Mad Lab Coffee

Great coffee. Love this neighborhood coffee shop. Just a bench on the inside and some chairs to sit while waiting for your drink. My favorite is the orange vanilla latte - I forget their name for it - and I’m not really a fan of orange flavored coffee but it is done so well here. Meringue topping is an option.

It was alright Americano was diluted and lacked espresso. That and the cup wasn’t filled all the way up. Also ordered a matcha with honey. Matcha flavor was also weak and tasted only like milk. I believe the honey flavor I had requested was neglected because even that flavor wasn’t present.

The staff was friendly and helped a lot by describing the drinks available and giving honest recommendations. I got the azuki with almond milk, which was a red bean coffee drink. I didn’t taste much red bean but it was nutty in flavor. I also got the kouign amann which was delicious. I would go back for the pastry alone. They also had good music playing. Definitely more of a take out coffee shop. They have a few small tables in front but this isn’t a work friendly cafe. Walked here around 8:30 am on a Tuesday and there was no line. Definitely try this spot out!

We used to go here all the time, but it's gotten really overpriced and not fun. The current baristas are fine, but the ones who are now gone used to be really friendly and treated regulars like family. The coffee is just okay. The last time I went in, I was charged extra for honey, which is wild for an already $7 drink. I don't mind paying a premium if there is a place to hang out, but it's really a to-go shop. Also, the few times I've encountered both the owner of the store and the owner of the building, they've been less than pleasant.

I visit this coffee shop regularly and find the staff to be exceptionally pleasant and welcoming. This review is so upper management can hear a regular customer request -- please please bring almond milk back! It's great that they have alternative forms for those lactose intolerant like oat, however the recent change from almond to protein milk has changed the flavor profile. Separately, now all "milk" based coffees (lattes, cortados, etc.) generally have quite high calorie contents making coffee like a meal. Otherwise, I think the roast is some of the best I have had in L.A. Hoping almond milk makes a comeback!!