Blank Street Coffee Is Coming to Studio City
Studio City · Food and drink
The viral New York matcha and coffee chain picked Studio City for one of its first two Los Angeles locations. Here is what is planned, why the brand chose this side of the hill, and where the opening stands now.
The short answer
Blank Street, the New York matcha and coffee chain with more than 90 locations across the United States and London, was slated to open its first Los Angeles location in Studio City in summer 2026, alongside a second LA store in Beverly Hills. As of early July 2026, neither location had appeared on Blank Street's official locations map, so the timeline appears to have shifted. The brand is known for its viral blueberry matcha, minimalist sage green cafes, and a steady run of celebrity collaborations including Sabrina Carpenter, Kendall Jenner, and Emma Chamberlain.
Studio City is on the map for a Blank Street, and for a brand this deliberate about where it lands, that is worth paying attention to.
If the name does not ring a bell yet, give it a week on TikTok. Blank Street is the matcha and coffee chain that quietly took over New York, London, Boston, and Washington, DC over the last five years, and in spring 2026 it announced its Los Angeles debut with two locations: one in Beverly Hills, and one right here in Studio City. It is the kind of arrival that tends to show up on the Studio City real estate radar before it lands anywhere else in the Valley.
That is a meaningful pick. Blank Street could have opened anywhere in Los Angeles, and it chose Studio City as one of its first two doors on the West Coast. For a brand that has built its reputation on knowing exactly where its people are, that says something about where Studio City sits on the cultural map right now. It fits a pattern Debbie Pisaro has watched play out for years, where design-minded concepts test neighborhoods on the rise here before anywhere else in the Valley.
Studio City list
Get Debbie's monthly read on Studio City openings, values, and what is actually landing on Ventura Boulevard, delivered to your inbox. No pressure and no spam.
Join the Just Studio City list or call (310) 362-6429What is Blank Street, exactly?
Founded in Brooklyn in 2020, Blank Street has grown to more than 90 locations and is closing in on its 100th store. The cafes are instantly recognizable: soft sage green interiors, minimalist counters, and a menu built around drinks that look as good as they taste. Its blueberry matcha became a full-on social media phenomenon, and seasonal creations like lemon loaf matcha and cherry glaze matcha keep the lineup feeling fresh.
The brand also has a serious pop culture footprint. Sabrina Carpenter pulled a barista shift at a London location to promote "Espresso." Kendall Jenner partnered through her 818 tequila brand. Emma Chamberlain has collaborated. Blank Street even launched a fashion-forward beverage sleeve, called "The Sleeve," timed to fashion week.
In other words, this is not a quiet opening. It is the kind of arrival that reshapes a corner of a neighborhood the moment the doors swing open, the same way a marquee restaurant does when it joins the ranks of Studio City's independent, design-forward businesses.
Why Studio City makes sense
Studio City has been on a quiet but undeniable upswing. Ventura Boulevard keeps adding the kind of independent, design-forward small businesses that used to feel reserved for the Eastside. Coffee and Plants, founded by Leona Lewis, is thriving. The walkable stretches near Tujunga Village and Laurel Canyon feel busier and more curated every season, and new restaurants keep planting flags here instead of farther west.
Blank Street placing one of its first two Los Angeles doors in Studio City fits squarely into that story. It is a brand that follows the crowd carefully, and it clearly sees what locals already know: this side of the hill is having a moment. The same walkability that draws dog-friendly restaurants and packs the patios on a perfect-weather afternoon is exactly what a matcha brand looks for in a corner spot. If you have been tracking the neighborhood's momentum the way Debbie Pisaro covers the Netflix takeover of Radford Studio Center, a viral coffee brand choosing Studio City for its West Coast debut is right on trend.
Off-market
A large share of the best Studio City houses trade quietly, before they ever hit the open market. Debbie keeps a running list of pocket listings for buyers who want the first look.
See the pocket listingsWhere things stand now
Here is the honest update. The two Los Angeles cafes were announced in April 2026 as opening in June, but June came and went without a confirmed opening. As of early July 2026, neither the Studio City nor the Beverly Hills location had appeared on Blank Street's official locations page, and no exact Studio City address had been announced. Read that as a soft "summer 2026, timeline to be confirmed" rather than a firm date.
No exact address has been announced yet, and Debbie Pisaro will update this post the moment Blank Street confirms which corner of Studio City is getting it. In the meantime, the Studio City events calendar is where the opening gets flagged once there is a real date on it.
Ask Debbie
Curious how a corner like this fits the bigger picture on your street, whether you are buying or selling nearby? Send Debbie a note and she will walk you through it.
Email Debbie about Studio City homesWhat to order when the doors open
If you want to know what the hype is actually about before opening day, the blueberry matcha is the place to start. It is the drink that built the brand. Lemon loaf matcha is the dark horse pick for anyone who finds straight matcha a little too earthy, and the full espresso menu is there for anyone who never made the jump to green in the first place.
When a brand like Blank Street follows the crowd to a neighborhood, it is usually reading the same signals that move home values. Debbie Pisaro tracks that overlap closely, because the walkability and cultural pull that draw a viral cafe also shape the Studio City market. Whether you are weighing selling a Studio City home or simply following the neighborhood, it helps to have the read from the best real estate agent in Studio City, and her contact page is the quickest way to reach her.
Frequently asked questions
When is Blank Street opening in Studio City?
Blank Street was slated to open its Studio City location, alongside a second LA location in Beverly Hills, in summer 2026. The cafes were first announced in April 2026 as opening in June, but as of early July 2026 neither had appeared on Blank Street's official locations map, so the timeline appears to have shifted. No confirmed opening date has been announced.
Where will Blank Street be in Studio City?
An exact address has not been announced. Blank Street named Studio City as one of its first two Los Angeles locations in its April 2026 announcements, but the specific street and cross street are still unconfirmed, and the location has not yet appeared on the brand's official locations map.
When will Blank Street open in LA?
Blank Street announced its first two Los Angeles cafes, in Studio City and Beverly Hills, in April 2026 with a planned June opening that slipped. As of early July 2026 the brand had not confirmed a firm LA opening date, and neither location had gone live on its official locations map. Treat it as summer 2026 with the timeline to be confirmed.
What is Blank Street known for?
Blank Street is best known for its matcha drinks, particularly its viral blueberry matcha, along with seasonal creations like lemon loaf matcha and cherry glaze matcha. The brand is also recognized for its minimalist sage green cafe design and its celebrity collaborations.
How many Blank Street locations are there?
Blank Street has more than 90 locations across New York, Boston, Washington, DC, and London, and is closing in on its 100th store as it plans its Los Angeles expansion.
Is Blank Street only matcha, or does it sell coffee too?
Both. Blank Street started as a coffee brand and still serves a full espresso menu, but its matcha drinks have become the signature offering that drives much of the social media attention.
Why is Blank Street opening in Studio City?
Studio City has emerged as one of Los Angeles's most active neighborhoods for design-forward food and beverage concepts, with a strong walkable corridor along Ventura Boulevard. Brands following cultural momentum in Los Angeles increasingly see Studio City as a strategic first move.
How will I find out when Blank Street actually opens?
Debbie Pisaro tracks new Studio City openings on the Just Studio City events calendar and updates this post as details are confirmed. Once Blank Street names a Studio City address and a firm date, both will be noted here and on the calendar.
Coastline 840
Work with Debbie Pisaro
Buying or selling in Studio City, and want the agent who prices to the block and answers the phone herself? Reach Debbie directly.
Reach DebbieWritten by Debbie Pisaro, a 24-year California luxury agent and the founder of Coastline 840, DRE #01369110. Opening dates and locations for new businesses can shift; this post was originally published in April 2026 and updated July 8, 2026 to reflect that Blank Street's Studio City and Beverly Hills locations had not yet appeared on the brand's official locations map. Debbie lives in a 1907 Craftsman in Silver Lake with her dog, Lennon, and works every one of the ten Studio City micro-markets. Coastline 840 · Studio City