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The 3 coolest new cafes to check out in Los Angeles

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Published on September 26, 2019
The 3 coolest new cafes to check out in Los AngelesVerve Coffee Roasters | Photo: C C./Yelp

Want to check out the newest cafes in Los Angeles? You're in luck: We've found the freshest businesses to fill the bill. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in search of a new cafe near you.

Coffee MCO

2580 W. Olympic Blvd., Pico-Union

Photo: Christine L./Yelp

Coffee MCO is a cafe and espresso bar featuring lighter-roasted specialty coffee, pastries, teas and more. Come indulge in a classic americano, premium matcha tea or citrus olive oil bread provided by Mr. Holmes Bakery. (You can view the full menu here.)

Yelp users are excited about Coffee MCO, which currently holds five stars out of 67 reviews on the site.

Yelper Mo B., who reviewed the new addition on Sept. 21, wrote, "Coffee: smooth lattes. Probably one of the best Matcha lattes I've ever had. People: So, so friendly."

"Highly recommend this new cafe in Ktown!" added Yelper Christine L. "I had a latte with oat milk and it's probably one of the best lattes I've had in a long time. Get the citrus olive oil bread, strawberry croissant and the chocolate chip cookie!"

Coffee MCO is open from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily.

Nuka Cafe

1510 Westwood Blvd., Westwood

Photo: Nuka Cafe/Yelp

Nuka Cafe is a Mediterranean-inspired eatery offering dishes such as lentil soup, stuffed grape leaves, falafel and chicken kebabs. Coffee and tea varieties are on offer as well, along with desserts like pistachio and walnut baklava. (You can check out the full menu here.) 

The newcomer currently holds five stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.

Yelper Catherine L., who reviewed Nuka Cafe on Aug. 10, wrote, "This is definitely one of my new go-to's for coffee and sweet treats in Westwood! ... My friend and I tried their pistachio baklava. It was truly exceptional — flaky and the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness."

And Craig D. noted, "This place is wow! As soon as the desserts arrived, I couldn't believe my eyes. I went there with my friend and absolutely love in this place. Prices are pretty decent and food is definitely picture worthy."

Nuka Cafe is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.

Verve Coffee Roasters

500 Mateo St., Downtown

Photo: C C./Yelp

Verve Coffee Roasters is a coffee roastery and cafe with additional locations from San Francisco to Japan. Craft coffee is on hand, as well as small bites such as avocado toast and buckwheat soba noodles with miso tofu. (See the full menu here.)

The new addition currently holds four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.

Yelper Jade T., who was one of the first users to visit Verve Coffee Roasters on Sept. 21, wrote, "A more welcoming beauteous coffee house that actually serves superb coffee and surprisingly great eats, I've never seen."

"Amazing vibe to this place," shared Yelper Reycie G. "The coffee and food are top notch and not absurdly expensive. Service has always been great."

Verve Coffee Roasters is open from 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m. daily.


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