M Street Coffee — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I had a great cup of coffee in a fine mug at M Street Coffee. That’s all you really need sometimes…a great cup of coffee, perfectly strong, served in a comforting real mug. This was my experience on a packed Sunday morning where the upper-deck was filled with lap-top users who looked like they’d staked out these tables months an advance. (You could almost see the proprietary flags waving.) I had a comfortable seat on the couch near the drink pick-up area. I enjoyed the pumpkin scone I had…it was perfect accompaniment to the house brew drip coffee and a very generous size. It’s cool that you can get drinks in real mugs, though there aren’t refills (which many places do on drip coffee) and you will be given a mug / serving size corresponding to the size you choose.

They’ve also got local artists’ work on the walls (and actively encourage you to submit a query on their website about hanging yours.)

There were some drink specials available that you won’t find on their website too.

And the best part, really, was how friendly the staff were…Despite it being super-busy with a very long line, they seemed genuinely loving and engaged with every customer who stepped up to the counter.

M Street Coffee is a great local alternative to any chain coffee place where you’re sure to get a fine cup of coffee...

On a scale of 1-10 Coffee Quality: 7 Milk Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 8 Customer Service: 9 Cleanliness: 9 Pricing: 10 Overall: 51/60

The quality of the beans themselves are good but fall short of great. They are roasted a tad darker and have a rich deep flavor that ends in a bit of chocolate and hazelnut.

The milk is average which is fine. It has a decent richness to it (if you ask for whole milk) and no off tastes. They didn't lose points for the milk, they lost the 2 points because although they can steam well, they can be inconsistent on quality of their foam. Never terrible but i couldn't honestly give a perfect score.

Wonderful location and well decorated interior with local art that rotates regularly. Has a few bubbles in the paint and a couple scuffs. Nothing very noticable, just not perfect.

Friendliest people you've ever met. Very welcoming and quick to remember a face. They are helpful at the register and can make small talk without starting a 10 minute conversation. It would've been perfect but i am fairly certain that although they know my face they don't know my name.

Very clean and kept up. Very rarely i'll notice a small mess of the condoment counter.

Pricing is within reason and they are similar to other shops in the area but for...

Came here to cool down after an eventful Sunday Mimosa session. While this place has no more seating than your medium sized Starbucks, somehow popularity taken this place to "no seats available" heights. There are some guys standing around looking for a place to sit. One dude has succumb to sitting on the floor to read his book. Looking around, some of these apartment neighbors must be stoked to have a quality coffee shop near by, while some may just dread the street parking being taken up. WiFi passwords are given in 2 hour increments per purchase, which you think would clear up some tables.

-=-Caramel Royale-=- Think caramel latte and not overwhelmingly sweet (super plus in my book). Frothy goodness in all our cups. I especially enjoyed the milkiness of my warm delight. She got the cappuccino with almond milk, another frothy triumph. I don't think I would go out of my way to experience this coffee, but really if you are in the neighborhood, there is no need to not reward yourself with a warm cup of joe. Lucky enough to snag an outdoor table here, I consider that the luck...