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    Carrera Cafe

    4.0 (521 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Italian, Salad
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Acai Bowl & cookie butter latte
    Yolanda W.

    Quintessential LA cafe! Food is ahhmazing! Service was quick. The ambiance is relaxed, semi-quiet, and bright. Great spot for BBL!

    Michiko M.

    Food is still good/pricey. One thing that was different that I didn't mention years ago was we had to get our food at the counter. I can't recall if we had to do that back then. Guy was nice at the counter answering all our questions which is why I tipped.

    Good selection of menu items
    Angelina C.

    Veeerrry cute! I was waiting for a date and since the pink wall is easy to find I figured this was a good place to meet. I ordered the coconut latte with cold foam iced. So good! They had a good selection of pastries and the interior is decorated very cute. I was disappointed the little patio area seemed kind of under construction. There were only a couple tables and idk it was fine but didn't feel particularly welcoming. Iirc a couple chairs were stacked but it was later in the afternoon so maybe they were about to close. I would definitely return even though the date was mid lol

    My Matcha Latte in front of their baked goods
    Camille W.

    Came here for a brand activation. This is a nice cafe with plenty of seating. I easily could've ordered at least seven different things from them menu as their drinks all sound so tempting. The matcha I ordered was a little too bitter for my liking but I'm still willing to try it again (as well as many other menu items).

    Megan L.

    I stopped in mainly to use their WiFi for work, but I ordered a coconut matcha (I've seen them all over the place and have been curious about the taste), and it wasn't very good. The coconut water should be a bit sweeter, and I'm pretty picky about my matcha so this probably wasn't the best place to order that. I don't think there are any outlets, so this isn't somewhere to stay for long if you're trying to work or study for a while.

    Penne Pasta
    Robin A.

    Work in the Melrose/Wilshire area and you are looking for a place to grab lunch? Definitely hit up Carrera's! I know most people come here for the printed lattes but you need to check out their pastas! I honestly wasn't planning to eat here at all that day but I decided to try their penne pasta and I am so glad I did. It is a very decent size portion, my photo doesn't even do it justice. The flavor was delicious and the pasta was cooked to perfection. The cafe itself is small in the inside but there is some seating to get work done if needed. There are outlets to charge your devices and free wifi as well.

    Quick stop to refill and work a bit on the laptop!
    Gustavo G.

    Typical stop every other Friday. Friendly staff, awesome dishes (favorite are the pasta) Coffee is strong. WiFi strong... def 4 stars!

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    Aaron O.

    Stopped in for lunch and left a little torn. On the plus side, the place is really charming. The interior has a fun, Parisian café feel, and the handwritten marker menu on the white brick wall is especially eye-catching. It's the kind of place where I could easily grab a coffee and hang out for an afternoon. I ordered the Carrera Club sandwich. Flavor-wise, it was good, and the ingredients tasted fresh, and I also really liked the dressing that came with the small side salad. That said, the portion was very small for what you pay. It didn't really feel like a full meal, at least not for the price. The sandwich was $18 plus tax, which felt hard to justify, given the size, even considering the West Hollywood location. I noticed the pastas looked more reasonably portioned, so if I come back, that's probably the route I'll go. Overall, the ambiance is a big win here, but the pricing and portion sizes make it tough to fully recommend for lunch. I'd love to give this place a higher rating because the vibe is great, but it just feels a tad too expensive for me to really recommend it.

    Famous Egg Sandwich
    Stacey G.

    I have loved this place for years and it was my first time trying their egg sandwich on a croissant. All their drinks are amazing and they usually change out the variation of pastry's so it's always something new. I would like them to bring back the raspberry swirl croissant that was my favorite

    Gina M.

    The coffee was pretty good, the latte art was super fun, the pastry cabinet looked delicious, but we didn't try anything because we were on our way to breakfast, and the service was friendly but a little disorganized. We had cappuccinos and some sort of cookie dough special latte which sounded excessively sweet, but really wasn't too bad. I was actually shocked they didn't make it too sweet. Overall I'd recommend, mainly because of the super fun latte art. It's definitely pricey. I think our coffees are about $10 each. It probably wouldn't be my every day coffee stop, but I'm definitely glad we went!

    Viviana M.

    I stopped by for lunch on a Sunday. The restaurant is right in front of the Pink Wall on Melrose, so it's easy to spot if you're in the area. The vibe is nice with a modern look and a fairly condensed menu. I tried the Burrata Caprese and my husband tried the Carrera Club. The sandwich was okay, nothing to write home about. It's not bad if you're nearby and need a bite, but if you're looking for an amazing sandwich, don't set your expectations too high. The sandwich is on the smaller side; I don't eat much, and it was barely enough for lunch. That said, the people at the counter were friendly, which was a plus.

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    Brenda G.

    location : 4/5 Latte : 3.5/5 Sandwich : 5/5 A friend recommended this place to me, she used to be a local in LA so as a visitor I took the chance of trying a new cafe I hadn't heard of. Which also has minimal hype in comparison to other LA cafes. Firstly, as a visitor I really do rely on gps to get me around. However I feel that even without gps this place is easy to spot. It's right on a corner, with lots of street parking once you are off the Main Street. Which I thought was nice especially while some other shops are nearly impossible to find let alone find parking. The decor is simple and modern, the restroom in particular is beautiful. Lots of outdoor/indoor seating. The staff is on top of it when it comes to cleaning. As for what I ordered. It was quite tough since they have a vast menu of options filled with fun things like cute designed coffees and even PASTA. I had to contain myself and just start with something a little more basic. I ordered a vanilla oat milk iced latte and their egg sandwich that they seem to be famous for. The latte was a regular latte nothing special I do believe there are other shops that would have more of a wow effect on me. Yet still was a decent enough latte, so no complaints. As for the sandwich, now that was special. The perfectly buttered croissant bread with the slightest crunch paired divinely with whatever sauce they had in the sandwich. My goodness, I took half of it home and ate it later. Even when it was cold it tasted divine. What really round up this whole experience for me was the service. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. They are definitely visitor friendly, not like some other pretentious coffee shops. This place has made it to my "must go back lists" which is hard to get on. I encourage you to give it a try for your self!

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    Anthony D.

    We were walking to the pink wall on Melrose Ave and decided to stop in since it was across the street. The place was cute and the staff friendly. We tried the Cinnamon Tiramisu Latte and it was very sweet and very cinnamon-y. Not a bad thing but more so than I was expecting.

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    Kia I.

    Thank you for the kind review Yolanda. Hope to serve you again soon.

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    Great little coffee shop with really friendly staff. Coffee was fresh, smooth, and made exactly how I like it. Definitely coming back.

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    Nice to server you!

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    This is my neighborhood Cafe and I am so thankful for it. ! The staff is always super friendly and they have great croissants!

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    Free Wifi? Outlets?

    Yes we offer complimentary WiFi and have outlets available.

    Hello I heard from a friend if I submit a picture you guys can put it on my coffee how does this process work and do I need an Appt thank you?!

    Download "ripples" app

    Can you get the latte art on iced lattes or only hot?

    Hi Emily, I'm afraid that the latte art does not work on iced lattes. It only works with hot… Read more

    Then what mural is up right now?

    It is Atomic blonde.

    Does someone know if the La La Land wall art is still up?:)

    No, it's gone :( in June it was Snoop Dog and Martha Stewart... and there was a Rainbow Wall across the street.

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    Imma give Joan's burrito a D- (imagine your English professor writing with her thicc, red sharpie,…read morein ALL CAPS, and circling it at the top of the page)! Innards were dry and the ends of the tortilla were stale. Plus the guac was flavorless and...frozen? In LA, I believe screwing up the simplest of guac recipes is sacrilege. Is anyone hyping this place? The staff weren't interested, and the food is terrible. Really, though, I couldn't care less about the staff. I've said it before and I'll say it again: the cashier could punch me in the face, but as long as the food's primo, I'm fine. Oi. LA has some of the BEST food in the nation! Some are even claiming, "Better than NYC." Michelin stars and Bib Gourmand recs cascade through our city, so why waste your time (and money!) on anything less than spectacular.

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