Maru - Arts District

About this café

Tucked in LA’s creative heart, Maru Coffee is beating as the serene sanctuary for coffee purists and design lovers alike. Known for their precisely pulled espresso and sweet, vibrant matcha, come experience Japanese tranquil within the city’s most expressive neighborhoods.

Location

1019 S Santa Fe Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90021

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Two Travel Stars

This café serves great coffee that stands out in its city. It’s a place worth visiting if you’re nearby or passing through. You’ll find a solid dedication to quality and craft. A dependable choice for anyone who values good coffee.

This café offers excellent coffee that’s worth going out of your way for. The attention to detail is clear in every cup. It’s the kind of place that impresses even seasoned coffee drinkers. A standout experience that rewards the effort to visit.

This café represents world-class coffee at the highest level. It’s more than just a stop—it’s a destination in itself. The quality, consistency, and craft are exceptional, rivaling the best anywhere. A must-visit for anyone serious about coffee.

These cafés may not have earned a Travel Star—yet—but they’re still worth your attention. Many are highlighted for outstanding ambiance, thoughtful roaster curation, warm hospitality, or other qualities that make them memorable. Still very much worth a visit, these cafés reflect care and intention, even if the coffee itself didn’t reach the highest tier this time.

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Other awards

Beautiful spaces and ambiance
Excellent Pastry & Viennoiserie
Great Signature Drinks

Additional Info

Coffee

Roasters
Maru
Single O-spro?
Yes
By-The-Cup?
Yes

Café

Café size
Medium
Work friendly?
Yes
Seating
Indoor seating
Experience
For here, To go

Menu

Food
Pastries
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