Il Caffe

Great service, great paninis, and the cinnamon bun was exactly like home in Sweden 😊 Good vibes and a big outside area with lots of tables

Excellent service and great espresso's. Reminds me of the European coffee bars for a quick stop for some caffeine and great quick bites to eat that are healthy. Definitely recommend a stop especially if you are tired of the corporate coffee shops!

Really good mocha, you can really taste the chocolate. The avocado toast was really good, had crushed peppers on top, superb.

Cappuccinos are perfectly made. Served in glassware, and served in the traditional size. Cherry forward taste and perfectly foamed every time. They also have panini sandwiches and a nice outdoor seating area. Great spot for a quick afternoon coffee and a small meal.

Literally one of the best cafés in DTLA. Vibes are immaculate and they've got great sandwiches and nice outdoor seating right on Broadway. Staff are extremely cool and service is fast. It has a really nice European vibe and is right next to the Acne store! You can come here for coffee breakfast lunch or evening drinks. The wine selection is small but quality. Can't say enough about this place i'm so happy it exists in LA.

We walked over for a late lunch during a hair show at the Orpheum Theater and the poor staff was overwhelmed! It was a Monday and they had no idea they would be slammed after their normal lunch rush with probably a hundred hungry hair stylists. The staff kept their cool, did the best they could given the circumstances and still delivered tasty fresh food and bev. Understandably our second sandwich got lost in the shuffle and the redheaded cashier brought us complimentary truffles to thank us for our patience which was very sweet.

Great customer service.. I really enjoyed the tasty flavor of my iced mocha coffee and toasted panini sandwich

+6

I’m regular but this is my first review. The place ran out of matcha & afterwards they quickly gave me one when its restocked. I was kinda impressed. Matcha latte& mocha latter r amazing. Good place for coffee chats n to get work done

Delicious food! Super friendly staff who take their time to explain the menu and customize your order. Got an artichoke market salad, an apple tart, fresh squeezed OJ, and coffee. Cute outdoor seating. Perfection! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best almond milk lattes downtown. They also allow dogs inside and outside. Perfect place to grab a quick, fresh delicious sandwich on quality bread, made with excellent and fresh ingredients. Awesome gem on broad. Also... very delicious salads with the right amount of everything you want 😊

Loved the outdoor seating. Service was awesome! Wine, tea or hot chocolate all are very good! 😊

Pretty pricey but has great coffee, food, and atmosphere. Was made quick and enjoyed

I absolutely love the touch this café brings to everystreet corner it populates. The selections of wine and pastries are absolutely wonderful for my apartment to sit outside on the street and enjoy the shade in the afternoon. I had a double shot with heavy whipping cream steamed to give that thick rich flavor they threw a sugar in the row over the top the flavor of the coffee and wonderful bowl to it and the aftertaste was wonderful. This is definitely the perfect place to come in and start , or finish your day with the glass of wine and a lovely pastry whatever it is you’ll find yourself, relaxed and satisfied

A nice little coffee shop with wines to check out also, along with breakfast snacks. I ordered a latte with almond milk, extra espresso shot. It was delicious, perfect flavor and the temperature was just right. Overall it was a great cup of Joe to start off the day. Lots of seating options inside or outside past the sidewalk. I’d definitely come back again to try their other menu items. Parking is limited to street or local paid garage parking.

Great coffee!! Breakfast sandwich and the guacamole toast were amazing! Located in an absolutely stunning building! Plenty of outdoor seating which makes it very dog friendly! This place has a great wine selection and the owner lives in the building.

I had a lovely experience at ilCaffe. I visited in the early morning at around 8 a.m., and the customer service there was very consistent. I’d visit the coffee shop again to work on my laptop or to visit with friends. I truly appreciate ilCaffe and would be happy to recommend it to others!

Amazing spot for breakfast or coffee in downtown LA. The staff is super friendly and the ambiance is chill. Loved the mozzarella sandwich! Also, their coffee is legit.

- The chef 👨‍🍳 deals by himself with the sandwiches - Their coffee is super tasty, I went to Milano months ago, and I say it loudly, it is super tasty (Cappuccino with an Almond Milk) - Mozzarella Tomato Basil is what I got, in a Sourdough tasty Bread! - They have good looking Beef Bersola Sandwich, too Note: - Avoid Proschuitoo Mozzarella or Salame Taleggio in case you do not eat Pork

Ilcaffé is a Swedish cafe at the base of the historic Eastern building on the corner of Broadway and 9th in DTLA. The location is gorgeous, with the Eastern building in the background, and rows of old trees providing shade for the outdoor sidewalk seating. Pickup games of chess are common here. According to word of mouth, any evening Thursday - Sunday could have games going, but Sunday is the most popular day. The cafe does not provide boards or pieces, so bring your own supplies if you want to come and play chess.

Best pizza in town. Only available Fridays and Saturdays! 🍕

Chris Yanke

I absolutely love the touch this café brings to everystreet corner it populates. The selections of wine and pastries are absolutely wonderful for my apartment to sit outside on the street and enjoy the shade in the afternoon. I had a double shot with heavy whipping cream steamed to give that thick rich flavor they threw a sugar in the row over the top the flavor of the coffee and wonderful bowl to it and the aftertaste was wonderful. This is definitely the perfect place to come in and start , or finish your day with the glass of wine and a lovely pastry whatever it is you’ll find yourself, relaxed and satisfied

Rodrigo “funning”

A nice little coffee shop with wines to check out also, along with breakfast snacks. I ordered a latte with almond milk, extra espresso shot. It was delicious, perfect flavor and the temperature was just right. Overall it was a great cup of Joe to start off the day. Lots of seating options inside or outside past the sidewalk. I’d definitely come back again to try their other menu items. Parking is limited to street or local paid garage parking.

John Martinez

Great coffee!! Breakfast sandwich and the guacamole toast were amazing! Located in an absolutely stunning building! Plenty of outdoor seating which makes it very dog friendly! This place has a great wine selection and the owner lives in the building.

Emily L.

I had a lovely experience at ilCaffe. I visited in the early morning at around 8 a.m., and the customer service there was very consistent. I’d visit the coffee shop again to work on my laptop or to visit with friends. I truly appreciate ilCaffe and would be happy to recommend it to others!

Eater

Best pizza in town. Only available Fridays and Saturdays! 🍕

Irving

Amazing spot for breakfast or coffee in downtown LA. The staff is super friendly and the ambiance is chill. Loved the mozzarella sandwich! Also, their coffee is legit.

Abdulla Alkaabi

- The chef 👨‍🍳 deals by himself with the sandwiches - Their coffee is super tasty, I went to Milano months ago, and I say it loudly, it is super tasty (Cappuccino with an Almond Milk) - Mozzarella Tomato Basil is what I got, in a Sourdough tasty Bread! - They have good looking Beef Bersola Sandwich, too Note: - Avoid Proschuitoo Mozzarella or Salame Taleggio in case you do not eat Pork

Chess LA

Ilcaffé is a Swedish cafe at the base of the historic Eastern building on the corner of Broadway and 9th in DTLA. The location is gorgeous, with the Eastern building in the background, and rows of old trees providing shade for the outdoor sidewalk seating. Pickup games of chess are common here. According to word of mouth, any evening Thursday - Sunday could have games going, but Sunday is the most popular day. The cafe does not provide boards or pieces, so bring your own supplies if you want to come and play chess.

Il Caffé on Broadway has become one of my favorite spots in DTLA. Michael, the owner, is fantastic, always warm, welcoming, and genuinely engaged with his customers. You can tell he cares about the place and the community around it, and that vibe really sets the tone. That said, the baristas could use a little spark. It sometimes feels like they’re doing you a favor by serving you, rather than creating that inviting coffeehouse energy. A smile or a little personality would go a long way. But let’s be clear, the coffee and food here are excellent, the space is stylish and comfortable, and Michael’s presence more than makes up for the flat energy behind the counter. Five stars regardless, because this is still one of the best cafés in downtown Los Angeles.

I used to live down the street. Moved a few years back. Was worried I’d pop in and it had changed. Nope. Still my favorite coffee shop. The cortadito is fire. The sandwiches made with intention and love. It was nice being back and feeling home again. Never change please.

Combiz Amirzadeh-Shams

I used to live down the street. Moved a few years back. Was worried I’d pop in and it had changed. Nope. Still my favorite coffee shop. The cortadito is fire. The sandwiches made with intention and love. It was nice being back and feeling home again. Never change please.

Kevin Z

Il Caffé on Broadway has become one of my favorite spots in DTLA. Michael, the owner, is fantastic, always warm, welcoming, and genuinely engaged with his customers. You can tell he cares about the place and the community around it, and that vibe really sets the tone. That said, the baristas could use a little spark. It sometimes feels like they’re doing you a favor by serving you, rather than creating that inviting coffeehouse energy. A smile or a little personality would go a long way. But let’s be clear, the coffee and food here are excellent, the space is stylish and comfortable, and Michael’s presence more than makes up for the flat energy behind the counter. Five stars regardless, because this is still one of the best cafés in downtown Los Angeles.

got a really good pistachio chia pudding! Lots of vegan and healthy breakfast options.

Very nice atmosphere. I got the breakfast special, I liked the panini very much. The workers were also very friendly. It’s a bit pricey but still worth it!

I’d say the matcha from Ilcaffee is really good! It has that nice, healthy matcha taste not too sweet and very refreshing.

Can’t recommend this place for a matcha sadly. Definitely would recommend them to level up their matcha to ceremonial grade (hopefully the right person is reading this). Great big place with lots of seating. Bakery tastes great. I’m sure coffee is great here, even though I don’t drink it, but hopefully one day I can enjoy a good matcha as well :)

Love this place, came with my cousin and was served right away. Everyone coming in look like they were about to walk into a fashion show, so freaking cool. Nice ambience.

Met an old friend here, and she chose the right spot! Place is GREAT! Drinks came out within minutes. Pretty good too! Nice selection of beverages (sodas, juices, etc...). Nice place ambiance too! Oh, if you look at the old pictures from some of the other folks, they may have outdoor seating depending on the day of the week, but when I was first here, that area had a BBQ Catering truck parked there, so outdoor seating may or may not look the same. However, when I came back 2 weeks later, the outdoor setting was restored, and the owners were personally out there washing and mopping the streets and watering the plants. That shows the amount of heart and care that goes into this place, and I think it shows in their drinks and foods too!

Nice place to grab coffee or a few nice snacks. Seating inside or outside. Probably the coolest coffee shop in the area. Iced coffee, espresso, paninis, baked goods. A few seats inside, most are for outside around the building and street side. Recommended.

Their hot sandwiches are pretty good but they kinda take their time to give it to you the ice teas and teas are very good and there’s good outside seating it’s almost always shaded which is good.

Anna

Can’t recommend this place for a matcha sadly. Definitely would recommend them to level up their matcha to ceremonial grade (hopefully the right person is reading this). Great big place with lots of seating. Bakery tastes great. I’m sure coffee is great here, even though I don’t drink it, but hopefully one day I can enjoy a good matcha as well :)

Koyi Guzman

Love this place, came with my cousin and was served right away. Everyone coming in look like they were about to walk into a fashion show, so freaking cool. Nice ambience.

龔振勝

Met an old friend here, and she chose the right spot! Place is GREAT! Drinks came out within minutes. Pretty good too! Nice selection of beverages (sodas, juices, etc...). Nice place ambiance too! Oh, if you look at the old pictures from some of the other folks, they may have outdoor seating depending on the day of the week, but when I was first here, that area had a BBQ Catering truck parked there, so outdoor seating may or may not look the same. However, when I came back 2 weeks later, the outdoor setting was restored, and the owners were personally out there washing and mopping the streets and watering the plants. That shows the amount of heart and care that goes into this place, and I think it shows in their drinks and foods too!

Max M

Nice place to grab coffee or a few nice snacks. Seating inside or outside. Probably the coolest coffee shop in the area. Iced coffee, espresso, paninis, baked goods. A few seats inside, most are for outside around the building and street side. Recommended.

Fab TV

Their hot sandwiches are pretty good but they kinda take their time to give it to you the ice teas and teas are very good and there’s good outside seating it’s almost always shaded which is good.

Visited in afternoon ordered cappuccino and sandwich both were decent served fast place felt relaxed crowd friendly overall nice experience with soft music playing inside

Samuel Owen

Visited in afternoon ordered cappuccino and sandwich both were decent served fast place felt relaxed crowd friendly overall nice experience with soft music playing inside

I was in DTLA this past weekend and stopped here to get a quick coffee. I got the americano, it was okay. It was not pricy. It’s a cute little coffee place with sitting area inside and outside. I won’t go back for coffee tho, but I will go for something else on the menu.

The spinach and feta danish tasted sour, not to my liking but I tried something new. I ordered a hot latte and it was decent.

shop is cute and prices are fair but the tea they gave me was scorching hot omg i still can’t drink it.

Nice location in the heart of downtown, nice staff and service, but quite expensive 30$ for 2 coffee, half sandwich and 2 croissants 🥐!

charisma barriger

shop is cute and prices are fair but the tea they gave me was scorching hot omg i still can’t drink it.

Linda Huang

The spinach and feta danish tasted sour, not to my liking but I tried something new. I ordered a hot latte and it was decent.

Ale

Nice location in the heart of downtown, nice staff and service, but quite expensive 30$ for 2 coffee, half sandwich and 2 croissants 🥐!

Supposed to be open till 7 pm but randomly decided to close at 5. Wifi issues as well. The tea was fine but with other options in the area, why opt for inconsistent, apathetic service? Will not visit again.

I was really looking forward to trying IICAFE and decided to order a double dirty chai. Unfortunately, it was a big letdown. The chai-to-coffee ratio was completely off—the coffee taste was so strong that it completely drowned out the chai flavors I was craving. Instead of a smooth, balanced drink, it was bitter and overwhelming, which made it hard to enjoy. It’s frustrating because I had high hopes for this place, and the drink just didn’t deliver. I’m giving two stars solely because the customer service was excellent. The staff were friendly, helpful, and seemed to genuinely care about the customers. Sadly, good service can’t make up for a drink that missed the mark so badly. I’m not sure I’d come back for another chai here.

Niccoles Robertson Sr

I was really looking forward to trying IICAFE and decided to order a double dirty chai. Unfortunately, it was a big letdown. The chai-to-coffee ratio was completely off—the coffee taste was so strong that it completely drowned out the chai flavors I was craving. Instead of a smooth, balanced drink, it was bitter and overwhelming, which made it hard to enjoy. It’s frustrating because I had high hopes for this place, and the drink just didn’t deliver. I’m giving two stars solely because the customer service was excellent. The staff were friendly, helpful, and seemed to genuinely care about the customers. Sadly, good service can’t make up for a drink that missed the mark so badly. I’m not sure I’d come back for another chai here.

Worst matcha ever. The guy just threw a powder into a cold milk, gave it a little swirl and that’s it.

I live nearby. This time I came in the morning again for coffee. Today. The Barista poured the coffee so much that it was simply impossible to carry it. While I was walking, the coffee was pouring out of the glass, it was hot and there was no way to sip it. I returned back to the IL cafe with a dirty glass that had leaked and gotten dirty, asking to redo it properly. The barista simply took the glass, opened the lid and poured my coffee into the sink, closed the lid and gave it back to me. I hope that not everyone has a morning like mine….thanks.

This place is not for tourist. Otherwise be ready to get scammed! The guy at the counter with long hairs will treat you at the worst. Looks at the sandwiches I ordered which I got after 15 mits. Burned! I ordered a hot latte and it was lukewarm. Thanks for the great start to the Day! People needs to have right attitude to work in places like this. Your coffee and sandwich 🥪 directly to the garbage.