Where can one avail of free WiFi in Koreatown?
A a quiet “study” cafe where readers and laptop users spend hours nursing a cup of coffee or oolong tea, with a large coconut macaroon or slice of Sweet Lady Jane cake…
Known for having soy milk available, which is a great consideration for the lactose intolerant.
In addition to the Pio Pico Library, another LAPL branch that serves what is still considered the Koreatown area of Los Angeles is the Wilshire Library. It doesn’t have as extensive a collection of Korean books or resources, but it’s the next best branch.
(The Central Library in downtown LA also has a significant amount of Korean-language materials.)
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday & Wednesday • 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday • 12 noon – 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday • 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Named after Pío de Jesús Pico, the last Mexican governor of Alta California, who died in 1894.
This library branch has the largest Korean-language collection in LAPL system.
Closed December 31 (Friday) and January 1 (Saturday) in observance of New Year’s Day.
South Korean coffee chain that’s the equivalent of Starbucks. This branch at Vermont Galleria opened in November 2011. Closes by 12 midnight on most days. No health rating in the County database as of January 2013. Inspected on 12/19/2012 as a Food Warehouse. South Korea’s Consulate in Los AngelesCake House @ Vermont GalleriaGalleria Market on VermontVermont Galleria
Korean-owned coffee shop
Modest hotel / motel in what is considered the western edge of Koreatown.
Many young people come her to study… Serves coffee, tea, sweet-potato cake, patbingsu (shaved ice)…
Located in the same mini-mall as Hodori and Nakwon
If you need to use wi-fi service in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles, hop onto a DASH bus in Koreatown for 50 cents.
Many LADOT buses plying the Wilshire-Koreatown route provide free wifi onboard.