Federal Cafe

Such a cute cafe! My friend and I came this morning (Saturday) at 9am and it was already pretty…read morebusy! The owner/staff members are so nice. The Persian breakfast is excellent and very spot on to what my family and I grew up eating. A lot of menu items were Persian fusion too. I can't wait to come back and try more. Street parking is plenty. Prime location!

Very cute cafe. Cake choice was very unique and flavorful. It was good. Good coffee choice. Cute…read morecozy looking cafe. Staff was very nice too. WiFi available, Note : no restroom.

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Boondocks Coffee Roasters

4.4(145 reviews)

0.3 mi•Westwood, UCLA

got the "vanilla from the mountains of manila" latte: double espresso, house made Madagascar…read morevanilla syrup, choice of milk, and cold foam I loved that the flavor was light and not too sweet would come again

Such a cute spot!…read more Street or paid parking lot, inside has okay amount of seating but has a great vibe and is beautifully decorated. Service was great! The boys I ordered with and made my drinks were kind, friendly and efficient. Both lattes were great! I would be happy to return if in the area.

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Mango matcha

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Dialog Cafe - Equinox SCLA

4.3(61 reviews)

0.9 mi•Sawtelle

got the Madagascar vanilla latte + cloud top, cloud top was 2 dollars which was kinda pricey and i…read morethought it just tasted like it was sweet but it pairs well with the latte, i actually rlly liked the latte also got the turkey blt, it came w chips and the chips were crispy thick satisfying and salty and not too oily, my sandwich was good too, at first the bread was a lil too toasted for me and i didnt wanna be annoying but i asked for sum new bread and they were rlly nice abt it and made me a new one w lightly toasted bread and it was rlly good, will ask for lightly toasted from now on interior was very nice and they have free wifi

I ordered the Caesar chicken wrap, iced lavender latte, and their chocolate chip salted cookie. I…read morefelt like the Caesar chicken wrap wasn't really hitting the spot. It felt a little overhyped. I can't really put my finger on what was missing, but it felt overly sauced. The cookie, though, was actually really good. It was buttery with a good hint of saltiness and sweetness. Definitely a great combination and probably one of the top three cookies I've had. I wasn't a fan of the muffin, it was very dry and was too sweet for my liking. The coffee was really good too. It had a nice balance of lavender, and you could still really taste the coffee.

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Dialog Cafe - Equinox SCLA - ColourPop Strawberry Kiss: Strawberry, Banana, Avocado, Dates, Dragonfruit, Almond Milk, Collagen Peptides, Whey Protein, Coconut Cream, Map

ColourPop Strawberry Kiss: Strawberry, Banana, Avocado, Dates, Dragonfruit, Almond Milk, Collagen Peptides, Whey Protein, Coconut Cream, Map

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Chitchat Coffee + Matcha

4.2(547 reviews)

1.0 mi•Sawtelle

Decent matcha! The matcha is more liquidy though and the sweetness is on the milder/ balanced side…read more I don't mind! But it's not a super strong and rich matcha taste. The spinach and feta danish was delicious! I will be thinking about it and coming back for it soon. They also have $15 breakfast burritos if you want food. Service was quick and the employees were friendly. There are maybe like 8 small tables. Most of the seating is in the patio. There is a little bit of seating inside.

I got the banana bread latte and unfortunately I couldn't really taste the banana bread. It was…read moremore cinnamon focused if anything. I really liked the brown sugar miso latte though, it has a nice combo of sweet and savory! Inside they have a couple tables but they also have a small outdoor patio space as well.

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Iced Strawberry Macadamia Milk Matcha Latte

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Espressoteric Coffee

4.2(159 reviews)

0.3 mi•Westwood

I loved the vibe in this place. The decor is beautiful and it's a quiet clean place to study. I got…read morea to go order, the coffee was excellent - the cookie butter latte was the perfect amount of sweet and the chai latte was heavily spiced and flavorful. Service was maybe not the friendliest, but I liked the coffee and the shop itself enough that it wasn't too big of a deal. I look forward to coming here again and staying for a while.

My experience at this cafe was very strange - when friends and I walked in on a Saturday afternoon,…read morethere were many students around but it was dead silent inside. No music or chatter at all. Upon ordering, about half of the items on the menu were not available. My friend ordered a chai, which came as purely as a steeped tea and without milk, which was fair but also somewhat unexpected. The drinks were ok. Not sure if this is the usual environment or maybe we visited on an off day.

Menu as of July 2025

Rosella tea, iced macchiato, iced chai

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Bonsai Coffee Bar

4.3(549 reviews)

0.9 mi•Sawtelle

Very inviting coffee and pastry place with an Asian influence. Staff work hard to get your order…read morequickly and they do it with a smile! You can find a spot to sit and sip or meet a friend here, or order to go! Located on the corner of Federal and Santa Monica Blvd ( northeast corner).

Really chill little coffee spot, but definitely on the smaller side. I went on a Monday afternoon…read moreand every single table was full. The space is cute, but the stools are pretty uncomfortable and the regular chairs were a little squeaky. There also aren't many outlets, mostly just along the walls. One thing to know if you're planning to work here: you have to make a purchase for Wi-Fi, and it's limited to 2 hours and 2 devices. They actually have a countdown, so if you're staying longer with friends, you'll probably need someone to make another purchase after the 2 hours. We tried the Matcha Earl Grey, which my friend found extremely bitter, and the Matcha Banana Cream, which she enjoyed. Parking was surprisingly easy though, which was a plus. Cute spot for a quick coffee, but I personally wouldn't choose it for a long work session.

Bonsai display right when you walk in

Cream Top Matcha Latte and Coconut Cream Vietnamese Coffee

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Maple Cinnamon Latte

Malou Coffee

4.1(165 reviews)

0.9 mi•Brentwood

On a weekend afternoon, I decided to try Malou Coffee, specifically their iced hojicha latte. It…read morewas smooth and refreshing with a nice roasted, nutty flavor that wasn't overly sweet. It was a great option for something that was not matcha or coffee. Service was good, as they were helpful in giving my friend and I recommendations based off our taste preferences.

The Butterscotch Latte is tooo bitter for my liking. It is not sweet at all to be honest. I asked…read morefor Japanese Brown Sugar Cold Foam after I tasted it to try & lighten up the flavor.. but it didn't work. I am willing to come back & taste their matcha next time. The photos online look promising. The workers were very genuine & sweet! The seating is very open & spacious. Everything appears to be super clean & aesthetic so that's a nice plus.

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Okinawa matcha

Amai Coffee

4.4(347 reviews)

3.0 mi

We stopped by Amai Coffee and really liked it!…read more Food: I ordered the cream cheese croissant, hojicha latte, and a regular latte. Everything was really good! The cream cheese croissant was my favorite, it was warm, flaky, and had a good amount of cream cheese. The hojicha latte was really good too and had a nice flavor. The regular latte was also good and tasted fresh. The staff was really nice and friendly, and we didn't have to wait long for our drinks and food. The cafe was also clean and had a cute, cozy vibe. It's a nice little spot to grab coffee and relax. Overall, I really enjoyed it and keep coming back!

I come to Amai frequently because it's one of the few coffee shops in the area that opens at a…read morereasonable hour for people who work early. The drinks are consistently good, which I really appreciate. That said, the hours have been a little iffy lately. There have been several instances where I've shown up around 7:15-7:20 AM only to find the chairs still up on the tables and the lights off, so I'm assuming someone didn't show up on time. The most recent instance was this Wednesday (9/2/26), when I arrived around 7:20 AM and the shop was still closed. It was a bummer, especially since this isn't the first time it's happened. I tried my luck again yesterday (9/3) and today (9/4) around the same time, and luckily the shop was open. Shoutout to the girls who were working yesterday and this morning for showing up on time and making some fire drinks! . I hope the opening hours become more reliable, especially for the early workers.

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Matcha einspanner ($7), turon banana ($7), matcha cookie

10 Speed Coffee Sawtelle

4.1(141 reviews)

1.1 mi•Sawtelle

First time trying this spot…read more I ordered a vanilla latte: 8/10 Staff were friendly.

Cute local coffee shop that I personally love for their coconut chamomile tea, vegan breakfast…read moresandwich, free wifi, charging outlets, and their love of dogs! The employees have always been helpful and sweet when I'm there and the decor and merch are reallyyy cute. It's walking distance for me and that makes it even more appealing. Fantastic place to get some work done and just spend a little time out of the house.

Vanilla latte and breakfast burrito

Horchata Shakerato. 5/5

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Sidoh Cafe

4.7(77 reviews)

1.3 mi•Sawtelle

If I could give an award for the best playlist, I would. Great atmosphere from the moment you walk…read morein. The owner, Mark, is amazing, and you can genuinely see the passion behind this personal project. Everything from the design, to the menu, to even the name has a story behind it. As a former UCLA Latino Bruin, his journey made this place feel even more special to me as a first generation Latina. The food and drinks were delicious, and I'm excited to have found a new space to get some work done, meet with friends, and just enjoy the environment

Cute Oaxacan cafe! They had a horchata latte and cafe de ills latte that were both really good. I…read moredefinitely recommend the horchata latte! Staff was super friendly! Some seating inside and they look like they have really good homey Mexican food.

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Van Z.

11 years ago

A joke of a place... These imbeciles are a bunch of toads... Dumber than toads... It's an insult to toads to call these morons toads. The toad who was supposed to take my order had me waiting for 10 min and then moves on to another customer and starts making a sandwich for someone else. I asked him if he was going to take my order and he refers to his toad cousin who is probably on smack and taking the order of the people behind me... I walk out after having waited for 10 min with hardly anyone around... I can't emphasize enough the level of imbecility at this place... Wish yelp had nuke rating as well read more

Sylvia M.

11 years ago

The burgers are very good. And the price isn't bad at all. Also the employees are nice here. If you need help they will go out of their way to help. read more

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