LA, which combines fashion, trend and art, naturally has a coffee culture.Major chain brands, net red coffee shops, and local concentrated coffee shops are scattered in every corner of the city, waiting for us to explore.
Although many popular national coffee brands have opened new stores in various regions one after another;
but! As a great cultural heritage in Los Angeles, Nanjia's product brand is actually a treasure! These self-product brands not only do not lose those high-quality chain brands, but also have their own characteristics and are very cute.
The seven most delicious local coffee brands in South Canada
1. Cafe Demitasse
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Cafe Demitasse initially settled in Little Tokyo, with fresh and mellow Kyoto-style Ice Coffee, and rich, silky Latte became the most popular small shops in the entire region.
There are already four Locations,In Santa Monica, Beverly, Hollywood and Little Tokyo.
Founder Bobby Roshan and the team attached great importance to their "seasonally selected" coffee beans. Coffee beans are roasted and roasted in Hollywood stores on site every day, and then delivered to various stores.Each barista is also specially trained. With this intentional attitude, it is no wonder that you can make exquisite and delicious coffee ~
2.Suites & Knives
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This is a small shop in DTLA Fashion District.Owner Miyazaki used to be a professionally trained Bartender. Because he was very diligent, he gradually switched to Roaster.
The coffee beans produced by the Japanese slow roasting method have a darker color and a more mellow flavor.Deep roasting also reduces the damage of caffeine to the human body, which is equivalent to mellow Decaf.
SK coffee beans are also sold in some cafes in Chinatown in addition to being sold in their own stores.However, due to excellent workmanship and long production time, the output is relatively limited.
3. Bar Nine
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Visit by nameBar NineWhen I wasThe appearance is deeply attractive.This large-scale factory-like Cafe is simple and generous, much like a professional Food Lab.
From the outside, the number 9 seems to be the only sign. If you just pass by inadvertently, it is easy to miss this wonderful cafe.From decorating to coffee bottles to food, everything is full of hippies' uninhibited and debauchery. There are classic drinks and endless creativity, serving artists near Culver City.
Friends who like to explore must try it.
4. Cognoscenti Coffee
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Speaking of coffee, Culver City is really master.
Xiaoxi's first design job was near Cognoscenti. If you're fine, you can have a cup of coffee and add almonds.The moment of drinking coffee and eating bread is the happiest moment.
When Yeekai Lim, the boss of the former architecture firm, first started this cafe in 2012, he chose his products from many local niche coffee beans.But from 2016, they started to produce coffee beans themselves. There are also classic floral and fruity coffee beans. The dark brown coffee beans are bright and enticing, and they are worth trying.
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5. Copa Vida
Copa Vida headquarters is located in Pasadena Old Town, a friendly company created by several good brothers.
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The company founded in 2013 is now developing steadily, coffee beans are widely loved by everyone, and many branches have been opened in Pasadena.There is also a branch in San Diego.
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6. Portola Coffee Lab
The first time I came to Portola was in the morning in Orange County to have a morning tea with my friends. As a result, I had to get a cup of coffee at Costa Mesa too early ...
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When I came to this small and fresh green square, I rushed in when I saw this small shop with a Lab feel.The result was amazing by the dedicated and handsome Barista.
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Portola Coffee Lab is a local coffee brand in Orange County, the style is very original.The founder and his wife are very attentive. From farm cultivation to production and roasting, they track the entire process of coffee beans leaving the factory. The barista is also specially trained.
The Espresso Drink here feels slightly stronger and stronger than other places, with a bitter taste. It is very suitable as a morning tonic.
7. Alana's Coffee Roasters
The owner has a rich life experience and music creation,So he also regarded the coffee making and brewing process as an art.
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The founder used to work for coffee dealers in major farmers' markets in Los Angeles to process coffee beans for them, so his collection and roasting skills gradually became perfect.
Since it comes from Farmers Market, Alana's also offers many Herb Infused Drinks.Last time Xiaoxi tried Matcha with Herb and orange peel flavors.
The taste is very Organic, but the problem with their home is that the price is a bit high, it is difficult to visit often.
Come to a few foreign brands that science novices must know
1. Blue Bottle
The hotness of Blue Bottle no longer needs to be said.
The aroma of coffee can be broadcast half a block away. All stores are small and exquisite as the standard, and use clean and simple wood as the main color.The storefront is located in various literary blocks in LA. DTLA Art District, Beverly Blvd, Platform of Culver City, Abbot Kidney, etc.
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Nowadays, you can also buy small blue bottle products in fresh fruit supermarkets such as Trader Joe's and Gelson Market.From a business perspective, it’s a big step forward for Little Blue Bottle’s own brand promotion.However, it seems to have succumbed to commercialization.
2. Intelligentsia
This punk-style coffee shop on Abbot Kidney was once a favorite of Xiaoxi.
In addition to the pleasant coffee aroma, the design of the entrance space and the indoor atmosphere, modern performance, and the handsome music in the store, people have to love.
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It is no exaggeration to say that my personal preference far exceeds the small blue bottle on the same street.In winter, a cup of warm-hearted Brew, in summer, let the most amazing ice latte wash away the heat, and then embrace the whole store in Chic.
3. Verve
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Verve is another Coffee Shop that has become increasingly popular in the past two years, and is a California brand.Xiaoxi feels that this brand of coffee doesn't lose other big names at all, has its own special coffee beans, and is cheaper than the previous two.
When you come to Verve, do n’t miss KENYA beans, which are rich in peach, watermelon and other fruity aromas, and have a slight sweetness of Bubblegum, which is magical and easy to import
There is also a very novel one that is Butterscotch Latte. Xiaoxi thinks that this too thick syrup grabs the original aroma of coffee ~
4. Stumptown
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This drink, which is reasonably priced and appeared in major Internet cafes (such as Alfred Coffee, etc.) and fresh vegetable and fruit supermarkets, has also been popular in LA in the past two years.
Compared with several others, Stumptown is an old brand. It started in 1999 with rich products and many shops, but the quality is still higher than that of Starbucks.Stumptown in the DTLA Art District is also ten miles away.
Xiaoxi's only heart disease to their family is the tin can LEMON COFFEE, which is really the most difficult drink I have ever tasted ...I think I love Kombucha with a clear taste and still can't accept this one. Is anyone willing to challenge myself?
5. Coffee for Sasquatch
This long-haired beast-themed cafe privately owned by the creek is the winner of an interior design competition.The whole environment is clean, fresh and lovely.
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Direct questions at the entrance, set up a large net red wall.
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The dark green tone watercolor painting on the wall explains the concept of "Urban Forest".The white custom decoration, seats, rounded coffee table, and the image of the cute long-haired beast are very match.
The taste of coffee is very mellow, and you can feel the choice of superior coffee beans.
The interesting thing is that they will launch some specials from time to time. When the creek went a few days ago, they launched Lavender painted Lahua coffee!
Their coffee and other drinks can be said to be of high quality but cannot be called amazing, but it is worthwhile to walk by and experience the wonderful atmosphere.
Xiaoxi believes that, in addition to the above, there are many cafes with a mellow taste and a unique environment in the store.
In the future, we can take a picture of LA's own coffee brand. Although our coffee is niche, the quality is no worse than that of the coffee masters of Shrimp.
Feel a niche, independent brand of coffee shop in the city is not only an important way to feel the city culture, but also a compelling necessity for friends.The next time you go out for coffee, throw out the names of these independent coffee brands, and they will definitely be included in the list of "tasteful friends".
