Nice Coffee
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About Nice Coffee
Beside a fountain in City National Plaza, Nice Coffee is a small espresso bar on Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles, opened by barista-entrepreneur Tyler Wells. Espresso drinks anchor the menu, with the espresso, americano and vanilla latte among roughly 28 items posted at the counter register, where all orders are placed. Alternative milks, syrups and cloud foam are available as add-ons and substitutions. Croissants, Danish pastries and donuts sit alongside the coffee. Mornings bring office workers from the surrounding buildings, and a line at the register is common. The seating area is modern, and customers settle in with laptops to work. Water from the fountain is audible from the seats. It runs on a walk-in basis and opens Monday to Friday, closed at the weekend.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid multi-storey car park
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
28 dishes · mains $1–10- Espresso$4.25
- Americano$4.25
- Macchttato$5.00
- Cappuccino$5.00
- Latte$5.50
- Vanilla Latte$6.25
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention espresso-based drinks, fountain seating area, pastries and croissants and macchiato.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention espresso-based drinks, fountain seating area, pastries and croissants and macchiato.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the espresso-based drinks, with one calling it the best macchiato in Los Angeles and another praising how the Parallel beans come through in espresso. A latte is described as solid, with good temperature and flavour, while the dark roast is called a strong morning boost. Pastries come up close behind, including a poppy lemon seed Danish that is not too sweet or greasy and a ham croissant. The fountain and its waterfall sound draw repeated mentions, along with the sun, the music, and a setting where people can work on a laptop. Drinks arrive in ceramic cups, and the staff are called friendly and efficient. The main complaint is cost. One reviewer calls the place predatory for anything beyond an unsweetened espresso drink with regular milk, citing steep charges for syrup and alt milk, and another mentions a long line and expensive items such as a vegan donut. One reviewer found a cold brew quite bitter, and another could only find the full menu at the counter by the register. Several reviewers mention the fast morning service for office workers.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the espresso-based drinks, with one calling it the best macchiato in Los Angeles and another praising how the Parallel beans come through in espresso. A latte is described as solid, with good temperature and flavour, while the dark roast is called a strong morning boost. Pastries come up close behind, including a poppy lemon seed Danish that is not too sweet or greasy and a ham croissant. The fountain and its waterfall sound draw repeated mentions, along with the sun, the music, and a setting where people can work on a laptop. Drinks arrive in ceramic cups, and the staff are called friendly and efficient. The main complaint is cost. One reviewer calls the place predatory for anything beyond an unsweetened espresso drink with regular milk, citing steep charges for syrup and alt milk, and another mentions a long line and expensive items such as a vegan donut. One reviewer found a cold brew quite bitter, and another could only find the full menu at the counter by the register. Several reviewers mention the fast morning service for office workers.
Featured reviews
- YB S
“Located at the City National Plaza, about 2 blocks away from the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Long line, expensive, and not so great service, but they make some amazing coffee. $6.00 for a vegan donut, $4.25 for an iced americano, and $2.50 to add cloud foam. Parking is difficult around this area.”
- w8ycool
“One of the four coffee spots I like in DTLA. Nice has the best ☕️”
- Young Stunna
“Love coming here for the sun the atmosphere the coffee and environment to get work done.”
- Jason Morales
“Really liked the atmosphere here. It's a great spot in DTLA to grab a quick espresso before heading out for the day. The staff was efficient and the seating area has a nice, modern feel to it. My latte was solid-good temperature and flavour.”
- Anna
“This place is diabolically predatory and expensive if you get anything other than an unsweetened espresso-based drink with regular milk. I am talking $9-12 drink range for a 12oz cup. Syrup and alt milk are ridiculously priced. The barista …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Tiny espresso bar from famed barista-entrepreneur Tyler Wells, in the City National Plaza.”
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for good for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has outdoor seating
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegan dishes
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Sells prepared foods
- Serves dessert
- Serves local speciality
- Offerings· 4
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dining options· 3
- Serves breakfast
- Serves lunch
- Has seating
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
Coffee shops near Nice Coffee
- Dalian's Café4.83280.2 mi$10–20Pastries
macadamia milk latte, ham and cheese pastry, pain au chocolate
- Cafe Balzac4.51020.2 mi$1–10
moroccan latte, coffee cake, crepes
- Velo Coffee4.8780.2 mi$1–10
jalapeño cream cheese croissant, horchata nitro cold brew, matcha latte
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Coffee | 4.6267 | — | $1–10 | espresso-based drinks, fountain seating area, pastries and croissants |
| Dalian's CaféPastries | 4.8328 | 0.2 mi | $10–20 | macadamia milk latte, ham and cheese pastry, pain au chocolate |
| Cafe Balzac | 4.5102 | 0.2 mi | $1–10 | moroccan latte, coffee cake, crepes |
| Velo Coffee | 4.878 | 0.2 mi | $1–10 | jalapeño cream cheese croissant, horchata nitro cold brew, matcha latte |
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