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Brunch · Los Angeles

4.2 · 92 reviews Google
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About Northern Lights

Located in the heart of UCLA's North Campus student center, Northern Lights offers a convenient and diverse menu for breakfast and lunch. We're a counter-serve hub known for our coffee, pastries, sushi, and frozen yogurt. Enjoy your meal with our dine-in or takeout options, and take advantage of our...

Located in the heart of UCLA's North Campus student center, Northern Lights offers a convenient and diverse menu for breakfast and lunch. We're a counter-serve hub known for our coffee, pastries, sushi, and frozen yogurt. Enjoy your meal with our dine-in or takeout options, and take advantage of our outdoor seating. We also boast a great tea selection and comfort food options. With a 4.2-star rating from 92 reviews, we strive to provide a welcoming and accessible space, including wheelchair accessible entrances and parking. Northern Lights is a great spot for solo diners looking to work on their laptops.

What Customers Say About Northern Lights

Northern Lights is a popular campus cafe known for its coffee and convenient location. Customers appreciate the paninis and soup, but some complain about long wait times, especially during peak hours. Portion sizes and prices are also a concern for some.

Popular Dishes

coffee (7) paninis (5) poke frozen yogurt soup

Best For

Solo Dining Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Avoid pre-made paninis, as they can be soggy. If ordering a panini, be prepared for a potentially long wait, especially during lunch.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Q123456335
A 130m

Q123456335

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Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
A 191m

Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden

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UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library
A 203m

UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library

biblioteca

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UCLA Janss Steps
A 264m

UCLA Janss Steps

construcción

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University of California, Los Angeles Library
A 309m

University of California, Los Angeles Library

biblioteca

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Elmer Belt Library of Vinciana
A 320m

Elmer Belt Library of Vinciana

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Explore the area around Northern Lights

Northern Lights is located in Los Angeles, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden (A 191m) — park in the United States of America
  • Dickson Plaza (A 323m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Q123456335 (A 130m)
  • UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library (A 203m) — University of California, Los Angeles Chicano Studies Research Center Library
  • UCLA Janss Steps (A 264m) — stairs on the University of California, Los Angeles campus
  • University of California, Los Angeles Library (A 309m) — library system of the University of California, Los Angeles, USA
  • Elmer Belt Library of Vinciana (A 320m) — collection at the University of California, Los Angeles
  • Dickson Court Bridge (A 330m) — filled-in bridge on the University of California, Los Angeles campus
  • Kerckhoff Hall (A 458m)
  • UCLA Drake Track and Field Stadium (A 587m) — stadium in Los Angeles, USA

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Frequently asked questions about Northern Lights

Northern Lights is located at Royce Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles.
Near Northern Lights you can find points of interest such as Q123456335, Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library, UCLA Janss Steps.
Northern Lights offers brunch cuisine.
Northern Lights has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Northern Lights offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Northern Lights based on customer reviews are: coffee, paninis, poke, frozen yogurt, soup.
Northern Lights is ideal for solo dining, quick bites, casual dining.
Northern Lights is a popular campus cafe known for its coffee and convenient location. Customers appreciate the paninis and soup, but some complain about long wait times, especially during peak hours. Portion sizes and prices are also a concern for some.
Avoid pre-made paninis, as they can be soggy. If ordering a panini, be prepared for a potentially long wait, especially during lunch.
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Northern Lights Los Angeles Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Doris Huang

Nice coffee and i like the pesto turkey panini 🦃️

Doris Huang
Doris Huang

Nice coffee and i like the pesto turkey panini 🦃️

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Emily Lam

This is a popular place for UCLA students to grab a bite between classes. There is a coffeehouse inside, a frozen yogurt section, and a cafeteria inside here. There are lots of places to sit and eat at although it might be tough finding a spot at first. If you are cold, there is also a fireplace in the center where you can sit.

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Veena Sundaramoorthy

Yummy poke fire portions

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nataly carcamo

Honestly the best place on campus to chill between classes. Good coffee.

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mayra molina

Great food even if you are not a student.

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David Giuseppe Effio Vizcarra

As a college student, the first and last thing you'll always need is coffee. This place is open very early and is conveniently very close to other classrooms, meaning you can run for a coffee before, during, or after class for a quick pick-me-up! They also serves frozen yogurt, paninis (which rotate every day) and pastries alongside a large selection of coffees. While they close halfway through the day, it is still a great place to meet up for a quick conversation or a study session.

Veena Sundaramoorthy
Veena Sundaramoorthy

Yummy poke fire portions

nataly carcamo
nataly carcamo

Honestly the best place on campus to chill between classes. Good coffee.

David Giuseppe Effio Vizcarra
David Giuseppe Effio Vizcarra

As a college student, the first and last thing you'll always need is coffee. This place is open very early and is conveniently very close to other classrooms, meaning you can run for a coffee before, during, or after class for a quick pick-me-up! They also serves frozen yogurt, paninis (which rotate every day) and pastries alongside a large selection of coffees. While they close halfway through the day, it is still a great place to meet up for a quick conversation or a study session.

mayra molina
mayra molina

Great food even if you are not a student.

Emily Lam
Emily Lam

This is a popular place for UCLA students to grab a bite between classes. There is a coffeehouse inside, a frozen yogurt section, and a cafeteria inside here. There are lots of places to sit and eat at although it might be tough finding a spot at first. If you are cold, there is also a fireplace in the center where you can sit.

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Hope S

Love the big portions and their soup of the day is always great. Broccoli cheddar and tomato bisque are my favs 🍀💕

Hope S
Hope S

Love the big portions and their soup of the day is always great. Broccoli cheddar and tomato bisque are my favs 🍀💕

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Robert Ory

At 8 o'clock and noon the line can be 9 - 14 people deep. The coffee drink offerings are comparable to any other small coffee shop. Drip, Mochas, Lattes, americanos, etc. The panini's are a good choice they are grilled right in front of you. The baked goods case is reasonably varied but by Thursday morning the selection is limited. In the morning they have a limited selection of breakfast sandwiches

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Viri

If they're trying to give you a pre-made panini don't take it, nicely ask for a new one. The pre-made one's are supper soggy, I understand they make them for rush during lunchtime but for 7.50 you should get your money's worth.

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Anthony Chan

It's very warm inside during hit Summer days. But their coffee is the best on campus by far.

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Anders A.

Northern Lights Cafe is a nice spot on the north end of UCLA campus where you can get some yogurt, coffee and other treats. Also has a little fireplace for those chilly days! Connected to the north campus student center where a broader menu of prepared foods and a salad bar provides additional options for chow time.

Robert Ory
Robert Ory

At 8 o'clock and noon the line can be 9 - 14 people deep. The coffee drink offerings are comparable to any other small coffee shop. Drip, Mochas, Lattes, americanos, etc. The panini's are a good choice they are grilled right in front of you. The baked goods case is reasonably varied but by Thursday morning the selection is limited. In the morning they have a limited selection of breakfast sandwiches

Viri
Viri

If they're trying to give you a pre-made panini don't take it, nicely ask for a new one. The pre-made one's are supper soggy, I understand they make them for rush during lunchtime but for 7.50 you should get your money's worth.

Anders A.
Anders A.

Northern Lights Cafe is a nice spot on the north end of UCLA campus where you can get some yogurt, coffee and other treats. Also has a little fireplace for those chilly days! Connected to the north campus student center where a broader menu of prepared foods and a salad bar provides additional options for chow time.

Anthony Chan
Anthony Chan

It's very warm inside during hit Summer days. But their coffee is the best on campus by far.

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Ana Gagua

It's very cosy area to work. However, it's difficult to figure out their working hours, they keep randomly changing it. It'd better to have fixed working hours so students can plan properly

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Brian Won

It's a college campus coffee shop. Well more, boxed sushi and also ice cream. Can't expect too much. A bit more noisy than you'd think due to the hard floors and it does have the aroma of coffee all over.

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William Hirsh

The paninis are quite tasty, but wait times can be absurd (20+ minutes).

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Cole Adams

Small portions for a high price. What you get is pretty good though.

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alica leo

A good little place to get a bite of food. expensive but if your on campus and want some fun, nice place to duck in.

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Abhishek Desai

The cafes all over campus mostly serve the same stuff but this is one of the quitter ones where you can get done work done.

William Hirsh
William Hirsh

The paninis are quite tasty, but wait times can be absurd (20+ minutes).

Cole Adams
Cole Adams

Small portions for a high price. What you get is pretty good though.

Ana Gagua
Ana Gagua

It's very cosy area to work. However, it's difficult to figure out their working hours, they keep randomly changing it. It'd better to have fixed working hours so students can plan properly

Brian Won
Brian Won

It's a college campus coffee shop. Well more, boxed sushi and also ice cream. Can't expect too much. A bit more noisy than you'd think due to the hard floors and it does have the aroma of coffee all over.

Abhishek Desai
Abhishek Desai

The cafes all over campus mostly serve the same stuff but this is one of the quitter ones where you can get done work done.

alica leo
alica leo

A good little place to get a bite of food. expensive but if your on campus and want some fun, nice place to duck in.

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Bruce Hayes

This place has fallen on hard times. The useful old cafeteria has been abolished and replaced by a kitchen for feeding a bunch of pesky robots. The coffee wing now opens at 10 so you can’t grab a cup of coffee on your way to work or class. I wish ASUCLA cared more about the community it’s supposed to serve.

Bruce Hayes
Bruce Hayes

This place has fallen on hard times. The useful old cafeteria has been abolished and replaced by a kitchen for feeding a bunch of pesky robots. The coffee wing now opens at 10 so you can’t grab a cup of coffee on your way to work or class. I wish ASUCLA cared more about the community it’s supposed to serve.

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Cody

Are you hungry? You’ll still be after ordering from here. Three tiny pieces of chicken, a scoop and a half of rice, and some assorted greens and toppings for $16. Are you kidding me UCLA? A happy meal from McDonald’s gives more food, and probably more nutrients, at a third of the price. Look it up.

Cody
Cody

Are you hungry? You’ll still be after ordering from here. Three tiny pieces of chicken, a scoop and a half of rice, and some assorted greens and toppings for $16. Are you kidding me UCLA? A happy meal from McDonald’s gives more food, and probably more nutrients, at a third of the price. Look it up.

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darthhh joy

Too busy and the poke line is a disaster. they gave me the wrong order and it was the most disgraceful bowl of poke i’d ever eaten. i wouldve rather driven an hour out if i was going to pay for trash

darthhh joy
darthhh joy

Too busy and the poke line is a disaster. they gave me the wrong order and it was the most disgraceful bowl of poke i’d ever eaten. i wouldve rather driven an hour out if i was going to pay for trash

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4.2/5 stars
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brunch
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Services

🥞 Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout

Restaurant Info

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Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
10AM-4PM
Rating
4.2/5
💬 Reviews
92
💰 Price Level
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📞 Phone
+1 310-206-0373
🌐 Website
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Amenities

📶 Free WiFi
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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The Neighborhood

Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden

park in the United States of America

A 191m
UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library

University of California, Los Angeles Chicano Studies Research Center Library

A 203m
UCLA Janss Steps

stairs on the University of California, Los Angeles campus

A 264m
University of California, Los Angeles Library

library system of the University of California, Los Angeles, USA

A 309m
Elmer Belt Library of Vinciana

collection at the University of California, Los Angeles

A 320m
Dickson Plaza

park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

A 323m
Dickson Court Bridge

filled-in bridge on the University of California, Los Angeles campus

A 330m
Kerckhoff Hall
A 458m
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