
The Latte Shop
Quick info
About The Latte Shop
The TLS latte anchors the drinks list at The Latte Shop, a coffee shop on 1st St in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, layering condensed milk and espresso foam over iced milk. Around it, the menu runs to 48 items, with matcha lattes in sweet cream, Asian pear and strawberry versions, chai, cinnamon cream lattes and a yuzu cold brew alongside standard cold brew and an Americano. Food comes from the pastry case and the griddle, including ham and cheese and chocolate croissants plus the Everything Breakfast Sandwich, which stacks egg, sausage, bacon, cheddar and aioli on toasted bread with a hash brown on the side. The interior is small, with a couple of tables, a compact coffee bar and a merch wall, so it suits pairs more than large groups. Orders are placed at the counter on a walk-in basis, and the shop opens daily during the daytime. Hip hop and soul play inside, and street parking nearby is metered and hard to come by.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
Menu & Prices
48 dishes · mains $4–14- Signature Latte$7.00
- TLS Latte$7.00
- Cinnamon Cream Latte$7.00
- Sunrise Americano$7.00
- Americano$4.00
- Cappuccino$5.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention everything breakfast sandwich, TLS latte, matcha lattes and hash browns.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention everything breakfast sandwich, TLS latte, matcha lattes and hash browns.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the everything breakfast sandwich, with its fluffy egg, sausage, bacon, cheddar and aioli on thin toasted bread, plus a hash brown on the side that several call crispy. Close behind are the signature drinks, especially the TLS latte, along with the cinnamon cream latte, a sweet cream chai and matcha lattes. One reviewer who wanted a non-sugary matcha liked it for that reason, and others mention a cold brew and a yuzu cold brew. The ham and cheese croissant and a granola bar also get mentions. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, and one reviewer says they remember regulars and their orders. The main drawbacks are the small space, with limited seating that one reviewer says is not ideal for big groups, and difficult parking, with one reviewer calling it a carousel until a free metered spot turned up. One reviewer found the lavender latte okay and the chocolate croissant just decent, and another found the food a bit pricey. Several reviewers close on the hash brown.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the everything breakfast sandwich, with its fluffy egg, sausage, bacon, cheddar and aioli on thin toasted bread, plus a hash brown on the side that several call crispy. Close behind are the signature drinks, especially the TLS latte, along with the cinnamon cream latte, a sweet cream chai and matcha lattes. One reviewer who wanted a non-sugary matcha liked it for that reason, and others mention a cold brew and a yuzu cold brew. The ham and cheese croissant and a granola bar also get mentions. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, and one reviewer says they remember regulars and their orders. The main drawbacks are the small space, with limited seating that one reviewer says is not ideal for big groups, and difficult parking, with one reviewer calling it a carousel until a free metered spot turned up. One reviewer found the lavender latte okay and the chocolate croissant just decent, and another found the food a bit pricey. Several reviewers close on the hash brown.
Featured reviews
- Tim Cason
“When you first walk into The Latte Shop, the throwback hip hop and soul jams catch your ears. By the time you leave, you’ll have a whole new appreciation for infused tonic lattes. And the everything breakfast sando? If this place were a religion, that sandwich would have you signing your soul over. Yes, it’s that good, probably the best in Little Tokyo. If you’re looking for something beyond the usual americano or flat white, this is the spot. Try the TLS, the Asian pear matcha, or, if you need a little extra pep, the yuzu cold brew. Woman-owned, warmly operated, and run by people who actually ask how you are, and remember their regulars and their orders. Come through. You won’t be disappointed.”
- Elysia Guillen
“Visiting for the LA Times Festival of Books and needed a solid coffee stop in Little Tokyo. This place delivered! Clean, bright, and just the right amount of cozy. It is on the smaller side, but it works. There is also a cute merch wall if you are feeling a little extra loyal. Staff were friendly and welcoming, (we love a no-attitude coffee shop). Ordered the signature latte with condensed milk and espresso foam over iced milk. It was smooth, slightly sweet, and very easy to drink. Also got the everything breakfast sandwich. It is filling without being too heavy, and I appreciated the hashbrown oun the side. Only thing to note is limited seating, so maybe not ideal for big groups. Perfect for a quick stop or casual catch up. Would come back again next time I am in the area!”
- Jeremy Ekalo
“Fun little brekky spot in Little Tokyo! Place is super cute inside and has nice customer service as well as great customers. Was super hungry so grabbed the Everything Breakfast Sandwich and was sooo happy I did! Fluffiest of eggs with sausage, bacon, cheddar and aioli in between thin toasted bread with a hash brown really hit the spot! I will definitely look out for that place next time I'm around.”
- Adam Estrada
“Food was hot and delicious, the hash browns were so amazing! a bit pricey but worth it. we got matcha and the signature latte with the everything breakfast sandwiches. amazing!!”
- Janette Guerrero
“I loved the coffee 10/10. I would definitely go back. I had the tLc Cold brew and daughter had the cinnamon cold latte. Both worth trying and we had a granola bar 10/10 and cheese/ham croissant.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for good for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Paid street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 4
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Highlights· 2
- Has great tea selection
- Serves local speciality
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
Location
Coffee shops near The Latte Shop
- Boxx Coffee Roasters Co.4.62730.6 miRoasts on-site
turkish coffee, pour overs, croissants
- Nevermind Coffee4.9350.6 mi$1–10
art gallery setting, cold brew, espresso tonic
- Urth Caffe4.55,7590.7 mi$20–30
spanish latte, avocado toast, honey vanilla latte
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Latte Shop | 4.5200 | — | $10–20 | everything breakfast sandwich, TLS latte, matcha lattes |
| Boxx Coffee Roasters Co.Roasts on-site | 4.6273 | 0.6 mi | — | turkish coffee, pour overs, croissants |
| Nevermind Coffee | 4.935 | 0.6 mi | $1–10 | art gallery setting, cold brew, espresso tonic |
| Urth Caffe | 4.55,759 | 0.7 mi | $20–30 | spanish latte, avocado toast, honey vanilla latte |
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