50 Best Coffee Shops near East Los Angeles

“Very welcoming friendly environment, food is amazing especially since it’s (Seed Oil Free) establishment uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Avocado Oil , great customer service highly recommend checking out 5 out of 5 stars ,will dine again !!“

“I've been coming here for a while for a few specific things:

-Vietnamese Iced Coffee, it's consistently good. Never had a bad one from here. At 5$ it's a pretty good deal.

-Ham & Cheese Croissant is always solid too whether it's cold or warmed up. Again, never had a bad one from here. I believe it's about 4/4.50$.

-Their filled donuts (Bavarian & Raspberry) are so good too! $1.75 each if I recall correctly.

Service is always great too, I don't know the dudes name (I catch him working mornings), but he's always friendly and efficient at getting your order ready even when he's got a few people in the shop.“

“Went with my gf here to knock out another coffee list off our list. Iced coffee was 🔥 but the pupusas were meh
Had better and I’m salvadorean so I judge a little heavier. lol sorry
But the staff was super friendly and on it even though they looked short staff. But going back for sure.“

“Family Donuts is one of those classic neighborhood spots that still feels genuine. Fresh donuts, good coffee, friendly service, and that old-school East LA vibe that’s getting harder to find these days. You can tell this is the kind of place locals actually come back to regularly, not just another trendy photo-op shop charging $8 for a donut with cereal glued on top. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area.
Thank you for todays breakfast it was phenomenal, and thank you to Winchell's and Dash for messing up my order past order and my driver taking half my order and causing me to look around ELA for a quality breakfast. We should look around and support SMB in ELA period!“

“I've eaten many chili relleno burritos from here since they first opened, both with asada and carnitas. I prefer their chili relleno with asada.

The tortillas are excellent. Their salsas are okay. The burritos can be a bit greasy, esply with carnitas. But they're always delicious anyway. (4.5)“

“Everything is absolutely DELICIOUS!!! We drove 2 hours for so many desserts!!! We will definitely be making more trips!!!“

“Small place with a large selection of donuts and pastries, other sandwich and breakfast options available. There are several, small tables for seating. Coffee and both cold / hot drinks available for purchase. Gets very busy for breakfast. Clean place with restroom for customers. Nice and friendly cashier's too.“

“Love this place and all the seating options. I only have 1 complaint which is the menu wording - “+ your choice of milk!” makes people assume alt milk is free when it’s 50c extra. We already know we have choice of milk!! just include it in the price or take it off the menu lol“

“wonderful staff delicious coffee“

“This is THE neighborhood coffee shop. Been coming here for years. The baristas are always friendly and the delicious coffee is flowing. You’ve got some really unique and tasty flavors too, like the Ube Latte! Great place to work and meet up with friends.“

“I recommend Botanica to everyone. They use fresh hand picked ingredients and the food is delicous! Their cocktails and desserts are so yum. I picked up some chile oil and pickled local veggies for gifts for my friends! Chef Zarah and the staff are best. Will definitely be returning soon.“

“So cool to be appreciated, and have our spirits lifted at KP LAMC Rehab with Pazzo Gelato!“

“Really cool place, the outdoor court is very spacious and shaded but you also have inside seating.

Cloud drinks were aweaome really enjoyed.

Came at afternoon so no real pastry\food options but did not need them.“

“It’s a one of kind experience! I ♥️ their coffee, pastries and the ambiance!“

“My God I’m so grateful. I was already in little Tokyo and wanted a matcha. A quick google search lead me to this place and it’s said to be the best in LA. I think, I can agree with that statement. What in grateful is it was a Saturday evening, they work till 8pm. All other days they close at 5pm and Monday they are closed. I ordered oatmeal matcha latte , it was 6.50 and worth it“

“Totally worth the 70 minute drive. Delicious food and great Taiwanese hospitality. Friendly, attentive staff and wonderful atmosphere. Minced Pork (Lu-Rou) Rice, fully loaded delicious stewed pork with egg. Meats are juicy and tender, kinda on the sweet side. Clamshell bun (Gua Bao) comes with tender thick cut pork, a bit on the salty side, but very well cooked. Fatty but not greasy. Thousand layer pancake with egg and basil was crispy and flaky. The basil flavor is a wonderful addition. Scallion bread sandwich was what we expected. Same tender thick cut pork, very happy to eat this. Next time I will probably get the beef, too much pork belly today Wonton soup is very classic, if you like shrimp wontons, you have to try this. We ended the meal with Hakka mochi and Oolong tea, the mochi tasted just like the ones in Taiwan. The tea was fragrant and is just the perfect compliment to the mochi. Overall an amazing meal with warm and friendly people, highly recommend!“

“really great Thanks a lot and very nice team ❤️“

“Great food and cocktails!! 🍸“

“This is the first time at Handle coffee I’m from the moment I walked in. I received exceptional service, not only that they had smiles on their Faces they made a delicious coffee. I ordered the vanilla latte with oat milk and it exceeded my expectations. The sweetness was perfect not too strong And with the perfect creaminess, I rate them a 10 out of 10.“

“Highlight Coffee Shop in Glendale, CA is a true gem for coffee lovers. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that sets the perfect tone for a cozy coffee experience.“

“Great lattes, coffee and tea selection“

“Highly recommend! The gluten free everything bagel was quite good, not rubbery like a lot of GF bagels. I sat at the bar and the servers were very nice and friendly. Food came in less than 10 minutes despite the whole place being pretty full. You can buy tubs of cream cheese to go and they have a small area of cute things to buy like hats, coloring books, some plates, condiments etc. Make sure you go to the pickle themed bathroom!“

“Excellent coffee and food. A really welcoming atmosphere too!“

“I loveeee this place!!! definitely one of my fav matcha spots ever! the service will always be one of my favorites as well :). ive tried all of their matchas on the menu and my favorite is the banana cream matcha. all of their syrups are made in house and taste sooo good!“

“Nice little cafe with a small menu and tasty“

“I Love Amara!!! The best Avocado Toast in town!!! Nice atmosphere, friendly people and great service!“

“Great food and so friendly service.“

“Nice place to chill, nice back patio too.“

“Here's why I like this place so much: great coffee, easy parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and when the guy at the register points out a book I'm reading and offers a rec for a Korean author I've never heard of? I'm all in.“

“Coffee was great! Staff was friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was fun, sharp, and clean. What they offer in terms of beans was pretty remarkable. Options from all over the world. Staff helped me navigate to some of the best options for the profile I was looking for. When I was in Switzerland and the barista found out I lived in the US l, he said, “Ooh, you guys have Kumquat!” Pretty high praise to immediately highlight it that way.“

“friendly staff- awesome coffee - great hangout“

“Best bakery...love their pastries.“

“Maru has really Nice green tea latte. I usually leaning toward coffee and Maru’ coffee is super nice. But, their iced green tea latte is something else.“

“If you’re a coffee lover, definitely give this place a try.
They really know how to brew specialty coffee right. This is the kind of coffee you should be able to drink completely plain and still enjoy. It’s not too bold, not bitter, and you can actually notice different layers of flavor in the cup.
I know there are other places in LA doing this style of coffee, but in my opinion Intelligensia is by far the best one.“

“The bresaola sandwich is the best sandwich in LA. Besides the ingredients being of incredible quality the combination is wholly original as far as I know. Bresaola, pistachios, fresh fennel, lemon cream, very crisp lettuce, and avocado (which isn’t on the menu description but seems to be a newer improvement) on phenomenal bread. It’s a very filling sandwich so I usually opt for the half at $13. The full size comes close to $30 with tax and tip but it’s worth it if you share or split into two meals.“

“Friend found this Taiwanese food spot near the Convention Center, which worked out for a quick dinner before the KCON concert. Not quite your usual Taiwanese comfort food restaurant, but food-wise, it's close enough. I do see this being a convenient and nice dining location for those living in downtown LA.

So you order and pay first, and then take your number to a seat of your choice. Other than your food being brought to you, everything else is self-serve, from picking out your table, getting cutlery and water, etc. You also might want to have your party all here if you want to sit together to eat. Our other half of the group was still on their way, so my friend and I just ordered first and dined at a table for two.

I picked their minced pork on rice ($12) and passion fruit tea ($4.25 with no refills). My friend ordered the wonton noodle soup and I got to try some of hers. I liked what we both ordered and can confirm it's worth ordering again.

I walked over from the convention center so not quite sure on the parking options, other than street parking and the random parking lot / structure you'll find around DTLA.“

“Very fresh and great looking donuts!“

“Daily use of their matchas!“

“Great place if you have a dog. Very relaxing backyard. Extremely zen. Don't even know what zen means but I know it's a good thing.“

“Great service, very friendly and good coffee. Just found this cute little coffee shop with the nicest people. Will definitely be coming back regularly. They have a really good variety of coffee and food. I had a breakfast burrito with a delicious green salsa. And my daughter had a bacon breakfast croissant that she said was delicious. We are going back for the Ooey-Gooey Pesto Sandwich. Please stop by and try this place! Support local!!“

“Friendly with an owesone staff. Coffee was so delicious.. � definitely. No more words than yummy..“

“The coffee here is so delicious. I’m visiting from out of town and have tried both the Pistachio Latte and the Tiramisu Latte and wow, I was really impressed. The coffee flavor really comes through in both of these drinks. Definitely recommend.“

“Best coffee“

“Love the Pink Latte just as much as I loved my experience with the Manager Sam. Great staff, wonderful service. ill definitely be back.“

“I ate a Lechon sandwich. Took a while to prepare but it was tasty“

“Delicious coffee, latina owned and operated very nice establishment. Beautiful Salvadorian culture“

“While we were in the area taking care of something, we decided to stop and grab something to eat and have some coffee. Honestly, I’m so glad we did.

This place is absolutely amazing and definitely a must-try if you’re in the area. Even if you’re not, it’s worth the trip. Everything we tried was delicious, and the espresso drinks were delightful— not too sweet, just the right balance.

We’ve actually been back three times since our first visit, and the experience has been amazing every time. The staff is super friendly and helpful, which makes the experience even better.

The location might surprise you. This gem is tucked away in a somewhat random location, with no real storefront, in a small downtown-style corridor. The seating area is next door, which is also a little unexpected, but it’s very cute and nicely done.

The food has bold, explosive flavors and is truly something different. Everything we’ve tried has been delicious and memorable.

Even though I live about 45 minutes away, I’ll definitely be coming back with friends and family. This is one of those places I’m happy to make the drive for.“

“I write for a music and coffee blog called Crooners In Coffeeshops, in which I interview local musicians at local coffeeshops. My writeup reflects the positive experience that I encountered at Found Coffee on our interview date. Lost in Eagle Rock? Wander into Found Coffee to get your fix of delicious coffees, relaxing specialty teas, and mouth-watering pastries. From hand drips to bourbon vanilla lattes to Moroccan mint green teas, there is a beverage for every type of preference. But the bread winners *hee hee* are the scrumptious baked goods displayed in the case next to the counter. Caramel polenta coffee cakes, ube pilinut pies, vegan/gluten-free muffins and more call to you as you gt ready to pay for your drink, and boy is it hard to say ‘no!’ I opted for the Nutella puff pie with a lavender iced tea, a perfect combination of sweet and savory to sing to the senses. With plenty of space to settle yourself down at, there is absolutely no excuse not to meet at Found Coffee for a study date or to catch up with an out of town friend. Its own parking lot and non-congested neighborhood parking make it unsurprising that it’s a popular place to be at any time of the day. Their community billboard showcasing local charities, events, services and everything in between prove that anyone who visits the shop is an immediate friend to the lovely people who work there. Discover your new favorite coffee spot at Found Coffee.“

“This is the best coffee shop around, no question about it. Their roasts are awesome and in this time of quarantine, is THE place to get your beans if you want quality coffee at home. You can order them on their website.“

“Excellent cappuccino with rich, smooth flavor and perfectly balanced foam. The cozy atmosphere and fresh pastry selection make this little coffee shop an absolute gem. Everything tasted fresh, warm, and made with care. Highly recommend stopping by!“