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    Carasau Cafe

    4.7 (36 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Doreen M.

    Shocked I hadn't reviewed this place because I came maybe 10 years ago and then like a year ago. I have been here for dinner and brunch/lunch. It is a Sardinian place which is similar to Italian and brunch is American/Sardinian fusion. I love their breakfasts and soup. There dinner was just fine. Love the outdoor seating and customer service. It is also very tucked away which I like. Very cute, good ambiance, great for a quiet meal or biz mtg.

    Ice cap
    Jenna L.

    Super quiet on a Thursday morning; wonderful place to grab a cup of coffee and read/do work. Probably only the downside is there is only 1h free street parking in the neighborhood, otherwise have to park on the lot! What I got: ice cap - personally thought it was gonna be a heftier, but sweeter drink but I should have asked (its just an ice cappuccino:')). The espresso was really good- very smooth dog friendly outdoors :)

    Esmeralda M.

    My sister frequents cafe carasau pretty often! She brought me by yesterday to grab some breakfast goodies and to my surprise they had tons of treats! She ordered a matcha and I ordered a slice of apricot pie, meatballs and eggs for breakfast served with tasty focaccia, and a baguette! The meatball and eggs was *chefs kiss* delicious! That was a good, protein packed breakfast. It came with a side salad! The apricot pie was delicious! This is such a cute cafe, tucked away in downtown Culver City. The service is always top notch here!

    Chocolate Eclair
    Tati H.

    Such a cute little hidden spot in Culver City. We were looking for a spot to get morning coffee and pastries and landed here. We ordered two matcha lattes instead and a chocolate eclair. The matcha latte was good but the heated / frothed milk could have been hotter. Overall the drink felt slightly over room temperature. The eclair was perfect. Less bread and more chocolate filling. Delicious! Would definitely order it again. Service was friendly. Since we went close to 10am on a Sunday it was still relatively quiet. The associate who helped us with our order offered to answer any questions. The cafe also has a few goods from Italy for sale. Take a walk by the wall to check it out. Need to to visit again to try the coffee. Espresso Italiano

    Brioche pudding
    Tara K.

    This review is solely for the dessert! We stopped by after a show at the nearby theater and craved something dessert to end the night on a sweet note. Based on the server's recommendations, we ordered the seada ($14) and the brioche pudding ($10). He stated that Carasau Cafe is the only Sardinian restaurant in the area and the one place you can order the seada which is a Sardinian dessert. The seada appears to be a fancy dumpling with lemon and cheese filling. Not personally my taste but very unique in its flavor and presentation is impeccable. The flakiness of the outside crispiness and the inside soft filling with drizzled honey is a mix of flavors and textures. The brioche pudding was rich in flavor and dense with an accompanying mango sauce. Very flavorful and comforting in its warm sweetness that made it filling as well. The mango was an interesting complement. There is also inside or outside seating and we opted for outside for the welcoming lighting as well as heat lamps.

    Cappuccino w/ Vanilla + double espresso
    Vivian L.

    I will definitely be adding Carasau Cafe to my top coffee stops in LA. I had a gorgeous cappuccino with vanilla: smooth, flavorful. My partner had a double espresso: robust and complex. It is in a beautiful location just off the Culver Blvd main drive - great seating options indoor and outdoor. We sat outdoor to enjoy the ambience, greenery and gorgeous mural on the Pali Hotel exterior.

    Lucy W.

    Came here today with a group and we all had a blast. We got iced latte with coffee whip (made in-house), cappuccino, affogato, poison ivy, bombolone (italian donut made fresh daily with cream), berry tart and focaccia pizza. Everything was so good and the Owner is super friendly. Dog friendly patio, wifi for us digital nomads, and parking is inside Culver Steps.

    Mini charcuterie
    Poni P.

    Great Staff, Empty on a weekday day morning, was easy to find parking, a little pricey but worth every cent. Came for an Affogato and stayed for lunch. mini charcuterie.

    Pizetta
    Jen W.

    Fantastic place, great place to work, delicious food and kind owner! What more can you ask for? This cafe opened a month ago right next to their established, affiliated restaurant next door. Francesco was very welcoming and clearly passionate about his food and coffee. I got a delicious large pizetta (only $4.96 including tax), but will have to be back for their bombettas (Italian donut) and espresso roasted in house. Wi-fi available, good amount of seating, easy quiet low-fi music made it a great ambience to get work done. Highly recommend, will be back next time I'm in the area!

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    Love this hidden away Sardinian restuarant. The food is amazing and creative. The service is the best!

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    It's a real Italian cup of coffee! Premium quality and service with incredibly delicious Italian pastries!! A must!!

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    A great place for Italian coffee, desserts and breakfast. Really enjoyed it. Great servicr yoo

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    “Stumbled across this place on my way to a meeting near my office in downtown Culver City, and so glad I did.”

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