Really good coffee and great service. One correction is that this location is not dog friendly, despite being outdoor. This is because it's next to a medical facility that doesn't allow dogs on the grounds, other than service or emotional support animals.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kris S.
Had to make a quick stop at Kaiser Permanente and was finally able to get a taste! I ordered the Horchata Latte with Oatmilk and a Croissant. The service was great, and the lady taking my order took the time to answer my questions about the drinks I had in mind. I chose the Horchata Latte just because it was different. I knew the taste of horchata and figured mixing that with espresso would be a nice, sweet pick me up on this rainy day. I must say that it was a nice experience! The strong taste of espresso was ever so sweetly complemented by the horchata syrup they added to the drink. I can truly understand the popularity, as this is like a warm cinnamon milk drink that happens to have some caffeine charge to it! The croissant was big and beautiful looking. It was warmed up, per my request, and nicely placed in a container to go. Though it was not as sweet and buttery as those that I usually have, it was still good. I honestly did not feel as guilty eating this one, like I do the other people's croissants, mainly because it was not as sweet and buttery tasting where you need to wipe your hands afterwards to make sure you do not get any grease stains on your clothes. Overall, this was a great experience, and there is a great chance that I will go back and not just when I have a doctor's appointment. From taking my order to the delivery of my items at the pickup window, the experience was positive, and the interactions were pleasant. On a side note, the prices are reasonable (compared to other big names coffee spots) and there is a squareup rewards system. Not sure what the point redemption options are, but I bet this place will allow you to stretch your dollars and cents a bit better without missing out on the goodness Java has to offer!
Anon
It's cool but it's a "stir it yourself" type of deal and the pastries started making my stomach hurt really bad
Noriko P.
One of the best coffee place in LA. Cannot go without having a shot here for KaiserP. My fix flat white or cuppchino is $3.50! Way way better than $6.50 shots than elsewhere. Makes my hospital visit pleasant all the time.
Janae F.
South LA Cafe literally blew me away! My mom has been going here with a friend of hers and she wanted me to try it for myself. First off, I love the whole aesthetic of the place. I love the white and black decor, mixed with different hues of greens and stainless steel appliances. Everything just looked clean and peaceful. I really enjoyed the photo op wall and the Nipsey painting, as well as the merchandise they sell on site. The tables were spaced perfectly apart from each other and I loved how they have signs on the table that you can flip to "dirty" when you are done to let others know it needs to be cleaned before reseating. The employees were very nice and efficient with taking our order. Now on to the food and drinks! My mom gets the avocado toast every time she goes and although I'm not a fan of avocado, I couldn't help but notice how beautiful it looked. The sourdough toast was cooked to perfection, the avocado spread looked fresh, and the friend egg on top was the perfect balance. Not to mention that you get two pieces of toast for $5!! I mean where else are you getting GOOD avocado toast for that cheap? Nowhere! So yes if you love avocado, then this is a must try. I had a cheese danish and one of their freezes, which was a coffee flavored frozen drink and I wasn't disappointed. The danish was so good warmed and the freeze was a nice treat on a warm day. I will definitely be back to try other flavors. All-in-all, South LA Cafe is a lowkey hidden gem in the city and a nice place to link up with friends or loved ones to talk about life over small bites and coffee! Support Local Black Owned Businesses!
Carla S.
10/10 recommend coming here!!! The menu is great, the customer service is peaceful and super helpful for first timers and if i'm going to be honest, I cannot get over how clean the establishment is!!! I literally had to tour the entire shop because their decor is out of this world.
Keyonda A.
This couldn't have been more of a beautiful addition to the Kaiser Hospitals location. I seen it when it was trying to take off but not quite open yet. So it was a joy to visit Kaiser this afternoon and to see that it was up and running. I really enjoyed the customer service of the employees especially Jennifer. The area that this establishment is in, it can honestly challenge the patience of the employees that work there. I admired how Jennifer displayed extreme patients with one of the customers she was dealing with. People tend to be very snappy and annoyed and bring their problems to your establishment. But Jennifer was patient and accommodating. I decided to give their panadas a try and also their blended iced coffee. The panada was actually for my hubby. The iced coffee was terrific. I enjoyed the taste and it was very well blended. However, to my disappointment my husband had questions regarding the panada. I had explained to him that I had a choice between spinach, eggs and cheese or sausage, eggs and cheese. It still felt slightly early to us although the appointment was in the afternoon, so I figured, get him a panada in the breakfast category. When I explained to him that I went for the sausage egg and cheese he was a bit puzzled because his pinata was full of air. When he bit into it I took a look at it and I couldn't find ingredients. That was very disappointing seeing that it was quite pricey. I figured with the price the taste and portion should follow. So I hate to say this but I will not be purchasing another panada from that location. Regardless of the price and the air filled panadas I still felt the need to give this establishment four stars because the customer service, ice blended coffee was awesome and the location is very organized and clean. I feel with a couple of registered complaints, things can improve. All in all it's a nice addition to the area. I would definitely give it another try minus the panadas of course.
Nella E.
Coffee is amazing and affordable for American prices. Love it here! The staff listens and aren't rude!
Sara G.
When I tell you that I've tried dirty chai's everywhere...I mean EVERYWHERE and this lil gem of a coffee chip has literally THEE BEST dirty chai I've ever had. The staff was incredibly friendly and kind and the quality of their coffee and chai was too both, and great prices to boot. I will absolutely be back. Again and again lol. Thank you so much for this hidden gem...go support y'all!!
Suzy S.
Excellent almond croissant. Very soft and fresh. Good flavor. Very good coffee. I had an iced latte. Excellent service. Lots of parking. Lots of outdoor seating under umbrellas. Highly recommend. Outside K.P. medical offices.
My first visit today and it was amazing. I had a Flat White and Old School Coffee Cake. Absolutely delicious ?. Thank You for the memories. My morning was interesting. But stopping here on my way home. Definitely changed to a positive and productive day. Looking forward to my next visit?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy B.
This is a great family/owned business. The coffee is good and there are lots of flavor options. I order the lavender latte.The coffee cake is great but they have many other pastry offerings as well.I frequent the one on Santa Rosalia outside of the Kaiser.
OMAR A. MUHAMMAD, TH.M
I had an unexpected surprise here at the Kaiser Permanente Martin Luther King, Jr campus. It was a HOT and I needed some refreshing. So I went to the South LA CAFE and had them make a cold brew with 2 pumps hazelnut some oatmilk, it was quite refreshing. While sitting the shade ran into this beautiful couple who were so wonderfully styled. I had to record them. I took one star off their rating because when I made the order the person did not stir the drink properly and all the good stuff with at the bottom and I almost missed it the yumminess.Parking: Free uncovered parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carrot Cake Cupcake
Omar A. Muhammad
I had an unexpected surprise here at the Kaiser Permanente Martin Luther King, Jr campus. It was a HOT and I needed some refreshing. So I went to the South LA CAFE and had them make a cold brew with 2 pumps hazelnut some oatmilk, it was quite refreshing. While sitting the shade ran into this beautiful couple who were so wonderfully styled. I had to record them. I took one star off their rating because when I made the order the person did not stir the drink properly and all the good stuff with at the bottom and I almost missed it the yumminess.Parking: Free uncovered parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Omar A. M.
I had an unexpected surprise here at the Kaiser Permanente Martin Luther King, Jr campus. It was a HOT and I needed some refreshing. So I went to the South LA CAFE and had them make a cold brew with 2 pumps hazelnut some oatmilk, it was quite refreshing. While sitting the shade ran into this beautiful couple who were so wonderfully styled. I had to record them. I took one star off their rating because when I made the order the person did not stir the drink properly and all the good stuff with at the bottom and I almost missed it the yumminess.
Really good coffee and great service. One correction is that this location is not dog friendly, despite being outdoor. This is because it's next to a medical facility that doesn't allow dogs on the grounds, other than service or emotional support animals.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had to make a quick stop at Kaiser Permanente and was finally able to get a taste! I ordered the Horchata Latte with Oatmilk and a Croissant. The service was great, and the lady taking my order took the time to answer my questions about the drinks I had in mind. I chose the Horchata Latte just because it was different. I knew the taste of horchata and figured mixing that with espresso would be a nice, sweet pick me up on this rainy day. I must say that it was a nice experience! The strong taste of espresso was ever so sweetly complemented by the horchata syrup they added to the drink. I can truly understand the popularity, as this is like a warm cinnamon milk drink that happens to have some caffeine charge to it! The croissant was big and beautiful looking. It was warmed up, per my request, and nicely placed in a container to go. Though it was not as sweet and buttery as those that I usually have, it was still good. I honestly did not feel as guilty eating this one, like I do the other people's croissants, mainly because it was not as sweet and buttery tasting where you need to wipe your hands afterwards to make sure you do not get any grease stains on your clothes. Overall, this was a great experience, and there is a great chance that I will go back and not just when I have a doctor's appointment. From taking my order to the delivery of my items at the pickup window, the experience was positive, and the interactions were pleasant. On a side note, the prices are reasonable (compared to other big names coffee spots) and there is a squareup rewards system. Not sure what the point redemption options are, but I bet this place will allow you to stretch your dollars and cents a bit better without missing out on the goodness Java has to offer!
It's cool but it's a "stir it yourself" type of deal and the pastries started making my stomach hurt really bad
One of the best coffee place in LA. Cannot go without having a shot here for KaiserP. My fix flat white or cuppchino is $3.50! Way way better than $6.50 shots than elsewhere. Makes my hospital visit pleasant all the time.
South LA Cafe literally blew me away! My mom has been going here with a friend of hers and she wanted me to try it for myself. First off, I love the whole aesthetic of the place. I love the white and black decor, mixed with different hues of greens and stainless steel appliances. Everything just looked clean and peaceful. I really enjoyed the photo op wall and the Nipsey painting, as well as the merchandise they sell on site. The tables were spaced perfectly apart from each other and I loved how they have signs on the table that you can flip to "dirty" when you are done to let others know it needs to be cleaned before reseating. The employees were very nice and efficient with taking our order. Now on to the food and drinks! My mom gets the avocado toast every time she goes and although I'm not a fan of avocado, I couldn't help but notice how beautiful it looked. The sourdough toast was cooked to perfection, the avocado spread looked fresh, and the friend egg on top was the perfect balance. Not to mention that you get two pieces of toast for $5!! I mean where else are you getting GOOD avocado toast for that cheap? Nowhere! So yes if you love avocado, then this is a must try. I had a cheese danish and one of their freezes, which was a coffee flavored frozen drink and I wasn't disappointed. The danish was so good warmed and the freeze was a nice treat on a warm day. I will definitely be back to try other flavors. All-in-all, South LA Cafe is a lowkey hidden gem in the city and a nice place to link up with friends or loved ones to talk about life over small bites and coffee! Support Local Black Owned Businesses!
10/10 recommend coming here!!! The menu is great, the customer service is peaceful and super helpful for first timers and if i'm going to be honest, I cannot get over how clean the establishment is!!! I literally had to tour the entire shop because their decor is out of this world.
This couldn't have been more of a beautiful addition to the Kaiser Hospitals location. I seen it when it was trying to take off but not quite open yet. So it was a joy to visit Kaiser this afternoon and to see that it was up and running. I really enjoyed the customer service of the employees especially Jennifer. The area that this establishment is in, it can honestly challenge the patience of the employees that work there. I admired how Jennifer displayed extreme patients with one of the customers she was dealing with. People tend to be very snappy and annoyed and bring their problems to your establishment. But Jennifer was patient and accommodating. I decided to give their panadas a try and also their blended iced coffee. The panada was actually for my hubby. The iced coffee was terrific. I enjoyed the taste and it was very well blended. However, to my disappointment my husband had questions regarding the panada. I had explained to him that I had a choice between spinach, eggs and cheese or sausage, eggs and cheese. It still felt slightly early to us although the appointment was in the afternoon, so I figured, get him a panada in the breakfast category. When I explained to him that I went for the sausage egg and cheese he was a bit puzzled because his pinata was full of air. When he bit into it I took a look at it and I couldn't find ingredients. That was very disappointing seeing that it was quite pricey. I figured with the price the taste and portion should follow. So I hate to say this but I will not be purchasing another panada from that location. Regardless of the price and the air filled panadas I still felt the need to give this establishment four stars because the customer service, ice blended coffee was awesome and the location is very organized and clean. I feel with a couple of registered complaints, things can improve. All in all it's a nice addition to the area. I would definitely give it another try minus the panadas of course.
Coffee is amazing and affordable for American prices. Love it here! The staff listens and aren't rude!
When I tell you that I've tried dirty chai's everywhere...I mean EVERYWHERE and this lil gem of a coffee chip has literally THEE BEST dirty chai I've ever had. The staff was incredibly friendly and kind and the quality of their coffee and chai was too both, and great prices to boot. I will absolutely be back. Again and again lol. Thank you so much for this hidden gem...go support y'all!!
Excellent almond croissant. Very soft and fresh. Good flavor. Very good coffee. I had an iced latte. Excellent service. Lots of parking. Lots of outdoor seating under umbrellas. Highly recommend. Outside K.P. medical offices.
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My first visit today and it was amazing. I had a Flat White and Old School Coffee Cake. Absolutely delicious ?. Thank You for the memories. My morning was interesting. But stopping here on my way home. Definitely changed to a positive and productive day. Looking forward to my next visit?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great family/owned business. The coffee is good and there are lots of flavor options. I order the lavender latte.The coffee cake is great but they have many other pastry offerings as well.I frequent the one on Santa Rosalia outside of the Kaiser.
I had an unexpected surprise here at the Kaiser Permanente Martin Luther King, Jr campus. It was a HOT and I needed some refreshing. So I went to the South LA CAFE and had them make a cold brew with 2 pumps hazelnut some oatmilk, it was quite refreshing. While sitting the shade ran into this beautiful couple who were so wonderfully styled. I had to record them. I took one star off their rating because when I made the order the person did not stir the drink properly and all the good stuff with at the bottom and I almost missed it the yumminess.Parking: Free uncovered parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carrot Cake Cupcake
I had an unexpected surprise here at the Kaiser Permanente Martin Luther King, Jr campus. It was a HOT and I needed some refreshing. So I went to the South LA CAFE and had them make a cold brew with 2 pumps hazelnut some oatmilk, it was quite refreshing. While sitting the shade ran into this beautiful couple who were so wonderfully styled. I had to record them. I took one star off their rating because when I made the order the person did not stir the drink properly and all the good stuff with at the bottom and I almost missed it the yumminess.Parking: Free uncovered parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I had an unexpected surprise here at the Kaiser Permanente Martin Luther King, Jr campus. It was a HOT and I needed some refreshing. So I went to the South LA CAFE and had them make a cold brew with 2 pumps hazelnut some oatmilk, it was quite refreshing. While sitting the shade ran into this beautiful couple who were so wonderfully styled. I had to record them. I took one star off their rating because when I made the order the person did not stir the drink properly and all the good stuff with at the bottom and I almost missed it the yumminess.