CAFÉ TRISTE
Wine bar · Chinatown
980 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Highlights
Natural wine bar with light bites, cheese platters, and bouillabaisse
Natural wine bar with light bites, cheese platters, and bouillabaisse
"On weekends, the sidewalk of this natural wine bar in Chinatown is a see-and-be-seen zoo. So don't be surprised if you clock people standing around with glasses of gamay until midnight. But you can also usually walk right up and claim a wooden banquette or tiny table inside their low-lit space. Wines by the glass span from French pét-nats to juicy Australian reds, with nothing on the daily rotating menu priced over $15. Because the place is run by the same people who operate Silver Lake wine shop Psychic Wines, count on Bar Triste's friendly staff to talk you through the bottle list." - brant cox, arden shore, sylvio martins
"Cafe Triste is a cool wine bar at Mandarin Plaza from the team behind Silver Lake’s Psychic Wines. On weekends, it’s a packed, see-and-be-seen scenario where unemployed creative directors stand around with glasses of gamay. But you can also head inside their dining room for a proper meal. They serve a rotating list of bar snacks like fresh cheese, country terrine, and cured hams. Wines by the glass span from French pét-nats to juicy Australian reds, and the friendly staff will help you find the exact kind of bottle to pair with your food" - sylvio martins, brant cox, cathy park
"On weekends, the sidewalk of this natural wine bar in Chinatown is a see-and-be-seen zoo. So don't be surprised if you clock people standing around with glasses of gamay until midnight. But if you want a more casual sit-down-and-eat situation, you can do that too. The rotating menu leans into the kind of stuff you'd expect to find on a gourmet charcuterie board, and there’s usually some kind of tartare on the menu. Get it. It might arrive in a pool of deep-green olive oil, or come topped with thinly sliced cucumber that, somehow, you're excited to eat. Pair that with some gouda and a bottle of Pinot Gris, and this place becomes one of the best spots to hang out in the neighborhood." - brant cox
"Cafe Triste is a wine bar situated in Mandarin Plaza, Chinatown, Los Angeles. It is part of the diverse culinary offerings in the area, known for its curated selection of wines." - Rebecca Roland
"This Chinatown wine bar from the team behind Psychic Wines is mostly for Angelenos in their 20s and anyone who can pull off spray-painted jeans. On weeknights, the neighborhood hangout never gets too packed. But on weekends, the sidewalk out front turns into a see-and-be-seen scenario where people stand around with glasses of gamay until midnight. Whether you’re a self-described wine expert or don’t quite know how liquid can be described as “chewy,” the friendly staff will help you find something exciting and affordable on their condensed list (most glasses cost around $14)." - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins
