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    Sharp Specialty Coffee

    4.3 (375 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kate A.

    I visited after they recently reopened--they had been closed since last December--and the cortado was incredible! The aroma and taste were amazing, easily the best coffee I've had recently. The café has such a great atmosphere, and the staff are super friendly. With coffee this good, I highly recommend it!!!

    Ashley S.

    I am sad to say that Sharp has officially shut down. I reached out to them on Instagram and they confirmed they closed down permanently. The prices had gotten too expensive for me to go often anymore but it had great vibes and friendly workers.

    Honey Cinnamon Latte
    Daniel L.

    Hidden little coffee spot in Koreatown. Friendly staff was quick on taking orders and making each drink. Quiet space for working on a project or simply studying while drinking some coffee or getting a quick bite. Opted for their Honey Cinnamon Latte and it was just a work of art from the coffee pairing along with the milk, honey, and cinnamon. Will stop by again in the future for another great cup of coffee!

    Spanish latte
    Teresa A.

    If I lived in LA, I think I'd be here too much. Beautiful latte art that stuns for Yelp or Instagram, but the taste is also out of this world. On another occasion, I went and got a coconut cream latte (I might be butchering the name) that was on special. Out of this world!!! I'd recommend not sleeping on the specials. My friend who is a local has Matthew remembering his order so kudos for remembering the regulars!!

    Banana Bread
    Andy T.

    I was searching for a place to sit and do some work on my laptop for a few hours. I was happy to stop by Sharp Specialty Coffee. The store was located off of 6th St, which was very busy. I parked off of Catalina St and walked over instead. This was good for 2 hour parking. I went around 9:00 AM on a Saturday. There wasn't other customers at the time, so I was able to order right away. I also got my order within 2 minutes. After looking at the menu, I ordered the Spanish latte from the signature section. This was a strong and sweet latte with a cinnamon taste. I also got the banana bread. It wasn't too sweet, had nuts and bits of chocolate in it. I did also the staff to heat it up, but it was still cold. But overall, I felt it was a good combination. I sat at the wooden bench to stay close to an outlet. The music wasn't too loud and wasn't distracting. It felt like a quiet and cozy store. There was also free WiFi. They do have a restroom in the back of the store and it was kept clean. I stayed there close to 3 hours and there wasn't a lot of people coming through. Definitely felt like an underrated store!

    Cloudy Mint
    Cindy C.

    Got the cloudy mint and it was great with a solid mint flavor exuding from the fresh mint leaves, while pairing with the cold foam. WiFi was strong despite having many people on their laptops. There was only one staff but she was amazing taking all orders and putting out drinks at record speed. There's plenty of seating. In true ktown fashion, parking is very limited.

    Choco custard muffin
    Jessica G.

    Another finding in Ktown, with tricky parking given it is located right by the main road. The place has more dim lighting that I thought but still quite accommodating space for working with plenty of seats and some power outlets. I arrived mid afternoon and they only had very few pastries left on the showcase. Initially, I was eyeing their taiyaki, which was disappointingly not available as the machine was down. I ended up getting the chocolate custard muffin, which wasn't my favorite not to say it's bad but just not wow. As per the barista's recommendation, I tried the Spanish latte, which was interestingly served with not only cinnamon powder, but also cinnamon stick inside the cup. I loved that I could feel the cinnamon hint but just at the right extent that it was not overpowering the entire coffee taste. It was a bit too sweet vs my preference, but overall I was still enjoying it. I wouldn't say this would be my favorite place to go, but surely could be an option when being around the area.

    Honey Cinnamon Latte
    Misa O.

    Solid coffee, but nothing that sets it apart from the coffee at other great cafes. Parking is a struggle. The ambiance of the cafe is great and there's a lot of space and seating to get work done. I would stop by if I were in the area but wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

    Front Seating
    Leonard A.

    Baristas with Sharp skills give us the thrill to get us up that hill to make that dollar bill and have us coming back? You know they will. At least I know I will definitely be coming back. I started off with two of their signatures and I'm going say right off the bat that I'm definitely a fan. The Cloudy Mint was the first drink I had and it's a cold brew with maple syrup with mint topped with house-made cream. Now swirl it together and it's definitely refreshing and even though I'm not fond of minty drinks it worked. Next was the Cream Mocha that came with a house-made mocha and cream top and it was another solid flavorful drink. The atmosphere is still and chill with plenty of seating and the decor is rustic and calming. The Baristas are definitely Sharp but unfortunately the service is quite dull both times I've gone but hey not all baristas are friendly. And that's my take, Peace.

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    Jonathan W.

    The cafe had a clean modern look. It was a Saturday morning, so not too many people had arrived yet, making it a very peaceful atmosphere. Since it was my first time here, the staff was very helpful in recommending items to try. I ended up choosing the Cream Mocha and pumpkin spice donut. The coffee was more bitter than I would have liked, but it paired well with the cream top, which was wonderfully creamy and tasty.The pumpkin spice donut was also delicious. I highly recommend having it warmed up! I will definitely be returning again to try their other menu options!

    Haley C.

    been loving studying at cafes and sipping on arguably overpriced drinks and sharp coffee fits my list quite well. there are plenty of seats and many outlets which makes this a really great study spot! would recommend noise cancelling headphones/earbuds because the music is a little loud. important to note that street parking is limited and is metered but I happened to get lucky also noteable mention that they use stereoscope coffee in their drinks! the spanish latte and mocha latte with oatmilk taste fantastic. only downside is that a stinky man sat next to me for a few hours but that is not the cafe's fault

    Starwberry matcha (mixed) Chocolate croissant

    Strawberry matcha latte: 3.5/5 if you're looking for matcha there are better options in ktown $7.50 Chocolate croissant: it's just a regular croissant so decent for the price (5.50) Lots of seating and outlets, so it's nice if you're looking for a place to study or chill! (Wi-Fi took a bit to connect to...) Parking: street parking available sparsely. Parked for free street parking on S Kenmore Ave and walked like 3

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    Andy V.

    1. This was my first time trying fruit candy, and the sticky texture was interesting! The strawberry mojito was definitely refreshing! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes that is good for productivity! 3. There were many indoor seatings! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! 5. I only saw street parking available but there should be paid parking lots nearby! Note: There is a single gender-neutral restroom! Photo: Fruit Candy and Strawberry Mojito

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    Ask the Community - Sharp Specialty Coffee

    Are the indoor seatings open?

    Yes, we sat inside on Saturday September 18.

    Is the wifi password protected?

    Yes, password is by the register.

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    Review Highlights - Sharp Specialty Coffee

    I've tried a lot of their drinks but my favorites are the strawberry milk, chai latte, and the Spanish latte.

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