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

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!

I have not stopped thinking about that black sesame brown sugar latte since I had it for the first…read moretime last week. It was perfectly balanced, not too sweet, not too strong (but rich coffee flavor) and creamy but not oily, just so delicious. And the location is a nice spot too. It looked as much like an art gallery as it did a coffee spot. It is small but it has nice designated areas to work and relax. When I was there it was also quiet which is a nice change from a lot of coffee shops. And I believe it was the Owner who made my drink and she was very friendly and chill without being you know that kind of corporate-y overly effusive. The whole vibe could be summed up as relaxed. It's a really relaxed and relaxing environment. But if nothing else I will absolutely be back for that latte, it was *delicious*.

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.

Such a hidden gem…read more Delicious drinks Beverages are made quite quickly Friendly staff Easy parking

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

Stopped by for a iced coffee sooo good, better than Starbucks :) courteous staff AND they have free…read morefood giveaways for the community on Wednesdays

A friend told me the coffee cake here would take me back to that classic LAUSD coffee cake, so I…read morehad to come taste for myself * Vibe: Chill café with a relaxed atmosphere. A few people were on their laptops. * What we ordered: * Nutty Professor - 10/10 * Spanish Latte - 10/10 * Abuelita Cold Brew - taste like abuelitas chocolate * Coffee Cake - nostalgic and delicious Overall: Great drinks, great vibes, and that coffee cake alone is worth the visit. Definitely coming back.

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.

Most definitely deserves all the stars. Matcha Einspänner, Matcha Latte, Matcha Americano you can't…read morego wrong with. Hey Damo, would it hurt to let your customers know that you only set the lid on top of the drinks? You don't actually snap it down on the drink. Not knowing this I spilled a portion of my latte. When I was in line at nearby Out of Ordi a young lady near me spilled quite a bit of her drink on her hands and clothes. The poor kid was embarrassed. Please do better for your unsuspecting customers. Perhaps simply place the lid next to the drink when presenting it on the counter.

Came here on a Saturday and it was pretty busy. Had to wait about 10 minutes for my drink, which…read morewasn't too bad considering how packed it was. I ordered the Matcha Einspanner and really liked it. The creamy top was nice, the sweetness was perfect, and most importantly the matcha flavor was actually strong. Everything balanced really well together without being overly sweet. Definitely enjoyed my drink and I'll probably be back again soon!

I have been dying to try this place since it is very popular on social media. They are well known…read morefor their matcha so I decided to try it out for myself. First, the cafe is super cute and quaint. There is seating inside and outside and the service was pretty quick. I have to warn you - there is no parking! I had to circle around a bit to try and find a spot on the street. I decided on the coconut mango matcha because it was 100° outside and I wanted something refreshing. I thought the switch of coconut water vs a traditional latte with milk would be a great treat for the weather. I was able to adjust the sweetness to half sweet which I greatly appreciated. This drink was probably one of the best matcha's I've ever had. It definitely lived up to its reputation. The matcha was very good and balanced well with the coconut water. The mango puree added the perfect flavor and sweetness to the drink. I would absolutely come back!

I only waited in line for around 10 minutes before getting to order on a weekend afternoon. I was…read moreimpressed by their various matcha selection, but I ended up trying their classic Matcha Duo, and my friend tried their Earl Grey Matcha. Both were delicious in their own ways, and both were smooth and creamy. The Matcha Duo was sweet, refreshing, and well balanced, while the Early Grey Matcha had a subtle floral note that paired well with the matcha. Neither drink was overly sweet, and I loved this spot for their creative matcha drinks!

The service is good and the coffee tastes sooo good and the foam here is my favorite. It's our…read morefavorite coffee place overall!

yeems coffee is the reason why this heart keeps beating!!! however, the space inside is very small…read moreand is almost always packed when we i go. still this is peak!!!

This place is such a cool hidden gem! From the moment you walk in, the whole space has such a…read moreunique, minimal vibe. The interior is very simple but beautifully designed, with the wooden tables and that industrial feel that makes you want to sit down and enjoy your coffee. The coffee was really good too! I got an iced latte and loved how smooth and creamy it was. Everything about the experience feels very laid back and effortless. But what I thought was SO interesting is that it's more than just a coffee shop. There's also a hidden clothing store inside where they sell designer pieces, which I definitely wasn't expecting! It almost feels like you're discovering a little secret shop within the coffee shop. Definitely a fun place to stop by if you love good coffee, cool spaces, and finding unique hidden gems!

I've tried the other Maru Coffee locations (Beverly Hills, Silverlake), and I finally got to try…read morethe DTLA branch. Service was nice, and I order the standard einspänner (americano with cream top). A bit steep at $8 for 12 oz, but the coffee itself was quite nice and smooth; I found it more pleasant and enjoyable than the one I'd gotten at the Beverly Hills location. My only gripe is that I'd originally wanted a matcha latte with the option to pay extra with cream top, but apparently, it wasn't an option at the DTLA store; I'd been able to order a matcha with cream top at the Silver Lake location, so I guess it differs from store to store. Overall, a decent little pick-me-up to start my day!