Collage Coffee — Restaurant in Los Angeles

This place is a sparkly gem.

Juan and Andrew are dreamboats, and I have seen more than one stranger become a dear friend under the dappled light of the big old tree. The flat white is a little treasure for the mouth, and the vanilla syrup is a nice touch if you're feeling naughty. It's funny when I think about my mom judging me for paying $5 for a cup of coffee. The truth is I've gotten great gigs working on some of my favorite projects ever from people I literally met at Collage Coffee. This tiny perfect shop is worth its weight in gold. Or some other more otherworldly substance.

In the words of Romeo & Juliet,

“When he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night And pay no worship to the garish sun.”

That's my rating. A million little stars. And they light up the...

Collage Coffee has a simple, yet nicely curated offering of coffee and teas with a shot of charming calm. I chose their cold brew, which had the right amount of zing, along with a chocolate chip cookie on the side that was sweet and chewy.

Word on the street is that Bub & Grandma’s Pizza shop across the street is opening very soon. And you’ll be smelling the fresh wafts of Collage Coffee’s brew in the late afternoon and evening breeze.

So if you want genuine coffee served by friendly locals, let the welcoming baristas take your order. You can even take a dip into the back garden area where the vintage Elsa Cakes & Bakery sign still hangs proudly...

Been coming here since it opened at least once a week. All of the coffee drinks are the best in the neighborhood. Cold crew on tap, and all of the espresso drinks are perfection. They have a small menu of breakfast type snacks and some pastries (normally cinnamon rolls and hand pies), all of which are excellent. Can't go in without getting a waffle though. They're made fresh, come on a stick, and come with your choice of jam (get the melon!). The waffles are also vegan and gluten free which I didn't realize until after I fell in love with them. Crispy on the outside, soft and gooey...