Bangin' coffee!
So here's the sitch: I don't think there're a lot of really great coffee spots the farther up you go in Noho (and I think Starbucks sucks... sorry, fight me). I'm a bit 'snobbish' when it comes to coffee - I look for really strong, flavorful espresso, large chunky ice (I *hate* when that shit melts like instantly!), and premium syrups (like Monin or Routin 1883). I don't want diluted beverages, I wanna see that crema, and I love a barista with a bit of personality.
Roasts Per Minute delivered all of the above. It was so good, that I took smaller sips of my delicious iced vanilla Americano because I wanted the drink to last longer. I would've loved a bigger cup bc I would've 1000% gotten a quad shot version. Yummy! This company also makes their own syrups, which were displayed in really cool glass bottles. The vanilla was fire. Not cloyingly sweet - just right. Seriously. Big chunky ice was great in this hot summer heat. The owner Avo was a peach. I could tell he takes pride in his product and his customer service.
I'm the gal with a dorky Apple Maps guide on her phone of all the best coffee spots in LA (at least in the Valley). These guys are going on the list! And for comps, so you know my standards -- I think they are as delish as Lynx, Folio, Amp, Saint Coffee, Crema and Rok.
These guys are just starting out... but they'll officially have me as a repeat customer! I hope they grow in location/hours because... damn fine coffee!! :) Thanks guys!! read more