The Studio City coffee list
Studio City has had a run of new coffee shops lately, so here's where we go and exactly what we order at each. Independent shops come first, then the bigger names, then two favorites just over the line in Sherman Oaks.
Independent
Saint Coffee Shop
11706 Moorpark St · @saintcoffeeshopOrder: Pistachio Latte, hot or icedOur favorite pistachio latte in the neighborhood. If you want it sweeter, there's also a sweet cream version.
Coffee and Plants
12334 Ventura Blvd · @coffeeandplantslaOrder: 24k Charcoal LatteA fully plant-based café, and the latte comes out jet black with gold leaf on top.
rōk coffee and tea
12265 Ventura Blvd #101 · @rokcoffeeandteaOrder: Lotus EinspannerAn einspanner is espresso under a thick cap of sweet cream, and this one is flavored with Lotus Biscoff.
Yala
11824 Ventura Blvd · @yalacoffeelaOrder: Fig & Vanilla Matcha LatteMatcha with organic fig purée and vanilla bean syrup, from their signature menu.
Coffee Fix
12508 Moorpark St · @coffeefix_studiocityOrder: Mexican MochaA mocha with a kick of spice.
M Street Coffee Sherman Oaks
13251 Moorpark St · @mstreetcoffeeOrder: Flat WhiteRight on the Studio City line, and worth the extra block.
The bigger names
Alfred
12077 Ventura Pl · @alfredcoffeeOrder: Iced Chagaccino or the Espresso Cloud CreamThe Chagaccino is espresso and milk with a chaga mushroom, cacao and cinnamon blend. The Cloud Cream is vanilla cream over iced espresso, topped with sea salt and cocoa.
Bluestone Lane
12186 Ventura Blvd · @bluestonelaneOrder: Flat WhiteThe Australian classic: a double espresso with silky steamed milk.
Blue Bottle
11962 Ventura Blvd · @bluebottleOrder: Iced NOLATheir New Orleans-style iced coffee, sweet and creamy with chicory.
Blank Street
13273 Ventura Blvd · @blankstreetOrder: Cinnamon Bun MatchaMatcha with oat milk and a vanilla, honey and cinnamon syrup. It's on the autumn menu, so get it while it lasts. This is Blank Street's first LA shop.
Honorable mentions
Valley Grounds Sherman Oaks
14524 Ventura Blvd · @valleygroundscoffeeOrder: Honeycomb LatteHomeState Sherman Oaks
13424 Ventura Blvd · @homestateOrder: Cookie Milk Iced CoffeeIced coffee made with oat milk that's been steeped with chocolate chip cookies.
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