Aquarela Coffee - DTLA — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Located inside the lobby of The CalEdison building in the financial district of Downtown Los Angeles (across from the Los Angeles Public Library). Unless you are familiar with this area, it’s hard to miss.

Coffee was smooth and their savory pastries were on point. Seating area in the lobby is beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Employees are very friendly and they put their heart into making you the best cup of coffee.

I highly recommend getting a hot americano ($4.50 for 8 oz) and pairing it with either some cheese bread (3 for $4.50) chicken croquette ($5.25) or beef croquette ($5.25). Great picker upper in the morning and afternoon.

Parking is difficult around here. Not sure if they validate parking inside The CalEdison...

We had two coffees - both Brazilian specialty drinks. One with a subtle orange flavor and one with mild spices. Both were exceptional in their lack of bitterness their adult-level of sweetness. The less bitter the less sweeteners are required to mask it. These espresso drinks had just a hint of sweetness - perfect for grownups. They blend the flavors carefully with world-class results. I’ve had more flavorful cheese bread but theirs is good. The chicken croquettes were good, too. The atmosphere - visually spectacular but unpleasantly noisy. Seats tables are too small. Parking is difficult and very expensive if you don’t have a Los Angeles Library card. Highly recommended for...

I was in town from Seattle and stopped in on a weekend, but they were closed. However, they were in the middle of a training session and kindly made my wife and I drinks, even though they could have sent us away. The staff was very kind and willing to help us. The owner was present, and was also very accommodating and did not act bothered by us. He sold me a book that was from his marketing materials, which was technically wasn't for sale. On top of our pleasant interaction, the coffee was excellent. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a cup of coffee and enjoy the Art Deco interior of the Cal Edison Building. I wish we had such nice and helpful people in...