Alchemist Coffee Project at The Pearl

Great and chill coffee spot!
The baristas were also nice
I got the Tiramisu latte which was very good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice little coffee shop. Clean and friendly staff. Don’t like the black coffee only comes in like 8oz. Too small. I need more caffeine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Koreatown’s been buzzing lately, with trendy restaurants and coffee shops popping up all over the place. We’ve hit up a bunch of the popular spots around here, but on a recent visit through the neighborhood, we stumbled across The Alchemist, a super chic coffee shop. I grabbed a matcha latte, and it was solid—smooth, not overly sweet, just how I like it. They’ve got a tempting lineup of pastries too, though I didn’t try them this time. The vibe? Awesome. The place was packed with people chatting and soaking in the lively atmosphere. Service was friendly and quick, which sealed the deal. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you’re in K-town!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nice and quiet ambient. Noticed several people coming in to study since the place is pretty relaxing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had high expectations for this establishment. However, the limited selection of non-dairy beverages and the absence of options for “less caffeine” were disappointing. TI had high hopes for this establishment, but the limited selection of non-dairy beverages and the lack of options for “less caffeine” were disappointing. The staff wasn’t generally able to help. When I asked for sweetened matcha (normally unsweetened), I had to visit again to get it modified. Despite these minor issues, the establishment maintains a tranquil ambiance, making it a potential gathering spot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Great service and great people

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I guess people like this coffee shop because it looks different than a Starbucks. I just had their large ice americano and it tasted a bit sour. Usually this means that the brew was too short lived. There were many folks studying and doing work on their devices and the shop provides Wi-Fi and many power outlets. I guess for Koreatown it is better than average for those who want a quiet place to work. Parking is bad since it is downtown area. Drinks are about 20% more than your Starbucks drinks.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Ktown and been going here ever since they opened :) I noticed they came out with their summer special drinks and got the matcha creme brûlée and wow I was so impressed with the quality of this drink. This beats any double matcha that just opened. The sweetness of this drink is just perfect. I’m someone who doesn’t like drinks that are on the sweeter side. This matcha drink also has 7 grams of matcha which I prefer my matcha strong. I hope they keep this drink and it’s not just summer special that will end this month because it’s just THAT GOOD :) Thank you Jonathan for recommending this drink!! Can’t wait to come back and try all the other summer drinks. You can tell how much thought and effort was put into the drinks as well which I appreciate it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

AMAZING Coffee! This is going on my favorites for when I am around this area. We ordered the creme rules and the tiramisu coffee and they were one of the best we've had. You won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cat is the best. So friendly and helpful. She helped me with a difficult request during a hard time. Thank you so much for providing me with such a great level of customer service, Cat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The vibe here is cozy and inviting, perfect for a quiet coffee break or a casual meet-up. The baristas are friendly and know their craft, serving up rich, flavorful brews that hit the spot. The seating is comfortable, and the decor has a rustic charm that adds to the overall experience. It’s a great spot to unwind or get some work done without feeling rushed. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Great coffee!! And unique options
The service is always great too
And food options include full meals like sandwiches which is nice
only thing that’s slightly annoying is sometimes it’s super busy. But if you can find a spot, then good wfh spot

We tried the Tiramisu latte (slightly sweet and coffee wasn't strong - very delicious), einspanner (slightly sweet creamy top with coffee - also very good), iced matcha latte (kind of bland depending on the sweetness you choose). Great service and ambience.

I like this cafe, but I hope they can open until 7 pm instead of 6

Tasty food and drinks. Expensive but typical for LA. Poor ambience: the space is a loud echoey cavern. Or you can eat outside (along Wilshire 🚗). 90-min parking validation in structure (which has labeled “Retail” spots which is great).