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First time trying and I LOOOVE this place! It's such a cute area with outdoor seating and just a good place to sit down and relax in busy downtown LA. I followed the signs on the street and ended up with the best latte I've had in awhile. Nutty Cloud ($6.75)-- hazelnut syrup with peanut butter cream, ordered it HOT and my god it's just like a warm hug. The hazelnut and peanut butter work together SO WELL and ordering it hot blends it together extra well, very smooth, finished it in less than 2 minutes it was amazing. Cloud Latte ($6.75)-- maple with cloud cream, iced, it's still really good and is a more "classic" flavor (since the other one was peanut butter) so just depends what you're in the mood for. I do prefer my drinks hot but the iced version is more aesthetic and you can enjoy your cream top separately if that's how you like it. Either way both drinks were 10/10 solid and I definitely will be coming back for another hot nutty cloud. I will brave DTLA traffic and parking for this. It was just that good !!!
I stopped by this place to grab a quick coffee while being in Los Angeles and I found this place on yelp. The surrounding area of this coffee place isn't necessarily my favorite, but the coffee shop itself is actually really nice and secluded. This coffee shop is small and there is no seating indoors, but there is a few seating outside if you want to hang out in the area. The drink itself is pretty good. I got a regular iced latte to go and I was probably in and out of the store within 20 minutes. The staff was also really nice. I'm not sure if there's parking in the building that the coffee shop is located in, but I parked on metered parking right outside on the street. The coffee shop is located in a plaza like area that has other unique stores in case you wanted to hang around the area. Overall, this place is definitely worth checking out if you're looking to grab a quick pick me up. They also sell pastries which I didn't get, but it looked really good. Something that I'll look into the next time I'm here.
Cute little coffee shop. Very chill and low key. Nice little spot retreated from the street. Dog friendly.
TILT COFFEE BAR (est. 2016) is cute highly-rated Downtown LA coffee shop. They're somewhat hidden given its location at the center of an apartment building in the middle of lil Tokyo. Despite its tiny outpost size they make incredibly good coffee, delicious albeit modest pastries and an outdoor seats with impeccable view of DTLA. Tilt's menu is pretty modest with a collection of coffee, tea and specialty items. I came on a warm afternoon and was perfunctorily greeted by a male staff. I perused their menu and ordered a Cold Brew x Choc Croissant. Both were satisfying. Staff was cordial and competent. Service was spot on. Parking (metered parking) was surprisingly easy given its in down town LA. Overall, it's a nice hidden gem to grab coffee and enjoy the smell of DTLA.
Delicious!! We got the popular cinnamon cloud drink and wow really really good without being too sweet! The rest of my family got iced coffees and also very refreshing. Love this coffee shop it's so simple and the staffs is amazing.
A small and cozy coffee shop. The location is a bit hidden, but it is worth the visit. There's not tables, restroom, etc. offered. The store is very simple, neat, and clean. It's more a grab and go. I got their filtered coffee, it's bold with a hint of acidity. They offer a variety of cloud foam drinks which is what they're popular for. The staff are friendly and welcoming. A great shop to hit up if you're in the area.
A little escape from the hustle and bustle of LA. Tilt is the cutest little building tucked away and surrounded by grass and outdoor seating. I tried the Cloud Matcha. The fluffy topping is so yummy and not overly sweet. Their cold brew was also solid and smooth. The street parking is limited and there are paid parking lots surrounding the area.
I had the Cloud Mocha and it was decent. It was light it flavor, both with the cream and drink which my friend liked. However, for me I would've preferred if the chocolate and coffee flavors were stronger and if it was a bit sweeter. I got it iced with oat milk, but I think it was a bit too milky since the flavors seemed diluted. Still, the drink was good overall, but could be improved in my opinion. This small coffee shop is hidden within an apartment complex in Downtown LA. There is a big outdoor seating area which could be maintained better since it was a bit dirty and run down. There's a bathroom on the basement level of the complex which the staff can give you a key to, but it is confusing to locate. For parking, it's street parking which can be rough to find in downtown. The staff were pretty nice though and the interior of the coffee shop seemed clean. Overall, a decent experience here. While my drink could've been better, I would still be interested to come back to try the other drinks.
When you're feeling a little on Tilt they provide you a caffeinated Stilt to get you back on track. A gem hidden in the diverse coffee community in Downtown Los Angeles that can't be passed up if you're in the area. It's a stand alone shop with no seating inside but plenty outside with the busy noise of the city life. We ordered two of their specialties which were the Nutty Cloud and Cinnamon Cloud. The Nutty Cloud came with a flavorful blend of Peanut Butter Cream and Hazelnut syrup which wasn't too sweet. The Cinnamon Cloud came with Cinnamon and Maple topped with cloud cream and if you're lactose be careful, lol. Both of the flavors came through and the coffee did the job to get us off that Tilt! There's a bunch of little shops around the area to explore and cool mural to look at if are into that. And that's my take on it, Peace...
Service: quick and friendly but it wasn't busy. Food: ceremonial grade matcha latte Ambiance: walk in closet size spot with the best Khruangbin music ever!!!! Be careful when you sit in seats outside because they might be dirty. Had a cute sitting spot down the stairs too.
Quick easy spot to grab a nice cup of iced Cortado. Friendly chill staff and prompt service! Conveniently located next to the fashion district and across from Katsunori which is nice.
What I ordered: - Cloud latte - Cloud matcha Secretly tucked away between an apartment complex is Tilt Coffee Bar, a hidden gem in the LA Toy District. It may be difficult to find, but they place signage around the area. Although the most popular drinks are the cloud matcha and cloud latte, they offer several other enticing options like the hojicha latte and caffeine-free strawberry cloud. My only complaint is that they only have one location and it's not in Orange County! The iced cloud latte is the smoothest latte I've ever tasted, feels like you're on clouds. More on the creamy/milky side, but the espresso still shines through. Quality of ingredients is top notch. The sweetened cloud matcha had very subtle sweetness and high-quality matcha as well, not fishy tasting at all. The cloud foam makes this one of the creamiest matcha lattes out there!
Drove 30 minutes to try this place. I thought the coffee was good but maybe not for such a drive. The service was friendly and the place was clean. A little difficult to find though.
2 months ago
I walked in feeling blue, and found this hidden spot. These peeps worked some type of magic and fixed the funk. They were so upbeat, quick, and ready to take on the day. I had a hazelnut iced latte, and it was delicious. The fact it was $6 really is a steal! This was so good. I loved the fact you can get baked goods and sit outside. They have a little patio to enjoy the day. I'm a fan. You have to give this a try! Say hi to the baristas, tip them, and watch the magic hit your hands! read more
First time trying and I LOOOVE this place! It's such a cute area with outdoor seating and just a good place to sit down and relax in busy downtown LA. I followed the signs on the street and ended up with the best latte I've had in awhile. Nutty Cloud ($6.75)-- hazelnut syrup with peanut butter cream, ordered it HOT and my god it's just like a warm hug. The hazelnut and peanut butter work together SO WELL and ordering it hot blends it together extra well, very smooth, finished it in less than 2 minutes it was amazing. Cloud Latte ($6.75)-- maple with cloud cream, iced, it's still really good and is a more "classic" flavor (since the other one was peanut butter) so just depends what you're in the mood for. I do prefer my drinks hot but the iced version is more aesthetic and you can enjoy your cream top separately if that's how you like it. Either way both drinks were 10/10 solid and I definitely will be coming back for another hot nutty cloud. I will brave DTLA traffic and parking for this. It was just that good !!! read more
I stopped by this place to grab a quick coffee while being in Los Angeles and I found this place on yelp. The surrounding area of this coffee place isn't necessarily my favorite, but the coffee shop itself is actually really nice and secluded. This coffee shop is small and there is no seating indoors, but there is a few seating outside if you want to hang out in the area. The drink itself is pretty good. I got a regular iced latte to go and I was probably in and out of the store within 20 minutes. The staff was also really nice. I'm not sure if there's parking in the building that the coffee shop is located in, but I parked on metered parking right outside on the street. The coffee shop is located in a plaza like area that has other unique stores in case you wanted to hang around the area. Overall, this place is definitely worth checking out if you're looking to grab a quick pick me up. They also sell pastries which I didn't get, but it looked really good. Something that I'll look into the next time I'm here. read more
2 months ago
Cute little coffee shop. Very chill and low key. Nice little spot retreated from the street. Dog friendly. read more
TILT COFFEE BAR (est. 2016) is cute highly-rated Downtown LA coffee shop. They're somewhat hidden given its location at the center of an apartment building in the middle of lil Tokyo. Despite its tiny outpost size they make incredibly good coffee, delicious albeit modest pastries and an outdoor seats with impeccable view of DTLA. Tilt's menu is pretty modest with a collection of coffee, tea and specialty items. I came on a warm afternoon and was perfunctorily greeted by a male staff. I perused their menu and ordered a Cold Brew x Choc Croissant. Both were satisfying. Staff was cordial and competent. Service was spot on. Parking (metered parking) was surprisingly easy given its in down town LA. Overall, it's a nice hidden gem to grab coffee and enjoy the smell of DTLA. read more
Delicious!! We got the popular cinnamon cloud drink and wow really really good without being too sweet! The rest of my family got iced coffees and also very refreshing. Love this coffee shop it's so simple and the staffs is amazing. read more
A small and cozy coffee shop. The location is a bit hidden, but it is worth the visit. There's not tables, restroom, etc. offered. The store is very simple, neat, and clean. It's more a grab and go. I got their filtered coffee, it's bold with a hint of acidity. They offer a variety of cloud foam drinks which is what they're popular for. The staff are friendly and welcoming. A great shop to hit up if you're in the area. read more
A little escape from the hustle and bustle of LA. Tilt is the cutest little building tucked away and surrounded by grass and outdoor seating. I tried the Cloud Matcha. The fluffy topping is so yummy and not overly sweet. Their cold brew was also solid and smooth. The street parking is limited and there are paid parking lots surrounding the area. read more
I had the Cloud Mocha and it was decent. It was light it flavor, both with the cream and drink which my friend liked. However, for me I would've preferred if the chocolate and coffee flavors were stronger and if it was a bit sweeter. I got it iced with oat milk, but I think it was a bit too milky since the flavors seemed diluted. Still, the drink was good overall, but could be improved in my opinion. This small coffee shop is hidden within an apartment complex in Downtown LA. There is a big outdoor seating area which could be maintained better since it was a bit dirty and run down. There's a bathroom on the basement level of the complex which the staff can give you a key to, but it is confusing to locate. For parking, it's street parking which can be rough to find in downtown. The staff were pretty nice though and the interior of the coffee shop seemed clean. Overall, a decent experience here. While my drink could've been better, I would still be interested to come back to try the other drinks. read more
1 year ago
When you're feeling a little on Tilt they provide you a caffeinated Stilt to get you back on track. A gem hidden in the diverse coffee community in Downtown Los Angeles that can't be passed up if you're in the area. It's a stand alone shop with no seating inside but plenty outside with the busy noise of the city life. We ordered two of their specialties which were the Nutty Cloud and Cinnamon Cloud. The Nutty Cloud came with a flavorful blend of Peanut Butter Cream and Hazelnut syrup which wasn't too sweet. The Cinnamon Cloud came with Cinnamon and Maple topped with cloud cream and if you're lactose be careful, lol. Both of the flavors came through and the coffee did the job to get us off that Tilt! There's a bunch of little shops around the area to explore and cool mural to look at if are into that. And that's my take on it, Peace... read more
Service: quick and friendly but it wasn't busy. Food: ceremonial grade matcha latte Ambiance: walk in closet size spot with the best Khruangbin music ever!!!! Be careful when you sit in seats outside because they might be dirty. Had a cute sitting spot down the stairs too. read more
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What I ordered: - Cloud latte - Cloud matcha Secretly tucked away between an apartment complex is Tilt Coffee Bar, a hidden gem in the LA Toy District. It may be difficult to find, but they place signage around the area. Although the most popular drinks are the cloud matcha and cloud latte, they offer several other enticing options like the hojicha latte and caffeine-free strawberry cloud. My only complaint is that they only have one location and it's not in Orange County! The iced cloud latte is the smoothest latte I've ever tasted, feels like you're on clouds. More on the creamy/milky side, but the espresso still shines through. Quality of ingredients is top notch. The sweetened cloud matcha had very subtle sweetness and high-quality matcha as well, not fishy tasting at all. The cloud foam makes this one of the creamiest matcha lattes out there! read more
1 year ago
Drove 30 minutes to try this place. I thought the coffee was good but maybe not for such a drive. The service was friendly and the place was clean. A little difficult to find though. read more
5 months ago
Cloud latte, is the best for me fresh roasted flavor and always great service. Freshly roasted coffee on site read more
Totallly impressed with this cute little coffee stop. No seating available but maybe a little bench outside, however the coffee is outstanding. Lattes are super good and have a good assortment of choices, glad we stopped by, I'll be adding this to my bookmarks read more
Although I am not much of a coffee drinker I do have a space in my heart for cafes. They are perfect social spaces and happen to have a form of craft. Many cafes lean their reputation on not only their drinks but the ambience and space itself. However, Tilt Coffee Bar is where the drinks will have to do most of the talking. That's because the exterior space surrounding Tilt is not what it used to be. Before, this space was filled with bustling businesses and utilized for numerous LA Art Walks. Now, much of the energy and businesses are gone leaving only a few artists and Tilt in the space. You might find some of the locals living in the area hanging out, but it can also be occupied by vagabonds alike. It doesn't take away from the cool green space utilized as a lawn on the second floor where the cafe is, but it might mean you hover closer to the tiny cafe than you'd expect. So if the drinks have to be the talkers, what do they say? Well, Tilt leans on their reputation with their cloud cream. Think of it as their own version of a cold cream. Thick, light in flavor but texturally creamy and wonderful it is a nice addition to any drink without overbearing it. I had the Cloud Latte which I thought tastes well after it was all mixed together. Before mixing, it was a macchiato as they poured the espresso on top. Still, visually it is pleasant to the eyes and when you taste it the Cloud Latte goes down smooth. If you're in the area Tilt is a nice boutique style cafe with good drinks and little nonsense. Good for take away and a nice, small oasis in an area filled with infrastructure. Just be mindful of who else is taking up the space around you. read more
2 years ago
Strong & flavorful coffee Love the quiet vibes at this place to sit down and have a coffee with a date Hidden gem in between apartment buildings If you like coconut I HIGHLY recommend the coconut (vegan) cold foam Even if you're not vegan it's super delicious and gives your coffee a nice kick read more
Really cool spot in DTLA - hidden from the chaos. Lots of outdoor seating on a terrace. We got the ceremonial unsweetened matcha latte with a cloud and a regular oat milk latte also with a cloud. Really delicious oat milk latte - creamy, lightly sweet, and very bold coffee flavor. The matcha latte was also good (love the unsweetened option) but with so much matcha competition in LA, the matcha itself was average. Friendly service, some merch available inside, and a small pastry and juice selection for on the go. read more
7 months ago
The iced cloud matcha is creamy, sweet, and super yummy, making it a really enjoyable treat. It has a smooth texture with just the right balance of sweetness and matcha flavor. read more
8 months ago
The employee was very descriptive about each drink I asked about. LOVE the design!! Very little space to sit not the best to get work done. Parking was a mission, but enjoyed the coffee! read more
Lady off the coffee striked again with this find! Truly loved tilt the flavors of coffee are amazing and the staff is uber friendly! Really loved the modern vibe inside this quaint coffee shop, if you happen to find yourself DTLA it's a high recommend! read more
1 year ago
I tried the Nutty Cloud Latte and the Cinnamon Cloud Latte, and my favorite was definitely the Nutty Cloud. If you're a peanut butter lover, you have to try it. I ordered mine half sweet, but I think the regular sweetness would be just as good. The Cinnamon Cloud Latte was also enjoyable, but the Nutty Cloud won for me. read more
This spot came up when we were downtown. They aren't on the main street and the entrance is deceiving given a tent sign with some minor construction. You have to walk a few steps into a courtyard area (which has an out of Downtown vibe) to get here. A bench and small counter inside with some outdoor seating. We ordered a Cortado and the Cloud Mocha. Cortado was so good the usual packet or so of sugar wasn't necessary. The Cloud Mocha was exceptional. Perfectly balanced and not too sweet (I can taste the coffee!). So good we returned a second time. Tried the Mocha with Oat Milk and 2% milk and couldn't decide which was better. They also have a handful of pastries. Ordered a Mushroom Tart-delicious! Service was upbeat and friendly with engaged people creating and serving coffee/tea deliciousness. If you're in downtown LA, make this stop! read more
8 months ago
Very cute spot in the courtyard of an apartment building in DTLA within walking distance of Little Tokyo! They have a decent amount of outdoor seating so you can easily bring your dog with you. Service was a little slow but friendly (took about 10 minutes for each drink to come out). I got a ceremonial matcha cloud which is a matcha latte topped with a fluffy cream. Overall, I enjoyed it but it could've used a slightly stronger matcha flavor. Would go back here because it is a cool spot and drinks were pretty good. read more
5 months ago
- - ~ * BEST MATCHA LATTE !!! * ~ - - I always bring my friends who HATE matcha here and now they LIKE it!! There's only street parking and it's kind of rough to park but ITS SO WORTH IT. The service is pretty fast. I get the: - iced cloud matcha sweetened w/ oat milk add coconut cream instead of regular cream $8 I heard it taste better w/ the reg. cream though if you're not a fan of coconut or if you're not lactose read more
My friend and I randomly saw a sign on the street for this coffee shop while walking to our lunch spot and decided to check this place out after. It's tucked away in a courtyard area and not on the main street. We were lucky enough to find some metered street parking but parking in DTLA is always difficult. It's a cute little coffee shop with some outdoor seating under some shaded umbrellas. It wasn't busy when we went on a Wednesday afternoon, so the service was quick. It was pretty hot that day so we just grabbed our drinks to go. I ordered the Sweetened Cloud Matcha and my friend ordered the Cloud Latte. To be honest, I wasn't a huge fan of their cloud cream/foam. The consistency was good, but it tasted butter-y and more salty than sweet/creamy. However, we really enjoyed the drink part of it! The lattes were a good flavor and tasty. Next time, I'll probably only get the drink by itself without the cloud cream. read more
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334 S Main St
Kiosk 1
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Downtown
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Question? Does anyone know if there is still the GREETINGS FROM LOS ANGELES MURAL outside of this coffee shop? Thanks and mahalos in advanced
Yes. but its not outside the coffee shop, its downstairs by the courtyard
Do you all roast your own coffee beans and is it available for purchase online?
Almost ball. Espresso and pour overs. Only Kenya, which from Heart. They're working on the online.…
Visiting from out of town, are they open on Memorial Day?
open every day, major holidays have short days usually closed by 4pm
How is the seating around Tilt?
There is some seating right outside to the left and to the right.
How much is parking?
upstairs lot and the one behind the store are both 10 dollars. if you go upstairs you can pay and get a ticket were you can get validated at the shop and get your money back. not sure if this is still the case,
What are the cross streets? Any landmarks to look for? For some reason, I have a hard time locating this coffee shop.
If you're on Main street, with Spread and Simply Salad in front of you, you walk through the hallway to the right of those establishments and Tilt will be there in the courtyard.
Hello, can anyone please help me out who has been there recently or lives by that area. I want to know if the mural sign greetings from downtown LA is still there? If anyone who has been there can answer it would be of huge help! Thanks again!!
As of 3/26/22 the mural is still here downstairs.
For the Cloud Latte - If I substitute the milk with a non dairy alternative, will it be Vegan? Or will it still contain dairy from the cream?
There would still be dairy from the cream unfortunately, but the latte is still amazing!
What is the seating situation like, for people wanting to do work?
They have a separate 'tilt' structure next to the one they make the coffee in, so yes, conducive to hanging out and working on a laptop!
Hows the parking situation on this place TIA?
The thing is, there is metered street parking and a parking structure. It'll be cheaper to use the meter unless you're gonna be in DTLA for a long period which the structure charges $6 for the whole day
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