Café de Leche

I know a dead cup of coffee when I taste one. I came in on a slow afternoon so I’m assuming they hadn’t brewed a fresh pot in hours. Either that or their coffee is just bad. I don’t mind subpar coffee (I drink McDonald’s coffee at least once a week) but if you’re gonna charge me these snobby-​shop prices you should be giving me snobby-​shop quality to match. Skip this place, go to Found or Civil or even starbucks – at least there you know your coffee was brewed in the last hour.

Horchata latteeeees! I like this place. The employees are always pleasant, there’s a bunch of seating (inside and out) and its in a nice location — You can walk around the main street with your coffee. I’ve tried some pastries that were good as well.

I found out the happy blonde baristas name is Colin and he makes a fantastic iced horchata latte! Right in time for summer! Always a good experience.

Cool neighborhood coffee shop. The coffee is delicious. All quality products. Talents baristas with proper technique. I recommend an iced coffee (has an almost sweet finish to it!) or warm almond latte. Try it with a toasted bagel with cream cheese!
I also love the fact that there is a no-​wifi weekends policy. Promotes interaction. I always see someone I know here!

I had read reviews about the horchata con espresso. It was as good as I thought it’d be! Parking wasn’t too hard to find at 8am.

I don’t typically write reviews but I feel this deserves some attention. Unsure if this is the norm here or if others had similar experiences but if you’re looking for a cup of coffee 1hr before closing time this isn’t the place to go. In fact, if you dislike condescending comments, then you should probably skip this place as well.
I went in and asked for a cup of coffee and when I ordered that the barista says «we’re closing soon and there isn’t any made right now.» At first I thought «crap, I came last minute» and asked what time do you close to which he replied «6pm.» I looked at the time and it was 4:55pm. I then asked again if he wouldn’t mind making some and I can take 2 large to go for the trouble. That’s when he said «we’re actually out of coffee.» I was a little surprised and then asked for an Americano or even a few shots of espresso to go. Again he states in a negative tone «well, we’re out of coffee.» Feeling as if I’ve already overstayed my welcome by him I asked if they had any cold press coffee to which he replied, «well if you mean cold brew, then yes, we do have that.» This is when I noticed the couple behind me leave and I probably should’ve done the same. I took the cold coffee, paid, and immediately made my way out. As many times as I’ve been here before never had I had such a shitty experience and never have I been to a coffee shop that «runs out of coffee.» Because of this baristas first statement, I knew he just didn’t want to make any and running out of coffee was a first for me. I’d like to give this place another try but I highly doubt I’ll ever go back even though it’s in such close proximity. There are now many more options to choose from in highland park and I highly recommend going elsewhere.

Would be awesome if it was advertised that there is NO WIFI ON THE WEEKENDS. I come here all the time and came on a Sunday afternoon specifically to do some computer work. Wasted $ 5 on an overpriced latte to have to leave 2 minutes later and go down the street to a legitimate coffee shop I could work in. Please update Unilocal and post a visible sign on the door during days that the wifi has been turned off.

Love this place. Friendly people and great drinks. Very welcoming and cozy. Wish they used stamp cards or a points system seeing as how often I’m in there.

I expected more.
Just more.
More espresso.
More horchata.
Especially when my drink is called horchata con espresso.
Pricey relative to my dissatisfaction — $ 4.75
Jalepeno and cheese bagel was also alright. Could’ve used more of both, too.
Maybe it’s a problem with my taste buds and not the place.
Street parking + kiddie play area in the back

⁴⁄₂₃ at 5:51 pm.
I Ordered a decaf latte w/​mocha and was told I couldn’t get it hot because they had turned off the steamer. What? I thought they closed at 6:00. Shouldn’t I be able to buy a coffee before 6:00? You turn the steamer off at 6:00 not at 5:51.
This is BAD business. I definitely won’t be back.

They got this horchata latte that’s gonna ruin you for other lattes. Cinnamon velvet witchcraft, dude. The use beans from Stumptown Roasters, which is a local direct-​trade company that we should all be very proud of. Also notable are the babes (colorful hair, not talking to you) and the flyers (local bands, feminist skill-​shares).

Was in the area & decided to finally give their coffee a try. Had an Iced Horchata con Espresso. It was good, but not for $ 4.75. & I didn’t get why they call it Horchata. The guys in there are a bit quiet. They kinda just want to take your order & be done. They’re not rude, they could just be friendlier. Bottom line: I’d give it another try, just because it wasn’t bad. I would not order another Horchata con Espresso though because it tastes nothing like Horchata.

Place is nice. Cool music, atmosphere and w. Wifi. Though the coffee was really bitter.

I’d give zero stars if I could. I came here today with my daughter. She was quietly playing in the children’s area. There were some other children that we’re happy and excited and being loud. But, the barista kicked me and my daughter out by saying he thought there was something wrong with my child. I don’t come here much because the coffee is just so so and there usually isn’t anywhere to sit. But after today, I’ll never return.

Coffee is great but if you’re not white or a total hipster be prepared to be ignored and feel unwelcome

Love this place. They serve one of the best coffee beans out there to make the perfect cup of coffee. I love that on the weekend they turn off the wifi so you have to talk to your fiends and others. Durning the week (at any hour) they have a line that moves quickly. They are great and friendly.

Love their espresso drinks! They serve Stumptown Hairbender and most of the baristas know how to make their espresso (only had a bad cup once or twice, which is normal for most great coffee shops).
My normal is an iced latte and my wife likes the dirty chai with almond milk (she also likes the horchata).

Café de Leche has helped this part of York Blvd. to get where it is today. Between The York and them, they both spearheaded the gentrification of this part of NELA.
This place is a quick and convenient place to get a good cup of coffee. Staff is always friendly. The only downside is trying to find a spot to enjoy it because it can be extremely busy most of the times. It’s ok. Just across the street is a little park where you can just relax and enjoy their well-​made cup of joe.
My favorite drink here is the Iced Almond Agave Latte. I overhead someone order this and had to try it. Give it a shot, you might too! I haven’t tried their other baked goods, but they do look good.
Also, they also enforce a «No Wi-​Fi Weekends». It could be because some people will spend opening to closing here and they would like to make room for others.

I love this place! Their horchata con espresso is so good! I normally get a latte and almond croissant/​pastry. Their bagels are good too, I’d recommend the jalapeño cheese bagel with sun dried tomato cream cheese. During the week days this is a great place to do work, on the weekends it’s a little too busy and doesn’t have wifi but a great place for a book and people watching. CDL is also locally owned by a family in Highland Park

I’m usually not embittered by such small things, but my therapist said I should create boundaries over which nobody, especially a particularly snarky barrista, should cross (j/k…I don’t have a therapist, not any more at least, and no, these complexes don’t get triggered by folks that are obviously more stylish than me). Okay, so the hours posted for this business is 6pm. Cool. That is clear. But why is it that every time I stop by here at around 5pm, they are closing? Okay, that’s fine, too. I get it. People have to go to their kid’s dance recital or maybe the business owners need to save on wage costs. But then they should post that they close at 5? And if I happen to walk in, wanting a bag of their excellent coffee beans, the barrista should not look at me as if I had intruded on some sacred space. «WE…ARE…CLOSED.» Okay. «We…ARE…CLOSED.» Okay, again, and why use that mean tone? Why speak to me so condescendingly and in a way that both shames me and fires me up into a hot mess of quiet rage? This guy is forcing me back into therapy! AHHHH!!!
Well, I’ll keep coming back. And the rest of the barristas are great. It’s just this one guy. Maybe his mom just died, or his girlfriend (or boyfriend) just broke up with him? I’ll give him that much, but just know, barrista guy, that you were mean to me. There, done. No need for therapy. Just saved $ 150!

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.

Nice neighborhood coffee place for young families or techies like me to hang out. Love the rows of tables with convenient power plugs to keep juiced up. FREE strong WIFI. A corner play area for the little ones. Can get pretty noisy when packed but I just tuned it all out.
Service was okay. Could be friendlier, me thinks. Hence the room for improvements with solid 4-​star. As many Unilocalers mentioned, they get your order for pickup done more efficiently. I waited at the counter for a few minutes before just going to sit and wait at my table. Then, I just saw my «warm butter croissant» sitting all lonely on the counter… Oh and they don’t yell out names, instead yell out drink names. Otherwise, love their Stumptown coffee. Got the Horchata Espresso and it was yummy and cute — breakfast in a glass!
Outdoor tables for overflow patrons, although a tad too chilly right now. But would be nice on a warmer day. Also noticed a kids playground across the street.
Would definitely make this my go-​to coffee with laptop place for when I need a few hours to get work done and treat myself to good coffee. Wish parking was easier but the 2-​hour street parking will have to do.

Horchata coffee drinks here are amazing as are the people who work and visit here. Great pastries as well.
I only wish they made better cappuccinos consistently. I’ve had a couple great ones here but usually they’re fair to poor quality. They vary from scalding hot to no foam, burned milk, etc. Would love to see them on par with the new standard of coffee snobbiness :)

I love their Iced Horchata con Espresso! It’s smooth, creamy, and the right balance between espresso and sweetness! Very refreshing on a warm day.
The café is cute and has a lot of room for people to read, study or catch up with a friend. They also have a little play area just for kids.
I like coming here when I want to treat myself to something special for my coffee cravings.
Parking can be found in the residential areas or you can just find a meter.

Espresso drinks here have always been very good.
Baked goods are always very good as well.
Mexican mocha is good either hot or cold.
Service here is mediocre at best:
They are surprisingly slow and the barista either doesn’t yell out when your drink is ready or he/​she whispers it so quietly that you cannot hear it over the noise from the street outside. Also, if you ask to have your bake goods heated, they will happily do so but never will they tell you when it is ready — I almost always have to ask them for it to be taken out of the oven and slipped into a bag. Lastly, for some odd reason, they do not keep lids for small drinks at the counter in the front — they only keep large lids at the front. For example, if you order a cappuccino, you have to walk to the back of the café (past all of the confused folks who are wondering if their drinks are ready) to get a lid. It makes no sense.

Café de Leche is now one of my favorite places in Los Angeles to get latte! I ordered the Almond Milk Latte and it was fabulous. I will definitely be coming back. Additionally, the shop has an awesome location. It’s right on the corner of one of the more trendy blocks on York Blvd. If you’re in the area, and even if you’re not in the area, you need to stop by! Stroll the neighborhood and end at Café de Leche for a day, afternoon, or morning well spent!
I came in around mid-​day on a Sunday, and it may be important to note that by then the pastry cabinet was empty… So come earlier for pastries!
Lastly, the café is kid friendly with a small play space in the back.

Ya’ll got me hooked on the horchata-​espresso.
«How many shots come with it?»
«Two» said the barista.
The way it should always be. Thank you!
Parking can be a time consuming search, but heyyyyy, it’s a busy section of York! Also, I feel that every time I step in here, the tables are completely full of patrons on their laptops which makes it difficult to sit and enjoy a coffee. It’s great to see business flourishing but not great for a sit down and chat kind of shop.
«I’ll take my horchata-​espresso to go please:)»

Good coffee (had an iced latte)! Great tea (Orange-​flavored). Tasty pastries (had the delectable almond croissant made at an LA-​area bakery). And friendly service by Chelsea, patiently answering all my questions.
And what’s cool is the first Wednesday of the month they have a FREE comedy show they reopen after 730p for (lasts into the last comic stands around 930p. See attached videos. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and the majority of them were funny! The host, Cornelius, is very funny & hospitable!).
The only negative is they don’t have flavors, like hazelnut & caramel. And there’s no wi-​on the weekends due to it being «busy» (I know, crazy, huh?! almost sounded like a joke when the guy behind the counter told me that!).

An okay coffee place. We visited Occidental College and this popped up on Unilocal.Based on the people who were there, it appears that this coffee place is a magnet for hipsters.
Service was quick and friendly. Metered parking along the street but it is maxed at an hour. Plenty of seats available inside the shop.
Large Chai Latte — Excessive cinnamon! A bit more milk.
Horchata Espressos — Creative spin and design on the top whip.
Jalapeño Cheese Bagel — Decently priced and even better when toasted!

How adorbs is this cute Café! Super laid back vibe with minimal décor that states simplicity & cleanliness. Fun espresso and drip coffee (Stumptown) flavors like Horchata con Espresso & Agave Lattes. mMmmm … The cold brew was excellent.
Didn’t try the pastries but they had a good selection if your heart desires.
What puts this café at 5 stars is that they are KID FRIENDLY. Amazing.
There is a little back area where kids can play with plastic dinosaurs, giant puzzles on the wall, books etc. How genius.
Definitely will be coming back!

There’s a wonderful neighborhood feel going at this place. I mean, it is rare that a «hipster» coffee has a section with children’s toys. Definitely geared towards young families, which I don’t often see in Los Angeles county.
They brew Stumptown here, which is always good. I went for a more unique drink, the mate latte. Usually mate is very strong and has a dirt like taste. This one is made with brown sugar so basically it’s delicious. Highly recommend as a more unusual drink choice. Pastries looked delectable as well, although I didn’t get the chance to try one!

This is a great place to meet up with friends or clients. They carry a great selection of organic drinks and food. On aside note, this may be hipster central :) jk
Everyone should stop by and grab a bite to eat here.