Kissaten Corazon

Okay this place is actually amazing. I recommend definitely checking this place out. The atmosphere is so calm and can feel the peace. Everyone is respectful and the food and drink are fantastic. The best way to describe is like back in time. Giving a elegant impression of a Sherlock Home style. Perfect lighting and the music is vibing with peace. Best hidden gem and overheard this place well eventually open at night for wine and sake. You don't want to miss out.

You either go for the life you want or settle for the life you get. And this coffee review is the one you want. Let’s begin! Kissaten Corazón (est 2025) is a brand new coffee bar hidden away in the heart of LA's Chinatown on N. Spring and Wilhardt Street. They just opened on June. It's a lovely coffee bar serving pour-overs, pastries, sandwiches and specialty drinks by day. From its exterior it may look like an old 1920’s bricked warehouse but as soon as you stepped inside you will be transported into a Victorian era. And by night fall, it becomes a seductive wine bar with jazzy vibe. ;D I drove to check this new coffee. They have a copious selection of coffee/tea drinks. I was warmly greeted by Margo, a young female barista. I perused their menu and ordered a 4th Wave Iced Coffee. And it did not disappoint. I loved it! It’s smooth, sexy medium roasted and rich in freshness. They have books, games and piano for customers to play with. Like the two females (in their 20s) playing chess, whereby Girl 1 is a willy chess player adroitly manipulating the novice Girl 2. Lol. Coffee shop’s seats were comfy with a jazzy atmosphere. Its high ceiling and abundant natural light makes it more charismatic. Because they don’t have a parking lot, you’ll find plenty of street parking. Prices were reasonable and match the quality. Service was royal. Collectively, this is a great coffee shop to bring a date, a mistress, a yelp friend, or just go solo. Overall, I am ebullient I get to try this new coffee bar. I highly recommend you visit if you’re in the area.

This coffee shop is so cool. I love how cozy and inviting the space feels. They have some really unique coffee/ teas. It’s a perfect place to post up and get some work done, or catch up with a friend

This coffee shop just opened at a tucked away spot in Chinatown. Owned but the same people as Loop Espresso Club in Eagle Rock, this cafe has a really cozy interior with a nice vibe. Really nice spot to do some reading or catching up with friends during the day. They had a lot of indoor and semi-outdoor seating as well. I ended up getting the signature matcha coconut drink and thought it was fun but just okay. For the price, I would have expected them to use more matcha in the drink. It was definitely on the sweeter side so a bit more matcha would have balanced the beverage out a bit more.

What a great place for coffee. There's an underground feel like in three Prohibition era, but for coffee. A lot of space to sit with different set up, complete with chess board and piano. The decor is really cool with wooden panels, brick wall, chandeliers hanging. Music and noise level is moderate. Great place to chill or casual meetings. There's no parking available, so the best place is the street across. The place is buzzing at noon on a Wednesday. I ordered matcha coconut, egg sando, banana bread and cortado. Everything tasted good, the banana bread is a bit sweet.

Some reviews said the food & drinks were lacking compared to the vibes, but I have to disagree. Kissa Cora feels like an authentic, well-done transplant of kissaten culture brought to the states. The bar-like vibes are perfect, with soft mood lighting and a large skylight at various points. The coffee was so smooth and roasty, perhaps too dark for people used to citrus-forward specialty coffee, but there’s a real delight to quality dark coffee if you’re open to appreciating it. I got the strawberry sesame drink and was pleasantly surprised how balanced the flavors are. The black sesame wasn’t overpowering but had a subtle nuttiness that went well with the floral and tart strawberry. Getting it with oat milk was also a good idea. The 4th Wave pourover was smooth and nutty, subtle popcorn toastiness that went super well with the shokupan toast. I didn’t have a lot of time to stay, but I’d definitely go back and spend a whole morning there if I could. I’m happy a spot like this exists!

This might be the best ones I’ve gone to so far. Had the cappuccino with oat milk, coconut matcha and egg sando. The drinks were soooo good!! I just wished they had more matcha stuff and more pastries. The matcha was a bit sweet tho and the egg sando is a bit expensive. The vibes were immaculate. I went during a morning Wednesday. I usually need to wear headphones to focus while drawing but I was able to not use it while drawing!! Love how everything is set up too, introverts like me don’t have to ask for straws and stuff lol. Would 100% go back again !! Oh and they have plenty of parking and seats!

Finally found the opportunity to visit Kissaten Corazon. We had to try their signature drinks and the egg sando. Thumbs 👍 on both. Strawberry sesame latte and cantaloupe milk with matcha were unique and flavourful.

Love the ambiance and the song selection here! Great music great vibes and the matcha coconut is incredible. 10/10

Matcha Coconut 5/5 Strawberry Sesame Latte 5/5 Bacon Breakfast Burrito 5/5 Egg Sando 5/5 We came here around 10:00 am on a rainy Saturday morning. The rain definitely kept people away - which was great for us! The cozy, coffee shop vibes were immaculate. Everything we drank and ate was a 5/5! I loved the Egg Sando. Perfect, crustless milk bread sandwiching perfectly seasoned egg salad. Honestly, the breakfast burrito was surprisingly superior. I came for the Egg Sando and ended up loving the Bacon Breakfast Burrito even more! I recommend coming on a rainy day to avoid the crowds. Otherwise come early when Kissaten opens so that you're able to find street parking and a comfy spot to lounge!

This coffee shop just opened at a tucked away spot in Chinatown. Owned but the same people as Loop Espresso Club in Eagle Rock, this cafe has a really cozy interior with a nice vibe. Really nice spot to do some reading or catching up with friends during the day. They had a lot of indoor and semi-outdoor seating as well. I ended up getting the signature matcha coconut drink and thought it was fun but just okay. For the price, I would have expected them to use more matcha in the drink. It was definitely on the sweeter side so a bit more matcha would have balanced the beverage out a bit more.

What a cute little hidden cafe! I absolutely loved the aesthetic of the interior! Not a lot of people seem to know about this place! The egg sandwich was pretty good for breakfast. It was light and filling at the same time! Service was decent. Didn't wait too long for our food and drinks. We did street parking, which was kinda difficult to find. Good luck.

We came on a Sunday afternoon. Espresso machine was down so I settled for a cold brew and my friend got some sort of tea drink. She downed her drink, so I know she enjoyed it. I liked mine, too. This place is beautiful. We only had time to sit for a little while before heading to our next spot, but we saw people chilling and having conversations and other people on laptops. It's a really cute spot that we definitely want to come back to!

My latest obsession. Find me here almost every weekend. I live their iced lattes and can not have enough of their toast - might sound basic but wait until you try it! I love the speakeasy vibe of this place - feels like you are in lola's house. Very cozy. The service here is top notch and makes you feel instantly like a regular aka family. Parking is street but I never had any issues. Bonus points for being dog friendly.

Unique space located around the border of Chinatown and Lincoln Heights near DTLA (across the way/ adjacent from the LA Historic State Park). It's a Japanese tea room/cafe with various caffeinated beverages and small bites. It's got a speakeasy vibe with what I wanna say is an old-timey rustic decor. The folks here are very friendly and helpful. I've never been to Japan, but it kind of has the same vibe when a few of my friends and I went to Paris and were seeking out wine bars and coffee places where the mid 20th century artists and writers would frequent. I came in later in the day and wanted a pick me up. Since it was kind of warm, I got a cold beverage - the Cantaloupe Milk CT (cream top). Not only was it refreshing and gave me my caffeine fix, the melon flavor was delicious! And of course I contributed to the world wide matcha shortage for an extra $1. The matcha was a great contrast to the sweeter cantaloupe flavor. This place feels a bit hidden because you can't see it from the street. As of 9/2025, just look for the Tupac mural and enter through the doorway/ parking lot to the right and head towards the back. In terms of parking, there's a small lot and there seems to be plenty of street parking nearby...but I think I stopped by when there was a big event going on at the park nearby so parking was pretty tough to find for me that day.

The ambiance in this place is amazing, it really embodies the Japanese retro cafe feel. The decoration and curation of all the furniture is immaculate. There is a great variety of seating, bar seats, couches, tables, outside seating. Their staff are incredibly nice as well, their hojicha was so good I asked what ratio they use for the drink, and the barista ended up telling me all the steps on how I could make it myself! The customer service was amazing. But the best part is their food and drinks! The shokupan toast had the best buttery toasted crust on the top, and came with some strawberry jam. The egg Sando was really good too, it was very light and refreshing, and the melon flaot was just like ones I've had in Japan! But their hojicha was amazing, and as a picky person with hojicha and matcha flavor ratios this was one of the best ones I've tried. The hojicha flavor was very present, but not overly powering the drink, it was also the perfect amount of creamy, some places make it too watery or too creamy and this was just perfect in my eyes. So much so I asked how they made it!

Kissaten is a new (and I'm sure soon to be popular) combination cozy coffee shop in the AM turned speakeasy in the PM. I discovered Corazon on social media and having had a day off with the urge to sit and spend a few hours knitting outside of home, off I went. First things first; Kissaten has no parking lot. If you're coming off the 5, you should turn left on the street prior (Wilhardt) as there is free street parking available there. You might be able to find some paid spots on Spring or further down on Main and walk on over, but this is something I'm a bit confused by since the rest of the plaza doesn't draw as many visitors. Kissaten has a bunch of indoor (and a few outdoor) seatings, a fun unique menu of drinks, lovely interior decor and frankly the best part of me; actual calming / chill cafe music playing to the point where I didn't even wear headphones the whole time I was there. Matcha Coconut 4/5, easily the most interesting matcha I've had recently and quite good but I did knock off a star for the price compared to the size of this Hojicha (iced) 3.5/5, this was fine, I got it unsweetened and I was still unable to taste a strong hojicha flavor so while it was okay, I wouldn't get this again Egg Sando 3.5/5, this was a pretty basic egg salad sandwich, I would order this again but its not life changing / wouldn't come here just for this

Overall, everything was just okay. There was nothing special in my opinion. The place itself is pretty and fairly quiet, making it a nice spot for studying or getting work done. The outdoor area felt peaceful, and the staff were fine. The egg sando was pretty standard, though it had a slight sour taste compared to other egg sandwiches I've had. I ordered the matcha latte with a cream top. The latte itself wasn't sweet at all, so I ended up asking for some syrup. I can't see myself coming back.

Immediate flavor explosion in the coffee here and I love it. My friend and I stopped in over the weekend, met with murals outside including Tupac, which always makes me happy. I wasn't sure we were in the right place, but near said mural, you go through the large opening in the fence and to the back of the parking lot to find the door. Stepping inside Kissaten Corazon, cute character charms you instantly with vintage vibes in the furniture, colors, and overall aesthetic. The rushed feelings of other coffee shops dissipates as you realize you can take your time a bit with your morning brew. Their seating is inviting and warm, encouraging a casual chat among friends. Basically, they are fulfilling what a Kissaten is. Traditionally, Japanese coffeehouses that are chill & vintage are called kissatens with wood furniture & dim lighting. Check, check, check, and check. We literally only got coffee but I will surely be back to try pastries another time. The coffee came in waves and levels of flavor that were refreshing and tasty. I love a cold brew and appreciate when no extra flavors are needed to pack a fun punch. The coffee is just so darn good that I will definitely be coming back! And...I need to try them at night when it turns into a jazz speakeasy~so cool.

Another day, another cafe adventure in LA! Kissaten Corazon has quickly become one of my favorite speakeasy-style cafes in Chinatown, Los Angeles. Fun fact: it's related to Loop Express Club (another fave of mine that just reopened), which explains why the vibe feels so familiar and cozy. What I tried: Matcha Coconut (4.5/5) - This drink took me on an adventure with every sip. You first get the earthy matcha, then the sweet tang of strawberry Calpico, followed by subtle hints of coconut and pandan at the end. Such a fun, layered experience! I'm obsessed! Cantaloupe Milk CT (4.5/5) - Pro tip: add matcha for just $2 more, it's totally worth it. I didn't expect cantaloupe and matcha to work so well together, but it's such a refreshing combo. Once again, Kissaten Corazon proves they've mastered the art of layering flavors. Vibe : The vibe is straight out of another era. Think deep forest green walls, warm wood accents, chandeliers, and vintage paintings--it feels like stepping into a Victorian parlor with a modern twist. Perfect spot to sip, chill, and just take it all in. Staff was so friendly and attentive when we had questions about the menu! I can't wait to go back to try more of their drinks and pastries! Save this reel and add Kissaten Corazon to your LA cafe list! You won't regret it!

Such a cool hidden gem! Apparently it opened this summer so it's still lowkey rn but I can see it blow up soon. Love the vibe. Good music and I would describe it as an American saloon with a Japanese twist! Perfect place to take friends to chat and catch up. I would give it 5 stars but the WiFi was bad so not ideal for a weekday study spot. Hopefully next time it gets fixed. Parking was okay.... You have to park on the street but not a big issue. I got the strawberry sesame latte! Never had a combo like this before but it was surprisingly good without overpowering one or the other. Definitely would come back and try there other items(I believe it's a bar at night but hard to find the hours?)

Our very first warning sign was a customer leaving and asking me what is happening to this place and why there's suddenly so many people, and I'm sorry bro, but your fav place is now gonna be a cringe gathering spot at the very least for a couple months. Like I GET the concept and I SEE the vision, but unless you implement a time slot reservation system during high traffic times (like OpenTable or Yelp waitlist), the vibe is lost. There's no seating, everything runs out, cringe clientele are malding and secretly pissed cuz they have no concept of patience/can't sit down. No one is taking in the vibes or catching up with their friends, everyone wants what they ordered and to GTFO. And this is BEFORE the "big influencers" have turbo posted about this place, so I can't imagine how much worse it's gonna get, so if you're planning to go I'd recommend some weird weekday time to be honest. Staff is TRYING their hardest and working as efficiently as they can. Super nice and I'm so sorry you're dealing with the cringe and the crowds. I saw people leaving trash all over the decor WHEN THE TRASHCAN WAS RIGHT ACROSS FROM THEM and having a poor older staff woman go back and forth from the back to the front and clean all of it. Anyways, it took around 40-ish minutes for our drinks and food to come out. I got the last shokupan toast set of the day, which is crazy. Our group got the: 1) Strawberry Sesame Latte (with almond milk): -You can choose whichever milk you'd like and I don't believe that there's an upcharge -It's a strawberry sumac coulis, toasted sesame paste, and espresso. -You can taste the strawberry if you didn't mix it well. After you mix it well, it only tastes like espresso. It lost all flavor of strawberry and sesame. I couldn't finish this and had to give it to someone else after. Big skip for my next time. 2) Cantaloupe Milk CT: -The most unique menu offering in my opinion. It's a cantaloupe almond milk with vanilla and coconut honey cream on top. -Tastes like cantaloupe milk what can I say. Not bad. 3) Matcha Coconut: -This is coconut water, strawberry Calpico, Pandan syrup and matcha foam. -Mix it well. It started out with a stronger strawberry taste and you taste more of the pandan towards the end as an aftertaste/the more you drink. -This was probably my favorite of all the drinks that we ordered. 4) Shokupan Toast Set: -Was warned this was going to take around 45 minutes, but it came out faster, which was nice. Same time as everything else in the order which worked out for us. -It's a slice of shokupan bread toasted to perfection with a pat of butter and a side of strawberry jam. Great for pics, tastes perfectly fine, but as my friend stated several times, it's something she can easily make at home, cheaper than $8. -I'm fine withe bit of upcharge as this is definitely an experience for the venue, but see above to how this wasn't the best for it. 5) Cherry Almond Gelato con Espresso: -Gelato was creamy and smooth with bits of cherry and almond in it. Pretty good! -Presentation was great, execution was god awful. -Everyone at my table was ready for an aesthetically pleasing slow espresso pour over the ice cream. The pouring mini jug was AWFUL for this and I exploded it all over the table, even quickly dumping it on the gelato didn't stop this either, so I can't imagine the additional amount of spilling that occurs each time someone orders this. -Overall, just an alright dessert item. It's ice cream and espresso, a bit hard to mess that up flavorwise. I don't think I'd come back unless it's way farther in the future or if I know for a fact it's a weird timing with less people. Overall, didn't leave this place with a great feeling afterwards and I can see the disappointment that made me regret suggesting going here to my friends...

Love the vibe here at Kissaten Corazon. From the family of Espresso Loop Club in Eagle Rock (which is coming back to life in the coming future according to the owner), comes Kissaten Corazon. This speakeasy-like coffee bar is in the wedge between Chinatown and Lincoln Heights right before Broadway crosses the LA River. This was once home to warehouses with railcars that connected properties. This area does have a lot of history with the park across the street having been inhabited by early decedents of Angelenos, to a cornfield, to a vineyard to rail yard to what it is now. There's a fence hiding the entry of Kissatten but as enter, you feel like you're in another world. Exterior industrial outside and inside you walk in to a vintage era of the early 1900s. This cafe definitely has character. The coffee and tea menu here includes the typical hot drinks but the unique items are their signature drinks, coffee cocktails. I went for the Sunday 9 AM. It's an Ethiopian coffee Guji variety with light roast. Basically, a cold brew. If you're familiar with Ethiopian variety coffees, they tend to be a bit more smooth with berry like notes. It was very good, refreshing and slightly naturally sweet. They also serve some pastries and light eats. Bacon breakfast burrito was good. Fairly simple and a light snack at least for me. Really cool spot to chill at the bar, read a book, play chess or hang out at the lounge area listening to light jazzy tunes. A must visit if you're in the area.

First time here. My wife and I love Japan and anything Japanese so we were excited to try this place. As soon as you step in, it feels like an old vintage bar - except they sell no booze. As far as music, ambiance and environment - its a 5/5. The food and drinks were pretty average. About a 3/5. The egg salad sando was decent, but nothing close to Lawson or 7/11 in Japan. The shokupan was okay - I wish they didnt toast it that much because I love it when the shokupan is soft and pillowy. Best thing was probably the burrito which was still just average. Overall, worth a visit. Parking is street only but we did not have any issues finding.

the food and drinks are not amazing but the vibes of the cafe itself are beautiful. the tables are quite small so i don't really recommend this as a work cafe. service was like okay i mean i'd check out mentally too ngl. melon soda was cute but very very sweet. shokupan toast was alright, i wish it came with two slices! overall i'd come back here again to try the other pastries.

I had high expectations and only wished I stayed longer for my first visit to Kissa. I came in for coffee and a snack as well as a little work and was not disappointed. Plenty of seating for cozy chatter or getting down to work with good wifi. I grabbed a 4th wave filter coffee - delicious, as if I was having a Kona coffee in Hawaii that paired well with a moist and rich tangerine tea cake. Next time, gotta grab an egg sando or a savory pastry. Service was great and they continued to check in with each guest as it wasn't too busy on a Thursday morning. Calm jazzy music was fueling my focus and I can definitely see how the space transitions well to a cocktail bar in the evenings. Looking forward to returning for that vibe!

You either go for the life you want or settle for the life you get. And this coffee review is the one you want. Let's begin! Kissaten Corazón (est 2025) is a brand new coffee bar hidden away in the heart of LA's Chinatown on N. Spring and Wilhardt Street. They just opened on June. It's a lovely coffee bar serving pour-overs, pastries, sandwiches and specialty drinks by day. From its exterior it may look like an old 1920's bricked warehouse but as soon as you stepped inside you will be transported into a Victorian era. And by night fall, it becomes a seductive wine bar with jazzy vibe. ;D I drove to check this new coffee. They have a copious selection of coffee/tea drinks. I was warmly greeted by Margo, a young female barista. I perused their menu and ordered a 4th Wave Iced Coffee. And it did not disappoint. I loved it! It's smooth, sexy medium roasted and rich in freshness. ;D They have books, games and piano for customers to play with. Like the two females (in their 20s) playing chess, whereby Girl 1 is a willy chess player adroitly manipulating the novice Girl 2. Lol. Coffee shop's seats were comfy with a jazzy atmosphere. Its high ceiling and abundant natural light makes it more charismatic. Because they don't have a parking lot, you'll find plenty of street parking. Prices were reasonable and match the quality. Service was royal. Collectively, this is a great coffee shop to bring a date, a mistress, a yelp friend, or just go solo. Overall, I am ebullient I get to try this new coffee bar. I highly recommend you visit if you're in the area.

I really loved my experience here. I love the antique style and atmosphere it gives off. While the inside feels a little more intimate, the outside area leading in has an open airy feel. I enjoyed my egg sandwich and vanilla iced latte. Definitely the spot to sit and chat with your friends & family. They are also dog friendly!

This is a really cute cafe that serves coffee and food in a very well decorated building! It's definitely very unique and does remind you of a speakeasy vibe. I came because I saw they had unique Asian drinks which I'm always a fan to try something new. I got their Strawberry Sesame Latte (5/5) that was delicious! It came with fresh strawberry puree sauce at that bottom that was the right amount of sweetness and tartness. Then you can taste the hint to sesame paste mixed in that isn't too overpowering but gave it a nutty taste. I loved the espresso they had on top and with its creamy milk it was the perfect richness to my coffee drink. I can tell that their coffee is very high quality as well. I loved this drink since I've seen so many black sesame and strawberry drinks but this one was truly unique mixed together! I want to come back to try their cantaloupe milk with matcha on top.

Came here with my husband and our dog. Parking was street only, but it wasn't hard to find a spot. The place looks cool, retro, classy, and a bit moody. It felt like a mix between an old house and an antique shop. There's lots of space to sit, work, read, or hang out. I ordered the matcha coconut drink, and my husband asked for a caramel latte. I wanted the egg sandwich, but they were out of bread. My husband also wanted a pastry, but they didn't have any. This was surprising since we came around 11 a.m. They gave my husband the wrong drink (a matcha latte), but fixed it after he told them. They also gave us a free pastry to make up for it. My drink was way too sweet. It was supposed to have pandan flavor, but it mostly tasted like strawberry. Not much matcha flavor either. Overall, the place was okay. Maybe we came on a bad day with all the mix-ups and missing items. I might give it another try if I'm nearby, but it didn't really impress me, specially since it's pretty pricey. I'd rather try a new spot next time.

ambiance was a 10! service was great, drinks were wonderful (pretty but still really tasty!) but the food was just ok. I would come back for the vibes and drinks. it's quiet and spacious, lots of people there working on their laptops but didn't feel like a scene or pretentious.

Hojicha was actually delicious and so was all of the food. If you've had an egg sando from japan's convenience stores this one might be the closest you can get here in LA. The cafe is beautiful and cozy, an excellent spot to sit and chat or read a book, however it does get pretty packed. Workers were all friendly and kind despite how busy it was! You place your order as soon as you walk in and they'll call it out for you at the bar.

Really beautiful café to be in! Almost transports you through time. Love all the unique pieces and decor at the place. The ambiance was immaculate. I got the royal milk tea and was surprised that it come unsweetened. Not a bad thing as I already had a lot of sugar earlier but in case you'd want it sweet make sure you ask for it. My friend got the melon soda float and it was soo pretty! It was a little on the sweet side but it just felt like a need to get it haha. Need to go back noww

So this is suppose to vibe off Japanese Kissaten. It does get it mostly right. I've gone to these sort of cozy places in Japan. In Japan, it's mostly their idea of what retro western stuff should be like so it's usually a collection of randomness which makes them eclectic inadvertently which this place does get right. Haha Ok review time! Parking, around Chinatown-ish. It's not the best but honestly better than Little Tokyo, Arts District or DTLA proper. Before you say it's bad you have to remember this part of LA. As bad parking is par for course and this isn't the worst. As you go in there is usually a small line where you order at a window. It goes relatively quickly. They have essentially a small snack menu and various cafe drinks. Please see other photos on yelp from others. The Japanese inspired egg sandwich is great! Love the tiny pickles! Not authentic but it should be since it goes well. The pastries ok. The drinks, I have a photo of their matcha drink and it's interesting and recommended. The coffee not so much. I ordered a single origin Ethiopian pour over iced and frankly for single origin iced, they didn't account for the fragility of Ethiopian and it was way too light on grind amount. Maybe I'm just a coffee snob but that was objectively true. I presume a hot version would be ok but with the summer heat that wouldn't be ideal. The space! I really really like it. It's cozy. They have random trinkets everywhere and it has an almost an intimate vibe. The bad part about this is the amount of people here. The space itself lends to way fewer people but frankly the amount of patrons actually here at a given time makes it somewhat tight and hectic. Not the shops fault but it does practically take away from the intended experience. Service! For a place this busy it's great for the most part. The counter is attentive and will answer questions happily. They call your order out at the bar. This needs a little work. It does seem a little chaotic the way they do things. My order came out in 4 calls. They made a second duplicate sandwich while I already had one and my last drink came out way late. I won't discount this since they are still getting the hang of things I'm sure. Overall, it's a fun place to check out and you definitely should. Not a 5 star place as is currently but I'm giving it 4 stars which in my book is definitely a solid recommendation to go check out, bring a friend, have a good conversation and enjoy!

The La Marzocco machine is on its last few legs and they're the only business in the parking lot behind that has no parking agreement so you can't park there.

Ordered the coconut matcha. Extremely sweet tasted like an agua Fresca and no matcha. This is my second time here and the drinks are overpriced and not impressive. Better off going to archives of us for matcha and chimney coffee down the street for everything else.

Good: cute aesthetic, matcha was great, strawberry poptart was not too sweet not too bland. Bad: waited 40 min for my matcha and a pour over iced coffee, I didn't get my coffee and poptart until I actually said something, because I started seeing other people lined behind me get their drinks. When I went up to ask about my order, the Hana, and my poptart, they had no clue and obviously missed my order. It's fine it's a mistake, but what ticked me off is that they just used the hot Hana they were already making and just put it over iced. Instead of making the pour over with ice already in the process. Meh. Not coming back after this.

Super cute place with good vibes and a fun menu! I got the cantaloupe matcha and a tangerine tea cake and both were great. However, from arriving to walking out the door with my drink and pastry took a total of 1 hour, no exaggeration. It's not the staff's fault, I know they're doing the best they can. It just feels very short staffed with a super slow moving line which sadly tainted the experience. Is the quality of drinks and food great, yes! But is it worth spending a total of 1 hour just to get it, no.

Hidden gem across from LA Historic Park. Parking across the street. The interior is gorgeous like you've escaped to a Victorian library. Service was great. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We had the Strawberry Sesame Iced Latte, Egg Sando, and danish. The Strawberry Sesame Latte was a nice twist. Not an everyday drink for me. Egg sando bread was fluffy and nice chunks of egg. Nice spot to unwind, read/study, or catch up with friends.

Great ambiance and a lot of places to sit! Very neat bathrooms and staff is pretty chill and nice (-1 star because 1 staff member is always pretty standoffish each time I have gone to order). Good coffee and good pastries. Nice place to work for a few hours or chit-chat.

Definitely the most unique coffee shop in the LA area , great speakeasy vibe with plenty of retro furnishings and a cool chess set that customers can play. Those who were fans of Loop Espresso Club in Eagle Rock, this is essentially Loop 1.5 and the quality of the drinks is felt. Definitely filling the hole left by their closure, very intimate and cozy feeling in this coffee shop with plenty of seating nearby. Will be a new mainstay of mine to visit and great staff, good to see some familiar faces that worked at Loop. Plenty of free street parking around and can also park at the park across the street

This is a cute , esthetic coffee spot. My friends and I had a nice time. They have indoor and outdoor seating available.

Five-stars for Kiss Cora, the coffee shop of my literal dreams (it's kind of how I've always imagined a coffee shop to be, like Miyazaki IRL, IYKYK). This speakeasy vibe with an outdoor patio is not only a spacious and aesthetic place to hang out, but the staff is awesome and the drinks are delicious. I ordered the canteloupe milk with a cream top and added matcha as recommended for that caffeine kick - the matcha was hand-whisked, and the result was the best, most refreshing drink I've had in a LONG time, slightly sweet but "not too sweet," creamy, cold. I also ordered the egg sando for $10 which was pillowy and light and served with two perfect cornichons for a contrasty crunch. The perfect set, the perfect setting. I hung out for a long time, invited a friend over, and most certainly have plans to come again (can I move in?) Free street parking.

A friend of mine saw this place in Tiktok and off we went to experience it! We went on 08/20/25 and we parked on Baker St since Wilhardt was closed. Though, if I am being honest Baker St is a better option. For it being a crazy heatwave when we went (90 degrees) we didn't feel a single thing! They had these industrial fans around the place to keep everyone cool. They had the menu by the place to order and love the fact that it isn't a lot of items. The staff that greeted us and took our orders was very sweet! The wait for the drinks and our food wasn't very long. We did move to the open area, in the front of the store to get more fresh air and talk. The entire aesthetic of the place is very lovely. Honestly my favorite part is the plates! Very much at home vibes to me. Food was amazing! Never had a soda float before that day but loved the creamy texture after mixing it. I had the chicken paselito, while my friend has the shokupan. Afterwards we didn't know if we left the plates there since it seemed like everyone was kinda doing that? We just decided to return the dishes ourselves and thank the staff :) 100% will be coming back here to get some work done !!!

So good! I had the cantaloupe CT and the tomato danish. Both were delicious, pastry was flaky and light, drink had strong cantaloupe flavor. Bonus points for the drink being dairy-free by default. Inside is a nice parlor vibe, dark wood, nice art, places to sit.

This is a cool spot, but a bit crowded so if you are meeting a friend, you might not find seating unless it's a weird off hour. I work out of a coworking space around the corner in chinatown, so it's really cool to see all these little spots popping up just a few minutes away. It's nice to leave the office and check out something fun for lunch or an afternoon coffee break and this is a gem. Great laid back vibes. Ironically it's so busy and that turns people off. If you're looking at reviews might as well come through and see for yourself.

Sister cafe of Loop Espresso. This atmosphere, service and menu never disappoints. Parking is quite difficult

Great hidden spot, the egg Sando is the best and the toast is also a must. Good coffee and other selections. The vibe is cool, has a bar like feeling also. Parking can be tricky, gotta look around.

The drinks are okay.. I didn't really notice anything "different". I wasn't impressed with what we ordered. The toast and the egg sando were delicious though.

Really cute place with good amount of seating. Their coffee was pretty good but def come here if you can sit here for awhile!

I want to love this place. The interior is perfect, very moody and unique, with many unique seats. However the weird experience I had here was: stood in line to place my order - got to the front and I was informed they were out of the egg sando - bummer because this was the one food I wanted to try. Got drinks and some extremely meh pastries. Literally 10 minutes or so after getting my order I see other people getting the egg sando! We went up to the staff and they said they restocked, but to order we'd have to stand in line again. Um... They weren't going to tell me while I was in line 10 mins ago that they were about to restock? Whole situation felt strangely rude.

Such a cute new hidden gem tucked away north of Chinatown. They have several areas with really strong AC in the inside seating area. The drinks my partner and I got were both delicious. They got the Strawberry Sesame Latte and I went with the London Fog. We also had the chicken pastellito, a tangerine cake, and the toast - which was massive! I'll definitely be back to try their breakfast burrito or just hang out in their space. It's so relaxing.

This new iteration from Loop Espresso Club turned out to be similarly disappointing in terms of service. On a Saturday morning around 10 AM, I ordered an iced 4th wave coffee to go, and my order was completely forgotten. I went up to the bar to ask if maybe I had missed my name being called, but I was told their system went down but that they would make my order. Finally I got my coffee, 25 minutes after I had ordered. The coffee was nothing special unfortunately, just your typical dark roast iced coffee. The pourover coffee I make at home has more dimension and flavor; I just didn't like the beans that were used here. Of course the ambiance and interior is very nicely done, and it's a good place to sit down with a friend to chat if you can find a spot. But for now the line is long, the service is unorganized and probably understaffed, and the 4th wave coffee is mid.

Love this for la. Such a cool kissaten with a great story and amazing drinks. Staff is super professional and kind. I came during coffee hours but can't wait to be back for alcoholic bevs hours. Dom the manager or something was awesome to talk to highly recommend.

I was really excited to try this cafe after seeing it pop up on instagram and wow the space and ambiance was so lovely! Kissaten Corazon really reminded me of various Kissatens I frequented when I traveled to Japan. Parking was found fairly easily on a meter a block or two away which is a given for the location. Service was friendly and the workers were very eager to initially take our order but we weren't ready as it was my partner and my first time so they let us take our time to decide what to order and offered to answer any questions. My partner and I ordered an iced vanilla latte with whole milk, melon kissa soda float, and an egg sando. The vanilla latte wasn't anything "new" in terms of flavor, but it had the exact comforting and classic taste I was expecting. My honest critique however since I work in the coffee industry- is that the espresso tasted a bit too light and under-extracted (maybe just a one off bad shot that day?) so unfortunately the milk ratio and syrup overpowered the espresso which is a little bit of a shame... I don't think most people who prefer sweeter coffee drinks would notice enough to complain though so this is a note for the coffee geeks like myself who value well dialed in espresso! Now the melon kissa float. Wow it looked so gorgeous upon arrival, I took many pictures before gently stirring a little bit and taking a sip of my soda and I was so confused because all I tasted was sparkling water. So I sipped the straw again and then suddenly in that second sip I got a huge mouthful of thick globby melon syrup that was apparently just sitting at the bottom of the glass. It appears that the syrup was not mixed into the soda water prior to serving and we weren't instructed to stir up the float really well before drinking either, so I was so shocked by all the syrup and had to spit it out in a separate cup. The drink was overall honestly way too sweet even for a dessert float so we could not finish it. I noticed a table next to us left their full melon soda unfinished as well. So my recommendation would be to use a little less syrup and mix well into the soda water! I'm not sure if I'm the only one who experienced this with the float as a one off situation again, but just shocking the amount of thick unmixed syrup came shooting up the straw. The egg sando was nice and savory- NOT sweet and savory which I personally prefer and really enjoyed paired with the mini cornichon pickles on the plate. I would definitely order this snack again! All in all I'd definitely return even for their ambiance alone and to try more of their "specialty" coffee drinks in the future and bites. I would try the kissa float again but maybe try and request it to be less sweet/mixed in the soda water thoroughly in advance if that's possible at all so there isn't a glob of syrup shooting up my straw again haha.

A spot with a great vibe in an odd location near Chinatown that's easy to park at. However, the food is inconsistent; while the strawberry sesame drink was excellent, the egg sandwich was disappointing with stale bread and bland flavor. It's great for drinks and a work from home atmosphere.

This was a cool spot. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and the gentleman behind the bar was friendly and helpful. We ended up ordering the Egg Sando which was delicious, fluffy and satisfying. Also got a couple of tasty lattes. I really enjoyed the moody vibe. The decor was vintage and I can tell they have excellent taste in both creating an atmosphere. I'm sure I'll be back soon.