Kumquat Coffee DTLA
545 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked in downtown LA, Kumquat is a stylish Korean coffee shop that takes its espresso and pour overs seriously, drawing devoted coffee enthusiasts who appreciate their thoughtfully sourced single origins and precise brewing techniques. Beyond the coffee craft, they've earned genuine affection from regulars for their fantastic matcha, impressive latte art, and genuinely warm staff—though arrive early or expect a morning queue in this deservedly popular spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. Quick-grab spot.
Google Reviews
The matcha is fantastic! The quality is top-notch. Plus, the atmosphere is lovely. The staff are so friendly.
located in the center of downtown LA, a stylish korean coffee shop. a lot of people in the morning, queue for a bit for coffee. surprisingly good latte art, pretty good coffee. it’s not a big coffee shop but still comfortable to chill for a bit.
I’ve been asking around lately: Why is it so hard to find a truly high-quality coffee shop in Orange County? I’m looking for a real coffee cafe, not just another matcha-focused spot. LA has Kumquat, which sets the bar so high. Even in DTLA, they provide a clean, sophisticated…
Definitely a shop for coffee nerds. Their single origin espresso and pour over menu is awesome and the iced pour over I ordered was immaculate. Their New England drink was great, but doesn’t hold a candle to their pour over. Also love the selection of beans on hand. This is a…
Flat white with Ethiopia Bishan Wate - 4 stars For this lighter roast I believe they use a higher brew ratio so the texture is on the more watery side. May have gotten a little bit of jasmine but it wasn't very pronounced. Turkey sausage breakfast burrito - 3.75 stars Sausage…
Crema Reviews
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