Crema's Take
“The baristas at Aquarela know their regulars by name and treat every order like it matters, which sets the tone for a genuinely warm community space in Chinatown. They pull consistently excellent espresso-forward drinks and pair them with a small but thoughtful selection of pastries, though you'll want to call ahead during busy times since the outdoor counter can get backed up. If you're after a place that feels like an actual neighborhood gathering spot rather than a caffeine transaction, the slower pace here is a feature, not a bug.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Dog friendly. Wifi. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I’ve been a patron of Aquarela since the shops inception and they are by far some of the friendliest and hardworking people in the LA coffee scene. The coffee itself is incredible and the baristas behind the bar are consistent so you can expect a quality espresso every time. Do…
Love this place. The food and drinks are delicious and flavorful. Great customer service, always! I often call my order ahead and am usually greeted by my name. Highly recommend!
They have indoor and outdoor seating, but you order outside where they have a little stand/counter. My partner liked his coffee.
First time here, parking was ok. Free and metered street parking. Always see people outside, the service was very slow. That was probably the only thing that would detour me from detouring. A coffee and croissant was $14. Good flavor but pricey. Couple tables to sit outside and…
Great indoor outdoor seating but limited supply and outlets. Good free wifi. Street parking. Great coffee! Three or so different types of pastries so don't expect much food options. Amazing staff.
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