On a stroll downtown and came across this coffee shop with a dog. What a beautiful little coffee shop! So clean and barista was very friendly. I got the blueberry matcha And raspberry matcha which was a great balance of fruits and matcha! On the sweeter side! Definitely a must if in the area! read more

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Lunch adventures in DTLA led me to the Korean BBQ bowl here. The price and portion were both pretty decent, and I loved how generous they were with the beef. Honestly, it made me curious to come back and try their sandwiches next time. It's a cute little corner cafe, perfect for a quick bite. Service was fast, though the place wasn't too busy when I stopped by. Overall, a solid spot for a casual lunch. read more

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I enjoy coming to this little cafe. Staff is friendly service is quick. There are seats inside and outside if you wanna sit down and grab a bite. They have lots of different coffee and matcha available. I would definitely recommend getting their burrito ! read more

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The everything bagel sandwich was not good. Tasted like cardboard no salt. Asked for a latte that was sweet received a bitter one. Not returning read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was delicious!!! Atmosphere was so calm. Bathrooms and restaurant were squeaky clean. Employees were very kind and welcoming. 10/10 would recommend and will be back! read more

On errand to DTLA to hem some pants, wow Cardamom Latte is top tier, smooth, with subtle not to sweet, elegant flavor. Ok and best cinnamon role muffin, my goodness, yummy too, middle, and bottom, not kidding, best made I've ever had. read more

Real good coffee. Chorizo burrito bang on. Smoked turkey bagel was good. Cute art on the walls added some nice charm, too.

Good quality food with smooth delivery, offering fresh, healthy, and consistently satisfying cuisine every time.

Took way too long to get our food, it almost felt as if they completely forgot about our order. We ordered two burritos & and omelette. The establishment was full, but for what they were serving I don't believe it should've taken 30 min to get our food It was hard to find seating as well since they were so busy. The food was alright, definitely lacking flavor, maybe more salt would help?? It's a good place if you want basic food and maybe a healthier option than other places. Would not go back read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe - Power Omelet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is so cute!! The staff were so helpful and so sweet! BEST beef bulgogi I've ever had!!!! The bowl was amazing! My MIL got their tofu bowl and she LOVED IT! I also got a blueberry matcha (not pictured), which is one of their top drinks and it was delicious!!! Would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe - Korean BBQ Beef Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is right on the corner of my apartment and I love coming down here. It's a small cute cafe, but has a good amount of seating! I only have ever tried their matcha (which is amazing, it's not too sweet but not too bitter!) I would love to try their food out. The customer service there is top tier, they are super friendly and efficient. read more

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The brunch here was so good! Everything was tasty and the vibe was really nice. Especially, I really loved the COFFEE, even though it was just Iced-Americano., but much better than Branded coffee , taste perfect and can't express the taste in writing!! Definitely coming back! read more

Great service great food amazing environment food is delicious. I recommended to everyone. read more

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Even better the second time! Stopped here again on a road trip and brought new friends who loved it too! Got a latte this time and it was great :) Definitely going to stop every time I'm in LA now!! read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe - Chorizo Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

At first I was a bit hesitant walking in since it was empty. I ordered the Chorizo breakfast burrito and a cappuccino. We walked about 20 minutes to get here, and it was absolutely worth it. This was some of the best breakfast I've had in LA and the price was unbeatable. We arrived just in time because the place was packed by the time we finished. read more

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Food: avocado toast (9.2/10), Machaca burrito (9.3/10), Service: excellent (10/10), Ambiance: chill, Clean: 10/10 Both the burrito and avocado toast are delicious. You can't go wrong with either one. I think I can eat but just one of these had me stuffed. read more

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Basil & Cheese Cafe a go to spot for a quick tea or coffee and a delicious meal. Enjoy a healthy and satisfying breakfast or lunch in a vibrant, open atmosphere and don't forget to grab a treat from the bakery! They have an extensive tea and coffee menu, so there's an option for everyone. There's also dairy alternatives such as oat and almond milk. What we tried: * Iced matcha latte * Iced vanilla honey coffee * Swiss ham & egg croissant * Avocado & Burrata toast (highly recommended) * Chorizo breakfast burrito read more

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3.5 stars. Got the provolone spinach mushroom omelet and my friend got the Korean beef bowl. I also asked for a side of burrata for my omelet. Everything was a-ok. The burrata wasn't very creamy. The omelet was a little overdone. The Korean beef had a nice flavor but meat was tough. read more

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Basil is my spot. I like it. Got everything you could need. Good food, matcha that is matcha

Came this morning around 8:20, the cashier was really nice and I have no complaints about them. This is more so a message towards management, you need at least one more person in the morning. The girls have to deal with online orders, at least 10-15 that I saw and do the orders that come in. A couple had been there before I came in and yet they left with me after 30 min. Perhaps it's just a morning rush and so you find it acceptable to leave them understaffed for a bit but personally I don't enjoy having to wait 30 minutes for a bagel, this looks bad on management. I'm saying this as someone who works in the service industry. The food was really good, finished it in 5 minutes. read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe - Smoked turkey and everything bagel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Basil & Cheese Cafe is one of the best cafes I've ever visited! We were looking for a breakfast spot while we were visiting Downtown LA, and came across this cute cafe. The interior is adorably decorated with Basil & Cheese art, and the staff was incredibly friendly! We ordered the Tiramisu Latte, Iced Cafe Nopali, Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, Avocado and Burrata Toast and a Chocolate Croissant. Everything came out so quickly; all the food had great presentation and tasted delicious! The Avocado and Burrata was honestly one of the best I've had, perfect amounts of each ingredient made every bite as good as the last. The croissant was also baked to perfection: flaky & full of chocolate. If you're looking for a cafe in DTLA, definitely check out Basil & Cheese! read more

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I've been coming here for the past three years. The food and the drinks are amazing! I recommend that breakfast bacon burrito, and an ice Matcha! Great vibes, super friendly staff and the owner is also super cool! 20 out of 10 recommend basil and cheese - @_chrisurias read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe - Bacon Breakfast Burrito Ice Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time here we got the pesto chicken sandwich, bacon egg bagel, and the matcha latte float. The pesto chicken was nice and toasted w/ side of crispy fries. Both sandwich and bagel were good. The matcha float was alright. Wish they added more of matcha powder on top of it. It's also not on their paper menu, but it was on their instagram page so you have to ask for it. The parkings are by the coin meters , or they have those paid $10 parking. Overall, I would come back for their sandwich read more

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This is one of my favorite coffee shops in LA and their food menu remains unrivaled. Not only is everything is made fresh to order, but the owner and staff are warm, kind people. The brew is delicious, and the chorizo breakfast burrito with tater tots is insane. Fresh bagels and pastries too! If you're with friends or just riding solo for a book read or some work Basil and Cheese is the perfect place. read more

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Was at the flower district and decided to walk over and grab an early breakfast seeing as this had some good reviews. Their matcha latte was fantastic and the breakfast sandwiches are insanely good. Plenty of seating and lots of natural light. Next time I'm in the area I'll likely be back read more

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Very cute Cafe and I love that they have a lot of seed oil free options however they use a pre-mixed Matcha powder that has sweetener included so it is essentially impossible to get a Matcha sweetened with just honey or not sweetened at all read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe is a cute cafe located in DTLA. I stumbled upon it about an hour before their closing on a Thursday, and the shop was pretty empty. It has a cute interior with a few seats as well as some outdoor seating on the sidewalk as well. The staff was friendly and helpful in answering my questions about the menu offerings. I ordered the Harvest, which is their most popular drink. It's a latte with pumpkin and white chocolate, which I think would be a perfect fall drink. Overall, it was yummy. I came on a hot summer day and wasn't really feeling the drink's vibe, but I'm sure I would love it when it's sweater weather and pumpkin season. Their other drinks sound really delicious as well, so I do hope to come back to the Raspberry Matcha at some point. I also wanted to try some food, but by the time I came, the kitchen was already closed. They did have some already prepared items like sandwiches and baked goods. Unfortunately, I saw some fleas flying around in the pastry display (perhaps due to the hotter day?) and didn't feel particularly inclined to try anything. A drawback is there appears to only be metered street parking near the cafe. I managed to snag a parking spot right across the street, but it definitely is tricky finding parking. I believe they also have free Wi-Fi, so it could be an aesthetic study spot for sure. In general, I liked Basil & Cheese and could see myself realistically going back! read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe - The Harvest! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ordered a turkey sandwich and got a ham one :/ lacked flavor and fried tasted old. Too pricey for the quality. read more

Service was great! Very friendly and polite! Ambiance is cute! Def would come back! Food was good! Machaca burrito was flavorful and the chicken pesto grilled sandwich was yummy! What I wouldn't get is the blueberry matcha. I think it was just blueberry syrup. The horchata latte was good! read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe - Pesto Grilled Chicken Panini on Ciabatta with Salad or Bag of Chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Breakfast & brunch restaurant at its finest! The food was really good and I have no complaints. I also tried their chocolate walnut cookie and it was incredibly soft and warm. The cafe has checkered floors and nice seating for studying or dining in. Also I would like to add that whoever is on the cafe's AUX knows what they're doing. The music in here is absolutely incredible. Service was great, no complaints whatsoever! read more

Holy icebox, Batman! My fingers are barely functioning as I type this sitting inside Basil & Cheese Cafe. I'm wearing a sweater and it's so cold inside, not cozy and inviting like I prefer in my coffee shops. I'm so sad because I wanted to love Basil & Cheese...but I won't be back. I arrived at the shop just after opening and it was quite busy. I felt bad for the person working having so much to handle on their own, so I sat and waited for awhile before ordering. Prior to 8am, it was just people grabbing and going though so cleared out pretty quickly. I ordered a cold brew and got hot coffee. I order a bagel breakfast sandwich and 30 minutes later, it hadn't come out but I saw others receiving their food. I went to the cashier and they were able to handle it quite quickly for me. But they messed up half my order and forgot the other half. Oy vey. The coffee was fine. The sandwich was fine, fresh ingredients. But it was just a disappointing experience. I did some remote work from the shop for a few hours and there Wifi was not strong enough for my VPN connection, so I had to use my hotspot to be online. That was a bit disappointing, as well. And the shop was so darn cold, not conducive to an enjoyable experience. I'm so sad because I swear I wanted to love them...but nahhhhhhh! read more

My daily go to spot for great coffee, great food, and a smiling face from Mingku and the staff! The space as well, is a great place to sit and enjoy your coffee or meal with your friends or family or by yourself. Favorite items for me on the menu are the ABC bagel, the Bulgogi Bowl (the sauce is to die for), the club sandwich, and the breakfast burrito (get extra salsa! It's sooo good). read more

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Great staff, pet friendly, and good matcha, delish brekkie burritos and coffees. I feel the burritos could have a bit more egg in it but it's fine. Only thing is Basil & Cheese is named after the owners doggies. I'd love to see a photograph of the owners (Basil & Cheese) somewhere in the cafe at some point lol ^_^ lol read more

I LOVEE this place!! It's super cute/aesthetic and the food/drinks are amazing. I got the Avocado & burrata Toast and Matcha Latte. The toast was huge and flavor combinations were excellent. The match also really hit the spot. Service was quick! If you want food, make sure to check their kitchen hours because I think it closes at 3 or 4 PM. read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe - Avocado & Burrata Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time checking out Basil & Cheese Cafe for a quick brunch and it definitely did not disappoint. This place is pet-friendly so my dogs were able to sit indoors too! Ordered the provolone avocado spinach mushroom omelette (served with choice of bread) and an OJ. Omelette was a bit dry but it was still flavorful. It looked just as advertised on the picture menu. The 100% OJ was a bit pricey, but I think it's worth it - sweet, pulpy, and fresh. No complaints! Solid neighborhood cafe! read more

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The lavender matcha tea is everything and more. I think I maybe lowkey addicted and can't wait to go back. Got the jalapeño bagel breakfast sandwich and added avocado and mushrooms too!!! Let's just say every morning I'm in the area, I'll try to make a run here. The customer service was wonderful and they were knowledgeable about their menu The parking is DTLA so ofc it sucks lol There's an indoor seating area but I had mine to go read more

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One of my morning favorite breakfast is avocado toast ! I love the avocado barata toast it had a drizzle of balsamic, cherry tomatoes and micro greens . It's a refreshing light breakfast toast . Definitely recommend this cafe ..the staff is always kind along with great service. Indoors is bright and cheerful a lot of windows and plenty of indoor seating and limited seating outside along window.. to catch some morning sunshine. I would definitely recommend this cafe for pastries and lunch menu. I've eaten here several times .. I love the breakfast burritos & hummus breakfast toast too ! Hot coffee and teas.. And to go salads and sandwiches for a quick lunch on the go. Thank you for being part of the neighborhood ! read more

Basil & Cheese Cafe - Avocado & Burrata Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really tasty bacon burrito. Had a side of tots too, yum! Nice interior but I ate outside on the street, chill spot. Fast, friendly service! read more

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The food was decent, everything was clean, but this place is expensive without you feeling like your money's worth. You leave feeling like "what did I just pay for?" Let me explain. I ordered their breakfast omlet, my friend ordered the breakfast burrito - neither was cheap!! $20+ The omlet was supposed to come with a side green salad, it just came with a little bit of lettuce, not tomatoes, no dressing, just lettuce. And if you want potatoes, that's extra!! My friend's burrito was just a burrito on a plate - nothing else, just a $20+ burrito.... Come on guys, just because your restaurant looks fancy, doesn't mean you can get away with little food for lots of $$$. At least not with me. The service was decent, and the place was nice and clean, so I gave them 3 stars instead of less for those reasons. read more

A delightful experience 5/5! Located in the heart of DTLA, Basil & Cheese cafe is a genuine island of culinary comfort amidst the vivid contrast of Late Victorian era architecture and new constructions reflecting the spirit of hustle culture and evolution. With simple yet elegant decor, each subsequent visit to this enchanting café is more like being in a different world surrounded by the noises of the outside traffic. The interior is fine and gives a homey feel making it suitable for a coffee break or a sit-down meal. Interesting choice of furniture and equipment allows one to achieve elegance of modern facilities with some features of the countryside comfort. As can be expected, Basil & Cheese's primary differentiating factor is delicious food, but it is the establishment's excellent service that stands out. Even from the time I first visited them (coming from an hour of train ride from OC), I thanked Mary and Emily, and they were very welcoming to me. As I sit and wait for my order, I can see that the customers are treated with immense respect and are even personally advised on what to order. From the encounter I had today and on my previous visits, one can tell that they are devoted to their clients, and a standard that is well maintained throughout the different hours of the day is something I have not complained about. The menu at Basil & Cheese can be divided into categories most commonly associated with breakfast and lunch; it is prepared with natural, fresh ingredients of the highest quality. Used in their vegan meals, I always appreciate the fact that this restaurant understands and cares for the vegan diet (I try to be vegan every once in a while). Not to mention if you are looking for something sweet or a bite, they always offer fresh baked goods and their own version of granola. IMO, despite the small size of the cafe, I would highly encourage people to try a taste of this delicious local hidden treasure. read more