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    Cafe Fresco

    4.2 (167 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Carl N.

    I like my coffee like I like my ex-gf: hot, light and bitter. Haha. Let's begin this cafe review. Cafe Fresco is a low-key corner breakfast cafe on Wilshire blvd in Centra LA. They offer a wide variety of coffee, tea, juices and smoothies. Moreover, they have compendious food/pastry menu items. It was my first time here, by chance while driving along the blvd. I came to grab a hot Latte. And it was delightful. Staff were nice and competent. Atmosphere was really vibrant as well as its interior decor. Its indoor was spacious and plenty of natural light. Prices were slightly above the market but matched the quality and service. Parking lot is spacious with plenty of car ports. I like that it's centrally located with great street view. Collectively, this is a nice cafe breakfast spot. Overall, I had a good random cafe adventure at Cafe Fresco. I recommend you visit. Trust me!

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    Chris P.

    This is my second time visiting this charming little establishment and it did not disappoint. I live in OC and it's worth the drive for the delicious Ecuadorian bolones and pastries. I was so excited for the food that I forgot to take a pic‍the staff is very kind and attentive. Support small businesses

    Cubano panini Sandwich
    Denise P.

    First timer, first impressions: Cozy,dim lights, nice for two or four otherwise it would be too cramped. I ordered the Cuban panini, sweet and savory Cubano, with a cheeky pineapple catching my pallet off guard. Well played. The fries could have been crispier, very disappointing in comparison to the cubano. The Guanavana agua fresca was a nice chaser from sandwich. Friendly staff and clean bathroom ( not the most aesthetically pleasing) but clean.

    Ceviche
    Hadassa G.

    The food and service was excellent. We ordered Bandera and llapingacho. Excelente! Pedimos el ceviche aparte. The servings were big enough to share. Must try the tres leches torta. The ambiance is beautiful!! Plenty of tables for 2-4 people.

    Club sandwich
    Tara F.

    I've come here a couple of times for lunch with co workers and the food is not bad, but not spectacular. I do like that they have a wide range of different options of food items and I like the cozy European cafe vibe. As far as how the food tastes, so far I haven't tasted anything I would rave about. But it does the trick for lunch. I had the club sandwich with fries once (7.5/10) and the other time I had the Wild West burrito with side of hash browns (7/10). Perhaps there are other items that are better that I haven't tried. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. When you place your order with the server, it does unfortunately take quite some to get your order. I'm still open to trying this place again, mainly because it's close to work and they have different food options but it wouldn't necessarily be my go-to spot.

    Very Berry
    Jim G.

    Alright! The location itself is super nice, with comfortable (and very pillowed) seating and a nice aesthetic. Prices were a little higher than some other spots in the area, but I wound up with the Very Berry smoothie. It was good, though it didn't leave a lasting impression. Literally, not much aftertaste. Service was friendly.

    Bolon Mixto
    Jessica L.

    I truly had high hopes because it's so rare to find a place with Ecuadorian food, but the best thing was the colada morada so I was a little disappointed. The Bolon mixto was dry and didn't have enough cheese or pork belly. The llapingachos were actually good, but I wish the sauce had had a stronger peanut butter taste like it usually does rather than just aji. Picked red onion would've made it even better. I was definitely disappointed by the service. I'll give some grace because I can see they're short staffed, but it took me 25 minutes from ordering to receive a coffee and water, and another 20 to receive a take out box even after asking twice at the end of the meal. The waitresses weren't particularly friendly. We ended up spending an hour twenty there just because of the waiting, whether for food or service. Restaurant is pricey but that makes sense for its location. It's honestly not worth the trek if you're coming from somewhere else in LA. If I do ever go again for holiday related Ecuadorian stuff, it's gonna be to go.

    Richie D.

    A very nice cafe with nice vibes and music inside a small plaza. Once I entered it felt very cozy and nice. Very friendly and nice staff. You can order at the counter or sit down and wait for the waiter. We ordered a few breakfast dishes like the garden egg white omelette, american breakfast, and french toast. All very tasty! You can also order your hash brown extra crunchy. The hot latte were delicious as well. Their butter orange is a must have! Parking available in front in the lot.

    Lemon Ginger Honey Tea

    Ordered from their Ecuadorian menu. I got two cheese empanadas with eggs and fruit, it was mid. The tea was so yummy. Walking distance from museums! They have limited parking and a clean bathroom for customers.

    Llapingachos (potato patty), penut sauce, sliced hot dog, avocado and a side of beets.

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