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    Literatea

    3.6 (41 reviews)
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    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    veggie cheese melt
    Clara S.

    sandwich is disappointing lol im sure drinks are good though. good snack bar selection..

    That, my friend, is a beautiful Tuesday afternoon
    Shirley W.

    I would have given them a 5 star, because this place is awesome. But there was one time I saw a fly stuck inside the pastry cabin..... The secret garden, a shaded courtyard behind the mystic Doheny library. To the side of little side way, there is Literatea. The barista is always nice and makes conversations and recommendations. I believe we, the only scrub wearing nerd at USC main campus do get special treatments, people behave better in our presence :) Any how, they serve Chado tea, in a pot, with China tea cups, on a tray. To me, that is heavenly getaway from our monotone dental building.

    Sharon H.

    I was skeptical to try this place out but it's actually pretty good. I got the tomato soup and sandwich combo and a milk tea. The milk tea isn't great. The flavor is a bit off and the boba is too soft as if they have been sitting in water all day. As for the soup. I'm usually not a fan of tomato soup but I actually really enjoyed it. Not to strong in taste and balanced in terms of flavor. I would definitely recommend! The sandwich was also pretty good. But not anything standout or special. I would say the environment is very clean and has a vintage feel. Located behind doheny library, it is a perfect place to study. Plus there's spaces outdoors too and had it not been raining I probably would have stayed out in the courtyard. Overall I would give service a 4/5, environment a 4/5 and taste a 3/5.

    This tomato soup is so good it's addictive!

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    Alibi Coffee - HONEY LAVENDER LATTE

    Alibi Coffee

    4.5(292 reviews)
    1.6 miPico-Union
    $$

    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.

    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.

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    MEMORYLOOK - Brown Sugar Hojicha Einspanner and Matcha Latte

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    4.1(1.4k reviews)
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    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!

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    Stagger Coffee - Double matcha and matcha latte

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    4.5(876 reviews)
    2.7 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
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    Amazing matcha drinks. I got the pumpkin pie matcha and it was absolutely delicious. Good pumpkin…read moreflavor without overpowering the matcha and the matcha was the right strength for my liking; I like my matcha strong. The workers were also super nice. I had a tall Asian guy help me pick my drink.

    One of my favorite matcha spots in LA!…read more The Double Matcha is always a classic here. It's rich, creamy, and a solid choice if it's your first time at Stagger. BUT what I've been absolutely obsessed with lately is their Jasmine Matcha. I constantly find myself coming back specifically for this drink. The balance between the jasmine and matcha is PERFECT. You get that floral, fragrant jasmine flavor while still being able to distinctly taste the matcha, and neither one overpowers the other. Parking is also surprisingly easy for LA! I've usually been able to find street parking nearby, so I personally wouldn't bother spending the extra money on valet. I will say this probably isn't the best place if you're looking for somewhere quiet to study. There are constantly people coming in and out and it can get pretty noisy and busy inside. I'd come here more to grab a drink and catch up with someone than to lock in for a study session. The Double Matcha may be the classic, but the Jasmine Matcha is what keeps me coming back. If you're a jasmine matcha person, GET THIS ONE!!

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    Rok Coffee and Tea - Matcha duo

    Rok Coffee and Tea

    4.4(880 reviews)
    2.5 miHarvard Heights
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    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.

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