50 Best Coffee Shops near Lake Balboa

“I used to go to the OG location in North Hollywood so I was thrilled when this location opened up. If you love tea, their selection is awesome and they’ll do their own blends that are super refreshing. Their pastry selection is on point and I love that they’ll make breakfast sandwiches. It’s a bummer there isn’t much space to stick around and enjoy your beverage while you work or something, so don’t expect a big space. But it’s still delightful and I’m so glad there’s a good coffee shop in the area that isn’t a giant corporation.“

“Should have tried The Bouquet burrito or the Chilaquiles.

FOOD 3/5
It looks better than was it tasted!

Sunflower Avocado Toast - BEAUTIFUL but tasted okay
Mashed avocado, toasted red pepper flakes and blistered teardrop tomatoes topped with sunflower seeds, pickled red onions and micro greens on thick toasted multigrain bread.

Azalea sandwich - HARD PASS FOR ME next time
Smoky chipotle sauce, fried egg, Pepper Jack cheese, caramelized onions, black forest ham, crisp bacon and pico de gallo on a toasted ciabatta.

Black Heart Latte
New recipe made with *black sesame paste,* simple syrup and a little charcoal to keep the same spirit of the original.

SERVICE 4/5
No issues from placing the order to picking up.

AMBIENCE 4/5
Beautiful ambience and love the faux plants and artwork on the wall. They did a great job with the branding throughout and even outside.

PARKING 4/5
Small lot in front and free street parking around“

“The employees at thus location are so amazing. I personally consider them family to me at this point. I love these guys and gals. Love , T Aka Dopio over ice in a venti cup with a nitro lid ☕️“

“Super friendly, very clean place, great atmosphere, plus there boba is Yummy 😋“

“The sandwiches are superb!“

“This is the best coffee in LA, the shop is small and most of the time busy in the morning time
The coffee is amazing (specialty coffee)
I tried a lot in Los Angeles and this is the best
The shop is small and it is crowded in the morning.“

“I highly recommend this Kava bar in Reseda. It's a very unique experience with really delicious kava drinks and shots. The staff is also very friendly and the bar is quite inviting. There aren't too many kava bars in LA and it's nice to see this new gem in the neighborhood. A nice place to chill, and relax at the end of the day with a good kava drink. Bula Vinaka 🤙“

“Today I tried a new sandwich for me, the Italiano. I expected a good sandwich but was pleasantly impressed how yummy. Their coffees and teas I always enjoy.“

“I just ordered for the first time today and I must say your food is fantastic! Generous portion with pickles and delicious soft boiled eggs, pickles, puréed fresh tomatoes and a small amount of hot sauce that isn’t too hot. Just right. Went to your place near corner of Van Nuys and Burbank. HIGHLY RECCOMENDED“

“I stopped in to try the coffee and check out the shop. The coffee itself was good and they had some decent food options. The atmosphere is nice, nothing too over the top. Lot of folks on their laptops, but not overly crowded. The employees were super friendly and courteous.

Overall a good experience.“

“Our new breakfast spot! This place is a vibe in decor/music and is dog friendly. They have a small menu of sandwiches, omelets, crepes and my favorite, their parfait. Coffees are made to perfection with many flavors offered. Serving sizes are reasonable and everything is delicious and presented beautifully, even artfully. Staff are mellow and kind and create a welcoming vibe. 10/10“

“Wonderful people work here who are compassionate and understanding. this will bow be my place to get Boba.“

“the best boba and great variety🧋😋“

“lovely place“

“This was my first time visiting this cafe, as my friend who lives in Winnetka recommended it after hearing positive reviews. The coffee itself was great! Although, I had a hard time enjoying the turkey sandwich that I ordered. For 9 bucks, I feel as though the sandwich was lacking, especially as the avocado was not distributed evenly and ended up falling out after my first bite. Maybe next time, I’ll get the egg bagel. But overall vibe was nice and the employees were friendly.“

“Great, friendly crew and delish food“

“Really amazing coffee, oat milk is an option (my fave!), super friendly baristas, adorable shop with a perfect location for me in Studio City, and I love the banana and almond butter with honey toast! ��“

“I have to say the service at the Henry is top notch. While I have not been in person, Brandon - the manger was so kind and helped me send drinks to my friends on my behalf who were celebrating their marriage there. He even sent me a video from his personal phone showing my friends enjoying their drinks. Next time I'm in LA, I will one hundred percent come here to enjoy the food, atmosphere, and service! Thank you so much! Love from Canada :)“

“What is there not to love about Alfred Coffee of WeHo! 😊“

“Our favorite neighborhood place for delicious organic coffee and tea. Love the owner and her staff. Highly recommend“

“The drinks are so thoughtfully crafted and their potato chips are done fresh! The worker there was kind enough to offer me a reccomendation and she was incredibly understanding. I'll definitely be going again for that drink and those potato chips!“

“I came in a bit confused as it was my first time ordering for Alfred’s, Felipe just so happened to be at the front when he greeted me and knew I was very confused. I asked him if he had any recommendations and he recommended me the Lavender Matcha which did not disappoint at all, I also got the bagel he recommended me which I forgot what it had but bacon and avocado is a good mix that I doubted for a little bit. Shoutout to Felipe and his hospitality!“

“I grew up going to hearts every week dad as a kid and today now that my dad is and I am grown the place looks the same and is perfect just like my childhood memories!“

“🐶 I am always going with my owner Ben and regardless of how busy it is, the staff always take a second to show me some love and I get free snacks! #woofwoof“

“I had the black tea was very good“

“This coffee was refreshing My new spot in The Valley“

“Charming place to put in some work (if you don’t mind the background music) when a change of scenery is needed.“

“Enigma Coffee is a true gem! Hands down, the best coffee I’ve ever had — rich, smooth, and full of flavor. Every sip feels like it was made with care and passion.

The shop itself is absolutely beautiful — modern, stylish, and full of light. It’s the kind of place you want to sit and stay awhile. Whether you’re working, meeting a friend, or just treating yourself, the vibe is perfect.

Also love how convenient the parking is — no stress, just park and enjoy. Enigma is now my go-to spot. If you’re a coffee lover, this place is a must. You’ll taste the difference immediately.“

“If you’re going to the Academy Museum for a visit or a screening make sure to stop at Fanny’s (located inside the museum’s first floor) for a coffee, snack or meal. They have a cafe and restaurant, both offering quality food and beverages and a full bar. The restaurant has comfortable seating options and the cafe offers outdoor seating. The service is friendly and attentive. You’ll definitely have a great time and a good meal!“

“A very nice place with very tasty desserts, I tried the chocolate brownie with coconut flakes and I really liked it, it was not cloyingly sweet, which is very important for me. Very friendly and helpful staff, they helped me with my choice)) I will definitely come back here again!)“

“I love Yonder’s hot and cold beverages! Their pastries are delicious!“

“the option of pistachio milk. the pastries are fantastic.“

“Their mocha is the best I’ve ever had. I always come here for it, and I really like the events they have, like unplug nights and challah bread making! It’s really focused on community and that comes through in their concept design. So happy UCLA has this place next door!“

“Love, love, love! This place has the cutest vibe and great stuff! The charcuterie boards are so good! I’ve tried the cold brew as well very good! This time we decided to get rosé. They have a great wine selection and their staff are so sweet! Would definitely recommend!!!“

“Travelled from Nova Scotia, Canada recently for an event. Love hunting down good coffee and good vibes. Rented a car for the day and stumbled on Awkward Coffee. Based on the name alone I knew we had to go. Very friendly staff, great selection of specialty drinks and sweet treats. Got to sample their new strawberry cold foam while we were waiting as well 🫣 I would make the trip from Nova Scotia again just to go back and visit this shop. Take care, everyone, and hope to see you all again.“

“It was an unfamiliar European-style (Eastern European?) meal. The taste was better than expected. You may have different preferences for some foods, but overall, it was a dish you could enjoy without burden. This is a restaurant that women will really enjoy.“

“The perfect place to catch up with friends and have a coffee. Well located to enjoy a cup before heading to one of the two gym across the street. Great addition to your morning routine if you would like to support small business versus Amazon's Whole Foods.“

“We both had the Healthy Start breakfast (one with salmon, the other with turkey bacon) + a coffee cake (not too sweet, the way we like it) + 2 cups of drip coffee (Peruvian). It was a delicious way to start the day- light, fresh, healthy, and the fruit cup with persimmons was a wonderful surprise! And, Farm Cup Coffee is within walking distance to Courtyard Marriott! Glad we tried this place...you should, too.

Vegetarian options: Some vegetarian options, probably no vegan. But check out the menu online.“

“Love this place. Staff is always friendly and the coffee is far superior to the places around it if you actually like the taste of coffee and not 7 pumps of some random high fructose corn syrup.

I get the grab and go food sometimes also.“

“Junior cookies are some of the best cookies I’ve ever yard. Their flavors are amazing, it’s a little bigger than bite sized so they’re filling but you don’t feel bad eating them and so many fun flavors to try from! Definitely recommend! 10/10“

“amazing coffee .... my first time there... atmosphere wonderful .“

“Cool place to get Argentinean goodies... Gaby, the owner, is the best! My family loves her 🥰🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷“

“This is for Too Good To Go:

I walked in about 6 minutes past pickup time, but they welcomed me in anyhow. They were really friendly.
I did end up ordering coffee and it was really good, not burnt and acidic.

Onto what I received:

Egg spinach cheese sandwhich- Delicious

2x Passionfruit peach filled cookie pastry - incredible glad for 2

Cookie Brownie - want a second one... maybe a third.

Exceptional and price point on Too Good To Go 4.99

Thanks AMP!“

“excelente servicio y atención al cliente!“

“It was about time I wrote a review of this amazing hidden gem! We have been coming here for years, and I cannot explain how amazing everything about this place is. We have tried nearly every boba flavor on the menu & not one has disappointed til today! We have even tried flavors we thought we would not like and we ended up loving. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I wish there was more than 5 stars to rate because this business definitely deserves it. Customer service, quality food and drinks, amazing people! Chicken snacks are sooo delicious if you are ever near or local and have not given this place a try. Even if you aren’t local the drive is definitely worth it 💯💕 Super nice and amazing human beings at this shop that definitely serve the best Boba in the valley! I always make the drive because this is the only place we buy our delicious boba drinks 🙏🏻♥️
Pictures below include a delicious pineapple coconut smoothie w/ lychee and boba.
A grapefruit smoothie w/ boba & a strawberry smoothie! 🥰🙏🏻 & cannot forget to order the chicken snack!“

“This was my first time here and I really enjoyed it. The inside is a small little space but the outside patio eating is nice. The ivy like wall and the overhead canopy create a cool ambience to enjoy your coffee. I like that they have regular staples and a seasonal menu for people like me who enjoy trying new things. I definitely will come back here

Parking: I came early in the morning so there was plenty of parking. I parked on the street in a metered spot but wasn't there long so didn't worry about it. I could see parking being more difficult during really busy times though.“

“Simply the best!“

“I'm only really familiar with the smoothies here (always really good options no matter what you choose and they've always been mindful of allergies and preferences), but after finding that I locked myself out of home, I unexpectedly came in within their last opening hour. The 2 baristas were so kind and made me feel very welcome and cared for. I wasn't feeling the best being locked out after a long day at work, but getting an easy juice 'The Quench' and a pastry in this cafe made it a lot easier. Thank you again for your kindness!“

“One of the most light-filled coffee shops in the Valley with the happiest team of baristas I have ever encountered. The range of seating arrangements makes this my favorite place to get work done when I want to take a break from working from home. My go-to drinks are the hot chocolate and the red velvet lattes! 100/10, highly recommend 😊“

“This was my first visit with Philz coffee. I cannot rave enough about it! Outstanding customer service! I let them know that it was my first visit. How the ordering process worked was explained I selected the Chia Tea, such amazing notes and crafted to my expectations. I was asked to sample the taste before placing my lid. Calm and peaceful ambiance along with a clean well kept store. They also support local artists and I love it!!! Check them out!“