Hmmm. This is my first time here. First of all I'm going to start with the things that I like. I like the food, drinks and desserts. I like the place it's soo big. I love the ambiance. The parking is not hard to find. On top of that I like how they close late at night. On the other hand I did not like that they only have 2menus and its super tiny too. The food is way tooooo expensive we spend $96. Lastly they only have few choices for the desserts. I don't think I will be coming back anytime soon. read more

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Very Cute Cafe!! Let's start with the name, it's a CAFE. They have a variety of korean foods, sandwiches, desserts, pastries, frozen yogurt machine, shaved ice, and very tasty drinks. For a food establishment it didn't smell like food was being served in there though. For your typical korean cafe, it's got reasonable prices for teas and coffees. Averaging about $5-$6. For the food, it's a bit over priced. Kudos on presentation though. The food, the decor of the restaurant, and the outside are VERY VERY CUTE and very well thought out. (That's kind of the downside with korean places, usually the best food places are hole in the walls that you don't want to use the bathroom.) I had the sweet potato latte. A very unique drink for a korean cafe. It was sweet, milky, and warm. So great. A very romantic setting, lots of sitting area. They have long tables for groups too. This place has a lot of character. The outdoor seating only sits about 15 people max. read more

Cafe Scent - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After dinner we wanted to have some tea and desserts so we came across this place .. Scent! They are well known flower shop and cafe together Everyone decided to have tea instead of coffees so I also ordered the blooming flower tea It came in a hot water filled with a round ball like substance and after a few mins.. Placed that on top of me empty cup and it just pours out your very own special tea!!.. That was amazing Coming back to try the food here I heard was pretty good read more

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DON'T GET: Green tea affogato The green tea affogato is so stupid!! It's green tea poured over green tea ice cream... Giving you... Melted green tea ice cream!!! You're just speeding up the melting process of the ice cream. Where is the espresso? Or at least use vanilla ice cream and hot green tea to make it more interesting? The interior is pretty cute... it's a nice place to chat with a date or with gal friends. However, the food was just alright and I forgot all about it. I tried: Strawberry smoothie (not bad) Spicy rice cakes (ok) Green tea affogato (stupid!) read more

We came here hoping to try some "korean toast." We definitely tried the toast, and the fruit slush.. both were really good (we ate everything). They have a very fine ice on the shaving, which was very melt-in-your-mouth good. My friends also got a mango smoothie and an Oreo smoothie, and the bf got a cafe mocha. From what I've heard, the Oreo smoothie was the best Oreo smoothie that my friend had ever had. The mango was good but a bit much, and the bf liked his cafe mocha that had a "peach" on it in foam, but really looked like a butt up side down. I'll post the photo, you decide! read more

Cafe Scent - Peach or? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A hidden gem! Well I don't know how hidden this is but I was surprised to visit on the weekend without many people there during lunch hours. Really delicious and unique korean fusion items (hamburger steak has a great herbaceous basil flavor in the sauce, the tteokkbokki with seafood and acorn squash is to die for) and delicious lattes. It's a pretty chill ambiance and a little dark inside but not bad at all. Tons of outdoor seating too if you want to listen to some of the drumming practice across the way on weekends. Definitely a must in my opinion and it looks like they host events and have flowers as well. I will definitely be coming back frequently. read more

Great place for a delicious and cute latte. Will recommed it to anyone who wants to have a nice relaxing time with delicious drinks! read more

Cafe Scent - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dessert: 3/5, Price: 4/5, Atmosphere: 4/5 I always passed by this cafe wanting to come because it just looked really nice and I finally got my chance a couple of days ago! Cafe Scent doesn't really feel like a cafe because of its interior. With that in mind, I wouldn't come here to study. It feels more like a restaurant, but I found it to be a chill place to hang with friends and enjoy some dessert. I do have to say that the seats are very comfortable and there was plenty of seats available when we came. We didn't park there, but I'm assuming that they have a lot somewhere because the waiter asked me if I need validation while giving me the check. With the nice interior, I was expecting the dessert to be really good. I can't say anything about the food that they offer, but let me tell you some things about their Korean shaved ice. For one, it's the traditional style and we got the one with green tea ice cream. It came out to be around $22 including tip for 4 people, it was more than enough. I wasn't too impressed with the shaved ice as the only real flavor that I could taste was from the green tea ice cream. I do have to say that it was quite refreshing especially during this hot summer! Although the quality of the Korean shaved ice wasn't anything amazing, I really liked it for its price and just being inside the cafe was a pleasant experience. I definitely am going to have to come back to try the other desserts and food that they offer! read more

Cafe Scent - Green Tea Shaved Ice!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Last month, I decided to have a flower lesson with my friend just for fun. I was always interested in floral arrangement lesson, and the florist, Hyunjoo, provided an amazing guidance throughout the lesson. She offered a complimentary coffee, which was delicious, and she started off going over the basics such as introducing flowers, what oasis is, what conditioning is, etc. The session lasted for about two hours, and we got to create a trendy centerpiece, which was instagram-worthy quality! At first, the lesson fee may seem expensive, but trust me, you will realize it is not the case once you see your outcome!!! It was just like a therapy session and I enjoyed playing with flowers and colors for that 2 hour session:) read more

Cafe Scent - The beautiful outcome!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here with a friend for lunch unsure what kind of menu to expect but was explained it had a large selection of different styles of food like pasta, pizza, udon and sandwiches. Ordered the Spicy Seafood Pasta, Iced Coffee and ended with a Honey Bread dessert. The prices were very reasonable for a Los Angeles dine in restaurant and the portions are great. Food quality was also impressive for the amount of dish choices they had. The seafood pasta had just enough spice to not be unpleasant and was very filling. The honey bread dish was much better than i anticipated being what appeared to be very sweet french toast included with fruit slices and whipped cream. Over all the dine in experience was quiet and the food was nice and well worth the money. Would recommend. read more

Truly unique menu and food options. A must try! My fiancé ordered chicken burrito that was above most other normal burritos he has had. I ordered rice cake with sweet pumpkin.. its rare to find pumpkin dishes and then to have it be so delicious. I wish I lived local i'd be back over and over to try everything. The hazelnut latte was beautifully decorated with rose pedals and frothy heart.. it was also a unique tasting coffee... i almost ordered 2. The staff were very friendly and attentive to us during our visit and every detail was perfect.. thx a ton.. Tiramisu was delicous... read more

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The fact that they have parking in kTown warrants a full star. 3 hour validated parking (for 35 cents) in their parking garage, which you can enter on Serrano. I think there are 2 entrances, one for monthly and one for visitors, so make sure you go into the right one. Just like the parking garage, they have 2 doors to their cafe. Maybe it's a concept. You can only go through one, so find that one and enter. However, they have tables and booths on both sides, so if one's full, check out the other side. I think their food is better than their drinks. I've had the Quesadilla and Seafood Cream Pasta, and both were great. Portions are big, so I always take home leftovers. Quesadilla comes with 8 big slices, and Pasta came with 2 garlic breads. For drinks, I've had the Pineapple Dream tea, which is a little tart, so I needed honey; I also ordered the Kiwi Mojito, which was made from syrup, so I didn't like it too much. It was more like an Italian soda. They don't mind if you stay and study, so I think I've found my new study/lunch spot. Parking + good food + comfortable booths to study = go away, this is my spot! (-_-) Possible cons: there always seems to be a good number of people meeting for things, so it's not exactly quiet. If you're looking for a very quiet cafe, Scent is NOT for you. Apparently, they also sell flowers, but I have yet to buy any. Maybe next time. :) read more

Cafe Scent - Chicken Quesadilla: delicious and very filling - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here with my friend for brunch and we had a great experience. The cafe is is cute. We ordered the rice cake with pumpkin entree to share. It was a delicious and unique combo. The portion size was good too because we had to ask for a to-go box. My friend ordered a green tea latte and I ordered the green tea macchiato (which is the latte with espresso) and we loved both so matcha! read more

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This place food is very healthy. Spicy Seafood Pasta is my favorite. And always fresh flower on the table. I love it. read more

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Fruit shaved ice was amazing. One of the best I've had. Cheesecake was nice. I'll be back read more

Cafe Scent - Fruit shaved ice was amazing. One of the best I've had. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've always loved this place! I really like the interior here and since they also sell flowers, it makes it even better And the food here is so nice!! My favorite food is the pasta and the rice cake! (Dduk bbok ki) Its so different from other place You may think the price is little pricey but its worth it! read more

Cafe Scent - Ddukbokgi and pasta super good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not going to lie, the food was amazing and felt like someone cooked me a meal right out of their home kitchen, very relaxing and an enjoyable experience I had with my friend trying new foods. You better believe I'm coming back again! read more

This is a good spot to chill/study if you are a outsider to avoid rush hour traffic. I would recommend students that doesn't live in the area. Coming from the San Gabriel valley. Also they do parking validated at their parking structure read more

Very beautiful cafe and flower shop. This place used to be flower shop but added cafe to the business. Place is very moody and quite. Decor is fantastic. Perfect place to have a meeting or have day break. They sell drinks as well as simple foods. Price is not cheap but compare to accommodations you get to use.. it is worth it. Parking is free in the rear. read more

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Take your date here and have some dinner, coffee/tea, and dessert and buy a flower from their flower shop in the middle of the store. When you're walking by, you'll know it because there are plants outside. It's an elegant cafe, but pretty laid back so you don't need to dress up unless there's an occasion for it. For me, I study here during the day. It gets louder in the afternoons and you can't study here in the evenings because it's so dim and louder. My first visit was on 4/28/2012 and I was studying there for six hours or so and had breakfast and lunch there. They specialize in coffee and tea drinks and they serve Korean and Japanese food. They have early bird specials and an assortment of breakfast. I've tried a waffle and house coffee and it was about $7.95 if I recall. The waffle had vanilla ice cream on top, whipped cream, sweetened condensed milk, maple syrup, and fresh fruit and it was delicious. The house coffee comes with refills when you're in the cafe and they kept it coming the entire time I was there. At some point I tried the seafood dukbokki and it had diced red and green bell peppers, fish cakes, mushroom, 2 muscles, calamari, shrimp, cheese mozzarella, and a small squash cut into fourths. I've tried their fried rice and meatloaf at some point. The food I'd say is alright and I do enjoy it sometimes. When I'm studying, it's convenient. The drinks are typical to K-Town cafes as far as price goes. They do have a good selection of teas and coffees, among others. I've been to so many cafes in the area that I don't think anything here stands out. The music depends on the time of day, the staff, and the requests and they play K-Pop sometimes. There's a lot of seating since it's kind of like having two stores plus the flower shop in the middle and there's also patio seating. I haven't bought a flower yet, but it's nice to know it's there! The service is good when you can get their attention with the call buttons. For studying, they have free Wi-Fi and I don't have a lot of issues there. There's a good amount of power outlets if you know where to look. There's only a couple of wall space for it. There are long communal tables in the middle of either side of the restaurant and the outlets are on one side of the table. That's actually the best seating to study unless more people come and crowd it. Even with the many light fixtures in this seating, it is more for show than it is to help you see, so it's pretty dim in the cafe. Overall, it's a good to study for a little bit as long as it doesn't feel busy and they have food, snacks, desserts, and drinks. So for me, I don't go to Café Scent to eat or to drink. I go here to study or hang out with friends and it's a good place for that. I do enjoy their drinks and their food even though neither stands out for me. There's a flower shop in the café and that's what makes this place stand out. read more

Cafe Scent - Veggie omelette with coffee for early bird special. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cafe Scent has become one of my go-to Korean cafes in ktown. One of my friends was back in town tonight for less than 24 hrs, and the first thing that I could think of that was open late at night was this place. I was able to find street parking again, and had no problem snagging one of the booths. This time I decided to try their dukbokki after hearing how good it was from some friends. I had tried the dukbokki with seafood and squash before, but not the original way. This was one of the best dukbooki I've ever had. The duk was so soft and chewy, just how I like them. I don't like it when the rice cake is too firm and hard to bite into. It was cooked perfectly with the right amount of spice. Plus, there were pretty big pieces of fish cake and a hard boiled egg. There were also sesame seeds, green onions, and pepper pieces sprinkled throughout, which added some enhancements to the flavor. My friend also ordered a mango smoothie, which I got to try. This was also very good with a refreshing and true mango taste. I hate it when smoothies taste like artificial fruit or too much of a syrupy taste. Overall, Cafe Scent has proven to have quality all around in their drinks, food, and dessert. Service was also very friendly, even to non-Korean speaking patrons. read more

Cafe Scent - dukbokki - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food & Drink: - After tasting numerous Korean coffeehouses' SWEET POTATO LATTE, for the first time I encountered one that is actually worth the $7. It tasted like hot, frothy sweet potato cream soup. - BACON CREAM PASTA was as creamy, hearty, savory and divine as any you'd find in a great Italian-American restaurant. Solid ingredients, superb sauce, filling portion, and fair price ($11) - SWEET SESAME SOBA was light and refreshing with great texture and a fun variety of add-ons. If you're going for healthy yet satisfying, this is a prime option. Atmosphere: So artistic, beautiful, romantic, and relaxed! This instantly became my favorite Ktown cafe. If you're looking for a quieter place to read, catch up with friends, or just enjoy personal time, this is like a little retreat. Way better than Haus or Cafe Concerto. read more

Cafe Scent - Sigh, this doesn't do the romantic, modern atmosphere justice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food taste good, the staff are slow, but kind. This place is good for meeting with friends and family. Definitely I will be back soon.

It is cozy, easy to park and good services. I met my friend today here in KTown. I usually avoid to meet the people in Ktown, thinking the parking is crazy. However, here is so convenience because this cafe belongs to Aroma fitness center. The parking is huge and free parking with the validation. The place is also cozy with dim lights and big couches. And the service is incredibly nice refill the coffee infinitely. The Tiramisu is also very well made and delicious. I will definitely come back. read more

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I love their "honey bread" I order it every single time I go there! We parked right at the front of the store. There's a parking meter but we were told that it's free late at night (after 6PM I think). They have two separate seating areas. One is the flower-shop area and the other is the cafe. Went there on a late December evening after a girls-night-out at Pasadena last year so their holiday decor was up. Beautiful crystal snowflakes and white puffballs hung from the ceiling of the flower-shop area followed by spring colored blooms in vases. There was a lot of loveseats too and little tables for couples. Lovely simple decor on their cafe area. They have some pretty light fixtures and floral-decor up on the walls. They have comfy U-shaped booths that are good for groups and also outside seating. Both areas have a long wooden table btw. We sat at the cafe area. Obviously we ordered the "honey bread" and as always it's sweet and yummy! Warm buttery bread, cold ice-cream with fruits and nut toppings! We also ordered tea. Compared to other places their teas are not as sweet but this is most likely because most of their patrons order the honey bread with tea or coffee. The staff were attentive and polite. They also patiently waited for us to settle-down and order. After eating loads of honey bread, chit-chatting and drinking tea; we asked if we could take pics at the flower-shop area and they let us so it was pretty fun. Went here before with a guy friend and the moment I walked in I was given a surprise bouquet (the guy friend I was with arranged it with them). Flowers + Cafe (Honey Bread) = some kind of storybook romance XD Anyway, girls would definitely love this place. Prices are the same as the other cafes in Ktown. Drinks are around $4-$6. I have a lot of good memories at this place so 5-stars from me^^ read more

Cafe Scent - Shop Decor & Honey Bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So for a place to get some work done, awesome. Free wifi, plenty of outlets, after ordering something, they pretty much leave you be unless you ring for em. Drinks are pretty good, especially the smoothies. But, just had the dragon roll and I was sorely disappointed. The highlight of a dragon roll is the eel. If the eel tastes like unpalatable microwaved cardboard chunks, then you got nothing. Yes, that is what this nasty ass roll tasted like. Avoid it at all costs, not worth the $10. But since they got other stuff going for them, I'll leave their rating alone :P read more

Love coming in early in the mornings! Their coffee and breakfast combos are great! Good portion of food with unlimited (pretty smooth) house coffee for $7-9. They are good about refilling your cup with a hot coffee. (: such a peaceful morning, comfy booth, not too crazy loud. Its a perfect place for brunch meetings! Had egg sandwich and a black rice breakfast burrito. Both filling and yummy! Will schedule another business brunch soon! read more

Cafe Scent - Black rice breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fantastic food! Highly recommend the French Toast. The lattes are amazing too. And most of all, the patio is a vibe vibe.

Been coming to Scent for years but last nights hamburger steak was just awful. It was smothered in sauce to cover up the burned meat. The potatoes on the side was also too cooked and so dry. Didn't recognize it was potatoes because it was also covered over the sauce. The dinner came out 40 minutes after the actual order too. read more

Located on Serrano in between 7th & Wilshire. Parking: 3 hours free with validation in lot or street meters What I ordered: -Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie for $8 -about the size of a regular smoothie from Jamba (or a little smaller actually but bigger than the 16) Study Spot? Yes, if you don't mind listening to K-Pop blasting throughout the night while wondering if they are singing in English or Korean...or both! I didn't mind at all since I'm a teeny bopper. And what?! Don't judge me. Anyhoo.. I came here around 7PM and there were only 2 other people doing work on laptops. By 9PM I seemed to be the only one being productive while other folks were on dates or catching up with friends. I always get stuck to the one couple who decides to sit near me & be all affectionate when there are hella empty tables around. Geez. But I digress, I will definitely come back here to study because of the free wifi, individual tables, big tables, cute waiters & comfy seats. I suggest bringing a study buddy so at least two of you will be doing work in the cafe! read more

Cafe Scent - strawberry yogurt smoothie with flavorless strawberry chunks on top. still good tho! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I like places with well thought out interiors and Cafe Scent definitely impresses. The cafe's decorations make it stand out from the masses of coffee/tea shops. I got the Sweet Potato Latte and it was good! It was thick and creamy and I liked that it was a unique sweet potato flavor. PROS: -Free WIFI - The password is their phone number -Validated parking for 3 hours -Very large seating area. I would say about 15 outdoors and 70 indoors so about 85 total CONS: -Not many outlets. There is one at the end of the long table near the entrance. I would come back to chat with friends but I would NOT come back to study/work (not enough outlets). read more

Cafe Scent - Sweet potato latte on the long table that seats large parties of 10! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent coffee here as well as an attention to detail you wouldn't usually find at such an affordable place. The service is outstanding as well. They offer a great breakfast menu and the pastas here are out of sight! read more

Cozy cafe with fantastic tastes. The tuna tataki salad hit the spot. Ordered the rice cakes and found my taste buds overwhelmed by the flavorful sauce. Great ambience too! read more

We had spicy seafood pasta, hamburger steak, earl grey tea, sweet potato latte, and lemonade. Food and drink all were pretty good. At 8 pm, street parking was easy. read more

This place is definitely one of the cuter cafes in Koreatown. Conveniently located in Koreatown (Serrano and Wilshire), parking is pretty easy to find on the street or you can park in the garage (the one Aroma patrons use). Inside, the place is littered with flowers (some fake, some real) because right next door is their flower shop. The half-circle seating is lined with fur, and there are areas where a bigger group can be accommodated. I really love the ambiance; it gives off a very rich and warm vibe. The food: Their drinks are fair but overpriced. Well, this place, in general, is overpriced. I've tried their croissant (dry and hard), their seafood rice platter (delicious but WAYYY too spicy - I needed jugsss of water), and their ham sandwiches (pictured) - which are very flavorful. I actually really enjoyed these sandwiches. The people who work here aren't friendly but they're pretty attentive. All in all, order their seafood rice dish but prepared to feel your tongue burn! and also order the ham sandwiches. But do not order their pastry or coffee. I also saw some other patrons order other dishes that looked delicious; I will probably try those out next time. I recommend this place if you want somewhere cute to dine on pretty decent food. Someone please try the other dishes out and post pictures! :) read more

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Free wi-fi, good food, plenty of drinks to choose from, and FLOWERS! This is definitely a sweet looking cafe. First of all, they have flowers all around as decorations and to sell. It really puts the ambiance at a different level than other cafes in Ktown. They've got booths all around with regular table and chair seating, as well. The food is exceptional. I liked (forgot which..) the pasta I had and the Ddukbokki, aka Spicy Rice Cakes. The butter bread with fruits on top is really good for folks with a slight sweet tooth, not to mention how cute they are, anyone would want a piece of it. I've had the iced milk tea and at first, it seemed bland, but I grew into it the more I drank it. Not bad at all and I'm sure it's better for me. They've got indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of parking on the streets, and if you don't like what you ordered, you can go to the major coffee franchise right next door (: read more

Cafe Scent - Isn't it lovely? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

HAWAIIAN PIZZA!! *Love They use tortilla for the crust, which means super super thin crust with plenty cheese and toppings. Def one of the best dishes there. read more

Food is so-so (tried the seafood fried rice, sweet potato pizza, and white sauce seafood pasta), BUT, niceeee environment for studying - no second hand smoke like spot coffee, perfect lighting, comfy seats, yummy caramel macchiato, wide selection of entrees, finger foods, and desserts, AND super cute cashiersss! what more can you ask for? :D read more

Cafe Scent - Honey bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The best cafe food ever, it does have that romance ambiance feel too it... Coffee is Excellent!!!! read more

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We live in Bay Area but ordered mother's day flower arrangement for delivery (in LA) and they did a beautiful job!!! Outstanding service and they even sent us a picture to make sure the arrangement was to our liking. Our go to flower shop for LA delivery!!! read more

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