Drink: Iced Lavender vanilla oat latte ($7.70): 8/10 It was quite a nice cup of coffee although I felt like the lavender was quite weak. There's just a slight hint of lavender but I wish it was stronger. The cinnamon is a nice touch. Service: Average Interaction with the staff members were brief but they were friendly. Ambiance: 9/10 The place is inside a hotel if i'm not wrong so it's quite nice inside. There's a lot of chairs and tables for customers to use. The decor and lighting makes you feel very warm. - Noise levels are quite low - Indoor seating - They offer breakfast mon - fri (7-10am) | sat - sun (7- noon) - Some chairs were wobbly Overall: Would come back again and would recommend checking it out :) read more

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Two friends and I stayed at The Freehand Hotel, where Cafe Integral is located in the lobby. While the cafe lounge area is shared with the hotel, it offers a really nice cozy vibe to sip your coffee, do a little work or just sit and people watch! They have more than just coffee, but also juices and food items as well. Barista was very kind and held our order while we ran next door to get some pastries from the bakery next door. I would highly recommend if you're in the area or staying at the hotel. read more

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

This place is the cutest with great food . I ordered the hot chocolate with a breakfast platter with eggs bacon and toast . It was perfection and delicious . The people working here are so sweet and attentive . Great ambience with great music playing . read more

Nice little coffee shop tucked in in a hotel. The ambiance is pretty nice and comfortable to study, do work, chat etc. It's relatively dark for my taste but the quality of the coffee sold makes up for it. The pastries are also good. They have a variety of it available. I tried pistachio milk for the first time- very delicious! Who knew there was pistachio milk?! Check them out. read more

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We were looking for a cute coffee shop near our hotel in DTLA (we are staying at LEVEL - check out my full review on that as well). This spot looks more vibey than it actually is. The cafe itself is very small and tucked away to the side of a hotel lobby. We ordered a latte, americano, chocolate croissant and breakfast plate. The coffees were strong but pricey. The croissant wasn't offered to be warmed so that was a bit of a disappointment. The breakfast plate was actually epic for $17. Huge portions and my husband said it was the best bacon he's every had in the US (he's from England so hates our thin bacon). Overall, it's OK but the heavy wood feels more dated than vibey. The seating areas are not as plentiful as you'd want because it is a shared space and we had a hard time finding an outlet that worked. read more

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The service was quick and the chocolate croissant was so tasty! I was studying with a friend and the vibe was so cozy. Also, very quiet so I was able to study with no trouble. Definitely would come again as it's very aesthetically pleasing. read more

The latte I ordered was good and you order from a window to the far right side of the lobby. The surrounding area contains some couches and chairs that are good for lounging. Service is quick and the barista uses a shaker to mix the latte. read more

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I recently stayed at the Freehand LA for a business trip and decided to try Cafe Integral! I wanted to try both the coffee and the food, and unfortunately could not get both on Monday. But on Tuesday ordered the breakfast sandwich and an iced dirty chai. Drink was incredible, authentic chai and cinnamon was a nice touch at the end. Breakfast sandwich tasted great - but bagel was a bit chewy and there was not enough of each ingredient. But overall pleasant experience and if in DTLA I would go again. read more

Cafe Integral - Iced dirty chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped by here on a Friday morning and it most certainly DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Located inside Freehand Hotel. We ordered the following: - 1 vanilla iced latte - 1 pistachio milk hot latte - 1 breakfast burrito - 1 breakfast sandwich ALL 4 items SLAPPED. Like, expensive, but QUALITY and taste was . Haven't had a breakfast this delicious and a minute and was so worth it. Will definitely be back! :) read more

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Awesome place. It's DTLA and parking isn't ideal but I found a spot half of a block up and it was worth the effort. Beautiful location and the bar area might be small but works for the overall layout of the lobby. It's quiet and a nice place to sit down and enjoy some drinks. Yes the drinks are delicious. Had never had a hot latte with pistachio milk, won't lie, as a barista myself, the texture wasn't ideal but flavor was spot on so still enjoyed it very much. The Americano was strong and bold, slightly more roasted than I would normally get on my own as far as the espresso but the barista pulled a nice shot regardless so it wasn't bitter or as I call darker roasted coffees- tobacco-like. Service was great. Prices were also great. Barista even let me try the drip as we had spoken about the different bean offerings at Integral. It's a recommended try in the DT area. Lots of great shops around but they hold their own. read more

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Amazing coffee I was walking a by.... and it caught my attention so I tried the lavender vanilla latte and it was the perfect latte ever I am definitely returning when I am around the area read more

BEAUTIFUL CAFE SPOT! LOVE IT HERE! It is inside a hotel! I came early to catch up on some work, and it was a great time. Though it got crowded and had limited seats, I could secure a table and get work done. Coffee is a little expensive, but that espresso makes up for it. It is comfy, and time passes you by because of its dim atmosphere. 10/10 read more

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This cafe is feel soo exclusive since its inside a hotel I believe, and you actually have to look for it, lol - great barista! And coffee too! Love love read more

cafe integral is of my top 5 coffee shops in los angeles county. a strikingly nostalgic, dim, timeless interior design of the freehand hotel lobby sets the ultimate scene for your coffee, much needed. i had the canela latte which was delicious and balanced, and came out at a good pace considering the single barista. also i love how personal the barista window makes you feel, gives the place a really individual experience. my only sadness is that they close at 2pm, but i mean...its a hotel lobby cafe so, no grievances there. but imagine drinking a cappuccino at midnight in the lobby? ugh. thank you, cafe integral. you are truly beautiful. read more

Cafe Integral - interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a beautiful Café! intimate and beautiful decorated, filled with little details around the whole cafe are words I would use to describe this place to someone who has never been. You almost feel like you are in a completely different time zone. The cafe is set up with wood, colorful tile, plants and low lighting. Cafe integral really helps you slow down and remove yourself from the fast paced downtown feeling. This cafe is filled with ports and meant for you to come sit down, work, and or help you unplug. There coffee is good nothing too special But I believe this cafe offers more of focused environment. So if you need a place to study or work - this is your place. TIP: there are no gluten-free or Vegan goodies. read more

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Can't say I was blown away by the latte I got, but it wasn't too shabby either. The main plus of this place seems to be the lobby it's located in, which is a great place to chill and get some work done, with all its outlets and tables. I didn't check for wifi but I'm sure that was present as well. Three stars for me is ambivalent - wouldn't avoid necessarily but wouldn't go out of my way to come here either. read more

Cute place. In a hotel lobby. Quick service. But can be hard to find seating. My tea was fine.

it was a bad first time experience dirt table food wasn't so appealing the Coffee was super nasty

Cute and cozy. Live the atmosphere, but everything costs a lot. The good thing is no one comes to complain to you, even if you bring your own food to eat there, as it is in the reception area of a hotel. read more

Gotta say, this place is great once you get familiar with the menu. At first glance, I didn't know what most of the food on the menu was, but after doing some research myself on my phone and also asking the waitress, I got up to speed pretty and ordered my food. The plate I got was pretty solid and this place really gives you that luxury experience without any exaggerated prices. The drinks are also great. They I got a drink that looks like an alcohol drink but it really wasn't. Overall, pretty good experience. I'd definitely be back! read more

Cafe Integral - Bar Area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped serving breakfast at 10:30 when the sign clearly says breakfast is served until noon during the weekends

Low key one of the best places to work in DTLA. I'm always a fan of working in hotel lobbies as I rarely get that "overstaying my welcome" side eye that I occasionally get at coffee shops. I was here just the other day for coffees and hanging with friends in the lobby, and it was totally comfy. The americano with oat milk was fabulous, although the cup had the kind of lid that always leaks no matter what you do to it (side note: can someone in the world fix this problem?). They also have some sort of expensive juices, most of which they were out of, but I'll give 'em a break since it was almost their closing time on a Sunday afternoon. Parking here is a pain, but I was able to find a meter nearby (which was free, because Sunday). They've also got a bar and a restaurant and then a rooftop pool bar--I can vouch for all of the spaces being very lovely, although we made a stop at the rooftop and it was unbearably loud. If cozy coffees and comfy couches are more you pace, Cafe Integral is a spot for you. read more

Absolute worst breakfast experience I had in a while. Extremely overpriced bad tasting food served on paper plates. Avoid!!

What? One review? How is this possible? I guess it's up to me and reviewer Gev M. to inform y'all. However, I do welcome the opportunity to give my two cents on one of LA's newest coffee stops. As far as I know, I believe this is a New York transplant and one that focuses on serving Nicaraguan coffees exclusively. A concept that I find very exciting. Given that in its simplest form, it exposes the consumer to coffees from one specific region. Additionally, it allows those with an affinity for coffee to taste the different subtleties that beans from one singular region possess. Unfortunately, my palate is not on that level yet - so I'm just content with having myself a finely made espresso drink. Visitors to this shop might also find it astonishing as to how beautiful the interior looks. It's a space which seems to have a modern take on southwestern design, ornate with an abundance of potted plants of all kinds. This Café Integral marks the third opening inside Freehand Hotel locations, so they are incorporated into the hotels lobby. In this case, it also shares the room with Rudolph's Bar & Tea. Simply stated, it's an amazing setting for a coffee shop. The offerings don't stop at coffee though. With a menu also consisting of tea, other beverages, and small eats it makes for a complete coffee stop. A place that I wholeheartedly recommend. If not just for the coffee, then at least for the ambiance. FYI, hours are sort of weird, so I'd suggest checking the business hours before visiting. read more

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Don't go! How much do I have to spend to get treated well and eat quality food? When you go to a high end building downtown and you pay high dollars for basic food, such as a $5 little water bottle, you'd expect something in return, like kind proper and polite servers, and very good tasting food. That is not the case here. Our server Summer and her coworker (02.15.20 @10am) were extremely rude, short answers, annoyed to serve us. After a terrible experience ordering, it wasn't over. They did not restock the sugars. When asked, they rudely said, "we're busy now;" I told them that the coffee is getting cold and they scoffed before helping us. When asking questions about the menu they were so short. The food was not good. The macchiatos were cold, I hate cold coffee. The salmon was not fresh and rather fishy. For my Italian fellows: Ragazzi non andateci, una perdita di tempo e danaro. read more

Came here today while in the area and although the interior is great, the coffee itself was overpriced and took a while. It was only 11am and they were out of chai so my friend had to get something else. Also, both our simple drinks were 7$ each?! That's so overpriced read more

I'm not much of a coffee connoisseur, I went to Cafe Integral because I was excited to see that they sell Nicaraguan coffee and that is where I'm from. I ordered a latte and enjoyed it very much. Service was great and the barista was very friendly. It was a good experience and I'd certainly go back. read more

Great coffee. INSANELY DELICIOUS breakfast burrito. It comes with the spicy sauces they serve at Exchange restaurant next door which really takes it to the next level. I love coming here to work and treat myself. Also great for a coffee meeting. read more

The food was delicious they do have valet parking which is $8 for 3 hours with validation from cafe integral their coffee is delish it's a mix between Middle Eastern and Southern Mexican food so it's super tasty super yummy we had like 5 different dishes and they were all delicias you can't be beat hand made tortillas and flat bread and there salsas are delish definitely try the chorizo burrito it's to die for and their bar drinks the mix cocktails forget about it I had one with Oaxacan rum, yes please! enjoy. read more

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Surprised, was expecting to like it much more. Very slow service, took forever for my coffee to come out and porridge was undercooked. Very small breakfast menu and NO pancakes, what!?!? Very cute place though, good ambiance. Might give it another go another day. read more

I really want to like this cafe since it's a tasty alternative to chain coffee shops in the area... but they are never open on time. I'll walk by 30+ mins after opening and the shutters are still closed, baristas still trying to get organized inside. read more

Cafe Integral serves from a walk-up counter inside the still new-ish Freehand Hotel. They offer good coffee, reliable pastries and super-friendly service, with plenty of seating in the hotel's charming and slightly quirky lobby. On our visit we saw a small group meeting, several single diners with the daily paper and more - and still plenty of available seating in the welcoming lobby with its mid-century modern decor. We were also able to take our coffee up to the rooftop, where we enjoyed a spectacular view of the city near the pool. Later in the day both downstairs and upstairs might have gotten more crowded, after both bars opened, but the morning seemed like it had the perfect vibe - not too crowded, not too empty. read more

I ordered a latte...it was good. But, they were out of almost all pastries at 9am. Dunkin across the street is much cheaper and just as good. Very cute esthetic though. read more

A decent cafe in a hip hotel lobby. The staff is super friendly, the atmosphere/decor is interesting and pleasant. The coffee and pastries are nothing special but not overpriced. read more

Very friendly staff and the drip coffee is quite good. Good selection of pastries. Seating area is comfortable in the early morning.

Great little coffee spot located in the lobby of the new Freehand Hotel. Coffee is smooth and rich, baristas are super friendly, and the small bites/pastry selection has a Middle-Eastern twist, (a la The Exchange restaurant next door). I ordered an almond milk mocha which was divine, and a scone, which was just as good. They also offer teas and fresh juices (albeit limited). Walk-up, order, and enjoy in the hotel's beautiful lobby. read more

We came here because we loved the Cafe Integral beans that we got in the NYC location. This place is inside a beautiful hotel lobby. The ambiance is great. Unfortunately, the bakery items were slightly stale and the cappuccinos were poorly done, with poor coffee extraction, foamy too hot to drink milk and no latte art. This is disappointing as the location and beans have huge potential. Hopefully the baristas are still being trained. read more

I was searching Yelp for a café in the area of the hotel I was staying and low and behold there was one right in the lobby...how convenient. My mocha was delicious and the barista was super friendly. read more

Great place to have a nice cup of coffee or tea served up with smiles. A good vibe cafè. Pastries are also delicious. Only thing is, there is often a lot of background noise and not so relaxing music in the background of the hotel lobby where this cafè is situated. So, often not so nice to sit with a book. read more

I love it, it has a cozy 70s vibe and the coffee and treats are great! It's never to packed so you have space to sit and read or simply drink your coffee. read more