KAIZEN & COFFEE

I really enjoyed my Friday morning visit around 10 a.m. There was about a 5-minute wait, a short line, and all the chairs were taken, lots of people standing around and the space was loud and crowded. I was meeting a friend, and even in the bustle we were able to have a wonderful conversation. By about 10:30, the crowd thinned out, and we found a table to enjoy not just our conversation but also some delicious coffee. She ordered a flat white and loved it, saying it had a caramel-like taste. I had the Tahitian vanilla latte with oat milk (so good!) and an avocado toast. Next time, I’ll definitely order the avocado toast with an egg and try the miso latte the barista recommended. The café has seating for maybe 15–20 people, either individually or paired up. Overall, a great spot, I’ll definitely be back!

DEFINITELY!!!! Go here. I took a 20 min detour to get here. And it’s worth it. Good barista. Excellent machine. Nice selection of coffees. They change daily. Today they ran out of single origin single dose… (it’s 1:30pm) - that’s kinda bad planning on their side. Downsides: it’s very loud and noisy inside and you need to wait in line 20min to get an espresso. Not a lot of space inside thus you will need to enjoy the good craft coffee outside on a noisy street… but still worth going.

I always love supporting small businesses, but I was a bit disappointed this time. My coffee cup was almost half full, even though I specifically asked for no room for milk. I understand leaving a bit of space, but this was definitely too much. That said, the coffee itself tasted great, no complaints on flavor.

Went there around 3pm on sunday and it was quite crowded. Had to wait 10-15 minutes in the queue to be able to order. Got the Okinawa Brown Sugar Latte (Hot) and Caramel Miso Latte (Iced). Both were really good! The barista was also really friendly and helped out with recommendations.

Probably one of the most modern looking street coffee shops I’ve ever been inside. The displays of coffee beans look nice, the menu looks nice, the tables and chairs are nice, the lights look nice, they even have real plants for decor. Everything is clean and they make do with the little room they have. That definitely gets some points from me. The only thing I was confused about was the anime portion, as it only took up a small part of the store (the TV streaming anime and the anime decal in the window, that’s it) and didn’t really match the aesthetic. But it was still pretty cool. Me and my brother shared a hot chocolate and it was disappointing for both of us. We prefer sweet hot chocolate over tart and tangy hot chocolate. However, my sister loved her drink, and I have to admit both drinks were presented nicely. I think they tried drawing a panda in our hot chocolate. Speaking of the baristas, they were very nice and greeted us as we walked through the door. Overall, great atmosphere, great service, and while I didn’t like my drink, the rest of my family enjoyed theirs. 4/5.

Wow! I’ve been wanting to come here for a long time and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The service was amazing shoutout to the cashier (I didn’t catch her name) who was super helpful, even spoke Spanish, and kindly guided us through the menu. We ordered two cappuccinos and a ham and cheese croissant. The coffee was well-balanced and flavorful. I really enjoyed the cappuccino. The place is aesthetically pleasing with plenty of seating, though it’s best suited for individuals or pairs larger groups might find it a bit tricky. I also noticed they have matcha drinks on the menu, and a lot of people seemed to be ordering them. I’m definitely coming back to try one next!

Loved both visits to Kaizen & Coffee. Tried the cortado first, then the ube latte. Both were great. The black sesame mochi muffin is also a must-try. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Definitely coming back!