Pam’s Coffy — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Raspberry Mocha - 5 🌟! Apple Hand Pie - 5 🌟! Pam's Coffy Mug "A Cup by Quentin Tarantino" - 5 🌟!

Pam's Coffy is part of the revitilization of The Vista Theater and its new owner, Quentin Tarantino. The Vista was finished and opened a few months ago but it took a bit more time to get Pam's Coffy going. I had been looking forward to the coffee shop inspired by film icon and QT muse Pam Grier since I saw it under construction on my first visit to the Vista.

It is a fun, creative place to wait for a movie or to gather and chat about a movie after a screening, or just to sit and have fun. The vibe is eclectic and full of film inspired Easter eggs. I was there for about 15 minutes and I tried to catch all the quirky stuff. I guarantee I missed some details! It will be fun to go back and see what else I can spot.

I have to admit, I went the first chance I could get, speficically to grab one of the first generation Pam's Coffy, coffee mugs. I was worried they'd sell out and I didn't want to miss out. It is one of the coolest things I have ever bought! I am kind of scared to use it for coffee so I set it up on my writing desk. Someday I'll have a coffee or other celebratory drink in it but I'm saving it for a special occasion.

I had their raspberry mocha. The flavors were light and nice, not overly sweet or strong, which is what I like. I also tried out an apple hand pie. A fun idea they have for their menu is a rotating list of cereals and milks. I don't eat a lot of cereal but I saw another guest with one and the bowl they served was quite generous.

Los Feliz has a high concentration of coffee shops but Pam's Coffy certainly hits the right kind of notes for me. I might bring my laptop by one of these days when they slow down after the buzz and see what its like to have a writing session. Parking is available on the streets close by and should be no problems for most people but if you are there for a movie and a coffee, check the signs...

INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY

Two brothers, both 30s, one an asexual chronic blue razz vape-smoker and the other an unemployed prick who tries way too hard on Google reviews, enter.

Alright I’m done doing the screenplay thing hopefully you laughed. If not whatever that’s fine no biggie I went to school at LMU for screenwriting and spent $200,000 on an education that I just used for the first time.

If you’re a QT fan, it’s a fun spot. If you’re working on fleshing out the conflict in your future straight-to-Quibi screenplay third act, it’s a fun spot.

I know Quentin Tarantino didn’t mention matcha lattes in Inglorious Basterds, so it was my fault for taking the staff’s suggestion to get a sweetened matcha latte (extremely nice staff btw)…

But dear lord this was a desecration to matcha. And the staff made it by shaking it in a blender bottle like a protein shake 🥲🥲🥲

So don’t be an idiot like me. Clearly I have bad judgment. I paid to get a degree in screenwriting. And I ordered matcha at a place called Pam’s Coffy. And I invested in Blackberry stock in 2020. Blackberry!!

5 stars for the novelty if you’re a film nerd and 1 star if you’re a matcha nerd 🤓

But come here anyway and order some cereal and dream about making it big in tinsel town ⭐️

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Loser brother staring at his phone — eyes filled with desperate frustration as he wonders why he just spent 20 minutes...

Pam’s Coffy (est 2024) is a cute tiny coffee shop in Los Feliz. It was named in honor of Pam Grier and her iconic role in the 1973 blaxplotation film, “Coffy,” the coffee shop is attached to The Vista Theatre, owned by Quentin Tarantino.

I came early morning to grab a coffee and check out their vibe. From the outside it doesn’t juts out because it blends quite well with the theatre bldg. Indoor space was extremely small but the 80’s decor and tvs were a good distraction. The coffee shop serves blends, butterscotch, lavender and vanilla flavors. Moreover, they also have baked goods, many of which are vegan or gluten-free. I ordered a hot 12oz Lavender Latte. It was brewed perfectly and tastes great; I really dig their coffee sleeves.

Staff and service were amiable and fast, respectively. Seats (outdoor and indoor) look good. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Prices were competitive and economically fair. Street and metered parking available. Overall, I had a good experience and coffee. This will be my go to...