Alchemist Coffee Project
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About Alchemist Coffee Project
A New Orleans-style cafe on S Vermont Avenue in Koreatown, Alchemist Coffee Project pairs its coffee counter with a heavily decorated, steampunk-ish interior and merch for sale. Espresso drinks anchor a menu of 73 items, with the Spanish latte and matcha latte among the drinks customers order by name, and flavored versions like caramel and brown sugar alongside them. A pastry showcase holds croissants, including a ham and cheese croissant, plus honey cake, ricotta cake and Basque cheesecake. Bulk beans are sold for taking home. Plenty of tables and power outlets make room for people settling in to study or work, though the space can get loud at times even when the music is not. Dogs are welcome, and the shop runs on walk-ins with no reservations. Parking sits in a small shared strip-mall lot with valet, and the retail lot next door offers 90-minute validation. It opens daily.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
73 dishes · mains $1–75- TRADITIONAL$4.30
- LATTE$6.00
- NON-COFFEE$6.20
- SIGNATURE COLD BREW$6.70
- BREW COFFEE$5.25
- TEA$5.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matcha latte, Spanish latte, croissants and ricotta cake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matcha latte, Spanish latte, croissants and ricotta cake.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the lattes, with the Spanish latte, matcha latte, and Misugaru latte singled out, and one calls the coffee among the best they've had. Pastries run close behind: the flaky ham and cheese croissant, ricotta cake served warm, honey cake, Basque cheesecake, and matcha biscuits all draw praise. Several describe a productive space for studying or working, with plenty of seating and outlets, and music that isn't obnoxiously loud, though one notes it can get loud at times. Service is called quick and friendly, and one reviewer says a Spanish latte that arrived lukewarm was kindly remade. Complaints center on drinks and cost. One reviewer found an oat milk latte small and overpriced, another says an iced americano was watered down by almost 16oz of water, and one finds the coffee leans acidic. Parking draws mixed comments, with free street parking on a Sunday, validation from a neighboring lot, and one reviewer calling the situation awful. A for-here mug is offered for drinks served in the shop.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the lattes, with the Spanish latte, matcha latte, and Misugaru latte singled out, and one calls the coffee among the best they've had. Pastries run close behind: the flaky ham and cheese croissant, ricotta cake served warm, honey cake, Basque cheesecake, and matcha biscuits all draw praise. Several describe a productive space for studying or working, with plenty of seating and outlets, and music that isn't obnoxiously loud, though one notes it can get loud at times. Service is called quick and friendly, and one reviewer says a Spanish latte that arrived lukewarm was kindly remade. Complaints center on drinks and cost. One reviewer found an oat milk latte small and overpriced, another says an iced americano was watered down by almost 16oz of water, and one finds the coffee leans acidic. Parking draws mixed comments, with free street parking on a Sunday, validation from a neighboring lot, and one reviewer calling the situation awful. A for-here mug is offered for drinks served in the shop.
Featured reviews
- Gresford Thomas
“Great spot to study and work. Nice ambiance. The music is not obnoxiously loud. I had a hot matcha. It was excellent. I got it sweetened but it was modestly sweet, as it should be. I was able to find street parking for free because I came on a Sunday but the parking situation looks sketchy. A very small strip mall lot with lots of businesses. It seems like it’s valet parking.”
- Shermin A
“Found this super cool, modern cafe in K-Town called Alchemist Coffee Project. The coffee is really good, and they have a great selection of biscuits and pastries. I tried the matcha biscuits and they were delicious. The decor is a mix of interesting and slightly 'weird', and they have some unique merch for sale too.”
- Noe Tellez
“nice little spot; clean and well decorated. coffee was really good and well prepared. they have a variety of pastries and other food items.”
- Young Chung
“Parking is convenient, and the coffee is pretty decent. The place has a nice, relaxed vibe and isn’t too crowded, which makes it a good spot to come with a group. I ordered a Spanish latte, but it came out lukewarm, so I asked if they could make it hotter and they kindly remade it. The coffee leans a bit on the acidic side. Overall, not a bad coffee shop to stop by.”
- Ryan Caswell
“Slammed the Misugaru latte in record time. I really tried to pace myself, but this is one of the best coffees I've ever had. I'm currently sitting inside, debating on ordering one to-go just to have a "walking home" version. I'm unwell. The coffee isn't. Indoor seating was plentiful.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Sleek coffee-focused spot also offering baked goods & bulk beans out of a New Orleans-style cafe.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Sells prepared foods
- Serves dessert
- Dining options· 5
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has seating
- Highlights· 2
- Has great tea selection
- Serves local speciality
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Valet parking
- Offerings· 2
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Location
Coffee shops near Alchemist Coffee Project
- Yeems Coffee4.74020.3 mi$1–10
vienna latte, vienna matcha, iced matcha with oat
- Kaffee Bohnen4.81370.6 mi$1–20
bohnen latte, bohnen cold brew, on-site parking lot
- 0.6 mi$1–10
signature cold brew, matcha, magic latte
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alchemist Coffee Project | 4.51,021 | — | $10–20 | matcha latte, Spanish latte, croissants |
| Yeems Coffee | 4.7402 | 0.3 mi | $1–10 | vienna latte, vienna matcha, iced matcha with oat |
| Kaffee Bohnen | 4.8137 | 0.6 mi | $1–20 | bohnen latte, bohnen cold brew, on-site parking lot |
| Jurassic Magic Coffee | 4.684 | 0.6 mi | $1–10 | signature cold brew, matcha, magic latte |
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