Yummy and fast! The breakfast sandwich tastes super fluffy and creamy. The egg texture was good…read more The bacon was crunchy and Matcha latte was super sweet almost like a dessert but still tasted like matcha!

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.

There are so many cafes in k-town but MCO definitely stands out!…read more Parking: a whole free parking lot (unheard of over here!) Ambience: the best chill vibes! everyone seems to enjoy themselves. Good music, great decor. Lots of seating inside and outside Service: baristas were all so nice Food: flavorful and tasty! Both the jalapeño focaccia and the steak burrito were so satisfying Drinks: 9/10 I like my drinks more coffee and matcha forward, but the flavor of both were delightful! Price: quality is worth the price! A little expensive but its expected in this part of town Love it here though, I will be back :)

it was my first visit to coffee MCO, and i'm super pleased with all the aspects of this cafe! it's…read morein a great location, and has plenty of free parking with security outside! the cafe is super spacious with plenty of seating on the 2nd floor and outside. lots of people were working since the cafe offers free wifi. i ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and chose to not add any sweeteners. i was pleasantly surprised by the flavor - it was slightly bitter, but not astringent at all! the drink itself was super creamy, and they use a great, high-quality matcha powder. although it isn't freshly whisked, the matcha was smooth and super delicious! service was also so quick, and i got my drink within minutes of ordering. i'd love to come back and work at this cafe next time!

The South LA Café is on site at the Museum of Natural History in LA. It was located on the first…read morefloor. My family and I ended up finding out about it going down the escalators from the theater area at the Museum. There is also a small shop for the Museum of Natural History, located on the first floor, with limited hours. There are a variety of options here from coffee and pastries. We ended up just getting a iced coffee and a lavender latte. Both drinks were delicious. The team members are amazing here and the service was fantastic! The coffee shop was slightly busy, but it was to be expected since it's right near the museum. It was nice to be able to take a break after walking around the museum for several hours.

This location is no good!! Website promotes "parking validation" NOPE! $20 flat fee. Customer…read moreservice needs improvement, took the baristas 2 minutes to acknowledge my presence and greet me, they were talking amongst each other and made me feel unwelcome. This location does not have the Salmon bagel! I repeat no salmon bagel. I ordered large Iced latte and 2 empanadas, coffee had more milk than espresso and the empanadas were warm but the filling was cold which was weird to me. After waiting 10 minutes for my order in a also empty coffee shop, my friend and I go outside to eat our food and enjoy our $20 meal w/tip, we get asked to leave because they're closing... website states 7:00am- 5:00pm, it was barely 4:20pm!!!. That is why this location is being rated a 1 star, overall bad experience. Look at my pictures... I placed my order at 4:04pm, they took about 10 minutes or 13 to give me my order, we got asked to leave at 4:20pm and when I asked the cashier if he could validate my parking he said " we don't validate here, but you can ask the guy with the vest!." So I did and he told me the same thing "we don't validate" after being asked to leave we paid a $20 fee at 4:37pm. No hate, do better Check out their south LA location on Manchester and Vermont, great customer service and they validate 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!

This was my second time visiting Memory Look. They have plenty of seating options both indoors and…read moreoutdoors, which is definitely a plus. Parking is also pretty convenient with a good amount of spaces available. When I visited, though, there weren't many desserts on display. For drinks, they don't offer a double matcha option, but you can order a matcha latte with Einspänner cream instead. The drink itself was good, although I found the prices a little higher compared to other matcha spots I've tried. Service was on the slower side, and it took a while for the drinks to come out. The staff were okay, but not particularly friendly. (+) Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, convenient parking (-) Pricier than other matcha spots, slower drink preparation, and no double matcha option

Most definitely deserves all the stars. Matcha Einspänner, Matcha Latte, Matcha Americano you can't…read morego wrong with. Hey Damo, would it hurt to let your customers know that you only set the lid on top of the drinks? You don't actually snap it down on the drink. Not knowing this I spilled a portion of my latte. When I was in line at nearby Out of Ordi a young lady near me spilled quite a bit of her drink on her hands and clothes. The poor kid was embarrassed. Please do better for your unsuspecting customers. Perhaps simply place the lid next to the drink when presenting it on the counter.

Came here on a Saturday and it was pretty busy. Had to wait about 10 minutes for my drink, which…read morewasn't too bad considering how packed it was. I ordered the Matcha Einspanner and really liked it. The creamy top was nice, the sweetness was perfect, and most importantly the matcha flavor was actually strong. Everything balanced really well together without being overly sweet. Definitely enjoyed my drink and I'll probably be back again soon!

Nice coffee shop in K-Town. There's valet parking available in the shared plaza, though the plaza…read morewas pretty busy when we visited. I really enjoyed the coffee here. Lots of interesting choices. The drinks were well balanced and not overly sweet, so you could actually taste the coffee instead of having it covered up by syrups or other flavors. The coffee itself was smooth, with no harsh or overly bitter aftertaste. I also liked that the flavors complemented the coffee rather than overpowering it. Loved the honey lavender matcha and peanut coffee. The drinks were beautifully presented too, so they looked just as good as they tasted. Overall, a really enjoyable coffee experience and definitely a place I'd come back to try more drinks.

i visited RNY coffee studio on a friday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised by how mellow and…read morerelaxed it felt compared to other cafes i visited in ktown! the cafe created a great space for heads down work and casual conversation. there is one unisex restroom, stable wifi, and plenty of seating, including chairs at the counter connected to the coffee bar and a large sofa. the hojicha i ordered seemed promising with its deep, rich color, but it ended up being a bit too milky for my liking. 7/10 valet parking in the plaza was available, but i opted for metered parking.

Stopped by this coffee shop in the heart of Koreatown for a quick coffee pickup. They have valet…read moreparking, but since I was only running in and out, I didn't need to valet. The valet staff were really nice about it. The café has a cool industrial vibe with exposed ceilings, concrete floors, warm lighting, and some unique vintage touches. It definitely has more character than your typical modern coffee shop. They also have a good selection of pastries, cookies, and other baked goods. I ordered an Espresso Tonic and an Iced Americano. The Espresso Tonic was really refreshing and had a nice citrusy kick. I enjoyed the flavor, but the portion was surprisingly small, which was a little disappointing. The staff inside were friendly and nice as well. Overall, I liked the coffee, service, and atmosphere. I'd definitely stop by again when I'm in the area.

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.

This place is right on the border of Downtown LA and Chinatown, and they have free parking…read moredownstairs as long as you validate. That alone is a huge plus because when do you ever find free parking on this side of town? You take the elevator up, and the space is really nice and modern with plenty of good spots to sit and get some work done. My biggest complaint is that even though they open at 8, the kitchen doesn't open until 9:30. I really wanted the breakfast sliders, and honestly, I almost wanted to hate this place because of that. But their matcha completely made up for it. I got the banana cream matcha, and it had a beautiful, vivid green color with the perfect balance of sweetness without being too sweet. It was seriously so good that I'd come back again. Just consider yourself warned: if you want anything from the kitchen, don't show up before 9:30.

Another day another coffee exploration. This time I ended up in the downtown LA area and was…read moreexcited to try Archives of Us. Parking wise - there was an entrance to turn into that leads to an underground area. Keep in mind if you go this way, there is two elevators that you need to take to get to the shop, which is located at the 2nd floor. When I tried to pay before leaving, I had some issues with my credit cards accepting the payment at the station. On the way out, there was a worker that was able to help. I went on a weekend at peak hours so it was expectedly busy. It was a particularly hot day so had to settle for their outdoor patio. There was a wait to order. American Express is accepted here. There were a few things I got during my visit. Banana Cream Tiramisu Latte was the drink option; it was sweet and felt like it balanced the coffee well. However, I didn't feel like it stood out enough to go out of my way for it again. Wagyu Egg Sliders and Poke & Chips were the food options that I picked. The drink came out within a few minutes but the food took ~ 20 minutes before they brought it out. Both of the food items felt okay and not anything special as well. The poke was slightly lower on the list because they use tuna; could have been better with salmon. Overall, it was a pretty meh experience. WiFi is available, so it could be a working spot for those that need it. Tables were dirty given the volume of customers they had. I wanted to grab some coffee beans and they were out of stock at the time. The initial atmosphere seemed nice, so perhaps I should consider coming back on a less busy day.

SYNT stands for "see you next time" and after my first visit, I can see why! SYNT is located in a…read moresmall strip mall with a small parking lot. Valet is available but I was lucky to pull right in and find a spot. Upon entering, there is a dessert bar to the right where you can see different kinds of desserts and pastries. To your left, is the counter where you can pick up your to-go order or your take out order. I was pleasantly surprised when I told the associate that I will be eating in and she hands me a menu and asked for me to find a seat. The space is cute! the dining area is split into two parts: one part directly in front of the counter is well-lit from the windows and have tables plus a few couches with tables for relaxed experiences. The other part is more a cozy dining area with soft light. The menu covers well-crafted beverages from coffee to matcha. This space mainly covers desserts and pastries so this is a perfect spot to head over after dinner or lunch. Lotus Biscoff Einspanner Cafe latte: Perfect sweet drink for the coffee lover! Though it is a dessert drink, the coffee is predominate. Peach Matcha Latte: made with the ceremonial matcha, the peach is just fresh and delightful! I was curious to see how the matcha would go with peach and they absolutely do go together! Dubai Chewy Cookie: i've tried a few versions of this around town and this has to be the best one! Don't let the size fool you! It is so rich, I ate half and had to take to rest home for later. Very decadent and flavorful. The mochi layer was chewy like candy. Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake: Another solid cake! Don't let the to-go container fool you, this is a very decadent, dessert that needs to be eaten slow. So delicious and I can certainly share this. This is a great hidden gem! Prices are on the high side but everything I had was top quality and the service was outstanding.

Really enjoyed our visit to SYNT Coffee House! The coffee…read morewas great, and the bingsu portions were huge and perfect for sharing. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. The staff were also wonderful and very accommodating. It was just before my birthday, and they even surprised me by putting a candle on my bingsu! Such a sweet and thoughtful touch. Definitely a great place to enjoy coffee and dessert with friends. We'll definitely be back!

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.