
Dalian's Café
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About Dalian's Café
The bakery counter at Dalian's Café turns out Breton kouign-amann alongside croissants and pain au chocolat, an uncommon pairing for a coffee shop on S Grand Ave in Downtown LA. Espresso drinks anchor the drinks list, with matcha and hot chocolate also poured, and hot drinks come in three sizes with macadamia, oat and almond milk on hand. Anyone staying to drink in gets their coffee in a glass cup, though the interior is small, with roughly two tables. Croissant sandwiches and small bites round out a list of about sixteen items. Service is walk-in, the doors open daily, and dogs are welcome with their owners. There is no public restroom on site.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid multi-storey car park · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
16 dishes · mains $3–6- Espresso$3.00
- Americano Coffee$4.00
- Cappuccino$4.50
- Espresso Macchiato$4.00
- Latte / Latte Macchiato$5.00
- Cortado$4.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention macadamia milk latte, ham and cheese pastry, pain au chocolate and turkey sandwich.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention macadamia milk latte, ham and cheese pastry, pain au chocolate and turkey sandwich.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the coffee and pastries, with the milk-based drinks drawing the most detail: a macadamia nut latte, an iced maple latte with macadamia milk and vanilla cold foam, and a cappuccino, alongside a wide choice of alternative milks. Close behind are the pastries, including a ham and cheese pastry, pain au chocolat, a turkey croissant and kouign-amann, while others mention a turkey sandwich, hot chocolate, matcha and a vanilla latte. The owner and the men working the counter come up repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, and one reviewer says the owner heated up their pastries. Several describe the room as cozy, with a few tables inside and more outside. The criticisms are small. One reviewer found the croissant just ok, another wished some pastries were toasted longer, and a third wanted agave or honey as sweetener options. One reviewer notes there is no public restroom, but the owner let them use the hotel restroom next door.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the coffee and pastries, with the milk-based drinks drawing the most detail: a macadamia nut latte, an iced maple latte with macadamia milk and vanilla cold foam, and a cappuccino, alongside a wide choice of alternative milks. Close behind are the pastries, including a ham and cheese pastry, pain au chocolat, a turkey croissant and kouign-amann, while others mention a turkey sandwich, hot chocolate, matcha and a vanilla latte. The owner and the men working the counter come up repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, and one reviewer says the owner heated up their pastries. Several describe the room as cozy, with a few tables inside and more outside. The criticisms are small. One reviewer found the croissant just ok, another wished some pastries were toasted longer, and a third wanted agave or honey as sweetener options. One reviewer notes there is no public restroom, but the owner let them use the hotel restroom next door.
Featured reviews
- Hossein Javid
“I happened to be in Downtown LA and, as always, my wife and I were on the hunt for a good coffee spot. We came across Dalian’s and decided to give it a try. We ordered a cappuccino, a ham and cheese pastry, and another pastry. The coffee was great, and the pastries were delightful. The service was excellent and made the experience even better. On a side note, I really needed to use a restroom during our visit. Although they don’t have a public restroom, the owner kindly gave me access to the hotel restroom next door, which I thought was a very thoughtful gesture. Overall, this is a great spot and definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. I would happily recommend it and look forward to coming back. Coffee: 5/5 Pastries: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall: 5/5”
- Andrea Hernandez
“We went to Dalian’s Cafe for the first time on my birthday and it was the best! The man who assisted us was very friendly and super polite. Ended up getting an iced maple latte with macadamia milk and vanilla cold foam. It was so good and …”
- Ana G
“Wonderful coffee and pastries. Lovely service. I would suggest more sugar options like agave or honey for their drinks.”
- Mario Garcia-Gillespie
“This is a great cafe with reasonable prices and I love that oat milk is only $0.50 more. Pastries looked and tasted great. There is ample outdoor seating and this place feels cozy. The owner was working the shop and had a great reputation with the regulars. Drinks came out quickly and he heated up our pastries. He was very sociable and just the right amount, I didn't feel like I had to have a conversation but I felt acknowledged and friendly.”
- Max Kay
“It's a casual coffee shop with fresh pastry and juices. The gentleman host is very polite, welcoming and accommodating. Variety of Coffee drinks be to order. Glass cups for drink in. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for good for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers delivery
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Offerings· 4
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Quick bite
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Parking· 3
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Difficult to find a space
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Coffee shops near Dalian's Café
- Nice Coffee4.62670.2 mi$1–10
espresso-based drinks, fountain seating area, pastries and croissants
- Cafe Balzac4.51020.3 mi$1–10
moroccan latte, coffee cake, crepes
- Andante Coffee4.82470.4 mi$1–10
cappuccino, pour over coffee, whole-bean coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalian's CaféPastries | 4.8328 | — | $10–20 | macadamia milk latte, ham and cheese pastry, pain au chocolate |
| Nice Coffee | 4.6267 | 0.2 mi | $1–10 | espresso-based drinks, fountain seating area, pastries and croissants |
| Cafe Balzac | 4.5102 | 0.3 mi | $1–10 | moroccan latte, coffee cake, crepes |
| Andante Coffee | 4.8247 | 0.4 mi | $1–10 | cappuccino, pour over coffee, whole-bean coffee |
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