almost out the door! There was only one worker but she made it work and she was fast! Cute decor and vibes inside. I wanted to try the pistachio bliss that everyone seemed to rave about but since their seasonal menu was out, I went for the toffee nut iced latte. The drinks are a bit on the pricier side, cute cups though! Something about the drink I got was a little off putting. Idk if it was whatever spice they used but I was not crazy about it. I definitely want to come back and try the pistachio at some point though! Getting out of my parking spot was rough. Busy street but also some annoying guy parked in the red zone behind me, basically bumper to bumper and then another girl in front had A LOT of room in front of her and just didn't give me enough room. I luckily made it out but very annoying! Anyway, still looking forward to coming back to try their pistachio bliss! IG: @ammysalamii

10/10 experience! My mom and I reserved the hands on coffee roasting experience and we couldn't…read morehave enjoyed more. Henry and his lovely wife treated us with such kindness and warmth! Answered all of our questions, went in depth about the different origins of coffee beans and the processes for them while at the same time made the whole experience fun! Would recommend it 1000%

My husband and I stopped by here to get a cappuccino not knowing that they don't serve coffee…read moredrinks. What they sell are these amazing blends of coffee from different countries. We were amazed how knowledgeable the business owner was about roasting and mixing the imported beans. We tasted a few blends and purchased two bags to try out at home. We have a Breville expresso machine at home and can't wait to try and make a cappuccino or a latte. I also got the cold brew blend and will make some tonight. It has to stay in the fridge for 20 hours. There is a barcode on the bags that you scan and it tells you about the beans and how to prepare your coffee. How amazing is that. The shop is beautiful and smells heavenly. Great customer service as well... I found a great place to buy my coffee beans from now on.

Love love love this mobile coffee spot! I tried them at a fun garden event recently and couldn't…read moreget over their blueberry coffee! Mary and Suzy, who run the coffee cart, were so amazing that I literally wanted to be friends with them! I guess that makes sense with the name ;) I am absolutely booking them for my next event and if you want yummy coffee varieties with all the vibes and ambience these are your gals!!

Coffee & Friends saved my event! It was a week before my event and the coffee service we had booked…read morecanceled. I reached out to dozens and dozens of small businesses and Coffee & Friends was responsive and able to work with my budget. They were very easy to communicate with regarding our needs and getting our payment submitted was simple as well. They showed up on time and their set up was perfect! They offered a variety of drinks and everything worked out great! I will definitely recommend them to friends, family and colleagues for events and work with them myself in the future!

Sweet Demi Lune Bakery & Café…read more Sweet Demi Lune Bakery & Café reminded me that we live for the wonderful experiences that remain to be discovered. After a wonderful lunch date with my wife at Raffi's Place (please read my review and thank me later) in Glendale, I decided to look for the perfect dessert. After scouting several nearby locations, I decided I was in the mood for a great cinnamon roll. Sweet Demi Lune Bakery & Café looked like the place that would deliver the experience I was seeking. SDLBC is listed as being in Glendale, but it's located in the historic Old Town of Montrose. That's beside the point; I only mention it because there are additional places to explore just up the street. We arrived around 3:00 p.m. on a Saturday, and there wasn't much of a selection left, including the highly sought-after cinnamon roll. The gentleman behind the counter greeted us warmly, and I immediately asked if that was all the pastries they had. He said yes. I contemplated leaving because of the nonexistent cinnamon roll, but I didn't want to be rude, so I decided to give the bakery a try since we were already there. So, we basically took half of what remained behind the glass display case: a Peach Almond Croissant, a Raspberry Pistachio Croissant, an Almond Croissant, and then my curiosity focused on a few lonely-looking pastries that were unfamiliar to my discerning eyes. I asked the gentleman what they were, and he replied with something that sounded completely foreign to me: Kouign-Amann. Kouign-Amann (pronounced queen ah-MAHN) is a traditional pastry from the region of Brittany, France. It is often considered one of the richest pastries in the world because it is made with just a few simple ingredients in generous proportions: bread dough, butter, and sugar. Figuring we needed a few more sweets for the road, we took all the remaining Kouign-Amanns. Two were the traditional version, and the other two were filled with crème and blueberry jam. We also ordered a Café Americano and a Café Mocha. While we waited for our drinks, I simply couldn't wait any longer. Like a kid on Christmas morning, I eagerly opened my gift and dug right into the Kouign-Amann. Hesitantly, I tore off a tiny piece with my fingers, expecting nothing extraordinary, and instantly gave birth to a brand-new experience that exploded in my mouth. The crisp exterior gave way to the soft, flaky center, followed by waves of what tasted like delicate honey. I tore off another piece and shared it with my wife. One look at her eyes told me she wanted more. By the time our drinks were ready, we had devoured one of the Kouign-Amanns and confessed to the gentleman behind the counter that we had just experienced pure ecstasy in the form of a pastry. Kouign-Amann is, in fact, one of the richest pastries in the world, so don't let the unfamiliar name keep you from trying one. The Café Americano and the Café Mocha were also exceptionally well prepared. With everything that's happening in the world these days, a simple yet profound experience like this reminded me how wonderful life can still be. Like Arnold said... "I'll be back." Enjoy!

I stopped off and had to have the chocolate mousse sponge cake. It's gluten-free and I will tell…read moreyou they have a lot of really delicious things to try. The croissant selection is incredible. I love the indoor seating, but they also have outdoor seating. I washed it down with a short Americano, two shots and I threw in some extra cream. It's delicious. The coffee has a nice mild flavor, but nothing beats the sweets. I have to tell you this chocolate mousse cake is the right portion otherwise I would eat the whole thing in this case the powers that be more wise and gave me a slice and Man was it delicious.

Excellent coffee and drink quality! We ordered coffee, tea, and a milkshake and loved it all. Would…read moredefinitely come back when we are back in SoCal.

I went there with friends for a coffee date and they didn't have Vanilla Latte! I was so ready to…read morego in and get my refreshing coffee of the day and to find out they don't have any vanilla sweetener. I was disappointed. He instead gave me an orange latte which tastes like oranges and it was a change that I didn't like. The person serving us was really nice though he was very kind and talkative! I just really wish they had vanilla sweetener it would've made my day! The parking was really a good by the way they had a huge parking lot at the back of the place.

Decided to check this spot out over the weekend on a whim. It's kind of on a busy street but there…read moreis some residential and that street is SUPER small so good luck finding parking there too. We got lucky lol! They have some nice seating and tables on the side of their building down that same residential street and they also have umbrellas for shade which is nice. Walked in and what a beautiful cafe! You immediately notice all the musical instruments which makes me think they have live music some times. Ordered at the counter and asked what their "RAF Latte" was and the guy mentioned it was for the customers who wanted them to be more on the sweeter side and less strong so I went for their Horchata latte. Took a few minutes to get my drink but as soon as I saw it, it looked absolutely delish! And it was. Super creamy, still on the sweeter side but the creaminess is what I loved most about it. Still strong enough for my liking so I would definitely come back and get it again! IG: @ammysalamii

Really like this coffee spot which is between Burbank and Glendale. They have parking in the back…read morewhich is easy and nice. They have tables inside and outside as well and the outside tables have umbrellas which is great during the summer hot days. Menu is not that big or extensive but enough. They have coffee and matcha options. They offer pastries as well and even have a few breakfast options. Service is good, staff is friendly. I got a lavender matcha with almond milk. I don't specify sweetness levels and it turned out it was perfect. Lavender was not overpowering and once mixed it was perfect. My husband liked his mocha as well. We got a guava pastry but it tasted much like the ones from Portos so not sure if they buy it from there. But otherwise great coffee spot.

Delicious coffee. Great sandwiches. And very friendly staff. I highly recommend the Iced Mocha.read more

Came on the hottest day of the summer so far and got the iced cream top latte and they were willing…read moreto make an iced version of the marshmallow latte for my partner. Service was super knowledgeable and friendly and made good recommendations. Cream top is very sweet, and goes great with the mellow latte below. This tastes like the kind of vanilla ice cream your kids love. I got the large 20oz size and enjoyed every ounce! Iced marshmallow was perhaps not a good idea only because the marshmallows got chilled and became a weird texture. Definitely our bad ordering it that way! Get it hot, the way it was thoughtfuly designed , and I'm sure it's delightful! This truck is in the office building courtyard off to the right before you pull into the garage on Monterey. There are tables with it umbrellas around for shade in the summer. There is sometimes street parking right in front of the office building on Brand, otherwise the lot for this complex is $1 for every 12 minutes and this stand doesn't validate (tho Equinox does, apparently).