The Palm Coffee Bar

We came to this coffee shop because we saw “the sweet creature” and really liked the flavors that were in it, and we order it. The staff was really friendly and helpful, they really made us feel welcome. The coffee was really god and we liked the overall ambiance of the place. Needless to say we will be coming back and it’s a coffee place you should try out!

SUPER CUTE!! The decoration feels like a cafe in Bali or something. They even have a photo booth that you can take (virtually) unlimited photos and download them online. It’s not used by other customers at all when I was there but this is definitely a gem. Pastries were fresh and delicious. They are American styled pastries (as in, not the croissant you’ll expect in Paris but certainly tastes very very good like a good bakery in USA!). I like the hot drink too and you can opt for alt milk, sugar level. Chai is AMAZING!! Plenty of street parking in front of the cafe. Restroom was super cute, smells very good and clean too!

Tastes horrendous. Coffee used to taste very good when owner was there with the core group. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch was my go to. It tastes like mud now. I gave it a second chance again after an unexpected disappointment a year ago when I got the same thing, quality has gotten worse somehow. The vibe is fine, but the owner needs to get the quality of the drink back to shape. I usually don't post these kinds of negative messages, but it just reflects the level of my disappointment of what used to be a crowning jewel of Burbank coffee turned into a subpar dispensary of terrible coffee.

I tried the Palm Coffee Bar for the first time yesterday. It certainly looks nice inside, a lot of efforts were spent on making the place look unique and pretty. I ordered a small iced vanilla latte, something I like to order wherever I go. I only waited a few minutes before it was ready. There was a nice area for you to sit on a bench and in front of you are unique little gadgets you can purchase: funky pens, warm beanies, t-shirts, etc. Above you is a large silver shiny disco ball that catches your attention. I grabbed my latte - the employees were decently friendly and wished me a Happy New Year. The latte was $6, which is a dollar more for the same drink and size at my favorite coffee shop elsewhere in Burbank. I was hoping I would like this place because I recently moved and my favorite coffee shop is now a further drive. The Palm is closer to my new home, however I don't plan to come back. I couldn't taste any vanilla in my drink. When I got home I had to add my own Torani Vanilla Syrup to it. I know that there wasn't any misunderstanding with my order as the label on the drink shows exactly what I ordered (With vanilla). Aside from that, the drink tasted very watered down and flavorless. It reminded me of Starbucks. Except with Starbucks you would at least taste the vanilla. So for $6 I was unhappy. It looks like a lot of money was spent on the decorations and design of the place to make it look modern, hip, edgy, with fun touches of pink. However, the quality of the drink I ordered was far less impressive than the interior design. My search for a new coffee shop goes on.

We came to this coffee shop because we saw “the sweet creature” and really liked the flavors that were in it, and we order it. The staff was really friendly and helpful, they really made us feel welcome. The coffee was really god and we liked the overall ambiance of the place. Needless to say we will be coming back and it’s a coffee place you should try out!