Verve Coffee Roasters
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About Verve Coffee Roasters
Verve Coffee Roasters is a Los Angeles coffee shop and breakfast restaurant on Mateo Street, operating as a NorCal-originated chain with a roaster-forward identity and a modern space defined by wooden decor. Much of its character comes from a focus on thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks, positioning the brand as a specialty roaster rather than a standard neighborhood café. The Raspberry Latte stands out among the drink offerings, while the Heart Latte with Almond Pastry pairs a signature coffee with a pastry option from the breakfast side. Avocado Toast 2 0 anchors the food menu as a popular pick for visitors looking for something beyond drinks. The space supports both laptop work and casual seating, fitting the needs of remote workers and small groups moving through the downtown area. A rotating guest roaster program brings in outside beans alongside the house lineup, reinforcing the roaster-forward approach.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
79 dishes · mains $1–95Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention no outlets, honey lavender draft, iced Americano and açaí bowls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention no outlets, honey lavender draft, iced Americano and açaí bowls.
Customer Review Summary
Verve Coffee Roasters draws reviewers in with consistently excellent coffee, and most return for the smooth, balanced espresso drinks, especially the iced Americano, lattes, and cold brew. The Arts District location earns praise for its bright, modern space with huge windows, natural light, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a favorite spot for working or relaxing. Several reviewers highlight the food as a strong companion to the coffee, naming the breakfast burrito, açaí bowls, biscuits and jam, and the newer croissants as standouts. A recurring trade-off surfaces across multiple reviews: the lack of power outlets makes extended laptop work difficult, and the music can be very loud, which some find distracting rather than energizing. Parking also comes up as a challenge, with reviewers noting the lot is tight and the location can be hard to find at first. Despite these drawbacks, the staff are frequently described as friendly and hardworking, and the overall experience keeps reviewers coming back.
Customer Review Summary
Verve Coffee Roasters draws reviewers in with consistently excellent coffee, and most return for the smooth, balanced espresso drinks, especially the iced Americano, lattes, and cold brew. The Arts District location earns praise for its bright, modern space with huge windows, natural light, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a favorite spot for working or relaxing. Several reviewers highlight the food as a strong companion to the coffee, naming the breakfast burrito, açaí bowls, biscuits and jam, and the newer croissants as standouts. A recurring trade-off surfaces across multiple reviews: the lack of power outlets makes extended laptop work difficult, and the music can be very loud, which some find distracting rather than energizing. Parking also comes up as a challenge, with reviewers noting the lot is tight and the location can be hard to find at first. Despite these drawbacks, the staff are frequently described as friendly and hardworking, and the overall experience keeps reviewers coming back.
Featured reviews
- WeHo Resident
“My favorite of all the verve locations in LA. Plenty of space to work with lots of natural light and good vibes. Food is really good and pretty consistent. I've always loved coming here for a cold-brew and breakfast burrito to-go. Also since switching pastry vendors - love the new croissants! Only bummer (minor) is that there are no outlets to plug in. Sometimes they also play music really loud which is distracting, but I get it's more of a vibe environment vs. coffee shop work culture. They have also hosted pop-up events in the past with local artists which I love. Staff are 100/10 the best! Very hard working, extremely friendly and helpful. Love them.”
- Christine Wang
“Good vibe and good coffee. Many coffee shops make Americanos too watery but Verve makes it just right!”
- Regis Vincent
“Verve is one of my coffee roasters, but it’s based in Santa Cruz. I was super happy to find out that they expanded to LA, great move! As usual the coffee is excellent, perfect pour each time (I did come back several times for research). The …”
- David Lee
“I work in the area and have been coming to Verve Coffee for over a year now. The coffee is consistently excellent. I usually get the iced Americano, which is always smooth and perfectly balanced, and my wife loves their iced mocha. The pastries are also fantastic and pair perfectly with the coffee. Beyond the drinks and food, the vibe and environment really set this place apart. It is welcoming, comfortable, and a great spot to start the day or take a break. The service is always outstanding. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and genuinely cares about the experience. I may be missing a name or two, but Anthony, Gabe, Abby, Ed, Matt, Jason, and Brian have all been consistently excellent. Thank you for being such a great part of the neighborhood. Cheers.”
- Alicia Roman
“Love this bright Arts District cafe with great espresso and a lively buzz. The latte art was on point and the pastry case is tempting. Staff was friendly although it struggled to be efficient when it got busy, plenty of seating but it fills …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.”
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Dining options· 5
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Offerings· 3
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 2
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
Location
How Verve Coffee Roasters compares to nearby coffee shops
- Verve Coffee Roasters · This shop4.5709 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: no outlets, honey lavender draft, iced Americano
- Urth Caffe4.55,759 reviews0.2 mi
Mentioned in reviews: spanish latte, coffee, avocado toast
- 273 reviews0.3 mi
Mentioned in reviews: turkish coffee, almond croissant, pour overs
- Maru Coffee4.5665 reviews0.7 mi
Mentioned in reviews: cream top, matcha latte, cortado
Verve Coffee Roasters This shop | Urth Caffe | Boxx Coffee Roasters Co. | Maru Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5(709) | 4.5(5,759) | 4.6(273) | 4.5(665) | |
| Price | $10–20 | $20–30 | — | $1–10 |
| Distance | — | 0.2 mi | 0.3 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Wi-Fi / laptop | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Roasts on-site | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Vegan options | ✓ | — | — | — |
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