Garden Cafe

Very cute cafe. Cake choice was very unique and flavorful. It was good. Good coffee choice. Cute…read morecozy looking cafe. Staff was very nice too. WiFi available, Note : no restroom.

I love this coffee shop, it's walking distance from UCLA, and the environment is peaceful - they…read morehave long tables/counters perfect for studying or doing work. The drinks are on the pricier side, but I especially enjoyed the coffee, which was so fragrant. I also tried the strawberry matcha - it was creamy, but had less matcha flavor than expected. The employees were all so friendly as well!

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Saffron Latte

Boondocks Coffee Roasters

4.4(143 reviews)

1.9 mi•Westwood, UCLA

Such a cute spot!…read more Street or paid parking lot, inside has okay amount of seating but has a great vibe and is beautifully decorated. Service was great! The boys I ordered with and made my drinks were kind, friendly and efficient. Both lattes were great! I would be happy to return if in the area.

First time trying Boondocks. I've heard nothing but great things. I ordered the iced mango island…read morematcha tea (never had it) and to be honest I would not order it again. More of a personal preference than the actual drink. I would love to try another drink, they have a few options on menu that looked very interesting. Everyone was really friendly and greeted us as soon as we walked in. The vibe is really nice and relaxing. You can come in to sit and enjoy menu items or do some work.

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Mango matcha

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Dialog Cafe

4.3(58 reviews)

1.1 mi•Sawtelle

This Chicken Caesar Wrap.. MY GOD. It is the BEST CCW I've ever eaten, and I thought nothing could…read morebeat Milano market in NYC. WOW. I've ordered it twice, both on uber eats so it was delivery (so unsure what in store vibe is as I haven't been in person). I can say, both times, the wrap has been F****G sensational. The second time I got my cousin to try it with me, and she said it was the single best thing she's ever eaten. I am not a troll reviewer and I've only ever given one other 5* review... and I'm a HARSH critic, but this is without doubt deserving of the 5 stars. Just look the cross section. Dialog cafe, you are a hidden gem.

chicken caesar wraps are one of the most overhyped food items on social media... dialog cafe proves…read moreotherwise once upon a time i was a bitter hater too... until i tried dialog's. it's crunch and flavor and elevates the classic caesar salad from a simple side dish your mom forces onto your plate at a family function to the main star that you dream about, wake up for, and work towards. all of the flavors in the wrap work together and the tortilla itself is lightly toasted to hold shape. the salad is well tossed so with every bite you get a little of everything. pro tip: sub the chips for the fries (+ $3.50 i think but worth it) for take out, the thoughtfulness of cutting out a hole into the takeout container keeps the fries crispy and fresh, and they are so well seasoned. i could not recommend a better work lunch, for those days you could not bother to bring anything. it's filling, but not too heavy to the point that you're in a food coma and nodding off at 3pm. and it's still good, by some miracle it doesn't get soggy, if you want to eat half and save the other for later. dialog cafe, i love you forever, you are my favorite lunch and what gets me going through a work day (and also what makes me happy on a lunch date with my boyfriend) side note: this location is located inside of an equinox, just show your id at the front and parking is valet but i typically just tell the workers that i'm picking something up real quick to avoid paying LOL

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ColourPop Strawberry Kiss: Strawberry, Banana, Avocado, Dates, Dragonfruit, Almond Milk, Collagen Peptides, Whey Protein, Coconut Cream, Map

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Chitchat Coffee + Matcha

4.2(546 reviews)

0.8 mi•Sawtelle

Decent matcha! The matcha is more liquidy though and the sweetness is on the milder/ balanced side…read more I don't mind! But it's not a super strong and rich matcha taste. The spinach and feta danish was delicious! I will be thinking about it and coming back for it soon. They also have $15 breakfast burritos if you want food. Service was quick and the employees were friendly. There are maybe like 8 small tables. Most of the seating is in the patio. There is a little bit of seating inside.

Sawtelle is full of cool restaurants and shops and ChitChat fits right in…read more We were waiting for a few stores to open, so we wandered down the street away from the main stretch and found ChitChat. Worth the short trek. It was a cold Sunday morning, but the place was busy with families, Gen Z'ers, young couples and lots of dogs. Out front, two girlfriends were hanging out with their matchas deep in gossip and clearly enjoying the morning. The matcha seemed popular, but I needed something hot. I appreciated that their drink menu had some personality, because a lot of coffee/matcha spots feel like they're copying from the same boring menu. I got the sea salt mocha and it was delicious. Smooth, chocolatey and just salty enough. My wife got some type of cereal milk latte, which sounded epic but was apparently just mid. Still, we didn't regret the walk. ChitChat is a cool little Sawtelle stop with good drinks, good energy and plenty of dog-friendly vibes. Pro tip: Afterwards, swing-by Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery kitty-corner from the coffee shop. The bonsai garden is insane.

Chit chat at Chit Chat

Iced Strawberry Macadamia Milk Matcha Latte

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Iced Strawberry Macadamia Milk Matcha Latte

Espressoteric Coffee

4.2(159 reviews)

1.7 mi•Westwood

I loved the vibe in this place. The decor is beautiful and it's a quiet clean place to study. I got…read morea to go order, the coffee was excellent - the cookie butter latte was the perfect amount of sweet and the chai latte was heavily spiced and flavorful. Service was maybe not the friendliest, but I liked the coffee and the shop itself enough that it wasn't too big of a deal. I look forward to coming here again and staying for a while.

My experience at this cafe was very strange - when friends and I walked in on a Saturday afternoon,…read morethere were many students around but it was dead silent inside. No music or chatter at all. Upon ordering, about half of the items on the menu were not available. My friend ordered a chai, which came as purely as a steeped tea and without milk, which was fair but also somewhat unexpected. The drinks were ok. Not sure if this is the usual environment or maybe we visited on an off day.

Menu as of July 2025

Rosella tea, iced macchiato, iced chai

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Bonsai Coffee Bar

4.2(537 reviews)

0.7 mi•Sawtelle

really good coffee! i recommend their banana foam especially. although the guy in the mustache…read moretaking my order was a little stand off-ish, so it was sorta awkward when getting my coffee. hands in pocket and all. otherwise petty good

Met a friend here for a matcha date and it was the perfect little find!…read more We waited in line for about 10 minutes before getting inside and being able to order. The place was packed so that was to be expected! And we were able to find not one but two tables once we ordered so don't let the line outside steer you away! I ordered the bonsai latte (matcha, espresso, simple syrup and milk) and added a banana foam cream top to it. It was delicious and I had just enough energy for dance class after! I also order the spam musubi and it was pretty good - would have loved a sauce on the side or more of whatever the traditional sauce is that comes on musubis but overall it was still pretty tasty. And they have free wi-fi! There were lots of people chatting, working and enjoying the overall ambiance of the place!

Bonsai display right when you walk in

Cream Top Matcha Latte and Coconut Cream Vietnamese Coffee

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Maple Cinnamon Latte

Malou Coffee

4.1(158 reviews)

1.4 mi•Brentwood

Amazing, spectacular, and delicious are the three words that immediately come to mind…read more I had a meeting nearby, so my wife, my son, and I decided to stop in for breakfast. The drinks were very good and exactly what you'd expect from a quality café. But the food presentation--wow! It completely exceeded my expectations. We ordered the avocado toast, the breakfast burrito, and the egg on brioche. Every dish was beautifully plated, garnished with edible flowers, and served with a fresh, delicious salad. I honestly wasn't expecting this level of presentation from a café. The portions were generous as well, leaving us completely satisfied. I also tried one of their pastries that reminded me of a cinnamon roll. It was enjoyable, though as a professional baker and pastry chef, I felt the pastries were the one area with room for improvement. In my opinion, they seemed to prioritize elegance and originality over achieving the best texture and flavor. Even so, they were still good, and I appreciated the creativity. Overall, this was an outstanding breakfast experience. Beautiful presentation, delicious food, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. I would gladly return.

I'm writing this review hoping you guys bring the matcha back to how it used to be!…read more I've been going to Malou for about a year and a half, and I always used to order the Okinawa Cold Foam Matcha. Honestly, in my opinion, your matcha was #1 in LA! But for the past 2 months, the matcha and the foam have tasted much lighter. The flavor has definitely changed, and I also feel like the cup got a little bigger. Even though it's $8.50, I would honestly rather have a smaller cup with amazing flavor than a bigger cup that doesn't taste as good. I'm going to post an old photo and a recent photo so you can see the difference in both the color of the matcha and the size of the cup. Please bring the matcha back to how it used to be and don't change the quality of your ingredients! It used to be SO good. We miss the old Okinawa Cold Foam Matcha! Please bring it back!

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Okinawa matcha

Amai Coffee

4.4(343 reviews)

1.5 mi

We stopped by Amai Coffee and really liked it!…read more Food: I ordered the cream cheese croissant, hojicha latte, and a regular latte. Everything was really good! The cream cheese croissant was my favorite, it was warm, flaky, and had a good amount of cream cheese. The hojicha latte was really good too and had a nice flavor. The regular latte was also good and tasted fresh. The staff was really nice and friendly, and we didn't have to wait long for our drinks and food. The cafe was also clean and had a cute, cozy vibe. It's a nice little spot to grab coffee and relax. Overall, I really enjoyed it and keep coming back!

I come to Amai frequently because it's one of the few coffee shops in the area that opens at a…read morereasonable hour for people who work early. The drinks are consistently good, which I really appreciate. That said, the hours have been a little iffy lately. There have been several instances where I've shown up around 7:15-7:20 AM only to find the chairs still up on the tables and the lights off, so I'm assuming someone didn't show up on time. The most recent instance was this Wednesday (9/2/26), when I arrived around 7:20 AM and the shop was still closed. It was a bummer, especially since this isn't the first time it's happened. I tried my luck again yesterday (9/3) and today (9/4) around the same time, and luckily the shop was open. Shoutout to the girls who were working yesterday and this morning for showing up on time and making some fire drinks! . I hope the opening hours become more reliable, especially for the early workers.

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Matcha einspanner ($7), turon banana ($7), matcha cookie

10 Speed Coffee Sawtelle

4.1(140 reviews)

0.8 mi•Sawtelle

At 10 Speed Coffee on Sawtelle on a weekday morning, the tables are filled with patrons enjoying…read moretheir morning drink. I tried their latte, which had a a rich espresso flavor and complemented the milk well. Service was friendly, and the cafe had a relaxed atmosphere in the more busier area of Sawtelle.

I've been to their Calabasas location before, and this one is pretty much the same in terms of…read morecoffee and overall atmosphere. The coffee is good, and the space is nice, clean, and comfortable with plenty of quiet seating, which makes it a good place to relax or get some work done. The service was pretty mediocre, though, and definitely could have been more attentive and welcoming. Overall, I'd come back for the good coffee and peaceful space, but not necessarily for the service.

Horchata Shakerato. 5/5

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Lavender latte and matcha latte

Sidoh Cafe

4.7(70 reviews)

1.1 mi•Sawtelle

If I could give an award for the best playlist, I would. Great atmosphere from the moment you walk…read morein. The owner, Mark, is amazing, and you can genuinely see the passion behind this personal project. Everything from the design, to the menu, to even the name has a story behind it. As a former UCLA Latino Bruin, his journey made this place feel even more special to me as a first generation Latina. The food and drinks were delicious, and I'm excited to have found a new space to get some work done, meet with friends, and just enjoy the environment

Could not believe this place was empty at 8 am! There's a parking lot and a nice space if you want…read moreto sit and work. There's even a small community library! I tried the cafe de olla latte and loved it- not too sweet. Also tried a breakfast burrito which was flavorful and filling. Can't wait to try more of the drinks!

Slugger with avacado

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Great customer service and great food.

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