K Zone Cafeteria
865 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Crema's Take
“This LA gem blends Korean coffee culture with a laid-back pub atmosphere, where you can linger over creative drinks like their standout matcha lattes and banana milk iced coffees while playing pool and soaking in genuinely welcoming vibes. Owner Alice is known for her thoughtful drink recommendations and accommodating spirit, making it feel less like a transaction and more like hanging with a friend who happens to know coffee. It's the rare spot that works equally well for a quick specialty caffeine fix or a slow evening of catching up with friends over excellent food and drinks.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Fun place to spend late night catch up with friends. Fun activities and good food as well
K-Zone Cafe & Pub is hands down the coolest hangout spot I’ve been to. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is super chill, welcoming, and fun. The food and drinks were amazing. I tried the Matcha Latte, Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl, Chicken Skewer, instant ramen (which was so fun because you get to choose from a huge selection), Yogurt Soju, and a Mango Ade. Everything was delicious and hit the spot. We left tummy’s full and smiles from cheek to cheek on our faces. What really made the experience special was meeting Alice, the owner. She is genuinely one of the sweetest and most personable people I’ve ever met, and you can feel the love she puts into this place. She’s my honorary mom now. K-Zone Cafe & Pub isn’t just about food and drinks. Go Chill, do your homework or even play games on your computer at K-Zone Cafe & Pub. There are tons of games (Pool, Miniature pool, Foosball, Chess), 2 karaoke rooms, Plushies, and there is even musical instruments you can play, which makes it perfect for hanging out with friends or just relaxing. If you’re looking for a fun, cozy, and unique spot to chill, this place is a must-visit. We will definitely be coming back! 💕🎤🎮🍜
Alice (the owner) is the sweetest and most accommodating. I had food, played pool, enjoyed the fire atmosphere and then I asked for a coffee & snack rec. and she HOOKED it up with a banana hawaiian coffee type drink and taro pringles—because I’m “healthy” 😁 Do yourself a favor and stop by. Bring friends. Come on a regular basis. Atmosphere’s 100% for any occasion ranging from relaxing day-celebration for your loved ones. And she’s hiring! So anyone over the age of 21 😎
Prepare to be kicked out if you’re there enjoying your time. The owner is very rude and disrespectful, she shoved the pool table out of anger all because she didn’t like that my friends and I were there playing pool. If you’re not going to let customers enjoy the atmosphere and pool table, remove it from your business. The drinks are also overpriced and taste bland. There’s better cafes in koreatown to go to.
I stopped by this Korean coffee shop for a quick iced coffee and was honestly so impressed, I had to leave a review. I ordered a Korean-style iced coffee made with banana milk, and it was so good—strong (just how I like it) with a delicious banana flavor that really came through. The lady who made it was super sweet and even let us sample the coffee before we bought it, which I thought was such a nice touch. The drink was about $8 but came in a large size, totally worth it. The vibe inside is great—very clean, spacious, and full of fun things to do. They have a foosball table, pool table, piano, and even a ramen station. There’s tons of seating both indoors and outside, making it a great spot whether you’re there to hang out with friends or just chill with a drink. They also serve food (though I didn’t try any), and they sell alcohol, ice cream, and snacks. They’re open until midnight, which makes it a perfect late-night hangout. Parking is a bit limited, so I’d recommend walking if you can—especially since the lot seems to fill up fast. There are stairs at the main entrance, but they do have an elevator tucked away in the corner; just ask if you need it. They also had little mini games available, adding to the fun atmosphere. Overall, it’s a really cool, unique place—part café, part hangout spot, part late-night snack bar. I definitely want to go back and try more!
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