Civilization Cafe in downtown Los Angeles is a hidden gem known for its flavorful breakfast offerings and inviting atmosphere. Customers rave about the standout steak breakfast burrito, boasting perfect seasoning and generous portions that ensure a delightful experience with each bite. The horchata latte, complemented by oat milk, is noted for its sweet, cinnamon twist, making it a must-try alongside their rich Vietnamese iced coffee.
Reviewers consistently highlight the cafe's friendly and attentive staff, creating a welcoming environment that makes you feel at home. The cafe's cleanliness and the availability of free Wi-Fi add to its appeal, making it an accommodating spot for both casual diners and those needing to work remotely. Despite some patrons noting a slightly stuffy atmosphere, the delicious food and quality service more than compensate. Overall, Civilization Cafe earns high praise, with many customers eager to return for another round of their satisfying dishes. If you're in the area, don't miss the chance to indulge in this culinary delight!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Civilization Cafe
Jay D (JayJay)
Jun 26,2025
What I had Breakfast burrito with steak (15.53) Horchata latte with oat milk 6 What he had Turkey bacon egg bagel 11.5 Vietnamese iced coffee 6.5 ORDER WHAT I HAD! The steak breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious. Great seasoning, great portions, evenly distributed so every bite had a little bit of everything. The steak were little strips, but it made it tender and easy to consume. The iced horchata latte was sweet and cinnamony with a great espresso taste, no watered down taste! What he had didn't impress me as much, but it doesn't mean it wasn't good. It was fresh, and the eggs were fluffy and made perfect, but I'm not a big fan of turkey bacon on a sandwich and the bagel wasn't my style of bagel (I like them chewy). His Vietnamese latte was not sweet at all which typically is mixed with condensed milk so idk if a step was mistaken. We actually ended up mixing our coffees together. I'm sure if we had told the gentleman he would've just made a new one or added sweetness, because he was so kind and inviting, but we were too focused on our food to really care. Atmosphere is what took a star down. Cute and clean place but it was a bit stuffy. Would've just ate outside where the air felt nicer, but the one table was in the sun so it wasn't ideal.
Allister Dawson
Jun 10,2025
Found this amazing breakfast stop on a trip to LA. Horchata cold brew was delicious. Best breakfast burrito ever! We went twice because it was so good! The portions were generous, the food was very fresh and flavorful. The owner is very polite and friendly.
Issa AlBayati
Apr 17,2025
Very friendly workers. Food is delicious and the utensils were very clean! I went there to eat and I had a zoom meeting and it was really comfortable attending the zoom meeting as there was space and privacy. They also have free WiFi if you would like to connect your laptop!
L Toledo
Mar 22,2025
First came here 1 year ago and had the absolute BEST experience. Every single employee is so kind and welcoming. We tried some amazing dishes the BOMBEST french toast, chicken, steak, coffee, lemonade and so much more! Came back Today and i’m truly amazed by the continuous food quality, taste, and honestly overall customer experience. 5000/10 Recommend eating here!
Rachel P
Mar 22,2025
Got salted caramel latte and breakfast burrito. The food was served very quickly. Had a huge portion with a generous amount of avocado and veggies. The bacon or the meat they put it in was perfectly seasoned, not too salty or bland. Great service; very friendly barista. Sort of an open kitchen. All of the kitchenware looks clean and dust free. There are a lot of power outlets near the table so if you are running out of battery and need to charge your phone or need a brief break, definitely would recommend. I would not really recommend studying here (even though they have a great choice of music), because of the small table size as expected in LA. There is a lot of traffic too, since people are grabbing drinks by the front table. Will be coming back in the future.
A B
Mar 21,2025
A great breakfast and lunch spot by the court house. Youssef and mariciel were very polite, accommodating to add to my request with my order and the place was clean with the positive vibes music. Thank you
Forbes Derek
Mar 20,2025
Insanely good food, one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had, potatoes are super good, same with French toast and everything else. Service was great as well!! Only a few places to sit though so could be hard to eat in if it’s busy
Rebecca Bush
Mar 7,2025
Located in the Corporation Food Hall, Civilization is a must try! The service was excellent and the food slaps. We got the breakfast sandwich and breakfast bowl. Both were large portions and filled us up. The horchata cold brew and honey vanilla lattes were great. Would recommend!
Reviews For Civilization Cafe