Crema's Take
“Faregrounds nails the Instagram-bait factor with a viral miso-dressed chicken Caesar wrap, but the real reason regulars keep coming back is their exceptionally balanced iced matcha latte—smooth and earthy without the cloying sweetness that ruins most matcha drinks. The space has genuine warmth to it, abundant parking, and solid light food options that make it work equally well for a quick caffeine hit or a leisurely afternoon with friends, though be warned that viral fame means crowds and potential wait times during peak hours.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Another TikTok influenced trip! Faregrounds is a cool coffee shop with an interesting twist! They have a chicken ceasar wrap served with a miso dressing! Definitely different! We ordered the crispy chicken! The coffees are awesome. Salted Caramel iced is what we ordered. …
I waited over 2 hours for this viral chicken Caesar wrap. So let’s see if they’re pretty good eh or ew. The wrap had good savory, umami, salty miso,Caesary flaves but was REALLY DRY. It was like 90% sad soggy dry breadcrumbs, 7% dry shredded chicken chicken, and 3% lettuce. It…
We visited LA this summer in July. First time in the city. We drove all the way from Houston. We liked the sandwiches and lattes so much we came twice during our three days in LA. When back in Texas, we would talk about these sandwiches so much you’d think we were crazy. Funny…
Faregrounds has become my go-to spot in LA — Their iced matcha latte is unmatched: smooth, earthy, and perfectly balanced without being too sweet. Easily one of my favorite iced matcha in the city. The Spicy Don sandwich and Miso Caesar Wrap are both incredible — flavorful,…
Welcoming and warm space. This place gives me home vibes. The name has its own unique meaning. Its really its own brand. So much parking lots and street parking all around, very convenient. This street is so busy tho, theres doctors walking around, business people, people who…
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