Chango Coffee House - Los Angeles

**CONS** **Strange Service**: I hesitate to label it "bad," but the staff member was rather unfriendly. When he handed back my credit card, he was intensely watching the "tip" line, which made me feel very uncomfortable and somewhat violated. Instead of rounding up my total, I simply wrote "0" on the tip line and signed it. **Weak Hot Chocolate**: We ordered tea and hot chocolate, but the hot chocolate was lukewarm and only filled about 60% of the cup, with the rest being just foam! It tasted like the instant mixes you'd find in an office kitchen. I was quite disappointed. **Early Closing Time**: We drove by around 9 PM and found the place already closed. **PROS** **Charming Atmosphere**: This place has an undeniable warm, old-school hippie vibe that's quite inviting. **Unique Red Bathroom**: The entire bathroom has bright red walls, which is an interesting concept, though it feels a bit eerie, as if you’re walking into someone’s home. **Large Square Table**: There’s plenty of space for small groups (1-3 people) looking to study, socialize, or play board games.

This restaurant has new owners (formerly of Susina Bakery and Fix Coffee) who have renovated and cleaned up the space, making a significant improvement compared to my previous visit. The service was quick and the staff were friendly. The menu is small but includes sandwiches, vegan options, breakfast eggs, breakfast burritos, Brooklyn bagels, and pastries from Susina. They also offer a lovely selection of tea and good coffee.