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Asayoru Maid Cafe

4.4 (158 reviews)
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Rita W.

Definitely one of those places to try for the immersive experience and not the food. Some background on maid cafes would have been helpful as well, especially with the chants / various interactions they have you do with them and more. We went for an early-ish lunch, so the options were much more limited compared to dinner. One of our friends has gone for dinner before, and that was much livelier with a much MUCH better menu option. I did take this into consideration as otherwise lunch review for a Sunday would be closer to 3 stars. From outside the cafe to inside, everything was really cute. They have a mascot, which is shown outside and in as well. Enter, and there's a wall of merch you can see and buy. There was another door in that room that takes you to the main dining area, but before it opens, they tell you a lil chant with movements to do. Pretty cool! We were then seated and given our menus. There are combinations which included a photo with a maid. We ended up getting 2 food combos (meal, drink, photo), a dessert combo (dessert, drink, photo), and a drink combo (drink, photo) to all share. The menu had a lot of options, but the food wasn't actually available (darn, was looking forward to some maid drawn omu-rice!), as it was lunch and that was a separate menu. Some items from that were unavailable, so we were super limited with what we could order re food. We ended up trying the following - Miso Salmon - lol, not great. The sides / veggies were better IMO, but they were really small portions. Chicken Teriyaki - the other 3 thought it was pretty good, and I thought it was just mid. Lack of flavor, but chicken texture was decent. Matcha Parfait Dessert Thingy - forgot the actual name of it, but it was pretty! Our maid drew on this which made it special. Taste-wise was fine. Various Drinks - I got a cold brew with tiramisu foam, and that was quite enjoyable. She drew a dog on the foam. Cute! A friend got the coffee with sea salt foam and she requested a fish be drawn. The best LOL. Another got their magic lemonade which was pretty cool! The mixing and such was fun to watch. My daughter got the oreo oat milk drink and she requested a cat to be drawn. Our maid was really nice and explained things extremely well. For the photos, she helped us with standard poses and we all left with a lil polaroid with our experience. Many of the clientele when we were there were solo male, which was what we saw in Tokyo as well. Some groups too. There were a lot of similarities with this maid cafe and the ones we visited in Tokyo, and some differences do include quality of the frequent visitor card (actual plastic card in Tokyo versus paper card here) and the photo came in a frame booklet thingy in Tokyo compared to just the photo here. Would come back for dinner to check that out though!

Nina N.

Such a fun experience regardless. Though I heard dinner time is more fun since there will be more "Maids". Came here for lunch and our Maid was so sweet and kind. She explained everything and even gave out food recommendations. The hospitality here is great. The ambiance is clean, bright and exceptionally friendly. Because the Maids take such good care of you, this can be a solo date. You won't feel alone. You can order drinks, food and desserts. Some of them even come in packages so you can basically get a whole combo. Some of the drinks are interactive where you get to cast a fun "spell". For extra pricing, you can request for a fun silly dance and even take Polaroid photos that you can take home for a keepsake. Overall, very fun and entertaining meal. I got the tuna melt and it was heavenly! Only thing I didn't care for was the veggies as they were welted since it was a hot sandwich. Other than that, very good flavors!

Nick S.

Asayoru Maid Cafe is a themed café experience that goes beyond a typical restaurant visit. We walked into a space that leans heavily into the maid café concept with a cute, playful atmosphere where the staff stay in character and create an interactive experience for guests. The interior is colorful and inviting, with themed decorations and small touches that reinforce the fantasy of stepping into a different world. It feels less like a place you visit just for a meal and more like a destination where the environment and performances are a big part of the appeal. The main draw is the experience itself. The maids are welcoming and energetic, and the interactions are what make the visit memorable. We had the chance to take themed photos, including Polaroid-style pictures that the staff decorated on the spot as part of the experience, adding a personal touch that you do not get at a standard café. The energy of the room shifts depending on the time of visit, with daytime feeling more relaxed and evenings offering a livelier, more performance-driven atmosphere. The special events and stage performances add another layer to the visit, making it feel more like an entertainment venue than a simple dining stop. The food is more of a supporting part of the visit rather than the main reason to come. The menu includes Japanese-style comfort food, desserts, and drinks, with items like omurice, chicken katsu curry, and parfaits that fit the playful theme. The omurice, in particular, is often presented with a cute design drawn in ketchup, reinforcing the interactive nature of the meal. While the food does not aim to compete with dedicated Japanese restaurants, it gives you something to enjoy while taking in the performances and interactions, and the portion sizes are reasonable for the café format. Service is where Asayoru really stands out. The staff put genuine effort into making guests feel comfortable, especially for first-time visitors who may not know what to expect from a maid café. They guide you through the menu, explain the interactive elements, and maintain the energy of the room without making it feel forced. The commitment to the theme makes the experience feel unique and memorable rather than just another themed restaurant. Asayoru Maid Cafe is worth visiting if you are looking for something different from a normal dining experience. It is best approached as an entertainment café where the atmosphere, staff interactions, and themed details are just as important as the food. Whether you go with friends or by yourself, it offers a fun introduction to maid café culture and leaves you with the sense of having experienced something that feels more like an outing than a meal.

Sharon H.

You come here for the experience, not the food so make sure you lean into the vibes--otherwise, it's just not that fun. The cups and decor is minimal but cute. I liked the plates and the star cups, though the star cups are very impractical to drink out of without a straw. Honestly, the food is much too overpriced for the quality. The katsu rice was dry and tasted too instant for me. The maid service leaves much to be desired as you really just say their magic spell before you eat to make sure it is delicious. It was cute but that was the most interactive experience you get. You can take chekis (photo) with the maid which are pretty reasonably priced, but they can only accommodate (when we asked) a party of 5 in one large photo.

Izel V.

Asayoru is my favorite socal maid cafe and I've been to a few similarly themed maid pop ups and permanent cafes both in the LA area and in Japan and Asayoru definitely lives up to service you receive abroad. Staffing, food and outfits are where Asayoru excels. For a kitschy themed café the food is pretty decent and the parfaits are delicious. The maids are kind and entertaining, vibes are good. The only thing I would hope they improve on is decor, which is a little plain and the chairs are uncomfortable. The desk like tables, lack of sunlight and the bright overhead lighting makes you feel like you're in the waiting room of urgent care. Parking is free and there's a large lot connected to the building.

One of many of maid sumi decorated cheki.

Overall amazing I recently went on wednesday and their theme for the night was devil day!! The maids where dressed according to the themed night.. They also had a themed menu but you can still order some of their regular food items. Overall service was superb the maids are also so nice and easy to talk too. Their service is why I come to this place, a fun place to just relax after work or just hanging out with friends or family. I also love how they decorated your cheki even sometimes in front of you while having a nice conversation with you .

Kevin A.

Wrote one of my most thoughtful and long reviews of Asayoru Maid Cafe, one in which I felt I addressed the decor and ambiance of the establishment, its food, and most importantly the gimmick service at play here, one of "maids" that serve food and take pictures with their patron "masters." I tried to imbue my review with a sociological commentary of the restaurant and the activity I witnessed and Yelp removed the review despite it getting many likes!?! Personally, I think someone from the management, owners, waitresses and/or devoted customers complained to get Yelp to take it down, so here is my leaner and less specific review in its place... Let it be known that an actual cosplay loving and anime devotee brought me here and that, while Asayoru was intended for people like her, the majority of patrons at lunch were men of a certain ADULT age and they were regular patrons fawning over their favorite maid-waitresses serving them expensive but subpar food, the quality of which can be found at most any 7-11 for a third of the price. (** The maid waitresses themselves apologized for the food in advance and explained the menu was being retooled so we should positively come again soon to experience the new one!) We had a traditional Japanese egg sandwich that was anything but proper and right as the ones I've had both in Japan and in restaurants about LA use the characteristically soft style milk bread and this was served in a stiff ciabatta roll that seemed old. It also lacked the characteristic flavors and seasoning of Japanese egg sandos. Our tropical drinks were fine enough, but nothing to merit their price either and the kitty kat sundae my date had was tasty enough but less so than anything procured at Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors Ice Cream Parlors. It was just cuter. Really what one comes to Asayoru for is the show, for lack of a better term. The performance by the nicely costumed and enthusiastic maids that take your orders, make you engage in chanting with them, and ultimately try to sell you "chekis," really just Polaroids with them that they mark up after they've been developed. It seems like it was designed for a younger audience, certainly not me, a man in his 50s, but the whole experience made me feel taken for the fool somewhat... and I really felt conflicted about a man in his early 30s I met at the restaurant who boasted that it was his 115 th time there, what with the thousands and thousands of dollars he must have spent on photos, merchandise, exclusive memberships they push, and the like. Asayoru played out in a manner that invoked Chippendale's or Hooters, sans nudity of course, and it really just was not my cup of tea.

Jai Y.

We got the deluxe food combo with the oden udon, Santa parfait, and s'mores latte. It was cute and I got to chat with the maid about gatcha games and more. I got serviced by a nonbinary maid and they understood how I wanted be addressed in a nonbinary way. The ambiance was fun. I've never gotten to go to a maid cafe before this.

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Lexy Z.

I mostly come here for the cute performances and the parfaits. The food is meh. Maids are always sweet and funny.

Julie H.

Come for the Maids, not for the food. Every Maid served to perfection and made our experience so fun. We ordered the deluxe combo which came with drink, entree and dessert and a discount on the pics. The entree food was luke warm, but the desserts and drinks were good. Overall a super fun experience.

Uriel F.

Amazing vibes! Had so much fun there and especially felt welcomed with our maid tomo and maid nyann and maid soul and the I love our service and especially the performance that we got to see with maid tomo and maid nyan. The food there was amazing as we'll definitely recommend the katsu chicken and the drinks too were amazing!!

Egg salad sando,  Melon float, cutest star cups, dishes and stars!
Mina S.

You don't need to travel to Japan to go to the closest and cutest maid cafe, you just have to take a trip to Monterey Park My sisters took me for my birthday and it's an experience that's stayed with me, I can't wait to take my daughter for hers! The egg salad sando I had was in the simple side, but the drinks and desserts were so delicious and absolutely adorable! The service is unlike any other, Maid Poyo took incredible care of us and made sure we had a sweet and memorable time. There are different entertainment options you can choose from, you will never be bored in this setting, only delighted! Check out ASAYORU Maid Cafe and I can't wait to go back next month!

Merari Arciniega A.

Its amazing and magical it was my second time going to asayoru maid cafe, I have fun and relaxing. I hope to return soon again. !!THANK!! Asayoru maid cafe.

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I love how kind everyone is and I'm always excited to go there again. The food is also really good

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The maids are very nice and food was delicious! Loved the themed food and the atmosphere

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Ask the Community - Asayoru Maid Cafe

Are there gluten-free options?

Are there other vegetarian options other than the impossible burger?

They have two no meat salad options

When I visited I wasn't told of any sort of membership stamp card program, it wasn't until afterward when I was browsing the website that I noticed a membership tab. Is it still a thing?

Hello, yes we do! We sometimes mention it on people's second visit so guests don't feel pressured. If you're interested please mention it to your maid next time! If you have pictures from your last visit we will add the stamp too. Thank you and hope… 

Do you guys have reservations?

Yes! Please go to https://www.asayorumaidcafe.com/reserve to make your reservation

Do we need appointment or is it open anytime?

We welcome walk-ins but highly recommend making a reservation as our cafe is small and wait times can get very long!

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36.6 mi
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We booked reservations for the bow room on a Saturday night. We waited in line near the door of the…read morebow room and during our reservation time, an employee pops out to confirm we had reservation and check our IDs. She walks us into the bow room and tells us it's open seating. Then, we were greeted by our waitress who asked us if we had been before, to which we responded yes but it's been a few years. She dropped off the menus and told us about new changes since we last visited. She poured some water and gave us time to look at the menu. We ended up ordering Tongue Thai'd, Brewtiful Day, tiramisu, and mama's apple pie a la mode. I enjoyed the Brewtiful Day, and the tiramisu. I had an espresso martini at dinner before coming to the Hello Kitty Cafe, and I felt like the Brewtiful Day was better than the one I had at dinner. The tiramisu also tasted fresh even though we had one of the last reservations of the night. Overall this place is super cute. It's fun to see a bunch of adults having fun enjoying the cute drinks, food, and decor. Our waitress was on top of everything, checking in on us at appropriate times, taking our orders and getting the check without us having to wait too long. The food and drinks are also quality. My partner wants to go back for afternoon tea next!

Parking 5/5 -Location is relatively close to the mall…read moreparking lot. Service 5/5 -I checked in by my reservation time for afternoon tea and was seated in the bow room shortly. Staff were warm, knowledgeable and very attentive, they made it a very pleasant experience. Food 4/5 -Afternoon tea $65, it came with a pot of tea of your choice and strawberries in cocoa cream, which was my favorite item in the whole tea menu, cream was decadent, delicious and strawberries complimented perfectly. Other items I liked were the egg salad in waffle basket, strawberry shortcake, chicken salad croissant and pumpkin scone. The cucumber sandwich, pita with beet hummus and macaron were average. I wasn't a fan of the mini cake because I personally don't prefer the almond flavor. Overall I think it's a decent diverse tea time menu but it could be improved in quality and creativity. Ambiance 5/5 -The bow room was beautiful and with about 6 tables in there and a bar in the center, the environment felt very calm and relaxing. Great for any hello kitty or pink fan, would love to try their cocktail hour in the future.

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Hello Kitty And Friends Cafe

Hello Kitty And Friends Cafe

3.5(151 reviews)
13.5 mi•Studio City
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The Hello Kitty And Friends Café is pretty much what you would expect a tourist-y cafe would be…read morelike at one of the most popular LA attractions, Universal City Walk. I came here with my two friends because we love Hello Kitty and wanted to check it out! I've been to multiple of their locations before, so I had an idea of what to expect - however, if you don't, then here is a run down. It's located in Universal City Walk, which means Universal Studios parking (with validation from AMC) and neighbors Hot Topic, Ben n Jerry's, and a few other fun shops. A lot of tourists are typically on City Walk, as well as people on their way to and from Universal Studios. There tends to be a lot of people no matter the day (for the most part). The cafe doesn't have an inside - so no indoor seating, but they have a small outdoor area that is slightly gated off with some chairs and tables for the cafe specifically. If they're packed, though, most people sit on the wall on the side, or try to find seating somewhere else, although it's nearly impossible. Universal City Walk has a restroom, but Hello Kitty And Friends Cafe does not. Additionally, their menu is pretty limited. This cafe is really a niche spot for people to take their photos and get an Instagram worthy treat. Out of all the food treats, there are no dairy-free and/or gluten-free items. The items they did have featured a mini slice of chocolate cake, a birthday cake, macaroons, and a couple more items. All of the food is premade and comes from a bag, so don't expect anything super amazing. They did have good drinks, though. We got two different types of drinks, my friend and I both getting the same one, being an electric blue lemonade. The drinks were tasty and we'd definitely at least get those again! If you like or even LOVE Hello Kitty, then this location could be worth checking out! If you're willing to make a day out of it at Universal City Walk, or even Universal Studios, then it can be a fun addition! I wouldn't center your entire day around here, as it is a pretty fast grab-and-go style place with no indoor seating, but some seating right in front. The aesthetic for the store's front at least is super cute. Gluten-free and/or dairy-free? Be cautious and just get a drink from them. If you've never been to any of the Hello Kitty And Friends Cafes, then definitely go to this one if the opportunity arises! Otherwise, it's good, but not my favorite location of theirs - slightly smaller, quicker, and limited compared to their other locations.

Perfect for Hello Kitty lovers, however they opened almost an hour late which was a little…read morechallenging when bringing a toddler with a short attention span. The drinks and food were okay, just expensive for what you get. Their lemonade was nice however no adjustments were allowed (unideal for limiting sugar for kids). Also their specialty dessert for the season was not available despite coming at opening, which was disappointing.

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Hello Kitty And Friends Cafe - My Melody Lemonade and Hello Kitty Cookie

My Melody Lemonade and Hello Kitty Cookie

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CatCafe Lounge

CatCafe Lounge

4.6(260 reviews)
19.9 mi•Venice
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The best place to interact with kittens and young cats before adoption. They are all rescues…read more There is no pressure to bring a cutie home, but you will no doubt fall in love with at least one or more. Such an amazing set up with relaxing areas to spend time with cats. There is a small fee for 30 mins or an hour to help keep the kitties safe, healthy and off the streets. The staff are amazing and working extremely hard to keep as many cats as possible in a safe and healthy environment. Thank you, we appreciate you !

Adopted my little one here not so long ago. The adoption process was very smooth for me and only…read moretook less than 3 days (shoutout to Bobbie's Street Cats!) The staff at CatCafe Lounge and the foster were very helpful and responsive to all of my questions during the process. I've been to CatCafe Lounge about 6-7 times within these last few years, and was at their West LA location before they moved to Venice Beach. CatCafe Lounge has been my top 3 cat rescue cafe/shelters to go to in the SoCal area as a huge cat lover. During my first time at the West LA location, I was surprised to see that they transformed the outside space into a catio! It was the first I've ever seen in the 10+ shelters/cafes I've been to. Even after the move, the lounge setup was adorable and clean and had many tunnels, towers, and beds for the cats - making great use of the space in their new Venice location while also being a great source of enrichment for the cats. Both the kitten and main lounge housed many kittens/cats over the years, and they all seemed so content and well-taken care of. Most were well-mannered and very friendly to visitors. I'm so grateful to have adopted my little one here, knowing she was so well socialized and taken care of during her time at the lounge. Hugs, cuddles, and kisses from Madeline!

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CatCafe Lounge - CatCafe Lounge new location in Venice Beach.

CatCafe Lounge new location in Venice Beach.

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CatCafe Lounge - Kitten Room at CatCafe Lounge in Venice Beach

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Kitten Room at CatCafe Lounge in Venice Beach

Three Fields Coffee - Black Sesame - perfect!

Three Fields Coffee

4.0(318 reviews)
1.9 mi
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8/22/2026 First time…read morehere. Been wanting to drop by for some time now. ICHIGO MATCHA Really delicious! Just the right amount of sweetness and good strawberry flavor. Matcha flavor comes through, although there is more strawberry than matcha flavor. Still I enjoyed it. It was super creamy too, but I know some people may not like that. Matchas are made with Dona Matcha. MATCHA KINU This was similar to the Ichigo Matcha in texture. Heavy cold foam on top and lightly sweetened. Maybe because it was my second matcha cold foam drink, I was full and tired of drinking it. Matcha was good, but very creamy as expected. Matcha was quite mellow with very sweet matcha flavor, grassiness and very light bitterness. Still very mellow overall. Personally, I prefer the Ichigo Matcha over this one. AMBIANCE + SEATS Most of the seats were white boucle chairs and sofa. Metal tables. Seats were comfy, but dirty. One wooden table with wooden chairs for cleaner seats. There were a good amount of tables and seats. One unisex bathroom available. LOCATION + PARKING On Garfield + Main. It is along the street, so you will need to turn into a parking garage or street park. The best parking spot I found was on First + Main. Right across Days Inn by Wyndham and The Chicken Koop. Free parking. There were EV charging stations too. There is parking right behind Three Fields, but it is so tiny, I wouldn't recommend parking there. Plus, it would be difficult to get in and get out. It was so crammed in there. CUSTOMER SERVICE It was friendly, but the barista seemed a bit impatient as I was deciding on what to get as he tapped his fingers on the table. Then he tells me, "No, take your time." Sure, man. Would I come back? Of course when I'm in the area and when I'm craving for the Ichigo Matcha. It was delish!

Adorable coffee shop with plenty of seating so it's a good spot for either studying or playing card…read moregames with friends! The baked goods seem to sell out fast but we got a few things. Our favorites were the veggie pizza croissant and the cardamom bun. The drinks were good, if you want something refreshing definitely go for one of the lemonades.

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Three Fields Coffee - Inside seating

Inside seating

Three Fields Coffee - Inside study space

Inside study space

Three Fields Coffee - Beautiful seating near the entrance in front of games, merchandise, kids area

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Beautiful seating near the entrance in front of games, merchandise, kids area

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