26 Best Cafes in Los Angeles

“This meal was the highlight of our LA trip! I don’t know what kind of sorcery is afoot here but this little spot manages to be so much more than the sum of its parts. I felt so welcomed from the moment I stepped through the door and I liked that they have you order and pay before sitting down, it makes the dining experience more relaxing and low key. Loved how short and sweet the menu was, the chef has incredible restraint and a crystal clear vision. Every single thing we had was incredible, the best hk french toast and bolo bao I have ever had, and omg the scallion roll and dumplings. I don’t know what it is about this place but I’m still thinking about that meal days later. Also, the dining room made me feel like I was in a tvb serial from the early 90s which is the highest compliment.“

“Such Wonderful atmosphere, food and coffee! 💖🎉🥳 They also have a super sweet display of gourmet treats!!! 🤩“

“Open Market catered a wedding reception I was coordinating in October, and they were wonderful. Their restaurant is one of the bride's favorites, and they were great. The food is delicious, and I'm working on getting my husband over there soon. They couldn't have been more accommodating and flexible during the planning, and they were straight pros at the reception. As a planner, I love caterers that are easy to work with and easy for my couple's to work with, and it was a great experience for everyone.

- Liz Coopersmith
Silver Charm Events

Vegetarian options: Delicious!

Dietary restrictions: We didn't have a lot of them, but they did create delicious vegetarian meals for the guests who needed it.“

“Guerrilla Cafecito is a great breakfast burrito joint & coffee house from the team behind Guerrilla Taco. The GTLA (steak & papas) breakfast burrito is the best in the city. Tortillas from Mejorado, so you already know. My only complaint… a little stingy on the salsa. But it’s 2024, so bidenomics and whatnot. I get it. But don’t let that stop you. The burritos here are out of this world.“

“Nice vibes, convenient location with easy parking, beautiful decor. Service was lacking, but understand there is a labor shortage right now, perhaps that's to blame here. Bodega sando was perfection! Pastries were alright...most looked better than they tasted. I'd say they were good but not great.“

“Nice folk. Refills on coffee! What?!!“

“Definitely go for the coffee. Delicious speciality lattes, albeit much smaller than you would expect.

Ordered food on here on a few occasions and its ridiculously overpriced. Remembered getting grits and a coffee and it was the most underwhelming $30 I’ve ever spent. Chicken sandwich is slightly better though if you want to drop $18 on a little sandwich.“

“Too hip for words. 2 story early 20th century firehouse converted into a boutique hotel on the second floor and a full-blown restaurant and bar on the main floor. Just look for the giant red wooden fire engine bay doors.Tried two dishes for lunch. Farro and quinoa salad with shaved brussel sprouts and pistachios. It was a bit dry, lacking in flavor and the portion was on the small side. The other dish was a roasted beet and red pepper sandwich. Good flavors and balance on a ciabatta bun. It was served with a small salad whose dressing was way too pungent.High marks for atmosphere and service, just fair on the food.“

“Orange Cream Puff and Strawberry Tart are really good“

“Matcha Village has the most delicious desserts! We tried the Green Vine Cheesecake and the Fruit Box Cake. Both were fantastic! The consistency of the matcha for the cheesecake was perfection. I wish I could explain it better, but it was amazing. Can’t wait to go back to try some drinks and the Peking deck crepe!!!“

“Saw this place recommended on Eater. Came in when i saw Frank La won the 2024 US Barista Championship. Tried the Vivid Cream Latte and on first sip was highly impressed with flavor. Worked in the shop for awhile. Good vibes on the interior with a small play area for kids and modern music (at an appropriate level)“

“Excelente servicio. Comida exquisita y saludable. 💯%Recomendable. Gracias.“

“I am excited to share the heavenly news that Doubting Thomas has been fully endorsed by the Kingdom of God and Jesus Christ, King of Wings! Congrats Chef Naomi!“

“Great Vibes ~ cool 😎 peeps ~ delicious food“

“Want to get connected with nature and have an amazing meal! This was just what er needed on our hike. The food was so fresh and delicious. You still can connect with nature while getting healthy food. Very kid workers, and it was nice that they provided water for free. If you are hiking, take the time to get more energy and good food!“

“Spontaneous stop at this inspirational and uplifting venue 👏🏽Must try the 🪻 latte and beignets with berry dip 😋 My daughter tried the breakfast sandwich and it was good. I am a tater tots lover and on a mission in trying as many as I can! Delicious with spicy mayo sauce 👌🏽Go visit and enjoy the variety of options in the menu.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes and plenty!“

“This place was busy my entire visit and for good reason. It has a really cool artisanal shop next door of jams, and unique groceries. Dining on their patio was very “LA”. It had all the trendy hipsters in their jeans and vintage sweaters for the overcast day,
Bustling with conversation, this place still provided excellent service and a delicious dish verified by their very popular Salmon Noice salad. (Probably spelled that wrong)
But it was the last thing on their very long and tempting menu. Can’t wait to come back.“

“Great place! Awesome service.“

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

“If LA was the type of market were the best coffee wins, everyone would be going here.

They roast it in the same room they serve it, like all the best coffee spots in the world. Drinks are executed perfectly and revolve around the coffee, Unlike many shops that revolve around the additives.

If you are looking for a true coffee experience, something like you would find at Café Trieste in San Francisco or in actual Trieste, this is it.“

“Yummy! I had the Impossible Burrito with avocado. I was afraid it would be too spicy or greasy..sooo not the case. It was so delicious 💕 The flavor was multi-layered, surprisingly outstanding and it had some crunchiness. I will definitely be returning soon. The bonus is the staff that was welcoming and most helpful.“

“Delicious!!! Great service I have to go every time I’m in LA😝“

“They have large variety of options on the menu and keep improving the menu as well. The ambience as well as the service is great. I had order the veggie breakfast (replaced eggs with hash potato) along with matcha latte, and it was amazing. Would highly recommend it.

Vegetarian options: They got large vegetarian options, and you could always ask to remove eggs/meat from the order as per requirement.“

“I was in the area and so glad to check this cafe out! The customer service was excellent! The pastries were extremely delicious! I got a pastry with apricots and a croissant with Nutella and fruits, and they were both amazing! I also got a dish with eggs i enjoyed very much! I ate everything before I took a pic 😅. Next time I'm in LA I'll update this post! The ambiance was also very nice!“

“Great place to get a coffee and do work. I like how the place to order coffee is in a different room from the seating, it helps preserve a quiet environment to get work done. Absolutely recommend the hot tiramisu latte. It comes with a chocolate wafer baton to sip out of and very tasty. Parking kinda sucks but you can snag a free spot near the residential streets. I would definitely bring a friend to this place.“

“I had the egg sandwich and it was delicious. The steamed egg had a great texture, green sauce was delish, and on tartine bread perfect. I recently tried the egg sandwich at the Santa Monica location and it was pretty bland compared to this one. Staff was super friendly and helpful also! Cool playlist - helped the vibe“