Small café with European style ambiance offers cozy indoor and outdoor seating featuring real orchids on tables and lilac decor. Warm, welcoming vibe combines with freshly baked pastries and good music to create a relaxing spot amid city noise. Outdoor area serves as a quiet oasis despite surrounding urban bustle.
Chai lattes come with a good amount of sweetness and cinnamon on top and taste rich, not watered down. The café offers a great selection of hot loose leaf teas paired well with delicious pastries like croissants and apricot treats.
Pastries here are consistently fresh and high-quality, with flavors like apricot standing out. The spot offers a cozy vibe perfect for a quick breakfast alongside coffee or chai.
"The pastries here are delicious and fresh."
"The cafe staff are always friendly and welcoming."
"I loved my tea and delicious pastries here."
Good to know
There is almost no seating inside, so expect to sit outside on the sidewalk.
Finding a street parking spot is challenging; parking is about 1 3/4 blocks away.
Dalian's Cafe offers a wide selection of milk substitutes for your coffee.
Small bakery inside a hotel lobby offers a cozy, calm atmosphere with limited seating and free wifi. The space feels cute and sophisticated, attracting a steady flow of people who appreciate its quiet vibe during weekdays.
Offers a jasmine ice tea that hits just right. Features a roasted green tea latte preferred over matcha and a notable matcha cold brew.
Baked pastries show top-notch quality with standout items like the butter roll, jalapeño, and Dodgers pastry. The Chocolate Emoji and Kobo Kuma pastries offer cute designs and flavorful fillings that add texture.
Good to know
The bakery opens at 7am.
Parking is very difficult, which is expected for DTLA.
There was usually a wait time at Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe DTLA.
Coffee shop offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with ambient Yemeni music and comfortable seating. Space includes board games and books, creating a cozy spot for relaxing or working quietly. Clean, stylish interior blends cultural elements with a calm, welcoming vibe.
Adeni tea offers a strong, perfectly sweetened flavor that stands out. The tea blends authentic spices like cardamom and delivers a taste reminiscent of chai from Mumbai or Ugandan tea.
Pastries include traditional cheese pastries, a caramel cake, and a spinach pastry. The adeni pastry offers a distinct Yemen vibe, with options ranging from sweet to savory, all fresh and delicious.
Good to know
Parking can be tricky; expect to pay $20 at a nearby lot.
The coffee shop is open late, making it a good spot for night owls.
Prices for drinks start at $3.50 for a double shot of espresso.
Outdoor seating faces a plaza, creating a peaceful spot with mini Paris vibe and aromas of fresh pastries. The energy is calm, suited for slow mornings and coffee breaks. French crepes and single origin Brazilian coffee define the menu, attracting those seeking an authentic taste.
Offers a variety of iced tea drinks including a notable peach iced tea. Tea choices are exquisite and pair well with pastries like the pistachio croissant.
Authentic French pastries stand out here, especially the ham and cheese croissant which stays fresh. Pastries pair well with espresso or a Pistachio Latte for a sweet coffee break.
Good to know
Cafe Balzac has single origin coffee beans from Brazil.
The prices at the store are affordable.
There is no indoor seating at Cafe Balzac.
Tiny cafe blends Japanese and Hispanic influence with modern, cozy decor and large windows. Bright, cheerful vibe fills both indoor bar seating and plentiful outdoor tables ideal for people watching. Music and atmosphere create a feeling of being in Japan despite urban surroundings.
Green tea flavors stand out in items like the green tea donut and green tea roti, both moist and flavorful. Hong Kong tea lattes and matcha milk buns pair well, while black tea and Apple Tea Latte offer solid options.
Bean pastries and Koko Churro stand out among the variety of tasty pastries. Pastries come with consistently excellent quality and pair well with drinks like Vietnamese Iced Coffee.
Good to know
There are no restrooms available for customers; only restaurants have facilities.
You can avoid the long line by visiting before noon.
They open early at 7am for breakfast.
Minimalist interior blends with leafy outdoor seating to create a clean, sophisticated vibe. Coffee aroma fills the space, reflecting a serious focus on high-quality coffee. Seating varies from spacious and comfortable to more casual, supporting both study and conversation.
Offers quality loose leaf teas and fun coffee and tea treats. Chai stands out as a delicious and elegant option enjoyed by many.
A cinnamon roll pastry pairs well with their cloudy coffee. Hazelnut pastries and walnut chocolate chip cookies add variety to the breakfast selection.
Good to know
Free valet parking is available.
Parking is limited to street or paid garage.
Kumquat Coffee DTLA offers multiple single origin options for espresso, pour over, and cold brew.
Small, modern cafe with tasteful decor and cozy atmosphere. Music sets a chill vibe while seating is limited to a few tables inside. Frequented by those who appreciate well-prepared coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Strong, flavorful teas include strawberry chai and lavender cream tea. Unique options like yuzu refresher and strawberry cream tea offer sweet and refreshing tastes.
Pastries come with fair prices and match the quality of drinks. Staff suggest best matcha drinks and pastries, and sometimes pastries are given for free.
Good to know
The Latte Shop opens at 7 AM for early risers.
Breakfast sandwiches cost $10.50 to $12.59, depending on the type.
Parking is difficult; finding a free metered spot is a challenge.
Cafe offers bright, open space with huge windows and varied seating options, including window seats with outlets. Atmosphere feels cozy and welcoming with smooth background music and a chic, sparse decor. It attracts people for casual meetings and working on laptops but can feel hectic at times.
Iced chai latte stands out with just the right sweetness and is not watered down. Cardamom latte and Moroccan mint tea offer solid options. The clean interior makes it easy to relax and enjoy tea.
Endless pastry options include croissants and bagels. Everything looks pretty and tastes incredible.
Good to know
The café is not open past 6pm.
The restrooms are for customers only.
Expect to wait for service during busy hours.
Modern Turkish cafe with bright spacious design and open view of roasting process creates a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Seating includes indoor and outdoor options with plentiful outlets, supporting laptop use and casual hangouts. The vibe blends industrial elements from roasting with cozy, intimate community energy.
Kyoto style cold brew and Sencha green tea stand out here, served in gorgeous matte black ceramics. The blue jasmine tea and Peach Green Tea offer refreshing options, with teas brewed to let flavors develop fully.
Ham and Cheese croissant stands out as a delicious option. Pastries overall look great and offer good variety.
Good to know
Parking is available, but it can be challenging during peak hours.
The coffee shop does not accept cash payments.
You can get a free coffee drink for every bag of beans purchased.
Coffee shop on a second-floor terrace offers outdoor seating with views of downtown and historic sites. Atmosphere is quiet and refined, featuring an all-black design and modern showroom style. Space attracts young professionals who come to work or study in a calm, casual setting.
Green tea and hibiscus lemonade offer refreshing options. Matcha tea stands out with its thick flavors when prepared with just water.
Pastries come in a few flavors like matcha and earl gray, with a canale often available in the pastry case. The selection is modest but the pastries taste good alongside drinks like coffee and tea.
Good to know
Parking validation is available for 30 minutes with a purchase.
Parking costs $3 for the first hour after validation.
The cafe is located on the second floor, accessible by elevator.
Minimalist Japanese design shapes a chic, peaceful space with volcanic rock accents and outdoor seating warmed by heat lamps. Atmosphere stays quiet and relaxed, suitable for conversation rather than traditional omakase formality. High-quality Asian-inspired cocktails complement the refined setting.
Yuzu matcha tea offers a refreshing twist. Tea ratios with water or milk lean toward being off balance.
Pastries feature a super fine texture with great flakiness and subtle flavors like yuzu custard that is not very sweet. The cafe pairs these with delicious drinks.
Good to know
Parking is street only and very limited.
Valet parking costs $13.
Prices are reasonable for the quality offered.
Coffee shop inside a bustling market offers a cozy atmosphere with warm decor and a purple La Marzocco espresso machine that stands out. The vibe balances calm, relaxing mornings with lively market energy, making it ideal for people-watching and enjoying quality coffee.
Cold brew tea steeps for 24 hours, delivering a smooth, rich flavor. Unique options like Iced Almond Macadamia Chai and tea with hops offer aromatic, slightly bitter, and refreshing tastes. Fizzy tea adds a rare, bubbly twist to the menu.
Pastries come with good quality and delicious flavor. Occasional order mistakes happen but are met with apologies and free pastries.
Good to know
There is a parking garage attached to the building, making parking very convenient.
The coffee shop does not take payment until after you finish, which I found to be a nice feature.
Go Get Em Tiger is run by former barista champions.