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    4.4 (25 reviews)

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    Mari P.

    Old school coffee shop with such an old school vibe that there isn't WiFi! It's cute and quaint here. Workers are kind and polite. However, it's truly a bummer that there isn't any WiFi .they have a solid menu; I ordered the matcha and found it refreshing and legit. If you're looking for a spot to do work this isn't the ideal place. I can tell that there is a lot of community solidarity( like most businesses around the area) based on their artwork and their flyers.

    Pino latte

    Went for a coffee. Got milk and syrup. Their coffee isn't hitting like it used to. Feels like they want you to buy an extra shot for the drink. And now I know I have to, to get the right color and taste but smh paying $7 for a drink with no coffee flavor in this economy a positive is that the service and food is good.

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    Seth P.

    Been a fan of Picaresca 4th & Evergreen since it opened. Finally made it to Picaresca Tio Pepe. 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.

    Iced cafe de olla latte
    Samantha G.

    Nothing brings me more joy than a good coffee shop. Love the vibe of this place, kind of old school Boyle Heights. The staff was so nice and friendly and made recommendations for us. The cafe de olla latte was very good, very complex and anise forward. They also sell bags of beans and a cafe de olla syrup/concentrate. Definitely recommend this place!

    Breakfast sandwich!!
    Edgar M.

    I love Picaresca! I've been buying coffee from them since they were in the little shopping center off of Soto. Then I went to their spot on 4th Street. Great spot it's super popular and it's always packed in long lines. Nothing wrong with that just I'm always in a hurry.I had an appointment in LA so I decided to try the new location did not disappoint! I love the new aesthetic and the coffee and food as always amazing ! my go to is the café de Olla and the breakfast sandwich with the onion jam,fire !

    Drip de olla with a splash of half/half
    Erica A.

    So excited picaresca opened its second location. This time just walking distance from my barrio. Love love what they did to the old tio Pepe restaurant. Great spacious seating area to dine in. I enjoy the ambiance, music playing and especially their staff are very welcoming. All their lattes are delicious. Including with all the milks and non dairy's as options. Just went in for my drip de olla cafe and pan. Great place to enjoy a cup of coffee and breakfast as well

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    Marisol G.

    Some of the best coffee in BH. There is more ample room for dine in. Customer service is good as always. Staff is great. Can't wait to see it in full swing.

    Blue Corn Waffles
    Joon S.

    Food and ambiance were amazing. You have to try the chilaquiles enfrijolados! It reminded me of a mole sauce but not as rich and easier to eat. It had a nice little kick

    Machaca burrito and vanilla latte

    Was looking for a coffee shop close to work and stumbled upon this gem. Street parking was easy and the staff was SO nice! It feels like an old school cafe inside. The vanilla latte was delicious and I last minute decided to get the Machaca burrito and it was incredible!

    chilaquiles
    DJ A.

    the food is absolutely amazing, the service is super quick! and i love the restaurant it's so nice and clean very spacious

    Iced lavender latte with almond milk

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    Food is great, coffee is even better! Highly recommend. They have two locations now so it's great!

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    Delicious lavender latte and breakfast burritos. Beautiful flowers for sale too Thank you

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    Damo - Einspanner, matcha latte, and hojicha latte!

    Damo

    4.6(145 reviews)
    2.3 mi•Arts District, Downtown
    •$$

    Loveeeeee Damo! The service is always so fast, which I really appreciate. There's street parking…read moreright outside--it's definitely tight, but I can usually find a spot pretty quickly. Usually I have to tell baristas to dial down the sweetness but damo is always perfectly not that sweet for the "Asian palette" my order is always the hojicha latte even though I've tried everything on the menu. Everything is great which is very rare. Definitely appreciate how consistent they are every visit. The space itself is huge with tons of seating, so it's perfect for hanging out with friends or bringing your laptop and getting some work done. I also love that there are other spots on the block to check out, so you can grab your drink and walk around not too sketchy.

    8/4/2026 3 1/2 Stars…read more First time at Damo. MATCHA EINSPANER Very creamy matcha. Matcha flavor is there, but it's not distinct matcha where you can taste the nuances of the matcha flavors. The cream top does make it very creamy and it does mask majority of the matcha flavor. It did taste like a dessert drink. It was enjoyable though. COLD BREW VANILLA Weirdly sour and smoky flavored cold brew. Slight floral flavor too. It was such an odd combination of flavors with the vanilla cold foam. The lingering aftertaste was not good either. It's neither this nor that. Would not recommend! FINANCIERS Their financiers are made by a local bakery called Musk. It seems their financier flavors are changed often, so no same flavors are in rotation. Sausage & Parmesan - The almond cake's vanilla flavor with the sausage and salty parmesan was a unique flavor. The almond cake was nice and spongy. It did take a bit of time to get used to the savory flavors with the almond cake. It's like a breakfast in an unexpected way. Nutella - Buttery almond cake with nutella and roasted hazelnuts. Enjoyed it! I think Nutella fans would like it. Mugwort + Fig - Buttery in the beginning and it ends with a good, medium-strength flavor of mugwort. Fig was garnish on top, so you barely get it. However, I like that they added the sweetness of the figs with the earthy bitter mugwort. Overall, it was uniquely delicious and mugwort was the star. Yuza + Apricot - A tad sweeter than expected due to the outer brush of yuza aka yuzu simple syrup. Loved the chewy apricot on top. It really brought a lovely fruityness to the financier. The yuzu flavor was there alongside the butteryness of the almond cake. All the financiers were done well! Delicious! Recommend trying at least one when you're at this location. Not sure if their financiers are offered at their other locations. CUSTOMER SERVICE It was good. Not terribly friendly, but still answered my questions. Staff were all busy making the drinks. AMBIANCE + SEATS Really large space with rows of tables and chairs. It was strange walking in and seeing various tables and seats to one side and it almost looked like a cafe used as office space. Seeing all the people sitting down on their laptops or talking, as though they're having a casual business meeting there. It was just strange. The tables were mixed wooden tables and chairs. There were long benches too for people waiting for takeout orders. The large space felt so roomy, I get why the tables were all taken. PARKING Street parking is available, yet when I was there in the early afternoon on a Tuesday, it was packed! The only place to park was the paid parking lot right across from Damo. Parking was $5.00. I wouldn't recommend parking elsewhere outside of that street, as it is a sketchy area and lots of homeless encampments around the area. Would I return? Not sure. I like the large, roomy warehouse space with lots of tables to sit in, but the cafe being in a sketchy area gives me hesitation. Not in love with $5.00 parking too. One of my drinks was good, but the other was bad. The only thing I loved was the financiers.

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    Damo - Einspanner, matcha latte, and hojicha latte!

    Einspanner, matcha latte, and hojicha latte!

    Damo - From Left to Right: Strawberry Matcha with Cream Top, Strawberry Matcha Coconut refresher, and Black Einspanner

    From Left to Right: Strawberry Matcha with Cream Top, Strawberry Matcha Coconut refresher, and Black Einspanner

    Damo - Matcha Einspeners (Less Sweet)

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    IDYLLIC - Vietnamese Einspanner

    IDYLLIC

    3.9(159 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Downtown
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Dating a car guy, this was a must-visit while in LA! Such a cool concept and space, with cars on…read moredisplay throughout, a café, and even a bus incorporated into the decor. The whole place has a really unique vibe. It's spacious with plenty of seating, and they also have two of the high-angle Korean photo booths. I ordered the Vietnamese Einspänner coffee and enjoyed it. It wasn't overly sweet or drowning in syrup, and had a nice, light flavor that was really refreshing. The staff was super nice, and our drinks came out pretty quickly. Definitely a fun spot to check out, especially if you're into cars, coffee, or both!

    Idyllic is a very well decorated coffee shop for car enthusiasts. Walking through the warehouse you…read moresee a few very cute boutique stores and the adorable Idyllic bus. It attracted a lot of couples who were there for mainly for photo ops rather than coffee. We ordered an Americano and a Latte, the drinks took a while to prepare but it wasn't a bad wait since there are a lot of interesting things to look at and people to watch. The drinks were nothing special and the space got really hot and stuffy after a while due to lack of air conditioning. Even though I love classic cars and coffee, I probably won't come back again any time soon. Although entertaining, watching teenagers strike 20 poses against every side of a car to get their perfect instagram photo isn't my ideal coffee shop experience.

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    IDYLLIC - Where we sat in Idyllic

    Where we sat in Idyllic

    IDYLLIC - Small shop that designs their own shoes.

    Small shop that designs their own shoes.

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