. "2017-02-16T00:00:00"^^ . "5"^^ . "53"^^ . . "38"^^ . "49"^^ . . "[26/100]\n\n(Instagram photo opp alert! Their book wall is insta-famous)\n\nLocated in an eclectic neighborhood, I have yet to visit a place that equals to Fika. It's in an adorable house, turned coffee shop. \n\nThe vibe is welcoming, the decor is minimal with plenty of natural light shining throughout the cafe. It's a little narrow but on my visit, there was just a handful of people so it was spacious! There are two rooms. The main room has the coffee bar and the second one has the book wall. \n\nI had their cardamom latte, a recommendation with a savory scone. The cardamom latte was delicious! It had a little sweetness from the milk but there was flavor more than anything. It was served in a medium sized glass, not a mug which was different. The scone was balanced and different from the spice of my latte. It was crumbly, not too dense. I finished both with ease. \n\nPros:\n- Free Wifi\n- Free Parking (but limited)\n- In a great neighborhood to explore\n- Friendly service\n- Outdoor patio area\n\nCons:\n- Staircase to the restroom is narrow\n- Some chair aren't as sturdy\n\nTips:\n- Weekday mornings are less crowded\n- $5 minimum for card\n- They sell super cute Fika pins! \n- They sell both coffee beans & loose leaf teas\n- They bake all their pastries! \n \nOne of my wishes, they open a location here in Los Angeles!"^^ .