Fortunately my fiancee and I were in town for the weekend and could catch Kape Lasita. They have a nice compact menu with not too much going on. Since we were trying to eat at as many places without feeling food coma'ed out, we ordered 1 Corn Beef Silog. Calamansi Tonic Espresso and Black Mamba. The Corn Beef Silog was really solid, it was also deep fried in a Panko Crusted outer layer which is their take on a Croquette. We particularly like the crunch it adds to the dish. But yeah it was the corn beef has we were looking for mixed with the good 'ol garlic rice and sunny side up egg. The vinegar they used was a lot stronger than I thought and I think they could do without it. The tonic espresso grew on me, upon first sip, I could taste the tonic and I haven't had tonic before so I wasn't feeling it. Until I mixed it and it got a lot better. What was really cute too, is they have pop up vendors and it was a bread and dessert vendor that are right across the counter. What caught my eye was this apron that was a collaboration between Garden and Seeds x Lasita. It had so many pockets and it went from a short apron to a long one with just a zipper. I bought this for the sole purpose of wearing it as an accessory as Tan/Brown pairs well with black and white clothing. Staff was so nice and helpful when ordering and even inquiring about the apron since there was no price on it. Hopefully we'll be back and can catch them during their dinner service! read more

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My fiance and I went for their breakfast on a weekend morning and their silogs were amazing! we got the corn beef silog and I love that it has a crispy exterior to it for that crunch. the garlic rice and egg was also solid. drinks: we got the calamansi espresso tonic and black mamba. the black mamba was on the sweeter side. everything came out pretty quickly and we were able to get a booth with no problem. parking: on Sunday the meter is free! but there is also a parking lot next door that is paid. read more

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Ooooof. The salted egg yolk ensaymada was soooo delicious!!!! And the ube iced coffee. My lord. What a great little spot. read more

Kape Lasita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pop up cafe from Lasita! No more delay and yeah I haven't even had the chance to try Lasita itself. Accidentally bumped into Kape on my IG feed and know it's time to try. It's only available on weekends and only the outdoor patio's open for seats so yeah space's pretty limited and might be tad hot during sunny days. The system's order first then find seats, and since menu was concise enough I'd say the line moved pretty quick. Also really appreciate their attentive servers ;) We got their Longanisa breakfast sandwich, serving sausage patty with egg and American cheese. The simple combo turned out palatable, lifted up by their aioli sauce and housemade bun! As for the sweets, all of them looked great but this first trial went to the Ube roll as recommended by the attendant, as well as the Salted Egg Ensaymada. The first served fluffy chiffon cake made flavorful by the Ube mascarpone. The second was great in its own way and if you're unfamiliar with Ensaymada, typically the default was served with butter sugar and cheese while this version was iconic as it came with salted egg ganache. Their filipino-themed coffees were worth-trying. I got the Langka-ppucino, served with coconut condensed milk and jackfruit puree, making it had that refreshing fruity hint. My husband got the Black Mamba, their house version of Ube Latte, which was so good IMO as the ube flavor really stood out and their coffee itself was overall suiting my palate. read more

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Lasita currently has a cafe pop up on the weekends where they are serving up some unique Filipino-inspired drinks and pastries. To get here, there is street parking all around the area and then you can walk over to the spot. For the cafe pop up, they only have outdoor seating available. For their menu, they have some solid options for drinks and food. Wifey and I ended up choosing the Tito Arnie for our drink and the Longanisa Pan. We really enjoyed everything we tried and the vibes of the cafe! read more

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Stopped by on a weekend morning hoping for a good coffee or matcha, but the drinks were hit or miss for me. I tried the matcha with vanilla Pandan syrup and didn't enjoy it at all, but the staff were kind enough to let me switch. I ended up with the Tito Arnie, a Filipino style Arnold Palmer with lychee and calamansi, which was fine but nothing memorable. My partner liked the black mamba with espresso and Ube milk. The real standout was the browned butter mamon. Absolutely delicious I could probably devour a few of these. Unfortunately the drinks didn't wow me, but I'd come back for the baked goods and other food items. read more

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We went to chinatown to buy some bamboo for the house and saw a couple holding a coffee cup coming out of Far East Plaza. I stopped and thought "there's a coffee shop in there now?" Low and behold, Lasita has opened Kape Lasita! Good vibes like always - loved the energy that the host brought. Ordered the Tito Arnie for the hubs and got the Langka-puccino for myself. Both amazing drinks - lychee in Tito Arnie and langka with the espresso in the coffee drink. Also ordered the eggplant sandwich but need more eggplant for sure. Must try if you are in the area! read more

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Had an amazing collaboration with Lasita's pop up coffee shop and BlacklistLA. Wife, friends, and I were able to try a handful of items. Pastries Food for the Gods Cookie - usually a walnut brownie bar but a cookie version (wife's favorite) Ube Roll - Soft sponge ube cake which was great as it was not too sweet. Butter Mamon - (many of the runners choice) Food - only thing I would recommend for the pans is to use pan de sal. I think a soft Pan de sal will bring this a LONG way. Longanisa Pan - Longanisa to me tasted a little more like Corn Beef Pan - Crispy Corn Beef texture. Drinks Langka-ppucino - My favorite of the drinks. I never thought about adding jackfruit flavoring to my coffee. Only place that I know that attempted this was Malaya Coffee in Silverlake with their Matcha. Tito Arnie - If you're a calamari lover, this one is for you! The entire staff was very friendly and quick to serve us which would make anyone feel at home just like how a Filipino household would do! Located in the Far East Plaza. Parking - Street parking or neighboring paid parking lots. read more

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My partner and I came for coffee and pastries and wanted to like this more than we did. I ordered the black mamba and my partner ordered a matcha latte with a vanilla pandan syrup. We got both drinks with oat milk. The black mamba (espresso with ube milk) was fine at first, but had a bit of a sour taste at the end. Not sure if they use an espresso that is prone to going acidic as it cools or if the oat milk was a bit off, but it led to the drink ending on a bit of a low note. My partner did not enjoy his matcha but the staff was really great and swapped the drink for a Tito Arnie which is basically a Filipino inspired Arnold Palmer. The Tito Arnie was good, but nothing I would really crave. The standout here was the brown butter mamon which was excellent. While the drinks were a bit of a miss, I would come back to try their pan de sal sandwiches and would come back to try their regular dinner menu. read more

Kape Lasita - Black mamba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Longanisa sandwich was the winner! I think they used Vigan longanisa or something similar. Found it a bit salty so would ask to skip the cheese next time. Salty Batirol Mocha was really good. Wished the langkapuccino had more jackfruit flavor. Outdoor seating only. They were busy and took a long time to take our order, but everything came out quickly after that! read more

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Theeeeeeee yummiest and cutest Filipino-inspired coffee drinks and pastries at Kape, a weekend brunch pop-up from 10am to 2pm (Restaurant opens at 530pm) Kape is a whole vibe. Everyone there working was friendly and stylish. In our visit, one of the owners was serving, being super-friendly and sociable. It feels warm and inviting, a place you would want to sit with a friend and chat. The seating is limited though, even though there are a good amount of seats, tables and benches. It is located outside of the restaurant, outdoors in the plaza so it's a perfect place with LA's beautiful weather. Salty Batirol Mocha: espresso, milk, peanut tsokolaté, salty whip, candied peanut. ( I had this! Perfect blend of salty and sweet (and not too sweet, may I add.) Black Mamba: espresso, ube milk : I didn't get to try this but my niece's friend says it was bold, has a good amount of ube flavor and sweet but not syrupy like candy. Calamansi Espresso Tonic: espresso, calamansi syrup, tonic (This is so light and refreshing and the calamansi is a great take and alternative to orange. Very crisp, light and flavorful) Matcha Tonic : Niece said it was good: refreshing. SAGO: coconut pandan tapioca pudding, seasonal fruit, coconut whip (vegan) (this one blew my mind! strawberry and coconut with sago pearls. Myfriend had to order it twice had to order it twice!) Matcha Latte: Well-made matcha latte but not too sweet. Corned beef pandesal sandwich: CORNED BEEF egg, mojo aioli, american cheese, house pan de leche (This was also my order. I am definitely coming back for that one). They fried the corned beef into crispy patties. Absolutely delicious. There is also a passion fruit/chocolate donut and a berry donut. Parking available whether it is metered street or paid public parking lots. Also, be mindful that if you want to order to go, it is still a little bit of a wait, as each order looks like it is made with care and not rushed. It is worth the wait though. read more

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I went here for their cafe service, which is outdoor only order at the counter. The have so many fun coffee drinks and some breakfast food and pastries. It's first come first serve for seating and the staff is very friendly and the service is quick! read more

Kape Lasita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great tea, coffee and deserts:pastries and baked goods that converts at night to chicken and wine! Nice al fresco seating inside the far east plaza right across from Amboy. Super friendly service. read more

Kape Lasita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Kudos for the creativity but not sure if the combos works. Came for a quick coffee break on Saturday and got the Black Mamba which was coffee with ube milk. It was the closest thing that felt like a straight up espresso with a bit of pizazz. Like with other reviews, it had a sour aftertaste that was not a great taste. Besides that, it felt like the drink took longer to get ready than it should. There were maybe 4 drinks ahead of me with my count of what came out and it probably took 15 mins from when I ordered. I totally get it takes time but 15 feels excessive. Will be back for Lasita, not for to kape though... read more

Kape Lasita - Black Mamba (espresso and ube milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Last Saturday, I was grabbing lunch in the area and stopped by Kape Lasita for caffeine. At around 1pm, there was no line and service was quick. I liked the set-up of their pop-up. There was a shaded seating area outside of their main restaurant, Lasita, which I'll have to visit in the future. I chose the Calamansi-Espresso Tonic ($6.50), which was fragrant and zingy. However, I would've liked to have an espresso that was less acidic/sour since calamansi is already citrusy. A family member got the Tito Arnie ($7.50); I had a sip of it and preferred it over my own drink because the flavors were balanced and I could really taste the calamansi juice. Overall, the two drinks were pretty and refreshing, and I'd likely order the Tito Arnie again. read more

Kape Lasita - Tito Arnie, Calamansi-Espresso Tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was excited about one of the closer Filipino restaurant opening a cafe, Because in the morning world of LA full of breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burritos, finally an easy eat with Filipino flavors. They have outdoor seating, and the service was fairly quick Drink: I got the langkapuccino. (Jackfruit cappuccino) The jackfruit taste is there and so is its aroma. Food: Pan tocino ham. This one is a miss for me, I keep looking for the Filipino flavors but the tocino just tastes like bacon, the pandesal is also a bit buttery, it's giving more like monay. It's still good! The bread is fluffy and the filling has good harmony. Just missing the Filipino flavors for me The other option, longganisa and corn beef would probably give more of a Filipino taste Buko pandan slice Perfect match with the coffee. Not overly sweet read more

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amazingness. everything about this place was so fire. vibes, food, service- 10/10. the corned beef sando had a really nice bite to it and was pretty hefty for its size. the salted egg yolk ensaymada was perfectly lathered in its very well balanced cream. we also ended up trying their special fried kampachi escabeche which was also such a hit. the garlic rice underneath the delightfully crispy fish MMMMM. drinks were also unique and refreshing. i liked the black mamba the best but it's on the sweeter side. would love to come back to try their other menu items :D read more

Kape Lasita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

In the mood for Filipino coffee, matcha, and brunch items? Kape Lasita is THE ultimate spot. I believe Kape Lasita is only open on weekends, so do check their hours. The menu is very different than their Lasita restaurant, featuring a thoughtful curation of select Filipino coffees, teas, matchas, and sweet and savory small bites. I opted for their lychee passionfruit tea and their peanut coffee topped with a heavy hand of delectable cream. I love how the drinks weren't overly sweet. For the coffee, it was a refreshing balance between the nuttiness of the peanuts to the saltiness of salted heavy cream and drip coffee. Highly recommend adding this spot to your weekend morning coffee runs. read more

Kape Lasita - Peanut Latte, Lychee-Grapefruit Black Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Such a lovely pop up by Lasita. Stopped by to try their taho which was a special that weekend, and it was amazing! Not a lot of restaurants serve fresh taho so it was such a treat. Also tried their salted egg ensaymada, and salty baltirol mocha lattes, all very very good. Can't wait to come back and try their sandos! Such a vibe with awesome food. read more

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Always an amazing experience at Lasita! Kapé is a fun Filipino spin on a local coffee shop and brunch items. Drinks are fun, sandwiches are exceptional (freshly made rolls were so fluffy), and baked goods are fresh and the perfect level of sweet. Their patio is the perfect place to enjoy all of their offerings with friends or a good book. All the staff here is always so attentive and friendly. And don't forget to grab a bottle from their amazing wine collection to take home with you! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

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This establishment opens at 10 am. Free metered parking for me this Sunday morning. They set up right in front of the restaurant Lasita. It was pretty busy but the line moved fast. The Calamansi espresso tonic with zest for an enhanced calamansi flavor was refreshing. Another Filipino inspired drink I tasted was the langkapuccino-made with jackfruit and coconut condensed milk. I forgot to specify I wanted it hot but our server- maybe manager or owner- was so nice she made me a hot one and I got to keep the iced one. Hot or cold this drink is delicious and not too sweet. I tried to order it with half the condensed milk and they suggested I keep as is and I'm so glad I listened. Not overly sweet and the jackfruit came through nicely with the coconut condensed milk. I also ordered a longanisa breakfast sandwich with no cheese And I couldn't say no to a pastel. I chose the Buko-pandan this is an olive oil cake with coconut. Both were so tasty, made to order, and good sized portions. I will be back! read more

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So cute inside, both sandwiches were delicious (Filipino sausage and corned beef) But the drinks were the star, the Calamansi espresso tonic was so fresh and tangy and not too bitter. The salty Batirol Mocha was one of the best drinks I've ever had, like dessert in a cup and the crunchy bits at the top were insane read more

Kape Lasita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Oh my lord. Came for the vibes and that Longanisa Sando was amazing. I'll def be back to get the other Sandos on the menu. For drinks, we got the Tito Arnie and the Langka-ppucino. Solid and delicious. We'll be back. Thank you Kape Lasita and thank you to your staff for the great hospitality. read more

Kape Lasita - Longanisa Sando - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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could not have enjoyed coffee and a treat more: big recommend for the salty batirol mocha (with candied peanut on top) and calamansi crinkle cookie (it's bigger and puffier than you think it'll be)! lasita patio seating is all open and the line moves fast - so far. go go read more

5 stars x1000, Kape is such a great addition to Lasita which is already perfect! Service was fast, customer service is always excellent, and the food has never ever missed! Regards to chefs and all staff! GET THE MAMON! read more

Kape Lasita - Affogato + Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My Filipina heart is happy every time I discover Filipino restaurants or cafes owned and run by Filipinos. I ordered the corned beef pan which is so nostalgic and filling. Had the salty brown butter mamon for dessert, I was quite shocked when I saw it served with icing, but once I tasted it, I knew right away a Filipino made it because it was not too sweet! Would've given 5 stars if they used kapeng barako for the complete PH experience, but overall our dining experience was excellent with the food, service and the ambience. read more

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1st. The service was excellent! 2nd. The food was sooo good! Finished everything we bought. Also ordered some to go for later! Such a good vibe. read more

Kape Lasita - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Smoky Eggplant sandwich - Egg was really good and fluffy! Wish there was a liiitle more eggplant and was a bit salty. Everyone who worked there very friendly. Would come back to try drinks and other foods. read more

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There is now a little coffee stand outside the restaurant that serves coffee, tea, and bites. I got the Langka-puccino but tasted more jackfruit than coconut. It was still a very good creative effort, and I look forward to trying other things. read more

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Very cute spot. The drinks are okay but not worth the wait. We waited 30 minutes for 2 drinks while the workers socialized with their friends. read more