Freshly brewed coffee on a warm café table
Cafe Codex — Est. 2014

Freshly Brewed
Moments That Matter

Specialty coffee, slow-baked pastries and a room that always feels like morning. Pull up a chair and stay a while.

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Old Town · California
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Crafted With Passion

Coffee isn't just a drink.
It's a moment.

Every cup begins with a relationship — with the farmers we buy from, the roasters we trust, and the people who gather at our counter. We take our time so that yours feels slower, warmer, better.

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The cups people
keep coming back for

Coffee Espresso $3.00

Espresso

A bold, concentrated shot pulled from our darkest single-origin beans.

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Coffee Cappuccino $5.00

Cappuccino

Espresso crowned with velvety steamed milk and a cloud of foam.

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Coffee Caffè Latte $5.00

Caffè Latte

Smooth espresso layered with silky milk and delicate latte art.

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Coffee Mocha $6.00

Mocha

Rich espresso, dark chocolate and steamed milk finished with cream.

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Coffee Caramel Macchiato $6.00

Caramel Macchiato

Espresso poured over vanilla milk and finished with caramel drizzle.

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Tea Chai Latte $5.00

Chai Latte

Spiced black tea brewed with cardamom, cinnamon and steamed milk.

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Signature caramel latte
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The Signature

Caramel Latte

Slow crafted. Rich, smooth and perfectly balanced — our house-made caramel folded through a double shot of espresso and silky steamed milk.

  • Single-origin espresso
  • House caramel & sea salt
  • Barista milk, micro-foamed
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Our Story

A small independent café built around a simple idea

We roast in small batches, bake before sunrise and greet every guest by name. No shortcuts, no compromise — just honest coffee made by people who care.

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From Bean To Cup

Every cup, five slow steps

Selecting beans Roasting beans Grinding coffee Brewing espresso Serving coffee
  1. 01

    Select

    We cup dozens of samples to find beans with clarity and character.

  2. 02

    Roast

    Small batches, dialled in daily to coax out sweetness and depth.

  3. 03

    Grind

    Burr-ground moments before brewing to protect every aroma.

  4. 04

    Brew

    Precision water, pressure and time — the recipe matters.

  5. 05

    Serve

    Poured with care and handed over with a smile.

From The Oven

More than coffee

Croissants laminated by hand, cakes baked each morning and plates made to be shared.

Fresh pastries Morning Bake Croissants Croissants Cheesecake Cakes Avocado toast All-Day Brunch
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Something for every hour

Espresso
Espresso
Coffee
$3.00
Jasmine Green Tea
Jasmine Green Tea
Tea
$4.00
Cold Brew
Cold Brew
Cold Drinks
$6.00
Avocado Toast
Avocado Toast
Breakfast
$9.00
Butter Croissant
Butter Croissant
Bakery
$3.50
Basque Cheesecake
Basque Cheesecake
Desserts
$7.00
Signature Caramel Latte
Signature Caramel Latte
Specials
$6.50
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
Coffee
$5.00
Earl Grey
Earl Grey
Tea
$4.00
Iced Latte
Iced Latte
Cold Drinks
$5.50
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The Café

A room that feels like home

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Coffee
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Interior
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Coffee
The roastery
Preparation
Our barista
Baristas
Fresh pastries
Food
Warm company
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Warm café interior
The Space

Your New
Favorite Place

18 Roastery Lane, Old Town, CA 90210 Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Free Wi-Fi · Outdoor Seating
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Kind Words

Loved by locals

“One of the best coffee experiences I have had in the city. The caramel latte is unreal.”

★★★★★
Sophie Turner
— Sophie Turner, Regular guest

“Every detail is considered — from the light to the foam on the cappuccino. A true neighbourhood gem.”

★★★★★
Daniel Craig
— Daniel Craig, Food writer

“It feels like a warm living room that happens to serve perfect coffee. I never want to leave.”

★★★★★
Aisha Rahman
— Aisha Rahman, Designer

“The space, the service and the flat white are all quietly excellent. My morning ritual lives here.”

★★★★★
Marcus Webb
— Marcus Webb, Architect
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