I was headed to dinner at the fabulous Holbox, but driving there from Hollywood at rush hour is…read morenever a good idea. So I looked for a coffee spot closer to the restaurant at which I could do some work. Alibi Coffee is only 10-15 minutes from the restaurant, which made it a good candidate--and off I went. It sits on the corner of Washington and Raymond Avenue. While there's one-hour parking on Washington, Raymond seems to offer unlimited parking (other than street cleaning days)--the friendly, helpful barista directed me over there. Inside, it's a tranquil, clean and comfortable environment that mixes contemporary touches with brick industrial vibes. I'm in my cream top era, so I decided to get their Trademark Cream Top Latte, which uses cold brew and house made cream with a hint of brown sugar. The drink was smooth and not too sweet and, all in all, extremely enjoyable. Next time, I might try the Salted Caramel Cream Top Latte. I was warned it was a bit sweeter, but I'd like to see for myself. Wi-Fi seems solid, and there are plenty of outlets (yay!), so this was a great work spot. I'd definitely return anytime I needed to be in this area.

My supervisor loves this place and recommended it. I haven't been inside, so I can't comment on…read moreservice, etc. Honeycomb Sugar Latte: I like the idea that you can add the amount of honey crumble into the drink based on your preference. I ended up adding it all. Salted Caramel Latte: I tried this drink the second time around, and I love it. It will be my go-to drink from now on at Alibi Coffee. It's sweet and creamy.

Cream top was my cup of tea…read more This was my first time here. There were a lot of coffee options so it took me a while to decide. I want to try mason latte next time. The outdoor seating area was spacious and parking was easy. It was a good place to hang out with a friend. They also have bakery items. It's a nice place if you're looking for coffee and something to eat.

Coffee MCO is a two-story coffee and espresso bar located on the border of Downtown LA and…read moreKoreatown. [Parking]: The coffee shop has a free designated parking lot which I actually appreciate since parking is not easy to come by in this part of the neighborhood. [Amenities & atmosphere]: The restroom is located just outside the entrance and no code is needed. The cafe has a modern and sleek interior which makes this spot an ideal 1st date spot. There is a section where the cafe has various albums hanging on the wall. [Menu]: Some of the highlighted items to order here are Mason Latte, Hojicha Latte, and Brisket Burrito. Kitchen items are served from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. *** Steak Breakfast Burrito (24-hour marinated steak, crispy tots, cheddar, pico de gallo, scrambled eggs, avocado, homemade aioli, served with housemade green aji or red salsa - $21.00): I was given a buzzer only to realize it was for the food order and not the drink. The green sauce was very vinegary with a slightly spicy kick. The burrito itself was not bad as it had all the right ingredients. It took about 10 minutes for the kitchen to prepare this order. Mason Latte (Double shot Espresso, whole milk, homemade brown butter caramel, sea salt - iced $7.75): This drink had to be mixed and shaken first. A solid latte and not too sweet. The flavor was a tad light, but not bad. *** While no food or drink in particular made this place stand out among all other amazing coffee shops in Los Angeles, this is still a solid all-around coffee shop in my book. A big thumbs up on good interior vibe and easy parking.

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!

Stagger is easily one of my favorite matcha shops in LA. The shop is in a a strip mall in…read moreKoreatown, with parking that is fairly easy for the area. The shop is usually pretty busy, but drinks come out fast here. The double matcha is consistently excellent, with a nice balanced matcha flavor. I usually gravitate more toward coffee versus matcha, but not here. Overall, stagger is excellent, and a clear favorite spot for matcha in the area.

Very yummy iced strawberry matcha!…read more Was looking forward to the blueberry cheesecake miffing but they were out. It's okay would definitely try them again soon!

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.

Great cortado and good seating inside. Being from the Bay Area, I'm familiar with heat, so I don't…read moreunderstand why so many places in LA seem to lack air-conditioning and insist on keeping their doors ajar instead of cranking up the cool air. Maybe they're just used to it, but I'll never understand it. Nice ambience overall, though it's not the best place to get work done if you can't stand blaring loud music. I can work with it, but it's definitely loud.

Nice little spot in USC village few seating area inside and plenty of spots to eat outside…read more Ordered the iced chai. 6/10. Iced Blueberry matcha 6/10. Tasted mostly the matcha with a very subtle taste of blueberry after taste. There might be better drinks that I could have tried but just basing it off those. They also looked like they had good sandwich options that I'd be interested to try.

My friends and I came to study during final season, and it wasn't so crowded…read more I got the Misugaru latte and it was good. 9.5/10. It wasn't as sweet as the one I had at Mi Cafe.

Bumped down a star…read more This place is no longer a good study spot, the music is wayyyyy too loud, especially for early morning focus.

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!

To be honest i was disappointed with the matcha…read more.. Why is this so hyped? I definitely prefer rok, airoma, vivot

The barista was super nice and the coffee as super strong. Had a great flavor without an…read moreoverwhelming sweetness. The space was an overall chill coffee shop, highly recommend.

First time ordering the strawberry latte einspanner. I was initially excited to try this new…read moreflavor, since Ive tried their einspanners before. This is the first time I didnt have a good experience with the flavor. :( Top of the einspanner - fantastic. However the strawberry puree was too bitter for my taste. I wanted to call to just let anyone know if they could just check the batch. But unfortunately theres no number to contact. Honestly it just needs to be more sweetened is all. Hopefully owners/staff is able to see this so they can taste test the strawberry puree. Otherwise, still love this place!

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!

Based off of an Instagram post, I decided to try Keem's whilst recently in LA! I came right in the…read moremorning on a weekday so there was plenty of parking and only one person ahead of me when I arrived. I initially had every intention of ordering a Vienna matcha but when I read the description for the ube buttercream latte, I couldn't resist! After just a couple of minutes my order was ready to go. My initial sip was just the cream and espresso but was already yummy...a good start. I mixed it all together with my straw then finally got a proper try. It was soooo good. There was a sweetness and nuttiness from all of the flavors balanced by the espresso flavor. Even though I figured it'd be yummy, the drink exceeded my expectations truth be told. It didn't last too long before I finished the drink! I've tried coffee places and the like here and there in LA and this is one of the first times I can say I would like to come back here specifically to try more drinks!! Overall a very successful experience and I'll definitely come back.