Great friendly customer service. I ordered an Horchata iced coffee with an extra espresso shot and…read moreI can truly say the coffee was strong and delicious. They have a great variety of drinks and they are happy to modify to fit your taste. Glad I dropped by, this hit the spot and had a great morning walk seating is limited but overall more of a grab nd go spot ! Thankyou so much

Stopped by this coffee shop and ordered a Mexican chocolate frappe. It was delicious and tasted…read morejust like the abuelita hot chocolate in Frappe form. I loved it! The coffee shop is small but service was good. It was a bit busy and since there was only one worker I had to wait a bit but it was worth the wait. I recommend stopping by. They are located in a plaza with plenty of parking.

Cute lil coffee shop! I had the Horchata Latte with Oak Milk. Delicious…read more The Chismes were funny too

Honestly less than mid, I asked for light milk and extra ice and an extra shot.. they gave me light…read moreice and extra milk and the coffee was not strong at all. Cold foam tastes like egg. And the time we waited for two drinks was 28 minutes from the time we got in line, (with no one ahead of us in line) not worth it at all The girls were friendly but they were not efficient in service. They advertise chisme in form of little post it notes but you can't actually write any chisme in yourself. They might have run out of post it notes but who knows. The coffee shop was pretty and low lit which I appreciate but it was very small and felt kind of cluttered. They have outdoor seating tho. Paid $18.58 just to toss my coffee in the trash.... Im a bit of a coffee snob so please take this review with a grain of salt.

If you're looking to support small businesses, please consider this amazing coffee cart…read more I found this just driving down to a work event and it had a line. I pulled over found parking and waited. And let me tell you, it was worth the wait. I asked about their favorite drink and they ended up making that for me. I added a cold foam to it and it rounded off the drink perfectly. If you're planning to come just be patient. It's a small cart with 2 people cranking out delicious drinks.

It is a cute stand. The baristas are nice. Conveniently…read morelocated at the corner giving it easy access to pick up and go. Tried their strawberry and cream latte, was told it had two shots of espresso. Lacked espresso flavor, would not have it again. Seems like their default milk is oat milk which is not my first choice.

The cream on top was just sweet enough and the coffee had a nice acidity to it…read more I personally prefer dark roast but I still liked this coffee for what it was. I went pretty early, it was already crowded. If you want a seat, you might have to wait a bit.

Visited Maru Coffee in LA last year (finally got around to leave a review!). The interior is sleek,…read morewarm, and cozy, though seating is minimal and it gets super packed inside, making it strictly a grab n go situation for us. Matcha Latte: loved it, You can tell they use high grade matcha. It was incredibly creamy with a velvety, smooth finish, easily one of the best matches I've had. Spiced Cold Brew: Concentrated cold brew mixed with a cinnamon and chili-infused sweetened milk. My friend ordered this out of curiosity. While the chili element wasn't quite my personal preference, its a unique profile & the subtle spice surprisingly pairs quite well with the cinnamon. If you're a matcha lover, definitely add this spot to your list!

Acurrúcame Café is an absolute hidden gem in Boyle Heights. As a Mexican-owned coffee shop, they…read moretruly embody their mission of making every visitor feel welcomed and valued. I visited specifically for the Mazapán Latte ($6.15), and it did not disappoint. Reyes, whom I assume is the owner, provided excellent service; he explained that the drink is meant to be enjoyed in stages--starting with two sips before stirring to balance the flavors. Getting those little pieces of marzipan in every sip was a unique and delicious experience. What truly stood out, however, was the hospitality. While I was taking photos of the mural, Reyes kindly surprised me with a complimentary Chai Latte, as it was the last day they were serving it. It was incredibly thoughtful, and the drink was fantastic. It's clear that they truly care about their community, offering high-quality, affordable coffee in a warm, inviting space. The positive vibes extend to the other customers as well. While I was photographing the decor, a fellow customer kindly offered to share her table so I could access an outlet. It's rare to find a place where both the staff and the patrons are so genuinely kind. If you're looking for great coffee and a welcoming atmosphere, do yourself a favor and support Acurrúcame Café. It's a 10/5 experience!

Truly the best coffee in the area!!!!…read more The service here is so sweet, the owners are the sweetest & really make everyone feel so welcomed. The community absolutely loves them! Their drinks are all delicious and they create flavors I do not see at other coffee shops, very original! I will say it's not the best as a workspace. Although they do have outlets, they only have 3 tables and since it's a small shop it is pretty loud but as a grab and go or a quick chat, Acurrúcame is truly great!

As you may have read in other reviews, El Sereno Greengrocer features different coffee pop-ups at…read moreits location, and I them for that as it provides us the opportunity to explore different vendors we may not otherwise come in contact with. For May, TLC Coffee Co. was featured. This vendor had a cute setup and it was a sweet duo of mom and daughter. Ya'll already know lavender drinks are my thing of the moment so I had the iced honey lavender latte. I could not taste any honey but the lavender syrup, which is homemade, was good. The coffee beans, however, just didn't come through on this drink though, hence the three . So, for me it was just another latte lacking that sparkle I look for in my coffee. Glad I got the chance to try this vendor but I wouldn't seek them out at further events.

The Honey lavender latte is delicious with oat milk The ladies are delightful and very kind. The…read moresand is always decorated like a simple but elegant coffee stand. Beautiful!

The coffee was amazing, great place to visit amazing staff and friendly environment. The pastry and…read morefood here is great.

lovvedddd the food and the service make sure to come here and try their matchas!!!!!…read moreutititititititoykititogoglfkkfjgjgjfkkfkfkfkkf

Just what I needed. Best drink I've tried with matcha bonus for the horchata, amazing service and…read morebeautiful seating area!

Yia's coffee was great! I've been wanting to try it for a while and finally made it in. The service…read morewas nice and quick, which was a plus. The back patio was so nice and shaded, with music playing, and honestly made me feel like I was somewhere tropical. If I were still in school, this would definitely be a spot I'd come to get some work done. The only downside is that there isn't much parking since it's located on a corner surrounded by residential streets, so plan accordingly. Overall, I really enjoyed it and can't wait to come back and try something new!

Super quick service, delicious latte and food!…read more I got a London Fog with Matcha and the turkey provolone croissant. The matcha in the London fog was a nice touch recommended to me by the cashier. It's a cute and quiet cafe with lots of chairs for waiting and a couple of tables for anyone wanting to sit down and study/ eat.

We went found this hidden gem tucked away by the East Los Angeles College area. The Plaza has…read moreplenty of different stores and cafes as well, but as a match connoisseur, I saw great reviews about their drinks and could not pass up. The drink that we got was called the Luxurious George, but if match is not your cup of tea then fear not, they also have a drink called the Furious George which is a coffee version. Drink: The drink itself was fine. We opted for the baseline of 100% sweetness, regular ice, and oat milk (regular 2% milk is preferred!). I was surprised to not have tasted much of the banana flavor as I hoped for. Maybe it was the oat milk overpowering the taste. The matcha itself had a light flavor, despite the color, it was not bold but palatable. Price: The Luxurious George was definitely a luxury because it costed around $8. So the total for two drinks were around $17 plus tax and tips. The price is definitely on a higher side but in exchange for quality matcha? Which one would you like? Service: The staff were really friendly. It was our first time here and we asked for recommendations. They took their time answering all of our questions and finished our orders really fast. Vibes: The overall cafe was really nice. I loved how there was a center for water, extra sweeteners, and other items for you to use. There were plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Their choice of music was also great! Parking: There are plenty of free parking around the plaza. However, there is also a free parking structure behind the plaza for more space.

Damo has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the Arts District. Their premium matcha is…read morerich, smooth, and balanced without any bitterness. You can really taste the quality in every sip, and it's clear they take their sourcing and preparation seriously. The minimalistic interior is also a plus for this location. It's a great space for studying, catching up with friends, or just taking a break. It's a spacious interior with much more seating compared to the Koreatown location.

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.