Maru Coffee

Minimalist in that dreamy sort of "I wish my own home looked this cool" sort of way, Maru Coffee is a sleek and streamlined operation where the coffee and its technology take center stage in a sea of light woods and white walls. And there's good reason: The coffee here deserves the spotlight. The Los Feliz and Arts District coffee shops take their name from the Korean "San Ma Ru," or "mountaintop," a nod to the high altitudes that grow the beans in Columbia, Ethiopia, Kenya and beyond. Of course there's more than bagged beans on offer: Thoughtful pour overs, limited releases, bottled house-made syrups, espresso tonics garnished with dried citrus, and ceremonial-grade matcha have all made the menu here.