Coffee Tomo

Coffees and matchas made with excellence and care. Perfectly toasted esspresso and in a ceramic cup with saucer. Quiet, outdoor seating and cute indoor shop with antique coffee grinders. Recommend!!!

Best best sweet potato cheese pretzel. Crunchy outside, chewy inside, a little bit of sweetness from the sweet potato puree, and the stringy cheese adds special texture and extra fun. I guess they bake the pretzels fresh so it would take a couple of minutes to wait but the pretzel definitely worth it

In A Nutshell: -Coffee Tomo located in Little Osaka is a gem -I enjoyed one of the best Americano coffees I've ever had, no watered down taste, quality beans! -My partner's Red Bean Latte smelled & tasted exactly as advertised...Red Bean! -The Avocado Toast we shared was amazing, nice buttery avocado sliced up on a bed of arugula & toasted bread. -They are famous for the pretzels, so I tried their plain one. -It came out nice, hot & delicious. -Definitely gonna try their Jalapeno Cheese Pretzel next time. Overall, I really like this coffee shop, will be back again for sure.

Went out of my way to try a local shop instead of a chain, unfortunately I was disappointed. Over paid for parking, coffee, the avocado toast and poor service. (Plus the forced tip). So not only does the owners not pay well but they expect you to help fund their payroll of a disgruntled worker. I guess it was my privilege to visit your place, I will not take that risk in LA again. Starbucks thanks you and their employees pretends they like you there.

I ordered and espresso and it was very high quality and skillfully prepared.

One of the best shots of espresso I've had in LA. Pretzel is very affordable and delicious. The staff are nice and have great hospitality. I especially love a Tomo Latte. Loved it here

Very good latte and AMAZING sweet potato pretzel!! 😋 As a matchaholic, I would say avoid their matcha latte though (it’s very bland and watery)… As for the atmosphere, it is a little bit stuffy, cramped and dim inside…

Based on one experience, I’ll gladly can agree that the web’s 4.3 star rating seems about right. Ordered the Tomo Coffee (coffee with condensed milk) and the coffee is legitimately solid. The few times I order at a chain coffee shop (including in New Orleans), it doesn’t hit the same as a local shop. Support your local ppl. Overall 4 star — based on one time. If you want to round up, sure. Note: if you see an empty-ish shop, it’s 9:30am on a Monday morning. Who gets up that early other than adults with kids — adults with no job.

This is my goto spot in Sawtelle, and is for once, a simple Coffee Shop with no ridiculous modern gimmicks or frills. For the judgmental type or the tourist-- Its a bit dusty and rough around the edges at all turns. The wood seating is bent and warped. The relaxing music is unwavering, and menu items are tacked to the clerk acrylic with printer paper. But Coffee Tomo is home, and feels like a coffee shop for just REGULAR people, not hollywood types. Drawing, studying, painting, even coding, meeting with friends-- this is a space for that. People watching, dog watching-- its a great spot for that too. The sunlight the location gets is like a warm blanket (sometimes for better or worse-- the AC can be spotty during the summer). No one bothers you if you're there to work for a few hours, no one is breathing down your neck to move out of your seat. Locals are regulars, for a good reason: Tomo is CONSISTENT. It's in a good spot, has a good amount of seating on weekdays, and the quality of the beans is genuinely good. In my honest opinion and 15+ years of brewing my own coffee, me and my partner: all of their whole bean selections are solid. Brew, espresso, cold brew, all bold, refreshing and legit. Their tea is very very light, and very delicious. Though ive been told by others that they think it's too light! My fave is the pomegranate green tea, its so light but delicious, extremely refreshing on a hot day. Menu items, I think they're all good. I think the avocado toast is really underrated, it has excellent portions and tastes fresh, great dressing. And the Butter toast (?) Despite being here for years, I dont think I've had more than once-- its BIG-- meant to share, also great. -- EXTRA: Info and spotlight on the OWNER: Looking through the comments: there's a lot upsetting and negative comments about the OWNER. Let me say this right now: if you've had stern / nonverbal asian dad or relative in your life, HE IS NOTHING new. His patience for bs and taking up other people's time is -1000. When you walk up, know your order if he's at the counter and just keep it brief lol. Thank me later. He's Usually in a polo shirt and khakis, very tight lipped and arms crossed. I bring my own parents to Tomo whenever they visit, and my dad standing next to him was like a mirror image. Be tuned in the ways of a cranky 50 something male, and you'll be rewarded. Heck, even surprised-- he actually enjoys small talk a lot, just very specific topics, and brief too (he will sometimes go longer than you think though, and even smile, wow!) Try asking about the bean source or even ordering in Korean. He likes those who show him respect and are interested in the restaurant, just don't annoy him, don't bore him either. He may even compliment your shirt if it has some obscure japanese or korean stuff on it!! He likes art a lot. He's a serious guy, he's protective of his store, he wants the whole operation done right.... and He wants no foolishness. If this intimidates you, make the trek up the street to get some coffee at 10 speed-- that will be more your "vibe", maybe. Not as an insult but as pure honesty. Either way, the younger staff learn all the right behavior from this guy and are very kind and responsive.

A one star rating is the only appropriate rating for a coffee shop that does not serve coffee. Espresso, lates, and tea are not coffee. This isn't Europe. This is the USA. Coffee means putting ground coffee beans into a filter, and SLOWLY pouring hot water over the grounds. This is the original coffee, this is what coffee is, this is what started the craze for all this other bs. Show some respect. Note: coffee tomo has been fighting to get this Yelp review removed. I've had to adjust my review several times to state that I actually went in the store and interacted with the staff. I posted a picture that they recently had Yelp remove. It was a pic of my hand not holding a cup of coffee because they didn't serve real coffee. Some positives: the store smelled pretty good inside and was also clean. The barista at the front was nice and apologized that the coffee shop does not serve coffee.

One of the best lattes I've had in a long time. I ordered their Tomo Latte and it was delicious!!! Also the service was fantastic- Patrick was very accommodating, with a great personality! ! I don't live very close by, but I will come back here anytime I'm in Los Angeles/ SM area.

Came here right after my ramen run. This is a small coffee shop and there are signs that you are not allowed to bring outside food in here. I ordered the caramel iced coffee with oatmilk and it came out to $8 for 16oz. It's a shame that they only have 1 size. I still don't understand that everywhere you go, there's an upcharge for non milk items like oat/almond milk. Why are they charging me $1 for these substitution the drink they are making is not using any of their milk, but I am being charged for this. The only reason why I got oatmilk is because I am lactose and cannot consume dairy. I think coffee shops should offer non-dairy for the same price as the dairy one. Anyways, the coffee was of high quality and not like what you get a Starbucks. A definite upgrade from that place.

TL:DR - come here for the pretzels, not the coffee. Stopped by Thursday afternoon. A few customers had their items and I was the only person ordering at that moment. The cashier/barista was very kind and offered her recommendations. I went with a red bean and cheese pretzel as well as a tomo latte, together they were $17. As I was waiting, I saw 3-4 customers come and leave because the only girl working was busy making my pretzel in the back. I'm glad I got my order in but it's not a very good business practice to have just one worker occupied with making the pretzels in the back and unable to tend to customers. Maybe 10 minutes later my order was ready. The pretzel is hefty but honestly I wouldn't quite consider this a pretzel by shape or make. The dough and shape aren't anything like a pretzel BUT it was still well made with a fluffy interior and crispy outside. The filling with red bean and cheese is also delicious. I would forsure come back for a pretzel. Now here's where and why my review is only 2 stars - the coffee. You would think a coffee place would make coffee their priority over food. Here, it's the opposite. The Tomo Latte just as sweetened condense milk so I thought there couldn't be anything wrong with that. Well, I was the wrong one. The coffee was bland while also having a burnt taste. It also wasn't sweet. There was no sweetness or flavor from the milk. And for $7, that's absurd. If you're going to overcharge for a cup of milk and burnt coffee just to pay the high rent, at least put some effort into it.

This review is regarding the owner (?) man at the register taking orders. He was extremely rude. As somebody who had never been to Coffee Tomo before, I can't possibly be expected to be familiar with the items on the menu. My friend wanted a Vietnamese Coffee, so I went to buy it for him. I heard that the Tomo Coffee was very similar, from previous Yelpers' reviews. When I went to the counter, I wanted to confirm if this was so. So I asked "Is the Tomo Coffee basically Vietnamese Coffee?". The man said not a word to me, and coldly pointed to a sign taped on the plexiglass between us. The sign indicated the ingredients in Tomo Coffee: Coffee + Condensed Milk. As someone who isn't super familiar with Vietnamese Coffee, I had no idea if this was confirmation or not. I decided to just trust the Yelp reviewers and went forward with it. "Okay, let's go with the Tomo Coffee," I say, even though I never got my confirmation from him. He asks me what milk I want in it. I say "Skim Milk", which is what my friend had requested. He asks me if I want "Fat Free Milk." I responded "No...Skim Milk." This resulted in him being frustrated and accusing me of not knowing what I want. I apologized and said this order was for my friend, and he had requested Skim Milk. And he told me to text my friend and ask him to confirm. Like wtf??? (I would later find out that Skim Milk = Fat Free Milk, but as someone who hasn't had dairy milk in over a decade, how was I supposed to know that? Shouldn't the BARISTA himself know!?) Anyways, I just say yes, let's go with Fat Free Milk, even tho I was unsure. I was just uncomfortable because he was getting very rude and aggressive, and I wanted to get out of there ASAP. I'm just shocked at the lack of patience and customer service. The store wasn't even busy, I was the only person in line, so it wasn't like I was holding up everyone or anything. The coffee was probably good and whatever, but because of this man's attitude, I will NEVER be coming back. What an awful experience.

Coffee Tomo is a great place to grab some pick me uppers. Not drugs, guys! Get your mind out of there! Their espresso drinks are strong and their snacks are filling. Those pretzels are giant! The parking situation in Sawtelle is never ideal, but early in the morning, the streets are practically empty. The workers are so nice and friendly and patient. Lots of space inside and outside to sit and hang with friends.

Coffee Tomo is such a cozy vibe. I love it! Imagine sipping very strongly caffeinated coffee with classy / jazzy classical music with the sun hitting just the right spot on the window. I got the Tomo latte which has condensed milk and the barista/owner made it for me instantaneously. They also serve pastries and hot food but I did not get a chance to try. Loved the experience though and will be back.

Another new coffee shop to add to my list. I read about the "Tomo" latte before coming which is made with your choice of steamed milk, condensed milk & 2 shots of espresso ($6). I ordered it with regular milk & extra hot, of course:) Met my favorite sisters who ordered a home made jalapeño and cinnamon sugar pretzel that they were kind enough to share...all I can say is YUM!!!! *Plenty of metered parking in the area. *Baristas were not overly friendly The inside is small with plenty of tables. They also have outdoor seating which looked nice.

Was on a soggy walk in LA taking a conference call and stopped in to check out the place. Walked in and was greeted by soft Jazz playing in the background, a fairly new Dietrich roaster sits close to the entrance to let folks know their product is artisan and prepared on site. Tables and chairs are stout pine wood. On one wall, burlap coffee bags hang high representing coffee regions around the world. The opposing wall has shelves decorated with the various apparati that have been used over time to brew our favorite beverage. . As I stepped up to the counter, I was greeted by a pleasant guy (barista). Ordered a dirty chai with extra shot. The ambiance is rustic with hints of K-town. The dirty chai did not disappoint and the warm casual environ represents the quintessential intimate coffee house feel- only thing missing would be a lounge chairs/ sofa's! Come in and check 'em out! Cheers!

WHEN: Sun @9am and Sat @10am WIFI: Didn't work for me for some reason. When I came back the second the time it did and Wifi password is coffeetomo300 Sawtelle is so empty and quiet during this time on a Sunday. Everything is closed except for coffee shops like Tomo, which I wanted to check out for the first time. This small mom n pops feel and look kind shop seem to be known for their pretzels, which I did not try yet. I wanted a spot out of the rain to do a bit of work and reading. They have a parklet outside to sit and several tables inside. On a sunny day there's a table outside for 4 right at the entrance with an umbrella. TIP: Avoid sitting by the exit next to the window. There's a lot of fruit flies and they will get into your food/drinks! I know there's fruit flies behind the counter too because I hear the electric fly swatter zapping a good amount of them! Also since I sat by the window there are no outlets for charging. Anyway, they are graded A so perhaps everything is fine and sanitized. I see lots of people come and go, some some stay to do work/schooling. Anyway, here's what I got. HOT TEA - $4.50 The staff were so nice to let me know I can have more hot water. So what is did was make a few trips back to the counter for my refill of hot water! They have one gender neutral bathroom and it was clean. Overall this place was fine, and was much better the second time. Sure the tea may be pricy for what it is but the location is great and it has everything you need for a cafe to work at. I made the mistake of sitting by the window. I sat outside in the Parker the second time and it was nice on a sunny day. There were just 2 tables but plenty of seatings. I'll have to try one of the pretzels next time!

Tomo latte has a shot of espresso, 2% milk, and condensed milk (alternative milk options available). I recommend dining in so you can enjoy the beautiful art they do. Service is good and ambiance is good. Lots of seating available for those who want to stop by to socialize, chat, or study. Lots of people are on their laptops. Outdoor seating available too. Sells a few pastries, other lattes, and bananas Metered parking around the street - may have to circle a few times to find a spot or park a few blocks down on Sawtelle Blvd

It had been quite some time since my last visit to Sawtelle Japantown and during this visit I discovered Coffee Tomo as one of the few coffee options available. Coffee Tomo appears to have another location in Irvine as well. [Parking]: After all these years street parking is still the only option in this part of the neighborhood. However, an alternative option is parking at One Westside Shopping Center aka Marshalls/Marshalls parking structure (11250 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064) just one block away from the shop. The structure offers 2-hour free parking. [Menu & service]: As I approached the counter at Coffee Tomo, I couldn't help but feel a bit foolish when I asked the staff what the Tomo Latte was, only to have them point to the sign. It turns out that the Tomo Latte is essentially a latte with condensed milk. I was initially hesitant, but I decided to give it a try anyway despite my previous experience with condensed milk that tasted overly sweet. *** Tomo Latte (hot $6): To my surprise it turned out to be better than I thought. The foam had a nice aroma and the latte itself wasn't as sweet as I had anticipated. The drink had well-balanced blend of espresso, milk, and condensed milk as well subtle and unique aroma. *** Personally Tomo Latte is one of the better flavored lattes I have had in the past few months. The coffee shop a great pit stop after having a meal in this part of the neighborhood. P.S. - Outdoor benches are available, but please note that there are no outdoor tables provided (only indoor tables).

Coffee Tomo is super popular among students, and it's always really crowded. However, the baristas work super quickly, and I have no complaints about the coffee. I ordered a hot decaf latte, which was great and tasted very strong -- I do think there's still quite a lot of caffeine in it, which was unexpected. They have a couple of tables inside and outside, but if you'll likely have to wait, since there are many people working inside. The wifi they provide is a bit slow, and it can get loud, so I would not recommend visiting to get a lot of work done.

I think their iced americano is way to expensive. I paid like 6$ for it like ????? I just think cafes who charge 6$ for an iced americano cares more about money than anything else so it rubs me the wrong way. Also like might I add, if the iced americano is insanly good, fine. I can justify it but like its so mid and so sour. Ill kms before I order it again. Studing here is alright now, I dont come here just bc Im not trynna pay 6$ for an iced americano. But i can see why people would study here bc there do be charging spots.

I've tried the tomo latte here twice (both hot and iced) and found that it was just okay. I thought the combination of condensed milk in a latte sounded really good since it seems similar to a Spanish latte but was a bit disappointed both times. I felt like there was barely any coffee taste for two shots and mainly tasted like cinnamon milk to me. I'll have to come back and try another drink next time.

Really delicious coffee! The best in Sawtelle + in the area honestly! It's strong but sweet and the seating inside is great for studying. The workers are always sweet and I always look forward to coming back! Always willing to drive and come here for a good reliable coffee. Tomo Latte: 5/5 condensed milk latte that is always so good!

The tea was alright I mean I can make this at home but I waited like 10 minutes for this also it's a bit small in there but very cute great place to study when not packed!

Saw this place as we were leaving Tokyo Japan Lifestyle across the street! We had just finished lunch down the street and I still needed my coffee for the day. We were trying to decide on if I wanted real coffee or some kind of boba coffee but we decided to try this spot out since we were already in the area! The ratings and reviews of this place were nothing but good so it helped me decide! We headed over and the place was poppin! Tons of people inside this tiny hole in the wall. All tables were filled and they weren't going anywhere. Seemed like a popular spot for people who were studying or trying to get work done since majority were on their laptops. Luckily we were only second to place our order. They have a small and easy menu to look at which is helpful in deciding what to get. I usually just like to get a basic iced hazelnut latte but they had a sign at the cashier that said to try their Tomo Latte which is just a regular latte with condensed milk. It made me think of a Vietnamese iced coffee which is one of my favorites so I went for it! I got it iced and it came out immediately. It was perfect. I love a perfectly made, basic iced latte. It wasn't too strong or too sweet. Perfect creaminess and ice amount. I definitely want to try their iced caramel latte next time and maybe some of their other ones! IG: @ammysalamii

Been coming here for several years now. Since I've lived in the bay, I'm a bit picky on coffee but their coffee is definitely one of the best in WLA. I love their freshly made pretzels (my favorite: sweet potato cheese but others are good too!) and the people who work here. I love coming here to grab breakfast or get a little snack with my boyfriend or sometime get some work done on my wfh days. I appreciate having a high quality coffeeshop like this in the neighborhood. Can't recommend more!

A little tranquil hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Sawtelle Blvd. With smooth jazz playing lightly in the background, large timber pillars and tables, classic La Marzocco espresso machine and ruby Diedric II coffee roaster, gallery of various brands of coffee beans' burlap sacks mounted on the wall, etc., you feel you've been whisked away to a quaint coffee bar in Europe. With a friendly staff on board, you're in for a pleasant visit to Coffee Tomo. Tomo Latte (iced ver - $6.50) - 4/5. A very gentle latte with a touch of condensed milk. They do an excellent job of balancing the sweetness of the condensed milk with the smooth, medium roasted essence of the coffee. Sweet Potato Cheese "Pretzel" ($10.50) - 5/5 - Wow oh wow! This item is stand out phenomenal! The pretzel is tantalizingly airy and soft, and it a remarkable caress of starchy sweetness from the sweet potato mixed into the dough. This is teamed up with a sensually gooey, creamy core of melted Mozzarella cheese. A perfect pairing of sweet and savory. I would, without any hesitation, return for more coffee drinks and another bite of their delightful pretzels!

If you're looking for a coffee shop to grab a quick cup, catch up with some friends, or even get some work done, Coffee Tomo is a great option in Sawtelle. They play pretty calming music that fits the vibe of their coffee shop (dark wood seating, coffee bean bags on the walls). It's decently loud though, so keep that in mind if you get distracted by that. There is a good amount of seating, but I noticed it starting to get crowded later in the day, so potentially come early if you want to get some work done here. There is only some outdoor seating, but they keep the door open to keep air flowing for COVID safety. The baristas are also masked, which helps to keep everyone safe as well. They have wifi, which is a bit slow, and I didn't notice any outlets so you wouldn't be able to work/study here for very long.

Our first stop in Sawtelle! Saw Coffee Tomo on a few must-try lists and decided to swing by before we left for the airport. This humble little coffee shop is a total local gem. For COVID safety purposes, staff wear masks and hand sanitizer is provided. In late afternoon, the tables were swamped with students and remote workers buzzing away at their laptops. We were lucky to grab a table in the hustle and bustle of it all. Employees are so friendly & kind. Our order came out in 10 mins. SWEET POTATO LATTE: Love the blend of creamy milk and luscious sweet potato (can taste some chunks in each sip!). We were so pleasantly surprised at the mellow, soft flavor. If only this was caffeinated ;u; SWEET POTATO CHEESE PRETZEL: Piping hot, fluffy goodness. The pretzel itself is pillowy and chewy, nothing like your average pretzel. We loved the sweet and savory cheese/potato filling. Highly recommend for tourists and locals alike.

Came here to read a little bit on a day off! Got the tomo latte (decaf), which is just a latte w/ condensed milk. Enjoyed it a lot, and it wasn't overly sweet. Place can get a little loud if the table next to you is talking a lot (like we had), otherwise feels very cozy! You can find street parking easy before 6pm in the residential; after that, residential parking is only for permits and sawtelle gets pretty busy so parking is harder to find!

In A Nutshell: -Coffee Tomo located in Little Osaka is a gem -I enjoyed one of the best Americano coffees I've ever had, no watered down taste, quality beans! -My partner's Red Bean Latte smelled & tasted exactly as advertised...Red Bean! -The Avocado Toast we shared was amazing, nice buttery avocado sliced up on a bed of arugula & toasted bread. -They are famous for the pretzels, so I tried their plain one. -It came out nice, hot & delicious. -Definitely gonna try their Jalapeno Cheese Pretzel next time. Overall, I really like this coffee shop, will be back again for sure.

Busy busy! Every seat was taken inside and outside this coffee shop. Mostly taken by college aged students. It's a small place. A few tables, with the bar area taking up a large corner of the room. My sister tried the Tomo latte which was espresso with condensed milk. A nice amount of sweetness! And not a heavy drink. They do have teas, pretzels, and the like. Some of the lattes don't actually come with espresso! It's a $3 up charge! We asked for plastic forks so that's a plus! You can't really being your own food in here to eat. We ate our cream puffs outside!

Super small coffee shop in Sawtelle that you wouldn't really see unless you looked for it. It's an old shop with a super strong smell of coffee. It looks like they roast their coffee in house and their blends and single origin are super pungent and strong. I ordered a vanilla latte and after the first sip I knew it was good. Strong, light sweetness and a good ice/drink ratio. Loved every sip and super underrated place. A bit on the expensive but I don't mind supporting small businesses in this trying time.

Best coffee in sawtelle, but I'm not paying a dollar for oat milk. I am usually a huge fan of the espresso especially the cappuccino but I know how much a few ounces of oat milk costs related to regular milk and I know it's not a dollar.

Great coffee shop on Sawtelle and one of the few businesses that are open at 8 am. I frequent the area typically during lunch and dinner hours. Today I went to charge my car and walk my dog in the morning (two birds with one stone) when I came across Coffee Tomo. I couldn't resist a hot beverage so I ducked inside and ordered a green tea latte, aka matcha matte. They offer alternative milks but I like dairy milk so that's what I ordered. The matcha latte is fantastic and I'd recommend it. On my way out, I caught a glimpse of their massive chocolate croissants and decided that I'll have to come back to try it along with their espresso-based lattes.

I really enjoyed the Tomo Latte I ordered. It was a good amount of sweetness and a different latte than what you could get elsewhere. The staff were kind as well. There are a few tables 8ish but a few are connected and long. I do not recommend taking work here though! Read a book, yes. But the wifi is frustratingly slow so eventually had to leave. I didn't see many outlets (one in front of the long table). They have a restroom.

My favorite coffee shop in Sawtelle! Great place to meet a friend, or just grab a table and do some work. The staff is very friendly and makes great coffee. If you order a pretzel be prepared to wait a little bit because they take some time and often there's only one person working in the shop.

Come on over to coffee, tomo, and have your coffee made by the owner with extreme care. This place really knows their business. They make beautiful gallons of beans and clearly roast to perfection. They understand the power of an excellent crema! This neighborhood has a lot to offer and Tomos is one of those wonderful things. Super friendly and masterful at once. Glad I stopped in. I'll be back.I'm

We were told this place had friendly service. Often, that's been true. We began referring others to the place. Then a new person began to work there, a young woman. On two occasions, she took her time showing up at the counter to take an order. She was unfriendly and spoke in a loud, condescending voice. We were disappointed by her unprofessional behavior..

The coffee is okay, but certainly not worth the price. Then again, when should a latte EVER cost almost $8? Maybe if it came with a shoulder massage and shot of Japanese whisky.

My friend and I really enjoyed this cafe. The staff was so sweet (even though we were "those people" that stayed a bit too long). The tea we got was very tasty! We especially enjoyed the Honey Citron Tea. I wish we had gotten a pretzel! They looked delicious! Unfortunately, we did not get a chance to. The cafe felt very cozy and nice

- Locale Destination - It's on Sawtell Blvd and Mississippi Ave in Sawtell. It's nearby "Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex" - so so ramen shop with a long line for whatever the reasons. Ambiance: Simple, lots of coffee stuff, cozy cafe. The name sounds like Japanese (Tomo), but the reviews say Korean - I'm not so sure. I saw both Hangul and Japanese on the products. Menu: coffee, tea, some pastries Service: Not so friendly, but it's ok. Parking: street parking, street meter parking - it's hard to find it in this area, so carpool! - Gluttony Expedition - Cappuccino: it's very smooth and well balanced, with full body, good coffee. Its not as creamy and heavy as the one at "Blue Bottle", but this is my 2nd favorite coffee so far. I didn't get much foam for my cappuccino, which is disappointing. The froth milk wasn't as creamy as I wish to be. They use Brazilian coffee beans and roast here. Really good quality. - Conqueror's Deduction - Surprisingly this coffee is really tasty! I wanna try sweet potato latte and pasties. *** My coffee ranking *** Updated on 2/1/22 cappuccino w cow milk comparison 1. Blue bottle 2. Coffee Tomo 3. Deus Ex Machina 4. Republique 5. Goodboybob coffee roasters The search for the best coffee continues..

Small coffee shop off of sawtelle that seemed pretty new. I ordered the Tomo latte which is a Spanish latte and it was good! My friend got a vanilla latte with an extra shot of espresso and said it was strong but good. This isn't a place I would come to work or sit for a while as there wasn't much seating but I would come back to pick up a coffee.

Had sweet potato latte and a red bean latte, very tasty. The pretzel was omg. I would go back for the pretzel for sure.

It's a cute little shop with some outside seating. I got a matcha latte and thought it had a floral smell more than a regular matcha flavor. I don't know how to describe it, but it smelled nice but not like typical matcha.

reading the other promising Yelp reviews about the pretzels made me cave and buy one. No regrets at all because the sweet potato cheese pretzel is superior. Warm and fresh out of the oven, the cheese pull was so iconic CAN WE TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE A GOOD CHEESE PULL? Smooth sweet potato filling and creamy gooey cheese meeting toasted bread = a five stars for me! It was sweet, savory, soft, slightly salty, and so serene. Highly recommend! Also Coffee Tomo is a really great space to study and chill. They play soft lofi beats, have spacious seating and large tables, great natural lighting, and there is a free parking structure in Sawtelle that is only about a 5 minute walk over. The wifi password is coffeetomo300 and the staff is very kind and willing to help! Thank you and I will definitely be back!

This is a cute cafe in Sawtelle. There is limited neighborhood street parking unless you want to walk a few blocks. I tried the Tomo Latte and sweet potato pretzel. I love that they roast their own beans but the signature Tomo Latte (a latte with condensed milk) didn't feel like the perfect combination. I personally couldn't taste much coffee after all the sweetness and creaminess. If I went back I would go with a classic cappuccino or americano. The pretzel was a disappointment--mainly because the bread part was not "pretzel" at all. It tasted just like a soft fluffy asian pastry. I was hoping for that classic slightly chewy and dense pretzel bread texture with a browned outer crust. With that said the filling was tasty with a salty sweet flavor.

Agreed that the pretzel is unique, and I enjoyed that. Though I thought it was smaller than expected. And the drinks were excellent, but also small sizes, otherwise the rating would be 5.

Coffee was okay. Got the cinnamon pretzel, which was not too bad. My friend got the jalaepeno cheese pretzel, which was definitely much better. Tables were spacious and good for doing work, but WiFi was slow and there was only one outlet in the entire cafe.

I was on a quick coffee run at Saturday 10am and I was highkey afraid that I wouldn't be able to find parking... but luckily there was parking right in front of the store! There's also a designated spot just for picking up food, which is really convenient. For the most part, it is street parking around here. This seems like a Korean coffee shop based on looking at their menu with all the coffee, tea, and pretzel items. I ordered a caffe latte and it came out fairly quickly, the coffee had a really nice taste to it so I enjoyed this one a lot. I also ordered a sweet potato cheese pretzel, which honestly, this impressed me a lot. The cheese is HEAVY and super cheesy, it was pretty great, though I feel like it was like 70% cheese and 30% sweet potato LOL. It was still really good! The pretzels take quite awhile for them to prepare, so that's the part, but you'd have to be patient for them to come out hot and fresh. It could also be that they seemed overwhelmed with orders since there's only two people working, so it looked like they were understaffed and rushing around here and there. Fair warning to myself, coffee and heavy cheese in the morning was not good for my stomach (haha), but I still enjoyed the coffee and pretzel here a lot.

I went here to try the matcha and it was really good. I need to come back to try more of their drinks.

stopped by for an iced americano a couple days ago and I loved my experience here. the service was good the worker who helped me was quick and friendly. my iced americano tasted great I finished it pretty quickly! I didn't try a pretzel but maybe I will next time :) the ambiance was also quite nice and it seemed like a good place to study. Will definitely be back!

11/6/21 I really wanted to like this place. Had many good yelp reviews and came highly recommended from our friends. Quality/Quantity - Not wowed. Chai Tea Latte with Oat Milk - didn't think it was worth the $6.75+ tip... Or maybe because I was frustrated because the only 2 things I needed was wifi and a bathroom so I could work on more yelp reviews, and that was not available. Wifi did not work. Bathrooms out of order. And look at the size of my water cup. Atmosphere - Neighborhood - Saturday happy, happening (popular) hour. Not that this place has happy hour, but this neighborhood is bustling. As shared on previous yelps, I plan to come back to this area. The place is small and with social distance, it is almost impossible to get a seat. The Seating outside was under the direct sun, making it not ideal. Plus the neighboring businesses were so busy that the people walking and talking became a distraction. When the single lady finally left the 4 seat table with an umbrella, we quickly moved. Service - Minimal Price - $6.75+ tip Owner Suggestion - Paying guests should be allowed to use the restroom, at minimum during the pandemic, we need to wash our hands. I will give you another chance in case I came on an off day and because our friends really recommended you. Look forward to an updated review.

Came two more times love the vibe but the owner and some of the staff are extremely rude...sad because I like the place even though the coffee is super expensive..could be great....

One of my most favorite coffee shops to study at! There is strong free WiFi AND outlets! I've stayed here to study for several hour and LOVE it. The coffee is also pretty good, but the pretzels... amazing. You HAVE to try them!! I've had the sweet potato cheese and the red bean cheese pretzel. Both make me super happy! There's some free street parking but it fills up pretty quickly. You could also try nearby free parking lots.

I got the sweet potato latte. It does not have any coffee/caffeine in it but my gosh it is delicious. Absolutely divine. Service was quick and attentive. The ambiance is very cute and quintessential coffeehouse vibes. There are only about 8 tables inside that fill up quickly and there aren't too many outlets around so you could probably come to work here for as long as your battery lasts. There is some seating outside too if you want to enjoy the sun in the parklet.