The Silver Lake outpost of the pioneering third-wave roaster is still one of the best coffee experiences in LA. The bar is long, the baristas are precise without being pretentious, and the space has this mid-century Californian ease that makes a twenty-minute espresso session feel like self-care. They helped invent direct trade. You can taste the conviction.
Insider tip
The black cat espresso pulled long. Sit at the bar and watch them work — it's a masterclass in extraction.
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