CHRIS DIPASQUALE-YU15 days agoFrom
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Toluca Lake is a full coffee shop and eatery offering a wide selection of coffee specialty drinks both hot and cold, teas, and many pre-packaged food items (sandwiches, salads, mixed snack packages, etc.), pastries, bagels, fruits, yogurts, etc. A wide selection of CBTL bulk packaged teas is available. As with most modern premium coffee shops, prices are not inexpensive, and many of the food items are health-conscious, 'artisan-style', 'sustainable', etc., which brings a combination of interesting and unusual options, but at a relatively higher price than traditional fast food restaurants. The staff at the Toluca Lake location is always friendly, inviting, and, in my opinion, does an outstanding job, even in comparison to other Coffee Bean stores. This location can be quite busy, but the staff serves drinks and moves the customers through the ordering line at a good pace, often much faster than I've experienced at other locations even when they are less busy. The only negatives at this location in my opinion include the relatively limited and tight seating when the location is busy, and perhaps the fact that normally one must park in the street, usually a bit away, or in a paid lot. I consider these concessions secondary, however, to the otherwise excellent experience at this location.
Leah Watson15 days agoFrom
I love, love, love this place. Every Monday and Thursday it's sung along for the kids upstairs. So turn up your kid, buy a delicious cup of coffee (and breakfast if your little one didn't let you eat at home ;) and a mix of a group of local moms and dads in a room on the second floor.
Diane Chen15 days agoFrom
8.21.24 Update: They took away the one tea that I can drink so I don't frequent any more unfortunately.
CB&TL please bring back more Rooibos tisane options for those of us who can't drink caffiinated beverages but want an herbal with the same benefits as green tea.
My favorite tisane place! I love Rooibos tea and this place makes the best tea lattes with loose leaf teas and tisanes in my case. They are also still family owned.