1. DAMO — ⭐️ 5/5

🍵 matcha latte, almond milk, normal ice

📚 tables ✅ , outlets ✅, wifi ✅

🤦‍♀️ it can get a little crowded, but if you wait for around 10 minutes, usually a table will open up. the longest i have had to wait in line is 15 minutes.

🚗 parking can be a bit of a struggle because the complex is pretty full

✏️ this is hands down the best matcha i’ve ever had. with the strength of the flavor of matcha and the slight thickness, it is not the lightest drink, but it has so much richness, that to me, i could drink it every single day. that’s the thing - it is so consistent, i’ve never been disappointed. the baristas are always super kind and often tiktok stars which is super cool.

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2. Community Goods (Edinburgh) ⭐️ 4.8/5

🍵 matcha latte or hojicha latte, almond milk, light or no sweet, normal ice

📚 tables ❌, outlets ❌, wifi ❌

🤦‍♀️ the 0.2 is taken off because it can get REALLY crowded. i have had to wait in line for over an hour before.

🚗 parking can be a bit of a struggle because it is only street parking

✏️ one of the lightest, most refreshing matchas i have had. the matcha flavor is decently strong and i’m not a fan of einspanners, but i have to be honest that CG matcha einspanner is the best i’ve had. the addition of seasalt on the top is actually a game changer. that is why it is probably the most hyped up spot in LA. and people are not lying when they say this is such an LA spot, you’ll see people with yoga mats, decked out in alo. the baristas are so cool and have a great energy and vibe.

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3. Eyes Peeled ⭐️ 4.8/5

🍵 pandan matcha latte, light sweet, almond milk, regular ice

📚 tables ✅ , outlets ✅, wifi ✅

🤦‍♀️ there is always seating, probably my favorite study cafe in LA.

🚗 parking is decently easy to find around the area

✏️ wow the pandan addition to matcha is such an amazing flavor combination. there is also such a great addition of macadamia nuts which add a beautiful crunch. there is a slight bit of cloud foam on the top, but doesn’t make it enough to be an einspanner or a thick-desserty matcha. it still is light and refreshing.

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4. Yeems ⭐️ 4.7/5

🍵 matcha latte, light sweet, almond milk, regular ice

📚 tables ❌, outlets ❌, wifi ❌

🤦‍♀️ small tables and seating, but not for studying. usually no line.

🚗 parking is decently easy to find around the area

✏️ such a strong, rich flavorful matcha. i don’t think yeems gets as much hype as it should. it is one of the best matcha lattes with a good balance between being light but still very matcha-y. there are also interesting options like a vienna latte and more.

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5. harucake ⭐️ 4.6/5

🍵 corn matcha latte, light sweet, almond milk, regular ice

📚 tables ❌, outlets ❌, wifi ❌

🤦‍♀️ small tables and seating, but not for studying. usually no line.

🚗 parking is decently easy to find around the area

✏️ corn and matcha is such a genius combination i cannot believe it hasn’t been created sooner. it was one of those matchas that i couldn’t stop thinking about once i had it. it is definitely a little more desserty and on the sweeter side, but a must have in LA.

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