Érase una vez... after visiting Oaxaca, I returned home and found a gem right here in East LA: Yia Caffé. From the moment you arrive, it invites you to be present. So much care and intention woven into this place. On weekends you can feel the energy of people moving through from opening to closing. Today I needed a little more sweetness in my life, so I ordered the iced Mazapán oat milk latte with peanut butter foam -- magic -- alongside the Tamales de Mole, a weekend-only special. The sweet balanced the savory perfectly. Pansa llena, corazón contento. The flavor profile caters to a range of palates. My partner went for the Oaxacan Mocha oat milk latte -- also highly recommend the Cacao de Mi Corazón smoothie and the Spanish Latte. Know that every drink is made to order, crafted with intention. This isn't fast food. Give yourself the time to enjoy it. Open 7am-5pm daily, they're not stretching themselves thin for the masses, they're building a solid foundation. And it shows. The consistency keeps me coming back. For days when you can't escape the grind, DoorDash pre-order is a must. For days when you want an actual escape... tucked on a busy corner amid freeways, trains, and the hum of East LA, this place carves out a sanctuary. Lush greenery, a pace that slows you down, street parking in the neighborhood, and the satisfaction of supporting a local small business that opens its doors to the community. Oh, and they keep dog treats at the counter. I snagged one for my fur baby-- a small reminder of how beautifully they treat dogs in Oaxaca. Yia Caffé -- a treat, every single time. read more

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Yia Caffe is an absolute gem located in Boyle Heights. You order and pay at the front window, then pick up your coffee at a separate window to the left. There is a cute little courtyard filled with picnic tables that's perfect for communal seating. Between the colorful murals and the abundance of plants and trees, you feel like you've been transported to a hidden oasis. It's a very relaxing spot to get some work done or study for a final. Plus, they're dog-friendly, with treats and water readily available. I originally planned on ordering the Mazapán latte since I love anything nut-related, but upon arriving, the Horchata Latte ($6.50) was recommended to me. It had a lovely creamy texture, and the cinnamon stick inside provided a fantastic boost of flavor. While it's definitely on the sweet side, it was the perfect pick-me-up. The staff were friendly and kind, even though they stay tucked away inside. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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W coffee spot!!! Me and my gf went for valentines yesterday, service was fast, and lowkey will be our new spot. I got the mazapán latte and it was GOOD but wish it had more mazapán flavor or sweetness I'd say. We also got the matcha horchata and it was 10/10. Horchata tastes fresh/authentic. Cute seating too with lots of plants and art. read more

Yia Caffe - Mazapán latte and Matcha Horchata - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This establishment is on a corner, almost missed drove right past it, it was a little challenging finding street parking. I did visit on a weekend which didn't help the parking situation. You Walk up and order to go or eat there in the cute outside eating area. Oaxacan tamales de pollo con mole are only served on the weekends. I was curious to compare with the Oaxacan Tamales that I had a few weeks ago in Oaxaca. I was impressed, a pretty good balance of sweet and spicy and rich and smoky. 8 out of 10. It was a little bit on the smaller side than the ones in Oaxaca, but that's to be expected. I also ordered a Oaxaca coffee, the coffee was good but It will need its own review for next time. read more

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Their Oaxacan Mocha, Is Delicious . The service is welcoming. Plus, It's Oaxacan-Owned. read more

Yia Caffe - Oaxacan Mocha Was Great - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best thing about this place is the location/setup! It's super easy to stop by when you're walking your dog, or on the move in general. Ordering & pickup are outside at the windows, and there's outdoor seating as well. The drinks were good, but there was a bit of a wait. I assume its because they only had one barista working at the time, but I didn't mind. Through the window, I could see the barista measuring out the syrups on a scale, and doing their due diligence of putting (looked homemade!) cold foams back into the fridge after every drink. If you like coffee shops that dedicate extra time & care into their drinks, this is definitely a spot to visit. read more

Yia Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came across this spot on Yelp while working in a different neighborhood and in desperate need of caffeine. Now they have no parking lot and the streets they are on are not necessarily street parking friendly. However I was able to get a spot for a quick to go order. I went with their iced horchata latte. Prices are ok. The coffee was robust on espresso flavor and the horchata flavor profile took a back seat. Still good though! They have a patio you can sit at as well. read more

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Tried it for the first time and the Oaxaca Mocha is q 10 out of 10. The staff was polite and answered a few of my questions great service. The ambiance is unique. The vine umbrellas the entire patio if you're a nature lover you will love it. read more

Yia Caffe - Beautiful patio area with natural touches. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is right on the corner of 3rd and Indiana st. Yia Caffe is a Oaxacan owned coffee shop in East LA. I came to try the Oaxacan mocha and why not try a tamale while I'm here. They only have them on the weekend too. I must say it's a must try the mole is sweet but the spicy overwhelms the sweetness. Great flavor. The masa was nice and firm. A must try when you visit Yia Caffe. I'm not a coffee connoisseur but I tried the oaxacan mocha which was good. Little bitter for those of you who like your coffee sweet. Dog friendly patio. There are even treats for dogs on the pick up counter. Not too bad of a wait after we ordered just took in the ambiance of the patio with plenty of seating to enjoy your coffee. Parking is street only no parking lot. Come early enough you can find parking in the neighborhood. I parked by the lawnmower shop. Enjoy your coffee. read more

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I go here for the atmosphere and when I don't want an overly sweet drink! The service is always great. I really roll hard for a cafe that puts on events for the community that's here. That said some of the flavors do fall flat! I haven't tried their smoothies yet but I heard those are great! read more

Yia is a gem in the heart of Boyle Heights! 10/10! The Spanish latte is my go to drink and recommend a try. The ambiance is casual and makes it a great spot if you're meeting up with friends for a coffee date. The service we continuously receive from Leo and Jorge is wonderful with great customer service. They're both so willing to provide recommendations and suggestions. read more

Yia Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been here when it was another name, so not sure if its the same people running this place, but the coffee is still good to me and my favorite go to is OAXACAN MOCHA. A must try for those that like that bold cacao taste read more

Yia Caffe - OAXACAN MOCHA! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This coffee shop is tucked away on the corner of a moderately busy street, but once inside, it feels like a quiet escape. The outdoor patio is very charming, creating a green, oasis like atmosphere that makes you forget the surrounding traffic. The customer service was excellent, and the menu offers somewhat authentic Oaxacan inspired food. During my visit, I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and requested cinnamon powder on top. I was pleasantly surprised by both the presentation and the color of my coffee. It was just right for me, as someone who likes to see visually the coffee strength of a drink, the color of my drink made a great first impression. They also added a cinnamon stick and anise at no extra charge, which enhanced the drink and made it feel very cozy. I'm looking forward to returning to try other drinks, especially their matcha latte. The only drawback is the street parking, which may be inconvenient for some visitors. read more

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Super easy to find business, west of train station, across the street. Literally on NW corner Street parking only. Can be not easy to snag Order at counter behind a window, can barely detect if staff is male or female Super professional & hospitable Staff Coffee took a min (& we both ordered regular black coffee, one iced & one hot) Average prices, don't remember exact amount. They have a container of napkins by pick up window & man were these napkins super thick like if you were eating ribs or wings) Hefty seating (only outdoors), like long picnic tables So much lush lushness in their patio !! So much beautiful greenery , so beautiful & such a vibe! While chillin for one hr approx, we witnessed a young looking dude, thin, med height, white passing, & he stood against the metal fence, east end of patio, facing East & peeing. Totally recognized the movement of shaking it off & zipping up When he turned to walk away, I blurted in a disturbed agitated tone "did you just pee?" & he said in a matter of fact tone "no! I'm not an asshole" So I'm deducting one star cuz the whole no public restroom thing is unfair & unjust & cruel I understand there's a Metro Rail Train station across the street so many assume that nasty humans make up the majority of Train riders so ofc public bathrooms at a business across the station is a death wish blah blah But I'm a customer. I decided to invest $10 approx for your goods & vibez. & I can't pee in your toilet? Anywayzzzzz I'll return & recommend for the lush vibez but I'm still unhappy at the no BATHROOM for PAYING CUSTOMERS read more

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I was really excited to try this place out as it's trending on most foodie accounts. To my dismay, it was quite disappointing. I had their Oaxcan mocha and I would give it a 2/5. Nothing was great about it, and it wasn't very tasteful. However, I did enjoy their back patio area. The location prior to it only left it accessible to law enforcement, but now it's a cute area to hang out and chill. Reminded me of how it used to be back when the raspado spot was here. read more

Yia Caffe - Oaxcan Mochas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

pick up coffee window with outdoor shaded seating options in the back! staff were super friendly, helpful, offered suggestions and answered all the questions i had. I asked for 1/2 sweet but they explained how they sweetened the drinks and that it was already not too sweet, which they were correct! it was perfect without adjustments. The quality of the coffee was AMAZING, and the price is average (maybe a bit cheaper) compared to other spots in LA. didnt love the oaxacan mocha but the mazapan was good, with little peanut bits at the bottom. read more

Yia Caffe - mazapan latte and oaxacan mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The iced americano was delicious and so was the hot oaxacan mocha latte lightly sweetened. This place would definitely be 5 stars if the wait wasn't so long, we waited at least 20 minutes to get our coffee and it's hard to hear your name if you're sitting next to the music. Overall ambiance was good, it you're having a slow day I would definitely recommend this place but maybe save it for another day if you're looking for a quick cup of coffee. There is no parking lot but you can try to find parking in the neighborhood. read more

Yia Caffe - Hot Oaxacan mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Located on the corner of S Indiana St & E 3rd St. Beware of parallel street parking. For reference, on 3rd St. from 8-10am is street sweeping (No Parking) on Wed for one side and Tues on the other side. Staff is so friendly, there's a bell right at the window you can ring if you need attendance by staff. Tons of seating in rear shaded by a beautiful Wisteria Plant. Dog friendly with treats by the pick up window! I will and want to come back to try their Mazapan Latte, they unfortunately ran out when I visited today. Oaxacan Mocha -you really get shaving chunks of Oaxacan chocolate that settles at the bottom when you sip the drink. Bitterness from the chocolate pairs well and makes it perfectly sweet. Matcha Horchata -matcha shines through the horchata. You can taste both. Not too sweet either! Strawberry Matcha -a bit sweet from the strawberry syrup. I would ask for it to be less sweet next time. But overall tolerable. read more

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I'm genuinely cheering for this place and want to see it thrive. The atmosphere and heart behind it are great, and I keep coming back hoping the drinks will reach that same level. I haven't quite found one that wows me yet, though they do seem to be improving. I've learned to ask for things a little sweeter since some of the flavors have felt a bit mid & flavorless for my taste. My kids used to love getting smoothies here, but lately they've been passing on them, which made me a little sad. They said they aren't flavorful enough. I remember how convenient it was at Mugs to order ahead on their website and grab a horchata latte, especially on busy days, and I think something like that could really help this place too. Weekends and mornings can get pretty backed up and a few times I left, so a little extra staffing might make the experience smoother. I don't mind waiting when a drink tastes amazing, but it's harder when it lands just okay. I'll keep supporting because I believe in what they're trying to build, but I hope they'll take customer feedback as gentle encouragement. The prices are a bit high, similar to Starbucks tho so I don't mind. Maybe a loyalty card perk like buy-10-get-1 free would make it feel more rewarding, similar to why so many of us stick with Starbucks for the points. I'm rooting for them and excited to see how they continue to improve. I will gladly update my review then. read more

very cozy and welcoming good vibes horchata matcha was 10/10 Would come again, I recommend to anyone in the East LA or Boyle Heights area!! read more

Yia Caffe - Large Matcha Horchata - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We ordered the horchata matcha and the strawberry matcha, disappointed. They tasted water down, no flavor at all. Waste of money, not worth it! Not sure how the coffee is but the matcha sucks. read more

Their iced Spanish latte w/ cold foam is so good. The real star of the show is their almond croissant !!! 100000/10

Such a nice hidden hole in wall coffee shop. They have a really nice shaded patio in the back with good music playing that makes you feel like you're in a different place. The coffee is also really good. I had their horchata iced latte. They used REAL canela in the coffee which is something I had never seen before. The staff was also nice and knowledgeable of the coffee. I will definitely be back. read more

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Found this place on TikTok and decided to stop by on the way downtown. I tried the Matcha Horchata and Spanish Latte and both were delicious. The matcha horchata was well balanced and I appreciated it not being overly sweet. I went on a Sunday afternoon and had to wait a bit for our drinks but they have a cute little outdoor seating area to wait in. I look forward to coming back to try more of their drinks. read more

Yia Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped by here on Monday afternoon. It was pretty busy, and there is plenty of street parking. The employees were very nice and welcoming. This coffee shop is in a corner and they have outside seating in a very shaded area. I ordered the mazapan latte and it was unique - nutty and not too sweet. The coffee was strong and had great flavor. read more

Yia Caffe - Mazapan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A cute little spot with good coffee, pastries, and friendly staff. Street parking can be a bit tricky on a Sunday afternoon, but worth the search. Their Oaxacan Mocha with oatmilk is delish. I like that it wasn't super sweet. Can't wait to try something else from their menu. read more

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Walk up order spot with nice shaded outdoor seating. Free dog treats! No public bathrooms though. Parking is not bad on the street. Also right next to a metro stop which is nice. Mazapan latte - probably good to know it's made of de la Rosa mazapan, which is made from peanuts. Marzapan is the one made with almonds. So I found out there was a different when my peanut-allergic friend swore she could have a sip and then immediately had a reaction. She's fine though, just thinks of it as an assassination attempt Service had me waiting for a bit, but the seating area is dope & the trellis is beautiful. Doesn't feel like it belongs in concrete hell, but I'm glad it's there anyhow. Will definitely be back if I'm in the area. read more

Cute little spot. I went for coffee with my sis and they had a nice outdoor patio to enjoy our coffee. Luckily it was nice weather. We had the Oaxaca Mocha. It was very rich and grainy which I enjoy. Staff was very friendly. read more

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Good coffee, great to support local business. Walking distance from mercadito. Overall happy read more

Yia Caffe - Orchata macha and strawberry, wish they had bigger sizes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came by just to get a photo of the menu for a future purchase. The place is still looking clean from the outside and I consistently see a number of people dropping in and leaving with coffee orders. read more

Yia Caffe - as of 3/31/25 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Near perfect experience. Have been here twice, and have enjoyed my cold brew and cappuccino in the shaded patio. Staff is friendly and helpful. My dogs have be welco.ed here as well. Water and scooby snacks for them too. read more

Great spot for a creative coffee or tea. All their drinks sound really good, and the signature drinks I tried were deliscious! The service was prompt and friendly, which is always a huge plus, but they were also willing to help navigate some of the questions I had about their menu items. The tables out back offer a great spot to get out of the hot sun and enjoy your drink and it's a really chill place to take a break. Overall, I strongly recommend you give it a shot! read more

Yia Caffe - Outdoor patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super cute place! I had the horchata latte and ham and cheese croissant. Coffee was tasty and not too sweet! It was a low key spot, the cashier was super attentive. My friend got the Spanish latte and said it was great! The parking is street parking so it's a bit tough to find. Great place to try if in the area. read more

SOOO GOOD!! amazing space, seriously so beautiful. parking kinda sucks, but it's totally worth it the coffee is nice and stong with the best pastries! Service is always great as well :) read more

Yia Caffe - Horchata and Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious mole tamales on the weekend . If your lucky enough to try em, it's worth the time.

loved everything about this cafe spot. it was my first visit and certainly wouldn't be my last. a pleasant, oaxaqueno owned cafe with a great service. ordered the horchata latte along with the cacao de mi corazon smoothie. despite being on a corner of a busy intersection, you can have peaceful sips in the green oasis read more

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Found this cute little coffee shop when in the area for an event. The menu is very unique and the sweet man at the window was so helpful. They even let me try the peanut butter foam before ordering and it was delish. We got the oaxacan chocolate latte and a cold brew with the peanut butter foam, and they were so yummy! The cherry on top was the mole chicken tamale we got as well. The gentleman who gave us our drinks at a different window was also so friendly. We sat out back in the patio that has picnic benches and beautiful greenery. From drinks to service it was such a nice way to start off our Sunday. We will definitely be back :) read more

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The Strawberry Matcha was delicious!!! And the Horchata latte was also good! Definitely will be going back! Nice spot to come and relax on a solo date or to bring a couple of friends! 10/10! When asking about their favorite stuff on the menu, they were super helpful and friendly! read more

Yia Caffe - Strawberry Matcha and Horchata Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Thank you! I loved my Cacao De Mi smoothie! My friend loved her Dirty Matcha! Muy delicioso todo. Loved the service. You will get high quality service and drink here read more

Yia Caffe - Cacao de Mi Corazón and a Dirty Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here on a nice hot day. Outdoor patio was very cool and fresh with plenty of shade and seating. We ordered an Horchata Latte which was refreshing, coffee was not too sweet and had good flavor. We also got a Spanish latte, very good, which was luckily not drenched in cinnamon as I've experienced in other coffee shops. Overall very solid. Will stop by more in the future! :) read more

Yia Caffe - Horchata Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California