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Los Angeles' specialty coffee scene has exploded over the past decade, and the sheer scale of it now is staggering. Across a sprawling metro that spans dozens of distinct neighborhoods, LA has built one of the most diverse and exciting coffee cultures in the world.
Downtown LA is the densest pocket, with nearly 20 specialty cafes clustered between the Arts District, Little Tokyo, and the Historic...
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Paisita Cafe
Venice
Vibrant Venice neighborhood spot serving espresso with rich chocolate notes and excellent microfoam
Opens at 7:00 AM
Coffee Community Connection
Leimert Park
Community-focused cafe serving specialty coffee with knowledgeable baristas in South LA
Opens at 7:00 AM
Dayglow
Silver Lake
Curated global single origins with creative seasonal drinks and gourmet donuts in a Silver Lake standby
Opens at 7:00 AM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Woodland Hills
Oakland roaster's San Fernando Valley outpost serving direct-trade single origins and house espresso blends
Opens at 6:00 AM
Awakening
Inglewood
Spacious nightclub-meets-coffee-bar serving solid espresso drinks with expansive work lounge in Inglewood
Opens at 5:45 AM
Cafecito Organico Silver Lake
Silver Lake
Direct trade roaster since 2004 focusing on sustainably farmed Central American single origins
Opens at 7:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Silver Lake
Curated global single origins with creative seasonal drinks and gourmet donuts in a Silver Lake standby
Opens at 7:00 AM
Nevermind Coffee
Downtown
Underground art gallery coffee bar pulling flawless espresso on La Marzocco with neighborhood heart
Opens at 9:00 AMBlue Bottle Coffee
Woodland Hills
Oakland roaster's San Fernando Valley outpost serving direct-trade single origins and house espresso blends
Opens at 6:00 AM
Pantheon Coffee
Central LA
Modern West Hollywood roastery offering seasonal single-origin subscriptions with rotating varietals
Opens at 8:00 AM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Lucerne - Higuera
Pioneer specialty roaster with pour over service in Platform's multi-level space with front and back patios
Opens at 6:30 AM
Ondo Coffee Co.
East Hollywood
East Hollywood neighborhood spot featuring creative seasonal drinks and lighter roast options
Opens at 7:00 AMEspresso Focused
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Venice
Vibrant Venice neighborhood spot serving espresso with rich chocolate notes and excellent microfoam
Opens at 7:00 AMCoffee Community Connection
Leimert Park
Community-focused cafe serving specialty coffee with knowledgeable baristas in South LA
Opens at 7:00 AMDayglow
Silver Lake
Curated global single origins with creative seasonal drinks and gourmet donuts in a Silver Lake standby
Opens at 7:00 AMNevermind Coffee
Downtown
Underground art gallery coffee bar pulling flawless espresso on La Marzocco with neighborhood heart
Opens at 9:00 AM
Dam Good Coffee LLC
Central LA
Streetwear-meets-specialty coffee on San Vicente with matcha alongside espresso in a welcoming corner setting
Opens at 7:00 AMBlue Bottle Coffee
Woodland Hills
Oakland roaster's San Fernando Valley outpost serving direct-trade single origins and house espresso blends
Opens at 6:00 AMCafés with Food
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Venice
Vibrant Venice neighborhood spot serving espresso with rich chocolate notes and excellent microfoam
Opens at 7:00 AMCoffee Community Connection
Leimert Park
Community-focused cafe serving specialty coffee with knowledgeable baristas in South LA
Opens at 7:00 AMDayglow
Silver Lake
Curated global single origins with creative seasonal drinks and gourmet donuts in a Silver Lake standby
Opens at 7:00 AMDam Good Coffee LLC
Central LA
Streetwear-meets-specialty coffee on San Vicente with matcha alongside espresso in a welcoming corner setting
Opens at 7:00 AMBlue Bottle Coffee
Woodland Hills
Oakland roaster's San Fernando Valley outpost serving direct-trade single origins and house espresso blends
Opens at 6:00 AMAwakening
Inglewood
Spacious nightclub-meets-coffee-bar serving solid espresso drinks with expansive work lounge in Inglewood
Opens at 5:45 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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