I went to Damo around 2pm on a weekend, and the line was already starting to form out the door…read more Unfortunately, the line takes up a majority of the cafe space, along with the few sitting tables, so it was pretty difficult to find a spot to wait for my drink after ordering. The pickup area can also get blocked by the line or waiting area, which can make it a little awkward when you're trying to reach over someone to grab your drink. I ordered the Coconut Hojicha and the Matcha Einspanner. The Coconut Hojicha was refreshing, nutty, and definitely the standout of the two. It's such a fun twist on the typical matcha coconut drink, and I have to give Damo their flowers for creating something that feels unique. The Matcha Einspanner wasn't particularly stand-out compared to some of the other cafes in K-Town, but it was still a well-balanced drink with a nice mix of bitterness, sweetness, and creaminess. I can definitely see why so many people consider Damo one of their favorite cafes. Despite the crowded setup, the drinks are creative and thoughtfully done!

Absolutely obsessed with the Hojicha Coconut!…read more This drink is DIVINE, so refreshing, creamy, and delicious. I could literally drink 10 of these! It's definitely a must-try, and I already can't wait to come back for another one. The cakes were just okay for me. I'd probably pass on them next time if I'm just getting something for myself, but they would make a cute gift or present for someone!

Cute spot! We only ordered the smore cookies. Quite good and surprisingly does taste like a smore…read more Just the right amount of sweetness for my taste. We got the Matcha, Red Velvet, Dark Chocolate, and Oreo! The Oreo is a fav so far. We were only going to get 3, but when we bought they had a buy 3 get one free deal! We went at night on a weekday and it was relatively empty and surprisingly some parking. Could be a nice spot to study. Would come back to try their other sweet treats. The atmosphere is pretty cute as well!

Stopped by after lunch next door, their cookies are THE BOMB I literally wanted some more after I…read morehad them haha. Ambiance is calm and peaceful and cute decor fills the place, starting with three big ole bear dolls sitting on a swing on the front window display. Would come back just to try more flavors! We got oreo, biscoff, hershey's chocolate, and blueberry cookies. They are just the right sweet, not too sweet and still flavorful. It's what makes the cookie eatable in bulk I say! Also got the Americano, it's very light which I love. The straw is a pink heart shape, so soo cute.

Came in close to opening, very quick service. It was a refreshing treat. Mango was a bit too ripe…read morethough.

This is still my favorite bingsu cafe and I will continue to come by when I'm in the area! They…read morehave plenty of seating snd their bingsu is delicious. My favorite flavors are their melon and mango. This time we decided to try the strawberry matcha and it was good too! Perfect for the summer and service is always quick and friendly :) There's a parking garage so parking is not bad at all!

Great place! amazing service kids are really friendly to all customers good customer service even…read morebefore closing! appreciate :) best Thai coconut and durian and pandan ice cream in Los Angeles . if you're a true southeast Asian you know. recommend I order their pandan toast since all mango series sold out. was really delicious and not too sweet like the filipino ube desserts or the Korean honey condensed milk drenched injeolmi toasts. this place beats! definitely recommend this place to all! Ambiance was a good vibe too.

Came here to try it because I was in the area. If I wasn't intrigued by the Thai gelato, I probably…read morewouldn't have stepped foot in this plaza lol. Parking is pretty difficult, and valet is $5. I can easily see the parking lot getting gridlocked on a busy day. I sampled a few of their gelato flavors, including the jasmine lychee and soy sauce. Both were okay, but I just wasn't in the mood for either of them today. I ended up getting the Pandan Toast to try. The pandan flavor was really good--not too grassy and didn't taste too artificial. The ice cream also had a buttery taste to it. It might have been from the toast, but I'm not too sure. The bread itself wasn't oily, which was nice, but it was kind of dry. The pandan sauce definitely helped make it easier to eat. I probably wouldn't eat the bread by itself though because it was super hard and didn't really have much flavor. I wasn't sure what to expect from the toast, but it wasn't quite what I expected. I originally wanted to try the mango sticky rice flavored shaved ice because it looked really good in the photos, but unfortunately they didn't have it today. I'd come back to try their shaved ice when mango is in season again!

Cafe Upper I had tried with a friend who told me she would go 30 minutes OUT OF HER WAY just to get…read morea matcha from this place, and boy it was worth it. I loved how rich, creamy, and balanced the matcha einspanner tasted. I would defiinitely come back to try other flavors too! The place is pretty spacious and is decorated with metal tables which offer that underground feel, which I enjoy also! Service was quick and the menu was simple and easy to read! Thanks Cafe Upper!

This place gets packed and is hidden gem. Okay, well not so hidden, but it is good. We trecked over…read morehere after watching a Kelsea Ballerini at Crypto Arena and have come back several times after watching WNBA games. Parking is in the back and is ADA accessible. They have chairs and tables for you to hang out and eat/drink what you purchased. There's also just benches if you wanna lounge. I've seen people here working on their laptop and groups of people around one table so the vibe is chill and friendly. It also depends on what time of day you come. Weekends usually get packed. As for the drinks and food. What we've had here has always been good. Best to eat their Croffle and baked goods there. Although Matcha is not for my liking, I'm more for their Taro Drink. B says the Matcha here is one of the better ones she's had. I have to agree even their Matcha Ice Cream is good. We get is the Matcha Croffle + Ice Cream, Matcha Einspanner, Taro Einspanner, and their cakes. Only thing I knocked down a star is because Not all the workers know the answers to your questions of what is in what food item or if you can substitute the milks. So that's something Cafe Upper should train all staff. Especially if people have food allergies.

So MemoryLook is a little expensive, BUT honestly the prices offset the cost of parking which is so…read morehelpful in K Town. And they are so sweet and do not rush anyone, you can stay here as long as you want. My friends and I WFH so we decided to Work From MemoryLook (WFML) one day together. I'm glad we did! Great pastries in the morning, i had the cremme brûlée donut which had tons of filling, and the pea foam matcha latte which was fantastic. And I had an EXCELLENT chicken Chipotle wrap at lunch that was recommended to me by the gentleman working at memory look. I'm not certain where these wraps are made. Another gentleman would bring them from the building in the same complex. I LOVED my wrap. They have a ton of seating outside too but there aren't any outlets out there so it's harder to WFH out there unless you're fully charged. But was great for separate meetings we all had to attend. The photobooth was fun but we were so thrown off by it taking 8 photos, we had no idea how many poses we would have to come up with hahaha. I would definitely come back here anytime!

Came on a Friday afternoon, and there weren't too many people. I like the outdoor and indoor…read moreseating options, and the interior of the cafe is really cute! I got the Matcha Einspanner, and it was pretty good. It tasted a bit grainy I will say. When I mixed the cream top with the matcha, the flavor was better, but I wouldn't say it's the best matcha I've had before. I would try one of their other drinks if I'm ever in the area again!

Soooo goood the matcha is the best and the have really good pastries!!! And the people that were…read moreworking so kind!!

This place is sweet…read more Fresh & expansive selection of just right sweetness in pastry form. Come during peak hours and see the line out the door. Moves reasonably quickly; just be ready when you get inside otherwise someone will order in front of you. A few seats outside around the village to enjoy the sweet buns. *Recommended ~ Dino Churro for a nice tapioca chew. Funny to come from PDX and find Stumptown here in Japantown ;)

Very good quality of drinks and shaved ice. The flavors were all natural and in the best way…read morepossible, no artificial flavors. I will definitely recommend this place, friendly service.

Stopped by Anko for dessert and drinks and really enjoyed the overall experience. The café has a…read moremodern, minimal aesthetic with neutral décor and plenty of seating, making it a nice place to relax. Street parking can be a little difficult, but they do have a parking lot in the back, which makes it much easier. We ordered the Houjicha Marron Shaved Ice and the Iced Brown Sugar Miso Latte. The barista was super helpful with explaining what each drink was, didn't steer us in any direction though. The Houjicha shaved ice was the standout. Houjicha is a toasted green tea, and the flavor is a little difficult to describe--it has a warm, grainy, almost wheat-like taste that's very different from traditional green tea. At first, it can seem like an unusual flavor, but don't give up on it. Once you add the syrup they serve on the side and keep eating, it really grows on you. It somehow gets better with every bite, and before you know it, you can't stop eating it. The Iced Brown Sugar Miso Latte wasn't exactly what I was in the mood for, but it was still well made. It had a nice balance of umami and sweetness without either flavor overpowering the other. While it wasn't my personal favorite, I'd still recommend it if you're looking to try something a little different. Overall, Anko is a great spot if you're looking for unique Japanese-inspired desserts and drinks in a calm, beautifully designed space.

Perfect double chip chocolate chip cookie!…read more I get why these cookies are so hyped up- perfectly gooey in the middle, not all the way fully baked in the middle, the chocolate chips were melty - I know people do "cheese pulls" but you can honestly do "chocolate pulls" with these cookies. Excited to try my rocky road cookie tonight.

The Venice outlet used to be my go-to, but since I moved the Larchmont one was more accessible…read more Parking's always tricky and might require bit of extra walk when not available. It's relatively busy but the line moved swiftly. The Larchmont store was pretty lively with the crowded and colorful wall deco! It's pretty fun to see that they came up with more seasonal items lately and most of them nailed it well when they came to cookies. Previously the lemon one and the most recent was the Raspberry Pistachio which I was impressed by as I just fancied sweet and refreshing combo of white chocolate and raspberry. The pistachio added more texture to it for sure. Same as any Levain cookies, best enjoyed warm and fresh out of oven. The Cookie Milk Latte was actually the main reason bringing me here, yet I was bit let down by it as I was expecting more malty cookie flavor in the drink. I felt it tasted not much different to regular cream top latte with some cookie crumbles in it.

So Good!!!!! The service was so good the lady serving us was so kind and sweet! We had the Citron…read morefruit dessert after seeing it all the time on TikTok, and the Dubai Chocolate Matcha Cake. The Citron was a citrusy yuzu cheesecake with passion fruit lemon juice inside, leaking and bursting with tangy flavor! The cake was fluffy and decadent and melt in your mouth. The Cake was crunchy topped it matcha chocolate shell to smash it open. It was so much fun. The moose was so divine and light and airy it almost felt like a cloud in my mouth. At the bottom of it was crispy and crunchy pistachio kataifi, shredded toasted wheat dough, and so nutty and crispy combining with the cloudy mousse. 10/10!!!

A friend was kind enough to bring me a Tu-Cha dessert by surprise. I got the Strawberry Coulis…read moreDessert. This sort of hyper-realistic fruit pastries has become so popular in LA so i'm so excited when I get to try them. Mine was filled with a jammy, fresh puree along with a nutty butter filling. The soft chocolate moose melts right in your mouth & the exterior being hardened white chocolate allows you to enjoy a satisfying crunch. I felt like I was making a mukbang when I took a bite LOL. Thx 2 my friend!