Crema's Take
“Upside Down operates less like a traditional coffee shop and more like a vibrant third space where the coffee is almost secondary to the communal experience—think LEGOs, community events, and a packed room of regulars who treat it as their living room. The rotating seasonal drinks (like their celebrated rose latte) are genuinely excellent, but what keeps people coming back is the atmosphere of belonging that feels increasingly rare in LA. If you're looking for a laptop-friendly spot with real character and the kind of place where strangers become regulars, this is worth the trip.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Wifi. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This isn't a coffee shop. It's a communal space. The coffee is basically free if you think of your donation as more of a rental fee to be in this lovely communal space and have access to all that it offers. This place is ideal for making plans with business partners, writing…
Absolutely amazing to see a third space like this when its become increasingly difficult to find them nowadays. Place was packed with college students and being in such a lively place made studying a lot more enjoyable. The place almost seems too good to be true as you can set…
Awesome third place to hang out with LEGOs and a great atmosphere. Coffee is delicious and service is friendly and they have lots of community activities.
Upside Down is a great coffee shop for relaxing, studying, or enjoying community events. They have incredible drinks, from delicious black coffee to an ever changing menu of seasonal drinks. The staff is friendly and excellently trained. The space has incredible local art and…
Rose latte & a banana pecan muffin. The latte with Rose was very delicious, slightly sweet with a very mild hint of rose but it tasted great! They have some cool lids too that let out a good amount of drink. Got it iced as recommended. The banana pecan muffin was awesome, very…
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