Friendly service. More of a restaurant than cafe. Free wifi. Parked on the street. Not really the right vibe for working, but they let us work... Would be nice to have a separate section for casual coffee drinkers who aren't eating whole meals here. Nothing particularly wrong, but wasn't what I was looking for. read more

Soooo delicious I will definitely be going back. Love all the seafood and dairy free options. read more

Carasau Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

Ambiance: the cafe portion is right next to the Carasau restaurant, and they share the same kitchen, restroom, and outdoor seating Service: very slow, it took a while to be seated and place the order, and more waiting time to get water Food & Drink: simple menu for coffee drinks and few selections for desserts, although you can order the brunch from the restaurant menu Mocha Latte - *** creamy top but watery taste overall Berry Tart - *** average taste Price: affordable prices, about $15~$20 per person read more

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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. read more

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

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 :) read more

Carasau Cafe - Ice cap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

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! read more

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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 read more

Carasau Cafe - Chocolate Eclair - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

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It was Saturday at 3pm and wanted to get latte. Walked into the cafe side and no one was there. There was only one guy managing both the restaurant side and the cafe side. Got a latte. Portion was small and was just bitter. read more

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. read more

Carasau Cafe - Brioche pudding - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

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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. read more

Carasau Cafe - Cappuccino w/ Vanilla + double espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

Carasau Cafe is a nice little coffee and pastries stop in the heart of downtown Culver City! Coming in, you'll be greeted by specialty drinks on the left as well as a case of pastries to the right. There's a lot of nice tables inside and some outdoor seats as well. I've gotten a few items here including a croissant, an Americano, and a coconut water. The croissant was terrific and the Americano was solid. They also sell coffee beans here (I'll have to grab one next time) and the vibe was super chill! Parking is tricky like most of the stops around here. I wouldn't advise street parking nearby (if you do, double-check the signs), but there are a number of nearby parking structures that are best to stop at. read more

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. read more

Carasau Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

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The food is good. The service is very good. Here's the problem. My friend Don was buying me lunch. We ordered iced teas. We received two large glasses of ice with some tea in them. When we asked for refills, we were told they don't do refills. Since it was my birthday, Don insisted we order another round. Again, they were mostly ice. Grand total for the teas: $20! Essentially, we received the equivalent of two large glasses of tea for 10 bucks apiece. If they charge five dollars for iced tea, they should offer refills. We had intended to return another time.. After Don received the bill, we decided, "arrivederci, finito, Carasau!" read more

Great gelato and excellent customer service! Came with my four and eight year old. Calm and inviting environment. read more

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. read more

Carasau Cafe - Mini charcuterie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

My parents and I came here after my daughter's violin recital this morning. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and we sat on the beautiful patio. The service was excellent and the food was delicious! We enjoyed the feature dish of lamb chops, the signature omelet, the chicken sandwich with house made chips, and a Caesar salad. Everything was excellent and we look forward to returning! read more

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! read more

Carasau Cafe - Pizetta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

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This is a cute place to get coffee, pastries and sandwiches. All of which were top drawer! The focaccia bread was ! Service was quick and friendly. read more

Amazing flavor in mouse worth $7 and frap carasau. Taste really good great stuff! Definitely will come back read more

Carasau Cafe - Wonderful mousse, with wonderful frap carasau - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

This place is absolutely phenomenal. Great service! AMAZINGLY AUTHENTIC food. We had the frito misto, lobster mango tower and Bianca "something" pizza and Two glasses of Monica "something" wine. I honestly don't even know where to begin. The ambience was cute, sexy, and upscale but not stuffy. The food was phenomenal. My only complaint is I'm so miserably full. Lol. read more

Lowkey cafe tucked away in the back of an alley of the Culver Steps plaza area. I stopped by on a Saturday morning to grab some coffee. I got a latte - it came out quickly and tasted nice. If you use Google Maps I would advise not to - parking in the back streets behind the cafe can be hit-or-miss; just go park in the main Culver Steps parking structure or any of the Downtown Culver parking structures instead of parking residentially! read more

I wanted to go somewhere with good coffee for brunch. Carasau Cafe boasted a sign, "Best Italian Coffee," and it did not disappoint. Everything we had - latte, chai latte, danish, caprese sandwich, and salmon & eggs - was a slam dunk. From the moment we walked in, the proprietor, Francesco, made us right at home, providing detailed recommendations and excellent service throughout the meal. He roasts the coffee here himself, and it is clearly a labor of love for him. Will be back! read more

Randomly found this place and came in because the sign outside said 'come inside for authentic Italian coffee' so of course we had to. The owner Frankie was so welcoming and warm. Also very knowledgeable about coffee, roasting, and all of the pastries. As for the taste of the lattes...absolutely AMAZING. Will definitely come here and can't wait to try the restaurant next door! read more

Carasau Cafe - A beautiful and delicious creamy latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

Great espresso and quality service. Price is fair for the area. Worth a visit if you're looking for that morning cup of gold to get you going. read more

The Bombloné stuffed with pistachio ice cream is the best pastry desert I've tasted at the cafe! The presentation is spectacular and the warm donut mixed with the refreshing gelato makes for a comforting balance of sweet, savory, creaminess! Perfect for any day read more

Carasau Cafe - Bomboloné - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

Stumbled across this place on my way to a meeting near my office in downtown Culver City, and so glad I did. The owner, Francesco, comes from the same region of Italy as my family and is from a long line of coffee artisans. All of the coffee is sourced, roasted, and prepared by Francesco, giving him a better understanding of how to bring out the best flavor profiles from his coffee and what to pair it with. I recommend anything with the cold foam on the specials menu, but you can never go wrong with an Italian style espresso on the patio to start off the morning read more

Best breakfast I've had in Culver City. The food, ambiance, service - all second to none. Highly recommended. read more

Carasau Cafe - Eggs & Meatball breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

Coffee shop next to one of our new favorite Italian restaurants. Enjoyed the espresso and pastries after our lunch. Francesco also spent some time troubleshooting my method of frothing milk and showed me how he does it. read more

Love the location, perfectly hidden away. I loved the menus and the service was excellent. I had a cappuccino and the classic sandwich on focaccia bread. I definitely recommend and will be back to try other items read more

This cafe, which is connected to the Sardinian Carasau Restaurant, is a hidden gem in Downtown Culver City. From the in-house roasted coffee (the owner roasts the beans themselves) to the delicious and decadent focaccia and bombolonis - this is a great place to relax and enjoy great a great italian cafe experience. read more

This place is great! I stopped in for some coffee with a friend and one of the owners greeted us and was so nice to talk to. I came back a week later to pick up some dinner and the food was as incredible as the coffee was. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff is also really friendly, the host that helped me was very sweet. They know what they're doing there, and you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. Some italian classics and some twists, 100% worth a visit. read more

Carasau Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Culver City, California

If you're on the West Side of LA this is a must! Frankie is a master coffee maker (yes he roasts all his own blends personally)! We heard about it from a friend and boy are we happy we did. Very welcoming atmosphere, delicious coffee (some cool specialty drinks as well), and the pastries were to die for! read more

Excellent food and service. If you want an Italian experience in Culver City, with the special food from the island of Sardinia, you definitely need to eat here. Their tomato sauce is excellent! I am from Italy so I definitely have high standards when I eat out, especially pasta. We had culirgiones and malloredus as main dishes, and seada for dessert. Great location too, the parking is very close buy, the Culver hotel for drinks in front of it - the perfect datenight. read more

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

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