Korean cafes shape LA’s evolving coffee culture

LOS ANGELES — In Los Angeles, where coffee trends often emerge from independent roasters and neighborhood cafes, Korean-led coffee shops are increasingly shaping how the city drinks its daily cup. Justin and Hailey Bieber are known to start their mornings at Community Goods, a small takeout-focused cafe that has become the go-to for Korean-style lattes. Since opening in February 2023, the cafe has drawn long weekday lines for drinks developed by Korean head barista Brandon Cho. Among the most po

By The Korea Herald