Café Mak

Had this place saved awhile back and decided to pay this place a visit on my day off. Very much worth it! Food was good esp the chocolate matcha surprised me!!! I was super excited about that! The carbonara wasn’t the authentic Italian version which I miss so dearly from my visit in Europe a week ago but it still hits. Spacious little shop and parking is very limited in the back of the property. Not sure where else you can park to visit this spot but maybe around the block. There’s a printer and free WiFi. Lots of rules like you need to order something within 15 mins of seating but I do like the press the button to order or find service system. Helps with not having to wave down anyone to get order in. I believe dine in only, you get 50% off on non-alcoholic drinks and a party of 6+ has a service fee. Place is a solid 9/10 to me.

Cafe mak is a great place for hanging out after dinner. The venue is very spacious yet cozy and a diverse menu from crispy Belgium waffles to Pinot noir by the glass. Saw other patrons using this spot to study, play chess, and enjoy time with friends. It a Koreatown classic spot and I’m glad it is still here 🫶

This place could have become my go-to spot to write, but unfortunately there is a young, very thin waitress who is consistently unpleasant and ruins the experience every time. It’s a shame because I genuinely like the atmosphere. You missed the opportunity to keep a loyal customer, but when the service is that bad, it really makes you not want to come back. It almost feels like the food is being thrown onto the table. Sorry, but the attitude is just unacceptable.

I tried the sweet potato cake, and it was pretty good! Some tables are wobbly, not suitable for studying or even reading.

Visiting from the Bay Area and I have become enamored with Cafe Mak. This is one of the most hospitable study/work spots I've been to. The interior is cozy yet spacious and there are outlets throughout. There is ample seating both indoor and outdoor and spots for individuals or groups. The servers are friendly and prompt. Extensive menu. And there is parking in the back 🙂

Really great spot and also super cute Cafe I love coming here to do work or just simply hang out and read while enjoying some good food and coffee. Great meeting spot as well if you're trying to get together with some girls for like a book group or just as simply chit chat. Really cute inside and outside with great seating. They do have a small parking lot but it does get filled kind of quick.

Food was good as always, but service was really bad. Felt rushed, and I’ve asked for water three times and it never came to our table. Ambience is great, really nice place to study or to hang out. Very quiet and calm. Service really bad