The clutter adds to the "keep it real" vibe. They walk the walk and make great coffee. The owner…read morejust got back from Guatemala where he hiked the mountains to pick the beans. They are single source and pay their growers well. I got the medium roast from Tanzania and it was smooth and delish. They roast in house and their roaster is on display. Make the trek and support a business that is supporting the growers.

Walked in a was greeted by Kymberly. Her great smile drew me to the counter to place an order. She…read morewalked me through my coffee and tea option and recommended the best seller. I picked up a go to coffee and ordered a large green latte. Very freaking and delicious. Not to sweet, just the way I like it. While I was waiting for my drink, I relaxed at table and enjoyed the good vibes and music. Street parking was a little challenge but worth the extra time. Return customer for sure

this cafe is so beautiful and the owner is incredibly personable and kind. She treats everyone with…read moreso much kindness and you can tell she loves what she does. last time I came I got a peach matcha because it was seasonal and it was phenomenal. It was so fresh and refreshing. Today I got a salted latte (?) it cured my incoming migraine and was delicious. The coffee is perfectly balanced not too overwhelming with any of the flavors. the space itself definitely makes you stop and relax I definitely needed this quick pitstop after a stressful week. i would definitely come here and study since she does have wifi and some awesome seating areas. I'll be back again!

I have not stopped thinking about that black sesame brown sugar latte since I had it for the first…read moretime last week. It was perfectly balanced, not too sweet, not too strong (but rich coffee flavor) and creamy but not oily, just so delicious. And the location is a nice spot too. It looked as much like an art gallery as it did a coffee spot. It is small but it has nice designated areas to work and relax. When I was there it was also quiet which is a nice change from a lot of coffee shops. And I believe it was the Owner who made my drink and she was very friendly and chill without being you know that kind of corporate-y overly effusive. The whole vibe could be summed up as relaxed. It's a really relaxed and relaxing environment. But if nothing else I will absolutely be back for that latte, it was *delicious*.

Customer service was great, not to mention the best coffee in LA! Great local spot that has become…read moremy favorite throughout the city!

Such a hidden gem…read more Delicious drinks Beverages are made quite quickly Friendly staff Easy parking

I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. I also ordered a breakfast empanada. I loved the ice…read morecoffee. The breakfast empanada was delicious. I will definitely come back when I'm in the area. The barista was really sweet and explained the menu. The coffee and empanada came out quick. There is plenty of seating. Parking in street parking and a small lot in the back

The one at the Country Museum just served me the weakest americano I've ever had. Pricey too.read more

A friend told me the coffee cake here would take me back to that classic LAUSD coffee cake, so I…read morehad to come taste for myself * Vibe: Chill café with a relaxed atmosphere. A few people were on their laptops. * What we ordered: * Nutty Professor - 10/10 * Spanish Latte - 10/10 * Abuelita Cold Brew - taste like abuelitas chocolate * Coffee Cake - nostalgic and delicious Overall: Great drinks, great vibes, and that coffee cake alone is worth the visit. Definitely coming back.

Absolutely loved this local spot. I'm trying to take full advantage of the season so I tried the…read morehot pumpkin matcha. It was a perfect blend of pumpkin and matcha, with a lovely level of sweetness. I also had the turkey croissant sandwich and added egg and avocado. The croissant was toasted and flaky and everything tasted great. I got a banana nut muffin for later and my goodness! That muffin was so good, so moist, probably one of the best I've had. I had to come back later in the week for another one. It gave me the opportunity to try the pumpkin coffee cake, and once again, fire. The staff were so friendly, I was able to ask questions and recommendations. The place is great to get work done or meet for a chat. There's cool artwork, local resources and items, and even a printer. Definitely will be back for more.

Damo has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the Arts District. Their premium matcha is…read morerich, smooth, and balanced without any bitterness. You can really taste the quality in every sip, and it's clear they take their sourcing and preparation seriously. The minimalistic interior is also a plus for this location. It's a great space for studying, catching up with friends, or just taking a break. It's a spacious interior with much more seating compared to the Koreatown location.

8/4/2026 3 1/2 Stars…read more First time at Damo. MATCHA EINSPANER Very creamy matcha. Matcha flavor is there, but it's not distinct matcha where you can taste the nuances of the matcha flavors. The cream top does make it very creamy and it does mask majority of the matcha flavor. It did taste like a dessert drink. It was enjoyable though. COLD BREW VANILLA Weirdly sour and smoky flavored cold brew. Slight floral flavor too. It was such an odd combination of flavors with the vanilla cold foam. The lingering aftertaste was not good either. It's neither this nor that. Would not recommend! FINANCIERS Their financiers are made by a local bakery called Musk. It seems their financier flavors are changed often, so no same flavors are in rotation. Sausage & Parmesan - The almond cake's vanilla flavor with the sausage and salty parmesan was a unique flavor. The almond cake was nice and spongy. It did take a bit of time to get used to the savory flavors with the almond cake. It's like a breakfast in an unexpected way. Nutella - Buttery almond cake with nutella and roasted hazelnuts. Enjoyed it! I think Nutella fans would like it. Mugwort + Fig - Buttery in the beginning and it ends with a good, medium-strength flavor of mugwort. Fig was garnish on top, so you barely get it. However, I like that they added the sweetness of the figs with the earthy bitter mugwort. Overall, it was uniquely delicious and mugwort was the star. Yuza + Apricot - A tad sweeter than expected due to the outer brush of yuza aka yuzu simple syrup. Loved the chewy apricot on top. It really brought a lovely fruityness to the financier. The yuzu flavor was there alongside the butteryness of the almond cake. All the financiers were done well! Delicious! Recommend trying at least one when you're at this location. Not sure if their financiers are offered at their other locations. CUSTOMER SERVICE It was good. Not terribly friendly, but still answered my questions. Staff were all busy making the drinks. AMBIANCE + SEATS Really large space with rows of tables and chairs. It was strange walking in and seeing various tables and seats to one side and it almost looked like a cafe used as office space. Seeing all the people sitting down on their laptops or talking, as though they're having a casual business meeting there. It was just strange. The tables were mixed wooden tables and chairs. There were long benches too for people waiting for takeout orders. The large space felt so roomy, I get why the tables were all taken. PARKING Street parking is available, yet when I was there in the early afternoon on a Tuesday, it was packed! The only place to park was the paid parking lot right across from Damo. Parking was $5.00. I wouldn't recommend parking elsewhere outside of that street, as it is a sketchy area and lots of homeless encampments around the area. Would I return? Not sure. I like the large, roomy warehouse space with lots of tables to sit in, but the cafe being in a sketchy area gives me hesitation. Not in love with $5.00 parking too. One of my drinks was good, but the other was bad. The only thing I loved was the financiers.

I drove over an hour specifically to try DAMO, and it was absolutely worth the trip. This is…read moregenuinely some of the best matcha I've had--even better than ROK. The matcha is clearly high quality, with the perfect matcha-to-milk ratio. It comes out thick, smooth, and beautifully frothy, which shows how strong their whisking technique is. Most importantly, it tastes incredible on its own. It doesn't need a cream top to add flavor or hide a weak matcha base. The new Arts District location is beautiful, spacious, and thoughtfully designed. I'm not someone who automatically falls for trendy, Instagrammable matcha shops--the drink itself still has to deliver--and DAMO absolutely does. Even with a line, everything moved quickly and efficiently. Five stars for the quality, preparation, atmosphere, and overall experience. DAMO is the real deal and completely deserving of the hype.

got the strawberry matcha!! the cream top was delicious and so glad it didn't make the entire…read morematcha drink heavy bc i just wanted something sweet and refreshing! the service was nice and quick! got my drink within 5-7 mins after ordering!! the inside was on the smaller side and it got busy/crowded fast so recommend getting your drinks to go!

Earl Grey Matcha Duo (10/10) - genuinely the best earl grey matcha i've ever had the earl grey and…read morematcha balance is perfect where it is 60% earl grey and 40% matcha Mango Coconut Matcha (7.5/10) - very refreshing and tastes amazing on a hot day but my only complaint is that the mango pieces are too big to fit on the straws that they have so you end up having bits of mango stuck to the bottom and getting stuck on your straw Matcha Macadamia Cookie (5/10) - the matcha flavor is there but it's very dry and messy to eat and I would not recommend spending $5 on it Parking - there's a parking structure connected but it can be very hard to find parking and street parking is difficult to find as well and you might need to drive a block or two to get a good spot Seating - there's not a lot of seating since it is very busy so I would recommend staying outside if it is packed inside

4.5/5 Definitely one of my top 10 matcha spots in LA!…read more I've tried both the Matcha Duo and Ube Matcha and the cream here is SO SO SO good. Any of their cream tops are honestly perfection and probably what makes the drink for me. The matcha itself is rich, creamy, and really smooth. I wouldn't necessarily say it's super strong, but it's definitely not weak either. It doesn't have as much of that bitter/earthy matcha taste. The drinks do lean on the sweeter side, which is kind of a dilemma for me because the cream is SO good, but it also takes away from the matcha a little. I love the cream and wouldn't want less of it, but I do wish the matcha came through a bit more. Additionally, the cup is pretty small And getting matcha here is honestly a whole DEDICATED JOURNEY. Parking, waiting in line, waiting for your drink... you have to really want that matcha. But I would 100% come back. Despite the journey and the small cup, Rōk is still easily one of my favorite matcha spots in LA.

The service is good and the coffee tastes sooo good and the foam here is my favorite. It's our…read morefavorite coffee place overall!

I stopped by Yeems Coffee with some friends and tried a few of their drinks. My personal favorites…read morewere their Rose Matcha Latte and Vienna Latte. The Rose Matcha Latte was smooth and earthy with a strong floral note, possibly overpowering the matcha in my opinion but still tasty. The Vienna latte was richer and creamier, with a good balance between the coffee and sweet cream. Small, cute spot to enjoy some unique drinks!

The cream on top was just sweet enough and the coffee had a nice acidity to it…read more I personally prefer dark roast but I still liked this coffee for what it was. I went pretty early, it was already crowded. If you want a seat, you might have to wait a bit.

Visited Maru Coffee in LA last year (finally got around to leave a review!). The interior is sleek,…read morewarm, and cozy, though seating is minimal and it gets super packed inside, making it strictly a grab n go situation for us. Matcha Latte: loved it, You can tell they use high grade matcha. It was incredibly creamy with a velvety, smooth finish, easily one of the best matches I've had. Spiced Cold Brew: Concentrated cold brew mixed with a cinnamon and chili-infused sweetened milk. My friend ordered this out of curiosity. While the chili element wasn't quite my personal preference, its a unique profile & the subtle spice surprisingly pairs quite well with the cinnamon. If you're a matcha lover, definitely add this spot to your list!