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    Yala Coffee

    3.9 (88 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Brizylla A.

    And if I could give it 6 stars I would! I loved it! Quality drinks and not overly expensive like other coffee shops in the area. I'm not sure why I'm seeing low ratings on there- something about the service but it's just a coffee shop. Why do people feel the need to have exceptional service at a coffee shop? It's clearly not a Michelin restaurant. Anyway this is my top einspanner in LA, and the cream top is not overly sweert. It's all well balanced. I can't wait to come back for that fig matcha. Atmosphere is cool, love the whole minimal and cultural concept!

    Evil eye
    Iris G.

    Came to Yala for all the hype and loved it for the service. As you walk in you are greeted by an open area along with a seating area (bench) along the wall. I asked the barista for her recommendation and ordered the "evil eye" hands down 10/10 . Brewed with hot sand, the coffee is truly richer in taste, creamier and obviously super hot. Loved that the barista explained the process of the brewing and added that the small coffee grounds left at the bottom of the cup shouldn't be drank. I've had my shares of Turkish coffee and can honestly say, this one is worth coming for. Parking is scarce, so come knowing you will spend time looking for parking. However, the drinks are worth coming for. I will definitely try the rest of their menu.

    Fig and vanilla matcha latte
    Jasmine D.

    Finally got a chance to stop by the Yala Silver Lake location! There was a bit of a line and the store itself was busy but the wait wasn't bad. I was craving a matcha and got the fig and vanilla matcha. The matcha itself was high quality, but unlike the fig and vanilla matcha I got at the Studio City location, this matcha did not have the expected fig and vanilla flavor. Not sure if it was because I got the drink less sweet, but I barely tasted any fig if at all. They had also had run out of the freeze dried figs (it was around 2pm) which is not a big deal but I the freeze dried fig on top adds to the overall aesthetic haha. The cafe itself isn't the best spot to hang out as there isn't much seating (one row of seating along the wall) and it felt pretty crowded on the inside on a weekend. Street parking only. Need to come back to try their coffee!

    best chocolate chip I've had in a very long time
    Delfin T.

    There was such a long line and people were leaving with matcha drinks that looked delicious... so we just had to try. Ordered the vanilla & fig ice cold matcha with a side order of choc chip cookie. So glad we decided to give this place a try. The ice cold matcha was strong & flavorful... and the cookie was one of the best choc chip cookie I've ever had... soft, chewy & very chocolaty

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    Haleh M.

    I've been to the studio city location and had a great experience. I happened to be in the area for this location so I decided to stop by. Instantly I felt like Something about this location was less appealing. For starters the staff was not in the slightest warm or welcoming. When I asked for a stopper to close my beverage I was met with such attitude. I got the evil eye cortado and small yala latte. Both were good but honestly the lack of kind customer service left a bitter taste in my mouth.

    Cecilia L.

    Honestly this place was a no for me, maybe we went on a bad day. There was a long line (out the door) but they were pretty quick, i got their Yala latte but it was very milky and flavorless, it almost didnt even taste like coffee at all. The cream top was good but the rest was whatever. The matcha was the same thing, it had no flavor and did not taste like the best quality or maybe just didnt have enough matcha. The concept of how they heat up the espresso is pretty cool and the drinks are very aesthetically pleasing to look at but when they dont taste good, the rest doesn't really matter. I didnt really interact with the staff but it was pretty standard customer service.

    fig matcha latte
    Najeya K.

    I tried the popular Fig Matcha Latte!! It tased pretty good. The fig mix comes at the bottom of cup with the matcha poured on top. I'd say the fig mixture tastes like very sweet honey with a breeze of fig flavor. The drink is beautiful, with a freeze dried fig on top for aesthetic. Such an adorable touch. After the matcha is mixed up, the color isn't half bad. The reason I rate this a 3/5 is because LA is a hotspot for matcha, especially around the silverlake area! There is definitely better matcha but I did enjoy my experience at Yala. One critique: BRING BACK SIZES why is every cafe one-size cups. I absolutely hateeee that. Please, sometimes I want a medium or large. I do not want to finish my $8 matcha in 3 sips. I'm so over it.

    Yala Matcha
    Maria O.

    Very cute little spot, very chill and nice vibes inside. Everyone seems nice and mellow, good morning coffee/matcha spot. Enjoyed my fig matcha here,it's delicious and refreshing- gee re at for this weather.

    Fig Matcha
    Annie T.

    Omg the infamous Fig Matcha!! The place doesn't have a lot of seatings, not that you could comfortably do work at. The lighting, though, is really great, with their large window up front. The service was very welcoming and we enjoyed their company as well. We were a bit disappointed, though, because from the viral videos and photos, we were expecting fresh figs. It didn't matter that much, though, because the taste is still really tasty!! One of my top matcha in LA for sure!! Fig Matcha [8/10]

    Evil Eye
    Keith H.

    Once Yala opened a spot in Silver Lake, I wondered if this location would carry the same amount of hype as their original cafe in Studio City. As the long line during a recent weekend visit proved, this place seems to be as popular as its first location! However, I find it to be a lot more chill during weekday visits, and while I like the coffee I would not wait in a lengthy queue to get it. I usually get the Evil Eye, which is a small cup of sand coffee topped with a dollop of their cream top and a crusted raw sugar rim. I recently tried their Yala Latte, which I thought was fine though it did not leave a strong impression. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, and the indoor area has a bit of a rustic aesthetic.

    Matcha
    Caitlin M.

    I came in pretty close to closing and people were still here waiting to get some coffee so this place is popular!!! It's a super cute, grab and go shop with a solid, creative menu. Their matcha was alright. Unfortunately, I don't think it was whisked enough or maybe the milk ratio was a little off. I'm not sure, but it was a little too textured for me. I wish there was a little more of a fig flavor too but I loved that the drink was topped with a freeze dried fig. I would give this spot another chance since the people were so nice and so many people rave about this place, so I really think it might've been a fluke. I would come earlier in the day next time for sure too.

    Natalia O.

    Really delicious matcha!! There is very limited seating so keep that in mind. I had a taste of the cream top and it was sooo good!

    Fig matcha
    T K.

    my only con of this place is the price, but I assume it's due to high quality ingredients and I keep coming back so I really can't fuss! The fig matcha is balanced and delicious. I love the simplicity and cleanliness of the cafe, it's very chic. Great place to come if you're visiting from out of town and want a cafe with an "LA" kind of feel.

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