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    Playa Cafe

    3.2 (22 reviews)

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    Millena P.

    First day of vacation! Five hour flight here I come! Checked into LAX, and I was in desperate need of a coffee. I flew out of Gate 209. This is the FARTHEST gate I've ever flown out of. It was a 20 minute walk from our terminal. Tip: Make sure you buy food in the nearest food court you see before going to any 200 gates! Playa Cafe was the only coffee shop otw to my gate. Of course a cup of coffee was overpriced in this airport. I got an iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte for $7 - their version was sweet but you can taste the pumpkin spice.

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    Destiny B.

    Pretty good coffee, better prices then everything around. Pumpkin spice is delish but coffee bean is better.

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    Willy R.

    I enjoyed a sausage egg and cheese croissant while running to catch my flight. I mean I was already late but Playa Cafe staff was so quick and kind that you wouldn't have thought the plane was waiting for me. Friendly staff. Clean. The sandwich was a little small but what do you expect anywhere from now on. I remember when a newspaper cost a quarter and water was free. My water was about $8. I don't blame Playa Cafe for the prices. 5 stars. Thank you

    Alvin A.

    I've walked past Playa Cafe a long time ago but never stopped by to check them out until just recently. Their location is inside Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal West Gates. I'm so glad that I got a chance to see how their coffee tastes and see what else they have to offer. Came here right before a flight and although there was no line, it seemed pretty long to make a decision what to order. I ordered an Iced Vanilla Latte. Illy Coffee Brand is used and it is very flavorful rich in espresso and I particularly like this a lot better than another famous coffee brand ;-) The space is small, with a couple of long bar tops for you to quickly enjoy your food and beverages while standing, so definitely not a place for you to hang out for a very long time. But this is a great option for a caffeine drink before or after a long flight in and out of LAX.

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    Love sandy she was very helpful and kind to me 10/10 service absolutely will be coming back here

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    Horrible and rude service by the lady night manager ... no customer service whatsoever.

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    The best place I've ever been in a airport I love how eldritch sandy and Erica treated me

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    Horrible personal. Not only did they ignore my order but also yelled at me. I had to wait 32 minutes for my cafe and then was charged twice.

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    Worker got upset because we asked for our waffle to be heated up. Very poor customer service

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    Point Lume

    Point Lume

    4.2(58 reviews)
    1.2 mi•Westchester

    I loved the cozy creativity of the latte menu at this cafe. I got a Campfire S'mores latte and it…read morewas good, but my friend got a Teddy Bear latte and that was heaven liquified!! If you like a sweet latte and honey- GET THAT ONE!! ITS SO GOOD! For food, they have avocado toasts and light bites. They even had a variety of yogurts and chia puddings. As a gluten free person, this was a HUGE SCORE! Great spot to study or read a book. Lots of plants and seating options. Would be suitable for a group. Staff were kind and very patient. I had my dog with me and they gave her a pup cup. Dogs are welcome in the outside seating area, and they didn't mind that I brought her in when I ordered. I was able to find parking up the street but there's also a parking structure behind the building, next to Hotel June. Photo note: Pusheen Cat sticker used to cover someone who was reading in the cafe. I don't post photos of strangers without their consent! :P

    Cute coffee shop with lots of outlets and spacious seating…read more Hubby and I came here since it was walking distance from the hotel. It's a typical coffee shop with coffee, matcha and food. I got the iced matcha latte, hubby got cocoa puff cold brew and shaded a lox bagel. Service is friendly and got everything within 10 min. Matcha wasn't the best I've had but creamy and decent flavor. Hubbys cocoa cold foam was good chocolaty. Lox bagel has generous smoked salmon, bagel was soft and chewy. Overall good food and vibe. Maybe I'll try the coffee here next time.

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    Variable Cafe

    4.9(444 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Vegan friendly
    Healthy dining

    This place definitely earns the ratings it has gotten…read more We ordered the Seoul Bowl, Po Boy Sandwich, Sunset Smoothie and a side of Grilled Organic Tempeh. Everything was fresh, good portions and most importantly actually flavorful. The Seoul Bowl was the healthier option and still had plenty of flavor. The Po Boy sandwich was my fav.. not exactly "health food" but not overly heavy either. Just the right balance. I had never tried pea protein shrimp before so I was a little skeptical but it was surprisingly delicious and worked really well in the sandwich. We both like our food spicy and they were great about customizing it for us. They added jalapeños to my sandwich and gave us spicy mayo on the side which pretty much made the meal perfect for our taste. The grilled organic tempeh was the only thing I personally found a little bland but my wife really liked it so probably more of a preference thing than an issue with the dish. The Sunset Smoothie was thick, tasted great and was a very good portion. Yes, prices are definitely on the higher side but unlike some other places in the area where you pay premium prices and leave wondering why, here the portions and especially the quality made it worth it. We would definitely come back.

    Been wanting to check out Variable Cafe for so long! Was extra excited to see the Yelp Top places…read moreto eat trophy at their counter :) Out of everything I tried, the coconut shrimp was supreme. Second fave was the drunk cauliflower. And then the tikka masala. The Tikka was still good but maybe not exactly what I was expecting - very veggie heavy plate. They have so many more items on their menu I'd love to try. Oh and the teas come in a really cute beaker setup, and they can make to your desired sweetness. It's a cute little spot, space is clean, and they have a bathroom for customers. There's a small parking lot in the shopping center where you can park for free too, yay!

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    Joliet Restaurant and Bar

    4.2(181 reviews)
    2.4 mi•Playa Vista
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    Pet friendly
    Grab-and-go

    This restaurant in located inside an outdoor market available to patrons. I thought it was its own…read morebuilding but it was an area to visit while walking past. There is no table waiting, you walk up to the cashier and place your order. You get a number and grab a seat. We ordered sandwiches and bags of chips. The sandwiches are pre-made in a deli area and they take it out add in your ingredients and through it in the grill for a panini. After 5pm, they do have a sit down area behind the deli where you can eat the late night menu and listen to music. We came earlier in the day, so it was just deli sandwiches, chips and a glass of mimosa. If I were out shopping, I would stop by and grab a sandwich but Id prefer to see what the live music and late night menu experience is about. I will go back one day!

    Stopped by for lunch the other day and was pleased with the experience…read more Joliet is located across the street from Urban Plates within the food court with Jenni's ice cream. I thought it was a full sit-down restaurant, but it's more like a cafe you can walk up and order from, and either sit at their bar area or outside at any of the tables. Regardless, service was pleasant enough. I got a chicken Caesar wrap and a Sakura matcha, and both were delicious. I loved the floral flavor of the Sakura matcha, and the wrap was fresh and flavorful. This is a great spot to grab a quick bite and coffee from, and I would totally come back if I'm in the area.

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    Cadoro Bakery - Breakfast Burrito (combo bacon and sausage)

    Cadoro Bakery

    4.6(150 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    30 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    If you know, you know. Hidden away in Inglewood, Cadoro Bakery has become one of those places I…read morekeep coming back to because they simply don't miss. The folded egg sandwich is phenomenal, but the real game-changer is adding their house-made turkey sausage. I tried it once, and now it's hard to order anything else. It's packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and easily one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. The pastries are just as impressive. I had a seasonal peach Danish that was incredible, and the peach monkey bread with vanilla glaze was absolutely out of this world. Thankfully I had a couple of people to share it with, because otherwise I probably would've eaten the whole thing myself. The coffee is consistently excellent, the atmosphere is warm and tucked away from the hustle, and you can tell they care about every detail. One thing many people may not realize is that their brioche buns are so good they're featured at other popular neighborhood restaurants. Great food. Great coffee. Great people. Every visit reminds me why this place has earned a permanent spot on my list. If you're anywhere near Inglewood, do yourself a favor and stop by. You'll probably be planning your next visit before you leave.

    I just picked up a breakfast burrito with ham And…read moreboyyyyyyyyy let me tell you. ITS BOMB!!!!!!!Definitely big enough to save the other half for lunch . I don't live in the area so I'm glad I was able to find this place after my delivery. Keep serving them delicious burritos

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