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    Yia Caffe

    4.5 (67 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    YIA CAFFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Oaxacan Mocha  Was Great
    Esmeralda M.

    Their Oaxacan Mocha, Is Delicious . The service is welcoming. Plus, It's Oaxacan-Owned.

    Ruby M.

    Best thing about this place is the location/setup! It's super easy to stop by when you're walking your dog, or on the move in general. Ordering & pickup are outside at the windows, and there's outdoor seating as well. The drinks were good, but there was a bit of a wait. I assume its because they only had one barista working at the time, but I didn't mind. Through the window, I could see the barista measuring out the syrups on a scale, and doing their due diligence of putting (looked homemade!) cold foams back into the fridge after every drink. If you like coffee shops that dedicate extra time & care into their drinks, this is definitely a spot to visit.

    Iced horchata latte
    Allie G.

    Came across this spot on Yelp while working in a different neighborhood and in desperate need of caffeine. Now they have no parking lot and the streets they are on are not necessarily street parking friendly. However I was able to get a spot for a quick to go order. I went with their iced horchata latte. Prices are ok. The coffee was robust on espresso flavor and the horchata flavor profile took a back seat. Still good though! They have a patio you can sit at as well.

    Beautiful patio area with natural touches.
    Louie C.

    Tried it for the first time and the Oaxaca Mocha is q 10 out of 10. The staff was polite and answered a few of my questions great service. The ambiance is unique. The vine umbrellas the entire patio if you're a nature lover you will love it.

    Alex C.

    This place is right on the corner of 3rd and Indiana st. Yia Caffe is a Oaxacan owned coffee shop in East LA. I came to try the Oaxacan mocha and why not try a tamale while I'm here. They only have them on the weekend too. I must say it's a must try the mole is sweet but the spicy overwhelms the sweetness. Great flavor. The masa was nice and firm. A must try when you visit Yia Caffe. I'm not a coffee connoisseur but I tried the oaxacan mocha which was good. Little bitter for those of you who like your coffee sweet. Dog friendly patio. There are even treats for dogs on the pick up counter. Not too bad of a wait after we ordered just took in the ambiance of the patio with plenty of seating to enjoy your coffee. Parking is street only no parking lot. Come early enough you can find parking in the neighborhood. I parked by the lawnmower shop. Enjoy your coffee.

    Diana M.

    Yia is a gem in the heart of Boyle Heights! 10/10! The Spanish latte is my go to drink and recommend a try. The ambiance is casual and makes it a great spot if you're meeting up with friends for a coffee date. The service we continuously receive from Leo and Jorge is wonderful with great customer service. They're both so willing to provide recommendations and suggestions.

    OAXACAN MOCHA!
    Lewis Y.

    Been here when it was another name, so not sure if its the same people running this place, but the coffee is still good to me and my favorite go to is OAXACAN MOCHA. A must try for those that like that bold cacao taste

    Daniela V.

    This coffee shop is tucked away on the corner of a moderately busy street, but once inside, it feels like a quiet escape. The outdoor patio is very charming, creating a green, oasis like atmosphere that makes you forget the surrounding traffic. The customer service was excellent, and the menu offers somewhat authentic Oaxacan inspired food. During my visit, I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and requested cinnamon powder on top. I was pleasantly surprised by both the presentation and the color of my coffee. It was just right for me, as someone who likes to see visually the coffee strength of a drink, the color of my drink made a great first impression. They also added a cinnamon stick and anise at no extra charge, which enhanced the drink and made it feel very cozy. I'm looking forward to returning to try other drinks, especially their matcha latte. The only drawback is the street parking, which may be inconvenient for some visitors.

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    belinda n.

    Super easy to find business, west of train station, across the street. Literally on NW corner Street parking only. Can be not easy to snag Order at counter behind a window, can barely detect if staff is male or female Super professional & hospitable Staff Coffee took a min (& we both ordered regular black coffee, one iced & one hot) Average prices, don't remember exact amount. They have a container of napkins by pick up window & man were these napkins super thick like if you were eating ribs or wings) Hefty seating (only outdoors), like long picnic tables So much lush lushness in their patio !! So much beautiful greenery , so beautiful & such a vibe! While chillin for one hr approx, we witnessed a young looking dude, thin, med height, white passing, & he stood against the metal fence, east end of patio, facing East & peeing. Totally recognized the movement of shaking it off & zipping up When he turned to walk away, I blurted in a disturbed agitated tone "did you just pee?" & he said in a matter of fact tone "no! I'm not an asshole" So I'm deducting one star cuz the whole no public restroom thing is unfair & unjust & cruel I understand there's a Metro Rail Train station across the street so many assume that nasty humans make up the majority of Train riders so ofc public bathrooms at a business across the station is a death wish blah blah But I'm a customer. I decided to invest $10 approx for your goods & vibez. & I can't pee in your toilet? Anywayzzzzz I'll return & recommend for the lush vibez but I'm still unhappy at the no BATHROOM for PAYING CUSTOMERS

    Oaxcan Mochas
    Elisa S.

    I was really excited to try this place out as it's trending on most foodie accounts. To my dismay, it was quite disappointing. I had their Oaxcan mocha and I would give it a 2/5. Nothing was great about it, and it wasn't very tasteful. However, I did enjoy their back patio area. The location prior to it only left it accessible to law enforcement, but now it's a cute area to hang out and chill. Reminded me of how it used to be back when the raspado spot was here.

    mazapan latte and oaxacan mocha
    Bethany L.

    pick up coffee window with outdoor shaded seating options in the back! staff were super friendly, helpful, offered suggestions and answered all the questions i had. I asked for 1/2 sweet but they explained how they sweetened the drinks and that it was already not too sweet, which they were correct! it was perfect without adjustments. The quality of the coffee was AMAZING, and the price is average (maybe a bit cheaper) compared to other spots in LA. didnt love the oaxacan mocha but the mazapan was good, with little peanut bits at the bottom.

    Hot Oaxacan mocha
    Deisy R.

    The iced americano was delicious and so was the hot oaxacan mocha latte lightly sweetened. This place would definitely be 5 stars if the wait wasn't so long, we waited at least 20 minutes to get our coffee and it's hard to hear your name if you're sitting next to the music. Overall ambiance was good, it you're having a slow day I would definitely recommend this place but maybe save it for another day if you're looking for a quick cup of coffee. There is no parking lot but you can try to find parking in the neighborhood.

    Katie C.

    Located on the corner of S Indiana St & E 3rd St. Beware of parallel street parking. For reference, on 3rd St. from 8-10am is street sweeping (No Parking) on Wed for one side and Tues on the other side. Staff is so friendly, there's a bell right at the window you can ring if you need attendance by staff. Tons of seating in rear shaded by a beautiful Wisteria Plant. Dog friendly with treats by the pick up window! I will and want to come back to try their Mazapan Latte, they unfortunately ran out when I visited today. Oaxacan Mocha -you really get shaving chunks of Oaxacan chocolate that settles at the bottom when you sip the drink. Bitterness from the chocolate pairs well and makes it perfectly sweet. Matcha Horchata -matcha shines through the horchata. You can taste both. Not too sweet either! Strawberry Matcha -a bit sweet from the strawberry syrup. I would ask for it to be less sweet next time. But overall tolerable.

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    Their iced Spanish latte w/ cold foam is so good. The real star of the show is their almond croissant !!! 100000/10

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