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    Universal Coffee

    4.6 (23 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Their tamales are absolute dog water. I'm whiter than white and could make a tamale that's 1000x better in my sleep. It wasn't a one off either, all 3 of the tamales ordered are like this.

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    Denise B.

    Brand new hole in the wall coffee shop. The selection of drinks is impressive. The gentleman there was super sweet and ready for all your questions. My husband loved his horchata cold brew. His ham and cheese Croissant was super flaky and good. We shared an affogato, the coffee was very strong but perfectly balanced with the sweet vanilla. I liked it, honey said it was good but too strong for him. My breve had too much cream but was good. Lastly the berry scones are huge, buttery and good. I'd definitely recommend to support them. Now if they only had ice cream too.....

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    2 months ago

    Not good. Not as advertised. The positive reviews appear to be AI generated. The coffee was not good. The chai was not drinkable.

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    Great service! Got a Mexican mocha, which was very delicious! Perfectly balanced. Would highly recommend checking this place out!

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    I had the Mexi Mocha and a chicken tamale both were amazing, great coffee shop very friendly staff.

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    Great coffee. Decent prices. Very friendly staff. In addition to the beverages, their tamales and scones are really good. Highly recommend.

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    4 years ago

    Their champurado with espresso is soo good! What a great combo! These guys deserve more buzz! Can't wait to try their other drinks!

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    Loro Coffee is one of my favorite places to treat myself every once in a while. I always order the…read morebacon and arugula egg sandwich, and it never disappoints. It's packed with savory flavor, and the egg has an incredibly light, cloud-like texture that pairs perfectly with the bacon, peppery arugula, and the rest of the ingredients. It's one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. Their lattes are just as impressive. I've tried both the ube coconut latte and the black sesame latte, each made with plant-based milk instead of regular milk. The ube coconut latte was smooth, well-balanced, and not overly sweet. The black sesame latte, however, was the standout for me. It had a rich, nutty flavor and is hands-down my favorite of the two. I don't believe it's a regular menu item, so if you happen to see it, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. Loro is on the pricier side, which is why I don't visit as often as I'd like, but I genuinely think it's worth it. The quality of the food and drinks makes it feel like a special treat. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is the parking. The café is tucked between apartments and other retail spaces, so street parking is your only option. I've had to circle the block several times before finding a spot, making it less convenient if you're driving. Parking aside, this is a charming neighborhood coffee shop that consistently serves flavorful food and thoughtfully crafted drinks. If you're looking to treat yourself to an exceptional breakfast sandwich and a beautifully made latte, Loro Coffee is well worth the visit.

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