Enigma Coffee

Honestly, this location is depressing and just not worth it.

Ownership already knows that their tiny shop in an industrial building is challenging to navigate, given you need to pull a ticket then remember to get it validated just to pick up coffee … and THEN hand it over to an attendant and wait online for several other cars in front of you on the exit.
Worse, because there was one person ahead of me, and the one employee moves at a snails pace, unfortunately I still had to pay just to pick up my coffee order. They didn’t care that it was only three minutes over. I still had to handover cash. Not OK.

And they know that the atmosphere is zero. There’s literally zero decor or anything warm and welcoming; it’s just a bare-bones space, with nothing appealing or welcoming.

The little pastry case was completely empty, and it was only 11 in the morning. It’s been empty the last few times I’ve visited over the last few months, no matter what time I enter- so I’m guessing they’re just not really ordering food

The gentleman they have hired lacks any personality or warmth, and seems completely bored.

Even though there already is a small serving in the small size, he didn’t even bother to fill the cup to the top with milk, and left about half an inch empty – I had to ask three times for him to please fill up each cup – I’m guessing this is an order from corporate, to save money. Or just laziness.

The coffee is good, but at 8 bucks + for a small latte, in a space that 12 months later is still barebones and a pain to park in- I won’t be returning.

If they ever move to a real store in the Sherman Oaks or Van Nuys area, and decide to actually spend the effort to make it warm and welcoming, I’ll be happy to go.

Guessing for now they just sell to the office workers in the office building it’s hidden inside of…

Thank you.

This place is very cute and small, the coffee was delicious. The person who helped me was very helpful and informative. Thank you so much. I will be back soon. They also validate the parking . Happy I took a chance to try this place. Coffee is flavorful you can taste the Coffee

The location I went to is on Sepulveda near Victory inside the street level floor of a corporate/medical building. You can park in the building parking lot easily, and Enigma Coffee offered me a 15min validation.

There's also street parking, and a large parking lot next-door. *They are open to the public, unlike what another review post on Google reported.

I was looking for good coffee in the area while staying at friends during the evacuation of the great fires of 2025. I was (still am) evacuated from Topanga Canyon for more than 10days at this point (grateful to have a home and neighborhood to return to!!!), and this became my every morning spot after trying several other espresso places in the area during the first half of my evacuation experience.

They even offered a free latte my first visit because I was evacuated. As did a few other places I tried. That was a great help!

They have their own small roast coffee and sell their coffee beans in the shop as well.

It's good coffee made well. Their espresso machines were clean and well calibrated. The coffee was smooth and rich. Their milk froth was velvety and perfect.

I did get an extra shot in my whole milk latte to make it extra rich, and I asked if they could do a blend of a latte and a wet cappuccino to get a little bit more foam froth on the top, to which they accommodated easily.

It was perfect; Not bitter, not sour, and not too caramelly. Just a rich, full flavored, and creamy satisfying hot coffee latte.

They make other types of coffee based drinks and have alternative milks as well. All of them looked delicious, and there was a steady stream of patrons each time I went there. My favorite part was that there was never much of a line and I didn't have to wait.

The first day I went there, the owners themselves happened to be there making coffee and food for their customers. They are a very friendly young professional couple and I ended up staying and chatting with them for a while in between other customers popping in.

The next mornings I met different barista's who are clearly well trained as they all made an excellent latte, pretty much exactly as the owners had made for me on that first visit.

They offer sandwiches and some baked goods that looked delicious, but as I have celiac disease, I was unable to sample their food because they do not yet carry gluten-free items other than one cookie type.

They mentioned they have another location in Tarzana that I will visit as soon as I'm back home in Topanga.

croissant was good but cofi too small for its pricey price nd it was mid ☹️. U have to pay for parking and not a lot of seats inside just abt 3 tables if for 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ham N Cheese

Only place in this side of town to get espresso drinks. They have a proper La Marzocca espresso machine and my cappuccino and cold brew were excellent

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hate to add to the negative reviews here. After reading through, was really hoping to give them the benefit of the doubt as it looked like they made good coffee but just seemed to struggle with logistics. Google hours said 8am opening, so I walked 20 mins to get here just to be told by the woman inside at 8:25 that they don’t open till 9, and even though I walked here just for this she couldn’t help me. Please update your hours so you don’t have customers going out of their way to come here just to be turned away. Leaving a review for others to be aware…Maybe if you’re going to give this place a chance like I was trying to, call before you come.

Amazing coffee and matcha

The best vanilla iced latte in LA!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee

Plenty of coffee options near me but I've found a local favorite. Enigma Coffee. Delicious, convenient and the staff are lovely, delightful and welcoming. And I love the snickerdoodles!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is not a public facing company. And is not available despite saying they're open on Google.

This business is strictly for office patrons

Have to pay for parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Spent $28 for two coffees and two croissants. Croissants were stale and dry even when warmed up. Overpriced and not worth

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Great coffee and

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

When searching for Coffee places near our hotel this sounded like a great option. However, this cafe is located in an office building, it would have been nice to have known paid parking is required. Overall service was friendly and the croissant was delicious. However, my wife’s coffee was less than desirable and we were forced to make a second stop at a nearby Starbucks. I could not even drink it, and I like my coffee strong. I would try again, but do not frequent the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great coffee - no coffee shop anywhere near this location can touch Enigma.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, The Sam