Kumquat Coffee DTLA

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 vibe and coffee quality that honestly greets your soul. I’m still waiting for an OC spot to match that level of excellence.

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.

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 place that takes its craft seriously and it’s so well-executed that the steep price does not phase me. I’m not local, but I will definitely be back next time I’m in the area.

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 was on the salty side and seemed to have a strong ?fennel flavour. The potatoes had the same texture as the scrambled eggs.

The matcha is fantastic! The quality is top-notch. Plus, the atmosphere is lovely. The staff are so friendly.