This is the supposed “Mac & Cheese” , they cooked it on a skillet??? Never again ☠️
I used to stop by everytime I was in the neighborhood because Hot & Cool had World's Best Cauliflower Wings! I've tasted many from various other places & they're all pretty much the same. But Hot & Cool's recipe made it such that I couldn't even eat anyone else's Cauliflower Wings anymore because I knew exactly what they weren't giving. Nothing else Vegan hits like the Cauliflower Wings Hot & Cool stripped from their menu. I ordered 20 of their wings each time, because it was enough for my mom too. I'd get more if we had to share.I even introduced my cousin, who got them each time she came down from Bakersfield! Unfortunately, Hot & Cool no longer sells the Out Of This World Cauliflower Wings, so there's really no reason for me to stop by. The wraps are alright. The Sole Bowl is good. The Smoothies are good. Desserts are good. But there's nothing else that's an absolutely MUST GET everytime I'm within 3 miles.I'm still praying they bring the Wings back, so I check the menu periodically. But it's been months & no progress whatsoever. My cousin went by last week. She was down from Bakersfield & was nearly heartbroken to learn that her beloved Wings had been clipped from the menu.
It really pains me when Black owned businesses disappoint. After ordering online and heading to pick up our food, the staff were behind the counter being filmed for a tv show. Then, we were nonchalantly told “it would be awhile” (not eta) for our food and drinks because they were feeding a crew who was filming for tv show as if that was our issue, while still taking online orders and other paying customers were just sitting waiting. Cancelled and left. Do better.
The Hot and Cool Cafe is absolutely wonderful!?? What a treat for me to go there. I bought their vegan nachos supreme meal, their vegan sliders, and their iced latte. Let me tell you their food is out of this world!?????? Sooo delicious, hearty, and filling? I recommend this cafe to go to. A perfect 10! I went there twice in one day when I visited Inglewood, California. I love the bright colors of the restaurant and the lovely energy and vibes they create.?? I can't wait to stop by the Hot and Cool Cafe on my next trip to Cali!??
I love their drip coffee. Really chill place with great vibes. The staff is always kind and friendly. The lentil soup is amazing and they also sell these amazing air fresheners called Do Be Fresh. It’s not uncommon to hear live music or poetry. Depending on the day you may even run into a celebrity. Located in the heart of historic Liemert Park, Hot and Cool Cafe is a unique must have experience.
I love the hot and cool café. The atmosphere is charging with creativity and positive vibrations. The walls, the floor and everything speaks of cultural pride and The beloved community. The food is simply scrumptious. Everything that I have ordered here brings my taste buds to ecstasy. It’s rare for me to eat out and not have to add seasoning. One gets the sense that the food is prepared with tons of love. I recently brought my Texas family here for brunch and they couldn’t stop thanking me and singing the praise of their meals. The children had the vegan sliders and consumed everything. The parents got the vegan nachos and fell in love with them and we’re thankful for the large portion. My wife got the Soul Bowl, the only thing she wanted was more of it. I ordered the vegan breakfast burrito it was totally satisfying. The family also enjoyed the flavors of their Smoothies they tried to get the recipe to replicate it in Texas. Needless to say, however, I highly recommend The Hot and Cool Cafe in the legendary Leimert Park Village. When you get there tell them Omar sent you.
I just come here for a latte and to sit, dunno why the rating here is a FOUR. I'm certainly not coming here to eat anything. Cafe wise, it's a 5/5 to me! I like coming here to just read/get work done because they allow indoor seating (there is no outdoor seating though), and there's enough people bustling about and there's plenty of seating usually. Service is pretty nice and they don't care if you just sit there for hours. And it's open relatively late on the weekends, till 7pm.
Love coming here, best coffee in Los Angeles, CA but they're struggling today lol couldn't order food they were way too backed up. Staff was noticing struggling and distraught and took almost 20 minutes to get the coffee. Every other experience has been A1, love all the food and the environment but they need help on Saturdays.
I LOVE this place. I live in Seattle and only switched to plant based a few months ago, so I just discovered this cafe on a recent visit home, but I now make a point to visit every time I’m back in LA. I’m from south central and it makes me so proud to see a place like this so close to home, by and for the community. My parents are nowhere near plant based but they’ve loved everything they tried here too. This cafe is amazing.
Amazing vegan food. Their breakfast burrito was full of flavour and spices, one of my favourites. Super funky and fun vibes!