Dalian's Café
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About Dalian's Café
Dalian's Café is a coffee shop and bakery at 530 S Grand Ave in Los Angeles, operating across coffee, pastry, tea, and cafeteria-style service. Much of its character comes from pairing a focused coffee program with a pastry counter and a broad set of savory and sweet mains. The Marble Table is a popular menu item, anchoring the food side alongside the Cortado & Almond Mocha Croissant, which links coffee and baked goods in a single plate. The Chai Latte appears among the drinks, rounding out the café’s tea and espresso-house appeal. The space supports casual meals and coffee breaks, with a format that works for both dine-in and takeaway.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- 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
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pastries, coffee, macadamia nut latte and kouign-aman.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pastries, coffee, macadamia nut latte and kouign-aman.
Customer Review Summary
Dalian's Café draws consistent praise for its coffee and pastries, with the macadamia nut latte, iced maple latte with vanilla cold foam, and matcha and vanilla latte singled out alongside the chocolate croissant, kouign-aman, and turkey sandwich. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, noting the owner and staff are accommodating and warm. The alternative milk selection, including macadamia, oat, and almond, also earns mention. A few note that some pastries could be toasted longer, and one reviewer suggests adding more sweetener options like agave or honey.
Customer Review Summary
Dalian's Café draws consistent praise for its coffee and pastries, with the macadamia nut latte, iced maple latte with vanilla cold foam, and matcha and vanilla latte singled out alongside the chocolate croissant, kouign-aman, and turkey sandwich. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, noting the owner and staff are accommodating and warm. The alternative milk selection, including macadamia, oat, and almond, also earns mention. A few note that some pastries could be toasted longer, and one reviewer suggests adding more sweetener options like agave or honey.
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 …”
- 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. …”
- 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.”
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
How Dalian's Café compares to nearby coffee shops
- Dalian's Café · This shop4.8328 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: pastries, coffee, macadamia nut latte
- Nice Coffee4.6267 reviews0.2 mi
Mentioned in reviews: macchiato, poppy lemon seed danish, parallel beans
- Cafe Balzac4.5102 reviews0.3 mi
Mentioned in reviews: pistachio latte, coffee cake, moroccan latte
- 247 reviews0.4 mi
Mentioned in reviews: whole-bean coffee, cold brew, spanish latte
Dalian's Café This shop | Nice Coffee | Cafe Balzac | Andante Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8(328) | 4.6(267) | 4.5(102) | 4.8(247) | |
| Price | $10–20 | $1–10 | $1–10 | $1–10 |
| Distance | — | 0.2 mi | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Wi-Fi / laptop | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Pastries | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Vegan options | ✓ | — | — | — |
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