Cognoscenti Coffee - DTLA — Restaurant in Los Angeles

The coffee is decent but I won’t be going back which is a shame because I live next door. I went in to order two lattes and two croissants yesterday morning and the person taking my order was so rude I walked out in the middle of my order. The first issue which I wasn't going to make a big deal of was when I ordered the coffees and was asked which kind of milk so I said 2% is fine. He responded "ok whole milk then". Not a big deal but why not say we don't have 2% is whole milk okay, or something? The thing that made me walk out mid-order was when I asked about the croissants. They're all on a platter and not clearly labeled or grouped by type, so I asked if they had two ham and cheese croissants and he didn't really answer my question so I pointed at two croissants on different areas of the platter and asked if each one was ham and cheese. His response was "do you not see the cheese sticking out of them?" with a smirk on his face. At that point I walked out. Disappointing because I've always had a pretty good experience at this place until today. I prefer to go to smaller coffee shops but I'll be going to the Dunkin or Starbucks that are less than...

I had a bad experience with the staff. The guy taking my order was rude when asking about the restroom, he gave me incorrect directions, it it’s a secondary door that goes into the kitchen that you have to go through to go to the restroom. When I asked another staff member she gave me correct instructions but the same man taking my order was by that door and literally “shooed” me away and closed the door. I had to go back to the front and a third staff member finally was nice and let me through. There was also a wooden pallet blocking the “path” to the restroom. I also want to note I was the only person of color in the establishment, I don’t wanna say it was racism from the guy taking my order but I definitely felt unwelcome by him. The honey rose latte I...

Cognoscenti Coffee in DTLA is a rare gem that nails both coffee and hospitality. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by two of the friendliest baristas I’ve ever met! Their warmth and enthusiasm instantly made the space feel welcoming and alive.

I ordered a mocha latte, and let me tell you—it was exceptional. Creamy, perfectly balanced, and rich with flavor, it was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. The inviting ambiance of the shop made it hard to leave, with its cozy vibe and attention to detail.

Cognoscenti isn’t just about great coffee—it’s about an experience that stays with you. A...