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    4.2 (320 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Kislev A.

    If you're familiar with downtown Los Angeles, you'll understand when I say that street parking around ILCAFFE is a challenge. There are plenty private and paid parking lots in the vicinity, though. I'm grateful that they open early. They have plenty of indoor seating. They have a great looking selection of pastries in a glass case. There is a large projector screen where they show videos. I was expecting a bracingly bitter taste when I first took a sip of my CORTADO, but I was surprised by how smooth and creamy it was. The cashier was patient. The barista is great.

    Tuna sandwich
    Edward C.

    The tuna sandwich was pretty solid taste-wise. For $17, I was kind of hoping for a bit more tuna but not the worst given how expensive everything is nowadays. There's a $12/day parking garage around the corner so if you're looking to work from here, also not bad given DTLA prices. It's kind of small so be wary if you have a large car. Service was pretty quick, seems like the staff is constantly working on something.

    Capicola & Fig
    Andres T.

    I got a cold brew and it was really good compared to other locations. The Capicola and Fig sandwich was really good and a lot better than expected. The sandwiches are a bit pricey but they taste better than some sandwiches places in LA. There's a lot of seating areas inside and outside. The staff was really nice and fast when making your order.

    Emma G.

    Great matcha! I love that they use unsweetened traditional Matcha powder, and they even use a homemade syrup just out of honey and hot water. One of the only cafés in downtown where you can actually get a Matcha that is naturally sweetened with honey. It comes in a 16 ounce cup so if you really like the taste of a deeper flavor of Matcha, just ask them to put less milk and only fill the cup up halfway or add an extra shot of Matcha.

    Delicious mocha for me and a Peroni for the hubs
    Cathy B.

    My husband and I wandered into this charming cafe in DTLA before heading across the street to the Orpheum for some music . Dorian was an attentive and personable host; asking about the show we were heading to, and she made me perhaps the best handmade mocha I have ever had in my life! While I was delighted with my coffee beverage my husband was equally delighted with his Peroni beer. We had eaten beforehand otherwise we would have tried the food. The pot pies looked AMAZING! There will most definitely be a next time If you're in the area put this spot on your list

    Caprese
    Tommy C.

    Really nice cafe! Got the caprese sandwich and it was so delicious. The bread was perfectly crusty and crispy. Also ordered an iced latte and a matcha both were very good. Staff is friendly too.

    Oat milk matcha with honey
    Jessica P.

    Stopped by ilcaffe for a quick matcha, i usually like tons of sweetener but this was perfect! They have food, wine, good vibes and the owner was so helpful and friendly! Definitely coming back

    Richard T.

    This place has a super chill/cool vibe and the coffee, espresso and food are amazing. You sit inside or out front. I loved this place and looked forward to going first thing in the morning. Nice staff, too.

    Chris Y.

    I absolutely love the touch this café brings to everystreet corner it populates. The selections of wine and pastries are absolutely wonderful for my apartment to sit outside on the street and enjoy the shade in the afternoon. I had a double shot with heavy whipping cream steamed to give that thick rich flavor they threw a sugar in the row over the top the flavor of the coffee and wonderful bowl to it and the aftertaste was wonderful. This is definitely the perfect place to come in and start , or finish your day with the glass of wine and a lovely pastry whatever it is you'll find yourself, relaxed and satisfied

    Maria N.

    Yummy, great location, fast service, good crowd. Delicious espresso drinks, nice assortment of pastries and snacks.

    Avocado Toast Panini
    Karla C.

    I had an avocado turkey Sandwich it was very delicious. And a mocha I asked for hot it was warm. Taste was good just could have been hotter. Service was okay could have been better they were busy so not very friendly or welcoming. Ambiance is nice they had lots of inside and outdoor sitting.

    Joyce T.

    Location is a bit catchy, the street is sometimes stinking. Once you get in, the vibe is pretty comfy with coffee and danish smells. I love the apple danish, it's not only pleasant looking and the taste is awesome with the right sweetness. Their coffee is awesome too. Will comeback soon to try other items on the menu.

    Larb and garlic chicken wings
    Saundra F.

    The latte was amazing. They have pop up on the weekends. My salad was delicious. The service was was great. The staff was very friendly, but Avon is very downtown but it's nice atmosphere.

    Sitting outside, smack in the middle of DTLA

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    Ask the Community - ilcaffe

    Does this place outlets for laptop charge?

    yes!

    Do people still play chess there?

    yes every sunday ! @dtlachess

    Is their wifi password protected?

    Yes! password can be found on our menu :)

    How long is street parking and how much is it?

    2 hours for around $6 last I checked

    Do you guys have Kanel and Semla everyday?

    Kanel (Swedish Cinnamon buns) everyday. Semla (Traditional Swedish Sweet Roll) during Fettisdagen (The Fat Tuesday) around Mardi Gras time every year :)

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    My new favorite spot for decadent matcha and hojicha drinks!…read more The cream top on the hojicha einspanner was so creamy and thick, and it was also the perfect level of sweetness. The strawberry matcha einspanner was also yummy and had a great presentation The space is pretty small but there are a few seats available. The line was around 20 minutes long on a Saturday afternoon. Like most spots in ktown, the parking lot is limited and you'll likely need to find street parking, but it is definitely worth the hype!

    Order: matcha latte, less sweet Price: $7…read moreLuckily I went during a time that surprisingly wasn't busy. The parking lot was full, but there was street parking right around the corner. Service was friendly and staff were helpful when I asked about adding a matcha cream top to the matcha latte. I ordered my matcha less sweet just in case my drink would be too sweet. The drink wasn't sweet at all which I didn't expect, but it wasn't a bad thing. I wouldn't make any adjustments next time. The matcha was astringent, bitter, and umami. I did taste some slight graininess, but nothing too bad. I think they prepare the matcha as a paste then add it to the top of the milk. I've never seen other places prepare their drinks like this before! Overall, it was a solid drink for an decent price.

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    Hojicha latte, americano, mugwort rice cake waffle, dried persimmon. Only remembered to take pics mid-devouring .. They're yummy

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    Kokoro No Coffee

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    5.0
    (17 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    What an absolute treat in the Japan Town area! Not too far from the center, just a short walk away…read moreis Kokoro No Coffee- a pop-up coffee shop at Aloha Cafe. I stumbled across their Yelp page when I was visiting from out of town and checked the Instagram for their hours on a Saturday afternoon and was happy to see they were open! I am a sucker for pop-up coffee shop/cart concepts so I had to check it out. The pop-up is easy to find, it's outside facing into the parking lot, and they had a cute A-frame sign out by the street side. There was no line, and I ordered and sat down at one of the tables out front. The service was so warm, and I believe the shop is owned and operated by one man on his own! He was an absolute delight to meet, and he brought my matcha latte to me at the table when it was prepared. He suggested I get the cream top on it, and boy was that the perfect recommendation. I would say I'm a little bit of a matcha fiend... I think I got a matcha latte at 3 different places this day... and this one far surpassed the others. I think it was one of the best matcha lattes I have ever drank to-date. It was perfectly green, the matcha quality was phenomenal, both taste and look-wise. The texture was just right, perfectly creamy with barely any grittiness. The cream top only added to the drink, and didn't take away from the matcha flavor at all, which I feel like has happened at other places for me. I'm dreaming of this matcha latte days later, and need to go back to Kokoro No Coffee as soon as I am in town again. This was a spectacular find, and I hope this spot gets all the love it deserves! There is truly nothing like a great business ran by a great person and you can tell there's so much intention put into this concept. Highly, highly recommend and I could not sing praises more!

    Got there at 9am and ordered drinks. Friendly service and delicious coffee beans. Great pop up…read morespot to support located at Aloha Cafe in little Tokyo! I could see some outdoor sitting option to wait or enjoy coffee being helpful, yet currently it is only take out with paper and plastic cups available.

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    1.7 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    Got princess parking right in front around 1:30 pm on a Tuesday so I can't say much for how it…read moreusually is at any other time. It was pretty busy for late afternoon but I took it as a good sign. My sister has been a bunch of times before and really wanted me to try their cream top but I don't drink coffee and they apparently stopped allowing modifications to their drinks so you can no longer add the cream top to the matcha latte. She got the cream top coffee and I got the matcha latte so I could sip the top of hers and drink mine and it was honestly so so good. I have no idea how they make their cream top but it's unlike any other I've tried. The matcha itself was also very smooth and great quality. Both drinks came out to just $13.50 total, which is amazing. Would come again!

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    Archives Of Us

    4.5
    (492 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Super modern, aesthetic vibes with tons of tasty, unique drink options and lots of seating to get…read morework done! (If the inside is full sit outside for a nice breeze, the WiFi still works decently well outside!) I got the orange mint matcha which was both rich and refreshing at the same time - the orange slice was fresh and a nice bite at the end! The seasonal menu also looked good, I hope I can return to try it at a later time. Lots of matcha options for those looking. Pretty big food menu too, which I didn't try this time sadly! Parking in the garage is validated for 30 minutes and then they start charging at the regular rate. They do NOT take tap to pay, as I learned the hard way. Parking is my only complaint about this spot! I loved Archives of Us and I'll be back to try more!

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    Tiramisu cream top, matcha cream top
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