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Cafe Dulce
Master Critic Reviews (3 Lists)
Cafe Dulce
7.9
Part coffee bar, part bakery, Cafe Dulce pairs strong espresso with a rotating case of donuts and pastries that feel very Little Tokyo. It’s a small, lively stop that works equally well for a quick sugar fix or a casual hang.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green Tea Donut, Sausage Donut, Blueberry Matcha Latte + Pastry
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 7.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Signature mochi-adjacent donuts and matcha-leaning pastry culture.
Who should go: Coffee people who want dessert with it.
When to visit: Mornings before donuts thin out.
What to order: Green tea donut, sausage donut, any seasonal pastry.
Insider tip: Check socials for limited donut drops—those vanish early.
Cafe Dulce
8.4
A high-traffic Little Tokyo bakery-café where breakfast is basically pastries plus excellent coffee. The donut case is the headline, but the savory baguette sandwiches make it a real morning destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green tea (matcha) donut, Roti buns, Jambon de Paris baguette sandwich
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 7.5
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Beloved pastry counter with city-level review volume.
Who should go: Coffee-and-pastry breakfast people.
When to visit: Mid-morning after plaza shops open.
What to order: Matcha donut, roti bun, baguette sandwich.
Insider tip: Donuts sell out—pick your favorite first.
Cafe Dulce
7.8
A Little Tokyo bakery-café that’s perfect for a pastry-forward brunch and coffee break. Donuts, made-in-house sweets, and a few savory bites make this an easy, culture-soaked morning stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green tea donut, Bacon donut, Baguette breakfast sandwich
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 7.7
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Great donuts and coffee in the heart of Japanese Village Plaza.
Who should go: Pastry brunch fans and Little Tokyo wanderers.
When to visit: Late morning for fresh batches and plaza energy.
What to order: Green tea donut, bacon donut, baguette sandwich.
Insider tip: Take pastries to-go and eat them in the plaza.