Ministry of Coffee

This is the West LA outlet of this Australian cafe chain. This location has nice indoor and outdoor seating. In addition to decent coffee, they also serve nice baked goods, quiche and sandwiches. Main issue with this location is parking since using the parking garage will cost a lot and since this is near by UCLA street parking will be difficult.

Great breakfast place. My croissant egg sandwich was great. Eggs were perfect not dry or over cooked. Solid serving of avocado. Delicious saffron mayo. My coffee was very good too. Great quality pastries and desserts. Definitely recommend this place!

Peaceful and spacious, especially on a Sunday morning when it wasn’t busy at all. There’s plenty of room both indoors and outdoors, and the menu offers a wide variety of options. I genuinely enjoyed my visit, and it made for a perfect start to the day, especially paired with my morning read.

I was in LA few weeks ago for twelve days and this is on of my favorite spot for sure. Live the location in Westwood in the UCLA area. Very quiet and relaxing area in the huge LA, I loved walking there and enjoying breakfast. The vibes are great with so many your people around that took me back the university time! Very good coffee and food in general, croissants, sandwiches, toasts etc. Staff is extremely kind and welcoming and it was a pleasure spending time there working and relaxing a bit. I f you need groceries the location is perfect since at few steps there are Target and Trader Joe’s! Strongly recommended!

5 stars honestly isn’t enough. I had the bacon and egg roll 2 days in a row and could probably have it every day. It comes with a delightful saffron mayo that I could eat on everything. The cappuccino was honestly insanely good. Wonderfully smooth espresso and a good amount of foam. The foam held up to adding sugar as well which is always a good sign! The lemon poppyseed muffin will be haunting me for months to come. Definitely the best I’ve ever had and I don’t know that it’s even close. My only regret is not getting an extra to bring home! I took advantage of their outside seating which was very spacious and comfortable. Good option for those of us still avoiding indoor dining.

Such a lovely coffee shops with good food options. It is located at Westwood by UCLA. After a certain time finding a table becomes a challenge. Parking in the area is also difficult. There is a close by parking garage. The coffee, ambiance and food selections are all good. Update: the food and service continue to be really good. We tried different breakfast items this time. Both were fresh and tasty

Great coffees and excellent dining areas!

This is a fruit juice specialty shop located in the same building as the Trader Joe’s near UCLA. The espresso and cappuccino are great, and they also offer a nice variety of fruit juices made with banana, acai berry, mango, and more. There are open street-side seats, making it a perfect place to relax with friends or spend some quiet time reading a book. If you need parking, there’s a convenient garage in the building. Oh, and one last thing — I highly recommend the avocado toast!

Ministry of Coffee is in the heart of Westwood with plenty of outdoor seating. Convenient when you're in the area, but wouldn't make special trip out to visit MOC. There's spotty reception on that street, but luckily there's Wifi. There's 1 hr validated parking in the nearby lot. Grab validation by the register. For the food: Cafe Menu with All Day Brunch, Sandwich, Salad, Coffee and Pastries. I tried the Dill Tuna Melt and it needed to be more toasted and cheesy - it was a mid tuna salad sandwich. I'd stick with the brunch menu options.

I work on campus and have been coming here for a couple years now. Today was a bad experience getting a latte that clearly had almost no espresso in it. It tastes like foamed milk with a dash of espresso, and as a former barista I can tell by the color of the milk that there's no way there were the two shots I paid for in here (essentially paid $5.25 for steamed milk and little to no caffeine.) Also - there does not seem to be anyway to redeem our reward points in your POS tablet. What's the point of having them? This combined with the mushy almost bread pudding like banana bread I got here the other week have me thinking I'll stop coming here. Maybe I'll be going back to Bluestone Lane, for this price there's no excuse for such a basic drink to be made incorrectly.

I always liked their coffee. It's been a while since I visited last time. It was nice quiet and cozy in the morning. Pastry is amazing. I had pistachio croissant, nice and creamy filling inside the way I like. Coffee is just right, mild and smooth. Looks like they have good afternoon deal, check out my photo.

UCLA staple! The best coffee shop in Westwood Village by far. Perfect for taking visitors, doing work, or grabbing a solid meal--it's literally the jack of all trades. The food--though it can be pricey--is actually really good. I've enjoyed their avocado toasts, chia puddings, burgers, and pastries over the years. The iced chai is solid. There are both interior and outdoor seating options... inside can get crowded, but you can usually snag a spot if you're patient. I love how the space is open-air. The interior is decorated simply but still has a hip vibe. For such a popular spot, it's well-maintained. I have never had any issues with service either. Recommend!

Lots of great seating, both indoor and outdoor. Good vegan and vegetarian food options. Also love that they have several alternative milks (including soy) to choose from. Server was efficient and super friendly. Got a matcha soy latte, and it was really good! It's a good place to meet friends or study. I think it's a little on the pricier side of average in LA. Not crazy expensive but not cheap either. Solid option!

Worst experience ever.. the management needs a rework. Bad vibes.. the coffee is terrible. Wouldn't come back here ever go anywhere else even Starbucks... sad to say but

I wasn't too impressed with the drinks here. Neither the coffee nor the Matcha really hit the spot. Service was friendly and fast. It gets extremely busy here, they have inside as well as outdoor seating and an extensive menu. Parking can get quite busy, but they do have a lot that validate. I do wish they had much of varieties on the menu as well as larger size drinks. Not bad, but also not worth rushing back for.

Saturday activities led us here. Don't get me in a car after hitting a bowl and expect me to be responsible enough to find a brunch spot when everyone in the car is hangry. We ended up here because the three of us were starving and every place we wanted to go to was on the opposite side of Sunset. After driving aimlessly with no final destination- we figured this was our best option. We all got something different and we all ate all of what we got. Delicious food. Good ube latte and nice service.

I'm a huge fan of MOC!!! The coffee is really good, and their food never disappoints! The service is fast and friendly!! It's a great place to have breakfast and enjoy a cup of coffee! The ambiance is nice too...very casual and chill! I recommend this spot in Westwood village!

I don't think I could give a solid review because I only had one drink here when I met up with a friend to chat for about an hour. Service was fine, I ordered my latte and got it out in a decent amount of time. I will say I was here on a Sunday afternoon and they were pretty busy (the line for the bathroom was long and all of the seats inside and outside were taken). The drink itself was standard, nothing to rave about but nothing terrible. And price was as expected for a drink in this area. Not really a bad review, but I'd recommend trying for yourself and seeing how you like their items. I'll definitely come back to try another drink and probably a pastry/baked good, so that I can update my review and give it another fair shot.

The Ministry of Coffee is at UCLA. So you will need to find parking. Other than that it is great. From the service to the food you will be happy and you will get addicted to their coffee. Their coffee is a mix of Turkish and Australian coffee and it is just great. They have quite few types and you will love them all. I love strong coffee so this is the place for me. They also have some great food. I had a salmon bagel and was in heaven. The service is so nice and fast. The place is clean and cute. They have tables that are shared for those on their laptops and separate places for the rest of us. You will love this place. We do.

i always go to the trader joe's next door but have never tried this cafe until now! definitely gonna come here more often bc it is sooo cozy and cute inside and super closeby i got a matcha iced latte (4.5/5) with lavender, honey, and oat milk. it tasted so fresh n clean and was rly yummy! baristas were nice and accommodating. there's even food here which would make a great studying and lunch spot! u guys will definitely be seeing me more often :)

Driving through the village one evening, I stumbled upon this little gem while hunting for an open coffee shop. Instantly, I was struck by a wave of nostalgia--this cozy, laidback café is exactly the kind of spot I wish we had back in my Bruin days. The ambiance is has a vintage charm, with a warm, unassuming vibe that makes it the perfect hideaway for students, locals, or anyone needing a quiet moment. As I waited for my order--two lattes, one for myself and one for my mom--I couldn't help but smile, thinking about her out-of character patience whenever she gets roped into my random coffee hunts. Ministry of Coffee is more than just a coffee shop--it's a little slice of calm in a bustling city (I'm visualizing the chaos of Wilshire Blvd.). I've already bookmarked it as a must-visit whenever I'm in the area. If you're looking for a spot to unwind and savor the moment, this is it. Bring a good book.

Went in for a simple flat white to compare against other coffees in Australia and it's good! The ordering kiosk was not working but the cashier and coffee service was fast. The indoor seating is decent but the outdoor seating was plentiful. It seems that most people opted to sit and have their drinks outdoors since it was such a nice warm day. Even being in a busy plaza, it was not hard to find a seat and have a long catch up chat.

Not just is the ambiance great but the food and drinks are amazing as well. It's right in the heart of the village so it's always busy. Full of your ucla students working away and having a meal. There's plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating. WiFi is offered which is great. Food is always fresh which of course is a priority. The selection of sandwich and plates is amazing and well presented. Service is always excellent and the staff are always so friendly. Perfect for a nice meal or looking away...

This is a great spot to sit outdoors with your dog and friends for brunch and many choices of coffee. Food and drinks are good, and the setting feels comfortable. Parking is convenient and validated in the adjacent garage next to Trader Joe's for one hour. Service was professional and we were served promptly after ordering.

Outstanding coffee/cappuccino and several gluten free breakfast options. The gf banana bread was delicious and massive. The freshly baked croissants were amazing!

We stopped in during finals weeks and got lucky because we found a table outside to sit in. They have free wifi all around including the patio. I got the match latte and it was a little bit too much of matcha flavor for me. The service was great and the place was clean as well.

Came around closing time stood in front of the counter with my mom while the cashier put away pastries facing us and acting as if we were invisible, two other men stood there talking behind the counter several minutes later the cashier acknowledged us we asked about their advertised açaí bowl poster on the side walk and he acted so confused when I asked what type of açaí bowls they had. He finally listed the ingredients annoyed and then told us that we couldn't it anyway because the kitchen was closed. Worst service and waste of time.

Lots of good coffee options and delicious food options! I love that there is a coffee counter as well as a sit-down area. The prices are, however, a little high in my opinion, and I do think that there are better cafes/coffee shops in Westwood. Sometimes they mess up my/my friends' orders, but they always remade the drink in that case.

Met a friend at MOC on 8/21/24. Location is convenient to UCLA. They are adjacent to Trader Joe's. They have a nice set up on the sidewalk to accommodate more customers. They also have tables inside. It's a nice and modern coffee shop that is organized and clean. I didn't really get a feel for how the staff was but bc my friend is a regular, the cashier was friendly and provided good customer service to us. There were 2 people behind the counter but only 1 person was helping even though there was a line to order. The prices seemed reasonable and comparable to other coffee shops. The coffee was average. We only ordered cold brews. I like the location and the cozy set up. It's a nice spot for a quick meet or hangout with a friend or coworker. They have parking available.

Dropped by Ministry of Coffee and got a vanilla double shot latte--except there was no vanilla. Pretty disappointing since that was the whole point of the order. That said, the coffee itself was strong, solid on the caffeine front, but overall the drink was just alright. Nothing to rave about, especially with so many good coffee spots around.

My friend insisted on meeting here. It ended up costing $4.50 for a teabag in hot water in a paper cup (comparable to Starbuck's smallest size). Had I wanted almond milk in it, that would've cost another dollar. (They also offered ceramic cups). There's no service if you take the drink outside to a roomy patio with metal chairs and small round tables. You pay and take your drink or whatever to your table yourself. There were a few crowded tables inside, plus one long communal table across the back, with strangers sitting too close together IMO, considering it's flu season. I didn't see their menu or try any food. My friend didn't order anything, not even a drink! As we were leaving, she said she'd heard good things about their pastries, which she intended to then buy to take home. If there's no street parking, the TJ's lot next door gets very expensive if you stay longer than an hour, including buying something at TJ's to at least get a one-hour validation.

The latte I had was good. The egg sandwich was good too, but not really worth the price. The staff were a little cold.

I was a little hesitant trying this place after reading some reviews but I figure I try it for myself. The place itself is cute, trendy and has a hipster vibe. It's close to UCLA so you have a lot of students there studying which is fine. There is indoor and outdoor seating but it does get busy so earlier the better. One thing to mention: the indoor sitting area is on a lower level, so careful when you're carrying your drink. Also worth noting, they don't bring your drinks to you, they call your name and you have to pick them up. Moving on to food. They have a breakfast menu, full of hot items as well as bowls bagels and quick grabs. Prices are a little on the higher side but it's to be expected based on the area. I tried a matcha latte and it was good but not amazing. The açaí bowl was good and decent size. The reason for the 4 stars is the service. You can see the staff are friendly to each other but to customers they are not the friendliest. And maybe that's just who they are but if you want 5 stars, but on a smile, that's all!

Girl (red hair) working cashier was so rude to me and the customers before me. I got a smoothie and a ham and cheese croissant-both were mid. Smoothie was bland and croissant was cold and cashier did offer the option to have the croissant warmed. I wouldn't recommend this place. Also usually isn't any indoor seating. Spend your money somewhere else.

This place is just okay. Their coffee is sometimes decent, and sometimes it tastes off. I know Australian coffee is stronger, but sometimes the espresso is just not quite smooth. That said it's usually passable. The service is decently friendly. The coffee is about the price you'd expect in LA while food is a bit on the expensive side to me. I do think there are better coffee shops in Westwood. That said, there is slightly better seating here than some of the other shops though it does get taken up fast so if you can get a table here it can be a decent place to study

One of the only places in Westwood that knows how to make a cappuccino as it should be. They do a great service to their community. Phenomenal pastries and espresso drinks. Grab & go fridge with trendy and healthy snacks/drinks. Good ambiance, music chosen by college student workers. Variety of seating, cozy vibe, comfortable volume. I come here frequently to study when I need an elevated working experience (usually for emails or other administrative stuff)

Excellent coffee and excellent setting They have plenty of outdoor seating and it's really pleasant to sit out there The coffee is good and flavorful I got an iced oat milk coffee and it was great.

I stopped by to do some work and it was very crowded on a Friday. Lots of students bustling in and out. The matcha latte was just ok for me, I don't think it was ceremonial grade matcha. The egg sandwich was also just okay for me, I wasn't a big fan of the bread. Maybe I should have ordered their breakfast plates or salads instead. Definitely a good spot for students to study and grab something quick. I did like that they had open seating outside. Location is convenient for those in the UCLA area!

Not your Starbucks coffee place. This is an Italian Coffee with small to regularr size coffee to enjoy and have a bite or not in companion of your drink. Good music Good service, friendly Staff!! Good, Good, Good!!

Cute coffee shop, very clean, and a nice ambiance. They have good selection of healthy and tasty sandwiches and baked goods but the prices are a bit higher. It's a nice place for studying or doing work stuff. I got a regular size latte with an extra shot and I asked to make it extra hot but it was almost like warm! I'd go back though

I ordered a matcha latte with almond milk and sadly wasn't impressed. Definitely needed more matcha and tasted kind of watery. Maybe their coffee drinks are better. The pros about this coffee shop are it's conveniently located in westwood right next to Trader Joe's and down the street from Target. If you need a place to study, this spot has tons of indoor and outdoor seating- but be warned it fills up quick.

Servers rude for no apparent reason. If you order at the self service kiosk, you take a number card that you can take to your table. With that, you would expect that they bring the coffee to you, especially since you aren't able to hear from some of the tables outside. Instead, this server will come out and be incredibly passive aggressive to you about not coming to get your drink when you can't hear your number due to being outside + the music they play. Wouldn't come here again

I recently visited Ministry of Coffee, and I have to say, it was a disappointing experience. For starters, the prices are outrageous. Charging over $12 for an 8oz plastic cup smoothie is absurd, especially given the quality. The milkshakes taste like sweetened milk, with a water consistency. For the fruit smoothies, the flavors were so faint that it was hard to tell what I was drinking. Frankly, I've had better, fresher drinks from street vendors at a fraction of the cost. The cookies were another letdown. Super Dry, They didn't taste or look fresh and seemed to be several days old, lacking of sweet and softness/ or the crunchiness of a traditional chocolate chip cookie. The chocolate chip cookie had few to little chocolate chips, and it looked like a compressed sawdust disk. The cookies batter is almost only strictly oats and coconut flakes. Honestly, you could get a much better smoothie at Denny's for a reasonable price / or any other pastry shop. Save your money and your time; this place is not worth it.

Loved this place! Cute work from home spot. Good coffee. I didn't get any food but everything looked delicious. Parking is a bit tough but I was able to find a metered spot. Order at the counter and pick up from counter. Cashier was friendly.

I love a good brunch spread and I was happy to try out this popular spot in Westwood. I saw a lot of people taking their drinks to-go but if I was looking to dine in so I had an option of either indoor or outdoor seating. For food, I got the egg sandwich which was stuffed very generously with layers of scrambled eggs. I personally thought the sandwich overall lacked flavor because there wasn't enough saffron mayo even though it was so good. The saving grace was the grilled halloumi which packed a punch of flavor. I also tried the salmon bagel which was presented stunningly as a sandwich with a good medley of ingredients. For drinks, I got both the lavender latte and the regular latte because they were served in a beautiful mug with stunning latte art. The barista was truly so talented. I also ended up trying a sip of the iced hazelnut latte which was nothing special. Overall, I had a great time dining outside and I saw a lot of people on their laptops so it also seems like a good place to study. I would try out other food items next time but the lavender latte was definitely my favorite.

Good study spot but will be tough since it's next to UCLA. The decor is creative and service is fast. Coffee here was good. The mocha was rich and creamy while not too sweet. The muffin is warm and sweet which makes it a perfect pair with the coffee.

Food is mediocre. Nothing special. Place looks dirty table were not wiped floor dirty and trash around. Order to sit here and they gave a to go without utensil or plates I needed to get inside and wipe my table because it was dirty to the point I couldn't eat there. Order acai tasted the worse quality, avocado toast was bread with slices of avocado on top and some radish slices and my coffee had a lot of sugar paid +-$50 and didn't even eat half because everything was bad. food ambience and service.

Food and coffee are fantastic, but I am sick and tired of the surly nastiness of the employees who work behind the register and coffee station. They have repeatedly gotten my order wrong, and give a hostile attitude when asked (nicely!) to correct it. Love the coffee, but I won't be back.

Egg sandwich was absolutely delicious!!! The ciabatta bun was splendid and the fillings were plentiful and delicious. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor is still COVID style where they took some parking spots from the street. Somewhat awkward, sitting inside is nicer. They brought out our food quick, and their coffee is good too! The price though... you'll pay a pretty penny that's for sure

I'll definitely consider this place for brunch more often! I usually go for coffee but I stopped by to try the burrata toast and it was DELISH! The Spanish omelette was very hearty. Can share it between two people. Portions were big! Attentive and friendly staff. Lots of seating. Lots of great options for GF & vegans too. I really loved the pistachio croissant. Definitely pairs really well with coffee! I wanna try their smoothies next!

My husband and I met a friend for brunch and ended up enjoying this place! Line was a bit long but it's a given due to the area. We ordered two iced oatmilk lattes, avo toast and the grilled cheese. The avo toast was delicious! Loved that it came with radish and cucumbers. Loved the Zatar and olive oil on top. Grilled cheese looked good, I had a bite and it had flavor, loved the pickles. Coffee was nothing special. Overall, it was good, if we were in the area we'd try it again.

See attached receipt. I went there at 9:15 a.m. January 9th for the first time ever. I was meeting a friend and decided to finally try this coffee shop. I ordered a large cafe latte and paid for it. After moving to the side I saw somebody else ordered an iced latte and I didn't know that was an option because it wasn't on the menu. Before the guys can make the drink I asked them to make it iced, and they said they would. When I got my drink it was a smaller size cup and I told them I ordered a large one. They started getting upset with me telling me that you got a large hot but if you want it iced it's 50 cents more so we made a regular size... Well the regular hot is $5 and the large hot is $5.75. So, I technically paid $0.25 more if they gave me a regular iced latte. I went to my car and got 50 cents and asked them to please put it in a large cup and give me more coffee, I'll even pay more. The cashier was so upset looking and displeased, it was written all over his face. He asked me to remove the money from the counter, and take the drink they had already made, otherwise to get in line and he will help me when all the other customers ahead of me are helped. There was about 5 people in line. This is unacceptable. I have never been here. It's my first time here, and this is the experience? I want your company to know that they should do a Google search of how many coffee shops there are in the area. You don't treat people like this and you don't have unpleasant staff with sad disgruntled faces on them when they're working there. Refund me, I don't think that was nice.

We just arrived from the East Coast to visit UCLA and needed a little pick me up. A friend who had attended UCLA recommended Ministry of Coffee so we walked from the Luskin Conference Center/Hotel to get a decaf soy milk latte, cold brew with oat milk, and added a warm pumpkin bread. It all hit the spot and had we been able to go by earlier in the day we would have tried a croffin (like a croissant had a baby with a muffin). There's indoor seating (all full with people studying, working), and outdoor seating (no heat lamps). Good, friendly service, we'll be back!

Had to check out Ministry of Coffee! Anything with the word coffee in it I'm there! Ministry of Coffee is a fusion of Australian and Turkish coffee. It's located in the heart of Westwood. They offer a nice selection of coffee and bites. There is plenty of seating inside with additional outdoor seating as well. The day I went, it was raining, so hubby and I decided to grab a seat inside and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the cafe. We both got an iced vanilla latte and toast. I got the avocado toast and he got the lox. Everything hit the spot and our tummies were very satisfied. If I'm in the area, and I can find an easy parking spot, I'll most definitely return. I know if I was a student at UCLA, this would be my go-to spot for coffee and to study.

Came here on a Saturday morning and got a matcha latte... would not get that again. There's just something off about the way it tastes? Can't speak for the coffee and other items on the menu, but stuff is pricey for how little you get. Would probably just come here to use their space. There's lots of indoor and outdoor seating which is nice, but you definitely have to get here early if you're coming on the weekends.

Ordered an Americano with heavy cream, got a 'long black' that has half and half. When I picked up the order, said I had asked for heavy cream, was told 'we don't have heavy cream' which is ok but would have appreciated that info when I ordered. Coffee is good, but not what I ordered. Banana bread is tasty, but a little dry. They are out of forks. Overall, a rather 'meh' experience.

I honestly don't know why MoC has such poor Yelp ratings - I think this cafe deserves better. I came here for breakfast with my brother one morning during our trip to LA. We ordered an almond milk cappuccino, the right start omelette (sub sourdough instead of rye), and the bacon and egg roll. It did take a hot minute for food to come out, but all in all, our breakfast tasted pretty good. We got hefty portions of everything, so by the time we finished, we were literally stuffed. I didn't realize that the omelette I ordered came with a generous serving of guac, which I thought muted out the insane saltiness of the omelette quite nicely. Otherwise, my omelette was incredibly salt-heavy. My brother liked the bacon and egg roll, and had no complaints about the food. I like that MoC is overall such a convenient coffee shop near UCLA's campus. But would appreciate if their food were less salty, lol.