Curtomer service is always excellent! They get thru the…read moreline quickly. I always try something new.

Inicio Coffee review: Parking is small and limited, but due…read moreto most people coming and going, a spot opens up somewhat quickly. Wait times when things got a bit busy, grew longer. I came when it was not busy and got my drink in under two minutes. However, the person sitting next to me (with the cutest doggie! They're dog friendly, I think ) waited longer than 10 minutes for her drink. However, this was during a rush and when it was probably the busiest in the morning (?) AMBIANCE AND ENVIRONMENT: The music volume was pretty good. It was low level when the place got busy due to people chatting, machines, ice scooping etc., but when it wasn't so busy, the level was about medium due to the atmosphere being more quiet. The vibes were Mumford and sons, Oasis, Of Monsters and Men, the Head and the Heart, and some classical sprinkled here and there. It is smaller than a chain, but cozy with quite a few seats and table options. I think they did a great job at making the best of the space. The space also encourages community as half of the seating options are shared/shareable. All within an arms reach, which in my personal opinion, is plenty of space. Because of this, it encourages you to acknowledge your fellow human being sitting across, or beside you. The environment was clean, bright, and comfortable. The environment feedback I woukd give is perhaps a stronger sun shade in the windows that the bar and stools face. I first sat here but within minutes decide to move because the heat was a bit too much for me. Again! A personal preference. Coffee shops can also naturally get warm due to the energy being used for the machines and refrigerators, so something to consider. The air-conditioning kicked in a little later which helped make it more comfortable. Another thing I noticed is the outlet near the corner table and lounge chairs has a an outlet extender plugged into the wall outlet, but the wall outlet is extremely loose with no faceplate. This can cause electric shock, wiring damage and possible fires. I know from personal experience. It's a real easy and cheap fix that I highlyyy recommend they do ASAP. Just trying to be helpful because I really, really like this spot. FOOD AND DRINKS: I ordered a Hibiscus Berry Blend, as is, iced. It was $5.00 even. It is served in a14 Oz. cup. With ice, it's probably about 12-13 Oz. of drink you're getting. I think it was worth it. The flavor was equal and very nice. Not too fruity, not too watery. It wasn't sweet, due to me not asking for any additional sweetener. As I sat and worked, I heard a lot of other orders and some were very creative. So they do have all those fun drinks people love to indulge in occasionally. They also have classic drip coffee and loose leaf tea. THE REASON WHY I TRIED INICIO: The biggest thing I noticed, being an activist myself involved in many efforts for social justice through my work and personal life, was their mission to erase modern day slavery. Human trafficking is a horrible thing that unfortunately is haooening right before out very eyes. They donate a portion of all food, drink, and catering sales to Justice 180. That is honestly, the reason why I came. I would love to partner with them and invite them to come cater at my center. I plan to spread the word about this place and continue to support them.

Finally decided to try this place!! Honestly the only thing that was stopping me was the lack of…read moreparking lol. Went down several residential to finally find a spot. Even Ventura was full! Nice, spacious interior and they also have lounge/couches in the back which is nice. Great vibe to this place and the worker was very nice. Menu is simple, they had some summer drinks on a separate menu for seasonal. I ordered one of their signatures, 12 oz Iced Maple Oat Latte. Drink came out pretty quick and had a very pretty coffee color! Sometimes you just immediately know it'll be good just by the color and it was! Super delicious, perfect maple flavor. Would definitely come back!! IG: @ammysalamii

Best coffee and beans in the Valley hands down…read more If you are enthusiast, this is the place for you. Staff is knowledgeable, product quality is amazing.

Finally got to try this spot!! Honestly, parking along Ventura is always a nightmare which is what…read morehas been keeping me away. Super happy I finally got to try this place though!! Got lucky with parking about only a block away and walked over. Very busy!! Love the high ceilings in here and it looks like it was connected to some kind of homeware shop? Didn't really look and was more focused on trying to figure out what to order lol!! They only have a small menu on the counter right when you order. Would be nice to have it on the wall to browse while waiting in the long line. The menu is very simple though so I ended up just getting an iced caramel latte and my bf got an iced matcha latte. I also got a toasted everything croissant which was absolutely fantastic!! Perfect jalapeno cream cheese in the middle. Delish!! The drinks took a bit but it was also very busy so I understand. Two workers but they managed and had great energy! Loved our drinks as well. Super creamy, strong, not overly sweet!! They are also pet friendly and even have a water bowl inside by the entryway. Great spot and would definitely come back if I happen to be in the area. IG: @ammysalamii

I've been wanting to check out the Boy & The Bear for a while now, so because I was in the area, I…read moredecided to stop by for a coffee and croissant. It's a really cute little cafe, that shares a space with a furniture store. It's located in a great part of Sherman Oaks and it seemed like the place had many regulars. Upon entering I was greeted by both the barista and the cashier/barista. It was quite busy on a Friday at 10:30 am, but I managed to get seating outdoors. It was fully packed inside! I ordered an iced latte and managed to get their lack everything croissant. The girl who took my order was very sweet and friendly. She warmed up my croissant and it was ready in a few mins. Now, my coffee took over 20 minutes to be made. I saw the barista make orders that were placed after mine. Some seemed to be for his regulars, which was annoying and was not appreciated. I was also in a bit of a rush, but managed to just make it out in time for my appointment. I enjoyed the coffee and croissant, but did not appreciate waiting over 20 mins for my iced latte which should have been ready with my croissant!

My bf and I have been to the Tarzana location once before and although we had to do metered street…read moreparking, it wasn't too bad. But boy oh boy this Van Nuys location nails the parking situation (insert sarcasm). We came by this morning (Saturday) and didn't realize it was inside an office building. It's at the bottom lobby area of this big office building and we didn't think it would be a big deal till we turned into the parking lot and realized it was a pay to enter kinda lot.. I said screw it since I originally turned into the BevMo parking lot next door by accident but I should've stayed there and just walked on over lol. I turned into this paid one since I just wanted to get my coffee and after pushing the ticket machine a few times, it didn't spit out a parking ticket and gate didn't open, I was like welp, back it on outta there lol! The ticket machine also said "check printer" which I thought was odd and maybe just broken? I didn't even think of it being "closed" due to the weekend. I backed out and drove next door to just park (Ace Hardware / Verizon). I walked over finally and this lovely young man named Justin greeted us with the loveliest of vibes. I began to rant a bit about the parking situation and he completely understood and explained how it would've been bad if we somehow got in because the parking guy isn't working weekends and you'd need a key to get out of the lot or something so that would've sucked LOL. Glad we managed to park next door and walked over. Justin had great vibes and really felt like a friend we already knew. Talked about current video games such as Expedition 33 and Deadlock and he made my Iced "Sam" latte all within a timely matter. I love the salted vanilla flavor that you don't typically see on menus in other coffee shops! Perfect balance and tastes fantastic. Great service and glad this coffee run ended well lol! Probably won't come back to this location due to the hassle of it all but I definitely recommend trying their coffee! IG: @ammysalamii

My assistant and I have been craving peanut butter toast for ages! So today while out walking the…read morepack I yelled places near us that served it! Here's my only two complaints: 1) It's in a medical building (I think) so you have to pay to park in the lot. No validation and limited parking anywhere close. 2) I loved the granola and blueberries on top BUT the drizzled vanilla syrup was too much. Also they use JIF and it's just sugary sweet already! Price was reasonable and service was super quick! When you call to order you are instructed to leave a message or text. They actually text me immediately and asked how they could help. I ordered via text and it was so easy! Plus the person on the other end was extremely helpful. Great customer service.

I had problems ordering coffee online, a problem with their website. I contacted customer service,…read moreand a kind gentleman names Francesco got on it right away . They could not remedy the online issue right away , so he offered to drop off the coffee at my house, which he did! He gave me an invoice and didn't even. Wait for a check, told me "Just mail it in" Unbelievable. And the coffees are all fantastic . We drink coffee black, so have been searching for smooth coffee that is not sour or bitter, which these are. Rich and Smooth We got Espressino, regular and decaf, A Honduran coffee, and Swiss water decaf. All fantastic

Okay NOT A COFFEE SHOP. I was looking for a place to get a nice coffee and sit for a bit and…read moretried to find this place. I was not able to find it and I called and they got back to me letting me know they just roast beans and sell it out to people. The good review is how kindly they got back to me and let me know. Having said that I have not tried the bean yet and I will try and get some from them soon.

I really like the atmosphere here. Both the coffee and the shop's décor have a very understated,…read moreelegant feel.

Solid spot if you're in the Encino area! We tried the…read morecardamom latte with oat milk and it was really good! You can actually taste the spices, and it's not overly sweet at all. Just a clean, well-balanced coffee drink. I'd give the coffee itself a solid 4/5. What really stood out though was the customer service. The barista was super helpful in guiding us through the menu, which I always appreciate. That kind of warmth makes a difference! We'd definitely come back when we're in the area. If this review helped, a thumbs up means a lot!

I had an Iced Latte and it was really good! Fast and good service, the place is small but…read morewelcoming! The only challenge here is the parking, the coffee shop is inside a little shopping center, so parking is a little challenging. I will come back and take photos!

Compelling is compelling. Great espresso tonic....but let's…read moretalk about the yogurt parfait it was so incredible, I almost ordered a second one for the road! Thanks for making my morning!

Dear Brothers Coffee. We are just writing for an update on remodeling. We love that you were in the…read moreneighborhood . Your baked goods and coffee are amazing. We most especially loved your Matcha it was the Best in Burbank . The Owner provided the best customer service. It is a busy place and he is so hardworking. Hope to see your place back open soon. Thank you, Ruthie

Came for the coffee, stayed for the vibe ;)…read more This place is so Gen Z-coded in the best way possible: fun baristas, vibey playlist and aesthetic everything. Tried the cookie butter latte and maple sea salt latte. Flavors were on point but the coffee itself was a little too shy. Would love a bolder brew to balance out all that milk. Came in at 10am dreaming of matcha but apparently it doesn't clock in until 1pm. Matcha girlies, take note!! I'll be back to try it for sure.