10/10 cafe with affordable drink prices! Honestly, such a steal especially in LA. The matcha flavor in the einspanner is not so bitter nor is it so sweet, which is great no matter if you prefer one or the other because the cream top is deliciously sweet. Especially for only $6, it was a great cup of matcha. The hot tea was also worth the price for only $5.50 and a whole kettle’s full! The food at this cafe is the most expensive out of everything, averaging at $15 a dish. The bakery items however are more affordable averaging at $5 an item (which includes breads, danishes, etc). Parking is also not a huge hassle as there’s a joined parking garage right across from the store and offers validation. I highly recommend to stop by if you’re in the area – very...
Read moreCould easily say it's my favorite Alchemist among the 3 now; beyond the gorgeous design, it's also a very practical space to work with plenty of seats occupied with power outlets! I could see lots of students would hangout here especially it resided in the apartment where I knew tons of students stayed. For non-residents, great news they did 2-hour parking validation.
The barista was super kind. I came pretty late and stayed until almost closing time for something urgent to finish, and she politely reminded me but let me take my time (really appreciate you!).
I went for their hot Caramel Latte with almond milk, which was delightful and I could swiftly finish in a blink. Balanced bitter and sweet notes...
Read moreI love the coffee and the different selections they have. My go-to order is the New Orleans Cold Brew, which I highly recommend. I have not tried the food, but the pastries, especially the strawberry croissant, are delicious. The environment is excellent, with nice music, clean restrooms, and lots of natural light. There is some nice outdoor seating in the little park as well. Easy parking is available in Whole Foods as the coffee shop validates with purchase. I love how they have a Cumulus District resident loyalty program with extra discounts. Shout out to Joe, the manager, for keeping things in tip-top shape and the entire team for always being such a friendly face to wake up to when...
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