Recent social media posts
09/03/2026
Iced Vanilla Latte or Iced Vanilla Matcha?
We’ll let you tell us which you’re choosing and why, in the comments below 💬
Regardless… it MUST be iced in this end of summer Los Angeles heat!! ☀️
Make Carrera Cafe your go-to off-campus visit, we won’t disappoint 💕
09/02/2026
It’s back to school season!
We at Carrera Cafe are here to remind you local Los Angeles students that sometimes the best memories are made amongst the community around you off-campus 🚌☕️
Come by Carrera Cafe for a weekend brunch or a mid-week study date with the girls 💕
08/20/2026
Whether it’s classic, sweet, or americano style…
Iced Matcha Lattes serve creamy, earthy, & sweet
Your coffee order can wait!
Save this for the next time “where should we get matcha?” hits the group chat
08/20/2026
Strawberry Iced Matcha’s you only dream of 🍓
The kind of drink that makes you wonder why strawberry and matcha were ever served separately.
Bright, creamy, earthy, & sweet.
Your usual order can wait!
Save this for the next time “where should we get matcha?” hits the group chat
08/14/2026
POV: you said you were just coming in for coffee
One sandwich later… lunch Carrera Cafe becomes the new go-to 🥪
Send this to the person who owes you a sandwich date!
And settle the debate below: sandwich first or coffee first?
08/10/2026
Specialty lattes, made for whatever you’re in the mood for.
Strawberry Matcha — creamy with a fresh berry finish
Mango Matcha — bright, smooth, and tropical
Iced Banana — rich, mellow, and slightly sweet
Summer’s Day — light, refreshing, and easy to love
Which one are you ordering first?
Comment your pick below and send this to someone who needs a Carrera run this week.
08/04/2026
Basic? No.
Classic.
Before any syrups or add-ons… come by Carrera Cafe for your classic capp ☕️
07/28/2026
play your cards right and order the coffee
canned, chilled and always a winning hand Carrera Cafe tag the friend you’d bring to the table, then comment your go-to order below
07/27/2026
Our Banana Iced Latte is smooth, subtly sweet, and layered with rich espresso for the kind of coffee order you’ll think about long after the last sip
Save this for your next Carrera Cafe visit, send it to your coffee date, and comment “BANANA” if this needs to be your next order
07/24/2026
CAN YOU CHILL OUT?
Canned, cool, and crisp Carrera Cafe
Grab one, crack it open, and keep your cool, all summer long
07/23/2026
Consider this your sign to open the door to better mornings.
Behind one: an iced latte worth falling for.
Behind the other: a matcha made in heaven.
No wrong answers, just very good taste.
Which door are you choosing: LATTE or MATCHA?
Address
8251 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90046
To get to Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, visitors can take the Metro bus line 10, which stops at several locations along the avenue. Alternatively, they can also take the Metro Red Line subway and get off at either Hollywood/Vine or Hollywood/Western station and walk a few blocks to Melrose Avenue.
For those driving, there are multiple public parking lots available along Melrose Avenue as well as street parking (although it can be difficult to find a spot).
Once on Melrose Avenue, visitors will find numerous cafes and fast food restaurants to choose from.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8am - 6pm |
| Tuesday |
8am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 6pm |
| Friday |
8am - 6pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 6pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 6pm |
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What people say
Carrera Cafe on Melrose Avenue is a charming European-style cafe that offers a delightful selection of salads and Italian subs. Their fine espresso-based drinks are a must-try for coffee lovers. The cafe's social media posts showcase their creativity and dedication to providing an exceptional experience for their customers, such as printing pictures on lattes and hosting art installations. Their Vegan Smokehouse Sub with house-made vegan pesto aioli is a standout dish that should not be missed. Carrera Cafe is the perfect spot to grab a quick bite or catch up with friends over delicious food and drinks in a cozy atmosphere.
