Alchemist Coffee Project at The Pearl

Cute and trendy coffee and tea shop. Great simple design. Service good, but slightly impersonal. Pastries and desserts are not made in house; however they do get desserts from Artelice Patisserie and they are unbelievably delicious. Drinks are good too. Must try.

This was on my list of ktown coffee shops to hit — definitely a gem. It’s modern and got a black and wooden, classy interior look with cute light bulbs hanging in the ceiling. The architecture is pleasing. The food and drink were really good too — I had the lavender matcha latte and it was the right sweetness, with oat milk. You could definitely taste the hint of lavender which I appreciated because I’ve had lavender matchas that didn’t taste any different from matcha lattes. I also had the kimchi avocado toast — the avocado was super fresh, and the toast was crisp and loaded with kimchi and avocado and the other toppings. It was a nice original touch to the avocado toast. My friend had the cold brew and truffle avocado toast and she liked it as well. It gets busy right before noon; we came at an earlier time (10 ish) and there wasn’t too big of a line. It has a few outdoor seating spots, outlets inside (against the walls) so it definitely is a place where you can do work but it could also be too crowded for some people. Parking situation is okay — I think there might be parking for the shop specifically but it might be through a garage or valet; we parked meters on the street. Would highly recommend visiting this coffee shop in ktown for the avocado toast! Great place to catch up with friends

One of my favorite coffee shops in K-Town

To begin, the main thing - the coffee - is quality here. They pay great attention to the ratios and use a fresh modern roast supplied by Onyx Coffee Roasters out of Bentonville, AR (an award winning roaster if I must say 😄).

I always try a cappuccino as my litmus for various coffee shops and their ratios and roasts hit the modern roasting trajectory on point.

Parking: There is a validated garage around the corner on Hobart.

Charging and wifi: Yes on both accounts and with plenty of outlets available

Size: Spacious with a good deal of natural light - it's a cool and clean environment but not on the artistic edge

Restrooms: Yes and consistently clean

Food: I would recommend their breakfast sandwich and their pastries are always fresh

I would definitely return (and have been haha) - If you go let me know your thoughts!

A bit pricey but really good coffee. The kimchi toast was pretty tasty too.

I hope the place can work its eco-friendly aspect in the near future: right now the use of plastic is horrendous.

Nice and good coffee shop.
Latte was so good. Americano was also awesome. There are sandwiches and burgers as well. Very nice options and nice musics there.
Foods gonna start at 8:00.

The store seemed quite busy when we visited. But I enjoyed the bustle of the coffee shop.

I ordered the tiramisu latte—I loved it. The balance of coffee, cream, and sweetness was perfect for my tastebuds. I wish there was a location closer to home because I would go everyday for it!

Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. Great ambiance with a unique interior. Fantastic service—the barista at the front was patient and spoke clearly. And most importantly, an awesome coffee experience.

Great coffee spot. Their kimchi-spam-croissant is a savory treat for the soul. Avocado toasts are very good. Lattes are great! Gets crowded if you're late. Only street parking and quite difficult to get a spot, but worth it.

Sleek and hip cafe serving up classics and quirkier items. The lavender matcha and tiramisu latte were both really good! The vegan blueberry coffee cake was a highlight as well. It’s busy but the line moves quite quickly and there’s a good amount of seating. The staff are very easygoing and helpful. Definitely worth hitting up while in LA.

3.5 stars. Busy coffee shop with lots of working individuals. It’s loud and it can be hard to find seating. They have good options of seats, it’s just becomes a waiting game during their busy hours.

Drink - I got the matcha latte with light ice and they fill 70% of the cup with drink and 30% is ice. With light ice, they left decent amount of room on top. I first got it with no sweetber and it was so bland so I asked for sweetner. Matcha latte was below average. Wouldn’t recommend it.

Menu - average menu with no speciality drinks or food items. They do offer macaroons and mouse cake.

Price - above average. The price for the sandwiches is overpriced and the drinks are also above average compared to other local cafes with the same drinks.

Location - it’s conviniently located on a major street so it’s easy to locate but there’s no parking. limited street metered parking

Staff - they try to work fast and is kind

Cleanliness - tables aren’t wiped down but it could also be because a seat is always getting taken.

Best Spanish Latte I’ve ever had! And their Avocado Truffle Toast is delicious!