Cafe Aficionado Coffee Bar

Such a chill little breakfast nook / cafe. This place is a FIVE STAR, LOCAL FAMILY-OWNED, HIDDEN GEM.

I was getting something installed on my car across the street and had to wait, so I decided to check this place out.

I didn’t know what I wanted to eat, but I thought I was in the mood for a late breakfast. I didn’t want to read the menu for too long because I always end up getting the same things—usually breakfast sandwiches or eggs Benedict or something like that.

I kinda just picked something on the menu. I read a few things that it had and it didn’t sound bad so I ordered it. It was a plate with 1 fried egg, some rice, and 3 chicken patties. I can’t find the name on the menu photos, but it was something like “Longhasa plate” or something like that.

As I waited for my plate, I noticed how nice, tranquil, quiet and relaxing this establishment was.

I also noticed how young the gentleman that took my order and prepared my plate with total care and attention seemed to be. And yet, he was cooking my eggs and patties with full focus, full transparency, and total professionalism—just a few feet from me.

I didn’t order any coffee because I already had my travel mug.

So here’s the funny story:

The gentleman hands me my meal, and honestly it didn’t look bad, I just wasn’t sure why I hard ordered a plate with rice. I felt like I maybe should’ve taken more time to read what I was ordering… but it was a little too late.

I got up and walked over to the hot sauces and grabbed one that looked good, because I like hot sauce and initially thought I’d like some.

So I try the egg. It was actually cooked perfectly and I didn’t even tell him how I like my yolk (cooked but still runny).

Then I try a tiny piece of patty—and at first I was caught off guard because this wasn’t anything I had ever eaten before. It was sweet, and delicious….

And that’s when it occurred to me…

Mix it all up.

And yes, that was the secret to the plate.
Instructions should come with this plate. Sooo dang good! And I never touched my hot sauce!

I really enjoyed breaking up the patties into bits and doing the same with the egg, and then mixing the rice. And the dish actually comes with a little salsa container with a sweet relish—and it’s definitely meant to be mixed in as well.

I think the chicken patties had some nuts in them. I’m not sure, so maybe careful with nut allergies—maybe ask first.

I’m guessing they would warn if there was an allergen in their food, but it was delicious and I’m not allergic to nuts so I’m not worried about it, but maybe you are so double check.

Egg was cooked to perfection. I wasn’t even asked how I wanted it. Maybe they should ask, but they didn’t need to with me.

Such a chill little spot on Reseda blvd. I saw about 3 other people in there all on their laptops. I was the loudest guy there—praising the cook, and the business.

Very reasonably priced. Plenty of seating. Son was cook, his sister was backup & support. Little bro made a quick appearance said hi to big bro as he worked. Bro acknowledged his little sibling lovingly.

I have been to cafes all over—San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Vegas, New York, Korea, Colombia… and this one was as good as they get.

5 stars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Forgot my coffee, avocado toast with almost no avocado. Hair in my brother Burrito. Awful place

They service is awful, we ordered some food they bring wrong one they are unfriendly and inside they restaurant is oil smoking , really after few minutes my eyes get red

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Chill coffee shop with a passion for single-origin brews and pour-overs. I had an Ethiopian drip that was floral and complex, and the barista explained the roast with genuine enthusiasm. There’s good outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi. It's not overrun with influencers or TikTokers, just regulars who love quality coffee. A rare find in the Valley.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Terrible vibe and coffee... So many spots in LA, this place fails so hard.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The coffee that I got - a dirty ube latte - was really delish! I don't think the AC was really on, though, and it was like 95 degrees outside with the doors on both entrances open. I was starting to get too warm, so I went to my next destination where it was cooler.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 5

got some coffee after getting breakfast in the area. can get a little stuffy inside on a warmer day

i'm pretty picky about my ube, but i think the iced ube with espresso hit the spot for me on a hot day. would go back to try oh
ther drinks! i think the regular ube latte was a little sweet for my tastes. solid spot!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

3.5 Stars: No food this trip but a quaint little place. The service was very nice 😊. I do wish they would have more than one size for hot drinks. The cup they have is a bit small.

And, just a side note, when leaving for the day and closing up you might want to check your paper product supply to be sure you have toilet paper for the restroom the next day. 🙁

But, all in all this place is recommended - good coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

This place is awesome! Food and coffee is always so good!! And the baristas there are the absolute kindest! Overall 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was okay coffee was alright their customer service was okay. Took almost 2 hours to get my food and 30 mins for coffee

They take a long time and it's not good

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

This was my first and last time at this shop. I wanted to try something new. We walked in, and it smelt a little funky. Like burnt coffee and burnt bread. The person taking the order didn't seem to know what she was doing, and the batista was extremely rude. She got mad because we asked for a few packs of splenda. All this could be forgiven if the coffee was good. The coffee was horrible. The coffee tasted burnt and was muddy and watered down. Some of the people in my group got flavored drinks, and they had no flavor at all. I would avoid this place as you can get better coffee and service from 7-11.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

First time visiting! Make sure you eat at home before coming here!

I ordered a simple crepe combo with 2 over medium eggs and bacon. According to their IG page the crepes appeared delicious. I am always happy to support small businesses.

The gal who took our order forgot my meal!!!
We had to ask her how much longer. She literally said, "I forgot". Really? We waited almost an hour from start to end. We arrived at 10:28am and ended up leaving not happy nor my hunger not satisfied. 😢 With that being said, I went back up and ask the status on my order. She then again forgot about it and my order has been on side for a bit, meaning it was sitting there and cold. I asked her to place it on a to go box. I took a picture of it so y'all can see it's clearly not what they advertised on their IG and my eggs were not as I ordered either.
I took a screenshot of their crepes on their IG and the reality of what I got 😢😭
Will I give them another chance? Maybe? I'm not sure. I'm going to give it the benefit of the doubt that Maybe today this gal was not on her game. I get it, Life happens. But today was not a good day to come in and try their food. Before I forget, The drinks had a great taste. So if coffee is want you want they did not disappoint in that.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Came here and try the camp fire latte and it lack flavor did not live up to what people say
Especially when it came out to 7.25

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

*Edit
All the stuff below is still true, but I just wanted y'all to know they are adding UBE WAFFLES to the menu. They let me try em. ? Pray for me y'all. I'm gonna die fat and happy. *

Good vibes. Real Mom and Pop shop. Veteran Owned. They show case local artists. They know you by name. They love the neighborhood. They promote other local small business, they buy as much locally as they can. Good wifi. Dog Friendly.
Be careful because The Cookie Butter Latte and The Nutella Latte are addicting. The 4 different stuffed French Toasts and The "Sean Burrito" are guaranteed crowd pleasers.
If you order the pour over Reggie will bust out a scale and grind you fresh beans and lovingly stream the water with all the care and detail of Michaelangelo carving David from the marble.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5