Coffee is fantastic. Good atmosphere and more setting space inside and outside. They just need to put more extra electric outputs.
Astin H.
Such a great coffee shop. They use actual real ingredients and are very happy to answer any question you have and adjust your drink if yourself not satisfied.
Jessika T.
Great people. Coffee is great without all of the extra sugar garbage that the mermaid logo place uses.
EJ K.
Great local place! The baristas were so nice and even though it was a bit small inside, there was a lot of seats with plenty of outlets. Great space for a cup of coffee and a place to read!
Alex L.
What a cool coffee shop! It was perfect for working. So many tables, strong wifi, a down to earth neighborhood vibe, and lots of outlets. I ordered a large Americano over ice and it was strong and delicious. There's also a few tables outside that are helpful if you're on an extended call/video so you don't disrupt the people inside. I haven't tried any of the food or the vegan-looking donuts they had, but I spotted a delicious looking Ube latte that I may try next time! Highly recommend this spot!
Colette C.
Plenty of choices for cold and hot lattes to choose from! What a cute little coffee shop in the wall. I've been doing a good job at making coffee from home but woke up this morning and decided that I'm craving for something new and exciting to sip. Had this place bookmarked for a while and I can't believe I almost forgot I did! Upon walking in, everything smelled of fresh brew and coffee beans, mhmmm. I originally wanted to try their avocado toast but soon found out that it was only a seasonal thing .. AWWWH I know I know. Whatever pastries they had left looked amazing but I got the chorizo hand made pie. It was good although I wish I had some kind of sauce for it to nook with because the texture was a bit dry for me. NOW THE COFFEEEEEE - MONEY SPLENDIDLY WELL SPENT! I ordered the ice Spanish latte with oat milk and oh my gosh, a mouthgasam I tell you!! A must try if you ever drop by here for that quick coffee fix. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I did hehe. I will be coming back to try different flavors and the hot lattes!
KimChi N.
Such a cute coffee shop! Bright environment with green plants makes you feel so energized when you enter spacious seats inside and outside. There is a long rectangular table inside that has a multiple electronic plugs for your laptop/phone. It's even great for a group meeting or just a study session. The most popular drink is the Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte. As the name states it is topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal! It's a light and sweet coffee. I would def want to turn to try the cookie butter
Deborah F.
Lovely place and great coffee. I came because I saw the good reviews and was looking for some excellent coffee near where I had to do some work. Told the guys at the front that I didn't like sweet things and they helped me choose from an espresso drink or... drumroll... their pourover of the day which had notes of milk chocolate, brown sugar, burnt orange (okay - so I only remember that they told me the milk chocolate and that I was intrigued by the flavor profile - I made up the other notes after tasting the coffee just now). So I went with the pourover. So smooth! So clear! Exceeded my (rather high) expectations. I've been sipping on it for an hour now while I work, and it's still a delightful drink. Seems like a high quality coffee place in this little strip mall. Will definitely come back when I'm in the area!
Phung D.
Small and neat coffee shop with house made pastries. Staff is so friendly! Menu has the classic coffee items plus their specialty drinks. I tried their hot Chagaccino (cappuccino with mushroom cacao mix) and it was yummy! Beautiful latte art. Their chorizo hand pie was on the dry side but I like that they had savory items.
Stacy Kobzeff
This is one of our favorite local coffee shops. The coffee is delicious and the specialty drinks are really creative. The almond croissant and morning bun is our go-to tasty pastry. Staff is always friendly and welcoming.
Cute spot, yummy Cinnamon toast crunch latte with macadamia milk! Great staff and there's board games!
Derek W.
Even though I've been making my own coffee at home, I wanted to try something different one morning when I felt like my mind had hit the wall, and I just couldn't do anything productive. I had seen a few coffee shops pop up in my Yelp feed, but the only one in Lakewood I remember seeing was Collaborative Coffee Bar, which is situated between a barber shop and a Metro by T Mobile shop. That particular spot used to be a Subway, which has since closed a handful of locations, including this one on the southeast corner of Del Amo & Paramount. Although the coffee bar will have its logo and full name at the windows, the sign above will only say "Coffee". I came in not knowing exactly what they had. I saw their menu above the order counter, but it only listed prices for regular coffees. Specialty drinks didn't actually have prices on them, and I wasn't sure why. I was pretty sold on a Cortado since I don't think I've ever had one before, but it took a while for the cashier to get to me because the customer directly in front of me ordered a breakfast burrito, which is only served on Fridays and Saturdays. I think this coffee shop has also been hit with staff shortages because I only saw two workers there on my first visit. When the cashier was ready to take my order, I asked him about the specialty drinks. He said the price varies depending on which drink you get as well as the milk and add-ons. The total price isn't known until all these selections are made. I'm the type of person who likes to play around with different combinations of the same order to see how the price varies. Does the price go up if I go with almond milk? What if I went with this add-on instead? It would be completely impractical to do that in front of the cashier with a handful of customers waiting behind me in line, so I just settled for the Cortado. The cashier asked what kind of milk I'd like. The menu only listed the milk alternatives, so I dubiously said "Whole milk?" not knowing if that was even an option. Turns out it was! And it seemed like a good choice! It took just a few minutes for the other staff member to hand me my Cortado, which came in a rather small cup, but I don't think I'd call it unreasonable for the price, especially with inflation these days. I grabbed a couple of sugar packets and a coffee stirrer before leaving the shop. The Cortado had a pretty unique taste that actually put me in a better mood that morning. It was pretty creamy, but also kind of foamy inside the cup. Nevertheless, it was way different than the coffee I usually make, so this was such a nice change for once. At checkout, the cashier gave me a stamp card and said that day and the following day were double stamps days. He stamped my card twice, but the second stamp didn't show very well. Later that morning, I actually returned to the shop to get another coffee...and some more stamps! The other staff member was the cashier this time, and I told him I came earlier that morning, but the second stamp was fading out. He re-stamped that spot and added two more stamps after I ordered an Americano with skim milk. I put the receipt and stamp card in my wallet, but the stamps hadn't dried out quickly enough, so my receipt had some colored smudge marks on it. The Americano wasn't bad either, but it didn't leave as much of an impression as the Cortado. Maybe it was because I chose a different milk, so if I go with another Americano, I'd probably try whole milk instead to see how much better I'd like it. I went three times the next day. The first time, I got a Drip, but forgot to mention dairy in my order, so the coffee tasted quite bitter. The second time, I got a Cappuccino with whole milk, and the cashier who served me on my first visit yesterday actually remembered my name! Super friendly he was! For their stamp cards, you need to purchase 9 drinks, and the 10th would be free. Thanks to the double stamps, I had 8 stamps after 4 drinks, and when I asked him about the nex
Annie B.
OMG what a cool local coffee shop, my mocha and my almond croissant were so yummy. I will definitely return very soon…..
Samantha S.
I'm so glad I randomly stopped in here today after an appointment in the area. Such a cute coffee shop with welcoming + friendly baristas and delicious coffee! I ordered my go-to vanilla latte and enjoyed every sip. I love that they have a stamp card for their regulars! Going to get some of their cool merch when I go back. Thanks for a great start to my morning Collaborative Coffee Bar!
Annie B.
Jerry was so nice and pleasant, I was greeted promptly upon my arrival. It was my first time here, such a cute unique neighborhood coffee shop. My mocha was absolutely delicious my almond croissant was also delicious. I love a business that offers a reward program. I will definitely return very soon....
Coffee is fantastic. Good atmosphere and more setting space inside and outside. They just need to put more extra electric outputs.
Such a great coffee shop. They use actual real ingredients and are very happy to answer any question you have and adjust your drink if yourself not satisfied.
Great people. Coffee is great without all of the extra sugar garbage that the mermaid logo place uses.
Great local place! The baristas were so nice and even though it was a bit small inside, there was a lot of seats with plenty of outlets. Great space for a cup of coffee and a place to read!
What a cool coffee shop! It was perfect for working. So many tables, strong wifi, a down to earth neighborhood vibe, and lots of outlets. I ordered a large Americano over ice and it was strong and delicious. There's also a few tables outside that are helpful if you're on an extended call/video so you don't disrupt the people inside. I haven't tried any of the food or the vegan-looking donuts they had, but I spotted a delicious looking Ube latte that I may try next time! Highly recommend this spot!
Plenty of choices for cold and hot lattes to choose from! What a cute little coffee shop in the wall. I've been doing a good job at making coffee from home but woke up this morning and decided that I'm craving for something new and exciting to sip. Had this place bookmarked for a while and I can't believe I almost forgot I did! Upon walking in, everything smelled of fresh brew and coffee beans, mhmmm. I originally wanted to try their avocado toast but soon found out that it was only a seasonal thing .. AWWWH I know I know. Whatever pastries they had left looked amazing but I got the chorizo hand made pie. It was good although I wish I had some kind of sauce for it to nook with because the texture was a bit dry for me. NOW THE COFFEEEEEE - MONEY SPLENDIDLY WELL SPENT! I ordered the ice Spanish latte with oat milk and oh my gosh, a mouthgasam I tell you!! A must try if you ever drop by here for that quick coffee fix. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I did hehe. I will be coming back to try different flavors and the hot lattes!
Such a cute coffee shop! Bright environment with green plants makes you feel so energized when you enter spacious seats inside and outside. There is a long rectangular table inside that has a multiple electronic plugs for your laptop/phone. It's even great for a group meeting or just a study session. The most popular drink is the Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte. As the name states it is topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal! It's a light and sweet coffee. I would def want to turn to try the cookie butter
Lovely place and great coffee. I came because I saw the good reviews and was looking for some excellent coffee near where I had to do some work. Told the guys at the front that I didn't like sweet things and they helped me choose from an espresso drink or... drumroll... their pourover of the day which had notes of milk chocolate, brown sugar, burnt orange (okay - so I only remember that they told me the milk chocolate and that I was intrigued by the flavor profile - I made up the other notes after tasting the coffee just now). So I went with the pourover. So smooth! So clear! Exceeded my (rather high) expectations. I've been sipping on it for an hour now while I work, and it's still a delightful drink. Seems like a high quality coffee place in this little strip mall. Will definitely come back when I'm in the area!
Small and neat coffee shop with house made pastries. Staff is so friendly! Menu has the classic coffee items plus their specialty drinks. I tried their hot Chagaccino (cappuccino with mushroom cacao mix) and it was yummy! Beautiful latte art. Their chorizo hand pie was on the dry side but I like that they had savory items.
This is one of our favorite local coffee shops. The coffee is delicious and the specialty drinks are really creative. The almond croissant and morning bun is our go-to tasty pastry. Staff is always friendly and welcoming.
Restaurantji Recommends
Cute spot, yummy Cinnamon toast crunch latte with macadamia milk! Great staff and there's board games!
Even though I've been making my own coffee at home, I wanted to try something different one morning when I felt like my mind had hit the wall, and I just couldn't do anything productive. I had seen a few coffee shops pop up in my Yelp feed, but the only one in Lakewood I remember seeing was Collaborative Coffee Bar, which is situated between a barber shop and a Metro by T Mobile shop. That particular spot used to be a Subway, which has since closed a handful of locations, including this one on the southeast corner of Del Amo & Paramount. Although the coffee bar will have its logo and full name at the windows, the sign above will only say "Coffee". I came in not knowing exactly what they had. I saw their menu above the order counter, but it only listed prices for regular coffees. Specialty drinks didn't actually have prices on them, and I wasn't sure why. I was pretty sold on a Cortado since I don't think I've ever had one before, but it took a while for the cashier to get to me because the customer directly in front of me ordered a breakfast burrito, which is only served on Fridays and Saturdays. I think this coffee shop has also been hit with staff shortages because I only saw two workers there on my first visit. When the cashier was ready to take my order, I asked him about the specialty drinks. He said the price varies depending on which drink you get as well as the milk and add-ons. The total price isn't known until all these selections are made. I'm the type of person who likes to play around with different combinations of the same order to see how the price varies. Does the price go up if I go with almond milk? What if I went with this add-on instead? It would be completely impractical to do that in front of the cashier with a handful of customers waiting behind me in line, so I just settled for the Cortado. The cashier asked what kind of milk I'd like. The menu only listed the milk alternatives, so I dubiously said "Whole milk?" not knowing if that was even an option. Turns out it was! And it seemed like a good choice! It took just a few minutes for the other staff member to hand me my Cortado, which came in a rather small cup, but I don't think I'd call it unreasonable for the price, especially with inflation these days. I grabbed a couple of sugar packets and a coffee stirrer before leaving the shop. The Cortado had a pretty unique taste that actually put me in a better mood that morning. It was pretty creamy, but also kind of foamy inside the cup. Nevertheless, it was way different than the coffee I usually make, so this was such a nice change for once. At checkout, the cashier gave me a stamp card and said that day and the following day were double stamps days. He stamped my card twice, but the second stamp didn't show very well. Later that morning, I actually returned to the shop to get another coffee...and some more stamps! The other staff member was the cashier this time, and I told him I came earlier that morning, but the second stamp was fading out. He re-stamped that spot and added two more stamps after I ordered an Americano with skim milk. I put the receipt and stamp card in my wallet, but the stamps hadn't dried out quickly enough, so my receipt had some colored smudge marks on it. The Americano wasn't bad either, but it didn't leave as much of an impression as the Cortado. Maybe it was because I chose a different milk, so if I go with another Americano, I'd probably try whole milk instead to see how much better I'd like it. I went three times the next day. The first time, I got a Drip, but forgot to mention dairy in my order, so the coffee tasted quite bitter. The second time, I got a Cappuccino with whole milk, and the cashier who served me on my first visit yesterday actually remembered my name! Super friendly he was! For their stamp cards, you need to purchase 9 drinks, and the 10th would be free. Thanks to the double stamps, I had 8 stamps after 4 drinks, and when I asked him about the nex
OMG what a cool local coffee shop, my mocha and my almond croissant were so yummy. I will definitely return very soon…..
I'm so glad I randomly stopped in here today after an appointment in the area. Such a cute coffee shop with welcoming + friendly baristas and delicious coffee! I ordered my go-to vanilla latte and enjoyed every sip. I love that they have a stamp card for their regulars! Going to get some of their cool merch when I go back. Thanks for a great start to my morning Collaborative Coffee Bar!
Jerry was so nice and pleasant, I was greeted promptly upon my arrival. It was my first time here, such a cute unique neighborhood coffee shop. My mocha was absolutely delicious my almond croissant was also delicious. I love a business that offers a reward program. I will definitely return very soon....