“…But the revelation in our hunt for the ideal espresso was Sabor y Cultura. Formerly called Espresso Mi Cultura, the artsy, activist-minded cafe on Hollywood Boulevard boasts rich, chocolaty espresso that’s smooth rather than bitter and capped with a layer of thick, dark, gleaming crema that escorts and protects delicate aroma notes. It’s a product of pain-staking precision in grinding, compacting, and measuring. Owner Ramon Pantoja even adjusts the fineness of the grounds according to the humidity levels outside. Espresso is so rarely done right in America, he says, ‘which is why we treat it like people do in other countries - like the gourmet drink that it is.’ The free wireless Internet access, monthly art exhibits, and regular evening entertainment wouldn’t be the same without a demitasse of Pantoja’s espresso.”
Sabor Y Cultura
“Best Espresso in LA”
Los Angeles Magazine
City Bean customer since 2000
