Crema's Take
“Board House Coffee nails the rare balance of serious espresso craftsmanship and genuinely welcoming hospitality—regulars rave about their Vietnamese coffee and oat milk lattes, and the staff actively protects the quiet, studious atmosphere that makes you want to linger for hours. The breakfast and lunch menu punches above its weight (their hashbrown wraps are legitimately worth a second visit), though you'll pay a premium for the overall experience, with Americanos running closer to $6.50 than the city average. If you're in West LA looking for a coffee shop that treats both your drink and your time seriously, this is your spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Amazing place to study. Music is not too loud and the workers are so mindful of us doing work. Great coffee, I recommend their Vietnamese coffee. I ordered the bagel with hashbrowns, chicken and cheese. Really good. Next time I will do it with cheddar cheese!
Is it really normal for a small, tucked-away coffee shop on a side street to charge $6.50 for a single cup of Americano? The average price for an Americano, even in coastal areas, is around $4.50. In fact, in many places you can buy a matcha latte for about $6. So are they…
Best Coffee shop in West los angeles. Great customer service and fantastic food for breakfast and lunch. Prices are very good.
I absolutely adore this place! Everything here is simply perfect. I nearly had a heavenly experience sipping on their unsweetened oat milk latte. I dare say it might just be the best latte in the world; it's that good! Anyone stepping foot in this cafe should definitely treat…
Great quality amazing customer service. Very friendly and they make sure you’re fully taken care of. Their food is worth going back twice in one day! I had the hashbrown wrap w/ chicken and the flavor was juicy. Well cooked and perfect for my tasting. Great place to sit and…
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