I had high hopes, but the matcha was not good. It tasted overly sweet and milky with no real matcha flavor, and it comes from a pre-made jug. The service was okay, but the drink felt a bit overpriced for the quality. I wouldn't order the matcha again. read more

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

Delicious! The Matcha Roti was amazingly good with the cold brew I got! The vibe was great. Service was excellent and answered my questions. Must try! read more

Cafe Dulce - Cold brew with oat milk and vanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The line is always popping off and for good reason! I got the chicken peanut salad, which was massive in portion and so fresh and flavorful. Also grabbed an americano (loved their espresso blend, bold but smooth) and a premium ceremonial-grade matcha with almond milk, which was actually so good ! Everything tasted high quality, and the vibes were lively with plenty of seating inside and outside. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're at USC! read more

I had my cat secured in the stroller while I was ordering and she managed to escape and ran inside the employee's area. I was panicking and the employees helped me get her and were so nice about the whole situation. Thank you for being so kind and understanding read more

my first visit here at this SC location. came for the proximity of the Trader Joe's on my route today, and stayed (shortly) for Cafe Dulce, bc i haven't been in too long. nice selection of pastries at this 3pm hour. impressed by the freshly packed salads selection in the cold case. interior is clean and has a lively yet chill vibe. several tables for dining, but i imagine it gets crowded at peak times. tall stools along the storefront window looking out towards the courtyard. knocking off a star bc my HKMT (Hong Kong Milk Tea) is not as it used to be. more watered down than what i've had at the og Cafe Dulce in Little Tokyo. the HKMT i cherish from the Little Tokyo location is slightly sweeter with a stronger tea infusion with floral notes. otherwise staff was friendly and service quick! p.s. also grabbed a hazelnut crunch pastry an an og roti to take home. so good! read more

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Cafe Dulce was the best! I love there cakes so much it was delicious and incomparable. They always have a long line out the door and even outside. But this day it was shorter so we waited. Inside is kind of small and not much place to sit but this location is located in a plaza so it is fine. read more

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

Super popular cafe in the USC Village and typically has a very long line at any hour of the day. Matcha comes out quickly because it's basically constantly churned which is really nice. There's another location in little Tokyo that's bigger but I've never been. I love the blueberry matcha, Korean cheesesteak, and breakfast burrito. read more

Another spot added on my quest for the greatest breakfast burrito in LA! Came here today with a friend who goes to school at USC and saw that there was a line out the door, but my friend said it's always like that and we were only in like for less than 10 minutes, I ordered the breakfast burrito and had the Oreo cheesecake donut as a last minute addition and don't regret getting it at all! Now onto the main event, the breakfast burrito it came with bacon, eggs, roasted potatoes and spicy mayo and came with a side hot sauce that complimented all the flavors in the burrito really well, typically I enjoy my breakfast burritos with a crispier potato base like tots but they were really flavorful by themselves so they got a pass from me. 4.3 stars out of 5! Lots of waiting space inside the cafe with a few tables inside, mostly a grab and go place, I can't wait to be back! read more

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This place usually has lines out the door but it's worth the wait. Free 2 hr parking. The food is delicious! I love their Turkey sausage breakfast burrito and my husband loves the steak burrito. For dessert you can't go wrong with their Oreo cheesecake or chocolate croissant. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. I usually go shopping at Trader Joe's while I wait for my food since it's just a few steps away. read more

I love going to Cafe Dulce for their blueberry matcha and donut holes. I normally go to their Little Tokyo location but happened to be at USC Village so decided to grab something quick here. I saw that they had a strawberry matcha as their seasonal drink so I ordered that instead. It tasted just as good as their blueberry matcha! Subtly sweet strawberry and earthy matcha makes a good combination. I also picked up a matcha donut which was so soft and fluffy. Service was fast and they validate parking. There was lots of ample seating to sit and do work (perfect for USC students!) and they provided WiFi too. Overall, I would definitely stop here if I'm in the village for CorePower or Trader Joe's and need a quick pick me up! read more

Cafe Dulce - Strawberry matcha latte and matcha donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Awful service. I ordered a seasonal drink and paid, but then they told me it was out of stock and that I needed to choose something else. I picked a drink that was a dollar cheaper and asked about the price difference since I had already paid. The girl at the counter gave me a weird look and said, "It's a dollar..." At that point, I felt awkward pressing the issue, but the whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth. Customer service matters, and they definitely lost a customer. Their matcha is low quality too. Not impressed. read more

I'm not picky with coffee but damn this was bad. I got a Vietnamese coffee and my girlfriend got an almond milk latte. My Vietnamese coffee was essentially a burnt latte and my girlfriend's might as well have been a cup of almond milk. Also, I might sound like an old man but I don't think a cafe needs subwoofers and full speaker setup that's so loud the speakers are peaking, but that's just a personal preference. Also got the tuna apple sandwich which was good for the price. read more

Omggg their blueberry matcha ($5.50) always hits. It's like a florally taste which is totally up my alley. Also got a strawberry matcha ($6.50) to compare and it lacks in comparison -- it tastes artificial almost but that may be due to the use of almond milk in addition. SO recommended the Roti ($3.25) and it's a wonderful combination of savory (perfect amt of butter? Inside) and sweet (crunchy crusting and almonds outside). Such a yummy lil snack! Next time I'll try the snowcap, its cheesier counterpart I hear. Service is fast and attentive. Free 2 hour ticketless parking underground. read more

Cafe Dulce - Strawberry Matcha $6.50 left, Blueberry Matcha $5.50 right - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dulce has good coffee and good, though very expensive, donuts. The problem is they run out of decaf espresso super often, and the wait is often 20-30 minutes just to find out there is no more decaf. It would be nice if they just stocked up properly or put up a sign when they're out? I'm sure it will remain popular since there is virtually no competition around USC but I need to find another option. Too many times disappointed and wasted half an hour or more to be turned away with nothing. read more

Cafe Dulce - Looooong lines and they're often out of stock on things like decaf espresso. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered the blueberry matcha, pastrami burger, and portobello burger Everything was so good and it was perfect meal before a concert at the shrine. It was hard to eat the burgers in a clean manner, but I would order them again read more

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Came for USC, stay for Dulce. If you have never tried their Blueberry Matcha Latte , you're missing out! For real! I've never tasted a matcha latte that's so light and refreshing even though it's sweet and probably used powder But I'm SCRAWLING everywhere to know what they used to make this drink because my wallet is screaming telling me to stop buying everyday!!!!! Super busy location in USC village, expect at least 15+ minutes way. I only like their blueberry matcha and have only tried that, but it kept me coming back so come try out yourself. read more

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

This spot is usually crowded on weekends, but oddly, it doesn't feel overwhelming. Chai tea: The chai tea was extremely hot--too hot to hold the cup and no sleeves. The taste was just okay, like instant chai. Dragon Ball: a large, with a creamy cream cheese mochi dough that tasted like a mochi donut. The texture was soft, tastes almost like a churro Ambiance: Very small space with mostly side seating Service: Just okay read more

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

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I'm glad this place is open early. Good place for me to grab a quick bite in the morning when I'm stuck on work meetings during lunch time. I always get the matcha latte but kind of disappointed lately since the drink was not consistent. The first time trying I thought it was good but too sweet. The second time it felt like it was all condensed milk and no matcha. The food is decent though. I've tried the spicy korean cheesesteak and mango jicama chicken salad and thought they were good. I also love the green tea roti (matcha cookie crust with black sesame seeds and melted buttercream inside) which I get every time. It is soooo good! read more

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Although the line was long, staff was friendly. Their matcha blueberry latte was pretty good. I had the chicken mango salad. It was very refreshing. I also tried the mocha and matcha buns. Very delicious. read more

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What We Ordered: Two regular size Matcha Lattes Carrot Cake Matcha Blueberry Iced Latte was my wife's preferred choice. It's very popular so I ordered this one. It's much sweeter than the standard Matcha. Matcha Iced Latte was the latte that I preferred as it had a stronger tea taste and wasn't as sweet as the Blueberry Matcha Latte. The Carrot Cake was very decadent and flavorful. It was a pleasant surprise I hope to come back and try some other cakes. I would definitely order the Matcha Latte again read more

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Coffee was great and service was super speedy within maybe 3 minutes of ordering my iced latte with oatmilk was ready. They had some pastry options and donuts but I was just in need of a coffee at the moment. Staff was friendly and plenty of seating inside and welcoming ambiance. It is located within the USC shopping marketplace so there is free 2 hour parking. The coffee shop is on the first floor to your right when you exit the elevator. read more

This cafe is located in the USC Village very close to Trader Joe's. It has limited indoor seating but lots of outdoor seating. I got the Asian chicken salad and it was delicious! The dressing was perfect and the portion was good. Their baked goods looked good and I would love to try them next time. My friend got the jicama mango chicken salad, and she liked it too. The cafe looked modern and had a good energy. The location is great and I loved sitting outside facing the water fountain. Service was good and there complimentary water, and you can ask for ice. We got there at 12:30pm and waited for about 15 minutes in line. The salad was prepackaged and grab and go which saved time. Overall, a cute place to grab breakfast and lunch. read more

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

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I got the red bean roti: a baked bun filled with red bean paste and chestnuts and finished with a matcha cookie crust. I was sadly disappointed because the crust barely tasted like matcha. It was there more for beauty because of the vibrant green color than for taste. As for the bread, it wasn't stale but it also didn't seem the freshest either. It was slightly fluffy but it appeared to have the texture of day-old bread rather than fresh bread that I've had at other bakeries. The filling was okay at best. It was a bit dry instead of silky so it stayed in a huge clump in the center. The plus side is that although the line was out the door, it moved along really quickly since the staff worked quickly. There's a lot of seating outdoors so it seems like a good place to grab a drink and maybe another kind of pastry. read more

Cafe Dulce - Red Bean Roti with Matcha Crust - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Only got the matcha blueberry latte that many reviews recommended and I am here to do the same! First time I've had matcha combined with a fruit flavor and it's truly a gamechanger. The matcha is creamy and envelops your tastes buds, and the hint of blueberry comes after as a refreshing and pleasant surprise. Quick service and friendly staff. We went in the afternoon and the selection of pastries was already much smaller but nothing in the case was particularly eye-catching so we only ended up getting the drink read more

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

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Pros: The pastries are amazing! The matcha is consistently delicious. Con's: The complaint I have is the requests I have asked have not been written down on my order and my food still comes out the way I asked it not to, such as drenching my breakfast sandwich with mustard or when I ask for extra cream top. Other than that staff members are kind for the most part, not all of them though. Music is sometimes WAYYY too loud especially when it's very packed with people inside. read more

Cafe Dulce - Iced Matcha with Oatmilk and cream top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here several times between 2019 and 2024. Limited seating inside (and it's usually very busy) but there's an outdoor seating. Usually I just get the Blueberry Matcha Latte, but honestly, it's mostly just sweet with the fragrance of matcha. The Masala Chai is the same thing, sweet with the fragrance but not taste of the spices. Apple Spiced was decent but the flavor is not strong. I've had their bacon glazed donut, fruity pebbles donut, strawberry cream donut, blueberry and matcha rotis, and matcha brick. The donuts were fine. The rotis and matcha brick were too dry for my liking. read more

Every time I visit my girlfriend at USC, Dulce is a must. The coffee, matcha, croissants, sandwiches, and burritos are all great. I wasn't a big fan of the Roti, but it could be that it was my first time ever having it. read more

Thank you Ian! I get my bday cakes there. They are the best..........,,.....so good .......................

The breakfast burrito and sandwich are my favorites. Vietnamese coffee was subpar but matcha latte was pretty good. Lines get long so make sure to prepare for a bit of a wait. read more

I got the tuna apple sandwich and the blueberry matcha. I really enjoyed the sandwich, the apple flavor was not overwhelming and complimented the flavor well. The tuna was also well-made. The "side salad" that is served with the sandwich was also very flavorful and refreshing. In terms of the drink, some people hate it but some people love it. I don't think the blueberry flavor is thattttt noticeable but it's still a tasty drink. This location has a lot of seating on the side and in front of the store, but it is almost always full. The inside is also almost always packed, and you most definitely need to come prepared to wait in line to order but the staff is pretty good with getting through everyone quickly. read more

Cafe Dulce - Apple Tuna, blueberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place closes at 8pm, but there's been a couple times where they closed earlier. Hours should be updated and service is lacking. Employee was stalled around to tell me and laughed about them being closed. They also still had a crowd inside in the lobby, so it would be helpful to update their hours. read more

My togo for blueberry matcha latte. Only place that always makes it so good. Hot or cold. Always delicious

Love and visited Dulce multiple times! They specialize in a Blueberry Matcha Tea Latte and the Matcha tea has a perfect hint of blueberry while still preserving the Matcha taste. Additionally, they have really good food here. I recommend the Peanut Kale Salad and their Spicy Chicken Sandwich. The salad is so flavorful and I absolutely loved it. Lastly, the baked goods made at Dulce are really delicious. I'm not a huge fan normally of pastries, but the pastries that you find here have the perfect amount of sugar - a bit sweet, but not overpowering. read more

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Pesto chicken is always so good. Have to have it twice a week. Online ordering is great, avoids the long wait in the sun and gets many customize options. read more

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

First time here and loved it! Their pastries have the right amount of sweetness, not overpowering the flavors. I tried the green tea donut with matcha filling and hazelnut crumble. Both were good, but my favorite is definitely the green tea donut. The cream filling was such a nice touch, went perfectly with the doughnut itself. I'm definitely going to be back to try other things on the menu, and this time I'm definitely going to get more than 2. read more

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

This place is a great spot for a sweet matcha latte, located at the Village at USC. The line is always out the door, but it moves fast. There is free 2-hour validated parking in the parking structure for the Village. I tried their popular blueberry matcha latte and I was surprised I enjoyed it. I typically don't like blueberry with matcha and am more of a strawberry matcha person, but the blueberry flavor wasn't overpowering. It is definitely on the sweeter side so if you like your matcha sweet, Dulce would be the spot for you. I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for high quality matcha though. They sell ceremonial matcha latte, but it doesn't taste much stronger than their regular matcha latte. I was craving a sweet drink that day, so I really enjoyed the drink although this spot wouldn't be my go-to for matcha. read more

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Great drinks, food, and service!!! Love the Matcha Latte and Vietnamese coffee. Steak and bacon breakfast burrito was awesome

What I tried: -Matcha Latte with almond milk and large size was super creamy (no regrets!) -- 5/5 -Breakfast Burrito with Avo was good but nothing too special in my opinion. The side salsa paired well adding some spice -- 4/5 -Dino Egg pastry was kind of a disappointment.. probably partly because I got it later in the day so it was not fresh and just seemed rubbery and tough. --2/5 -Spicy Chicken Sandwich was pretty good and filling. Actually not that spicy at all which was great for me since my spicy tolerance is not that high. --3.75/5 read more

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Food is good, but staff not all so nice.... I sat on the bar area for a minute while waiting for my food, keep in mind where I sat didn't say reserved and a girl that works inside with shaved side haircut took it upon herself to say with a loud voice, you can't sit there it's reserved while others that are sitting there with there laptops and don't work there haven't been told that! It's like people come spend money here and you don't even have the common decency to speak with manners in a lower tone and privately! read more

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

So my partner brought me to the USC village to go have a coffee and we tried out "Dulce." They had food and other options that looked good. So I got their breakfast burrito with a Blueberry Matcha latte and both items were fantastic! The spicy mayo and ketchup were a good combo The ambience of this place was nice and simple for a school cafe. It does get busy though as people were coming for their coffee/ tea fix. The service was good too. read more

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