Hooked Venice

We came here for a coffee run, and we were so delighted with everything we experienced at Hook’d. The baristas were amazing and so kind. The espresso was deliciously dialed in! Highly recommend this place for your morning coffee stop if you are in the area. The building is beautiful, the music is a vibe and the coffee is amazing! 10/10

The dude who made our coffees was rude to my partner for no reason. But, the coffee was good. The other gentleman who was on shift was very nice and brought us water while we sat down and enjoyed our coffee and the scenery but, when we went up to ask about something, the other dude was rude about it and made us feel dumb for no reason.

Hooked, the name says it all. The coffee shop is ran by one talented individual and an additional talented one from Flow Coffee. These guys utilize their experience and expertise to serve each individual customer a crafted drink which is prepared in front of you, enjoy the experience. I have been to this coffee shop several times now, service and quality have not declined but rather improved. If you’re a coffee nerd, a connoisseur, or whatever label you identify yourself as with regard to coffee, then this coffee shop is a must. Easily within my top 3 coffee shops in California. As always, I drop a bit of crumbs to my readers, here are three. One, try their salted caramel latte, it’s honestly their most slept on drink although it does get sold out before Sunday. Second, their brewed coffee is nearly identical to many other coffee shops Pour-Overs, a must. Third crumb, Abel (owner of hooked), is a 3 times latte art world champion, another reason why Hooked is such a slept on location. Thank me later, with a coffee.

TLDR: Good coffee, a little pricey. Worth a visit on your Venice beach outing. I had very high hopes since this place came recommended. However parking is mess so it's not a convenient spot to get by. Also be prepared to wait for as much as 15 minutes, even if 2 people are ahead in the line. The staff takes their coffee seriously and does not take shortcuts. Their espresso is stellar. Cappuccino is better than average (for the price). Latte is better than average too (for the price). 3 drinks for $30 with tip places this shop at the premium end of the spectrum. Would I go back? Definitely for the espresso and other drinks that I have not tried, but more likely when I am already in the neighborhood. Service is friendly and nice. There are signs that discourage you to bring your laptop and prefer that you do not work there. It's meant to spark conversation. I felt welcome and not rushed, even though it was a chaotic visit, 10 minutes before closing.

Amazing coffee! It was the best we had in LA all weekend! The atmosphere is unique, cool, and vibey. I also loved that there was a no laptop policy and so many people who were willing to wait in a line and enjoy the space.

Mocha is so good! Competition flat white is so smooth and rich.

I’ve been coming here for far too long, but I’m done. Nicely makes some of the best coffee in LA, but good luck actually enjoying it. Because his pretentious, joyless attitude poisons the entire experience. The man treats basic customer interaction like it’s beneath him. No smile. No thank you. Always snarky comments. Just this constant sense that you’re inconveniencing him by existing. If dealing with customers is that intolerable, here’s a thought: hire someone who doesn’t resent human beings (apart from your select favorites in line who get comped drinks?) and stay in the back making coffee. Instead, he forces everyone to tiptoe around his moods, like we’re unwilling extras in some bleak social experiment for how poorly he can treat customers that he’s writing about for his Substack. Examples? Plenty. Someone from our group took a short video to support the shop and he literally wagged his finger and said, “no videos,” only to repost other people’s exact same videos the very next day. And when we order four coffees — one per person, mind you — he huffs, “well, that’s a big order…” with a face that screams we’re doing HIM a favor by buying his own product. He’s weirdly anti-dog too, despite having zero signage about it (and being in probably the most dog friendly area in LA), and somehow still thinks it’s appropriate to ask for “donations for a family trip.” The vibe is all wrong. Coffee culture should be about community and warmth... not power trips and passive-aggressive rules. The tragic part is the coffee is phenomenal. But until someone else runs the front, it’s not worth the misery. Luckily, Gabe who used to work here opened Flo in Venice. Same stellar coffee. None of the attitude.

TASTY CUP, cool personal, loved the atmosphere and music. Thanks, looking forward to be back, I am definitely hooked.

These baristas are so professional. The drink is perfectly and carefully crafted. This is a place to trust the baristas and just go with the menu. I loved my mocha! Not too sweet, rich, and the touch of maldon salt on top really enhanced the flavor. It's petite but we savored every sip! I love the peaceful vibes. Parking can be tough, it's Venice Beach.

不嫌远还挺值得一试 周三至周日8am-1pm借用自然酒餐吧Dudley Market的空间，真是在海边的小店，走几步就能到海滩，简约、随性、温馨的木质调内饰，客流量也不大 ····· Cabraccino Five ounce goat milk cappuccino 【山羊奶卡布奇诺】 入口能分辨出用了羊奶，但不是很冲很浓郁的风格，只在回味中有些许咸腥 咖啡师技术在线，奶泡打得绵密细腻，融合度也很优秀，就是这浓缩有点奇奇怪怪，照理说DUNE的豆子不该如此浓烈，说不上萃得难喝，但这突出的苦味太抢戏，影响了整体的平衡感 ····· 【Cafe Rico】 Espresso 浓缩｜homemade vanilla 香荚兰糖浆｜orange zest 橙子皮｜breve 伴侣｜cinnamon 肉桂粉 这杯非常好喝！赢过Dayglow与之类似的Warhol，无论是香气还是味道，都充斥着贼浓郁的橙子元素，甚至连香荚兰和肉桂都体现不出自身的特色 本来不喜欢伴侣的奶精感，好在只是作为点缀，整体的风味既丰富，还能保持清爽

This place is one of the only places I've been excited to try everything on the menu. I have not had the same thing twice. Each experience is a little more of an adventure because I'm curious how they can make every recipe that I've had from so many places, the best possible version of it. I do not like lines and waiting, and there is always a line and a wait, and it's obnoxiously worth it, I recommend this place to anyone who wants to experience near perfect craftsmanship. Dudley market is also a lovely place to sit and enjoy the space. The atmosphere is curated well to be enjoyable and easy with good tunes. I have and will drive an hour to go to this coffee shop. I was spoiled when I lived with in a bike ride distance.

The coffee here has been on my mind everyday since I've had it. Unfortunately, it is an hour away from where I live but if it was closer, I would become a regular. The vanilla latte is literally the best I've had. The barista, who may be the owner (wish I had asked,) was so passionate and put a lot of love into making each cup of coffee and you could just tell he loved every second of it. If you're in a rush, this isn't the spot to go to. It does take a bit longer to get your drink since the same person taking the orders was also checking you out at the register and making your drink. But if you have that extra time then I'd 10/10 recommend coming here. The vibe of the cafe is amazing, super clean and very kind staff. A gentleman individually brought out water for all the guests as soon as they were seated without even asking. Smiles all around.

There's no surprise that I'm already Hooked on this Venice Beach coffee shop. This coffee/wine combo spot serves up wine in the evening and espresso in the morning/afternoon. The space is super aesthetic, offers live music, comfy furniture, and quirky decor. They're on the newer side and have a pretty limited coffee menu. I kept things simple and ordered a vanilla latte and oak milk. It was 10/10. Sadly they dont offer food at the moment and I'd love to see them partner with a lock bakery to serve pastries in the mornings.

Came here Sunday with a group of folks to grab coffee. The place is cute with some nice records. Since there is technically one barista, it took a long time to get coffee. After waiting in line 30 minutes I ended up getting an Americano and a French toast donut. The Americano was decent. I believe their beans are from a place called Dune. The French Toast donut was excellent! I was really glad I got that because even though they said they added sweetener to my coffee, it wasn't sweet (they don't have sugar or sugar substitute). The total for my donut and coffee was about $13 which I think is too pricey.

So good I had to order one for the road. This place sits on a quaint corner a few steps away from the beach and is a whole ass vibe. Genuine and delicious we ordered the mocha which was topped with shaved dark chocolate and sea salt which blended together beautifully. The salt and the shaved chocolate danced in my mouth as the expresso balanced the mood bringing a full body flavor in each sip. The service was 100/10 authentic and customer focused. Would recommend trying

Great service and amazing coffee. Love the records in rotation and the ambiance. I always look forward to coming here when I'm in the area.

This place is a hidden gem! Nestled away, it might be a bit challenging to find, but once you step inside, the vibes make it all worthwhile. The cortado/espresso, crafted with Ethiopian coffee from Dune Coffee, was exceptional. The barista was not only friendly but also impressively knowledgeable about their coffee selection. While the drinks are slightly pricier than neighboring shops, the quality more than justifies it. Can't wait to revisit soon!

This coffee is pure art. Beautiful designs and even better tasting. We got a matcha, mocha, cafe Rico, and flat white and everyone was very impressed. The vibe of the place is so cute and they have records playing in the back. Highly recommend!

There was a vinyl record DJ playing some R&B on a Sunday - small shop ran by the owner just doing what he loves! There's a mix of casual dates, business meetings and locals just getting their coffee fix here. Wish I remembered the owners name! Not only is he service-oriented, but he also puts love in every cup - including heart-shaped foam. Very mellow, down to earth vibes. I couldn't tell at first how I'd like it (Venice is a whole different world to me than San Diego), but I'd come back here for a mellow coffee/latte day. They had almond AND oat milk alternatives, good matcha, and the perfect sweetness with the vanilla (in both our drinks). P.S. there was tons of wine on the two walls not pictured - apparently it's a popular wine (/dinner?) spot by night, too!

Dogs are not welcome here. My dog is a service animal and yesterday morning I was asked to leave immediately while outside the rain was unbearable. If you are an animal lover avoid this place. The owner is obnoxious and snobby. Not worth it! Parking is also extremely hard to find.

Words not needed. Get blessed by my man Nicely's hands. The mocha topped with dark chocolate shavings and salt is a kiss from heaven. Get the best coffee no question enjoy. Energy Steve easily taps in to the highest frequency inside this establishment

Such a perfect space to grab the most beautifuly poured latte you've ever had! Great records being played at all times! Nicely is the greatest and i really appreciate his attention to detail in every pour.

I asked how many shots in the latte. The barista seemed to take it the wrong way. He told me he couldn't adjust the amount of coffee in each drink. They just came the way they make them. So I ordered a latte and a flat white with no alterations. When I paid I was charged an extra dollar for each drink with a line that said "special". I tipped $2 on top so my two coffees cost over $17!!! There are a couple dozen great coffee shops with warm and friendly service around here. So I plan not to come back.

If you're Kiwi or Australian and can't seem to find a Flat White just like at home... this is the place. Great service. They take a lot of pride in their coffees.

The best coffee shop in the city! Go visit Nicely and listen to play records, order something that involves steamed milk. You will be happy

I'm a huge matcha fan. With a 30+ minute waiting time and $25 spent, I got three drinks: a hot coffee, a cappuccino, and matcha. The milk in my matcha was so overheated that it was nearly impossible to taste the matcha.

Best coffee anywhere, from a truly passionate coffee expert and a really nice guy - he recognizes you when you come back a year later! Every drink is made with patience and amazing care. Sit in the sun, listen to the tunes spinning on the turntable (friends come in and share their vinyl collections) and enjoy a fantastic cup.

New favorite coffee spot! Such a good vibe, great music, and incredible coffee. Already can't wait to go back

Coffee doesn't get better when you're here. Nicely is an artist at making sure you get a delicious cup of coffee. Just tell him what you want and an enjoyable cup will be made. The flavor of the coffee is just great and the freshness is tasted instantly. I need to come back and try other delicious coffee selections.

Such a good vibe in this cafe. Barista chatted us up- so friendly and passionate about coffee. Really good quality espresso!

By far my favorite place for coffee. Nicely is incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, and makes some of the best coffee I've ever had. Love supporting fellow Puerto Rican!!!

As a foodie i would say this place is amazing and as a coffee guy i would say you have to try it. Nicely is the perfect barista and host. Tell him what you want and he will deliver. All the food items if you are lucky enough to try them are life changing. Think, layering of happiness! You will not be disappointed with anything from this place. Tell them the Tanakas sent ya!!!

Hooked Venice is always terrific. Nicely's skills are over the top. Lena is superb. Guy serves delish breakfast dishes from the kitchen. And, they are all SO goddamned nice and genuinely a treat to visit with. Coffee . . . perfect. Food A+. Great people! Always a super experience. GO!!!

Next level coffee experience. I had such a lovely time chatting with Nicely and Lena. Plus their drinks are so well balanced, delicious and you can tell how much care and thought is put into each drink. I got the pillow mint which was a mind blowing combo of matcha, chocolate, mint, honey and almond milk. Can't wait to go back and try more!

This is my new favorite coffee spot in LA! Great coffee, beach vibes, and a committed barista (NICELY is the best in the city) is how you want to start your day. His attention to craftsmanship, the flick of da wrist when he's sprinkling cinnamon on a cafecito, the grating of chocolate on a mocha then topped off with a touch of sea salt makes for a unique and enjoyable experience. I appreciate when a coffee shop not only serves excellent coffee but also creates a welcoming atmosphere with good music and positive vibes.

best coffee in LA. always worth the wait. phenomenal latte. love that they play records.

The best Coffee in all of LA!!! Strongly recommend the Flat White with very light Vanilla cream and Dark chocolate!. Marvelous! Ask for NICELY, the owner, his coffee will blow your mind!

I just went here once but so amazing. There is only one guy so make sure you have time to wait and hang out to enjoy it there. I had a guy who did everything right not to mention DJ some great tunes. Loved the atmosphere and on BTW, terrific vanilla latte! I wan't hungry but pasteries were pretty much gone by 10:45 on a Sunday. They must be good, too. I'll be back on a day off or another Sunday.

Hooked has the best coffee and Nicely makes the best crafted lattes I've had in CA. Caje in Santa Barbara runs a close second.

$10 per cup of coffee !!! Omg ! Don't go here. Owner is obnoxious and snobby. Not worth it!