Tilt Coffee Bar

Your small neighborhood cafe! Cloud latte was nice you can get it hot, very smooth and creamy. Not too hot on the coffee itself... tastes good but not amazing if that makes sense. Had a good little chat with a friend at the small seating area.

Completely hidden from the street, Tilt Coffee Bar lives in a little glass house in an urban plaza between condominium buildings and a big parking down the hill. A ramp next to the shop leads up to the grass roof of the tilted coffee shop; next to the ramp is a grand stand reaching down to the lower level. Different lines create an intriguing geometry that fills the open space that surrounds the coffee shop.

I revisited Tilt Coffee Bar back in 2019 and enjoyed the experiences. Two years later, the other glass house next door that used to be their indoor seating area is now closed to public. Otherwise, it still looks exactly how I remembered. Even the menu is the same. The Cloud Mocha that I had in 2019 is still their signature drink. But served in a to-go cup, it is simply not the same masterpiece as it once was in a glass. I had a Nutty Cloud the other day and it was disappointing to say the least. The terribly shaped cold cream top and hot cappuccino are clearly separated, both visually and in taste.

Fortunately, when I had just a cortado or a flat white, it was still on point. What's missing to me is the small details here and there. I'm not sure what's the right word to describe the experience, it feels worn out.

Original review from Dec 2019: Very friend service and great coffee. The Cloud Mocha I had was delicious.
It is tucked away in DTLA, the coffee shop is tiny but there are more seatings across the walkway and it sits right next to a big stairs where people can sit down and enjoy the sunshine with a cup of coffee.

Toilets. This review is for not having toilets and sending customers to neighbours for use of toilets, which are marked "out of order". In the end you find yourself walking all over town trying to find a toilet while NOT being able to enjoy your coffee. Ended up at Blue Bottle, which offers comfortable indoor seating AND toilets.

I walked over here from the Stanley Mosk Courthouse because I love coffee and I saw that they had excellent reviews. Unfortunately, my 15 minute walk took me to an extremely small shop that was only serving drinks to-go. I am not a fan of having to get my coffee to-go and even less of a fan when I'm visiting from out of town.

I got the Cinnamon Cloud which I was able to make vegan upon request. It tasted fine, even though the temperature was a bit too lukewarm for 7:30 a.m. and in rainy weather. It was not only served to-go, but served with the lid on, which makes me think they really don't care about the presentation of their coffee. It's just a grab and go type of vibe here, not a luxury coffee experience.

I'll pass the next time I'm in DTLA and go someplace that I can get speciality coffee in real glassware and have a place to sit inside.

Interesting flavors! They taste good too — I recommend their Nutty Cloud latte. The environment is relaxing and tranquil despite being in downtown. A plus that the baristas are nice to the pups that come around. 👌🏼

This place a little hidden inside an apartment complex, and it has good yelp reviews - which means their coffees must be good!

Staff was friendly! She recommended me to try the mocha cloud (hot) or latte cloud (ice) as these are the signature drinks. I chose the mocha cloud. Cloud is a foam that flows on top of the coffee and it’s sweet. The combination of coffee and chocolate was perfect! I am so glad that I came by! Will come back again for sure!

Had the cloud latte using Oatly oatmilk. It was creamy and lovely. The location is fantastic with the tilted room garden and extra seating outside to enjoy the the LA sun. They have vegan food offerings in the fridge, but haven't tried. Highly recommend.

Best coffee in LA. Proper espresso. Milk done well. Synesso machine. Absolutely magnificent.

It is impossible to find a half decent coffee for someone with a Sydney/Melbourne palate in LA with the exception for this store.

Great little coffee shop in a shipping container nestled in a quiet area between a new apt./retail space. Great coffee! The lattes are really nice. The second time we went we were curious about the cloud mocha. It’s worth trying, maybe share it. Sweet but not too sweet! Some indoor and plenty of outdoor seating.

Best coffee in town fingers down. Owners and body of workers are all exceptional and friendly. Amazing coffee and pinnacle-notch carrier! Ordered a vanilla latte and the iced mocha. Soo so top. The surroundings is lovely, amazing little spot with enough seating internal and out. Good vibes!!!