The clutter adds to the "keep it real" vibe. They walk the walk and make great coffee. The owner…read morejust got back from Guatemala where he hiked the mountains to pick the beans. They are single source and pay their growers well. I got the medium roast from Tanzania and it was smooth and delish. They roast in house and their roaster is on display. Make the trek and support a business that is supporting the growers.

Walked in a was greeted by Kymberly. Her great smile drew me to the counter to place an order. She…read morewalked me through my coffee and tea option and recommended the best seller. I picked up a go to coffee and ordered a large green latte. Very freaking and delicious. Not to sweet, just the way I like it. While I was waiting for my drink, I relaxed at table and enjoyed the good vibes and music. Street parking was a little challenge but worth the extra time. Return customer for sure

Second time at Espresso Social Club and seriously SO good!! Joy is amazing and truly knows her…read morecraft. Had two cortados -- beautifully steamed milk and a great shot of espresso. My friend and I also tried the rice pudding latte, and even though I'm not big on sweet coffee, it was delicious! Not overly sweet and you could still taste the espresso coming through. If you're a coffee/espresso person, definitely go check her out. Some of the best coffee I've had in LA in a long time!!

this cafe is so beautiful and the owner is incredibly personable and kind. She treats everyone with…read moreso much kindness and you can tell she loves what she does. last time I came I got a peach matcha because it was seasonal and it was phenomenal. It was so fresh and refreshing. Today I got a salted latte (?) it cured my incoming migraine and was delicious. The coffee is perfectly balanced not too overwhelming with any of the flavors. the space itself definitely makes you stop and relax I definitely needed this quick pitstop after a stressful week. i would definitely come here and study since she does have wifi and some awesome seating areas. I'll be back again!

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First time trying this spot…read more Went on a Sunday morning around 9am and they were kinda busy. Parking wasn't too bad. Found a spot nearby. I got an iced Spanish latte (9/10) and an almond danish.

The king caramel macchiato was great. I will be returning. The staff was great as well.read more

I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. I also ordered a breakfast empanada. I loved the ice…read morecoffee. The breakfast empanada was delicious. I will definitely come back when I'm in the area. The barista was really sweet and explained the menu. The coffee and empanada came out quick. There is plenty of seating. Parking in street parking and a small lot in the back

Fabulous diamond in the rough. The service was great, friendly helpful staff. I had the Spanish…read morelatte and it was excellent, the space itself is quiet and calming.

Absolutely loved this local spot. I'm trying to take full advantage of the season so I tried the…read morehot pumpkin matcha. It was a perfect blend of pumpkin and matcha, with a lovely level of sweetness. I also had the turkey croissant sandwich and added egg and avocado. The croissant was toasted and flaky and everything tasted great. I got a banana nut muffin for later and my goodness! That muffin was so good, so moist, probably one of the best I've had. I had to come back later in the week for another one. It gave me the opportunity to try the pumpkin coffee cake, and once again, fire. The staff were so friendly, I was able to ask questions and recommendations. The place is great to get work done or meet for a chat. There's cool artwork, local resources and items, and even a printer. Definitely will be back for more.

Loveeeeee Damo! The service is always so fast, which I really appreciate. There's street parking…read moreright outside--it's definitely tight, but I can usually find a spot pretty quickly. Usually I have to tell baristas to dial down the sweetness but damo is always perfectly not that sweet for the "Asian palette" my order is always the hojicha latte even though I've tried everything on the menu. Everything is great which is very rare. Definitely appreciate how consistent they are every visit. The space itself is huge with tons of seating, so it's perfect for hanging out with friends or bringing your laptop and getting some work done. I also love that there are other spots on the block to check out, so you can grab your drink and walk around not too sketchy.

8/4/2026 3 1/2 Stars…read more First time at Damo. MATCHA EINSPANER Very creamy matcha. Matcha flavor is there, but it's not distinct matcha where you can taste the nuances of the matcha flavors. The cream top does make it very creamy and it does mask majority of the matcha flavor. It did taste like a dessert drink. It was enjoyable though. COLD BREW VANILLA Weirdly sour and smoky flavored cold brew. Slight floral flavor too. It was such an odd combination of flavors with the vanilla cold foam. The lingering aftertaste was not good either. It's neither this nor that. Would not recommend! FINANCIERS Their financiers are made by a local bakery called Musk. It seems their financier flavors are changed often, so no same flavors are in rotation. Sausage & Parmesan - The almond cake's vanilla flavor with the sausage and salty parmesan was a unique flavor. The almond cake was nice and spongy. It did take a bit of time to get used to the savory flavors with the almond cake. It's like a breakfast in an unexpected way. Nutella - Buttery almond cake with nutella and roasted hazelnuts. Enjoyed it! I think Nutella fans would like it. Mugwort + Fig - Buttery in the beginning and it ends with a good, medium-strength flavor of mugwort. Fig was garnish on top, so you barely get it. However, I like that they added the sweetness of the figs with the earthy bitter mugwort. Overall, it was uniquely delicious and mugwort was the star. Yuza + Apricot - A tad sweeter than expected due to the outer brush of yuza aka yuzu simple syrup. Loved the chewy apricot on top. It really brought a lovely fruityness to the financier. The yuzu flavor was there alongside the butteryness of the almond cake. All the financiers were done well! Delicious! Recommend trying at least one when you're at this location. Not sure if their financiers are offered at their other locations. CUSTOMER SERVICE It was good. Not terribly friendly, but still answered my questions. Staff were all busy making the drinks. AMBIANCE + SEATS Really large space with rows of tables and chairs. It was strange walking in and seeing various tables and seats to one side and it almost looked like a cafe used as office space. Seeing all the people sitting down on their laptops or talking, as though they're having a casual business meeting there. It was just strange. The tables were mixed wooden tables and chairs. There were long benches too for people waiting for takeout orders. The large space felt so roomy, I get why the tables were all taken. PARKING Street parking is available, yet when I was there in the early afternoon on a Tuesday, it was packed! The only place to park was the paid parking lot right across from Damo. Parking was $5.00. I wouldn't recommend parking elsewhere outside of that street, as it is a sketchy area and lots of homeless encampments around the area. Would I return? Not sure. I like the large, roomy warehouse space with lots of tables to sit in, but the cafe being in a sketchy area gives me hesitation. Not in love with $5.00 parking too. One of my drinks was good, but the other was bad. The only thing I loved was the financiers.

I was stunned coming out to this location that the crowd was glued to the main latte menu, here,…read morenow that I finally seen and have been confidentially hitting up hot and new cafés of The LA Matcha list brought to you by Chase. It seems the other options for matcha and hojica were not popular - tonics, regular matcha with sweet cream, dirty matcha, etc But it was the perfect combination of creamy and bright, that's putting it lightly :). I got the hojicha latte by its house special, choice and recommended hojicha powder with oatmilk and absolute no fuss customer service. I would like to repeat this order with a foam so that the upcharge is worth it though. Not to mention, that variety of hojicha is definitely Korean whereas the matcha shifts recommendations season-to-season and depends upon the syrups of the shifting preferences in-house.

Damo is a tea house located in Koreatown in Los Angeles with another location in the Arts District…read more This location is in a plaza with a small shared parking lot so spots can get competitive. We ordered the matcha einspener ($7.75) and the strawberry matcha einspener ($8.50). They were pretty much the same except the latter had some strawberry puree at the bottom which I mixed together. The matcha was good and I liked the foam; the drinks were standard. They also offer loose leaf Korean-style tea, coffee, and Korean snacks.

This place has been blowing up on social media so obviously I had to try it out…read more We came in the middle of the day on a weekday so the line was right at the door. The line moved super quickly which I really appreciated. I got a blueberry matcha and my friend got the strawberry matcha. We both loved them. They weren't too sweet and were perfectly creamy. You could tell the matcha quality was good! There was a photo booth that printed pictures on receipt paper. That was really cute and fun!

Stopped by for a weekday morning matcha and was lucky enough to not wait in a line. I ordered the…read moreStrawberry Matcha Duo with oat milk at 50% sweetness, which turned out to be the right choice since it was still pretty sweet. The matcha quality was great: smooth, vibrant, and completely free of that chalky, bitter taste some places have, with the strawberry adding a delicious twist. My only small downside was the amount of ice they gave. After just a few sips, the drink was gone, leaving mostly ice and the matcha cream on top. Overall, it's an adorable spot for a quick, delicious (and very aesthetic!) matcha pick-me-up.

Trendy little coffee shop. Not many sitting available. You get your coffee and go kind of place…read more Small parking lot, free but not easy to get parking aa it shares with 2 restaurants in the center. Service is friendly and quick. Coffee tasted perfect. Not too sweet but good!! I like the Vienna cause the coffee is heavier than the Buttercream latte.

Great service and a small but cozy atmosphere!…read more Unfortunately, the drinks were disappointing. We ordered two Vienna Matchas, one with whole milk and one with oat milk. The whole milk completely overpowered the matcha, while the oat milk version was slightly better but still lacked a strong matcha flavor. The cream topping was really good, though! Overall, the drinks were underwhelming, especially for the price.

Went on a Monday afternoon and found parking right in front! Parking can be an issue, but today the…read morestreet parking was easy! Friendly atmosphere and people behind the counter were nice! I got an iced latte with oat milk and a pastry. They were both very tasty! If I'm in the area again and there is parking to be had, I'll stop by again!

I've seen Maru Coffee all over social media and had heard so many great things about it, so I…read morefinally decided to give it a try. I'm happy to say the hype is well deserved. I ordered the Matcha Latte and their signature Creamtop. The matcha was excellent, with a rich and authentic flavor that really stood out. What I appreciated most was that it wasn't overly sweet. I prefer matcha that tastes like real matcha rather than a sugary drink, and Maru got it just right. The Creamtop was good, though it didn't stand out as much to me as the matcha. That said, I'd definitely come back to try more items from their menu. The café itself is beautiful. It has a spacious, Japanese-inspired design that feels clean, modern, and relaxing. It's a great place to enjoy a coffee and spend some time unwinding. Overall, a great experience, and I'm looking forward to coming back and exploring more of what they have to offer.