South LA Cafe

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2401 W Jefferson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90018

South LA Cafe is a community-driven establishment located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles, dedicated to providing fresh, affordable, and healthy food options to local residents. Founded by Joe and Celia Ward-Wallace, the café is a response to decades of food deserts and aims to combat racial, social, economic, and food inequities through community engagement and connection.

As both a café and a market, South LA Cafe serves as a safe space for Black and Brown individuals to celebrate and preserve their culture while accessing high-quality food. Through partnerships with local organizations and a commitment to activism, the café strives to create a sense of belonging and support for the community's needs.

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4.049 reviews
Sofia F.
10/11/2025

Super nice people, great service and clean environment with delicious food. I would totally recommend coming here! Very welcoming as well!

Samantha P.
9/28/2025

I've been here twice and already it's one of my new favorite coffee shops. I'm vegetarian, sister 1 is vegan, and sister 2 is picky so finding a place we can all enjoy is tricky, but we all had a...

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Maria A.
9/26/2025

One of my favorite places for coffee and a lil snack. I remember always making the stop when I used to work in BH. I would always leave home early to make it to the OG location and to work on time...

Edith G.
11/25/2025

Had been wanting to visit this Coffee shop and finally made it in with my kids and nieces on Tuesday morning. Absolutely wonderful experience!!! As soon as we walked into the establishment we were...

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Angel O.
5/29/2025

As much as I would have liked keeping my original review for this place. The coffee and drinks are too sweet. The size differences in lattes don't change the espresso content. So a large will...

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