Good Friend Coffee
874 Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Crema's Take
“This neighborhood gem has earned its reputation as a genuine community hub where everyone—solo coffee drinkers, dog owners, families with toddlers—feels equally at home. Beyond their reliably excellent coffee and thoughtfully crafted specialty drinks like their beloved mango sticky rice matcha, it's the warm, unpretentious vibe and genuinely friendly staff that keeps people coming back multiple times a week. With exposed brick aesthetics, plenty of space to linger, and creative seasonal offerings, Good Friend feels less like a trendy coffee spot and more like the kind of place that becomes part of your neighborhood routine.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I genuinely love this place so much. I started going ever since they did their tiny pop up. I love their community, their sweet matcha, and open space. I feel so comfortable walking in every single time. I appreciate their service and positive attitude. I go in to do some laptop…
Love Good Friend! I’m so lucky to have it as my neighborhood coffee spot. I can walk my dog over, walk my toddler over, or just swing by solo and feel equally welcome. The coffee is very good and it’s consistent. You always know what you’re going to get. They also have decaf…
With a name like Good Friend it's perfect that the staff/owners are so friendly. The atmosphere is casual and exposed. I drink decaf and their method is to pre-press the espresso and chill it so when I come it the drink takes less than a minute to make. Hard to find decent decaf…
Only been in LA for 2 days and have gone here 3 times. Really like the mango sticky rice matcha and the strawberry limeade! I am not a fan of peanut butter but I even really enjoyed the PBJ latte. Cool staff and cool crowd of people inside. Sometimes has a line out of door but…
Immediately upon arrival, I was captivated by the delightful atmosphere and aesthetic of this establishment. Its unique character truly enticed me to enter. I was hoping to purchase a refreshing beverage, and I was successful! I ordered the Cherry Limeade. It was…
Crema Reviews
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