good espresso in Alhambra?

[sambrada]

just moved to Alhambra (near Valley and Garfield) and have already found the Starbucks on each block. Is there a coffee shop nearby where I can get a decent espresso or fresh cup of full-bodied brewed coffee? Within walking distance (10 blocks) would be great. Home brewing is not an option with my current housing situation. Thanks!

[ristretto]

More than a 10 block walk, but a short drive-

Fresh Roast
308 S San Gabriel Blvd.

They roast their own and have espresso and siphon-brewed coffee.

[sambrada]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll definitely try them this week.

As to why no home brewing- I'm currently renting a room in a house and have very limited kitchen privileges.

Thanks again!

[foodforus]

I can't believe no one mentioned the best coffee in LA!

www.lamillcoffee.com

[Chowpatty]

Aqua did mention it, but they don't sell cups of coffee at the factory.

[Ernie]

Most of the Vietnamese cafés in Alhambra make good French-press coffee. Usually nice and strong and sweetened with condensed milk. Ask for cà phê sữa nóng'

[SauceSupreme]

And if you prefer to forgo the condesnsed milk, you can ask for "ca phe den nong". I usually ask for that with ice, "ca phe den da".

[AquaW]

Curious as to why home brew isn't an option... french presses aren't that pricey & easy to maintain. But I digress . . .

Alas, not much of a coffee scene in that part of alhambra. Asides from Starbucks & Coffee Bean, there is the iBrowse the other person mentioned -- if a short drive is do-able, try for Zona Rosa in Pasadena.

Alhambra also has La Mill coffee, one of the better roasters in town, but beyond walkable from Garfield/Valley and I'm not sure if they actually serve coffee.

~H.C.
http://la-oc-foodie.blogspot.com

[Velvet Elvis]

I'm sure it isn't the only non-starbucks place in town, but the only one I know of is iBrowse on Main between Garfield and first. But that may be too far to walk.