Azucanela - Hawthorne

the horchata latte is the reason to show up first. it's that specific kind of drink that makes you wonder why more places don't bother, a real crossover between latin pantry staples and espresso culture that lands better than it sounds. azucanela sits on south inglewood ave in hawthorne, a stretch that doesn't get much coffee press but clearly has regulars who've figured something out. the shop is well regarded locally, which in a city as caffeinated and opinionated as los angeles means something. you can build a whole visit around the sweet side of the menu, or just pull up with a cortado if that's where you're at. either way, the horchata latte is how you close it out.