Melrose’s Hidden Gem: A Kyoto-Style Healing Afternoon Tea in LA 🥞☕️

Lately, I’ve been craving soufflé pancakes—and while strolling around Melrose, I stumbled upon this lovely Japanese café! ☕️ What a sweet surprise! I’d gladly come back again and again. The café was quiet in the afternoon. I ordered coffee and matcha soufflé pancakes—they were both beautiful and delicious 😋✨ ☕️ Coffee: You can choose your preferred coffee beans—the whole place smells amazing! I also tried the yuzu iced tea—refreshing and tasty 🍊 📎 Matcha Soufflé Pancakes 🍵 The pancakes were fluffy and not too sweet. The cream was especially delicious—light and rich. The red bean ball was a bit sweet, but still yummy! Got hungry later, so I stayed for dinner 🍽️ Tried the smoked salmon and a vegetarian pasta 📎 Smoked Salmon: Unfortunately, it was too salty—not recommended 🐟❌ 📎 Vegetarian Pasta: Surprisingly delicious! Fresh, light, and full of flavor 🍝🌿 The atmosphere was cozy and calming—like a little escape to Kyoto 🏮 I heard their brunch is super popular—next time I’m trying their omelet rice! 🤤 Takagi Coffee 📍 8048 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Perfect for a peaceful afternoon, a sweet treat, or a quiet work session! #Food #LosAngeles #LAEats #HiddenRestaurant #HealingAfternoonTea #Melrose #CoffeeLover #SoufflePancakes #BrunchGoals #JapaneseCafe #MatchaDessert #CozyVibes #DateSpot #ExploreLA #SweetTooth #CafeHopping #UrbanOasis