5-star review you can copy and paste:…read more Judd made me the most beautiful and delicious flat white I've ever had! The coffee was perfectly balanced, silky smooth, and the latte art was absolutely stunning--clearly made with real skill and care. Everything about Aurora feels special. The drinks are crafted with attention to detail, and the whole experience left me smiling. This is easily becoming one of my favorite spots on Ventura Blvd. Highly recommend stopping by and asking for Judd!

Pretty clean coffee shop! The restroom was clean too, which is always a plus in my book…read more I ordered the salted caramel matcha and really enjoyed it. My husband got the praline cream rose, and he said it was strong -- he had to add more sugar, but it still wasn't good. Overall, I'd come back for my drink, but he'd probably skip his next time.

Claudine's is my go-to brunch spot any time that I'm in LA. It's one of my favorite brunch spots of…read moreall time. The setting is amazing, the pastries are delicious, but the thing I keep coming back to are their chilaquiles. I've never had such delicious chilaquiles that are balanced, perfectly spice, with ample chicken and avocado for $16 ? It's a steal for the portion that I usually need to split with a friend. I constantly crave them. My second biggest rec is also their brisket burrito which is massive and bursting with flavor. Truly one of my favorite spots in the Valley point blank.

I just got baked goods and I saw that they were known for their cc cookies, but they were just…read morefine. I would not get them again. The pumpkin coffee cake is moist with a nice streusel on top. The chunky monkey is super light on the banana which I appreciate but not nearly as moist as the coffee cake. However, it comes with a nice cream and streusel on top that is delicious together. They were still good and moist the day after without putting in fridge.

My girlfriend and I came here on a rainy day and it was honestly the perfect spot. The place is…read moredefinitely a vibe. Cozy, laid back, good music (90's Hip Hop & R&B) and a good place to just sit, eat and hang out for a bit. She got the Iced Matcha Peach and I got the Salted Caramel Latte. I'm not really a matcha person, but obviously I tried hers and I have to admit it was pretty good. My latte was really good too. I got the Truffle Mushroom Toast and she had the Chopped Lox Toast. The mushroom toast was really good and they definitely weren't stingy with the mushrooms. I tried her lox toast too, because that's just part of being in a relationship. Hers was pretty good too. Overall, good food, good coffee, excellent service and a really cool atmosphere. Definitely somewhere we'd come back to, especially on another rainy LA day.

Stopped by on a Monday morning right after they opened. The coffee shop is clean and the staff were…read morefriendly, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the place was absolutely freezing inside, which made it hard to get comfortable and enjoy my visit. For drinks, I ordered the Salted Caramel Latte and it was just fine -- nothing special. My husband got the Cookie Butter Latte, and I'd say his was definitely the better order. We also shared a tuna toast, which was a bit on the salty side. Overall, decent spot with nice staff and a clean space, but the cold temperature and so-so food/drinks make it hard to rate higher. Would maybe come back, but I'd bring a jacket next time.

My daughters favorite spot well one of their favorite restaurants only problem is the parking…read morealways busy and no parking available but besides that food and drinks and dessert fabulous

Absolutely disgusting experience found a dead SPIDER inside my sandwich…read more I visited Coral Tree Café on Ventura Boulevard in Encino yesterday for lunch with my wife and our newborn, expecting a pleasant meal. Unfortunately, what happened during our visit was one of the most disgusting dining experiences I've ever had. I ordered the signature tuna sandwich, while my wife ordered the vegan bowl. We also shared a latte after receiving our food and sitting down. After getting our meals, I returned to the counter to ask for mustard. I proceeded to eat approximately half of my sandwich, using a butter knife to spread a little mustard onto each bite. At the time, the sandwich tasted fine, and I had no reason to suspect anything was wrong. When I went to spread mustard on the remaining half, I opened up the sandwich and discovered a large, dead cellar spider smooshed against the inside of the bread. Yes, an actual spider inside my sandwich. I was completely beside myself. I honestly didn't know what to say. The spider was so large and disgusting that I didn't even think to take a photo. I immediately showed my wife and brought the plate to the counter to show the staff, who also appeared shocked by what they saw. We were both absolutely disgusted. My wife immediately lost her appetite and couldn't even finish her own meal. What should have been a simple lunch together turned into an experience that completely ruined our appetite and left us wanting to leave as quickly as possible. The staff offered to remake my sandwich, which I declined. At that point, I couldn't even imagine eating anything else from the kitchen. I stepped outside to collect myself while my wife finished getting our newborn ready to leave. When I went back inside, I requested a refund and was refunded for my sandwich. I appreciated that they processed the refund, but given the circumstances, I felt the entire check should have been refunded. This wasn't a matter of disliking a dish or receiving the wrong order. I had already eaten half of a sandwich before discovering a dead spider inside the other half, and the experience was so disturbing that neither my wife nor I could enjoy the rest of our food. I understand that mistakes can happen in restaurants, but finding a dead spider inside prepared food raises serious concerns about food handling, preparation, and quality control. It's especially upsetting when you're dining with your wife and newborn and expect basic standards of cleanliness and food safety. I'm sharing this review because I genuinely hope the restaurant takes this incident seriously and investigates how something like this could happen. No customer should have to experience this, and it's certainly not something I'll forget anytime soon. This was genuinely one of the most disgusting dining experiences I've ever had. We left with our appetites ruined, feeling completely grossed out, and with very little confidence in ever returning.

Dropped by for a quick breakfast bite and lucky to find street parking, as the small parking lot…read morelooked a bit challenging. You order at the cashier and find your own seat. We ordered the bouquet burrito and chilaquiles. Food came out fairly quickly, and they even package your food in a to-go box in case you have leftovers to take home. The burrito was huge, flavorful and generously filled. The chilaquiles were tasty as well. Overall, we were happy with our quick breakfast bite. There's a communal table along with other indoor seating plus some outdoor seating available too.

Been wanting to try this place for a while. Decided to stop in. Parking can be a bit rough with…read morehaving only four dedicated spots for their establishment. Was able to get a parking spot on the street. Staff was very friendly soon as I walked in. A couple people in the dining area remote working with laptops. There was nice casual music playing in the background. I decided to go with the Smashburger and the peony burrito. Both were great, but would definitely take the Smashburger again over the burrito. I will note: the salsa that comes with the burrito was OK but the burrito alone with no salsa was great. The flavor of the avocado and ingredients together was simple and fresh.

Always good service here, and great food as well…read more Today I ordered a croissant and mocha since I arrived to an appointment early and had some time to spare. I usually order an avocado tartine and a lemon honey ginger tea or oatmeal but I switched things up this morning. I was not disappointed, I enjoyed my pastry and hot mocha :) They have outdoor seating overlooking Ventura boulevard, perfect for people-watching. It's located in the same building complex of UCLA Health Encino- convenient for anyone that has to wait between appointments.

Well, even though the food is expensive, at least it's not that tasty, served mostly stale, and it…read moretakes a long time... I had avocado toast, took about 30 minutes... To make toast and put avocado on it, I had a coffee that was served a little quicker, in around 15 minutes, not good... The cost at Starbucks for all of this would've been about $12... The cost here after a tip - and the waiter definitely should not have received a tip - was almost $100. I don't like leaving bad reviews, but this place was just very skippable. Just not great for just about every reason "not greatness" can be measured.

There's so many good coffee shops on Ventura Blvd. but this is my favorite coffee spot in the area…read more Their coffee is rich and full of flavor. My go-to is their iced latte with whole milk. It's the perfect start for the day! They also make a mean overnight oats! When they have it in stock, it's always an item I order with my iced latte. It comes with rolled oats, chia seeds, berries, agave, vanilla extract and almond milk. Yum! You have to try it when it's available! They sold out today, so I got their granola & yogurt. It was the perfect substitute. There's limited seating inside and out, but it's a great place to enjoy your cup of Joe or work. Staff is always welcoming and friendly and are quick to get your order to you. You also have an option to order online at https://www.tortonicaffe.com and it's super convenient. They also have delivery as an option too!

I LOVE trying new coffee spots and pretty much make it a mission to try them everywhere I go,…read morewhether I'm in town, traveling to another state or even another country, so of course I had to try this place! We got the banana coconut latte and the pumpkin caramel latte and both were really good! I will say their drinks are definitely more on the subtle side when it comes to the flavoring, so if you like your coffee a little sweeter or want the flavors to really come through, I'd recommend asking for a little extra. Overall though, really good coffee and a great little spot! Parking is probably the only annoying part since it's mostly street parking and can be tough to find, so you may have to park around the block. Still definitely worth checking out!

Came here at Friday 9am and there was a line, about 10 min wait. The drinks looked like it'd be too…read moresweet but were actually balanced. Pumpkin spice hojicha latte: the sweetest of the bunch, but thought the spice complemented the hojicha. I actually don't like hojicha lattes but this worked for me. Pistachio matcha: at first, it was too creamy but I had to mix it more. I could have used with slightly less milk but this was great. Pistachio americano: they add pistachio syrup to the coffee so it is a bit sweet. The cream top with the crushed pistachio is nutty.

Matcha einspanner - i'd pass. Coffee einspanner delicious and STRONG. Their pastries are also…read morealways really delicious! Not necessarily a place I would want to sit in, more of a to go vibe. The baristas are all very kind and they work fast

I really like this Paris Baguette location, it's one the nicest I've been to…read more Parking is always easy since it's located in a shopping plaza. They have a huge selection of pastries, sandwiches, breakfast items and drinks. It's always so hard to decide on what items to get. The have tables inside and a small patio to the side as well. The pastries are always fresh and taste good but drinks are underwhelming. The matcha has an aftertaste and is watered down. The coffee as well lacks flavor.

Delicious mini chocolate mousse layer cake for my 39th birthday, plus a slice of red velvet cake…read moreand a complimentary welcome pastry with my purchase. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. Reasonably priced and cost-effective, with great value for what you get. Nicole at checkout and Jaz (who gave the bathroom code) provided excellent service. The entire team had such a friendly, energetic vibe that made the experience even more enjoyable. They truly deserve special recognition and a pay raise soon. Spacious, clean environment, including a clean bathroom. Great place to enjoy a pastry, cake, or coffee while relaxing. Thank you for the wonderful service, and God bless!

Stopped by at Blinkies donuts as it was near the CVS where I had just stopped by and I wanted…read morebreakfast. The shop is cute and they have several croissant sandwich options, I went with the bacon egg and cheese option. I also orderd a giant hand sized apple filled donut. My croissant sandwich was a large generous portion, the egg, bacon, and cheese were piping hot, but the croissant wasn't cooked. I think the sandwich would be so much better if the croissant was warmed up and fluffy. The egg portion is generous but not a fresh egg, looks like pre-made and warmed but it definitely hit the spot and half the sandwich filled me up already so I saved the other half to eat another day for breakfast. Today I ate the hand sized apple filled donut and it was AMAZING. I haven't eaten a donut in a few months so I was in heaven. The donut was fresh soft and generously filled with apple filling. Worth every bite!!!!!!!!!

Stopped in at 6:30am for a dozen donuts to bring to the office (coworker birthday)…read more Location is convenient to 101/405 commute, the lady behind the counter was pleasant and kind, and the donuts were DELICIOUS and easy on the eyes (birthday girl immediately wanted to take a picture of them). Lots of ooos and aaas at pretty box and the fun variety. Unique specialty flavors, but also the classics were done well. Flavors I personally tried: Mango Tajin - very unique, so delicious Horchata - tastes just like a cup of horchata! Maple bar - cannot go wrong with this classic