I discovered RLA Cafe on maps, and I have to admit some of the reviews were a little misleading. I visited on a Sunday morning, and parking was fairly difficult... actually the large parking lot was closed from the main street. Entrance was only from the residential street and looked to be valet / directed only - fairly packed. I found parking at the block nearby, a 3 minute walk. Walking to find RLA Cafe was a tad difficult, too. It's easy to miss since there's no obvious sign from the street side. Going through the parking lot was confusing as well. Once you make your way in, you'll find that it's very well designed, relaxing, and uplifting. However, a few spots make this less appealing to work at other than parking: * Wi-Fi requires a $10 minimum. Code is on receipt, but getting it was a hassle. The Wi-Fi is additionally on the slower end, and somehow I got cut off, or it stopped working after an hour. * Iced latte was mostly milk; there was barely a hint of espresoo. I got a large to "try" to hit $10 but it's really hard. Not having much ice could be seen as a plus, but this was probably the worst latte I've ever had. Felt like I was drinking milky water. * Need a $10 minimum? Good luck, there are menu items but no prices! Overall, for an $8 iced latte, it left much to be desired outside of the ambiance / environment. read more

See all

First off, there is a parking lot so yay for easy parking. It was pretty calm on a Friday afternoon. I got a lavender matcha with oat milk. It was delicious and very vibrant green which I appreciated. I also got a sausage croissant with hash browns. Everything was good. I like my hash browns a bit crispier. The sausage was delicious though. I'd definitely come back and try the breakfast burritos too and other drinks. I think the owner served me. He was super nice. Would be a great place to do work or meet with friends. read more

Very homey comfy feel to it. Friendly customer service :) we ordered the pistachio frappe and caramel macchiato frappe they were sooooooo good! They had milk alternatives which is a yay for me! They also had these chocolate braided danishes that were oh sooooo good! Look forward to dropping in again :)) read more

RLA Cafe - Pistachio Frappe & Caramel Macchiato Frappe :))) - we started downing them befor we got to take a pic ;) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I would not recommend this place, you are better off going to Starbucks or somewhere else. I spent my last 7 dollars here because I wanted to support a local business and got excited when it was a church / spiritually aligned establishment. However I spent my last 7 dollars and when I ask to use WiFi. He said the minim purchase was 10 bucks. Which I was short 3 dollars. This is unacceptable especially as someone who is spiritually inclined and I tolls the person before my purchase this was my last 7 dollars to spare. Regardless of the hot chocolate is good or bad I will not be revisiting this establishment. read more

really cute and welcoming interior, with plenty of seating for studying. there is even a common lounging area. I could really feel how much the owners care about this place! they have some house rules: minimum $10 purchase for wifi, no food in the lounging area, etc I got a chicken torta and an iced americano and studied for a few hours. the sandwich was decent, the coffee was a little burnt read more

RLA Cafe - chicken torta and iced americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hidden gem! I was very excited to try this cafe after all the reviews. It was beautiful inside, spacious, with lots of seating options inside and outside, and plugs to do work! Was very quiet, the baristas were kind, and seems like they have a pretty decent food menu too. Best part? Ample parking. It's connected to/part of a church so lots of parking. My americano was smooth and well made. Great place to work and I'll be back!. read more

See all

Aesthetically pleasing and so quiet. Employees were very nice and accommodating. We ordered a Carmel latte and a iced matcha Chata (horchata). Both very good! I will be back! Luckily this place is close to home! read more

See all

Great food, service, and ambiance. The free parking lot was a huge bonus! I was happy to see ample tables and seats. The cashier was very friendly too. read more

They have a good house Caramel macchiato and I really enjoyed their Mega burrito ! Definitely my two favorite items here ! The place has cute photo areas as well! read more

RLA Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Came here to work a bit on Friday after my morning workout. They are located next to a church I believe and they have a large parking lot. The place is spacious and there was hardly anyone there when I arrived. They have a variety of options when it comes to snack and food. I opted for a egg and cheese croissant and a cup of coffee. The croissant tasted really good. The coffee wasn't too strong which is what I enjoy. I was going to use the 15% yelp check in but the lady at the counter didn't understand what I was talking about. BUT the prices here are so reasonable compared to other coffee shops, so really there is no need to use the check in option. Definitely on my list of places to work in the morning. read more

RLA Cafe - Egg and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Waited in line for 5 minutes with 7 people in front of me. Pretty fast. When it's my turn he goes to the back for 10 minutes asks me for my order without a sorry for the wait. Ask for a Gran breakfast. No gran breakfast because his wife is not there. I see other Mexican people wating eating. No service for Black people in a Mexican church coffee shop????? read more

While the customer service was excellent I unfortunately received a matcha with spoiled oat milk that was clumpy. I've attached photos for reference... read more

RLA Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

This place is amazing! Parking lot, great prices, good portion, cute interior. Seriously a gem. I got the pistachio latte and the sausage egg and cheese croissant. They were both delicious! read more

Wow I found my new study spot! Not only is it spacious and cozy but the coffee and customer service is amazing! I definitely recommend coming ! read more

No stars matcha taste like water. No matcha flavor at all very very very bad. Very nice shop tho they probably have good coffee

Grabbed some drinks and breakfast from here while in LA. The service was okay, and the food was decent. The drinks were great. The inside is nice. Probably wouldn't return here but I'm glad I gave it a try! read more

AHH!! Such a nice looking cafe. It has a very nice aesthetic and photos hung up on the wall. They have a section of books where you can read and put back whenever you want to. I love the little decor they have everywhere, and the seating area is so nice! Customer service was awesome, they greeted us kindly and looked happy to be there :). As for the food, I loved it! I got the turkey cheese croissant, which was a 10/10. I also got the hazelnut latte + split a banana nut piece with my uncle, we both liked it very much. It tasted very nice cold, it would've been even better warmed up. (They of course asked us if we wanted it warmed up, it was my fault for saying no lol). There was another family there who looked very happy to be there, and honestly I think that's what you would look for in a cafe. Good food and smiles :). The parking space is also huge! I recommend read more

RLA Cafe - Coffee Plushies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Family owned, super cute cafe with tasty drinks, great service and food! I will definitely be back to try one of their sandwiches!

Got the Turkey Pesto Provolone Sandwich ($9.75), Pumpkin Pie ($3.75), and a regular coffee ($2). FOOD: Sandwich was tasty and refreshing. The ciabatta bread complimented the ingredients very well, the pesto tasted fresh and well balanced. The provolone melted everything together. I'm saving the pumpkin pie for later... I'll update my review [if I remember to]. As for the regular coffee, I'm still feeling the caffeine - I hope it doesn't keep me up. If it does I'll remove one star from the review. SERVICE: Great service. People were friendly ATMOSPHERE: Peaceful and clean. Made me want to read a book... read more

RLA Cafe - Eating takeout while exercising the dog and doing some light work. Tasty sandwich. Side of Jalapeños were a bonus. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's a nice little neighborhood cafe located next to a church. There's plenty of space to sit and they also have outdoor seating but with no shade. I came in on a Sunday at around 1pm. The place looked busy but I was still able to sit down. I ordered an iced caramel macchiato. It took them 16 minutes to make it due to being backed up with coffee orders. There were kids running around making a lot of noise, kids will be kids in any setting. But I couldn't concentrate and read my book so I left. The coffee is alright, nothing special. I make a better Iced Caramel Macchiato at home. The blueberry lemon loaf slice was good. I'll give this place another shot maybe on a weekday. read more

A small super cute quaint cafe. Great place to grab breakfast, lunch, hot and cold drinks, dessert. Great place to study, work or read. And they have parking! read more

El mejor café y postres de la ciudad. Ambiente amigable, personal eficiente y familia increíble. The best coffee and desserts in town. Friendly environment, efficient staff and amazing family. read more

See all

Honestly the French toast wasn't it. It looked fire in the photos but it's near tasteless and they didn't put whip cream upon my request for when I picked it up. Other then that the space looked good. Nice place to work it seems. Treats look pretty good. It's clean read more

A bright quiet cafe perfect for relaxing. Their homemade banana bread is packed with walnuts and thickly sliced. Their avocado toast is one slice served w yummy balanced guac, hard boiled egg, everything bagel spices and cotija cheese. We will have to come back to try their sandwiches read more

RLA Cafe - Avocado toast. Iced americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

I randomly rolled into this place. Parking lot is HUGE! Parking is not an issue. Service was good. I ordered the Turkey pesto, BLT and the chicken salad. All three were really good and really fair priced. All three sandwiches came with some hot peppers and chips. The BLT was HUGE! I'll def come back! read more

BIGGEST SLEPT ON CAFE IN LA. Give them a try! Beautiful place to study or meet with a friend. Love it, definitely taking my girlfriend back there. read more

My first time here and I love it, food was delish. ,I love black bean not everyone knows how to cook them well. I enjoyed the avocado toast too, it was very flavorful. The RLA chocolate such delightful taste different than all the other chocolates read more

RLA Cafe - First time in the RLA café, with husband and baby by the entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

I love this cafe! It's handmade coffee and espresso made fresh daily and for the price, I really don't need to go anywhere else :) I love the food options as well, it's a mix of bakery pastries and store brand snacks, so there's something for everyone. I highly recommend the egg and cheese croissant, it's sooo goood read more

RLA Cafe - Iced White chocolate latte, clearly I couldn't wait for the picture - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great spot to relax and get an ice coffee on a hot day. Good ppl and even better coffee.... read more

RLA Cafe - Ice coffee for a hot day. Come check it out. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent clean and refreshing cafe. Coffee fresh juices. Desserts cookies and healthy sandwiches and salads. We had the pesto chicken with provolone (which is awesome) and the chicken salad sandwich which was pretty good and light. Carrot juice was tasty. Breakfast and early lunch. Well made and presented. Tons of parking! It's a lil hidden. Next to a part time church one block west of Crenshaw on Adams. They use the empty church parking lot. Will DEFINITELY go back for the pesto chicken and the blueberry cheesecake. Iced coffee and blended flavored drinks too like tarp matcha etc read more

See all

Great coffee, pastries, and food in this cute cafe and very affordable! I like the caramel macchiato, matcha latte, breakfast at sandwich on croissant, and Turkey pesto sandwich. You really can't go wrong with any of the drink, breakfast, or lunch options. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors and staff is always very friendly! read more

RLA Cafe - Iced hazelnut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

It's hanging around looking for somewhere to eat and of course I wanted to eat healthy so you guys know exactly where I had to go alri had to go R LA on Adams you know it coming there and you'll meet people that'll be so nice andon't nice and so professional that you'll be surprised where you're at but come on down for the nice things you see I posted look at all in that everybody here is so kind sweet respectful so just come on down and enjoy yourself breakfast lunch it close early so come on down read more

See all

Nice spot... coffee was on point... came on a Sunday... cool to see the families enjoying the eats... they have a lil flea market today in the parking lot... a handful of vendors but was great to see.. nice breakfast/brunch/lunch selection... glad to see the spot up and running... very much that Latin flavor/vibe... I'll be back! read more

Walked in and immediately felt welcomed. This place is very cozy, charming and inclusive. I order a dirty pistachio on ice, abd it was delicious. Highly recommend this place. Plenty of parking and space inside. read more

Quality in everything! I tried the Turkey Pesto Provolone Sandwich! I always get the ice matcha latte. Super good as well! #supportlocalbusinesses #supportlocalnonprofits read more

RLA Cafe - Turkey Pesto Provolone Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a very comfortable cafe, filled with positive vibes, nice relaxing music with various sitting areas. Best coffee, sandwiches and pastries with Friendly staff. Definitely come by to support this business! read more

RLA Cafe - a living room with a couch, chairs, and a coffee table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

I came tonight to get a coffee and I can tell you guys it was delicious and they don't charge TAXES, Food was delicious and great customer service, I highly recommend this place. I live in the area and I'm definitely gonna comeback. Oh, almost forgot if you check in you got 15% discount. This place is awesome read more

RLA Cafe - Look this!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

They have a nice selection of coffee and tea. The place is spacious and very inviting. They also have pastries and some food options. I had the carrot cake and it was very good! read more

Delicious definitely recommend And definitely going back to try more of the menu Chill vibes read more

RLA Cafe - Unopened Turkey pesto sandwich some chips jalapeños an Americano with splash of coconut milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

I love this place! It's cozy and sweet and have a lot of variety on their menu. It also helps that they are attached to a church who loves to serve the neighborhood. Recommended! read more