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Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen

4.1 (149 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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R C.

The staff person who assisted me was amazing! I forgot to place an order and he was kind enough to process it quickly. The food was delicious and exactly what we wanted. The Buenas Dias Bowl had a nice balance of flavors. You can select how you want your egg prepared in the breakfast sandwich and it was yum! The salmon toast was deliciously different as they used a multi grain bread. The açaí bowl was a nice palate cleanser and not heavy on the stomach. The tater tots should be added to all orders! We did not dine in but place looked clean. Street parking is available. Will definitely return. If you are looking for breakfast place, this place is a must try!

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Delino S.

Yonnie + Ajay & Issa cooked with this one. I'm not from LA but I'll always appreciate a place with intention, that serves the neighborhood and provides a place for creativity. When I came to visit, there was a whole guy djing (with headphones on) - LOVE to see it. I ordered the Buenos Dias bowl and oh mannn it was muy bien! I'll order this every time (until im ready to move on). The beignets were everything. Fluffy and tasteful: the best yet!! My cousin loved the berry sauce but I prefer my beignets plain. And thank GOD the grits were made right. That was a legit concern for me but they did not disappoint. No additional salt, butter, pepper, hot sauce, (& I love hot sauce) etc needed to be included. The soul bowl was soulful and I may have to order that to go next time. Whenever I come back to LA, I'm stopping by the Inglewood location. AND PLEASE expand to NY one of these years, it will be very much appreciated. Thanks for the experience

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Carl N.

Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen is cozy corner coffee shop in Eagle Rock neighborhood of LA offering breakfast, bowls, and pastries, and outdoor seating. This particular store is located on the ground floor of an apartment (The Perch) building on Eagle Rock blvd. And they have other locations throughout the city of LA. The HCK coffee business is owned and operated by Yonnie H. + Ajay R. HCK's indoor layout is spacious and naturally well lit thanks to its large windows. Moreover, you'll find its interior decor with acrylic art paintings and a huge wallpaper flower with neon sign. We came early weekend morning as first time customers and were warmly greeted by staff. Their drink menu has vast items of hot and cold coffee as well as tea. Similarly, they have good healthy food items. I had a RED EYE Coffee and Salmon Egg toast. Drink was perfectly brewed and food was good. Service was on point. Staff were affable, competent and professional. Prices seem fair and competitive; they have 5% service charge to support their staff. Free Wifi. Street Parking in this area is limited but not impossible. Overall, it's a nice little corner coffee shop to chill and have light breakfast. I recommend you visit.

Natalie's Orange Juice (sold by Hilltop) & Hilltop's Matcha-Chata!
Gabriel R.

Fist time checking this coffee spot out that I've been wanting to go to for a good minute. First and foremost it's on a big street so it could be a bit hard to see but the inside of the coffee shop/kitchen is absolutely nice! Great ambiance and great service as well. The drink that I got was a matcha-Chata that was absolutely delicious, and not a huge Matcha fan. I also picked up an orange juice that they were selling that was woman owned, so I had to support. I'll make my way back here very soon!

Monica H.

Finally made it to Hilltop Kitchen. I had the matcha latte with almond milk, and my husband got the Slauson brew. Picked up a mug from their merch section. Looking forward to trying more things next time.

Neon sign
Liana M.

This is such a cute cafe with a fun vibe! I had a nice time co-working here with a friend the other day. There are tables inside and outside as well as a long counter with stools. The counter is right at the window which is great for people watching. As for the food and drink, A+! I got one of the drop tops, which is just an open-faced sandwich or toast if you will. But damn, the salmon one was gooooodddd. So much flavor! Smoky, tangy, salty. Just amazing. I ordered a hot matcha as well, which was lovely. Very clean bathrooms. And staff was cordial, which was fine. My one complaint is that the music was way too loud. It made both talking and co-working a bit challenging, especially because it was all like dancy bossa-nova songs. Please take it down a notch both literally and figuratively! It was a weekday at like 11 am, lol!

Grits with shrimp, greens, egg, and corn. Took a while for it to be ready and underwhelming.
Alexis Y.

Pretty disappointing. I had been wanting to check out Hilltop for a while and finally made it over for lunch. The lavender lemonade was way too sweet. The grits with shrimp and collard greens were underwhelming and the prices are high. I don't mind paying good money for good food, but this wasn't it. Hubby had a fried chicken sandwich that he said was pretty good tho. My friend had avocado toast that she liked and an egg scramble/bowl that she didn't like. The staff were friendly, space is clean, and it's suitable for a quick bite. Just not worth a second visit in my opinion.

Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Jason D.

Went to the location on Eagle Rock and I think it was the best location to have my first experience. It was quiet, it smelled amazing, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. THE FOOD: The crispy chicken sandwich is the real deal! The sweet pickles bring this sandwich together so well. The breading wasn't thick and the chicken was super juicy. This is a sandwich done right. DRINKS: The pics speak for themselves, they were amazing. This is a place you must try.

Nutella Beignets
Kristal B.

Woke up this morning craving beignets since we recently started planning a trip to New Orleans. So did a quick yelp search and was surprised to see this spot just a couple miles away served them! So off we go & we ordered the Nutella beignets, the breakfast sandwich with added avocado, and 2 iced vanilla lattes. The breakfast sandwich was solid but the beignets stole the show! My husband grew up in NOLA so he's a tough judge when it comes to southern food and he was a fan too! It's probably dangerous how close these are to us

Breakfast Sandwich
Diana S.

Decor: Amazing urban feel with great vibes and music and the space is huge for conducting meetings and catching up with friends, doing homework , business meet ups. This is better than Starbucks! Food: Omgoodness the food is amazing! They actual cook food nor just warming stuff up in microwaves ! Drinks: Lemonade and the eggnog latte was delicious Customer Service: 20/10 very friendly and took time to go over the menu with me and gave me suggestions. They have several locations : this is from the Downtown Los Angeles location. They have merch available as well. Parking: It's downtown la which sucks but you can find parking close by for $15

Smoked Salmon Droptop w/ Sub Avocado
Diana L.

I ordered via Uber Eats. Although it was a bit pricey imo, it was absolutely deliciously! I had the Smoked Salmon Droptop and substituted the dill cream cheese with avocado. The salmon was salty and flavorful, the pickled cucumbers and onions added a nice crunchy texture and the avocado worked surprisingly well with all the other flavors. I'm excited to try some of there other items while I'm in the area this weekend!

Special drink (not on menu) in front and Matcha Blue Tea iced latte in the back, both with OATMILK)
Xale CA S.

This location of Hilltop continues to be a GEM for the neighborhood and area. Great food, great coffee, even better service, and always with a cheery smile! I've recently been getting the Breakfast Sandwich here with SOFT scrambled eggs, and let me tell you: it's as good as Egg Slut. The sun is a little bright in the mornings, I'll admit--but: you can control the sun screens. It's an epic place to have breakfast or work on a project at the window bar on your laptop. Again; always loving this place.

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fabulous coffee, munchies and treats too! good people. great food. we love this place; great staff.

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Love their matchata! Breakfast is great too! Never have too wait too long to get my order.

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Manuela - Manuela now open for curbside pick up and delivery via Tock.

Manuela

4.2(2.4k reviews)
5.3 mi•Arts District, Downtown
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Manuela is one of the finest restaurants I've been to in a while. Everything was exquisite from the…read moremoment my group arrived. We were a party of 6 for dinner. We started with two recommended "must haves" - biscuits and cornbread. For 6 people, you only need two servings of each. Beautifully displayed. The evenly, golden brown cornbread, topped with a healthy dollop of soft creamy butter, melted in your mouth. The biscuits were light and flaky - you can see the gently layers as if it were a French croissant. Since we all wanted either chicken, pork chop and steak, we ordered one of each which was plenty for the 6 of us to share. The half chicken was so tender and popped with juice. Same with the pork chop which is hard to cook without being dry and tough. I cannot speak for the steak but those that devoured it said it was cooked to perfection. We ordered an assortment of vegetable side dishes to share - a chef that can turn vegetables into something so delectable that would make every taste bud in your mouth jump for joy, is heaven sent. Service was equally top-notch. The ambiance, with smooth music in the background and the perfect volume level where you all can have a comfortable conversation without trying to talk over loud noise. Lovely indoor or semi-outdoor dining seating. It was a memorable evening with fine cuisine & friends. Cheers to the chef and staff that made it magical.

I live right around the corner to Manuela and I would have to say it's my go to spot…read more You can just walk in and get a seat at the bar. The bartenders are chills and super accommodating. The ambiance is refreshing to see in Arts District. The food is great but you HAVE to get their biscuits and/or their cornbread.

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Manuela - Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery.  Visit our website for more details.  manuela-la.com

Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery. Visit our website for more details. manuela-la.com

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