The king caramel macchiato was great. I will be returning. The staff was great as well.

I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. I also ordered a breakfast empanada. I loved the ice coffee. The breakfast empanada was delicious. I will definitely come back when I'm in the area. The barista was really sweet and explained the menu. The coffee and empanada came out quick. There is plenty of seating. Parking in street parking and a small lot in the back read more

South LA Cafe - Iced vanilla latte and breakfast empanada. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Since moving to South Central, I've been looking for more coffee shops to support that aren't Starbucks so naturally South LA Cafe was one of the first spots I started frequenting. Their coffee is a bit on the weaker side so I recommend adding an extra shot to anything. Their food has unfortunately been a miss for me. I've gotten their avocado toast with and without egg and it's very simple, I'd love to see it garnished with pickled onions, watermelon radishes, cherry tomatoes, or some other ingredient. It's also very salty because of the everything but the bagel seasoning. It's definitely not my favorite place to get coffee however it's also not the worst and I appreciate their mission and values. read more

South LA Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Me and my partner were on the way to the Lucas Museum when we saw this coffee shop. The inside is simple but great. We got the western coffee which is a sweet drink but delicious. We also shared a chocolate croissant it was $6 but for the price and size It was pretty good. Employees were nice. Will come back to try other drinks! read more

South LA Cafe - Western ice coffee and chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just stopped by on our way to the museum. I got the choco chip scone (very good, wish there had been butter) and my husband got the western. He liked it but unfortunately he wasnt able to finish it so i cant say if it was good past the first few sips. The barista who helped us was nice but seemed new since he wasnt very knowledgeable; however, he did get the answers for us when we asked a couple questions. I got my scone cold by choice but when they called the coffee the scone wasnt ready yet for some reason and of course i had to go back and ask them for it since they never called our name. Its a small place next to the NHM so even tho there is seating its limited. They sell merch too. I would not recommend coming here ONLY for the cafe, because there is no parking unless youre going to the museums. read more

South LA Cafe - Chocolate chip scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Visited this spot two times during my four day trip to LA -- let that be your sign to come visit South LA Cafe! This cafe is black-owned and women-owned so you know I had to show my support. Upon walking in, you're greeted with a beautiful Nipsey Hussle mural as well as other social activist paintings created by small business artists. This place creates such a safe space for all which is super important especially during these trying times. On top of the ambiance, the service was amazing. You're greeted by individuals who appear to love what they do and genuinely appreciate your business. The food itself was yummy! During the two times we visited, we ordered some iced mochas, iced refreshers, croissants, bagels, empanadas, etc. All of them were solid! I will definitely recommend this spot to others and will encourage those reading this to also give it a try :) read more

South LA Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hm I reviewed the wrong one. This is the more inaccessible location to me, parking isn't close it's either walk or pay. And the prices seem more here. I like SLAC just not this one tbh. Dutch Bros across the street is cheaper it's really the location you have to pay for. read more

I honestly wasn't expecting reasonablly priced, decently tasty coffee with good service at a museum like the Natural History Museum. I was expecting over priced, watered down, meh coffee. I'm happy to see South LA take their product seriously. The Western was a horchata and espresso coffee. I got it iced. It is pretty sweet, but tasty. The Crenshaw is a cold brew with cinnamon and whipped cream. I liked that it didn't taste too sweet. I should have gotten a larger hot chocolate, because I had my kids share, and they devoured it and were arguing over the drops remaining in the cup. The vibe is cool, pretty modern, sinple, and relaxed. It is next to the cafe with access from the outside of the museum. 10% off for teachers! read more

South LA Cafe - The Western, The Crenshaw, hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Stopped by for a iced coffee sooo good, better than Starbucks :) courteous staff AND they have free food giveaways for the community on Wednesdays read more

South LA Cafe - Mural inside of South LA Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The one at the Country Museum just served me the weakest americano I've ever had. Pricey too.

I have never gone wrong getting a cup of coffee at this place. The taste and texture of their coffee has not ever disappointed me. The coffee speaks for itself - But this review is not about that. It's about the staff I encountered this morning. A homeless lady walked in asking for water and the staff didn't not flinch. They greeted her as if she was any other paying customer and served her. It's those simple things that will keep me coming back to a place like this. That simple act of kindness might have been the one thing this lady needed today to keep her going. Kudos to the staff this morning. read more

I've always wanted to try this spot, and with a new location opening near me soon, I took the opportunity to visit the Western Ave location. The space is beautifully clean, spacious, and has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can really feel the heart of South LA reflected in the decor and vibe. It's a lovely tribute to the community's rich history. The staff were incredibly friendly. While the menu includes many familiar coffee shop staples, they also offer some standout signature drinks and tasty empanadas. The real star for me, though, was the coffee cake, definitely worth trying! Portions are generous, and everything I had felt made with care. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area or near one of their other locations. read more

South LA Cafe - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute community coffee shop !! They have lavender YUMMY ! Huge pastries ! My daughter said her matcha was too sweet . Very cool vibes loved the Nipsey and Martin paintings ! Cool spots for picture taking and there's parking ! My coffee was crafted how I wanted and put in a cute short hot cup with ice ;)) read more

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What happen to the prices here Stop coming here for 6 months and prices are way to much One bottle of water 8 dollars. lol come on I don't mind but for those who really can't afford this is too much. read more

South LA Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went here for our monthly BIPOC Fiber Friends meetup. It was my first time at the cafe and I loved it! I ordered a decaf oat latte and avocado toast - the avocado toast was more flavorful than the usual I have, which was a nice surprise. Our group took up a sizable number of tables, so Carmen came over and offered to let us use the back area the next time we come if we give her a heads up. The food and drinks were on point, the staff were friendly, and we felt so welcomed! Will definitely be back to support this community cafe. read more

South LA Cafe - Seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love South LA Cafe Coffee is always on point, pastries from Homeboy Industries are always amazing, and the service is the best part! It is a true community spot where people are working, conversing, and the cafe seems to always be doing things for the community like food drives. I always love the coffee but tried an empanada on my last visit and it was delicious too! Parking is easy and inside is always clean, welcoming, and plenty of outlets for when you need to work. read more

South LA Cafe - Oatmilk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my first time trying this coffee place and it was so delicious. I love the coffee that I chose, it was "The Western" ice coffee. It had a great flavor and you have option to get it cold, hot or blended. I also decided to try the chicken empanada which was delicious. Definitely one of my favorite places to get coffee in South LA. I also saw that they have different locations all around South Los Angeles and they have a loyalty program that let you earn points on every visit and after 10 points you get $5 dollars off. The service was amazing. The two persons behind the counter were friendly and welcoming. Since it was my first time there the person who took my order, took his time to explain the menu to me. The ambience is very calm definitely a great place to come and relax while enjoying a cup of coffee. read more

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Great coffee, delicious pastries and the sweetest staff! Make sure to stop in if you're in the area! read more

South LA Cafe - The Ali - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Use to frequent a lot to support local business but had experiences with rude employees. My points were even used without my permission during juneeth. got a random text my points were used. I tried using the points and the larger black lady said I was 1 point away from a discount. made a purchased got the full points and waited to use next time, Im assuming that lady used them since shes the only one that knew my number and point balanced. Owners should really start looking into that. will no be back. read more

This business does amazing things for the community and has been since its inception! Joe and Celia are some of the most selfless people I know and they truly care about the quality of their food and coffee! My favorite thing to get is still the Cinnabon latte! read more

Been in here a few times but never to oder anything but this was the first time I was and noone would speak to me or help me so like one of the customers before me that left I left too after waiting a bit longer. read more

Went to some museums yesterday and stopped in here for a snack. I ordered an iced matcha w oat milk and lavender sweetener. Very yummy! They don't add a lot of ice like some other cafes. I also got the jalapeño croissant. Perfectly flaky! I got heartburn later haha but that's ok. I'll be back when I'm in the area and definitely try the coffee. It's a small cafe but very nice ambiance and they play rap music . It brought memories of my youth. read more

Might be my new coffee shop. Iced Horchata Latte less sweet with an extra espresso shot is my favorite drink. It's sweet but well balanced by the extra shot. I also tried with their ham & cheese croissant this last time. It's a large one, big enough to share with someone. Croissant was flaky and buttery; could have a bit more ham but still good. Service is always friendly and quick. read more

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I ordered a hot vanilla latte and tried the cold brew as well. The vanilla latte was good overall. There is plenty of seating if you want to enjoy your coffee and catch up with a friend. I tried a slice of the zucchini bread and it was very tasty, definitely on the sweeter side but I think that's to be expected. read more

The quality of the food here is always good. It seems like fresh ingredients are used every time. The service is fast and friendly. I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area. read more

What a great addition to a neighborhood that I have been living in my whole life. This type of business is definitely welcomed in mid city and should be supported to where we can have similar great businesses added to our local neighborhood. I walked in and there was a little line but I didn't wait long. I got the horchata cold brew and one coffee cake. Both items were delicious. I went to go sit outside and just enjoy the morning. There is a row of chairs outside to sit and just hang out. What a pleasant experience in a neighborhood that wasn't always pleasant. Thank you. Please go get your morning coffee and pastries here. read more

This place is good. A friend of mine and I went last week. There was lots of available tables, lots of good help and the drinks were pretty good. Lots of free available parking on the street. I got a cold brew coffee with two pumps of mocha. It was really good I'll be back again read more

The drinks are well made when there isn't a long line of people waiting. However, the food bank service has issues on Wednesdays. The posted time was 12:30 PM, but by then they had already run out of bags. While people were left waiting in the 88-degree heat, the company took part in a celebration instead of assisting. Because of this, some cold food had already melted or gotten wet. Once you finally proceed through the line, the process is smoother, and there is helpful assistance available to carry food to your vehicle if you have one. Could have better service. read more

South LA Cafe - Well made, delicious!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Some of the best coffee I've ever had. Ordered two hot lattes. Had to wait a little longer than would at Starbucks but well worth the wait!

My mom and I finally visited after driving past for years. I'm so glad we did! We tried the mushroom & spinach empanadas, deluxe bagel sandwich, iced horchata latte, and the black mamba iced tea. Everything tasted fresh and delicious and was prepared promptly! The service was incredible--staff was patient as we scanned and processed the menu, shared recommendations based on what items have been popular for coffee and non-coffee drinkers, and invited us to pick out a complimentary button to take home with us since it was our first visit. Staff warmly checked on the regular patrons setting up camp on their laptops and welcomed us newbies with the same inviting energy. It brought joy to my spirit to see this Black and family-owned business of such high quality thriving in the neighborhood I grew up in, particularly when larger chains and brands often don't think we're worth investing in. What a sacred and safe space with Black and Brown people of all ages in community gathering over healthy and quality food and beverage options, right in our own backyard. There were also children helping to prep grocery bags for a food distribution! We will definitely be returning and sharing our experience with others. We look forward to all the incredible things in store as this business continues to grow and thrive, all while serving the community. read more

South LA Cafe - Mushroom & spinach empanada and the Black Mamba iced tea. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Where do I begin! With the beautiful staff, loving, positive and inviting energy! We worked and the music captivated us or so we thought! Once inside every one was so beautiful and welcoming! My friend got the coffee cake and I got a lemonade. My drink was refreshing and on point! I love it and will definitely be back read more

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First time trying this cafe and to my surprise it's affordable compared to other places I've been too. I had the match tea and it's one of the best. Highly recommended, I would definitely come back again and try the other drinks. read more

South LA Cafe - Inside the coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The chai latte was perfect! And I love their partnership with homeboy industries (those Jalapeño Croissants are my absolute favorite). I had a great time here on a gloomy rainy day with some friends. The employee Carmen was very friendly Highly recommend!! read more

South LA Cafe - Jalapeño Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I popped in this morning for a matcha latte. I was warmly greeted at the counter as I placed my order. I gave her my name and order. I was personally addressed by my name three times! The shop is a vibe. Cool music, nice food and drink selection with indoor and outdoor seating. There was a small group of women having coffee before church and a group of friends socializing on the patio. There's a cute selfie, social media corner which I and a few others took advantage of. I'd met the owner a couple months ago when I stopped by to see what all the activity was. There was a big group of volunteers preparing care packages for the inmate firefighters fighting the Eaton and Palisades Fires. His passion for the mission and his commitment service was truly inspiring. read more

South LA Cafe - Social media spot. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We came on a Saturday morning, we were greeted with the best energy and explanation of their coffees. Carmen , TK and Masai have the best energy and make sure to take care of you ! read more

South LA Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

OMG! You have to try The King coffee! It is delicious! FIRE I tasted the avocado toast and blueberry muffin...muffin was good and avocado toast could be embellished with some cilantro, or something. Overall very good! Service is good too! Nice place to come get in some work quickly read more

South LA Cafe - The King - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Only my second visit here as my travels don't always carry me in this direction, but I made it a point to come here to host my meetings this morning. Just like my first visit I was greeted warmly upon entering. The cheese danish is warm, sweet and tasty. This place truly is a gem. Located in a neighborhood that LA would want to forget about. These folks really are getting it right. Safe environment, WiFi, food and beverages all perfect for a break, a meeting, or more! read more

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Was working around the neighborhood and needed a pick me up. This place is so nice inside, very spacious and the staff super friendly, I got the iced "the western" horchata latte. It was good and not overly sweet. read more

South LA Cafe - Iced Horchata Latte aka "The Western". - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The staff was friendly, the cafe was clean and welcoming and the food was great! I recommend this cafe.

Arrived at 3 already closed and the hours online says they closed at 4. I came for no reason. What a waste of time.