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Modu cafe is a place you can chill sip and stay. Or you can grab your drink and be on your way. As for me I had to stay and just like Burger King I got to have it my way. The atmosphere is super chill with a sweet playlist in the background, at least when I was there it was. I started off with the espresso shot to wet my whistle before tongue diving into the next drink. I ordered one of the signature drinks with was their Espresso Cloud. Now this came with a cream top sprinkled with dark cocoa powder that sat on top on an iced Americano. Man, this was really good and definitely refreshing. Oh to the yeah, I was so digging the glasses that the drinks came in. Atmosphere is so chill with a killer playlist on both occasions I was there. The service was businesslike with not many smiles but it was all good cause I get it. And that right there is my take on it, Peace out.
Enjoyed my iced modu latte which was nicely sweetened - cinnamon on the cream top was a nice touch! Energetic and bright ambiance, friendly service, WiFi, and plenty of indoor seating.
03/20/26 Friday Our friend who loves trying out new cafes dropped off a couple of drinks for us. Kind of pricey for the small amount you get. 9/10 Modu Latte - one of their signature drinks. Very unique with the Korean syrup and cinnamon. Pretty tasty but not addicting tasty. 7/10 Iced Matcha Latte - nothing special as the matcha taste wasn't super prominent. It's a very light drink. Very smooth though.
Decided to cowork with a friend who wanted to check out Modu, so I met her here! I was able to find street parking in a residential block a couple minute walk away. Atmosphere wise, the music is a nice ambient level & everyone was either chatting or working. The area that left me quite disappointed was my drink. I opted to try the matcha latte as the vibrant green color I saw in other review photos looked quite promising. However, upon first sip, I realized that the color may have led me astray, as I struggled to really taste any matcha. It tasted a bit more like watered down oat milk. Overall, I'd likely stick to trying their coffee based drinks if I were to return in the future.
Vacationing in SoCal and been wanting to stop by so included Modu for our pastry walk! Darling cafe with a good amount for seating large open space and well decorated ! Got their seasonal passionfruit tart and miso cinnamon roll! Enjoyed both along with coffee! I'm a big cinnamon roll lover and the miso cinnamon roll was not as fluffy as most cinnamon roll but love the umami and sweet flavor ! Well a stop while you are in the area, plus staff are attentive!
I had a great experience at this Korean bakery/cafe in Highland Park! For drinks, I got their signature Modu Latte Iced and it was great. It was satisfyingly sweet from the Korean black sugar syrup and had good espresso flavor. I also liked the sweet and soft cream top. I also tried their signature milk cream bun and it was between good and decent. What I liked most was the cream which was soft, not too sweet, and light. I could eat a lot of that haha. The brioche bun used as could've been better though. It was bready and firm, whereas I would've preferred the bread to be fluffy and airy. This would be great as a sandwich bun though. The interior and exterior are pretty nice, I like the vibes. There's a main table which people can share as well as individual seats and tables. There's wifi here, but I didn't see any outlets. Parking is street parking only. I would recommend parking in the nearby neighborhood for free parking. Overall, good experience here. I would love to come back to try thor other creative and aesthetic pastries!
Modu cafe is a minimalist coffee shop with lots of interesting options on their menu and available pastries. I went here at around 9:30 AM on a Saturday. For parking, I found a spot on Milwaukee Ave. Once inside, it was very busy, so there was a wait before ordering. My girlfriend and I were barely able to grab a seat with a table. Prior to the visit, we were very interested in the milk bun and the perilla lime tart. After browsing the items they had, we did go for those options. I also got the Modu Latte as well. To my surprise, the Perilla Lime Tart was the sweetest item and my favorite item! The tart itself was firm and the perilla added a unique flavor. Both the milk bun and latte were not too sweet and went well together.
If you drive too fast you will miss this place. You can see Galco market not directly across but close enough to know your in the right area. I didn't try the coffee this time but I did get some pastries to try. With all four of the pastry I got, they are not too sweet and I love that. Black sesame mochi cake loaf, you can taste the earthly toasted sesame and the texture is mochi but not too much. Lime tart, really unique with the sugar leaf on top and it goes well with the filling. Tart and I want to say I was able to taste a little of cheese in it too. Cream bun, sooo good airy and fluffy, you don't feel guilty eating it. Because the bun itself is so fluffy and the cream top is just light and delicious and I can see why the staff is making more of them in the kitchen. Last was this black sesame dark chocolate cookie. I really enjoyed it and take little bites of it. It's wonderful. The black sesame and dark chocolate goes well together. Service was very nice and the staff was patience and I was able to ask to put the pastry in separate boxes because I was gifting some
Beware of street parking on York Blvd. I found luck on a neighboring residential street but street sweeping (No Parking) is from 9-11am Wednesday on one side and Thursday on the other side. Plenty of seats and tables, great for a work from cafe kind of day but might need to go early. People that were there already around noon didn't seem like they would be leaving anytime soon. We only ordered one coffee because we had watered down drinks from another place a few minutes prior. Modu Latte was terrible. Nothing special to it, tasted like a McDonalds' coffee but topped with a cream top.. We really came for their pastries and those were much better than their coffee. Yuja Kumquat Tart -soo good, the chocolate pastry shell wasn't too sweet and paired well with the citrus cream. Dolloped on top was a cream that was light and airy. Candied Kumquat was great touch. Black Sesame Mochi Cake Bar -it's what you expected it to be. Not too sweet.
I came here with a friend on a Sunday morning after seeing it on Instagram. It wasn't too crowded for a weekend and the interior had ample seating for us. We ordered a yuzu tart and the signature cream pan for our pastries. For drinks, we ordered the matcha latte and the hojicha latte. Starting off with the cream pan, I would say it's solid for what it is; however, it's nothing to write home about. It wasn't too sweet nor heavy which I appreciated, but other than that it was pretty standard. The yuzu tart was very impressive. I admit that I am a big fan of yuzu, but this tart was made quite well. It wasn't too overly powerful, but it still had a nice aroma and taste of yuzu with each bite. I won't say much about the drinks because I don't think that's what this place is known for, but it's just your standard matcha and hojicha you can get anywhere else. All in all, Modu Cafe has an interesting selection of pastries and I had a good experience overall.
Modu is a cute café just a bit down on York Blvd in a quieter part of town, but offers a nice drink selection and an especially robust Asian-inspired dessert menu. I opted for the Modu Latte, as well as a yuzu kumquat tart and two cookies (black sesame and misu-garu). The cookies were phenomenal, chewy and full of sesame and soybean flavor. Even better was that they weren't too sweet! The yuzu kumquat tart was tasty, although I would've preferred a stronger yuzu punch, as it was quite subtle. The Modu Latte was okay, but I did find it overly sweet; I wish there'd been more coffee to counterbalance the sweetness more. Overall, Modu offers beautiful desserts and drinks and is a great place to sit down and enjoy dessert with a friend or getting work done. Worth a go while in the area!
Superb drinks and sweets! If you're in rush, this is not the place to be. My mom and I went before lunch time and the place is packed. They also take their time making the drinks making it more special and intentional.
My wife wanted to try this coffee spot when we were in LA, said their pastries look awesome. I got the matcha tonic which tasted really good, my friend got the coffee tonic, was more sour and bitter than the matcha one. My wife got the best one, the Yuja passion fruit spritz, think it's yuzu but another name. The pastries are all very good, liked the sesame mochi cake the most, cream bun is creamy and dense, my wife liked it a lot, and the Brûlée cheesecake is also very good, a little on the sweeter side. Just note that there aren't many seats available, especially on weekends, we got there on Sunday 3pm ish, it was full. Definitely would revisit for their pastries and buy a drink with them.
3 months ago
I had such a great experience at Modu Cafe today. I ordered an iced latte and a matcha latte, and both were excellent. The coffee was smooth, and the matcha had a rich, balanced flavor without being overly sweet. What really stood out to me, though, was the bakery. The pastry display was absolutely beautiful--it felt more like an art exhibition with a subtle Japanese aesthetic than a typical bakery. I tried the Milk Cream Bun and the Miso Cinnamon Roll. The Milk Cream Bun was light and perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness. The Miso Cinnamon Roll completely surprised me. I was curious how miso would work in a cinnamon roll, but it didn't taste noticeably like miso. Instead, it added a subtle savory umami that elevated the sweetness of the cinnamon roll beautifully. It was unlike anything I've had before. This place left such a great impression that I already want to come back and try the rest of the pastries. Highly recommended! read more
We arrived at Modu Cafe around 2:30 pm on a weekday and it was surprisingly packed. There weren't any open seats when we arrived, although a few were being taken up by people's bags. From waiting in line to receiving our drinks, the whole process took a little under 10 minutes. Parking is street parking only, but it's pretty easy. There are plenty of marked spaces nearby, and the streets are wide, so getting in and out of the spots isn't difficult. We ordered a Matcha Latte and Hojicha Latte with cream tops, which cost extra to add and brought each drink to around $8. Visually, they looked really promising, and from what I could see, everything was being hand whisked. Unfortunately, the drinks missed the mark for me. The matcha was smooth and not overly sweet, but it leaned more grassy, while I personally prefer matcha with nuttier notes. That part really just comes down to preference. The hojicha was more disappointing. It was still a little powdery, which was distracting, and I found it quite sweet. I was told it was lightly sweetened with agave, but the sweetness seemed to overpower some of the hojicha flavor. The hojicha itself seemed like it had a good flavor underneath, but everything together just didn't work for me. The cafe has a nice atmosphere and a pretty expansive menu, so it's possible I would've had a different experience with other items. However, considering how busy it was in the middle of a weekday, I'm not sure I'd recommend it as a reliable work or study spot. The staff was fine, but nothing particularly stood out about the service either. Overall, I've had much better matcha and hojicha elsewhere, especially at this price point. Modu Cafe unfortunately wasn't for me, and I'm not sure I'd come back specifically to give it another try. read more
3 months ago
2 days ago
Modu cafe is a place you can chill sip and stay. Or you can grab your drink and be on your way. As for me I had to stay and just like Burger King I got to have it my way. The atmosphere is super chill with a sweet playlist in the background, at least when I was there it was. I started off with the espresso shot to wet my whistle before tongue diving into the next drink. I ordered one of the signature drinks with was their Espresso Cloud. Now this came with a cream top sprinkled with dark cocoa powder that sat on top on an iced Americano. Man, this was really good and definitely refreshing. Oh to the yeah, I was so digging the glasses that the drinks came in. Atmosphere is so chill with a killer playlist on both occasions I was there. The service was businesslike with not many smiles but it was all good cause I get it. And that right there is my take on it, Peace out. read more
15 days ago
Enjoyed my iced modu latte which was nicely sweetened - cinnamon on the cream top was a nice touch! Energetic and bright ambiance, friendly service, WiFi, and plenty of indoor seating. read more
03/20/26 Friday Our friend who loves trying out new cafes dropped off a couple of drinks for us. Kind of pricey for the small amount you get. 9/10 Modu Latte - one of their signature drinks. Very unique with the Korean syrup and cinnamon. Pretty tasty but not addicting tasty. 7/10 Iced Matcha Latte - nothing special as the matcha taste wasn't super prominent. It's a very light drink. Very smooth though. read more
Decided to cowork with a friend who wanted to check out Modu, so I met her here! I was able to find street parking in a residential block a couple minute walk away. Atmosphere wise, the music is a nice ambient level & everyone was either chatting or working. The area that left me quite disappointed was my drink. I opted to try the matcha latte as the vibrant green color I saw in other review photos looked quite promising. However, upon first sip, I realized that the color may have led me astray, as I struggled to really taste any matcha. It tasted a bit more like watered down oat milk. Overall, I'd likely stick to trying their coffee based drinks if I were to return in the future. read more
Vacationing in SoCal and been wanting to stop by so included Modu for our pastry walk! Darling cafe with a good amount for seating large open space and well decorated ! Got their seasonal passionfruit tart and miso cinnamon roll! Enjoyed both along with coffee! I'm a big cinnamon roll lover and the miso cinnamon roll was not as fluffy as most cinnamon roll but love the umami and sweet flavor ! Well a stop while you are in the area, plus staff are attentive! read more
I had a great experience at this Korean bakery/cafe in Highland Park! For drinks, I got their signature Modu Latte Iced and it was great. It was satisfyingly sweet from the Korean black sugar syrup and had good espresso flavor. I also liked the sweet and soft cream top. I also tried their signature milk cream bun and it was between good and decent. What I liked most was the cream which was soft, not too sweet, and light. I could eat a lot of that haha. The brioche bun used as could've been better though. It was bready and firm, whereas I would've preferred the bread to be fluffy and airy. This would be great as a sandwich bun though. The interior and exterior are pretty nice, I like the vibes. There's a main table which people can share as well as individual seats and tables. There's wifi here, but I didn't see any outlets. Parking is street parking only. I would recommend parking in the nearby neighborhood for free parking. Overall, good experience here. I would love to come back to try thor other creative and aesthetic pastries! read more
Modu cafe is a minimalist coffee shop with lots of interesting options on their menu and available pastries. I went here at around 9:30 AM on a Saturday. For parking, I found a spot on Milwaukee Ave. Once inside, it was very busy, so there was a wait before ordering. My girlfriend and I were barely able to grab a seat with a table. Prior to the visit, we were very interested in the milk bun and the perilla lime tart. After browsing the items they had, we did go for those options. I also got the Modu Latte as well. To my surprise, the Perilla Lime Tart was the sweetest item and my favorite item! The tart itself was firm and the perilla added a unique flavor. Both the milk bun and latte were not too sweet and went well together. read more
If you drive too fast you will miss this place. You can see Galco market not directly across but close enough to know your in the right area. I didn't try the coffee this time but I did get some pastries to try. With all four of the pastry I got, they are not too sweet and I love that. Black sesame mochi cake loaf, you can taste the earthly toasted sesame and the texture is mochi but not too much. Lime tart, really unique with the sugar leaf on top and it goes well with the filling. Tart and I want to say I was able to taste a little of cheese in it too. Cream bun, sooo good airy and fluffy, you don't feel guilty eating it. Because the bun itself is so fluffy and the cream top is just light and delicious and I can see why the staff is making more of them in the kitchen. Last was this black sesame dark chocolate cookie. I really enjoyed it and take little bites of it. It's wonderful. The black sesame and dark chocolate goes well together. Service was very nice and the staff was patience and I was able to ask to put the pastry in separate boxes because I was gifting some read more
Beware of street parking on York Blvd. I found luck on a neighboring residential street but street sweeping (No Parking) is from 9-11am Wednesday on one side and Thursday on the other side. Plenty of seats and tables, great for a work from cafe kind of day but might need to go early. People that were there already around noon didn't seem like they would be leaving anytime soon. We only ordered one coffee because we had watered down drinks from another place a few minutes prior. Modu Latte was terrible. Nothing special to it, tasted like a McDonalds' coffee but topped with a cream top.. We really came for their pastries and those were much better than their coffee. Yuja Kumquat Tart -soo good, the chocolate pastry shell wasn't too sweet and paired well with the citrus cream. Dolloped on top was a cream that was light and airy. Candied Kumquat was great touch. Black Sesame Mochi Cake Bar -it's what you expected it to be. Not too sweet. read more
5 months ago
I came here with a friend on a Sunday morning after seeing it on Instagram. It wasn't too crowded for a weekend and the interior had ample seating for us. We ordered a yuzu tart and the signature cream pan for our pastries. For drinks, we ordered the matcha latte and the hojicha latte. Starting off with the cream pan, I would say it's solid for what it is; however, it's nothing to write home about. It wasn't too sweet nor heavy which I appreciated, but other than that it was pretty standard. The yuzu tart was very impressive. I admit that I am a big fan of yuzu, but this tart was made quite well. It wasn't too overly powerful, but it still had a nice aroma and taste of yuzu with each bite. I won't say much about the drinks because I don't think that's what this place is known for, but it's just your standard matcha and hojicha you can get anywhere else. All in all, Modu Cafe has an interesting selection of pastries and I had a good experience overall. read more
5 months ago
Modu is a cute café just a bit down on York Blvd in a quieter part of town, but offers a nice drink selection and an especially robust Asian-inspired dessert menu. I opted for the Modu Latte, as well as a yuzu kumquat tart and two cookies (black sesame and misu-garu). The cookies were phenomenal, chewy and full of sesame and soybean flavor. Even better was that they weren't too sweet! The yuzu kumquat tart was tasty, although I would've preferred a stronger yuzu punch, as it was quite subtle. The Modu Latte was okay, but I did find it overly sweet; I wish there'd been more coffee to counterbalance the sweetness more. Overall, Modu offers beautiful desserts and drinks and is a great place to sit down and enjoy dessert with a friend or getting work done. Worth a go while in the area! read more
3 months ago
Superb drinks and sweets! If you're in rush, this is not the place to be. My mom and I went before lunch time and the place is packed. They also take their time making the drinks making it more special and intentional. read more
My wife wanted to try this coffee spot when we were in LA, said their pastries look awesome. I got the matcha tonic which tasted really good, my friend got the coffee tonic, was more sour and bitter than the matcha one. My wife got the best one, the Yuja passion fruit spritz, think it's yuzu but another name. The pastries are all very good, liked the sesame mochi cake the most, cream bun is creamy and dense, my wife liked it a lot, and the Brûlée cheesecake is also very good, a little on the sweeter side. Just note that there aren't many seats available, especially on weekends, we got there on Sunday 3pm ish, it was full. Definitely would revisit for their pastries and buy a drink with them. read more
Trying Modu Cafe was actually so fun! Their unique asian flavors were so interesting and hard to choose from because everything sounded so delicious! BLACK SESAME MOCHI BAR: 5/5 Classic mochi bar but with a black sesame flavor - the chewy texture had me taking so many extra bites! PERILLA LEAF LIME TART: 5/5 The candied perilla leaf was so cool and tasted so delicious and herbal! I love lemon tarts so this was an amazing twist! CREAM BUN: 2/5 I truly don't understand the hype of this - it's very cute and aesthetically round but the bread tasted stale and was not soft or pillowy. The fresh cream is nice but not enough to make up for the bread. It's very popular here so it was packed even on a weekday around 11am - definitely come early if you're trying to nab a seat! Lots of people doing work here. There's wifi, restrooms, free parking on the street, and the vibes are very clean minimalistic sleek and japandi. read more
Service, ambiance, and baked goods are all 5 stars. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and I love their unique selection of baked goods (that they executed perfectly) Amazing texture, flavor, and sweetness level of the cookie and cheesecake I tried. I will DEFINITELY be back to try their drinks and other baked goods. read more
cute cafe spot! theres only street parking and can get a bit busy. inside has a few spots to sit at and a large communal table in the middle service was standard, nothing bad got a tonic along with a black sesame cake slice. the passionfruit drink was alright, quite tart but was still good. the cake was dry and wasn't particularly my favorite. tried a sip of my friends coffee and it was good! read more
I came for the Milk Cream Bun but fell in love with the Perilla Lime Tart. Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm and the pastry selection was limited. I found street parking easily and arrived to find only seven people in line before me. The shop is small and has a natural feel. In the display case, there were only six desserts available. Luckily, I got the last three Milk Cream Buns of the day. The cream is very light and airy, the bun is thick. I wouldn't recommend putting the bun in the fridge because the cream consistency altered and the bun was tough. The pastry is cute but not my favorite. The Perilla Lime Tart was my favorite and I'd recommend it to anyone that loves Key Lime Pie. The crust was perfectly crisp, the lime custard was light and slightly tart, and the perilla leaf was sugary and sweet to balance out the dessert. read more
This cafe is pretty cool. Indoor seating with a nice layout, almost looks like an Apple Store layout in a good way lol. Tried the sesame dark chocolate cookie and the matcha tonic on the LA cookie crawl (yes, it's a thing) and both were surprisingly pretty great. Coming back here next time I'm in HP read more
8 months ago
Perilla lime tart was delicious! Perfect hint of lime and tartness. I did not taste the perilla leaf at all though as it was completely covered in crispy sugar bits. Black sesame mochi bar was good too. Will come back to try more desserts. I also appreciate Modu accommodating my milk substitution request for their signature latte since I don't like oat milk. Free street parking. Make sure to read the signs for street sweeping restrictions! read more
I've been to the restaurant next door a few times....and I don't generally drink coffee this late in the day but really wanted to try Modu so I went at about 4:40PM and they close at 5PM. The place is really modern and nice some of the seating looks odd to me but that's okay just wanted to try a drink there... Employees were friendly and I ordered a Modu Latte... I don't generally go too crazy on Latte variations but this one is made with espresso, oat milk, Korean black sugar and some cinnamon... Was really good and smooth drink and tasted great! I'll probably try to come back again but just not on this side of LA County that often early in the day... read more
such a nice lil cafe in the highland park area. i love the natural lighting that comes through the windows, the plentiful seating, and the cool dishware. ordered a vanilla latte, mocha latte, and the cheesecake. i don't usually reach for cheesecakes but this in particular was sooo well balanced and not overly rich or sweet. the vanilla and mocha lattes went down smooth and the espresso flavor really shined. looking forward to the next time! read more
A local business that is known for their matcha and house-made pastries. Over the past few visits, their drinks and pastries have never been one to disappoint. Their well-known Modu Latte can be described as clean and balanced (e.g., creamy). Their Hojicha options are light and would be nice to drink on a hot day. Despite only having street parking, the inside environment provides natural lighting and minimal seating/table aesthetic. You may struggle if you plan to study here (there are hardly any outlets with the only two being in place for possible light fixtures). Even their bathrooms are clean and minimal. The workers are nice and extremely helpful. I would recommend coming here to catch up with a friend or bring someone for a casual date. read more
Definitely will be coming here again! I just moved to the area and I was pleasantly surprised to find such a modern coffee shop with high quality in a close distance to the neighborhood. Service was pretty fast given they had a long line. Also the milk bun was a perfect combination of just the right amount of sweetness and delicacy. The modu latte was like a pumpkin spice combined with a hint of chai. So freaking good read more
8 months ago
Vibe & Interior: Absolutely stunning. The space leans very zen: birch-toned furniture, washed gray walls, and a calm, minimalist aesthetic. Plenty of seating for both larger groups and quiet solo hangs. One of the prettiest cafés we've visited in a while. What We Ordered * Iced vanilla latte * Cold brew * Cream puff Both drinks were solid but what was even more memorable was the glasswar. It's gorgeous, and the hot drinks coming out of the bar looked equally photogenic. The cream puff was the real standout--fresh, light, and easily the best thing we tried. Service: 10/10. Thoughtful, attentive staff and fast drink turnaround. It's a self-bus setup, but they make it very clear and easy. What It's Known For: Modu has been getting buzz for its aesthetic-forward design, beautiful ceramics and glassware, and pastry program (especially the cream puffs)--very much a "come for the vibes" café that's popular with design lovers and content creators. Good For: Pretty much anything: working, catching up with friends, or a quiet solo coffee moment. Price & Value: ~$15 for two drinks and a pastry which is standard for specialty coffee these days. Parking: Street parking only. We got lucky, but plan for a little circling. Pro Tip: Skip takeout and drink it there. The space is a big part of the experience--and honestly, the highlight. read more
This place is so cute and is a great place to take friends! It's a lovely spot to study/work too but it can be hard to find seating on the weekends. The matcha is a 10/10. It's clearly high-quality and is the spotlight item here. The sesame bread was the sole reason for my 4 star rating--otherwise this place would be a 5. It's entirely possible that this was a one time experience, however, it was extremely dry to the point it seemed stale (but I don't think it was). My two friends also tried it and agreed that it wasn't what was expected. I definitely want to try their food again though because my hope is that this was just a singular bad batch. Otherwise I really love this place! read more
I recently visited Modu Coffee Space, it"s a lovely coffee shop and full of light. There is plenty of street parking available as well. We visited on a weekend, so there was a line, but it was definitely worth the wait. We tried the signature Modu Latte and the Perilla Lime Tart, and both were delicious! The people working there are also really nice. I highly recommend checking it out. read more
8 months ago
Love sitting down at the cafe! It's a nice bright space, great for hanging out or getting work done! As you can see with our spread, we got three of each! I got the hojicha latte which pretty good, although I wish it was stronger! The matcha was alright I found it a bit watery, but my cousin loved it so I guess it's based on your preference The cream bun that this place is popular for was alright, I was not expecting the bread and the shell of the bread to be so hard. It's lowkey a workout for the jaw. The cream was delicious tho. The mochi brownie and the persimmon cake was alright, I wish there were more persimmon notes in the cake, maybe some persimmon chucks? It was the right amount of moisture! Service is awesome, everyone is super nice while answer questions. There's only street parking but I feel like we were pretty lucky with it read more
Small cafe/ coffee shop located in Highland Park. It's located a little down the road from the really busy part of York. They sell pastries here (and I think they lean Asian influenced) as well as their caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages. The space inside has a minimalist look and small tables that where you can set your drinks down (or laptops for the people doing work/ school work). There's also a large table in the middle area of the room. I came in right before close so the place wasn't busy. I needed a pick me up because I was grabbing dinner soon and felt a bit sluggish. I got an americano which was perfect. They were out of most of their pastries for the day save for a single madeleine. I was curious so of course I bought it. It was delicious. The coffee here was great as well. Would love to come back for a more leisurely visit. Late in the afternoon, there was plenty of street parking nearby. read more
I came here randomly because I was craving matcha. Was happy to see that they had Hojicha latte as well.The barista checked and she said that the powders do not have milk powder in them. I have a dairy allergy. I ordered the matcha and Hojicha latte with oat milk. My girlfriend had the cold brew with oat milk, and boricua cheesecake. I was disappointed that there was a charge for milk substitutes especially since there's lots of people who are lactose intolerant. Drinks were good. I saw people in the restaurant working on laptops. They had merch for sale as well. Parking is street parking. read more
I made a dedicated drive to come here as I was intrigued with the unique pastries that looked to be made with Korean flavors. Iced Matcha was alright... It did taste very watery. I I prefer a deep greener color but instead it was more murky. I do appreciate they include agave syrup for sweetener. It was smooth and I like the glassware they put their drinks in- cute! I tried the Milk Bun as the presentation looked impressive. It was an okay sweet treat but the consistency and the taste of the bread and cream tastes EXACTLY like the Korean pastries you can find at the Mom Owned Korean Bakeries/ Korean Plaza Bakeries for cheaper. I wouldn't get the Milk Bun again. I think if I came back I would try the Dark Chocolate Brownie as it read it was 70% Dark Chocolate and it's not often I see a decadent brownie with high cacao use but again, nothing to go crazy about. The cafe is airy, bright, and casual. I think this is a good place to chat over coffee and some bites. All the seats tend to be taken. I wanted to do laptop work but I couldn't stay for long as they don't have any outlets anywhere. The benches are wooden and not very comfortable. Service was OK- the staff didn't give a welcoming vibe. read more
10 out of 10! Modu Café is such a gem for drinks and desserts. Everything I tried was super delicious and beautifully presented. They have a great selection, so it's perfect whether you're in the mood for coffee, tea, or something sweet. The interior is modern and cozy, making it an awesome spot to hang out or get some work done--it definitely has that "good study place" vibe. Prices are reasonable for the quality and atmosphere you get. If you're looking for a chill café in LA with amazing drinks and desserts, Modu Café should be at the top of your list. I'll absolutely be back! read more
Very pretty cafe with unique menu that made me want to try everything! Service was good and the place was very clean, I have no complaints about those aspects. The low rating is unfortunately from the food and drinks. We tried 2 yuja drinks: one matcha and one was the spritzer. Spritzer was a bit on the sour side but otherwise fine. Not much flavor. Matcha one was very bitter and very sour. The kabocha persimmon cake was also not very flavorful. The texture is much like banana bread which is fine, but I really wish I could taste more of the kabocha and persimmon. Overall, interesting goods but not very flavorful at all. read more
Stumbled across Modu while in the area, but it's so cute!! After moving back to the Bay Area, one of the things I definitely miss about LA are the cafes, and I am a sucker for Asian flavors! Modu definitely hit the spot. We came around 4pm on a Wednesday. The cafe was half full. First impressions were that it's has great sunlight brightness (would enjoy getting some work done here) and modern (wooden tables and benches, high ceilings, window to the kitchen). The staff is also super friendly! We got two of the specials on the drink menu: the corn latte and a spritz (I am honestly blanking on the name...someone please help me out here if they recognize it). We also got the black sesame mochi cake, but honestly sooo many of the pastries were calling out to us...all looked so good. I'm also a sucker for a fun plate or cup. The squiggly cups were so cute! The corn latte was very creamy and loved how prominent the corn tasted - almost tasted buttery if that makes sense. Also enjoyed how it didn't taste too sweet to the point where it drowned out the coffee taste. I didn't want to drink too much caffeine in the afternoon, so the spritz was a great choice for me. As you can expect, it's very bubbly, and I also enjoyed how it was not terribly sweet but still flavorful. Loved loved loved the black sesame mochi cake! The flavor of black sesame was super prominent and rich (just make sure to check your teeth afterward for any loose sesame!) and the mochi texture was bouncy and chewy. Would definitely get again, and also want to try the misogaru cookie, milk cream bun, and persimmon cake! read more
11 months ago
Modu is the go-to coffee spot in Highland Park! Plenty of seating but a lot of people come to do work so the seats can be full for a long period of time. It's cute though it feels like a collaborative coworking space. Music isn't too loud, no one is speaking too loud, overall a very calming atmosphere. The baristas are all so committed to their craft. The woman in front of me in line had 1000 questions about what to order and the barista was so patient answering all of her questions thoroughly. Did I wait longer? Yes, that's what makes this spot so great. It's a break from the faster paced cafes in Ktown. Drinks are great, I've tried the hot matcha latte and was a big fan. read more
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