I ordered a Gibraltar and overall it was a solid drink with a nice presentation. The latte art was clean, the milk was initially well integrated, and the drink started with decent body and texture. The biggest issue was temperature. It was served hotter than a Gibraltar should be, which made it difficult to pick up the coffee's sweetness and flavor nuances early on. The heat overpowered the cup and muted much of what the coffee had to offer. As the drink cooled, more character started to come through, but the body and texture began to thin out through the middle of the cup. The drink became noticeably more watery and didn't retain its crema and microfoam particularly well, causing it to lose some of the structure and richness it had when first served. Overall, a Solid Gibraltar with good fundamentals and a nice presentation. read more

Incredible just incredible! I was driving around town and was in need of a coffee treat. Saw the reviews, came here and almost didn't leave the car. The shopping center felt sad and run down. Once I figured out how to get inside, I was greeted by a friendly nod and an amazing coffee menu. It was hard to decide but I ventured for Rosemary Bee and was blown away by the overall quality of coffee. The barista is a coffee artist. You can see how I gulped half of it before taking the photo. I wish I lived closer -- this would easily be my regular coffee spot. I want to try everything. read more

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The best specialty coffee shop in Koreatown--I stop by every day for an oat milk latte.

Amazing coffee, normal size cups and cute ambiance in there for a quick meet up! Music was also a vibe.

The pastries are pretty unqiue. I got the pistachio croissant for a change. Rosemary bee latte is pretty good. Very refreshing taste read more

SPL Coffee - Pistachio croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Iced latte was delicious! Service was quick and friendly. A little dead on a Saturday afternoon so I hope more people come and support this place! read more

SPL Coffee - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Felt like treating myself this morning and got an iced Ube latte and banana bread. Both were amazingly good! Service was quick. Love the inside of this place. It's aesthetically pleasing. Will be coming back forsure. read more

SPL Coffee - Iced Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Free parking, clean, and cool inside. I got the ube latte and it was really good. Perfect sweetness not too sweet and very smooth. Would definitely stop by more often. read more

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This was my 2nd time coming here and both times coffee was pretty good. Always great customer service We got the iced ube latte(which my sister loved) and the dry kapp which was ok...I will try something else next time. read more

SPL Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Another spot in K-town, which I might save on the list of 'to-repeat'. Just stopping by for quick cup of joe and I getting hooked by their Bori Caramel, which was essentially their housemade Caramel Latte. It was a tad on sweeter side, but still suited my liking especially going with almond milk as the coffee was strong enough so the sweetness did help balancing it. I loved the simply calming and quiet ambiance, very helpful if you're trying to find a space to focus. Could barely find anything left on the pastry case at my afternoon visit, but have heard great reviews about it. read more

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Cute place! Was driving by and stopped by to have some coffee. Plenty of street parking and spots in their lot as well. Very clean cafe with decent amount of seating - it wasn't crowded whatsoever. The service needs improvement though. Getting coffee is the highlight of the day! Instead, we walked in to a nearly empty cafe with a gal that didn't seem like she was happy to be there read more

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Great ambiance! Walkable and the pastries are beautiful! The caramel latte was just what I needed.

The store itself was very small, simple and clean. They have a rack of magazine to look through while you wait. Not too busy on a Saturday morning, so it was a nice quiet atmosphere. I got the pumpkin spice latte and bacon quiche. The latte was pretty good; not too sweet or bitter. I wish the pumpkin spice flavor was a little stronger though. The quiche was definitely the best part of this trip. One of the best quiches I've had in a while! Delicious creamy egg flavor with some nice bacon flavor. Even better was that the store heated it up perfectly too! Most places only warm it up to a lukewarm temperature, but the quiche here was hot enough to enjoy on a cold morning but not enough to burn your mouth. Will definitely return again to try other drinks and have some more of that delicious quiche (they have both bacon and mushroom) read more

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Great customer service and bomb coffee, the Bori Caramel hot or iced is too good come here every week

This coffee shop could be moved to a beach town and fit right in. The look of the shop and the baristas are gruel (great&cool). I've tried every latte from SPL, my favorite being the Iced Rosemary Bee latte, but they're all delicious. Not overly sweet and super cold to the point of feeling refreshing. They also might have the best ham & cheese croissant I've had. I'd give them a try. read more

Parking: nice free lot with a few designated spots Service: very friendly Interior: pretty spacious with a clean, modern with comfy aesthetic Drinks: - vanilla latte: solid flavor (not too plain) - mocha latte: not too sweet with a good amount of coffee flavor Price: standard and slightly cheaper ($6 for the latte as opposed to $8 to some other places) read more

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Cute little coffee spot that I never tried before. On a busy street but there is a parking lot, and street parking near by. The ambience was cute and very inviting. They didn't have many options to choose from but I got the matcha latte with oat milk and regular sweetness and it was really good. Definitely have to come back to try their other coffees. read more

The iced ube latte is delicious here! Definitely recommend if you like ube drinks. I also got the Bruschetta avocado toast - absolutely scrumptious. Solid cafe! I came back and tried their prosciutto toast! Definitely recommended if you're a fan of prosciutto. read more

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the ube latte is so yummy (even with the extra espresso shots i add) and the staff is very friendly, especially the weekday people. conveniently located for me and there is a parking lot. a great little spot! read more

SPL Coffee - iced ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Thank you SPL for the great coffee. The atmosphere the vibe & the coffee were all amazing. This place is clean, cool and hit the spot today. read more

SPL Coffee - Sick art too! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

SPL coffee is pretty good! I didn't buy it myself but I always go with my boyfriend and take sips of his. We also sometimes share the avocado toast, but it is super pricey. Inside has a good space for studying and relaxing. However, the location is not necessarily the nicest. They are quick to make your drink. read more

Surprised !!! the place is cozy and clean atmosphere most friendly staff with a smile explained, bori flavor, coffee must have enjoyed pitstop LA read more

Non-stop improvement from this place. Super chill with the nicest staff. This is THE shop. Now brewing their own roast, the coffee tastes even better. read more

Back to my work coffee tour, had a great experience at spl. Parking was easy to find, the ship itself was clean and empty easygoing music playing in the background and the workers were friendly. The coffee I had an iced caramel latte and you could definitely taste the caramel without the drink being overpowered by it and it still had that strong but subtle coffee kick. read more

We tried the bori caramel latte and rosemary bee. Both were delicious. The bori caramel tastes like toffee and wasn't too sweet for caramel. The service was great and quick read more

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Minimalist coffee shop that was a good place to post up while my friend was at a doctor's visit. Ordered an iced coffee and avocado toast, both solid. Interior of the place was clean and spacious. Was able to work on the computer while enjoying my food. Service was fine, nothing of note. Parking lot available and I think there was street parking in the area. read more

Best decaf iced latte in LA! It's the perfect balance. The vibe is great inside too. Everyone I've recommended SpL to agrees.

Small coffee shop off 3rd street. The coffee was pretty good. The space could be bigger. The employees were fast and friendly. A nice cup of joe here would be great to start your morning. read more

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I'll first start off this review with parking. There is a parking lot but from my view it looked full or close to full. I did see some parking spaces available, however, the available space(s) looked tight, so, I just opted to pay street parking. I found a spot super close, and it was so much easier and convenient for me. When I entered, there were people studying/ on their laptops, however, no one in line. It seemed like a great place to study/ work as the noise level is minimal; quiet, actually. I was able to order right away. I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. No surprise, this is my usual-go-to order. It wasn't my favorite. It had a peculiar vanilla taste. It was definitely different but not in a good way. Average. Sorry, but definitely not "bomb ass coffee." Cute sign that reads, "spill the beans" and I enjoyed that it was truly an iced drink. Love the ice cubes they use. read more

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SPL takes the award for the best iced vanilla latte in LA. There was just something so different about it and believe me I've been to all the top coffee shops within 10 miles. The drink was perfect from start to finish. Plenty of parking and friendly service. Highly recommend for anyone that is picky with coffee and wants a perfectly crafted latte. Can't wait to find a reason to be in that area so I can go back. read more

SPL Coffee - Iced vanilla latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I absolutely love their iced mocha!! They use real chocolate and melt it with the espresso. They make their own syrups which is great, it gives the drinks a better taste. read more

Truly an unsuspectingly spectacular coffee spot! My friend and I made our way over on a Sunday morning and we both got the rosemary bee latte. The rosemary (subtle yet distinct) + honey combination actually worked well -- honestly, it sounded like one of those gimmicky flavors but I genuinely enjoyed each sip. On top of that,the oat milk made the drink extra creamy. There's also plenty of cool decor inside; it's a very chill place to sit and catch up. read more

SPL Coffee - Rosemary bee latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got a caramel latte with oat milk ($7.50) and it was so good! I haven't gone to any cafes in the past couple months, let alone get any lattes from anywhere, so this is my first one in months and it was worth it. The overall vibe of the place is very clean aesthetic and just so pleasing to look at. Barista who made my drink did a great job and lowkey had a very nice aura lol. Def recommend and would come back! read more

Great spot for coffee in Koreatown! I usually just get their Iced Americano and it tastes great. The baristas are always so kind, too. I've seen people come here to read, journal, etc (quiet and calm ambiance) but it's also perfect for a quick pick me up. read more

This is a spacious cute cafe in Korean town LA. I've tried iced rosemary bee latte (syrup made in house) and it was good. I've gotten mine with light on syrup and it was perfect amount of sweetness. I visited during the weekday and it was pretty chill. The barista was nice and it will be a good place to study or work. read more

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I was here around 8AM to kill some time before heading in for an appointment somewhere. I love that they're open early. There isn't much in the area open before 9-10 in the morning. I ordered a hot americano with a chocolate croissant to eat there and a matcha latte to take with me. Everything tasted great. Inside, it's nice and cute and clean. People are friendly, both behind the counter and at the tables. Parking is free and supple (which is a huge surprise and a plus for Koreatown). Literally what more can I ask for from a cafe? SPL nails everything. And I was blessed to see a cute doggo on a coffee run with the owner right before I left. Assuming this means they're dog-friendly, I'm definitely going to be back to support this place. Maybe next time I'll try their more hyped drinks! read more

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My group enjoyed the coffee and matcha on 2/1. Unfortunately the lady up front that took our order was a huge damper lol. She looked miserable and hated her life. Don't need to fake being happy, but maybe be mildly pleasant? Made us not feel welcomed in the shop at all. I wanted to get our drinks and leave asap. Shop was empty when we went lol. It is cute though. They have pastries and tables to sit and hang for a bit. We don't frequent this little area so we probably don't need to go back. read more

Pros -one of the best ube lattes in LA -parking -quick service Cons -no the best area read more

cute little hole in the wall! Coffee was decent, they have seating, wifi, and parking. Though the area surrounding the place is a bit broken down, the coffee shop itself is very cute. Their tables and chairs are on the lower+smaller side which isn't ideal for studying. Next time I want to try their pastries though! They look so scrumptious. read more

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Ube latte is my favorite. Nutty, sweet, perfect balance of flavors and the coffee is strong enough to keep me awake. The owners are so friendly and hip! I always enjoy visiting. read more