Little Ripper LA - Los Angeles (CA)

4 /5 Sophie Tsai: Came here for brunch with some friends on a Saturday around 11am. The space had a cozy vibe inside, and the patio offered plenty of seating with a dog-friendly atmosphere. You order at the counter, and the staff brings your food and drinks right to your table. It did take a while for the food to come out, but we were enjoying the company, so it wasn’t a huge deal. While the prices felt a bit on the higher side, the overall experience was pleasant. My breakfast sandwich was tasty, though I would’ve loved a side to go with it. Still, it was a great spot to catch up with friends and enjoy a slow weekend morning.

5 /5 Jordan Wood: Lox toast and tangerine cronut were both amazing. The cronut especially - so soft and light in the inside with such good flavor in the tangerine glaze. Toast had a good protein of lox and all the flavors hit well together. Cute little cafe - nice outdoor patio as well as indoor seating available. Even on a busier Saturday morning, food still came out pretty quick.

4 /5 Haotian Xu: Overall it was well worth it - yes the prices were a tad high (even for LA) but the ambiance is very nice. We sat inside, but the outside patio seemed nice too.

5 /5 Cranford Rex (Roses): Beautiful little place that felt like being in someones very well decorated home. We stopped here after a wedding for a snack and a drink and had a great time. It is a little bit pricey but honestly worth it. If you are in the area, give it a shot :)

3 /5 Avedon Arcade: UPDATED 1/16/2024 Having gone back after its renovation I really love the look and aesthetic of the cafe. It’s cozy and well thought out. The design is great. Love the stools and wall trim. Nice to go fridges at the end of the long communal table and plenty of seating both inside and out in the patio. Still not that impressed with the coffee. The Little Ripper this time around tasted better than previously but lacked much flavor. I chose lavender again but barely there. Also got an ice lavender latte which did have a bit more lavender but it just did not taste all that good. Also tried some light bites. Sourdough toast with house made blueberry jam was delicious though I think a bit pricey for what it is. But it’s even more evident with the Fairy Bread. It’s a single slice of white bread with no crust and some butter and sprinkles. That’s it. I like that it seems like it’s a cultural treat, reminiscent of one’s childhood. But really made for the kids and charging $5 for it seemed too funny. Overall as much as I love the look and feel the coffee just hasn’t done much to get me to return for a third time. ————————————————————— Original 2023 Review Small little spot outside of the usual busy areas which is nice. But there’s no inside seating yet and just a few tables outside with a covered area that didn’t seem to be in use by most people for some reason. Was disappointed in their signature latte the Little Ripper. Tasted incredibly watered down I thought I was drinking tea. Would love to try again with one of the other options like the New Orleans chicory base one. But I was let down by this one so it’ll be a while before I head that way again.