Maru Coffee

"Maru's Arts District location is the preferred neighborhood caffeine station for DJs, music producers, and overworked stylists. This minimalist cafe isn't particularly chatty or lively, but it is aesthetically pleasing, just like its clientele’s monochromatic outfits. Beige Kith sweaters act as camouflage in this muted space, but the crowd definitely wants you to notice their style choices. They’re probably scanning your outfit, too, except you can never tell because everyone has their sunglasses on. The matcha is very good" - sylvio martins

"Maru Coffee’s Arts District location has excellent matcha and pour-over coffees, but know you’re walking into a scene. The people-watching here is elite: influencers and people who want to be influencers come dressed in cashmere and whatever clothing brand is sponsoring this morning’s latte. And you can take all of it in from a spacious communal table that’s great for in-person meetings. Wifi and free street parking are available if you want to spend the workday here, but skip the pastries and check out our neighborhood guide for lunch options in the area. " - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins

"Maru Coffee’s Arts District location has excellent matcha and pour-over coffees, but know you’re walking into a scene. The people-watching here is elite: influencers and people who want to be influencers come dressed in cashmere and whatever clothing brand is sponsoring this morning’s latte. And you can take all of it in from a spacious communal table that’s great for in-person meetings. Wifi and free street parking are available if you want to spend the workday here, but skip the pastries and check out our neighborhood guide for lunch options in the area." - Sylvio Martins

"“I love starting my day at Maru with a matcha latte. Their beautifully minimalist space and zen vibe helps me focus on my thoughts, get some email work done, and have a quick meeting while usually running into a friend or two.”" - amber gibson

"Los Angeles-based Maru sells whole beans in seasonal limited editions and began as a tiny coffee shop that expanded into a larger location in LA’s Arts District." - Katie Okamoto