Chef Ari Kolender is known for his expertise in seafood, particularly raw bar and oyster preparations, drawing inspiration from his childhood spent by the water. He is the chef behind popular Los Angeles...
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Last updated: 7/28/2026, 3:13:53 AM
Key Information
Found Oyster is a perpetually packed, seafood-focused raw bar known for its intimate 'jewel box' space. While the prompt's address and reviews refer to 'Found Coffee' in Eagle Rock, Found Oyster itself is a distinct establishment located in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. It specializes in fresh seafood, offering a full raw bar experience. The team behind Found Oyster also opened Queen St., a Charleston-inspired seafood joint in Eagle Rock.
Customer Perception
The provided Google reviews are for 'Found Coffee' and describe a welcoming neighborhood coffee shop with excellent coffee, friendly service, and various pastries and pop-ups. They mention owner Annie and highlight the community feel. These reviews do not pertain to 'Found Oyster'.
Additional Details
General Manager Joe Laraja's family supplies some of the oysters for the raw bar. The team behind Found Oyster expanded their culinary footprint by opening Queen St., a Charleston-inspired seafood restaurant in Eagle Rock.
This was the anniversary of Found. Annie has curated a wonderful set of regulars and they all showed up! It was a very fun morning. The coffee is fantastic. You can also buy books and fun cards at the shop. Heartily recommend!
This is my favorite coffee shop in Eagle Rock. You won't find a nicer staff and Annie (the owner) has created such a welcoming culture that you immediately feel compelled to come again. There's usually plenty of seating while you see regulars revolve through the doors all day. It does get busy from time to time, but I wouldn't trust a coffee shop that didn't.
5
Where do I start? The owner, Annie has created something really special. She’s nurturing, genuine, quirky in the best way and has a way of making everyone feel like they’re at home.
The matcha is thoughtfully made (and perfectly blended every time), the coffee is delicious and the whole place has this effortless energy that makes you want to stay awhile. It’s one of those rare spaces where you can get work done, have a meaningful conversation, or simply enjoy being around really good people.
Every person behind the counter has their own personality, they’re so easygoing,
they all make you feel like you’ve been coming there forever. The name couldn’t be more fitting…you really do feel found at Found Coffee🌟.
If you’re looking for incredible coffee, a cozy place to work, or simply want to be in good company and good spirits, I can’t recommend this place enough.
Also, get the cinnamon swirl!!
5
This place is a total gem. It has that neighborhood coffee shop feel. The coffee is excellent, the service is friendly, and you can tell they really care about quality. Whether you’re grabbing a quick coffee, meeting a friend, or getting some work done, Found Coffee is the perfect spot. Highly recommend!
5
This place is busy and parking can be a little tough. As soon as you walk in, you are warmly greeted. It gets busy, but the line moves fast. They had so many items to purchase besides coffee. It was hard to focus. They had cute mugs, a variety of coffees, and so much more.
As soon as it was my turn to order, Annie (owner) was super friendly and took the time to help me choose pastries to eat and coffee beans to take back home to my parents. Annie explained how she loves doing coffee collabs and she's owned and operated this place for 10 years. The way she explains products and talks to customers, you can just tell by the vibe that she loves what she does.
I ordered:
1. Iced ceramonial matcha latte: This was a nice comforting drink. It wasn't overly strong, matcha, and you can taste the hint of honey. The perfect drink while I stand in line outside for Gooey Center Cinnamon rolls.
2. Nutella croissant: Messy delightful treat, with nutella throughout
3. Strawberries and cream: I wasn't a fan of this one. It was a little too tart for me. I didn't get much sweetness from the cream.
4. Mini donut holes w/ vanilla cream filling: This would have been tasty without the filling. It tasted like cream cheese and kind of threw the flavor off
They had a cool colab going on with Gooey Center, cinnamon rolls, and Hap's Burgers. You can get coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and cinnamon rolls in one place. It's like a one-stop shop. It's super convenient for the shopper like me. I was able to try all 3 places while waiting for Gooey Center to set up and open up.
Highly recommend coming by and checking out. Annie is super nice. She made me feel welcome and even introduced me to some of her customers. She had shown me where to line up for Gooey Center and spoke of Hap's Burgers. Hap's burger is there on Wednesday and Saturday. Gooey Center pops up there on Saturdays sometimes. You'll have to check the website and see where they are for the week.