DAMO
1325 Palmetto St #100, Los Angeles, CA
Crema's Take
“Hidden in a Los Angeles plaza, DAMO has built a devoted following for its creative matcha drinks—think matcha einspanner with luxurious cream and unexpected flavors like matcha strawberry—though opinions on their signature matcha vary enough that it's worth trying their "Chocolate Forest" or other specialty creations to find your match. The spot draws serious crowds (expect 15-minute waits on weekends), suggesting it's become a "safe-keep" destination for coffee and matcha lovers willing to navigate the parking chaos, with a vibe that feels more like a discovery than a casual grab, though the pastries seem to play second fiddle to the drinks.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. Quick-grab spot. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Damo truly never disappoints!! I’ve been going since 2024, and I safe-keep it for the right peeps who appreciate good cafes. And this year I came back with my friends so that they can taste and experience what good matcha is like. When we visited this Jan, we got the matcha…
Tasty drinks! I liked their matcha einspanner and their matcha strawberry too! The cream was really yummy. Their traditional Korean dessert set was just okay in my opinion but it might just be because I'm not particularly a huge fan of that type of dessert. I tend to like yakgwa…
Food: I’ve read reviews from people having quite different opinions on their matcha. Waited for 15 min to give it a try. The Chocolate Forest with less sweet and light ice is pretty good. I rarely see chocolate flavored matcha and I’m not used to get my matcha flavored, but it…
I was actually in this plaza for salt bread, but decided to get a matcha from Damo since it was here. At 2pm on a Sunday, the line was peeking out the door. It looks intimidating, but the wait to order was only 15 minutes. Once we ordered, we got our drinks in about 5 minutes. …
Overrated Matcha Spot We visited Damo because it is famous for its matcha, but honestly, it was a disappointment. First, parking is a big problem — even though there is a small lot in front, it’s almost always full. Then comes the long line: we had to wait around 30 minutes…
Crema Reviews
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