The ambiance here is very unique, clean and spacious. The staff is nice and helpful if it's your first time here. I got the Matcha Latte and I believe one of their classic latte's. It was water based which is perfect for my stomach and didn't hurt it at all. The cream top made my matcha super creamy and enjoyable since I am not a fan of the strong earthy taste. For food, I got the prosciutto arugula burrata with truffle oil toast and I added avocado. This is my dream toast and I am so happy to discover this place. It was HUGE so I couldn't finish it in one sitting, it filled me up for half of the day with only eating half of it. Nothing was overpowering and all the ingredients balanced well with each other. My boyfriend's ube toast was delicious. Not too sweet and had a nice crunch/ube flavor to it. Hoping to return here when we visit LA again! read more

Laveta - Prosciutto Arugula toast and Ube toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stopped by this place during a day of running errands. It was towards the end of the day, and I think there were going to close soon by the time I ordered. Ube latte: it was really good. I'm usually a little skeptical when non Filipino places claim they have an ube flavored item, but their latte has the distinctive flavor. It was pretty tasty. I liked it! 4.5 stars. Crispy chicken sandwich: the chicken was decent but it tasted like it was fried in old oil. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt because I could tell it would have been amazing if it were fried in fresh oil. Given I arrived about 30 mins before closing I'm going to cut them some slack. 3 stars Anyway if I were in the area again, I'd give them another shot. read more

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A question that I find myself (unfortunately) asking often these days is: why does east side LA have all the best coffee shops? Laveta is a coffeeshop in Echo Park that had been on my list of coffeeshops to try for some time. I was finally able to visit on Boxing Day. Laveta was pretty quiet around 9 am when we arrived, which I thought was because of Christmas. The staff were really nice and our drinks came out quickly. I got the matcha misto here, which I really enjoyed. This consisted of an iced matcha latte with cream sweetened with agave. The matcha was good and the cream wasn't overly sweet. My favorite thing about this place is the aesthetic, which is minimal and neutral. I'd be a regular here if it wasn't on the other side of town. read more

Laveta - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was really looking forward to the ube latte and have a couple thoughts: I loved the ube latte with a shot of espresso and cold foam. The espresso balances out the sweetness because by itself it's a very sweet cereal milk. Knowing the espresso was good I would assume their other coffee and lattes would be really good as well. The other drinks we got were a chai latte and Hojicha tea and they were not very good. The chai just tasted like milk with warm spices and the Hojicha was ok not great. I know these are just non-coffee options to offer on the menu but they are not good enough to order in place of coffee. The staff was very cool and nice, drinks came out fairly fast for the crowd we had too. Main point is come for the coffee and not the other drinks. Also, they have a whole food menu and seating outside that we haven't explored yet! read more

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Really good coffee and breakfast sandwich was really delicious. I see why it's a favorite for this coffee shop. Love the patio got some good work done while enjoying the LA skyscrapers. Thank you Laveta I will be back! read more

Laveta - Breakfast sandwich and Lavete coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The inside is so cute and simple! They have seats and mini tables around but I wouldn't come here w more than 2-3+ in your party if you want to sit, drink/eat and talk. Laveta latte (left) was surprisingly good. I thought it would be too sweet just based on the color bc I like my coffee strong. Def recommend adding an extra shot for those who are the same. Andante (right) too sweet for my liking bc of the sweet cream but to each their own! Breakfast sandwich with sour dough is so good, just a tiny bit too salty on some bites. Small parking area + street parking read more

Laveta - Breakfast Sandwich with SourDough - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We arrived in LA late Friday night and we're staying in the Echo Park area... On Saturday morning we hit Yelp looking for a great place to get coffee and breakfast. Laveta did not disappoint! I almost missed it entirely as I went inside and it looked like a cool daytime club more than an eatery. The coffee was spectacular, the service was great and the food was really delicious. Highly recommend their breakfast sandwiches! Don't be intimidated by how cool it looks inside... They're very friendly and happy to help you have a spectacular meal! read more

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If the city of LA were a restaurant or cafe, it would be this: the earthen and industrial aesthetic, people clad in athleisure and designer clothes, overpriced but yummy. The chicken sandwich was a little saucy, but the slaw was a unique, bright touch and a good contrast to the crunchy, juicy chicken. The andante was an overall unmemorable but otherwise enjoyable sweet coffee. I got it less sweet, and for someone who doesn't like sweet things, it ensured with the cream I didn't think it was too sweet. The seating area outside is clean and spacious but inside was a little overstimulating. I wouldn't necessary work here even with the free WiFi, but it's a great place to catch up with friends. Their parking lot is super unoptimized, though. read more

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Such a cute hole in the wall spot for coffee. Dog friendly as you can bring your pup while you wait for your order. Great drinks and friendly customer service. read more

This is such a unique coffee shop. It feels like a social club with the intimate setting of stone rock seating and people gathered around in a circle. People are chatting, studying, reading, etc. This coffee shop is small but beautiful. The look and feel of this coffee shop is like being in RH, the upscale furniture store. I loved the jazz music in the background as well; it was a real vibe. I ordered the Laveta latte which is espresso mixed with maple syrup and milk. It was delicious and tasted so unique. I like that the syrup was the main sweetener here and not sugar/simple syrup. It's natural and provides a different taste. I actually want to copy this drink myself! I'll definitely come back again! read more

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Another great visit!! I came back for the French Toast and Chicken Rice Bowl today. Both were delicious! The French toast was tasty (just wish the portion of the bread was slightly larger), and the Chicken Rice Bowl was perfectly balanced--from the rice to the fresh veggies and chicken. Everything was so flavorful and well-combined. Can't wait to come back again! :) read more

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Lots of parking for an LA cafe spot! Super minimalistic inside with surrounding seats along the wall. Matcha was strong and not too sweet, but the cold foam was so overly whipped it felt like butter stuck on my tongue and lips. But the food is what i would come here for ! I got the ube waffles and they were soooo good. My brother got the breakfast sandwich and really like how they didn't skimp ! everything is on the pricier side, but it is LA. Service was a little slow but i only saw a few people so I didn't mind. read more

Laveta - matcha latte and coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Laveta is a super cute minimalistic cafe located close to echo park lake in Los Angeles. They have their own parking lot, which already is an A+. But since it is a small lot, there is street parking all around. They have really cool inside seating as well as outdoor seating. They offer coffee, matcha and teas. But let's not ignore the food they offer, which I highly recommend you try out! I've heard the burger is delicious but haven't tried it because I'm obsessed with their Avacado toast! It's literally the best Avacado I've had! Their coffee is good as well. I've had their iced vanilla latte, which you can't go wrong with. I also enjoyed one of their signature coffee, the laveta. Check it out! read more

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Great drinks and friendly service. We got the Laveta and an Ube latte. Took off one star for incorrectly calling Ube a "sweet potato" on the menu; it's a yam (which is not the same thing) read more

Laveta - menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

you can't tell me not one gah damn bad thing about this place. i've only ever had their ube latte, maybe i should expand on the menu - open to any recs! BUT, in my defense that's literally all i've ever needed. it's joy in a cup, it's that extra pep in your step, the cherry on top of your day. i ask for an ube latte w/one shot of expresso w/almond milk and topped with cold foam. NEEEED the cold foam! their interior is super chic, sleek and there's seating available if you wanna chill for a sec. it doesn't appear like the coziest, but its done for the minimalistic aesthetic so i understand the assignment here. they do have their own lot, which fills up during busy peaks, try to find street parking if that's the case. read more

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I love this chic coffee shop! I make sure to stop at laveta almost every LA visit I have. Their interior is simple and chic with outdoor seating as well. I recommend their ube latte and avocado toast. So yummy! read more

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Okay this coffee was so good! I got the barista's horchata but I did oat milk instead of almond, an extra shot, half sweet, and add cream top and it was perfect. The cream top mixed with that cinnamon inside was perfection and the coffee itself was very good. I drank it in like 2 seconds and wanted more! It's definitely more of a dessert coffee but I would get this all the time if I could! The place was cute plenty of outside seating. Can't wait to go back! read more

Laveta - Barista's Horchata with modifications - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Probably one of the best matcha drinks I've had in LA! The Matcha Misto was delicious!! It is composed of unsweetened matcha with a sweet cream top. The matcha flavors were prominent and had a bright, floral, almost citrus-y profile. We even had to double check if they used any citrus syrup, but they didnt! The matcha drink was so tasty and smooth by itself I almost forgot there was no milk involved (except for in the cream). I loved how the cream conferred a little bit of sweetness but overall it was all the matcha running the show! My partner's Laveta was also very solid with balanced flavors. I enjoyed how the espresso flavors came through with the oat milk and subtle maple syrup sweetness. At the end, we got their andante beans and also tried their cortado which was solid. Needless to say that the minimalistic vibes were aesthetically pleasing. There were several outlets and outdoor seating available. Definitely a great place to get some work/studying done or to meet up with someone. A small parking lot out front but be sure to check if its the 10-minute to-go spots or spots specifically for Laveta. I look forward to coming back the next time I'm in LA! read more

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Came here for the ube latte and it did not disappoint. It gave me the caffeine kick I needed in the sweet ube drink I craved. The only thing missing were quick grab and go sweets like a chocolate chip cookie. There's a free parking lot which made things a lot easier especially in a city where parking is expensive or non-existent. read more

Laveta - Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I always get the mushroom porridge bowl... but today the quail egg was so SWEET and so was the pickled cauliflower that it totally threw off the dish and it was disappointing. Maybe they put sugar instead of salt?? Mind you this is around $18 so I'm not happy about that...because it should be a savory dish. read more

LAVETA is crowded after lunch. There was a line to order. But not to worry, the staff know what they're doing and they are fast. I still think this is one of the most esthetic coffee shops in LA. SENCHA ICED TEA was perfectly brewed and delicious. We were able to park on site despite the crowd. read more

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Avocado toast is bomb, the Laveta latte with added sweet cream was also great. Cool place!

Food and coffee are great! Do not order ahead though. The food is never ready and I get it they are busy. But they can be really rude about it when you come in to ask for it. One of the cashiers has this condescending baby voice she uses when she apologizes. That ends up making it a bit aggravating. read more

Easily the best avocado toast I've ever hadhands down. Everything about it was flavorful, fresh, and thoughtfully put together. Same goes for the coffee -- smooth, bold, and just right. After trying this place, my expectations are officially raised. Highly recommend checking it out if you're serious about quality food and coffee. read more

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delicious Matcha and the salad was amazing. The chicken is out of this world. Can't wait to go back. I wish they had more comfortable seating, but the food is great. read more

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This is the best food i've ever had in la and the drinks were perfect too. The servings aren't too big but enough to fill you up. read more

Laveta - andante, ube latte, croissant breakfast sandwich, chicken and ube waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Quite an interesting minimalistic cafe located in the downtown area. The food was pretty good and standard along with the drinks. There was a small line when I went in the morning, and everything still came out in a relatively good time. The inside is quite bare and small. Mostly concrete walls and seating. Not the most comfortable space. It was interesting but value wise and comfort wise I wouldn't want to visit again. read more

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A small, casual coffee shop that lives up to expectations in terms of quick and minimal aesthetics. 1. Exterior: Includes a small customer parking lot (approximately 5 spaces for untimed parking and 2 spaces for 10min to-go parking). If it's full, there's street parking in the nearby neighborhood (I would come early to get a good spot). For seating, there's some outdoor patio space where you can relax or take some nice photos if the space permits. 2. Interior: Small but reminiscent of Japanese minimalism, specifically Kanso (the colors and decorations blend well together). The concrete floors and seating compliments the wooden stools and tables. It has a relaxing ambiance with chill music playing from a small speaker in the corner and large windows that let in natural light. The environment is better for relaxation and time with friends, not recommended for studying. They don't have traditional seats and tables (e.g., only three outlets on one side of the shop). If you still decide to come for studying purposes, they have free WiFi and a bathroom! 3. Service: Very efficient (I came during opening time and there was one worker taking orders and making drinks. I commend them for their focus and ability to handle the rush) 4. Drink: Iced Laveta (tastes like a regular iced macchiato). Based on their menu, I would come back to try their food as so far, they have not disappointed other customers. If you're looking to try a new coffee shop or relaxing with friends in a comfortable setting, give this place a try. With a slow, but consistent flow of customers, even on a Saturday morning, you'll be pleasantly surprised about the positive vibes of this place. read more

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Food: Cauliflower bowl: 7.8/10 Interesting flavors and surprisingly filling. There was a nice blend of vegetables, seasoning, and sauces but I felt like it was kinda pricey for what it was. It was nice to experience but I wouldn't get it again, however, I'm extremely curious to try their mushroom porridge Ube Latte: 9.2/10 Wow! This is absolutely a game changer! I absolutely loved this ube latte, the flavor was there and it was so beautifully made. I'm definitely coming back for this and would highly recommend that you try this. Service: Average Ambiance: 8/10 They offer seating inside and outside! Inside seating is a lot more aesthetically pleasing than outside. read more

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Ordered the matcha mistothe matcha wasn't anything rlly special and found it to be a bit watery despite it's bright green appearance. The cream top however was RLLYYYYYY GOODD and sweet. read more

Laveta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

food? * breakfast sandwich with sourdough (4.5/5): so beautiful and so flavorful. The aioli that's on the bread (both sides!) is so good, and pairs perfectly with the scrambled eggs and maple candied bacon. my only complaint is that the bread does get soggy fast, and it does get a little messy. but still, very large sandwich and highly recommend. * matcha latte (3.5/5): compared to other matchas in la, tastes like just a normal coffee shop asian matcha. drinkable, but don't really think its the best compared to other matchas in la. * laveta (5/5): SO good. no other words. so rich and so strong. * andante (5/5): a little heavy because of the cream, but still pairs incredibly well with the strong latte. vibes? lots of outdoor seating, with a nice street view to people watch. inside also has some seating, but there's no chairs so it's a pretty interesting orientation. come back? i come back every Sunday morning. my favorite part of the week :) read more

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Quickly becoming one of my favorite coffee shops in LA. The iced matcha is perfectly sweetened with agave. The crispy chicken sandwich and truffle fries paired perfectly together and made for a great mid afternoon meal. The outside seating was also a perfect place to just chill and catch up with friends. read more

Laveta - crispy chicken sandwich and truffle fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM oh how I love Laveta! I ALWAYS the Andante and the breakfast plate. So f-wording good I would have this place cater my wedding! Ambiance is super chill and definitely draws in the nonchalant cool LA folks. I dream of the candied bacon! read more

My wife loved her Andante cream top requested without maple syrup. It was not too sweet, smooth and the coffee was strong. I enjoyed my flat white. No choice of espresso but the default tasted good and the steamed milk was satisfying. The space is cute and the staff are friendly but it can get pretty busy and the free parking lot tends to get full since there are less than ten spots. read more

Laveta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute little neighborhood coffee shop. The place is very aesthetic and the outdoor area is quite nice. Coffee is good. I ordered the laveta latte. it's just like any other latte from other coffee shops, nothing special for me. I'll come back tho to give the andante a try. read more

Laveta - Laveta latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

can't go wrong ordering anything here. food is so good. matcha and coffee here are rly balanced(?) if that's the right word to use. prosciutto toast - rly good bread, could be a little heavier on the prosciutto. ube waffles / chicken and waffles - the chicken here is rly good, juicy but still crispy breading. Almost like popcorn chicken parking is a little tricky, there's only 5 spots in the lot. read more

Laveta - prosciutto toast, fried chicken sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I live 2 mins walking distance from Laveta and I genuinely love it so much because there's so many hitters. The Andante, the Matcha Misto, the Laveta. The breakfast sandwich. BUT ordering ahead is poinnnttless, they literally never have it ready AND the dudes who work here are so rude and dismissive. The girls are nice though. Men stop taking yourselves so seriously xx read more

This is my favorite cafe in LA! I love the interior and the baristas are always friendly. Not only are the drinks delicious, but the food is soooo good. I always get the matcha latte sweetened and add the sweet cream top. On my most recent visit we got the chicken & waffles and the breakfast burger. The fried chicken was seasoned, flavorful, and juicy! The only downside is the small parking lot, and finding street parking is sometimes hard. read more

Laveta - Breakfast Burger and Chicken & Waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The atmosphere is so cozy and nice! Inside is quite small but there are more space outdoor. Dog friendly as well. The foods are 100/100 points we ordered breakfast plate and sandwich. Both were really tasty. I want to try different menu too. Especially burger looks so yummy Parking lot is small and packed(free). But there are some street parking nearby. read more

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Stopped by for some drinks and food. Their chicken and ube waffles are amazing! If I come back I'll definitely get that one again. The drinks were very good as well. I really liked the Ube one and the Hojicha tea was pretty flavorful as well. Honestly it's not like standout but it's a good place to try! read more

Laveta - Hojicha Tea & Ube Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California