Very Busy on Bright Sunny Day !!! Long lines but it goes faster! Great customer service! Drinks come out pretty fast !! Definitely going back read more

Cafe Dulce - Drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is a very Impressive location. Validated parking and very welcoming staff. Ezra was so patient with my mom seeing that she's never been to this location. He took time to explain to her what types of cakes, donuts and tea they sold. There were so many choices, which made it hard to choose. I chose to tae a chance with the bacon donut hole. Also the coffee donut. My mom went with a slice of Tiramisu cake. When I tasted my donuts let's just say I was beyond impressed. I have NEVER taste a donut that's as soft as cake. The dough to most donuts become a bit hard which causes most to turn to the icing for that complete satisfaction. Not dulce!!! The donut is so soft and lightly sweet that ot doesn't depend on the icing is just what it is..."the icing on the cake" read more

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Food and matcha is great. Long lines sometimes, but the lines move pretty quick and service is fast. Only downside is its price, it's quite pricey. read more

Always I recommend place is big the food is healthy fresh clean and really fast and good service read more

Cafe Dulce - Chai latte and chia pudding - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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College campuses are notorious for having low quality food for high prices but at Dulce we found the exact opposite. This place is a super hip and trendy environment with rap music and other popular songs playing in the store and a group of young staff ready to assist you in ordering. My order was the blueberry matcha and the pesto chicken sandwhich. The blue berry matcha is honestly addicting. It drinks like a creamy smoothy but it's matcha and blueberry, a super good combo. The chicken sandwhiches is savory and flavorful with plenty of spices and avocado (for only 9.50$). Great pricing and product, will be back soon! read more

Cafe Dulce - Blueberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Dulce I love the customer service and food! I just hate that they put spicy mayo on almost everything. My tummy can't tolerate spice at all and I don't Always remember to ask for it off. I wish adding spicy would be an option instead. I can't even finish my burger after 2 bites my tummy is already on fire :( read more

Love this place. It can sometimes have a long line but it's worth it. There's inside and outdoor tables. Love the salads and the pastries. Always tastes fresh. read more

Cafe Dulce - Mango Jicama Chicken Salad Café latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm a huge fan! Love the interior, it's aesthetic, nicely decorated and feels very modern. Spaces are a bit limited, but there is also a longer counter (no chairs though) and they also have outdoor seating. I love their lunches, but they close early for food (I think it's 5pm but I'm not sure). The Asian chicken salad is delicious and has a light dressing to it that I really enjoy and feel healthy for eating afterwards. Sandwiches are also a great option as well as the breakfast burritos. Yummmm! One of the most popular options at the village for sure, try to get here before lunch rush hour (12pm) or afterwards because the line can get really long. Prices are reasonable, except the desserts lol which is almost a price of a meal. The desserts took tasty but I've refrained from buying them since they are on the pricier side. However, I did crave once and buy a $1 donut which was literally 1 bite, but wow it was delicious. I've been eyeing the fruit tart for a while but the $$$ not sure if it'll be worth. read more

Cafe Dulce - Fruity pebbles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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10/10 for the "crème brûlée" looking donut!! The dough was so soft! Custard filling was delicious. read more

Cafe Dulce - "Crème brûlée" type donut with custard filling - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stopped by Dulce to try their strawberry cream donut and Hong Kong milk tea after a quick visit to campus. Every time I pass by, there is always a long line, but I understand why it's popular. I liked the milk tea flavor, and it wasn't too strong or too sweet. The strawberry donut was too much in sweetness for my preferences, and it wasn't anything special in terms of texture and taste. It's like any other donut I can purchase at another cafe or dessert shop, but at least it looked cute enough to eat, so I'll give it some points for presentation. The space is small indoors, but there's outdoor seating. The staff is nice and service is efficient. I'd go back to try other drinks on their menu next time. read more

Cafe Dulce - Strawberry cream donut and Hong Kong milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Blueberry match was fire. But then my lunch took a turn when I counted about 4 pubic chin hairs in my Korean cheestake sqndwhich. So off putting. Like why read more

Dulce's prime location and USC reputation keep it busy as the go-to spot for work, coffee chats, and casual mornings with friends. The staff is always incredibly friendly despite how busy it is all the time! There's always a line, but most of the time it's pretty short. The food and drinks are always pretty good. Highlights: - Best breakfast burrito in a 20 mile radius. The potatoes are almost mashed, drizzled with a sauce with a bit of heat, and melted with cheese into scrambled eggs so soft you could sleep on them. - Their triple berry cake is springy and light, fruit and cream reminiscient of a day in a strawberry field. - Blueberry matcha latte is a classic, fun and subtle twist on something everyone's done. Dulce also has its own identity separate from the waves of pastry and coffee shops bobbing across LA. The founder (a USC alum) notes that they wanted to stay to their niche. It's better to do one thing well than to do many things halfway, something represented in menu choices like the matcha roti and lack of avocado toast. Overall, cute place with great food and service. USC classic:) read more

Cafe Dulce - Caprese Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Whenever I visit LA I have to stop by Dulce! This time I went not only one, but two days! Nothing can beat the jasmine green tea latte, it's a perfect blend of sweetness and tea. The rose green tea latte was also pretty good, but a little too floral and sweet for me. It's definitely worth a try though. The mocha roti was crunchy yet soft! Wasn't overly sweet so I didn't feel gross after eating it. Their breakfast burrito is wrapped perfectly so nothing falls out! My sister also enjoyed their breakfast sandwich which was deliciously cheesy, but preferred the breakfast burrito. read more

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I order the breakfast burrito, it's so good. The wrapper ever thin, very tasty. Also order couple pastry too. All good .

The best mocha in the LA area ! I went in with low expectations since they're located inside USC Village and walked out pleasantly surprised. The hot mocha is my favorite beverage there. The people at the counter are nice and helpful if you have questions. They always have fun music playing and gets you going. Music is loud but loud enough where you can still chat , study or enjoy your breakfast burrito. Speaking of burritos. Their breakfast burritos are the perfect size and delicious. don't forget the red salsa. read more

I found this place while at the target close by. I'm glad I found it because their Dulce latte is delicious and I will definitely be back for it again. The employees were really nice and helpful. I couldn't decide on what to order but they were patient with me and willing to recommend a drink. They follow covid safety guidelines and their shops seems to be very clean. read more

I really don't get the appeal of this place. Came on a Sunday morning to meet with a friend and get some work done. Wow, that was such a mistake. The music was so loud we had to practically shout to just understand one another. The wifi is also terrible. If you're here to do work (which I highly suggest you don't) make sure you download all the material you need. As for the food, I was pretty indifferent about the Breakfast Burrito I got. It's not really worth the $8. To be honest, I think I'd rather just order from the breakfast menu at a fast food place and study at home. I was considering ordering a drink, but I got so fed up with my experience that I decided to save my money for some place else. read more

Cafe Dulce - Breakfast burrito: mediocre, not worth $8 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place had excellent breakfast and great coffee . Pastry chefs were excellent. Attention to detail is amazing. No typical American chain can compare to this place. read more

Decent place to get a drink and study. I got the matcha latte and it's a standard drink. It definitely has a nice vibe to study so that's a plus right there. Drink quality was meh because when you ask for less ice, they don't fill your cup to the top. They leave a large space so it's a joke. For $5, a regular sized matcha latte is a tad expensive. The milk tea here is also $5 so not super worth when you can go to other places for better quality. Overall, it's a decent place to go when you are around the area. Parking is free up to an hour I believe but if you are trying to study, this may not be the most ideal place. read more

Cafe Dulce - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

You're only reason to come here is cause it's the only place besides Starbucks in the area. Coffee's not great and the service sucks. I asked why they don't have lids for their cappuccino size cup and the person just said they would put it in a bigger cup. Doesn't make sense to me and goes against the point of a cappuccino. When I showed my confusion he just gave me a passive aggressive ass thumbs up. Lameeeeeeeeeeeeee. Oh and the coffee spilled on me in the car cause of this dumb ass lid deal. Like order new ones read more

Try the Iced Macha Latte! Literally the best item on the menu here. Dolce is an upscale coffee shop that offers food, beverages, and baked goods. Whenever I come here, the line is literally out the door. Be prepared to wait 15-20 minutes, but it is worth the money. This time I also tried their club sandwich which hit the spot. You can tell everything is fresh and made to order. Not to mention their salads are amazing, along with whatever dressing they put on them. Definitely a great coffee spot in the south-central area. read more

Cafe Dulce - Iced Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Certainly a must when you visit usc village! The Hong Kong milk tea is not too sweet, and I like that the milk and tea flavor do not overpower each other. They also offered assorted donuts, cakes and croissants. For COVID, you order at the door and they bring out your drinks at a table on the corner of the store. There's a display of all their pastries near the window (since the inside of the store is closed to customers for now). read more

Cafe Dulce - hong kong milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Coffee was good and pastries look great. They didn't have soy milk so I got almond milk. The place was so crowded and very busy. Lots of students who are using laptops and music here was so loud. Wifi works but slow. I parked underground pretty easily. read more

Cafe Dulce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Duuude this place had one of the best (top 1 or 2) donuts I've ever had in my life. I had the green tea donut - it was amazingly light and fluffy yet still chewy (in the best way) and the green tea cream on the inside was smooth, light, and just the right amount of sweet. This donut was amazing, I'm telling you. I also had the blueberry matcha latte - I was skeptical at first but it was perfectly blueberry and matcha at the same time. Weird but it works. Also had lots of outdoor, socially distanced seating right outside the cafe on a Tuesday morning. No indoor dining option. Lots of metered parking on the side streets. read more

Cafe Dulce - Blueberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Quick recap: - Food: Good - Portion size: Average - Service: At the counter; Nice Staff - Environment: Nice and modern - $: High - Perks: Patio in a nice environment More details: Love the choice variety and how exotic the donuts are! Donuts are between $2.5 and $4. The coffee is good too. You enjoy your break (/breakfast), sat outside, watching these Trojan fountains and soaking up the sun. Inside, you order and pay at the counter. Your food is displayed in a window (kind of like in a boulangerie or a Starbucks even). In terms of perks, that sunny terrace! Overall? Amazing coffee and exotic donuts, in a modern environment with a nice terrace/patio. Yes, please! The only reason it does not get 5 stars is that it is kind of pricey (even if totally worth it in my opinion...). read more

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I'm new to LA and heard this blueberry matcha latte was something I needed to try. While masked and trying to abide to social distancing -- I didn't take a sip until I continued to get a whiff of the blueberry and couldn't help myself. I quickly pulled down my mask and took a sip... the rest is history! I was mind blown. Matcha + blueberry. Never thought it would create such a beautiful combination. Absolutely delicious. 100% recommended. read more

Cafe Dulce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wandered into the Village before class, and realized that my caffeine levels were approaching critical... with Starbucks, like, at LEAST a two minute walk from where I was sitting in the sunshine like a happy turtle, I instead ambled over to Dulce with the other Trojans half my age. Just a number, right? A short line and some pretty loud but pleasant trancey music greeted me upon entry. While waiting there, I admired the delightful scenery, a veritable panoply of tantalizing treats and fresh sweetness. Also enjoyed the donut case. A fetching young lady took my order, and within seconds, I was enjoying a coffee drink whose price should have included two eggs and a slice of bacon. If it's any consolation, the calories were about the same as a breakfast. Good drink, though. I have a long and loving relationship with coffee, in all her many gowns, garb, and grins. Can't imagine I'll go out of my way to get back here, but nothing wrong with you if you do, and equally nothing wrong with this cool little spot with what must be a formidable monthly lease payment. Bottoms up. read more

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Honestly one of the best at USC Village for its quality and price range (except the fresh juices that they buy from a third party) Bakery: I'm not a huge fan of their bakery section, but they have a variety of unique treats~ - The roti's aren't that great in my opinion as there's lots of cream inside that's not flavored to my liking (it was too thick for me). - The brick toasts are fresh, fluffy on the inside, and crispy on the outside! These weren't overly sweet~ - I *definitely* recommend the Dino churros!!! A friend recommended this to me and I never thought to try it since it looks plain looking. Well, I was pleasantly surprised by it. These are basically soft, chewy fried bread with sugar all around. There's no cream inside (which is great for me). But, hey try 'em next time! Drinks: Their matcha bar is solid. My favorite is their regular iced matcha latte. I actually don't really like the blueberry matcha as the drink was too sweet for me and it felt artificial... (I don't have the American sweet tooth so I'm quite sensitive to sweet drinks FYI) Food: I can only comment on the sandwiches. I grew up eating Chinese food so I'm used to eating salty/oily dishes. The Pesto Chicken and Dulce Club are always my go to food for lunch. It wasn't "greasy" for me as other Yelpers have said. The baguette was toasted nicely and flavors of the fillings worked really well together. They're not stingy with the avocado in Pesto Chicken. As a side note, they always complement their sandwiches with a salad that has mango pieces in it! I'd say that this is a pretty good deal for ~$10 at the village. I tend to eat a lot, and the sandwiches are actually quite filling despite them looking small! read more

Cafe Dulce - Sandwich to go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Alright peoples, so the wait finally became bearable to stand in line on my break. This place is typically boomin, it could put other coffee shops to shame. I took on a temp position with USC due to covid times and I find myself here amongst these gifted students. They all have their Dulces coffee cups, foo foo drinks, food and deserts. I drank the Kool aid and now I find myself indulging in their greatness!! Harry and his supervisor are my heroes. I think the supervisor is young, Asian thin and typically wears a beaded eyeglass leash/croakie. Forgive me for forgetting his name. UGH So tonight I finally caved in and indulged in their Dulce latte and a snow capped roti bun. It was a very chilly night tonight and so a hot drink and desert was well in need. I'm forever going to thank Harry for the recommendation. "Can I get an Amen!!!! Hallelujah! Out of this world bun. Sooo delicious. It was a mild sweet bun with cream cheese filling inside, just the right amount. Tasted almost like a Mexican pan dulce called concha.but this was like a cuisine bun. Soo moist and delicious. The topping was slight crunchy, it crumbled, and yes I ate the crumbles. You won't be disappointed. As for the dulce latte, its not overly sweet and with a nice flavor I can't put my finger on it. Can't wait to come back and sample the tiramisu and red bean roti bun that was recommended by my co-worker and one of the students. Love you guys. Signed girl on a budget read more

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First time on USC campus and my cousin mentioned this is one of the most popular places for desserts. Surely when we got there the line was ginormous due to all the college students. Thankfully it moved decently fast! We ordered a coffee crumb donut, iced dulce latte and hot chocolate. All three items were great!! I really appreciate how both the iced dulce latte and hot chocolate were not too sweet and the donut left you wanting more! There was as an abundance of desserts so I'm hoping to come back soon (the fruity pebble donut has caught my eye)! read more

Cafe Dulce - Hot Chocolate, Iced Dulce Latte, Coffee Crumb Donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dulce is my new go-to spot by USC!! Great vibe, aesthetic, and reasonably priced and delicious drinks and food! I regularly come here between classes and at the end of the day to either study or relax. It has both seating inside or outside. It can be a bit loud inside, so I often enjoy sitting on the outdoor seating, as it's relaxing with the sound of the fountain water nearby. All of the employees are super friendly and enthusiastic, and are more than willing to explain the different drinks to you if you ask. I love getting either the mocha's or the matcha lattes. They have some unique flavors, like blueberry matcha and a "dulce latte" as well! I've loved everything I've tried before. Service is always very fast as well!! Even when they're bustling with people, they always have my drink prepared and served in no time! They also have some food options, like paninis and sandwiches and salads. They're okay, but not that impressive, so I'd go elsewhere for meals. The chill, hip atmosphere, the friendly employees, and the great drinks at reasonable prices are all great wins for me! It's definitely one of my regular spots to hit up from now on. read more

Cafe Dulce - Iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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so delicious. visiting from nyc!! never had this before but the green tea roti and the matcha latte w almond milk were genuinely phenomenal. read more

Cafe Dulce - green tea roti and matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loved the hot matcha tea latte. Was not too sweet at all. Made perfectly. Chocolate donut had crème filling! Yummy.

The blueberry matcha latte is crazy good. The blueberry flavor gives the perfect amount of sweetness that pairs well with the earthy matcha flavor. It's really addicting and I order it every time I go here. The food is kind of hit or miss. I tried the strawberry cream donut and it was basically a mouthful of sugar. The roti was fairly good, if a bit bland. I recommend coming to this place for the drinks, not the food. read more

A couple months ago I was on a matcha latte craze train and started getting matcha lattes everywhere I went. Dulce's matcha latte ranked pretty well for me (after OMSB). It was refreshing and the matcha taste really came through. I also got a caprese sandwich and it was decent (7/10). I actually liked the side salad and the dressing better which is probably not what one would like to hear about a main dish. Didn't try any of their donuts but will next time. Parking is free in the underground lot for an hour with validation. Located at the new USC village, everything is super clean, modern, and nice. There's plenty of indoor seating but the weather was so nice we sat outside. Lots of patio furniture-type seating set up outside so it's a great place for large groups. Would go back! read more

Cafe Dulce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Horrible customer service. Waited in line for over 20 minutes only to be told "oh sorry it's 7:01 and our kitchen just closed" There was no signage saying kitchen closes at 7. They were understaffed with a lot of customers and couldn't give a sh*t that they made me waste my time and had no option left for dinner before a 7:30 USC show! read more

The line is kind of insane especially in the mornings, so definitely only go if you have time to spare! The drinks and food are amazing though. I personally love sweeter coffee, so an iced dulce latte was a perfect drink. I've also tried the blueberry matcha which is a wonderful surprise--it literally tastes like a blueberry matcha muffin!! Food is great as well and comes in decently-sized portions, both items I got were saved as snacks for later in the day. The breakfast burrito was easy to eat while I was getting some work done and I loved that it came with hot sauce for some extra flavor. The spicy Korean cheesesteak is also a must-try at Dulce, it's super juicy and flavorful! read more

Prices are good. They'd need to be in a student campus. The strawberry cream wasn't very strawberry tasting. The only strawberry thing about it was the berry sitting on top. HOWEVER I thoroughly enjoyed my decadent donut. Bacon donut hole rounded out my immediate sweet tooth. Delicious. I took the toast home for later. Heated it up and munched on it while watching Netflix. My visit was their first day so quality and service could change but I'm guessing they'll do fine. read more

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This little gem at the USC Village is amazing for dessert (especially if you're looking for gluten free and vegan) and the coffee! The cappuccino is THE best. So if you want to change it up from the regular coffee spots on/by campus this is an amazing option. Lots of students come here to study as well so it's a sweet fun and delicious atmosphere. read more

Cafe Dulce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So i'm baseing my review strictly on the donuts and cake slices I purchased .I know they have sandwiches (a roil bread) which is apparently a real stand out.. which I didn't get and the coffee which I also didn't purchase.I got the chocolate creamery donut ( which was described to me as a (Bavarian cream filled donut).This was absolutely nowhere near Bavarian Cream, or even close to the likes of it.!!!And at a $3.75 price tag , my pallet better do flips when it's in there. It had a super thin layer of chocolate glaze on top ( which I asked myself . . . why even bother to put any chocolate , when you can barely taste it)! The strawberry donut was not impressive either, just a tasteless piece of bread stuffed with strawberries and jam. The cake slices ( 3/Berry Cake which seems to have a take on sweet lady Jane , nowhere near in taste or texture. The Trinity Chocolate Cake , 3/ layers of various chocolate flavor which had a ( mousse type filling) also unfortunately the cake falls extremely short on taste because of the flavor profile on the white & chocolate cake bread ( NONE! ! ! )but moderately price for a good size serving. A lot of the Asian bakeries whether in Alhambra, West Covina , Little Tokyo,, and other surrounding locations do not make their desserts super sweet and I understand that, because that's just how they make them ...a lot of sugar does not play a dominant role in their cakes & pastries, But they can make them where there is texture and taste, and Cafe Dulce didn't deliver on those accounts for me. read more

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