Cafe De Leche
| Address: | 5000 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA |
| Phone: | +1 323-551-6828 |
| Site: | cafedeleche.net |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–5PM |
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mike cummings
I dont know if its a new thing or not, but they no longer offer wifi on the weekends. They put a cute, 12" sandwich board on the counter announcing that theyre trying to conserve space on the weekends. The sign should be on the front door, because the only reason I was going in there today was to work on some stuff; and yes, that includes Facebooking. Dont you judge me! Also, they serve no real food. They do have a sandwich shop owned by the same people a block away, and allow patrons to buy a sandwich and bring it to the cafe. So, thats what I did: I bought a Cobb salad at the corner, and took it to De Leche, and THATS when I found out they dont have wifi on the weekends. What the sign on the counter offers as alternative is "small talk". How cute. This policy might be working for their business, but for me, it was frustrating enough that I wont be back. Im posting this review so you dont waste your time going in there on the weekend, unless you like small talk with baristas, who, if they have time for small talk, are proving how the policy is NOT working. The reason Im giving them a "Poor-Fair" for food is because the turkey and ham in my salad was cheap, low quality, discount grocery meat. It was slimy and overly chewy, and made the experience that much more frustrating. Ahhhhhhhh! I feel better. You dont know me, but this is serious growth. I didnt type a single swear word or dirty name. The fact that Im writing this instead of yelling it at the baristas, who are only doing what theyre told, is a sign that the meds are working. So. this is as much a positive review for my antidepressants as it is a negative review for Cafe De Leche.
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A Private User
The most overrated, crappy coffee shop Ive ever been to. Over the last few years Ive tried repeatedly to like this place, as it is close to my house, but am repeatedly let down every single time. Downright mean service, and poorly made coffee (which is especially sad because they use Stumptown beans, which are great...). Some examples: I asked for my coffee in a ceramic mug, and the girl at the counter said OK. She then gave it to me in a paper cup, and told me they were out of mugs. We both look at the espresso machine, which had a full rack of every type of mug on it, then she walked away. Another time, I asked for a bagel and the girl at the counter asked if I wanted cream cheese. I said OK, and she tells the other employee to make it. He asks what type of cream cheese, and she says, "just give him plain." Not knowing there were other types, I had to interrupt and ask her what was available, and since theyre the same price, I ended up asking for a different one. What? I would otherwise have been fine with the plain, but to not even ask me is pretty rude. Every time Im there its something similar. I intend to avoid this place from now on - I suggest one of the other somewhat close by coffee shops, like Swork in Eagle Rock or Antigua Coffee in Cypress Park, or even Jones Coffee in Pasadena, before patronizing this lame, lame place.
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A Private User
THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE!!! I walked in at 3:30pm on a Sunday. I got to sit down on the orangle cushions and I fall right through it. I felt like my butt fell in a toilet bowl. Then I ask for a tea which I got promptly and it was a little cup with a hot kettle. I go to sit down at the table with my laptop and ask the girl the code for the internet signal. "We dont offer internet on the weekends" <-- WTH! How C-H-E-A-P! Then after realizing I couldnt work on the internet, I decided to leave. I ask the girl for a to-go cup only to realize that when I poured my tea in the cup, it filled halfway. I paid $2.50 for a little cup of tea! This place is so CHEAP! The worst part is their not even friendly. Majority of the times Ive been in there, instead of a "youre welcome", I get "Uh-huh" - BOTH TIMES! This place is sad.
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Kira Gonzalez
The atmosphere is usually calm here; friendly baristas, the music that plays depends on the baristas so its nice to hear new different tracks. Expect people to stay for long periods of time working on their laptops, so you might wanna save a seat before you order because i can get full in no time. Free wifi, hence the laptops (except on no wifi weekends). FYI There are no blended Frappuccino styled beverages. If thats what youre looking for on those hot sweet-tooth craving days. They have the standard coffee drinks but are well known for specialty drinks such as the infamous Horchata con espresso, Agave Latte, Mexican Mocha Latte, as well as a few others. Drinks dont take that long to prepare unless theres a rush. The prices are reasonable and surprisingly not as expensive as other hip coffee shops around.
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Ryan Thomson
Wow. Who are writing these reviews? Hipsters from Silverlake? Stuck up Oxy students? I dont know, but I love this place. I have lived in Highland Park for almost 10 years. We never used to have ANY coffee shops. This place is a god send. They bring in fresh Portos pastries every morning, so delicious! Their coffee is good. I admit sometimes they can be a bit slow, but its not Starbucks, chill out people. This is a great little local place. I love walking my dogs here on the weekends, sitting outside and enjoying a delicious spinach and cheese croissant and coffee. Ive met the owners and they are super nice. They let people in the community put out their flyers or posters on the window. They are such an asset to the neighborhood. Haters gonna hate, this place is great ;-)
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Nikolas Erwin
So heres the deal, ignore all the negative comments youre reading on here because they have no idea what theyre talking about and are probably some angsty hipsters who want all the baristas and waiters of the world to treat them like the kings and queens they are definitely not. This place is a good coffee shop, and is a much better choice than the starbucks down the street. The baristas are friendly enough, and if for some reason theyre not with you, so what, you only have to deal with them for 20 seconds. This is a cool place to chill and have a drink while reading or doing some work. The horchata with espresso and the abuelitas mocha are pretty damn good and something you wont find in most other coffee places. If youre in the hood and hankerin for some coffee, go here.
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Damien Vargas
This place is like a get-together for hipsters. Anytime of day youll see them sitting down with their macs and vintage clothing taking up tables and leaving you to sit outside. Since I dont dress that way I feel like im given subpar service. Also the drinks are inconsistent with quality and taste. One day itll be strong, the next itll be bitter or too sweet. I avoid this place but since its so close to the York Park where I take my kid, sometimes I settle. Also, why do they close so early? York Blvd is alive well after 7PM, but there are other coffee shops in the area, so im not losing much.
