6114 Washington Blvd

Great service and excellent coffee! I would agree, one of best coffee around, and I've tried at least 10 different specialty roasters, coffee shops in LA! Maru is another great place, and happy to find another great place in Culver City! Coconut and cashew cookie, also perfectly crispy

Cute coffee shop at the heart of Culver City, just few steps away from The Platform. Plenty of street parking spaces available on weekend afternoon. You could easily grab your cup of joe and also walk around the platform. At my visit I could see many guests who seemed to be regulars, just stopped by for grab and go. The coffee was decent and the baristas were super friendly. Also for the price, the size was pretty worthy.

The matcha is eh. Not very flavorful. Not very good. The shop has great vibes though. Cute indoor and outdoor seating. Tip: 25 cent parking out front, or drive behind the Main Street and park in the suburbs for free.

All around a great coffee shop! Iced americano was very tasty, all the pastries looked yummy and were selling fast even at 9am on a weekday - I got a lovely coffee cake which was crumbly in the best way. They didn't seem like generic coffee shop pastries, which I always appreciate. Strong community vibes, and it seemed like a lot of the customers were regulars based on how friendly their convos with the baristas sounded! One of the customers came back into the store to say that the drink he got was the best coffee drink he's ever had! Indoor and outdoor seating - not too huge but there was always at least one empty seat while I was there in the AM.

Coffee space is cute and good quality coffee, very minimalistic and neat. Good place to do work or catch up with friends - pastries looked delightful as well.

Ambience// Really nice spot with chairs outside to sit and chat with your coffee. They also had wonderful pastries but I didn't try them.9 Drink// Got their popular honey oat latte which was great, perfect amount of sweetness and somewhat creamy. Would've liked clearer image or poster of available and popular drinks though but the menu was on a board that added to the nice cafe vibes. Service// Really nice, welcoming staff.

Great coffee....But a bit rude. I waited until after several visits to make this review to see if maybe it was just a bad day they were having.. The guy taking my order(grey hair shoulder length) literally shook his head in disgust when I ordered!! It was almost like my business was unwelcomed. I do make large orders when i come in but I shouldn't be scolded for that. I'm a paying customer. Its like the mean soup guy on Seinfeld. I would've given it one star but the coffee is very good..Cogniscento?? More like "Condescending ".

Cognoscenti has been in Culver for over 10 years. In that amount of time, third-wave coffee has become the norm and Culver (as well as greater LA) has changed *a lot*. I only found out about their history because of the print on their wall of OG 3rd wave shop coffee cups. This spot has ample seating, an incredibly friendly staff, and the fairest prices for quality of maybe any cafe in the greater LA area. Their pastries are super good, their service is outstanding, and I never have to worry about getting a table. I'd highly recommend to anyone in the Culver area!

My girlfriend and I usually go for a creamy cappuccino after Church on these "cold" SoCal winter days. Thus, we looked into the DRIFT magazine and found ourselves in the arts district of Culver City for Cognoscenti Coffee. Service was great, as an older man was available to answer any questions needed while sharing a little of his life story with us, which is always fun. The cappuccino was great; just a very solid balance of espresso and chosen milk with a nice ambiance to walk around within and outside of the shop. What else can I say? A solid place to get a solid cup of Joe! I would recommend.

This place allows dog but it's not dog friendly. When we stepped into the coffee shop, a worker rudely instructed us to take our dog to the patio before we were able to order. Another guy sitting at a table said they don't want to vacuum after the dog. So freaking rude.

The person behind the counter was super knowledgeable about the drinks. There was only one person working but they moved through the line so smoothly and the coffee was delish!

Great service. As soon as I got here I was greeted with big smiles and told about their specialties. I got the lavender latte, which was pretty good, I wish there was a stronger flavor of lavender. They have both indoor and outdoor seating!

Love the coffee here. It's one of my Culver City's go to spots! Seating is ok - not a huge indoor seating and slightly bigger patio though mostly get the coffee on the run.

Cute coffee spot. Friendly staff. Visited while in town and they appear to have a ton of regulars. The matcha latte was good but matcha appeared to be premade vs made to order.

I drank the Cortado so fast it evaded a photo. The espresso is pulled to maximum potential - mainly yours - and the barista is the level of barista you dream of or I do at least. I found parking easily, and the space is ideal for studying, hanging out or hiding out (my preference). Industrial design ambiance to experience. Behold the glory of the perfect coffee's coffee legend.

Was my favorite coffee shop until they recently changed their oat milk. It tastes fucking terrible. Now I could never go back. Great baristas too. I'm bummed out.

- Locale Destination - It's on Washington Blvd and Roberts Ave in Culver City. Ambiance: Modern, simple. Lots of seating inside and outside. Menu: Simple coffee menu, some pastries. Service: very friendly Parking: street meter - Gluttony Expedition - Cortado: bitterness is mild, more creamier side. Pretty good! Cappuccino: creamy, mild, smooth, well rounded, light. Very good! Cappuccino (w/soy milk): cappuccino was so good and they had a soy milk. So I had to order. It makes cappuccino tastier, which I like. It's hard to see coffee shops that carry soy milk nowadays, so this was extra point for me. Great. - Conqueror's Deduction - 4.5 star. This coffee is pretty good! In Culver City, so far this was the best (if there's no bluebottle here).

Best lattes ever . Great place for conversations outside or private area to study too!

Ya dun know, Cogniscenti got di best espresso pon di west side, seen? :)

Have been checking out all the coffee shops around my area and Cognoscenti was a nice find after I was unable to try another local shop due to difficulty parking (won't name it, lol.) From the reviews looks like this place has been around for a while but the coffee shop does not like washed up at all - it's still super well-kept and if you told me that this place just opened, you could fool me! It's on the walkable stretch of the Helms Bakery District (or Culver Arts District???) and it's a great space to work/hang out in - was pretty packed when I was there on a Wednesday morning. I got an Iced Latte and a croissant which were both just okay - nothing special - but baristas here were nice. All in all it's a solid coffee shop especially if you're right in the neighborhood.

Don't get the matcha here. Some kind of brownish boxed powder mix tasted like nutrasweet and dish sponge water.

On the hunt for the best iced americano and pastries in town. Personally, the americano was a bit light and watery. However, the gentleman helping us out was super informative and kind. They carry a range of savory and sweet pastries. I got a biscuit and croissant~ they're both sourced from a local bakery in the East Hollywood area. They definitely don't cheap out on the ham :)!! Next time, I'd love to try their berry danish and churro croissant. Parking was easy to find right in front. It was 50cents for 2 hours!!!

I came in for an oat milk latte as this place was listed for a stop on entry card for a brand. The barista was incredibly rude and dismissive. I asked for cinnamon on top of my latte and he said they're no frills. I didn't realize asking for cinnamon was a frill. It's not like I was asking for pumps of sugar and crap. I used to come here fairly regularly but will absolutely not return. Menottis is better anyways and lacks whatever pretension this guy felt like starting my morning with.

One of our favorite go to spots, I get an Iced Vanilla Latte and it's one of the best I have had! Service is great they are fast and will get familiar on your order if you go frequently ;)

Hard to find due to small signage, but excellent chai latte (not too sweet). Recommended!

I got one of their specialty drinks and I thought it was pretty different. I wish there was more space but service exceptional. I only wish they had a bigger menu and maybe more unique drinks.

The iced matcha latte with oat milk was creamy and not too sweet, the berry danish was delicious, and service was great!

I tried so many coffee's & espresso drinks and most taste burned or too bitter. This place is different! Their coffee tastes absolutely amazing! No burned or bitter tasting espresso!! Their pastries are also ON POINT!! The croissants, OMG, just like in France!! Great place and great people!

Disgusting taste of coffee. Please don't get Oat Latte with Vanilla, it's not good. This place is not good.

Got the cherry latte (can't remember the name) but it looked beautiful with its edible flowers and cherry foam. The espresso itself was really good and the barista was kind and chill. Worth a visit!

Finally tried this spot during a Culver City block party. I had always heard great things about this spot, but I wasn't ever able to go when it was open. Cognoscenti is a very cool shop and the coffee menu was great. I got a seasonal coffee and it was delicious and smooth. The baristas are super nice and helpful. Would definitely return!

I've been here about four times. The ambience isn't anything super exciting or sexy but the friendliness, customer service, and sense of community are everything! There is cute seating inside and outside and the vibe is super relaxed. There are all sorts of coffee on hand for purchase and a beautiful selection of pastries. Also, my flat whites are always perfecto!!

This place is good spot for a good cup of coffee and to get some work done! I got a classic cold brew and got some editing done on Saturday afternoon.

Amazing coffee. Amazing pastries. Amazing staff. Amazing experience. Do yourself a favour and get their pistachio croissant. It was so good I will have it on mind for a while lol. The filling is so good and goes amazing with any coffee you will pick.

I love this place! The gentleman, who I am assuming is the owner, is always so kind and makes by far the best espresso I have ever had! I am always tempted to try one of the pastries they have in a little glass box. So far, I have had this Cinnamon twisty loaf, but the cookies look amazing too. I am obsessed with their seasonal syrups/ flavorings. It is so calm and relaxing going in there, not loud and rambunctious like other cafes; I can read a book and people watch, and it just feels like a place where a community is created.

Great coffee, friendly service, good prices. Came here to work for a couple of hours on a Tuesday morning. While the space is small, I enjoyed that I found a spot to sit outside in the back area, which is somewhat enclosed and shaded, but still outdoors. The cold brew was really good, but this was all I got so can't comment on the other drink and food items. If I recall correctly, it was $4.50, so pretty standard for the area. The service was friendly and quick, so I appreciated that as well. Overall, fantastic experience and will definitely be back!

I came here with my boyfriend last week, and it's the cutest little shop ever! It's in a cute area by downtown Culver City around other cute shops (we stopped by a candle shop nearby which was also very cute!) We got a cappuccino and a latte to go. The coffee was good and decently priced, and also comes with cute latte art on top! Love it

love their coffee. everyone who works here is cool and has a passion for what they do.

Went on labor day and it wasn't too busy at all which was nice since the place is fairly small with a table along the window and a big table in the middle for indoor seating. They also had a small outdoor patio as well. The drink menu seemed pretty minimalist but I didn't mind since it had all the standards (coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte, etc.). I got a cappuccino. The drink was just ok. Not bad but it was a little bitter. I've had smoother cappuccinos before. That being said, the service and atmosphere were great! The barista was very nice and helpful. It seemed like a lot of locals frequent this coffee shop as well. If come back for the atmosphere but I'd probably try something else to drink.

This small coffee shop is a lively place that has a regular community of patrons that flows through. I visited this cafe to get some work done with a friend, and throughout my time there, returning customers were greeted by the baristas and brought into comfortable conversations about their days. It has a main long table in the center of the small shop, with a few smaller tables along the edges of the room and just outside of the shop. Not to many folx can fit in here, so it easily gets crowded- so come early if you plan on staying a while! We came at 8:20am and it was already poppin'. There is also free wifi, but no outlets to plug laptops into, so that will limit the amount of work that you can probably get done. And if you are easily distracted, this probably won't be the best work space for you. Plenty of background noise that is constantly rolling. I bought a latte ($4.50), which came with some beautiful foam art and a nice rich taste. It had a hint of bitterness and a smooth foam on top. I liked that the coffee taste wasn't overpowered by the milk, which often happens at other shops.

The vibes in here are so cute. The service was great, and fast. The iced latte I got was perfect!! Very nice place to sit and read or do work.

Although COGNOSCENTI COFFEE is located on a major thoroughfare, it was no major trouble trying to find a public parking spot on one of the side streets. The space is large with plenty of work spaces. The LATTE is strong and I like their milk-to-espresso proportion. They sell some PASTRIES if you need some munchies. They also sell their own COGNOSCENTI coffee beans if you want to try making espresso drinks on your own. They also sell HEART COFFEE BEANS which is always great. It's awesome to have a great coffee place in this area of the LA basin. One wants to have other options aside from Starbucks if you're driving around SoCal.

This place sucks. The guy at the register is rude and he couldn't remember a simple order. The coffee was ok but he clearly got my order wrong. Go across the street they have better service and better coffee

This is such a wonderful establishment. They make great coffee, they procure amazing coffee beans, and the service is fast and friendly. I drink their espresso straight because they do it right. The cold brew is made with a special process that brings out the sweetness/caramel flavors within the bean. Their selection of coffee bean is top notch. They source from small farmers and often bring in new varieties. They roast their beans to perfection; not too dark, on the lighter side. This is hands down, one of the best coffee shops in LA, if not the US. The inside is decorated very tastefully and the ambiance is chill and quiet with the occasional interesting conversation between customer and staff. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you are a coffee nerd and know that most coffee shops have bitter, poorly extracted espresso, you need to come here. They do it right.

They have the best pastries. I especially love their scones and croissants! The guys who work the counter are very friendly so I give them 5 stars for service.

Great coffee, great scone, great shaded porch for the hot summer! Definitely coming back!

Yummy, yummy . I bought a few pastries to bring home for a "brunch with my besties." I warmed them up in the toaster oven and every one raved how delicious they were! It is great to have excellent neighborhood places to support.

I have to be completely honest about this review. I am friends with the owner. Not only is he a very nice person he is someone who gave up their previous career to become a coffee roaster. Kind of like James Freeman of Blue Bottle fame. The reason this is relevant is that people who have spent a good chunk of their lives training and becoming successful at something and then pitch it all away so they can follow their passion are exceptional. The time and effort put into ones passion is extreme, excessive in some cases. When you are tasting Cognoscenti Coffee you are literally tasting someone's passion. It seems to me sometimes that coffee roasting is a one way ticket to obsessive compulsive behavior. But if you really love something isn't that the way it should be? I could never be a coffee roaster. One passion in my life is enough. But I am very happy to know my friend. I appreciate everything he puts into his coffee. You will too.

Stopped by here while I had to do a quick stop in the arts district. Got a London Fog and a Ham and cheese Croissant. Both were great! Cute shop. Wish they would've toasted my croissant though!