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.

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 ...

What a neat new cafe on Fifth Avenue! Elegant and very modern. The sandwiches look so tempting…read morebut I just came from a restaurant nearby for lunch. Of course I could Not pass to try something's. I ordered a black sesame seed Espiner - it had whipped cream, ice the black sesame seed paste plus a shot of espresso. Not so sweet but a perfect new ending to the lunch place I just went to. In fact now, I have a new place to go try. The bulgogi sandwich and then next time again - the garlic shrimp sandwich! I cannot wait to go back! I am sure this place will have lines in the future. If you already know what you like they also have a machine at their entrance foyer where you can order ahead them pick it up. The place also have various sets of tea. Meaning the tea with other delicacies to go with it. One can have "high" tea as well their version. Korean version. As I said - a new find to dine in light!

Open space but minimal seating. Free street parking. The…read morepistachio bliss was alright. I didnt think it tasted very much like pistachio. The mango matcha was also alright. Matcha quality is good but it was definitely overpowered by the mango. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here specifically.

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.

i love a consistent pour and regent gets it every time! i haven't been to glendale this often in a…read morelong time haha. i've tried their cantina cold brew, it was well crafted but i'm gonna stick to their oatmilk latte, always so well balanced and delicious. street parkings a bit tricky bc it's on a busy blvd. small coffee shop, some seating outside.

ICED MATCHA LATTE 6/10: The matcha latte was really smooth…read moreand had a decent matcha taste to it. I would say that it is a fairly standard matcha had a pleasant sweetness with light vanilla. My only notes are that the matcha latte was undermixed and that it was $8.25. I understand the high 7 to mid 8 dollar price points but for more speciality matcha lattes such as those with cold foam already included in the price. NOTES -- - Street parking! - They sell a really good Mr Peelz banana budding..

We used to live in Los Feliz and spent years walking this part of Hillhurst multiple times a week…read more The street has changed, a lot of the businesses turned over, but it's as charming and vibrant as ever. Maru Coffee is one of the new businesses, though I guess it's been open for ten years now--it moved in like a month after we moved out. One more sign that we're getting old. But we are still hip enough to join the crowd at Maru after a morning hike in Griffith Park. The place was busy when we arrived on a Friday around noon, lots of people lining up to get their artisanal coffees. The wait was short, though, and service was friendly and quick. The shop was attractive, soothingly minimal in a KonMari kind of way. We found a place to sit while we waited for our drinks. I'm not a habitual coffee drinker, so while Matt B. got his coffee, I enjoyed an iced matcha latte. This was delicious, creamy and flavorful and also bright green. If you want a trendy coffee shop in Los Feliz, Maru Coffee seems like the one to beat. It's a fun scene that makes me miss my old neighborhood and maybe, just a little, my youth.

Came here on a Friday afternoon with a friend from out of town before exploring Los Feliz. There is…read moremetered street parking right by Maru but we drove a block down and parking outside the library on the street for free. Although it was around 2 pm, there was still a line and a ~7 minute wait time. There are a few benches to sit at outside and limited indoor seating so this is very much a to-go style coffee shop. My friend is super allergic to lactose and they were very good about understanding this and sanitizing all equipment for her drinks (she did not have any reaction). Iced matcha latte 3/5, not super great but not super bad, just middle of the road matcha. I spoke with the friend who recommended me this spot and she noted that they got rid of the cream top which made it fantastic so it's possible this is why I didn't end up loving this latte ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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!

Early morning coffee cravings deserve better than the generic spots on every corner. This place…read morestands out. If you're in a rush, ordering online for pickup makes everything seamless and efficient. Metered parking right out front makes it even easier. The coffee? Just right. Smooth, balanced, and exactly what I needed to start the day. One small note: for online orders, I'd request it extra hot next time. Easy. Convenient. Good coffee. I'm in.

This was extremely unprofessional. We entered the café, placed our order, and the staff failed to…read morewarn us that there was no place to sit. We did not come for take-out. Three women, including a pregnant woman, ordered, stood there waiting with plates in their hands, and eventually had to leave. Wouldn't it be more professional to inform customers in advance that there is no seating available? Were we supposed to sit on the floor?

This place was so cool. It's tucked in the middle are of other businesses. I ordered the earl grey…read morebrown sugar latte. It was exactly what I needed with wonderful flavoring and presentation. Parking was a bit tricky as there are only a handful of spots. The spots are also very narrow so a careless parker may make it difficult to park.

Took my dog for a walk along the LA River and needed a little pick-me-up, so I stopped by 10 Speed…read moreCoffee. The space was really clean and super dog-friendly, which I appreciated. I decided to try the jasmine passionfruit tea over ice--honestly, I wish I had gotten it hot because the iced version didn't have much flavor. That said, the overall experience was still good. Nice atmosphere, friendly vibe, and a great spot to stop by after a walk. I'd definitely come back to try something different next time. Service was really friendly and my drink came out fast

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