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    Takagi Coffee

    4.0 (438 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Savory Pancakes 2 piece
    Ashley M.

    I came by yesterday during the LA rain. Hehe what timing huh? That didn't stop anyone else from visiting this cafe either. It was a 40 minute wait but I actually waited about 55 for a party of 2 There's indoor & outdoor seating that is covered by a patio roof. I ended up sitting outside, which is the typical you're REALLY close to the tables next to you. I felt like I was on a group date hehe. ;) don't mind me listening to about how Brad is a total jerk.... (Satire) I ordered the savory pancakes with bacon & egg with NO hollandaise sauce. I'm sorry but I can not stand hollandaise sauce. It's not my cup of tea. I REALLY like this plate. I was not going after the sweets. I prefer savory... BUT the pancake is made with sugar cause they are sweet. I was able to experience a salty and sweet combo. The bacon strips were thick, really fatty. So I had to trim the fat off. The egg salad hiding between the pancakes was really good-- I never have egg salad and was impressed with it. The salad was greens like arugula, the salad dressing was top notch. I enjoyed it. It gave off sesame vibes. Overall, I really enjoyed my plate. I would come back and order it. I ordered a hibiscus tea which has 0 sugar, and I LOVED it. I don't like sugary drinks so I really liked that this had no sugar. It was super watered down so it's not tart tasting by any means. Service LAGGED. This is where I dubbed the stars. They were quick to get our order and after that the waitress disappeared. It took a random worker who was sitting with the table next to us to check us out? Like what??? She literally said "are you guys trying to check out?" And had the little square machine or whatever it is to pay. Super weird. She wasn't on the clock? No idea. But yeah ... we were never checked up on if we wanted to order something else or to get our check. Parking is metered on the street so good luck! Restroom is inside. Small place for sure.

    Sophia S.

    First, parking can be tough because it's street, and this spot is busy for brunch. When you arrive, there's a tablet inside to put your name/number/seating preference down. We waited, sitting in the seating area, for about 10 minutes before they called our name and seated us at the bar/counter area. Honestly, I was expecting a longer wait, so this wasn't bad at all! They have you order the pancakes first (because they tend to take longer to make), so we ordered the morning pancake set with 2 pancakes, 2 slices of thick-cut bacon, egg salad, and iced original coffee ($18), along with an additional side of hash browns ($3). We then ordered the omelette rice with 1/2 hamburger steak. Now, for the food: -pancakes: soft, fluffy texture, but definitely would have been better with cream and fruit! Will need to get it that way next time. -hash browns: perfectly as the triangle ones should be -salad: simple, but nice with sesame dressing -egg salad: a nice, little scoop of classic Japanese egg salad -thick-cut bacon: my partner loved this. He thought it was tender and tasty. -omelette rice: tomatoey rice with mushrooms and small bits of that bacon, tucked into a fluffy blanket of egg. Solid and filling. -hamburger steak: tender and flavorful! -original coffee: can't really speak to this because I prefer espresso-based drinks. Overall, so glad we tried out this spot! The food was tasty, for sure. The only thing that might stop me from visiting more might be that it didn't really feel air-conditioned...

    Kimberly N.

    Always a must-stop whenever we're in town! We absolutely love their fluffy pancakes. This time they had a special that came with an entrée, pancakes, and coffee such a great deal and everything was delicious. Street parking wasn't an issue for us either. Definitely one of our favorite places to come back to!

    Outside
    Samuel O.

    Such a fun experience! It's everything you might have seen on the viral videos. Incredibly fluffy pancakes that are also light but filling. There are so many toppings to try with the pancakes and the options just elevate the experience! They also offer some standard Japanese rice plates and karaage which they serve with solid execution. Obviously not what I'd come for, but I'm glad they're well-versed in a few other dishes in case people aren't feeling pancakes. The place has so many seating arrangements that they can accommodate a variety of people and party sizes. Only con is the parking and the wait. If you come on unconventional days or holidays, the experience may be better. Street parking becomes more available and some parking might be free. If you visit during rush hour... well, good luck! Even during non-peak hours, there's still a chance you'll have to wait about 30-45 min. Thankfully that wait is not TOO long compared to the 2-3 hour wait lines during peak, and 3rd street is very walkable. There are lots of store to window shop or some coffee shops that might be a great place to kill some time.

    Oatmilk latte
    Rose C.

    Truly exceeds my expectations. Beautiful everything from check in, to the clean vibrant space, helpful wait staff and wonderful food presentation. Feast for the eyes and belly. Everything was so good. Highly recommend!

    Jessica L.

    OMG. Love this place! I usually cannot handle a sweet breakfast but the pancakes here are so soft and bouncy. The fruits were picked out perfectly. My new obsession are those pancakes! Got a side of eggs and bacon and those were amazing as well. Bacon is thicccccc and eggs were soft as well with a good amount of flavor. Service was awesome and the ambiance is beautiful inside

    Strawberry and mixed berries soufflé pancakes.
    Sally m.

    Food was beautiful and even more delicious than I expected. The lightness of the soufflé pancakes makes them so hard to stop eating! They're like little clouds. Bacon was unstoppable and hash browns weren't bad.

    Felicity C.

    What a lovely Japanese dessert and food cafe. The interior design is classy and fun. The presentations of their popular items definitely catch everyone's attention upon walking in. Not many seats and they are pretty busy. We ended up carrying out because there were only bar seats and it's way TOO HOT inside! Just for waiting our order, we were sweating out. The staff are nice and patient, the menu comes with vivid pictures and easy for the customers to select. The pancake tacos are amazing!! You get to pick 3 flavors. It's like soufflé pancakes wrap up as a taco with your choices of toppings. Must order. So moist, fluffy and delicious.

    Warren T.

    I came on a weekday during brunch hours. There was one other large party here besides myself, which made for a spacious and somewhat quiet setting. I ordered the matcha latte with kuromitsu syrup and kinako powder. This was aromatic without the bitterness. And through some form of wizardy, you don't get an ounce of matcha powder sinking to the bottom. In other matcha places (or when I make it at home), you always get a thick layer of matcha powder on the bottom of the glass. I also ordered the matcha pancakes, which are the signature Japanese souffle pancakes. This comes with a thick layer of matcha cream, which wasn't too sweet and something that was truly desirable, and this is coming from someone who finds more decadent heavy desserts repulsive. I also had the chicken katsu, which came with miso soup, rice, and salad. I think the chicken katsu here had the perfect crunch and the sauce / rice that came with it was delicious. The miso soup was also quite tasty. Word of advice from the server was to purchase the combination, which allowed me to get everything I wanted for steep discount in comparison to buying everything aforementioned individually. One downside was that only street parking is available.

    Coffee beans
    Kara S.

    The pancakes..... that's all. Lol Cute little spot and they are so much more than coffee. Their matcha is delicious as well as their foods. We got the breakfast platter that comes with your choice of side/protein and pancakes. O. M. G. The pancakes. So fluffy and so eggy. My fave. I'm so sad that they are so far from where I live. Will try to go back again soon. Loved the ambiance and their impeccable service.

    Fish sandwich
    Tania G.

    This tiny place is sooo busy!!! Waited for a good 30 min. The food was pretty great though! The fluffy pancakes were pretty good. They were airy and fluffy, they weren't overly sweet! I got a bento box. It was the beef the teriyaki beef. I believe it came with a little salad. It came with the rice and it came with a miso soup. Honestly, everything that we got was really, really good and the service for being super busy was really good as well.

    Mango Pancake 4 Piece
    Mae M.

    Overdue review - I love Takagi!! I've come here a couple of times and every single time I've been blown away by the quality of food. Ordering the pancakes are a no brainer - they are light, fluffy, and jiggly in all the right ways. I've tried the Matcha, Fruit, and Mango pancakes and they are all amazing. I don't have a favorite because they are all so tasty. I also recently tried the Japanese Style Mushroom & Bacon Noodles and I can't wait to go back soon and order them again. The bacon was sliced in fatty little chunks and complemented the mushrooms and noodles. I highly recommend this dish. Parking here is all street parking and can be difficult especially on the weekends. Also be aware that they recently blew up on viral social media videos and it has caused their waits to be extra long and unpredictable. When I came they told me and my party 45 mins and it took 2.5 hours...I was with a friend from out of town so we waited cause I wanted them to try Takagi but the extra long wait was really annoying.

    Lemonade
    Laura D.

    We were so excited to try this restaurant because of the videos I was seeing on Instagram about their soufflé pancakes. The pancakes did not disappoint! They are fluffy and flavorful, but they are HUGE! Their size is not a bad thing, but we were stuffed. They do have a great weekday special where you get a drink, an entree and a choice of their pancakes or for an up charge, you can select one of their sweet soufflé pancake offerings. This is a great deal, but definitely very filling. I'm still stuffed hours later, but so satisfied and happy. I also ordered an iced strawberry matcha, which is also fantastic. I love the bits keep fresh strawberry that sneak up the straw every so often. We cannot wait to visit this place again. The servers were also very friendly and attentive.

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    It was amazing. Got the matcha pancake, it was delicious. Next time I go I want to try the mango one. The latte was great as well.

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    Ask the Community - Takagi Coffee

    Is the fried rice vegetarian?

    They're very accommodating with food allergies/dietary needs. You may want to mention to the server upon ordering a vegetarian option for it.

    Do they have any gluten free food options?

    I think the rice omelette is gluten free. I'm not sure about the sauce but it seemed fairly gluten free

    Can reservation be made or is it walk-ins only?

    walk-in only. min 2hrs wait time

    Do they have any vegan food?

    They offer a tofu salad, avocado toast, and their Japanese vegetable pasta may be vegan.

    Are you guys dog friendly?

    They allow dogs for patio-seating eating, but not in the restaurant (unless service dog I believe).

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