Cafe Ruisseau

Cafe Ruisseau

★★★★★4.9(331 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Inglewood gem consistently delivers exceptional seasonal lattes and creative drinks like horchata that keep regulars coming back for years, paired with genuinely excellent pastries that locals swear by. The outdoor seating area strikes that rare balance of being cozy enough for a long work session but relaxed enough that you won't feel pressured to leave, though outlets are sparse so plan accordingly. It's the kind of place where the coffee quality and genuine community vibe actually justify hunting it down near that parking garage.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.

Slow sitOutdoor seatingPastriesTraditional drinksLaptop friendlyMeetings

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JG
★★★★★3 months ago

Been my go-to in past couple years, both the Santa Monica and Playa one. The space was chilling and cozy, limited plugs but worked for short hangout or work. The drinks came in large size and free milk substitution which were always a score in LA! They’re also very creative in…

Cheryl Corman
★★★★★5 months ago

A hidden gem of a coffee place. I was a little confused trying to find it as it is located near a parking garage. But it's a nice little place tucked away with delicious coffee and pastries. I had the tarimesu latte and will definitely be back to try the s'mores latte!

Lucy Che
★★★★★5 months ago

Cafe Ruisseau is one of those hidden places I discovered during the pandemic. At first, I simply wanted to support a small business in a difficult time. But soon I realized that their coffee was better than anywhere else. Despite its small size, the place feels surprisingly…

Brenda Estrada
★★★★★6 months ago

This is absolutely the best coffee shop in LA. My husband and I went here so many times and took our loved ones here whenever they visited us. Their horchata and seasonal lattes got me through postpartum TWICE haha We also had a favorite barista; Daniel! He is always so friendly…

F T
★★★★★a year ago

Hidden little place, with a few seating options and a lovely outside common sitting area. Service really good and food delicious, I follow the recommendations and got a chocolate muffin - dense and very rich - and a turkey / Swiss croissant, to die for. I also tried their…

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