Having a latte in my hand is something that has to happen at some point in my day.

Preferably, it’ll happen in the morning. But if I can’t have one until midday or even until the evening, then that will have to suffice. That was the case this past weekend when I visited Civil Coffee in Downtown LA. I started the day early with work and the afternoon was kicked off with a visit to the 8th street coffee shop.

On my visit, I made sure to not only grab a latte (the one I should have had when the sun opened the morning), but some food as well. What could have been a quick stop turned into a casual visit after seeing how beautiful and relaxing the interior felt and after I saw the options on the menu. While I can’t confirm what exactly made me want to stay a while, I can admit that it could have been the giant Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie ($3), the Salmon Toast ($14), or the Barbacoa Burrito ($12.50).

Not to be forgotten, lattes were ordered too.

I got the Liquid Gold ($6.50) and the House Chai ($5) and both cups were drinks that were quickly inhaled. Pairing the chai with the filling sourdough that was covered with salmon and cucumber salad was absolutely delicious. The lavender matcha latte went nicely with the burrito that was just the right size and came with all the right add-ins of scrambled eggs, pickled onions, sharp cheddar, and the star of the burrito: the barbacoa.

If you’re like me and you find your day just can’t come to an end without a latte or a coffee shop visit, then add Civil Coffee to your list of places to go.

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Address: 120 E. 8^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
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