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4.2 (691 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Kina M.

Super cute popular shop that I've always seen on social media so I had to go. Their drink wasn't too sweet, but had interesting texture in it that was served quickly by their nice young workers.

soosoo latte (decaf)
Britney L.

food: the soosoo matcha was very flavorful and really strong, especially for matcha lovers. however, the matcha overpowered the sweet corn so it was very hard to taste the sweet corn flavoring. the soosoo latte had really strong taste of coffee even though it was decaf option and the corn ice cream was really tasty. it was almost like an actual corn shell on the outside with the inside being the creamy corn. however i couldn't quite taste the sweet corn. ambiance: lots of warm lighting with very cute decor and free harucake stickers. very good spot to hangout out with friends especially when they have a printable photo machine! not that many seating however so seats could fill up fast! service: the service was very fast with no wait for a thursday at 4pm. the server was super friendly and gave lots of good recommendations about the cakes and drinks, even sharing there was a decaf drink option!

Corn latte
Connie L.

The soosoo latte is delicious, every single time. They make the best corn flavored coffee. The right amount of sweetness and a strong coffee. I love coming here for their little photo booth. It's so cute to have a coffee and leave with a little free souvenir. They make the cutest little cakes, it's $34 each. Parking is terrible, it is valet only but sometimes the valet guy will let you park to quickly go in.

Danica L.

I've been hear before but this time I decided to try their drinks. I ordered the SooSoo latte and it was pretty good. It wasn't too sweet or bitter. My only thing was the cup size was pretty small for the size. It was maybe 5 sips before it was just filled with ice. Staff were super friendly and nice!

Diana I.

OMG! SUPER CUTE Korean cafe!! But so expensive at $14 per slice of cake! Yes, you read that right. Per SLICE. And yet, I still enjoyed my experience and I'm glad I tried it! The cakes are all SO pretty and SOOOO cute!! The whole cafe is Instagrammable. My friend and I shared the following slices: - Mugwort Injeolmi: unique, earthy, and delicious! Great texture! Highly recommend trying this one if they have it. Tends to sell out. - Green Grape Yogurt: tasted fresh but too sour and tart for me - Chocolate Earl Grey: yum! my favorite slice! If you like earl grey, get this one!! - Pure Milk Cream: I got this for my daughter because it was SO irresistably cute with the dog picture on top but the flavor was just okay and tasted like any other Korean milk cream cloud cake. Soosoo Latte: I tried this latte iced but the corn flavor was a little too subtle for me. I prefer a stronger corn flavor. Super cute though with the mini corn floating on top. But my favorite thing here was the... **Dubai Mochi Ball**!! DEFINITELY try this! This was the best thing there, better than all the cakes in my opinion. Especially if you're a textural eater, you will definitely enjoy this. The slightly bitter chocolate powder on the outside with the chewy mochi and the crispy phyllo dough interior was seriously the best combination! Let it sit for 30 minutes at room temperature before eating or alternatively, you can microwave it for 3-5 seconds. OMG. SO GOOD! They also have a free little photo booth on the side that prints out paper photos in black and white. So fun and cute! Parking: valet in plaza or street parking

matcha einspanner, pure milk cream cake slice
Caden L.

Super cute korean cafe! I loved the minimalist aesthetic of the cafe. Each table had a small lamp that added to the ambience. There was upbeat guitar music playing while I was there. This cafe is definitely on the pricier side with each cake slice being $13-14 and the matcha einspanner costing $9. I decided to get the pure milk cream cake slice to go with my matcha einspanner. I would give the pure milk cream cake a 3/5. The cake wasn't very sweet but it also lacked any distinct flavor. I was hoping for a milkier taste because of the name but it honestly just tasted like plain whipped cream. The cake was also on the denser side despite being moist. For $13 a slice I was expecting more. I couldn't finish the slice since the cream felt very heavy as I continued to eat it. I would rate the Matcha Einspanner a 4.5/5. Each cup of matcha is hands whisked by the baristas. The drink is a very vibrant green color, which I love to see. It's very creamy and nutty, it's only slightly bitter. The baristas did a good job preparing the matcha, it wasn't grainy at all. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 was because it was $9, a little steep for a cup of matcha in ktown. The flavor is on par with other cafes in the area. Koreatown has an abundance of cute cafes and places for you to get matcha. I won't be craving the matcha from here, but i am interested in trying the other cakes here, maybe I chose the wrong slice to try.

Arthur E.

Went to grab a New Year's Eve cake - and of course they were all sold out of the mugwort ... and all their normal cakes. However, they did sell a roulette style cake situation where you pay for a cake and you get a random cake. I was already here and drenched from the rain so figured to give it a shot. Ended up with a biscoff type cake. Was really good! Definitely will plan ahead next time for holidays.

Cutest candle selection
angela l.

Cute cake shop.Delicious not too sweet cake.Service is spot on and efficient.Tried the injeolmi cake and it was highly recommended and I loved it.

Catherine B.

TLDR: super cute cafe, photobooth thing, overpriced, scone is not good I got a lemon earl grey scone and the scone was flavorless with all the flavor coming from the meager glaze on top. The cream is high quality but is just whipped cream with a scant amount of vanilla extract. No sweetness, no lemon or earl grey flavor.

NUROONG LATTE - No toasted rice flavor in the latte, the crunchy toasted rice topping is the only toasted rice flavor in the latte.
Sarah C.

3/20/2026 1 Star taken off for valet parking. High prices of cakes and other pastries. First time at Harucake! Queued this place for awhile now! MUGWORT INJEOLMI Very subtle mugwort flavor and injeolmi flavor. Cake itself was light and not too sweet. There were bits of mochi balls inside, which reminded me of mugwort rice cake and injeolmi rice cake. Crunchy topping was good and had that buttery nutty flavor that did taste a bit like injeolmi cake. The flavors together brought this nuttiness to the cake as a whole. I love how they incorporated both beloved rice cake flavors into one cake! Wish the mugwort and injeolmi flavors were stronger to make a statement. I felt it was neither here nor there. I could taste both flavors, but still very subtle, reaching flavors. If it had stronger flavors of both, I think it could be such a unique and fun cake to eat! BISCOFF MOCHA Very good! Biscoff flavor all around! This is for the biscoff lover! The mocha cake had a light mocha flavor and complemented the biscoff cream. The cake was soft and fluffy, cloudlike! The outer chocolate coating was really good with the cake. The biscoff flavor is big in this cake! It is exactly what I thought a biscoff cake would taste like! Very well done! Enjoyed every bite! I would order a whole cake for a special occasion! GREEN GRAPE YOGURT Beautiful vanilla sponge. Fluffy, cloudlike and light in texture. Just dreamy! Cream tastes like light plain yogurt and a bit lemony in flavor. Still, very light and subtle in flavor for both. Green grapes are fresh and had that juicy fresh crunch. I guess the fresh green grapes stand out the most because that is the main texture. However, I wasn't a fan. I appreciated the cake, but wouldn't order it again. PURE MILK CREAM The vanilla sponge was good, fluffy, but the Green Grape Yogurt cake had the best vanilla spongecake out of all the cakes I've tried. Still, very good texture. Vanilla cream was creamy in flavor. It had an extra milk creaminess in flavor. I couldn't quite place it though. Just more creamy milk flavor, not whipped cream flavor. However, that is the main flavor, so it may not be for everyone. CHOCOLATE EARL GREY Three slices of cake were in one box, so this cake got smushed on the side. Cake was a light cocoa and Earl Grey flavor. Chocolate pearls throughout the cake which brings a chocolatey crispy crunch with each bite. The outer Earl Grey cream does have that Earl Grey flavor. However, it did taste too milky in flavor. Wish it had slightly less cream. I think the inside cream may be the same as the outside, but due to the chocolate pearls and Earl Grey sponge cake, I felt the Earl Grey flavor was more prominent. This cake slowly started deteriorating due to lots of cream and chocolate pearls. So please eat the cakes as quickly as possible. I ate it within 24 hrs. which is a long time for a fresh cream cake to be sitting in the fridge. Still, the fresh cream was still fresh and light in texture. It was good, but wished there wasn't any chocolate pearls in it. The texture was a nice addition, but still would have preferred without it. EGG TART This was eaten the day after, stored in the fridge. I ate it slightly at room temperature, although the custard was still cold. The outer layers were still flaky and a bit crispy, given I ate it the day after. The custard had a good vanilla bean flavor and did not taste eggy at all. I liked the overall flavor, but still I recommend the cakes over the egg tart. NUROONG LATTE Could not taste the nuroong flavor. Only the crunchy toasted rice on top added the toasted rice flavor to the coffee. I would not get this again. It was not what I thought it would be. My favorite cake: Biscoff Mocha I think the biggest shock is that the cakes are all expensive! It was $13-$14 per slice! The egg tart was $7.5! I rarely mention prices on reviews, but I had to on this one. It is absolutely ridiculous. But had to try it! I think this may be why there are so many mixed reviews. CUSTOMER SERVICE It was good. They were getting busy yet they did their best to smile and give good service to customers. AMBIANCE / SEATS It is a cute place. The space is much bigger in person. Quite a bit of tables and seats and a clean bathroom too! PARKING As always, parking in LA is pure hell. So when Harucake's strip mall offers valet parking for $3, I will take it! Street parking was too hard to find and driving around and around is just not worth it. $3 is for lunch hours. Dinner hour would go up to $5. Once you park inside Harucake's parking lot, you cannot leave the premises on foot. They will ask you to pay $15 for all day parking. Honestly, inspite of their high-priced cakes and pastries, I would return! I haven't had delicious cakes like this in a long while! I truly enjoyed trying their cakes and as a dessert lover, Harucake takes the cake, literally! I will definitely buy whole cakes for special occasions in the future.

Regina C.

Harucake offered a variety of cakes and drinks to choose from. We came a little later in the evening and closer to when they close the store and so there was only one flavor to choose trom which was Biscoff Mocha. It was honestly so so good and piqued my interest even more. Harucake is also and first come by basis; meaning, you can purchase per slice or the whole cake itself! Warning: they run out quick! They also have a fun free photo service station where you take a picture and it prints a b&w receipt esque picture! I'm already wanting to plan my birthday (which is in September) to have a cake from Haru! I want the standard cake which has 6 for their signature flavors!

Jannah N.

Food Delicious cakes with Asian inspired flavors. They're not too sweet and are very light but you can easily share one slice between two adults. They also have a new Dubai chocolate mini which is delicious but not for those who prefer milk chocolate over dark. Also tried the banana matcha latte and it was a really sweet. Maybe too sweet for my tastes. Service A quick order and go shop, so there's not too much to say about service. Ambience Very cute and it reminds me of the cafes in Asia. However there is not much seating. What little seating they have is meant for small groups.

Slices of Biscoff Mocha, Chocolate Earl Grey, and Banana Choco cakes.
Erika C.

Haru Cake in Koreatown is a splurge-but worth it. We tried the Biscoff Mocha, Chocolate Earl Grey, and Banana Choco cakes. Yes, it's $14 a slice, but you can taste the quality-perfectly sweet, soft, and made with premium ingredients. The Biscoff Mocha was my favorite, but all three were excellent. The SOO SOO Latte (a corn latte) was unique and good, though the cups are on the smaller side. The café is cute with a little photo area, but seating is limited. It's a treat-yourself spot-pricey, but you'll understand why. We'll be back for more flavors- when we're ready to indulge again!

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Ask the Community - Harucake

Do they sell whole bento cakes in store?

You have to order them ahead of time on their website

Is the table big enough for 6-7 ppl?

No, there's not much seating inside. Perhaps 2-3 tables with 2 chairs each.

Do they accept cash?

Yes, they do.

Do you guys still do custom cake orders?

They do.

How much does the full cake with one of each slice cost?!? i really want to get it but i want to know the price

Hello, Tiffany. We apologize for the delayed response. Our assorted cakes are sold at the slice, so… Read more

Can you pre order a whole cake for pick up?

Yes you can. Pay in advance.

On the instagram it says only Mondays closed, but on here it says Sundays too. Which days are you closed?

We are closed Sundays and Mondays.

Do they sell whole cakes or only by slice? How much is a whole cake?

They do sell whole cakes too!

Is there decaf?

Yes they do

Any vegan milk options?

They have oat milk!

Are there plans to update the hours to open earlier?

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Stereoscope Coffee - Columbia La Finca Rivera Sudan Rume Cold Brew

Stereoscope Coffee

4.4(364 reviews)
2.6 miEcho Park
$$

Small coffee shop in Echo Park that has a serene, chill vibe. The service is friendly here and this…read moreplace looks like a great place for people to hang out as well as just picking up some beverages and snacks on the go. A friend and I stopped here because we needed to pick me up while running some errands. I just ordered an einspanner and it was delicious. It came out quickly and we were on our way.

I went to Stereoscope Coffee Echo Park yesterday afternoon. I ordered two hot Americanos and a hot…read moreVanilla Latte (decaf with almond milk). It was really interesting that one of the Americanos was made with Ecuador Los 4 Mundos beans, and the other was made with Colombia El Diviso. When a staff member brought over my hot Vanilla Latte, I asked to make sure it was decaf. He took it back just to double-check for me, and then confirmed that it was indeed decaf. The coffee here is all delicious, and the staff are incredibly friendly, which I really liked. However, the chairs were quite uncomfortable to sit in, and the Vanilla Latte was still pretty sweet even though I ordered it "less sweet." Still, the coffee tastes so good and the staff are so incredibly kind, so it's a really great coffee shop. P.S. A funny thing: They had dog treats in a jar. I immediately thought of my boss's absolutely super, incredibly cute dogs, so I asked for an empty cup and packed some treats to bring to the office for them today. But when I finished my coffee and was heading out, I totally forgot and accidentally threw the cup of treats away along with the empty coffee cups. OMG. (But seriously, all dogs and cats always absolutely love me. Hahaha. When I get to work, my boss's dogs come over wagging their tails and greeting me so excitedly--they are just so, so adorable. And as for cats, there's a stray that I've been feeding every single morning on my way to work for over 4-5 years now. She currently lives at the Buddhist temple I attend. Every day when I go, she follows me around everywhere. She absolutely loves it when I scratch her back with a brush, and when I'm done and try to leave, she taps my foot to tell me to scratch more! It's just so totally cute and lovable. It's a completely white cat, and so incredibly pretty.)

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Almond Croissant

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Med-Dark "El Tambo" (1lb Retail Bag)

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Dumbstruck Coffee - Los Angeles

Dumbstruck Coffee - Los Angeles

4.5(86 reviews)
0.1 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

Huge fan of their double matcha! I personally found it to be the perfect amount of sweetness and it…read moredefinitely still had that rich matcha taste as well - could definitely tell it was high quality! The vibe of the cafe was also super cool -- felt like a stylish apartment inside and I loved all the chrome side tables they had. Another bonus star for their service. The barista was very attentive and the drinks came out quite fast despite there being many customers in line. 5/5 and would def recommend adding this to your roster of cafes to check out in k town. :)

It was a Saturday afternoon and we headed to Dumbstruck for a coffee drink. They specialize in…read moreAmericano, Cappuccino, Espresso, Lattes, Tea and Matcha Einspanner drinks. I have to admit, the name "Dumbstruck," is rather cute and a catchy phrase. I ordered the iced Butterscotch Latte to satisfy my coffee and sweettooth. The pastries were nearly sold out, I opted for the one filled with Spinach and Feta cheese. The drink and food hit the spot. This little Cafe is fairly new to the area, on the corner of 6th and Catalina Avenue. There are indoor tables and chairs with Wifi service. A cool spot to meetup with friends, or come solo and make new ones. NOTE: Open 7 days a week, closes at 5pm. Street parking available, validated parking next door, but I didn't see that sign at first (parked a block away). Sincerely, Rosemary

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Dumbstruck Coffee - Los Angeles - Pastries are available!(ham n cheese croissant)

Pastries are available!(ham n cheese croissant)

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Tierra Mia Coffee - Horchata Latte

Tierra Mia Coffee

4.1(782 reviews)
2.2 miEcho Park
$$

Came by to try something a little different and ended up going with their pistachio frappe. I was…read morereally looking forward to that nutty, slightly earthy pistachio flavor. I even asked if they could adjust it (they added pistachio powder), but it still leaned more like a mocha to me. It also wasn't that light green color I usually associate with pistachio drinks, so it caught me a little off guard. Overall, it ended up being on the sweeter side. That said, the staff were genuinely kind and the space feels really inviting--somewhere you can actually sit and stay for a bit. There's plenty of seating, which I appreciate. Only downside is parking can be a little tough. Only meter parking but it's great for locals I'd still come back and look forward to trying other menu items like their horchata frappe and some of the bakery goods.

Low key and decently spacious coffee shop off of Sunset Blvd in Echo Park…read more I got an Americano on this visit, and it was quite good. The only disappointment was they didn't serve glassware for my to-stay order. They have a pastry case but no savory food as far as I could tell, which is a bit of a bummer. I'd definitely return though, as it's a good spot to work. Not 100% sure whether they offer WiFi since I hotspotted my laptop to my phone.

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Tierra Mia Coffee - I dig this big, beautiful RED coffee cup.

I dig this big, beautiful RED coffee cup.

Tierra Mia Coffee - Hot Latte creados para mementos tiernos. :D #tierramiacoffee #modelomanos

Hot Latte creados para mementos tiernos. :D #tierramiacoffee #modelomanos

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Alchemist Coffee Project - Basque cheesecake

Alchemist Coffee Project

4.3(1.5k reviews)
0.4 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
$

Drinks: - Matcha einspanner has a good balance of sweet and…read moreearthy flavors - Tiramisu latte is alright, too sweet Parking: - If you come before lunchtime, you can park in the lot for free! - If you come after/during lunchtime, good luck finding street parking or you can pay valet Seating: - Plenty of seating all throughout the store - Many outlets! Of all the alchemist locations, this one is superior because of the abundance of parking and seating

While the coffee was undeniably delicious, it's the experience--and how it made me feel--that will…read morelinger... I ordered a pour-over to enjoy in-house. When I went to pick it up, I grabbed a saucer to avoid spilling on my way back to my seat. Before I could even walk away, one of the baristas snatched it from my hand and said, "You're not allowed to use that. The saucers go with the latte mugs!" I paused, glanced at the empty café behind me, and replied, "There are plenty available--surely I can use one." He continued, in a dismissive tone, speaking to me in a way that felt unnecessarily disrespectful. I chose to walk away and still enjoy my pour-over. But it's not just about serving good coffee. As Maya Angelou reminds us, people will always remember how you made them feel. And in this space, I felt unwelcome. As a paying customer--one who tipped in advance--that behavior felt undeserved and unwarranted. For that reason, there's no need to return.

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Alchemist Coffee Project - Iced Misugaru Latte!! (Misugaru is Korean traditional mix of whole grains blended) highly recommend.

Iced Misugaru Latte!! (Misugaru is Korean traditional mix of whole grains blended) highly recommend.

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