Paper or Plastik Cafe

Kind of felt like San Francisco, been there for years, has huge warehouse space with heavy wood beams and iron everywhere. Food is good, variety of ages coming and going and from the mezzanine you might see professional dancers practicing their art.
Oddly enough the cafe doesn’t allow laptops, maybe they don’t want people camping for hours ordering 1 coffee. 🤷🏻

Published at 7 months ago

Wow! What a true gem. I came for a Jazzo class in the back (free, btw) and after a couple hours of slow movement, I got to spend the peaceful mind time I had cultivated in this wonderfully barn-like cafe in the middle of LA. What a nice reprieve. It felt like I was in silver lake. A rare combination of insanely good and authentic cappuccinos and nourishing, well designed salads that compliment the vibe of Williamsburg NY. My new favorite cafe in LA. Add that it's focused on conversation in most spots, with a perch for remote work and the owner Yasha dotes on friends and customers it's just everything you want to feel at home and welcomed and filled with trust in a small cafe in a big city.

Published at 6 months ago

Very popular Cafe with a vast menu and fresh pastries etc. It has a good vibe and loved the seating out front. Unfortunately my almond milk hot chocolate was barely luke warm but is was still delicious. The ham and cheese croissant was tasty and fresh. I would definitely go back again. It seems to be a bit of a local meeting place.

Published at 5 months ago

Lavender chai was too sweet while iced matcha was overpowered by oatmilk. Barista was nice
and vibe was pretty good but there is dance studio next which maybe a bit loud if you need to get some work done.

Published at 5 months ago

The coffee is on my go-to list since it's close to where I live.

I like the vibes and decorations, and you see more people who are in entertainment, producer, and writers at the coffee shop.

However, customer service was terrible, 4/10. The staff (video) who brought the food out was insulting and gave clients a look, and slammed the dish on the table. I asked where I could get the sauce, and she did not even want to turn around; she did not answer and pointed at the other area with a nasty attitude. LOL, this is the first time I encountered this lousy service at the coffee shop in L.A.

I came here in a great mood as a first-timer and was shocked to be treated that way. I thought she only did that to me, but she snapped at other clients too. Management, you need to train your staff in customer service, please. People would appreciate the friendly and kind attitude in this busy city.

Do not show up if you can't bring your best selves to work. It's a coffee shop where people come to enjoy their work and day—lousy impression.

If the foods and coffee are excellent, I can consider returning to make it up for the services. But, unfortunately, it did not deliver the standards for both.

Published at 2 years ago

It was our first time at Paper or Plastik Cafe and it was a lovely find!! It sits on a relatively quiet corner with ample indoor & outdoor seating. Place your order inside at the counter and find yourself a table, the friendly staff will bring your food out to you. We had a mimosa bucket, French toast, croissant sandwich and salad. Everything was fresh and tasty! You can’t beat a $20 mimosa bucket!! Inside has a lovely cafe vibe with an upstairs area with additional seating. I’ll definitely be back for a coffee while I work!

Published at 2 years ago

The establishment provides a pleasant ambiance for breakfast and coffee consumption. The quality of the food was satisfactory. However, I encountered an issue with the cashier's demeanor, which lacked friendliness. A simple smile would have enhanced the overall experience.

Published at 2 months ago

Hands down, some of the best brunch food I’ve had recently! They use the freshest ingredients and make sure each dish is done the right way. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and everything we tried was delicious. The shakshuka and Avocado toast was especially memorable. Must try!

I can’t say enough good things about the service at Paper or Plastik. The staff is incredibly accommodating for minor changes and goes the extra mile to ensure guests are happy. I’ve been to many similar cafes in LA, but this one truly stands out. The attention to detail and commitment to guest service set it apart from the rest!

I want to thank Max for going above and beyond to ensure that our dining experience was perfect. His genuine hospitality and impeccable service made all the difference.

Published at 3 months ago

Nice place. Right next to The Mint. I had the lentil soup that an employee recommended, and it was excellent.

Published at a month ago

I go here a few times a week. Solo to work or with my kids for breakfast. It s great for both.

Published at a month ago

The employee girl is mean

Published at 2 months ago

The establishment provides a pleasant ambiance for breakfast and coffee consumption. The quality of the food was satisfactory. However, I encountered an issue with the cashiers demeanor, which lacked friendliness. A simple smile would have enhanced the overall experience.

Published at 2 months ago

$16 for this? Disappointing.

Published at 2 months ago

Hands down, some of the best brunch food I ve had recently! They use the freshest ingredients and make sure each dish is done the right way. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and everything we tried was delicious. The shakshuka and Avocado toast was especially memorable. Must try! I can t say enough good things about the service at Paper or Plastik. The staff is incredibly accommodating for minor changes and goes the extra mile to ensure guests are happy. I ve been to many similar cafes in LA, but this one truly stands out. The attention to detail and commitment to guest service set it apart from the rest! I want to thank Max for going above and beyond to ensure that our dining experience was perfect. His genuine hospitality and impeccable service made all the difference.

Published at 3 months ago

On what planet is this a long black? Atmosphere here is great service depends on the person working. Coffee is middddd

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 4 months ago

Published at 4 months ago

Unremarkable and overpriced coffee, unhelpful and slightly rude staff. Nice location and decent seating options inside and out of the place.

Published at 5 months ago

Great food, service depends on whos behind the counter. The guy in the picture is awesome and this place is great.

Published at 5 months ago

Very popular Cafe with a vast menu and fresh pastries etc. It has a good vibe and loved the seating out front. Unfortunately my almond milk hot chocolate was barely luke warm but is was still delicious. The ham and cheese croissant was tasty and fresh. I would definitely go back again. It seems to be a bit of a local meeting place.

Published at 5 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

Lavender chai was too sweet while iced matcha was overpowered by oatmilk. Barista was nice and vibe was pretty good but there is dance studio next which maybe a bit loud if you need to get some work done. Food

Published at 5 months ago

Wow! What a true gem. I came for a Jazzo class in the back (free, btw) and after a couple hours of slow movement, I got to spend the peaceful mind time I had cultivated in this wonderfully barn-like cafe in the middle of LA. What a nice reprieve. It felt like I was in silver lake. A rare combination of insanely good and authentic cappuccinos and nourishing, well designed salads that compliment the vibe of Williamsburg NY. My new favorite cafe in LA. Add that its focused on conversation in most spots, with a perch for remote work and the owner Yasha dotes on friends and customers its just everything you want to feel at home and welcomed and filled with trust in a small cafe in a big city.

Published at 6 months ago

I love the atmosphere of this space! The elevated ceiling, the wooden, but mixed with a little bit industrial vibe and the bright open space with indoor and outdoor seatings. I am pretty picky about coffee. The latte here is somewhat not very consistent ~ when it is good, it is pretty good and sometimes it is OK. However, I keep coming back because I just love being in the shop! There s plenty of street parking nearby.

Published at 6 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

Live down the street and was excited for this to potentially become a neighborhood staple. The vibes are definitely cute inside and I guess if I literally wanted just a coffee to work during the weekday, it d *maybe* be cute for that. But the staff absolutely terrible. When we walked in to order, the vibes were immediately off and awkward. Not welcoming at all. Everyone that works there seems miserable; grumbling, mumbling, cutting us off while ordering, placing our coffee on our table while pointedly not making eye contact or saying anything like an emo moody teenager. The food was also less than mid the eggs tasted like cardboard, the potatoes needed ketchup, the biscuits were crumbly, everything was dry. All really sucks cause the spot is cute. Again if you re trying to keep your head down yourself, get some work done, not order any food maybe you ll enjoy it. But the staff may honestly be such bad vibes you still might not.

Published at 6 months ago

I don t know what happened but this place has definitely stepped up their game in the last 6mos or so. The service is quicker, the pastries are definitely fresher, and the sandwich I had today was way better than any food item Ive ever ordered there before. Out of all the little cafes in the neighborhood, they also have the best/most spacious set up for both indoor and outdoor dining. I wish they had later hours but I ll take what I can get.

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

I really liked it, excellent and different food, very good service. I highly recommend it You have to come here when youre in L.A.

Published at 7 months ago

Kind of felt like San Francisco, been there for years, has huge warehouse space with heavy wood beams and iron everywhere. Food is good, variety of ages coming and going and from the mezzanine you might see professional dancers practicing their art. Oddly enough the cafe doesn t allow laptops, maybe they don t want people camping for hours ordering 1 coffee.

Published at 7 months ago

Fantastic place, lovely food. Dog friendly. A mid city favorite!

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Baristas that act so aloof youd wonder if they are weighted down by bricks so they dont float away. Food thats so good it makes up for the above! Nestled in the heart of mid-city, Paper or Plastik Cafe marries the essence of an artful dance studio with the rustic charm of a modern industrial space, crafting an ambiance thats both inviting and eclectic. Their breakfast burrito, a culinary delight that captures the vibrant spirit of Californias seasonal produce, is a standout a testament to the cafes commitment to freshness and flavor. Accompanying this is their oat milk latte, a silky smooth concoction that showcases their mastery in the art of third-wave coffee. Each sip is a homage to the meticulous journey from bean to cup, making it more than just a beverage but an experience. Paper or Plastik Cafe transcends the typical cafe narrative, offering a space where food and culture intertwine, leaving an indelible mark on the palate. Come often enough and you will see celebs.

Published at 9 months ago

The best cafe in LA. Fight me.

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

Was recommended this place by a friend for the ambiance. Dont come here on the weekends if your goal is to focus on anything--the dance studio nextdoor blasts music so loud that I was forced to listen to them even through my noise-canceling headphones. Completely took me out of the vibe and any work I wanted to get done. The floor was literally shaking from the volume, and it was even worse because the music continuously changed back-to-back from classical to heavy EDM, so it was incredibly distracting. Good coffee and food, though.

Published at 10 months ago

Used to love coming here as part of a visit to LACMA. But the food isnt what it used to be, and the service is now awful. New management? Very long wait for a simple breakfast order, so my coffee got cold, but they insisted on charging me for a second cup. They just claimed that they were very busy, even though it was a Monday at 1p and fully onethird of the tables were empty.

Published at 10 months ago

Plenty of space for your laptop, yourself and your friends , and of course, delicious coffee and food. The ambience is so cute. If I want to work overtime in the weekend, this is my go to place always love the fact that they open at 8 am in the morning ! A wonderful jumpstart to any day of the week

Published at 10 months ago

Whoa! Just moved into the neighborhood and was so excited to come here. Until, the woman making the drinks was so rude to me, my boyfriend as well as the gentleman who had a question about his food. Why? What a shame. I really wanted this to be my new neighborhood coffee spot.

Published at a year ago

The food is okay, a bit overpriced, but the staff is awful here. Its like they all hate their jobs or have no idea what they are doing. I also think their no laptop signs are rude.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Stopped in here on my way to work to grab something to eat. Ordered a yogurt bowl because, at $15, it was one of the less expensive things on the morning menu, and I figured itd be the quickest option to go, but I ended up waiting over 20 minutes. I asked staff if they could check on it; they would pop into the kitchen then avoid coming back to me with any kind of update. When I finally got to work and opened the bowl, it featured a genuinely comical portion of yogurt. Maybe half a cup? Silly place. I dont recommend it.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Had the avocado toast. Very tasty but just a little too busy. Its a cross between take out and dine in. You go to a line like a fast food place but you sit and eat like a restaurant. But I definitely would return.

Published at a year ago

I love this place. The coffee is great, the food is great, the atmosphere is easily one of my favorites in Pico/Robertson. Absolutely a go to coffee spot.

Published at a year ago

Great vibe - creative reclaimed industrial awesomeness. Feels a little like a burningman camp. You ll feel at home. Miso glazed salmon was divine.

Published at a year ago

Great atmosphere and beautiful place! The food is a bit overpriced but is tasty. I was disappointed with the Almond Pear Tart since it was overcooked and more of a cake pie rather than a custard. The various types of iced lattes are interesting like the Rose latte (in picture). Cool spot!

Published at a year ago

Nice place, they serve a good coffee, the food is good and they also have beers and wines if you want to spend more time there. Nice place to work as they provide a WiFi connection, although some tables are laptop-free. I also like the hipster feeling with bricks and the tango room. The service is super cold though..

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Feels pretty mid honestly the place looks nice but the food was just too plain tough to chew and workers are not too attentive just pay for you stuff and go type of vibe. Just another hipster joint that becoming just so ordinary.

Published at a year ago

Used to frequent years ago and remember the food was good but service left much to be desired. Visited recently and the food was not good and overpriced. Service was still poor. The breakfast plate I got was bland: overcooked scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes with no seasoning/herbs, a whatever tasting jam for a plain, underwhelming biscuit, and two fatty slices of bacon. All that for $16. Yeah, staff acts uppity and/or just plain rude. The ambience/seating is great though. Wont be coming back.

Published at a year ago

The food and drinks are great. I m knocking off a star because every time I get a wrap to go, it s not wrapped in paper or cut in half so it falls apart. I expect more when I m paying $16 for lunch

Published at a year ago

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Really enjoyed hanging out here to work! The place has a homey feel, which we seem to be lacking in coffee shops these days. My iced Americano was really smooth, good coffee! The berries and apples on the oatmeal were so fresh, I wanted a bigger bowl. Cant wait to come back :)

Published at a year ago

Might be my new favorite coffee shop. So cozy yet eclectic. Their lemon crumb is a sweet treat that Ive been searching for and havent been able to find until now. London Fogs can be hard to get right, but theirs was perfect with the addition of vanilla bean paste. I came here to work (theres free wifi available) but I might need to come back with a friend just to enjoy the ambiance. Dietary restrictions: Non-dairy options for creamer are available! Parking: Parking was not an issue theres metered parking along the side streets (though I did go midday, so this could change during busier hours).

Published at a year ago

I ordered brioche french toast and was surprised by how thin the slices were. The toast being thin made if kind of hard and not what I was expecting for brioche which is usually cut thick and very soft.

Published at a year ago

The coffee is on my go-to list since its close to where I live. I like the vibes and decorations, and you see more people who are in entertainment, producer, and writers at the coffee shop. However, customer service was terrible, 4/10. The staff (video) who brought the food out was insulting and gave clients a look, and slammed the dish on the table. I asked where I could get the sauce, and she did not even want to turn around; she did not answer and pointed at the other area with a nasty attitude. LOL, this is the first time I encountered this lousy service at the coffee shop in L.A. I came here in a great mood as a first-timer and was shocked to be treated that way. I thought she only did that to me, but she snapped at other clients too. Management, you need to train your staff in customer service, please. People would appreciate the friendly and kind attitude in this busy city. Do not show up if you cant bring your best selves to work. Its a coffee shop where people come to enjoy their work and day lousy impression. If the foods and coffee are excellent, I can consider returning to make it up for the services. But, unfortunately, it did not deliver the standards for both.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Stopped in for breakfast this morning for my first time and had a great experience. Parking is easy so we were able to find a place right out front. They have seating available inside as well as many tables out front. The staff we encountered was very polite and helpful as well. To start the pastries were fantastic. We tried the sugary croissant and the cheese Danish and both were a real highlight to the meal. The Orange Juice was fresh and perfect and the Latte was very good as well. For our meal we chose the Huevos Rancheros and the Avocado Toast. I wish the portion size of the Huevos Rancheros were larger but the taste really was very good. I plan to be back in the future to try other dishes and would recommend to anyone looking for a solid breakfast option.

Published at a year ago

A long standing gem and one my favorite places in LA. Everything is delicious, the baristas here are extremely talented, great atmosphere, outdoor seating, easy street parking (metered). International travelers will find this coffee/menu to thier liking. A+ Edit - 4/6/23 - still amazing

Published at a year ago

Good vibe. Plenty of seating. Ok parking around. Customer service could be better.

Published at a year ago

It was our first time at Paper or Plastik Cafe and it was a lovely find!! It sits on a relatively quiet corner with ample indoor & outdoor seating. Place your order inside at the counter and find yourself a table, the friendly staff will bring your food out to you. We had a mimosa bucket, French toast, croissant sandwich and salad. Everything was fresh and tasty! You can t beat a $20 mimosa bucket!! Inside has a lovely cafe vibe with an upstairs area with additional seating. I ll definitely be back for a coffee while I work!

Published at a year ago

Delicious coffee in cool surrounds.

Published at a year ago

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Published at a year ago

Delightful coffee shop for a tasty drink and a sandwich. Enjoyed the lavender chai and the mushroom grilled cheese.

Published at a year ago

Visiting from out of town, we thought this would be a good place for breakfast with our friends. We were excited when we saw the beautiful coffee shop and walked in smiling, until the woman with dreads called us freaks and forced her coworker to take our order. It was the most uncomfortable experience and I highly recommend avoiding this coffee shop and their rude employee.

Published at a year ago

I love absolutely everything about this place but the owners are the worst, theyre constantly yelling at people for various things. Its the perfect place to sit and work all day but theyre very picky about where you set up with your laptop. Apparently it looks bad for business to have a coffee shop/cafe thats full of people working but its not bad for business to tell your customers they arent welcome. Make it make sense! (This actually happened).

Published at a year ago

I think that above all, customer service is the most important thing that should be in the place. The lady who attended us to take our order had a face like she didnt want to work, she was lazy, she just doesnt like her job. 1 hour and 10 minutes later I went back to ask for breakfast and they told me that they had forgotten. The drinks are delivered to me 15 minutes after I went to claim my food and breakfast 20 minutes after taking the drinks. Im really unhappy with the service because I didnt even receive an apology for what happened.

Published at a year ago

No seasoning

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

This cafe is very nice and the staff is friendly. The coffee is a little on the pricey side (I once paid $8 for a decaf coffee) and there are not many places to sit if you re looking to do work from this place. Overall it is nice if you re meeting someone, less so if you re trying to do work.

Published at a year ago

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Published at a year ago

One of our go to spots for caffeinated beverages and brunch. The service and vibe are bohemian meets steampunk with a cosmopolitan and multilingual neighborhood clientele.

Published at a year ago

For years, I always passed by this place and I finally thought I should check it out. My friend and I went, and the interior is beautiful, I wish I could ve sat down to take it all in. We both got matcha with oat milk, but were charged $28 for the grand total. I didn t see the amount until I was writing my signature on the screen and that was when my friend and I both brought the price to the cashiers attention. She seemed new, and said that maybe the price of the drinks had changed or something, but the price on the menu clearly said it was $6.25 plus $1 for alternative milks; I definitely don t think tax should be that high. It took 4 people over 15 minutes to finally give me my money back (not even all of it, they gave me back $13ish so the correct amount would ve been paid). The cashier and this guy who I thought was the manager were trying to tell us that it s $28 because of taxes but we just kept saying that that makes absolutely no sense, no single latte is worth $14. On top of the gaslighting, no one in the establishment seemed to know how to give returns on the tablet because it s a food place but I ve worked in food and know there should be a function for that. The manager seemed to have JUST stepped out. I kept suggesting a cash return, and no one listened, but then finally these two nice guys who immediately understood that the cafe was in the wrong pulled out a cash box and gave me my $14 back, but at that point with good customer service you d assume you d get all of your money back, but I didn t want to push more, we just wanted to get out of there at that point. The latte wasn t worth all of that trouble anyways and was ok, the two stars are for the beauty of the inside, and the two nice guys that validated that we were in the right. Thanks, y all.

Published at a year ago

Great breakfast and pastries

Published at a year ago

Had breakfast was ok.

Published at a year ago

Im sure the other food is ok but the black sesame chicken salad tasted and had the consistency like the name of this place. Never had a salad where my jaw got tired chewing it, all raw Napa cabbage, hardly any chicken and bland dressing. I don t like writing bad reviews, sorry but I can t be the only one here saying this, before you serve this to a customer, you ought to either look at it or taste what you re kitchen is putting out before serving it.

Published at a year ago

Good coffee and pastries. Food was okay it s healthy if you are into that. The only downside is street parking and kind of a rough area

Published at a year ago

Food is terrible and service is even worse

Published at a year ago

Great service, lovely staff, excellent coffee, extraordinary food!

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Excellent coffee drinks, and breakfast choices to satisfy anyone, including folks with dietary restrictions. We re from the Midwest, and it s our go-to place in LA. The staff are welcoming and efficient, and the decor is funky almost museum-like. Oh, and the food is really, really good!

Published at 2 years ago

Great spot! Will be back!

Published at 2 years ago

They have pelmeni!!!!!

Published at 2 years ago

I m sorry to say what a disappointment this restaurant has become. Always pricey for what it offered - this last visit showed an all time low. The impossible burger that I ordered plain and on different bread arrived on 1 slice of bread - cut in half and the burger was half the size as it used to be - still full price. They could have used the 2nd slice of bread to complete the sandwich to offer with the soup I ordered which arrived 20 minutes after ordering - bread needed to be ordered separately at an additional price. what? With soup? All the food came at once and the pastry was forgotten. I had to walk inside to ask. It was quoted w/o nuts (which I am allergic) - it contained nuts. Which I discovered (of course) after eating a few bites.. But the biggest gripe is the lack of good service when paying upfront- when no tip is selected. The attitude really changes. $49.00 for lunch and not even a really filling lunch is pretty steep. Should I have ordered less to get better service? Low marks all around .. Dietary restrictions: Just check the review

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

got a cappuccino and a cookie and they were really good.

Published at 2 years ago

Excellent cafe, inside there is a ballet studio. Reasonable prices. Very tasty food of all kinds, inexpensive coffee. Very good customer service. Dishes look expensive

Published at 2 years ago

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Published at 2 years ago

Cafes have a culture, and this one is not terribly inviting. You can see it immediately in the mostly miserable staff (of course, theres an exception or two), but then it all makes sense when you watch their senior management. They too just dont seem to like people. I get a couple of drinks each time I go there in an attempt to offset the contempt for laptops, I tip, and I keep my stay relatively short and confined to their laptop only areas. But this has not altered the apparent disdain for my existence. Then I noticed . . . it wasnt just me; they treated everyone this way. So, I dont come much. They dont need my $12. Aside from this, great space and in a location that can use this type of place. Often not full, at least during the week, because, well, read the above. Why do people open such a place to be so miserable about it?

Published at 2 years ago

I ordered the French toast and was disappointed the presentation was excellent, but the French toast tasted like regular toast. The orange juice was fresh and delicious my friend enjoyed his meal of eggs, bacon and biscuits as well as his iced coffee drink. The music was good and the atmosphere was friendly. The staff were friendly. Id try this place again. Parking: Street parking, but its metered parking. Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs to enter, no stairs for outdoor dining or downstairs dining while indoors. No stairs to use the restroom.

Published at 2 years ago

Prices are a little steep and coffee isnt very strong. A little hipster-y if thats your thing. They are strict about where you can use a laptop

Published at 2 years ago

The pastry s are wonderfully fresh. I recommend the cinnamon roll or the Blueberry Morning Roll. Both were very moist. Coffee was good, I think most people wouldn t have any issues with service or food here! Parking is decent outside, around 8 spots on the road. Seating is plentiful, but I imagine it gets packed. Outdoor seating available (4 tables in shade).

Published at 2 years ago

Chai latte is the best thing ever there, but overall food was also so flavorful

Published at 2 years ago

Lots of friends recommended this place. Each time I ve gone, the staff has seemed pretty unhappy with their work environment (at least, that s the way I interpret their un-friendliness) - and it s not in that Brooklyn get in, get out kind of way. Coffee is good. I got breakfast here recently and was pretty shocked at how plain and unflavorful the plate was for about $16. The biscuits were off - like when you use baking soda instead of baking powder - and we kindly asked if we could swap the biscuit for another pastry item they just sent us out another round of off biscuits, and with a lot of disdain. It s such a cute spot and I understand having a bad day and not wanting to deal with customers, but I ve gone in several times and always had the same experience. Go to Bloom, Power plant, or green table - friendliest environment ever and delicious açaí bowls.

Published at 2 years ago

Love this place! Great fresh food and good tea. Love all the outdoor seating. Staff is friendly. Only downside is there are *always* people smoking at the bench in the outside area which blows right over the whole patio. Nonetheless a local fave for sure.

Published at 2 years ago

A great place for coffee and small bites!

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

I went here for coffee and breakfast while I was charging my battery banks. The Owner STOLE MY THINGS AND TOOK THEM HOME WITH HER!!! I M NEVER COMING HERE AGAIN!!!! Who steals from their costumers???!!!!

Published at 2 years ago

Lovely kind people working here . Nice and quiet for a biz meeting w a great iced latte w oat milk

Published at 2 years ago

Staff with bad attitudes. And it s been like that for years. I used to go all the time when they first opened. But it was the staff that made me stop going.

Published at 2 years ago

Great food, fun vibe. I may give it five stars after I try a different coffee drink. The iced lattes had way too little espresso for their size.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Closed with no warning during its usual business hours. No information indicating it was closed online, on Facebook, or on Instagram. Didnt even take down the we are open sign. Booooo.

Published at 2 years ago

Interesting décor rustique, but rude & uppity staff - in particular a heavy-set girl with glasses & long brown hair. Always forgets the rose petals in the rose petal latte, and several times has even forgotten the honey! The male staff member with the scruffy beard is nice, though. I used to come here a lot more often

Published at 2 years ago

I had the French toast, my partner the shashouka. Both were tasty and the coffee was also tasty!

Published at 2 years ago

Comfort food in a casual setting where the employees will make you feel right at home.

Published at 2 years ago

I would not recommend this place. During my time there, I was spoken to in a nasty tone by the cashier. All because I asked if an item could be made vegan. She used the fact that she couldn t understand me as an excuse to be rude and patronising. She laughed at me before abruptly saying we don t do substitutions . I had the same experience when the barista borderline shouted at me when my drink was ready. When I asked for a straw, she said they don t do that, before quickly turning her back on me. The food was just as cold as the people working there. When I emailed the owner about my experience and asked for a refund, they apologised then immediately made excuses for their behaviour. Their exact words were: We are always trying to provide the best experience but sometimes mistakes and misunderstandings happen. I personally feel that during the Covid time we all lost some of our social skills They asked for my full credit card number via email (who does that?). Of course I never heard from them again when I said I wasn t comfortable with that, despite offering a safer way to pay me back. The owner s lack of empathy and attention to detail clearly trickles down to the staff. They felt emboldened to take out the disdains for their job on me, because they know there won t be consequences. When the owner can t even keep their word, it s no surprise that their team lacks integrity. Even my friend couldn t help but point out the poor treatment. I should ve walked out the moment it started. I m embarrassed to have gone there with company, and will not be coming back.

Published at 2 years ago

The best chai late with almond milk Ive ever had!

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PoP is one of my favorite places to go for a relaxing lunch with friends. Great atmosphere, great food, and always a lovely experience.

Published at 2 years ago

Wonderful food and environment, even now in 2022. Ample outdoor dining. A real treat.

Published at 2 years ago

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Incredible food and ambiance I appreciate the industrial design mixed with the old character. Great service as well. You feel like you are not in LA

Published at 2 years ago

delicious

Published at 2 years ago

Great place to meetup and talk! They follow strict COVID precautions, and provide a lax environment. Food is good, and the drinks are fast to come out! Enjoyed every minute if it

Published at 2 years ago

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Delicious food and ambiance. Good for easy meals and good conversation. Service was a little odd as my friend ordered a drink and I guess her name was called out but we didnt hear it and didnt know it wouldnt be brought to the table, but other than that it was great!

Published at 2 years ago

All the food is amazing! The fries have changed though and its not to my liking anymore. Everything else is worth the price and its really great.

Published at 2 years ago

Amazing recipes. Blaap! is a very unique sandwich and they have great coffee too.

Published at 2 years ago

Rude staff, slow food, food was cold. Staff couldn t be bothered nor concerned about quality.

Published at 2 years ago

Lovely cafe with delicious bites. It draws an artistic crowd, as the owners, artists themselves, have a dance studio at the back of the cafe, and have put intention into decorating the place with their creative and amusing touch. I used to really enjoy the Wednesday classical music concerts. Hope they resume the events soon.

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Food was cold. At the time arrive. It took to long I was hungry and paid for it. So let eat enjoy it. Cold... Vibe lots people touring around without purchase. Some effort wont hurt. Clean environment outside if restrictions are apply . Service at the counter was good. Coffee the best delicious taste.( DIDNT HAVE MOCHA.) Like places feels like LOUNGE THURSDAY & RELAX. PAPER OR PLASTIC. gives a notch .

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

The service is so bad and the prices for the food is to expensive. And two breakfast is 50 dollars and you cant get refills on coffee

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Over priced coffee but thats LA for ya.

Published at 3 years ago

Best Best huevos rancheros in town. Believe me, im a connoisseur and this chef nail it. Lasts are very good too. Vibe is nice

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Unfortunately this place has really went down in food and coffee quality. We went a few times recently and it was bad both times. I cannot recommend any longer, hopefully it gets better.

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

This is NOT a good place for work as they have a sign prohibiting the use of laptops.

Published at 3 years ago

Great service and tasty coffee. Support this local spot, definitely worth your time when looking for a cup.

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

I used to dance at Mimosa studios in back of the restaurant.

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Cute coffee shop and cafe! Nice outdoor seating. You order at the front and they bring the food to you wherever you are sitting. Clean and good customer service. Will be back!

Published at 3 years ago

Good coffee and pastry.

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Friendly staff. Great covid safety measures and beautiful spot. The pour over was awesome

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Customer service was lackluster and overpriced

Published at 3 years ago

Very good food, specially breakfast

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Amazing cappuccino

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

These people really go out of their way to be rude and unprofessional. That sort of attitude comes from the top down, as evidenced by the defensive rant I got from the owner when I emailed about a quality issue, soft scrambled eggs that were more like an overcooked omelette. Against my better judgment I went back the other day and got a latte and a pastry. The babka I got was dry and hard, when I asked to exchange it for something else the barista turned to me and in a snarky tone tells me babka is supposed to be hard. Ok, whatever you say dude, except that I ve eaten babka before and I know what it s supposed to be like. I don t get why anyone would go here, the food is below average and the vibe is weird and off putting, lots of negative energy behind the counter. I guess there aren t a lot of other options in the neighborhood but I d rather drive a mile or two out of my way to get delicious food and friendly service than settle for this place.

Published at 4 years ago

This is during covid 19 so this review will be for only this period. Place is sorta pricey for what you get. I had a tuna sandwich and it was above average. The salad on the side was fresh but the dressing sucked. Order took a long time as well.

Published at 4 years ago

The food is exceptional!!

Published at 4 years ago

An iced Lavender Chai is as good as it gets on a hot AF LA afternoon.

Published at 4 years ago

Its cute inside, so the coffee must be good, right? That said, the matcha latte is easily one of the worst Ive ever had Thought I was drinking straight chalk. Wishing I had just gone to my regular place, instead. $6.30 for a large ChapStick placed as a reference.

Published at 4 years ago

Nice coffee

Published at 4 years ago

Awesome

Published at 4 years ago

Delicious

Published at 4 years ago

Awesome little place. Cant wait til this place opens up for dine in. They serve a great selection of coffee, sandwiches and BEER.

Published at 4 years ago

Love this place, have been going for years! Rose latte is exquisite. They have a great social distancing set up, the hours on google say till 8 but they do close at 3:00 for covid times

Published at 4 years ago

They have one of the best French toast in LA ,its just yummy ! And the lattes are amazing!!

Published at 4 years ago

This cafe has delicious food and several different seating areas; upstairs, downstairs, and two separate areas outside. They also have some tables reserved for laptop use, and some tables reserved for socializing sans laptops or tablets. I believe on weekends they encourage everyone to avoid using devices and socialize instead. Everything Ive tried at Paper or Plastik has been good, but my favorite items are the maple latte, french fries, and mimosa bucket. They sell some small specialty items inside as well; and there is a dance studio through the back door to the cafe. Cool offbeat decor as well. Really unique place designed to give you a great experience!

Published at 4 years ago

Great coffee and gf cookie, lovely staff.

Published at 4 years ago

Chic al fresco cafe dining. Tasty salads, coffee and beer. A great modish understated lunch date spot.

Published at 4 years ago

They have to improve their customer service after that it os a good place.

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

Nice & mellow feels at 6pm. Upstairs seating. Good selection of beer and food.

Published at 4 years ago

Great space, delicious lemon bars. Hooray for no laptop table hogs on the weekend! Booze & coffee a win.

Published at 4 years ago

A nice surprised to have found this coffee place that is located next to a dance studio. Simply decorated but full of charms and characters

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

Amazing atmosphere, great food, and great staff!

Published at 4 years ago

My absolute favorite cafe in the city. This is my spot when I need to get work done or if a friend wants to grab a coffee or bite. Ive made my way through most of the drink menu & then some! My personal favorites have been the lavender chai, the rose latte, their cappuccinos, and the recommended maple latte. I so so so appreciate the fact that they mostly seem to try to be aware of their single plastic use by using glasses and mugs for in store orders and glass cups for water. Hoping to see them continue this effort! Food Ive gotten there, while a little pricey, has always been delicious. The vibe of the place is always great with friendly service, creative individuals, and friends meeting up. Theres even a studio attached to the back which hosts free events! Definitely would recommend--you know Im there usually once a week!

Published at 4 years ago

Been to any other hipster coffee spot in LA then youve experienced this one. Pretty great music plays softly in the background. Coffee & Baked good costs the same as a meal so youve gotta decide which your heart wants more (got the BLTA sandwich. Twas okay. Nothing to commit to memory). No natural light so youve gotta decide btwn dim library indoor seating or getting baked by the sun outside.

Published at 4 years ago

This place has a great atmosphere and decor - but more importantly TASTY food, and beverages. The breakfast burritos are amazing! Everything ive tried has been delicious.

Published at 4 years ago

Coffee good if you like it strong not if you have a sweet tooth for coffee. Menu isnt fully there online find some of it on insta. Really good food. Okay drinks. (IG:Kim_ochiwarui)

Published at 4 years ago

Great place to unwind and get away from technology. Great food and deserts at an affordable price

Published at 4 years ago

I love it here.

Published at 4 years ago

Lovely neighborhood spot

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

I nice little cafe serving up some serious delicious coffee in the of mid-city. There is tons of seating and although I only got a latte, they have a full menu of pretty tasty looking food to order. The staff was super friendly and helpful, Ill definitely be back!

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

Good coffee but lack the understanding as to how to serve tea

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

Delicious breakfast and Lavendar Chai

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

Consistently poor service. This spot is close to my house and I really wanted to like it- cool interior and menu but they really don t deliver a good consistent product and are very expensive. That along with terrifyingly stereotypical hipster snobbery made me want to look around for hidden cameras to make sure it was not hoax. To many awesome cafes around to waste money hear.

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago

I have been to this place frequently for years. Today, I had a strange experience over iced tea. Rather than fill an 8 ounce cup of tea, they claim they cannot do it for some reason. The iced tea is very good, but what I did was, I went two blocks away and got a better tasting iced tea at Paradocs where the manager Taka is so very nice. The service here is not great and Paradocs is consistently so nice.

Published at 4 years ago

If you like nice things then this is a good place to go

Published at 4 years ago

Published at 4 years ago