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.

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

Rok Coffee and Tea had been on my list for a while and I finally got to try it during our recent…read morevisit to LA! My son also recommended it, even though he had never actually tried their drinks. LOL. It was one of his friend's favorite cafes so I was really looking forward to going. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the right time to stop by until toward the end of our trip. I'm so glad we finally did though because I'm now in love! Rok instantly became one of my favorite cafes in LA. If I had tried their drinks at the beginning of our trip, I honestly would have gone back every day until we left! They have so many interesting drink combinations. This time, I tried the Earl Grey Matcha Duo. I love both Earl Grey and matcha but I wasn't quite sure how well they would pair together until I took my first sip. OMG, it was sooooo good!!! The balance between the Earl Grey flavor and the matcha was perfect. No wonder they've been recognized as one of the best places for matcha in the U.S. They also use Uji matcha which made me even more excited to try it. Our first visit to Rok was only two days before we left LA and I liked it so much that I had to have it one more time before we went home. On the morning of our flight, we got up a little earlier just so we could stop by and get their drinks before heading to the airport! I got the Earl Grey Matcha Duo again while my husband and son both tried the Lotus Einspanner. My son has never been a coffee drinker so I was surprised that he wanted to try one. I honestly expected him not to finish it but he LOVED it! He did tell us later that the caffeine really got to him, though. LOL. There really isn't a cafe in my area that does matcha drinks well so I was especially happy that I got to enjoy such good matcha during this trip. Rok has definitely become one of my must-go cafes in LA and we'll absolutely be back the next time we visit!

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

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!

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.

Listen I'm still thinking of that double matcha days later so if that tells you anything at all;…read moreswing by 5sure. This spot is tucked into the corner of the plaza so we literally had a moment of wait where it is LOL so just keep walking to the corner and you will see the sign board. This was matcha 3 on my LA matcha quest and honestly the most memorable imo. We came by on a weekday around ~11 and there was a short line that moved rather quickly. For the drink I got the double matcha; my friends tried the coffee. Ugh that double matcha spoiled me for life. Strong matcha flavor, cold foam was great without being too sweet or heavy; such a well balanced drink! Price point is definitely not bad for the quality and the cafe itself is petite, but bright and inviting. My friend enjoyed her coffee which was delish too~ I watched a poor guy quite literally explode a drink at the pick up counter when he was putting a lid on and the staff very graciously helped him clean it up and re-made the drink. Didn't appear even a tad disparaging and were super kind about it. Come by and have a great coffee or matcha!

I gave Stagger Coffee a visit for an Iced Latte. Stagger definitely has the aesthetics and matcha…read morevibes down; they're packed on Sunday afternoon! Queueing up is fairly easy after entering, and the line goes straight to ordering and then pick-up. While waiting for the order, you can also watch them prepare your drink in line order, though many just skip to the end. I really enjoyed the light colors, interior decor, and organization of Stagger Coffee. The interior screams that Stagger really thought about both function and form; sitting may be a bit cramped at times, but it's K-town and foot traffic and visitor count is high. There's also some seating outdoors on the stone benches which can be nice until someone's smoking in the corridor. The iced latte? The first sips were good and bold, but this drink definitely felt more icy and watered down within 15 minutes. I'm not sure why but sip after sip, I felt less interested in drinking it. Perhaps I'll give this another try in the future, but for now this might be a one-time visit.

The cream on top was just sweet enough and the coffee had a nice acidity to it…read more I personally prefer dark roast but I still liked this coffee for what it was. I went pretty early, it was already crowded. If you want a seat, you might have to wait a bit.

Visited Maru Coffee in LA last year (finally got around to leave a review!). The interior is sleek,…read morewarm, and cozy, though seating is minimal and it gets super packed inside, making it strictly a grab n go situation for us. Matcha Latte: loved it, You can tell they use high grade matcha. It was incredibly creamy with a velvety, smooth finish, easily one of the best matches I've had. Spiced Cold Brew: Concentrated cold brew mixed with a cinnamon and chili-infused sweetened milk. My friend ordered this out of curiosity. While the chili element wasn't quite my personal preference, its a unique profile & the subtle spice surprisingly pairs quite well with the cinnamon. If you're a matcha lover, definitely add this spot to your list!

The service is good and the coffee tastes sooo good and the foam here is my favorite. It's our…read morefavorite coffee place overall!

yeems coffee is the reason why this heart keeps beating!!! however, the space inside is very small…read moreand is almost always packed when we i go. still this is peak!!!

Community Goods is such a cute spot!! I got the matcha and a breakfast sandwich when they had it…read moreand the matcha was genuinely a 10/10. I got the spanner matcha latte and the foam was super good! Super good flavor and definitely one of the better matchas I've had lately The sandwich was also really good. I'd give it an 8/10! I've had their turkey sandwich before and I really enjoyed that one more than the breakfast so that's definitely and underrated choice. This place definitely has good choices and amazing drinks but if you're not willing to wait you can def find other places to go that have similar options. Although, I recommend trying this place at least once if you're visiting LA. The staff are usually super friendly and the drinks come out super quick. They don't really have conversations bc of how long the lines can be so don't expect a long talk through the menu. Overall, I really enjoyed everything and would definitely come back, especially for the matcha! The best time is around 8 am on a weekday!

I wanted to like Community Goods, especially after hearing so many good things about their drinks,…read morebut unfortunately my first experience here was bad enough that I genuinely don't see myself coming back. We don't come to West Hollywood often, so when we saw the extremely long line, we decided to wait anyway. I already knew this place was popular, so waiting wasn't the issue. We ended up being there for around an hour, and I was completely prepared for that. What bothered me was how poorly the crowd was being managed and, more importantly, how unnecessarily rude one of the staff members was. The shop itself is VERY small, yet when we finally reached the entrance, there was nobody managing the door, explaining the capacity limit, or telling customers when they were allowed to enter. Naturally, when it appeared to be our turn, I walked inside with my sister behind me. As soon as I entered, a male employee who was working across the counter asked me, "Are you with the group in front of you?" I said no, and he very rudely told me that I needed to go back outside. I don't know what his actual position was, but he appeared to possibly be a manager or someone in charge because he was constantly moving around the shop and handling different things. My issue was: how exactly was I supposed to know I wasn't allowed inside yet? This was my first time here. There was no employee stationed at the entrance, no one directing the line, and nobody explaining that customers needed to wait for permission before entering. I had absolutely no problem going back outside and waiting longer. What I DID have a problem with was being spoken to like I had knowingly done something wrong when their own system was unclear. Ironically, shortly afterward, I watched that same employee go to the front and actually start managing the indoor entrance, asking groups how many people they had and telling people when they could enter. Exactly what should have been happening in the first place. Had someone been doing that when we reached the door, the entire interaction could have been avoided. Once we finally reached the register, the cashier was actually incredibly sweet and kind. She was probably the best part of the customer service experience, and I genuinely appreciated her. We ordered two matcha Einspanners and two coffee Einspanners. The drinks also came out quickly, which I appreciated after the long wait. Then, while leaving, there was another employee stationed near the entrance. My sister and I were each carrying drinks, so both of our hands were completely full. The employee appeared distracted and didn't offer any assistance with the door, so I literally had to maneuver it open while trying not to spill our expensive drinks. Is opening the door technically required? No. But when you're stationed right there and see customers struggling with their hands full, it would have been a small gesture of basic hospitality. As for the actual drinks: they were genuinely good. I preferred the matcha over the coffee, and I can understand why people like them. But when I look at the experience as a WHOLE; the price, tiny drink size, extremely long line, limited space/seating, parking situation, crowd management, and customer service; I simply cannot justify coming back. You're essentially spending close to the price of a meal on a small drink that can be finished in a few minutes, after potentially waiting an hour, only to receive an attitude from staff because you didn't understand a system that nobody explained to you. If a business knows it regularly draws crowds this large while operating out of such a small space, there should be a better system in place. Have someone consistently managing the entrance. Clearly communicate when customers can enter. Develop a better queue system. Most importantly, don't make customers feel stupid or unwelcome for not understanding rules that were never communicated to them. The drinks may be good, but good drinks alone don't make a good café experience. There are far too many cafés in West Hollywood and LA with great coffee and matcha where I don't have to wait an hour, spend nearly $10 on a tiny drink, struggle with parking, AND deal with rude service. For me, Community Goods was absolutely not worth the hype or the wait. One rude interaction within seconds of walking through the door completely set the tone for what should have been an enjoyable first visit. Great drinks. Sweet cashier. Terrible first impression and poorly managed customer experience. I won't be waiting in that line again.