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    Yala Coffee

    4.2 (356 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Gabby K.

    Yala is one of those absolute NEED to go to spots in LA. Don't let the line discourage you as you will rewarded with absolutely delish drink with unique flavors and authentic experience. You could choose to get sand brewed coffee, a cool experience of slow brew coffee in hot sand that you don't get the chance to see often. Fig vanilla matcha, yala latte with rich cardamom flavors all while on a gorgeous designed space. I landed on the yala latte, the brown sugar rim paired with cold foam was calling my name. The perfectly roasted beans turning in to a wonderfully balanced latte is a coffee miracle. As well as the vanilla fig matcha, a wonderfully balanced lightly sweetened vanilla fig flavored matcha, creamy ceremonial and balanced just how everyone enjoys it and not to forget the chai, a perfectly spiced tea that hit the spot. I can't wait to go back and try the the evil eye and other crafted items.

    Yala Matcha and Matcha Latte
    Kathy Z.

    I arrived very excited, but unfortunately left rather disappointed. :/ Yes, yes, I know you can't trust the hype - but plenty of places in the SFV and around LA have "hype" and yet can live up to expectations. For us, Yala did not. This is a trendy Mediterranean hotspot of sorts that offers sand-warmed coffee and "Fig"-oriented coffee/matcha options, so the line sprawled well out the door. I must say that the line moves efficiently, though, but you'll want to make sure you have time to find parking, wait in line, and then wait for your order. We had the Yala Matcha and Matcha Latte, iced. Both had the cream foam that features cardamom - a first for us, and likely the last. I should have opted for pistachio or something, because neither one of us appreciated the cardamom flavor. I knew I wouldn't like the fig, so I didn't even go for it. My friend despised her drink completely, but I opted to take mine home and mix in more syrup and oat milk to salvage it. For the price, neither one of us was impressed. There are pastries available, as well. I saw a mix of savory and sweet options. The interior is cute, with seating options available inside and outside. Given the crowd, we sat for a bit and then opted to take our drinks to go. Parking was a bit difficult. I know the area well enough and was able to find us a more lowkey strip of available free parking about a block away. We won't be back, as this wasn't our cup of tea (heheh), but this is certainly a place that can please specific palates. Give it a shot and see if these flavors are a match for you.

    Menu may 2026
    Yumi L.

    It hurts to write this review. Maybe my expectations were set too high due to the Yala's popularity, but it was pretty disappointing. The Yala Matcha had a weird taste to it. I believe it was the cardamom. It totally overpowers the entire drink. The cold foam texture was watery. Went around 20 min after opening on a weekend, but the workers were still setting up. Since the workers were setting up, the time it took to get my drink was slow. I used to work in the service industry so I understand the pains of opening, but I feel like everything shouldve been set up by that time. Since I went early, I found metered parking, but it's probably a challenge later on in the day. Some small tables and very limited counter seating.

    yala latte & fig and vanilla matcha latte
    Erin K.

    The fig and vanilla matcha was so yummy, it was not sweet and the matcha flavor was strong. I also loved the color of the matcha, so pretty. The fig flavor was not very strong, but i love their vanilla syrup. the yala latte was not bad, i love the cardamom cream top. the coffee itself was a little on the bitter side, but once the cream top was mixed in it was better. i would get the matcha instead of the coffee. but i will be back to try their yala matcha latte (cardamom cream top on a matcha latte)!

    yala matcha, fig & vanilla matcha
    Jessica P.

    my new favorite matcha spot in la!!! wow both drinks are so strong in matcha taste. i got the yala matcha and fig & vanilla matcha, love both. the yala matcha is the perfect sweetness amount but i would have to say the fig one is pretty sweet so ask for less sweet if possible. definitely will be back i'm obsessed!

    Yala Latte and Fig and Vanilla Matcha
    Ameer E.

    Parking: It is a nightmare but that's to be expected in LA. There is metered parking and some paid parking lots. Ambiance: Inside has a bare and rustic feel to it, the rugs and the beautiful embroidered piece on the motorcycle inside feel so intentional. The natural lighting was beautiful and the exterior even matched. The seating is decent compared to the size and most people just picked up their drinks and left so that was not a problem. Drinks: We ordered the yala latte and the fig and vanilla matcha. The yala latte was delicious, sweet (but not too sweet), with a strong, smooth coffee flavor. The fig and vanilla matcha was the best matcha we've ever had. Once stirred, you get the delicious jammy flavor from the fig with the slight inclusions of some seeds and light pulp. The matcha was delicious and high quality as well. Overall the drink was our perfection with the balance of all the flavors and the aesthetic dried fig on top. Service: We got there around 3:30 on a Friday and the line wasn't too long. The line moved swiftly as they took everyone's order and got the drinks turned around fairly quickly. Overall: Yala stands out for its beautifully curated space and atmosphere and genuinely tasty drinks making it worth the hassle of parking and the typical LA crowd. The ambiance feels intentional and artistic without feeling overdone or too much, and the drinks, especially the fig and vanilla matcha are thoughtfully crafted and memorable in both flavor and presentation. Yala is the type of spot where you'd come back when you want something that is not only visually pleasing but genuinely well made. They have many other interesting options that we will be sure to come back and try.

    Hope M.

    The fig matcha was delicious and strong, however I didn't pick up much on the fig or vanilla flavor. I also was curious and tried the salted honey pistachio latte. It tasted nice with a lovely ratio of milk to espresso, but again, it mostly tasted like a well sweetened latte-- nothing outstanding in my opinion.... I definitely preferred the matcha!

    Fig Matcha
    Van L.

    If you're into sweet matcha drinks, this is your spot! I got the fig matcha which had a beautiful aroma and a nicely sweetened with their dried fig but was just a tad too sweet for my liking! Service was super friendly and quick! We also saw people studying here but there is limited seating!

    Matcha & Yala Latte
    Noesh H.

    We are obsessed with the Vanilla Fig Matcha Lattes. They are the perfect consistency of sweet, yet earthy. The drinks are always crafted the same, with fresh figs. They have a really good pastry assortment as well. Their spinach pastries, as well as ham & cheese are really good. Service is always top notch and quick. Everyone has a really good attitude working here. Overall, one of the best cafes in LA.

    Vanilla bean latte
    Beatrice V.

    This spot is still just as busy as ever! There always seems to be a line out front. This time I got an iced orange blossom latte. It was much better than just their standard latte. It had a really nice flavor without being overly sweet. Next time I want to try their fig matcha, it looks so pretty!

    Cream top me please!
    Prisma ..

    Another day, another coffee shop experience! This one is super unique and has some solid options ya. Using an ancient middle eastern method known as hot sand coffee, you get a smooth and rich coffee in a cup! I ordered their YALA LATTE: house-made cardamom creamtop and organic brown sugar syrup. Such a delight! Definitely on the sweeter side. Interior space is a bit small... I can see them moving to a bigger location in the future.

    fig and vanilla matcha, sand coffee, cappuccino
    Isabella D.

    I've been wanting to leave a review for this place for a WHILE! Their fig vanilla matcha is utterly delicious. I am not one for sweet drinks, but this one is the perfect level of sweet-but-not-too-sweet and with the distinct flavor of both fig and vanilla. I LOVE getting it with pistachio milk, and I know I'll be back for this specific drink again. My partner loved his Sand Coffee today (plain, not evil eye style). The coffee was robust with a gorgeous coffee bitterness without being acrid, a delicate but important balance to hit. Next time we'll try it Evil Eye style to see the difference!! The cappuccino was good, but the fan favorites were the Matcha and the Sand Coffee. The space itself is lovely, with a decent bit of seating and a bar with a few counter seats if you're lucky enough to get one. I don't think it's a particularly good cafe to work at, but you could try. Service was efficient and friendly. Try their pastries, too!!

    The options are amazing!
    Terrence T.

    My friend and I walked into YALA with no pretense and loved it. The interior is minimalist abstract and the energy is so positive. Greeted by a cool cashier and the menu was right in front of the register. I ordered the Fig & Vanilla Matcha Latte with almond milk while my friend got an Orange Blossom Oat Latte. The acoustics in this place is great as my friend and I yelled about who is buying one another's coffee drinks. As I won, we chilled in comfy tall chairs. There's a motorcycle in the cafe that I want to straddle. Our drinks were ready. They looked fabulous and tasted delightful. I had a dried fig that I gobbled up immediately. This place is great!

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    Oh my my my, I love real coffee. This spot has my heart. TURKEY coffee is so on point. Perfection..

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    Is their coffee also available in real "for-here" mugs or glasses, or only in paper and plastic cups?

    I saw someone ask about this over reviews. From what I remember, they immediately gave it to us in Togo cups. Coffee mugs weren't even an option

    Is there parking in the back?

    Yes, but the absolute worst parking situation. I'd try to find street parking

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    (36 reviews)
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    My friends wanted to try this place on a sat afternoon so of course I was excited because we enjoy…read moretrying new coffee spots. Located on Ventura blvd, they have parking in the back. Inside was clean, not too big but they have a few tables as well as some outside. They have a little patio area out front. They have different options on the menu besides coffee, like açaí and smoothies. I opted for their rose late which was on the specialty menu and chose almond milk. Unfortunately I was disappointed by the flavor of the coffee. There was no hint of rose at all. The coffee flavor itself tasted ok but when you advertise rose, you should get that prominent flavor shine through.

    A really nice coffee shop to stop by if you are ever in the city shopping. hideout coffee has lots…read moreof varieties to chose from on their menu, such as matcha lattes, coffees, açaí bowls & smoothies. i have seen hideout coffee a few times on my tiktok fyp & heard what really good matcha they have. one of their popular matchas is the blueberry matcha latte. when i walked in i was immediately greeted & got my order taken right away. the ladies were very nice. as i was waiting for my drink i noticed they have a outdoor coffee bar which is super cool! the wait for my matcha drink wasn't long at all. once i received my drink, it visually looked soo good!! my order was the blueberry matcha latte w/ vanilla cold foam. i liked the drink however i wish it tasted more matcha, love the color though. the blueberry is such yummy concept & it did taste good but i felt like it was too much milk that I didn't get enough of that matcha taste. their vanilla cold foam on the other hand is sooo gooooood. blueberry rate : 8 / 10. i do want to come back & try their açaí bowls, looked delicious!

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    Saint Coffee Shop

    4.7
    (281 reviews)
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    Talk about a new favorite coffee shop!! Oh my.. how have I not tried this place sooner?! Nor have I…read moreeven heard of it lol. Dropped by on a weekend and had to park on the street like normal anywhere in LA. We walked down the street to find a very, very busy cafe and super packed but that's a sign, right? Absolutely. 100%. We hopped in line to order and a girl from afar complimented our pokemon shirts lol immediately put a smile on my face. We ordered and the drinks came out pretty quick! Got the Saint Latte and Pistachio Latte and let me tell you. This is hands down the best pistachio latte I've ever had!! Super creamy and the strongness was perfect. They have lots of seating inside and out but we enjoyed ours to go (went to hang out at universal studios for the day). Great spot and can't wait to visit again!! IG: @ammysalamii

    We live very close by and pass here all the time, but once I started seeing ads for it, I was…read morecurious to finally give it a try. My husband and I came on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all, although almost all the pastries were already sold out, so I'm guessing the real rush is in the mornings. Overall, I personally wasn't a fan, mainly because the drinks and most of the food felt pretty underwhelming and lacked flavor. I ordered the strawberry matcha and it was honestly the most bland matcha I've had, which is surprising considering there was strawberry puree in it. It didn't taste low quality, just very muted and not something I'd order again, especially since I get matcha (and strawberry matcha) pretty often elsewhere. My husband got the pistachio latte and liked it, but mentioned it leaned a bit too sweet for his taste. For food, we tried the breakfast bagel and I genuinely can't believe how bland it was. It had all the components you'd expect, everything bagel, eggs, cheese, aioli, bacon, and more, but somehow it just fell flat. I kept wanting to add salt or some kind of sauce to bring it to life. I actually stopped eating it because it didn't feel worth it to keep going for something so flavorless. The one highlight was the spinach quiche. I really enjoyed it and would come back for that specifically, although it did feel a little pricey for what it was. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but if someone else wanted to go, I wouldn't object.

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    M Street Coffee

    M Street Coffee

    4.5
    (984 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I can't believe how many times I have passed by this coffee shop and never noticed it. Walked in…read morethis morning at 8:40AM and got a very nice welcome from Mary. Actually, all of their employees. Place was packed. Wanted to see and know the sizes of the cups for me to decide which one to go with and the price difference. I went with a medium size hot decaf (one shot) Vanilla Latte with Macadamia Milk. Also got a Blueberry Muffin and a plain butter Croissant. I thought that they would also have some breakfast items like egg, bacon, sausage, cheese etc..they didn't. They only had plain bagel and Cream Cheese. My Latte tasted very good, on the flip side the Croissant wasn't as warm and fresh as I wanted for it to be. I asked the ladies behind the counter to warm it up again. The muffin was very fresh and delicious. Lauren handed me the Latte and my goodies. I don't want to dock a star for the Croissant, but it could have been a lot more fresh. Place was clean, with one gender neutral restroom, inside and outside seating, and the price was right for the 3 items that I got. $14.00 in total plus my tip of $2.00. Street parking only, woman owned, beautiful art work on their walls by famous artists, merchandise for sale, and nice music from the 80's playing overhead. Last but not least, under the businesses amenities page it says, no dogs allowed. It was dogs galore inside and outside. No offense to people who have dogs, but outside is ok, not inside..

    This place is a hidden gem! I come here regularly for coffee, and it never disappoints. Not only is…read morethe coffee consistently delicious, but the pricing is surprisingly affordable compared to many other coffee shops. For two large iced coffees, I paid around $12.50, which is hard to beat for the quality. One of my favorite things about this spot is the atmosphere. The ambiance is warm, welcoming, and makes it a great place to relax or catch up with friends. The staff is always attentive, friendly, and genuinely makes you feel valued as a customer. My go-to drinks are the Caramel Royale and the Vanilla Rose Latte over ice. Both are flavorful, well-balanced, and never overly sweet. I also appreciate that they offer a variety of milk options, including 2%, which isn't always easy to find at other coffee shops.. Overall, this place delivers on quality, affordability, and customer service. If you're looking for great coffee without the premium price tag, I highly recommend stopping by. I'll definitely keep coming back! Thank you guys!

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