Stopped by here after walking around the La Brea Tar Pits and needed to rest. The giant copper balloon animal statue (outside of the nearby art museum ) attracted us here. Lots of different selections of gourmet pastries, and I love that they use a tamp and tap esspresso machine. It tastes so much better that way. I was also very impressed with how strong their espresso was!
Dropped by the LACMA today, and grabbed a quick bite at Coffee and Milk. I had a prepackaged Fiesta Taco Salad from the company GROW • EEN. It had taco walnut meat in it. This was my first time trying that, and it was really good. I enjoyed the latte C&M made. It wasn’t too sweet. It was pretty perfect. The staff was ok. Not very talkative but they made a good latte. The pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies were really good, too. There’s a nice seating area inside, and outside by the museum.
Tip: They didn’t provide a lid or straw for their drinks, and I couldn’t see napkins anywhere. You may need to ask them for them.
Tip 2: They accept Apple Pay.
We were looking for an appealing location to relax and drink coffee for an hour or so, and I really enjoyed this area. It is a perfect place to relax after the art museum, seeing the tar pits, or walking the grounds. You feel drawn in and welcomed. The location is nice and open. You can sit inside or outside, with the option of shade. The coffee was good, but the blueberry black tea donut was amazing. Prices were typical and higher than I like, but just seems to be how it goes. The baristas were very friendly. I will come back.
I have to rave about the velvet donut. It was so moist and delicious! The cream cheese frosting was great. This place is pricey but where else are we going to get some caffeine in between visiting art buildings.
The hot tea is my favorite for a mid-museum break! They have a nice selection for even the pickiest tea drinker. The staff is friendly and provide quick, helpful service. Plenty of seating, ranging from tables to window seating to people-watch!
The wait staff are perfectly snobby. The coffee is legit, they have oat milk! Make sure to read what's up with the digital numbers on the wall, fun artwork. Sit outside if it's not too chilly right around sunset and the area between the buildings south of the cafe lights up with pinks and oranges.
Really a shame there are so many terrible reviews. After visiting 3 coffee shops this was hands down the best one in walking distance of any of the museums. People who gave this a bad review are those that think the Coffee Bean is gourmet coffee. Don't come of Coffee Bean your benchmark for good coffee.
Great coffee bar at LACMA. They have vegan pastry and nondairy. Use your Apple Pay here! Try the vegan green tea donut. It pretty delicious.
The coffee here was really very good! Among the best I've had in America on my visit from Australia. The staff were pleasant, and service efficient. I'll definitely be back!
Cozy place on the LACMA and LA Brea Tar Pits grounds. Try the cold brew float! It's the best of both coffee and ice cream!
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