Santa Cecilia

My daughter and I wanted to explore Silver Lake this weekend, and we stopped by Roots & Rye. We had…read moresuch a great experience! The customer service was amazing, and the 2 young lady's who helped us were very kind and helpful. I wasn't sure what to get, and she recommended the Blue Magic smoothie. I wanted something fresh and fruity, so she suggested adding strawberries, and it was the perfect choice! I love that they offer unlimited toppings definitely a steal! My daughter ended up getting a bowl, which was perfectly presented my total came out to $21 before tip. Parking wasn't too difficult either since they have a parking lot, which was a huge plus. The ambiance was beautiful and made the whole experience feel so welcoming. Thank you, Roots & Rye, for making my daughter's experience so special! We'll definitely be back.

Pretty small açaí shop. The açaí bowls were okay. The service was Merh. Nothing really special…read more.. sadly.

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Açaí bowl topped with creamy peanut butter and honey. So yum

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Variable Cafe

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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Whata Peach

4.8(150 reviews)

3.3 mi•Echo Park

Whata Peach is one of my favorite smoothie stops! The PB & Banana is my fave. It's made with…read moreprotein, so it's filling and always disappears so quickly. The owner is also so sweet. I love coming back whenever I can!

Super cute, sleek and clean cafe on Sunset Blvd…read more The food is fresh and delicious. I tried the Tuna Toast, and the bread is rustic, thick and nourishing. The tuna salad is perfect, not too much mayo. I also really liked the coffee. I got a simple double espresso, and it was smooth, though I wish they served to-stay orders in mugs instead of paper cups. It's a relatively small spot, but there is some bar seating and a handful of tables in the back. Not the most comfortable seating, but it's fine for a short visit. The background music wasn't my fave style for a chill morning, but the baristas were super nice. I'd definitely come back to try other items on the menu. The prices are extremely reasonable compared to other cafes in the area.

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Tuna Toast

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Smoothie with oat milk, PB, dates and vanilla protein powder

Whata Peach

4.8(634 reviews)

10.8 mi•Studio City

We had a great time at Whata Peach few days ago. They have great smoothies and we shared couple of…read morethem. Strawberry and Vanilla. Service by Carla was amazing. She checked on us pretty frequently. If I have the chance to go here again, I will do so in a heartbeat. Place was clean, inside and outside. Thank you all very much.

The Tuna toast is really the move here…read more I always get that and the PB + Banana - add blueberries. It tastes like a PB+J sandwich. The service is usually good and fast. I've never really tried the online ordering but if you have to wait a few minutes for your drink there are a couple of tables out front that you can chill out on.

PB + Banana Toast!!

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PB Banana 24oz

Glowing

4.8(254 reviews)

3.1 mi•Echo Park

Yay! A healthy, vegan stop in Echo Park on a drive through Los Angeles. We even lucked out with a…read morefront row parking spot. Staff was patient with us as it was our first time there so it took us a while to order. We sat outside. Once our food was ready the staff brought it out to us. I ordered the Halloween smoothie, which was great. For those of you that grew up with Orange Julius, this had a slight taste reminiscent of those mall days once upon a time ago. Also ordered the Mediterranean avocado toast. Avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, & olives on a slice of their toasted olive bread. I would def order that again. Also bought an individually wrapped salted chocolate chip cookie from Just What I Kneaded. We bussed the table. No restrooms here, but you can use the restrooms at the coffee shop next door.

I love that we still have small local shops in this area! Glowing has managed to survive a lot of…read morechanges in the neighborhood, and it's heartening to know the community is supporting local businesses like this one. Everyone is always so friendly here. They always seem to be upgrading the interior as well, and it's small but they do have some window seating along with a few outdoor tables. On this visit, I got the OG Avocado Toast. The avocado was perfectly ripe and fresh, and a heaping portion was served over their toasted olive bread. It's a pretty simple preparation. I probably would have preferred the Mediterranean version, as the tomatoes on this weren't my fave and there was raw red onion mixed into the avo so I wasn't able to pick it out. Next time, I'll have to request it without the onion. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu items.

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Italian Sandwich and Sinus Juice

Cafe De Mama

4.6(557 reviews)

5.1 mi•Harvard Heights

Super delicious and unique spot! I really enjoyed the persimmon milk as it had a super fresh and…read moresweet flavor. The pulp of the persimmon was amazing and my favorite part of the actual fruit so it was a great taste for me. The injeolmi mochi latte was fun as you use the cream to submerge the mochi and get a good, flavorful bite. The injelomi taste was strong and nutty but adding espresso was +$1. There is a parking lot in the back! The inside is nice and spacious with a few outlets here and there for people working. The service was good, nothing crazy :)

Café de Mama may not be the most aesthetic café I've ever been to, but their drinks are…read moreconsistently creative and put Korean flavors front and center in a way I really appreciate. I recently tried the Green Forest Matcha Latte, made with mugwort (ssuk) for this earthy, almost tea-like flavor. I honestly haven't seen many LA cafés bold enough to put this on the menu! Their Injeolmi Latte is another great choice if you like roasted, nutty flavors. The matcha itself was high quality and vibrantly green, and a lot of their drinks come with homemade cold foams, syrups, and even mochi skewers, which helps justify the price. Their croffles are also piping hot and made to order if you're looking for a casual dessert spot and are all caffeined out. I love coming here for a post-lunch dessert or treat, and they even sell Korean pantry goods like homemade black sesame paste. I haven't worked from here personally, but it seems like a solid spot to camp out with a laptop too. If you want to try more traditional Korean flavors beyond the usual matcha and strawberry drinks**, definitely give the drink here a try. I also think the person that usually mans the counter is the owner and he is extremely pleasant.

Green forest mochi latte, Black Sesame Cream Latte

Green forrest matcha

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My faves: Injeolmi Mochi Latte and Green Forest Mochi Latte

Neighborhood

4.1(222 reviews)

7.3 mi•Fairfax

Beautiful coffee shop nestled in ... you guessed it ! A neighborhood…read more Summer menu caught my eye and I can't wait to go back for a regular drink. Small and "large" which is a regular 16oz. So smaller (12oz)and small. Average service but I loved the vibes and offerings.

Got some too good to go. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. I ended up getting 2 choco…read morecookies, 1 croissant, 1 pretzel croissant, and 3 of like their curry pastries. The choco cookies were falling apart and were thin, cocoay, and chewy. Tasted like a brownie but in cookie form. The croissants were super buttery, flakey, and lightly crisp. The pretzel one was just a bit more dense. The curry pastry was super flakey and had a savory smooth curry spiced filling. Overall eh. Choco cookies $4 per Croissant $8 Pretzel croissant $7.50 Curry pastry $7.50 per

0.9 mi•Arts District, Downtown

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Kreation Organic

4.4(121 reviews)

I think I might be addicted to these juices …read more I always order through Uber Eats and they always come still chill and they always leave me feeling full. All their juices have been good as a snack or even a light meal replacement. I love all their organic-healthy options.

10/10 best pressed juice and smoothie. The staff is always welcoming and willing to help. Samples…read moreare always available if you are in the mood to try something new!

5.1 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

Lemon, Ginger & Cayenne Shot, Double Chocolate Brownie, Cacao Pudding, PurpleForest salad, Paradise Bowl with mango, Kobb Salad

Green Dream Smoothie

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Love the ingredients used in this place.

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage

4.4(297 reviews)

Pros: - The Barley Mochi Buret was DELICIOUS! It has a great…read morenutty flavor and depth. The speciality milk (Straus), was very VERY creamy. I would highly recommend if you're someone who doesn't like things too sweet and prefer teas more natural to opt for 0% sweetness. The milk has a sweetness to it combined with boba / mochi so just be aware. - Service was super fast considering how busy they are - Boba and mochi were expertly made with perfect texture Cons: - Interior size. It was very crowded and busy inside with almost no seating available.

Interesting drink spot with some unique flavors I haven't seen elsewhere, like osmanthus, chestnut,…read moreand barley. They make their drinks with house coconut milk and offer both fruit teas and milk teas. Ordering is efficient with self-service kiosks, and there were tons of pickup orders when I visited. Seating is very limited only about 3 small tables. Drinks seem to come in one size, and they don't list specific sugar percentages, which would be helpful. My smoothie-style drink was around $7. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for more unique Asian-inspired drink flavors.

1.1 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Mango mochi

Avamango Sweet Dew, Cheese Grape, Mochi Mango

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Peach slushy

Tea Master Matcha Cafe & Green Tea Shop

4.8(2.2k reviews)

I am not a matcha person off the bat. My friend was visiting and she is. She had stopped by the day…read morebefore we went and loved the matcha soft serve and convinced me to go. It was a hot day and it honestly hit! Located in the same small plaza that has bbq chicken and pasta e pasta on 2nd street, it's a small little shop. There were many people inside. It was probably the busiest spot in that location at that time. They had little tables and chairs outside and we devoured our soft serve quickly. The wait for them was not long at all either.

My friend and I stopped by here after dinner and it was right before closing time…read more I got a Matcha soft serve and my friend got a hot houjicha oat latte. There are two tables with chairs outside and we sat there. It was convenient. I really like the Matcha soft serve. I can actually taste matcha. It was melting so fast because it's hot. I'd stop by again. Parking lot available. Not a free parking plaza.

Menu - Feb 2022

Matcha soft serve

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(Left) Cold Brew. (Right) Iced Matcha Latte with Tofu Donuts (Left to right) Matcha, Chocolate Chip, and Earl Grey.

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Madeleine A.

2 years ago

Great service . yummy fruit. very friendly . It was amazingly clean . Nice and quick service . Good place to go for a nice and healthy treat by yourself or with the family. Definitely will be back ... we have been looking for a place for a good treat since we were visiting a patient in the hospital . I'm glad we found it read more

Nancy K.

7 years ago

My go to place for tacos! Very yummy!

Ruben H.

118

14 years ago

Great Jamaica

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