cute place to stop by before or after a hike, with my favorite trail (lower ferndell) being just a short walk from this cafe. the pastries and quiche were well-done. staff is friendly and the wait is reasonable for the size of store. coffee and tea options tasted great as well. they also have biodegradable straws right now, which is very nice. i do wish the tables were a bit cleaner, but it is outdoors underneath trees and connected to trails. there's a good amount of free parking along the street. keep in mind the sunrise open + sunset close rules for parking. read more

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So many vegan pastry options! Many non-vegan options as well. The poppyseed scone is highly recommended and my gluten free friend enjoyed the GF vegan strawberry rhubarb crumble. The happy tea is a light and refreshing beverage on a hot day. The line is usually very long full of hikers, finishing their hike, so be prepared to wait. There are some outdoor picnic tables to dine at in the back. There are no restrooms so you need to use the one near the playground across the street. All street parking unless you park in the free lot a few minutes walk up the road. read more

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What more enjoyable than getting an iced latte after 3 hours hiking? The drink and Snakedog was good, very refreshing. Staffs are very friendly and the price is very reasonable. read more

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Great service, ambience, drinks and food! From the pastries, breakfast items to sandwiches and desserts, it's all made with love and so delicious! It's across from fantastic hiking trails and a must visit before or after any hikes in the area!! There's also lots of table seating read more

The Trails - Chai Tea Latte & Quiche - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was a really nice place as a quick stop to get snacks before hikes. Their quiche I recommend - not too heavy, but just enough to give you energy for a hike. Staff are very nice. Since this is a hiking area there's only outdoor seating. It makes you feel like you're in nature. There is a huge line so expect to wait 15 minutes or so before you reach the cashier. read more

The Trails - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

You will be faced with a long line so come prepared. Their coffee is so good, tastes like real coffee. It's perfect before you go on a hike or hang out at the park. The egg in a basket is also so good, I crave it daily. I come here during the week just to grab a coffee and avoid the crowd but when I'm hiking on a weekend it's a non-negotiable. Highly recommend. read more

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Happy 20th Anniversary to The Trails cafe! The existence of this cafe is such a wonderful respite for those before/after a hike/workout or just spending a day at The Griffith Park. Notes: ~ Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM except for Tuesdays which is 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. ~ Ample cement tables and seating under the various trees (walked by an olive tree) ~ Perfect setting for family/friend gatherings, date spot, or solo enjoyment to get some work/study done ~ Since it's all outdoors, it's definitely pet-friendly ~ Reasonable prices for baked goods, drinks and sandwiches (keep in mind sandwiches are only offered from 10am - 4:45pm) ~ Vegetarian/vegan-friendly options ~ Parking situation: alongside the road or if you go up the hill, there is a parking lot ~ Across the street from a playground area that has two restrooms and also portable toilets Food/Drinks: * Avocado Sandwich ($13) - this is a MUST get, especially for the vegans and those who just genuinely enjoy veggies. The soy bacon bits were interesting as the texture almost reminded me of rice krispies, but colored red. * Egg in a Basket ($6) - slightly larger than an egg bite, but it's an egg atop their sweet wheat bread with nutless pesto, parmesan and chives. This was very tasty and would recommend to anyone wanting a savory snack. * Raspberry Almond Scone ($6) - their seasonal offering that was not very sweet, which was such a welcomed surprise. Really enjoyed this large pastry and would love to come back to try the chocolate lavender scone. * Good Day Latte ($5.50) - this small non-caffeinated drink is a functional turmeric and mushroom latte. Got it with oat milk which was an extra $0.75 charge. You can opt for hot or cold too. I went with hot and it was so good! A good friend told us about this cafe and said there's usually a line to order, but we came on the afternoon of July 4th and there was no queue. Service was nice, but I got my latte after all the food, which means the drinks were backed up. Weather that day was perfect too - high 70s! The squirrels were getting pretty close to the tables even though there were dogs around. Someone was napping on the cement bench. If you're coming down from the Griffith Observatory, why bother looking for parking around Los Feliz when you can just stop by this convenient cafe to grab a bite and/or enjoy a drink in nature? read more

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A very nice coffee shop; it feels like you're in the woods. The staff is friendly, the prices are reasonable, and there are plenty of tables and benches. The only downside is that the benches are concrete and cold. The apple pie was delicious, the coffee tasted a bit sour, but we really liked everything. They have internet, which is great because my phone's internet doesn't work. I recommend it. read more

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Always love stopping here either before or after a hike up to Griffith Observatory. Service is always super friendly and just adds to a great day at Griffith. Ambiance is very casual with ordering at the window and plenty of outdoor picnic table seating. If you have kids, there's a playground across the street and we generally find parking pretty easy along the street. Sweet and savory pastries were enjoyed by all. Scones were super moist and really tasty. read more

Amazing the Good Day Latte was excellent w/oatmilk along with the buttermilk biscuit the best, I shared the quiche everything was freshly made good. read more

The Trails - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wanted to try this cafe because I saw it online somewhere and thought it was a great way to treat myself after hiking at Griffith. However, the berries and avocado in my sandwich were sour due to their clearly nearing expiration date. Also, the snake dog was cold and dry. The only good thing I had was the lavendar shortbread which was surprisingly fragrant and delicious. The ambiance was very much like you would expect. There were lots of tables, but they were just the typical dirty picnic tables you see at any park. The shack appeared quite dirty looking, and I would not be shocked if there were bugs or other vermin around, but I feel like that is pretty unavoidable in small outdoor places like this. The service was average. I did not find the cashier to be especially rude, something I noticed a lot of people complained about. Overall, I would probably stick to my usual post-hike spots. I don't think this place was anything special, and it was actually pretty pricey for mediocre food. read more

The Trails - Snakedog Avocado Sandwich Lavendar Shortbread - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The sign says open till 5pm but apparently they run out of food by 2pm. I wanted the egg basket before hiking. Told only thing they have are cookies lol So ended up having to hike w no lunch. If you plan to eat here don't expect anything but cookies and Coke Zero or tea. Lol But seriously if you aren't gonna make food past 2pm then don't say you are open till 5pm!? Also the menu says sandwiches are made till 345pm. I got there at 3pm and they said they were out. I really was looking forward to trying this place out :-( read more

The Avocado sandwich is fresh, full of good avocado, crisp and soft veggies with a slight savory cheese and bacon bits flavor, yummy and ideal pre-hike! The line is a bit long to order but the food is made relatively quick. It's worth it! read more

The Trails - Avocado Sandwich & Iced Chai Tea Latte - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

10/23/24 It's my lucky day (well, after missing our flight), I finally happened to come here when this coffee shop is open. When we (my Hubby now, bf then) lived in Hollywood eons ago, I used to hike towards Griffith Park & must've passed by this shop many times. I am not entirely certain if it even existed at all. It's my kind of place, the same way I would find rustic places to be ideal. Or finding a wayward diner in a sleepy town like Twin Peaks to order a cup of coffee & a slice of pie to enjoy at the counter. Iconic. It's a stand alone structure with a varied menu for coffee or tea (hot or cold, lattes of interesting flavors, etc) There are baked goods like huge cookies, scones, quiche & I think they make sandwiches as well. I ordered a hot small matcha latte ($5.50) & a lavender shortbread cookie ($4.25) a bit pricey but it may be par for the course in these parts. The matcha had the right amount of earthiness to it but it is tiny, I thought it was like a couple of gulps (.lol). The cookie did taste fantastic because I distinctly smelled the wonderful aroma of the lavender, rich & buttery, too. The little shop does not have indoor dining area but plenty of cement benches spread out in the property to enjoy your goodies. Squirrels might join your little soirée lol. What's not to love? I was able to enjoy this lovely treat at the great lush outdoors of Griffith Park! Check out the photos! The staff were okay, friendly enough, straightforward. Parking is wherever you could find along the road that leads to the Observatory, free. Hubby just chilled while I took photos, sipped & savored my latte/cookie. Great experience! Would love to return to try more of their menu items. read more

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Got there on a Saturday morning around 8:30am. There wasn't a line to wait but we still waited a while to get our coffee. Not sure if they were backed up or understaffed but I waited around 35-40 min just for a latte. I can't imagine how long it would take to wait if the line is really long. I got a chai tea which was really good so at least the chai tea latte was good. It's a nice spot to stop by before going on the hike and there's plenty of seating near the cafe and behind there's tables. I got lucky and found parking right in front otherwise, it might be a hassle to find something. read more

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The cutest coffee shop you can find at the end of a hike. I love how it's called Trails and it's a small coffee shop located at the end of a hike. It's the best possible way to end the hike and since everyone ends up hungry, they always have customers. I had an ice coffee latte and a scone. Both were delicious. I sat down and chatted with my friend after our hike. read more

Cute little coffee shop, located perfectly to make a pit stop before or after your hike! For food, ordered the blueberry banana muffin & it was delicious. To drink, we had an iced latte & an iced matcha. Latte was perfect but next time, I'm adding some sweetener to my matcha. They have plenty of tables to sit and enjoy your meal. Come early, the line does get long after 9am! read more

This is a great spot to hit up in Griffith Park either before or after a hike. The line is almost always kind of long on the weekends though, so prepare to wait. They have a number of fresh baked sweet and savory pastries. It was so hard to choose. I had the lavender shortbread, which was unfortunately a miss for me, It was a sugar cookie not shortbread. Very different textures. But the strawberry lemonade was really good. Also had a bite of my husband's avocado sandwich, which was delicious. The crowd was kind of a mix of Hollyweirdos, families, and millennials, so do with that what you like. There's a fair amount of seating but you could also just take stuff with you on a hike or eat in your car if you had to. Really nice place when it's not too hot. Can't wait to try some of the savory pastries next time. read more

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Fly eggs on food!! Initially I prepared to give a 5 star rating for the apple pie and latte I ordered... until my boyfriend found fly eggs on the paper wrapper his quiche came in. He had already finished the quiche by the time he noticed something odd looking and I was mortified to see that they were fly eggs. I sent him over to the cashier who checked us out to ask for a refund (not something I would normally ever do) and to my dismay I hear her giggling about it but at least she apologized??? Absolutely disgusting and they only refunded the amount for the quiche. Edit: It was a mini frittata, not a quiche. My bf also let me know that one of the workers said, "You're gonna be coughing up flies" as a response to him informing them of the fly eggs. read more

The Trails - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Took me years to check out this cafe coming to Griffith, as I expected the prices to be thru the roof, which was not the case and I am very grateful for that. The latte was really good! The price close was close to what you'd pay at Starbucks but it tasted creamier and stronger. Th lavender chocolate scone sounded soo much better than it actually was. The menu is very short and has beverages, freshly home-made pastries as, and a few kinds of vegan sandwiches (one had egg on it). The picnic tables are awesome and it was enough for all customers. read more

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I love to try foods that are new to me so opted for the vegan chickpea salad sandwich with pickled onions (!!!) and it is perfect! I'll have to order that one again and again before venturing on to another new thing. The strawberry rhubarb crisp is what I get every time I go because it's also perfect. Dining under the canopy of trees, eating great food makes this one of my all time favorite places in L.A. read more

Love it! This is a perfect spot to grab a snack or drink when visiting Griffith park. The coffee was delicious but I can't wait to try the food next time! read more

The Trails - Cold Brew Iced Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Okay the latte with no syrup is so good woah however the pastries are dry but then again service is great, cell reception sucks, wifi is good enough to work there. Trails are GREAT I LOVE THIS PLACE read more

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Parking: street parking if you're lucky or you just go up a bit further for a parking lot Atmosphere: outdoor picnic bench style Service: you order at the window and you pick it up at the window Food: good pastries and beverages Overall, a nice place to fuel up before hike or to chill out after one. read more

Really neat place. Everyone is really friendly and really yummy food and coffee. We will definitely be back.

love the wonderful staff and delicious pastries! Such a wonderful place to meet friends on a sunny day :)

i was so pleasantly surprised by this place. I was initially going to stop by here prior to my 2-mile walk, but saw their power was out and was closed. u can say i was heartbroken. after my walk, i noticed their adorable lights lit up and saw their back up and running! i eagerly got my iced vanilla latte and enjoyed the beautiful trees all around. treat yourself to some good coffee after your adventures, loved it here! read more

Been here twice now, came Saturday morning around 8:30am with a friend. It wasn't too busy and got our order quickly. I ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and the egg in a basket. 10/10 recommend both! The egg in a basket was yummy! The cashier was also friendly and the overall vibe of this place was great! Plenty of parking which is a huge plus. read more

The Trails - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Complaint first: The dude at the register maybe wasn't having a good day or something but was annoyed I was there and maybe annoyed I existed. He was rushed, sighed and then handed me my drink and walked off. I'm not saying I need a chipper "have a great day" but it felt like I was a girlfriend he just broke up with and didn't know why I was there. So that's the 3 stars. The ambience was great, I've never been and was just dropping off a passenger. Super beautiful and great place to enjoy a pocket of wilderness in LA. The establishment itself was super cute and definitely matched all the vibes. I just got a cold brew with half and half which was good not the best. A little closer to the strength of drip than cold brew. They were low on pastries but it was later on in the day so no complaints there. read more

Why am I just finding out about this place? I have been in this area many times over the years but never came across this cafe. After our short hike today we spotted this place and had to check it out. At 1pm there was a long line of people so I'm like ok we have to wait and try it. While waiting in line you smell the cookies and scones they are baking. Once it was my turn I couldn't decide what to get. We weren't hungry so I ordered cold brew coffee, a lavender chocolate chip scone and an apple oatmeal cookie. Delicious .... Freshly baked goodness. We sat under the big trees where there are many picnic tables and enjoyed our sweets and coffee. They have coffee, tea, sandwiches, cookies.... We had a beautiful time with my son and husband enjoying the fresh air, the trees and the surrounding greenery all around. What a great find. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Great breakfast treats and bake good snacks and drinks after a long day of exploring Griffith Park. Extremely long line though. Both times I've been it takes about 30 minutes to order and grab food. Get there early to get the good snacks as they do get picked over as the day goes on. read more

Great food and location!!! Loved being outdoors near the trails. Had no idea this place was even here. What a find.

Truly the cutest place! As a Mom who loves to be out and about with her son, this place couldn't have a better location. In Griffith Park, across the street from a playground, and trails. Simply amazing. Perfectly surrounded by nature, enjoy your coffee with the trees! Love this place and just found it after 10+ years of living in LA. Can't wait to go back! I'm telling all of my friends! Also, they make a great kids hot chocolate. :) read more

How has it taken me this long to try this place?! Stopped by here after a hike and everything was delicious, We even saw Deer while eating! The sandwiches were good and the drinks as well. There was a line but it moved quickly as it seems people like to grab a coffee before going on their hike so there were tables available for us to sit. Will definitely be back read more

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Super cute little snack bar in the middle of the park! A little tricky to find if you didn't drive in but just look for the jungle gym playground and walk out to the parking lot and you'll see it directly across I had been coming to the park for more than a year (not regularly but still) took me up until recently to find this haha Anyways great outdoor seating area, big enough for parties/picnics/etc I've only had the fresh squeezed lemonade but that was delicious, and they actually have a good selection of baked goods and a couple of lunch meal items like sandwiches and chips It's only open till 4 pm and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday The workers are super nice and friendly and I really like this place! If you ever go to Griffith park definitely worth checking out read more

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Everything time you come down to Griffins Observatory you have to came to The Trails for there few goodies especially their lavender shortbread cookie! That's what we ordered and Avocado Sandwich. Their sandwiches are bountiful like you can see the picture I can explain it just few words you got to come here and try it. Service are very friendly and the environment is very cute and planted seating area. read more

There is a bit of a line, but what a jewel at the end of the hike! We actually didn't have high expectations, but the coffee was really good. My husband got a cold brew, and I got an iced latte with light ice. read more

Supeerrrr cute place! It's a nice spot to go with someone and sit and talk for a minute and then go on a beautiful hike. I tried the coffee and a biscuit and they didn't disappoint! I'm a southern girl who is picky especially about biscuits and they did good y'all! I think it's on my list now as a favorite for me read more

This place was a precious little spot next to the Fern Dell Trail. It's a quick little walk up spot that has a fair amount of options for your snacks and breakfast needs. The person that helped us was very nice and he was quick in grabbing our coffee and food. We ordered a blueberry banana muffin and it was delicious. The iced mocha was okay, probably wouldn't get it again. Overall a great place to grab some food with plenty of outdoor seating. read more

The Trails - The best banana blueberry muffin I've ever had - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'd give it like 3.5. Long line, great customer service, the banana muffin was yummers, and I got a soy vanilla latte but it was not it. I don't think I'd go back unless I was real hungies or craving a drink read more