I was introduced to cafe sapientia by a coworker. It's a pretty popular place. We were there from…read more10a-11:30a on a Friday and there was a constant stream of customers. We both ordered a soy cappuccino and it was delicious. I am guessing it was a light roast because I didn't have to add any sugar! Really cute place. Lots of comfortable places to sit inside and outside. Clean bathroom for customers. Only thing worth mentioning is it got a little warm and stuffy inside while we were there, but I survived. :) I will definitely go back again. Really interested to try their ice desserts, pictures look yummy!

Parking lot seemed very worn out/buildings in the area looked closed down so we were a little…read moreworried maybe this place was shut too, but thankfully it wasn't! It's just a lil hidden in the corner. I'm glad bc it's def gonna become one of my go-to's now. Ive been here twice and it def gets busy around lunch time, not many seats were available when we went here around 12pm. But I'm glad business seems to be doing well bc it's a cute place. Cozy little spot with great food and bingsu! They absolutely nail the fluffy snow-like texture of Korean shaved ice. Portions are pretty big so I'd say stick to either getting food or shaved ice bc I have a pretty big appetite but couldn't finish either! And it's a lil hard to store bingsu in the freezer since it's prone to becoming completely frozen if you leave it in there too long. It won't have the fluffy melt in your mouth texture anymore. So eat as soon as your can even if you take it to-go (they pack them in drink cups with lids if you order to-go). I've had the matcha, Oreo, mango, and original flavors. They're all good but I'd rank original last bc I was expecting a lore more injeolmi powder like ive seen in pics + the flavors were too subtle for me (I did order with oat milk however so that can be where I went wrong). I'd say Oreo was my fave of all that ive tried. Only the ones with a white base are available with dairy-free options btw, so matcha and Oreo can't be made dairy-free. They appear to have seasonal flavors as well. The panini was very good. My partner called it prob the best smelling sandwich he's had LOL. I'm excited to try their drinks and other sandwiches next time!

I really really really wish they did not make there syrups with stevia! I asked if they had any…read morewithout , they said it doesn't have a after taste but that was not true. It has a very strong after taste of stevia. If you don't like that stuff like me then you will not like this! Its nasty! I rather have real sugar. Also stevia can cause alot of health problems like Kidney damage. . Gastrointestinal symptoms. A llergic reaction. . Hpoglycemia or low blood sugar. .. Low blood pressure. Endocrine disruption.

Very friendly and professional. Super easy. Tastes great. Thanks so much for making my little man's…read morequarantine birthday a hit. I will definitely use you guys again and recommend you to all my friends and family.

Food 5/5: corn shaved ice was SO GOOD!!!!! Oh my goodness wow. My husband got halo halo and he said…read moreit wasn't that good because it was too sweet but I highly recommend the corn flavor. It is perfect sweetness. Service 5/5 quick and friendly. Ambiance 2/5 few seats available but a typical ice-cream ambiance.

Came back today on the last day before they close the location. This time we had the strawberry…read moreflavor. It was light and sweet, but we preferred the honeydew. Good service and very clean. There was a steady flow of customers. We will miss this little gem in the valley. There are plenty of boba shops but too few shave ice.

I went to Salju Dessert yesterday with a friend and we enjoyed one each of the shaved ice and…read moreshared a crepe!! My goodness that shaved ice is soooo good. So soft, paired with condensed milk that is so creamy. What a dream dessert for a very hot summer day!!! Love love love I think we overdid it with the two shaved ice because at the end of it, we couldn't finish anymore because I also ordered the crepe at the last minute!! Haha No regrets as everything is made fresh and very tasty. Definitely got a sugar rush at the end of it. Service is quick, no one was in the front when we got there but we figured we were just going to order on the big screen. Ambiance is cool, there's seating areas everywhere. The seats are a little low for our liking as my friend who came with me is pretty tall. We just laughed it off and had a good time. Because even I couldn't believe we ordered 3 things to be shared with 2 people. Other than that, I'm glad I found this place. Definitely worth coming back!!

I think this place is pretty good compared to what's around the area…read more The only downside is that there's only four-ish tables inside and I ended up just eating it in the parking lot. They have vast variety of flavors and also sell crepe! Their crepe is more on the crispy side if you are into that

Sweet dad and daughter duo who do pop-ups in Culver City's Citizen's Market! I wish they were in…read morethe food hall all the time. They serve some really delicious shaved ice and they also have vegan options. I got the yuzu flavor and it was so good! It absolutely tasted like yuzu. And the next time I went, I got the strawberry shaved ice. Sadly, they are only at the market during some weekends, so check their social media to see when they'll be there!

the snow is good and its got lost of fruit on it. and i would love to see more of these places all…read moreover the place. unfortunately it is so popular they can not keep up. hire lots more people please because your place is a disaster. used containers and napkins and over filled trash everywhere you look. the poor employees are working their butts off so i am not blaming them. ownership has to step up to the obvious success they have created. its too much of a giant sticky mess for me to go back too soon. it is also a light desert that cost as much as an expensive entree most places. when you get half a melon and half box of strawberries thrown on top of your shave ice you can at least see where a lot of the cost is going. for now the place is a victim of its own success and i am sure they will get their act together while they conquer the world with sweet franchises (literally). would love this to be the next pink berry. good luck and for goodness sake clean up!

I love Korean shaved ice and this place rates way up there against all the other shaved iced places…read moreI've been here in the states and in Korea. Not only was the flavor amazing (which made me want to return and try them all) but the presentation was definitely instagram worthy. The one negative is that the seating was not plentiful for all their customers but this is definitely not a negative for the owners. That just means they have a great business. Location is in old town so parking might be a challenge.

Absolutely love this place. The flavor is amazing and very light…read more I rarely take pictures but this was a work of art.

Yes yes yes! I think I found my new favorite dessert spot for the summer! These Korean shaved ice…read moreare where it's at! They are perfectly light, and sweet and packed with flavor! You don't feel like you're eating shaved ice! You feel like you're eating a fluffy cloud! When you walk in, you are greeted by kiosks where you place your order. You don't have much interaction with the staff other than than they calling out your number when your order is ready Only downside is they were playing music way too loud! The store itself had maybe 1-2 other parties inside... but the music was too loud we practically had to yell at each other to MAYBE hear the person right next to us. I definitely was not a fan of that vibe. The dessert itself though was phenomenal

Sooo good and portions are huge. My boyfriend and i made the mistake of getting one small and one…read morelarge--DO NOT BE FOOLED, a large is MORE than enough for two people lol The only thing that kinda sucks is that for both the small and the large, they each get the same amount of sweetened milk to pour over the top. I feel like the large should get a bigger portion but idk maybe that's just me. It also sucks because if you want more of the milk topping you have to pay extra, sooo :/ Otherwise, I loved it and I'll definitely be back to try the other flavors!

Discovering Korean bingsu (shaved ice) was such a surprise for me, and Mewame completely changed…read morethe way I think about desserts. I never imagined ice could be so soft, fluffy, and full of flavor--it literally melts in your mouth. I fell in love after the very first bite. Ever since I found this place, I've been coming here almost every day. My favorite is the chocolate bingsu, but honestly, every flavor I've tried has been amazing. I've had bingsu at a few other places in Koreatown, but Mewame is by far my favorite. The quality, presentation, and taste are on another level. The café is spotless, cozy, and beautifully designed, and I love the location too. 20/10--absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Today we tried two things: the pistachio shaved ice and the matcha milkshake…read more First, the location. The shop is in West Hollywood, near Trader Joe's and next to a Pilates studio. It's a little hidden, and parking is not great. You may find parking near Trader Joe's, or use street parking for around $1. Now, the important part: the food. Pistachio Shaved Ice This one was disappointing. When you order something pistachio-flavored, you expect that rich, nutty pistachio taste. We've tried a lot of pistachio desserts, and this one tasted like... sugar wearing a green outfit. There was almost no pistachio flavor. The portion was also pretty small. It had cream on the bottom, shaved ice in the middle, more cream on top, and some crushed pistachios. It looked interesting, but the flavor and texture were very basic. Nothing creative, nothing memorable. The biggest problem is simple: it's called pistachio shaved ice, but the pistachio forgot to show up. Matcha Milkshake The matcha milkshake was okay. The matcha flavor was fairly strong, but it was still mostly sweet. There wasn't much of that fresh, slightly bitter matcha aroma or aftertaste. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't special. Overall, we give this place: 3 out of 5. Not terrible, but probably not a place we would rush back to. The desserts were sweet, but they were missing a little soul.