"Right in the middle of Thai Town is the Black- and Filipino-owned coffee shop Obet & Del’s. The exposed brick walls, retro stripe paint accents, and high ceilings make for a cozy 1970s-esque room while staff prepare Filipino iced coffee with ube oat milk and Thai Town lattes with sweetened oat milk, cha yen (typically a black and rooibos tea blend), star anise, vanilla, and sweet tamarind." - Mona Holmes
"A cozy, high‑ceilinged cafe in Thai Town with retro touches and a brick wall that invites lingering with a paperback; classic caffeine options include drip coffee, cold brew, and matcha, but the house specials set this spot apart: Filipino iced coffee is made with ube oat milk and dark roast coffee, while the Thai Town latte mixes sweetened plant‑based milk with cha yen, star anise, vanilla, and sweet tamarind. With proximity to Hollywood, it’s an ideal stop before or after a weekend farmers market trip. — Rebecca Roland, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Eater Staff
"Stepping into Obet & Del’s storefront in Thai Town is like entering a time machine – you’ll be met by their funky, 70’s design patterns and a staff that genuinely seems to enjoy being there. It’s all reminiscent of a simpler era, plus there are lots of light wood tables and delicious iced coffees made with ube oat milk. It’s the ideal combination for long, weary days spent deleting every “just” and excessive exclamation point from your emails." - kat hong
"You’ll probably walk by Obit & Del’s once or twice before you notice it, but it’s worth seeking out this new coffee shop in an oddly barren section of Hollywood Blvd. in Thai Town. There aren’t many places in town where we’d recommend spending $6.50 on a coffee drink, but their Filipino Iced Coffee is worth the extra couple bucks - it’s an iced latte made with ube oat milk that is sweet, creamy, and very strong." - brett keating
"Opened by Heather Knox and fiancé Joshua Oliveros, this very cool, retro-themed coffee shop in Thai Town is the perfect place to get your fix of cold brews, cortados, and their signature “golden milk cappuccino,” made with turmeric, milk, honey, and coconut sugar. Available for takeout and delivery, head to their website to place an order." - kat hong