Ideology Coffee — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Overall, I think this is the best coffee shop and I’ll tell you why. I’m a solopreneur and need a spot with decent WiFi and not a crazy amount of noise in case I need to take a call. Before, I’d go to Philz but there’s two things there; one is an absurd tax on parking and most importantly they don’t have porcelain cups. There’s another spot with great coffee, parking, and cups but their staff would frequently change and often they’d have the music pumping like it’s a night club or something, in an absurdly small space. I got in trouble for it before taking a serious call with jazz blaring in the background 😂. Ideology has the best mix: vibe is great, staff is stable and all great people, coffee is good, they have good parking, the area is inspirational, many cool folks from all walks, construction to entertainment to all sorts like myself, parking is robust in the side streets (avoid Dickens), never had an issue, the walkabout the area is the best in town. They make all their strips in house, I don’t eat during the day and don’t like sweets, but I think that’s something that can really make them pop, people spend crazy money on good sourdough gluten-free breads and sweets— I 1 billion percent recommend this spot as your go to local coffee spot...

I am a little loose with my 5’s but I really liked this place and I look forward to going back. I really enjoyed that I could buy a basic cup of coffee for under $5 , perhaps it was even under$4!!! Shocking I know. They just made a pot and were happy to share it with me. It was nice not being looked at like I have 12 heads when I just wanted a plain cuppa coffee. ORRR being told I need to get an Americana because they don’t have regular coffee. Blah blah blah…. People watching was great. The place was pristine. I really appreciate that. Kids behind the counter, at this point, everyone’s a kid, were very professional, and I certainly enjoyed their enthusiasm. I chose Ideology off google based on location and that it was not an incredibly huge well-known chain. I have no problems with that incredibly, huge well-known chain BTW … I just want something unique and different sometimes. Oh, and not for someone to look me like I have 12 heads for wanting a plain cuppa Joe. So I guess, that 5 stars was...

I enjoy going here to sit and write, get some work done, or read. The layout is pretty open, with bar seating along the walls and outdoor seating on a small patio. Since the seating is spaces and there isn't a ton, the place never gets too loud or rambunctious. It is less a hang out and more of a grab-and-go type of coffee shop. That said, each time I've been, there has been one or two other people there to get work done as well, and there is a constant flow of customers in and out.

I normally go for a traditional Italian macchiato, which they make deliciously. I've had their latte and various other drinks from them and have not been disappointed yet! They have a very cute collection of reusable mugs for people dining in, which is my favorite! They even make the cute little leaf design on top of your drink. Ideology also offers a selection of pastries.

Last, but not least, every barista or worker I've met has been incredibly lovely. Definitely...