Tully’s Coffee

This location has been my morning goto spot until yesterday… Last week they closed early a few days for paint/​remodeling (odd, they haven’t been there that long to need it, but ok) then yesterday (Monday) a contractor type stops me at the door and tells me that they’re closed for good and the space is being renovated into a Coffee Bean. A little research reveals that Tully’s has been struggling for years… not sure if any remain open. Bummer.

This is a great place to study if its not too packed; there’s quite a few plugs around. I got unlucky though and had to sit near the bathroom where the table was dimly lit. :(
I first ordered a Mango smoothie with free vitamin boost. I probably wouldn’t get this combination again. I think it might’ve been that vitamin boost that made it taste really strange.
Later, this great smelling aroma wafted through the air. I found out it was the roti bun. It’s nice and soft on the inside, but a little oily on the bottom. Not too oily though. I’d definitely get it again.
Service is really friendly, maybe a little too friendly though. One of the workers kept giving me a creepy looking smile every time our eyes connected. (Maybe I’m just over thinking it though, it could have been a genuine smile, who knows :/)

I visited this place several times. The environment is great while there are no loud customers inside. Good for personal meetings and casual business meetings.
Their coffee is better than McDonald’s. I ordered the dark roast coffee. Although not much of aroma but the thing is in the taste. Better than McDonald’s.
Their cold drinks are not much to my taste since I am not a fan of cold/​iced coffee.
Their sandwich is pricey. I bought the breakfast sandwich panini for a whopping $ 7.00. And that is only egg and cheese panini. Too expensive for other things other than coffee.

Mmmmmmm, I love their buns… So delicious, warm and soft… yums! Their Mocha roti buns are a must try. Way better than Papparich’s because I don’t feel like I’m biting into a stick of butter, ick! The butter in the center is evenly distributed and isn’t a big ol glob. bleh!

K-​Town is certainly not short on coffee houses, but some places are just a cut above the rest. I live just a few short blocks from this particular Tully’s location and any time I’m feeling too lazy to brew my own cup or schlep myself over to Starbucks, I come here :)
The baristas are top-​notch. Great customer service is hard to find, so tip these baristas well. They deserve it.
The other great selling point of this location is comfort of their store. You have free wi-​fi, ample lighting, plenty of seating options, and quiet. You could actually get some work done here… unlike some shops where the noise level fringes on excess.
If you’re driving, prepare to search for metered parking on the street. There’s also a lot on the same block, but I’m pretty certain that you have to pay. Damn LA!
Coffee time — Personally, I like Tully’s regular brewed coffee, but I still consider myself a «Starbucks guy.» Same goes for the espresso drinks. I prefer the full-​bodied intensity of Starbucks dark roast.
Tully’s has Starbucks beat on the food options. Where Tully’s has an actual grill for their panini sandwiches, S’Bucks just has their fancy ovens. The bakery items at Tully’s just seem more plentiful, less factory made, overall tastier. I can’t pass up a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie… can’t do it.
So, love this place. Love the staff. It’s all bueno.
Get some!

Tully’s is my favorite. From the cool seating, ample places to stick my plug! yeah;) and the cool staff. What I like the most is the fairly diverse crowd here which I’m finding rare in Koreatown.
This is a fun place to people watch. The tables are big enough to use a mouse.

Parking is the only real issue here.
Good thing is that the parking lot nearby validates on weekends.
The baristas here are very accommodating and will try and make you a drink you will want.
They even asked me they could try and make me something off The menu.
That goes a long way with place who stick to the menu thus drinks and variety gets old. Not here.

I love the smell of this place. It smells like sandwiches, buns, and coffee all rolled ino one. It’s nicely decorated as well.
Definitely be aware of parking! Enforcement is vicious!
The buns and drip coffee is good. The teas not so much. I’m a huge tea drinker and everything seems to be so watered down. The iced peach tea that the reviewer recommended was no good. The earl grey not so hot either. Basically skip the teas and only go for the coffee and buns!
Do NOT say you haven’t been warned about the parking. If you are one minute over they will pin you in and get you. Trust me I know!

Watch out Starbucks, this place is simply THE BEST!
Every time I walk in the staff welcomes me warmly, calls me by name and starts fixing my latte. Couldn’t be more nice and friendly, and it seems they know just about everyone by name. The drinks taste great and they have a full selection of pastries, sandwiches and other treats. The Caffe Buns are to die for… seriously, you have to try one. They have everything you need to start the day right!
The décor is warm and comfortable with rich, dark wood tones and plenty of seating. Always seems clean and well kept.
I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a safe, comfortable coffee hangout and you expect amazing service. Again, this place is THE BEST!

I agree that this is the best coffee shop in K-​town.
The only drink I like to order at coffee shops is my usual, soy decaf mocha, sometimes over ice. Bizarre, I know. Tully’s Intense Dark Chocolate Mocha is a dessert for breakfast. Awesome way to get through a Friday workday.
The only food I’ve ordered here is a jalapeño cheese bagel, which was delicious.
Parking is confusing as hell here. I can’t give too much advice on parking, except that it’s free on Mariposa before 8 am.

best ktown coffee shop!
There are a lot of places in ktown to get a cup of coffee, but if you want more than a simple filter drip tully’s is the place. Try the house blend peach iced tea, its amazing. the café buns are to die for! don’t try to figure out what it is, i have had 10 and still am not 100% sure. All the staff are great, especially nick! super fun and they always remember who you are an offer a chat. Definitely worth a stop in for the usual sugary sweets if you are there for breakfast get a grilled panini SO yummy and they even have tapatio packets! all around a win. Trumps stuffy and pretentious coffeebucks down wilshire by FAR :)

This is the best Tully’s Coffee I’ve been to. They always make the perfect macchiato, especially when Willy is the barista. He’s quick, friendly, and makes some mean (coffee) drinks.
I wish there were more in OC :(

This is far my new fave fast coffee spot. Their roast is rustic and smooth and I enjoy their light classic brew. Whether my coffee of the moment is piping hot or on ice its good either way. But really the highlight of this place is my must have fresh ROTI bread. They are constantly baking it all day so get them hot right out of the oven! This round savory bread has a ooh soo buttery center and a light mocha crust that encapsulates the fluffy bread and buttery center. mmmm…

Soo delicious! I’ve always been a huge fan of Tully’s so I was really excited to hear that there’s one in KTown! The snacks are awesome as well!
The interior is nice and spacious and parking is free on weekends! Great place to catch up with old friends and relax!

I’ve been on a mission to find really good coffee without having to venture into Intelligentsia in Silverlake (because I just never feel quite cool enough in Silverlake… I guess my pants are too loose or something). Tully’s is the best thing between East LA and the Westside that I’ve found!
I waited a lot longer than I should have to go here, as I rarely have a reason to be on that particular block. But my bf’s dad has always said it’s his favorite, so I recently took the plunge and stopped by and now I’m totally hooked.
The staff is as good as the espresso. There’s a young woman with blond hair is just delightful, and Jose actually mixes in my half and half and splenda! Not only that, but he consistently does it perfectly. To date only Jose and my boyfriend know how I like my coffee. Did I mention I’ve only been going here for a week? Yeah, they’re that good.
I get Americanos. Their «veinte» (16oz, I think?) has 3 shots, so no need for me to pay for an extra to get the right strength. It’s always a good sign when you’re espresso has that bit of foam (aka– bloom), and the drink never tastes over-​roasted or burnt like Starbucks does more often than it should. I’ll echo my fellow Unilocalers, the ambiance is great. I wish I could take time to hang out there more. Also, the outdoor seating area is in the Equitable building courtyard– a peaceful retreat from Wilshire Blvd.
4 stars because their breakfast food is limited to pastries and a couple of not so awesome looking bagel sandwiches. But they do have Roti Buns! I’ve written enough already, so check out other reviews for an explanation of those.

It was the Sunday before finals week, and I can’t study around campus. My friend and I wanted to go to Café Americano up Wilshire, but it was super crowded soooo we wound up at Tully’s — which was surprisingly vacant.
PLUS: Parking is free in the shopping center complex on weekends!
The ambience in Tully’s is really great! We got so much work done! The lighting there is great, and the bathrooms are really clean. My Hazelnut Soy Latte with an extra shot was also really satisfying.
Got me some dirty chips. Wuz good.
Too bad it closed at 10pm. I wonder why it wasn’t as crowded as the many other coffee shops on Wilshire? Tully’s is quality caffeine, man. It’s not exorbitantly priced either.
Great study find!

When this location opened up in my office building I was ecstatic. No more having to walk 15 minutes to coffee bean or starbucks. No more having to go get weak Korean style coffee from the nearby bakery (although the Korean pastries IMO are much better).
The place is large with several tables and seating areas inside. The workers are extremely friendly and nice. I’ve been trying out different things on their menu when I come in, and the manager (dont remember his name) is very obliging in describing what the drinks are. When I order something new, he always offers to make me something else if I end up not liking it.
They also have drink cards so after every 10 you can get one free. FYI, they have two categories, so you need to get 10 coffee/​tea/​hot chocolates or 10 lattes/​blended drinks/​etc.

I ended up at Tully’s Coffee today while looking for a place to study in Ktown. I think I like.
I ordered an iced americano + caffe bun. The americano was just like any other ordinary americano. I really liked the caffe bun though. It has a nice, flaky shell that is semi sweet. The inside is fluffy and filled with melted butter. Yum! They heat it up for you when you order it so it’s nice and hot. They have a semi big selection of other pastries as well. Everything is supposedly made fresh daily. Looked good, but nothing particular stood out to me as a must try.
Good place to study. Free wifi. And outlets at almost every table! I would come study here if I was in the area. Much better than going to a Korean café and paying $ 7+ for a drink.

I am a fan indeed :) :) :)
As fresh as a bread gets! they bake every hour. you always get fresh, just out of the oven, buns~ they are delish & best of all they are trans fat free :)
Seatings are comfortable, services is excellent.
good place to study,
to use the internet and chat over yummy bun & good latte.
(no charge for soy-​yay!)
Pasadena papa rich does not have the get latte & bun $ 1 off deal.
so i would recommend this location over the one in Pasadena.
I also like how they give you the punch cards for the drinks. ^^
–1 star for complicated, short business hours
and lack of parking :(
(changes on weekends)
btw, they dont accept AMEX :(

This is a rather new Tully’s opened about 3 weeks ago they told me…
I just got Lemonade since drinking coffee keeps me up for hours sometimes…
Lemonade kinda sucked… Not sure why watered down…
Stupid Internet was down as well and they tried rebooting the router and modem… oh well… it’s a nicely laid out store but they need blinds like most Starbucks have to blockout the sunlight in alot of parts of the store.