Plenty of tables, great staff and great place to study. They have plenty of pastries and have recently added tanghulu as one of their desserts. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Matcha latte w/ oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good drinks, good vibes, friendly baristas. It gets busy, but if you can go during off hours, it's a fantastic place to hang out for a couple hours and get work done. Seating is limited, but I've found that people are pretty good about quietly working at communal tables -- this is a hot spot for folks with laptops. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Good chill vibes at Sharp - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love the large picnic-style tables, great iced coffee, fast and kind service, yummy pastries, and thank you for accommodating my dog!! They also offered him a treat which he loved. :) We will be back! read more

My only regret is that I didn't find this place sooner. It's a really clean, quiet, pleasant coffeeshop in the heart of Koreatown with absolutely unbelievable coffee. Whether you want handmade drip coffee with quality beans or a sweet coffee drink, this place has got you covered. I had the new special, the "cloudy mint cold brew" (or something close, I can't remember the exact name) and it was probably the best coffee drink I've ever had in my life. Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - "Cloudy mint" or "Minty cloud," can't remember. Either way, amazing drink. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great little spot to do work at and I recommend the strawberry milk and ube latte (seasonal) if you're not a coffee drinker. Drinks are pricy which are around $7-10 depending on milk and other add-ons. There's no point of asking for light ice because they give you less drink which sucks for those who are slow sippers. There usually is seating but it's a hit or miss and there may or may not be plugs where you sit, so come with charged laptops. read more

Amazing coffee. Far better than nearby Alchemist. The space is still a much more pleasant place to sit and talk, work, etc. The service is excellent. What's dropped? No food. A bunch of walnut muffins are lovely. Too bad that I'm allergic to walnuts. Croissant? No. Anything non-muffin? No. I understand that COVID has really impacted everyone. You can't sell what you don't have, though. A threadbare cupboard of morning baked goods doesn't say survivor. It says "we've surrendered." Sad. read more

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Passed by this cafe several times and yet I never had time to go in since I was always busy getting somewhere to eat. My Boyfriend really liked the interior so we decided to have some tea time before dinner at Quarters. # Specialty Coffee is not your average coffee shop where you can chat loudly with your friends. The cafe has a calm, quiet and warm vibe to it. Most of the people who come here are the ones who like to study with their laptops. If you really need to engage in a deep coversation with your best friend about what happened last night at the bar, please go to Starbucks or Boba Time next block. I got my Macha Latte and it was good. Not overly sweet and matcha flavor was subtle. My Boyfriend had his Iced Americano and he told me it was a little too acidic. He finished it though. Restroom is kept clean, and the whole premise is neat and nice, too. The girl who took and prepared our order was polite and lovely. If I lived in LA, it would have been a perfect place to come and study for me but because its a bit far I would have to come again next time I am nearby. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very smooth, swanky coffee shop with top-notch roasted beans and expert brewing on-site. The signature lattes all taste great, as do the pour-overs and high-quality teas, so pick your poison. I went with a safe Iced Honey-Cinnamon Latte and found it had the perfect balance between strong and sweet. The real selling point is the space itself. I definitely wouldn't recommend driving here, as the parking is HORRENDOUS any hour of the day, but if you love working/ hanging out in comfortable coffee shops, you may be okay with paying those $5 for the garage parking out back. Comfortable chairs, ample working space, snazzy lighting, smooth background music, the works. The oasis this joint provides may erase the stress from driving here. read more

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This place is pretty spacious, but isn't great for working at. The music they play is pretty loud, so my headphones were used more for blocking it out than listening to my own music. The lighting is also quite dark, making it a little harder to see. I appreciate the space they provide, making it better for meeting up with folx and talking instead of working independently. Some students and families met up here while I was working, showing that groups are easily able to fit and enjoy each other's company here. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I guess this place hides the fact that their espresso draws are terrible by making the lattes and such. When I walked into this place I expected something above a Starbucks or other chain. I just ordered a simple double espresso. Well.. One word BITTER. No hints of chocolate or nuts as true with most draws. And the creama was dark. And why have ceramic mugs on display but only serve in a Dixie cup? read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

honestly, the coffee is good. but it's a bit pricey for the serving amount. it's a tiny ass cup for 8 dollars! but overall, it's a really cute spot to study and the espresso is great! read more

I love this place and I have been waiting for them to open inside seating since the start of the pandemic. Everything is just as I remembered; minimalistic, clean, and inviting. And they have glass panels at each table as a covid precaution which I greatly appreciate. This is the perfect place to grab a coffee (or strawberry milk which is AMAZINGLY TASTY) and just sit and relax and study. I never like telling people about this place because I don't want it to get overly crowded because it's amazing. Can't wait to come back every Sunday like I used to :) read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Water - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I always end up here because it's so close to the Quarters/Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong plaza. And I think it's subpar at most. They're always understaffed, and all the tables are taken. The interior design itself is nice for studying, but the drinks to me, don't hit the spot. I can only ever finish half at most. I'm not sure why. It just tastes like the flavor doesn't mix together in the lavender latte and matcha drinks. The only drink I'd come back here for is the cold brew! read more

I wanted to find a study cafe in Los Angeles and this was a great place for those dark academic vibes. Let me say, the music was pretty loud and I went on a Sunday around noon and while not all the tables were filled, a decent number were so if you're gonna stay for a while, I suggest coming after calling. Bathroom is clean Outlets on the walls Great drinks read more

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Something about late night coffee dates that just feel right, esp when they've set such an eerily soothing ambience and their patrons are equally quiet. We parked street front on a fri night so meters were off. Freeeeee! Woohoo. Plenty of seating and a light crowd so getting cozy was peas. This is currently my second fav pour over in LA. Tried the ::::; washed processed Kenyan pour over :::::: w notes of guava, jasmine, and raw honey. Mmmmm. Def wanna try the four or five others they have but this was a good one. They brew Sightglass here mmm Also tried my very first ::::: vanilla affogato 5.5$ :::::: which was amazzzzing! Their espresso was so perfectly delic w the creamy vanilla that it makes me wanna try affogatos everywhere now heh. They also had a matcha affogato but she said vanilla is better as the matcha flavor of the ice cream gets lost in the espresso anyway. Gtk. Def wanna be back and try their ang butter toast too cause we were too full but I love butter. I love toast. I love sweet red beans! Seems like it's a great amalgamation of flavors for my buds read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Wash processed Kenyan pour over: delic. Vanilla affogato: sooo delic! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Before I start with the review I want to state that I love and support small businesses , but I am very honest when it comes to reviews. I came to this coffee shop today and ordered the Spanish latte. The coffee was six dollars, which is extremely fairly priced for Los Angeles coffee however I give the coffee a 6 out of 10. I felt like the coffee tasted water down, and I could not taste the condensed milk in the coffee at all. It wasn't the worst coffee in the world, but it wasn't great . I think that I had high expectations because of the yelp reviews and almost 5 stars on Yelp,,but I was kind of disappointed . with my coffee, I also ordered a banana bread and I literally said out loud, "this is the worst banana bread I have ever had." I believe I paid around six dollars for a slice of the banana bread which I do think is a little bit on the pricier side. The banana bread was really bland. I was hoping for a sweet treat and this did not satisfy my craving at all. Usually banana bread has heavy notes of banana, but this banana bread tasted very bland and I did not really taste the banana in it. I did really like the space and the ambience in the coffee shop because there is a lot of tables and seating . I am not writing this review to diminish the coffee shop in any way, but instead to give some constructive criticism so that there is room for improvement. read more

The drinks are one of the best in the area. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere is really chill to relax, work, or do homework. I highly recommend checking this place out. It won't disappoint. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Cream Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It was acidic coffee There were a lot of people studying inside I didn't have a seat, so I took it and ate it read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great for studying I was here for one of my biggest final exams & the review went smoothly. Wi-Fi/food/charging station/quietness The hour is good as well (opens early all the way to 10pm) Ofc the drink is good as well (Strawberry Milk is always my favorite) read more

luckily we found parking, the streets were looking tight but there was a valet parking lot across the street for $5. good drinks, nice ambiance, but frigid cold climate inside! I'm still recovering from hypothermia! It's difficult to type this message with my heat warmers on my hand but I felt obligated to relay this message. Bring your winter parka if you choose to enter this icy artic tundra! read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - this giant monster ac unit made an enemy out of me - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

i love the ambiance at sharp and they have some tables for studying/work. i've had the hot matcha latte and thought it was good but the next time i got an iced matcha latte and it was way too sweet for my liking. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - iced matcha latter and spanish latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cute coffee shop! It was a good study/working environment as they had several seats, wifi, outlets, and a bathroom. The drinks are average, I got the mint matcha which had a pretty strong artificial mint flavor and was ~$7. Seats also started to fill up by mid afternoon so would recommend coming earlier. Easy street parking in nearby neighborhoods. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - mint matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Saw many good reviews about the strawberry milk so naturally I had to try it out. It was so perfectly sweetened, and the strawberry bits definitely gave it more texture. Not sure if it's because of covid, but there was no pastry available when I visited. There were limited metered parking in front, or you could circle around and park in the residential area in the back. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - strawberry milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite go-to item here is their STRAWBERRY MILK. It's a little pricey ($5) for a small size (one size only), but it's one of the few places in K-town that actually has it down. When I can't go all the way to OC, I find myself at Sharp to get this drink. It's sweet, refreshing, and simply delicious. I've tried it with regular milk and soy milk, and both times it tasted good. I also like the fact that the drink here is consistent, so I'll always get the same flavor that I'm looking for. The interior is clean and has that typical cafe vibe. A lot of people were studying when I came on a Monday afternoon and it seemed pretty packed. At least that's a good sign though, because people will only frequent a place if it's good. If you're not in the mood for coffee, I suggest the strawberry milk as an alternative - it's BERRY good!! read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Strawberry Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Living on the Westside it's hard to find a local coffee spot open past 7pm. Luckily Korea town has a plentiful supply of these coffee shops. Sharp is tucked in the middle of a few eateries that line the street. The lighting and decor is mellow and you can often find students studying there. They feature Sight Glass and Coava coffee. They offer pour over and even have decaf and tea options. They also have an assortment of goodies like cookies, muffins, and croissants. They had a lavender latte with just the right amount of sweetness. I got it with almond milk and was the perfect blend. There's metered parking on the side streets and a parking lot around the corner that has an entrance to the back of the coffee shop. They are open until 11pm with ample seating inside. Great find for coffee people. read more

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My Americano was bold; the lighting and music created a warm ambiance. Their wooden tables creates a feeling of permanence and stability. I live on the Westside and I will return... read more

In the overly self indulgent writing style of every Yelper - "I'd give it a 6 star if I could!" Instagramable - AF Millennial home office - Hip - Modern Espresso/Cappuccino - Oh ya they also carry coffee read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Hip and clean as they come. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We live 1 hour away from the city. Hubby had to go to the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and I decided to tag along for a road trip with our little ones. Not much to do at home during this 6 months quarantine days anyways. While he went in to get some work done, I wanted to get some coffee and stretch our legs. First I searched Starbucks but then since it is my first time in K-town and businesses don't seem so bright for the local business owners, I wanted to try non-franchised coffee shop. It was the closest and the most appealing place after looking at several pictures. Cute wait line foot prints from the entrance to the counter. High ceilings and nice interiors! There were two staffs at the cafe and both were super friendly! I ordered two Fresh strawberry milk for my girls, cold brew for my hubby and Iced Spanish Latte for myself. All the drinks were very refreshing during this heat wave! The strawberry milk isn't very sweet so I love it for my girls! It was my first time having the ISL and it was good!!!!! Right amount of sweetness to it! Love love loved it! I was very happy I ordered what they recommended :) The place was clean, nicely decorated and the staffs were very very welcoming! And the drinks were all very delicious:) definitely would love to come again to try other drinks! Thank you for the great coffee and small talks :) read more

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A cute coffee shop at the center of koreatown. Barista was nice, coffee was good, muffin was delicious. Only one thing is that this area is so crowded it's hard to find parking. This place has a parking in the same building but 30mins only. I wished i could have stayed longer. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time, but couldn't because of parking situation. I got super lucky this morning and found street parking, so was very excited to try. Staff is nice, and the atmosphere is great. Its super clean too. I'd totally want to write essays here if I were a student. However, I was very disappointed in their coffees. They tasted watery and not caffeinated enough. I ended up getting another coffee after lunch. Will I come back for a nice study spot? Yes. Will I come back for their coffee? No. read more

This is the chillest coffee shop in this area. Need a place quiet? Or a place to chill with your homies? Come here.

I tried this place for the first time yesterday and I will definitely be back! Service: I was very hesitant to order since I was going to customize a drink and usually baristas give me a weird look. Well... not at SSCoffee! The guy that took my order (not sure his name, but he was wearing an oatmilk shirt) was super nice and didn't make me feel judged! Taste/Quality: WOW! They made it so perfectly and all the ratios where spot on! Usually I get more of something that it throws it off, but not here! Every single item balanced each other! Parking: I was very fortunate to find parking, but it is metered parking. COVID: Love how they have outdoor seating and open door allowed for air ventilation! Hand sanitizer next to register was a plus for me! Thank you! read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Strawberry milk with oatmilk, matcha, and espresso! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My sister is a native to the area and took us out to here since we have tried several coffee shops throughout the SF Valley & Central LA region. This quickly has become one of my favorite and most impressive spots by far. Employee's are welcoming upon entry and their pricing is fair unlike other coffee shops which tend to overcharge for milk's. They accurately brand themselves as a "specialty coffee shop" as the menu is creative and enticing. I got the Spanish Latte, which is lechera (condensed milk) topped with the espresso shot, mixed, and then poured with your choice of milk and cinnamon. It was very smooth and not overly sweet. Will definitely come again. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Spanish Iced Latte, Honey Cinnamon Latte with Oat Milk, Mint Matcha with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Quiet and chill shop that's good for doing some work on a weekend. Might need to wait a bit but great coffees and teas.

A super cute cafe very close to where we were staying during our LA trip so it was very convenient to pop over in the morning to grab a coffee before we started our day. Cafe had super laid back and chill vibe and if I HAD to work, I'd pull up a chair and my laptop! Ordered 2 Americanos to go and found them to be very light in body. Was hoping for a stronger coffee. read more

It's sooo cute in here! I love that they serve their drinks in tall glasses it feels so special. Baristas are really nice. There's free wifi and the noise level is pretty good so good place to study/get work done. Bathroom was clean. My blueberry vanilla muffin was really good read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Blueberry vanilla muffin & iced Spanish latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Spacious, lit, wifi works (though it had some hiccups), music wasn't too loud, ample seating with outlets! Mint Matcha was interesting -- definitely it's a new combination I haven't tried before. I like it! You can have it unsweetened as well. The mint tasted fresh, natural. However, the matcha could have been more stronger, it was a bit weak in taste and it was a pale green as well. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - #mintmatcha :) mint flavor good, matcha could be stronger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I saw "Specialty Coffee" and thought "wow they must be really serious about coffee--I will give it a try." What a disappointment, just another shi-shi cash grab. Since I love coffee, of course I wanted a large (16 oz or more) but no, all they had was teeny tiny coffee cups (but of course for the same price as a large) PRICE GOUGERS! All I could get was a 12 oz, I usually get a 16 oz with three shots for WAY less than the $6.70 I got charged for a lukewarm, very sweet mocha. Sad. I asked for it to be EXTRA hot, and it was lukewarm, the guy said originally "no problem" for it to be extra hot, but then when I told him it was lukewarm he said he not only couldn't steam it hot, their microwave was broken and he couldn't heat it there. Seems like they need to review their business model and offer HOT, LARGE coffees for people who actually LIKE/LOVE coffee not a bunch of poseurs who want to sit and use their computers for hours sipping overpriced, lukewarm "specialty coffee". read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best coffee shop in town, period. I miss their coffee so much. They decided to close the shop during the home quarantine period but it's for the best. I wouldn't want anything to happen to their baristas. read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Regular latte and banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you're looking for a place to work/study in this part of K-town, Sharp Specialty Coffee is an ideal joint. They have wifi, there are plugs, they have many tables, and they got caffeine! I ordered a Strawberry Milk and it was very delicious. I think the only other strawberry milk I've had is the bottled Nestle one so it was nice to try a version that they put together in house. Service is great and the place is clean. Grade A+! read more

Sharp Specialty Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California