Unusually pleasant tiny coffeeshop in a somewhat magical setting- - if it’s an odd time on a weekday, I am guessing. I came on a weekday afternoon and waited quite a while in line behind less than a dozen people for at least twenty minutes. It seemed excessive, to be honest- but maybe people were on break. The staff seemed really pleasant otherwise, and were also working hard - maybe something had malfunctioned and they had slowed down. I noticed a patron sipping from an actual ceramic cup-always nicer than paper- andI ordered the gui hua latte. Both the flavor and the physical presentation of the drink were beautiful.
Peter S
The staff are supremely unfriendly which probably soured the taste of my over extracted americano even more. I tried to speak with them briefly about their machine and the employees were just flat out dismissive and too cool for school. I hate the elitist attitude some shops tend to embrace. It really frightens people away from good coffee. I’ve been to every great shop around town and the best of them have wonderful staff on top of their reputable coffee. I’ve been to Mandarin 3 times now and each time the coffee has been uninspired and boring. This particular time it was over extracted and sour with almost no distinction of the roast. Anyway. Have fun waiting in the line.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Shawn Sheng
I don’t even drink coffee but I know this place is great. There is always a line, especially on weekends there is a massive one. The interior is very cute and the entire area is super aesthetic. Great place to chill and grab a drink on the weekend, study, or just hang out. Staff are super friendly, they also sell a few snacks and treats.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki A
This shop came up on my feed and I just had to try it !! We went on a Monday thankfully hoping the line wouldn’t be that long ! It wasn’t too bad . I think because the shop is so small and only four people are allowed inside so the line forms outside pretty outside. But the little outside mall is so cute!! Makes you feel like you’re in London with the red phone booth and fairy lights. So we order inside . They have a good amount of staff inside so it moves pretty quickly . We ordered a flat white brown sugar latte and went back for a Spanish latte because everything was good !! Even the pastries ? were so delicious ! Got the pretzel croissant and the koign Aman yum ? the coffee was on point . They know what they’re doing ☕️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helen Shih
The seasonal Mandarin Mocha tastes like an orange chocolate Milano cookie.
Happy J
Coffee has become a brew thing for me and decided to try this hyped place. It’s a great spot in an ideal location- decor is modern and hip. You feel like you’re walking into a restaurant. The menu has some creative drinks, everything is house made which I appreciate and it shows. The helpful staff directed me to a drink I enjoyed. Price is high because of the value and standards. I enjoyed it (despite not receiving a lid ) I feel it had too much ice and watered down the essence of the coffee. I was expecting more of a flavor punch having all those flavors and ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Val T
Such an adorable location. Very cutesy and trendy. Expect a line! Would I go back and try other drinks, yes. So I guess like the others said.. it’s worth the line.
There’s no seating inside the shop, it’s literally a walk up coffee shop and there are some tables outside, if available, in the middle area to sit and relax.
We tried the Vienna latte (hot). I do wish the temp was hotter, kind of lukewarm when it was handed to us. Flavors were good. Good solid latte. I also tried the “Toasty” iced, sooooooo good. Would absolutely get this one again and would try it hot next time. The flavors of tea with espresso and the cinnamon, totally won me over. Got a slice of the date cake, sounded interesting. It was good, not too sweet (that’s a compliment from any Asian parent haha), but would I get it again, probably not.
Parking - there’s a big lot in the back, you can either pay at the pay stations or if you have the passport parking app you can use that too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Duca
Some of the best coffee in the LA area.
Highly recommend everything honestly. But the Mandarin Mocha is insane. Coffee is good and the signature ones are delicious.
Parking: 90min free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy A.
The matcha was delicious. The line was super slow and I waited a long time. I ordered the hojicha latte, the matcha, the vienna latte, and the dairy free chocolate cookie. Everything was delicious! I'd come again if I had time to wait! Also love that the alternative milk was not an additional cost.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny R
There was a long line Saturday morning, the coffee is worth the waiting, will definitely come back
Great coffee in a cute alley. I've visited the shop a handful of times, and the quality is always on point. Certain times/days there can be long line, but the wait is always worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Connie Chung
Mandarin is such a vibe. The aesthetic. The drinks. The iced toasty is my fav --- a blend of rooibos tea with espresso, oat milk and cinnamon.
It's clear they put a lot of thought and care into their craft and the experience. I mean, look at their floral arrangement.. yes, those are green sunflowers. ;)
Located in the charming Burlington Arcade, this hidden gem feels like you're on the set of a movie. Great place for a coffee date if you can snag one of their tables or take a stroll around nearby Caltech.
Note: Prepare to wait in line... life's reminder to slow down and that what's worth savoring requires time and patience.
Parking: Love the easy parking and big lot -- free for 90 mins!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toasty
Miss HD
Charming little spot with barista like coffee. The coffee and tea here are so on point. I'm not a coffee conasseiur, but imo the drinks here are next level up from other coffee places. Love their matcha. It's clean and frothy without being sweet. There's usually a line on the weekends. The wait can be a while. Place is tucked away in the cutest alleyway. Gives Paris/European vibe. Cute spot to bring your Kindle and enjoy a latte outside if you're lucky to find a spot.
A quality coffee focused shop I pop into whenever I'm in town.
Sherry, the owner, pours her soul into every cup, building community with her team, and you can taste it.
The line isn’t a hassle; but a testament to the treasure waiting at the end.
Both the Cappuccino and cortado here are spot on and I've appreciated the unique seasonal drink options that pop up on the menu (but hurry because they may not be on the menu that long).
I've seen a lot of reviews about the Vienna here—don’t expect a sugar rush and fake flavorings, expect nuance. Balanced, natural flavors rise to the surface. It doesn’t just wake you up; it makes you glad you’re awake.
The materials/aesthetic? Glass on the outside is painted with the seasons. Sherry’s way of saying, “You’re welcome,” to the eyes before the coffee thanks your taste buds.
The interior although small is very pleasing and purposeful. You can tell extra attention was put into every detail and they made the most of the space.
Parking’s easy, 90 minutes free.
There's a restroom in the building, you just have to ask for a key (pretty standard).
A few quality tables outside, the standing bar for two inside,
Even while it's nonstop busy all day, I've had a great experience from the team.
Solid pastries
Mandarin Coffee Stand is a tiny kingdom of quality. Worth every minute, every sip - so good they bring loads of traffic, massively helping every business around them - so much so I wouldn't be surprised if the place pays them to keep the shop in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yulia Lin
I highly recommend this place because their coffee attracts me very much！！
I rarely drink coffee at ordinary times but I love their coffee～～～
Unusually pleasant tiny coffeeshop in a somewhat magical setting- - if it’s an odd time on a weekday, I am guessing. I came on a weekday afternoon and waited quite a while in line behind less than a dozen people for at least twenty minutes. It seemed excessive, to be honest- but maybe people were on break. The staff seemed really pleasant otherwise, and were also working hard - maybe something had malfunctioned and they had slowed down.
I noticed a patron sipping from an actual ceramic cup-always nicer than paper- andI ordered the gui hua latte. Both the flavor and the physical presentation of the drink were beautiful.
The staff are supremely unfriendly which probably soured the taste of my over extracted americano even more. I tried to speak with them briefly about their machine and the employees were just flat out dismissive and too cool for school. I hate the elitist attitude some shops tend to embrace. It really frightens people away from good coffee. I’ve been to every great shop around town and the best of them have wonderful staff on top of their reputable coffee. I’ve been to Mandarin 3 times now and each time the coffee has been uninspired and boring. This particular time it was over extracted and sour with almost no distinction of the roast. Anyway. Have fun waiting in the line.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
I don’t even drink coffee but I know this place is great. There is always a line, especially on weekends there is a massive one. The interior is very cute and the entire area is super aesthetic. Great place to chill and grab a drink on the weekend, study, or just hang out. Staff are super friendly, they also sell a few snacks and treats.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This shop came up on my feed and I just had to try it !! We went on a Monday thankfully hoping the line wouldn’t be that long ! It wasn’t too bad . I think because the shop is so small and only four people are allowed inside so the line forms outside pretty outside. But the little outside mall is so cute!! Makes you feel like you’re in London with the red phone booth and fairy lights. So we order inside . They have a good amount of staff inside so it moves pretty quickly . We ordered a flat white brown sugar latte and went back for a Spanish latte because everything was good !! Even the pastries ? were so delicious ! Got the pretzel croissant and the koign Aman yum ? the coffee was on point . They know what they’re doing ☕️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The seasonal Mandarin Mocha tastes like an orange chocolate Milano cookie.
Coffee has become a brew thing for me and decided to try this hyped place. It’s a great spot in an ideal location- decor is modern and hip. You feel like you’re walking into a restaurant. The menu has some creative drinks, everything is house made which I appreciate and it shows. The helpful staff directed me to a drink I enjoyed. Price is high because of the value and standards. I enjoyed it (despite not receiving a lid ) I feel it had too much ice and watered down the essence of the coffee. I was expecting more of a flavor punch having all those flavors and ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Such an adorable location. Very cutesy and trendy. Expect a line! Would I go back and try other drinks, yes. So I guess like the others said.. it’s worth the line.
There’s no seating inside the shop, it’s literally a walk up coffee shop and there are some tables outside, if available, in the middle area to sit and relax.
We tried the Vienna latte (hot). I do wish the temp was hotter, kind of lukewarm when it was handed to us. Flavors were good. Good solid latte. I also tried the “Toasty” iced, sooooooo good. Would absolutely get this one again and would try it hot next time. The flavors of tea with espresso and the cinnamon, totally won me over. Got a slice of the date cake, sounded interesting. It was good, not too sweet (that’s a compliment from any Asian parent haha), but would I get it again, probably not.
Parking - there’s a big lot in the back, you can either pay at the pay stations or if you have the passport parking app you can use that too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best coffee in the LA area.
Highly recommend everything honestly. But the Mandarin Mocha is insane. Coffee is good and the signature ones are delicious.
Parking: 90min free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The matcha was delicious. The line was super slow and I waited a long time. I ordered the hojicha latte, the matcha, the vienna latte, and the dairy free chocolate cookie. Everything was delicious! I'd come again if I had time to wait! Also love that the alternative milk was not an additional cost.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There was a long line Saturday morning, the coffee is worth the waiting, will definitely come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great coffee in a cute alley. I've visited the shop a handful of times, and the quality is always on point. Certain times/days there can be long line, but the wait is always worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandarin is such a vibe. The aesthetic. The drinks. The iced toasty is my fav --- a blend of rooibos tea with espresso, oat milk and cinnamon.
It's clear they put a lot of thought and care into their craft and the experience. I mean, look at their floral arrangement.. yes, those are green sunflowers. ;)
Located in the charming Burlington Arcade, this hidden gem feels like you're on the set of a movie. Great place for a coffee date if you can snag one of their tables or take a stroll around nearby Caltech.
Note: Prepare to wait in line... life's reminder to slow down and that what's worth savoring requires time and patience.
Parking: Love the easy parking and big lot -- free for 90 mins!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toasty
Charming little spot with barista like coffee. The coffee and tea here are so on point. I'm not a coffee conasseiur, but imo the drinks here are next level up from other coffee places. Love their matcha. It's clean and frothy without being sweet. There's usually a line on the weekends. The wait can be a while.
Place is tucked away in the cutest alleyway. Gives Paris/European vibe. Cute spot to bring your Kindle and enjoy a latte outside if you're lucky to find a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Croissant, Daily Brew, Almond Croissant
A quality coffee focused shop I pop into whenever I'm in town.
Sherry, the owner, pours her soul into every cup, building community with her team, and you can taste it.
The line isn’t a hassle; but a testament to the treasure waiting at the end.
Both the Cappuccino and cortado here are spot on and I've appreciated the unique seasonal drink options that pop up on the menu (but hurry because they may not be on the menu that long).
I've seen a lot of reviews about the Vienna here—don’t expect a sugar rush and fake flavorings, expect nuance. Balanced, natural flavors rise to the surface. It doesn’t just wake you up; it makes you glad you’re awake.
The materials/aesthetic? Glass on the outside is painted with the seasons. Sherry’s way of saying, “You’re welcome,” to the eyes before the coffee thanks your taste buds.
The interior although small is very pleasing and purposeful. You can tell extra attention was put into every detail and they made the most of the space.
Parking’s easy, 90 minutes free.
There's a restroom in the building, you just have to ask for a key (pretty standard).
A few quality tables outside, the standing bar for two inside,
Even while it's nonstop busy all day, I've had a great experience from the team.
Solid pastries
Mandarin Coffee Stand is a tiny kingdom of quality. Worth every minute, every sip - so good they bring loads of traffic, massively helping every business around them - so much so I wouldn't be surprised if the place pays them to keep the shop in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I highly recommend this place because their coffee attracts me very much！！
I rarely drink coffee at ordinary times but I love their coffee～～～
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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