#cafe knotted

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Café Knotted, 736 E 3rd St, Los Angeles (Arts District), CA 90013, Score: 34/50

Knotted started in South Korea and is known for Korean-style milk cream and custard filled donuts. It’s a dessert shop. They don’t have savory items.

Score: 34/50

Food: 4/5 – They had eight kinds of donuts, as well as burnt Basque cheesecake and cookies. The matcha donut had a matcha glaze and matcha custard filling. The glaze was too sweet. The donut was soft and fresh though. All the donuts are raised.

Coffee: 5/5 – You’ll find a full drink menu - espresso drinks, matcha, hojicha, tonics, ades, cream top drinks, etc. Stereoscope Coffee, a high-quality local roaster, is served. Milk choices - whole, oat, almond. My flat white was made with skill.

Wi-fi: 5/5 – Free, unlimited, ask for the password

Ambiance: 5/5 – The cafe is beautiful. The black and white striped seating area and curved lamps overhead look Parisian.

Noise: 2/5 – Loud music

Plugs: 0/5 – I didn’t see any

Parking: 3/5 – Can be a challenge, metered and free 2 hour street parking

Comfort: 4/5 – Smaller but some cushioned seating and seats without cushions

Bathroom: 3/5 – One restroom

Art: 3/5 – None but very stylish

Tips: There is a rewards program.

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Café Knotted, 736 E 3rd St, Los Angeles (Arts District), CA 90013

Knotted started in South Korea and is known for Korean-style milk cream and custard filled donuts. They had eight kinds of donuts, as well as burnt Basque cheesecake, cookies, and a full drink menu - espresso drinks, matcha, hojicha, tonics, ades, cream top drinks, etc. Stereoscope Coffee, a high-quality local roaster, is served. Milk choices - whole, oat, almond. I only saw raised, filled donuts and no other type of donut - e.g., cake.

Matcha donut ($4.25): I love matcha. This raised donut had a matcha glaze and matcha custard filling. The donut was fresh and soft. The filling was creamy, and there was lots of matcha flavor. However, the glaze was far too sweet, and it overwhelmed the matcha custard flavor. I would not get this again.

Flat white ($4.75): Well-made, flavorful, and not bitter

Everything is baked on-site. The cafe is beautiful. The black and white striped seating area and curved lamps overhead look Parisian. Parking is a challenge in this area, and the cafe only has four tables and some counter-seating.

4 out of 5 stars.

By Lolia S.