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Leonard AK 3 months ago

I’m going to dive right into this! If you’re a true Matcha or coffee lover this place is a must! If you enjoy a chill and smooth playlist while you enjoy your caffeine then this place checks off the box in my opinion. The vibe has a gallery type feel as well as chic. The decor has some modern upscale to it but cozy at the same time and that’s the best I can describe it. Ok, so we got one of the popular matcha drinks that was really good and made the start of this drink adventure a positive one. We also ordered the Sea Salt Mocha and this drink was definitely a fire starter. Both of the drinks were on point with flavor. The last drink we ordered was the Coffee Einspanner and the drink was amazing as I thought it would be. The service was great and you can tell they really enjoy what they do and that leads to positive experiences. They also have a gorgeous outside patio that’s a must for the view. So if you’re ever in the DTLA area and looking for a legit coffee spot then this place is a must as it is for me.

Bill Poon 2 months ago

There seems to be a small abundance of coffee shops speckled around Chinatown but I really enjoy the low key quietness but with an undertone of energy provided by the students and drinkers here in this slightly hidden space on the second floor. I don't really drink a lot of coffee but I really did enjoy their orange mint matcha - so good. The service and friendliness was sincere and I appreciate them remembering I was there the previous day. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with soft college music playing overhead. Be good to this place.

Hannah Kusumo a month ago

This is one of the best matchas I've had; I honestly have no complaints. The flavor of the matcha was super rich and I could taste it very clearly--it wasn't too sweet. The cream top was thick and had a great banana flavor. The atmosphere was also wonderful, as it had ample seating (indoor + outdoor!) and was very pretty overall. To get in, park in the complex's parking lot, then take the elevator to the second floor.

Christopher Gorrie 4 months ago

A very cool little cafe on the second floor of a somewhat nondescript building. They serve some seriously good premium matcha. I got a latte while I was between Union Station and LAX, waiting for an international flight. The space is vibey, minimalistic, and seems like a decent place to get some remote work done. The staff aren’t pretentious or weird at all (not to stereotype baristas in semi-hidden matcha havens), and are actually very welcoming and helpful! I enjoyed my drink a lot. This is a spot worth hitting up if you’re a coffee or matcha lover. (They also have some sort of rotating food menu if you’re interested!)

Lydia Cheng 9 months ago

I really enjoyed grabbing matcha and pastries with some friends here. They only have one in their pastry case and luckily it’s one of my favorite pastries of all time: the canale. they are caramelized and crunchy on the outside with a custard texture on the inside. They had a few flavors and we got the matcha and earl gray ones and liked both. for drinks, we got the banana matcha, regular matcha latte, and a matcha latte with the cream top and they were all delicious. Banana and matcha have been having a moment this summer and we were really excited to try it out. Of the three beverages, the banana matcha latte was our favorite. The space is pretty large for a café close to DTLA.