I swear, I despair of ever finding a decent cup of coffee in Los Angeles. Oh okay, a latte.
Cafe latte is a shot of nasty espresso dumped into a glass of steamed milk that's all froth.
Real, New Orleans-style coffee must be dark roast, brewed strong, and must include chicory. I like mine sweet, with two teaspoons of sugar. This is an abomination. Just say no. Using a drip-style coffeemaker with filter, pour a small amount of the water over the coffee grounds to dampen them, then wait 30 seconds.