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    Yala Coffee

    4.2 (341 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Menu may 2026
    Yumi L.

    It hurts to write this review. Maybe my expectations were set too high due to the Yala's popularity, but it was pretty disappointing. The Yala Matcha had a weird taste to it. I believe it was the cardamom. It totally overpowers the entire drink. The cold foam texture was watery. Went around 20 min after opening on a weekend, but the workers were still setting up. Since the workers were setting up, the time it took to get my drink was slow. I used to work in the service industry so I understand the pains of opening, but I feel like everything shouldve been set up by that time. Since I went early, I found metered parking, but it's probably a challenge later on in the day. Some small tables and very limited counter seating.

    Yala Matcha and Matcha Latte
    Kathy Z.

    I arrived very excited, but unfortunately left rather disappointed. :/ Yes, yes, I know you can't trust the hype - but plenty of places in the SFV and around LA have "hype" and yet can live up to expectations. For us, Yala did not. This is a trendy Mediterranean hotspot of sorts that offers sand-warmed coffee and "Fig"-oriented coffee/matcha options, so the line sprawled well out the door. I must say that the line moves efficiently, though, but you'll want to make sure you have time to find parking, wait in line, and then wait for your order. We had the Yala Matcha and Matcha Latte, iced. Both had the cream foam that features cardamom - a first for us, and likely the last. I should have opted for pistachio or something, because neither one of us appreciated the cardamom flavor. I knew I wouldn't like the fig, so I didn't even go for it. My friend despised her drink completely, but I opted to take mine home and mix in more syrup and oat milk to salvage it. For the price, neither one of us was impressed. There are pastries available, as well. I saw a mix of savory and sweet options. The interior is cute, with seating options available inside and outside. Given the crowd, we sat for a bit and then opted to take our drinks to go. Parking was a bit difficult. I know the area well enough and was able to find us a more lowkey strip of available free parking about a block away. We won't be back, as this wasn't our cup of tea (heheh), but this is certainly a place that can please specific palates. Give it a shot and see if these flavors are a match for you.

    Hope M.

    The fig matcha was delicious and strong, however I didn't pick up much on the fig or vanilla flavor. I also was curious and tried the salted honey pistachio latte. It tasted nice with a lovely ratio of milk to espresso, but again, it mostly tasted like a well sweetened latte-- nothing outstanding in my opinion.... I definitely preferred the matcha!

    Matcha & Yala Latte
    Noesh H.

    We are obsessed with the Vanilla Fig Matcha Lattes. They are the perfect consistency of sweet, yet earthy. The drinks are always crafted the same, with fresh figs. They have a really good pastry assortment as well. Their spinach pastries, as well as ham & cheese are really good. Service is always top notch and quick. Everyone has a really good attitude working here. Overall, one of the best cafes in LA.

    fig and vanilla matcha, sand coffee, cappuccino
    Isabella D.

    I've been wanting to leave a review for this place for a WHILE! Their fig vanilla matcha is utterly delicious. I am not one for sweet drinks, but this one is the perfect level of sweet-but-not-too-sweet and with the distinct flavor of both fig and vanilla. I LOVE getting it with pistachio milk, and I know I'll be back for this specific drink again. My partner loved his Sand Coffee today (plain, not evil eye style). The coffee was robust with a gorgeous coffee bitterness without being acrid, a delicate but important balance to hit. Next time we'll try it Evil Eye style to see the difference!! The cappuccino was good, but the fan favorites were the Matcha and the Sand Coffee. The space itself is lovely, with a decent bit of seating and a bar with a few counter seats if you're lucky enough to get one. I don't think it's a particularly good cafe to work at, but you could try. Service was efficient and friendly. Try their pastries, too!!

    The options are amazing!
    Terrence T.

    My friend and I walked into YALA with no pretense and loved it. The interior is minimalist abstract and the energy is so positive. Greeted by a cool cashier and the menu was right in front of the register. I ordered the Fig & Vanilla Matcha Latte with almond milk while my friend got an Orange Blossom Oat Latte. The acoustics in this place is great as my friend and I yelled about who is buying one another's coffee drinks. As I won, we chilled in comfy tall chairs. There's a motorcycle in the cafe that I want to straddle. Our drinks were ready. They looked fabulous and tasted delightful. I had a dried fig that I gobbled up immediately. This place is great!

    Nishat H.

    Oooooof now I see what the hype is about - the fig matcha is delicious!! Can't wait to come back. The staff was also so friendly and helpful when ordering. The store is small but very aesthetic!

    Apricot espresso tonic , fig and vanilla matcha latte , cold brew
    Jo G.

    Had been wanting to try this place for a while. Went on a Saturday morning and there was definitely a line but it went by fast and it was worth it . Tried : - Apricot espresso tonic 10/10 It was my first time trying a tonic and wow! The apricot taste really added a special touch, especially on a hot day *chefs kiss * - fig & vanilla latte 8/10 - cold brew 10/10 Also tried the little sugar cinnamon donut like pastry and it was good, love a simple tasty pastry . The coffee shop was really cute. Loved how chic and simple and earthy it was .

    matcha, hot tea
    Ally C.

    I normally get their regular matcha, but today I decided to try the fig matcha. It has an interesting flavor and I would recommend trying it at least once since it's one of their specialty drinks. It's definitely much sweeter than the regular matcha and a little grainy from the fig, but it's not overly sweet. It was packed on a Saturday morning with the line down the street, but service is consistently quick. It's a comfortable place for a puppy as there are other friendly dogs and patrons.

    Shelia D.

    Plenty of street parking when I visited. Love the earthy interior. I ordered the fig Matcha and the Zaar croissant along with the ham and cheese croissant. Everything was delicious. I love that they are taking their time perfecting each drink. Also, that cold from that one on top of the fig Matcha was absolutely delicious. It is a bit on the pricier side that you get quality for your buck. The staff were very friendly as well.

    Fig & Vanilla Matcha Latte, Yaladay Crème Brûlée Latte, Mocha
    Sara B.

    I have wanted to try this place for such a long time especially for the Fig & Vanilla Matcha Latte. And let me tell you, it did not miss. This drink was absolutely delicious and the matcha was really amazing quality. Also this place is super busy but they are actually so quick with their drink making. I was surprised how quickly our drinks came out. So the actual drink itself is like a yummy iced matcha with some fig syrup mixed in with the little crunchy fig seeds in there too. I will say some of it can settle to the bottom so you could try to mix it with your straw but I didn't mind it personally. It was a sweet treat at the end of my drink. They have a dried candied fig in the top as well. It's really light. I am not actually sure if it's a real fig or just like a candy?? But it's tasty and not like overwhelming. I would get it again. As far as vibes go, I would say that this place has a really cool aesthetic. There is a bench with some little pedestals you can set your drink on. And there are a couple of seats outside but it's not like a whole lot. It is really busy so I would say this is not a place where you would necessarily go to study or get work done. It's a good in and out place with good quality drinks. Also my friend wanted the sand hot chocolate which is super cool that the warm it with sand, but they were sadly out at 9 AM Saturday so come early for that! Parking: there is street parking that you can pay for or perhaps you could park in the adjacent shopping center a few blocks down and walk. I really enjoyed this place and I will definitely be coming back.

    Fig Vanilla Matcha, Cardamon Crème Brulee Latte
    Linh N.

    Fig Vanilla Matcha 5/5 - I think this is my favorite matcha combination I've ever tasted. The matcha was full-bodied and although it was a latte, it wasn't super heavy or thick, but instead super refreshing. Cardamon Creme Brulee Latte 4.5/5 - The only reason why we docked half point off here is that we didn't taste the cardamon, but other than that, this was super yummy. Coffee itself was good, cream top wasn't excessively sweet. We came on a Saturday afternoon and wait in line and for our drinks was altogether 20 minutes tops, worth the wait in my opinion

    Louise D.

    The fig vanilla matcha was such a surprisingly good combo! The flavors blended together perfectly. Subtly sweet, smooth, and really well-balanced. I can definitely see why it's getting so much hype because it's honestly worth it. The service was great as well -- everyone was friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is really nice and aesthetic. I'd definitely come back and would love to try their coffee next time!

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    Ask the Community - Yala Coffee

    Is their coffee also available in real "for-here" mugs or glasses, or only in paper and plastic cups?

    I saw someone ask about this over reviews. From what I remember, they immediately gave it to us in Togo cups. Coffee mugs weren't even an option

    Is there parking in the back?

    Yes, but the absolute worst parking situation. I'd try to find street parking

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