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    Nuru Coffee

    4.4 (21 reviews)

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    Grace M.

    i unfortunately didnt really like the coffee here, staff were nice though and the vibe seemed pretty chill. i just didnt really like my order

    Joy

    Came here after a visit to koreatown Plaza. This is a small, chic little café that recently opened inside the plaza. We ordered the salt bread and a matcha latte. The salt bread was incredibly soft with a rich, buttery umami flavor that was absolutely delicious. The matcha latte was smooth and well-balanced, making it a great pairing with the bread. The prices were a little steep, but that's pretty standard for the area. There was only one table available for sitting and getting work done, so it may not be the best study café. That said, it's definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area and looking for a tasty snack and drink.

    Jessica G.

    Taking over the prior space of Obeem, needless to say everyone loved free and easy parking in LA. For me also meant I could do grocery run at same time LOL. The space looked kinda similar as before with bunch of seats by the lobby area of the main plaza, and a couple in front of the order counter. Decent crowd but swift ordering process. They offered some pastry options including doughnuts, alongside with coffee and matcha. I have been reading most people hyping up their Toffee Nut Latte so I just followed the reco and opted for the Cloud Toffee Nut. I loved the airy and slightly sweet cream top especially that crunchy toffee bits. Would agree with the crowd that the syrup was lovely and the coffee was decent. Kinda pricey with milk substitute costing close to $10. Might come back next for their matcha!

    Pistachio Coffee Latte
    Gubaa M.

    Got pistachio coffee latte. Very scrumptious and not too sweet. I really enjoyed every sip!

    Jenny C.

    This coffee shop recently opened in Koreatown Plaza, and my friend wanted to try it since we wanted to get a drink after shopping. I got the cloud matcha latte with oat milk and they also charge extra for oat milk. However, they do have validation if you park in the structure. The store was tiny with very little seats inside but there are setting right outside the store too. The service was ok, but the cashier was not very friendly. The cloud matcha (2.5/5) had a strong matcha taste but there was nothing special about it and not worth $8 for the size of the drink.

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    Melissa L.

    Had a delicious banana matcha latte at Nuru when visiting Koreatown for work. The service was great; cashier was friendly and the interaction was quick and not too complicated. The banana flavor was fresh and very natural, which I enjoyed as sometimes it can be too artificial for my tastes. The space itself had a very clean and minimalistic vibe and aesthetic, which was nice. Prices are a little steep (around $10 for the cloud banana matcha with oat milk) and it was a little small, but I would get it again. Located in the Koreatown Plaza which is super easy to get around (and free parking is a plus!).

    Lynnelle E.

    This place is pretty big and clean. Plenty of seating. They had a lot of merch and I'm happy that the menu was simple and not overly complicated. The people who helped us were super nice and our drinks were out in no time. We ordered the cloud matcha and it was the perfect refreshing pick me up.

    Cloud Matcha
    Sallie S.

    One of my favorite spots for a matcha treat after yoga Pilates! The Cloud Matcha and Toffee Nut Latte were both delicious and full of flavor. The location is convenient, with 3 hours of free parking with validation, which is a huge plus. The café has a chic, trendy vibe that makes it a great place to relax, catch up with friends, or get some work done. Between the great drinks, stylish atmosphere, and easy parking, it's definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. Highly recommend!

    Biscoff matcha, peach yuzu ade with matcha and raisin croissant
    Valeriia R.

    Lots of seating, so it didn't feel crowded at all. I got the Biscoff and the Peach Yuzu Aid with a matcha shot, both drinks were honestly a 10/10. My only complaint is the biscuit crumbs on the matcha. They had a weird texture when you mixed and kept irritating my throat. The matcha itself was so good though, and the pastry was delicious, and btw they validate your parking!!

    Pistachio Choco Latte
    Kris E.

    I tried the Pistachio Choco Latte and it was so good! I've had some trouble deciding what to try in the past here because it often didn't sound as appealing to me personally, however the pistachio choco latte really caught my eye. They unfortunately didn't have a dairy free option for the chocolate version. I highly recommend to them to make one as it's really accessible! Nonetheless, the texture was delicious, and the topping melded together so well with the chocolate milk. It was a yummy start to my morning! I only wish the serving was a bit bigger for the price!

    Aaron K.

    I found out today this coffee place recently changed. The new place is SOO much better than the last coffee shop. I tried the matcha strawberry latte and matcha banana latte. Both were so freaking good lol. My favorite is the strawberry one but honestly can't go wrong with either or. There was no wait when I went during the afternoon. Check this place out!

    Salted Caramel, Cloud Mugwort, and Cloud strawberry matcha

    We got the salted caramel (not even on the menu yet ), the Cloud Mugwort, and the Cloud Strawberry Matcha. Every single drink was amazing!! I really wished they had larger sizes haha The cafe itself is seriously adorable. The aesthetic and music make it such a relaxing spot to hang out. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the drinks and the atmosphere. Definitely one of my favorite cafe finds and can't wait to come back again!

    Matcha yuzu tonic

    Love coming here for the coffee, (ceremonial grade) matcha, and pastries! Located right in the heart of K-Town, it's a perfect oasis away from the city chaos. There's plenty seats for small and big groups. Great location - perfect for pre and/or post-shopping at Koreatown Plaza. Not pictured: the friendly service.

    Maple oat matcha is a must!!!

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    This was my favorite place for about a year until their lead barista and Manager left…read more The last two times I've been back for coffee the drip has been brewed poorly and or extracted incorrectly. Really really really delicious beans with the distinct taste of lotion/soap. Oops. Taste starts so good and then gets so gross. Fyi as it cools the taste is even more apparent. Also really bummed they took the great photography off the walls and replaced it with hospital waiting room art. lol is the Dodger stadium photo for sale?

    Stopped by Mad Lab Coffee to check out their tasty coffee drinks! Their regular ice coffee utilized…read morea coffee bean co-fermented wih green apple and indeed had a prominent apple taste followed by coffee flavors. Sadly they were out of this type of bean until next week, otherwise we would have definitely gotten them! The dolly latte had everything I ever wanted in a latte. Not only was the espresso and milk combined really nicely, but also it was slightly sweetened with ?caramel, almost reminded me of sweet condensed milk. Overall it tasted like a combination of an American latte with Viet coffee! Staff were nice and friendly. Some bench seating on the inside but lots of tables/chairs outside. The seafoam green is hard to miss and pretty aesthetically pleasing in contrast to the shades of coffee brown. Street parking only. Would definitely stop by next time I'm in town!

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    DAMO

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    Food: I tried Damo's chocolate matcha, and it was really good! It had a sweet chocolate cream on…read moretop and was dusted with cocoa powder which cut the sweetness. This was such a unique drink! Their strawberry matcha einspanner is also super popular and looked so good with a vibrant jam at the base! Their drinks are also so cute with a crescent moon on top! Service: The server was so kind behind the counter and spent a lot of time with me explaining each of their popular matchas and coffees! Ambiance: Wow was so pleasantly surprised by the parking lot in front of Damo with free parking! There are also five tables to sit inside along with some window stools, so it's a great cafe to study or read at too! There is also a bathroom for customers. Overall great spot to grab a cute drink and study or hangout with your friends! The parking is also simple! Hope you try!!

    The chocolate forest was okay, didn't like how they gave me the splotchy cold foam and the next…read morecustomer that was served right after me got the perfect looking one. I didn't feel like causing a hassle to remake because I'm just gonna drink and stir anyway but, since it was my first time here I wanted at least a nice drink picture oh well I left wondering how they would have handled it if I had asked them to remake it lol Parking was easy for me to find on the street, on a Wednesday around 12. The lot itself is very small and one way but if you're lucky it's free parking. Inside is pretty spacious, it's cute modern, nice.

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    Super friendly and cute coffee spot. Keep in mind parking…read moreis strictly on the street the valet is not for the coffee shop. Kinda secluded but still amazing and worth the trip. I tried their Americano with thick lavender creme and it was subtle yet nice. Never had an Americano like that and I didn't hate it. I say that because I normally do take my coffee on the dark side with zero to a splash of milk. But this did look appealing so I said why not be different today lol They also had food tried the bulgolgi burrito it was okay very hearty on the meat and had two eggs on it but I felt something was missing? It wasn't bad def massive and I felt like I had enough for 3 total meals lol Ventured out here after taking Ruby out to the vet hospital and needed to kill time for pick up. Def would be back again. You could see they knew the locals as many frequent this spot as a grab and go coffee joint. Great vibes and massive outdoor patio with lots of seating for working as well! !

    Zoomed here for fruity matcha pick-me-ups! Lucky us, we found parking right in front. The café…read moreimmediately caught our eye - it sits in the corner of a brutalist building with a clean industrial aesthetic indoors. The overall space feels surprisingly relaxing! The Lychee Nectar with Matcha Cream Top was pretty tangy and got better once the matcha cream was mixed in. The Iced Guava Matcha Latte tasted super tart. I appreciate the self-serve sweetener for guests adjust drinks to preference. Might try a lavender specialty next time~

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    4.9
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    This cafe is down the street from work so I go just about every morning. Travis the owner is super…read morechill and makes great coffee. I always get a cold brew (solid ) and I usually get a ham and cheese croissant warmed up. I should probably try something new, but I'm a creature of habit and it's a damn good croissant. There's parking and plenty of space to do work or chill!

    I first came to this spot because a friend of mine invited a group of us for a galentines gathering…read morewhere we made charm bracelets and bag chains. Travis was so accommodating, even though at some point we had taken over several tables (in our defense it was not particularly busy). Now, I come here sometimes when I'm not running late to work/have some extra time to spare in the morning. The space is set up great for catching up with friends (like we did) or getting some work done (I always see at least one person on a laptop when I drop by). There's a little parking lot right in front, and I've been able to park there easily each visit. I normally order some sort of cold coffee. On my most recent visit I got a blue mint latte, which was both aesthetically pleasing and delicious. I'm also a fan of the pastries. I've had some sort of tomato pastry and a jalapeño cheese croissant, both of which satisfied whatever savory craving I was having. I appreciate the resources posted, the signage that's up, and the community events that happen here. The energy and intention behind this space are wonderful.

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    Fuzzy Matcha
- In-house made fermented green kiwi syrup
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