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    South LA Cafe

    4.4 (49 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Located right outside the Kaiser office building
    Mel D.

    Convenient cafe when you have an appointment at Kaiser. The service was friendly and their americano was delicious! I drink my coffee black so I'm pretty picky and theirs is really, really good. I also thought they price their coffee well. Most cafe's charge and arm and a leg for coffee these days so I was happy to find South LA Cafe. There's no indoor seating unless you go inside the medical office building. But plenty of outdoor seating with umbrellas and plenty of free parking in the kaiser lot.

    Banana pecan muffin
    Kristen H.

    Its in the medical office area so kinda hidden but you're in the right place don't worry. A small location compared to the Jefferson and Western ones, there's no inside area. I had no clue I was so close to a SLA Cafe. They texted me a birthday coupon so I got to try the banana pecan muffin which is freaking awesome. Side note it was nice to see them not wearing masks at this location, I guess cuz they're indoors. Not sure if that's a management decision at the other spots but it's pretty lame and confusing at this point.

    The Western
    Erika L.

    Cute little coffee spot. Always thought it was apart of the Kaiser building, sort of like a hospital cafeteria. Boy was I wrong. It's a local spot that serves LA classics. I went with their most popular drink: The Western with some modifications - large, half sweet, 2% milk, and an extra espresso shot. Loved it 10/10. My drink ended up being closer to $9 I think due to the mods. Without those, the prices are actually pretty decent for LA. Cashier was friendly and informative on their menu and customizations.

    Erin T.

    Came to try the coffee cakes cause my friend lmk they were similar to the old LAUSD coffee cakes and they were yummy. I also enjoyed the Black Mamba Iced Tea. My only critique is the avocado spread that was used on our breakfast bagel sandwiches was kind of tart and to me was a missed opportunity-there is no meat on the sandwich to hide behind-so this made the guacamole the star of the sandwich and the quac used tasted store bought and cheap. If they used a handmade guacamole, they could change the game and elevate this breakfast sandwich a ton!

    Matt L.

    Usually go to the other location but this one is just as great as the rest. The best in the business. Keeps it local and excellent at all times. Avocado toast is bomb on the sourdough and as a bougie matcha man - their matcha is fantastic with some honey. Fantastic, kind and considerate service with a real mission.

    Lashann S.

    Always a great customer service experience when I visit I now look forward to my Kaiser appointment so I can drop in for my treat! Thank you team!!

    My favorite avocado toast on sourdough bread with salmon.

    This little cafe is so amazing!! I'm visiting from SF and was assigned to work at the hospital in front of the cafe. A friend of mine highly recommended their food and drinks. I love, love, love the avocado toast with salmon on sourdough bread!!! I'm totally hooked! The coffees are made well too. Simple great quality food and drinks and amazing service. Best part is that the prices are so reasonable. So far the best food and service I received all week.

    Americano
    Carlie C.

    This is my first time to this location! It is so cute and peaceful. Hella outside seating and shade, didn't see any outlets? but ample parking in the lot. Menu is extensive and well priced. Baristas were kind and my americano was good and the breakfast sandwich was cool. I love that they partner with Homeboy Industries for their pastries! If you're in the area stop by

    Avocado Toast w/ Fried Egg
    Janae F.

    South LA Cafe literally blew me away! My mom has been going here with a friend of hers and she wanted me to try it for myself. First off, I love the whole aesthetic of the place. I love the white and black decor, mixed with different hues of greens and stainless steel appliances. Everything just looked clean and peaceful. I really enjoyed the photo op wall and the Nipsey painting, as well as the merchandise they sell on site. The tables were spaced perfectly apart from each other and I loved how they have signs on the table that you can flip to "dirty" when you are done to let others know it needs to be cleaned before reseating. The employees were very nice and efficient with taking our order. Now on to the food and drinks! My mom gets the avocado toast every time she goes and although I'm not a fan of avocado, I couldn't help but notice how beautiful it looked. The sourdough toast was cooked to perfection, the avocado spread looked fresh, and the friend egg on top was the perfect balance. Not to mention that you get two pieces of toast for $5!! I mean where else are you getting GOOD avocado toast for that cheap? Nowhere! So yes if you love avocado, then this is a must try. I had a cheese danish and one of their freezes, which was a coffee flavored frozen drink and I wasn't disappointed. The danish was so good warmed and the freeze was a nice treat on a warm day. I will definitely be back to try other flavors. All-in-all, South LA Cafe is a lowkey hidden gem in the city and a nice place to link up with friends or loved ones to talk about life over small bites and coffee! Support Local Black Owned Businesses!

    Good coffee and ambiance. The bagel/coffee was good. Plug on wall for computer was available and useful. A/C was cold and great with plenty of tables

    Latte

    I never leave reviews but I had to. While waiting for an appt at kaiser I picked up a latte...I confess I'm quite a coffee snob and frequently disappointed by small coffee shops. I avoid starbucks like the plague!!This coffee was DELICIOUS! The foam was perfect. The counters were clean The staff was very nice and professional. I will definitely be returning for your coffee even if it's out of my way. Thank you!

    South LA Cafe is located right on the Kaiser Baldwin Hills campus.
    Therese G.

    Love love love the Horchata Latte, personalized with oat milk, 2 pumps vanilla, 2 pumps horchata, extra shot at South LA Cafe. I went back to get a second one within 10 minutes and doubled my old school coffee cake, added avocado toast (just $3 or 2 for $5), almond croissant, and a pound of their in-house roasted espresso. More than that, I love love love their mission in the community. They have continued their grocery give-away throughout Covid. They offer high quality products to our city. This second store is right on the Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Hills Campus. You'll soon be enjoying them at the Hollywood Bowl too! I fully support @southlacafe COFFEE. COMMUNITY. CONNECTION

    Butter Croissant
    Kris S.

    Had to make a quick stop at Kaiser Permanente and was finally able to get a taste! I ordered the Horchata Latte with Oatmilk and a Croissant. The service was great, and the lady taking my order took the time to answer my questions about the drinks I had in mind. I chose the Horchata Latte just because it was different. I knew the taste of horchata and figured mixing that with espresso would be a nice, sweet pick me up on this rainy day. I must say that it was a nice experience! The strong taste of espresso was ever so sweetly complemented by the horchata syrup they added to the drink. I can truly understand the popularity, as this is like a warm cinnamon milk drink that happens to have some caffeine charge to it! The croissant was big and beautiful looking. It was warmed up, per my request, and nicely placed in a container to go. Though it was not as sweet and buttery as those that I usually have, it was still good. I honestly did not feel as guilty eating this one, like I do the other people's croissants, mainly because it was not as sweet and buttery tasting where you need to wipe your hands afterwards to make sure you do not get any grease stains on your clothes. Overall, this was a great experience, and there is a great chance that I will go back and not just when I have a doctor's appointment. From taking my order to the delivery of my items at the pickup window, the experience was positive, and the interactions were pleasant. On a side note, the prices are reasonable (compared to other big names coffee spots) and there is a squareup rewards system. Not sure what the point redemption options are, but I bet this place will allow you to stretch your dollars and cents a bit better without missing out on the goodness Java has to offer!

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    Beautiful cafe that offers a creative and tasty menu, just what the neighborhood needed.

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    Love this place but the wait for two pastries is ridiculous. They need to hire more people service is the one star.

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    Best coffee and atmosphere in South LA. Great prices, great vibe, great employees. WELL done!

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