South LA Cafe — Restaurant in Los Angeles

This week I ordered 2 avocado toasts in advance, confirmed my order when I picked it up, and only received one…one very burnt one. I thought ok they put both in the same box but nope, only 2 slices (4 halves). I had to leave to work. I was able to eat most of it but I tell you these edges were black. I burn my toast at home but that’s the point of the purchase lol. I still give four stars because usually at any south LA cafe the avocado toast is great, simple without tomatoes and cheese now (I am glad) and the other location honored my lite/no salt request while this one didn’t. Not blaming the worker I think they were alone and could’ve been distracted with opening tasks, not their fault? South LA cafes are generally great + fairer prices. I will say I’ve always encountered nicer staff at the Western location tho, more interaction/consideration/acknowledgement.

Other than this time, avocado toast resembles what it should: a toast with mashed avocado and a seasoning at a fair price. Pan con aguacate, simple like home. If we add some queso fresco it would be chef’s kiss.

I also wish local cafes stayed open just an hour or two later. It would allow more people to make it for a coffee...

I’ve visited this café many times, but this was my first time staying to study and write. I ordered the mushroom empanadas. They had the expected taste, but lacked something distinct, it was fine but not great, though I appreciated that it’s a unique option for the neighborhood. The chai latte was also well made but not memorable. What stood out most wasn’t the food, but the service. As an experience, staff interactions shifted depending on the customer. For example, a Hispanic couple ahead of me received a warm “Here you go!” when their order was ready. When mine was called, it was my name and nothing else. It was very transactional and without the friendliness of acknowledgment. The same lack of acknowledgement occured as I left. On the surface this seems small, but in many places hospitality signals inclusion so the difference was notable.While a beautiful place on the outside, small details signal who is actually included...

I’ve been to this location about three times now, during opening week , and today. Everything was good, the young lady that took my order was amazing the thing I didn’t like was that the other older lady I believe is probably a partner of the business, once she seen me I seen her face kind of gave off a ugh type of vibe, I waited for my order and she yells out my name I get up but I seen another women get up so I just thought oh maybe it’s her order and then the worker lady sees me and says again leslie points at my order and gives me a nasty look like basically saying it’s right there but honestly she probably had other online orders we couldn’t see but you can have a great amazing looking new business but it will be the workers who make this business fail. That’s just my opinion though, just work on the customer service please for the...