Syndicate
18 W Sierra Madre Blvd # A, Sierra Madre, CA
Crema's Take
“Syndicate is a beloved Sierra Madre gem that nails the coffee-and-bakery formula with genuine character and care—their espresso is reliable, their pastries are delicious, and they even offer playful specialty options like a "mood ring" drink you won't find elsewhere. The cozy, intimate space fills up quickly but strikes that rare balance of being both welcoming for focused work sessions and perfect for unhurried conversations over really good coffee. If you're willing to wait and embrace a spot that prioritizes quality over convenience, this is the kind of place worth making a pilgrimage to.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
🤌 Easily the best coffee bakery combo in the LA area. It’s hard to find a place that does everything right and maintains unique character without being a sterile, soulless LA coffee shop. Syndicate always has friendly (cool, yet somehow unpretentious) staff, amazing food, good…
Me n my aunt went to this place after our walk. We both liked the bakery n the coffee. There is not too much seats. It gets packed. Idk the bakery names since there is no label. But people there is nice and the food looks good but we aren’t that hungry since we had late…
If time and money are no object this is the coffee shop for you. The food was delicious, coffee, if made correctly, on point. My husband and I waited in line for 15 minutes and once we got the counter we waited another 15 minutes while the cashier had a small panic attack at…
☕️🌯🥐🍪 I’ve been to Syndicate multiple times and will go out of my way to pop in. Their coffee options are great and I love that they have a “mood ring” choice that I’ve never seen anywhere else. Their pastries are dangerously delicious too! What puts this place over the edge…
I visited this coffee shop in Sierra Madre since I was meeting up with a coworker, and it was a great choice. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable, perfect for getting work done. The service was top-notch, and both the drip coffee and vanilla latte were amazing. The place was…
Crema Reviews
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