This IG-friendly spot is in the heart of touristy LA, on Melrose and literally across the street from the bubblegum-pink wall by Paul Smith. You'll definitely find plenty of visitors in the cafe for their personalized lattes. You can choose either from the art selections that Carrera already has, or you can download the Ripples app to customize the art-foam. I opted for palm trees, a symbol of my hometown. Latte itself is strong; I couldn't really taste the rose syrup added to it, but otherwise, it was a solid cup of caffeine. The edible-rose donut I got was very mediocre, though. Service was professional and prompt, but don't expect warm, friendly vibes from them. Cafe itself is really nice architecturally, even down to its bathroom! It was designed to be photogenic, so I don't blame them. Carrera Cafe is worth an experience at least once, if you decide to brave the Westside traffic. Enjoy! read more

Carrera Cafe - Latte and edible-rose donut. - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good food, nice location. We actually only went in because it was close to the Paul Smith pink wall and my wife wanted to take some pics. I was happily surprised to find some tasty food to go with the nice, well decorated cafe. My wife loved the imprint on the latte foam, which made for a great instagram photo. I thoroughly enjoyed my pastrami sandwich, and my son liked the waffle sticks with fresh berries. It was super sweet, but he's a kid, so that was a plus. All in all, I'd go again if I was in the area. read more

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Definitely a hang out spot for ambience, not quality. Coffee is weak, donuts cold. Everything looks cute and the set up is quaint and comfortable. If you are looking for quality food though, it's not the story here. Easy to find at the corner of street. read more

Carrera Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wanted to try out this cafe for the cute ambience and custom latte art. I came here on a Monday morning and it wasn't too busy until the afternoon rush hit. The café has lots of nice, natural lighting so I can see why it's such an instagrammer/blogger hotspot. With that being said, it's definitely not recommended as a low-key reading/studying spot (unless you come early). I happened to go on a day with many tourists also hovering around the area, so I didn't stay long. The cafe staff and service were polite and prompt! Ordered the Iced Rose Latte and the Chai Latte, both drinks were pretty good! read more

Carrera Cafe - 12 oz. Hot Chai Latte - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This might be my favorite cafe in the area! Strong coffee drinks and delicious matcha, plus a wide range of healthy salads and sandwiches. Their mango salmon salad is my favorite. The staff is super nice and friendly; I usually end up having interesting little conversations with them. Also, strong WiFi signal and they close at 6PM! Most cafes close at 5 so I really appreciate this. Just remember to bring noise-canceling headphones if you plan to work/study because it's a popular spot and the crowd's chatter can get a bit loud at times. Also, I don't remember seeing any power outlet (but have never really looked for it either) so just be mindful of that. read more

Such a cute little spot! Carrera Cafe is the perfect spot to bring friends/family visiting LA who want to take photos of "Instagramable" drinks. Service: Wonderful staff! They were so patient while all of us decided which design we wanted. They are very attentive and answered any questions we had about the menu. Presentation: 10/10! You can choose a variety of cute designs to have printed on your coffee. It's truly a unique experience. Food: Definitely not the highlight of this cafe. I had a Caprese sandwich because I was very hungry and I wish I had just gone without it. It was bland and had super crunchy bread. Overall, it was a great spot to go with some friends who were in town and needed a little pick-me-up. The coffees were great & the cafe is right on Melrose near tons of great shops. Check it out! read more

Carrera Cafe - Coffee drinks with photos - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This cafe has a terrible outdoor security person (on weds 1/25) who is screaming at people parking in the public meters on Melrose & Harper to visit other businesses. He just waited for me outside my car door when I legally parked at a metered Public parking spot (with no permit or anything attached to it) saying that the spots were for the cafe and I couldn't park there. I was on a work phone call and he was so rude screaming and demanding for me to move that I had to end the work call to answer his confrontation. He then continued demanding that I can't stay for more than two minutes and asking where I was going. He circled my car the entire time I ran my errand and continued being threatening and harassing until I drove off. Please consider your hiring practices - our neighborhood is not the place for this kind of behavior. read more

Service sucks! I asked for an iced caramel latte and one of the male employees said we don't make that kind of coffee here. So I asked another male employee if he can just make an iced caramel coffee he said yes because he noticed how rude the other employee was being towards me. The coffee was not that good and the place looked a bit dirty read more

Very Instagramable cafe. Has all the things you need for a cute photo. I went on a busy Saturday morning and grabbed a Nutella latte which was amazing. Very chocolaty and creamy. Great smooth taste. I got the printed latte art w TuPac for the photo. Had to get a good instagram shot. The staff was nice and helpful. They really walked me through the menu and offered suggestions. It's very dog friendly and can get packed fast. I also had the waffle sticks which were decent. Definitely end up soggy with the whip cream at the bottom of the cup. But all in all 10/10 recommend for a cute cafe date with the bestie. read more

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They don't know how to make Cortado! They also asked me how many shots of espresso I want in my Cortado! They don't know there are two shots in it. The photo says it all! read more

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If you're a diehard fan of taking pictures and posting them on Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc., then "Carrera Cafe" might be up your alley. This has got to be one of the trendiest coffee shops/cafes that I have ever stepped foot into. And when I say that, you see good looking people, a beautiful rustic & spacious interior, and an exterior where you see more people taking pictures than actually focusing on their coffee drinks, sandwiches, and salads. Located directly on the 8200 block of Melrose Ave. close to Crescent Heights Blvd. in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, "Carrera Cafe" has a very lively and spirited vibe to it. Parking is fairly easy but do keep in mind that there are timed parking meters everywhere. I came here with my lovely lady on a Friday afternoon around 12:30pm. The cafe was packed with customers while there was roughly 5 people in front of us ordering their food items & drinks. Since the weather outside was a beautiful and sunny 84°, we both took advantage of ordering "Iced Vanilla Lattes" priced at $4.50 (for hot or iced). Since we were still full from breakfast, we skipped on ordering food. But Carrera Cafe is a full-on deli which includes a nice variety of specialty salads (priced from $11-13) and a huge amount of sandwiches (also priced from $11-13). These sandwiches include turkey, tuna, pastrami, vegetarian, and much more. We decided to sit at one of their outdoor patio tables and what is cool about this location is that you can see several professional photographers taking pictures at the iconic "Paul Smith" pink wall. Its hilarious how people line up to take pictures of themselves with a pink wall background but c'mon, it's LA so anything is possible. Going back to Carrera, our lattes definitely hit the spot as they were creamy and made to perfection. They definitely had a finer roast then say, Starbucks or Coffee Bean. What draws a ton of people to Carrera Cafe is the customizable creations you can do with latte art. This place offers the capability of actually uploading your personal photo (or any photo for that matter) from your smartphone and they will digitally replicate it onto the foam of your latte! This is a first and a big hit with many photographers, both amateur and professional. With that and done, "Carrera Cafe" isn't quite the best place I've been to but it is worth checking out. Service was top notch, prices are a bit high (but you are in a very trendy part of town), and the overall experience with the art and culture surrounding this place was excellent. My rating, a respectable four stars. read more

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Got the famous egg sandwich and acai bowl - satisfied our cravings! Really wanted to get an iced matcha latte but was full from the good eats. Definitely on my order list next round! read more

Only tried the coffee and WOW amazing. I got a latte with lavender and almond milk and it may be the best latte I've ever had. Service Was nice and quick too! Will have to try the food soon read more

Cute spot with indoor and outdoor dining. Located right across from the pink wall so it's a great spot to watch people taking selfies. Their ripple machine lets you print whatever photo you want onto the foam in your cappuccino or latte. Super cute idea. Only downside is that I found the coffee to be just okay and I couldn't really taste any mocha in the mocha latte. You should go here at least once though. read more

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I loved Carrera Cafe! It is located right on Melrose Ave so when you get tired posing in front of those famous wall murals for your IG photoshoots, be sure to visit this place! I got the iced chai latte, which had a delicious cinnamon kick to it. What I really enjoyed was the custom latte art. Using the app-Coffee Ripples, I downloaded a picture of a beautiful drawing I saw online and got it printed on my latte. It might seem silly to pay a little extra just to get a picture on your latte, but it was fun to try out! It is a pretty cafe with good lighting and wifi. It wasn't as clean as I'd expect--I guess there's limited seating and many customers so there isn't time for the tables to be wiped in between each customer. I found this a bit gross but other than that, the cafe was great. Outside, on the left side of the building, there is a mural that Carrera updates every few months. The mural wasn't too cute this month, but I've seen them to do a cute lip wall mural in the past for Valentines Day. So ya might be able to get another IG worthy shot if you visit Carrera =D read more

Carrera Cafe - A drawing of a girl in traditional Kashmiri attire was captured in my Iced Chai Latte - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'll be completely transparent with you. Is the service amazing? No. They are nice, just super disorganized (as in they forgot my friend's order...twice.) Is the coffee the best in the city? No. But the freaking latte art gets me every time. I had my coloring book with me, and I asked them to print the cover onto the foam. I thought it might look a little mid, but it was beyond cute. This is the type of spot you go to for the trendier aesthetic. So, grab your girlfriend, take some cute pictures (if they forget her latte, don't be too shocked), and enjoy the ride. read more

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$1.50 if you want foam writing. I thought it just came with your latte, but whatever. I had the chai latte. It was tasty. It's a cute place to pop in to and have a drink while watching all the Asian tourists take photos in front of the pink wall across the street. So many people outside. Good people watching cafe. Meter parking on the street. read more

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Fun. Delicious coffee and food. Great atmosphere . The coffee brightens my day. The sugar free iced vanilla latte is excellent. The staff is fun. The food surprisingly good read more

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If you want to take cute, aesthetic pictures of your coffee for the Gram, then this is the place for you! However, if you want actual good coffee and good food maybe go someplace else. I only came here to get a Harry styles design on my coffee and while I was here I decided to order their "Famous breakfast sandwich." I thought the sandwich was SOOOOO basic!!! Nothing special about it to be honest. It was legit just egg, tomato, lettuce, Mayo and I added bacon to it but it was extra. Avo is also extra if you want it. The coffee was basic nothing special flavor wise. Also the girl taking our order seemed distracted. She was gossiping with her co worker while she was taking our order, laughing and not paying attention. I had to repeat myself 3 times. I'm not from the area, so the experience wasn't great. If I was from the area I wouldn't come back :) save your $ and go someplace else more worthy. read more

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The location is nice, it's on Melrose! The place is very clean and they have a very tasty yummy cold latte coffee. I tried their cappuccino and cold latte! So good! The music is a little bit loud. Other than that super cute cafe and great coffee. read more

Carrera Cafe - Cold 16 oz. Iced Latte - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time visiting this cafe last Thursday and wow! It didn't disappoint! Will be coming back for more coffee read more

Carrera Cafe - The barista made my iced latte with a Mickey and Minnie design and omg I loved it! will be coming back soon for the great coffee! - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This cafe is beautifully aesthetic and has the beverage quality to back up the looks! After going out for brunch, my boyfriend and I were looking for a cute cafe nearby that we could go to and do some studying for our classes. That's when we came across Carrera Cafe as a highly rated spot, and decided to give it a try. The parking was relatively easy, there's a lot of street parking on the street outside. It's situated on the hip and trendy Melrose Ave, I love the location! The cafe is very befitting of its hip locale as well, with a very white-and-black styled interior that is so cute and aesthetic. I love the white tables, black chairs, white quartz counters, white brick walls, and the white and black menu board!! It's definitely one of my favorite cafe's in terms of decor and atmosphere now. It's very crowded, but the line moves fast, and we ordered two of the specialty sodas, which you can select flavors for. I got raspberry, and my boyfriend got strawberry. Both flavors were delicious, and the drinks rich and creamy! The only detraction is how hot it was inside, but that's understandable given the high heats in Los Angeles right now and the fact that it was so heavily crowded inside. The prices were quite reasonable, the atmosphere and decor so hip and cute, and the drinks were refreshing and wonderful! Oh, and they have really good free WiFi!! I'll be back! You hit all the marks for me, Carrera Cafe! read more

Carrera Cafe - Raspberry Flavored Specialty Soda - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very average cafe overall. I stopped by to jump on a meeting and had a hot chocolate and the almond croissant - both were okay at best. Service was good though! read more

Yes, this place is totally worth visiting at least once. It lives up to the hype on social media for sure! It's located right across from the famous pink wall, and around all the other shops in Melrose. You'll have to pay for street parking which can be a little hard to find sometimes, but if you're making a day out of it, it's okay. You should definitely try the foam printed design on a drink just once. If you're into that stuff, it's super cute! You download the app called Ripple, upload or pick a photo, and then just tell the barista when you're ordering. I would pick a photo with darker shades to make sure you can see it really well. They also have preset images to choose from. There is an extra charge, but like I said it's kind of cool to do once. Aside from that, their iced lattes are pretty good. I also had their iced chai once but wasn't a huge fan, it was watered down a lot. Overall, their lattes, iced and hot, are pretty good. Whether you're just looking for a regular coffee shop or you want to keep up with the trends, this place has it all! read more

Carrera Cafe - Hot vanilla latte with Drake's picture on it - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Carreta fits very well into the Melrose area, with its cute LA vibe. There coffee beans are roasted by La Colombe and has a pretty good flavor although the latte was not as strong as I expected it to be. My friend got the hot chocolate, which was not anything special. It tasted somewhat like a watery hot chocolate. I came because I wanted to try out the coffee art they do. I uploaded a photo of myself, and was even more excited once I got my latte! They can do it on any of their coffee/milk drinks. My friend has it done on hot chocolate. It is definitely worth the experience at least once. It is not super overpriced either; I paid $5.50 for a latte. You need to download the app Ripple. They have WiFi and the app name in the store, so my to worry if you forget! After downloading, you can choose from a selection of phrases/premade pictures or upload you're own. Once you confirm, you can show the number to the cashier when you order the drink and they will associate the number with your order. There was no line at lunch time, but a few people tricked in after us. The service was fast. There was tons of seating inside and street parking on one side of the street a few minutes walking. There are also metered spots close by. They also have a cute wall outside with art that you can take photos with. read more

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Admittedly we came here for the gram, wanting to get our selfies printed on the latte. My friend thought their avocado toast was lackluster. I got their pumpkin latte and it was just alright, the latte foam printer is definitely a novelty but I probably wouldn't come back again. read more

My favorite spot now that I work in the area. Their matcha is prime, salads and pastries are divine and the lovely individuals behind the counter are sublime. Recommendations: Lavender matcha iced with oat milk Mango salmon salad or the arugula salad add salmon All pastries, especially croissants read more

Came here for light salad after our appt at our Harper with my gf. Busy place. Lots of good choices but sadly customer service was a let down. Will probably come back again after our hair appts. Trust. read more

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Right on Melrose Avenue, and it's right across from the famous pink wall that all the basics flock to! It was a cold, rainy day in LA (I know, odd), so this coffee shop was the perfect place to take refuge in. I love the cool designs you can put on your coffee- since I wasn't able to see a Kardashian on my trip, I went with the crying Kim K design lol. Overall, a good, aesthetic cup of coffee! read more

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the quality of the coffee is good but not extraordinary. but the photo print definitely makes you come back. it's a fun place with decent prices. read more

Carrera Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my friends told me about Carrera Cafe. I immediately yelped them and saw all the custom drinks they make and drove there the next day. I surprised my husband by ordering a latte with a picture of our countries prime minister on it. The look on my husbands face was priceless. The service was great, the food delicious and the drinks fun to drink. We felt like kids in candy land. Thanks to my friend we found a new cool place read more

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Lol, I didn't buy anything here. Was planing to drink a cup of coffee or a bottle of rose water. But I do play too much on these beautiful packing drinks. Still, This is a coffee shop you need to visit, for some pleasure of youth. Take some photos around here! Get some free and stupid joy, it won't be bad. read more

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Such a cute cafe! I love coming here, both the inside and outside of the cafe are so cute, the food and coffee is great and the service is quick! I recommend the Il Tacchino Sub, a great turkey sub, and Carrera Combo Sub if you want more of an Italian sub. Both the Greek Salad and Nicoise Salad are amazing, but the Nicoise Salad is my favorite. It's very filling and everything in it tastes great! The coffee here is also spot on. The printing pictures onto your coffee is also really funny, but note that you usually need to use regular milk to do it instead of oat or almond milk. read more

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Already several times here Always i can complain Once the food from refrigerator was not fresh (the fruits) Then today' the cups has no cover Then the second time the order was not done the way we asked ( two drinks ) Instead of hot it was damn cold, and the other drink was totally different one that I ordered Either the management should start taking care of their stuff ( like trainings) or you gonna have more complains read more

I love this place worth my hour drive. The staff is always sweet. & the breakfasts sand which is to die for!! read more

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First time leaving a review and customer here and new to the area and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE VIBES FROM THIS PLACE!!! It's right in the heart of Melrose Ave and just looks amazing when you walk In. Coffee taste GREAT just as expected and the seating outside gives you a great view of the Pink Wall with everyone taking turns with their pictures. Will definitely be coming by again soon! read more

This is a great neighborhood coffee shop on Melrose Ave. just a little bit east of Melrose Place. And it's across the street from the famous hot pink wall of Paul Smith where you can take some amazing selfies and photographs. My favorite thing about this cafe is they have this wonderful machine RIPPLE that makes foam art designs and pictures on coffee drinks. So you can have your friend's face put on a latte and surprise them. You just have to download the Ripples app and upload a photo you want for your custom foam when you order your latte. They also have some designs that you can pick if you don't want to bother with the app and upload anything. It's so much fun. A great way to surprise your friends if you're taking them for coffee. They also have great panini, salads and keto doughnuts. The outside seating is on a relatively quiet side street so it's a nice place to sit and chat or use your laptop. read more

Carrera Cafe - Cute outside seating. - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Alright, everyone goes here for one thing, and one thing only...the customized coffee art!! It's pretty cool to think that you can get pretty much any picture on your latte. You just have to download an app called coffee ripples and this app has some templates already or you can upload a picture of your own or get it off the internet. Don't worry, if you are not tech savvy, they have some templates at the shop where you can choose from....and yes, Ryan Gosling is one of them :) My friend and I came on a super hot day and we thought we would have to get a hot drink for the latte but sure enough, they can make your drink iced too with the art!! First sip, it was pretty good but after while, it was super watered down. I think that a hot drink would be better! read more

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My twin & I's new Fave Melrose coffee/tea/dessert spot!! Ok, def lunch too hehe WHERE: CARRERA CAFE MELROSE-LA WHAT: Iced coffee & Ices Peppermint Tea WHY: You can literally eat the best gourmet style breakfast, snack, & lunch at the price of a drive thru! Gorgeous Cafe w tons of parking... wish we found this place sooner!! Need to try the Mango Salmon Salad ASAP!! INSTAGRAM: Glutenfreeoc read more

Carrera Cafe - BEST tasting iced coffee and Iced Peppermint Tea! Can't wait to go back & eat the delish food - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cute & trendy coffee spot in LA! I came here after I saw all of the cool latte art on Instagram. The interior and exterior is SO pretty! My boyfriend and I hit this up before we left to head back on our flight home. We also got a breakfast wrap which was good too. Overall: Very "instagram" worthy coffee shop in LA with great latte art! read more

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