Aviator

I’d heard a lot of good things about this place and finally stopped by. We only tried the Persian ice cream, it was nice, not the best I’ve had, but it was really different in a good way, you can tell it’s homemade with quality ingredients. They had a lot of fun items on the menu that I’d love to try next time. Parking can be difficult, but if you visit in the evening, it’s much easier to find a spot than during the day

I wouldn’t say this was one of the best strawberry matchas I’ve had but definitely not the worst either. It was a bit too sweet and didn’t really taste like strawberry. My friend got the salmon avocado toast and unfortunately the bread was soggy and overall not great. I don’t like leaving unnecessarily low reviews so I’ll give it 4 stars. Presentation is cute though but I rather have good matcha than a cute one

Beautiful presentation and everything looked amazing.. definitely Instagram worthy and tasted good too. But the portions were tiny for the price. I spent $60 and left hungry. Great for photos, but not worth it if you're expecting a real meal or good value.

It makes me sad to see the bad reviews— came here on a Thursday afternoon, one group ahead of me… only took less than ten mins to get my 2 drinks— Ube matcha & pistachio latte. I love to try all of the area coffee shops— I mean this is LA!! I don’t have a huge budget but will totally pay for quality. This cafe isn’t even as expensive as others- the sizes are fair considering the quality of the ingredients. The pistachio latte is amazing- rich and nutty, balanced very well & the ube matcha is just simply delicious. Very simply decorated they let their drinks speak for themselves and putting a flower on top makes everything better✨❤️✨

Soft and delicious coffee just the way I like it, friendly staff, a lovely coffee shop and behind the coffee shop a quiet, beautiful terrace with a fountain and a beautiful artificial green wall, the back terrace is a pleasant oasis within the coffee shop, there is also a terrace in front, but it is noisier.

Coffee is really bad we tried peanut butter latte and tiramisu latte, both were lacking balance and had burnt coffee taste. Hot chocolate is just a cacao plus they charge you extra 2.50 for a cacao with oat-milk which is ridiculous. We tried only drinks so definitely not recommending those.

Cool place. Variety of options. Friendly staff. I enjoyed my pistachio latte. I like that they close at 10:30 pm on Sundays 👍

Cashier was rude, we were the only customers there on a rainy morning and were apparently taking too long to look at the menu. He also gave us lids that didn’t fit. I liked my tiramisu latte. My friend got a Nutella late. The place is rather small, it has a lot of options and instagrammable drinks but not a sit down coffee shop really

Guys, I've eaten so much at this place that it's about time I share my thoughts! First of all they have the most delicious iced vanilla latte I've ever had in my life. They also have my absolute favorite drink - ube matcha, which I always order. When it comes to food, my top picks are the crepe rolls, spaghetti crepes, and the Dubai waffle from the sweet options (though honestly, everything here is super tasty). And I also tried their viral Labubu drink with melon SO GOOD. The melon flavor is just next level! I would also recommend their salmon croissant, very very good

I have been coming to this spot for shaved ice for a few years now when it was known as Hang Loose and I'm really sad to say they've made a lot of changes that are NOT for the better. The good news is, there's still shaved ice on the menu and many more menu options. The bad news is everything else. What once was a cozy and cute shaved ice store with lots of natural light and relaxed energy is now a cold, run of the mill modern coffee/boba shop with none of the charm of its previous storefront. In fact, they've managed to make the space feel even more cramped than before and you really notice it when a few parties come in. They have yet to update any of their old business information (from an online search it appears as if Hang Loose is still in business), but the store now goes by Aviator and their menu includes coffee, boba, and really overpriced lemonade (around $11 for a flavored lemonade). I'm not sure what inspired this change, but at the least the business could try and keep things consistent by updating their web pages. To make things worse there wasn't a clear sign on the storefront when we visited so it's very confusing even trying to find this spot to begin with. The upside of all this is that the shaved ice has remained on the menu and still is reasonably priced for the portion you get. They have all the same syrup flavors from before, as well as toppings (sour spray and Li Hing powder). That has not changed from before and the shaved ice is as tasty as ever. I did not try their coffee or any of the other menu items during my visit, but I'm not particularly opposed. While some of it looks good, there are some menu items that seem very overpriced and if anything the real negative of this shop just comes from the experience. You order on a tablet, the service isn't particularly spectacular or friendly. They hand you your items without utensils and don't make an effort to even tell you where the utensils are. They ended up being by the front door but since 2 other parties came in after we ordered, the view of them was blocked and they were difficult to reach in the tight space. I'm not sure what they could do to breathe some life back into this business, but the energy of the spot is less welcoming and less comfortable overall. I'm sure their new menu items might be really good, but I'm not running to come back there unless I'm really craving some shaved ice. If I want coffee or boba I know spots that are WAY more comfortable. I'm hoping they can make steps to improve their business as they go down this new direction.

Small unassuming cafe nestled between a shaved ice and yogurt place. Seating area inside and a small one outside. We went to this place because we saw it on Instagram and the food looked super cute. Lots of drink and dessert options--it was hard to choose! Ended up getting the pistachio latte and ube matcha. The drinks were really pretty, but only gave off a generic sweet taste instead of what was expected. Food was very aesthetic and presentable as well, but was average.

I went on a weekday, so it wasn't busy at all. The woman at the counter was very kind and recommended me some of their more popular drinks. tiramisu latte (3/5) - i wasn't super impressed given the high price and hype. while i liked how it wasn't too sweet, there wasn't really much of a coffee or tiramisu flavor... mostly tasted like milk.

Stopped by here because we saw a post on Instagram recommend it! Parking can get tricky (on weekends) just to even get here, so we street parked! The place inside it pretty small and narrow so seating can be tight! They have a wide variety in terms of their menu, from anything to snowcones to lattes! Definitely a place that can be kid-friendly! Their drinks are also very aesthetic especially with the flowers! But as a place that has such a wide variety of drinks, I feel that they don't necessarily pack a punch just yet. We had their ube matcha and their butter latte. We haven't tried everything obviously, and maybe some of the other drinks do, but because they have so many unique items it's hard to know what supposed to be their special here! Love the quantity in variety but would love more quality if possible! Still a great place to visit with family and kids!

I love how close this is to my home! They also open till late so it's a great spot to get some desserts after dinner. I've tried it a couple of times and I love their Ube Matcha drink and their pancakes! The tiramisu latte is alright. The pistachio is definitely good for pistachio lovers! I wish they allow modifications on the ice cream on top of the pancake since I'm not really a fan of coconut ice cream. I did request on the order to change it to ube but they didn't . Only thing is you can only order through the kiosk.

The place is not really noticeable, it has very basic interior including the menus. I wish they improve these things to make the cafe look more attractive and welcoming. We ordered pancakes, Iced Peanut Butter and Hot Pistachio Latte. The drinks tasted great. The pancakes were soft but not really tasty. The Vanilla ice cream and fruits were definitely great addition to it. There was only a staff doing everything so our pancake order took a long time. The cafe has a lot of potential and I hope they could improve on their wait times and interiors as well.

(+) good drinks, lots of variety (there are more options on their tablet menus vs the printed menu outside) (+) nice presentation (+) wifi available (I didn't use it so I'm unsure if it works!) (+) nice outside ambiance at night with their lights (+) street parking available ( ) place itself/inside is very small ( ) quite expensive Though on the pricey side, their drinks are yummy and beautiful! We ordered the ube matcha, espresso, and biscoff latte. We also ordered a labubu jelly (which was actually quite flavorful) and a cookie. The avocado toast was good, though I've had better.

Food is excellent. Ambiance and service are outstanding. Perfect place to have coffee, snacks and rest

Cute little spot on Kenneth. I saw this place on Instagram and thought I had to check it out. Everything is definitely way too pricey. I got the Sakura Milkshake , flavor wise it was delicious. Not too sweet. Consistency wise it was runny, not the consistency of a milkshake, more like a smooothie that's sat a bit. Definitely was looking for a thicker base. The girl was really nice and offered her help if I had any questions. There are definitely certain things on the menu that are decently priced that I would come back again to try. And if you're looking for ice cream, they have some interesting options for $3.99.

Cute drinks! But the taste was watered down. Staff is very pushy. You self order at the counter. Small area to eat inside and out.

I saw this place on Instagram, and it looked so nice and delicious! We even drove all the way from the Valley to try it, but unfortunately, we were disappointed. First of all, the place is hard to find because there's no obvious signage. Second, the staff/cashier who was making the drinks was very hard to understand. She wasn't clear with what she was saying. I ordered the Taro Labubu. The labubu part comes separately, and you have to put it in the drink yourself. Since it was our first time, we didn't know that. She said she would help, but I ended up having to do it myself. For $16, the drink was definitely not worth it. The Labubu jelly just sank to the bottom, and my drink ended up overflowing, sticky and messy everywhere. I took a sip, and it had no taste at all. It was so disappointing that I just threw it away because it was sticky, tasteless, and not enjoyable. Definitely not worth the hype or the price.

Nice, quiet place and many crave-options! Good customer service. Patio area. Parking a little tough.

You know those places that have pretty looking drinks and when you order it looks nothing like the pictures? Well, Aviator is not one of them, and their drinks are very "aesthetic pleasing" if you're into that. The place is tiny, but it's clean, well lit and the workers are polite. Don't know how busy they can get as I went in at around 6:30 pm, but I'm sure on weekends and over the summer the place is probably packed. They have an extensive menu and honestly everything looks good. Decided to order the tiramisu latte and it was actually delicious. Not too strong and the flavors were amazing. My only issue with them is the up charge for plant based milk. Now, I've been to places where they charge between .75-$1.25 for plant based milk, but Aviator charges $2.50!!!!! That is insanely expensive. They do have a variety to choose from, such as cashew and pistachio milk, but still $2.50 is way too steep, especially considering their drinks are already costly to begin with. I do know the area they are in the rent definitely is not cheap, but still they should probably rethink their prices on plant based milks. I would go again, but this is not your everyday coffee spot, more like a once in a while treat.

I came in last Saturday afternoon. It's a cute spot in a nice area in Glendale. They have a kiosk where you order. I'm not sure if it's because they have self service that the staff doesn't acknowledge you but upon entering nobody greeted us. It wasn't busy. I ordered the chocolate covered strawberries and when it was ready I asked for a fork and the lady just said "it's over there" without pointing or anything. I also got the ube latte. It was sweet but I liked it. I was slightly annoyed of the customer service, but other than that the dessert was really good.

It was fine. Walked in, ordered on a screen, there's a loud bell that rings and someone came out to make my drink (I'm the only one there for the first few minutes). Didn't say hi, didn't say really anything except to some other customers who asked what she was making and just said "tiramisu latte." That's it. The drink was okay - wasn't bad but definitely was not worth the $10 after tip (which I shouldn't have left, had I known). It looks a lot better than it actually tastes - I wanted something rich and this was pretty bland. Feels like the shop was made for the aesthetic and not the service or quality of the coffee. I don't think I'd go again. Spend your hard earned money somewhere else where you might actually get a smile when walking in.

There's some sidewalk seating and a few tables inside. Order at kiosk and pay via credit card. The Dubai chocolate is yum. Like a KitKat crunch. The inside is crunchy and airy. Not a heavy dense truffle. They sell dark and milk chocolate. They have a dessert case but it's not labelled. The kiosk has some pictures but no real descriptions. Kid got ice cream in waffle and loved his cotton candy and strawberry. The açaí bowls were flying off the counter. My hubby got Arabian coffee on sand which is cool. For coffee snobs. He does pour over at home. It's a mom and pop kinda place that busy and has kinda a small savory menu listed on kiosk. Included Alfredo fettuccini and salmon croissant. This is not a service place. Basically no contact. Pick up at counter. The parking is street or alley lot. I would say the taste and presentation is amazing. The menu and the kiosk could be improved and updated to show everything they offer. They only have one kiosk to order from and it wasn't difficult to use but a very different than other "coffee/dessert" cafes

Hang Loose Hawaiian Shave Ice is now Aviator Coffee. They remodeled and added more drinks to the menu, but still have shave ice and acai bowls. Interestingly, they also roast their own coffee beans, and the beans come from Colombia. They also have Armenian coffee, lemonade, non-coffee drinks, teas, etc. I saw some croissants, cookies, cakes, and muffins. They also have ice cream. The surfboard and the Hawaiian decor have been replaced by a more industrial look. I think it was more inviting looking before. There are only three small tables inside and some outdoor seating. You can place your own order from the kiosk. Cappuccino ($5.50): no foam art, but the flavor was better than I expected (not too bitter or harsh). It comes with whole milk or you can choose an alternative milk (for an upcharge). Multigrain muffin: this was small and sweet, with a very sweet jam in the middle, I couldn't eat the jam

Great spot to get some dessert with friends we ordered strawberries with Belgium chocolate , ube lychee lemonade , pistachio latte , shaved ice. The ube lemonade was my favorite beautiful presentation .. Only complaint is that it's pricey

Loved the creativity on the menu -- so many unique drinks and dishes you don't see everywhere! But unfortunately, the flavors didn't match the excitement. I ordered a Biscoff latte, and what I got looked nothing like the photo. Maybe it was made by a trainee? Either way, it wasn't great. We also had the sweet pasta-crepe dish (can't remember the exact name), which was a fun idea, but the crepes were super dry -- like they'd been made days ago. The "Russian" syrniki were tasty but completely fell apart, definitely not authentic. On the bright side, the presentation was beautiful, and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. That alone made the visit better. Giving it 4 stars for the vibe and service -- just hope the kitchen gets more consistent!

The food and drinks are delicious and the service is super friendly! Their menu is extensive. They have coffee drinks, acai bowls, smoothies, shaved ice, ice cream, protein bars, Dubai chocolate, etc. The inside is small and quaint. There's a kiosk where you can place your orders. I found street parking out front, but they told me there's a parking lot in the back.

Coffee is really bad we tried peanut butter latte and tiramisu latte, both were lacking balance and had burnt coffee taste. Hot chocolate is just a cacao plus they charge you extra 2.50 for a cacao with oat-milk which is ridiculous. We tried only drinks so definitely not recommending those. Service was okay.

This is a great cafe! The food and drinks taste amazing and prices are great also everything always looks so cute everyone is very sweet and nice and very welcoming I recommend this area if your looking to have a small meet up with friends or just want some coffee with something sweet!

I really like my experience First thing I respect: girls speak in 4 languages here! Amazing! I recommend to try mushrooms rizotto

Good drinks with a beautiful presentation. Fresh ingredients and creative touches.The fruit and floral-infused beverages stand out, featuring edible flowers and fruit pieces. Handcrafted dubai chocolates are testy and delicious . A broader selection would be a plus. Pricing slightly above average but justified by quality. Perfect for a evening visit.

Such delicious sandwich with homemade pesto and amazing service. Very cozy place. Have gone back several times.

We ordered the special raspberry lattes and they were not that great. We also ordered the mini bites pancakes and the picture was DECEIVING on the menu. On the menu it shows what appears to be a bowl FULL of fruit with mini pancakes underneath and a scoop of ice cream in the middle. Instead, we got a measly CUP with maybe three blue berries, half a banana, five strawberries, half a scoop of ice cream and ten bites of mini pancakes... for 20$!!!! 20$ whole dollars for a cup of that. That's absolute theft! The young woman behind the counter was polite and helpful so the service was fine but the food was not accurately depicted. We will never be going back.

Horrible customer service. We came for a labubu drink and they were sold out. We were told to only use the one tablet to order, so we placed an order and 30 minutes passed by without receiving two scoops of ice cream and a coffee. I had to go to the back of the store and request a refund. Then I was told they can have it done in 5 minutes when we were already running behind for an appointment. Don't waste your time or money.

This place should be great, but they are not equipped to serve people in the tiny space that they have. It takes them a LONG time to make anything. If you are the only person there, fine... you wait maybe 10-15 minutes (which is still a long time for such a space). If they are waiting on more than one person you are waiting anywhere from 25-60 minutes for your order. That is unacceptable in an establish that boasts walk-up counter service. Great in concept, but to pull of what they are trying to they really need a MUCH bigger space with more staff to help them make orders in a timely manner. It's a shame, because their offerings are great. I won't go back, though.

I'm sorry i thought i ordered a strawberry matcha instead i got a cup filled with strawberry milk and very little matcha cold foam on top. The person who ordered before us got the same thing and said it tasted like straight up milk with no flavor of matcha. We kindly asked the staff to cancel our order because we're not about pay 12 dollars for milk. The staff rudley rolled their eyes at us and said she already made it. She lied to our faces because i saw the back kitchen and she hadn't even started. This service is absoulutely unacceptable and a scam. We're never coming back here again.

The worker did not know English. Thought that if she put a lot of Dubai Kunafa in my ice cream, it would make it taste better, but it was awful. Also, they are false advertising the Toro looking milkshake on the menu. But in reality it was a Boba tea. I definitely would not recommend anyone to come here.

Absolutely delicious coffee! I highly recommend Aviator coffee to anyone looking for a quick pick up. They will not disappoint!

Great place, great customer service! We have tried the avocado toast as well, everything was delicious. Definitely we will be back!!!

I accidentally ordered an acai smoothie instead of an acai bowl on their screen, so I told the younger worker if I could switch and just pay the difference, as I didn't want a smoothie. She told the older woman, who I noticed had made the smoothie already, and she came around to show me where to click to order the bowl on their screen. I proceeded to tell her if it would be possible to pay the difference. She walked over to the man, likely the owner, and told him in Russian. I guess he calls all the shots? At this point, I was fed up and just told her to give me the smoothie. She didn't budge, nor did he, to make me the bowl. They gave me the most annoyed look as if I had asked them for this outrageous favor. I write this, in hopes that someone from this business will read this and take it as constructive feedback. Please understand that the 50 cents you would have lost to throw out the smoothie and make me the bowl I wanted, wouldn't have made you go bankrupt. I even offered to pay the difference. Customer service goes a long way here in America, so if you didn't know that before, please know that now. It would have left you a 5 star review for being nice and willing to make the item I actually wanted and offered to pay the difference for.

Service is nice but the coffee I got for $9 was really bad. I got a cappuccino w almond milk and it was almost a little bit sour. I wouldn't recommend this place for coffee. I didn't try the desserts but they looked nice

I really liked the drinks and the desert we tried, I'm definitely going back to try more desserts! Great costumer service too.

Overall my experience with this place is a 4/10. The drinks weren't the issue, matter of fact I absolutely LOVED the ube matcha they had. It had me in a chokehold when I drank that ube cold foam. I've never had ube cold foam but wanted to try to make it at home because I loved it that much. However, the service was horrible honestly. They had a self ordering kiosk for you to place your order which I like, it made ordering easy for me. I will say though, I don't know if I'm a fan of the environment. First of all, the space in there is tight and small. That isn't a big deal, it's more so that the family associated with the workers, roam around taking up space?? I recall there being a group of children constantly running around and playing, which is fine if not done in the business where customers are trying to purchase your product. I don't understand why they couldn't play outside where there was seating or in the back. It's just already crowded enough and having running childrens didn't help. Secondly, there was a man along with those kids who would just randomly interact with guests as if he worked there?? But wasn't working.. like he'd ask if they're waiting in line to order or if they already ordered and then sometimes he'd randomly stand in the way of the kiosk and customers are unsure if he's ordering or what. Seems he got annoyed when a couple spoke up to move. Eventually he left the establishment with the children. Lastly, they need more workers forsure, there was only one guy really making the drinks and sometimes a lady from the back would pop up and help?? Idk if she was like busy washing dishes or something in the back but considering the long line, you'd expect a couple more hands on deck. Overall for me coming here isn't worth it. They definitely need a an improvement in the service. Such a shame because I loved the drinks :(

Horrible service and the food/drink took over 2.5 hours to get. Not worth the wait. I had to ask the server multiple times on when my order will be ready and they had no clue. They need a better system with tickets so the drinks/food that comes out has names on them because people had no clue on what drink is who's when it's done and on the table. Complete mess will never come here again

Loved the iced tiramisu coffee very delicious! The staff was super friendly and made the experience even better. Will definitely be back!

Amazing, the customer service is amazing. the food and drinks are so delicious. I got the dubai chocolate strawberry's and chocolate bar. A little over priced but still delicious. 100% i will come back. The ambiance outside is very pretty, and water fountain. Very quiet neighborhood. Definitely should try.

The staff was incredibly friendly and the atmosphere was calm and welcoming.I ordered the Hang Loose açaí bowl, the portion was generous and packed with fresh fruits.I also tried the banana oat latte,which tasted absolutely amazing.Everything exceeded my expectations,and I'll definitely be coming back!

This is Milkshake Cotton Candy. Although milkshakes are usually meant for kids, I really liked it too. I highly recommend this café. Everything is very clean and comfortable, and the staff are friendly. They really know how to treat their customers. The menu is extensive -- there's something for every taste. And this neighborhood is really perfect!

Got the ube matcha. Drink was "aesthetic" and tasty but it was $10 and 80% foam, so you're getting insanely ripped off. If you're going to set your prices so high at least fill the drink to the top...

do not come here. they didn't put my lid on, then when my drink spilled they charged me for a $20 milkshake again! they were rude and told us to "be careful" when we weren't even the ones at fault.

do not come to this place. overpriced and tastes bad. the employees are all rude and the place is dirty.

Tried the biscoff latte and it was delicious. Easy ordering system and friendly staff. Would come again!

My boyfriend and i decided to stop by to try some things from this place as we've been hearing a lot of good things. We were greeted by Hayk who was very kind and friendly. We were pleasantly surprised by the orders we received. Hayk carefully and artistically crafted our drinks. Everything tasted as amazing as it looked. The cafe was minimalistic and clean with unique aviation metal panels and rivets as tables and countertops. We highly recommend Aviator to anyone who wants to try new and unique drinks.

Great ice cream! We walk over here all the time. Staff is helpful and nice. they have ice cream, gelato smoothies and coffees.

Very disappointing. I used to go this location frequently with friends when it was a shaved ice place. Now it feels like the overdecorated millennial burger restaurant of coffee. We waited 45 minutes for 3 shaved ices (all small) and the quality was not great. Service was the bare minimum. There are few seating areas which were left dirty. No reason to come here at all.