Cognoscenti Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Saw this cafe across Creature Comforts brewery in a little business park on Olive st downtown. The space isn’t much to look at, and it was rather warm inside making it uncomfortable. There is more seating outside but it was a hot day so we chose the lesser of two evils and stayed in.

Tried their signature Latte Noir which I found to be just meh. Even with the extra shots of espresso I didn’t find it to be too strong but also nothing stood out about it considering the other ingredients they added. We got a matcha and a cookie. The cookie was good the matcha like any other.

Overall, serviceable for those living or working downtown, though plenty of other spots I would choose first. But they do have a secure courtyard area to work in...

I happened upon this place today as I was driving by. I ordered a Colombian pour over. It was made on a Kalita wave with an automatic water dripper. The coffee had notes of cane sugar sweetness, citrus fruits, and blueberry. Medium body and smooth finish. Very tasty. They use Common Room Roasters coffee.

Edit: They do have a roasting machine in house but for whatever reason, that day they were using Common Room. Perhaps it was broken. Regardless, it...

There was plenty of street parking around and just a few blocks away from Santee Alley.

They had a solid coffee menu, but I feel like their iced latte was too milky. However I like that the drinks aren't overly sweet. I also tried their peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies which were excellent.

There's plenty of outdoor shaded seating and standing space.

If you wanna buy whole beans, they roast in...