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The coffee and ice drinks are great and there is plenty of seating. We had to wait for another engagement so we opted to sit, drink, and wait here. The service is ok(?) It seemed this way at least from my perspective. The baristas and help were alright, less than enthusiastic. The boy who worked that day, at the time we came in, was not good at all. The girls seemed to be alright. I don't know what it was or what he might dealing with. But I felt the negativity, even when we were sitting near the bar/counter area. What I don't appreciate these days are (young) people who don't appreciate their jobs. Especially, millennials and gen z that don't respect their elders. Its as if they think they are better than everyone else. These privileged and over protected children. Sorry, I am going on a tangent. My apologies... Is it good coffee yes, service ehh, location great.
They offer SO much. I don't know how, but their menu is very long and almost overwhelming. On the bright side, you can say it's a one stop shop. It's not necessary in a dense location like Koreatown since there's so much competition, but I suppose it's nice to have if you don't want to walk too much. First, it's very dense and compact. Tables and chairs are shuffled and compact. It's easy to move them around, but it's clear that previous customers just shuffled them around and the staff just leaves the furniture as is after customers leave. Food quality is pretty standard and comparable to neighboring shops. However, the prices are very high. My guess is that the real estate is costly and the cost for preserving the variety of food is high. To offset these costs, the business sets its sales price very high. There's very little reason to go out of your way to visit this cafe. It's probably a place I would go if there was no other choice. That said, there's a lot of options nearby. If you can put off your need for instant gratification, it may be worth it.
When I was ordering, cashier seemed unenthusiastic and did not give me a welcoming vibe. I ordered a green tea latte and it came out around $7. The color did not look that vibrant and when I tasted it, it tasted just like milk- no flavor. I was also upset that it did not have much volume of liquid either, so it was very up charged. Shame that this cafe had such a good ambiance and interior but has bad service and drinks.
Random find when going to Koreatown galleria. It's located on second floor and some pretty cool views of surrounding area. I got the hot hazelnut latte and it was pretty good. A little small for over $6 after taxes but it was very warming. Came out pretty fast.
Flavor: 5 Stars Service: 5 Stars Cost: 1 Star Ordered the iced green tea mojito which was refreshing and good, but for the price it just is not worth it. The size of the cup is similar to a grande at Starbucks but double the price. With tax, the drink came out to be a little over $8 which is seriously overpriced. Aside from the ridiculously expensive drink, flavor wise it is very refreshing. Initially you taste a bit of lemon, and then get a hint of green tea. The mint was chopped a little too much for my liking, but nonetheless good. If it costed $4 or so, then I would recommend ordering this, but considering this costs $8, you'd be better off ordering a coffee instead.
If you're Korean and your grandparents live in Ktown, they've probably been here at least once. Every time I walked past this cafe, it felt like I was seeing a sea of grey and permed hair. My curiosity eventually got the better of me and I decided to check out this cafe, but honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. The interior is huge and there's a good amount of seating. My wife and I only got their iced vanilla late, but I'm very curious about their bingsoo and taiyaki. My curiosity will probably get the better of me again so we'll see.
This place is the absolute best. Amazing, friendly service and great desserts and teas! My friend and I always come here before concerts in LA, and we couldn't recommend it more highly. We returned to enjoy the AC and were given these mochi cakes on the house
Strange to have such high prices for a non-premium cafe. See the photos for yourself and decide: 1. Cheesecake is like the one you can get at Jack in the Box, except I'm sure the owners sliced this one in half because it was thinner than normal. 2. Macarons for almost $9 were 4 mini macarons. One normal sized macaron is probably like $2-3, so we could have gotten 3 big ones for the same price. Maybe they got these out of a Trader Joe's box. 3. Chai latten was warm because they mixed the hot liquid with the ice cubes before the liquid had a chance to cool down. Overall, this was $30 for four small items at an unknown mall for a big city like L.A. Terrible price/quality ratio.
Do not do not waste your money getting the juice here! The real fruit juice that costs $7.50 Is literally 90% ice and 10% fruit. Why is there ice in juice? Isn't this a slush not juice? If it tasted decent, i would be less angry!
The Bottom Line 4 stars: Recommended Coffee and Dessert stop while shopping at the Galleria in southern K-Town. Location 4 stars: On the second floor of the Galleria Shopping Center, on the SE corner of Western and Olympic in K-Town, just west of DTLA. Free parking structure. Possibilities for street parking are very limited if any. Venue 4 stars: Nicely appointed, modern venue with comfortable tables and booths, some by the windows overlooking the city. It does get quite busy and is designed for a quick, purposeful in and out (buy, consume, leave :) )... not a Starbucks-like environment where you can camp out for hours and study or work. Service 4 stars: Staff were friendly, polite, courteous and attentive. The manager was very much present and making sure that everything was right. Menu 4 stars: Large selection of the usual coffee shop offerings, plus more: Craft coffee, matcha, shaved ice, Taiyaki (Japanese fish-shaped pastry shell with various fillings), Korean style buns, ice cream, Affogato, Boba, fruit juices, Korean and organic teas, smoothies and pastries. We had regular Cappuccinos which were quite good but everything else also looked inviting. Can't wait to go back and try their other items. read more
Little Coffee Bean is an okay spot overall. The prices can feel a little expensive for what you get, but I do think the location makes it unique since it's right by the market. It's a convenient place to stop for a drink while you're already walking around or shopping nearby. read more
Service was excellent! There was only one employee working at the time, but he was very attentive despite the lack of help. It had been empty when I arrived, so I thought they might be closed, and when I asked, he addressed me and stepped out from the back to help me immediately. I hadn't been ready and said I needed a minute, which he waited very patiently. To not waste his time, I asked for recommendations, which he was happy to assist! He made the drink within 5 minutes, and even waited for me to come to the counter to pick up my drink rather than leave it unattended :) The royal milk tea was very good! Slightly small for the price, but not unreasonable So sad that the cafe was empty, since it used to be bustling, hopefully it was only due to being a weekday close to closing read more
The coffee and ice drinks are great and there is plenty of seating. We had to wait for another engagement so we opted to sit, drink, and wait here. The service is ok(?) It seemed this way at least from my perspective. The baristas and help were alright, less than enthusiastic. The boy who worked that day, at the time we came in, was not good at all. The girls seemed to be alright. I don't know what it was or what he might dealing with. But I felt the negativity, even when we were sitting near the bar/counter area. What I don't appreciate these days are (young) people who don't appreciate their jobs. Especially, millennials and gen z that don't respect their elders. Its as if they think they are better than everyone else. These privileged and over protected children. Sorry, I am going on a tangent. My apologies... Is it good coffee yes, service ehh, location great. read more
4 months ago
8 months ago
Tell me what is wrong with this picture? I ordered vanilla latte frappe and this is what they gave me. Completely different than the menu. I was told I have to pay extra for whip cream and the chocolate powder... No wonder this place has 3.3 rating. Sigh.... read more
They offer SO much. I don't know how, but their menu is very long and almost overwhelming. On the bright side, you can say it's a one stop shop. It's not necessary in a dense location like Koreatown since there's so much competition, but I suppose it's nice to have if you don't want to walk too much. First, it's very dense and compact. Tables and chairs are shuffled and compact. It's easy to move them around, but it's clear that previous customers just shuffled them around and the staff just leaves the furniture as is after customers leave. Food quality is pretty standard and comparable to neighboring shops. However, the prices are very high. My guess is that the real estate is costly and the cost for preserving the variety of food is high. To offset these costs, the business sets its sales price very high. There's very little reason to go out of your way to visit this cafe. It's probably a place I would go if there was no other choice. That said, there's a lot of options nearby. If you can put off your need for instant gratification, it may be worth it. read more
3 months ago
5 months ago
11 months ago
When I was ordering, cashier seemed unenthusiastic and did not give me a welcoming vibe. I ordered a green tea latte and it came out around $7. The color did not look that vibrant and when I tasted it, it tasted just like milk- no flavor. I was also upset that it did not have much volume of liquid either, so it was very up charged. Shame that this cafe had such a good ambiance and interior but has bad service and drinks. read more
3 months ago
8 months ago
8 months ago
9 months ago
Random find when going to Koreatown galleria. It's located on second floor and some pretty cool views of surrounding area. I got the hot hazelnut latte and it was pretty good. A little small for over $6 after taxes but it was very warming. Came out pretty fast. read more
Flavor: 5 Stars Service: 5 Stars Cost: 1 Star Ordered the iced green tea mojito which was refreshing and good, but for the price it just is not worth it. The size of the cup is similar to a grande at Starbucks but double the price. With tax, the drink came out to be a little over $8 which is seriously overpriced. Aside from the ridiculously expensive drink, flavor wise it is very refreshing. Initially you taste a bit of lemon, and then get a hint of green tea. The mint was chopped a little too much for my liking, but nonetheless good. If it costed $4 or so, then I would recommend ordering this, but considering this costs $8, you'd be better off ordering a coffee instead. read more
If you're Korean and your grandparents live in Ktown, they've probably been here at least once. Every time I walked past this cafe, it felt like I was seeing a sea of grey and permed hair. My curiosity eventually got the better of me and I decided to check out this cafe, but honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. The interior is huge and there's a good amount of seating. My wife and I only got their iced vanilla late, but I'm very curious about their bingsoo and taiyaki. My curiosity will probably get the better of me again so we'll see. read more
2 years ago
This place is the absolute best. Amazing, friendly service and great desserts and teas! My friend and I always come here before concerts in LA, and we couldn't recommend it more highly. We returned to enjoy the AC and were given these mochi cakes on the house read more
2 years ago
Strange to have such high prices for a non-premium cafe. See the photos for yourself and decide: 1. Cheesecake is like the one you can get at Jack in the Box, except I'm sure the owners sliced this one in half because it was thinner than normal. 2. Macarons for almost $9 were 4 mini macarons. One normal sized macaron is probably like $2-3, so we could have gotten 3 big ones for the same price. Maybe they got these out of a Trader Joe's box. 3. Chai latten was warm because they mixed the hot liquid with the ice cubes before the liquid had a chance to cool down. Overall, this was $30 for four small items at an unknown mall for a big city like L.A. Terrible price/quality ratio. read more
5 years ago
Do not do not waste your money getting the juice here! The real fruit juice that costs $7.50 Is literally 90% ice and 10% fruit. Why is there ice in juice? Isn't this a slush not juice? If it tasted decent, i would be less angry! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Located in the corner of the top floor at the Korea Town Galleria, we almost missed this place while walking around the mall. This spot was pretty busy on a Thursday afternoon, surprising for such a small tucked away spot! The interior is really spaceous and many tables were full of people chatting or students working on laptops. The coffees look really popular, and they have a section where to-go coffees were coming out fast. The "snowflake" binsoos are definitely worth coming by for. The ice is actually like shavings of milky ice cream, and the sesame powder / mochi was a really great addition for flavor and chew. *Bonus: I'm lactose intolerant and I didn't have any unpleasant experiences after eating 2/3 of the binsoo. The price was on the expensive side ($15 for binsoo) and the size was a little smaller than expected. But I think the environment, menu options, and space adds a lot of value to the experience. Definitely a spot where you could go to get some work done or just relax for a few hours. It's also conveniently located; across is the food court, there are some small shops on the 2nd and 3rd floor, and there's a supermarket + bakery on the "1st" / lower level floor. read more
2 years ago
The Taiyaki here is really good. They have red bean and custard flavors. You must order a minimum of 4, each $2.95. They make them fresh so it's nice and hot. The shaved ice is good but a bit overpriced. We didn't try their boba but they do have a good selection of drinks on their menu. Parking is available in the galleria. Same parking structure as the supermarket and food court. read more
2 years ago
Great cafe especially for the young seniors. Many couples and many lady groups are sharing desserts, coffee time and conversations. There were groups of young adults as well. Very polite service. The servers will call out your order in Korean a couple of times. If no pick-up, they will repeat in English. There is plenty of seating inside the cafe, as well as a few tables just outside of the cafe entryway. This spot is located in a mall so parking is free. Aside from this cafe, there is an amazing food court you can have lunch at. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Flavorless blended ice. Everything tasted the same. Its all water based. There was no creaminess in the frappes, or smoothie. read more
5 years ago
paid 15 .28 for fruit red bean shaved ice,, no rice cake on the top as picture,,,, only ice and lots of syrup,, wasted money!!!! read more
3 years ago
Great service, perfect spot for a date with friends or a special someone. Yummy food and drinks read more
5 years ago
Mango snow was different from the photo, no other syrup for taste. Pretty plain and not worth the $14 read more
7 years ago
Heard about this place from a friend so I thought I would come try it out. One of the things that caught my eye was the mango shave, which has fresh chopped mango on top of light shaved bits of condensed milk, like an ice cream that melts in your mouth. When it came out, it was so much bigger than I was expecting-- it was a massive mountain in a bowl, heaping with mango. They call you up when your order is ready, so be sure to be ready to pick it up then, when the shaved condensed milk is at its maximum fluffiness. I wanted something a little warmer, so I ordered a pair of taikayi (one with custard filling and one with red bean filling) as well. As I perused the cafe, I had a chance of seeing them made: the batter is poured into the molds, then the filling is added, more batter is added to top it off, and then the molds are closed and flipped. When they came out, they were warm and crispy, and the fillings were oozing into my mouth as I took a bite. Would definitely order again! Next time I come back, I'll have to try out some of the drinks as well. read more
8 years ago
Worst experience ever! And total rip-off. Ordered a strawberry snow shaved ice and asked to add red bean but received just a half bowl of snow with a lump of red bean. When I told her that the order was incorrect, she said I had ordered it wrong and had to pay an extra dollar or two for the red bean and she would add some strawberry slices. The bowl was not even half way filled when it came out - SO different from the mountain of snow in the menu. I agreed to pay the $2 and asked if they could add more shaved ice like the picture. And they said NO! Because they used to give more but not anymore! And it's going to melt anyways, that's why they give so little. Total nonsense. Either change the picture or cut the price in half if you're only going to serve half. It's not even about how little or bad it was, just the attitude of the employees was horrible. read more
Located in Galleria Plaza (Olympic & Western) - on the food court floor next to the book store - this small spot also has seating tables right outside Many seats available but during Sundays it does get pack! I ordered the Imjungmil milk shaved ice - impressive! This solid flavor of milk shaved and in the middle another layer of imjungmil on it! Make you get the window seat... on a clear day you can see the Hollywood sign :) read more
3 years ago
We stopped in here to get a quick treat and settled on sharing Injulmi shaved ice. We chose to order red bean topping and I'm so glad we did because without it, it would be too plain. It only had about 6 small mochi in the entire bowl and little bit of shaved almonds. It just tasted little plain to be a dessert. read more
11 years ago
On the top floor of the Galleria plaza, in the corner closest to the escalators. I used to go to the music store near it and would peek inside but the prices are a bit high. My first time actually trying it out was for their shaved ice or bingsu. Not bad but it's not like the specialty shaved ice stores. The workers speak English and I've encountered one of them that speaks only Korean and broken English. I've heard the boss lady speak in English, Korean, and Mandarin. For whatever reason the older folks have been coming over to this spot and it's packed the last 3 times I came so good luck with finding a seat. But I have to admit that their $5 iced mixed coffee is so good. I will pick it up once in a while. read more
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3250 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Harvard Heights
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