Patria Coffee Roasters

"Patria Coffee Roasters opened in Compton in 2018 and prides itself as a cafe and community space that hosts special events. Staff serve incredible coffee beans sourced from around the globe and roast them at a site near the cafe. Those who grew up in LA will highly appreciate the LAUSD-esque coffee cake." - Mona Holmes, Rebecca Roland

"Patria combines everything we love—the smell of freshly roasted beans, fast WiFi, and an invigorating atmosphere—and turns it into a coffee shop. On any given day, you'll find young professionals using futuristic computer programs you've never seen before, as well as people reading a book while sipping an oat milk coffee slushie. Everything at this Compton coffee shop is roasted in-house, and if you've been working from home a lot more, get their monthly coffee subscription. " - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins

"Patria Coffee is perfect for Compton. This neighborhood shop is a community hub with the usual assortment of drip and espresso drinks, roasts its own beans, hosts special hours for nearby students to come and enjoy the fast Wi-Fi, and on the right evening, might offer a workshop illustrating the impact of civil rights." - Mona Holmes

"Market Tote Bag, $15 Take a shot every time we say “market tote” in this section. ???? What can we say? They’re just mega-stylish and convenient." - kat hong

"Located in Compton, this organic coffee roaster is home to fantastic cold brews, tea lattes, and some of our favorite merch in the game. Founded by neighborhood locals Deanna and Geoffrey Martinez, the two opened Patria after a successful Indigegogo campaign and now serve their house-roasted coffee out of a cozy storefront on Alameda Street. Their seasonal dark roast is heavy and perfect for a French press, while their espresso beans are tinged with a fruity sweetness. Available for takeout, delivery, and shipping, head to their website to place an order." - kat hong