Y’all know how much I love my coffee. In the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening with dessert. Popping into cafés when I travel, meeting girlfriends for a latte date, reading with a cup of joe. At this point, it’s not about the caffeine but instead about the warmth with which it feels my heart, like an old friend you’re getting to see after too long a period.
My point is, I’ve tried a lot of coffee shops – always searching for that perfect cup. So imagine how stoked I was when, upon my arrival back from my trip to Vancouver, I discovered this new café had opened nearby that coincidentally brews coffee from a Vancouver roaster, 49th Parallel (which we went to twice during our visit). The café lives outdoors (!!!), is beautifully designed, and offers delicious donuts and adorable bouquets for sale. It’s Nice Coffee, and a secret for you: the people here are actually the nicest.
Needless to say, I’ve been coming here a little too often for an afternoon almond milk latte (iced or cold, depending on the weather that day). It is so good that I could literally guzzle it down, and that’s a win in my book.
Photos by Tony Castle Photography, edited by me.
Here is an interesting interview with the owner if you’d like to check it out. And if you’re down in the financial district, make sure you stop by. The one caveat is the shop is only open Monday through Friday from 7 AM – 4PM, but I promise it’s worth the trip.
Outfit: Bando tee, Target scarf, Everlane pants, Allbirds shoes, Beats By Dre Solo 3 headphones.
P.S. Easy ways to squeeze happy into the daily grind and Copenhagen pastries.
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Thank you! My first time ever owning a white pair (crazy, right?), and I’m obsessed. ❤
I love coffee too, so next time I’m in LA I’ll have to check it out!
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For sure! LA has a lot of great coffee shops, but right now I’m REALLY feeling this one. 😉
I love your outfit and that scarf looks so cute! I’ve never been to L.A but will definitely take this into consideration when going soon!
Thank you so much!! I hope you’re able to make a trip here soon – it really is an amazing city.
I love coffee. If I’m ever in LA I’ll remember this place…those donuts look AMAZING 🙂
OMG the donuts was so good, hahaha.
Omg your outfit is so cute! I LOVE your shirt and neck scarf, they go so well with each other! I definitely need to check out this coffee shop when I head down to LA! 🙂
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Thank you so much Chloe! 🙂 I go to this cafe entirely too much – the baristas are probably like, “Who is this crazy girl?” 😉
I love the feel and atmosphere of coffee shops, I tend to be my most creative there. Also helps that I always have a strong cup of coffee in my hand! Thanks for sharing, will definitely have to try this place out next time I am in LA.
Right?? Ducking into cafes is one of my favorite pastimes. Often I’ll go just to read because I love the atmospheres so much. I really, really love that this one is outdoors!
You are such a cutie! I am not a coffee enthusiast like you are, but I love those cute coffee shops!
Aw, thanks Claire! 🙂 I’m glad you can at least appreciate cute cafes, haha.
Not a fan of coffee but I love your style. I can tell you have to say the coffee is delicious in German and French, but it would be lies in my case.
Le cafe c’est delicieux. (French)
Kaffee es schmeckt lecker. (German)
Tfs!
Haha, to each her own! Thanks for that little tidbit of knowledge though. 😉 ❤
Your pictures are so fantastic! Looks like a fun place!
Thank you so much Clarissa!
Love your shirt! That donut looks really good!
Thank you! The donut was so good – now I’m craving another!
Looks like a fun place to visit! I’m not big on coffee, but I do love cafes. Thanks for sharing!
It’s so nice just to relax outdoors – there’s a water fountain too! Plus they’ve got amazing donuts and pastries if coffee isn’t your thing. 😉
Ok so coffee sounds great and all but can we talk about those doughnuts?! Oh my gosh they look so yummy! I might need to make a special trip up from San Diego just to have some!
FOR REAL. I only tried their “raised” donut, which is more of a traditional donut, and it was amazing, but I’ve heard their “brioche” is even better! DO IT. 😉
The perfect tee for coffee drinking! Love it.
Right?! As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it. 🙂
I agree with the comment above: THE DONUTS – totally visiting that café next month! Thank you for your great L.A. posts 🙂 Also: your shoes look beyoond comfy x
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Oh you’re making a trip out here? How fun!! Let me know if you’d like any more recs. 🙂
Also, these shoes are the comfiest shoes I’ve ever worn. It’s like wearing slippers out of the house!
Love this look! It’s all super cute!
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Thank you Kritsida! 🙂
I too am a coffee enthusiast, so I loved this post. Most of all though, I love your photography! I’m in LA as well. 🙂
Thank you!! You definitely have to stop by then! 🙂 Maybe we can meet here for coffee sometime?
Your pictures are everything 😍 And i felt the same, I found the best coffee place down the road from me!! Xx
Oh my goodness, thank you Sarah! ❤ It's so great to have "our" coffee spot, isn't it? 🙂
Looks like a place I would love to visit! Pinned and sharing~
Thanks so much Tara! Hope you’re able to visit someday. 🙂
Yum, now I want coffee. It looks like such a happy place! Also your outfit is so cute, love your shoes!
I love that it’s outdoors! And thank you – these shoes are the comfiest I’ve ever owned!
You are adorable! Lol this post makes me want coffee right this second. I’m a socal native & always looking for new places to explore, especially in LA. Will def be stopping by here on my next trip out 🙂
Aw, thank you Jaimee! Hope you can stop here on your next visit – I love it so much. 🙂
Super cute outfit! LOVE that tee too! Seems like the perfect place to grab coffee and a doughnut. YUM!
Thank you, thank you Joscelyn! The second I saw this tee, I knew I had to have it. 😉 The coffee and donuts are SO GOOD. Now I’m craving them, haha.
The donut looks yummy! It makes want to visit LA just to try it.
It was so delicious!
Such a cutie! Good job hun! ❤️
Uuh, that donut with sprinkles looked aboslutely yummy! Love the design of your blog, keep up the great work ❤
It was SO GOOD, and now I want another, haha. Thank you so much!
I need that shirt.
Haha! I’ve linked to it at the bottom of the post. 😉
Such a cute outfit, I like your t-shirt. I’m addicted of coffe so if I will have a chance, I will visit this place.
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Great outfit Samantha! Like you I could drink coffee all day long. Fortunately I get mine at a place similar to “Nice Coffee” near my home. Thank you for sharing those superb photos.