No Ghost Bears

Super cute aesthetic. Even better coffee. Unique flavors and taste was great. Food was equally as good and worth the wait. 2 girls working were killing it. One explained that they're currently short staffed, but they were fantastic and had great attitudes despite being so busy. Ended up grabbing a tee too since their merch was as cute as the shop. Highly recommend!

My girlfriend, son, and I were in the area and in need of coffee. Found this nice spot as we were walking downtown. The coffee tasted really good. We had the iced Americano. Very strong and hit the spot. The heart straws were super cute too. 💜 We also decided to get bagels. My girlfriend got the vegan bagel with avocado while I got the jalapeño cheese bagel with cream cheese. Both tasted fresh and yummy. The coffee shop's design and furniture were pretty cool and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back if we find ourselves in the area in the future.

I asked the barista what kind of iced latte flavors they had. He said he has a bunch of creative homemade syrup flavors that he invented himself. I asked him to surprise me with one. I received an Ube-flavored latte (called the Okie Dokie) that is the BEST latte I've had in LA! Very friendly staff. Lots of seating; no wifi Update: My only complaint is that these espresso drinks have noticeably less caffeine than other coffee shops. Almost as if they use 1oz instead of 2oz by default.

Found this awesome place with my family. I had the vegan bagel with everything and it was everything and more. Super delicious! Their coffee was so good. Loved the decor inside and the outdoor seating we took to relax.

Latte? Amazing. Tables and outlets? YES. The only comment i have is that it smells like weed. I dont know if this will be the case during daytime hours, i visited around 8:30PM.

I don’t usually do coffee shop reviews because I rarely drink coffee but today my overnight guest requested coffee and let’s face it “No Ghost Bears” sounds much cooler than “Starbucks” so I decided to try NGB! The baristas are super cool the whole vibe to this place felt chill and judgement free. It’s kind of hidden but if you’re in the area stop by also I got the Chagaccino, I’m not a coffee drinker but it’s worth a try I promise!

Took awhile to get our food, but worth the wait. One of the best avocado toasts I’ve had and the employees were super friendly and nice!

I discovered a great steaming hot tasting cup of coffee here Great space a young man relaxing in the cafe windows and few people lined up to get there morning blend. I was drawn in and treated well.

NO GHOST BEARS | That Pretty Pink Coffee Shop When you walk into @noghostbears , it enchants you with its shades of pink, cut with gold details and a very sus cute bear ghost. As you walk in, you will love the broken heart titled design and the really sexy looking espresso machine. You would think Barbie would be greeting and making your drinks but instead you find a tatted guy who looks like a rapper than a barista. As you unlock the layers of this scatter brain guy, you find out his name is Will, a talented artist and an OG coffee guy who created all the fun drinks you on the menu and had another popular coffee shop years past. During our first visit, instantly loved the black sesame latte and on this visit, bon was curious about the cotton candy latte and surprised how much she enjoyed it. You would think you are drinking a strawberry milk because it's sooo pink but it's totally unexpected and it has also espresso in it too. It just reminds us of give the unexpected chance because there is a chance you will love it.

Average coffee. Interior is really cute with all the pink but their coffee was alright. Wasn't impressed with it. It is also on the pricey side. Spent about $17 for two drinks. The vibe the staff gave seemed like they're just there to work (not very happy or welcoming). There's street parking on surrounding streets or flat rate parking lots in the area.

#69 in my Coffeeshop Chronicles. No Ghost Bears is more of a grab your coffee and go place rather than your typical coffeeshop where you can hang out or work. The interior design is very pink, but with dystopian anime elements and cyberpunk vibes. It's pretty well done and definitely looks cool. Unfortunately compared to the shop's eye catching aesthetics, my actual coffee was lacking. I ordered their new drink, the Al Puccino with oatmilk, which is just a latte with honey and cinnamon. It tasted mostly of oatmilk, so the coffee could have been both stronger and smoother with perhaps a bit more honey. I did like the wall art that reads "Shit people Good coffee." If only the coffee actually matched the message. ********************* My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Will definitely return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around eating here

I was skeptical coming here because many of the reviews said that this place has bad customer service/ were rude and I definitely don't want to support a business with bad customer service/ rude employees. However, everyone's experience is different and subjective. I was in the area. So, I thought I would give this place a try. I'm glad I did, because now I have my own thoughts about this place. I got lucky and found street parking that had more than enough time in the meter. I love when that happens! High five! When I entered, there was no one in line. I wouldn't say that the employees were rude or that it was bad customer service. I would say it was just alright service. The inside is cute. I'm a sucker for anything pink so, obvi, I love the interior. Let's just say my favorite things about this place: the Louis Vuitton heart on the floor and the heart shaped straw. That should tell you a lot about their coffee. Unfortunately, this place did not have good coffee. In fact, it was quite terrible; didn't even taste like coffee. It was more so just oat milk. I basically paid $7.00 for oat milk. I'm not a fan of the neighborhood or parking. The coffee wasn't good. I would not recommend this place and I will not be getting coffee here again.

Cute brand spanking new coffee spot! They have a super extensive creative menu of espresso drinks and for alt milks oat, almond, and macadamia. Also cute interiors.

Employee was really kind and the wait wasn't bad at all! It's a super cute spot! Would recommend

Wow the best latte ever! This latte is way better than any ordinary Starbucks or coffee bean latte it's so delicious especially replacing your regular milk with oat milk just made the drink 100x more flavorful.

TLDR: New favorite place for coffee in LA! I'm an avid coffee drinker and always looking for a good cup of coffee or a creative take that I haven't experienced. The minute I entered No Ghost Bears, I knew that I was at the right place for either one of these. I forgot the guy's name working cashier, but he was such an interesting fellow. He told me about why the Bruce Lee was called the Bruce Lee and I found it hilarious. I came with a few friends so I had the opportunity to try a few things. I tried the Chagachino, Bruce Lee, Stevie, and black sesame latte. I think all of them were great. I was most surprised by the chagachino because in my experience, most mushroom drinks end up tasting so earthy they're borderline dirt. Black sesame latte was something I haven't had before and I quite enjoyed it. All of pastries and toasts we had were great! For some reason there wasn't any ricotta on the fig and ricotta toast we got and it ended up being extremely sweet.

My Favorite Avocado Toast and Humble Cup Best place to go eat! Yum!!!!!!! Definitely recommend!

During COVID-19 as of March 2021: I found this tiny but trendy grafitti-meets-grundge kawaii coffeeshop in the fashion district of LA through the likes of Ritual. And at that time I went, their Ritual orders were labeled "closed", but as a tourist... I needed to see if the shop looked like the photos! And it did!!! The name itself, No Ghost Bears, intrigued me- this was no ordinary coffeeshop. Barely any seating other than window seating and outdoor benches. It reminded me of some hipster coffeeshops in Brooklyn or LES in NYC so I felt at home from across the country. The artwork is fun to look at (homage to Akira) while waiting for coffee. The drink selection has the basics and some fun specialty drinks. Overall a fun place to pickup a drink and go. The merch looked cool too from shirts and bucket hats to other pink knick knacks. Fun note: they sell LIC-made Sanzo drinks here too! They sell some food here as well, but we only tried their coffee and the Bruce Lee which helped start out last day in LA. Some street parking available. Accepts cash, card, and Applepay. Masks and social distancing inside. Limited seating. No bathroom. Indoor, pickups, and take out available. Drink up!

Great coffe, great pastries, great people! Truly a hidden gem in dtla. Had the black sesame latte which was terrific. Super friendly ownership and staff as well. Will be back again soon

A hidden gems this place has delicious food and coffee, locally roasted Japanese style. Picture in Carousel Fig & Ficotta Toast Avocado Toast; loved the peppers to it gave it a kick French Toast (NOT PICTURED)

I found No Ghost Bears (NGB) on Yelp and decided to stroll over for some mid-day coffee. I love the color scheme, which is pink and black, and the cartoons. The mural that says "Shit People, Good Coffee" is also super cute. The Bruce Lee which is similar to a Vietnamese coffee was just alright. The espresso was not strong at all and completely masked by milk and condensed milk. I think I prefer the more authentic ones at the Vietnamese food joints tbh. Despite the one drink I ordered not being that great in my opinion, I'm still glad I got to check NGB out. Vibe was cool and staff was friendly. Best of all, the straws are pink and heart-shaped.

We found this on place on yelp. Not in the best area but the actual coffee shop is cute. There's is chairs and tables outside. The place is definitely unique. It's small but cute. They had some really yummy cookies. I ordered a hazelnut latte with almond milk. The coffee was really good and smooth. The cookies were very yummy. Overall a 5 based on the taste and the uniqueness inside.

I'm in the neighborhood at least twice a month and had walked by NGB numerous times. I finally stopped by today and kicked myself for not doing so a long time ago. Ordered the following... Bruce Lee Latte: Excellent; on the sweeter side which is what I want Black Sesame Latte: This may be the first time I had coffee with black sesame. It was simply awesome The coffee quality is obviously top notch and I will pick up a bag the next time I'm there. No public bathroom that I saw

Love this place so much, no really! Let's talk about how it "just" looks like a small little hole in the wall but it is so much more than just that! This coffee shop is small and intimate and pink but... the community! wow! Have you ever watched a TV/Movie and you see people talking and they know each other by their first name? This is that type of spot! I came here with my friend and I quickly realized we were the outsiders! ha! Everyone was greeting each other, talking, catching up, and the "regulars" were so welcoming knowing we were first timers! I had a great experience, I thought I was going to just get my coffee and leave but ended up spending almost an hour talking to others! Their coffee is amazing! I love their "Al Pucchino" it's strong, tasty, and filled with cinnamon flavor! The place is pink filled with aesthetics and super Instagram worthy! Another perk is that this coffee shop is open pretty late! Which is amazing! I know a lot of "good" coffee shops that close early but I love knowing this place can be open late and you can still get in a later coffee fix. Also At night, the place is filled with neon pink lights! Adorable place! My new go to place in DTLA :)

Was shopping in the area and decided to grab some coffee and saw NGB on yelp. Decided to try it even though there were minimal reviews, and i'm glad we did! The space is super cute. Lots of pink and so much attention to detail. On display are VHS and cassette tapes, and overall just a lot of retro touches. It's a very chill and welcoming spot with actually pretty decent seating. The bar is on one side and behind the wall is a larger room with tables and chairs for chatting and working. The barista was super chill and really quick with making our drinks. As for the drink, we tried the Okie Dokie latte with oat milk, which is an ube condensed milk latte. All four of us ordered one. Hopefully that's enough proof of how good it is LOL. We all love ube, and we could actually taste the ube in the drink. It is on the sweet side but felt like this was the perfect sweetness. Overall this is a sick shop and I hope it gets more buzz and recognition. Great coffee, great service, great vibes.

But first, coffee. This place has been on my list of coffee places to try in LA for several months. Nestled into a little side street on 8th, you're immediately hit with the rich aroma of espresso when you step inside. Your eyes are then drawn to the words on the wall - Shit people, good coffee. I like that. We got a cortado and the Al Puccino. Both coffees were great in their own way. The Al Puccino is on the sweet side, so be aware if you don't like sweet coffee. They also had some delicious looking pastries, cookies, etc. And... they have a cute little seating area outside if you have time to sit and relax. Give this place a try if you're in the area and support a local business! I will say that parking can be challenging and the shop itself was kind of hard to find. Easiest thing to do is find a spot nearby and walk to it.

The place is pretty cute aesthetic-wise & the owner gave us the cutest pink heart straw! But the drink was pretty watered down & not memorable. Probably wouldn't get another drink here to be honest.

Stopped by here because I was at the flower market and it was close by. Cashier was very nice and was patient with explaining the drinks to the customer in front of me. (He complimented my mask and it made me pretty happy yay! I was a little worried that some reviews made it seem like they would be not nice??) I got a black sesame latte and he recommended something I think an extra shot of espresso. The drink was pretty good but oh my god the straw is cute as hell and I would come back just for the straw. It's pink and heart shaped, sooo cute.

Cute, aesthetic coffee shop in a hyper-gentrified area of DTLA. The interior is pink and perfectly merchandised, studded with kitschy vintage decor. Their menu offers unique specialty drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries from local wholesaler Bakers Kneaded. The baristas made me feel like I was bothering them. If they are annoyed when customers ask questions like "what is in the Bruce Lee?", then they should put descriptions of the drinks on the menu. (It is similar to a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, for anyone wondering.) The special on the day I visited was a Black Sesame Latte, one of my favorite flavors. Sadly, there was only the faintest hint of black sesame, and not much espresso either, to be honest. Basically a cup of iced oat milk. The experience was redeemed with the Guava Cream Cheese Croissant, which was exceptional. I would not come back here.

GOOD + This place makes me feel like I'm in a Cyberpunk novel. Everything from the dystopia anime artwork to the bitcoin ATM in the corner. It's fantastic. + Drinks are strong and good. + Recommend the Bruce Lee - a bit like Viet coffee. + Interesting things to purchase (bought CBD tea) + Awesome location in an overlooked neighborhood. + Close to Santee alley! MEH - Parking is always a pain in this area, and if you're easily scared of downtown neighborhoods you might not feel that comfortable.

Cutest little coffee shop located in a sketchy area of LA. My daughter and I ordered an iced latte, iced mocha latte and a bacon, egg and cheese croissant...yum! Drinks were great and so was the sandwich! There's a few seating inside and a few more outside the coffee shop. The outside seating area was very clean with the only foot traffic is to the coffee shop. Great spot to check out.

pretty good coffee overall. The place smelled bad inside and was a bit dirty. Also the outside wasn't that nice (flies around the doors,) Just a bit dirty overall. Not a good looking like in the photos

NGB is truly a unique spot. they served up what is quite possibly my favorite bagel of all time ~ toasted jalapeño cheddar with cream cheese! i was honestly floored at how good it was. their iced bruce lee is pretty solid too, i've ordered it several times now and it always hits, even if it can be a tad inconsistent. the vibe is interesting, worthy of a visit in it's own right. i can see why people love it and i can also see why it wouldn't be for everyone. needless to say, check 'em out for yourself!

When I read reviews about this place I was expecting not great customer service but I was pleasantly surprised. We were greeted and the baristas talked to us and went out of their way to check downstairs for a different shirt size! I got the cold brew and it was pretty standard, my partner got the beet latte and enjoyed it. The heart straws are cute and the prices aren't super expensive, it's pretty on par. Shop is cute, love all the pink and cute bears.

Will made my latte and A) was very nice, personable & made me feel super comfortable, like "at home" B) made a delicious proper latte (texture, temperature, and ratio of espresso to milk, and C) had nothing but positive things to say about LA! Won me there! This is a great "hidden-ish" spot with super friendly & cool people. "Pro tip" - There's kind of no parking so just park illegally. I hope they stick around; sitch sounds dire. I drank my delicious drink so fast no time for pics, but trust it was beautiful.

Great coffee, love the decor, great work area and Kevin is always so entertaining. Thanks Kevin!

Not your Karen's coffee shop! Lemme tell you, this place is the shizznet! I usually get the same thing every day (chagaccino late +espresso) but it's the amazing crew, beautiful community, bangin playlists, gratifying conversations, endless doggies, chocolate chip cookies and vintage aesthetics that keep me coming back everyday. Literally every fuckin day. If you like talkin shit and uplifting people at the same time, this is coffee shop for you! Time for a refill

Fun place to grab a coffee. There was only one barista running the whole show but he was super efficient and the line moved fast. It also seemed like he knew all the locals. Very cool custom design, I appreciated the seating outside, surprisingly clean! My boyfriend got a traditional iced vanilla latte and immediately said it was way better than Starbucks. I got the iced lavender latte, it was unique treat! My favorite part, the heart shaped straws! We'll definitely be back!

We came because my partner liked the style of the shop. I read some reviews that the staff wasn't friendly, but they were! They answered our questions, helped us make a drink decision and in getting some t's. I got the beet drink on the suggestion of one of the employees and was SHOCKED how good it was! Plus the color was cute. We'd definitely come back in the future and I've already recommended it to a friend.

Ordered a dirty chai latte iced and it tasted disgusting like there was no chai in it at all! Coffee shop is cute but need to work on flavoring!! Guy behind the counter was asking another guy how much chai to add . Paid $8 bucks for garbage and also need bigger cups for a large drink if your going to charge $8 bucks the cup looked like a small cup.

I have stopped by this cafe on a few occasions and have had a similar experience. Lots of profanity from the staff, which consists of guys sitting inside and outside of the cafe, shooting the shit and having a good time. This doesn't really bother me, although it can be a bit much when I'm looking to get a quick espresso in downtown. It's also hard to tell who actually works there, because someone will get up from outside and just start making drinks. What startled me this past visit was that the employees were not wearing masks, which is a health violation. I hope this business is more careful, not just for the safety of its employees and customers, but so that we don't have establishments re-close due to violations.

I told easy-iced Americano, but the barista completely forgot. The taste was okey, not strong as much as I wished tho. This place isn't for sit and talk, just grab coffee and some foods. Guys are smoking right in front of the cafe too. The price was reasonable.

No Ghost Bears is a really cute, little coffee shop. It's a great place to grab coffee while shopping at Santee Alley or the flower district. I wouldn't recommend it for studying or meeting someone because it's quite small. I tried the cortado with almond milk and it was pretty good! The barista was very friendly and our drinks were ready in about 1-2 minutes.

For this Tuesday morning Death Match, we got coffee and pastry from both Verve Coffee and No Ghost Bear. No Ghost Bear was the clear winner. About $9 total at each place. Verve Coffee - Verve coffee tasted weak and milky. Starbucks grade. - Pastry was stale, threw it out after 1 bite. - Service was fast and efficient - Outside setting was nice, but too bad their inside is closed from Covid, clearly a strength during normal times. - Cortado - 1.5/5 Pastry - 2/5 Service - 4/5 Setting - 3.5/5 No Ghost Bear - Coffee is on-point! Full of flavor and crema. Just look at that golden color! - Pastry was great. Ate every last bite. - Service was... well, unique. You have to like attitude and swearing with your coffee here. - Setting was, well, inner city. Cortado - 4/5 Pastry - 4/5 Service - 3/5 Setting - 2/5

Coffee shop might be a little hard to find since it's at an end of a cul de sac! I honestly got lucky with parking and saw one right in front of the shop, but I can easily say that parking can be difficult. Street parking only! Interior was redesigned and it's a lot more appealing imo! BUT there was a lot of junk on the floor, so it seemed like they were still doing some renovations? Very aesthetic and IG-worthy though. For drinks, I got their Bruce Lee and the Stevie. I liked the Stevie better which had condense milk? so it was sweet! Good coffee, but I personally wouldn't go through the hassle to get there again.

Not sure I am with the whole f* off vibe they have going on here. Also not a huge fan of their service. The menu doesn't really explain much, I asked the difference between the two mochas and went with the one he described as "it's better" with condensed milk. No one cracked a smile and the vibe was just kind of unwelcoming. The coffee was good, but not worth $6. A pretty small cup and it didn't pack quite the punch I had hoped for or needed. The space is tiny, pretty much walk up only. I am all about supporting local businesses and would maybe just order something else next time. Descent option if you are looking for coffee in the area, but not a place I would seek out again.

I absolutely loved this coffee shop, the vibes, and the staff! They had great recommendations and jovial attitudes, and I would come back here in a heartbeat if I didn't live in NorCal. The decor and menu item names just topped it all off. I grabbed a Zoomer and a Matcha Latte, and both were superb and had unique qualities.

Would definitely come back for their black sesame latte with oat milk. Cute cafe, excellent music playing, and super friendly staff!

One of my new faves. Great vibe. The writing on the wall is too real. The matcha was delish. The heart straw is a perfect touch.

Service is terrible. Ordered three of the same exact coffees and they forgot what I ordered. The lady taking orders even walked out to pet dogs. I guess you don't need a brain to work here. Waited over 20 minutes for coffee. Not worth it at all. Don't waste your time. Coffee is mediocre and they charge a dollar for oat milk. I asked for an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and all I got was an oat milk latte. Waste of time!!!!!!! fucking horrible. SHIT PEOPLE SHIT COFFEE.

I love how aesthetically pleasing this coffee shop is. So cute. Employees were nice and friendly. They gave us suggestions on where to eat for brunch. The parking is honestly horrible, I hate driving in LA. We had to pay for parking. Which is not a surprise, but still dislike it lol. The coffee was good, but wish the espresso beans they use for their latte was better. I've tried a lot of lattes and espresso beans from other places and I've had better. Would I come back here again? Yes to try other beverages if I was in the area. But I wouldn't go out of my way to come here sadly.

This is more of a coffee stop than a coffee shop. It's literally a no frills, grab your coffee and go place, so don't come here loaded up with laptops expecting to set up a work space and stay awhile. Frankly, I like that's it's straight to the point here. As for the drinks I initially asked for a vanilla latte, but the only flavor options were hazel nut (eww) and simple syrup. I went with simple syrup until I saw what's listed as the "Osaka Finish", I liked the description and asked for that instead, but the guy told me it's basically a latte with simple syrup...so I'm not 100% on what I got. Basically, it tasted like an ordinary latte, not bad, but really nothing special, and by far, not nearly as exotic as it sounded. That said, if you find yourself in this area, this is the coffee stop you'll want to go to, especially if you're on foot and don't care to drive to another location. I would come here again, but only if I were already in the area, it's not a place to drive across town to experience as I did. Still, no regrets. Parking is challenging in this area. If you're lucky to land a metered space, it's two hours at $4 per hour. I noticed the meter seemed to be running a few minutes faster than it should have been, so be aware of that to avoid a sneaky parking ticket.

This is an interesting coffee shop to say the least. Finding it is a struggle. It's hidden down a cul-de-sac. There are no big signs that say the name. There's one random one at the corner of the street. The coffee shop itself is painted pink on the inside but it looks dirty. The men behind the bar were nice enough. Very vulgar, lots of F bombs dropped. A customer came in and the bulk of their conversation consisted of profanity. The coffee was great, Not exceptional. I definitely wouldn't go out of my way to come here. If you're in the area stop by it's definitely an experience. At the very least you'll get some good coffee.

I'm a fan! Easy to find street parking. The barista working was sweet. he made actual conversation and this is really what makes a coffee shop stand out to me. I got one of their latte specials and it was amazing, in my top five of all time. I probably finished it in minutes- I wish I could have gotten a bigger size. I also loved the interior. The plants and murals and shelvings were so fun and the natural light really made the place feel happier. I only which it was more of a shop that we could work in, instead of a little store front.

The owner is dope, and the lattes are incredibly creative. Highly recommend and I plan on coming back!

Cold brew with condensed milk? Check!!!! I'd have to say this place just made my day! First off, it's hidden in a backlot of an apartment building, I'm not quite sure but when you see it, you'll see it. Interior is quite small probably around 5 chairs or so, but they have rad small stuff that reminds me of the 90s(shelf of cassette tapes), 2010s (there's a freaking portrait of president obama that believe me you'd want to see) and others. The wall art is very unapologetic and cute at the same time and yes it is pink! Coffee was really great! I had a cold brew with condensed milk, which was my type of coffee. It is a little pricey than usual but not to worry guaranteed this place will make you smile.

Terrible . Worst Vietnamese coffee I ever had . It was flavorless and had way too much milk that tasted like it had gone bad. Sanwhiches were so greasy and disgusting . They also didn't have 2 of the 3 items I wanted Not sure what all the hype is for