Balam x SOTA: Craft Coffee and Roasters @Original Farmers Market 6333 West 3rd Street The Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles, CA 90036

"I will be coming back to purchase the $8 coffee, although it is a bit pricey for my taste. I had the pistachio latte. It was perfect, sweetness level not too high (typically don’t opt for sugary drinks), and I could still taste the espresso. The staff were welcoming and offered suggestions. There is no seating inside, but it’s located at the Farmers Market at The Grove, so there is plenty of seating outside. If you can get past the price, you won’t be disappointed."

"My daughter and I dropped by here looking for some coffee while in the Farmer’s Market. Such a lovely, unique coffee shop with exquisite tasting coffee and espresso. The quality was top notch and that is something difficult to find with all the name brand chain coffee shops offering their “special “ roast beans that leave you wishing you didn’t waste your money. Customer service was impressive and personable. We were treated to a mini lesson about different beans and tasted some of the other coffees. My biggest concern is too much acid in coffees that pretend to have quality beans. I was truly satisfied with their quality and it was very reasonably priced. We chatted for a while discussing coffees from various parts of the world as we had lived in the Middle East for many years and had the opportunity to taste many different kinds of coffee. The whole experience was so pleasant and refreshing. My only regret is that we don’t live closer because we would be repeat customers for sure! Kudos to delivering a quality, affordable product that is rare to find these days. Best of luck !"

"I ordered a hot vanilla latte with oat milk and my goodness it is so delicious. The barista foamed the oat milk so perfectly, without burning the oat milk (which tends to happen often b/c oat milk is super difficult to foam b/c no fat). I would highly recommend their coffee!!!"

"I came all the way from Australia to try the coffee roast and I was so delighted that it lived up to the hype. The roasts are very similar to what you would get from a good coffee roaster in Melbourne. They also rotate their roast pretty frequently so there is a good variety. Highly recommend this spot and the lady working was so friendly. Give it a try!"

"A cozy neighborhood coffee shop owned by a lovely couple. They have great hand-poured coffee using their own roasted beans. The personal touch of the owners makes every visit warm and welcoming. If you appreciate quality coffee and friendly service, this spot is a must-try gem."