The first time I rode my motorcycle down the retardedly steep decline on Baxter street to get to Fix Coffee in Echo park, I thought I was going to die. No really, my bike is really old. This coffee shop is dead in the center of a bunch of fun hills that were transported straight over from San Fran. And that adds to the ‘off the beaten path’ feeling you get being there.
Their coffee is great. The owner, a software dude actually, carefully chooses coffee snobs who have years of experience, and that excitement is obvious in every drink. This morning, I had an amazing cappuccino so rich, I wanted to close my eyes to take it in. Hmm. I felt the milk could have been a little sweeter, but I’m sure the barista steamed it purposedly to create that amazing flavor.
Pastries are great too. Their brand of scones are scrumptious – buttery sweet, not too dry, really full of flavor.
Most seating is outside. There is little traffic on the adjacent street, since it’s in the center of a residential area – which creates an almost serene atmosphere. But beware of extra hot days and owning plug needy laptops.
It may not make a top 5 list for me in all LA, but among non-commercialized (aka – home owned) coffee shops, this is an exceptionally run cafe.
Fix Coffee
2100 Echo Park Ave
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 284-8962
http://www.fixcoffeeco.com/
Popularity: 15% [?]
Really? I ordered a cappuccino at Fix on Thursday the 15th and it wasn’t even close to a cap; it was a short latte. Also, I don’t understand what would possess someone to put a croissant under a panini press, especially without asking me if I’d wanted it “grilled”. My three friends were definitely not impressed either. It’s got potential, but…I don’t plan to drive cross-town to try it again.
Dang, so sorry MhyphenL. I’ve been there 4 times and had really good experience each time. Croissant under panini press! what? That’s weird.
I wonder if they let a newbie behind the bar. I’ll keep my ears open and re-review them maybe in the spring. Thanks for the notice.
Sorry to hear about that croissant on the press. We’ve gotten used to it because most customers ask for it but I’ll let my staff know to ask everyone from now on. We continue to work on perfecting our drinks so if it was not perfect, you have every right to return it for another. If you get any lip, which you shouldn’t, call me and let me know about it. Thanks very much for all your input / feedback. I/we welcome it all the time. It’s the only way to keep FIX great!
-Marc
Owner – FIX COFFEE – (310) 567-1377
Marc, thanks for the quick reply!
Seriously, answering personally like that is awesome. I wasn’t unhappy, it was just sort of odd. I consider myself a coffeeshop (and croissant) connoisseur and have been trying caps across town. I prefer latte, but somehow it seems cap is more telling. I should have said: it tasted great!…tho somehow could have been hotter? When I’m in your area, I’ll definitely keep you in mind. I like supporting the local shop!