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Camel, 4459 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles (East Hollywood), CA 90027

While there is no shortage of coffeehouses in LA, the recently opened Camel has managed to become a hot spot. Perhaps it’s because this is the first US location of Camel, a chain from South Korea. Camel took over the old Caffe Vita/Café Caravan space.

The lines are long…and the seating limited. The upstairs seating area has no tables, though you could use a stool as a table. Downstairs, there’s a small counter where you can find four stools. Vita used to have outdoor seating but that’s gone. It’s very noisy inside. The interior used to feel peaceful when it was Vita and Café Caravan.

I was told that the coffee is roasted locally and the pastries are from Clark Street Bread. I love Clark Street, so I’m happy with their choice, though the options are very limited (there are only five items: butter croissants, pain au chocolat, ham & cheese croissant, kouign amann, and Le tigre). “Le Tigre” is a specialty from the South Korean stores which looks like a madeleine (and is made exclusively for them by Clark Street).

Drinks include espresso drinks (medium dark roast beans or decaf made with milk & milk alternatives  oat, almond), milk tea, matcha

Flat white (1/2 milk + espresso, $4.75): a bit bitter but strong and tasty

Ham & cheese croissant ($6.75): flaky, buttery, a bit salty, yummy

Le Tigre ($3): chewier and firmer than a madeleine but similar, chewy edges, moist, like a cookie cake

The merchandise for sale includes coffee beans, tees, totes, tumblers, and mugs. I liked Camel but I don’t see myself waiting in line for it since I like other places better.

4 out of 5 stars

By Lolia S.