Friendly staff. Good drinks. Chaga Latte (pictured) was quite tasty. Would get 5 stars if the drinks were better priced. read more

Document Coffee Bar - Chaga Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

1. The coffee was delicious and comforting! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes with lots of portraits! 3. There are few indoor seatings, and there is an outdoor patio! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! 5. There is a shared parking lot as well street parking available! Note: There is a single gender-neutral restroom! Photo: Chaga Latte read more

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As a coffee lover, this is a place I simply cannot pass by, and I make sure to visit whenever I get the chance. These days, various themed coffee shops are popping up, and some Korean coffee brands are even expanding into the U.S. Since I live in San Francisco, one of the meccas of coffee culture, I've always been drawn to vintage-style coffee shops like this. I loved the concept and decor of Document from the very beginning, and I especially enjoy their iced maple syrup latte. Highly recommended! read more

Document Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm glad I finally tried Document Coffee Bar, but I probably won't be back. I was looking for a good place to work in Koreatown on a recent weekday, and had been wanting to check this place out -- the vibes and menu both seemed great. The pros: Big and free parking lot, plenty of table space, nice music, staff and vibes. And a huge menu with a ton of different and unique options. The cons: There's no WiFi, and the seating is all swivel stools which I found to be uncomfortable and wobbly. I ordered the Mad Spice Latte -- a latte with nutmeg, allspice berries, ginger roots, cinnamon cloves, cacao nibs, and vanilla syrup. I asked the barista if the drink was super spicy, and she said it wasn't. Maybe this is a taste/preference thing, but I found the spices to be really overpowering, to the point of it not being particularly pleasant to drink. I didn't finish it (a rarity for me). Overall, this is a nice spot with good vibes, great parking and an extensive menu. But the lack of WiFi and comfortable seating is a deal-breaker for me. I'd only come back to get drinks to go... just not that spicy latte. read more

I do enjoy their coffee, and love their parking space. The barista & staff have an attitude which cracks me up. lol The youth of their attitude (I`m too cool for you) vibe is perhaps what makes the drinks good. Its an interesting balance between the atmosphere, their attituded vibes, and good coffee. read more

The Doc will Hit your spot with the flavors they got that will knock your socks off! So let me tell ya what I got! I ordered the London In the Rain that came with earl grey mixed with pure cane sugar with oat milk because I'm lactose intolerant! LoL! Anywho, it was perfectly balanced and I wish I would've ordered a second one instead of a cold brew but since I need my fix I think not. The menu has unique flavors and I can't wait to go back so my tastebuds can explore a little more. The service was good and the space is big but feels empty. Unfortunately there is no mug service available but they brew a mean Kyoto and you can tell by their six towers behind the counter they don't play. And that's my take on it, Peace out. read more

Document Coffee Bar - London In The Rain - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great coffee spot. The drinks are delicious and the place has a nice atmosphere. Good location for getting work done or just relaxing with a coffee. Would come back. read more

Valet parking and high prices for drinks. Worse still, the cafe doesn't have wifi. Be so for real. I used to love document, won't be coming back. read more

I will no longer be coming here due to the female barista's behavior. How are you gonna give my mom attitude for asking a simple question? Rolling your eyes at her like she's wasting your precious time when the place was empty. Learn some manners. read more

A great place to meet a friend! Such a cozy and friendly atmosphere and the baristas are very friendly. My friend got the Document Latte ($6.25) and she loved it. I ordered the Document Cafe Horchata Latte ($6.75) and it was delicious. Would definitely recommend!! read more

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Hands down, one of the beat coffee spots in Ktown. - A note about their SPICED COFFEE: It's a definite sophisticated step above Pumpkin Spice filled with lots of delicious spices- but I mean LOTS of them. You might be chewing some nutmeg and cinnamon at the end. So, if you don't mind the texture switch, definitely give it a go. read more

Document Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Your website's accessibility statement requires clarification regarding wheelchair access. Access is not available directly from the parking lot; instead, users should proceed to Wilshire Boulevard from the parking lot, turn left, then left again at the next street. Wheelchair access is located halfway down THAT block. DO BETTER DC ! read more

I discovered Document Coffee Bar while looking for coffee nearby the Wilshire/Western Metro Station. There is parking in the back, and the entrance is fairly clean. The ambiance is quite calm, with walls decorated with portraits of people with items and shelves of products neatly organized. In terms of seating area, it is quite skimpy and narrow, which matches the thin rectangular space that they have. The fitting but artistic piece that I enjoyed was the light fixtures, which are made of trash cans and buckets. I ventured on to try their Chaga Latte, and unfortunately it was not a hit for me - too sweet! The staff working were more than happy to make me classic latte, and I enjoyed their latte much more! One drawback is that they do not have Wi-Fi, so if you want to get work done here, make sure to bring your own hotspot! read more

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The atmosphere and coffee were great, but it felt like the staff didn't really want to be there.

Parking: super spacious parking lot Service: super kind Ambiance: super chill but not a lot of seating (but the outdoor seating is nice) We got the: - hazelnut latte - cold brew Prices were very reasonable which I think is a big selling point! read more

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First time stopping by and I'm a bit mixed on the review. The cashier and barista were nice and made my drink fast. I ordered the Mad Spice Latte. It was served hot and had really great flavor with the different ingredients, it was basically Fall or Thanksgiving in a coffee and I absolutely loved it. However, there were some issues with the drink. Part of the flavor seems to come from the all spice berries, cacao nibs, and ginger roots in the drink itself. These pieces are hard, crunchy, and very bitter on their own. As I was drinking from the beginning, the harder chunks floated to the top and I wasn't about to crack a tooth or swallow them. Then once my drink was near the bottom, it was full of all the other nibs and it just wasn't a good way to end the drink. There isn't much indoor seating and the outdoor seating doesn't have any tables. The indoor tables are also pretty dirty and considering how slow it was, one of the two employees could've easily gone on some rounds to clean up a bit in the 45 minutes I sat inside. There's also no wi-fi which, overhearing the staff talking about it when a customer asked, they said it's so people converse with one another. Sorry but it's 2024, unless you're coming with other people to begin with, nobody "converses" anymore. Everyone is on their phones watching tik tok or even just trying to work on their laptops. read more

This place is open and airy. There are a few bar stools to sit on, but I did not see any tables or people working in this coffee shop. I ordered the chagaccino and it was absolutely delicious. The workers were very kind and served me quickly. read more

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I've been here a few times over the years, and have recommended the cafe to people, but the consistently bad attitude from the baristas has turned me off totally. At a time when so many restaurants are struggling, some warmth and hospitality would be welcome. read more

My boyfriend and I were staying at the hotel across the street and by happy accident stumbled into Document for an afternoon pick me up. We didn't know what to expect, but it surpassed anything we were thinking! I had the hojicha latte and my boyfriend had the mad spiced latte. I loved my hojicha. It had the perfect amount of nuttiness I was looking for, and wasn't sweet at all which is my preference. My boyfriend loved his latte as well--very autumnal spice flavors, which is not my jam typically, but I had a sip and even I thought it was pretty good. Definitely recommend checking out Document if you are in the Ktown area! read more

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Decided to try this place as it's down the street from where I was visiting. Document latte: it was delicious and sweet but the maple syrup sweetened the drink up but you can't taste any of the maple syrup if that makes sense. It was like simple syrup on that way. Oat milk latte: the oat milk tasted homemade! Tasty. Almond milk latte: same here - the almond milk tasted homemade! Horchata late: for the person with the sweet tooth. This was a bit too sweet for my liking but if you like sweet this is a good choice. You can still taste the coffee but the sweetness was rather intense. Very cool hipster vibes. It's an art show room as well. Not many seating locations unless it's up against the wall. We walked there so can't talk about the parking. All in all would return. read more

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I listen to the reviews and got a document cold with almond milk, pleasantly surprised :~) It's usually a hit or miss with cold brew from coffee shops, but this was a hit! not sour at all, perfect with milk, not sweet either. I also really enjoyed the art show going on, super cool. I would definitely go again just for that drink! read more

Document Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a cool coffee bar in LA. They have the most interesting drinks like Wild Persimmon Leaf tea, Lotus tea, Hydrangea Leaf tea etc. However what I tried were there Oaxacan Chocolate which was so fire !! Also the art there is fun fun. Super friendly service and lotsa parking nearby (Imagine LA and its parking situation ;)) Video of the experience: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctkw0uXApQU/ read more

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Excellent experience with the staff and good coffee as well. The pastries were fresh and tasty.

I found this coffee shop/bakery near my hotel in Koreatown. When I walked inside, there were already a few people in line. There was a small tray of baked goods and from what I could tell these were likely coming from somewhere in town. My assumption is that they didn't make these in house because of the large boxes they searched through to see if they had a croissant I wanted. Behind the register, they had a small section of chocolates and merch that you could buy. In the back of the shop at the seating area, they had a large wall of portraits. There weren't many seats available so I was fortunate enough to grab one. I ended up ordering the Document Affogato, Document Cappuccino, and Sage Cheddar Sea Salt Croissant. It was my first time getting an Affogato and it was a pretty good experience. The espresso was very strong and slightly bitter (probably because of the chicory base), which went really well with the ice cream on top. My friend had the cappuccino and they said it wasn't anything special. The croissant was incredibly flaky and thick. I did get the floral earthy undertones from the sage, and tasted the saltiness from the sea salt. I enjoyed my brief time here, and recommend you check them out as it's fairly priced and has a nice ambiance! read more

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They have a wifi sign on their door but there's no actual wifi FYI. So that was super disappointing, also not lots os seating and I don't see any accessible outlets. Great to grab a good cup of coffee but definitely don't recommend studying here if you need wifi, an outlet, or a seat with a back. They're all stools. read more

Great service and great ambiance. I ordered a vanilla latte with their signature flavor (it was recommended by the barista) and it was average. I wouldn't order it again but I would definitely go back to try something different. read more

So cute, I love it here! Friendly staff, cool art, amazing drinks - what else could you ask for? We love popping in on a weekend with the pup, and the staff will sometimes give him a lil treat! So cute. We love it here! My favorite matcha latte. read more

My favorite coffee spot in Los Angeles. Has kind of like an art gallery vibe. Maple syrup is tasty in their coffee drinks.

Document Coffee Bar is a cute third-wave coffee shop located in Koreatown. The owners converted this former gallery space into a coffee shop in Aug 2014 and uses this place to bring artists and the community together. [Parking]: I found a street metered parking spot right in front of the shop, but later I discovered that there's a private parking lot behind the coffee shop (shares the same lot as M Grill). The private lot appeared to be free parking during non-busy weekday lunch time as I didn't spot any parking attendants. [Amenities]: Few outdoor patio seats (no tables) are available at the back entrance and half of the interior space has been converted into the photo gallery. [Menu]: Any drinks with the word "Document" in the title means they are specialty drinks. Few examples are Document Latte (café latte + maple syrup), Document Affogato (chicory cold brew + vanilla bean ice cream), Document Matcha Affogate (Korean matcha + vanilla bean ice cream), Document Cold (chicory cold brew + milk + maple syrup), Document London in the Rain (Earl Grey + cane sugar + milk), Document Cafe Horchata (homemade horchata + oat milk + espresso), Document Mad Spice Latte (nutmeg + all spice berries + ginger roots + cinnamon + cloves + cacao nibs + vanilla syrup + espresso + milk), Document Chaga Latte (chaga + cacao + cinnamon + vanilla + monk fruit sweetener + espresso + milk), Document Hot Chocolate (Belgian milk chocolate + steamed milk), etc. 2% milk is available and you can just straight up order drinks from your typical espresso menu. *** Document Latte (café latte + maple syrup [grade A], $5.75): Light aroma and not too sweet - I actually like the drink more than I would like to admit. *** Excellent latte and I would love to try some of other "Document" specialty drinks next time I get to visit Koreatown. read more

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Their pour over here is just WOW. I had the Peru one from Ceremony and it's handsdown the smoothest coffee I've had. The baristas worked efficiently and skillfully to make each coffee order. Their Horchata Coffee was also good, slightly sweet but refreshing. A super cool spot for great coffee! read more

Document Coffee Bar - Horchata Latte and Pour over - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Coffee is actually quite good! I always like it when a coffee shop makes a nice americano. I like to enjoy pure coffee without milk or additives, and this one certainly tasted good! There are very few seats. The back part of the store has a few along a bar, but no tables. It's pretty dark and when we were there it was full of giant flies. Free parking in the back. Though I think this place is meant to be a takeout spot. read more

A reliable cup of coffee. Everyone who works there is very serious about making coffee so that's always nice. Coffee beans they sell are good too. read more

This place is my favorite coffee shop in Ktown! When I need a pick me up, Document is the place to go. The coffee here is super strong and delicious. My favorite is the document flat white, the maple syrup makes it taste so much better than a regular flat white. Only downside is the limited seating inside, this place is more of a grab and go type of vibe. read more

If you're looking for a great latte or flat white, I would definitely check out document. It's got a cool vibe inside and the staff was great! read more

You can't go wrong here! Super spacious inside, but no seating indoors unfortunately (just a small outdoor patio space). I tried the Document Horchata Latte and would highly recommend any of their special document drinks (eyeing the hojicha latte next)! Their service is quick and friendly. Haven't tried but looks like they have a pretty good selection of pastries available. Good selection of coffee beans available too! read more

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This is one of my favorite coffee shops in ktown! They have some unique coffee menu items, but I stuck with my cold brew coffee and thoroughly enjoyed every drop. They also have some delicious pastries available as well! Love their minimal aesthetic and quirky interior. On the ceiling, you'll see an assortment of primary colored objects hanging as minimal decor. They sell a variety of curated coffee related items as well as other food items. If you walk towards the back, there is a wall of posters adorned with people from all walks of life. A mini museum while sipping on your coffee? Yes, please! It was a peaceful start to the day :) There is parking in the back of the store, parking garage across the street (only a few spots, but you may get lucky!), as well as street parking. read more

Document Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Document is one of the go-to, reliable coffee shops in ktown. The coffee is pretty good. I don't like overly sweet and syrup-y coffees so I got an iced latte which was pretty good and my friends ordered the document latte which is a latte with maple syrup added. Overall, pretty decent coffee. The indoors layout is very hip with a small open market concept. They have a large parking lot which is great, but it gets busy the later it gets towards dinner time or peak hours! My only gripe is that they don't offer a lot of seating space indoors to sit and chat with your friends or study. Instead, they offer a slim table and a few seats for a quick sit. They do have a couple seating spots that have enough room to use a laptop but not many. read more

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I was planning on giving it 2 stars for the coffee that I ordered, which was fairly good compared to the other coffee shops in K-town and for the unique interior of pictures that caught my eyes. But the 1 star is for the unsatisfying service from just one employee. I didn't get her name but she was wearing a white shirt and made our coffee. She was very rude, obnoxious, and unprofessional. Her attitude makes her and the business look bad. But the lady who took our order was very nice, who was wearing a black shirt with glasses (best I can do to make sure she doesn't get blamed if there were any actions by the owner). All in all, I just think service counts and this place lacks in that area. Coffee is good but definitely not coming back here. read more

The Wilshire/Western intersection is always busy with traffic, buses, pedestrians, people coming from the Metro station. It's lively, loud and crazy. If you're looking for a little quiet, walk a block west to St Andrews Place and turn the corner. You'll find Document Coffee Bar. This coffee shop blends in really well into the neighborhood so it's easy to miss. Inside, it's spacey. You can tell, pre-pandemic this coffee shop was packed inside with coffee patrons nerding out their laptops and phones. Now, it's open space with an exhibit of photo portraits. Cool peaceful spot. Now on to the coffee, $3.50 for an Americano and $5.75 for my single origin Columbian beans. Bold and flavorful. It's what I expected. Aside from their cold brews, lattes, and matcha drinks, they have an assortment of pastries from the Bread Lounge. Worth a visit if you're looking for a cup of joe in KTown. read more

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I ordered for my party 3 drinks: 1. Iced Americano - good espresso, nice 2. Document Hot Chocolate - good but we'll get to more of this later 3. Iced Latte with Oak Milk, sweetened - tasted good as well Limited indoor seating, but there's a small patio outside. It can work if its not super hot. I usually love this place. 2 stars because of a massive service incident today, 9/12/24. When I was placing my order, I asked for a Document Hot Chocolate, expecting it to be the hot chocolate drink that involves a chocolate melt-away bar on a wooden spoon to be served with me into a steamed milk. (lovely drink btw). However, we were given another drink - allegedly a hot chocolate as well, but not what we ordered. We asked for it to be remade, but the server that was working the espresso bar disappointingly gave a bad attitude - and threw away the incorrect drink with haste, and issued no verbal apology. Guys - Ive worked food service for many years ... this is not how we conduct ourselves with customers, coworkers, or clients. The standard (wrong one) hot chocolate was a lesser price than the wood-stick-Document Hot Chocolate, so I wanted to be an easy customer and just pay the difference and get the corrected drink. Instead, I was faced with a rather distasteful display of character with no apology from the barista. I want to love coming here again, but this made our party hesistant and uncomfortable. Still, great drinks, but the service needs a really massive improvement. read more