Santa Cecilia

My daughter and I wanted to explore Silver Lake this weekend, and we stopped by Roots & Rye. We had…read moresuch a great experience! The customer service was amazing, and the 2 young lady's who helped us were very kind and helpful. I wasn't sure what to get, and she recommended the Blue Magic smoothie. I wanted something fresh and fruity, so she suggested adding strawberries, and it was the perfect choice! I love that they offer unlimited toppings definitely a steal! My daughter ended up getting a bowl, which was perfectly presented my total came out to $21 before tip. Parking wasn't too difficult either since they have a parking lot, which was a huge plus. The ambiance was beautiful and made the whole experience feel so welcoming. Thank you, Roots & Rye, for making my daughter's experience so special! We'll definitely be back.

Acai bowls!! The $12 small build your own açaí bowl with…read moreblue majik is so good!! Logistics: -free, private parking lot -cc only -friendly customer service

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Açaí bowl topped with creamy peanut butter and honey. So yum

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Variable Cafe

Been wanting to check out Variable Cafe for so long! Was extra excited to see the Yelp Top places…read moreto eat trophy at their counter :) Out of everything I tried, the coconut shrimp was supreme. Second fave was the drunk cauliflower. And then the tikka masala. The Tikka was still good but maybe not exactly what I was expecting - very veggie heavy plate. They have so many more items on their menu I'd love to try. Oh and the teas come in a really cute beaker setup, and they can make to your desired sweetness. It's a cute little spot, space is clean, and they have a bathroom for customers. There's a small parking lot in the shopping center where you can park for free too, yay!

|[ u n v a r i a b l e l o v e ]| This review was a long…read moretime coming- this is my fav vegan resto! The quality and service is consistently great and I LOVE how delicious everything is. My go to is the Seoul bowl it's so good and perfectly marinated while still being health conscious 5/5. The newer tikka masala has been a fav lately- it's veggie based but the spices and flavor are on point, just as delicious as a non-vegan dish! I think with soy meat it could be even better, I'll see if that's an option next time, but this was 4.5/5. West coast shrimp side is really satisfying and savory. I rly should try more items here but it's hard to deviate from my favs haha. |[ s i p ]| Drinks are also decent but the star for me here is the food. I really look forward to more new food items to come. |[ n o t e s ]| Parking lot is small and kinda hit or miss but it's worth it. :) Ambiance- cute brunch spot while still health conscious.

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Whata Peach

4.8(147 reviews)

3.3 mi•Echo Park

Peachy matcha latte was amazing and the employees were so kind and friendly! Very clean and a nice…read morebathroom too.

Best service, friendly staff Had a problem with my order,I…read moreorder wrong location and they help me resolve my problem berry nice staff I really recommended My cookie butter latte amazing recommend

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Tuna Toast

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Smoothie with oat milk, PB, dates and vanilla protein powder

Whata Peach

4.8(628 reviews)

10.8 mi•Studio City

First time time coming here and service was awesome, Andrea was the sweetest. Will be coming backread more

Super cute place with lots of fun options and a small but lovely outdoor seating area! Great for a…read moresnack and chat. Shoutout Carla for the lovely service :)

PB + Banana Toast!!

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Glowing

4.8(253 reviews)

3.1 mi•Echo Park

I love that we still have small local shops in this area! Glowing has managed to survive a lot of…read morechanges in the neighborhood, and it's heartening to know the community is supporting local businesses like this one. Everyone is always so friendly here. They always seem to be upgrading the interior as well, and it's small but they do have some window seating along with a few outdoor tables. On this visit, I got the OG Avocado Toast. The avocado was perfectly ripe and fresh, and a heaping portion was served over their toasted olive bread. It's a pretty simple preparation. I probably would have preferred the Mediterranean version, as the tomatoes on this weren't my fave and there was raw red onion mixed into the avo so I wasn't able to pick it out. Next time, I'll have to request it without the onion. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu items.

A good spot with a good healthy food. Located in a cozy area…read moreof echo park. They serve your order fresh... lots of options depends on your focus - whether for immunity, for liver detox , anti inflammatory, energy , metal detox. Staff were friendly, ready to assist and welcoming. We love their BLT, twas a delight! Has a good sauce, and a good portion . We also tried their OG avocado... rich portion of avocado and tomatoes. The only thing challenging is the parking. It's better to go early and avoid weekends, unless it's ok for you to wait and look around for a parking space. It was worth the try for this spot, good heathy yummy food and juices, affordable as well. Would definitely comeback and try the other delis and croissants.

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Cafe De Mama

4.6(554 reviews)

5.1 mi•Harvard Heights

Super delicious and unique spot! I really enjoyed the persimmon milk as it had a super fresh and…read moresweet flavor. The pulp of the persimmon was amazing and my favorite part of the actual fruit so it was a great taste for me. The injeolmi mochi latte was fun as you use the cream to submerge the mochi and get a good, flavorful bite. The injelomi taste was strong and nutty but adding espresso was +$1. There is a parking lot in the back! The inside is nice and spacious with a few outlets here and there for people working. The service was good, nothing crazy :)

Ordered UberEats and it took an hour but it wasn't a big deal since it's 10+ mile drive from my…read morearea. Pricing was slightly pricey since most drinks cost $7+ Ordered the Injeolmi Mochi Latte ($6.82) with less ice & sugar and oat milk (+$0.75). It consisted of a roasted soybean cream milk with a mochi skewer. I liked that it wasn't too sweet and the hint of roasted soybean. The mochi was amazing! It was so fresh and chewy. It's nice there's also the option to add half shot (+$0.50) or espresso (+$1.00). Got the Black Sesame Mochi Latte ($7.35) with less ice & sugar and oat milk (+$0.75). It consisted of black sesame cream milk with a mochi skewer. This was definitely my favorite! The black sesame tasted so delicious. It wasn't too sweet and it was so creamy and the black sesame tasted amazing! I could tell it was made from real black sesame by the roasted sesame flavor. The mochi was so fresh, chewy, and yummy! Make sure to give the drinks a good stir prior to drinking otherwise the cream top just stays on top! Overall, both drinks were good but my favorite was definitely the Black Sesame Mochi Latte, as well as the incredible mochi!

Green forest mochi latte, Black Sesame Cream Latte

My faves: Injeolmi Mochi Latte and Green Forest Mochi Latte

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Injeolmi Mochi Latte

Neighborhood

4.1(220 reviews)

7.3 mi•Fairfax

Beautiful coffee shop nestled in ... you guessed it ! A neighborhood…read more Summer menu caught my eye and I can't wait to go back for a regular drink. Small and "large" which is a regular 16oz. So smaller (12oz)and small. Average service but I loved the vibes and offerings.

Got some too good to go. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. I ended up getting 2 choco…read morecookies, 1 croissant, 1 pretzel croissant, and 3 of like their curry pastries. The choco cookies were falling apart and were thin, cocoay, and chewy. Tasted like a brownie but in cookie form. The croissants were super buttery, flakey, and lightly crisp. The pretzel one was just a bit more dense. The curry pastry was super flakey and had a savory smooth curry spiced filling. Overall eh. Choco cookies $4 per Croissant $8 Pretzel croissant $7.50 Curry pastry $7.50 per

0.9 mi•Arts District, Downtown

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Kreation Organic

4.4(121 reviews)

Always great juice and food. Staff is willing to answer any question. Millie is the sweetest! Be…read moresure to try a pre-pressed juice blended with a banana!

I think I might be addicted to these juices …read more I always order through Uber Eats and they always come still chill and they always leave me feeling full. All their juices have been good as a snack or even a light meal replacement. I love all their organic-healthy options.

5.1 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

Lemon, Ginger & Cayenne Shot, Double Chocolate Brownie, Cacao Pudding, PurpleForest salad, Paradise Bowl with mango, Kobb Salad

Green Dream Smoothie

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Love the ingredients used in this place.

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage

4.4(293 reviews)

A SoCal local friend recommended 3CAT Handcrafted Beverage while I was in LA, so naturally I had to…read moregive it a try. I went with the Super Orange, which is made with jasmine green tea, fresh orange juice, and orange slices. The first thing I noticed was how strong the orange flavor was, but not in a bad way at all. It was still sweet, refreshing, and tasted like they were actually using real oranges instead of some super artificial syrup or flavoring. You could definitely taste the freshness. It was a really solid drink, especially on a warm LA day, and I can see why my friend recommended this spot. I'd absolutely come back and try some of the other drinks on the menu next time I'm in Koreatown.

Interesting drink spot with some unique flavors I haven't seen elsewhere, like osmanthus, chestnut,…read moreand barley. They make their drinks with house coconut milk and offer both fruit teas and milk teas. Ordering is efficient with self-service kiosks, and there were tons of pickup orders when I visited. Seating is very limited only about 3 small tables. Drinks seem to come in one size, and they don't list specific sugar percentages, which would be helpful. My smoothie-style drink was around $7. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for more unique Asian-inspired drink flavors.

1.1 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Mango mochi

Avamango Sweet Dew, Cheese Grape, Mochi Mango

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Peach slushy

Tea Master Matcha Cafe & Green Tea Shop

4.8(2.2k reviews)

I am not a matcha person off the bat. My friend was visiting and she is. She had stopped by the day…read morebefore we went and loved the matcha soft serve and convinced me to go. It was a hot day and it honestly hit! Located in the same small plaza that has bbq chicken and pasta e pasta on 2nd street, it's a small little shop. There were many people inside. It was probably the busiest spot in that location at that time. They had little tables and chairs outside and we devoured our soft serve quickly. The wait for them was not long at all either.

My friend and I stopped by here after dinner and it was right before closing time…read more I got a Matcha soft serve and my friend got a hot houjicha oat latte. There are two tables with chairs outside and we sat there. It was convenient. I really like the Matcha soft serve. I can actually taste matcha. It was melting so fast because it's hot. I'd stop by again. Parking lot available. Not a free parking plaza.

Menu - Feb 2022

Matcha soft serve

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(Left) Cold Brew. (Right) Iced Matcha Latte with Tofu Donuts (Left to right) Matcha, Chocolate Chip, and Earl Grey.

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Great service . yummy fruit. very friendly . It was amazingly clean . Nice and quick service . Good place to go for a nice and healthy treat by yourself or with the family. Definitely will be back ... we have been looking for a place for a good treat since we were visiting a patient in the hospital . I'm glad we found it read more

Nancy K.

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My go to place for tacos! Very yummy!

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Santa Cecilia - mexican - Updated September 2026

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