THE HISTORY COFFEE
Quick info
About THE HISTORY COFFEE
The dalgona coffee at THE HISTORY COFFEE arrives with a cookie tucked inside, and the same base turns up again as a dalgona latte, giving the drinks list on W Pico Blvd two ways into the house specialty. This is a walk-in coffee shop in Los Angeles, with a short menu of around ten items that runs through matcha, espresso and mocha alongside flavored lattes such as the banana latte, plus bakery items including a strawberry sweet cream donut and a lemon crumb bar. The room holds plenty of simple seating and reviewers settle in for long stretches with a laptop, with music playing over the space. Dogs are welcome. Parking comes down to the street, with meters out front. The shop opens Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Menu & Prices
10 dishes · mains $6–7- Bakery$5.65
- Cold Brew TG$5.65
- Banana Latte TG$6.95
- Chai Latte TG$6.75
- Strawberry Sweet Cream Donut
- Lemon Crumb Bar & Banana Latte
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dalgona coffee, matcha, good wifi for working and street parking.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dalgona coffee, matcha, good wifi for working and street parking.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come to work on a laptop, praising the strong WiFi, the bright, spacious room with plenty of seating, and the quiet, focused feel. The dalgona latte is the drink named most, with one reviewer saying the cookie inside needs time to marinate before the flavor comes through. Close behind are the banana latte, matcha, vanilla cream cold brew, hot mocha, and a hazelnut coconut latte described as perfectly balanced, along with a turkey pesto croissant and a sandwich. The owner and staff are called kind and friendly, and one reviewer describes the owner going table to table when street cleaning began so no one was parked in the wrong spot. Parking is described as mostly street, and one reviewer found it tricky. The recurring criticisms are small but specific. One reviewer wanted a drip or pour over option and took off a star, and another says two staff members on a later shift looked them up and down and asked whether they had bought anything before giving the restroom code, even though they were a seated, paying customer. Another reviewer found it still open and warm during heavy rain, with a place for umbrellas.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come to work on a laptop, praising the strong WiFi, the bright, spacious room with plenty of seating, and the quiet, focused feel. The dalgona latte is the drink named most, with one reviewer saying the cookie inside needs time to marinate before the flavor comes through. Close behind are the banana latte, matcha, vanilla cream cold brew, hot mocha, and a hazelnut coconut latte described as perfectly balanced, along with a turkey pesto croissant and a sandwich. The owner and staff are called kind and friendly, and one reviewer describes the owner going table to table when street cleaning began so no one was parked in the wrong spot. Parking is described as mostly street, and one reviewer found it tricky. The recurring criticisms are small but specific. One reviewer wanted a drip or pour over option and took off a star, and another says two staff members on a later shift looked them up and down and asked whether they had bought anything before giving the restroom code, even though they were a seated, paying customer. Another reviewer found it still open and warm during heavy rain, with a place for umbrellas.
Featured reviews
- Val
“This café actually had strong WiFi, which I really appreciated since a lot of K-town cafés don’t. It’s a good spot for working on a laptop, and the environment is generally quiet and focused. I also saw the owner ask a couple of customers to keep their volume down, which I respected. I ordered a sandwich and an unsweetened green matcha with light ice, and everything tasted good. I paid during the earlier shift and stayed to work. When the later shift came in, I needed to use the restroom, which requires a code. I asked two staff members for it, and they looked at me up and down and asked if I had bought anything. I had already made a purchase, just not during their shift. The way it was asked felt unnecessary and came across as dismissive and rude. In their response below, they referenced people like delivery drivers, rideshare drivers, or others coming in only to use the restroom. That does not apply to this situation. I had already ordered, was seated inside, and was clearly using the space as intended. Second shift staff had seen me sitting down prior to this interaction, so there was already direct awareness that I was a paying customer. There is also a clearly posted policy that seating is for customers only, which means anyone sitting and working inside has already made a purchase. Despite that, paying customers are still put in a position where they are unnecessarily questioned just to use the restroom, which comes across as insulting and makes the experience feel unwelcoming. This could have been handled more professionally. Overall, the WiFi and work-environment are strong positives, but the inconsistency in customer service and how this was handled left a negative impression.”
- Quynh Le
“I’ve been coming here since it opened and it’s one of my favorite coffee shops in town. It’s a great spot to catch up with friends or tuck in to get some work done. Such a sweet owner and staff too! Used to live around the corner but still come back even though I’m in a different neighborhood now because of how much I love this spot!”
- Eve I. Valladares
“One of the best places for coffee and to work and/or study in ktown. Great cool vibey music, accessible wifi, nice and bright space. Their dalgona latte is my go to. Parking is mainly street.”
- Shivani Ghate
“What a gem! Stumbled upon this shop looking for a place to work and loved the spacious, warm, and well-decorated environment. The woman running this place is so kind and friendly, she personally went to every table to make sure they weren’t parked in the wrong spot when street cleaning started. And matcha was delicious!”
- Dee Jay
“Of the 3 cafes I went to, this one was still open in the heavy rain. Very cozy, warm, dry, and inviting. Umbrellas have a place and service is kind. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for good for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Serves dessert
- Good for solo dining
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 2
- Serves breakfast
- Has seating
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for working on laptop
Location
Coffee shops near THE HISTORY COFFEE
- 0.4 mi$1–10
turkey sandwich, owner-made experimental dishes, Polaroid regulars mural
- Kaffee Bohnen4.81371.4 mi$1–20
bohnen latte, bohnen cold brew, on-site parking lot
- Alchemist Coffee Project4.51,0211.8 mi$10–20
matcha latte, Spanish latte, croissants
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HISTORY COFFEE | 4.7233 | — | $1–10 | dalgona coffee, matcha, good wifi for working |
| Smalls LA Cafe & Market | 5.059 | 0.4 mi | $1–10 | turkey sandwich, owner-made experimental dishes, Polaroid regulars mural |
| Kaffee Bohnen | 4.8137 | 1.4 mi | $1–20 | bohnen latte, bohnen cold brew, on-site parking lot |
| Alchemist Coffee Project | 4.51,021 | 1.8 mi | $10–20 | matcha latte, Spanish latte, croissants |
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