Loft Cafe

This café is the best if you want to focus and get some work done. It has a lot of vintage décor with really high ceilings that give off a really relaxed and cozy vibe. It’s super quiet other than the soft jazz that they usually have playing, all of which make for a perfect studying environment. I usually always get the milk tea because it comes with a free refill and they have Sweet Lady Jane cakes so I indulge sometimes. I can’t say that the food or drinks are the best, but the ambience definitely makes up for it in my opinion.
I’m not giving it 5 stars because there’s a female server here who can come off kind of rude somtimes. But other than that, I like this place a lot.

This place is pretty pricey. The ambience is nice but not much originality here. They have their own parking lot for customers. The cakes that they serve here are from Sweet Lady Jane. One slice of cake is about $ 7. Though that is pricey I do enjoy the quality of the cakes. My boyfriend and I shared a slice of cake and had 1 drink each and the bill came out to 21 dollars. I got the vienna coffee iced. It had a scoop of vanilla ice cream in it. They also give you a little cup of syrup to add if the coffee is too bitter for you. Not my top pic for a café in ktown but if you want to go some where that is low key and not busy this spot is okay.

This place is amazing to hang out. The ceiling is high. There is nice outside sitting. The atmosphere is excellent. However, the price is super high and the coffee is extremely bad. Wow! I just woke up because the latte was so bitter. Come here for a good chat but coffee hmmmm not really suggested.

First came for the wifi, stayed because of the great coffee!
I write here all the time
The first floor has really nice seating
the 2^nd floor is small but just and comfortable
There’s a covered patio with outlets but the chairs aren’t very comfortable!
Plenty of options if you want to hang out and get some work done while your caffeine buzz wears off.

super quiet and empty on a rainy saturday afternoon day.
i want to say its a good place for studying, although it is very dark inside. so if you have a laptop it’s fine. However, if youre going to be studying with books and other materials, then i wouldnt suggest this place.
in a korean café, always go for the house coffee. Can’t go wrong with that.
overall, this place isnt bad. It just doesnt have a «OMG you need to go here» factor to it. it’s your usual korean café. it’s alrightttt.

Loft is an absolutely beautiful café, but the beverages are beyond overpriced. $ 6 for tea, $ 8 for coffee. I split a cup of black coffee with my boyfriend, and with the price tag, you’d think it was going to be the best coffee you’ll ever have, but it was pretty basic. It was actually lukewarm when it arrived. There’s also a patio in the back. Loft is a good place to take a date if money is not an issue and you’re looking for a pretty café. But I think a cozy spot with reasonable prices can be found elsewhere.

Other than a quiet study space (with free wifi), there’s nothing special about this place that I can really commend. My friend and I decided to come because she likes to study in cafes and Loft café is open until late.
I got the peach tea (non-​caffeinated) and my friend got a sweet ginger tea drink. Both of our drinks were about $ 8…ridiculous! At least my peach tea had unlimited hot water refills… but my friend’s drink didn’t and it was tiny! We didn’t get the food here cause we just ate before coming, but looking at the prices, I don’t think I would get anything either way because everything here is so pricey. Overall, if you’re not the type of person who HAS to study in cafes, just save the $ 10 and study elsewhere.
There is a parking lot available but a lot of the spaces are assigned for certain shops and the ones for loft café were all taken when we went (around 9pm). We tried to find street parking but it was extremely difficult because it’s Ktown. Fortunately, it took us a while but we were able to snag one from the lot when someone left.

Ahhhh!!! What a beautiful, mellow, down to earth, cozy, amiable place.
I loved the fact that they have a small patio in the back, is a two floor, which is much more private. It a wonderful place to have a conversation and just to catch up.
The seats on the second floor are much more comfortable, they are couch like seats.
The cheesecake is amazing. I have also tried the iced green tea latte, which it was amazing.

Good news! My friends and I found a NEW café to hang out at. It’s at a good spot, has free parking, is open late if our catching up runs late (wow, did it ever run late). The staff was friendly and very accommodating. When the rest of my friends arrived, they moved up an extra table immediately.
To be honest, the tea I had (jasmine, if I recall correctly), and the cakes we ordered (mocha and chocolate strawberry cake), were a little dry, but had a good flavour. The location was lovely. The only thing we have to remember is to have dinner somewhere else before we come by here for coffee/​drinks/​dessert. Once I start needing a place to do homework again, I’ll definitely be stopping by here.

They serve Sweet lady Jane and Susina cake here.
Regular drip hot/​iced coffees get a free refill. Not sure if you can get more than 1 refill.
By late night some cakes might be sold out so be aware.
Their slices are smaller than at the actual bakeries but still shareable between 2 ppl.
Cost is about $ 7 a slice.
The place is small and intimate but very manageable.
No bells on the table upstairs but the servers are always around.
It’s a much better place/​convenient to have your slice of cake here than at their own bakeries.
Free parking on 6^th street next to the ShinBu bridal shop in a small lot that is marked properly.

The green tea latte is my favorite (it tastes really good). A lot of reviews say its pricey, but this drink is totally worth it. My husband loves the sweet potato latte. They use real sweet potato in the drink. If you want a powdered mix or cheap syrup, then go to a cheap place. We like the shaved ice for dessert. Factoring in that they have free parking, its a fair value.
The ambiance is awesome.
I love coming here specially when I have to study for a test.

— pricey teas, but tasty. You get your individual pot of tea and cup.
— lots of people on their laptops
— has an old school Hollywood feel
— street parking
— decent service

Def one of my favorite cafes in K-​town just because I love the Jazz ambiance and they have different settings all around. They have a nice outdoor patio, an intimate lounge area and a fun loft upstairs. I enjoy the coffees there def well made. I had an caramel ice blended and enjoyed my studying in the patio.

I LOVED my experience at Loft. The customer service, atmosphere and tea were all wonderful. Free parking is a great perk (the lot is on 6^th, closer to Serano) and I’ll be back to use the free wifi at some point.
My friends and I were looking for a cozy spot to catch up on life, and Loft was perfect for that. The 4 of us found a table downstairs and it was incredibly comfortable. The music was at the perfect volume, as was the volume from other people in the café. The dim lighting was very pleasant as well.
I was extremely impressed with the staff. Each person was incredibly kind, especially our waitress. She helped me pick out the perfect loose leaf tea for my preference, talking me through the different flavors. With her guidance I chose the Crimson Berry and was very pleased. My friends enjoyed lattes and said they would return for them.
As others have mentioned, the prices are a little steep for the drinks, but all things included it’s of high value. If you stay for over an hour to work, relax or be with friends the $ 5.25−6 per drink price tag is well worth it.

I come to loft really often. This is my go-​to study spot. As someone who studies literally all the time, I can list out all the pros and cons for you fellow nerds :)
pros
— free parking
— free wifi
— comfortable seats
— soft/​mellow music (although they tend to repeat what they play…)
— quiet crowd
— extensive drink menu (including sandwiches and really good cakes)
— fast service
cons
— not many outlets
— during the summer, it can get hot (esp upstairs)
— dim lighting
I took out one star because these cons are fairly significant drawbacks for me personally. All in all, recommend!

I came in here the other day to study with a friend. It’s a great environment to study in — free wifi and plenty of outlets.
Service was good and there’s a nice atmosphere to this place as well. Some of the drinks are a bit on the pricier side, however.
Overall, great place to grab a drink/​snack and study.

Koreans love cutesy Italian coffee and espresso houses; case in point, the multitude of coffee houses you find in Ktown. I find many of these places to be overpriced and lacking in flavor or authenticity. Let’s just make an assumption that people come here more for the cutesy ambience and atmosphere.
We got the white chocolate mocha (cold), an espresso, and a chocolate strawberry cake. They’re not bad, taste fine, but the prices they charge is outrageous. The chocolate strawberry cake is really good and moist; this I wouldn’t mind getting again. The espresso was typical, you can’t really screw up an espresso. Friend said the white chocolate mocha was «fine.» Service here is extremely slow. I had to walk up to the front counter to get the menu and it took almost 20 minutes for us to get our drinks.
Overall, a nice place to grab coffee and make conversation after a meal or for a casual date.
As for parking, small lot with a few spots designated for Loft Café customers. Or street parking, in K-​town. LOL, good luck with that…

Woohoo, Loft Café’s 400 th reviewer, lol!!!
After leaving Bistro 85, I came here for dessert, especially since I was jonesing for Sweet Lady Jane cake. There’s one barista running the joint. Once you come in, come near the bar and she’ll seat you (yoy can pick the table) with a menu. Wifi password is at the end of the menu.
I got the 7 Layer Mocha $ 7.25 with Iced Rose Tea $ 5.95. The 7 Layer cake — looks delicious, but was dried inside. The mocha was really good and sweet, but the cake part was gross. I ended up finishing just the inside and leaving its chocolate outer shell alone. Be a waste to not finish some of it. Don’t recommend this. As for the drink…
The rose tea needs to be steeped a lil more. Tasted like water until I swallowed and really got the rose flavor taste. It was cool and refreshing to wash down the 7 Layer Mocha cake — pricey!!! Topped with two rosebuds for an adorable presentation.
Strong wifi here. Ambience — dark, romantic, mysterious. Perfect place to study, hangout with friends or chill and relax by yourself. They also have an upstairs that you can birdwatch people downstairs or wish for further privacy. Private parking lot and street parking as well.
Would come back here to try out other things (they also got sandwiches and salads besides sweets) and hopefully upgrade their stars.

This place is so adorable. Beautiful classical music playing in a low tone, upstairs and outdoor seating available, they’re open until 1AM. AND it has its own parking lot?! WIN-​WIN-​WIN. You’ll find people busy on their laptops or chatting away with their date over coffee.
Their drinks are pricey, about 5 dollars for a cup of coffee, but really you’re paying for the FREE WIFI and the atmosphere which is conducive to studying.
They have an assortment of desserts, ice cream, and a few sandwiches to choose from. Their tuna sandwich is really good — but don’t make that the primary reason to stop by. This place is known for their caffeinated drinks — lattes, teas, etc.
Their latte art is really cute too!

Good spot to grab some coffee, catch up on work/​emails or just hang with your friends and family. Really nice ambiance, soft jazz/​classical overhead. No techno /​Kpop /​EDM like some other spots in the area, and it doesn’t get too loud! The décor reminds me of a French restaurant, very clean and nice high ceilings. There are a couple of large flat screens playing sports /​other programs, but on mute, so not too distracting either.
The staff here are incredibly nice! Came right over as soon as I walked in, without any hassle, very attentive. (I felt bad seeing my waiter keep having to walk up and down the stairs, but hey I guess he stays in shape, right?) As I said he was a really nice guy, he pointed out that I had parked in the back lot, which is NOT for Loft customers, and told me to move my car to the free lot for Loft customers, which is on 6^th. Probably saved me about $ 15! I also saw him help another customer set up his wifi, he really went out of his way to do everything for him too.
Coffee drinks are tasty, I especially liked the iced coffee. I’ll agree with another reviewer that its maybe a little pricey, but I’ve definitely paid way more for way less. And besides, their coffee is quality, so I won’t complain. (Hey if you want Dunkin Donuts coffee, you know where to find it.) There are not a lot of food options compared to other spots, and you certainly can’t get Korean food here, but I had a very nice turkey sandwich the other day. I didn’t try their desserts yet, but they looked pretty tasty and everybody seemed to enjoy them.
Oh yeah, free parking, outlets and wi-​fi. That checks a lot of boxes for me!
Ok, so:
Good customer service.
Good coffee drinks.
Free parking/​outlets/​wifi.
Overall rating: 4.
Will I come back? Yes definitely.