Great cortado and good seating inside. Being from the Bay Area, I'm familiar with heat, so I don't understand why so many places in LA seem to lack air-conditioning and insist on keeping their doors ajar instead of cranking up the cool air. Maybe they're just used to it, but I'll never understand it. Nice ambience overall, though it's not the best place to get work done if you can't stand blaring loud music. I can work with it, but it's definitely loud. read more

Nice little spot in USC village few seating area inside and plenty of spots to eat outside. Ordered the iced chai. 6/10. Iced Blueberry matcha 6/10. Tasted mostly the matcha with a very subtle taste of blueberry after taste. There might be better drinks that I could have tried but just basing it off those. They also looked like they had good sandwich options that I'd be interested to try. read more

If you're looking for a spot that opens early in the morning at USC Village, this is pretty much the only place to go, and thank goodness it's amazing! It's insanely popular with students, and it's easy to see why. I grabbed a latte, an iced tea for my wife and some croissants, and everything was hit out of the park. They seriously have the best pastries around, and the coffee is always spot on. Even though there's usually a line because of how popular it is, the service is incredible and lightning-fast. Once you get your order, there is plenty of seating right outside around the fountain. It's the perfect setup to enjoy a relaxing morning. Plus, parking is a breeze since you can just use the Village garage and get the first 2 hours free. Hands down my favorite morning routine spot! read more

Cafe Dulce - Butter croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been here a few times now and it's one of the more affordable lunch places in the area. Sandwiches, salads and donuts are yummy! Staff is nice! Line moves fast! read more

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Seriously? I've never left a review of Café Dulce? How is that even possible? So I have been coming here pretty much since this USC location opened, and they absolutely saved my life during the pandemic. They had all the safety protocols in place so they could stay open and take advantage of the fact that the USC has an open courtyard where you could sit and social distance socialize. Lifesaver! I'm so happy they've not only survived but thrived. Nowadays it's so busy when USC is in session you can barely get in there to get a drink lol. it's a great vibe great people etc. and they also make very very good drinks. Particularly their Iced Matcha latte is one of my favorite iced matchas. And on the hot side the Dulce latte is Yummers. read more

Cafe Dulce - Iced Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food was okay. Didn't stand out to me at all, but was solid. Enjoyed the pesto chicken sandwich. The breakfast sandwich was alright. Didn't try the drinks yet! Service was decent. Inside is okay, some seating inside and out! Bathroom has fly problems... music was a vibe the day I went, was jamming to it but bc it was soooo loud, couldn't even hear our names be called when the food was ready read more

I got the blueberry matcha and it was amazing. The taste was infused with the matcha so there wasn't any blueberry chunks like I thought it would be. Can't adjust the sugar level but it is amazing! read more

Cafe Dulce - Blueberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

MATCHA: When in LA , be kind to yourself and get a Blueberry matcha from Cafe Dulce ! Got there early after my morning walk and there was a bit of a line but nothing compared to prior days . I was tempted by the amazing selection of pastries but am staying away for Lent! I ended up just getting the Blueberry matcha and it is delicious !! 10/10 and highlight recommended! Lots of parking in the USC village garage ! Come here early because the line is always long ! read more

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Coffee O' clock in the evening hours? Yes please! A female must have while being productive. It's an urge, an eagerness and a joy. I was pleased to get some Cafe Dulce nearby while I shopped at Trader Joe's and Target in the USC village. This cafe does have a top of the range Vietnamese coffee...a joyous cup that does no harm. I ordered a limited time drink they were promoting. A salted caramel latte. Now I know myself too well...that I should always stay loyal to my coffee choices and stick with the minimum sugar intake. The coffee was good but I wasn't thriving with the amount of sugar it had. I will continue to stick with the Vietnamese choice or a sugar free vanilla latte with almond milk. Those are always on my inviting side for Cafe Dulce. Their Little Tokyo location is also a great visit experience. They have some tasty breakfast burritos there. Other than that, a great cafe to check out with plenty of college students here minding their business. read more

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Delicious Dulce Latte. I stopped by for some coffee and like always Dulce did not disappoint. Usually the line is longer but since USC students are off for summer I received my order super quick. read more

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Went during the lunch hour and it was pretty crowded but the line move really quick. The staff was really nice , the prices were great and the donuts was praise worthy in my opinion. They do have sitting inside and outside. Parking was free and I would definitely go back. I have a few more flavors I want to try. Today I got 3 fruity pebble mini, strawberry and cream and a mango donut. The donuts were moist and fresh. We spent about 13$ read more

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This place is always crowded and there's usually a line outside. They have coffees, tea, pastries and salads as well as sandwiches. We went for dessert and got a pecan tart and a fruit danish. Both were a good size serving. The pecan tart was 10/10 good taste & texture. The fruit danish looked better than it tasted 4/10. The fruit was fresh but the bread was too thick, somewhat hard and not sweet. I would return to this place and definitely try a different pastry. Maybe their cinnamon bun. It looked tasty read more

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Vibes. Vibes. Vibes. Good breakfast food and pastries also lol The students are nice, and informative about the menu. The food/drinks come quickly, with a smile. read more

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This place is dangerously good!! I would be spending all my money here if I lived here. The kale peanut salad has a great sauce, lots of veggies, and with chicken added is perfect and super super filling. The iced matcha, a tad bit sweet for me, but is very very good! An above average matcha read more

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This relative newcomer to the LA food scene became such an iconic cafe. I cannot imagine the campus and the USC Village without the long line for Dulce. Of course, I always get Blueberry Matcha when I am there. I also love their Chicken Mango Salad and Portobello Sandwich. Their selection of seasonal pastry is way too tempting for this dancer who is trying to stay away from sugar and flour. The permanent feature of dessert - fruit tart - is the bomb. A couple of tips: - if you have a return for Amazon, it's next door, bring it and validate the parking there. - also, and I hope I won't regret spilling this secret: you can skip the line by ordering ahead. You also get discounts once you are on their mailing/sms list. Great people watching, so waiting in line - it goes fast - might be a part of the experience. read more

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Super long wait/line outside the door, but service was quick once I ordered since it was just a matcha. Got the blueberry matcha which I didn't like the blueberry flavor but otherwise it was fine. read more

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Yummy and fast! The breakfast sandwich tastes super fluffy and creamy. The egg texture was good. The bacon was crunchy and Matcha latte was super sweet almost like a dessert but still tasted like matcha! read more

Cafe Dulce - Breakfast Sandwich Iced Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best Breakfast Burrito EVER!! It's a decently good size too and the sauce on the side is actually spicy and flavorful. Honestly one of my faves now and would 1000% go back read more

Cafe Dulce - Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food: Green Tea Roti is what my friend and I came here for. It was pretty good, although it did not have that matcha flavor, which, for me, was a good thing, as I don't like matcha-flavored anything but my friend was a bit disappointed, lol. The service: The line runs out the door and they explicitly ask people to line outside so as to avoid the inside to get too crowded, I think that's a fantastic ideas as the outside has near limitless space (this Cafe Dulce is nested inside the USC Village, so there's PLENTY of room to make a line even almost half a mile long, lol. The ambiance: it was ok, I did like that one column that's full of stickers, it's very hipster and fits the criteria of being part of a vibrant and active college campus such as USC. read more

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Cafe Dulce is a coffee and tea shop located at the University Village across the street from USC. Parking here can be tough. There is street parking and an underground structure, but this location is shared with a Trader Joe's and Target among other shops and restaurants, making it very busy. Upon entering, the space seems clean and there are tables inside and outside to sit at. Inside might be good for studying or working, but noise level is moderate. Came here on a Sunday afternoon with family. We were not greeted upon entering and it was not very busy. We ordered a Blueberry Matcha Latte, a Chacha Matcha, and a seasonal Pumpkin Pie Latte. All drinks were ordered with light ice. The drinks came out fairly quickly. The Blueberry Matcha tasted watered down. There was a faint blueberry flavor but it tasted artificial. The Chacha Matcha is essentially a Matcha Americano. The matcha seemed good quality. It was earthy and smooth. We ordered the small size for each of these drinks which is 16 ounces. The Pumpkin Pie Latte is only offered in 10 or 12 ounces which is a bit odd. I did not try it, but the person who ordered it was happy with it. Overall, giving Cafe Dulce a 4/5. Service and ambiance were okay and did not stand out. Drinks are okay. There are mixed reviews across the ones we ordered. There is also food on the menu. Might come back to try the food or other drinks. read more

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Dulce is easily one of my all-time favorite coffee shops. The drinks are consistently excellent, and there's something here for every kind of mood. Highlights: the Vietnamese coffee (bold, sweet, and uniquely flavorful), the Dulce latte (a treat that feels indulgent but never over the top), and the iced matcha latte (smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet). On the food side, the breakfast burritos are hearty and satisfying, while the breakfast sandwich is phenomenal -- simple, but perfectly done. Yes, the line is almost always long, but it moves quickly. Drinks come out fast, and it's always worth the wait. read more

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Still great! I visit here often but want to post about consistency! Premium Matcha large with almond milk 50% sweetness add honey, winning! Breakfast burrito with bacon (comes in crispy bits) has potatoes and onions and eggs and cheese, yum! Didn't get it today but because it rocks just say yes to the Oreo Cheesecake like yassssssss kinda YES! Parking is $5/30 mins after the first 2 hours. The only Ambiance was lit and loud, had to step out for a call so don't plan on calls while inside! read more

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yayay the blueberry matcha is soooo good. i remember being blown away by the flavor the first time i ever tried it!! + had a sausage breakfast burrito (HUGE)... it pairs so well with the sauce that comes on the side. also not much of a line around 5:30pm on a monday! read more

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This was honestly disappointing. I ordered a matcha, and it arrived much lower than expected, while every other drink being served was completely full. The difference was hard to ignore. It left me wondering whether I needed to pay extra for a properly filled drink or if there was a mistake. Not the experience I expected. read more

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I needed to do something at USC Credit Union at the village so I stopped by here. I got the Blueberry Matcha Latte and a Pesto Chicken Sandwich. The blueberry matcha was absolutely delicious. It had a perfect mix of matcha and blueberry flavor without feeling artificial. The pesto sandwich was solid as well, good size and tasty/fresh. My order came out promptly and the staff seemed friendly and upbeat. I'd recommend it! read more

I was walking around just checking the area out, and decided to get some tea. I chose this cafe because it was pretty busy, which I take to be a good sign. I got an apple spiced tea latte. It was a pretty solid drink. I noticed most people ordered matcha. If it weren't (personally) too late in the day for caffeine, I would've loved to try one. I'm a matcha girl through-and-through. Maybe next time, because I can see myself coming back. There's also a nice variety of food. Service was good and I got my drink quickly, despite how busy it was. My only note is that I noticed crumbs on the standing counter & several tables. Regardless, it is a nice cafe overall. read more

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Had higher hopes for Dulce based on all the TikToks raving about it as a top spot--it was just okay. They premade the matcha in a large container, which causes it to lose its tea flavor. It mostly tastes like sweet milk and doesn't have the strong tea flavor the color would suggest. The service is fast and I was inside the door within 9 mins regardless of 13+ people ahead of me on a Saturday. read more

Cafe Dulce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The blueberry matcha here is one of my favorite drinks! I try to make it a point to get this whenever I'm in little Tokyo! It's really great that they have milk alternatives for people with lactose intolerance. The interior is small but there are additional tables outside. Customer service is a hit or miss here. read more

Lovely bakery/cafe located at USC Village! I usually come here whenever I'm at the village. I absolutely love their blueberry matcha. It's sweet and the blueberry and matcha flavors go really well together. I've tried the blueberry matcha at other Cafe Dulce locations and I think this location does it the best. This time I went, I also tried their pesto chicken and their spicy chicken sandwiches that my friend and I split. They were both great! My favorite was the pesto chicken which was flavorful with the pesto and cheesy. The spicy chicken was good too, but my friend and I would've liked it more if it was savory. The chicken in both sandwiches was the perfect amount and juicy. The bread was easy too eat and wasn't to dry. I also especially liked the side salads which were refreshing and tasted great and healthy. There's also a lot of unique pastries that look good and I want to try in future visits. There's usually a long-line here, but it moves pretty fast. There's also a parking garage on the bottom floor which is usually free for the first 90 minutes or something like that. read more

Cafe Dulce - Pesto Chicken Sandwich and blueberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Obviously a popular spot for the area. The queue is always long but move rather fast as I noticed most people were ordering matcha latte (I'm no exception) and they have premade it in a big dispenser so they get the orders out the door very quickly. Matcha was very tasty, though on the sweet side, which I'm not complaining about. Coffee here isn't exceptional but it gets us going. Breakfast burrito was very yummy with egg, potato, bacon, etc. inside - very flavorful. The coffee shop gets busy so the seatings are hard to come by but we got lucky and got a table outside which was a bit chilly but very nice with the university atmosphere. read more

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Came practically every day for a whole week because had to be in the area for something. How did SC get so lucky as to get a CAFE DULCE right in their campus?!?! As usual, their BLUEBERRY MATCHA is a hit. They do a great job training their baristas so that whichever location you go to, their blueberry matcha is consistently good. read more

Café dulce is a small cafe located in the heart of Los Angeles near Santee Alley. This place looked intriguing to me because of the various custom lattes they offer as well as the cute pink aesthetic vibe this place was going for. I tried the Dulce de leche latte which to my surprise was pretty good. I never expect much from sweet lattes as it is as described however this latte wasn't overpowering in the sweetness in anyway. I was able to taste the coffee, milk, & Dulce de leche perfectly in each sip. I did wish it was colder though however the temperature was fine. Service here was great, our cashier waited patiently as my indecisiveness took over. This cafe is small but spacious where it doesn't feel like it's crowded or overwhelming. It is located on a busy street so parking is very minimal and definitely metered. Give this place a try as they have cute aesthetics + good coffee. read more

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Cafe Dulce sandwiches and salads just hit different!!! I ordered the Spicy Chicken sandwich, which had herb-roasted chicken breast, tomatoes, house slaw, provolone & sweet chili sauce, and the Peanut Kale salad, which had fresh herbs, serrano, roasted peanut vinaigrette & grated reggiano. Everything was so fresh and delicious, especially the bread on the sandwich!!!! I appreciated that they had plenty of vegan options for my vegan friend, and can't wait to come back and try other ones, and their burrito that other reviewers have raved about. The line was worth the wait, and it wasn't terribly bad. Went fairly quickly for a weekend crowd and food came out fast. The music inside was too loud for conversation, but there is a patio area and the food and service were excellent! read more

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Guess who gotta matcha latteeeeee, hey hey. For real, every time I come to Cafe Dulce I gotta get my blueberry matcha latte and it's so good! They do a really great job of making the blueberry flavor taste very natural and not artificial. I didn't try any goodies this time but I also love their donuts. Great spot to get a pick me up at USC Village. read more

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The food and drinks are good, but a recent experience with one staff member significantly impacted my visit and has made me reconsider returning if she is working. Additionally, the music volume was excessively loud, which detracted from the overall atmosphere. The female staff member with brown hair and highlighted bangs was consistently rude and displayed an unprofessional attitude, particularly when calling out food orders. During my visit, she appeared more focused on her phone and coffee than on assisting customers, which created a negative impression and diminished the quality of the experience. read more

5/5 - Café Dulcé, you have my heart! I wish we had a Café Dulcé at The Collection in Oxnard because WOW it would be such a perfect fit! But honestly... I don't even mind making the drive because this place is divine. Their airy little donuts? So fluffy, full of flavor, and perfectly balanced--not too sweet. And only $1.50 each?! A total steal. I also tried the blueberry roti and WOW. It reminded me of a concha, but softer, not dry at all, and that jelly inside is amazing. My son fell in love with the mango donut--he devoured it in minutes! Such a cute, delicious spot. Worth every mile. *** I ate it sooo fast I forgot to take the picture! read more

First time here, there was a long line outside the shop so we were hesitant to come in but we decided to try it. We were in & out really fast! The young lady at the register was very friendly and patient. I ordered the Vanilla Latte with Almond Milk & Turkey Swiss Sandwich. My latte was flavorful and delicious. The Turkey Swiss was satisfying next time I will ask for the bread less toasted, the salad it came with was made with high quality! My family ordered Iced Matcha, Pesto Chicken Sandwich, Breakfast Burrito, and French Toast. I personally wasn't a big fan of the burrito but the rest was delicious! I loved the music they played, the atmosphere is welcoming, idk why the bad reviews on that I guess if you're trying to study however community members come to support these small businesses too not just students. My family and I will be coming back! read more

Cafe Dulce - Vanilla Latte w/ Almond Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came for USC, stay for Dulce. If you have never tried their Blueberry Matcha Latte , you're missing out! For real! I've never tasted a matcha latte that's so light and refreshing even though it's sweet and probably used powder But I'm SCRAWLING everywhere to know what they used to make this drink because my wallet is screaming telling me to stop buying everyday!!!!! Super busy location in USC village, expect at least 15+ minutes way. I only like their blueberry matcha and have only tried that, but it kept me coming back so come try out yourself. read more

Cafe Dulce - Blueberry Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So good!! Their blueberry matcha is fresh and delicious. Service was so friendly and quick despite the crowd. There's a lot of seating outdoors as well as a few spots inside. A perfect spot to study or chat with friends! Their donuts and pastries looked delicious as well. read more

Cafe Dulce - Small blueberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After I respectfully told the barista that she made the wrong drink, she refused to make it the right way and instead decided to be condescending and rude to me, for no reason! I was very nice to her. I come to Dulce all the time, so this is very surprising to me. Her manager in the black shirt then tried to remedy the situation by giving us a fake manager number, and she also refused to give us her name. I will NEVER step foot in here again. read more