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Awakening

Open now · 5:30 AM-12 AM ★ 4.60 (604) Updated January 2026 Inglewood, CA

About Awakening in Inglewood

Awakening is a welcoming coffee and tea destination in Inglewood, California, offering a comfortable setting for everything from a quick bite to a relaxed meal. With great coffee, an extensive tea selection, and local specialty offerings, it is a convenient choice for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, or casual solo dining.

Guests can enjoy comfort food, prepared foods, small plates, and quick bites, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Alcohol is also offered, adding flexibility for different occasions and preferences.

Designed for both relaxation and productivity, Awakening provides cozy, casual, and trendy surroundings with seating and table service. It is a comfortable place to work on a laptop, meet someone for a meal, or take a break with a carefully prepared drink.

Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a bar on site, gender-neutral toilets, and a restroom, while fast service helps make each visit convenient. Whether dining in, ordering takeaway, using delivery, or enjoying on-site services, customers have several ways to experience what Awakening offers.

Accessibility is an important part of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Awakening accepts reservations and offers convenient payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Rated 4.60 out of 5 based on 604 reviews, Awakening is located at 231 S La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301, United States. For more information, call +1 213-493-3212.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (604 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Kea Butler

Kea Butler

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Since opening, Awakening has been my favorite café in the U.S. I love the yellow accent colors, the vibrant lighting, the comfortable couches, and the overall atmosphere. It’s one of those places where I always feel inspired, whether I’m working, brainstorming new ideas, or just relaxing for a while. One thing that really sets Awakening apart is the creative space they offer. They have an amazing recording studio for podcasts and other creative projects, plus private co-working and meeting rooms. I’ve used the upstairs meeting room with a group of about 12 people, and it was ready to go when we arrived. Someone was even available to help us adjust the A/C, which showed how attentive they are to their guests. My go-to drink is the Chai Latte—they make the best one, in my opinion. The food is great too, with plenty of variety and options for both hot and cold drinks. I also appreciate that they’re open early in the morning and stay open late, which makes it easy to stop by anytime. I sometimes go to Issa’s Hilltop first then Awakening! Honestly, I think both cafés are worth supporting. 💕 What keeps me coming back to Awakening, though, is the service. Bert is always thoughtful and checks in on customers. Bert, Joel, and Alicia are always welcoming, always smiling, helpful, and genuinely kind. That positive energy goes a long way! I actually stopped going to places like 7-Eleven, Starbucks, and a few other coffee shops because the customer service just felt transactional. At Awakening, it feels different. It feels like the people here truly care about the experience they’re creating, and that makes all the difference. To the entire Awakening team, thank you for your kindness, your consistency, and the good vibes you bring every day. I’m looking forward to many more visits, and I’ll continue recommending and bringing friends, family, and colleagues whenever I can.

Dee

Dee

7 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I was looking for a new cafe with good energy that wasn’t too far from my area. Awakening definitely woke me up as soon as I walked in, I was greeted by colorful lights and upbeat music. I ordered a black bean breakfast wrap and the hibiscus cloud lavender haze latte. Overall, I left feeling satisfied and in a great mood. The wrap was tasty and my drink was delicious ☺️ (I suggest that you order it with almond milk). I’m only here for a short time but I plan to stop back in before I leave to try the Ghirardelli mocha latte!

Saily Hernandez

Saily Hernandez

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This quickly became one of my top favorite cafes! Ordering on their tablet is rather easy and fast, the only thing holding it up is the amazing VARIETY of drinks they have! The ambiance is great, tons of space and what’s even better? They have a quiet office like space that you can use if you’re a member to work in! love that for meetings or working away from home!

C. Soufo

C. Soufo

9 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Came here for the first time at 6am because thank God they open before that. It’s like a German nightclub to slap you in the face before you know what day it is. The ordering system can use some customization, but the process is easy. The sitting lounge is amazing! I didn’t get to use it but I’ll be back. The (owner?) Bertram was bringing A+ energy and pride. And the drink was literally perfect. Spice and oats and 4 shots of espresso, tailor made to be a warm hug in my stomach. Well done all around.

Chase Morris

Chase Morris

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

if you want peace and quiet this is not the place. If you want the highest quality tasting matcha 🍵 in Inglewood. pull up. the wifi is great plenty of seating and lots of drink and food options. don’t bring cash it’s strictly digital. make sure you try the yuzu citron tea

Alena B

Alena B

6 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Full menu filled with coffee, matcha, tea, & assorted dishes for consumption. You order at a self serve kiosk. Lots of room for seating. Coworking friendly with bright color decor and earthy tones to fill the space.

Jasmine Siddall

Jasmine Siddall

8 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Had the best work & session at Awakening last Thursday 1/8. I loved the matcha hibiscus cloud latte (literally still thinking about it, I can’t wait to have another), and I love the huge space. We went late at night and it was a little chilly. Be sure to dress warm if you come in the evening during the winter. I’ll be back soon 😊

Kevin Dedicatoria

Kevin Dedicatoria

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I found out about Awakening when searching for local cafés months ago before finally stepping in person. I had time to spare before a meetup nearby. Awakening has a lot of tempting choices and customizable options at reasonable prices. The staff were courteous and above and beyond. One barista showed me a more expansive space to work, relax, or hangout in the back of the storefront. Outdoor seating is also available in front at Awakening, and I'll definitely come back.

Jacqueline Luna

Jacqueline Luna

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

5 stars to all of the above. I appreciated the flexibility of ordering, there are 2 kiosks in the entrance and another next to the drinks (in the hallways). We met up for our book club and the space was comfy!!! I loved their music, I was dancing the whole time I was there. This place not only caters to adults, but to children too. I saw a shelf full of board games and accessible seating like long tables, low (regular) tables along with high tables. The drinks! Wow! I got the lemonade passion fruit! It was delicious! Look no forward to visiting again! I want to bring my daughter, she is on the spectrum and I know she will love it! It’s also very colorful and fun to look around. One more thing :) the books; there are books laid out on most of the tables and I also got some good reads in.

Heather King

Heather King

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Came to LA for a concert with a friend and we wanted to support a local coffee shop and we came back all four days we were here! The drinks were so good and the food was AMAZING. The lavender latte and the strawberry matcha were some of my favorites and the pretzel sandwiches were delicious. I definitely have to recommend the guava croissant though, it was the best! Cannot go wrong with anything you order from here and the staff were so friendly and the vibe was so cool. We also found some cute pins to buy! Definitely going to miss this place but will be back the next time I'm in LA!

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Awakening

Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

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We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

231 S La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301, United States

Hours

Open Now · Friday 5:30 AM-12 AM
Wednesday 5:30 AM-11 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM-12 AM
Friday 5:30 AM-12 AM
Saturday 5:30 AM-12 AM
Sunday 5:30 AM-12 AM
Monday 5:30 AM-11 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM-11 PM
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