Dripp
For those who say that all of the best boutique coffee shops are in LA, I say, you haven’t been to Dripp. An industrially designed coffee shop serving up some of the best espresso drinks, Turkish coffee, and teas I’ve ever tasted and located in Chino Hills. Last week I stopped by Dripp for a chance to try a few of owner Rabih Sater’s favorite creations on and off of the menu.
While my Barista Aaron grinded beans, whipped up drinks and bruleed lattes…yes Dripp offers a crème brulee latte coined the BruLaLa…we chatted casually about the origin of the beans, good water temperatures and even Aaron’s recent Best Barista in the Inland Empire award which I embarrassingly asked about.
Naturally I couldn’t contain my excitement when Aaron graciously agreed to let me come behind the counter and learn how to pour the perfect cup of coffee for myself. About 5 minutes later and after a little spilled water, I had a new appreciation for the art of coffee making! Don’t be fooled by the photos…I was nervous.
As if the delicious drinks, fancy blowtorch and coffee lessons weren’t enough, I finished my visit enjoying one of Dripp’s ice cream sandwiches. Yes..that is the face of pure enjoyment seen below.
I left that day with a serious caffeine buzz, a huge smile on my face, and the hope that Rabih will someday open a Dripp in Pasadena. If he does I promise to be his very first customer!
My favorite things to order at Dripp:
1. The White Goat: deliciously spicy & creamy Turkish coffee latte. (not on the menu)
2. The BruLaLa: crème brulee latte topped with burnt sugar.
3. Hu-mina-tea: floral iced jasmine green tea with just a hint of non-dairy creamer.
4. Ice Cream sandwich: I ordered S’mores cookies and salted caramel ice cream.
{Photos by Joanne Pio for Freutcake. You can read more about Joanne on my about page! Dripp was recommended to be by my friend and graphic designer Salih Kucukaga.}
That looked like so much fun. I love coffee – hot, cold, sweet, not…yum!
I do too! I am a total coffee lover.
That looks like so much fun and the pictures are wonderful!
Thank you Kristina! It was a very fun…and tasty day!
Looks like a great place to hang out. What a beautiful experience for a coffee aficionado! Have a great week ahead of you.:)
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Thank you Audrina! Hope you have a great week as well.
I’ll take a brulala! Wow-that sounds amazing!
It really was! I loved that the Barista bruleed it right in front of me. It was crisp on top just like the real thing.
Crème brulee latte… I am booking my flight now
Haha! You fly out and I will treat you to one!
Great photos; love this fun feature, Leah!
Thank you so much Erin! There will hopefully be more coming soon.
This little place looks amazing…and tasty! Love the photos, and now I’m craving an ice cream sandwich!
Thank you Katie! I love the way the photos came out as well. Joanne is so talented!
Adorable Leah! This seems like the kind of cafe that would fit right in with Toronto’s Distillery District
Have any goodies like this in LA that you’d recommend?
Lauren- there are tons of great coffee shops in LA but honestly I found Dripp to be the best so far. Hopefully they will open one in our area soon.
wow! I love this industrial looking spaces!!!!!! everyhing looks delicious!
I love your jumper by the way
Thanks Anna! I agree, Dripp did a great job with their interior.
Thats creme brulee latte sounds amazing!!!!
It really was yummy!
Hi Leah! Thanks for finding me on Instagram – what a lovely blog you have here! You have a new follower in me.
And Dripp looks fantastic, just my type of place!
Thank you so much Hana! I’m glad I found you on Instagram as well. Please come back and visit often.
Oh how wonderful! I love independent coffee shops. These pictures are amazing by the way
Love this! I had a great turkish coffee latte at Fonte in Seattle and your mention of Dripp’s turkish latte now has me missing it. I wish I could find a shop here in DC that does one…
I am loving this place, all the branding, and the logo, oh yes and most importantly, your necklace! Love your style and photographs!
really love this post – we get to learn about a new yummy spot + see your beautiful face
great collaboration with Joanne!
Aw thank you Ana Maria! xoxo