ONETHING COFFEE was created to be more than just a place to grab coffee. The idea sprang from the owner’s hope to create a warm neighborhood space in the middle of busy Downtown Los Angeles — a place where people can slow down for a moment, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and connect with one another.
ONETHING COFFEE occupies a cozy space inside the lobby of the Ten Terraces medical office building located at 420 E. Third Street, at the intersection of Little Tokyo, the Industrial District and the Arts District. It offers specialty coffees, pastries and sandwiches with a dose of tranquility and community vibe.
Owner Peter Choi’s inspiration to name the café “ONETHING” was rooted in the idea that, in the midst of all the busyness of life, there is always “one thing” that truly matters. He is grateful for the community’s response and support.
Choi’s background is in commercial architecture, particularly designing and building cafés and coffee shops. Through that work, he had the opportunity to meet many coffee shop owners and experience numerous coffee brands in Los Angeles.
One of those relationships was with Kumquat Coffee, a high-quality specialty coffee. Today, ONETHING sources its coffee beans from Kumquat, bringing this top coffee experience to its customers.
Choi says the name ONETHING COFFEE also reflects what he wanted to focus on: coffee. Rather than trying to do too many things, he wanted to concentrate on serving fresh, high-quality specialty coffee to the people in the neighborhood. “Thank you again for loving and supporting ONETHING COFFEE,” Choi stated. “We truly appreciate it, and we will continue doing our best to provide better coffee, better service, and a welcoming space for everyone.”
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