Went on a Saturday afternoon and found parking right in front of the place. All street parking, and…read morefound a spot! This place does not disappoint. The barista behind the counter invited me in with. Great smile and asked my order. I got the cafe de olla lette with oat milk. It tasted amazing! I also got a pastry and some freshly roasted beans. Haven't tried the beans, but the pastry was tasty! The atmosphere inside was comfortable and I would have stayed but I had to go. If I am in the area again and parking was as easy as it was today, I definitely will go again!

Been a fan of Picaresca 4th & Evergreen since it opened. Finally made it to Picaresca Tio Pepe…read more Feels like stepping back in time--an old LA café experience from a different era. Coffee is dialed: drip de olla, espresso, cortado, short cappuccino Cafe de Olla Latte is the standout Food hits: burritos, omelettes, chilaquiles Heirloom blue corn masa waffle with Cafe de Olla whipped cream is worth it Vibe, coffee, food--it all just works. Quietly one of the best café experiences in LA.

As I was walking to my daughter's in-laws house from the nearby Metro station, I noticed a cute…read morecoffee home located right next to the East 4th Street pedestrian stairs that was clearly open and had an outdoor patio. So circled back with my son-in-law's brother, and had a good experience. CafeNina is located at the upper entrance of the 4th street Pedestrian stairs between Lorena and Concorde. These stairs were created in 1928, as a way to allow pedestrian connection between the elevated East 4th street and the neighborhood below. I've taken this many times, but as I tend to do when trying to reach a destination, ignored the journey until now. It opened in 2023 in Boyle Heights, expressing the owner's passion for coffee, specifically with Mexican flavors. I never went to a place like this before, so looked up how it is defined: the best term I could find was 'cozy family focused house-front coffee cart'. We came around lunch time so there were no longer any pastries. But the very friendly owner advised that most drinks were available. One page of the menu was devoted to various Matchas, so JM and I got the same thing: a large iced strawberry Matcha Latte ($8 each). One has the choice of dairy/non-dairy, so chose almond milk. There's a lovely backyard area with a few cafe tables, reminding me of someone's well appointed backyard. It's dog friendly, and we spent a couple of hours talking while enjoying our drinks. It got busier towards the end of our stay, and Simba was getting restless, so we made our leave. A definite place to consider if near the Boyle Heights area, and wanting to enjoy some coffee based drinks.

What a hidden treasure! Parking is on the street and may be…read morean issue, but I was lucky and found one right in front. If you don't look for it, you'll miss it! It's right before the bridge. It's in a residents house, but the set up was nice and local. I was unsure what to get, so I asked what should I get? They said the Viva Latte and I got that. Very friendly and nice service! The coffee I got was delicious! I'm lactose and was pleasantly pleased of their oat milk option! Wish they had commuter hours, like early morning so I could get a cup before work, but I was lucky to be free today and grab a cup. I plan to go back again!

Best sandwiches in LA. Everything is fresh and made with Love…read more Very clean environment. Worth every penny

Came here on my lunch break today, happy to support local business! Super sweet couple. Their BLT…read moreWrap was just what i needed today. I'd be happy to come back soon.

My wife brought me to 3rd St Market Deli in East, and as fellow foodies, we're always looking for…read morenew spots to add to our list. First impression the place is super inviting and has an amazing atmosphere. What really makes this place stand out is the people who work there. I had the chance to meet the owner, and hearing the story behind his vision made the experience even better. I love supporting small businesses, and this is definitely a spot worth checking out if you're looking to try something new. I ordered the chilaquiles and they were absolutely delicious the presentation alone was impressive. I'm not much of a coffee drinker myself, but my wife loved the café de olla latte. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to!

The food was good here but the prices are too expensive for what you are getting. I would give…read morethis place more of a 3.5 rating than a 3 star rating. Chilaquiles with no meat at all,almost $18 for the plate is a little excessive. The green chilaquiles had some spice to them, the red chilaquiles have a sweetness to them, similar to mole. The plate came with a very small side of refried beans as well. This plate was good just a little overpriced, if meat was included with the chilaquiles I think the high price tag would suffice. Other restaurants around the area are about 6$ cheaper. The menudo was delicious and worth the price point. There was plenty of tripe and hominy. Also, the menudo was not greasy. Would order the menudo again. My husband got "the works" breakfast burrito. The burrito was tasty and a good size, but for the burrito being priced at more than $16, felt very expensive. Lupe's burritos down street is about 5-6 dollars cheaper. The biscotti latte was good but pricey, it was 9$ with regular milk. Probably would have been 10$ if I got a non-dairy option.

Stopped by to try a juice on a Saturday morning. I think the owner was the only one working so she…read morewas busy but I didn't wait too long for my drink. The service was great, owner was friendly and accommodating. The outside patio was my favorite. They have music playing and you can sit and enjoy all the plants. It was very relaxing. I got the tres en uno jugo and it was good! I will be back to try a torta and a smoothie next time. You have to look for street parking, there's no private parking lot. Overall, though it's a great corner cafe for a quick bite to eat and/or refreshing juice/smoothie. I definitely recommend stopping by

I came here with my boyfriend in the morning to grab food before work. We do not eat meat so we…read morewere very happy they had options for us. We got both got the soy chorizo tortas. The bread was soft and crispy as it was toasted inside and out. The tortas felt like it was made with love. I also asked if the owner was around but it's currently being run by the daughter so I believe it's woman owned. The outside was very nice as it's covered in plants and felt nice to enjoy our morning

I've been here twice and waiting until the next time I visit because this is a great…read morehole-in-the-wall in East LA! I've seen a lot of mixed reviews stating that their service, drinks, and food is subpar but I haven't experienced that yet because maybe they're just mad. As far as drinks go, we've tried their Abuelita Latte, Horchata Bliss Latte, and Honey Latte. I've opted for oat milk for every single one and they've all been spectacular! Great espresso tones and overall flavor. As far as sandwiches go, we've tried their Chipotle Melt, Chicken Pesto, and Black Forest Ham. They're all good but the Chicken Pesto stood out the most and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had. A little pricey but very delicious! Service has been great every single time. The wait time hasn't been too bad for us but I would consider maybe calling in if you're in a rush because it may take longer than you'd normally expect from a smaller business like this one. Parking onsite is shared by East Los Tacos but there's additional parking available across the street. However, I would recommend taking your valuables and keeping a close eye on your vehicle if parked across the street because the area there is very sketchy.

This was our first time trying this cute hidden gem. Located next to LA Reina tortillas and a taco…read morespot you could easily pass it like we did. Coffee is always a lil better when you're treated to it. I was gifted a hot Cafe latte. The vibe is cool with a spacious sitting situation. Were looking forward to coming back to try another drink and taste their food items.

Cafe Cafe is open Mon-Sat: 8am-4pm…read more Cafe Cafe operates out of a shared kitchen with Macheen and Milpa Grille. I ordered the Ice Hot Cocoa Latte and it was a lovely drink to pair with breakfast burritos and tacos. I will certainly be back to try other coffees.

something about this place called to me...so i had to come try…read more. i was lowkey confused when i first pulled up and walked in ngl because it's part of Milpa but i saw a coffee menu and knew this was it. i loved the vibes in there and all the resources that they had available i ordered an iced americano and a berry jamaica. the americano was great. i had to stop myself from chugging it. the jamaica was taking a minute but it's because they make it to order! like legit from scratch. and it was well worth it. this drink wasn't for me but i tried it and i almost drank the whole thing too lol the texture is kinda thick, because of the puree so it's not thin like actual agua fresca but still good, even if you want to thin it with water

Best service! Wonderful staff who make for a pleasant experience. And great options too.read more

IMO beats all other caffeine options at LACUSC, & super convenient location…read more Here is why I love Cares - great service, who else knows every customer's go to order? This applies to all 4 baristas that work here. LOVE them all~!! - gotta love all their espresso drinks - smoothies are pretty yumm & worth it is you don't have the time to walk down the street to juiceitup - competitively priced - they serve porto's, I would say most bakery items are porto's. Sorry, no potato balls - lunch items include sandwiches & salads, taste like what you would make yourself. Which is a exactly what I crave at work - place is CLEAN!! Some things to consider - Closes early Saturday, maybe 330 pm? - Closed Sunday - Cash only