endorffeine

Peter Zurcher 7 months ago

If there is such a thing as a ‘Master Barista’, this is where you’ll find one. Superb experience, flawless and delicious coffee, in a relaxing space that puts coffee at the centre of the experience. Dare I say it, best coffee in LA and one of the best in the US.

Joolz Grace 6 months ago

We were on a tour of LA coffee spots over Christmas break and this one stood out online as one that would be serious about the coffee and not just a 3rd space to post up and work, where the owner is the barista and actually cares about coffee. We were right and the experience was great. First I have to say it is in the top 3 of all the places we went as far as flavor of the coffee goes. Watching Jack work was like watching a scientist work in the lab. He tossed out the first pull of my espresso because it seemed he wasn’t satisfied with it. I had a cortado and my partner had a pour over they were both amazing and we sat to savor them at his bar. We quietly watched him work while classical played in the background. I appreciate they don’t offer sugar to adulterate the coffee drinks. It made me giggle that there’s no PDA allowed but I completely get it and also appreciate the no cell phone noise allowed policy. Once we finished our drinks Jack asked us how they were and we “talked coffee for a few minutes” He recommended some other great places to visit as well. I love how serious he is about his craft and you can tell he has a passion for coffee and how he presents it as an experience that is a reflection of his personality. If you go here, go with reverence for the bean and the craft and you will have a wonderful experience. I completely disagree with anyone who says that they didn’t find this place hospitable, I felt the care and execution of the experience provided the utmost hospitality. We will definitely make it a repeat place to visit when we are in town again even if it is out of our way. This place is for serious coffee enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing how the background and experiences of an individual come through in the extraction of this delicious bean. You don’t just experience coffee here, it’s the experiences of a person and their passion for coffee.

Monster Installation a month ago

Endorphin is a truly special coffee spot in Chinatown. This is not just a place to grab a regular coffee — it’s a place for people who appreciate a real coffee experience. The owner/barista is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about coffee. He offers unique beans from different countries and prepares every cup with so much attention to detail that it really feels like a piece of art. The flavors are very unique, clean, and memorable. You can tell that a lot of care goes into every step of the process — from selecting the beans to the final cup. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who understands and appreciates high-quality coffee, or anyone who wants to experience coffee in a more special and thoughtful way. One of the most unique coffee experiences in Los Angeles.

J ER 6 months ago

I can divide my coffee experiences before and after endorffeine. The level of attention Jack put to every single cup is impressive. Respect!!

Annabelle Fagans 10 months ago

As far as I am concerned there are truly only two things that can and will taint the precious purity of coffee: sugar and romance, and this fine establishment rightly outlawed both (see fig. 2). But don’t worry about feeling Footloose—at least, as far as I can tell, there’s no ban on dancing... yet. The coffee is crafted with the utmost attention to detail and quality.