This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Hipster Cafe Demitasse Coming Soon To Hollywood and Mid-Wilshire
Siphon coffee maker at Cafe Demitasse (Photo via Facebook)
Cafe Demitasse, a gourmet coffee shop with the slogan "Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks," is spreading its wings with plans to open two more outposts in Hollywood and Mid-Wilshire.
Owner Bobby Roshan, who already owns two Demitasses in Little Tokyo and Santa Monica, told the L.A. Times that the Mid-Wilshire location at 6363 Wilshire Blvd. will be open in about two weeks. It'll be located in an area full of office towers that might be desperately in need of some good coffee. After all, it's just steps away from a Jersey Mike's Subs and McDonald's, and the closest Starbucks is almost a mile away (there is a Coffee Bean two blocks away if you feel like making that trek on your lunch break). Demitasse, which is known for using a siphon to brew their coffee (something that looks akin to a bubbling beaker, giving the coffee a tea-like taste), will be bringing that as well to their new location, in addition to sandwiches and salads from Fundamental LA. We hope they'll also have their delicious and creative drink menu, like their viscous lavender hot chocolate and lemongrass lattes.
As for their Hollywood location, Roshan is keeping hush hush about the location so far, but what we do know is it's going to be a large space and will be home to their roastery. They'll also have a bigger food program. That's scheduled to open in November.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
