Maru Coffee, Los Feliz
20 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Maru's recommendations span its Los Angeles shops; one person calls the Los Feliz outlet their go-to. Coffee is the main draw, with individual praise for the vanilla flat white, matcha and Guatemalan pour-over. Working suitability divides visitors: one finds it useful, while another says both shops feel better for conversation than focused work. One critic finds most drinks too sour, despite enjoying the vanilla flat white; food choice is described as limited.
Address
Maru Coffee, 1936 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/namriach in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2026
Named as a heavy hitter tucked a few blocks away.
- Mixedu/euthlogo in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2025vibe
Dislikes Maru personally but suggests it fits a trendy setting for reading.
- Recommendsu/Will_edit_for_free in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Recommends grabbing coffee at Maru then walking down Hillhurst.
- Recommendsu/waaait_whaaat in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024vibe
Listed as a coffee shop option for remote work, depending on desired vibe.
- Recommendsu/spiritualized_now in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2025vibe
Likes the Santa Fe location for having the best atmosphere among coffee shops nearby.
- Recommendsu/whoamdave in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024taste
Names Maru among coffee stops near the Los Feliz library.
- Recommendsu/New-Minimum1685 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2026vibe
Likes it as a good working space, though notes limited food.
- Recommendsu/FlyingCloud777 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Names Maru as a recommendation.
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- Recommendsu/golden_bear_12 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Names Maru in downtown as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/TomIcemanKazinski in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2026
Mentions standing in line at Maru Coffee while walking around Los Feliz.
- Recommendsu/greentrees4125 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026taste
Recommends Maru for matcha, saying it's hard to beat.
- Mixedu/spotpea in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2025taste
Finds most drinks overly sour but likes the vanilla flat white.
- Recommendsu/plickz in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Go-to coffee spot in Los Feliz.
- Recommendsu/iamoneohone in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Names Maru as a coffee spot.
- Recommendsu/nauticalsandwich in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2025taste
Calls it one of the best coffee spots in the city.
- Recommendsu/feltmarill in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Roasts own beans, free cup with bag, good peoplewatching.
- Recommendsu/profesh_h8r_n_luvr in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026taste
Recommends Maru for matcha purists.
- Recommendsu/llbrend in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026taste
Listed as amazing coffee.
- Recommendsu/Redditperegrino in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026taste
Says Maru's Guatemalan pour over is very tasty.
- Recommendsu/mrlanyc in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Calls it a hidden gem in the Arts District.
- Recommendsu/_Jasmine_Milk_Tea_ in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025taste
Names Maru as their pick for a vanilla latte.
- Recommendsu/theexplorersguild in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2025taste
Says Maru has wonderful coffee and would be near top on a coffee list.
- Mixedu/theunuseful in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024vibe
Praises coffee and aesthetic but feels both locations suit chatting more than focused work.
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