Dinosaur Coffee

Dinosaur 🦕 is BY FAR the BEST coffee in town. (Actually, We’ve traveled the world and would argue it’s on par with the best coffee anywhere.) The flavor is bold yet smooth, always the perfect temperature and the employees are friendly & helpful. We love the consistency Dinosaur has. This will remain our go-to coffee spot.

I dig the store design of this Silver Lake coffee shop, in particular the various seating areas. There is a curvy coffee bar in the middle of the store, around it they've got small tables and a wall bar, more bar seatings and a communal table at the back. Outside the shop, there are benches in the front porch, tables on the sidewalk, and a patio in the backyard, all offering slightly different vibes and experiences. Every visit feels somewhat like a fresh one.

In terms of coffee, it's ok. My cappuccinos range from good to passable during a few visits. Service is usually good. The bottom line is, if I'm gonna do some grocery shopping at the nearby Vons, I don't mind getting an afternoon coffee here and maybe relax a little.

Cute cute place! Relaxing environment with soothing music. You can either chill with your cappuccino or may be work. Not at all on the pricey side and great humble people who serve here. My new find and might become a regular ☺️

Dinosaur coffee does a great job at creating the feeling of a wooden jungle with the use of organic curves, natural materials, and foliage that resemble the natural habitat that a dinosaur would have lived in. This gives the theme a modern and architectural twist that's far from cheesy. I especially love the exposed beams, bright light from the ceiling and wooden shelves that run along the walls in fun lines. Personally, I think the natural shapes and organic materials create a great environment to focus in, as humans naturally feel less stressed when surrounded by shapes and colors that resemble nature.

The coffee is made in a small kitchen area right in the middle of the cafe, allowing you to walk fully around the space, constantly revealing more unique seating options. One can choose to sit out front, in the patio out back, at sharable tables inside, or even at the counter with a great view of the baristas! I found that anywhere you sit can be a great place for a laptop, book, a conversation or just your beverages and pastries.

Lining their shelves, they have an array of products for sale. Apparel, bags, mugs and of course coffee beans! Their coffee blends are roasted and crafted by the roasters at Woodcat, another local coffee shop in Echo Park that currently owns Dinosaur Coffee.

In all, you can count on Dinosaur coffee for uniquely crafted drinks, be it coffee or tea and can expect friendly and helpful service from it's baristas with a great work environment. 🦕

Important Mentions:
-Gluten free and vegan pastry options
-Serves beverages in real mugs and cups for dining in
-Great lighting for photos and inspiring work atmosphere
-Clean and well taken care of
-Attentive and kind baristas

Helpful Mentions:
-Street parking only
-Clearly a well-loved cafe by the community so seats may be limited at times!
-Wifi works great, even from the patio

Recommendation:
-Morning bread (may sell out fast)

Thank you! ☕️

Very trendy spot with lots of people working inside and outside. I ordered an $8 juice which is just absurd to me since it not fresh, would only order coffee next time.

The vibes are grand! The iced coffee I got was THE BEST on the block. I almost went back for another one within the hour. So freaking good. It’ll definitely be my go-to spot when I’m in town.

Great chill coffee spot with friendly staff that actually knows how to make coffee. The space is light and has a slightly kitsch (in a good way) minimalist vibe that is good for meeting with friends or I suppose working on your screenplay since it seems that's what half the people there are doing. They have a good assortment of pastries and such weather your in for something sweet or savory to go with your drink. That said if you go later in the day some options will be sold out. Enjoy!

Very delicious lattes here!

I discovered this place in the middle of the pandemic. Then they were doing sidewalk service.

They're obviously fully open now!

Amazing decor inside. Great for studying, reading or catching up with friends!

Baristas are suuuuper friendly.

Overall, one of the better coffeeshops in silver lake!

While this spot isn’t as renowned as Dayglow or Maru, Dinosaur has genuinely incredible coffee and their pastries hit the spot as well. They make their drinks quick and normally the line is fairly reasonable at the right time. It’s a great spot to do work or just grab a solid latte and dip.

It is so delicious, best coffee we've had in ages. The coffee is amazing! We think it tastes a little like blackberry, so good.