Josh holding it down on register was great, as well as staff in how they smoothly flowed when…read moremoving around to tend to hot and cold bar. Hot milk bevs sound like they'd be good. They use Onyx (from what i noticed), and the sound of the milk being steamed sounded silky (-: ! I think saw they used a bottomless portafilter ? Might have mis-seen. But for those unfamiliar, bottomless doesn't divide your shots into two physical shots. so it looks like "one" shot. but it would be 2 shots if it had that attachment. Shots are dialed by weight, so your coffee will be consistent! The layout of the cafe is nice: entry/line formation moves in a counter clockwise motion. Allows customers to enter space and wait in line while leaving space for people to exit/ wait to pick up their drink. First come, first serve for pastries - expect this for freshness purposes. Drink and their components are measured for consistency and quality control. Wait is subjective in relation to volume at the time which you go. Came in at about 1:30 PM on a Sunday (today was 8/16). Curated menu for their specialty drinks that aligns with their identity. Standard menu for espresso based beverages. Great selection for their Single Origin menu. Roasters they use align with those they highlight on their shelves for retail as a multi-roaster cafe. Ordered a Columbia from Hydrangea - enjoyed thoroughly! When it was still quite hot you get the heavy aroma and flavor of the pastry notes in the coffee. Then more tea-like once it cools down more. Coldbrew in the Woodman did not feel like your typical bold-in-flavor base. Which I think works for the inclusions in the beverage. Not your typical/second wave coffee shop. It's cool to see shops want to bridge that gap between fun drinks and specialty coffee! Kudos to Lynx!

Cute interior!…read more There is both outdoor and indoor seating. I ordered the Snow and my friend ordered the balboa. We both liked our drinks. Not too sweet and great matcha flavor. I would come back to try their other drinks.

Ideology is one of my favorite coffee shops on Ventura Blvd--simple, cozy, and consistently good…read more They make a great vanilla latte. I always ask for extra ice so it's not too milky and half the sweetness, and it comes out perfect every time. Sometimes I'll order a RAF, equally delicious, but I'd recommend getting it hot than iced. My husband really enjoys their drip coffee too. The staff is quick, friendly, and super accommodating. I'll even call ahead when I'm in a rush, and they always have my order ready to go. Also don't forget to sign up for their rewards program! Each drink gets you a point and after I believe 15 points? you get free drink of your choice.

Ordered by mobile. My order tasted like a chai tea but I had ordered coffee (Chagaccino). They had…read moreto remake mine for me. The remake was totally different in flavor. I really like the Chagaccino with oatmilk. It was fantastic in flavor and smooth. The first drink was nothing like it. They said someone probably took mine but my receipt was attached to the first drink. Ugh! I'm so glad the offered to remake mine. Since it was my first time here I would know what my drink was supposed to taste like and I have also never ordered a Chagaccino before. I don't think my review would have been as favorable. I like the atmosphere. It is funny and cute. I hope I can come back soon but it is far from my house to make this every day. Street parking. There is also pay for parking lot in back. I don't know if they validate since I stayed on street. Otherwise it is normally $3 every 15 minutes.

The coffee and costumer service was cool but beware of those iced coffee cups. One sip and my…read moreentire coffee was on the floor. I removed the cap to mix the drink and in my attempt to put the cap back on the cup split open. There was no saving it so money wasted :/ Be safe out there!

Really cute spot and definitely worth checking out!…read more It's small and gets pretty crowded inside quickly. They offer a variety of drinks and refill their pastries daily. It's a great selection and some of the combinations work wonderfully. I'm not a fan of all of their drinks, but it's not bad. It's more a personal preference on how they make their drinks and it's just got a unique touch to it. This is where I say to each their own. Give it a try and see which ones you prefer. Customer service is wonderful! It's always nice to come here and talk with the employees. They're great people overall and they seem to be of similar personalities. The indoor space gets filled up very quickly. It's an open area, but there's almost always a line out the door. They can get really busy and your drinks may take a while if you come during peak hours. Thankfully, they might open up the window so an outdoor breeze comes through. This way, the place never gets humid. Plenty of outdoor seating areas if you want to spend more time here. It can be hard to get here because you have to street park, but it's worth it.

Always dependably open late. Cute and charming cafe. I've brought friends to this place for their…read morefirst time, and they've all seemed to love it. No exception to my most recent visit. Still loved it. One little negative would be that they don't offer customer use of their restroom. It's for employees only. I thought that restaurants that have seating for customers were required to provide a restroom. Maybe I was wrong?

I'm honestly so disappointed with how much this place has changed since the new owners took over…read more It used to have such a cute, cozy, homey atmosphere that made it feel special and gave you a reason to keep coming back. Now, everything feels overly modern, and unfortunately, it completely took away the charm and vibe that made this place what it was. On top of that, the coffee just isn't good anymore. I really wanted to continue loving this place, especially because of how much I enjoyed it before, but it just doesn't have the same warmth, quality, or character it used to. Really sad to see such a charming spot lose what made it unique.

I can't believe how many times I have passed by this coffee shop and never noticed it. Walked in…read morethis morning at 8:40AM and got a very nice welcome from Mary. Actually, all of their employees. Place was packed. Wanted to see and know the sizes of the cups for me to decide which one to go with and the price difference. I went with a medium size hot decaf (one shot) Vanilla Latte with Macadamia Milk. Also got a Blueberry Muffin and a plain butter Croissant. I thought that they would also have some breakfast items like egg, bacon, sausage, cheese etc..they didn't. They only had plain bagel and Cream Cheese. My Latte tasted very good, on the flip side the Croissant wasn't as warm and fresh as I wanted for it to be. I asked the ladies behind the counter to warm it up again. The muffin was very fresh and delicious. Lauren handed me the Latte and my goodies. I don't want to dock a star for the Croissant, but it could have been a lot more fresh. Place was clean, with one gender neutral restroom, inside and outside seating, and the price was right for the 3 items that I got. $14.00 in total plus my tip of $2.00. Street parking only, woman owned, beautiful art work on their walls by famous artists, merchandise for sale, and nice music from the 80's playing overhead. Last but not least, under the businesses amenities page it says, no dogs allowed. It was dogs galore inside and outside. No offense to people who have dogs, but outside is ok, not inside..

Nice location with a decent amount of street parking. Walked in and was instantly greeted by…read morefriendly staff. A good selection of pastries and beverages. I went with the ice blended Frappuccino and blueberry scone. The Frappuccino isn't too sweet and refreshing on a hot day. The blueberry scone was also "not too sweet" and went well with the blended drink. There is outdoor seating as well as an indoor seating area. It didn't get too loud even with the interior area being filled with patrons. Will have to try the Pistachio Latte next time I come.

Super cute atmosphere , very nice barista I loved the pink…read moreeverywhere The pastries were also delicious. I would definitely recommend . Parking could be tricky

I'm always looking for new coffee shops to try out when I'm in a different city and my best friend…read moreand I happened to be dress shopping in the area and stumbled across this place. I'm particularly picky when it comes to coffee shops - I love finding small cafes that either roasts their own beans or makes their own syrups as they usually tends to taste a lot better! We ordered two matchas and two banana bread lattes (1/2 sweet) which weren't overly sweet and tastes amazing! The matcha was also a great color and hand-whisked. Only one person was working the front, which I don't mind waiting, and all props to them! From one barista to another, this cafe is amazing and I definitely recommend stopping by!

Stellar lattés and friendliest customer service! Soothing, old-timey vibes inside, and they even…read morehave patio seating outdoors. Freshest beans you'll get in the city! Highly recommend for any caffeine or treats of drinks!!!

A quaint coffee roaster off of Ventura boulevard. There's street parking as well as a small parking…read morelot in the back. The main thing that stands out here is their 1987 coffee roaster which is the center piece of the cafe. They roast various single origin beans on a daily basis, so you know you can purchase some fresh coffee beans here. If you need your beans grounded, they do grind it for you depending on your brewing method. They have beans of light roast, medium roast and dark roast and sell by various weights for a very reasonable price. They also sell various tea leaves, baked goods (croissant, muffin, scones, bagel, Danish, coffee cake, Dessert Therapy cookies, and merchs. They also have a seasonable menu that changes. When I went, it was the Sakura season menu. Staff were all friendly and were very willing to answer any questions regarding the menu. Please note, the base coffee blend for each day varies and rotates on a daily basis For my visit, I tried ... 1. Buttered Coffee (4.5/5) The base coffee for the day was the Peru single origin, which was well-balanced; slightly sweet with a hint of tartness and nuttiness. They then add a chunk of butter into the coffee, which helps cut some of the acidity, but also is supposed to enhance the caffeine effect and give you additional energy from the fat. It does leave a layer of fat/oiliness so if you are not a fan of that, then this may not be for you. The butter did give it a subtle buttery flavor, which I personally liked. 2. Matcha with Sakura Cold Foam (4/5) The matcha was blended smoothly and was not grassy at all. The Sakura cold foam didn't really taste like Sakura (been to Japan, so know what real Sakura flavor should taste like), but instead, just tasted floral. 3. Columbia Supremo Whole Beans Full body and aromatic. Good for those who like to drink black coffee 4. Guatemala Huehuetenango Whole Beans: Crisp, acidic and a hint of nuttiness Glad I found this local roaster where I'll definitely be coming back to get some more fresh beans.

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

What drew me to this place was simply the name--"The boy and the bear." It's so cute! I had to…read morecheck it out. Honestly this is one of the most interesting cafes I've been to. You really have to respect the interior design, in how they placed the cafe in a furniture store yet were able to set up the perfect partition yet flow between the two. The vanilla and mocha syrups are made in house and honestly I'm not one to order a vanilla latte but this one was delicious! From the interior design to the drinks I recommend visiting this place. However, when reviewing cafes I also consider the "work space" factor, and this may not be a good cafe for it. No outlets, difficult parking, and limited WiFi make it a bit of a challenge to work here, though the ambiance makes it worth trying out! Additionally, the service was kind. They also got along with the pets that came in, which was fun to watch.

really overpriced, however the vanilla latte tastes like a wonderful memory. service was remarkably…read morequick. very crowded i think it's a big transplant hub. love the neon orange awnings. parking is limited and hard to come by. I will be back im sure.

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 it! the creme…read morecaramel is like flan, only 10x better. i tried the mexican hot chocolate which is very sweet and delectable. it has soft, creamy texture and a hint of heat from the sauce. absolutely amazing and addictive. i'll be back.

I found this on Yelp while in the area and thought the flavors were intriguing…read more There's a spacious parking lot in the back. The shop offers limited indoor seating but some tables in the outside also. It is super cute. Menu is plentiful with lots of unique options. I loved all the Filipino nods. The barista who took our order was nice and gave recommendations given that it was our first time there. We ended up with a mango matcha and pandan latte. YUM!!!