mu.sō coffee

mu.so stands for MUsic SOciety. I read their About page on their website and love their passion for music, community, and coffee. I'm always skeptical of aesthetic cafes in LA with $7 drinks, but mu.so actually delivered. It's a gorgeous industrial chic space. Indoor seating is a row of cafe tables by the floor-to-ceiling windows, and outdoor is a patio furniture spread that's perfect with the breezy LA weather. The coffee menu is less minimalist than you'd think, and the barista did a great job explaining recs for different drinks. Matcha is surprisingly quite concentrated and good quality. Cups are small but the drink size felt fine, since there wasn't a lot of ice and the matcha was so strong. I really liked their guava matcha ($7.50) which featured a jammy guava puree and wasn't too sweet. The regular matcha latte ($6.50) can be a go-to, although it was made blended and I would have liked the layers for the 'gram for this price. - Bathrooms are downstairs in a bike storage area, spacious and clean - Free wifi with password next to the menu - Menu has several narrow columns but I kept reading across as if all the drinks had long names - Tables had some crumbs, could use more regular wiping - I wish they turned up the speakers during the day, i would love to experience this as a hi-fi listening cafe - 2h free street parking right up front although one of my tire hub caps got stolen during my 30-minute visit here :') but that's not something that the cafe can control I hope they keep the quality up and the prices reasonable! I'll be back when I'm in LA, since it's close to a music studio that I practice drums at. Definitely one of my current favorite coffee shops.

This is my absolute favorite café. I discovered it 6–7 months ago by chance when I came to a ping pong party, and since then I’ve been going there about 2–3 times a week. It’s the perfect place to work and try unusual signature drinks. Their drinks are simply magical. There are lots of alternative options if you don’t drink coffee, just like me. But their coffee is also amazing, with so many different and delicious options All in all, it’s in my heart forever, 11 out of 10

By far THE best matcha I’ve ever had in LA so far. I’ve been so countless and this one tastes so fresh, not watered down, high quality. The place is gorgeous too, better than others I’ve been to. It sucks it’s so far away but definitely worth the hype

TL;DR matcha is premade, and they have a ping-pong table by the restroom. Table is out back and downstairs! Cute community coffee place. Servers know some faces by name. Quick service, always a crowd. Not bad on a Saturday afternoon. Dog-friendly, especially in the outdoor patio. Building architecture looks designed by architecture student, I could see it being part of a college, tasteful and modern with a unique shape. Wood/concrete combination, glass coffee shop. Matcha is premade and solid. Nothing special, not bad at all. Partner got the lychee nectar matcha cream top, very sweet, 6/10. Avoid straw and sip with matcha foam for full flavor. Matcha flavor is faint, it’s more like a sweet drink than a typical tea. Fun place to stop by. Especially to play a round of pong beneath the shop. They have paddles and balls just lying around, at least when I went. They host ping pong events too? (See posters downstairs.) Cute place to chat, sip, walk along West Adams Blvd. A little pricey for what it is, but the welcoming atmosphere and amenities might make up for it.

LOVE this coffee shop!! Cozy, modern, and the matcha latte with almond milk was perfection. Wow smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of umami. Great seating and overall vibe whether you’re studying, catching up with friends, or just vibing solo. This spot ate. 💚

Unfortunately, this coffee shop didn’t leave a great impression. There was nothing particularly memorable about the experience, and the staff came across as rude and condescending, with an unwelcoming attitude that felt unnecessary. Both employees seemed disengaged and uninterested in being there. I ordered the Dutch coffee, but it was overwhelmingly chocolate-heavy for such a small cup, and the lavender cold foam was NASTY! The only redeeming part of the visit was the croissants, which appear not to be made in-house.

I don’t drink coffee, so my morning usually consists of matcha. I’ve tried so many different coffee shops and know a good matcha when I taste one. This is a gooood matcha! Very pleased! I just got the iced matcha with 2% milk, sweetened with honey! It’s also reasonably priced for LA. I’ll be back.

Overhyped; was initially interested in their interleaving of music and coffee together Unfortunately, was left disappointed by the odd and rude customer service when the cashier made me repeat saying my order multiple times asking for lemon mascarpone cake and the guava matcha which ultimately resulted in me not proceeding with ordering the mascarpone cake because he could not seem to understand me? He acted as though he had never heard of the word mascarpone before although it was on the menu. It was a very odd experience; there were not loud noises in the cafe (nor music) and the only people present were the barista, the cashier, and my group, so it was simply an odd experience. Guava matcha was bland and underwhelming sadly; not comparable to matchas from cafes like Archives of Us or Community Goods. The outdoor area is a little plain but there’s ample seating. It can get a little cold as there seems to be a wind tunnel. Parking is either street parking or residential parking. Finally, they made our friend’s drink wrong which is fine (but again, it was not a busy time).

Such a nice place with Amazing coffee! Croissants are a must too! Friendly staff and great ambience. Loved the patio! Def coming back!

wifi: yes outlets: yes seating: a few tables indoors and outdoors i got an iced vanilla latte and the turkey and provolone croissant. the latte was decent and not very sweet. there is simple syrup available if you'd like to increase your sweetness. the croissant was delicious-- definitely recommend asking them to heat it up! the servers were very friendly and nice. though a little busy in the morning, the food and drink came out pretty quickly.

So excited to have a coffee shop in west adams! Service was really nice and super aesthetic on the inside. I had their vanilla latte and unlike other places theirs wasn't overly sweet or too milky. lt was a perfectly balanced latte!

Trying to give this shop the benefit of the doubt as it seems to be newly opened. For the positives, the interior is beautiful with a nice outdoor patio area to sit and sip on your coffee. Parking isn't too bad either with parking available right outside but you do have to go to park in residential areas if it's not available. I ordered the lavender cream top cold brew and my boyfriend got an iced matcha. The lavender cream top was okay. Taste is subjective but I felt like I was getting very very faint hints of lavender. It was $7 for a 12 oz drink I'd give it a 3/5. My boyfriend got the iced matcha and immediately the color told me how it would taste. The drink tasted like milk and I wasn't too impressed with the flavor. And small nitpicky thing but no one greeted us when we walked in and overall it did not feel like a very welcoming environment :((

Muso Coffee stands out for its exceptional service and high-quality products. The staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about coffee, making our visit feel personal and welcoming. Their coffee is rich and flavorful. My wife and I got the Vanilla latte and Dutch Mocha, and both were brewed to perfection with beautiful latte art! It's clear that Muso prioritizes both craft and customer experience, making it a top choice for anyone looking for a great coffee fix in a cozy setting.

Mu.sō is a clean and modern coffee shop with a calm vibe. They have good coffee, fresh pastries, and friendly staff. A great place to relax or grab a quick drink.

8 year old review: There was a lot of parking space, great food and hot chocolate. And it was very nice the outside had a lot of space.

Just stumbled upon this spot after visiting the Blum Gallery and I'm so glad we did! The architecture and interior decor is extremely tasteful. I wanted to try one of their signature drinks since they all sounded interesting but I opted for the Lavender Creamtop today. Wow!! The cold brew was smooth and well bodied but the star of the show was the lavender sweet cream. It had the perfect consistency while being mildly sweet with balanced floral notes. It was so good that I asked them if it was possible to add the lavender sweet cream to my girlfriend's matcha latte and it just took her drink to the next level! Their staff is incredibly kind and caring. We're new fans here and we're excited to return!