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    Upside Down

    4.8 (152 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
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    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Lyna N.

    Got to visit campus and this sweet spot a couple last times this summer and rounded up my collection of matcha/vanilla lattes, all made with lots of care!

    Louisa L.

    I had no idea this coffee shop was so close to me! I happened to be passing by the area and noticed so many people inside studying/working. I ordered an iced L'Chaim, which they gave to me on the house since it was my first time there! They are a donation-based coffee shop and you can choose however much you want to pay (minimum $1) so it's truly accessible to everyone. I enjoyed my coffee and will definitely be back again to try their other drinks!

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    Vito K.

    Just had an amazing first experience here! I attended one of their coffee tastings. Due to the recent tragedies here in LA they did it a little differently, but it was still so great so intimate and so much fun chatting with coffee lovers. The staff is so incredible, so knowledgeable about coffee, so passionate, friendly and welcoming. Had a great time chatting with Isaac, Abigail and Sam. Can't wait to return for more events, just to pick up some coffee and for a very special Coffee Tasting Isaac was sweet enough to schedule with me for my oldest son's upcoming birthday. I highly recommend them for an amazing cup of coffee as well as their events.

    Britney N.

    I got an espresso and matcha latte and they were good. I was really excited to come back, but unsure now. I was sitting at the community table in the center and a Christian lady started talking to me about her religious and political views. It was fine at first even if I didn't agree with her views, but when I mentioned I was Buddhist, she started saying my religion was fake and how Buddhism has "fake gods". I'm not even super religious, but this made me so uncomfortable and I just politely told her I didn't want to continue the conversation. I could have chalked this up to a random encounter with another customer but she was sitting with the resident artists they have here. This makes me hesitant to come back as I did not feel that it was a safe space for me here. Otherwise, the concept could have been great.

    Trinny T.

    Upside down cafe has to be the best coffee shop in Westwood yet. Amenities: To get here, you can park at the Broxton parking garage for 2 hours free before 5PM. After 5PM it is $5 flat rate. Otherwise, the parking in Ralph's and Target are free for 2 hours with validation, which is an automatic scanning validating machine that doesn't require you to purchase anything The cafe is spacious with many indoor and outdoor seatings. It also converts into an art gallery or is hosted with events once in a while. For example, I attended its 5th birthday anniversary where I paid $5.17 for 5 8-oz coffee drinks. The shop is super crowded though and the staff takes a while to make each drink. If you don't mind waiting for at least 30 minutes for your drink at 1PM, you can come. I do recommend don't come during rush hour (which I have no idea when). Drinks Keylime pie matcha latte is my favorite drink. The added pie crumps add additional crunch to the drink. It is sweet and doesn't taste much of matcha which is fine with me because normally I despite matcha. 5/5 Tiramisu latte: this is my second favorite drink. It has a hint of bitterness with additionally cocoa (maybe) powder on top. 5/5 Birthday cake latte: I think this drink tastes so so. It is like any other latte I've had. The foam didn't have a flavor to it. It is more sweet than regular latte (or tiramisu latte). 4/5 orange vanilla cappuccino: I don't think orange vanilla goes well together with coffee. It has a hideous, sour taste due to the orange. I couldn't sense the vanilla it in. I ended up throwing away the whole drink after 2 sips. I wouldn't buy this nor drink it for free/ 0/5 Service: ‍Staff are friendly and welcoming. They can be slow though so take your time to order and enjoy the drinks. I don't recommend coming before class because you may run late to class.

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    It's a regular coffee shop and they serve good food and good atmosphere and good people

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    Good coffee but the service is very slow. It's a 25 minute commitment to come here for coffee.

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    Love them! Amazing coffee, service, vibes and people! I look forward to going whenever I can.

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    Great selection of pastries. Great customer service. Delicious drinks and fast service. Clean space.

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