Loquat Coffee

Address: 1201 Cypress Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90065, United States
Services: From the business: Identifies as Asian-owned,
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection,
Popular for: Breakfast, Solo dining,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet,
Offerings: Coffee,
Dining options: Breakfast, Dessert, Seating,
Amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Toilets, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi,
Atmosphere: Casual, Cosy, Trendy,
Crowd: Family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, University students,
Planning:
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,

Category: Coffee shop, Coffee roasters, Coffee wholesaler
Rating: 4.8
Site: http://loquatcoffee.com/
Worktime:
DayTime
Monday7 AM–4 PM
Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
Thursday7 AM–4 PM
Friday7 AM–4 PM
Saturday7 AM–4 PM
Sunday7 AM–4 PM




Name: F**** D******
Date: 2024-06-26 21:52:33
Rating: 2
Comment: Asked for drip coffee at 2pm. They didn’t have that, but offered a pour over at almost twice the price. I asked if they could brew more drip as I would stay awhile. No, they couldn’t.Seating inside was fairly uncomfortable with a bench and four high top chairs at the bar.I did not find the experience to be worth the price.

Name: F***** L******
Date: 2024-05-30 13:04:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Loquat, similar to Stereoscope, is clearly a coffee lover’s café. When there are multiple espresso and pour over options from the get, you’re in the right place. When I visited I got their summer blend espresso (Guatemalan + Ethiopian). It was close to closing so they were out of pastries, but that’s alright. The baristas were all friendly and working hard at fulfilling orders and cleaning up shop. The branding of the space was great, from all the yellow details (their brand color) of the interior, down to their cup sleeves and coffee bags (of which I left with one). This is surely an LA café that I will return to the next time I’m in town.
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Name: N*** F*******
Date: 2024-05-21 23:17:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Great coffee; take a cup to go, toss it in a glass with some Diet Coke. Be a total sicko, whos gonna stop ya
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Name: A***** J******
Date: 2024-05-19 18:10:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Was back in town visiting last week, had been meaning to try this place after knowing about kumquat for a while and it lived up to my expectations. My espresso, albeit a little expensive, was the best I’ve had in a very long time. Would definitely return to test out more of their coffee

Name: M*** A****
Date: 2024-05-13 18:17:59
Rating: 4
Comment: Really want to love this place but watching 5 people behind the counter (3 cleaning or organizing) and a line building outside with no one taking orders or at the very least making eye contact for 8 minutes was super hard to witness.

Name: G***** N*******
Date: 2024-04-26 05:24:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Just finished the bag of beans I picked up from Revolver in Vancouver...Vying for best beans Ive ever had next to Onyx...Cant stop thinking about them beans man...

Name: K***** B****
Date: 2024-04-24 22:50:42
Rating: 4
Comment: Does not live up to the hype. It’s a fine cafe, but after waiting in line, dealing with the crowd, paying the expensive price for the coffee, I left feeling very underwhelmed. One of their signatures, the Marscapone, was a bit too sweet and gave me the impression that I could have just made it at home. One argument for this cafe is that they use good bean. In that case, maybe avoid their signature drinks. The space itself is uninspired, making this cafe overall lack a sort of “it” factor of any kind.
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Name: R**** L R****
Date: 2024-03-25 12:57:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Neighborhood coffee shop that I can walk to. The space inside is really cute- exposed beam ceiling, modern yet cozy. I wish there was better seating outside - that’s really the only complaint. Had a ham and cheese croissant- great layers.

Name: N****** W****
Date: 2024-03-25 00:31:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved our lattes.

Name: L*** H
Date: 2024-03-12 21:33:23
Rating: 3
Comment: This was a very nice shop. Love the aesthetic! As I was waiting in line I was seeing their beautiful drinks. It looked so fancy like it came straight out of a magazine! Loved the atmosphere.If this wasn’t a small business I’d ask for my money back I didn’t even drink more than one sip (if you’re wondering why it looks emptier, it’s because I asked for no ice). The flat white tasted like water and oatmilk. I actually like to taste my coffee so I was disappointed by that. Plus it was a lot of coffee grounds in my cup. 🥺
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Name: V* M*
Date: 2024-02-24 01:59:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Cute and simple coffee shop with limited outside seating. Good drip coffee. Street parking. Will return to try the various pour overs they offer.
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Name: H
Date: 2024-01-19 04:06:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Yup. This is it. The best coffee in the US. Ive tasted every third wave coffee imaginable, the Mascapone takes it all. Even baristas of highly rated coffee shops in LA just come here to taste their coffee. Thats how good it is. Its just phenomenal.

Name: C***** L**
Date: 2024-01-05 19:55:18
Rating: 3
Comment: The flat white fell a bit flat. It tasted too watered down and the milk was not very creamy. The Chai latte was too sweet for my liking. We came in the afternoon and they were already sold out of pastries. So if you want to get some food, its probably better to go earlier.
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Name: M****** L**********
Date: 2023-12-29 18:02:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Impeccable espresso, worth every penny. good vibes, delicious lattes. vibes on pt!

Name: K**** S******
Date: 2023-12-12 16:31:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Im usually never around this area. And when I felt down having to go to hospital, their most popular drink really picked me up. Delicious

Name: E***
Date: 2023-12-06 03:49:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Loquat, as mentioned in their bio, is a private label of the beloved Kumquat coffee. I first stumbled upon this place (December 5, 2023) after initially trying to find parking at Kumquat dtla location, street parking was impossible so I told my partner let’s try out Loquat instead. At Loquat, free parking is available along the Main Street, might have to park a couple blocks down, which isn’t a problem since the neighborhood seems calm imo. Upon entering Loquat Coffee, we were greeted by the employees, which might not seem significant to some but it honestly makes a difference. We felt welcomed right off the bat. I ordered the Guatemala Antigua pour-over and my partner ordered the ceremonial matcha iced latte. The pour- over was well executed, to the barista who did the job thank you. The coffee grounds were not scalded at any point. The precise temperature allowed the coffee grounds to elicit the notes of dark chocolate and green apple. The coffee was smooth and enjoyable at every sip, as it was not acidic. My partners review for the iced match latte was 8/10. She prefers the ones prepped at Kumquot coffee, specifically dtla location. If you’ve been reading up to this point, there is additional parking on the streets where the houses are situated. If you can, try to opt out of to-go-cups, enjoy the coffee in a mug or glass. Would I return to Loquat? Of course, I will continue to try out the pour-overs and the other items offered. Would I recommend Loquat? Yes, I would definitely, whether it’s to family or friends. Give this place a try, you can’t go wrong with Kumquat or Loquat.
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Name: N***
Date: 2023-12-03 22:57:54
Rating: 4
Comment: I tried the hot coffee late with oat milk today, it tasted good but it was served with flat white glass which is odd because i ordered HOT one 😅and portion of milk for latte is different form flat white.

Name: D***** C**********
Date: 2023-11-17 00:05:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Great coffee and lowkey vibe. Small tables outside are nice and they have a few seats inside + wifi for computergoers.

Name: M***** M*****
Date: 2023-11-11 01:58:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Low-key, coffee at Loquat in Cypress Park lived up to the hype. They roast their own beans and have a variety of different espressos on the menu that you can choose from, today including an SL-28! My oat milk latte with their regular espresso blend was smooth, balanced, and delicious. The standalone espresso was served in a chill glass alongside a shot glass of sparking water and this is a must-order for any coffee lovers. I recommend going with one of the more fruity coffees on their menu for this option.They have a small bar for seating inside, and more outdoor seating is available. I was able to find free street parking in the neighborhood nearby.The interior aesthetic is yellow and black and I loved it. Our baristas were friendly, efficient, and calmly handled the consistent line that went out the door - they’re very popular in the community!
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Name: N******* D***** (******
Date: 2023-11-09 20:16:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Anything you try just hits! Beautiful store/equipment and the baristas execute their drinks with care.

Name: L***** B*****
Date: 2023-10-13 14:32:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious housemade chai!Friendly & quick service

Name: K***
Date: 2023-09-23 21:09:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a perfect oat cap.

Name: G******** R***
Date: 2023-09-16 17:36:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Flawless coffee made by a composed yet friendly crew
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Name: S*** P****
Date: 2023-09-09 23:00:16
Rating: 5
Comment: An amazing little gem of a coffee house in the Cypress Park Neighborhood of Los Angeles. Love that they have usually a trio of espresso’s to choose with your drink. My regular favorites are cortado or cappuccino with a Brazilian espresso. For the longest time I was missing out on their signature drink the Marscapone. Finally I went for it and it the discovery was amazing; liquid dessert delicious with rocket love from the espresso. Great friendly staff. A highly recommended stop for any Angeleno or or visitor coming thru.
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Name: C******* C***
Date: 2023-08-30 18:25:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Recommend to coffee lovers. I try a cup of americano whenever I visit a new place for the first time. I also tried their americano when I visited here for the first time. Its taste was such a good for me. They looked roast beans by themselves. They have their own bean brand, and it shown that LOQUAT is the private label by KUMQUAT COFFEE. I would like to visit here again soon to try other coffees.
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Name: A*** W**
Date: 2023-08-20 16:41:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Cute cafe, baristas / owner knows what they are doing for specialty coffee. Most of their beans are on the lighter roast side so you won’t find more of the “traditional” coffee flavors. But if you love coffee with clarity, acidity, fruity flavor profiles, this is the shop for you. They also roast their own beans; by weight its on the pricier side.

Name: j v
Date: 2023-08-19 00:10:58
Rating: 2
Comment: Over priced hipster trash. A show room, really?

Name: L*** M*****
Date: 2023-08-10 19:50:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Loquat epitomizes the beauty, precision and attention a top tier coffee roaster and cafe should possess, in a space where most contenders fall short.Loquat defines what a high level coffee and service experience is above anything else.When you walk in, you will notice everyone behind the counter doing something. There is no one leaning, on their phone or having personal conversations. The baristas are so tuned in to serving and meticulously making beverages.A few things that I have noticed and appreciated as someone who is a formally trained barista with a passion for service:- A customer brings their used glass to the barista counter instead of the designated bus tub. The barista immediately clears it, washes their hands and gets back to the bar.- Everyone is doing something. Precisely weighing beans, mixes and ice. Washing dishes, consolidating concentrates and never neglecting the register.- Baristas are happy to talk to you about your beverage and your experience of it.I think these behaviors often go unnoticed in the monotony of the deeply saturated coffee buying experience, but Loquat stands out as one of the best cafe and coffee experiences I have ever had.I recommend any Gesha cold brew offering.

Name: f***** o*******
Date: 2023-07-04 18:38:22
Rating: 1
Comment: Started receiving special offer emails out of the blue. Never signed up for anything and never gave them my email. Theyre just using a bad POS system that sells your data. Super annoying for them to agree to that. Coffee was good otherwise but the place right about 200ft to the left was just as good and way wayyy cheaper.

Name: G***** H******
Date: 2023-06-28 23:15:21
Rating: 4
Comment: Strong flavor and smooth. But only one size (small) and only one price (high).

Name: G****** P***
Date: 2023-06-22 21:24:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Best roastery in LA!

Name: A*** C********
Date: 2023-06-11 21:10:06
Rating: 2
Comment: Overpriced and has ruined parking in the neighborhood

Name: J******* S****
Date: 2023-06-03 01:57:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Great environment to work at if you can find a spot on the bar

Name: J* C***
Date: 2023-05-01 04:53:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious coffee in Highland Park, our coffees were perfectly made. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. There are varieties of coffees and pastries. Parking is a challenge, prices are more than your usual.
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Name: j*** l****** p******
Date: 2023-04-23 18:18:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Fantastic coffee! beautiful space. the black and yellow everything is so cool, and so are the baristas.we tried the mocha, the chai and the mascarpone. they were all perfect. the mascarpone is a must-order when you visit, but recognize that this is more of a dessert drink than anything. its kind of like a melted milkshake.oh, and they have notneutral cups! always a plus.
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Name: J*** O
Date: 2023-04-15 03:15:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Midday coffee stop at Loquat!Matcha Latte with simple syrupThe Marble/Mascarpone (tastes just like tiramisu!)Ethiopia Wush Wush NaturalThis was our favorite coffee spot of our trip!
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Name: N*** L**
Date: 2023-04-13 02:13:02
Rating: 5
Comment: High quality coffee roasters - produced one of the best geshas I’ve had

Name: R*** S****
Date: 2023-04-12 21:19:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Impeccable local Korean shop with fantastic beans, amazing staples like pour-over and cold brew, and truly special speciality drinks (The Mascarpone is out of this world). One of the best and most beautiful shops in LA, hands-down.

Name: E******** V*******
Date: 2023-04-04 23:20:43
Rating: 5
Comment: This place and Kumquat are two of my top coffee shop. I tried their Mascarpone Latter and it was so good. I love that you can taste the quality of the bean with all the different aromas. YUM!

Name: W***** Q******
Date: 2023-03-18 14:51:30
Rating: 4
Comment: I really liked their desserts and their espressos are not bad at all, thank you

Name: V******* E***
Date: 2023-03-11 22:23:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Best latte I’ve ever had. Seriously I’m back in Texas and I can’t stop thinking about it.

Name: M****** B******
Date: 2023-03-05 15:28:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Great coffee shop!

Name: M****** N******
Date: 2023-02-26 22:32:55
Rating: 5
Comment: You’re simply the bestBetter than all the rest

Name: Y****
Date: 2023-02-17 22:35:30
Rating: 5
Comment: VERY UNIQUE COFFEEE TASTE LIKE LITTLE BIT CITRUS AND SOUR THAT MEANS COFFEE BEAN IS DIFFERENT COLLECTION..VERY UNIQUE PLACE

Name: d*******
Date: 2023-02-17 16:53:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Been working in coffee for ten years, figured they’d be a decent roaster since they have good taste in other roasters at Kumquat. The Geisha I brought home is one of the most unique coffees I’ve ever had. Perfect cup. Good job guys

Name: M****** K******
Date: 2023-01-21 21:47:31
Rating: 5
Comment: A fantastic, well-made cappuccino and americano, shared between myself and my roommate. Loquat serves great coffee, with always excellent sourced beans and an eye to crisp, bright roasts with—I cannot believe I’m saying this—wonderful mouthfeel. My roommate reported the same for his first visit to Loquat; this was my first experience, and it was lovely.The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly appreciate what they serve. There was a delicacy and care evident in their work; and the professionalism showed in the quality of the coffee. There are many good baristas in Los Angeles, but Loquat has some of the best. Apart from that, they’re just damn sweet people!The space is small and industrial inside, but big windows and ample street patio seating keep its neighborhood feel intact. Seating was comfy enough for me, to read for an hour and sip my coffee. I highly recommend going to visit them.

Name: E*** C
Date: 2023-01-12 06:25:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Everything is so nuanced and intentional...the coffee, pastries (citrus muffin!) are all delicious.

Name: N*** G
Date: 2023-01-09 02:54:35
Rating: 5
Comment: I had been wanting to come here for a few months after Brian Quan from Fellow said they were one of the best spots in LA.After taking a look at their equipment, it’s clear they take coffee roasting and brewing very seriously, including the creative specialty drinks (the Mascarpone foam is handmade on a kitchen Aid stand mixer on their bar). I came in right at close and quickly ordered a Samboni Gesha espresso and a cortaro and walked out with ~$50 worth of beans.I will have to come back to try that mascarpone drink!

Name: C****** K***
Date: 2022-12-20 22:35:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Legit
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Name: J******
Date: 2022-12-04 20:45:24
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best coffee shops in Los Angeles. Highly recommend

Name: A*** L*****
Date: 2022-11-22 16:39:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Best coffee in LA and it’s not close.

Name: A****** K****
Date: 2022-11-19 21:15:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Divine coffee

Name: A****** C*****
Date: 2022-11-05 17:07:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Have been wanting to stop by for a while and decided to on a Saturday morning.I’ll be coming more often.The best latte I’ve had hands down. Not bitter at all. Smooth. Fairly priced for what you get.Very yummy Ham and Gruyère croissant.Pleasant staff that are all into coffee.Nice atmosphere and beautifully and minimally decorated. (Great branding)Checks all the boxes!
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Name: A******** P***
Date: 2022-10-30 20:17:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Great coffee shop. Had the mascarpone and a friend had a cold brew.

Name: J*****
Date: 2022-10-11 07:40:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Such an elegantly designed coffee shop! The coffee is by farrrrrr the best in LA and equal to their sister shop, kumquat; two of my fav in LA! Highly recommend, but hope it doesn’t get too busy and crowded.
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Name: S***** D* S****
Date: 2022-10-10 15:24:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Great espresso pulls! Would recommend to others.Jeezy - Sno Fall Oct 22!
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Name: J*** B**** W*******
Date: 2022-09-29 20:08:57
Rating: 5
Comment: My fav shop. excellent drinks, excellent staff. vibes are clean and industrial.

Name: L*** F******
Date: 2022-09-23 03:43:19
Rating: 5
Comment: The hype is real

Name: N B*****
Date: 2022-09-09 02:11:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Best coffee ever!
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Name: A***** N****
Date: 2022-08-28 20:54:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious artisanal coffee, carefully made and depth of flavor. Pretty great vibes
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Name: V***** A******
Date: 2022-08-20 23:02:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Great jump into roasting from the team at Kumquat Coffee. They continue to impress with their inventive coffee creations - the Mascarpone mentioned in other reviews is definitely worth trying on your first visit. The Geisha cold brew is another fantastic dive into coffee for purists.Pricing can generally use a bit of work to turn this into a daily haunt as the trend of pushing to $5-7/cup pre-tip is a bit much but understandable for truly specialty drinks. Ill keep visiting since Ill pay truly ridiculous amounts for world class coffee.

Name: W*** C****
Date: 2022-08-12 19:59:29
Rating: 5
Comment: So good. The mascarpone is one of the greatest coffee creations I’ve had.

Name: T** K***
Date: 2022-08-11 20:19:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good coffee, friendly baristas all around that care about the quality of the drinks they serve. Looking forward to going again.

Name: I******* R****
Date: 2022-08-09 17:40:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Really chic and relaxing feeling place with quality coffee. Im so happy to see them finally open!