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Dolce Vita

4.7 (562 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for working

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Thomas K.

Thank you Dolce Vita for the wonderful experience. I was running late Monday and showed up as you were closing down. The canele was so delicious. Crispy on the outside and soft custardy inside. I actually never had one, so it was definitely a treat. When at a Korean cafe, you have to try the Matcha Einspanner. The drink was super smooth and refreshing. It's been so hot lately, and it was a perfect pairing to the canele. I also purchased an almond crossiant - in house made! I was so flustered from trying to make it to this event that I forgot to check in or ask the barista her name. She was super knowledgable in the products. I love the space. I had visited this space when it was known as Balcony Cafe to study. I wished there was a bigger parking space, it would be a ideal study space when I'm cramming for finals. Nevertheless, I will keep Dolce Vita in mind - even though Google Maps keeps routining me to another cafe in Northern California.

Iced Tiramisu Latte, Iced Hojicha Latte, Pesto Bagel, Ham and Cheese Croissant
Angie F.

Cute place with good seating for it's size, a modest parking lot and good lattes and food! The baristas were friendly and everything came out fast. It would be a great place to sit and get some work done in there without getting overwhelmed. Not sure about outlets but they also have a cute outdoor section for less hot days.

Diane K.

Today, I went to Dolce Vita Coffee Shop and had their Iced Truffle Salted Latte. Last Wednesday, (7/8/2026), I had the Iced Truffle Salted Latte here while my mom had a Hot Americano. We both enjoyed our drinks so much that I couldn't stop thinking about mine, so I came back again today. Today's latte was just a little sweeter than last Wednesday's, but it was still absolutely delicious. Just like last time, I ordered it with very easy ice, almond milk, and decaf, and they made it perfectly. I especially appreciated that when I emphasized the easy ice and decaf, the barista--who took my order and made my drink--asked me if that amount of ice was exactly what I wanted and confirmed it one more time before making it. That extra attention to detail made the experience even better. The interior was incredibly cozy and peaceful. They had both indoor and outdoor seating, and the outdoor patio felt like a beautiful secret garden. With its cozy, quiet atmosphere, wonderful service, and amazing coffee, this is definitely a place I want to return to. Today was already my second visit, and I have a feeling I'll be coming back often. With its cozy, quiet atmosphere, wonderful service, and amazing coffee, this is definitely a place I want to return to. I'm planning to visit again very soon. Note 1) If you know the LA Koreatown area well, you can just use the address, but it's even easier to find if you know it's located inside the same plaza as Kim Sun Young Hair Salon. Since that salon has been around forever, almost anyone who has lived in LA for a while--especially Koreans--will know exactly where it is. Note 2) You can park inside the mall (I always have great parking luck, so I easily found an open spot today), or you can just find street parking. Note 3) Because the cafe is quiet and not noisy at all, it's a perfect spot to read a book or get some work done. It's also great that they have places to charge your phone.

Matcha Latte and iced Tiramisu Latte and Pesto Bagel
Jen P.

They have parking at this location! The workers there are very nice. Please note that they have signs of not allowing outside food or drinks in. What they do allow, is PETS!! Right by the restroom they have a board filled with polaroids of customer's pets, it is absolutely adorable! Their restroom is pretty clean with a cute little sonny angel. They have an outside seating area. Their drinks are pretty solid. We got a matcha latte with a tiramisu latte. The matcha was average, not too bad but not outstanding, but their tiramisu on the other hand, was amazing!!!! We also got their organic bagel and it was not bad.

Erica B.

Came to this event for a pop up and tried their strawberry matcha and it was amazing. I was surprised how creamy and sweet the matcha was. Their space is a tad small but they have seating inside and a small patio as well but staff were super friendly and welcoming despite the crazy crowd from the pop up. It's definitely a place to stop by and try if you're looking for good matcha and good service!

Tracy H.

Nice little cafe. The staff were very nice and helpful. I got a matcha einspanner and it was very good.

Balcony Cold Brew
Jessica G.

Used to be Balcony, now the management seemed to have changed and the cafe came with brand new name, concept, and menu. Same convenient space with petite indoor seats and semi-outdoor covered patio. It's quite busy throughout the day on Sunday, but not to the point that there's long line. Some guests did linger for longer as they worked or even played games lol. We tried their latte with cream top as well as their Dulce De Leche latte. The cream was bit thicker than usual but it did taste good. If it could be slightly lighter, would certainly fancy it better. The Dulce De Leche was basically their version of caramel latte with extra drizzle, fit those who liked something sweet. Either the size or my drink choice, I thought the coffee was tad milky and I might want bolder espresso flavor. Next time I might either pick smaller size or went for other drinks.

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Kay Y.

Seth & Richard super chill and welcoming! Dropped by to check out this coffee joint and the pistachio latte was strong and just the right amount of pistachio without it being overly sweet. They also have a greenhouse inspired patio great for working or lounging should you need to switch it up.

Dulce De Leche
Michelle T.

Had a dulce de leche latte!! Their drink was pretty good! And the service was even better. One of their workers walked me through their popular drinks and added some of their suggestions. Great environment and perfect place to study!

Jamal M.

An absolute pleasure it was right at the corner very intimate space when I walked in I was automatically greeted with respect and great customer service never had their coffee before, but it was amazing! I recommend anybody to go if you haven't! Again thanks to the team at Yelp for making this possible ‍

Estele K.

5/5: New management with Dolce Vita, coffee tastes exceptionally better than before. Everything organic. You can change the coffee beans upon request as well! There's always free parking in the lot. 5/5: cute ambiance. I highly recommend.

Banana matcha and  matcha to make at home
Kandace U.

"Found my new favorite spot in K town ! The quality here is top-notch--they use organic coffee and organic ceremonial grade matcha, and you can really taste the difference. I highly recommend the banana cream matcha; it's a unique and delicious combo which did not taste artificial . We also shared a butter croissant that was absolutely delicious--perfectly flaky! My daughter had the strawberry latte, which she said tasted just like the best strawberry milk. I ended up buying a tin of the matcha to take home, and I love that the tins are refillable! The service was amazing and the staff made us feel so welcomed. We'll definitely be back!"

Ham and cheese croissant and Iced Matcha Banana Cream
Alexandra L.

Great vibes. Theres a cool outdoor section to work/study. It is a little loud as it is next to a busy street but it's nice and shady. I got matcha banana and ham and cheese croissant. Both pretty good!! I didn't expect an actual croissant for some reason. But it was nice and flaky. The croissant was $8 so they did give a pretty big portion (for me at least!)

almond crossiant and lavender latte

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Event was fun thank you

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Thank you hope to have you here again soon~

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Thank you for the great review~

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I am glad you had good experience. Thank you

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5 days ago

Kind folks at the register and making coffee; yummy products; great location and secret outside patio!

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Thank you. We use Organic matcha from uji Japan early hearvest.

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4 months ago

Came in and got the tiramisu latte which was amazing! Thank you so much I will be back. Great service and cute shop!

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18 days ago

Best coffee shop in Los Angeles. I'm truly impressed by the consistency, quality, and delicious taste. The staff is incredible.

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Ask the Community - Dolce Vita

Are you not open on Sundays anymore?

Sunday hours have been changed to 8AM-6PM.

Are they allowing indoor seating or patio seating yet?

Yes to both. Of course, it's very limited to allow for safe distancing.

Is the wifi password protected?

Yes, it is.

How is for working with laptops? Plugs?

Plugs indoor but not many

How is the parking?

There's a small lot with free valet parking. That's pretty good for LA!

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