Caffè La Scala - Walnut Creek, California

Ryan T.

A fine establishment in the heart of Walnut Creek! The food and service is impeccable and the prices are very affordable. The washrooms are located in the main lobby and the men’s was clean. Look forward to next visit.

Fred

The food was good and the coffee was good but the value sure was not!
I paid $15 for a little 4 inch slice of quiche! 😲
Thankfully they put a little bit of salad on the plate to make me feel better! 🤦🤦

Michael S.

This is my favorite Cafe in Walnut Creek. The Atmosphere and quality of coffee & food is top noch. This spot is a true Italian style Trattoria open early and late nights. It is always busy with folks working, reading, meeting with friends. It is just an all around everything spot.

Ryu C.

Wonderful Cafe in the Heart of Walnut Creek. Top Notch coffee ☕️ drinks and food! Service is always friendly and the atmosphere is always warm. Really can't go wrong getting your morning coffee or afternoon meal here while doing some reading or meeting with friends 😊

Ksenia P.

It was my first time visiting this place, and I have mixed feelings about it. The ambiance felt off, especially with all the tables marked for customers with food only. I understand the need to limit table use to diners rather than people who just come in for coffee and linger, but it created a somewhat uncomfortable atmosphere.

The layout with tables in the middle also didn’t feel very cozy. I ordered a tuna sandwich, which was just okay—not quite what I expected. Some places have a warm, inviting vibe that makes you want to stay, but this one felt more like: eat, finish up, and leave. It was a strange feeling overall.

Cheri V.

Lovely little Café with the friendliest service. There are beautiful places inside, covered near a fountain, or outside to watch passers by.

A A.

I don’t leave reviews because most places just do what they say they do: you pay them money, they give you a service. But I’ve been going to La Scala for a lot of years whenever I’m in town, and it’s one of the last late night-ish cafes that survived the pandemic closures. I treasured it because I like coffee shop vibes at night, not bar vibes.

So this negative review really hurts to leave. I went there last night, and for reference I walk with a cane and have to wear a mask. They had a designated table for people with disabilities, and so I sat there. After an hour I was asked if I would move so they could take the disability sign off the table and seat more able bodied people there. They told me I could move to another table, but the only seats remaining were crammed in areas I could not access with my disability.

So I sat outside in the 40-some degree weather instead, because I can’t drive with my health issues and my ride wasn’t going to come back for me for three more hours. When I went to get another drink they were nice enough to comp it for me but it was only a $4 tea so I can’t say that did anything for me. I get the sense also that was the waiter feeling bad for me, rather than the manager or whomever told him to get me to move feeling bad for me.

You can’t ask a disabled person to give up their seat at the only disability accessible table. Of course you can say the words “could you move you’re in the way” but we all know that human culture hinges on politeness. If we start saying “I don’t want there to be politeness or thoughtfulness in human culture” then everything unravels very fast. Perhaps what they did was legal, perhaps not, I don’t know and I can’t say I really care either. My money and my presence are now an inconvenience to my favorite cafe in the Bay Area. That’s the part I care about, and I’ve received the message loud and clear.

Robynn L.

My best friend and I love La Scala! Great food, great vibes, and the staff are always on it. Our fav go to cafe spot