Café Mak

Café Mak

612 Shatto Pl, Los Angeles, CA

★★★★4.2(797 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This LA gem strikes that rare balance of being genuinely spacious yet intimate, making it equally suited for focused work sessions and casual hangouts with friends. Beyond the reliable specialty coffee, Cafe Mak distinguishes itself with creative drink experiments like their chocolate matcha, thoughtful touches like abundant outlets throughout, and a diverse menu that extends to Belgium waffles and wine—creating a full experience that goes well beyond typical coffee shop fare. Just know that while the welcoming atmosphere and design shine, service consistency seems to be an occasional wild card worth keeping in mind.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.

Signature drinksPastriesSlow sitLight foodTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksMatcha & teaMeetingsLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

rose kim
★★★★★3 months ago

Cafe mak is a great place for hanging out after dinner. The venue is very spacious yet cozy and a diverse menu from crispy Belgium waffles to Pinot noir by the glass. Saw other patrons using this spot to study, play chess, and enjoy time with friends. It a Koreatown classic spot…

Justice Powell
★★★★★4 months ago

Really great spot and also super cute Cafe I love coming here to do work or just simply hang out and read while enjoying some good food and coffee. Great meeting spot as well if you're trying to get together with some girls for like a book group or just as simply chit chat.…

Elodie Bngz
★★★★★5 months ago

This place could have become my go-to spot to write, but unfortunately there is a young, very thin waitress who is consistently unpleasant and ruins the experience every time. It’s a shame because I genuinely like the atmosphere. You missed the opportunity to keep a loyal…

Tricia Nguyen
★★★★★5 months ago

Visiting from the Bay Area and I have become enamored with Cafe Mak. This is one of the most hospitable study/work spots I've been to. The interior is cozy yet spacious and there are outlets throughout. There is ample seating both indoor and outdoor and spots for individuals or…

Nat awee
★★★★★6 months ago

Had this place saved awhile back and decided to pay this place a visit on my day off. Very much worth it! Food was good esp the chocolate matcha surprised me!!! I was super excited about that! The carbonara wasn’t the authentic Italian version which I miss so dearly from my…

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