What a lovely experience! Saffy's coffee and tea is the daytime counterpart of the restaurant. The patio is going to be full of your typical LA "don't they have a job" types, but everything I tasted here was divine and perfect for a sunny brunch. Order the Arabic breakfast for perfectly cooked runny eggs in the shakshouka, a delightful butter cream with honey, mellow olives, crispy bread that pairs well, and a side salad. The French toast was crispy and drenched in a sauce that wasn't too sweet. All of it washed down with a balanced latte. This place is not cheap for the portion sizes, but kind of standard for LA and still worth to come for the quality of the food and if you'd like to do some work on a sunny patio. read more

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The Lamb Kebab Pita was great and super filling, I was so full afterward. There was a bit too much sauce for my taste, which made the meal extra tangy and a little messy since it dripped out the bottom while eating. The chai latte was really good with a bold, strong chai flavor. /// Lamb Kebab Pita, $20 Housemade Chai Latte, $7 read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Lamb Kebab Pita, $20 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Located right next door to Saffy's (a must if you have not been and love Bestia or Bavel), the coffee and tea shop should not be overlooked. It's popular for that LA artist community and working medical professionals (Kaiser, Hollywood Presbyterian, and Children's Hospital all in walking distance) I spotted many people on laptops or reading while enjoying breakfast. The coffee shop is small and has a display case showcasing their delectable offerings. Today I decided to try their Portuguese Custard Tart. This not something readily available across the city, so I decided to risk that. I paired it with a drip coffee and it came to around 12 bucks with tip. Now the cool thing is you don't have to sit at the coffee shop, no - you can actually use the official restaurant next door to enjoy your goods. Sitting on the patio and people watching and enjoying the coffee and Tart was sublime. Never having a Portuguese Custard Tart before I cannot compare if it is authentic, BUT I can tell you it was delicious. The tarts flakey exterior was buttery, crisp, flakey, but once it hit your tongue and you started chewing it broke down into a satisfying menagerie of texture. It seemed like the butter was singing and hit a high note providing a nice welcome salt fortissimo duet that contrasted with the rich milky sweetness of the custard. The custard itself had structure. It was custard, but it had bounce. It was thick jelly like and oh so sweet. It coated the tongue and added to that myriad of texture with the flakey crust. The coffee was nonsensical and strong. It was blacker than my ex's heart and bold. This was the perfect pairing and great way to start a day. Parking is metered, street, or neighborhood. Not so bad in the morning, could get worse in afternoon. read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Drip coffee and a thumb print cookie. That's a dollop of jam. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Built next to the Saffy's Restaurant is a small, unassuming café selling uncommon pastries and delightful coffee. Saffy's is a Middle Eastern Restaurant with with a very healthy regular clientele. Immediately to the left of it is this charming café. The serve the typical varieties of espressos, cappuccinos and other coffee drinks both hot and cold. I found their espresso to be very smooth with only the faint bitterness that I enjoy in things such as dark chocolate. I ogled the baked goods for a while: chocolate chip cookies, biscuits and muffins before order a potato and curry boureka. Bourekas are a flaky pastry (filo/puff pastry) with a filling that are then topped, typically, with either sesame or poppy seeds. They are popular within Sephardic Jewish and Israeli cuisine. With the potato curry filling, it was much like eating a samosa with an extremely flaky, soft exterior. You could definitely down a couple of these in a sitting (they also offer feta/spinach fillings). And then there's the Swedish Caradamom Rolls: holy moly are these things delicious. Soft, tender pastry with just the right level of sweetness. I am very happy to have this place in my neighborhood. Recommend. read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Swedish Cardamom Rolls. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Arabic breakfast is FANTASTIC! Best meal I've had in a while. A total delight. Try it! read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Superb! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of my favorite lunch places in LA. Another fantastic meal. I wish I could try breakfast items but I am obsessed with the pita sandwiches. So damn good. Had the chicken today and the gem salad. Excellent. Always prepared with such care, always delicious. I didn't love the roast on the cold brew, bit too bitter for me but I don't care. I enjoy the food so much. Lovely service. The patio is so pleasant. If I lived in the neighborhood I would be there weekly. I am determined to try the Arabic breakfast next trip. read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Chicken pita and little gem - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food is really good and unexpectedly coffee and tea are great as well. I appreciate that the food is very light. But still carry enough aroma and spices that compliments the lightness of it. If that makes sense. Just like the tea - it's light, not so sweet. But the fragrance and the subtle sweetness is perfect. I see many reviews giving one star due to service. The service was good. I appreciated the lady who took our order. She was direct and told us what to expect in how to retrieve our order properly. The waiter who brought us our to-go food was friendly. read more

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I took a walk over here from Kaiser Sunset. It was a nice quick walk. I ordered the Arabic Breakfast so I could try the Shakshuka and have a little food left over for later. I also had the black tea and potato curry bourekas. Everything was really good! The shakshuka was just the right portion and very flavorful. You can either dip the challah bread in it, or spread the clotted cream and honey on the bread and it was so tasty. I would love to come back and enjoy my meal and sit outside. I would definitely recommend it checking this place out. The Arabic breakfast includes: shakshuka, chopped salad, marinated olives, clotted cream with wildflower honey, toasted challah! So yummy! read more

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This was a divine meal. The lamb beef brisket pita sandwich was succulent, tender, flavorful and filling. The clotted cream and honey served with the bread along with the challah French toast was sublime - the right crusty chew, gentle sweetness and kiss of salt. This might be the best brunch this side of LA. The Arabic breakfast is good but I'm coming back for that pita sandwich and toast. read more

I'm still thinking about that pita sandwich that led me to Saffy's Coffee & Tea recently which is next door to the mothership, Saffy's. Smokey, fatty beef and lamb brisket chopped up inside a pita with tahini, zhoug and amba is much deliciousness in my tummy. Like anything from the Saffy/Bavel/Bestia restaurant group, it's tasty but pricey. At $21, you figure you'd get a bit more but that's just how they work leaving you to want to order another for an arm and leg. But overall, very good pita sandwich. On another occasion, when this brunch spot first opened up, we took a challah bread ($16) and some whole wheat chocolate cookies with red walnuts ($4) to go. Pretty good but like I mentioned, you'll exchange your arm and leg for small portions. There's open seating at their covered sidewalk patio. It's self serve here. So you'll have to grab your own utensils and napkins. They cool thing is that they have sparkling water on tap. Service here could use some improvement. I noticed the tables had sauce stains and crumbs and weren't cleaned off. read more

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Great pastry, lovely spot to sit and catch up with friends over nice pastry and coffee

Loved this spot! We came for brunch. Got the arabic breakfast and the spinach feta boreka. My favorite was the saffron oolong arnold palmer - SO flavorful. Next time will come back to check other items! Cute spot with nice outdoor seating on weekends and the interior is done well. read more

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The Arabic breakfast is soooooo yummmmmmy! If you love a savory breakfast then you will love this dish. Everything was packed with so much flavor and the thick challah was perfect for dipping into the shakshuka. The salad was refreshing and the clotted cream with honey satisfied my sweet tooth. It felt like a very balanced breakfast that is shareable with someone if you get another small item. Service was quick, we sat outdoors and there was a lot of seating! read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Arabic Breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One item that has continually remained on my mind since my visit to Saffy's is their challah bread. The bread thought even triumphs over my personal trauma and that says a lot as an adult with innate emo tendencies. The perfect conduit to the challah is their delicious and flavorful shashukha in a great breakfast portion size as well as their honey butter that is part of their equally tasty and wide variety of their Arabic breakfast. Suffice to say, go brave the East Hollywood parking situation (I found a lovely spot right behind the infamous blue Scientology building) and do anything to try their fluffy challah. The Spritz was also light and a good way to start your breakfast per my personal recommendation. read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Shashukha and that dreamy challah - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Bavel/Saffy's is by far some of the best middle Eastern restaurants in LA. The chicken pita at Saffy's was absolutely delicious. If you've ever been to Miznon at the Palazzo in Las Vegas, this chicken sandwich pita is right up there with theirs. I like how they chopped up the seasoned chicken, added a crunchy slaw with a mix of sauces in a pillowy pita bread. My only suggestion is to go a little bit white on the sauce since the chicken is already seasoned and it can get a little salty towards the bottom of the bread. read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Chicken pita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I'd been wanting to try Saffy's for ages, and finally had the opportunity to get lunch one happy day. I got there on the latish side, but was assured that I needn't rush through my meal. I got the lamb/beef brisket pita, and it was every bit as swoon-worthy as I expected it to be. Texture and flavor were absolute perfection. I couldn't eat it all at once, and I'm happy to report that the remainder heated up nicely for a second meal. I also picked up a cardamom bun to go, and that was superb as well. Next step? Going back for dinner... read more

Nice spot with both indoor and outdoor seating. The Arabic breakfast was great for 2 people. We also got a pastry, but will definitely try the falafel pita next time. There was a line when we went around noon, but it moved quickly. read more

I was craving for shakshuka for a while so I did some research to find one of the best shakshukas in LA. I finally chose Saffy's Coffee & Tea and it didn't disappoint! OMFG Arabic breakfast was to die for. Each dish was flavorful and spectacular. Salad was extremely refreshing. Poached eggs on shakshuka were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Clotted cream with honey was scrumptious and went very well with challah bread. Finished my meal with potato curry bourekas and portuguese custard tart was perfect ending for my brunch. Only downside was parking since I had to drive around the place for 15-20 minutes to find a parking spot. Forgot to mention about cappuccino and matcha tea here! Both were great as well :) read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Arabic Breakfast plus potato curry bourekas and portuguese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Saffy's is the sister restaurant to Arts District stalwarts Bavel and Bestia. Like Bavel, it serves Middle Eastern cuisine and has a wood-burning oven. Coffee and Tea is their adjacent coffee spot which opens daily at 8 am and serves breakfast/brunch from 9 am Wed-Sun. Finding parking was relatively easy on a weekday morning, but surely would be much more difficult in the evenings and all-day on weekends. This is a residential area filled with apartment buildings. Saffy's building is beautiful and retro. Saffy's offers 5 breakfast items and 4 lunch items, plus a few pastries (sweet and savory) and breads. It's a fast-casual place where you order and pay at the counter and your food is brought to your table. All seating is in their outdoor patio, with a few high-top chairs inside. I went with their most substantial breakfast item, the Arabic Breakfast, which includes their shakshuka, chopped salad, marinated olives, clotted cream with honey, and challah bread. I also ordered a herb lemonade and a boysenberry cheese danish. Everything was delish. The hot dishes are prepared in the restaurant's kitchen, and you are allowed to use the restrooms in the restaurant. read more

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This is easily my favorite brunch spot in LA--I've been here so many times I've lost count. You order at the counter, get a number, and then grab a seat outside on their patio while your food is brought out when it's ready. My go-to dishes are the Arabic Breakfast ($24), Challah French Toast ($15), and the Beef & Lamb Brisket Pita Sandwich ($19). The Arabic Breakfast comes with shakshuka, chopped salad, marinated olives, clotted cream with wildflower honey, and challah. If I'm in the mood for something sweet, the French toast is amazing, but lately, I've been all about the pita sandwich. I'll even say it--it's the best sandwich in LA. And if you haven't been to Saffy's for dinner yet, it's an absolute must! read more

Sasto Foccacia Sandwich ($18) - sopressata, mortadella, coppa, house made ricotta, fermented chilis, lettuce, tomato, onion, oregano vinaigrette Beef Lamb Pita ($19) - tahini, zhoug, omba I stumbled across this place when I was looking for a restroom to use at Nam Coffee & was surprised by how cute the interior was, so I'm happy I got to try this place out! Parking was a little difficult especially since I went on a day that there was street sweeping. The service was extremely fast & they bring out your food to your table. The Sasto is their signature sando!! Although I found it to be slightly oversaturated in the vinaigrette, the flavors made up for it!! There was just enough veggies to make up for how heavy the rest of the sando was, but I wish they wrapped it in parchment paper to make it easier to eat :/ I'd def go back again to try the restaurant next door! read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - The Sasta & Lamb Beef Pita! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I already loved Saffy's the restaurant, and when they opened a coffee and tea shop next door, I was in heaven. The best coffee and pastries, cookies, matcha, and even sandwiches. This is my new favorite lunchtime spot. You get the amazing quality of Saffy's for breakfast and lunch now, too!!! read more

10/10 no notes. Thank you Saffys for delivering. So many other places get complacent and turn mid at best, the folks here are clearly proud of bringing the best food to the table. Had the fattoush salad, mint iced tea, lamb, and beef lamb brisket - alll were sooo good. Can't wait to come back! read more

First time trying brunch. Been here before for dinner couple times. Took metro from DTLA as I know parking can be difficult (guessed not on a weekend early Sunday). Amazing and healthy food . Sahtain!! read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Arabic Breakfast and Americano. Healthy and taste great. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite spots in LA! For lunch, I highly recommend the beef & lamb pita - it's absolutely delicious and always hits the spot. read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Saffy's Coffee & Tea is a cute lil hip corner coffee and pastry shop in East Hollywood. Its next door neighbor is Saffy's restaurant/bar which owned the coffee shop. It's indoor and outdoor seats were very spacious and relaxing. I arrived on a sunny warm Wednesday to grab a drink and checkout this coffee shop. I perused their menu albeit not an extensive list. They have all the basic coffee and tea drink as well as some pastries. Given it's my first time at Saffy's C&T, I decided to get a hot Latte ($7) and a Swedish Cardamom ($6) roll. Both were very satisfying. Latte was good and the SC roll was something out of this world. It's soft, warm and vanilla flavored. Staff were warm, assiduous and professional. Service was outstanding. Prices were highly expensive (excluding the additional 4.0 % health fee). Atmosphere and vibe imbued by positive energy. Collectively, these variables make an good coffee shop. Overall, I had a pleasant order experience and enjoyed my hot drink and pastry. I shall return. And I recommend you try this new coffee shop. Ciao! read more

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Come here for the iced earl gray latte and spinach feta boureka. That's all you need.

This coffee shop has a cute outdoor patio and friendly staff. Very hip spot to hang out at and work with nice natural light and custom built benches. You'd go here for the vibe. The coffee is okay. read more

I don't usually leave reviews, but this has been sitting with me for a few days and I feel like it needs to be shared. I was in the cafe having a drink when, out of nowhere, a woman who seemed to be a manager started yelling at one of the baristas. The place went completely silent while she went off on him in front of customers for a few minutes about going to the bathroom and not saying where he was going. It wasn't busy, and she'd only been there for a few minutes, so there didn't seem to be any real reason for that level of frustration. Even if she was annoyed, the way she handled it was uncomfortable and unprofessional. You could feel how awkward it got, and the rest of the staff looked too intimidated to step in. The guy stayed calm but you could tell he was embarrassed, and no one deserves to be spoken to like that, especially in front of customers. I like supporting local spots and the rest of the staff seemed great, but seeing someone treat an employee that way really left a bad impression. I hope management takes a look at how situations like this are handled because it really wasn't okay. Two stars. The drinks are good and the staff is solid, but this manager is a problem. The company really needs to retrain her, because the way she treats people isn't right. read more

Nice patio to sit but awful service, so rude and slow. So bad it's almost a joke. Don't go if you want to ruin your morning over a coffee

Service. This was my first time here. The woman they had at the front of the cafe should not be in customer service. I went up to order the lamb pita and she told me that lunch doesn't start for another 13 mintues. I said ok, I will wait. I stood to the side. About 10 minutes later a man comes in and orders the same thing plus a coffee. I looked at the time... it was before 11 am. I waited for her to even say, " Hey, you can order now". But nope... nothing. They weren't even busy. read more

A hidden gem! Great location, tasty food which you can definitely taste the freshness and quality. Their version of an Arnold Palmer was perfect for a hot day. Found Saffy's randomly and will definitely be making it my new spot. read more

TLDR = park and walk over, super hard to find parking. Great tea and coffee, pricey but worth. Exterior = 4/5 Located along a street, you can't miss it if you drive by. It's attached to the larger restaurant, which opens up later in the day after the coffee shop closes. There is seating outside which is nice for sipping your drink while enjoying some air. Parking is difficult, even locating some in the neighborhoods near by can be challenging. I normally walk over to avoid any parking issues. Interior = 4/5 High ceiling and warm atmosphere greet you as you walk in. There are some counter seating but only for like individuals, wouldn't recommend seating inside if you are a bigger party. There is just enough room to walk in, order and stand to the side. They have breads decorating the side wall next to the cashier which you are able to buy if they haven't already run out. Also pastries and snacks are available to purchase and enjoy with your coffee/tea. Service = 5/5 I am a regular now and my order is basically memorized which I appreciate. Everyone that has helped me is super friendly and approachable. Order = 5/5 I usually get one of two things because I feel they hit my moods perfectly. If I want coffee I get the iced vanilla latte, but if I'm in the mood for tea I get the iced earl grey latte (which has been like 99% of the time). The vanilla latte is good and hits the spot, but let me talk about the early grey. They mix a combo of vanilla, winter melon sugar, and oat milk with the early grey tea. It's pre made so they just pour it into your cup. So satisfying. I have been trying to find some winter melon sugar to mimic this at home (Saffys makes it in house) and to no avail. Which I don't mind so I get to come back here and drink more though it can add up in price (still worth). Overall = 4/5 Nice spot for a caffeine pick me up any time of the day. Better to walk than try to find parking. Definitely get the early grey if you want to get hooked. Hint = walk. read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Iced earl grey latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Lethargic service, napkin-y baked goods, and slightly-more-expensive-than-average cold brew

I hesitate to write this review since Saffy's Coffee has taken over as my go-to morning special treat coffee shop, but I feel I owe it to them given how great it is. Only a matter of time before some "hidden gems of Hollywood" article on Eater turns this quiet place into a madhouse with lines like Maru. The coffee is one of the best in the city. Right up there with Laidrey and Proof. As a bonus, they serve original pastry items, including my favorite, the potato curry boureks. This item stays true to their original business, the Mediterranean restaurant next door. It is a weird breakfast item, even for this Riyadh-born Armenian, and it is uniquely delicious. My once weekly visits are clearly contributing to the annual holidays weight gain but it's worth it. read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Little slice of morning heaven - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been here several times now to grab coffee/snacks and work for an hour or so. My interaction with the staff has been insanely strange, to say the least. They are not friendly whatsoever. There are so many cafe's in LA-- better coffee, food, service. BE NICE TO PEOPLE. Bare minimum lol read more

On yelp, Saffy has two different locations -- one for coffee and tea and one for dinner. They share the same patio (and probably kitchen). The coffee and tea location sells incredible pastries and on weekends they have brunch. Drinks - the earl grey latte is made with this incredible syrup. Highly recommend the earl grey latte if you're looking to treat yourself. We also got some dirty chai lattes and it was good balance of spice, sweet and milk. Would definitely order both of these drinks again. Food - We split two orders of the Arabic breakfasts with a few add on including biscuit w/jam & butter and a cardamom twist. The pastries were delightful - they were eaten so fast that I didn't have a chance to take a photo. Everything in the breakfast was enjoyable: eggs and potatoes in the Shakshuka were perfectly cooked, the salad paired well with the whole meal, and last but not least...there was an avocado honey and clotted cream spread that we lathered all over the bread (with sesame crust). Overall I would definitely return for coffee and / or food. We're very curious what Saffy's dinner tastes like now...to be continued... read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Arabic breakfast x 2 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Let me tell you something about Arabic Breakfast. This is my hands down favorite breakfast in all of Los Angeles. Ooof that's a bold statement but if you have similar taste buds like mine (which I will detail below) then you have to try Saffy's Arabic Breakfast. I love how simple this place is. Amazing quality of food full of fantastic culinary flavors without the frills of something more fancy? It's nested right next to Saffy's but they utilize their outdoor dining area for patrons. The tables are super cute and makes a perfect vessel to carry all of the delicious morsels. This place is more catered to lighter bites so perfect if you want to have a pastry and coffee to chat with a friend. But. But. You can NOT leave here without sharing their Arabic Breakfast. And their French toast is ridiculous. The breakfast is a spread with shakshuka as the main and ornamented with a punchy salad, olives, and damn good sesame challah with clotted cream/honey. I inhaled the clotted cream on the challah. And yes I scraped it clean hahaha. It's a great spread for 2 and will leave you feeling light and satisfied. It's also great if you're vegetarian (who eats eggs). The shakshuka is more on the curry side but it is cooked very well. Their pastries change out pretty often and if you do see something just get it. I keep on wanting more and can't wait for the next sunny morning for brunch at Saffy's. read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - A perfect sunny day in LA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love Saffys for breakfast. I am never disappointed when I'm here. I love that they're added new menu items such as the French Toast and Foccacia. I have yet to try some other new items but coming here for a solid Arabic breakfast is what keeps me coming back. I love their earl grey latte too! This is one of those fast casual places but it's worth skipping a mimosa brunch. You order first, then get a number and choose a table. Staff is friendly. You sit on the outside of Saffys resto. It's nice to enjoy when the weather is nice. I've come here so many times, and I usually like to try new places all over LA, but this is a go to weekend breakfast spot that I'm happy to be a somewhat regular at! read more

Saffy's Coffee & Tea - Arabic Breakfast + French Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food here wasn't as mind blowing as the dinner food next door, but overall, still a good experience. Ambiance is casual. You order at the counter and sit wherever you want on Saffy's patio. Service was excellent, when a waiter overheard us saying we needed a knife and that there were none in the coffee shop, he promptly came over to hand us one. The chai latte was possibly the best chai latte I've ever had, but the coffee was too acidic in my opinion. We shared an Arabic breakfast, toffee/coconut cookie (excellent!), and potato curry boreka. They do run out of menu items, and options are limited, so if you come later, know that it might be slim pickings. Also, know that they stop serving the Arabic breakfast at 1 if that's what you are looking to order. In my opinion, the Arabic breakfast was pretty good, and came at a fair price point, but the olives on the side had a bit of a funky taste to them. read more