Little Ox Coffee’s menu isn’t huge, and that’s on purpose — every drink on it has been tested and adjusted before it earns a permanent spot, a process the shop’s founding story covers in more detail.
If you’re not sure where to start, here are 10 worth trying, from the shop’s best-known signature drink to some of the lower-key options regulars order again and again.
1. Salted Cream Vanilla Latte
This is the drink most first-time visitors get pointed to. It’s espresso and vanilla bean syrup topped with a thick, hand-whipped salted cream layer — Little Ox’s own spin on Taiwanese sea salt coffee. Price: $6.50.
2. Genji Matcha Latte
Built for people who actually want to taste the matcha, not just see the color. It’s smooth, a little earthy, and doesn’t hide behind sugar the way a lot of matcha drinks do. It’s made with ceremonial-grade matcha, the highest tier typically reserved for drinking on its own rather than blending into recipes.
3. Pandan Latte
Made with housemade pandan leaf syrup — the real leaf, not artificial flavoring. Tastes something like vanilla and grass had a baby, in the best way. If you’ve had Filipino or Southeast Asian desserts before, the flavor might be familiar even if the name isn’t. Price: $5.95.
4. Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte
Roasted Japanese hojicha tea with caramelized brown sugar. Lower caffeine than an espresso drink, and warm and toasty rather than bitter — a good pick if you want something cozy without the jitters. Price: $5.95.
5. Coconut Spice Latte
Warm spices meet coconut for a drink that leans more toward “fall favorite” than “everyday order,” though it’s on the menu year-round. Worth trying if you liked the Pandan Latte and want something in the same family but spiced instead of aromatic. Price: $6.50.
6. Cream Top Vanilla Latte
Not to be confused with the Salted Cream Vanilla Latte — this one skips the salt and keeps things straightforwardly creamy and vanilla-forward. A solid pick if the salted version sounds interesting but you’d rather skip the salty-sweet contrast.
7. Iced Sea Salt Vanilla Latte
The iced, sea-salt-forward relative of the Salted Cream Vanilla Latte. Melting ice changes the balance as you drink it, so it tends to taste lighter and slightly less sweet by the end of the cup than it does at the first sip.
8. Single Origin Okumidori Matcha
For matcha drinkers who want something more traditional than the Genji Matcha Latte. Okumidori is a specific matcha varietal known for a deeper, more vegetal flavor — closer to what you’d get at a dedicated tea house. Price: $6.65.
9. Sweater Weather Latte
Little Ox’s seasonal fall drink. If you’ve written off pumpkin-flavored drinks after one too many overly sweet versions elsewhere, this one is worth a second chance — it’s built to be balanced rather than dessert-sweet. Price: $6.00.
10. Honey Lavender Oat Latte
Floral drinks are hard to get right — too much lavender and it tastes like soap. This one keeps the lavender in the background, with honey and oat milk doing most of the work. Good option if you like floral flavors but have been burned by other cafes’ lavender drinks before. Price: $6.50.
Which One Should You Order First?
| If you want… | Try… |
|---|---|
| The shop’s signature, can’t-go-wrong order | Salted Cream Vanilla Latte |
| Real matcha flavor, not just green color | Genji Matcha Latte |
| Something you won’t find at most cafes | Pandan Latte |
| Low-caffeine and cozy | Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte |
| Traditional, deeper matcha | Single Origin Okumidori Matcha |
| Floral, but not overwhelming | Honey Lavender Oat Latte |
A Few Practical Notes
Little Ox is busiest on weekend mornings and weekday afternoons once the study crowd settles in. If you want a quieter visit to actually sit with your drink, mornings and early evenings are usually easier.
Full hours and directions are on the contact page.
Most drinks on this list are available hot or iced, and oat, almond, and soy milk are available across the menu.
If you’re unsure what to order, the staff are used to first-time visitors asking for recommendations — just describe what you usually like and go from there.
Want to see the full menu, including espresso classics and seasonal specials? Browse the complete Little Ox Coffee menu →
FAQs
What’s the most popular drink at Little Ox Coffee?
The Salted Cream Vanilla Latte and Genji Matcha Latte are the two best-sellers, with the Pandan Latte close behind for anyone wanting something different.
Does Little Ox Coffee have non-coffee options?
Yes. The Genji Matcha Latte, Single Origin Okumidori Matcha, and Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte are all tea-based rather than espresso-based.
Can I customize these drinks?
Yes — oat, almond, and soy milk are available across the menu, and most drinks can be made hot or iced.
Is there a low-caffeine option?
The Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte has less caffeine than the espresso-based drinks, since it’s made from roasted tea rather than coffee.
