Order the vanilla iced latte with cold brew. WOW delicious even when I have to order it to work.read more

The cafe and food is good, very cool deco and nice owner, service is on point and good place to…read moredrop by with wifi and good music!

I tried the frijolada chilaquiles! and loved them! spicy …read more.. the service was great! especially the new cashier Angel! Was so nice .. everyone was so nice.. omg the decaf ice coffee was good

First time coming to this place! My daughter had mentioned the chilaquiles were good! And yes it…read moredid not disappoint! Crispy, spicy and good taste! Customer service was great! Thanks Angel!!!! And everyone else for being so nice and welcoming

Damo has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the Arts District. Their premium matcha is…read morerich, smooth, and balanced without any bitterness. You can really taste the quality in every sip, and it's clear they take their sourcing and preparation seriously. The minimalistic interior is also a plus for this location. It's a great space for studying, catching up with friends, or just taking a break. It's a spacious interior with much more seating compared to the Koreatown location.

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.

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!

Super quick service, delicious latte and food!…read more I got a London Fog with Matcha and the turkey provolone croissant. The matcha in the London fog was a nice touch recommended to me by the cashier. It's a cute and quiet cafe with lots of chairs for waiting and a couple of tables for anyone wanting to sit down and study/ eat.

We went found this hidden gem tucked away by the East Los Angeles College area. The Plaza has…read moreplenty of different stores and cafes as well, but as a match connoisseur, I saw great reviews about their drinks and could not pass up. The drink that we got was called the Luxurious George, but if match is not your cup of tea then fear not, they also have a drink called the Furious George which is a coffee version. Drink: The drink itself was fine. We opted for the baseline of 100% sweetness, regular ice, and oat milk (regular 2% milk is preferred!). I was surprised to not have tasted much of the banana flavor as I hoped for. Maybe it was the oat milk overpowering the taste. The matcha itself had a light flavor, despite the color, it was not bold but palatable. Price: The Luxurious George was definitely a luxury because it costed around $8. So the total for two drinks were around $17 plus tax and tips. The price is definitely on a higher side but in exchange for quality matcha? Which one would you like? Service: The staff were really friendly. It was our first time here and we asked for recommendations. They took their time answering all of our questions and finished our orders really fast. Vibes: The overall cafe was really nice. I loved how there was a center for water, extra sweeteners, and other items for you to use. There were plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Their choice of music was also great! Parking: There are plenty of free parking around the plaza. However, there is also a free parking structure behind the plaza for more space.

Just what I needed. Best drink I've tried with matcha bonus for the horchata, amazing service and…read morebeautiful seating area!

Yia's coffee was great! I've been wanting to try it for a while and finally made it in. The service…read morewas nice and quick, which was a plus. The back patio was so nice and shaded, with music playing, and honestly made me feel like I was somewhere tropical. If I were still in school, this would definitely be a spot I'd come to get some work done. The only downside is that there isn't much parking since it's located on a corner surrounded by residential streets, so plan accordingly. Overall, I really enjoyed it and can't wait to come back and try something new!

While we were in the area taking care of something, we decided to stop and grab something to eat…read moreand have some coffee. Honestly, I'm so glad we did. This place is absolutely amazing and definitely a must-try if you're in the area. Even if you're not, it's worth the trip. Everything we tried was delicious, and the espresso drinks were delightful-- not too sweet, just the right balance. We've actually been back three times since our first visit, and the experience has been amazing every time. The staff is super friendly and helpful, which makes the experience even better. The location might surprise you. This gem is tucked away in a somewhat random location, with no real storefront, in a small downtown-style corridor. The seating area is next door, which is also a little unexpected, but it's very cute and nicely done. The food has bold, explosive flavors and is truly something different. Everything we've tried has been delicious and memorable. Even though I live about 45 minutes away, I'll definitely be coming back with friends and family. This is one of those places I'm happy to make the drive for.

I already loved Ulew for the coffee and fresh juices, so I honestly came in with zero expectations…read morefor the food. I never really thought much of cafe food anyway... until I had the Chimi Sando. Jesus Christ. That sandwich was sooooo good. Being 34 weeks pregnant now has completely thrown off my taste buds, and I've been telling Michaela, the co-owner, that I don't even recognize myself anymore. I don't know what I like, and I can't do the super sugary coffees I used to get from other places anymore. She recommended some beans and cold brews based on what I was looking for, and every single recommendation was so good. Michaela is just awesome. You can tell when someone genuinely cares about what they're creating and the experience they're giving people. She even surprised me and my husband with some complimentary tostadas, I honestly don't know exactly what was on them, but whatever it was...was soooo good! The whole experience was just so good, great coffee, great food, great people, and such a welcoming vibe. Ulew was already one of my favorite coffee spots, but now knowing the person behind it makes me love it even more. Anyway...I came for coffee and left realizing that they can continue to take my money.

This place is such a gem! It's only a few…read moreblocks from my house, and I'm so happy I found it. I love supporting this woman-owned coffee shop, and the vibe is always so welcoming. Now, can we talk about the banana latte?! It is seriously the BEST I've ever had. It's smooth, perfectly sweet, and unlike anything else l've tried. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and order one-you'll thank me later! Highly recommend supporting this amazing local business!

* toffee nut coffee * banana matcha latte…read more Studying spot? however it's quite inviting in here for a casual coffee spot to have sweet and savory conversation just like the coffee they have here! Service was great and the options! Definitely would come back to try all the other drinks! Toffee was a bit nutty but I didn't taste to toffee as much which was a great touch! Banana matcha tasted more like matcha and the banana flavoring wasn't really there but it was delicious nonetheless.

They did an absolutely exceptional job, catering drinks at our wedding brunch. Every single person…read morecommented on how the drinks were so delicious. The coffee, especially was so good and the cold brew is definitely worth paying extra for, it was exceptional. The passionfruit lemonade, and the chai were also big hits. We will definitely be hiring them again! And they're very reasonably priced!

Cafe Cafe is open Mon-Sat: 8am-4pm…read more Cafe Cafe operates out of a shared kitchen with Macheen and Milpa Grille. I ordered the Ice Hot Cocoa Latte and it was a lovely drink to pair with breakfast burritos and tacos. I will certainly be back to try other coffees.

Dating a car guy, this was a must-visit while in LA! Such a cool concept and space, with cars on…read moredisplay throughout, a café, and even a bus incorporated into the decor. The whole place has a really unique vibe. It's spacious with plenty of seating, and they also have two of the high-angle Korean photo booths. I ordered the Vietnamese Einspänner coffee and enjoyed it. It wasn't overly sweet or drowning in syrup, and had a nice, light flavor that was really refreshing. The staff was super nice, and our drinks came out pretty quickly. Definitely a fun spot to check out, especially if you're into cars, coffee, or both!

It just sucks I have to give a bad 1 star review for this cute and nice work place…read more The color for both matcha and Vietnamese Einspanner is NOT How these drinks should be. The taste for the matcha was flavored frosting. Vietnamese Einspanner was just no flavor of how a Vietnamese coffee/espresso should taste. Even if this is flavored MILK it was horrible. -8/10 The location is decent. Workers are nice. I'm guessing people come here for the photo op.. the aesthetic... the $13. Photo Booth. Hard pass! Every person that has walked through that door took a photo of themselves or their friends. One good thing is that they have parking lot.