"Cognoscenti Coffee in DTLA is a rare gem that nails both coffee and hospitality. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by two of the friendliest baristas I’ve ever met! Their warmth and enthusiasm instantly made the space feel welcoming and alive. I ordered a mocha latte, and let me tell you—it was exceptional. Creamy, perfectly balanced, and rich with flavor, it was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. The inviting ambiance of the shop made it hard to leave, with its cozy vibe and attention to detail. Cognoscenti isn’t just about great coffee—it’s about an experience that stays with you. A must-visit in DTLA!"

"A basic espresso here is $5, far higher than pretty much any other quality coffee shop in town. And it was served in a takeaway paper cup. For that price, it's reasonable to expect the works: ceramic or glass cup, a side of sparkling water, and friendly service."

"My vanilla latte was perfect and the ham and cheese croissant was yummy. Perfect combination for what I was needing this morning. Got a cold brew to go with a-little oat milk added. Unfortunately it was a bit sour, probably was just slightly under extracted beans. Overall cute coffee shop, good service and good lattes!"

"Came for my first time, was greeted by amicable staff. Establishment was clean and the outdoor seating is a great asset. I ordered an iced Chai tea latte, flavor was good, seasoning on the top was interesting but overall pleasant to drink. Ambiance was nice, music was not too loud and plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Attentiveness to customers from staff needs some work but overall they were friendly. For someone who came from out of the area, parking can be a bit of a pain but there is street parking and public lots to park at within walking distance."

"I had a bad experience with the staff. The guy taking my order was rude when asking about the restroom, he gave me incorrect directions, it it’s a secondary door that goes into the kitchen that you have to go through to go to the restroom. When I asked another staff member she gave me correct instructions but the same man taking my order was by that door and literally “shooed” me away and closed the door. I had to go back to the front and a third staff member finally was nice and let me through. There was also a wooden pallet blocking the “path” to the restroom. I also want to note I was the only person of color in the establishment, I don’t wanna say it was racism from the guy taking my order but I definitely felt unwelcome by him. The honey rose latte I had was fine."