Lift Coffee Roasters

Reviews 40

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Greg Lum

TL;DR - maybe a high 3.5, nice space for studying (outlets, WiFi, easy parking) thats been open for less than a year, but I wish there were more food (or at least snack) options ____________________ CONTEXT: Dropped by to get some studying in on a Tuesday afternoon before meeting some old friends for dinner. Also note that I cant comment on coffee because Im not a coffee person. FOOD/DRINKS - from old photos it looks like they used to serve more food, but now only do sandwiches and pastries alongside coffee and tea. See menu board photo. -- SHAKEN CITRON GREEN TEA ($2.95): Brewed hot and then iced. Looks like its about 12 oz? Pretty good, refreshing for a warm day. -- GRILLED PORTOBELLO SANDWICH ($8): Its a pre-made and packaged sandwich from Aunties Bakery & Cafe (just up the block) that gets warmed up in a toaster oven. Decent flavor with a hearty portobello. I asked what was in it and she pulled one out of the fridge below the counter and let me read the ingredient list LOL wasnt expecting that. It wasnt particularly filling - I wish there were some side options like carrot sticks or even a bag of chips, but the only other food is their pastry selection. Seems like they could think through their food options a little better. Otherwise, just stick to coffee, tea, and pastries!! -- COFFEE CAKE ($3): Ordered this because I was still hungry after eating my sandwich. She offered to heat it up, but Im pretty sure she forgot about it because it sat in the toaster oven for at least 15 minutes haha definitely warmed through now. The pastries also come from Aunties. STAFF Minimal interaction, but friendly and quick. Only one person was working the counter at a time, but I mean, its not like it was super poppin so there wasnt much of a wait. SPACE/LOCATION Now on the corner of Greenleaf and Bailey for just a couple months now after moving from their old location, where they were for 6 months. Fairly large area with a variety of seating options (couch, counter, tables). There are a handful of outlets scattered along the walls. The music is a little loud for my taste, but not unbearable for studying/working. Lighting is a little strange - lots of natural light in the front, bright white light over the counter where they make drinks, but then sort of dim towards the back. The single-person restroom is brightly lit and clean. Street parking ranges from 1 to 2 hours during the day, but theres also a 3 hour parking lot nearby (on Comstock).

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Lupe Briseno

Now that its close, so sad. It was the one of the greatest place to go. Gabriel made the best drinks in Whittier there. All the people who I recommend to go, kept going there. Food wad good. Only sometimes took long to serve it. Had my birthday and anniversary party there with a few friends. Sad it closed. But I would give it 10 if it opens and Gabriel is the bartender again.

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Glenda Laurenza

How to explain. If you like a la cart, this is your place. Im not a big meal eater so this is convenient for me. I enjoy the atmosphere, the ambience of the location, and lets not forget the servers are on top of things. I truly recommend the Brink for its historical atmosphere that fits uptown Whittier and quality of food. I will return.

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Brett Wyrick

I had a burger that oddly had a fruit on it (was it pear? I dont remember) - it was delicious. We also had a cheese tray and it was also good. The atmosphere was great - love that the menus come in old books. Manager was friendly and waitress was easy to connect with. Great place.

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Darth Demonik

All of the staff is very friendly and easy to get along with. Chelsea is very knowledgeable about everything they offer. Bret and Vito are the best bartenders I have ever met. And this place is perfect to bring a date, grab coffee, a beer, do homework, or all of the above.

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Sonia Altamirano

Went for my birthday one year and had one of the most amazing meals of my life. I highly recommend going with a group and sharing every order so you can try more and experience the delicious flavors. Great atmosphere. Great good. Great service.

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Rhonda Hodges

Lift Coffee is like no other. You can tell its fresh roasted and they use the best natural ingredients like healthy local honey to enhance a glorious experience. Love them. A real treat and great place to study, read socialize.

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Jacqueline silva

Great atmosphere, steam punk and rustic, thats what Id describe this place. Quality customer service. I stopped by to charge my phone, ended up buying a Chai latte, and sitting on couch by the giant window. Priceless!

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Bao Truong

The only reason why Im giving it a 4 is that they stopped serving brunch at 130 when the signage said 3. Nonetheless, the coffee and juices were on point. Great study spot and for coffee addicts like myself!

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Cristy Velazquez

Our experience was good... good customer service and good coffee. My boyfriend had Honey Latte and he was amazed. I had a Mocha latte... and it was delicious. Good place to come and have coffee.

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Meiccan Martin

Very nice devote, music is at perfect sound level to have conversation and coffee is perfectly tasty and strong. I like the mellow feeling and old hose retro look.

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Lupita Sandoval

Worst pizza ever. So disapointed! And no Happy Hour menu ?!!! The coffee section was cute but the prices for bar and food didnt go w the ambiance boo hoo

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Josa Snow

The patio is a psrfect place to tap the uptown pulse and pull out your laptop to push yourself outside of your home office.

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Josa Snow

The new decor is great but the vibe in their ild location was much more charming and evoked more character.

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Todd Barneck

Grand Opening, great interior and seating, had an excellent espresso, and a very flavorful iced chai latte !

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Rosa Zorrilla

Very inviting and relaxing experience. Almost like being at home and the people are friendlier. Hee hee.

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Nonnie Mata

Everything is on point. Service is amazing, food also amazing and they have a very nice social hour!

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Charlie Wit A Gun

The worst coffee iv have ever had at the time of writing this i threw up because of the coffee.

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Brit d

Not the best service, they leave used cups/plates all over and let the restroom trash fill up.

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Jerry Reid

Staff was very nice and seemed truly appreciative of the customers Id definitely come again

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Patrick Conforti

Friendly, cozy and relaxed atmosphere, very good food which is both delicious and healthy

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tony orteez

The music by MF DOOM and Atmosphere playing called me into this great coffee bar

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Billy KhunKhun

One of the best lattes Ive had outside of Europe. Great staff and cool decor

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Supun Edirisinghe

Great menu and nice staff. Found this place after hiking at Turnbull Canyon

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Robert Wheeler

This place is awesome great food awesome service Hamburger was very good

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Edward Fontes

Great services Michael G. Was awsome ! Food was 5 Star .were coming back

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Juan A. Matos

Really good coffee, great ambience and best of all very nice staff.

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Mayra Martinez

refined classics at ok prices. customer service was really great.

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adolfo diaz

Amazing Ambiance! Great bar fantastic Drinks! Excellent service

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Ashley

Tasty, handcrafted cocktails. Great food as well. Very fresh.

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Andrea Zabala Carcamo

Excellent place. Very beautiful decoration, delicious honey!!

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Mitchell Burkett

Polite and knowledgeable staff. Plan to come here more often.

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Rosalina Saldana

Everything i had was sooo delish Drinks pizza all good.

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Yvonne Perez

The place is wonderful but the service is very slow.

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Bracken Smith

Good priced, fast service. Pizza average,

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german alonso

This place is awesome! Best coffee in town!

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Adri Prejna

Kinda pricey, but personal and homemade.

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Tristan Navarro

Great coffee and place to have one.

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Naty Sosa

Coffee is great. Excellent service.

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Jose M. Velazquez

Good coffee, pastries, and oatmeal!

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