Such a cute little Koreatown coffee shop and absolutely worth a visit. It's slightly on the outskirts of Koreatown, but the space is well-maintained, has its own parking lot, and offers a great atmosphere for both relaxing and getting work done. I noticed a lot of people studying and working, especially in the outdoor area. I ordered the truffle salt coffee, which had a distinct truffle flavor followed by a salty-sweet finish. It was unique and enjoyable, though I personally preferred my friend's tiramisu coffee. The Tiramisu coffee leaned sweeter, which suits my taste more. Honestly, I should've known I'd like that one better, but both drinks were well-executed and worth trying. The shop really stands out for its aesthetics and overall vibe. They also had a selection of pastries that looked amazing, but we had just come from KBBQ and were too full to try any. Definitely something I'd go back for next time. Parking is convenient with a dedicated lot, though we ended up walking from the neighborhood. We visited on a Sunday, and it was pretty packed, especially the outdoor seating area, which feels cozy and tucked away thanks to the greenery. Can't wait to come back! This spot is a gem and worth going~ read more

WOW! What a surprise hidden gem in Ktown. Decided to try the Matcha Banana and it's INCREDIBLE. genuinely the best banana top cream; they use REAL bananas! I'm also not a coffee fan due to the acidity but i CANNOT stop thinking about their Tiramisu latte. they DEFINITELY roast their beans in house or has a VERY high quality beans. truly so yummy!!! read more

I have to say Dolce Vita tops as one of my favorite cafes in Ktown!!! Their coffee is perfection every single time *chef's kiss* No bitterness-- this is huge. Same consistent, delicious coffee with pleasant workers. The owner seems really proud of his coffee beans, as he should be:). Also a huge plus for the free parking!! And they're open early, as coffee shops should be... I feel like many open later in this area. read more

Used to be Balcony, now the management seemed to have changed and the cafe came with brand new name, concept, and menu. Same convenient space with petite indoor seats and semi-outdoor covered patio. It's quite busy throughout the day on Sunday, but not to the point that there's long line. Some guests did linger for longer as they worked or even played games lol. We tried their latte with cream top as well as their Dulce De Leche latte. The cream was bit thicker than usual but it did taste good. If it could be slightly lighter, would certainly fancy it better. The Dulce De Leche was basically their version of caramel latte with extra drizzle, fit those who liked something sweet. Either the size or my drink choice, I thought the coffee was tad milky and I might want bolder espresso flavor. Next time I might either pick smaller size or went for other drinks. read more

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Great vibes. Theres a cool outdoor section to work/study. It is a little loud as it is next to a busy street but it's nice and shady. I got matcha banana and ham and cheese croissant. Both pretty good!! I didn't expect an actual croissant for some reason. But it was nice and flaky. The croissant was $8 so they did give a pretty big portion (for me at least!) read more

Dolce Vita - Ham and cheese croissant and Iced Matcha Banana Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

5/5: New management with Dolce Vita, coffee tastes exceptionally better than before. Everything organic. You can change the coffee beans upon request as well! There's always free parking in the lot. 5/5: cute ambiance. I highly recommend. read more

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"Found my new favorite spot in K town ! The quality here is top-notch--they use organic coffee and organic ceremonial grade matcha, and you can really taste the difference. I highly recommend the banana cream matcha; it's a unique and delicious combo which did not taste artificial . We also shared a butter croissant that was absolutely delicious--perfectly flaky! My daughter had the strawberry latte, which she said tasted just like the best strawberry milk. I ended up buying a tin of the matcha to take home, and I love that the tins are refillable! The service was amazing and the staff made us feel so welcomed. We'll definitely be back!" read more

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Amazing drink!! The matcha was the perfect earthy taste and combined with the natural tasting banana cream top? Delicious! Cute aesthetic as well! Great place to study or chill. Staff member was also very nice and welcoming read more

Dolce Vita - Iced Matcha Banana Cream with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Didn't get a photo of my matcha but it was delicious! The staff was super nice and the shop was super cute. parking is small tho but they do have a parking attendant who helped me with a parking spot since I was just there to grab a drink and go. read more

Amazing place love the vibe & atmosphere & the coffee here is phenomenal definitely a 10 out of 10 then food here is very tasty & I love coming here I visit this location 4 to 5 time a week & I bring all my friends and family here too definitely a friendly place . The cashier is always friendly n nice & happy that's why I love the vibe & the customer service read more

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Some of the best coffee in LA, and the staff is super friendly. Really gives you the neighborhood coffee shop vibe where they care about their regulars. Obviously they're passionate about quality read more

Dolce Vita is located near the busy streets of the city but just far enough that finding parking isn't impossible. While there are many 2-hour options on the street, a few blocks away there is residential parking with no limits - and free! Little did I know, there would also be ample parking in their small plaza, but an afternoon walk is always welcomed. As usual, I had to get an iced latte, and their organic beans easily ranked at the top of what I've tried versus other cafes. Service was quick, and I appreciated the staff member's patience while I was busy browsing the menu. Seating wise, there is both indoors and outdoors. The inside features nice wooden benches and a mix of low- and regular height tables. If you're not a fan, there's also a high counter (and chairs) near the door, though there may be noise with an open door. Work wise, the environment here is very comfortable with mildly audible music, engine thrusts from the nearby streets, and the occasional espresso whizz. Need a chill work spot with the cafe vibes and minimal stress from parking? Dolce Vita just might be that spot! read more

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Cute little hidden gem café in Ktown! I visited this café on a Friday afternoon with some friends to get some work done and it was pretty good experience. Despite it being small, I liked the interior and exterior which was aesthetic and vibey. Outside, there was tons of outlets, it was shaded, and there was multiple fans in case it gets too hot. I ordered the Tiramisu Latte and it was above average. My favorite part of it was the cream top which wasn't too sweet and was creamy. The latte itself was okay, but I felt like the coffee was diluted too much from the milk. I've had better Tiramisu Lattes elsewhere. Still above decent though, but I wouldn't necessarily get it again. I also tried my friend's matcha drink which was also okay, but not terrible. The service was good and the servers were nice. For parking, they have a little parking lot that they share with other businesses so it may get tricky to snag a spot during peak hours. However, there are a lot of free street parking spots nearby which was nice. Overall, a good experience here and I would come back to WFH and/or catch up with friends. I would also try their other drinks. read more

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This place was called Balcony Cafe and looks like they had a change in owners and now is called Dolce Vita. Ordered the iced tiramisu latte and was surprised to see on my receipt that they charge extra $1.50 for mascarpone cream and 50 cents for tiramisu when that was part of the ingredient...would've appreciated if they let me know ahead of time that these charges will show up on the receipt because it sort of felt like I was deceived. $8 drink tasted good, but left sort of a bad taste after seeing the receipt like that. Will have to try other items on menu to see if it's really worth it. There's plenty of space to sit. Parking lot is shared with the other stores in the small mall in the corner of Beverly and Western. read more

Dolce Vita - Tiramisu latte - charges on receipt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Happy to see a nice coffee shop on the corner of Beverly and Western. The matcha banana drink was really good. It was like watching art at work when the barista was making my drink. read more

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Had the Chaga Latte,hojicha latte,yummy organic pastries and that delicious cookie with macadamia nuts and chocolate chip warmed up by them is a must.I even had it to go and pure perfection.Friendly baristas and service.Cute patio and overall cafe.Very calm place. read more

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It's been brought to my attention that Balcony Coffee is no more and that it's now Dolce Vita. An employee for Dolce Vita messaged me and requested that I make that distinction very clear. At the time of my review, the page was still FOR Balcony Coffee and labeled as such. So my review was FOR Balcony Coffee. The nearly 500 reviews on this page are majorly for Balcony Coffee, as are the photos of the menus, the drinks, the food, etc. Which means that the overall star rating is not reflective of a "completely separate, small, and independent business." I'm not sure why there isn't a new page for Dolce Vita that isn't still attached to Balcony Coffee so that Dolce Vita can have it's own reviews and ratings. Either way, my experience was for Balcony Coffee and I rated it as such. I will have to come back and try Dolce Vita and give it a proper review under the new name. read more

This place used to be called Balcony Coffee up until about a little over a year ago. Still good vibes all around from the owner. I came here to finish the second half of my work day outside of my place. Ordered a decaf Americano and had a bagel with blueberry compote cream cheese. The Americano, though decaf, tasted acidic and that's including having creamer in it. The bagel was huge and filling. I liked the blueberry compote in it. I wish there was a bit more cream cheese in it as it didn't fully cover the bagel. I'm going to assume that it was possibly an off day. I did enjoy the soft jazz music and the patio to work from. Also there's a few spots in front in to park. read more

Dolce Vita - Decaf Americano and Blueberry Cream Cheese Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My coffee was $14. Paid for extra shots and all it tasted like was sweet pistachio ice cream. I honestly don't think they put the espresso I paid extra for. Would not recommend. read more

Cafe in ktown with good coffee and good food. The bagel with jam was decent and the avocado sandwich was a bit better. The coffee was good too. Parking is easy during the day time. Vibe is good and good ppace to study. But if you sit in the patio area, you will get some noise from passing buses. read more

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The older Korean lady at the front is so so so friendly. The matcha with coconut water is fantastic as is the "strange water" sparkling coconut water. Parking can be a bit tight but if you're in the area, and need some caffeine, you should def check it out! read more

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I'm so glad that Dolce Vita opened in Ktown! I've been a fan since discovering their charming cafe in Oxnard over a year ago. Their matcha, coffee, sandwiches, and tiramisu are all excellent. I love the new shop and Will is always making improvements. Bonus is they have parking right out front. And best of all, the staff is so friendly and the drinks are always consistent. Looking forward to them expanding the food options like their Oxnard location. read more

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I've heard great things about this place, so I tried their matcha latte via a delivery app! Before I placed the order, I called to inquire about their vegan options. The person who answered the phone wasn't very sure but told me that they had vegan options. They also noted that the cream that comes on top of certain drinks is NOT vegan. But my disappointment was due to how much room they left at the top instead of filling it up. When I opened the lid, it looked so sad and empty, and to make it worse, the drink was already small in the first place! I finished the drink so fast and it left me wondering if it would really hurt them to give us a decent amount of the drink in the cup. However, I will say that my matcha latte was really good. Like, really really good. I haven't had matcha this good in a while. read more

Dolce Vita - Matcha latte (hot) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've visited this coffee shop several times, and each experience has been consistently excellent. The quality of the coffee is outstanding. Sanmi is always kind and incredibly helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere for every customer. Andy's banana cream top is exceptional--easily one of the best in town. Thank you both for always getting it just right and making each visit feel so special. Can't wait to come back again and again! read more

The place is clean and wasn't too busy on a weekday afternoon. I was immediately greeted warmly and felt very welcomed. The woman was so nice and knew the menu very well. There's some tables and plugs inside. They have a nice patio too. I got the Salted Caramel Latte and my sister got the Tiramisu Latte. Mind you, I'm not a coffee connoisseur but both were yummy, but the Tiramisu might be my favorite. read more

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I'm not a coffee guy, but I got recommended the iced dulce de leche and it was good. The house-made almond croissant was also crispy and fluffy; not too sweet. A random visit turned into a pleasant surprise. read more

I LOVE LOVE this coffee shop. William is the best hands down. He's super sweet! Made our matcha the best. The service is 10/10 he's outstanding. Give him a raise. I love coming here, thank you William for the best experience! read more

What a beautiful little gem I loved my unsweetened ceremonial organic Matcha w whole milk & fresh whipped cream. I keep it clean and simple. Absolutely delicious Excellent personable service Enclosed patio with plants and trees Everything about this place is read more

I was looking to visit a new coffee shop today and i landed on this one. I will say I went early and it had plenty of parking. The inside of the coffee shop is beautiful it felt like hand crafted wood vibes. The baristas helped me out with my choice and even gave me a little sample which was nice. I ended up with the Tiramisu Latte, it's perfectly balanced in my opinion, I like it because it's not overly sweet like other places, it's just right. I'll definitely be back again read more

Dolce Vita - Tiramisu Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great coffee, friendly and efficient staff. Fresh delicious croissants sometimes on Wednesday.

My matcha was very watered down, and I was disappointed, but hopefully next time it's a different barista, since I've heard good things about the matcha here. read more

Dolce Vita Coffee Shop is such a gem! Their bagel was so good, and all of the coffees taste amazing. I ordered a latte and an iced Americano -- both were delicious. I also saw on the menu that all their beans are roasted by the owner, which makes sense because the coffee quality is outstanding. The staff is incredibly friendly. I'm not sure if the woman helping me was the owner or an employee, but she was super nice. They also allow dogs inside and outside, which is a big plus for pet owners. The patio is really cute and perfect if you want to study or just relax. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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This place used to be called Balcony and now it's Dolce Vita. It's very cute with a small covered outdoor patio and lots of unique Asian coffee drink choices like banana cream etc. Very chill vibes and tasty drinks. Highly recommend! read more

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Nothing but good vibes. - Love how there's a parking lot - Good service - Small chill spot to study or catch up with a friend - Good coffee read more

Charming little place. It appeared to be empty, but that's because everyone was sitting in the outdoor patio, which didn't feel like it was outdoors. I loved that it was not visible from the street or parking lot. Today I was not there for people watching or soaking up the scene. I just wanted some quiet time with a good drink which was what I got. Nice sized iced latte, by the way! It was delicious! read more

Dolce Vita - Tiramisu latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Weird vibes. it's under new management and it definitely feels incomplete and under construction. The layout is awkward and unwelcoming.

The latte here is perfectly balanced smooth, creamy, and rich without being overly bitter. The espresso has a clean, nuanced flavor that really stands out, and the milk is steamed to silky perfection, giving it a luxurious texture !This café is a hidden gem and the staff are friendly and attentive, and you can tell they care about crafting excellent coffee read more

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What can I say? Dolce Vita is fantastic! I came here today January 15 around 10:30 am. I was greeted, and helped by one of the baristas. Unfortunately, I didn't get his name but he was very helpful with recommending what drinks my husband, and I would like. I ordered a Vanilla Latte, and a Banana Cream Matcha. The Banana Cream Matcha was delicious 10/10 I had to buy another one so my husband can try it as well. The ambience is very quiet, and clean and overall everyone was pleasant. I'm coming back for a Strawberry Matcha next time! read more

Dolce Vita - Iced Matcha Banana Cream and Vanilla LatteVanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tried their banana matcha latte last Friday and I cannot stop thinking about it, soo good! A friendly service and cute minimalist decor :) read more

Dolce Vita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm writing this review as I'm sitting in the cafe right now. I was in the Los Feliz area and was looking for a coffee shop that also had parking and it was incredibly difficult. I found this spot on Yelp and someone noted there was parking in the plaza, and there was .. or is! Plenty of parking, and it was easy. I came in and it's super modern and chic. Simple menu, but simple is great when it's done right. The music is ambient and not too loud which is perfect for having conversations or just sitting with your phone / laptop. There's plenty of seating but not many higher table tops if you were trying to work from this cafe. There's also wifi available. I didnt realize it at first but there's a door inside that leads to another room with more seating and some plants! I ended up with the cold brew which is smooth and tasty. The 2 workers here are nice and the coffee is prompt. I like this spot! Would recommend. read more

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