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    Rok Coffee and Tea

    4.4 (841 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Amy D.

    Suffice it to say, I'm not really that big on matcha. It's not that I hate it, I just think I'd be fine without it‍. With that being said, I've always seen this store with a super large crowd in the front whenever I'm in LA and I was curious to see what the hype was about. Going in knowing this is such a favorite matcha spot for so many people didn't make me think any more or less of it. If anything, it just confirmed my feelings toward matcha. Don't get me wrong, the drink was really good!!! I just don't think it's for me (and that line wasn't for me either). I really did enjoy the free black and white photobooth that prints on a receipt paper though and the store itself is super cute!!! If I were to recommend a matcha spot to someone this would definitely be on my list! I can understand why people love this place so much.

    Elizabeth C.

    Cute place to grab matcha. I got the normal cream top matcha and while it was really good I've also had better. It was a little too earthy for my taste. I would be interested in trying the fruit infusion ones like the mango and blueberry next!

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    Donna B.

    My daughter had been to Rok Coffee and Tea before and absolutely loved their matcha, so we decided to stop by again. One thing I always take as a good sign is when there's a line outside, and this place definitely had one. Thankfully, they have a menu posted outside, which helps everyone decide before reaching the counter. The line moved surprisingly fas, it really operates like a well-oiled machine. There is seating available both indoors and outdoors, although we decided to take our order to go. Since it was after 3 p.m., I was just treating my daughter because I don't drink caffeine that late in the day. Parking in Koreatown is a nightmare, so be prepared to walk a bit if you're driving. I'm I'm After placing our order, the wait wasn't long at all. Once we got back to the car and headed to our next stop, my daughter took a sip of her matcha and immediately said it smelled awful. My sense of smell and taste isn't nearly as sensitive as hers, so I offered to try it myself. As soon as I lifted the cup to take a sip through the straw, I noticed the odor too. It was quite pungent, and after one sip, I couldn't bring myself to drink any more. Unfortunately, the drink ended up in the trash. I'm not sure if this was just a bad batch of matcha or if it hadn't been stored properly and had been exposed to air, but it was definitely disappointing. Would I come back? Yes. Every business can have an off day, especially when my daughter has enjoyed their matcha in the past. When I do I will update my review. The lesson I learned is to take a quick sip before leaving, just in case something isn't right.

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    Mollie P.

    I can see why its so highly rated! Street parking, little seating inside but decorated very well and so cute! Service was great, very kind and helpful Ordered a Cafe Duo & Strawberry Shortcake Matcha Duo (default milk is whole milk for both) Cafe Duo: 9/10 Very good loved the coffee cream Strawberry Shortcake Matcha Duo: 9.5/10 great flavor, no grittiness and the flavors didn't overpower each other, very well done. Will absolutely be coming back.

    Einspanner latte
    Xue Vee Y.

    We stopped by on a Sunday morning and luckily caught it before the rush. We were actually on our way to eat at the attached restaurant but decided to get our drinks ahead of time. Luckily we did because there was a long line when we left. It's a cozy little coffee shop and space is limited inside so keep that in mind if your planning to enjoy your drinks there. They offer a variety of drink creations and also sell pastries. I tried the Lotus Einspänner and liked that it was super creamy. I would have preferred the coffee to be a bit stronger in flavor but I enjoyed the drink. There are so many unique options here, I'll definitely be back to try more. There is street parking or a paid parking garage around the corner.

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    Young L.

    The coconut water in the coconut matcha tasted funky but the coconut cream was good. Coconut water makes up half the drink so overall, the drink was underwhelming and not worth waiting for. It's so crowded in there too D:

    Matcha Duo & Lotus Einspanner
    Cynthia L.

    Oooooh....both the coffee and matcha here goes down soooo smooth! Street parking only so good luck with that. I was expecting a long line but came here on a Friday afternoon and to my surprise, only about 5 people ahead of us. Line wasn't even out the door. We ordered a Lotus Einspanner and a matcha duo, both with almond milk. I got my Lotus Einspanner half sweet and it was the perfect amount of sweetness to espresso taste ratio. The matcha duo was one of the better matchas I've had in awhile. You can taste the earthy matcha flavor. Drinks took a bit long to make but I get it, this is a constantly busy spot. Unfortunately, no designated bathroom but you can use the bathroom from the Korean hot pot restaurant which is connected to Rok. I do have to say, their cup sizes are pretty small to how much you're paying per drink. It looks like maybe a 12 oz cup? Maybe even smaller than that. I usually cannot drink my coffees in one go, but I was able to EASILY finish this one. Still, glad I was able to come and try Rok's Lotus Einspanner.

    Hojicha duo and strawberry matcha
    Pauline L.

    The parking was a bit of a struggle but the drinks made this place so worth it ! The drinks here come out quickly (the service here is very efficient) without the sacrifice of taste and quality. The strawberry match duo - 10/10. The strawberry was not artificial tasting at all (it tasted fresh and REAL). The matcha was very creamy and complimented the strawberry well. I would say the stronger flavor profile in this drink was the strawberry even though the matcha was pretty strong as well. The hojicha duo - 10/10. The hojicha here has a deeper roasted nutty flavor and is very smooth. Sometimes hojicha comes out grainy but not this place. The creaminess really made this thing extra yummy. The store also has a little photo booth too which is super cute (adds aura points haha).

    Strawberry shortcake matcha
    Vivi L.

    ROK's strawberry shortcake matcha was very thick and creamy. For me personally it was a little too sweet, but if you're someone who loves dessert-style matchas, you will DEFINITELY love this drink. They really nailed the "strawberry shortcake" concept because it genuinely tasted like strawberry shortcake in drink form. The matcha itself was rich and thick, and the strawberry shortcake flavor didn't completely overpower the matcha which I appreciated. Definitely make sure to mix it really well though because the strawberry puree at the bottom is VERY sweet on its own. Next time I come back I want to try the matcha einspanner so I can taste the matcha more on its own without the added sweetness.

    Mango Matcha Duo
    Vincent P.

    I can see why people rave about Rok Coffee and Tea, it's pretty good! Street parking is available and it wasn't too busy when we came after dinner on Friday. They're known for their cream top matcha lattes, so I decided to go with the Mango Matcha Duo. The drink was delicious and I really enjoyed the mango flavor throughout the drink. I'll have to come back to try their other drinks, but it's definitely a great spot for double matcha.

    Jarenn N.

    I love going to Rok early on a Sunday morning -- no line, super peaceful, and there's free parking in the garage, which makes the whole experience even better. Their matcha duo is my absolute favorite. It's so creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced. The inside seating is really nice too, with a beautiful aesthetic that makes you want to linger a bit. They share restrooms with La Sung restaurant, which is good to know before you go. Such a great spot for a calm, delicious start to the day!

    Rylee C.

    So good!!! One of the best double matchas I've ever had! I wish the drinks had been bigger because we drank them so fast. Perfect amount of sweet without overdoing it and overpowering the actual matcha. Super friendly staff and cute interior too! My friend got the black sesame latte but they ended up liking my drink (matcha duo) more so they ordered one as well. We would definitely both come back!

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    Amy K.

    One of the best matcha and hojicha drinks I've had recently! I seriously want to drive down to SoCal just to get it again. The Hojicha Duo was amazing, and the Sparkling Yuzu Matcha was so refreshing. I used to think sparkling matcha sounded a little weird, but wow, this changed my mind completely. It was so good. Please open a location in the Bay Area! The line was really long when I went around Saturday at 12 PM, but honestly it was worth the wait. Matcha lovers need to run here!

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    Is phone order possible?

    No, only ordering at the register.

    Do they accept cash?

    no they don't have a cash register currently

    Does the Matcha Duo have double shot worth of caffeine?

    If you read the description on the menu, the Matcha Duo is add a shot of espresso or you could add two shots of espresso to the Matcha drink.

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