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    Metro Cafe

    4.4 (14 reviews)
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    Rosanna L.

    I got to say they have the best french toast I've tried so far. They are huge, soft and fluffy. Most places make it very dry and hard. So I will definitely recommend getting the french toast. We came for brunch on the Saturday morning. We got there around 9:30am. A line started forming shortly after. We opted to sit outside since it's was a nice morning. We almost got attacked by the little seeds from the Palm tree up above but good thing we were saved by the umbrellas LOL My fiance for the Serbian Americana Breakfast with a caramel latte w/oak milk. The proscuitto was tasty and worked great with the eggs. Came with 2 pieces of mozzarella and baguette. The baguette was made fresh, still soft. We also really enjoyed the caramel latte with oat milk. It didn't come with the nice latte art though but it tasted good. Not too sweet. If we're ever in the mood for brunch again, we'll definitely come here again. Service was ok. We had to ask for water refills. Not sure about the parking situation since we decided to walk there.

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    Zochi F.

    So this is somewhat hidden. You only hear or know of this cafeteria if you work near Metro, or you work for Metro. I heard of this cafeteria from my coworkers when I started working for the city. I wanted to grab some lunch but didn't want Denny's or walk too far. A menu is planned weekly and there are daily choices of salads, hot meals, sandwiches and soups. All affordable. I would recommend eating here if you are hungry, want home cooked meals and don't want to spend a lot.

    Siamrath B.

    I use to come to the Metro Cafe everyday in order to get my lunch. On days where I don't feel like eating a lot I just grab a bowl of chili or anything that looked good. They have a new agua fresca everyday and a lot of variety to choose from. Their food is pretty good for an affordable price of around $7-$8. It's located on the third floor of the MTA building. Take the escalators twice in order to get to the third floor.

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    Billy S.

    Metro's cafeteria may not have 4-star food, but it merits one extra star for location and value. Just steps away from the East Portal of Union Station, this affordable employee cafeteria is open to the public for breakfast and lunch. Just enter Metro Headquarters (aka "The Taj Majal") and take the escalators up to the 3rd floor. Turn left and you'll be at the entrance. No need to check in with security, that's only required for going up the elevators to the Metro and Metrolink offices. Note the beautiful paintings depicting the history of transportation in Los Angeles. The Metro Cafe is open weekdays for breakfast and lunch and offers both hot and cold items. You can get a breakfast cooked to order, or choose from a large variety of cereals and pastries. There's coffee and orange juice too. For lunch there is a sandwich bar and a salad bar. There are also the standard burgers and lunch specials, including Asian and Mexican dishes. My favorite is the cook to order station where you tell the cook just what you want. I had a very decent chicken and veggie pesto pasta with a drink for just $8.50 ! On a previous visit, I had a Mongolian beef and veggie stir fry with rice for a similarly low price. The cafe overlooks the tracks at Union Station, so it's a great place to go if you like to watch trains coming in and out of the station. The best place to view this activity is a couple of chairs and tables at the north window, just beyond the cashier. The outdoor deck is nice too, but you have to stand up, or be very tall, to get a good view.

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    Get food , great service , price is great want to go back , every is cool , view too , thank you ,

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    New owners (trimana) got their shit together. Food here is simple, basic, and cheap. Exactly whats needed for a workplace cafeteria.

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    Archives Of Us

    Archives Of Us

    4.5
    (512 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Archives of Us has quickly become one of my favorite coffee spots lately…read more Tried the banana tiramisu cream latte and it really stood out , strong coffee flavor with a slight bitterness at the end, so it's not overly sweet. I asked for the cream to be cut in half, which made it feel more balanced. Definitely one of the better tiramisu style drinks I've had. Also got the banana cream matcha, which leans a bit sweeter because of the banana cream, but surprisingly works well. The matcha itself is smooth and consistent, and you can adjust the sweetness, which I always appreciate. The space is clean and spacious, great for hanging out or getting some work done. Parking is easy with a garage downstairs (they offer validation, about 30 minutes free), which is a plus for DTLA. Overall, a solid spot with well executed drinks , I'd come back.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and I got the opportunity today since my friend…read morewas in town and I wanted to bring her to LA! Parking can be validated if you park in their parking garage on the opposite end of their building, not the one across the street (we didn't know which one until the worker told us) You take an elevator upstairs and the first thing that stood out to me was the aroma and the interior. It was really high end and looked very sleek. It looked really sleep and it was nice and cool inside as well. Their decor was minimalistic which I liked and it made the space look bigger. Multiple seating indoor and outdoor! My friend and I ordered 2 matcha einspanner's and their spicy miso carbonara. We got our drinks pretty quick but had to go up to ask about our food which was sitting at the counter but we could of easily missed hearing our name being called. The matcha was the perfect sweetness to me so I give it a high rating and the Carbonara was nice and creamy and included bacon bits but I didn't really taste any spice. The workers were really nice and sweet and helpful as well! I would definitely love to come back to one day do some work and enjoy a good matcha Parking: 9/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Drinks: 9/10 Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Workspace: 10/10

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    Tiramisu cream top, matcha cream top
    Tiramisu cream top, matcha cream top
    Iced matcha + orange mint latte
    Iced matcha + orange mint latte
    Orange mint matcha / Banana cream matcha

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    MEMORYLOOK

    MEMORYLOOK

    4.1
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    The matcha and hojicha are flowing here at Memorylook. The vibes are definitely 4th wave and they…read morecrank out their drinks. I've been here when its busy and when its dead and my drinks have been quite consistent. Huge outdoor area for working on your laptop or to hang out and chat. Treat yourself with an Iced Hojicha or Matcha Einspanner.

    I am so disappointed... Memorylook used to be good, but what they served me today was honestly an…read moreembarrassment. I ordered a matcha einspanner with oat milk (free, yay), but what I received was an incredibly grainy drink with low quality matcha. I have had this drink multiple times over the years (over delivery too, so I totally expected quality to be better when ordering in person), and I did notice the quality dropping with each order, but I would chalk it up to delivery taking a while. After today's visit, however, I've come to the conclusion that the quality has just dropped significantly, and it's not worth coming here to try their matcha. If you're just looking for a nice space to chill or get some work done, however, this might be the place for you - it seems like a cool place with a bit of seating, plus a photobooth in the back. Service is also fine. Since I only see myself coming for the matcha, I won't be coming back. There are countless better options in K-Town, many of which are just down the street. Adios Memorylook

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    Strawberry cream puff
    Matcha Einspanner
    Matcha Einspanner
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    Matcha einspanner
    Van Dyke Coffee

    Van Dyke Coffee

    4.4
    (113 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    4.5 Yelp Stars *** Stopped by here to pick up coffee before…read morethe long roadtrip home to the Bay Area! This was one of the closer coffee spot with good reviews that I found near the kbbq place (Seogwan by Yellow Cow Kbbq) my family and I ate at for lunch. It was about 0.5miles (3 mins drive). The coffee shop is super large, bright, and has nice background music. There are plenty of seats for people to hang out or study. There are also street parking but can be difficult to cross the street due to cars driving by so quickly without a pedestrian crosswalk on one side. I ordered their signature drink which was the orange espresso tonic with one extra shot for my husband, and the double mango matcha for myself. Both of us really enjoyed the drinks, especially the orange espresso tonic. It was refreshing, clean, and easy to drink. Normally, they include double shots of espresso, which may have tasted stronger for me since my husband wanted three shots, and I usually stick with two shots. The double mango matcha uses fresh fruit syrup so the mango flavor was not too strong and my drink was very creamy due to the signature mango cream on top. Usually, I would enjoy a creamy matcha but it made me more thirsty on a hot day. The service took a bit of time since they had to mix my matcha the legit way with the bamboo whisk. The matcha tasted like premium, ceremonial matcha since it was stronger and authentic in taste. Overall, both drinks were enjoyable but if I had to choose one, I would go with the orange espresso tonic even though I love mango matcha!

    The matcha latte is alright. For the price, I think I'd gravitate toward another café. It was $19…read morefor two matchas...that I didn't think tasted worth the price. Service was standard. If you plan to sit here, there's a one-drink-per-person minimum. The café itself is aesthetic and filled with natural light. The drink has that bitter matcha flavor, which I'm usually okay with, but this one wasn't very smooth. It left an aftertaste that I didn't enjoy.

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    Non-fat latte
    Non-fat latte
    Super cute entrance!
    Super cute entrance!
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