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Decided to cowork with a friend who wanted to check out Modu, so I met her here! I was able to find street parking in a residential block a couple minute walk away. Atmosphere wise, the music is a nice ambient level & everyone was either chatting or working. The area that left me quite disappointed was my drink. I opted to try the matcha latte as the vibrant green color I saw in other review photos looked quite promising. However, upon first sip, I realized that the color may have led me astray, as I struggled to really taste any matcha. It tasted a bit more like watered down oat milk. Overall, I'd likely stick to trying their coffee based drinks if I were to return in the future.
I had a great experience at this Korean bakery/cafe in Highland Park! For drinks, I got their signature Modu Latte Iced and it was great. It was satisfyingly sweet from the Korean black sugar syrup and had good espresso flavor. I also liked the sweet and soft cream top. I also tried their signature milk cream bun and it was between good and decent. What I liked most was the cream which was soft, not too sweet, and light. I could eat a lot of that haha. The brioche bun used as could've been better though. It was bready and firm, whereas I would've preferred the bread to be fluffy and airy. This would be great as a sandwich bun though. The interior and exterior are pretty nice, I like the vibes. There's a main table which people can share as well as individual seats and tables. There's wifi here, but I didn't see any outlets. Parking is street parking only. I would recommend parking in the nearby neighborhood for free parking. Overall, good experience here. I would love to come back to try thor other creative and aesthetic pastries!
Beware of street parking on York Blvd. I found luck on a neighboring residential street but street sweeping (No Parking) is from 9-11am Wednesday on one side and Thursday on the other side. Plenty of seats and tables, great for a work from cafe kind of day but might need to go early. People that were there already around noon didn't seem like they would be leaving anytime soon. We only ordered one coffee because we had watered down drinks from another place a few minutes prior. Modu Latte was terrible. Nothing special to it, tasted like a McDonalds' coffee but topped with a cream top.. We really came for their pastries and those were much better than their coffee. Yuja Kumquat Tart -soo good, the chocolate pastry shell wasn't too sweet and paired well with the citrus cream. Dolloped on top was a cream that was light and airy. Candied Kumquat was great touch. Black Sesame Mochi Cake Bar -it's what you expected it to be. Not too sweet.
If you drive too fast you will miss this place. You can see Galco market not directly across but close enough to know your in the right area. I didn't try the coffee this time but I did get some pastries to try. With all four of the pastry I got, they are not too sweet and I love that. Black sesame mochi cake loaf, you can taste the earthly toasted sesame and the texture is mochi but not too much. Lime tart, really unique with the sugar leaf on top and it goes well with the filling. Tart and I want to say I was able to taste a little of cheese in it too. Cream bun, sooo good airy and fluffy, you don't feel guilty eating it. Because the bun itself is so fluffy and the cream top is just light and delicious and I can see why the staff is making more of them in the kitchen. Last was this black sesame dark chocolate cookie. I really enjoyed it and take little bites of it. It's wonderful. The black sesame and dark chocolate goes well together. Service was very nice and the staff was patience and I was able to ask to put the pastry in separate boxes because I was gifting some
I came here with a friend on a Sunday morning after seeing it on Instagram. It wasn't too crowded for a weekend and the interior had ample seating for us. We ordered a yuzu tart and the signature cream pan for our pastries. For drinks, we ordered the matcha latte and the hojicha latte. Starting off with the cream pan, I would say it's solid for what it is; however, it's nothing to write home about. It wasn't too sweet nor heavy which I appreciated, but other than that it was pretty standard. The yuzu tart was very impressive. I admit that I am a big fan of yuzu, but this tart was made quite well. It wasn't too overly powerful, but it still had a nice aroma and taste of yuzu with each bite. I won't say much about the drinks because I don't think that's what this place is known for, but it's just your standard matcha and hojicha you can get anywhere else. All in all, Modu Cafe has an interesting selection of pastries and I had a good experience overall.
Modu is a cute café just a bit down on York Blvd in a quieter part of town, but offers a nice drink selection and an especially robust Asian-inspired dessert menu. I opted for the Modu Latte, as well as a yuzu kumquat tart and two cookies (black sesame and misu-garu). The cookies were phenomenal, chewy and full of sesame and soybean flavor. Even better was that they weren't too sweet! The yuzu kumquat tart was tasty, although I would've preferred a stronger yuzu punch, as it was quite subtle. The Modu Latte was okay, but I did find it overly sweet; I wish there'd been more coffee to counterbalance the sweetness more. Overall, Modu offers beautiful desserts and drinks and is a great place to sit down and enjoy dessert with a friend or getting work done. Worth a go while in the area!
Definitely will be coming here again! I just moved to the area and I was pleasantly surprised to find such a modern coffee shop with high quality in a close distance to the neighborhood. Service was pretty fast given they had a long line. Also the milk bun was a perfect combination of just the right amount of sweetness and delicacy. The modu latte was like a pumpkin spice combined with a hint of chai. So freaking good
This cafe is pretty cool. Indoor seating with a nice layout, almost looks like an Apple Store layout in a good way lol. Tried the sesame dark chocolate cookie and the matcha tonic on the LA cookie crawl (yes, it's a thing) and both were surprisingly pretty great. Coming back here next time I'm in HP
My wife wanted to try this coffee spot when we were in LA, said their pastries look awesome. I got the matcha tonic which tasted really good, my friend got the coffee tonic, was more sour and bitter than the matcha one. My wife got the best one, the Yuja passion fruit spritz, think it's yuzu but another name. The pastries are all very good, liked the sesame mochi cake the most, cream bun is creamy and dense, my wife liked it a lot, and the Brûlée cheesecake is also very good, a little on the sweeter side. Just note that there aren't many seats available, especially on weekends, we got there on Sunday 3pm ish, it was full. Definitely would revisit for their pastries and buy a drink with them.
I came here randomly because I was craving matcha. Was happy to see that they had Hojicha latte as well.The barista checked and she said that the powders do not have milk powder in them. I have a dairy allergy. I ordered the matcha and Hojicha latte with oat milk. My girlfriend had the cold brew with oat milk, and boricua cheesecake. I was disappointed that there was a charge for milk substitutes especially since there's lots of people who are lactose intolerant. Drinks were good. I saw people in the restaurant working on laptops. They had merch for sale as well. Parking is street parking.
Trying Modu Cafe was actually so fun! Their unique asian flavors were so interesting and hard to choose from because everything sounded so delicious! BLACK SESAME MOCHI BAR: 5/5 Classic mochi bar but with a black sesame flavor - the chewy texture had me taking so many extra bites! PERILLA LEAF LIME TART: 5/5 The candied perilla leaf was so cool and tasted so delicious and herbal! I love lemon tarts so this was an amazing twist! CREAM BUN: 2/5 I truly don't understand the hype of this - it's very cute and aesthetically round but the bread tasted stale and was not soft or pillowy. The fresh cream is nice but not enough to make up for the bread. It's very popular here so it was packed even on a weekday around 11am - definitely come early if you're trying to nab a seat! Lots of people doing work here. There's wifi, restrooms, free parking on the street, and the vibes are very clean minimalistic sleek and japandi.
Service, ambiance, and baked goods are all 5 stars. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and I love their unique selection of baked goods (that they executed perfectly) Amazing texture, flavor, and sweetness level of the cookie and cheesecake I tried. I will DEFINITELY be back to try their drinks and other baked goods.
Perilla lime tart was delicious! Perfect hint of lime and tartness. I did not taste the perilla leaf at all though as it was completely covered in crispy sugar bits. Black sesame mochi bar was good too. Will come back to try more desserts. I also appreciate Modu accommodating my milk substitution request for their signature latte since I don't like oat milk. Free street parking. Make sure to read the signs for street sweeping restrictions!
May your coffee be strong than any challenges that you face. Without further ado let's begin. MODU CAFE (est 2024) is a brand new corner Korean coffee shop with picturesque pastries. This Highland Park coffee shop is the brain child of Jiyoon Jang, baker/owner. Modu, a Korean word, translates to "all" or "everything". Its minimalist and cubist interior design definitely a trademark of most Korean owned LA coffee shops. Similarly, its spacious layout was brilliantly conceived to add a more relaxing vibe. Tables and chairs were ash wood, high ceilings, and light grey lime-washed walls. Their soothing background music helps customers enjoy their coffee/pastries. We came early morning to grab a Modu Latte. To much of our surprise, there is a long line up to the door entrance. Blimey!! MC serve a full coffee and tea menu. Staff were cordial and professional. Atmosphere was relaxing. Prices for pastries were pricey given their relative small in size. For instance, the popular Milk Cream Bun cost $10 USD. Would the quality of ingredients justify it? You'd be the judge. Plenty of street parking along York blvd. Overall, I enjoyed my hot Modu Latte. read more
11 months ago
Came to Modu to study with a friend! Every week we try to explore a different cafe in LA. We're looking for one with great drinks, great food, and that's great for studying. FLAVOR (3.5/5): 1. HOJICHA LATTE W/OAT MILK: The hojicha was good, not too sweet. 2. MILK CREAM BUN: The milk cream bun is their signature dessert, so I was excited to try this one. I was expecting a texture akin to Japanese milk bread, but instead the bread was slightly dry and not very fluffy. It was more like traditional white bread. The cream itself was good. In my opinion, this was my least favorite of the ones I tried. 3. BLACK SESAME DARK CHOCOLATE COOKIE: I liked the dark chocolate cookie, but I find with most black sesame desserts there tends to be a slight graininess. I would skip this next time. 4. HOJICHA MOCHI MUFFIN: Their mochi flour pastries were the star of the show. Chewy, moist, and yummy. The seeds on top added a crunch to the chewy texture of the muffin. 5. DARK CHOCOLATE MOCHI BROWNIE: My favorite dessert that I ordered. It has the decadence of a brownie with the fun, chewy texture of a mochi. SERVICE (5/5): Service was good! AMBIENCE (-/5): Nice decor; okay for studying - the chairs aren't super comfortable, but a lot of people do study here. Not super loud, so if you're on a date it might get a little awkward. They have a bathroom in the back. PARKING (3/5): Street parking. TAKEAWAYS: Overall, I enjoyed Modu and their friendly service, but was disappointed with their desserts. Their signature milk bun ended up being my least favorite and while everything else was good, I wasn't wowed by anything. However, it's definitely worth a try. UPDATE: after taking the milk bun and black sesame cookie home, they're definitely better warm / a little microwaved. read more
Cute cafe in Highland Park with a bit of seating, making it a great option for studying or working! Also has some easy street parking nearby. Their matcha latte with cream top is one of the best matcha lattes I've had in a long time. Very strong and the matcha was on the grassy side. Pastries overall ranged from ok to very good! The miso honey cinnamon roll was by far the best pastry out of the bunch I got and I'd definitely recommend it. Ssuk, hojicha, and black sesame flavors were all mild and earthy, but I would've liked it better if the flavors were more distinct. read more
I ordered the Hojicha Latte and it did not disappoint. I like that they have multiple milk options for drinks. You order at the counter and then they call your name when your order is ready. We wanted to try a variety of pastries- they all look beautiful & tasty. The miso/garu cookie & black sesame dark chocolate cookie are both different- they are crunchy and not super sweet. My favorite of the pastries was the dark chocolate mochi brownie- it was chewy and moist & I am a big chocolate lover. The black sesame mochi cake bar & Hojicha mochi muffin are both chewy, soft and not super sweet either. The yuja kumquat tart & perilla lime tart are both light with citrus flavor. They have inside seating that can get a little loud if it's busy. They are pet friendly, I saw a few small dogs there when I went. Parking- street parking or nearby neighborhood parking read more
MoDu is the latest trending coffee shop to open in Highland Park. Owner Jiyoon Jang cultivated a cult following via Instagram with pics of her pretty pastries that could only be found at select locations. She finally opened her own café where you can purchase her signature baked treats, which are made with Korean ingredients and flavors. You can also get coffee & tea beverages to go with. There is always a long line in the mornings, but I happened to drive by in the afternoon and noticed there wasn't one, so I went in. The design aesthetic is minimalistic with lofty ceilings, light grey walls, & wooden seating areas. There were only a few pastries left in the case. (They now limit to 4 per customer.) I was debating between the cookie or Dark Chocolate Mochi Brownie. I opted for the latter. The gal that helped me was so nice. I couldn't catch her name because there was some background noise, but it started with U. To be honest, I wasn't a fan of the brownie. The texture was weird. It was too chewy - sort of tough, and more savory than sweet. I would have preferred it without the sea salt. Next time I'll try something else. 3 stars for the brownie. 5 stars for the customer service. 4 stars overall. *Street or residential parking. *Food, wine, & beer coming soon. read more
I heard lines of coffee and pastry lovers were backed up waiting an hour for this place when it first opened. Just happen to be in the area midweek and with no one waiting outside the door, we decided to give Modu a try. We ordered the Modu Latte. It's an espresso with oat milk, black sugar, syrup with a sweet cream top and dusted with cinnamon. It had a great flavor without compromising the true flavor of the espresso. Very good if you like coffee drinks. Not sure if they roast their own coffee here but their single origin pour over was solid. Modu bakes their own cookies and pastries which we didn't try. Very aesthetic looking and quite popular since there's a 3 item limit. The interior is quite minimal and modern. The in thing for LA cafes. Service here is friendly. Kumquat and Fondry a few blocks west have a little competition. read more
Yes, a million times over. I had high expectations and they exceeded those. I also had two drinks already that morning, but I found myself in the area and could not resist getting a third matcha of the day. I'm so glad I did bc it was top tier deliciousness. Strong, the right green, the right ratio, full of flavor. To compliment it, the most fantastic pastries. Ooo if only it was closer, but I'll be sure to stop by if I eve find myself in the area again. read more
1 year ago
I was hesitant about this place due to some reviews I read but I was pleasantly surprised. We got: Hot oat vanilla latte - the flavor was good and on the better side of vanilla lattes I've had Hojicha Latte with a Cream Top - great strong hojicha flavor. Cream top was delicious Chocolate mochi brownie - love the chocolate bits on the top and good mochi texture. Not too sweet at all, just right Milk cream bun - cream is very good, wasn't a huge fan of the bun but my partner loved this one It is very simple and aesthetic inside. We came around 10/11AM on a Saturday and were lucky to grab the 30 minute street parking right in front of the cafe. The line and wait were a little long and the place was packed. It looked like the baristas were weighing each drink and it seemed like the pastries were baked in house which is neat. read more
1 year ago
This is a very spacious and aesthetic cafe! Perfect for chatting with friends or doing work as there is plenty of tables and chairs. I came here mainly to try their Asian pastries as I'm a sucker for unique Asian bakery items. The pricing is a bit steep averaging $10 per pastry. I tried their: - Perilla Lime Tart (3.5/5): The lime tart tasted like a key lime filling custard with a harder tart crust. It was topped with a huge perilla leaf that was crystallized with sugar and gave a good crunch. When eating together the perilla leaf overpowered the lime tart as all I could taste was straight up sugar from the leaf BUT it did add a nice crunch texture. I preferred eating the lime tart separate from the perilla leaf. Unique but I felt something was off with the mixture of flavor and taste as both the crystallized sugar perilla leaf and tart crust were both hard. Excellent lime tart filling though! - Milk Cream Bun (3/5): This bun was gigantic!! It came with a lot of fresh milk cream in the middle and the bun was fluffy and airy. However, I felt like the milk cream lacked flavor and didn't taste like anything much. I know some desserts are better "not too sweet" but this just tasted like plain milk whipped up to me paired with a plain airy bun. Could use a little more sugar. Beautiful presentation though on both! read more
4 months ago
Loved the vibe of this coffee shop. The modu latte was so good. This was honestly a random stop, I didn't realize it was a coffee shop until I crossed the street to double check. read more
In our annual visit to LA, my brother gave me a list of places to visit. After reading the reviews, I was really excited to try all the black sesame desserts. 1)black sesame mochi rice bar-chewy , right amount of black sesame flavor and not too sweet but sweet enough 2)black sesame chocolate chip cookie-i was skeptical but it was a fusion of Korean American chocolate chip cookie 3)perilla lime tart-omg, it was perfect balance of tart and not too sweet tart, w/ a crunchy sugary perilla on top 4)Yuja Kumquat tart-a citrusy, not too sweet, delicious tart 5)milk bun-it looked very aesthetically appealing and it was better that I expected 6)Miso Cinnabon roll-this was my least favorite... it was a cinnamon roll that was underwhelming 7)Modu latte-the latte was addicting. It was good balance of expresso, sweetness, and richness 8)Hojicha latte-it started out good but once it got watered down, it was not the same 9)The staff was very friendly and accommodating when I wanted our dr read more
2 years ago
The hubby decided to check this place out because their bakery was worth the wait! Arrive early so you can enjoy a coffee and some pastries by Jiyoon Jang before the pastries are sold out! 4 pastries per customer - remember to come with more friends so you can try each of their pastries - Black Sesame Mochi Cake Bar *recommended - Kabocha Persimmon Cake *recommended - Milk Cream Bun - Espresso Cloud (Iced Americano/House top cream/Dark Cocoa Powder) *had the right richness - Modu Latte (Espresso/Oat milk/Korean brown sugar syrup/House top cream/Cinnamon) *this drink tasted like Christmas Service: friendly staffs. You can see everyone of them working really hard, trying to keep the line going. Ambiance: love the vibe in there. Try to find a place to sit so you can enjoy there instead of taking it to go. Will I come back? Yes, for the pastry most likely as the coffee was just okay to me. read more
1 year ago
Very disappointing matcha lattes. The color looked promising however it was bland and grainy as well. Parking: street parking Seating: decent amount (however it gets so packed on weekends) Interior: clean and minimalistic read more
10 months ago
I wanted to absolutely love Modu Cafe and though I liked it, I don't think I liked it enough to drive all the way back up to LA for it. What I was really looking forward to were the black sesame desserts and the perilla lime tart. The tart did not disappoint! Loved the crispy, sugary perilla leaf, the tartness of the filling and the buttery crust! A perfect balance! But the black sesame mochi cake and the milk bun were just ok. I think it's just me, but the sesame flavor of the mochi cake gave off a slightly earthy, moldy taste. I'm not saying it was moldy, I just can't describe the interesting flavor. The service was good and the ambiance is modern, minimalistic and clean. I loved their plates, utensils and especially their glasses! I liked the latte I ordered but I loved the espresso cloud drink that my husband ordered! It was so creamy and perfectly sweet! read more
My friend and I came on a Friday morning and it was so packed that there was no where to sit. I loved the clean and minimalistic ambience and the natural sunlight inside. There were many selections for pastries and we got the persimmon cake, sesame mochi cake, and perilla lime tart. The persimmon cake reminded me a lot of carrot cake for some reason. The vegetable oil definitely made the persimmon cake very moist. I loved the dense chewiness of the sesame mochi cake and the perilla lime tart was tart and sweet with all the crunchy sugar on top. I really like how the desserts weren't super sweet but for the price of each one($9-10) I didn't think it blew my mind. I've definitely had variations of these desserts at other places. The coffee was disappointing. It left that sour after taste in my mouth and wasn't a good type of bitter and was pretty watered down and for the price just felt like they put coffee and topped it with cream. I would come for the asian inspired desserts but not the coffee. read more
1 year ago
This is a super cute coffee spot with great lighting and Asian inspired pastries. I got a yuzu matcha tonic and it was your typical matcha tonic. You also can't go wrong with the modu latte. As for the pastries, I got a cinnamon roll, sesame mochi cake, and a cream bun. The cream was really fresh and sweet. I however am not a cream person so it was a little too much for me. My favorite was for sure the sesame mochi cake. It was very thick and had a prominent sesame flavor. Parking is rough since it's street parking only. I definitely recommend and hope to come back soon to try other items. read more
Delicious! Everything was so good but especially the cream bun! I loved their modu latte and when you dine in the cups, plates, and utensils are so nice! Even their ice cubes seem fancy! Such a cute minimalist aesthetic as well. Free street parking- just read the signs. It was pretty crowded on a weekday morning! 4 pastry limit per person. read more
I wanted to come here mainly for the pastries, but they were completely sold out when I arrived on a Saturday after noon. Instead of leaving empty handed, I ordered the matcha latte with cream top. Ngl, the drink genuinely annoyed me lol. The matcha flavor was lacking. For a drink to cost $8, I'd expect a lot stronger flavors.... the cup is only 10 or 12 oz too. Def not worth it ESPECIALLY if you're paying an additional $1 for cream top which they are not generous with at all. They only give you a knob of cream LOL. Super disappointed with the pastries being out, but even more so with an overpriced watery/milky drink. Damo is still #1 for matcha imo. I would only come back to try their pastries. You can pass on the matcha. Interior is pretty though! And street parking is relatively easy read more
Arrived at 7:55am on a Saturday, 5 mins before opening and was second in line. A few minutes after, a longer line started to form but honestly wasn't too bad even after 30 mins into opening. There is street parking around the store. The interior is very clean and minimalistic with plenty of tables and seats available. They limit 4 pastries per person. - Black Sesame Mochi Cake Bar: 9.5/10 This was my favorite pastry here! I love black sesame and this cake bar had a strong flavor that wasn't too sweet with a nice chewy mochi texture. - Perilla Lime Tart: 8/10 The sugary top looks like a really pretty perilla leaf! The lime flavor isn't super tart and has a good sweetness to it that went well with the pie crust. - Kabocha Persimmon Cake: 8/10 The cake is moist, and tastes like a pumpkin bread with dried sliced persimmons on top, which tasted alright - Milk Cream Bun: 8.5/10 If you love cream, definitely get this because the donut is loaded with so much milk cream that was light, creamy and tasted pretty good, but don't get this if you're lactose intolerant because it's really heavy on the dairy They recommended their Espresso Cloud, which is an iced Americano with house cream top and dark cocoa, and their Modu Latte, which is double espresso with oatmilk, Korean Black Sugar, cream top, and cinnamon. I got their Modu latte which was tasted solid. Their cream top wasn't too sweet and I enjoyed the stronger taste of espresso. read more
Super cute spot to chill, get coffee, and try interesting pastries! Went on a Saturday afternoon, and they were sold out of their flash brew and kumquat tart. We ordered the tasting flight and got an iced americano instead of the flash brew. The barista was nice enough to give us the last bit of the flash brew in a smaller cup which we really appreciated :) Coffee and the perilla leaf tart was solid. Their glass cups and stone plates are super aesthetic and I really appreciated the attention to detail! def want to come back and try more pastries read more
2 years ago
I liked that the pastries aren't that sweet at all. A very good balance of asian and american dessert style. Cloud latte was not bad-- but definitely have had other places I liked more. I think overall, food and drinks everything comes less sweeter than other places which is something to keep in mind (a part of me likes that, a part of me feels indifferent). Parker on the street, they have wifi-- but no outlets fyi!! I might come back to try some of the other desserts and their hojicha, but it is a bit out of LA. Their bathroom is super clean and nice!! haha read more
This cafe was exciting to see as I had been to the pop ups before for their beautiful black sesame colored pastries. The pastries are priced at a premium and show their quality, the coffee is great but the limited seating is tough to navigate where unfortunately fellow patrons are not very charitable in sharing the benches against the wall to accommodate two people on each side. Kabocha persimmon cake (3/5): the persimmon tastes good but this was overall too sweet and couldn't taste the kabocha Milk cream bun (5/5): epic pillowy soft bun and the milkiest cream. Could be less sweet as well. Perilla lime tart (5/5): I am not big on lemon/lime tarts but this one was fantastic. The perilla adds a floral flavor and the sweetness is balanced out by the lime flavor. Modu latte (4/5): enjoyed the cream top but couldn't really taste the difference in the Korean black sugar Espresso cloud (4/5): crowd pleasing and a less sweet option to the latte Can't wait to try the espresso tonic next time! read more
We queued up for 30-45 mins on a Saturday morning, it was very packed. It's a small cafe with minimalist decor. I ordered Matcha Tonic since I've never tried it before. The matcha wasn't too remarkable. I enjoyed the sparkling water in it. I ordered Black Sesame Dark Chocolate Cookie, I always try anything with black sesame, it wasn't sweet at all. We liked the Dark Chocolate Mochi Brownie, it was chewy and tasty. My friends ordered Americano and Modu Latte, they all commented how overpowering the coffee is, it is more on a sour side. Overall, I would rate it 3.5/5. Given how the coffee beans tasted, I don't think it matches what we are looking for a good coffee. It's good that we got to try it though. read more
New coffee spot in the area! Modern aesthetics, beautiful ambiance, friendly service, and great pastries. Tried their cream top - perfection. Not too sweet and coffee is not bitter and acidic. Pastries - so many choices but just have to come back for more. Took home their cream bun and dark chocolate mochi brownie. Tried their 2 different cookies while waiting and it was chewy and delicious. Street parking - find them right beside Wavy Gravy and across Mala St. Definitely coming back to try the other menu items. read more
2 months ago
Great new place that we enjoyed! Service was nice and friendly and we wanted to enjoy a good chunk of what they had to offer. But we were a little disappointed with the pastries this time around, it was a little stale/hard, but maybe it was just that one time. The Modu coffee itself was solid! Hope to come on a better day! read more
This cafe deserves all the hype. I've been a fan of owner on IG ever since discovering her pastries that incorporate Asian flavors. I wasn't able to try her pastries as most were sold out and are made in limited quantities. She works so hard and is very passionate about her craft, which shows! I enjoyed my matcha and modu latte! Would recommend that everyone try this spot now! read more
11 months ago
Drinks: Good coffee!! We got their signature cream top latte, they were pretty good! Not too sweet nor bitter, we finished it pretty quickly. Desserts: A black sesame mochi cake wasn't disappointing. Its texture is unique, but we didn't enjoy it much & ended up throwing away more than half of it. Space: This place is pretty spacious. A lot of people were working/studying. Aesthetic too! Parking: You have to find a street parking, but it's pretty easy to find it. There's also a small lot right in front of the store, but I'd recommend finding a street parking near. I would probably come back for their coffee! read more
1 year ago
Really really good, lots of seating, very fast pastries, well made and generous. Usually quite busy, lots customers but line move quickly, staff is friendly and helpful. Coffee products are of good taste, matcha is fresh and handmade individually read more
Finally made it out to Modu! I've been dreaming about visiting this place since they opened. I ordered the modu latte and a kumquat tart. The tart was phenomenal however I thought the latte fell short of amazing. I also tried the miso butter roll and that was unique and yummy as well. The cafe is definitely spacious and open so you don't feel cramped in there. The woman who took our order was also very welcoming and made some awesome recommendations. If in the area again, I'll make sure to try other drinks on their menu. read more
Modu is a very aesthetic cafe with only street parking. There was a line out the door, but it went relatively fast. There's a decent amount of seating as well. We ordered the Espresso Cloud and Modu Latte. Both drinks are very good. Espresso Cloud is an iced americano with a cream top -- it's very aesthetic and the cream was well sweetened. The coffee is fruity, but you have the creaminess of the sweetness to offset it. I preferred the Modu Latte. It's sweetened to perfection and I prefer the creaminess over the fruity acidity of the Espresso Cloud. Though, both are very good! They're sold out of pastries by the afternoon so come here early! I will be back :) read more
The vibe is warm and welcoming, with a relaxed, minimalist aesthetic that makes it a perfect spot to unwind. I came for their hojicha, and it did not disappoint. The flavor was rich and smooth, and they offer a great variety of coffees as well. I also tried one of their pastries, the black seasame mochu cake, and it was fresh and delicious, definitely made with quality ingredients. The service was friendly and efficient, and the staff made sure I had everything I needed. The cafe's location is great for people-watching or catching up on some work. Whether you're in the mood for a quick coffee break or looking to enjoy a peaceful afternoon, Modu Cafe is a great choice. I'll definitely be coming back! read more
So happy to see Jiyoon open up her own pastry and coffee shop! Her unique and creative take on Korean/asian-inspired flavors in baking is so fun ~ cafe interiors are aesthetic and love the cups they use if dining inside! The lines are long, and we went too late to try the pastries I wanted (perilla lime tart, mochi brownie). The boricha madeleine was light and a fun dessert to share , but def coming back to try more. The modu latte and passionfruit spritz were not too sweet, and good signature drinks to try! read more
Been following jiyoon for her pastry drops for a while and have always been a big fan! So exciting to see that she's finally opened up a brick and mortar in highland park. We went around 8 am on a Friday morning and everything was still in stock, line moved pretty quickly. My favorite pastries were the black sesame mochi bar and kabocha persimmon cake but you really can't go wrong. Service was friendly! Super cute spot, would recommend as a place to hang out and enjoy your pastries. Decent street parking! Will definitely be coming back! read more
A great aesthetic Japandi style cafe in the Highland Park area. Came by at 9AM during their soft opening week in the morning and it was PACKED! Loved that there was a whole case full of pastries. I was sad that the Miso cookies were already sold out (by 10AM all the pastries were gone). I got the hojicha mochi muffin. The hojicha flavor wasn't very strong, but still a delicious mochi dessert. As for drinks, I got the matcha latte with the Koatji oat milk (oat & koatji rice blend of milk) and foam. It was my first time trying this style of oat milk and I really enjoyed it with my matcha. The turnaround with tables was quite quick, so I was able to grab a table to work for a bit. There's free wifi, but it might take a while to wait a table to clear up. There's residential street parking in the area. So depending on the time, you might have to circle for a bit for find a spot. Will try again hopefully once the lines clear out a bit more! read more
2 years ago
My friends and I stopped by during their first week of soft opening on a Saturday at 2pm. There was a long line and all pastries were sold out, but we were excited to try the drinks! The six of us ordered 5 matcha lattes (some with oat milk, some with regular milk) and 1 modu latte. After ordering, the line quickly dissipated but we waited for 28 minutes before our drinks were ready... Our matcha drinks were sitting on the baristas' counter for almost 10 minutes (with the ice melting on this very warm day) because they ran out of cream top and spent a long time making more. So by the time we tried our drinks, both the matcha and latte were pretty watered down from the ice melting. I paid $9+ for the modu latte and my friends also each paid $9+ for their matchas. Drinks tasted fine but nothing outstanding and not worth the price overall. Street parking only. read more
2 years ago
Another new place always triggers my excitement and Modu Cafe is surely not an exception. The aesthetically designed cafe well delivered that simple yet sophisticated ambiance. It's such an early riser as the door opened at 7am, and probably due to its early days joining the club as well, I reached at 1 to find out all pastries had been sold out since 10. So there I was, ended up with a drink only as I needed to spend some time working while having my caffeine dose. I tried their Modu Latte per the friendly barista's recommendation and I fell for it. It's bold kick with 2 espresso shots, which was very well balanced with the milk and cream top. All elements could stand out and not overpowering each other. Not in the camp of oat milk, I opted for almond substitute to the default oat and I loved my coffee. Also as I usually went with something sweet, this was perfect as it came with Korean black sugar and slight cinnamon touch. Worry not, the sweetness level was pretty subtle and just right. Would definitely recommend, and looking forward to trying their Hojicha Latte! read more
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