Anything to support my fellow !! This place is super cute, clean aesthetic and vibe. Great flavor (order the matcha!!!) and really sweet staff. What's even better is that there is ample seating AND a parking lot! read more

Malaya - Mango lemonade matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Shout outs to Claudia and Anthony! I saw that a new cafe shopped had opened in the neighborhood (took over Moon Juice) and I knew I had to run over here as soon as I could. Love the variety of matcha options :) I was in between the mango matcha and the banana matcha... But you know what happened? I ended up asking sweet Claudia if they could make a combo of strawberry and banana for me in my matcha latte lol. And they did it! And I'm happy to report that it was BOMB. I also asked to get it light sweet, but this concoction was perfect. This may be the hottest new matcha trend. Ask for the "Kim" when you order (half joking... Unless... Lol.) Anyway, see y'all again next weekend and the weekend after that! xo read more

Malaya is a filipino cafe in Silver Lake that feels like a little pocket of calm with minimalist interiors, soft lighting & a menu inspired by flavors I grew up with. Malaya translates to "free" or "freedom" in Filipino & the space really carries that open, unhurried vibe. the tasty haul: malaya signature - 'twas perfection! warm, creamy, kissed with cinnamon & just the right sweetness. banana matcha - didn't really deliver the banana flavor, but it was still worth trying. ube coconut ice cream - refreshing & light. queso de bola ensaymada - completely won me over!! buttery, cheesy, soft & something I'd come back for again & again. read more

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Great Filipino-inspired coffee shop in Silverlake. There is free parking at their surface lot, which does get busy over the weekends. Ambiance is japandi, minimalist-inspired. Service was good. I ordered the Malaya signature, which was delicious! Very creamy and rich. The reason I knocked down a star is because I came here a second time with a friend who has a coconut and nut allergy. She ordered the strawberry matcha, which is supposed to be nut-free. There must have been some cross-contamination because it made her throat itchy. We didn't want to risk it, and ended up throwing it away. The specialty drinks are priced on the higher-side. With milk alt, tax, and tip totaling to about $10 per drink. This is about $1-$2 more than my regular coffee shops, which I'm going to gate-keep (sorry). read more

Malaya - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I spent a fair share of time in coffee shops and would say this spot is a solid 10/10 if you need to be productive and recharged. Very calming environment with low volume vibes playing on speaker. Easy parking and fire lattes. what more can you ask for? read more

Malaya - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Banana Caramel Latte WHAT! Thank me later, but you better hurry because it might be a limited time thing I'm not sure but you'll be so mad if you didn't get a chance to try it! read more

Such a great addition to the neighborhood on Sunset. As a Filipino, I felt seen in there with Filipino inspired drinks, pastries, and ice cream. There was even Baybayin writing framed along the walls. I was a big fan of their original ensaymada. I'll definitely try the ice cream next time. Would probably change it to five stars next time after trying a new drink. I tried the banana caramel drink and found it a bit toooo sweet and a missed opportunity to make it a turon flavor drink. read more

Malaya - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

very chill & serene space! great place to get some work done. i live close & am surprised this is my first time making it over. parking was easy on an early weekday afternoon but it's definitely a small lot for multiple businesses at a more peak time. service was extremely friendly & the signature latte is really delicious. i would definitely return. read more

Malaya - signature latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and the comforting aroma of freshly ground coffee. The space is cozy yet modern, good for solo work sessions and catch-ups with friends. I ordered their Malaya Signature latte & Mango Matcha Latte - both were delicious. They also serve Ensaymada Projects pastries - Tasty Filipino Brioches! The staff clearly cares about quality and customer experience. I'll definitely be back to try their ice creams and more coffee :) *A little pricey but good & small parking lot read more

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There's a new Filipino coffee place in town and it's Malaya Coffee and Ice Cream. They do pour overs which is mine and my husband's preference, but their speciality is sweet iced speciality coffee drinks such as ube and pandan lattes. They inherited the former Moon Juice space and are right next door to Pho Cafe so it's also a perfect place to enjoy your dessert after filling your bellies with dependable Vietnamese flavors. The service is nice and the workers are both friendly and helpful. It's also a good place to hang with friends or study and get work done. I definitely see myself coming back here for more. read more

Malaya - Pour over on the spot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

full review on my tiktok @betthanyx new cafe spot in silverlake that opened in July. Staff are super friendly and helpful! the banana caramel latte is soo good but theres not much of a pandan flavor. would come back to try diff ensaymada flavors or even their ice cream (: read more

Malaya - banana caramel pandan latte, ube matcha, salted egg yolk ensaymada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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While there's not many, this spot is probably one of the top Filipino-based cafes I've been to so far in SoCal! I visited this café on a Sunday morning for a pre-brunch pick me up and my experience here was great! Walking-in, I loved the modern and chic interior with a dash of Filipino cultural elements. The café was busy, but my friend and I were able to order and get our drinks relatively quickly. I ordered the Ube Crème Latte with oatmilk and it was pretty good. While the Ube flavor wasn't as strong as I hoped, I think it was an overall delicious coffee drink. I especially loved the flavor of the espresso. Whatever beans they're using for that, I could tell they were good quality! The cream top was nicely light and sweet and mixing everything together made for a great coffee drink. I also tried some of my friend's Pandan Matcha and it was really good as well. A good combination of matcha and pandan flavors which I will probably get next time I visit. Service was good and efficient. For parking, it's street parking but they also have a little lot in front which can get filled pretty quickly. They also seem to have wifi and outlets making it an option to get work done at. Overall, a good spot which I recommend if you're interested in trying café drinks with Filipino flavors. read more

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If you're looking for a place to drink your coffee, read a book or be on your laptop to do some work, this is not the place for you. It's consistently loud. I have been here a good 30minutes and the loud voices that travel from the entrance to the back of the store have not stopped. I'm gonna sound super old right now but the group of customers here is more older teens to younger 20s who just have no care in the world. I think I am feeling a bit proud of them. I have never been that confident to make such loud noises in a public space even when I was that age. Needless to say, i love cafes. But cafes for me should be a cozy and intimate place for me to escape the noise from outside. Ok, coffee. I usually make my own coffee and it's most of the time black. Here, I indulged myself with getting an iced Pandan Latte. $8.xx for a 16oz cup. Oof. To be fair though, the coffee flavor comes through. It's not overly sweet and actually refreshing. Hmm, I do like it. Is it worth $10 (with the tip)? I don't think so. Anyway, cool looking place though. Nice framed words written in Babaylan. read more

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A great spot to work on the weekdays. We stopped by on a Wednesday and enjoyed working in the morning. The lot was empty and the space was perfect for productivity. We snagged the table with the outlet and enjoyed our two drinks Pandan Match ($7) - perfect amount of sweetness. just need to mix Signature Drink ($7.50) - comforting with light cinnamon Pretty expensive to enjoy on a regular basis, but worth it if you use the space to work and chat for at least two hours. Great addition to the neighborhood, but there's lot of competition in Silverlake. read more

Malaya Coffee and Ice Cream is one of the newer spots to open up in the Silver Lake area and is a welcome addition to the community! This spot is located in the same plaza as LaSorted's Pizzas where there is a limited amount of parking spots. There is also street parking all around the area as well. Inside, they a modern and cozy interior with Filipino-inspired decor and a good amount of seating. For their menu, they have a nice selection of different matcha, coffee, ice cream, and pastries to choose from. Wifey and I ended up going for the Banana Matcha and a scoop of their Miso Caramel Ice Cream. Overall, we definitely enjoyed our experience and the vibes they got going on here. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Them having both matcha and ice cream is a killer combo! It is always a good day when you get to support an awesome Filipino-owned business! read more

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Drive from Torrance is around 1hr during noon. We came because we're always stoked about supporting Filipino businesses. The Baybayin on the wall is a nice touch. Good amount of seating. Service was quick but they didn't have a tray so we had to carry 5 individual items to our table Ube latte is good. But the pandan, couldn't reall taste the pandan. Similar to the pandan ensaymada as well. Pandan is on the rise and what a lot don't realize, just like vanilla, pandan's main point is its aroma alongside its taste. The ube ensaymada and other flavors that we got was also a bit lacking, fairly dry. If this was a local coffee shop, we would definitely add this to our rotation of cafes. Overall it was a nice try read more

Malaya - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We stopped by Malaya Coffee and Ice Cream to show some support and finally try their Filipino-inspired drinks and pastries plus we were in the area eating sushi. The place has a really chill, welcoming vibe. You can tell it's made with care and love for the culture. Even though it was busy the service was fast ,we tried one of their specialty coffees (with a twist of ube and pandan , of course) and grabbed some of their freshly baked breads. If you're into supporting small, community-driven spots that blend tradition with something new, definitely swing by. This place deserves more love. read more

Malaya - Ube and Pandan Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Reaching the spot, I realized this neighborhood was certainly not new to me. Gong Gan, LaSorted, Picnic, and many more spots I've been visiting and fond of. Knowing Silver Lake, you would appreciate they have their dedicated parking spot, although I had to say most of the time it's fully occupied as they shared it with other establishments. If you skimmed through the menu, you could certainly tell they're bringing Filipino theme into anything they offered. Ensaymada, Ube, Pandan, you named it. The venue was surprisingly cozy. Simple and clean design, smart way in arranging multiple counter seats in different corners, making it accommodative to host quite many people. Nonetheless, coming with big group would still be tricky, unless you wouldn't mind to sit separately. If you're just coming to hang by yourself, I'd say it's wonderful spot to chill and read or even get work done. If you ordered their Ensaymada, they offered multiple flavors, which were basically the toppings. They did re-heat it pre-serving so I bet certainly nice. I didn't get it this time and just went for the drink instead. Seeing most people getting the matcha, I was persuaded to go for the same, but got mine with ube cause I definitely wouldn't wanna miss having ube from a place with Filipino touch. As disclaimer, the ube flavor was basically ube condensed milk, so it might indeed be on sweeter side. Trying my drink, I guessed next time I should go for just the matcha latte to be able to really tasted their matcha. This time the ube flavor kind of overpowered it. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty decent as I did love both condensed milk and ube, just that I wouldn't get to truly taste their matcha on its own (blame this one me LOL). Another one I had on my 'to-try' list would be their Malaya Signature, which sounded like their house version of Spanish Latte to me, with condensed milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon. read more

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Ube Ensaymada was a bit underwhelming but the coffee and matcha did not disappoint! Amazing flavor profiles and levels of sweetness coming from a cafe snob. This is also a great place to study. Super spacious, good ambiance, some outlets, and free parking if you can snag a spot. The only downside side to working here is that it can get a bit loud. read more

Malaya - Caramel Banana Latte, Pandan Matcha, Ube Ensaymada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Shoutout to Tiktok for reeling me into one of my new favorite cafes now. This was one of my first stops after flying in from the Philippines and it just brings me back. Immediately, I was enthralled by the Ube Cream Latte ($7.50) , it tastes just as incredible as it sounds. It's hard to find a cafe that can nail Ube flavors and this just might be it for me. I love that cream foam already comes in the drink, makes it more fun and flavorful. I'm excited to try more drinks and their pastries. We went around opening time and they were already flowing with customers. Not too busy but consistent. There's a decent amount of parking and lots of tables to dine & study. I love that the cafe is spacious and has Filipino-inspired decor. There's a water station & restroom inside the establishment. Staff seemed friendly and efficient. Their hours of operation are 9-5pm. I wish they opened earlier so customers can swing by before work, but granted they just opened so we'll see how it goes. I don't doubt that it'll get very busy once it becomes more viral, their drinks are so yummy! read more

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Honestly a great spot not just because of the friendly baristas but also they're dog friendly and they have a parking lot. This is pretty rare for a good silverlake coffee spot! Their coffees and ensaymadas were delicious! read more

Malaya - Pandan and Banana Caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you are in the area, definitely check this place out. Very clean and friendly staff, especially Anthony. Tried the Malaya Signature and Ube Crème Latte along with an Ube ensaymada. Malaya is very good if you like a cinnamon taste. It was hard to taste the ube flavor in the latte, but then again I did ask for an extra shot of espresso. I'll have to try it as is next time for sure! As for the ensaymada, I suggest they warm it up for you. I had it when it was chilled and it was delicious, so I can only imagine when it's warmed. Establishment is located in a small plaza with limited parking. It can be tight. read more

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Popped in twice for some advertised taho on two separate weekends but there was never any taho available :( the first time we asked about it, the staff didn't seem to know what it was. The second time they said they had just run out (11am). The ube and signature lattes are solid but a bit disappointed that we made the trip out craving taho and left disappointed both times. We ended up going to Gong Gan next door the most recent trip. Small but hip space. One couch, and a few two top tables spread around. read more

I was meeting up with a friend in Echo Park for dinner, and I didn't want to come all the way from Hollywood at rush hour. So I was looking for a coffee spot where I could do some work and wouldn't have such a long drive later. I'd heard about Malaya, a new Filipino-owned coffee shop, and it sounded interesting and fit the brief (less than 10 minutes from my friend and open until 6 PM), so off I went. It's located in a small shopping plaza, the same one that houses Pho Cafe and Same Same Thai (or maybe it's same same but different), and I lucked into a parking space. Otherwise, there's street parking which can be free if you're willing to venture off Sunset (or metered on Sunset). It's super cute inside, with several two-tops and counter seating in a variety of spots. There are a number of outlets. I was welcomed warmly by a friendly barista, and after examining the drink menu, I opted for the Malaya Signature, which is a creamy drink with brown-sugar infused espresso, condensed milk, milk and cinnamon. It's not as thick as some of the Korean cream top drinks, but either way, I really enjoyed it. I was worried it might be too sweet, but it wasn't (at least not for me). I then proceeded to do work on my laptop all afternoon in the comfortable environs. Wi-Fi is fast and didn't present any issues. It's definitely a remote-worker friendly spot but also a place where you could catch up with a friend. I didn't sample any of their baked goods this time (didn't want to spoil my dinner), but they looked inviting, and I can see myself trying them out in the future. All in all, I really enjoyed Malaya, and I can easily see returning when I need to be in this part of town. read more

A nice coffee shop that has a nice ambiance to study and relax at. It has a good amount of parking spots in the plaza making it a quite convenient place to get coffee. I think the coffee is decent and they have asian inspired flavors such as pandan. Worker was very nice the two times I went there and I would definitely recommend people to give this place a try. read more

My sister and I wanted to support filipino local business. We got a banana matcha and an ube matcha. The banana had a good banana flavor but I could barely taste the ube. The place was packed with people just chillin'. It was a good vibe. Decent place, probably need to get something other than ube. read more

Malaya - Ube matcha and banana matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing coffee shop. We had the ube latte and it was so good. One of the best ones I've had in LA. There's good wifi and a lot of seating if you want to study or just hang out. Parking is a little tough but if you get there early you should be good. They are card only! I would suggest maybe doing cash options since there are a lot of people nowadays trying to use cash. read more

Stopped by on a hot Sunday with a group of friends visiting from the Bay and just wanted to give a shoutout to the one-man team holding it down in the shop. My bf and I had the Malaya ice coffee; we both enjoyed it :) The barista was incredibly patient and friendly with everyone despite the nonstop line, and most people had two or more drinks in their orders. He greeted each customer kindly, apologized for the long wait, and never showed any signs of stress--just kept thanking everyone for coming in. Really appreciated the positive attitude and great service. read more

Hmmm ..... Honestly. I was looking forward to this place due to the reviews but it didnt taste astounding too me. I tried all their matchas since im a matcha freak and was excited to taste each kind but only the basic one tasted alright. Albeit, it tastes like it barely had matcha and more milk lol. So honestly it was a little bit of a bummer. Even my friend was disappointed so i knew it wasnt like a "hmm must be my tastebuds" since i usually give the benefit of a doubt but yeah that was my experience though read more

Malaya - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I finally stopped by after seeing this place on social media, and it was perfect timing since I had just finished pho next door. I was too full for dessert, but I grabbed a matcha instead and it was so good, super smooth, vibrant green, and not too sweet ( by request). I also loved that they have good non dairy options. I chose the rice milk option and it was good! The space is spacious, clean, and a great place to just hang out. The staff was really friendly too. I'll definitely be back to try more drinks, especially the ube. read more

Malaya - Green tea matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I loved their panna matcha, I requested to have a shot of espresso mixed in and it was the perfect remix! Super cute and welcoming ambiance and employees, too! Worth squeezing in the homiest parking lot. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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I was so excited when I heard that a Filipino coffee shop had opened in Silverlake so I had to go support during Filipino-American Heritage Month. I have to say I thought the drinks were pretty mid. The space itself was pretty crowded so definitely not a good place to work or study as it gets loud. Although I would give them a second chance, I'm not running back either. read more

Malaya - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Deliciously well made and I personally love enjoying the cafe interior! I'll be back to try all their specialty drinks and the ensaymada pastries since the pandan matcha latte was silky and refreshing! read more

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I heard of this Filipino owned coffee shop from social media and had to stop by since I was in the area. I got the Malaya signature and really enjoyed how the coffee flavor didn't get lost through the foam, brown sugar, and condensed milk. Not too sweet, well balanced, and you can tell it was made with a lot of care and attention. The real star of the show for me was the Ensaymada. I tried the queso de bola Ensaymada and loved the flavor of the cheese with the sweet bread. The flavor just made so much sense as I ate it. I would definitely come back next time I'm in the area! read more

Malaya - Ensaymada, caramel banana latte, Malaya signature latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Liked this place because it had great wifi great coffee and quiet environment to do work. Went to this place on a Tuesday morning and found parking inside the plaza. I was impressed with the speed they made my drink, they were quick with it and it tasted really good. Loved the service and experience overall read more

The ambiance is very modern and simplistic, it makes it easy to get work done or chat with friends... I hate it when a coffee shop is super crowded, it's not my cup of tea. The drinks themselves were yummy! We had the Ube Crème and the Malaya Signature. The cream top isn't too sweet and the drinks were exactly what I thought they'd be. The ensaymada was alright, it was good but not like $7 dollars good... I would pull up to a filipino bakery for a bigger one. I tried the original one as a baseline to compare others I've eaten. If you've had ensaymada before, this one is worth skipping. Grab a drink or ice cream instead! I think those are worth the price. read more

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The workers are wonderful and very kind, we enjoyed our spam sando sandwich and our drinks. We will be definitely coming back. We also really liked the peacefulness of the neighborhood. read more

Malaya - Pandan latte and Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I know no ways to mince it in words, but directly to say, you broke my heart. Without further ado let's begin. Malaya (est 07/2025) is a brand new tiny-Philippine inspired cafe in Silver Lake. It's located in a small corner plaza. They serve coffee, matcha, ice cream, and cheese bread ensaymada. Interior design and layout were adorable and spacious, respectively. It's modern and naturally well lit. Also, you will find some Filipino wall decor throughout the cafe. I was in search of a new cafe while driving on Sunset blvd; and much needed coffee refreshment b/c it's a sizzling afternoon. I was warmly greeted by a young Filipina. I perused their quaint modest menu. And decided to get a Cold Brew. Unfortunately, she stated don't have it at the moment and/or not sure when they gonna have it. (Strike no. 1) I was utterly befuddled!! I asked for a cold Latte x whole milk b/c they ran out or don't have half-and-half milk (Strike no. 2). Furthermore, I tried their Queso Ensymada and its quality was subpar (Strike no.3). At that point, she broke my HEART and ended up breaking up with her-coffee shop. :( Sadly, I only had two sips of my latte because it's too sweet for my palate. I left disappointed because I wanted to give my elite yelp blessing to this new coffee shop. The things I liked were service was spot on, free wifi, chill atmosphere and good music. Parking lot is limited, however, plenty of street metered parking. Overall, I had a lackluster experience. I don't see myself coming back for the above reasons. I hope this constructive review helps them improve running their new cafe business. #mahalkita read more

I was excited to hear there's a new Filipino owned coffee shop in town! Tried the Malaya signature and my friend got the pandan matcha. Solid drinks! Good vibe inside. Maximized seating options, and I liked the variety in bench and table seating. Wish there were more cushions. Mainly wood interiors, playing mixed genre chill songs in Tagalog which sets a nice ambiance. Excited to try more drinks soon. Took a while for the drinks to come out, but very lovely staff. There is lot parking or street parking in the surrounding area. read more

Stopped by this spot and absolutely loved my guava paloma non-dairy ice cream. It was sweet, creamy, and a little tart. Perfect for the summer! My cousin ordered the Ube ice cream and also really enjoyed it. For the road I got an Ube Ensaymada which is made by Ensaymada Project. Loved the ube creme and how light and fluffy the bread was. I can see it pairing perfectly well with one of the coffee or tea choices on the menu. Service was friendly. Interior was simple yet intentional. Love the Baybayin Filipino Wall Art and the island touches to this cafe. I look forward to coming back and trying more off the menu. Highly recommend! read more

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