What does it mean to pay $7 for coffee?
What exactly are you paying for?
Is it the coffee, is it the service or is it for a space to study?
At Loquat a $7 coffee means sharp aesthetics.
It means warm yellow umbrella canopies, coffee tables and chairs on the patio underneath the bright Los Angeles sunshine.
It means yellow Loquat bean bags on a short three-story counter and distinct yellow and black bartop with a clear line of view into the magical coffee making processes.
It means meticulous curation that begins with in-house roasted beans for complete control over taste.
It’s attention to detail – the pistachio bits found in the matcha mascarpone, the dark chocolate bits and powder found in Loquat’s signature Mascarpone.
It’s the ability to choose between four different beans for your Cortado; we chose the Brazil Jatoba for its dark chocolate richness.
It’s guaranteed freshness and a delicious smooth pull on the first sip.
It means a unique tasting experience
Transport your senses with a Caribbean Tonic, a refreshing sip of pineapple juice, breezy bubbly tonic and light coconut cream.
Or experience how a sour amarena cherry and orange bitters bring out the bright sweetness in the Geisha Old Fashioned
Day by day, $7 coffee is becoming more frequent and while some places should be banned from doing so, Loquat is not one of those coffee shops.
With $7 Loquat patrons are given the full experience of premium quality coffee and eloquently crafted beverages.
P.S.
I always thought of myself as a designated milk, sugar and coffee drinker, but the Geisha Old Fashioned and the Pineapple Tonic have forced a change of heart. If you ever find yourself at Loquat, we highly recommend getting either of these two drinks.
Written by Jason Escobar | Illustrated by Rina Shin