I got an iced Spanish latte which was pretty good. It was sweet so if you're not a sweet person ask for it half sweet. The ambiance is nice if you want to sit down, chat or work on something. The staff was nice, Id come back again. read more

I was up in LA to visit the UCLA Clark Library and discovered this gem of a coffee shop. It is located on Jefferson Blvd. in a darling neighborhood of historic craftsman homes . The staff were so friendly and welcoming! And our espresso drinks were perfectly prepared...such a yummy start to our adventure. Lots of seating is available in this lovely shop. Street parking was easily had. Check them out for your next cuppa Joe! read more

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Croissants were delicious, matcha cold brew was really strong (good if you like black coffee, not my fave), Butter Scotch was very sweet and yummy Plenty of seating to the left with space to study, some seating outside in the front, good music playing. Service was average, nothing special read more

CAFE/5 - Butter Scotch Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Back here for their other drinks and this time it's the turn for cold ones! Also the vibe's quite different this time as they opened the door of the space, making it like semi open-air spot. Perfect for this season as it's still bit chilly on the day. We got our orders pretty swiftly and love that the size was pretty big for accompanying us sitting and getting some work done. We got their Cream Cold Brew and Butterscotch Latte, both of which came with cream top. Their cream top was nicely airy with hint of sweetness. The cold brew prolly wasn't my favorite being more on the acidic side. The Butterscotch was more for you who loved sweet latte, felt more like a treat for me than coffee but certainly no complaints. read more

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Staff was super helpful & patient. Tons of room for seating and working, volume on everything was ideal. The blueberry jam muffin was crazy good, not too sweet or tart, the jam in the middle was the perfect amount. I thought it'd be too decadent but it was perfect. Blueberry hibiscus tea was exactly what you think it is. Street parking was decent for a Friday. read more

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I'm soo glad I tried this spot! The vanilla bean latte is sooo good for coffee lovers. Not too sweet. You taste the espresso. You taste the vanilla bean. I got mine hot ofc. This is such a perfect study spot, they have a spacious area with outlets everywhere & seating for students to come by & work. read more

CAFE/5 - Vanilla Bean Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very cute cozy cafe, service was great staff seems very nice, got the strawberry matcha 10/10. read more

CAFE/5 - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oh wow that was good, just a regular old latte and my heart is warm. So glad I went! Their roast is really fabulous

We came here as a stop from our tour around the city. This place is in not a very nice area, but once you walk inside it's a whole different world. This place has a very calm feel with a modern laid back style. They have fresh food on the fridge for in the go a pastries. My bf loved the blueberry muffin and our teas were very tasty. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the drinks were out quick. They do have a restroom on property which was nice. I would highly recommend this coffee shop. read more

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Honestly this is such a cute spot and a great addition to this neighborhood. Ive been coming here on and off since it opened, and usually get coffee to go with my pup Charlie, and once or twice had the time to sit in for study/work and the vibe and music is just right. Service is always friendly and fun, and the coffee selection is simple but slaps. Love coming here when i do. read more

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The butterscotch latte is the best thing I have ever had. period. staff is always friendly and the prices are reasonable

Good spot with lots of room for getting work done. They have good coffee and good service. One issue is parking but that's expected in LA

Parking is not bad, there's two hour street parking around the area. The service is nice, they're friendly and will get out of your way to let you focus on working. The food is kind of pricy, $15-20 but its pretty large so not the worst deal. There's a large area for you to work with and it looks like it opens up if the weather warms up to let the breeze in so I can imagine this would be a great spot to work at during the summer, drinking coffee in hand. Not sure on the outlet situation, I only stayed there for two hours. read more

CAFE/5 - A pretty large breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Such a great cafe with great drink and food options! Strawberry matcha is delicious and the staff are all nice. There's a lot of seats and outlets, so it's also a nice spot to work/study. I only wish that it was open later and had a better parking situation. read more

CAFE/5 - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time coming in and ordered a butterscotch latte half sweet, took a few sips and had to throw it away because it was extremely sweet and undrinkable. I can't imagine what full sweet would taste like if that was half sweet. read more

Great coffee menu, great space to chill and work. If you haven't discovered CAFE/5 great vibes, drop by. We loved and recommend this spot when ya in the area near USC/West Adams/ On the other side of the 10fwy. It can appear as service as slow but you can tell they are hustling! I love all of their drinks especially their cream too lattes! So good! For a visual review check out me via IG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7CoThov02m/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA== read more

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Good place to study (inside space with the walls broken down facing the street) with chargers and good wifi. I got a matcha cold brew which I didn't really love but I've heard their other drinks are better. read more

CAFE/5 - Matcha cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really enjoyed the butter scotch latte. Really cool spot, great customer service. The almond croissant was AMAZING!!

Love this cafe, there's ton of places to sit and the coffee is great too. I find myself coming back here a lot, especially for their cold foam. read more

Got the cream latte coffee was fresh and the cream was perfect. Service was efficient, it's a great addition to the neighborhood. don't need to drive to downtown or k-town for a good cream latte. read more

CAFE/5 - My beautiful cat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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i never knew i needed iced butterscotch matcha in my life until i had it here. delightful service & with open seating areas/workspaces. street parking , outlets & wifi make it the perfect break / study spot. read more

Super cute little spot on an unsuspecting street. When you walk inside you're like transported to this adorable little oasis with a bright and airy feel and relaxing vibes. Came in right before close and Ace was such a sweetheart! Didn't feel rushed or anything and he just had good customer service and a great personality Yummy matcha cold brew and my friend had a mocha that was also super delicious would be back again for a coffee fix read more

CAFE/5 - Matcha cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here on a random Monday around 11 am. They have a decent space for people to sit, enjoy their drinks/food, work on laptops, and whatnot. The space is minimalist, or at least clean/simple decor-wise, so I was able to focus on the one task I have myself during this coffee trip. I found street parking easily right in front. I ordered a bacon cheddar scone - it was delicious. I love savory scones. I got the cold brew cream with caramel cream and sea salt. I enjoyed my drink - just the right amount of sweetness, not too much. All in all, I had a positive experience here! read more

CAFE/5 - Cold brew cream (caramel) with sea salt and bacon cheddar scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The coffees are unique in the sense that not many coffee shops offer these flavors. The iced butterscotch latte comes with cold foam and it's a sweeter coffee. It's fire! The iced honey oat latte is also good, you can taste the honey forsure but it's good and sweet. The area is nice they have several seating available with multiple outlets. Perfect place to do some work with coffee. The seating area is open next to the street so it can be noisy if that bothers you. There is music playing over the speakers which isn't too loud but gives the space a nice vibe. Overall 10/10! Service was fast. read more

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A very nice cafe, and perhaps a good study spot! I tried the Peppermint Mocha (3/5 it was quite sweet), Matcha Latte (4/5), and the Almond Croissant (5/5 though probably from a bakery). read more

CAFE/5 - Peppermint Mocha, Matcha Latte, and Almond Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's a nice place. The barista was nice and she spent a lot of time preparing my latte. Unfortunately, the latte wasn't that tasty. I had a green tea latte. Parking is very limited but you can park right out in front out on Exposition Boulevard. read more

I love my coffee shops & I always try to be unbiased in coffee shop reviews because I used to be a barista & I understand how busy service can get! The service was fast & attentive! The workers seemed to be in good spirits when I came in around 8:45am! It was quite busy. The ambiance was loud, but also had other working Great seating with an outlet cord with multiple outlets, not sure if there's more than one tho WIFI not working: I came here to work from home & the WiFi was horrible. I had to leave around 30 minutes into being there (not the workers fault for the WiFi not working). The WiFi kept kicking me off & was buffering Now for the food! Hawaiian burrito 4/10: the tortilla was soggy & ripped when touched. The flavor was there, the tortilla was not.. it seemed liked they may have microwaved the burrito which may have caused the tortilla to be soggy, not sure if there is another method they can use to avoid this for the future Now for the drinks! Hot Matcha latte 8/10: the flavor was there! However, I think they may have steamed the milk to "kids temp" & was luke warm when I received it. I do prefer my hot drinks to be hot Overall, I'm hesitate to visit again as I usually go to coffee shops to work from there & spotty WiFi can be an issue for me, but I do believe in second chances! read more

CAFE/5 - Hawaiian burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love coming here and getting their jalapeño cream cheese croissant! Whenever I come in the staff are always very sweet and accommodating. They always welcome me with a smile and if I want to customize my drink they'll do it for me. They play great music and it's a good place to study with a lot of seating. Love the vibes here and everything is delicious read more

If you're looking for the perfect coffee shop for your next date, study sesh, or a spot to work remotely, check this spot out. We loved the greenery. Service was okay. Everything we ordered --Matcha Latte w/ Oat Milk (high grade organic Japanese green tea with just a hint of sweetness) --Vanilla Cafe Latte w/ Oat Milk (a frothy latte that finds the perfect balance between strong and creamy) read more

I stopped by today for the first time. I was riding to another Cafe on my bike with my kid and noticed it so we stopped. As I walked up the guy working immediately noticed me. There was no one else inside, but his stare was off putting. I spoke first and asked did they sell pastries. He said no. So I went to look in the fridge, just as another customer had walk in. After that customer moved to the cash register I noticed a menu with all pastries and baked goods on the counter. I asked again and he said no we dont sell pastries. I asked why they have the menu. He said oh, we just sold out after a morning rush. The whole time, despite the other customer, a single white man, coming in, he stared at me and my son. After the exchange, I left. I dont know why he lied about selling pastries and it was just after 11am so its wild that they are out for the day. The worst part for me was the stare down. It made me feel very unwelcomed. I will never be back or recommend anyone visit. I'll stick to South LA Cafe, where we proceeded to go, and we're met with amazing customer service. read more

Cafe5 is one of my favorite study spots in LA. It has everything that you would want for a fantastic coffeeshop: amazing service, yummy drinks, easy parking, fast Wi-Fi, etc. The service is consistently friendly and fast. The workers are super easygoing and nice, and they are fast with making your drinks and bringing them to your seat. The cafe itself has a lot of natural lighting and a variety of seat types and options. There is a decent number of places to sit, but it does get crowded on the weekends (especially when school is in session since it's popular for USC students). I also really like their drinks. Beyond the typical coffee offerings, they also have a number of specialty drinks that are all really good. I've gotten their Vanilla Bean Latte, Butter Scotch Latte, Honey Oat Latte, and Honey Lavender, which I all enjoyed and would gladly order again. Some of the drinks, such as the Butter Scotch Latte, are on the sweeter side, but if you let the barista know, they're always happy to adjust the sweetness for you. Currently, my regular go-to drink is the Matcha Latte with Lavender Cream--it's SO yummy and creamy! I highly recommend literally anything on the menu. One drawback is that the drinks can get a little pricey, but it's nothing abnormal for LA. Cafe5 is also a great space for working. I've never had an issue with their Wi-Fi, and they have a lot of outlets. They also play really good music--it's usually mostly soft R&B and alternative/indie music, but it's a good vibe for studying. In terms of parking, they have free street parking in front of the store, and I have always been able to find a spot pretty quick. All in all, I LOVE this coffeeshop and always enjoy my visit. read more

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I've been coming to Cafe5 for years now. I love having such a wonderful coffee house in my neighborhood - I think it's essential to have one to walk to. The baristas are the nicest- always a warm word and a big smile. read more

I went with very high expectations based on all the glowing reviews, but I'm just not as enthusiastic about this place as everyone else -- mostly because of the ambience/noise. Food -- We ordered two hot chocolates through the Joe app and they got started on them right away when we got there and mentioned it. They tasted great. The almond croissant was absolutely delicious. I was hoping it to be a bit more flakey/have more crunch but the almond paste inside was simply amazing. Not the best I've had, but would still recommend. Service -- Pleasant and quick. Ambiance -- Here's where I felt that the cafe unfortunately came short for me. The interior is nice. Like others have mentioned, the seating area has been converted from a garage, but it's clean, open, and spacious. There's a lot of seats to work at. It seems that they open the garage door to the outside street when the weather is nice, which is cool but there was so much noise the day I went. Ambulances and police cars with their super loud sirens on went by what seemed like at least every hour, if not a few times per hour so it was really disturbing every time as the cafe is right next to the street. They play the music a little too loud for my liking, and the genre is personally not too conducive to my work environment needs. I'm glad I tried out this cafe and I hope they do well! I personally don't plan on coming back. read more

CAFE/5 - Epic almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

No ac so dress light on hot days other than that music was great! Would work from here again :)

I've already previously reviewed Café 5 a couple of times. I think I gave four stars last time because I was very frustrated with the (previous) Wi-Fi. If there were too many people there you couldn't log on, or if you did long on it cut you off, etc. So I just wanted to update my review to reflect the fact that they have completely fixed the Wi-Fi! It's a totally different system now and I never have any logon problems nor do I get disconnected while working. Yay. The coffee is still delicious, the ambiance and vibe is still great. And I am planning on trying one of their burritos today. I was there one morning when the gentleman was dropping them off and they're apparently delivered fresh every day so that's awesome. read more

CAFE/5 - Vanilla latte w/ Oatmilk - Hot - Cafe5 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I actually hate that my first review for this place is negative, I will make sure to also leave a positive review the next time im in! But i wanna make sure this reaches the right people. I come here about 1-2 times a week, re-up on beans (they are the best) and an iced vanilla or honey cortado w/oat milk. Today i came in for my usual and saw someone new working the bar. My first drink came out and did not look right at all, i stirred it and grounds came up, the barista noticed and offered to make it again. It came out again and still didnt look right but usually they give me my drink mixed already---not a big deal. I mixed it and left before trying it because i was in a bit of a rush. Unfortunately there were still a bunch of coffee grounds in my drink and a MASSIVE amount of syrup. I poured water in it to dilute, so it wouldnt go to waste. Which was a bad idea because the STOMACH ACHE. I have is crazy. I have never had an experience like this here. As a longtime barista myself, i have always appreciated the standard of quality and consistency of this place. But this was a big miss. read more

Cafe/5 is a great spot for espresso. The coffee is rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced easily one of the best I've had in the area. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it an ideal place to sit and enjoy your drink or grab one to go. If you're looking for quality espresso, this place delivers. read more

I've been here twice and I love the coffeeeeeee. Coffee with cinnamon is my favorite so the Spanish latte is perfect . It has a good combination of that coffee taste and sweetness. The sweetness is not overpowering. My only complaint is that this is their biggest size so sometimes for my long work hours it requires buying two because one isn't enough. read more

CAFE/5 - Spanish latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food is good. Service are so friendly and nice. Ambiance is nice too. Kind of warm but I was cold so it's okay. Any other day I might have become a sweaty mess of a man. Spanish latte was good. I stole some from my sibling. I got a lavender milk but I'm lactose intolerant so I suffered. Alas my choices alas. It was pretty good but a bit too sweet and also probably don't get it if you're lactose intolerant. Or do and join the club. read more

I've been coming to to cafe5 for the last couple years and although the drinks/food are a little pricey the service is always great. Also if there's room it's a good place to do work. read more