Smalls LA Cafe & Market
4149 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into a Mid-City strip mall, Smalls LA is a neighborhood gem where the staff actually remember your name and celebrate regulars with a Polaroid mural on the wall. Their espresso drinks—especially the Spanish latte and New Orleans latte—are expertly crafted and smooth, while the mellow, welcoming vibe makes it equally perfect for a focused work session or lingering conversation with friends. This is the kind of place where the owner will happily improvise off-menu options and the whole experience feels genuinely warm without ever feeling precious.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
This is a GEM of a place tucked inside an unassuming mini-mall/strip plaza in Mid-City! The vibe is mellow, relaxing, and very welcoming. The staff are nice and customer-oriented. If you're lucky and the owner is there, he constantly experiments with new dishes and loves to…
My favorite coffee spot in the neighborhood! Off on the corner of Pico and Crenshaw, the people actually remember your name and even have a Polaroid mural of all the regulars. Truly a spot for and by the community, they go as far as to have paper next to the exit of local…
There are a lot of cafes in LA but this one is by far my favorite. The owner and staff are so kind and accommodating. I am vegetarian and the owner made a version of their turkey sandwich off-menu that was maybe the best sandwich I’ve had. Definitely recommend the tomato monkey…
Perfect representative of your warm welcoming neighborhood coffee shop with super friendly owner and convenient space to focus being decently busy yet not loud. I got their 'New Orleans Latte' and I would say it impressed me as much as the version from the well-known chain…
Yo, just hit up Small LA Cafe and ordered a Spanish latte with a couple of chocolates on the side. Gotta say, the latte was straight-up fire—smooth, creamy, and that perfect touch of sweetness. The chocolates? Next-level delicious, you can tell they’re made with love. The whole…
Crema Reviews
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