Best university/hipster style cafe in LA. Great food, staff, and onsite ownership. Big, open space with tall ceilings, on corner site with large wrap-around windows. Outside tables under umbrellas is great for people-watching. Small tables in back and big tables in front make it great to eat, read, socialize, or get work done on a laptop. Lots of Meetup groups meet here, e.g., the gamer development group. Centrally located in LA. Walking distance to downtown Hollywood, Los Feliz, or Griffith Park. Always nearby parking and it's just a block from Metro Station at Hollywood and Western. read more

One of the best kept local secrets in LA! If you want truly quality coffee, specialty signature drinks (like the Chestnut Latte or Sweet Cloud), and delicious bites...this place is for you. I highly recommend the Chestnut Latte (hot!) because the chestnuts are freshly blended and it makes for the perfect cozy, hearty, feel-good drink. They're also known for their Sweet Cloud drink! The sweet cream is made fresh and it's sooo delicious, especially on those hot days! This lovely spot has been around for over 2 decades and is a local favorite, as well as a great place for travelers to grab a convenient bite to eat. Lots of locals enjoy coming here to work remotely, catch up with friends, and people-watch on Hollywood Blvd! The environment is super warm and inviting, lots of good energy and I cannot recommend it enough! Stop by once and you'll love it forever! Shoutout to the lovely Sharon (owner/operator) who goes above and beyond for all her customers. She is the heart and soul of Sabor x Kafe read more

The popular corner spot moved right across the street and is better than ever. We were so happy to see the same faces and enjoy the great sandwiches. Maybe even better than before! Relaxed ambience and great service. Epic pesto turkey sandwich on fresh ciabatta bread. Yummy! read more

Sabor X Kafe - Turkey pesto ciabatta- super fresh! Mom had the breakfast sand. And tomato soup. Perfect. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I LOVE the new space this cafe is in. It's only right across the street -- barely 50 feet from the former location -- but somehow even better. The outdoor seating is now totally shaded by the building in the morning which is a major, major plus. The food here is always great (particularly love the panini w chicken and their tomato soup), the drinks always tasty, and the interior is just as cool looking as it was when they were across the street, and the outdoor shade takes it up an extra notch. They're always super friendly here too, so this is really the perfect neighborhood spot to grab a coffee and a bite and just chill or get some work done. read more

Cute cage with exceptional food. Coffee was perfect too. We got the buckwheat noodle salad and the Korean street style breakfast sandwhich read more

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THE BEST chai latte hands down. My mom drank it through all of her pregnancy and I drink it now. Love this cafe!!

A year later, I'm still visiting this spot! My favorite is still the chai latte, but now I also grab their big breakfast burrito veggie style! Always hits the spot! read more

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I adored the interior design and decor. I can tell their goal was to provide a cozy and home-like environment. I loved the lighting and paintings! As for the food, I expected a larger portion, but I was satisfied with my plate. The eggs were a bit under seasoned, and the toast a bit too toasted, but a very solid plate overall. As for the drinks, my latte was so foamy which I loved. The Mexican hot chocolate (made w/ abuelita coco) was so good, it tasted like home. It was so sweet and warm! The cashier was incredibly inviting and added to the cozy atmosphere :)! read more

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What a delightful coffee shop! I was just walking around, feeling a tad hungry after a hike up to Griffith Observatory, looked for coffee on Google and here's where I landed. I had a breakfast bowl and a cold Celsius! Avacado, bacon and scrambled eggs with cheese was perfect. Service was excellent, order was delivered quickly, with a smile. I'm only here in LA for a couple if days, not sure I'll make it back, but YOU go!! It's worth the trip. read more

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Lovely, cozy coffeeshop. As a former barista, I feel like I have a good weigh-in on coffeeshops. The latte is just a regular latte. The ambiance is what wins this place over. Lovely, calm music in a cozy atmosphere. Perfect for a coffee date, to read or doodle your thoughts and artistic expressions on a journal. The barista, the Asian man, is serious and unwelcoming. He doesn't even acknowledge you (or maybe he's daydreaming?). As someone that picks up on energy easy, it makes me uncomfortable. Anyway, there's so many coffeeshops on the boulevard, so will be looking for an alternative in the future. PS This was my 2nd time visiting and had the same experience both times. read more

First breakfast in LA I tried their breakfast burrito it was very yummy and I enjoyed it thoroughly! They have great iced coffee I got a refill for only a dollar 50 which was a nice surprise. The interior is super cute very library like with art all over the walls for sale and to enjoy. Loved the visit would absolutely come back again! read more

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I drink almost half of my lattes before I exit because it's just that good !! lol I recommend getting any drink from here and the acai bowls are very good too. They are plentiful with lots of options for toppings. They have some new food items on the menu like Korean fried rice and buckwheat noodles , definitely gonna come back to try. What I usually get is an iced vanilla latte with oatmilk, their drinks aren't too milky and you can still taste the coffee flavor with a hint of vanilla syrup. I bet everyone passes by this place on Hollywood and debate of trying it or not but I highly recommend you do! Feels very hole in the wall, staff is very kind as well. 감사합니다!! read more

Sabor X Kafe - Vanilla Iced latte with oatmilk yummy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The s'mores waffles is basically breakfast pizookie we absolutely loved it!!! The breakfast burrito was also great quality and came out piping hot, perfectly balanced by the Mexican iced chocolate. The barista warned us ahead of time that the chocolate mixture doesn't perfectly dissolve when iced and was likely to separate - she was right, but it didn't effect the taste so it was still absolutely heavenly. read more

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I was disappointed by how unfriendly staff was here. I came with a friend to do some coworking. Ordered bevies and just all of the interactions were not very nice. The space is large with ample room to work which many of the other patrons were doing. I won't be back, I didn't feel welcome. read more

This has to be the most relaxing, artistic and healing space with the VERY BEST MENU for a coffee shop! It's so much more! The selection of reading materials range far and wide! The music is always a mellow jazz that helps even the most stressed and anxiety ridden person find calm and focus. Every time I've come here, people are busy at work on their laptops. It's truly a beautiful and peaceful workspace. The owner is truly Divine! One of the kindest people you'll ever meet! Please try everything on the menu! You can't go wrong. It's all done with love and perfection! I stand by this review 1000%! You will not be disappointed! As I'm writing this review I overheard someone expressing how amazing their meal was. Come see for yourself! I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. You'll just have to trust me! read more

Amazing! Let's talk about their chestnut latte! If you haven't had it. I highly recommend. I ordered delivery and it wasn't on the online menu but requested i. they made it and it was just as divine as when I ordered pickup it! Also the food is fab! No notes! Please check out this gem if you haven't not yet read more

Sabory Y Cultura is an absolutely marvelous establishment. Delectable food, magically calm ambiance, superb staff. It has easily become my favorite place to dine, enjoy a beverage, and immerse myself in literature. They even have a book display which is just magnificent. I look forward to spending time there. I am grateful for this beautiful oasis. read more

I had the breakfast burrito and it was so friggin small oh my gosh. The flavor was meh, the texture was squishy, the bacon was practically tiny flakes of glitter and the potatoes used were a tater tot texture. Overpriced, undersized and underwhelming. I rate only on that. Service was slow but I could care less so long if the burrito is worth it, it wasn't. There's lots of other options here as you can see on the menu so try their other options out to see if you liked something else's, but if you want a good burrito, ehhhhh, look elsewhere. read more

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Breakfast sandwich was bland, bread is not toasted, egg has no salt or pepper, ham is just there, you get sauce in the side but it's sweet, it doesn't go with the sandwich, it's mostly a big piece of bread with something inside, service is just there, nice atmosphere read more

Sabor X Kafe - Huge piece of bread with flavorless egg ham and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My fav coffee shop in LA! True, authentic with great staff and tasty coffee. Real Gem in the middle of Hollywood. read more

The food here is always delicious. I had the lox and bagels; my husband had the ramen and egg. Always a treat to come here.

Amazing place, I was drunk a good chocolate and worked and my project , it's so quiet, clean, peaceful place to visit read more

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This is one of the best coffee cafes in Hollywood. The service and ambience is great. There are tons of options that have a wide variety of things for dietary needs. read more

A little bit if everything and it's all fantastic. Excellent coffee and smoothies, pressed juices, breakfast bowls and burritos. Sandwiches, waffles and açaí. Not pretentious the staff is so welcoming and feels like family. Javi elevates the whole place with his light. The neighborhood is lucky to have this gem of a cafe. read more

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After a great hike, great food and as I was still cold, was looking for a place that had some hot chocolate as well. I came across this location which was only 4 mins away from hiking trail. Parking is a bit of a struggle as it is off Hollywood Blvd and Gramercy Pl. as many know Hollywood Blvd is always busy. Excellent thing it is that the location is right on the corner on the streets mentioned. When you walk in first thing you notice is there walls color :) hand painted art on the walls which by the way are for sale if interested on any piece of work. They also have a book case filled with books, magazines, etc. Food/drinks: My food choices were a breakfast wrap, House-made Korean Bbq sandwich, and Strawberry-banana belgian waffle. I started with the wrap which had hash browns, egg, cheese, avocado and I want to say it was sausage, everything wrapped on a tomato basil sauce tortilla. First time trying something like a wrap on tomato basil sauce, it was delicious and very flavorful, there was no need to add salt. My next item was the House made Korean bbq sandwich which for me it was more of a 4star because the meat was not as tender as I would've liked it, other than that it also had flavor and the bread was not burnt as I have seen in other places. Finally my strawberry banana belgian waffles were the best!!!! Grand finale lol. Waffle was soft, the strawberries and bananas were fresh and it was topped with chocolate syrup and regular syrup as well as a scoop of ice cream..yummy yummy in my tummy for sure lol. I enjoyed all my choices with a Mexican Hot Chocolate which was just perfect because it was not too sweet and complimented well with my food. Service was great, the gentleman behind the counter was friendly even though it was getting busier, kept cool. read more

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Im not one to write reviews but I have really come to love Sabor y Cultura. I recently had to sell my condo and move into a rental in Hollywood due to a separation. One of the things I was most sad about was leaving my beloved neighborhood coffee shop, M Street, in Studio City. Thankfully, I quickly found Sabor y Cultura, and it's made this transition so much easier. I'm pretty picky when it comes to my blended chai, but I absolutely love theirs--and the staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. read more

This is one of the best neighborhood coffee shops I've been to in a while. It is comfortable, with lots of outlets and relaxing jazz music. The coffee was amazing (I ordered a delicious dirty chai) and they have delicious food with a very extensive menu. I ordered a lox bagel which was affordable and tasty. I will definitely be back! Also, I love their decor, including their spring time tree. read more

My staff member brought me here today. I immediately loved it. So artsy. Intriguing and very mysterious. Made me feel like I was in a movie. This spec of decor is simplistic yet quite familiar. My staff member knew the owner whom was very nice. She was also training. Not sure if was her new employee or not. Needless to say she to was lovely. I wanted to get something to eat so bad, but I had already had my fill prior. So decided to just get a latte. I saw that they have lots of milk-type choir. Milk, oat, coconut, almond . So I got a vanilla latte with coconut milk. My staff member got the matcha with oat milk. This definitely brought me back to a certain time. Can't wait to try the foods next time. 5 star given because of service, drinks, location, menu choices for all, Safe feeling. Will be back. read more

Why does a small iced coffee cost 6 dollars? ( and yes this is small ) Ok so look, I get it, inflation. The go to excuse. But come on guys, coffee? Let's remember that coffee bean prices even at the consumer level are at normal pre covid lows. They're abundant. There's no effort on your part except to brew, it's mostly water going through ground beans. I understand you're renting a business in hollywood, but considering your prices on your board are all freshly updated to higher prices, maybe make the coffee the one thing that keeps people inside and coming back. 6 dollars for a small cup of 90 percent water to strained coffee bean ratio is ridiculous. It's a decent cup don't think I'm saying it's not satisfactory, it is, but we're all struggling, tired, working two jobs to get by. Stopping into your establishment made me feel embarrassed, poor, and not worthy. That egg sandwich sounded good, but considering you're also charging 10 dollars for something the size of an egg McMuffin, again, I'm embarrassed I cannot keep up with the hollywood aesthetics of looking and spending richly. read more

When I used to live at the Gershwin on Hollywood Blvd, my husband and I would come here religiously. They have the cutest cafe that has both outdoor and indoor seating. The cafe itself gives 90's F.R.I.E.N.D.S vibes, seriously. They even have open mic night. I love their chai's! They have by far the best chai in Hollywood, period. It's so flavorful and thick. My only complaint is that there isn't more in a regular sized cup. We've had a belgian waffle breakfast here as well but that it was little too hard for my taste. The service is nice though and my chai always comes out fairly fast. I honestly refuse to have a chai anywhere else. There are parking meters surrounding the cafe but make sure to come first thing in the morning because it may be hard to find one later in the day. read more

I've been coming here for 20+ years. A family owned and operated coffee bar - one of the few that is not owned by some big corporate conglomerate or mega restaurant groups that seem to be taking over LA. They are one of the only coffee bars that serves Mexican Mochas - I mean authentic Mexican Mochas. This divine blend of Mexican spices and chocolate was and is always a treat. I usually like it ice blended but it is available hot or cold unblended as well. It is one of their signature espresso drinks that is unique to Sabor y Cultura. You really can't find this anywhere else. On top of everything else, they have great food, Korean-inspired. Not just your run of the mill sandwich or pastry coffee bar. With the pandemic so many of our mom and pop places have had a difficult time. Sabor y Cultura is no exception. For me personally, I am tired of these big restaurant groups who either buy concepts and create venues all over LA - they have permeated out food culture. Therefore, I have decided inhabit as many of these businesses as I can - especially coffee bars and small restaurants that are owned by singular people. And I encourage everyone to do the same. Otherwise, LA's unique restaurant culture will give way to formulaic overpriced concepts that do not represent the independent and diverse nature of Los Angeles. Sabor y Cultura pre pandemic was a vibrant local Hollywood mainstay that hosted poetry and music nights. During the day, writers and content creators could be seen working on that next great novel, movie or TV show. Artists creating their next concept or design. I always had meetings with writers and business partners there. It was one of two coffee bars I inhabited on a weekly basis in Hollywood (the other being Caffe Etc). The space is large enough with numerous tables and a great artistic environment. However, the pandemic happened and I think we all got used to staying home and also saving money during these unprecedented times. Try the signature Mexican Mocha. You won't regret this special treat. And while you're there, sample the food, too. Lots of unique choices as you'll see on the photos I've attached. We need to support our local shops and restaurants. Sometimes we forget our great neighborhood gems, thinking they will be there forever. I want to encourage my neighbors to come back to Sabor y Cultura - we don't want to wake up one day to discover it's no longer there. A victim of the pandemic. It's too good. And that Mexican Mocha will be just a memory. read more

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A calm environment walking into this cafe. The service is fast and there's lots of space to sit. You can sit and chat with friends or come and work in your laptop. I ordered a matcha late and it was very smooth drink. The menu looks delicious. Definitely coming back. read more

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I really wish this cafe was closer to where I live. I stopped by this little cafe with my fiancee after a morning audition in Hollywood. We were hungry, so we walked to a nearby cafe and I loved everything about it. The worker was so sweet and patient with us as we asked a bunch of questions. The food was absolutely AMAZING. We got a sandwich with soup and waffles with ice cream (sweet and savory~). Everything was absolutely delicious. They also have sunglasses and other random things on the side that you can purchase for a reasonable price. I really wanted sunglasses but my fiancee convinced me not to get them. Oh well. If I'm ever in the area again, I'm going to make sure to stop by here and support this business. read more

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The service stafff was quick and very kind( eye contact/ greeting) The spicy veggie ramen : my god the brother was lovely and mellow Worth to come back to: Compliments to Chef Sharon read more

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Literally the best cafe in Hollywood. Great vibes, great background music, great coffee, food & service! I love the grilled cheese (strong recommend) Perfect spot to work on your laptop or get some reading in, journaling? why not ;) read more

The hazelnut latte w oatmilk is WOW . Also, good customer service. I be back next time in the area

Been coming here for many years. Nice, relaxed atmosphere and good food and coffee. Until today. A barista new to me gave us the worst -- thin, weak, tasteless-- cortados we've ever had. I hope they up their coffee game! read more

Stopped in for a cup of coffee in this nice neighborhood coffee shop! The baristas were both so nice! I just got coffee, but they offered a variety of pastries as well as meals. There were plenty of tables and outlets when I went. It's a nice place to stop by and study. They also have free wifi, be sure to ask one of the baristas for the network and password. Parking wasn't too bad for me, but you can park on the street and just walk a little bit. With all of the food, tables, outlets, and free wifi definitely a good place to hang out all day! read more

The food and coffee are so delicious! The bread in my panini was amazing, toasted to perfection. This cafe has a relaxing vibe, I could be here all day. The staff is super friendly and I will definitely be back! read more

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Amazing coffee! Amazing staff that served me that RARE coffee. They were kind enough to tell me about the area, and where to move to because I thought about moving to EHO. At least they weren't bias! Although I only Got the coffee, I got more of an experience and understanding from the baristas. Namisteeee!!! read more