Stopped by after lunch next door, their cookies are THE BOMB I literally wanted some more after I…read morehad them haha. Ambiance is calm and peaceful and cute decor fills the place, starting with three big ole bear dolls sitting on a swing on the front window display. Would come back just to try more flavors! We got oreo, biscoff, hershey's chocolate, and blueberry cookies. They are just the right sweet, not too sweet and still flavorful. It's what makes the cookie eatable in bulk I say! Also got the Americano, it's very light which I love. The straw is a pink heart shape, so soo cute.

ive had somemore LA pinned for awhile and finally got a chance to try it out!…read more first off, this cafe is sooooo adorable!!! def a girlie girl cafe. i ordered the lotus cloud iced, added two shots and a lotus cookie. lots of seating inside and a private parking lot and bathrooms!! check check and check! service was great. cafe was clean. def recommend!

Yes yes yes! I think I found my new favorite dessert spot for the summer! These Korean shaved ice…read moreare where it's at! They are perfectly light, and sweet and packed with flavor! You don't feel like you're eating shaved ice! You feel like you're eating a fluffy cloud! When you walk in, you are greeted by kiosks where you place your order. You don't have much interaction with the staff other than than they calling out your number when your order is ready Only downside is they were playing music way too loud! The store itself had maybe 1-2 other parties inside... but the music was too loud we practically had to yell at each other to MAYBE hear the person right next to us. I definitely was not a fan of that vibe. The dessert itself though was phenomenal

One of the best desserts in LA. Light and refreshing, with good portions. A single can definitely…read morefeed two people! I get the injeolmi every time. Tastes like peanut butter to me but my cousin says coffee. -1 Star because the wifi was down and you had to order through door dash. Would have been more convenient to have Square payment in store. Our order still came out quickly. Seating is decent but this place gets packed in the evenings!

What a delicious dessert spot! We visited on a Sunday night and although it was busy we were able…read moreto get a table fairly quickly. It's a small space with about 5-6 tables inside and a bench outside. My friends and I ordered a little bit of everything to share. I had the Thai tea and I liked that it wasn't too sweet. We also ordered the matcha gelato and it was really good! The star of the show was the mango shaved iced with the sticky rice. It was delicious and perfect for sharing. I highly recommend to check out if you are looking for a great dessert spot to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Delicious flavors! Especially liked how the coconut shone through the butterfly pea flower coconut…read moreflavor even though it's not my usual choice. Girl working counter hesitated a bit when I asked to try all the flavors but I told her I was out of town so it's like my one chance. There was no one else in line so it's not like I would've held people up. I liked most flavors so it's just up to personal preference. I will say the pandan milk was disappointing cuz I could barely taste the pandan flavor.

Cafe Upper's interior was really unique! It has an edgy, industrial vibe that you don't see at most…read morecafes. The matcha was definitely the highlight. I ordered a matcha Einspanner less sweet. It came out super creamy and really well balanced. Also, I have never seen a matcha look like that! The cafe is pretty spacious with a decent amount of seating, which I appreciated. A huge plus is that they have a parking lot. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back!

This place gets packed and is hidden gem. Okay, well not so hidden, but it is good. We trecked over…read morehere after watching a Kelsea Ballerini at Crypto Arena and have come back several times after watching WNBA games. Parking is in the back and is ADA accessible. They have chairs and tables for you to hang out and eat/drink what you purchased. There's also just benches if you wanna lounge. I've seen people here working on their laptop and groups of people around one table so the vibe is chill and friendly. It also depends on what time of day you come. Weekends usually get packed. As for the drinks and food. What we've had here has always been good. Best to eat their Croffle and baked goods there. Although Matcha is not for my liking, I'm more for their Taro Drink. B says the Matcha here is one of the better ones she's had. I have to agree even their Matcha Ice Cream is good. We get is the Matcha Croffle + Ice Cream, Matcha Einspanner, Taro Einspanner, and their cakes. Only thing I knocked down a star is because Not all the workers know the answers to your questions of what is in what food item or if you can substitute the milks. So that's something Cafe Upper should train all staff. Especially if people have food allergies.

The matcha is actually delish. I would say the portion of matcha is quite small though.read more

Einspanner latte (iced ) wow this is yummy for the tummy ! Amazing taste ! 5/5…read more Agave einspanner (iced) outstanding ! So delicious I could have this every morning if I may 5/5 This coffee experience here is outstanding, the taste is just right on point ! Restrooms available Parking available outside on street *Awesome photo-booth! It's a must try once you come visit here . 5/5 Music is perfect and relaxing. Nice and bright inside , decorative style is 5/5 Love the style of glasses being outside on display or to wear for the mirror for a picture to take . Great customer service, very polite , and nice , welcoming . Clean environment, , clean seating area Very nice decoration, love the lighting Definitely recommended Friends and family I will be back soon for more

I swear I am addicted to this place :-) I found this place…read more10-12 years ago, when we lived in DTLA. We used to come here and buy salads, Sandwiches, Donuts all the time. About 5 years ago we moved to San Fernando Valley, but I am still visiting this place at least twice / 3 times a month. I wish I could come more. Their Mango Jicama salad is my favorite, and the donuts... oh my goodness... Do not miss this place if you are in the area.

I've visited Café Dulce in Little Tokyo before, and I usually enjoy stopping in, especially when…read moreI'm in the area with my two kids. The drinks and pastries have always made it an easy place for us to grab a treat, so I'm not writing this based on one random first impression. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing enough that I felt I needed to say something. When we came in, the trash cans were overflowing, and the floor looked like it had not been cleaned in quite some time. I understand that cafés can get very busy, especially in Little Tokyo, and I never expect a place to look perfect every second of the day. However, the dining area felt noticeably neglected. With two children, cleanliness is something I pay closer attention to, and it was uncomfortable trying to find a clean area for us to stand and sit. The overall atmosphere also felt disorganized. We waited at the register for help, but it took a while before anyone acknowledged us. A simple "I'll be right with you" would have made a big difference. I have had better experiences here in the past, which is why this visit stood out so much. I'm hoping this was simply a bad day, because Café Dulce has always been a place I was happy to visit with my family. I'm sharing this because I would genuinely like to see the cleanliness and customer service return to the standard I remember. Private Feedback for Management I did not feel comfortable putting the full details of this experience in a public review, but I believe management needs to be aware of what happened. While I was standing at the register waiting to order, the male employee working there was engaged in a conversation with another person and appeared to be openly gloating about drinking while on the job. Based on what I heard and observed, he also appeared to be impaired or intoxicated. He continued the conversation while ignoring me, even though I was standing directly in front of the register waiting to place an order. The tone of the conversation was not subtle or professional. It created a much darker and more uncomfortable atmosphere than what I would ever expect from a family-friendly café. I was there with my two children, and hearing someone behind the register casually talking about drinking while working was deeply concerning. Someone who appears intoxicated while operating a register and handling customers' money creates a terrible narrative for the business. It raises concerns about judgment, accuracy with transactions, food-service safety, and the overall professionalism of the workplace. Even if the employee was exaggerating or joking, it was still completely inappropriate to have that conversation openly in front of customers. What bothered me most was not only the conversation, but the fact that I was being ignored while it continued. I was waiting to spend money at the business, yet the employee seemed more interested in talking about drinking than acknowledging a customer. As a mother standing there with two children, the situation felt uncomfortable, disrespectful, and honestly a little disturbing. This is not my first time visiting Café Dulce, and I have never felt compelled to complain before. I understand that employees are human and that businesses have difficult days. However, the combination of overflowing trash cans, a dirty floor, being ignored at the register, and an employee appearing impaired while discussing drinking on the job crossed a line for me. I am sharing this privately because I believe management should have the opportunity to address it directly. I hope the situation is taken seriously, not only for the reputation of the café, but for the safety and comfort of the customers and employees.

First time here. It's a cozy little place…read more The staff was friendly. The matcha shaved ice is really flavorful! Really good! We will be back!

Houjicha Marron Shaved Ice. Looks so cute, like ac acorn. Very fine fluffy ice with tea and…read morechestnut cream. Hot Taiyaki infused with Nutella and banana was a perfect snack after the shaved ice.

Great vibes and friendly people. As far as actual cookies go, I got the Walnut Chocolate Chip and…read moreRocky Road. I know Levain pioneered undercooked cookies. Personally, I don't like that style, I was hoping the original would change that for me! Long story short, I didn't like the Walnut Chocolate Chip. I personally just don't like that style still, so I'll chalk it up as a "me" problem. The cooked part was good. The Rocky Road was cooked through. It was an amazing baked good with good flavor and add-ins. Between the roasted almond slices and fudgey chocolate chips, I was enjoying it immensely. A highlight of my day for sure. If you love underbaked cookies, Levain is your cookie shop! I don't and they had something for me too!

As a cookie connoisseur, I had tried some Levain sweets in New York ages ago. Stopped by Larchmont…read moreto try the LA version of their cookies. Based on my memories, this LA location keeps it consistent with a similar taste and texture as the NY location. 3.5/5 Chocolate Chip Walnut: This cookie was tall and slightly undercooked in the middle. The middle was a bit on the squishy side, and crunchy on the outside. Due to the undercooked quality, it's not a cookie I'd get regularly, though I am a big chocolate chip cookie fan. 5/5 Rocky Road: This was delicious. I'm not usually a marshmallow fan, but the addition of this ingredient formed a nice chewy consistency that I expect from a cookie. Chocolatey tidbits were well melted into the cookie texture and produced some fudgey notes. The cookie sizes are large and potentially shareable, and feel like an every once in awhile treat.