Philz Coffee — Restaurant in Burbank

Guys, we’ve got it!! We finally have a Philz in the Burbank area and it’s finally open!! 🥹 I’m so very pumped for this as there aren’t enough coffee shops near Riverside, but I know that some people are skeptical if this location will survive. I have high hopes for it and I hope that we can keep it with the support of the community. Per usual, I will make my review based on my visit which was on a Tuesday at 10:30AM. This location had a steady flow, but the fullness of the shop may change once word gets out that this Philz is now open, so please keep this in mind. My assessment of my visit will go over 5 things which are cleanliness, aesthetic, employee engagement, food/drink, and parking with an overall thought regarding if I would return to this place. Here we go!:

Aesthetic: Per usual, love the Philz aesthetic! The fall colors and the coffee murals are always so welcoming and the seating and tables give a cute modern touch. Can’t go wrong with it at all! It is set up as a work space so there is a wonderful bar seating in front of the windows and a lot of outdoor seating for work/friend catch up time. Seating availability is always important to me so the seat up hits the mark for me. Cleanliness: This Philz is new as new can get so it is spotless! Can’t ask for anything more than a clean place to work. Restrooms are available with a code and are also clean for the using. This might change with time, but at the moment, this Philz location is great in terms of cleanliness. Employee Engagement: Very lovely cashier, super personable! She also gave me her personal recommendation which I always appreciate from workers just in case you aren’t familiar with the menu or are looking to change things up (it was the Honey Haze for those that are curious)! Barista wanted to make sure that I liked my drink before leaving! I will say that my experience here has been the best experience out of all the Philz that I have been to in LA so far. A fan through and through! Philz on Sunset takes a close second to this one lol Food/Drink: I didn’t get any food so I couldn’t tell you what the quality is, but know that I included photos of what they have available so check it out! I did however get the classic Mint Mojito and you can never go wrong with that! V refreshing and I love the fresh mint that they put on top of their drinks. It’s so cute and call me crazy, but I do actually think it adds extra flavor? But what do I know lol I’m just a lil ole coffee fiend. Also, a fan of the Iced Coffee Rose if you need a different recommendation. It doesn’t taste completely like rose, more floral, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Parking: I know everyone wants to know about this category, but I am here to affirm that parking is not super bad. There is available parking behind the Philz building that shares with FedEx so you may find something there, but also know that there is parking on the residential streets that don't need "residential permits” (thank the LORDT) and have 1-2 hour parking limitations. Parking is the one thing that might deter people from coming here, but I don’t think that should stop customers from supporting Philz. Don’t get me wrong, parking is essential for a business to thrive, but I don’t think it will be a problem here.

Overall Thoughts: Always a fan of Philz and this location will be another good one! Can’t wait to visit it some more! Definitely giving this...

Philz Coffee has its own rhythm and it’s not trying to imitate anyone else. This is the place that built its name on hand-crafted pour-overs, each cup brewed to order with care. There is no espresso machine here, and that’s part of what makes Philz special. Instead, you choose from a range of blends with names like Philtered Soul and Jacob’s Wonderbar, each roasted and ground specifically for their unique pour-over method. The result is a cup that’s rich, aromatic, and entirely personal.

The staff is always friendly and genuinely seem to love guiding customers through the menu, helping you find your perfect blend or sweetness level. The Mint Mojito Iced Coffee is legendary and worth the trip alone. Their baked goods and light snacks are surprisingly good and make it easy to settle in for a bit. The space is bright, clean, and has an easy community feel to it, the kind of place where you might end up staying longer than planned. Philz delivers something that feels authentic and thoughtful every time. It’s not your typical coffee shop experience—it’s better. A well-deserved five stars for originality, quality, and service that makes you...

There is no sign in the interior of the bathroom demarcating whether the red light flashing means the bathroom door is now locked, or unlocked. I presumed flashing meant the door was locked–and even pressed the "Lock" button an odd number of times to ensure I could do my business safely–but a female barista nonetheless ended up walking in on me.

Obviously I can never return here again, despite this being the Philz nearest to my house, but I hope a future bathroom-goer does not have the misfortune of suffering a day-ruining humiliation like mine, and also hope that traumatization via seeing customers' private areas does not become a rite-of-passage for every barista working at...