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Café WG

3.6 (57 reviews)
Special Hours 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Dogs allowed
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Lavender Matcha Latte
Olena A.

In need of a quick bite and a midday drink pick me up? This place will have some simple sustenance for you whether it's a panini sandwich or a healthy salad. Be warned, however, that this place tends to make their beverages more on the sweeter side I mean a LOT more on the sweeter end. You are better off ordering half sweet as a standard to match the sweetness levels that are typical of a cafe. Otherwise, I do think their version of a lavender matcha latte is fantastic! The service is fast and attentive and the seating is convenient for anyone looking for a quick lunch spot. The vibe in the cafe is more like a corporate building lobby since it is on the bottom floor of the tallest building in Los Angeles, the Wilshire Grand!

Kelly H.

Café WG is located inside the first floor of the intercontinental hotel, valet parking is available, street parking is difficult to find. I got the iced latte drink and it was delicious. I didn't get the food, but the service is great. ambience is quiet and clean as the café is located inside the intercontinental hotel

Pathetic excuse of a sandwich. Cranberry Walnut Turkey Panini
Shannon N.

I appreciate the owner responding to my post. Maybe the owner does value reputation and future success. Customer satisfaction is everything. Read "Give 'em the pickle" by Bob Farrell. Unfortunately, I was only visiting Los Angeles and do not expect to return anytime soon. I gave the manager an opportunity to "make it right" but they failed to take action and to turn around a bad experience and earn a repeat customer. Upon my return home. I showed my spouse the pictures of the sandwich purchased at Cafe WG and she replied "Did a ten year old make that sandwich?" I think that sums it up pretty well.

Outdoors
Diana S.

Drink Taste: 7.5 out of 10 Drink Presentation: 7.5 out of 10 Vibes: 7.5 out of 10 Customer Service: 10 out of 10 Parking: N/A I purchased the Oat-ly Mocha and honestly was quite pleased with it. It really is not bad coffee but it is definitely not special. I do think it is on the pricier end which is why I expected something more. Their chocolate croissant was superb though. I truly enjoyed every single bite of it. Their hot drinks are all served in cute little blue to-go cups that have a printed quote at the bottom and their sleeves have their logo branding. Again, nothing too crazy but it does deserve recognition. The only reason I docked it points was because it's located right in front of the building's front doors so the breeze is always coming in. If I'm you go during the winter and sit in, you will be cold. I did appreciate the outlets and plenty of sitting though. :) Worth visiting at least once!

Lavender Matcha Latte
Ann G.

I was at intercontinental hotel this weekend and while waiting for my room, I've decided to try this cafe located on the ground floor of the hotel. Got chicken pesto panini, iced lavender matcha latte, iced honey vanilla latte and fresh orange juice. They were all good and tasty. I just wish i can taste a little bit more of lavender in the matcha but overall it was all good. Nice and quiet ambience. I'd def coming back and try other menus.

Smoked Salmon on Bagel Peppermint Tea
Mahwish S.

Cute café inside the lobby of the Intercontinental. Everything made fresh. Great customer service. There is seating outside to enjoy some fresh air while you have breakfast.

Christina L.

One of my regular spots to do some work near home. Good wifi, a couple outlets, not TOO loud (considering it's part of a hotel), and their food/drinks are okay. I like it because it's more of an open space and doesn't feel stuffy, with some foot traffic. Wouldn't recommend as a work/study cafe if you easily get distracted. I come here to work but also catch up with friends nearby. I've had a couple of their pastries/muffins, and they were just okay. Nothing amazing and maybe not really worth the price, but good for a quick snack. I get their blueberry matcha latte. It's sweet, has a blueberry syrup taste and a hint of matcha as well. I've always stuck with this option so haven't tried anything else here. Maybe closer to a 3.5, but I've been coming here frequently for the past year or so and the staff is usually friendly, so nothing to complain about!

Honey vanilla latte
Maria M.

3 words! Honey Vanilla Latte. Delicious, creamy, like a warm hug from grandma. They have a small variety of pastries, not very many coffee choices which is good because sometimes it can be too much. Nice place to hang out while waiting for meetings. Staff was friendly.

Mocha latte & lavender matcha latte.
Daryl D.

First Yelp review for 2018!! I came here during lunch wanting to check out the Intercontinental building and the coffee shop on the first floor. The café has a nice display of their pastries and sandwiches. The place caters to the travelers and those roaming around Downtown. When I was reading the menu they offer a lavender matcha latte and I'm a sucker for anything matcha and add lavender to the drink I am sold. Service was great, but the drink had no lavender or matcha whatsoever. So pretty much I had an iced coffee with no matcha or lavender flavor in it. $5 for an iced coffee that I didn't want not worth it. Kind of sucks I was already headed for work and had no time to go back.

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Terrible attitudes, average coffee, doesn't open until 7 am. Plenty of other places to walk to nearby.

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Amazing coffee and customer service! I recommend the vanilla latte or ice matcha!!!!!

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