When I step foot in La Scala I feel like a pretentious douche. For lack of a better term. The coffee is great, as is the tomato soup. I don't recommend the pastries considering that every time I've purchased one it's been stale or soggy- though perhaps this is bad luck. The outdoor area is nice, as is the free internet. At the end of the day though, I just don't see what the big deal is... read more

One of my favorite places to spend time! They have delicious soy chai lattes, plenty of outdoor seating (with a section especially for smokers), mellow ambiance, quick delicious food and an always friendly staff. Skip Starbuck's & Pete's and give the local guys a chance. You won't regret it! read more

I don't hate this place. I don't love it either. Good Atmosphere, and free wi-fi is why most people come here (oh, also because it's open later than virtually anywhere else in this place). I've generally had good experiences with service here. The coffee is just ok, nothing great (better than starbucks). Not a bad place (Good place to do homework if you're like me and tend to focus better in a busy atmosphere). read more

One of this city's treaures in my opinion. I stumbled upon it after visiting my bank. How awesome is it that we can eat at a place that offer authentic (or close enough to it) French, and Italian foods thats affordable. "In love"! I prefer to eat European style foods and if you have simliar taste buds then this place will get them bee boppin'. The tomato soup is incredible and tastes prepared--not canned or generic. Just incredible. Their other foods are quite good as well. The ambiance is like a European Cafe', the same as the ones Starbucks tries to mirror but cant. They have free Wifi and this is a great joint to do some homework or research done. The food prices for meals are not cheap (not like a place you could afford to go to regularly for lunch) like you'd think a cafe would be. Perhaps I have that idea in mind because of the cafes I have been to in Seattle where they have lower prices. Las Scala tends to run two people what an American restaurant runs (like Olive Garden w/o alcohol or extras) like in the $30's. But I can say if you're going to spend your money, do it here! High quality food flat out. Satisfying, absolutely. I have heard people say that La Scala's staff is not friendly or accomodating (in the sense we are accustom to) but I kind of like it that they are real. They are polite but are not so driven into the American push for "customer service--customer service". They wait on you, give you your food and that's it.....what else do you want? If you want a waitstaff to be overly attentive then go to another restaurant as this is the wrong venue for you. Overall, great great place. Love the forgein music and the beautiful displays of desserts! Would be a great, low key, relaxing place for a first date. Its nice to come here alone to read a book, surf the internet or just be alone to escape for a while. read more

Good espresso, nice desserts, tasty and inexpensive lunch. Wide assortment of tea. Interesting mix of students, business people, visitors from the hair salons on the street. Outdoor patio, free WiFi, nice and friendly staff. read more

Best coffee shop Around! The Staff is great, the customers are all friendly. It is open late and is a safe place to hang out. Best cup of coffee you will ever have. read more

Friendly staff great food and fair prices. Also a relaxing environment. One of walnut creeks best.

5 STARS ALL THE WAY! Where else can you study at until 1am with great food, coffee, wine at your fingertips? I love the atmosphere, the people, everything. The absolute best study spot I've ever been and I love it! I have not one bad thing to say about this place, I love it, love it, love it! read more

A lit bit of Europe in Walnut Creek! A very comfortable place with excellent espresso and coffee, superb deserts, and great food with a European twist. The staff is very friendly, courteous, and fast in serving you. I have been going here for 10 years, and it is a very comfortable place to be with pleasant jazz and classical music in the background. This place has wi-fi, drinks, food, good music-what else do you need? read more

Pleeeeze upgrade the wifi/Internet , half the time it doesn't work. Too many people hitting it. Usually packed in Great place to chill, read...and oh yeah grab a coffee. read more

I work the swing shift, 1 PM-10 PM, on Sundays. It has become an enjoyable 'date night' routine for me and my wife to dine at La Scala's a.s.a.p. after I get home and change out of my uniform. We chose to make it a Romantic Date Night because: The women who work the closing shift are always friendly, helpful, are patient and answer all of our questions. The menu is standard, as can be expected of a cafe, yet there are special items to take note of each week. The food is usually fresh, satisfying and delicious. with the Exception of their "pulled pork" sandwich! I always get cafe Americanos, as drip coffee ends at 9.* Saving a pump thermos of coffee for late-nighters would be a nice touch. The regular clientele remind me of the images one sees pictured in Impressionist paintings. With the exception of all of the lit-up laptops. *there's an idea for a painter! Do a Modern Impressionist painting of a Renoir or such yet Add laptops. The fountain-side seating is our favorite spot at that time of night because, after working several hours in the hot sun, it is a refreshing place to be. The parking is easy & plentiful after 10 PM. P.S. to all of the electric cigarette people: you're Not fooling anyone! My wife has asthma and her lungs cannot tell the difference because there isn't one. My wife does not want to have to go t E.R. during our night out and You don't want to be the one Paying for it! NO SMOKING means NO SMOKING. I catch one of you violating, I Will notify WPD across the street. read more

Great wifi, great energy from the people who come here, and phenomenal service from the employees. I gladly tip each and every time, for I'm a fan of quality. read more

The best cafe I've ever visited. I am a regular here. I love studying here and chill! I can imagine myself in Europe. Love it!

very comfortable atmosphere and my espresso is always sweet and pulled correctly, not bitter or burnt. i love their dirty chai and their lattes as well, they are always poured well and the mirco foam is great. i prefer to sit in the outdoor seating which is nice and quite. they also give you a cute lil spoon with your caps so you can eat the foam haha. love this place honestly read more

Caffe La Scala - a latte and a dirty chai. one of the many times iv been here and i happened to snap a photo of these two delights. yummm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I'm writing this review in hopes that the waitress that reads it will learn to be moe respectful to all people regardless of class or authority in life. On more than one occasion while working for the owner of the building in which cafe la scala resides, a coworker and myself were asked to leave the premises in the building courtyard for not being patrons of la scala. This would be ok if in fact she approached all the other people in the courtyard sniping free wifi with no coffee or pastries at their table. Yet each day we are asked to leave because we look and do physically work for a living as journeyman electricians. As far as the very overpriced coffee and powder sugared French pastries go I say bring on Starbucks read more

Delicious coffee and pastries! Every time I visit Walnut Creek with my friends, this is the first place we go to. Place is always packed, and fun to hang out at. read more

Love this place. One of the very few places that's open till midnight. All that's needed in cold night is lovely cup of hot coffee.

One star. I rarely would give a business a single star but this place was the cherry on top of a disaster... Upon arrival the place seemed pretty cozy. The staff is super friendly and business seemed to thrive there. However what the hell is up with the coffee?!!! I was shocked. I ordered a simple cappuccino. Not some watered down mush. I have never seen a non frothed cappuccino do they even exist? Where are there coffee beans coming from to be so diluted. I highly suggest people to stay clear of the coffee there unless they want food poisoning. What a disgust. read more

Don't waste your time here for a coffee, it's awful. Instead the coffee shop down the street brews ritual, four barrel and even stumptown!

I work in the area and I enjoy stopping at this cafe for a cup of coffee on my breaks. Love the organic Guatemala coffee and soup is wonderful, they have delicious pastries as well. Service is friendly, efficient & ambiance is nice with the wall to wall windows to look out on the city streets. read more

The people here are really nice and cool. The food is delicious, and the service is fast. I would definitely go there again and again.

I really love this place, great atmosphere, and nice people. A lot of people come here to do work on their laptop or something. Great iced soy chai lattes! read more

this place is realy cool cafe area in downtown walnut creek. coffee is pretty good, free wifi and opens until midnight which is good. gets crowded at times, but its pretty spacious...never had a problem finding seats yet. people who work there are super friendly, great service. I certainly enjoy this place alot. read more

I stumbled upon this place last night, it was great. The prices were reasonable, the food was yummy, the atmosphere was a great coffee house vibe. There were ample outlets for people with laptops and that seems to be a rare find these days. As the night progressed the place became busier and busier, it has strong foot traffic and parking wasn't too bad for a Friday night. I loved the hustle and bustle, there were people on their laptops, people studying, chatter, people reading books. The noise level did become a bit too loud at it's busiest times, but it wasn't unbearable. Besides the free internet and ample places to plug in, another plus is it's open later than most coffee houses in the area. It's not the typical corporate coffee house vibe. It truly is a great place to hang. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

This coffee shop is awesome. Why? 1) Spacious inside. Lots of chairs and tables. Huge outside patio with more chairs for those who like to be outside. 2) Great place to work. Lots of outlets for laptops along the wall 3) Regular coffee (which is what I drink) is priced very well. $1.55 for a small coffee. I occasionally get a cappuccino and those are good as well. 4) Music is always interesting and eclectic. read more

La Scala is a college coffee shop. It's filled with circular tables and students with their textbooks and laptops out. It can be a bit loud, but, thankfully, there is outdoor sitting both in front and in back. If you're a smoker, this may be a small slice of heaven for you. Some of the outdoor tables have... ashtrays. If you're not, don't worry about it. The food is of a good quality and they have a hoity toity selection of beer. One of the best things about La Scala is that it is open late. It's nice to have a cool little place to come to after dark. read more

Wonderful coconut macaroons, great environment, and delicious coffee... what else can I say? I love it!

Things to know: 1) Wifi isn't free. When you make a purchase, they give you a code that can only be used by one person. 2) Restrooms require a code. This place is basically makes you feel like a kindergartener asking mommy for everything you need (in exchange for money). 3) They actually have tables that say they are reserved for customers ordering food, yet my cookie purchase wasn't a valid food purchase for usage of this table. 4) $5 debit/credit minimum 5) Non-existent customer service. 6) Save your money. There are plenty of other cafes that will treat you much better! read more

Nice little cafe with a decent atmosphere. I thought the service was a bit lacking, as it's typically very busy there. I went there expecting to find myself a little getaway to get some work done, but it's not very spacious and not the easiest place to get work done. Overall, fine place for some get-in get-out snacks and coffee. read more

I come here because it's the only coffee shop in Walnut Creek. If there were other viable options nearby, this would start to look worse and worse. I can't say I hate it - but I don't love it. Not a very comfortable environment but the service is good enough. read more

Great place to study with quality coffee! However I did dock a star because it's so hard to get a spot. You have to get there early if you wanna beat the college kid rush! Tables are kind of small for studying but I overall love this place! read more

I walked in, and wasn't greeted by the baristas. They came off as cold and unfriendly. My iced drink was filled to the top with ice, so I basically paid for 70% ice, plus it was too sweet. Also, make sure you're prepared to use cash if you're getting just a drink. Five dollar minimum on cards, and they fail to properly let you know that because the sign is tiny and hard to notice. read more

When I had my wisdom teeth pulled about 3 months back I headed to La Scala for the tomato soup which always leaves me warm and fuzzy. I have never had a problem with the staff but then again I have always gone later at night so the staff may be more laid back. I was also born in the burbs so I have learned to adapt to the "Im better than you because Ive signed up for Petas mailing list" tude. Starbucks Chai Lattes and me have never been compadres but the ones at La Scala are delicioso.The crowd is pretty bland and speak like they came straight from the womb with a thesaurus in hand but everyone has manners. There chicken caesar salad is also really fresh and the chicken doesn't resemble a vegetable like at other restaurants. Sometimes its hard to find a place to sit because it can get pretty crowded especially around 11pm. People usually just sit around facebooking on their laptops ( mines a dell ) or just conversating among themselves in their urban outfitters attire. The boys that work here are a plus too. Son calientes! read more

I have been coming to this place since I was 16. They have good coffee drinks, yummy pastries and cakes, and their food is awesome, especially the Tomato Soup... mmmm. They also have a great selection of wines, beers and other alcoholic beverages, as well as gelato in multiple flavors. Its true, this place does get packed very quickly at night because its a good hangout spot and its open late. Its nothing like starbucks, and the waiters and coffee bar people know you by name. You are bound to run into someone you know there if you are from the area. During the holidays I often run into people I haven't seen in years that are home to see their family. They have free WIFI, and it is a good place to study for exams or other things during the day time. All I can say is that this place sees people for decades for a reason. Everything is affordable and the desserts are every bit as good as they look. Definately a good place to be. read more

The only reason i am giving this two stars, is because the they are open late and it's somewhere to go in Walnut Creek for coffee past 8 PM (when starbucks closes) The coffee is very average. The barista had the biggest attitude and wouldn't stop rolling her eyes at everything. Sitting inside, i observed a bunch of people leave from the outside tables. The barista exclaims to her co worker "guess what! They're gone!" WOW. Everything was an eye roll, a head shake and a rude response. obviously, she really didn't want to be there. Why hire someone like that? read more

I really like this place but it is pretty pricey. I would not go here for lunch/food really, unless someone else was buying, but everything else I've had has been really great! I do have to agree that the service is a little iffy, but I don't go to a cafe for great service, I go for great coffee. They also have an AMAZING dessert counter. I haven't tried one thing I don't like, and I usually am not too big on sweets. Wi-fi is great, atmosphere is very nice and relaxing, and I like that they support local businesses/events with a little table by the door with lots of flyers, cards, etc. I also love it because I work within walking distance, so I always go in between clients! :) read more

i'm sure this place has food/desserts/etc and it has free Wifi, which is always a plus. and I'm sure the coffee is good, but I wouldn't know because clumsy me spilled my coffee within minutes of getting it. I wanted to try the Africano since I had never heard of it before and unfortunately it all ended up on the ground. I helped the server clean it up and apologized profusely for my clumsiness and it's my opinion that if this was a nice place she would offer to make me another drink, but she didn't. Yes, I know that it's my fault for spilling the drink and maybe it's wrong of me to expect her to make me a new one for free...but if I was in her position I would have made the customer another drink. How much does a shot of espresso and a little bit of milk really cost? And when there were only 2 other people seated at the cafe it's not like she was really busy making other people's orders. Needless to say I was a little bitter to have paid 3 dollars to end up with nothing. 2 stars for the service :( read more

Ordered a cafe mocha. It was decent but not worth the price for the quality- which was overpowered by the chocolate.

I went there on a weekend evening, pre theater. Slow service. Food OK. Latte was excellent. Like many other reviewers, I found the staff to be rude. Hello! I'm giving you the business. read more

now i know that this place has been around for years and its the place for college students but i think it might be time to invest in better wireless connection for its customers. after all the longer a person stays the more they are likely to buy more right. now i will say that the place has a lot of seating which makes it nice and all both inside asnd out. but i gotta say being kicked off when u r trying to work just makes the experience tuf to enjoy read more