Crema's Take
“The owner-pulled espresso here hits that elusive sweet spot between complexity and approachability—flavorful without the aggressive bite that turns people away from specialty coffee. This is a genuinely peaceful spot to spend hours with your laptop or a book, backed by reasonable prices and staff who actually care when things go wrong. Go for the coffee and the calm; stay for the matcha and the vibe that feels more like a well-decorated living room than a typical LA cafe.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Food is amazing and the service is always great. I love the vibe here and when the owner makes the coffee it’s always perfect which is why we come here a lot. The only reason for four stars is consistency. A few times now when I’ve ordered a vanilla latte and it wasn’t made by…
Quite perfect for studying, very peaceful and quiet with relaxing music in the background. Should be easy to find parking in nearby streets My fresh brew coffee was EXCELLENT, flavorful, but not bold or acidic. Perfect temperature
I dropped my whole coffee and the barista was super kind and gave me a new one without hesitation. The coffee tastes really good too. Great service and good vibes. Thank you so much!!!
Amazing spot to get some work or studying done. The prices are more reasonable than at a lot of places in LA. And the atmosphere is simply wonderful. Relaxing music, gorgeous decor, and attentive staff. I love the variety of seating, and that there’s even sidewalk tables. I…
Matcha latte was prepared properly and sweetness was appropriate. Service was great and the environment was excellent. It's more of a true cafe ambience. Not too many tables, open spacing, nice decor. It's fairly quiet as well. I really enjoyed being there. Nice to find a quiet…
Crema Reviews
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