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    Surfboy

    4.8 (43 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Nanc E.

    This review is strictly for my experience with the iced matcha latte. The service is actually great, the cashier in the front register was very nice and was helpful and explaining everything with my iced Matcha latte order. This coffee shop is relatively small so expect a couple of stools available if you're looking to sit, otherwise it is best that you sit outside in the premises. Most people who order from here just go in and out. The iced much a latte was OK, but this shops main offering is coffee. If you're not snooty about how your matcha is, it's passable. The price is fair considering the location.

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    Calena A.

    Exceptional service and coffee! When you walk in, the vibe is as if you actually are at a beach-side cafe. They pay their homages to Angeleno life with their dodgers bobble head display and the glass walls bring in a lot of natural light. The menu is simple but definitely broad enough to cater to the coffee, tea, matcha, and even smoothie people. The coffee is strong!!! The orange mocha is delicious and the flavors mix well but you will be very energized. The pastry selection dwindles as you go later in the day but they're all yummy. Most importantly, the staff are so great and personable. They make an effort to give you a great customer experience down to making sure the drink is in your hand when it's done. The only downside is how hard it is to get to if you don't work in the immediate surrounding buildings since parking in downtown is so complicated. But it's a gem of downtown!

    Jennifer F.

    Stopped by today for a coffee, wow! Their tres leches latte was soooo goood! Friendly and fast service. I love their beach vibes interiors, they sell yummy looking pastries too.

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    Marcus C.

    Sometimes Starbucks just doesn't quite cut it for me, so I was pretty glad to find Surfboy & try something new! They're located in the lower level of One California Plaza DTLA. Since they're nearby my office, we've had the chance to try a lot of their menu. First things first - the coffee is good and will put a pep in your step! The Tres Leches Latte is the standout so far. The pastries are good and the breakfast burrito is decent but on the smaller side considering the price. The employees are really nice & accommodating. It's a small clean coffee shop with good coffee & pastries - give them a shot if you're in the area!

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    Areial R.

    Awesome customer service very clean and inviting environment. We ordered the harmless hippie matcha americano and the tres leches latte. Both super delicious and tasty I can't wait to purchase more from here.

    First time on the recommendation of a close mentor/friend. On the way to Malibu, made a pit stop for coffee
    Christopher M.

    First time coming here on the recommendation of a close mentor & friend. Upon my arrival, was greeted with a warm huge smile by a gentleman! His smile is so contagious, makes your day so much more special. He welcomed me and asked how I'm doing. Took an interest to getting to know me as a new customer. This business so exquisite & well cleaned. Home away from home.

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    5 months ago

    Amazing spot in DTLA near The Broad and Disney Music Hall. Great customer service and great coffee.

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    The coffee is so good here ! Great customer service the owner is friendly . Nice vibes I'm definitely coming back to try many more.

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    4 months ago

    Vibe and Drinks are Amazing I would post a picture of my drink but I finished it before I got back to my desk

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    9 months ago

    Cool place interesting faire, my friend got the Matcha Latte which she raved about, service was friendly

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    Thanks for coming in! We hope to see you again!

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    Very personalized, the service is fantastic and the coffee is delicious! A new favorite of mine.

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    2 years ago

    Welcome addition to the 2cal plaza, I tried the mint mocha and it was great, and had real mint in it.

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    2 years ago

    Great new coffee spot in the area. Ed and Ethan really care about their coffee and their customers. A welcome addition to the neighborhood.

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    1 year ago

    2nd time visiting. Best smoothies!!! Amazing! Will be back again. The Jack smoothie rocks!

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    Thanks for visiting us and giving us a try! See you soon!

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    Ask the Community - Surfboy

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    $3.75 - $10.25 everything is reasonably price, signatures drinks are priced accordingly and smoothies are on the higher scale. Add-ons and boosts available for all beverages.

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    Was craving a breakfast burrito in DTLA that wasn't huge and wasn't Wake and Late (which I do love).

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